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War Propaganda: Report — Israel Believes Hamas, Iran Agreed on Gaza Front in Case of Northern War
Report — Israel Believes Hamas, Iran Agreed on Gaza Front in Case of Northern War by TOI STAFF, https://www.timesofisrael.com/ Israeli intelligence sources said to estimate that Tehran has increased its involvement in Strip in effort to turn terror group into its operational arm against Israel – Israeli intelligence officials believe Hamas and Iran have come …
UK ‘Up To Its Neck’ in Russiagate Affair, Says George Galloway, As Secret Texts Reveal British Role
UK ‘Up To Its Neck’ in Russiagate Affair, Says George Galloway, As Secret Texts Reveal British Role by https://www.rt.com/ While hysteria raged about possible Russian “interference” in the 2016 US election, British intelligence officials were secretly playing a “key role” in helping instigate investigations into Donald Trump, secret texts have shown. – “Turns out it …
Rep. John Ratcliffe: Sad But True… Mueller Report was Written by Hillary Clinton’s De Facto Legal Team (VIDEO)
Rep. John Ratcliffe: Sad But True… Mueller Report was Written by Hillary Clinton’s De Facto Legal Team (VIDEO) by Jim Hoft, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX), a former US Attorney of the Eastern District of Texas and member of the House Intelligence Committee, joined Maria Bartiromo on Sunday Morning Futures this morning to discuss the Mueller …
Syrian Army captures two towns en route to militant stronghold in northern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:15 A.M.) – Minutes ago, the Syrian Arab Army took control of two towns in northern Hama after the militant forces retreated towards their strongholds. Led by the Tiger Forces, the Syrian military managed to secure the towns of Mushayrifah and Hasraya after most of Jaysh Al-Izza’s troops retreated last night. The Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Suspected Russian Special Forces’ ambush kills 11 militants behind enemy lines in southern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 A.M.) – A suspected ambush carried out by the Russian Special Forces against a group of militants was reported this morning, a source from the army told Al-Masdar. According to the military source, the Russian Special Forces snuck behind enemy lines in southern Idlib before attacking a group of militants from Suqour […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Houthis bombs Yemeni National Army parade in Aden, tens of soldiers killed
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 A.M.) – The Houthis announced this morning that their forces bombed a military parade for the Yemeni National Army in the southern city of Aden. According to the official media wing of the Houthis, their rocket battalion bombed the Yemeni National Army’s parade with a Qassef-2k armed drone. They added that tens […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Incredible night footage of the Syrian Army’s operation to retake Tal Malah
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – The Anna News Agency released exclusive footage of the Tiger Forces’ operation to retake the strategic hilltop of Tal Malah on Monday evening. The nearly 13-minute-long video is taken at night and chronicles the start of the Tiger Forces attack and later the capture of Tal Malah from the militants […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran preparing to build new production facilities in Syria
Iran is prepared to build several production facilities in Syria in the near future, Amin Nahhas, secretary of Syria-Iran joint economic committee, said. According to the Iranian IRNA news outlet, on Tuesday, representatives of Syrian and Iranian businesses held talks in Damascus to set up three companies through the Syria-Iran joint economic committee. “We are […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Private Equity: The Perps Behind Destructive Hospital Surprise Billing
How private equity ginned up yet another abuse.
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Wednesday 31st July 2019
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 […]
China Aims to Block Trump Reelection
Beijing is working to prevent the president from winning as a means by which to win the trade war. ~ Political Editors ~ As China and the U.S. are currently seeking to negotiate an end to the current trade war — a war President Donald Trump did not start but has shown no signs […]
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From Jenna Orkin MITCH MCCONNELL RECEIVED DONATIONS FROM VOTING MACHINE LOBBYISTS BEFORE BLOCKING ELECTION SECURITY BILLS Twitter suspends a conspiracy theory account after Trump retweeted itRadioactivity found in drinking water north of ColumbiaMore than 900 migrant children have been split from their parents since Trump formally ended family separations last year Japan approved experiments that would allow for animal-human hybrids to be born for the first time ever A Tesla employee died at the Gigafactory earlier this month — and the investigation is ongoing "There's Not Much Left... more »
Summer live export ban extended as exporter faces animal cruelty charges
There are concerns, and equally hopes, that an extension to a ban on live sheep exports and cruelty charges against a live exporter are eroding the livestock exporting industry.
'Wild West' police officer honoured 161 years after gold rush murder
Senior Constable Edward Barnett was shot and killed attempting to stop an armed robber in 1858. Now he has finally been honoured with one of Victoria Police's most prestigious medals.
Former senior police officer asks to keep passport ahead of rape trial
A former NT assistant police commissioner facing trial on four counts of sexual intercourse without consent argues against handing over his passport, as he hopes to compete in an international sailing regatta.
Rio Tinto profit slips 6pc to $6b despite red hot iron ore prices
While Rio Tinto's 6 per cent fall in half-year profit was a bit disappointing, the company's dividends were not.
US Navy fighter jet crashes near California's 'Star Wars Canyon'
A United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet crashes in California's Death Valley National Park, injuring seven park visitors and leaving the fate of the pilot unknown, military officials and media reports say.
Five key takeaways from the Democrats' second presidential primary debates
Between two nights, 20 Democrats took to the stage in Detroit, Michigan. The divisions were on display, but so was the unity. Here's what you need to know.
'Are you a working girl?': Doctor says she was racially profiled at regional motel
A Canadian doctor in Australia to study violence against women claims she was racially profiled while trying to check into a motel in regional New South Wales, after she was allegedly asked whether she was a sex worker.
Clive Palmer settles with biggest creditor in $200m Queensland Nickel lawsuit
In a breakthrough during week three of a nine week trial over Clive Palmer's ill-fated Queensland Nickel venture, a "resolution" is reached on Aurizon's $90 million claim, as talks continue with liquidators trying to claw back money owed to other creditors.
Sydney Modern art gallery left with no builder after Lendlease pulls out
The Art Gallery of NSW's long-planned Sydney Modern expansion is today without a builder after Lendlease pulled out of the running to construct the $344 million project.
Platypuses found dead in illegal yabby trap
Four platypuses are found drowned in a yabby trap set in the upper Shoalhaven River near Braidwood, amid calls for the traps to be banned.
Shayna Jack's case brought Ligandrol into spotlight, but one user says drug is far from new
Prior to Australian swimmer Shayna Jack's announcement of a positive doping test last weekend the drug Ligandrol was not widely known, but a former competitive martial artist who uses it says it's been a fad in gym circles for some time.
National epidemic of hepatitis A outbreaks puts restaurant customers at risk
A McDonald’s in Johnson City, TN, and a Little Caesar’s Pizza in Newark, NJ, put their customers at risk of exposure to hepatitis A by permitting an employee with the liver disease to report for work. They are the latest in a long list of hepatitis A developments that are examples of what the Mississippi... Continue Reading
Belgian experts examine Listeria growth in butter made with raw milk
The risk of Listeria monocytogenes growth in raw milk butter is low if the pH drops below a certain level after so long, according to one study by Belgian experts. The Scientific Committee provides opinions on risk assessment and management in areas covered by the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) in Belgium, also known as l’Agence fédérale pour la sécurité de la chaîne alimentaire... Continue Reading
Listeria risk from ready-to-eat cooked meat evaluated in Greece
The risk of Listeria from non-prepacked, ready-to-eat cooked meat sold at retail has been evaluated in Greece. The work assessed Listeria monocytogenes exposure related to consumption of non-prepackaged ready-to-eat (RTE) cooked meat products handled at retail environments in the country. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) awarded a grant to the Hellenic Food Authority (EFET)... Continue Reading
Tulsi Gabbard vs Google Goliath
The Tulsi Gabbard presidential campaign has filed a major law suit against Google. This article outlines the main points of the law suit and evidence the social media giant Google has quietly acquired enormous influence on public perceptions and has been actively censoring alternative viewpoints.
Five Most Popular Posts in July
Time to take stock as we pass the threshold into August. What exercised your fancies in July? 1. Against the New Corbyn Coup 2. The BBC's Anti-Corbyn Hit Job 3. Woe Jeremy Corbyn? 4. Facing Up to the CHUK Up 5. The Next Tory General Election Campaign We may have a new Prime Minister trucking toward the worst peace time foreign and economic policy disaster since the 1930s, but as far as the usual suspects are concerned the real enemy, as always, is Jeremy Corbyn. And so another month has gone by with more time wasting, more letting the Tories off the hook, and more egregious acts of ... more »
Brazil is Raised to the Status of “Major non-NATO Ally” by the U.S.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Trump administration has designated Brazil a “major non-NATO ally,” making good on a pledge president Donald Trump made to Brazil’s leader in March. The designation was announced by the White House on Wednesday, July 31st, and gives Brazil preferential access to American weaponry and military training for which other […] The post Brazil is Raised to the Status of “Major non-NATO Ally” by the U.S. appeared first on The Rio Times.
Vivo Parent Telefônica Brasil’s Contractors Found Guilty of Slave Labor Practices
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Thomson Reuters Foundation said in its latest report that the country’s leading mobile company, Spanish-owned Telefônica Brasil (Vivo), and three firms in its supply chain have been found guilty of engaging in slave labor. A panel of labor judges in Espirito Santo state ruled that Telefônica, publicly traded as Vivo […] The post Vivo Parent Telefônica Brasil’s Contractors Found Guilty of Slave Labor Practices appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate to Six Percent, Lowest Rate Since 1986
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil’s central bank cut its benchmark interest rate from 6.5 to six percent on Wednesday, July 31st, — the lowest rate since 1986. The lower rate came amid an economic slowdown that has been more notable than expected, and a government push for social security reforms, which are currently in […] The post Brazil’s Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate to Six Percent, Lowest Rate Since 1986 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Video Alert: This Is Boeing's Powerful MQ-25 Stingray Drone
*Dario Leone* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://news.usni.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/MSF19-0010-0541-1.jpg] What can it do? *“MQ-25A is a hallmark acquisition program,” said Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition James F. Geurts.* Released by Boeing on Sep. 4, 2018 the video in this post is dedicated to the MQ-25 team. As we have already reported the U.S. Navy awarded a contract to the company on Aug. 30 for the MQ-25A Stingray, the first operational carrier-based unmanned refueling aircraft. This fixed-price-incentive-firm-target c... more »
The Air Force's Secret, Stealthy XQ-58 Valkyrie Drone Keeps Making Test Flights
*David Axe* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://media.defense.gov/2019/Jun/17/2002145846/-1/-1/0/190617-F-F3456-1001.JPG] Get ready. *The XQ-58 Valkyrie on June 11, 2019 took off for its second test flight over Yuma, Arizona. * The U.S. Air Force’s future drone fighter is back in the air. The XQ-58 Valkyrie on June 11, 2019 took off for its second test flight over Yuma, Arizona. The 29-feet-long, jet-powered drone “successfully completed all test objectives during a 71-minute flight,” the Air Force Research Laboratory *announced*. The Valkyrie’s first flight took place in M... more »
That Time Serbia Shot down an American F-117 Stealth Fighter
*Dario Leone* *History, Europe* [image: By The original uploader was Koalorka at English Wikipedia.(Original text: SSGT JASON COLBERT) - http://www.defenselink.mil/multimedia/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3827930] But how? *Operation Allied Force (OAF) was launched on the night of Mar. 24, 1999.* The MiG-29 (NATO reporting name: Fulcrum) created a sensation when it became the first Soviet combat aircraft to be displayed at a western air show. By the end of the 1980s it became both one of the Soviet Air Force’s main fighter types and one of the ... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Trump may not hate everything about what America has become. We know he loves unfettered corporate greed. He's not alone in that. We know he loves the KKK's "very fine people" and every other white supremacy group in the land, especially the ones who killed Heather Heyer and two Virginia state troopers in Charlottesville. Last week he again re-tweeted the words of a fellow white supremacist. This time it was Katie "Final Solution" Hopkins. To Trump, the white supremacists are his people, his core constituency. He also loves the opportunities for unchecked corruption of a... more »
Gold Coast school took weeks to suspend 8yo accused of sexual assault
Concerns are raised in Queensland Parliament over the time it took a Gold Coast state school to suspend an eight-year-old boy accused of sexually assaulting his classmate.
Former cop admits Victoria Police's relationship with Nicola Gobbo was 'a disaster'
A former police officer who helped register gangland lawyer Nicola Gobbo as an informer denies he endangered her life by pressuring her to inform on clients such as Tony Mokbel.
Charity founder spent $300,000 in less than a year after allegedly stealing from ill mother, court told
A Perth woman accused of stealing from her Alzheimer's-affected mother "recklessly" spent more than $300,000 in less than one year on luxuries including a car and massages, the District Court is told.
$4m Norfolk Island cruise ship plan a dream for some, a nightmare for others
The Federal Government has handed Norfolk Island a lifeline to save its tourism industry, but locals have railed against their offering saying it could turn tourists away.
Common vaccines available at pharmacies from today, but doctors say standard of care will suffer
Vaccines for illnesses such as meningococcal disease, measles and whooping cough will be available in WA pharmacies from today under a move to expand services which has angered doctors.
Beijing ban Chinese travellers from visiting Taiwan solo amid strained relations
Tourists travelling alone from dozens of Chinese cities can no longer apply to visit Taiwan anymore, as tensions between Beijing and Taipei continue to rise.
South-east Queensland hits new high with record-breaking July
It is meant to be the coldest time of the year, but some parts of Queensland have experienced one of the hottest Julys on record — and it's set to continue, forecasters say.
Alleged courthouse knife killer admits it 'appears' he stabbed ex-partner to death
A father-of-two accused of murder admits it "appears" he killed his former partner by stabbing her through the neck in the Joondalup court complex, but maintains he was having a seizure at the time and his actions were "not conscious".
'It's unsustainable': Private school and boarding costs leave rural families in financial hardship
Many rural parents are facing increasing debt and overdrawing their accounts in a bid to pay for "exorbitant" boarding fees. There are calls for more financial help for those living in isolated parts of Australia.
'Terribly, brutally predictable': Police response to mentally ill under spotlight after man fatally shot
There are calls for better police training in mental health after a man was shot dead following a nine-hour stand-off at his home on the NSW Mid North coast.
Judge intervenes over jail sentence for 'lonely' woman who fed stray cats
A United States judge agrees to review the enforcement of a 10-day jail sentence given to an elderly woman who refused to stop feeding stray cats in her neighbourhood in Cleveland.
Fast and Furious spin-off is both improbable and improbably boring
Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham and all the banter in the world can't save the franchise's latest rally.
Why are people obsessed with Ooshies and other supermarket collectibles?
Marketing professor Gary Mortimer says whatever you might think about the collectibles, "they're certainly not just a piece of plastic toy".
Parts of NSW brace for an early bushfire season with not enough water to take them on
How do you fight fires in a state that is 98 per cent in drought and short on water? It's a question being considered by firefighters in parched NSW as they prepare for fire season.
Construction industry cracks showing as major developer collapses
The cracks first appeared in the buildings. Now they have begun to spread across the industry as major developers start calling in the administrators, leaving tens of thousands of jobs at risk.
I trialled the '100 per cent feminist' dating app and it taught me a lot about anthropology
Using a feminist dating app in a patriarchal world is messy, but it reveals a lot about about sexuality, gender and power in the digital dating universe, writes Treena Orchard.
'It's not the NBA': The new look for Test cricket that has left fans unimpressed
When Australia and England trot out for the first Ashes Test tonight, the back of every player will be adorned with a number and a name. It may seem innocuous, but it's enough to get fans up in arms.
'What am I supposed to do': Heavily pregnant Kylie has 24 hours to find her family a new home
Kylie Gangell, a heavily pregnant single mother of two, says she is a "good tenant" and just needs "someone to give us a go", as she struggles to find accommodation in Tasmania's tight rental market.
Inside the Salerno cult and its quest to create the 'ideal human environment'
This week cult leader James Gino Salerno was sentenced for the repeated sexual abuse of a teenager. Documentary maker David Bradbury spent weeks with the "the ideal human environment" and gives his insights into the secretive group.
Kaurna 'old people' returned to country from UK in emotional Adelaide ceremony
Aboriginal ancestral remains, some of which were stored in the UK, are returned to country in an emotional ceremony in Adelaide's south.
Giant rubbish fire costs embattled recycler $1.2m after residents claim compensation
The company at the centre of Victoria's recycling crisis is dealt another blow as a court orders it to pay $1.2 million to residents affected by a rubbish stockpile fire at one of its Melbourne sites.
Signs of Recession Are Hitting Europe—And Its New Central Bank President May Not Be Up for the Challenge
Europe, or more specifically the Eurozone, has a deficient bank regulatory framework which may be tested by economic weakness and wobbly banks. Having Christine Lagarde at the ECB's helm is not likely to be a plus.
The Hot 1980’s
On this date in 1988, Milwaukee was 108 degrees – more than 30 degrees warmer than today. Almost every state was over 90 degrees. Similar story in 1980. The stage was set for James Hansen to commercialize the global warming … Continue reading →
Welcome To The 9th Annual Inspirational August 2019
*The tradition continues. This will be a month of inspirational writings, poetry, art and music that will hopefully transport you (if you so wish) from your human to your humane.* *I hope to have a number of guest posts this year and some translations of my writings and poetry in other languages. Several thanks to several creative and talented artists and writers at minds.com. for their contributions this year. A a big thanks to other past contributors who will return this year.* *All are welcome here. We gather together from many different Lands, beliefs, institutions and "... more »
Hitler Nearly Took Over France's Battleship Fleet. Then Winston Churchill Stepped In.
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By Royal Navy official photographer, Mason, H A (Lt) - http://media.iwm.org.uk/iwm/mediaLib//30/media-30214/large.jpgThis is photograph A 18577 from the collections of the Imperial War Museums., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?cur] A terrible necessity? *By early June, however, there was real speculation that France would break its pledge against a separate peace and bargain with Germany. This would have grave effects on Britain. * Steaming through the summer Mediterranean night, the world having gone s... more »
Antarctica Use to Have no Ice?
Research is surfacing that shows Antarctica may have been without ice during the Medieval Warming Period some refer to as the Medieval Climate Anomaly (MCA) which took place between 1000–1200 AD. Mapping the MCA across the Antarctic region based on the analysis of published palaeotemperature proxy data from 60 sites has revealed something which defies […]
Electric Vehicles Manufactured in Brazil Begin to Take to the Streets
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilian startups intend to play a leading role in the local production of electric vehicles, while major automakers are still studying the feasibility of nationalization and are beginning to bring imported models for consumer acceptance tests. Some projects along these lines have already emerged and succumbed, but at least three companies […] The post Electric Vehicles Manufactured in Brazil Begin to Take to the Streets appeared first on The Rio Times.
After Merger with Time Warner, Red Tape Prevents Further Investments in Brazil by AT&T
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AT&T has finalized the merger of its companies with TimeWarner in the world and Brazil. But here, unlike in other countries, the company has suspended investments until The National Telecommunications Agency (ANATEL) and The Nacional Cinema Agency (ANCINE) issue a final decision on the transaction. “Putting more money in Brazil […] The post After Merger with Time Warner, Red Tape Prevents Further Investments in Brazil by AT&T appeared first on The Rio Times.
New Blockade Reaches R$348 Million in Brazil’s Education
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In recent months, the Ministry of Education and Culture (MEC) has experienced cuts of more than R$6 billion (US$1.5 billion), nearly 25 percent of the annual budget. Eight other ministries are also facing further cutbacks. The decree allocating the cuts, issued by President Jair Bolsonaro, was published on Tuesday night, […] The post New Blockade Reaches R$348 Million in Brazil’s Education appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Students Developed Chewing gum for Astronauts and win at NASA
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Developed by students from Goiás State, the “Chiliclete” – a chili pepper gum designed to help astronauts feel the taste of foods – will be acknowledged by the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB) on Wednesday, July 31st. Students from SESI Canaã in the State capital, Goiânia, will be awarded certificates in […] The post Brazilian Students Developed Chewing gum for Astronauts and win at NASA appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Boasts Several World Natural Heritage Sites
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil boasts natural wonders recognized worldwide as World Natural Heritage sites. This certification is awarded by Unesco, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and appreciates the environmental significance of these sites and the need for their preservation. There are seven areas bearing this title in Brazil: Iguaçu Falls, […] The post Brazil Boasts Several World Natural Heritage Sites appeared first on The Rio Times.
Four More Inmates Involved in Prison Riot are Killed Inside Transfer Truck
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Four prisoners involved in the Altamira Regional Recovery Center massacre in southwestern Pará were killed by asphyxiation inside the cell truck on Tuesday night, July 30th, during their transfer to Belém units. With these murders, the number of victims in the attack is now 62 – the largest prison-related slaughter […] The post Four More Inmates Involved in Prison Riot are Killed Inside Transfer Truck appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, August 1st, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. LIVE: Mano Unica (Vergueiro) – The authentic sound of Mano Unica will take over Centro Cultural São Paulo, in Vergueiro. The band dedicates to diverse Latin American music cultures, and […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Thursday, August 1st, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, August 1st, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Thursday, and below there is a list of bars and pubs that are always a good option. PARTY: Bombastic (Lapa) – The Bombastic party will make everyone dance llike there is no tomorrow in Lapa. DJs will spin the hottest from funk, hip-hop and reggaeton music. There […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Thursday, August 1st, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Quote of the Day
“Allow me to reiterate my unpopular opinion that it is ridiculous to have a prosecutor produce a 400-page report for public consumption and then testify for the TV cameras over a matter that he couldn’t decide was a crime or not.” —Rich Lowry
Should The U.S. Share Its Nuclear Weapons With Japan And South Korea?
A view of North Korea's missile launch on Thursday, in this undated picture released by North Korea's Central News Agency (KCNA) on July 26, 2019. KCNA/via REUTERS *VOA: **US Military Experts Propose Sharing Nuclear Arms with Japan, South Korea* A group of military experts is proposing that the United States share its nuclear weapons with Japan and South Korea to answer the nuclear threat from North Korea. The experts’ comments appear in Joint Forces Quarterly, a publication of the National Defense University. It notes that the opinions expressed in the article are not the offic... more »
Go Ahead And Use Salt – Especially Keto Dieters
Two videos citing published research showing that the UN W.H.O. and USA recommended salt intake levels are too low and more likely to cause problems than fix them. Continue reading →
Epic Media Science Fail: Fear Not Pollinator Collapse
Jon Entine returns to this topic writing at the Genetic Literacy Project: The world faces ‘pollinator collapse’? How and why the media get the science wrong time and again. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. As I and others have detailed in the Genetic Literacy Project and as other news organizations such as the Washington […]
August 1st – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #924
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 →
Thursday August 1st – 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 →
Reconciling John Solomon’s Reporting on Comey…
To say there is broad-based confusion is an understatement. The recent reporting by John Solomon of The Hill only makes the confusion worse. Let’s stand back and reconcile two issues (with evidence to support) that are MASSIVELY conflated. First, go … Continue reading →
U.S. Imposes Sanctions On Iran’s Foreign Minister
*CNN:* *US sanctions Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif* The United States sanctioned Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif Wednesday, following through on a weeks-old threat that is likely to elevate already heightened tensions with Iran. Senior administration officials said that the designation was due to Zarif's actions on behalf of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whom the administration sanctioned in late June. "Today President (Donald) Trump decided enough is enough," a senior administration official said on a call with reporters. In a statement, Treasury S... more »
U.S. Births Are at Record-Low Levels—Why Aren’t We Asking Why?
By the Children’s Health Defense Team The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released its annual statistical overview of births in America. The agency reported that total U.S. births plummeted to a 32-year “record low” in 2018—particularly for teenagers and women in their twenties. But though 2018 may have set a new record, […] The post U.S. Births Are at Record-Low Levels—Why Aren’t We Asking Why? appeared first on Health Nut News.
Help Make Your Pet Hostile Toward Fleas and Ticks
With warmer weather comes an increased risk of flea and tick exposure for your pets. Many veterinarians recommend chemical preventives as a solution (some even recommend them to pets year-round), but I don’t agree with turning to chemicals as a means of controlling nature. Many of my conventional veterinary peers suggest a “one-size-fits-all” approach for […] The post Help Make Your Pet Hostile Toward Fleas and Ticks appeared first on Health Nut News.
‘Storm Area 51’ turnout overwhelms Nevada town
The Little A’le’ Inn motel is a peculiar alien-themed motel located on a Nevada highway not far from from the secret Area 51 site. At first, owner Connie West didn’t take the “storm Area 51” prank very seriously. But then her phone started ringing, and it hasn’t stopped. West’s 10-room motel is one of few […] The post ‘Storm Area 51’ turnout overwhelms Nevada town appeared first on Health Nut News.
Trump Pissed That Fed Only Cuts Rates 25 Basis Points, EU vs US Currency War Has Restarted?
WallStForMainSt Streamed live 4 hours ago Jason talks about today’s Fed meeting decision to cut rates a quarter point or 25 basis points and how President Trump is already pissed. Trump’s 2 Tweets about today’s Fed rate cut: https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/s… – Earlier this week President Trump threatened the Fed again if he did not get his …
Ron Paul Blasts Dangerous Fed Rate Cut
RT America Published on Jul 31, 2019 US Representative Dr. Ron Paul (R-Texas) joins Rick Sanchez to weigh in on the Fed’s slashing of the interest rate, an unusual move if the economy is doing as well as some pundits allege. Then we’ll hear an exclusive report on billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous “Pedophile Island.” …
FLIGHT TO SAFETY What Negative Rate Bonds are Revealing
ITM TRADING, INC. Streamed live 6 hours ago Links to slides and sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/bond-… At this writing, there are $13.3 trillion in negative rate bonds, making up almost 25% of the entire bond market and close to 40% of government bonds are negative. With all these negative rate bonds flooding the markets, you have to …
All The Screams Of ‘Racism’ Are Laying The Foundation To Declare War On ‘White Christians’ – The Endgame Is Clear: If President Trump Wins 2020, Liberals Want A Full-Scale Race War And Blood In The Streets
All The Screams Of ‘Racism’ Are Laying The Foundation To Declare War On ‘White Christians’ – The Endgame Is Clear: If President Trump Wins 2020, Liberals Want A Full-Scale Race War And Blood In The Streets by Susan Duclos – All News PipeLine, http://allnewspipeline.com/ Another week and yet another example of liberals not being able to address …
Israel Building New Barrier Adjacent to Blockaded Gaza Strip
Israel Building New Barrier Adjacent to Blockaded Gaza Strip by shraf Shannon, https://www.presstv.com/ The Israeli military has been building a new barrier made of sand dunes close to the so-called buffer zone between the occupied territories and the Gaza Strip. – The latest barrier follows the start of construction earlier this year of a 65-kilometer-long wall …
IDF Drilling on Evacuating Communities Close to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula
War propaganda! Preparations for the final war to force Palestinians (majority are REAL Jew IMO) into the North Sinai desert! Thus, fulfilling Revelation 12:6,13-14. – IDF Drilling on Evacuating Communities Close to Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula by ANNA AHRONHEIM, https://www.jpost.com/ IDF is concerned that terrorists will cross out of Gaza and then make their way back …
Trump to Unveil Political Dimension to Israeli-Palestinian Peace Initiative Before 17 September Israeli Election?
Trump to Unveil Political Dimension to Israeli-Palestinian Peace Initiative by https://www.tv7israelnews.com/ The United States plans to hold a multilateral conference at Camp David, where U.S. President Donald Trump intends to unveil the political dimension of his long-awaited peace initiative to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict. – At the behest of the American leader, and in accordance with his …
RT America Reveals that US NED (CIA) is the Funding Behind the Riots in Hong Kong — False-Flag Attack & Threat of Terrorism in CIA Fake Hong Kong “Protests”
Aunt BB Published on Jul 24, 2019 Violence is increasing in the fake Hong Kong (HK) “protests.” Sino-analyst Jeff J. Brown refers to the “CIA complex” behind them–Western intel, “diplomatic” assets, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) used as cover & complicit, legacy mainstream media. There was a peaceful “white shirt” pro-gov’t, pro-HK police demonstration on Sat., July …
American Gov’t, NGOs Fuel and Fund Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Protests
CIA color revolution in Hong Kong. It is obvious. American Gov’t, NGOs Fuel and Fund Hong Kong Anti-Extradition Protests by Alexander Rubinstein, https://www.mintpressnews.com/, 13 June 2019 It is inconceivable that the organizers of the protests are unaware of the NED ties to some of its members. – HONG KONG — Protesters in Hong Kong attempted to …
Russiagate as Organized Distraction
Russiagate as Organized Distraction by Oliver Boyd-Barrett, Organisation for Propaganda Studies, via https://consortiumnews.com/ Oliver Boyd-Barrett looks at who benefits from having the corporate media suffocate their public with a puerile narrative for over two years. – For over two years Russiagate has accounted for a substantial proportion of all mainstream U.S. media political journalism and, …
Tulsi Gabbard Sues Google for $50 Million; Alleges Big Tech Bias
RT America Published on Jul 30, 2019 Democratic presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard is suing Google for $50 million, claiming the tech giant exhibited bias against her. Her attorney discusses the details of the case. Then, the political panel weighs-in on Big Tech’s impact on U.S. elections. end
Jeffrey Epstein’s Deep Ties To Powerful Elites Revealed
Report: Trump barred Jeffrey Epstein from Mar-a-Lago because of sex assault allegation by Sabrina Lolo, https://cbs12.com/ NEW YORK (CBS12) — President Donald Trump barred billionaire Jeffrey Epstein from Mar-a-Lago after he allegedly sexually assaulted a girl there, the New York Post reported. – The documents were filed in April 2011 as part of an ongoing battle between …
China Exec: ‘US Failing, Trump Has Nothing on Us’
RT America Published on Jul 30, 2019 Why is Washington taking its threats off the table as new US-China trade talks are just around the corner? Rick Sanchez and RT America’s Michele Greenstein discuss. Then we’ll hear about the latest generation of Russian fighter jets, the Su-57. The latest research sheds light on human origins …
History Made: The First Husband-Wife B-2 Pilot Team Has Now Retired
*Dario Leone* *History, Americas* [image: By USGov Military-Air Force - USGov Military-Air Force, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=15743] Well earned. *“This is a thank-you for a job well-done,” Jared Kennish, 131st Bomb Wing Operation’s Group commander, said, “and an opportunity to highlight the history made by this couple – both individually and together.”* On Sep. 7, 2018 during a joint retirement ceremony held at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri Lt. Col. John Avery and Lt. Col. Jennifer Avery, the first husband-wife B-2 pilots in the U.S. ... more »
US Eyeing Militarization of Antarctic as Well as Arctic
By Andrea Germanos A top U.S. military general said Tuesday that the country will be looking at militarizing the Antarctic just as it has the... more »
“The Stock Market Started To Fall In July…”
By Michael Snyder Will we look back on the month of July as a critical turning point for the stock market? During the first half...more »
Cambridge Massachusetts to Consider Facial Recognition Ban
By Michael Maharrey Last night, Cambridge, Massachusetts Mayor Marc McGovern proposed a measure to ban facial recognition technology in the city. Cambridge could become the... more »
Elijah Cummings IS a Racist
Democrats hope shrieking “racism” will keep black voters on their plantation through 2020. ~ Mark Alexander ~ “We are either a United people, or we are not. If the former, let us, in all matters of general concern act as a nation, which have national objects to promote, and a national character to […]
Bittersweet milestone as one of last Aussie-owned sugar mills sells to foreign investor
After months of uncertainty for canegrowers, German-owned Nordzucker acquires a 70 per cent stake in Mackay Sugar.
Backpacker visa expansion 'definition of insanity', farm lobby says
The latest proposal to expand the backpacker visa program to find more farm workers has been criticised by a group for whom it was designed.
England's minute in the spotlight but Australia's night at the ball, as Ellyse Perry dances on her own
England has a consolation win at Bristol — the Aussie party is a bit muted but the tourists, driven by the brilliant Ellyse Perry, claim a much-deserved Women's Ashes trophy, writes Geoff Lemon.
Julie Bishop named as next chancellor of ANU
Former deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop is announced as the first female chancellor of the Australian National University, months after leaving federal politics.
'No terrorist threat': Self-styled Muslim preacher charged
Mohammed Junaid Thorne, 30, is charged over his alleged involvement in a large-scale drug and gun supply network, with counter-terrorism police saying it is "not uncommon" for their investigations to uncover other serious crimes.
Acting Like Republicans Isn't How You Beat Republicans
Conventional wisdom from the corporate media and from #NeverTrump Republicans who saw their party taken over by a carnival barker and 2 bit charlatan, is constant and unwavering: Democrats need to be more like "moderate" conservative Republicans-- you, know, like Jeb Bush, Chris Christie, John Kasich, Marco Rubio... all the clowns the carnival barker and 2 bit charlatan turned to mincemeat. MSNBC, the *Washington Post*, the *New York Times* and-- most of all-- the DCCC, DNC and DSCC all agree: the Democratic Party needs to be your father's GOP. And since Bill Clinton was elected t... more »
“Damned Tears”
*“Damned Tears”* By Andy Alt I am just going to let this speak for itself. It is a beautiful, heart-breaking piece written by Andy Alt, about his father, who died by his own hand when Andy was just eight years old...- CP “For every joke he tells, there is a sadness. Each sadness buried by one joke. Once he thought the joke transformed the sadness, but the joke merely blanketed the sadness to comfort it. It’s said that tears clean one’s eyes. If the the dam broke from all of the tears from his sadness — crying an ocean over the loss of his father, the loss of his child-hood, the los... more »
"The Pure And Simple Truth..."
"The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple." - Oscar Wilde
July 31, 1715 Hurricane
On this date in 1715, a massive hurricane struck Florida’s Treasure Coast, sank ten ships carrying Spanish treasure, and killed more than 1,000 sailors. That is how the Treasure Coast got its name. Democrats would have prevented this tragedy with … Continue reading →
“The Stock Market Started To Fall In July…”
*“The Stock Market Started To Fall In July…”* by Michael Snyder "Will we look back on the month of July as a critical turning point for the stock market? During the first half of 2019, stock prices soared to record high after record high even though we just kept getting one number after another that indicated that a new economic slowdown was starting. Because of the disappointing performance of the U.S. economy, it was believed that we would see a rate cut from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, and that is precisely what happened. But instead of rejoicing, investors started to pani... more »
Trumpin’ The Dems
Conservative viewers looking for a reason to tune in to the second round of the Democratic presidential primary debates might have just gotten one, compliments of President Donald Trump. And it’s not the kind of reason the Democratic National Committee wants to talk about. Trump’s campaign plans to air an advertisement during the Democratic debates Tuesday and Wednesday that’s aimed at highlighting just how far to the left the party is running heading into the 2020 election. Now, that’s what I’d call…. ~Terry
A Ghandi Moment
*Mahatma Ghandi laid out seven points* - seven blunders, as he called them, that led to (avoidable) suffering. They are worth repeating here: 1. Wealth without work/labor. 2. Pleasure without conscience. 3. Knowledge without character. 4. Commerce without morality. 5. Science without humanity. 6. Worship without sacrifice. 7. Politics without principle. *The Butt Guy* Mr. & Mr. Buttigieg Pete Buttigieg (*pronounced boot-jeg-jeg*), candidate for the presidency, has taken started quoting the Bible (random quotes, that leads me to suspect that he never actually read the book) to make cam... more »
Kerry Stokes’ lawyers caught lying to the High Court of Australia to cover-up fraud and theft at Seven
Lawyer Richard Keegan, who is being paid by Kerry Stokes’ Seven West Media, has been caught lying in written submissions to the High Court of Australia in the matter known as Jane […]
Has News Corp and other old Australian media committed treason?
Journalist Anthony Klan resigned from the News Corp-owned paper and website The Australian a few weeks ago in May 2019 and the reason he cited is that he didn’t want to be […]
History is Also Written by the Losers
It’s not necessary that only the victors write history; some of the most profound works of history have been written by the losers. Herodotus wrote his *Histories* after his country was defeated in the Greco-Persian Wars. Thucydides wrote his the *History of the Peloponnesian War* when his city-state Athens was defeated by Sparta. The defeat of the Florentine republic inspired Niccolò Machiavelli to write his works of history. It is noteworthy that Edward Gibbon gave his multivolume work on history the title, *The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire*—the focus of his... more »
Is it time to ban tourists from sacred sites? This Indigenous elder thinks so
Uluru, Kakadu and other cultural landscapes may be tourist meccas, but one respected elder says it's a misconception that tourist dollars are going back into Aboriginal communities.
Mechanic tells Toyota owners to 'give them hell' over potential faulty part
Up to 250,000 Australian cars could be affected as a major class action is filed against popular manufacturer Toyota, alleging faulty diesel filters are causing problems with exhausts and fuel efficiency.
'I had assumed that in a first-world country like Australia, there would be palliative care services'
Watching a loved one go through the final days is one of the toughest experiences people can go through. Experts say we must learn from these experience to improve how we deliver care.
'I am ashamed': Liberals work on code of conduct amid sexual assault allegations
The Federal Liberal Party vice-president says she is appalled by reports party officials ignored sexual assault allegations and she wants a code of conduct for members and staff fast-tracked.
One-punch victim's family uses little-known law to win $170,000 compensation fight
Victoria's Supreme Court orders the man who fatally punched 19-year-old Patrick Cronin outside a Melbourne pub to pay four family members more than $170,000 in compensation.
Fireworks shot at protesters outside Hong Kong police station
At least 10 people are injured after fireworks are shot from a moving car into a crowd of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, where tensions remain high after weeks of anti-government protests.
'Mortgage rates haven't been this low since the 50s' and prices are responding
There are further signs Australia's worst housing downturn in modern history may be drawing to an end, with CoreLogic's monthly index showing further modest price rises in July.
Gold prospecting lease for novice fossickers pegged by outback council
Got a metal detector? This outback town is setting up a prospecting lease for tourists who want to try their hand at landing a gold nugget.
FOIA Release: FBI Agents Picked Up Comey Memos From His House Day Before Senate Testimony…
A recent FOIA release from Judicial Watch (full pdf below) reveals that two of Mueller’s initial FBI agents, based on dates and redactions – likely Peter Strzok and Joe Pientka, visited James Comey on June 7th, 2017, to retrieve a … Continue reading →
Bruce Melton : Yosemite National Park: Climate Change is here, and it’s bad
We are documenting what no others are documenting. By Bruce Melton | The Rag Blog | July 31, 2019 Bruce Melton will discuss his recent environmental expedition to Yosemite National Park at Thorne Dreyer’s 74th Birthday Bash, a benefit for … finish reading Bruce Melton : Yosemite National Park: Climate Change is here, and it’s bad
Parents Are Giving Up Custody of Their Kids to Get Need-Based College Financial Aid
Dozens of suburban Chicago families, most likely many more, have been exploiting a legal loophole to win their teenagers’ need-based college financial aid and scholarships they would not otherwise receive, court records and interviews revealed this week. How’d they pull it off? Parents allegedly filed paperwork to transfer legal custody of their children to a […] The post Parents Are Giving Up Custody of Their Kids to Get Need-Based College Financial Aid appeared first on Health Nut News.
Watch Out: The Air Force Is Working on the JASSM-XR Air-To-Surface Missile
*Dario Leone* *Technology, Americas* [image: The Pentagon announced on Sep. 10 that it has given Lockheed Martin $51 million contract to develop the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extreme Range (JASSM-XR). Work will be performed in Orlando, Florida, and is expected to be completed by Aug. 31] Deadly. *A 2,000-pound class weapon with a penetrator/blast fragmentation warhead, JASSM employs precision routing and guidance in adverse weather, day or night, using a state-of-the-art infrared.* The Pentagon announced on Sep. 10 that it has given Lockheed Martin $51 million contra... more »
Imminent 1080 drop at Milford Sound: a local is concerned at the lack of communication with tourists on the health risks regarding drinking water
Impending Milford Sound 1080 drop (Southland Cleddau area) By Sacha Stevenson 1080 – It’s nothing new to most Kiwis. Opinions are divided. The last aerial drop of 1080 here was only two years ago. Before the last drop (although I wasn’t working in Milford at the time) there was some community consultation, including a Q … Continue reading Imminent 1080 drop at Milford Sound: a local is concerned at the lack of communication with tourists on the health risks regarding drinking water →
"The notion that we need inflation to make an economy grow is obscenely brainless." Bonus #QotD
*"The notion that we need inflation to make an economy grow is obscenely brainless."* ~ Vinay Kolhatkar Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
account sheet for Royal Teton Ranch
* The* Royal Teton Ranch “rulers” take themselves too seriously as hyper-authoritarian figures, a very common syndrome to rtfall into. Because Mother and Masters used for some 15 years that altar, both momentum and habit became established--the Heart Center (but actually only the eye for Royal Teton Retreat). Yet post-2000 Neroli Duffy became for some a replacement for Mother. Life does not work so simplistically, so conveniently, as you may see via a pattern of evidence as follows. From 2000 A.D. the RTR Board of Directors (usually 8 people) loaded the deck in their favor at ... more »
Climate News - August 2019
A review and commentary on topical matters concerning the science, economics, and governance associated with climate change developments. Alan Moran 1 August 2019 SCIENCE Finnish researchers Kauppinen and Malmi find “During the last hundred years the temperature increased about 0.1°C because of carbon dioxide. The human contribution was about 0.01°C”. In other words, “practically no anthropogenic climate change”. A major role in temperature variations is cloud. Japanese researchers added to this body of knowledge by demonstrating the effects of cosmic rays on wind and atmospheric par... more »
20,000 Satellites for 5G to be Launched Sending Focused Beams of Intense Microwave Radiation Over Entire Earth
https://www.wakingtimes.com/2019/01/08/20000-satellites-for-5g-to-be-launched-sending-focused-beams-of-intense-microwave-radiation-over-entire-earth/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com Advertisements
Huge swathes of the #Arctic on fire, ‘unprecedented’ satellite images show.
https://www.independent.co.uk/environment/arctic-circle-wildfires-climate-change-greenland-alaska-siberia-photographs-a9015851.html
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