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Iranian oil tanker turns off GPS as it approaches Syrian coast
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – The Syrian people may have some good news after a long Summer with limited gas due to the ongoing sanctions imposed on the government by Western governments. According to the naval tracking website, Marine Traffic, the Iranian crude oil tanker, ADRIAN DARYA 1, was last tracked near the Syrian coastal […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israeli military attacked several sites inside southern Lebanon
The Israeli Defence Forces confirmed Sunday that they were firing at targets inside southern Lebanon after a volley of anti-tank missiles had targeted an Israeli military base and vehicles near the border area. “A number of anti-tank missiles were fired from Lebanon towards an Israel Defence Forces base and military vehicles. A number of hits […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army troops attempt to advance in northeast Latakia: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has been engaged in a fierce battle with the jihadist rebels in the northeastern countryside of Latakia these past ten days. While the clashes continue to rage at the southern axis of Kabani, little progress has been made on the ground since the Syrian Army […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Defeat Bank of England’s Attack on the Dollar, with No Trade War
[image: President Donald J. Trump talks to members of the press on the South Lawn of the White House Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, prior to boarding Marine One to begin his trip to Camp David near Thurmont, Md. (Official White House Photo by Joyce N. Boghosian)] The U.S. dollar is overvalued. President Donald Trump clearly knows this and is upset by it, in particular relative to the Chinese yuan currency. But the President is playing directly into the hands of the European central bankers’ attempted “regime change,” when he demands the Federal Reserve copy their negative interest rates. Th... more »
Arctic Ice and NWP Update 2019 09 01
Originally posted on Science Matters: Update on Northwest Passage September 1, 2019 Background information is reprinted later on. Above shows the last two weeks of shifting ice concentrations in the NWP choke point, Queen Maud region. Aug. 19 Prince Regent Inlet, top center was plugged, while Peel Sound, top left opened up and allowed passage. …
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 9/3/19"
• Gregory Mannarino, "CRITICAL UPDATES: Markets AND BEYOND" - https://www.traderschoice.net/ • MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary • CNN Market Data: - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ CNN Fear And Greed Index: - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ ◆ *"When This All Blows Up..." *(3/11/17 Repost) by Chris Martenson "This report marks the end of a series of three big trains of thought. The first explained how we’re living through the Mother Of All Financial Bubbles. The next detailed the Great Wealth Transfer that is now u...more »
"28 Signs Of Economic Doom As Pivotal Month Of September Begins"
*"28 Signs Of Economic Doom As * *Pivotal Month Of September Begins"* by Michael Snyder "Since the end of the last recession, the outlook for the U.S. economy has never been as dire as it is right now. Everywhere you look, economic red flags are popping up, and the mainstream media is suddenly full of stories about “the coming recession”. After several years of relative economic stability, things appear to be changing dramatically for the U.S. economy and the global economy as a whole. Over and over again, we are seeing things happen that we have not witnessed since the last recess... more »
Johnson loses majority after Tory MPs defects to Lib Dems over "bullying and lies" and threat to democracy and economy
*Fascist Boris Johnson has lost his majority in the UK parliament after Tory MP Philip Lee defected to the Lib Dems.* *His statement about his defection to the Lib Dems is well worth reading as a historical battle between the UK Parliament and people and the eugenicist Globalists and Nazis is underway over a no deal Brexit.* *He said* *Over 27 years ago I joined the Conservative & Unionist party led by Sir John Major. Since 2010 I have had the privilege of representing the Bracknell Constituency. The party I joined in 1992 is not the party I am leaving today.* *This Conservativ... more »
Watching deer while Black: Lynn Jones says she was racially profiled for looking at wildlife
News 1. Yarmouth ferry “Monty Python was funnier,” writes Stephen Kimber: No. Check that. Monty Python is funny. Lloyd Hines? Not so much. Still, one can understand Tory MLA Tom Halman’s description of the latest twists, turns, twirls and top-this folly from the ongoing, never-ending Yarmouth-to-somewhere-in-Maine ferry fandango as “like a skit out of Monty […]
Town of Lunenburg wrestles with Airbnb threat
When “Old Town Lunenburg” received its UNESCO World Heritage Site designation in 1995, people anticipated an increase in tourism based partly on the charm of its working waterfront and historic areas. Changes to both have been resisted until this summer when the Town of Lunenburg began grappling with change on both a micro and macro […]
HURRICANE DORIAN AND THE GLOBALISTS ENDGAME PLAN
*HURRICANE DORIAN MAY HIT MAR A LAGO* *EUGENICIST NAZIS DONALD TRUMP, PRINCE ANDREW, JEFFREY EPSTEIN AND GHISLAINE MAXWELL PICTURED THERE IN 2000* *UK MPS SHOULD REALIZE THEY ARE DEALING WITH A TOTALITARIAN SYSTEM * *HISTORY NEXT STEP IS LIKELY A SACHSENHAUSEN STYLE CONCENTRATION CAMP FOR THEM UNLESS THEY RETAKE CONTROL OF PARLIAMENT* *VIENNA'S MAYOR ARRESTED AND SENT TO DACHAU ALMOST ON THE SAME DAY AS ADOLF HITLER MARCHED INTO AUSTRIA IN 1938* *LIST OF NAMES OF OPPONENTS PREPARED WELL IN ADVANCE, LIKELY WITH THE HELP OF PRINCE PHILIP'S BROTHER IN LAW, SS BIG WIG IN CHARGE OF TH... more »
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Monday 2nd September 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 […]
Yes, Vaccine Safety IS Too Dangerous for Us to Discuss
[image: undefined] Recently, the news and opinion site HuffPost removed an article that had been up for more than six years. The piece, titled “Government Concedes Vaccine-Autism Case in Federal Court – Now What?” was published in January of 2013, and dealt with a case in which the US government’s Court of Federal Claims conceded that routine vaccination had aggravated a child’s underlying condition and led to that child developing “features of autism spectrum disorder.” Now, the following statement appears in place of that article: A previous blog post published on this site has ... more »
The American Founders made sure the president could never suspend Congress
Eliga Gould, Professor of History, University of New Hampshire at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
The Framers of the Constitution knew their history, and sought to learn from it – and only to repeat the parts they liked.
Why America's World War II T-28 Super Tank Never Actually Saw Battle
*Michael Peck* *History, Europe* [image: By US Army Signal Corps (watermark) - https://www.flickr.com/photos/63014123@N02/5751944283, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75978141] How could this be? *The T28 was different than other U.S. vehicles because it was designed for a specific and specialized task. The U.S. Army had Shermans and tank destroyers aplenty. What it lacked was a weapon to breach German fortifications. * When it comes to tanks, America can only hope that size isn’t everything. During World War II, Germany had its armored giants, such... more »
Why Hitler Might Have Thought Invading Russia Would Be Easy (Thanks to Finland)
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Stalin made some mistakes--and others capitalized. *Who won the Continuation War? Both sides could claim victory. The Soviets had redeemed the humiliation of the Winter War with a powerful, well-planned offensive that knocked Finland out of the war.* Befuddled Soviet riflemen floundering through deep snow and sub-zero temperatures while they froze to death. Russian tanks and their hapless crews set ablaze by Molotov cocktails. Soviet paratroopers jumping from airplanes without parachutes, hoping that a snowbank will cushion their fall. *(This first ... more »
Inside North Korea's Insane Plan to Kill South Korea's President in 1983
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Asia* [image: Reuters] It failed because of one thing. *Suddenly all hell breaks loose.* It is 10 AM October 9, 1983. South Korea’s President Chun Doo-hwan is in the capital of Burma on a state visit. It is no secret his military government is struggling. The Republic of Korea may be growing more prosperous year after year, but its citizens grow ever more impatient with the repression used to hold it together. Chun is known as the Butcher of Gwangju for dispatching the army in 1980 to kill hundreds of democracy activists immediately prior to his assu... more »
Yes, It Is True: In 1918 America Invaded Russia
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Europe* [image: By Unknown - This media is available in the holdings of the National Archives and Records Administration, cataloged under the National Archives Identifier (NAID) 533750., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2518423] Why? Who won? *In theory, the Americans were only supposed to confiscate war material—not to take sides in the civil war. * A century ago this year, the October Revolution in Russia would herald the establishment of the Soviet Union and the rise of communism as a global movement. However, the Bol... more »
Kurdish NGO Report Claims New Proof Of Turkey-ISIS Collaboration
*Robert Inlakesh* | New documents appear to demonstrate real cooperation between Turkish state and ISIS terrorists.
St. Lucie Nuclear Power Station Hurricane Warning-Storm Surge Warning; Potential Impacts Map; Port Lucie Florida Hurricane Warning-Forecast; General Dorian 8 am Update
As of 8 am this morning, St. Lucie Nuclear Power Station is still listed as 100% power for both reactors … Continue reading →
Ron Paul: ‘Forget the Russians: It’s the Federal Reserve Seeking to Meddle in Our Elections’
[image: reserve]"When it comes to the Federal Reserve, I stand firmly by my conviction that it needs to be audited and then ended as soon as possible."
Mayor: Cops Who Shot 8 Dogs, Including a Puppy, Did So “Legally and Humanely”
[image: dogs]A whistleblower from an animal shelter has but Mississippi police officers on blast for shooting 8 dogs at a shelter to euthanize them.
Apple Watches, Amazon Echo and Google Home to Monitor Users for Mental Illness in Order to Justify Denial of Gun Ownership
The president also has spoken favorably of expanded background checks. [Hillary could not have done more.]
Wife Says Hart ‘Going to be Fine’ after Car Crash
Hart was a passenger in a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda that went off a highway above Malibu.
Tennyson: Nothing Worth Proving Can Be Proven
In his poem *The Ancient Sage*, Lord Alfred Tennyson brings attention to the paradox that nothing that is worth proving can be proved by philosophy or science. Here’s an excerpt: Thou canst not prove the Nameless, O my son, Nor canst thou prove the world thou movest in, Thou canst not prove that thou art body alone, Nor canst thou prove that thou art spirit alone, Nor canst thou prove that thou art both in one: Thou canst not prove thou art immortal, no Nor yet that thou art mortal—nay my son, Thou canst not prove that I, who speak with thee, Am not thyself in converse with thyself, For ... more »
THE MOST IMPORTANT WEEK IN THE UK PARLIAMENT IN A THOUSAND YEARS, FOLLOW UPDATES
*UK MPS BATTLE GLOBALIST POWER GRAB OVER PARLIAMENT TO CRASH UK OUT OF BREXIT* *SET TO PASS BILL FORCING GLOBALIST PM TO SEEK AN EXTENSION ON OCTOBER 31ST * *NO DEAL BREXIT SET TO CAUSE ECONOMIC CATASTROPHE, WILL WIPE OUT MANUFACTURING SECTOR, SEND FOOD PRICES SOARING, CAUSE STARVATION* *CHAOS MAY MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR PARLIAMENT TO SIT AGAIN OR ELECTIONS IMPOSSIBLE* *GLOBALIST BORISH JOHNSON SET TO BECOME DE FACTO DICTATOR UNDER THE PLAN HELPED BY NAZI LINKED QUEEN* *JOHNSON THREATENS TO DESELECT THE GRANDSON OF WINSTON CHURCHILL IF HE VOTES TO BLOCK NO DEAL BREXIT* *CHURCHI... more »
Marching Backwards
When it comes to education, Doug Ford firmly believes in going back to the basics. Martin Regg Cohn writes: The premier is rebranding — by banning cellphones, banishing discovery math and abandoning an anti-sex-ed crusade he couldn’t sustain. Embarrassed by his shameless sex-ed cock-up and awkward climbdown, Ford is distracting people with mobile phones and dividing us over multiplication tables. If the government’s latest attempt to silence cellphones sounds familiar, that’s because recycling old promises is what all governments do in a jam. With great fanfare, the Progressive Co... more »
Bolsonaro Plans Four Vetoes to the Abuse of Authority Bill
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro has already agreed to veto the restriction on the use of handcuffs and three other specific points in the bill on abuse of authority, according to aides who are following discussions at the Palácio do Planalto. The list includes sections dealing with imprisonment "in violation of the […] The post Bolsonaro Plans Four Vetoes to the Abuse of Authority Bill appeared first on The Rio Times.
“The Cynical Game That Moro and Dallagnol Were Playing is Over”, Says Glenn Greenwald
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Journalist and lawyer Glenn Greenwald said today that the statements by Justice and Public Safety Minister Sérgio Moro and the coordinator of the Lava Jato task force in Curitiba, The post “The Cynical Game That Moro and Dallagnol Were Playing is Over”, Says Glenn Greenwald appeared first on The Rio Times.
Former Rio Governors Garotinho and Rosinha Arrested on Suspicion of Overbilling
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The state Prosecutor's Office (MPRJ) arrested this Tuesday, September 3rd, former governors Anthony Garotinho and Rosinha Matheus during an operation investigating the overbilling of R$62 (US$15.5) million in contracts for the construction of low-income housing signed with construction company Odebrecht in Campos dos Goytacazes, in the north part of the […] The post Former Rio Governors Garotinho and Rosinha Arrested on Suspicion of Overbilling appeared first on The Rio Times.
Re-Registration for Prepaid Cell Phone Clients Begins in Seventeen States
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The re-registering of prepaid cell phone clients started in seventeen states on September 2nd. Users should update their information with their respective operators. The period to provide the information lasts until November 16th. Whoever fails to do so will have their prepaid line blocked. The third phase of relisting started […] The post Re-Registration for Prepaid Cell Phone Clients Begins in Seventeen States appeared first on The Rio Times.
School Attendance of “Bolsa Família” Students Reaches 91 Percent
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Students benefiting from the Bolsa Família program recorded record attendance in the classroom in June and July of this year. Data from the Ministry of Education (MEC) show the presence of 12.5 million students between the ages of 6 and 17 in schools during this period. The number represents 91.18 […] The post School Attendance of “Bolsa Família” Students Reaches 91 Percent appeared first on The Rio Times.
History lesson: A highly misunderstood story....
International justice - what is that? Who decides? Yugoslavia (what really happened there?) What role did Washington and NATO play in this production? Depleted Uranium (DU) weapons were used by NATO in attacks against Yugoslavia. What are the health and environmental implications to people today? Was the US/NATO 'balkanization' of Yugoslavia illegal under international law? Why didn't Russia react as its ally was taken down? Why should we bother with this story?
A Cyber Command Operational Update: Clarifying the June 2019 Iran Operation
A sailor stands watch aboard Al Basrah Oil Terminal in the Persian Gulf. (U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 1st Class Wes Eplen) It turns out that U.S. Cyber Command’s June 2019 Iran operation may have been narrower—and more effective—than previously understood. Those following the evolution of Cyber Command’s authorities, capabilities, and activities will want to read this article from Julian Barnes in the New York Times, published last week. It picks up the thread of reporting that made considerable waves two months ago, when the United States apparently considered a kinetic respons... more »
A PIVOTAL WEEK IN UK PARLIAMENT AND HISTORY EXPLAINED BY THE IRISH TIME
*From The Irish Times* *This week has been billed as a potentially pivotal one for UK politics. So what could happen and when?* *What are some backbench MPs trying to do?* *Mr Johnson is insisting the UK must leave the EU on October 31st, with or without a deal, so MPs returning from their summer break on Tuesday will try to seize control of the House of Commons’ business agenda to push their legislation against a no-deal Brexit through parliament. In brief, backbenchers are trying to ensure Boris Johnson cannot remove the UK from the EU without a deal.* *How are MPs aiming to tak... more »
JOHNSON LIED ABOUT SUSPENSION OF PARLIAMENT PLAN, SCOTLAND'S TOP COURT HEARS
*Boris Johnson planned to suspend parliament in the middle of August and withheld the information from the courts, it has emerged.* *The revelation comes as Scotland's top court is set to decide today whether to rule that the suspension of parliament is lawful, constitutional and warannted.* *From media* *Boris Johnson appears to have approved a plan to shut down the UK Parliament two weeks before publicly announcing it, a Scottish court has been told.* *The Court of Session heard that the prime minister was sent a note on 15 August asking if he wanted to prorogue parliament from ... more »
Former Navy SEAL Enters Yale as a 52-Year-Old Freshman
Former Navy SEAL James Hatch says heading to class as a freshman at Yale University is just about as nerve-wracking as preparing for the uncertainty of combat.
At Least 25 Confirmed Dead in Boat Fire in California
The dive-boat Conception, far out to sea in the middle of the night, became fully engulfed in flames as 30 passengers on a recreational scuba diving trip slept below deck.
Deadly Hurricane Dorian Parks Itself over the Bahamas
The storm's relentless winds and rain battered homes and businesses on the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama, which have a combined population of about 70,000 and are no more than 40 feet (12 meters) above sea level at their highest points.
TOP UK SCHOLARS ON LAW WARN SUSPENSION OF PARLIAMENT IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
*Twenty one of the UK's leading scholars on the Constitution and law, including Oxford Professor Paul Craig, have written to The Times to say that the suspension of parliament is against the Constitution.* *From media* *Johnson’s decision to suspend (or prorogue) parliament, argues constitutional scholar Paul Craig, is an abuse of the government’s discretionary powers; it “diminishes parliamentary sovereignty as a foundational principle, and transforms the U.K. constitutional order such that the cards become stacked in the executive’s favor.”* *Not everything that is undemocratic ... more »
Will Donald Trump Bring Peace?
After two and a half years in power, President Donald Trump is about to impose his views on the Pentagon. The one who put an end to Daesh’s "Sunnistan" plan is to end the Rumsfeld / Cebrowski doctrine of destroying state structures in the wider Middle East. If it succeeds, peace will return to the region as well as to the Caribbean Basin.
Aesop, Everett, Carroll, and a herbivorous fox
Unsurprisingly for me, Nature has been hired as a P.R. agency to promote Sean Carroll's new book fighting against quantum mechanics: The bizarre logic of the many-worlds theory: Robert P. Crease enjoys Sean Carroll’s foray into a 60-year-old theory I've dedicated many essays to the Many Worlds Interpretation and why it's incorrect. Most recently, it was the R2 in this critique of the revisionism of three types. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Instead, I want to discuss some sociological and psychological issues of power and arrogance. We learn from Robert Crease, ... more »
Experto: para ayudar a la Amazonía se debería «suspender el TLC entre la UE y el Mercosur»
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
03-Sep-2019 La Amazonía arde hace más de 20 días. Sin embargo, aunque el mundo se conmovió por la tragedia ambiental, cada año miles de hectáreas de bosques y selvas en nuestra región son quemadas para su utilización en actividades productivas.
La Via Campesina issues call to mobilise against WTO and Free Trade Agreements
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
03-Sep-2019 La Via Campesina is calling upon its members and allies to not be misled by the smokescreen of a ‘weakening WTO' and be aware of the new age mega and bilateral free trade agreements are equally if not more harmful.
Here's how we need to protect our NHS from any future US/UK trade deal
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
03-Sep-2019 Boris Johnson is promising new legislation to 'help the NHS'. But the danger is it will just gift wrap it for US corporations. Campaigners are uniting to say #HandsOffOurNHS and to call on MPs to really protect it.
Tunisie-UE : quel sort pour l'Aleca après les élections ?
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
03-Sep-2019 L'Aleca, cet accord de libre-échange entre la Tunisie et l'UE, serait d'après des chercheurs australiens, une catastrophe pour la Tunisie.
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. - Paul Krugman weighs in on the scam that is trickle-down economics, particularly in the form of tax-free zones which encourage domestic tax evasion. - Timothy Taylor writes about the changing nature of work - while highlighting that workers who value secure and stable employment are seeing few opportunities. Paul Willcocks examines the deterioration of work over time, while noting that political choices are responsible. And Pilita Clark questions the spread of extreme work hours which add nothing to an individual's contribution or developme... more »
Old Mate tourism ad backed by SA Premier, despite ageism claims
Just In - 15 hours ago
Days after its release, a now-controversial tourism ad which intends to promote SA — but ends by showing an elderly man breaking down in tears — is defended by the state's premier, despite criticism from seniors groups.
IMAGINE DEMOCRATS TAKING THEIR OWN SIDE IN AN ARGUMENT
I'd just written a post about the likelihood that Texas will remain a red state for a while, then I saw this: Prediction: If Democrats manage to turn Texas blue, giving them an advantage in the Electoral College, conservatives will suddenly discover how undemocratic the institution is, while progressives come up with novel arguments about its deep and lasting legitimacy. pic.twitter.com/f0Sf654g5j — Yascha Mounk (@Yascha_Mounk) September 2, 2019 Republicans denouncing the Electoral College? Maybe -- as the New York *Daily News* reported a few days before the 2000 election, some Re... more »
Poll: Russians Don’t Believe ‘Western Meddling’ Is To Blame for Moscow Protests
Violetta Nadbitova / MT *Moscow Times:** Most Russians Don’t Believe ‘Western Meddling’ is to Blame for Moscow Protests, Poll Says* A majority of Russians don’t believe in the authorities’ claim that Western powers are to blame for election protests in Moscow this summer, according to the independent Levada Center polling agency. Weeks of demonstrations over elections for the city legislature have turned into the biggest sustained protest movement in Russia since 2011-2013. Russia has accused the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Germany’s Deutsche Welle media outlet and Google of meddling ... more »
Chart: Edibles lead Puerto Rico’s wholesale medical marijuana sales
In recent months, marijuana-infused edibles have commanded one-third of wholesale medical cannabis sales in Puerto Rico - twice the average across a sampling of U.S. markets - and the category has room for more entrants. Chart: Edibles lead Puerto Rico’s wholesale medical marijuana sales is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Dr. Squatch: Soap For Dudes Who Grew Beards To Seem Manly While Agonizing Over Which Organic Hand Cream To Buy
Urban beards are all the rage this decade, often worn by men in Euroweenie tight suits who want to hearken back to older times, when men were manly and not afraid of science. Not so today. If you wear a beard now, it means you want to look masculine while virtue signaling that removing certain chemicals in soap will prevent your erectile dysfunction. In reality, they probably needn't worry, women are swiping left because most don't want to date someone who looks ready for a Civil War re-enactment but they suspect has a bathroom filled with vegan skin care goop. *Not a Dr.* read... more »
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*NY City Diversity Committee Says Programs for Gifted Students Are 'Racist'* A school diversity committee formed by Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to eliminate programs for gifted and talented students, claiming they perpetuate racial inequality because they’re comprised mostly of white and Asian students. The committee also recommended scrapping all forms of screening for students across the city. The report has no binding power, but de Blasio can implement the panel's recommendations if he wishes. New York Post: De Blasio only said of the report Monday, “Every child, regardless of... more »
Little Pink House: Best Classical Liberal Movie Ever?
David Henderson gives Little Pink House a 9. I’d give it a 10. The makers of the movie, Courtney (director, writer) and Ted (producer) Balaker are friends of mine, so beware possible bias here. Jeanne Tripplehorn, in blue, plays Charlotte Wells, brilliantly characterized in the film. Catherine Keener plays Susette Kelo. Both actors do a […] The post Little Pink House: Best Classical Liberal Movie Ever? appeared first on Econlib.
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*Is fake meat good for both you and for the environment?* *It is too early to draw firm conclusions but there are significant problems with it* A new generation of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs) has entered the market. These products are specifically designed to mimic the taste and experience of eating meat, while being marketed as a way to accelerate the shift away from animal-based products. But should PBMAs be considered part of a healthy low-carbon diet (one that aims to reduce greenhouse gases due to the methods of production, packaging, processing, transport, preparat...more »
China's Rocket Forces - A New Cold War Era
In honour of the 92nd anniversary of China's Armed Forces, the Chinese government recently released this video which shows a variety of armaments, particularly the nation's missile forces and, most importantly, for the first time we get a glimpse of the nation's People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) command centre: According to an analysis by Anthony H. Cordesman of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, China's missile forces which are under the command of the Second Artillery Force have changed from a nuclear deterrent force based on intermediate- and mediu... more »
Russia And Mongolia Stage Large-Scale Military Exercises
*Moscow Times:* *Russia Stages Large-Scale Military Exercises With Mongolia* The Russian military has unveiled footage of large-scale exercises in Mongolia with a slick production value of shooting helicopters and firing rocket launchers. The 11th annual Russian-Mongolian drills, the Selenga-2019, took place from Aug. 15-24 and involved 1,400 troops from both countries this year. *Read more* .... *WNU Editor*: Expect more joint military exercises after *today's signing of a friendship treaty.*
The 'War' Your History Book Forgot: The Russia-Japan 'War' of 1938
*Michael Peck* *History, * It could have gotten very bad, very fast. *The battle lines settled into small patrols and raids, but unfortunately for Japan, there arrived a new Soviet commander named Georgy Zhukov, soon to be the nemesis of Hitler's armies. Just as he later did to the Germans, Zhukov unleashed a mechanized blitzkrieg of infantry, armor and artillery that encircled and destroyed the 23rd Division before a ceasefire was declared. The Japanese suffered 17,000 casualties while the Soviets lost 10,000 men.* This is a story of a battle that was, and a war that wasn't. ... more »
Russia Built a Submarine that Could Do 44 Knots (But the Rest Is All Bad)
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Meet Moscow's 5 worst military projects ever. *One of the most distinctive craft in history, the Lun-class ground effect vehicle combined qualities of a conventional aircraft, seaplane and hovercraft. Dubbed the "Caspian Monster" when it was deployed in 1987, the sea-skimming craft—bigger than an airliner—was 243 feet long, sixty-two feet high, had a 144-foot wingspan and a speed of 297 knots. It could carry 100 tons of cargo or even six Moskit anti-ship missiles. However, it proved too expensive and only one was built. Nonetheless, its makers announc... more »
5 Reasons Why Glock is One of the World's Most Admired Gun Makers
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * As in 5 examples of new slides you can swap into your weapon. *The 5 slides we’ve listed above are all top-notch, well-reputed, well made, and reliable options for your Glock.* Glock pistols are some of the most popular and well-renowned handguns on the planet, and the size of the Glock aftermarket is unrivaled. The aftermarket is so massive, a friend of mine was nearly (let’s say 98.5%) able to build a Glock without having to use any original Glock parts. As most of you may already know, Glock pistols are used around the world and in the US, popul... more »
Su-47: This Really Strange Looking Plane Helped Create Russia's Stealth Fighter
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * The plane Moscow passed on. At the Zhukovsky International Airport outside Moscow, Russia, MAKS 2019 air show attendees were treated to a rare piece of Russian military aviation history: the Su-47, a fascinating but flawed testbed for cutting-edge 1990’s fighter technology. Not seen since MAKS 2007, the Su-47 Berkut (“Golden Eagle”) was put on static display as part of a coterie of experimental Russian aircraft to be shown at Zhukovsky Airport. the Aviationist’s Tom Demerly captured footage of the Su-47 being hauled to its designated display site,... more »
Russian And Mongolian Leaders Sign An Infinite Friendship Treaty
*RFE:* *Russia To Sign Landmark Permanent Treaty With Mongolia* Russian President Vladimir Putin will sign a permanent treaty on friendship and extensive strategic partnership with Mongolian President Khaltmaagiin Battulga on September 3 during a two-day visit to the East Asian country, according to an interview published on the Kremlin's website. The document builds on the existing 1993 Treaty of Friendly Relations and Cooperation and will have no expiration date. It will "take our bilateral ties to a fundamentally new level," Putin told Mongolian newspaper Odriyn Sonin in an inte...more »
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Received via e-mail, origin unknown: Not politically correct, but still funny! Peter
The Political Calculus Around Assault Weapons
*Domestic Terrorism by Nancy Ohanian* Dave Cicilline introduced his assault weapons sales ban on February 15 with lots of co-sponsors-- but not enough co-sponsors to pass it. Months went by and the only new co-sponsor was Susie Lee (New Dem-NV) in March. And then the NRA/GOP massacres in Gilroy, El Paso and Dayton. The bill, which had been written off as dead, suddenly came alive again, much to Pelosi's distress. She worries that if the bill passes, it will damage re-election chances for some of the freshmen from red and purple districts. So she told Nadler to speed up the virtually... more »
Governor Cuomo pulling the plug in New York
The New York Department of Environmental Conservation denied permits to build the Williams Pipeline that would transmit natural gas from Pennsylvania to New York City and Long Island. The post Governor Cuomo pulling the plug in New York appeared first on CFACT .
The F-16 Is Still The Most Popular Fighter In The World
Lockheed Martin will make F-16s for India if it gets assured orders Pictured: A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies a mission in the skies near Iraq on March 22, 2003 during Operation Iraqi freedom. [Representational Image]Wikimedia Commons Motley Fool: Lockheed Will Keep F-16 Flying With $8 Billion Sale to Taiwan For the umpteenth year in a row, Lockheed Martin's F-16 remains the world's most popular fighter jet. The manufacturer of everything from F-35 stealth fighters to Blackhawk helicopters to the venerable F-16, Lockheed Martin is the world's biggest pure-play defense ... more »
Near Stationary Hurricane Dorian Still Battering the Bahamas; Key Messages – 5 AM, 2 AM, 1 AM EDT Advisories Sept 3, 2019
Hurricane Dorian arrived in the Bahamas at 185 mph (295 km/h) sustained winds with 220 mph gusts, and has apparently … Continue reading →
Roger Waters ‘Serenades’ British Home Secretary, Calling for Release of Julian Assange
*21WIRE* | Pink Floyd frontman took on the British government last night, calling for an end to the incarceration of Assange.
Yemen's Houthi Rebels Have Missiles That Can Shoot Down U.S. Drones
A drone aircraft is put on display at an exhibition at an unidentified location in Yemen in this undated photo released by the Houthi Media Office, July 9, 2019. Houthi Media Office/REUTERS *Al-Monitor:* *Houthis tout missiles that down advanced US drones* EIRUT — Yemen's Houthi rebels appear to be growing stronger by the day, shifting from conventional weaponry and guerrilla warfare to upgraded weapons and organized tactics. Whether these weapons were created locally, as the Houthis claim, or smuggled from Iran or even purchased on the sprawling black market in the Red Sea region,... more »
Pope Vetoes Office-Holding Politicians as Guests at Amazon Synod
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A month before the Amazon Synod is scheduled to take place in Rome in October, the Vatican is preparing the final list of Pope Francis' special guests to take part in discussions on the rainforest, while vetoing the attendance of politicians who currently hold elective office. "There will be no […] The post Pope Vetoes Office-Holding Politicians as Guests at Amazon Synod appeared first on The Rio Times.
Uruguay Plants Native Trees to Restore Forests
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The initiative, called Plantatón, is part of Uruguay's 2030 Agenda and aims to promote the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, combat desertification, reverse land degradation, and curb the loss of biological diversity. The first action will be the planting of more than 500 native trees in the municipality of Artigas, […] The post Uruguay Plants Native Trees to Restore Forests appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian K-pop Fans Drawn to South Korea and Forced Into Prostitution
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Seven Brazilian women aged between 20 and 30 were forced into prostitution in South Korea after being lured to the K-pop nation under the pretext of entering the music industry. Five criminals involved in the case were arrested for trafficking in women, reported last Friday the Ilsan Dongbu police station […] The post Brazilian K-pop Fans Drawn to South Korea and Forced Into Prostitution appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Cuts 5,613 Scholarships from September to Save R$544 Million in Four Years
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) announced on Monday, September 2nd, the cut of 5,613 master's, doctoral and post-doctoral scholarships in Brazil, starting this month. It is the third such statement this year. In total, CAPES will discontinue its offer of some 11,000 scholarships and new […] The post Brazil Cuts 5,613 Scholarships from September to Save R$544 Million in Four Years appeared first on The Rio Times.
Food Giant Nestlé Reconsiders Buying Meat and Cocoa From Brazilian Suppliers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The world biggest food company Nestlé is "reconsidering" its purchases of meat and cocoa from Brazilian suppliers. The food giant wants to be sure that the products it imports from Brazil are not contributing to the destruction of the Amazon. The company said it will take "corrective actions" if it […] The post Food Giant Nestlé Reconsiders Buying Meat and Cocoa From Brazilian Suppliers appeared first on The Rio Times.
Organized Crime Responsible for Amazon Deforestation, Says Brazil’s Prosecutor General
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's prosecutor general, Raquel Dodge, said on Monday, September 2nd, that organized crime is to blame for the deforestation of the Amazon Rainforest. According to her, information gathered by the Federal Prosecutor's Office shows "signs of an association between the groups that cut down the forest and the buyers of […] The post Organized Crime Responsible for Amazon Deforestation, Says Brazil’s Prosecutor General appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Records Positive Monthly Trade Balance of US$3.28 Billion in August
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As released on Monday, September 2nd, by the Special Secretariat of Foreign Trade and International Affairs of the Ministry of Economy, Brazilian trade registered a positive balance of US$3.28 billion (US$820 million) in the month of August. The value is 23.7 percent higher than that reached in the same period […] The post Brazil Records Positive Monthly Trade Balance of US$3.28 Billion in August appeared first on The Rio Times.
In a world of cyber threats, the push for cyber peace is growing
Scott Shackelford, Associate Professor of Business Law and Ethics; Director, Ostrom Workshop Program on Cybersecurity and Internet Governance; Cybersecurity Program Chair, IU-Bloomington, Indiana University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
Dozens of countries and hundreds of firms and nonprofits are fed up with digital violence and are working toward greater cybersecurity for all.
“Climate change lawsuit is meritless chicanery”
“In handing down this decision — which will most assuredly be overturned — Smith has ruled that immensely complicated, multinational issues surrounding Earth’s climate change may now be decided in state courthouses, using local “nuisance ordinances” to potentially impose massive … Continue reading →
Venezuela, Ukraine, Hong Kong, … : Color Revolutions and Regime Change, A Modern Scourge Spawning Economic Destabilization and Civil War
There are innumerable examples throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, but three of the most notorious demonstrations of Washington, and its European cohorts incubating massive human tragedy and/or civil wars can be exemplified by Washington’s cultivation, indeed creation of toxic opposition movements whose goal is the destabilization and destruction of progressive governments and egalitarian economic and social structures.
Sledgehammer-wielding thieves steal hundreds of iPhones in raids on Apple stores
Thieves armed with weapons, including a sledgehammer, smash their way into two Apple stores in Perth before threatening security guards and making off with $300,000 worth of goods, mostly mobile phones.
What Tony Mokbel allegedly said as he tried to broker a deal with police
The convicted drug lord tried to broker a deal with police to end Melbourne's bloody gangland war in 2004, according to the former boss of Victoria's anti-gangland taskforce.
Meth-using mum apologises for crash which killed young son
A woman who killed her young son in a crash south of Adelaide while high on methamphetamines says she is "so sorry" for her actions — but a prosecutor is urging a court to impose a "lengthy" jail sentence as a deterrent to others.
Can't lead, can't quit: The predicament of Hong Kong's Chief Executive
After weeks of demonstrations and protests, Carrie Lam finally reveals what many have suspected all along — she's powerless to lead the Hong Kong Government response, writes Bill Birtles.
Folau comments 'awful', says Australia's only openly gay male professional footballer
Andy Brennan, the first male professional Australian football player to come out while still playing, condemns Israel Folau's comments but vows not to let "negativity win".
'Demonised' farmers rage against reef regulations as parliament sits in Townsville
Hundreds of farmers have rallied in Queensland to protest against proposed new laws to protect the Great Barrier Reef, saying they are being treated as "guilty until proven innocent".
New players emerge to threaten Australia's wheat market share in Asia
Emma Field, Joanna Prendergast, Angus Verley, Belinda Varischetti And Richard Hudson at Just In - 16 hours ago
Australian farmers are grappling with the future of wheat exports as Black Sea nations like Russia and Ukraine increase shipments to Indonesia.
Starving Seniors: How America Fails To Feed Its Aging
Nearly 8% of Americans 60 and older were “food insecure” in 2017.
The U.S. Army's Legendary M1 Abrams Tank: RIP or Ready for War?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Securiyt, * She was built in 1979, however, the upgrades just keep coming. *Time to retire or just getting started? * Back in the 1990s I recall reading Tom Clancy’s loving paean to the M1 Abrams, *Armored Cav*, in which he related that the unkillable tank had never been knocked out by hostile fire. The Abrams’ 120mm cannon effortlessly peeled the turrets off of T-72 tanks in the Gulf War, while Russian anti-tank missiles and 125mm shells couldn’t pierce the American tank’s Chobham armor. In fact, the Abram’s *own gun* reportedly struggled to penetrate the A... more »
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II: The 60 Year Old Fighter That Just Won't Die
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * She might be old... *The last American F-4s would see action during Operation Desert Storm, before being retired in 1996. The Pentagon later converted some into QF-4 target practice drones.* The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a legendary aircraft — an icon of the Vietnam War and the archetype of the third-generation jet fighter designs that entered service in the 1960s. More than 5,000 of these heavy supersonic fighters were built, and hundreds continue to serve and even see combat in several air forces today. But the Phantom’s record in air... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Wisconsin workers embedded with microchips U.S. Attorney General to decide whether a key name in 9/11 case is a ‘state secret’ Hemp is the New Oak: America’s First Hemp “Wood” Factory is Being BuiltThe European Union Just Voted To Ban Single-Use Plastics By 2021Scientists Brace for a Lost Generation in American Research *Private funding isn't enough to offset the president's proposed budget cuts, they say.* Boris Johnson warns Conservative rebels they will be expelled as ministers threaten to break the law to force through Brexit Italy's Salvini Partied On The Beach ... more »
Here Is What I Don’t Understand
By Laura Hayes Parents who carefully choose aluminum-free deodorants for themselves, but who permit their children to be injected with aluminum. Parents who carefully keep mercury-containing thermometers and light bulbs out of their children’s reach, and who would never permit... more »
Minnesota Police Shoot, Kill 21-year-old Man with Autism During Domestic Disturbance Call
Note: We fear far more incidents like this in the future, as adult males (and females) with autism in the prime of their life and strength exhibit behaviors toward aging parents, grandparents and others. Death by police will be added... more »
World Bank tribunal lowers ConocoPhillips award for Venezuela expropriation -document
bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
03-Sep-2019 A World Bank arbitration panel lowered an initial $8.7 billion award to US oil company ConocoPhillips as compensation for Venezuela's 2007 expropriation of its assets to $8.5 billion.
Quebec dairy farmers struggling with new open markets
bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
03-Sep-2019 Quebec dairy farmers continue to struggle as international trade agreements have hit their bottom line hard.
America Loses Asia-Pacific as Full Spectrum Dominance Continues to Fail
The ship of world history has changed course away from the rapids of war and economic collapse, as the Belt and Road Initiative has grown to proportions not imagined possible. The post America Loses Asia-Pacific as Full Spectrum Dominance Continues to Fail appeared first on The Duran.
“A flooding accident:” Engineer has seven papers retracted at once
A chemical engineer in China who claims his supporting data were wiped out in a flood has notched his ninth retraction, seven from a single journal, for suspicious images and related issues. The work of Dong Ge Tong, of Chengdu University of Technology, had come under scrutiny in PubPeer, and several of his articles received … Continue reading “A flooding accident:” Engineer has seven papers retracted at once
In Brazil Oil and Natural Gas Production Increases in July
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas, and Biofuels (ANP) released information today, September 2nd, that the production of oil and natural gas increased in July compared to the previous month and the same period last year. Oil production was 2.775 million barrels per day (bbl/d), up 8.5 percent compared […] The post In Brazil Oil and Natural Gas Production Increases in July appeared first on The Rio Times.
Insurance Sector Sees 8.4 Percent Increase in Revenue in the First Semester
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The national insurance sector collected R$125.4 (US$31) billion in the first half of this year, an 8.4 percent increase compared to the same period last year. As per the evaluation of the president of the Confederation of Insurance Companies (CNseg), Marcio Coriolano, this is the highest growth recorded in the […] The post Insurance Sector Sees 8.4 Percent Increase in Revenue in the First Semester appeared first on The Rio Times.
Cannabis firm Atlas expands to Denmark, plans large indoor production
Edmonton, Alberta-based Atlas Biotechnologies is expanding to Denmark, where the Canadian producer plans to repurpose a sprawling indoor mushroom farm for medical cannabis cultivation. The 40-50 million dollar ($27-37 million) initiative aims to be fully operational by the end of 2020. Atlas follows in the footsteps of international producers Aurora Cannabis, Aphria, ICC International Cannabis, […] Cannabis firm Atlas expands to Denmark, plans large indoor production is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Lava Jato Created “Parallel State” With ‘Power Project’, Says Supreme Court’s Gilmar Mendes
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Federal Supreme Court Justice (STF), Gilmar Mendes, declared in an interview on Monday, August 2nd, for CBN radio that the task force of Lava Jato created a "parallel state that was part of a power project". "There is a phrase that says that the trapeze artist dies when he thinks […] The post Lava Jato Created “Parallel State” With ‘Power Project’, Says Supreme Court’s Gilmar Mendes appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Banks Cannot Bypass Personal Customer Services
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Banks will not be allowed to bypass personal customer service, even when other channels are available. The Central Bank's (BC) decision was published yesterday, September 2nd, in the Federal Gazette, under Resolution No. 4,746. This measure was defined at a meeting of the National Monetary Council on August 29th. According […] The post Brazilian Banks Cannot Bypass Personal Customer Services appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Senate Currently Includes Over 300 Amendments to Social Welfare Reform
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Senate Social Welfare reform rapporteur, Tasso Jereissati, will be presenting next Wednesday, September 4th, the additional opinion of the Chamber's Constitution and Justice Committee (CCJ). During these two days, the senator is expected to focus on the examination of over 200 amendments - suggested changes to the text - […] The post Brazilian Senate Currently Includes Over 300 Amendments to Social Welfare Reform appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro’s 2020 Budget Cuts Half of the Ministry of Education’s Funding for Research
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Jair Bolsonaro's budget proposal for 2020 reduces the total funding for the Ministry of Education (MEC) by 18 percent in relation to the 2019 authorized figures. The cuts range from The post Bolsonaro’s 2020 Budget Cuts Half of the Ministry of Education’s Funding for Research appeared first on The Rio Times.
How France missed a chance to sink Bismarck
The dominant position of France in Europe was purely a result of the complete disunity of the rest of Europe itself. This disunity also deeply suppressed the entire European economy and everyone understood this because England in particular and France showed everyone the value of an united home market. Bismarck ended that and created a larger Euro-market even if it was the empire of Germany that then essentially caught up to Britain and had long surpassed France by 1914. This was the certain genesis of WWI. There were two great stupidities driving France and England. The firs...more »
Eight Revolutionary Ideas Rooted in The Arrowsmith Program of educational neuroscince
The really upbeat meme that needs to be understood is that learning disabilities are not lifelong at all. Whatever effort it takes, they can be overcome. That really is good enough. That means that an investment will produce a useful employable human being. Failure and default institutionalization is not an option to tolerate. I also argue that education itself needs to adopt this approach. It is my contention that all students can become math friendly. It takes persistent practice and patience. Breakthroughs then occur. The same methods surely enhance memory methods... more »
Genetic Analysis of a Hair Root from a Reportedly-Alien Blond Female
This is extremely interesting and we have excellent lab craft that dispels any doubts regarding authenticity. What we need to consider seriously is whether this type of 'alien' along with many of the others we have come across are in fact earth derived humanity rather than alien.. I bring this all up because we know that our alternate historic timelines, that present day humanity was reinjected after humanity arranged for the comet impact that ended the the Northern Ice Age 12900 BP. Humanity arose over the preceding 35,000 years and became completely space capable as well. ... more »
9/11 Trillions: Follow The Money
This documentary lists huge anomalies that beg clarification. not least is 9/11 of which i am most familiar with but other lines of obvious investigation also show up. The particular target associated with the Pentagon attack along with specific currency transactions around the twin towers scream for investigation. Yet both are plausibly well beyond the resorces and abilities and authorizations of those likely to ever be so tasked. That is the bad news. We are now almost twenty years past. We do know that the NSA has it all and that Mil Intel has it all. That is the good... more »
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