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Dobbs Raises the Alarm on Latest Attempt to Undermine US Workers with India First Bill S386; Big Hindu Money to Trump Makes Veto a False Hope
Lou Dobbs is the only mainstream media person raising the alarm over Mike Lee-Kamala Harris’ S386 (aka India first bill), … Continue reading →
Syria News Links 31 October – 1 November 2019
1 November 2019 • 10:45 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back The Lebanese ‘Canary in the Mine’ Is Signalling Mid-East Trouble Ahead https://www.strategic-culture.org/news/2019/11/01/lebanese-canary-in-mine-signalling-mid-east-trouble-ahead/ Russian intel says ironclad evidence of IS ringleader’s death hasn’t been provided https://tass.com/world/1086511 Reagan … Continue reading Syria News Links 31 October – 1 November 2019
Can Trump Bribe His Way Out Of Impeachment? He's Certainly Trying
Yesterday, the House Republicans showed us-- once again-- what they're made of: TREASON. Every single Republican stuck with Trump and spat in the face of the Constitution and in the face of the United States. Now, of course, everyone is wondering what will happen in the Senate once the House impeaches Trump. If you want to look at it transactionally-- and these *are* politicians we're talking about here-- among the Republican-held Senate seats up for grabs next year, several will be decided by independent voters (who have increasingly turned against Trump)-- not in zombie-Republica... more »
Stem cell researchers have papers retracted for image manipulation
A group of dentistry researchers in Japan, whose work on stem cells has been the subject of an institutional investigation, have now lost two papers in PLOS ONE for image problems. The authors, from Aichi Gakuin University in Nagoya, were led by Makio Mogi, a medicinal biochemist at the school. Mogi asked for at least … Continue reading Stem cell researchers have papers retracted for image manipulation
The Army Has a Crazy Idea To Win the Next Conflict: Ant Colony Warfare
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * What if an aerial swarm of mini-drones was able to autonomously operate in a synchronized fashion to act collectively as a group - perhaps combining otherwise separate small munitions into a larger explosive to attack a large emerging target if directed by human decision-makers? (Washington, D.C.) What if a small army of forward operating robots were able to detect an upcoming river gap and then .. without requiring human intervention -- autonomously mesh together into a bridge-like structure enabling manned combat units to advance? What if an aerial s... more »
The AK-47 Belongs in a Museum: The AK-12 and AK-15 Have Arrived
The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Security, Europe* [image: https://kalashnikov.media/content/files//imgs/%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BF%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BA%D0%B5%D1%80_%D0%B0%D0%BA12/%D0%A0%D0%9F%D0%9A-16.jpg] Is it even possible? *Key point:* The Russians love the AK-47 but want to make something even better. The Russian armed forces serve eleven consecutive time zones, from Kaliningrad in the west to Khabarovsk in the far east. Moscow’s legions need a proven, capable assault rifle capable of performing under harsh environmental conditions, including snow, mud, and sand. The military’s latest assault rifles are a familiar ... more »
Russia's MiG-29 Fulcrum: Everything You Wanted to Know
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Europe* [image: By Staff Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth - http://www.defenseimagery.mil/imagery.html#guid=f490bff5c8b0ef2208310e9834df2a84b5ddcd89, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16001840] One heck of a plane. *Key point:* The MiG-29 was a very maneuverable fighter, but it had some problems too. The MiG-29 Fulcrum was the first Russian fourth-generation jet fighter, marked by its sleek and deadly appearance in contrast to earlier Soviet fighters. The fast and agile Fulcrum could outturn any NATO fighter, and it was armed w... more »
Of All The World's Best Shotguns and Semiautomatic Handguns, These 5 Are The Best
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, * The list you need. *Key point: *These guns are true masterpieces. *(These two articles, republished jointly in this post, first appeared last year.)* *5 Best Shotguns* A shotgun is a firearm, typically a long arm that is fired from the shoulder, that instead of a single bullet fires a number of smaller pellets. Shotguns are chiefly sporting arms, useful for hunting birds or other small, fast-moving game, but also have military and civilian self-defense uses. The ability to project a devastating pattern of lead or steel shot to short ranges is als... more »
Bolsonaro Cancels All Government Subscriptions to Folha de S.Paulo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's head of state has decided to take a practical stance against what he deems to be unsubstantiated attacks by the media against his government, and by doing so is imitating once more American president Trump. He said during an interview with 'Brasil Urgente' host José Luiz Datena . . […] The post Bolsonaro Cancels All Government Subscriptions to Folha de S.Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times.
Following Election in Argentina, Markets React Cautiously Amid IMF Compliments
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The first days following Alberto Fernández's election as Argentina's new president have seen nothing of the feared negative market reactions. On the other hand, many heads of state around the world, in particular from Latin America, have reacted positively. The new . . . To read the full NEWS and […] The post Following Election in Argentina, Markets React Cautiously Amid IMF Compliments appeared first on The Rio Times.
House faces first test over witness testimony
House Faces First Court Test Over Witness Testimony in Impeachment Inquiry U.S. District Judge Richard Leon was assigned Monday afternoon to preside over a case filed by Charles Cooper on behalf of a former Trump administration official set to testify at the House impeachment inquiry. National Law Journal Mike Scarcella October 28, 2019 A Washington federal judge has been asked to declare whether a former Trump administration national security official can lawfully testify as part of the House impeachment inquiry, despite an assertion from the White House that the adviser is entitle... more »
Funny Friday
From Infinity : ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This Week’s Special : Baghdadi I hadn’t realized what a great man Baghdadi was until I read his obituary in the WaPo : Shame on me for making light of the dead. I feel real bad now (sniff). Searching out some of the past WaPo obits have caused me to rethink my opinions of others I once considered to be scumbags. For instance : Who knew ?? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From Foguth : ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ From Gil : The United Way realized that it had never received a donation from the city’s most successful lawyer. So a United Way volunteer …... more »
Bureaucrats don't like non-compliant, rebellious serfs
The Foundation for Economic Education highlights how bureaucrats weaponize the child protection system against parents wanting to protect their children from increasingly dysfunctional schools. Schooling is adept at rooting out individuality and enforcing compliance. In his book, Understanding Power, Noam Chomsky writes: “In fact, the whole educational and professional training system is a very elaborate filter, which just weeds out people who are too independent, and who think for themselves, and who don’t know how to be submissive, and so on—because they’re dysfunctional to the i... more »
Do Vaccines Contain Human Fetal Matter?
In the latest episode of The Highwire with Del Bigtree, Dr. Theresa Deisher PhD explains the process of using cell lines from aborted human babies in the manufacturing process of certain vaccines, including the MMR. Dr. Theresa A. Deisher obtained her Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Physiology from Stanford University School of Medicine. An expert … The post Do Vaccines Contain Human Fetal Matter? appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Debunking some of the Ukraine scandal myths about Biden and election interference
Here are the facts (complete with links to the original materials) debunking some of the bigger fables in the Ukraine scandal. More The post Debunking some of the Ukraine scandal myths about Biden and election interference appeared first on The Duran.
The ID2020 Alliance: The Global Totalitarian Project Hiding Behind The Vaccine Drive
By John Stone These days history happens by stealth: the big shifts in power are often only incidentally reported in our mainstream news-media and can be hard to detect even by experienced watchers. Until a year ago almost no one... more »
USDA issues hemp rules, Mexican recreational cannabis vote delayed, spring rollout for Michigan’s rec market & more
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveils its hotly anticipated hemp regulations, Mexico’s bid to legalize recreational marijuana is delayed, sales of adult-use MJ in Michigan won’t begin until March or April at the earliest – and more of the week’s top cannabis business news. USDA rolls out hemp rules The USDA released 160 pages of […] USDA issues hemp rules, Mexican recreational cannabis vote delayed, spring rollout for Michigan’s rec market & more is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Climategate: Ten years later by Dr. Kelvin Kemm
*Climate alarmists are still promoting junk science, fossil fuel bans and wealth redistribution* This month marks the tenth anniversary of “Climategate” – the release of thousands of emails to and from climate scientists who had been (and still are) collaborating and colluding to create a manmade climate crisis that exists in their minds and computer models, but not in the real world. The scandal should have ended climate catastrophism. Instead, it was studiously buried by politicians, scientists, activists and crony capitalists, who will rake in trillions of dollars from the exagger... more »
"The Trick..."
“The trick is in what one emphasizes. We either make ourselves miserable, or we make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same.” - Carlos Castaneda
Free Download: Jiddu Krishnamurti, “The Book of Life”
"You must understand the whole of life, not just one little part of it. That is why you must read, that is why you must look at the skies, that is why you must sing and dance, and write poems and suffer and understand, for all that is life." - Jiddu Krishnamurti Freely download “The Book of Life” by Jiddu Krishnamurti, here: - https://selfdefinition.org/krishnamurti/
"Maybe..."
“Maybe all one can do is hope to end up with the right regrets.” - Arthur Miller
"We Must Pity the Children"
*"We Must Pity the Children"* By Chris Hedges "Larry- not his real name - is 41. He is serving a 30-year sentence for murder in a New Jersey prison. He will not be eligible for parole until 2032, when he will be 55. His impoverished and nightmarish childhood mirrors that of nearly all prisoners I have worked with who were convicted of violent crimes. And as governmental austerity and chronic poverty consume the American landscape, as little is done to blunt poverty's disintegration of families, as mass incarceration and indiscriminant police violence continue to have a catastrophic... more »
Fukushima & The Law Of Unintended Consequences
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? h/t Joe Public ? The law of unintended consequences!! ? https://twitter.com/curryja/status/1189194666597474304
Center-right Uruguayan Candidate Rejects Bolsonaro’s Support in Second Round
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Uruguayan presidential candidate Luis Lacalle Pou rejected the support voiced by Jair Bolsonaro, who said in an interview this week to Estado de S. Paulo that he is his favorite in the second round, which will take place on November 24th. Lacalle Pou, of the center-right Partido Nacional, said the […] The post Center-right Uruguayan Candidate Rejects Bolsonaro’s Support in Second Round appeared first on The Rio Times.
Trump Should Worry: How Iran Hopes Its Many Missiles Will Help It Win a War
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/25/37/af/2537afe4a59a9a957d5faf6c6baafde7.jpg] So many missiles. *Key Point:* Iran would use these missiles to hold American forces and bases hostage during a crisis or war. Like the rest of the Iranian Armed Forces, the Iranian Air Force was crippled by postrevolution purges. Although numerically and technologically superior to the Iraqi Air Force, Iran was unable to achieve air superiority and unable to accurately strike targets deep within Iraq. In response, Iran purchased a number of Soviet R-17 ... more »
Amphibious Ships With a Punch: Navy Could Add Missiles to Assault Vessels
*David Axe* *Security, * And the reason is China. It’s no secret. The U.S. Navy can’t afford all the ships it wants. At the same time, China’s deployment of hundreds of long-range anti-ship missiles threatens to render obsolete the ships the Navy already does have. These twin problems weigh heavily on the Navy’s amphibious force, which transport, lands and supports U.S. Marines. One solution that officials are mulling is to form a larger number of amphibious groups by adding small support vessels and arming the traditional assault ships at the heart of each group. Money is an ... more »
One World War II Weapon Was Feared Like No Other (Not a Battleship or Submarine)
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Europe* Death lurking beneath the surface. *Key point: *An inexpensive, but destructive, weapon. During World War II, naval mines were used extensively in the Baltic Sea. Their low cost provided weaker German and Finnish fleets with an effective force multiplier in negating Soviet numerical and qualitative advantages. The Soviet Navy also deployed a large number of floating mines, and by the end of the war all three navies had sown over 80,000 mines in the waters of the Baltic, especially in the Gulf of Finland. Once in the water, the mines w... more »
Russia vs. America: F-35s vs. Putin's Best Fighters (Who Wins?)
*Mark Schneider* *Security, North America* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lockheed_Martin_F-35_Lightning_II#/media/File:F-35A_flight_(cropped).jpg] Who comes out on top? *Key Point:* When it comes to fourth generation aircraft, the F-35 has the advantage. The Russians are now developing new air dominance aircraft with a long-range strike capability -- the Su-35 and the Pak FA (frequently called the PAK T-50) – which will pose a significant threat to NATO Europe. The U.S. F-35, the only 5th generation aircraft in production today, is critical to countering these threats. ... more »
Consumers ripped off by banks, credit card companies and insurance companies claw back $185m
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority is receiving an average 200 complaints per day from Australian consumers.
Live: Sydney FC hosts Newcastle Jets at Leichhardt
Just In - 17 hours ago
Sydney FC hosts Newcastle Jets at Leichhardt Oval in Friday night's A-League action. Follow all the live scores and stats in our ScoreCentre.
Darwin mechanic dies after car falls off hoist
The 66-year-old man is the latest person to die at a worksite in the Northern Territory, which has the highest rates of workplace deaths per capita.
Live: Australia chasing 143 to sweep series against Sri Lanka at MCG
Just In - 17 hours ago
Australia looks to continue its exceptional start to the summer by attempting to clinch a series whitewash against the touring Sri Lankans at the MCG. Follow all the action in our live ScoreCentre.
'Challenging global lithium market' sees Pilbara processor mothballed, workers lose jobs
The future of 100 workers at the first planned lithium processing facility in WA's north is uncertain after they were given two hours to pack their bags after the night shift.
It may not feel like it today, but October was WA's second-warmest on record
Despite a blast of icy air delivering gusty showers and hail to south western parts of WA this week, the state just posted its second-warmest October on record and the driest in 40 years.
Five Most Popular Posts in October
Brexit didn't happen, but a general election kicked off. What were the five most read posts on this here site during the last month? 1. The Genius of Dominic Cummings 2. Dear Jo Swinson 3. What is John McDonnell Playing At? 4. The Tory Party's Young People Problem 5. Boris Johnson's "New" Brexit Plan Ah, that's what I like to see. Analysis and take downs of Labour's opponents leading the pack over and above introspective Labour pieces. Jolly good show. A quick look at Cummings's dismal talents gets the top billing, and it's pretty obvious the esteem to which he is held says more ab... more »
US Congressman Al Green: Supporting the Impeachment Inquiry is the Right Thing to Do
US “Congressman Al Green: “Supporting the Impeachment Inquiry Is the Right Thing to Do” Oct 31, 2019 (Washington, D.C.) – … Continue reading →
Acting House Oversight Chair Maloney Issues Statement on Impeachment Resolution
US House Oversight Chair Elijah Cummings passed away, but his spirit (and surely his staff) are still present: “Acting Chairwoman … Continue reading →
US House Judiciary Chair Nadler Floor Statement in Support of Resolution Authorizing Next Steps in House Impeachment Inquiry
US House Judiciary “Chairman Nadler Floor Statement in Support of Resolution Authorizing Next Steps in House Impeachment Inquiry Oct 31, … Continue reading →
Trump Becomes Florida Resident; NY Governor Cuomo Tweets “Good Riddance”
“Trump Becomes Florida Resident By VOA News November 1, 2019 01:08 AM U.S. President Donald Trump says he is no … Continue reading →
US Congressman McGovern Manages Debate on Resolution Providing a Clear Path Forward on the Impeachment Inquiry; Resolution Passes
Here are interesting coincidences, which have to be coincidences, but are still interesting. Watergate involved the burglary of Democratic Headquarters … Continue reading →
Limits: Why Malthus Was Wrong and Why Environmentalists Should Care
This short, readable and stimulating book begins with the author overturning perceived knowledge about the 18th century economist Robert Malthus. Malthus is best know for his extended work An Essay on the Principle of Population, an influential book that has rarely been read by those who claim to extend his ideas. Giorgos Kallis argues that it is important to understand what Malthus was really arguing for, because it is a key statement of a central tenet of modern economics, the idea of limits. In his introduction Kallis says that he aims to “reclaim, refine and defend the notion of... more »
XR: A Socialist perspective
With Extinction Rebellion growing rapidly across the world in the fight against climate change, John Molyneux gives his perspective on how socialists should respond to this phenomenon.
IRR News (16 – 30 October 2019)
Last week crowds stood in silent vigil outside the Home Office and Belfast City Hall for the 39 undocumented migrants, believed to be Vietnamese nationals, who were found dead in the back of a refrigerated lorry. We know that UK government policies which make it impossible to enter the country using safe means contributed to these deaths in large part. The home secretary Priti Patel’s promise of ‘tougher penalties’ will only lead to further draconian policies that will push migrants and asylum-seekers into ever more dangerous journeys.
DC Court of Appeals Requires Environmental Review for Implementation of 5G
A federal appeals court has vacated and remanded the “arbitrary and capricious” Federal Communications Commission’s decision to allow AT&T Inc., Verizon, and other wireless carriers, cell phone facilities owners and operators to bypass historic preservation and environmental reviews for 5G networks.
Schumer force-feeding electric cars
Senator Schumer of New York proposed a $462 billion spending package to get Americans to replace their gasoline vehicles with electric cars. The post Schumer force-feeding electric cars appeared first on CFACT.
Operation Against Pedophilia Jails at Least 12 People in State of Bahia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Special Action Group for the Repression of Organized Crime (GAECO) of Bahia triggered Operation Dirty Web on Thursday, October 31st to counter suspected pedophiles in the state. So far 12 people have been arrested during the compliance with court orders in the cities of Salvador, Alagoinhas, AratuÃpe, Baianópolis, Cruz […] The post Operation Against Pedophilia Jails at Least 12 People in State of Bahia appeared first on The Rio Times.
Eduardo Bolsonaro Hints at Return of AI-5, One of Brazil’s Darkest Moments
[image: Brazil,After the issuance of the AI-5 decree hundreds were imprisoned, tortured and forced into exile by Brazil's dictatorship.] SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Widespread criticism swept through Brazil on Thursday after lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, one of the sons of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, suggested that if protesters took to the streets against his father’s administration, the government could adopt measures used during Brazil’s military dictatorship. “Should a radicalization of the left occur, we will […] The post Eduardo Bolsonaro Hints at Return of AI-5, One of Brazil’s... more »
Twitter to ban all Kinds of Political Propaganda
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The decision was made by director Jack Dorsey. He has said that the ban on all types of paid political advertising will apply from November 22nd onwards, but there are some exceptions such as ads in support of voter registration, which will still be allowed. Twitter has taken this step […] The post Twitter to ban all Kinds of Political Propaganda appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Diplomacy is Viewed as Unskilled, Albeit Pragmatic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Two weeks away from hosting the BRICS summit, Brazil has displayed a diplomatic stance marked by instability and amateurism, according to experts and foreign diplomats stationed in Brazil. The negative assessments are directed at President Jair Bolsonaro and his Foreign Minister, Ernesto Araújo, who are in charge of leading the […] The post Brazil’s Diplomacy is Viewed as Unskilled, Albeit Pragmatic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Law Setting 30-day Deadline for Cancer Diagnosis is Sanctioned in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Vice President Hamilton Mourão sanctioned a law providing that tests for cancer diagnosis must be performed within 30 days from the doctor's first suspicion, by the Unified Health System (SUS). The measure was published yesterday, October 31st in the Federal Gazette. It was signed on Wednesday by Mourão when the […] The post Law Setting 30-day Deadline for Cancer Diagnosis is Sanctioned in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Unemployment Rate Stands at 11.8 Percent in the Quarter up to September
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The unemployment rate in Brazil stood at 11.8 percent in the quarter ended in September, according to data from the National Continuous Household Sample Survey (PNAD Continuous) released on Thursday, October 31st, by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). The result exceeded the analysts' forecast median of 11.6 […] The post Brazil’s Unemployment Rate Stands at 11.8 Percent in the Quarter up to September appeared first on The Rio Times.
Pabllo Vittar Releases Split Album and Says she Recorded Song With a ‘Queen’
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Announced almost six months ago, Pabllo Vittar's album "111" was released on Thursday, October 31st, or at least a part of it. There are four songs in this first moment, two of which are new, while the remainder - another six songs - should be released only in 2020. According […] The post Pabllo Vittar Releases Split Album and Says she Recorded Song With a ‘Queen’ appeared first on The Rio Times.
Gabriel Martinelli Leaves Ituano at 18 and Becomes Starlet for Arsenal
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Of the 23 players on Tite's latest roster, ten have left Brazil heading for Europe without completing at least 50 matches in Brazilian football. Some have left virtually unknown, with no major achievements in the country, before putting on the jersey of a major European team. Forward Gabriel Martinelli, 18, […] The post Gabriel Martinelli Leaves Ituano at 18 and Becomes Starlet for Arsenal appeared first on The Rio Times.
When the Menu Turns Raw, Your Gut Microbes Know What to Do
When the Menu Turns Raw, Your Gut Microbes Know What to Do Before scientists tested the effects of some dietary changes on the microbiome, they ordered a special menu from a chef-turned-chemist. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/23/health/microbiome-raw-food.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimesscience [image: In an experiment, the gut bacteria of mice fed raw and cooked sweet potatoes shifted significantly, and quickly.] In an experiment, the gut bacteria of mice fed raw and cooked sweet potatoes shifted significantly, and quickly.Credit...Karsten Moran for The New York Times By Veronique Gre... more »
A short comment on statistical versus mathematical modelling
*[image: figure1]* Let me make this simple. As a Mathematician, it is impossible for me to propound a correct assertion regarding global warming, except to state that no such assertion is possible. A corollary of that statement is that all those propounding a position are utterly wrong to do so. It follows that the only reason to take a position is purely political. The Mathematical argument itself is simple enough. Global temperature variation for the past five million years during the Ice Age ran +/- five degrees. Post Pleistocene Nonconformity in 12950 BP this range has dr... more »
People who can’t afford rent are living in their cars, and cities aren’t sure what to do about them
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In 1970 i paid 80 for room and board in Ottawa while pulling a few hundred per month on a summer job. I paid around a hundred per month for student residence which included food. since then the best minimum wage works out to around a little over a $1000 per month and welfare is not any better for those unable to work. My first point is that the economics around personal subsistence has changed up only modestly. Those costs are truly driven by cash demand driven by folks paying attention to subsistence. We do live in an abundance economy in which surpluses drive down the selling... more »
Merkel Admits German Multiculturalism Has "Utterly Failed"
What has failed is application. New immigrants have to be educated to adjust to their new society and also to working in a new dispensation of community. They also have to be willing. For that reason you recruit a few of the unwilling as possible. Merely consider the criminally minded. You have to chose wisely. The second problem confounding all such efforts is that Muslim leaders in particular are motivated to work at cross purposes as well to preserve their own position and status. this also has to be addressed. Canada has made it its business to promote multiculturalis... more »
Death Star Tic Tac Black Hole Weapon? Stealth Cloak? Force Shield? MAYBE!
Observed UFO Tech has inspired research since the 1950's. This led directly to passive stealth technology itself which we now see. Active Stealth Tech may not be understood yet, though it is seen on UFOs. I do observe that stealth fails, usually at close range, when they are forced to come much too close to a potential observer. It is also plausible that any prospective repeat observer will be induced to mentally block these observations. My point is that we have ample traffic and that would need to become policy. Overcoming all this stealth is not particularly difficult in ... more »
All Saints Day (follows Halloween)
*Friday Sermonette* It's All Saint's Day, so it's time for another sermonette. Normally I wait for Sunday, but, you know how it goes. In the films and stage renditions of the lion king, Scar, the outcast brother of King Simba (a lion) rules a pack of hyenas that destroy everything that they touch. It brings to mind the Democrats in Congress and the corrupt, lying mainstream media in specific and the Deep State in general. Selfish beyond measure, their concern is not the republic or its people, but their own narrow, selfish interests. The serve only themselves, they enrich only the... more »
Jack Hargreaves & Southern Television
By "us", I mean my siblings. A younger brother Alexander, and my older sister Maria (Marie-Elaine). I think they have both personalised their monikers now, so don't let me define how they like... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced
THE WAY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS - A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins
*Be a light in the darkness of the human heart. Illuminate and reflect all that is good in the human spirit. Bring God to the human heart, so that hearts can be transformed. The love of God and human love combined in the same heart. THE WAY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS.* *© **M.N. Hopkins* *Note: Above, are a few sentences from an older inspirational writing that had the theme of healing. *
World War III Could Start Here: The Most Dangerous Border on the Planet
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* [image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuclear_explosion#/media/File:Operation_Upshot-Knothole_-_Badger_001.jpg] A nuclear war between India and Pakistan remains more likely than any other nuclear exchange between great powers. *Key Point:* India and Pakistan remain in a precarious stand-off with no end in sight. India and Pakistan have been rivals since 1947, when the two countries were born from the dissolution of the British Raj in India. The two countries have gone to war four times since then, in 1947, 1965, 1974 and 1999, and been on the b... more »
Russia A Mach 3 Jet To Counter A U.S. Bomber That Never Flew
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * But was it really a waste? *Key point:* Russia has long land borders that are difficult to defend. In the last decade of the Cold War, the MiG-31, codenamed Foxhound by NATO, enjoyed a certain mystique in the West. The same grainy photos aerial photos of the high speed fighter would show up in aviation publications, along with ominous speculation over its capabilities. But unlike its peers—the MiG-29 and Su-27—the Foxhound never fully emerged from obscurity after the Cold War. The reason is simple—the MiG-31 was built to be a home-defense interce... more »
RIP: How A Mechanical Problem Led The USS Thresher To Its "Eternal Patrol"
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * A catastrophic loss. *Key point:* America's modern submarines were built through trial and error. In the United States Navy, submarines lost at sea are said to be on “eternal patrol.” One such submarine was USS *Thresher*. Meant to be the first in a new generation of fast nuclear-attack submarines, today it rests in more than eight thousand feet of water, along with its crew. *Thresher* is one of two American submarines lost since the end of World War II. In the mid-1950s, the U.S. Navy was still pushing nuclear propulsion out to the submarine fleet.... more »
Top Gun Meets Hell: When The Nazi And Russian Air Forces Went to War
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Locked in combat and mutual respect. *Key point:* The Eastern front was the bloodiest in World War II. And in the air, it was no exception. In June 1942, the Black Sea port of Sevastopol on the Crimea was the scene of some of the fiercest fighting of World War II. Commanded by Generaloberst Erich von Manstein, the German Eleventh Army was dispatched in a powerful attack to seize this important stronghold. Throughout the battle, a stiff but uneven air war raged between German Messerschmitt Me-109 fighters and a handful of determined So... more »
The U.S. Navy’s New Missile Submarine Might Be a Bad Idea
*David Axe* *Security, * Submarines are expensive. And they’re getting easier for enemy forces to detect. A robotic surface ship might make a better missile platform. The U.S. Navy is about to lose a big chunk of the missile tubes it relies on to fire Tomahawk land-attack missiles during wartime. The four SSGN cruise-missile submarines that the Navy converted from *Ohio*-class ballistic-missile boats are slated to decommission in the mid-2020s. These four boats, each packing 154 missile tubes, together account for 600 of the fleet’s roughly 6,000 Mark 41 launchers that fire Toma... more »
Domestic abuse by police: How journalism is helping drive change
Our investigation has spurred lawyers to take action, and MPs and senior police figures have been engaging with the findings
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Thursday 31st October 2019
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation 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 […]
4 Keys To Understanding A Trump Impeachment Trial In The Senate
By Fred Lucas ~ The focus of impeachment is now on the Democrat-controlled House and President Donald Trump, but the Republican-controlled Senate and Chief Justice John Roberts almost certainly will clear space on their calendar soon. The House vote Thursday to formalize the impeachment inquiry against Trump is the first step in a process that […]
Hubble Space Telescope Spots Menacing Face Looking Back At Us
From the team at CFACT ~ Just in time for Halloween. From NASA: When astronomers peer deep into space, they don’t expect to find something staring back at them. In this new Hubble Space Telescope image, an uncanny pair of glowing eyes glares menacingly in our direction. The piercing “eyes” are the most prominent feature […]
The New ISIS Guy
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ Baghdadi is Dead! According to Time: The Islamic State group is mourning the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and has announced a successor in a new audio release. The group identified the new leader as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi in the audio released Thursday by the IS central media […]
Brexit: Johnson’s General Election Busted Flush?
How the Tories are setting themselves up to lose the upcoming general election.
Farmers Who Blamed German Government for Floods and Drought Lost Their Bid to Sue the German State Over Alleged Climate Change Failures
The Berlin Administrative Court ruled that Germany's 2020 targets to reduce emissions by 40% were not legally binding. Greenpeace claimed that Germany should be held accountable for historic emissions that it has already put into the atmosphere.
Leunig says cartoon not misogynistic, says backlash was 'bigotry'
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Michael Leunig says he did not draw his controversial cartoon depicting a mother ignoring her baby while staring at a smartphone out of misogyny, but because of a lifelong special interest in the mother-infant relationship.
Former treasurer John Dawkins banned from boardrooms over Vocation training college collapse
The former treasurer in Paul Keating's Labor government is hit with heavy penalties for breaches of the Corporations Act where investors were not told about his company's serious problems in a failed $75 million capital raising five years ago.
Leonie and Matthew have been collecting bottles and cans for a year to fund their wedding
A Sunshine Coast couple who launched an ambitious campaign to pay for their dream wedding using Queensland's container refund scheme lock in a venue, celebrant and catering — all paid for by the initiative.
Former priest David Perrett pleads not guilty to 139 charges of child sexual assault
A former Catholic priest accused of assaulting 40 victims across eight NSW parishes from the 1960s to the mid-1990s has pleaded not guilty to the 139 charges.
Cashless welfare card will disproportionately affect Aboriginal people in the NT, Senate committee hears
The Coalition's cashless welfare card is compared to the intervention and "mission" times by Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory
'Scenic vandalism' argument wins the case for wind farm opponents
Renewable energy advocates are baffled the NSW Government is not backing green energy, as a wind farm is blocked for its visual impact on residents.
China closes 'scary' glass bridges due to 'safety problems'
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A Chinese province closes many of its prized scenic glass bridges, walkways and viewing decks due to "safety problems".
Man found dead in air duct was friends with driver at the centre of coronial inquest
Two years before his body was discovered in an air duct, young Adelaide man Dylan Bartlett lost a friend to circumstances which also were baffling and tragic.
Two men to stand trial for killing friend in woodchipper
Two men are committed to stand trial for the alleged murder of Sunshine Coast butcher Bruce Saunders, whose body went through a woodchipper on a rural Queensland property in November 2017.
Top physicists who analyse the Higgs boson while working out 'the truth' to meet in Adelaide
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Scientists are "anti-politicians" who look for evidence to break theories rather than data to support an individual's politics, a particle physicist says ahead of a conference in Adelaide involving the world's top scientists.
Welcome rain is on the way — but where?
Yes, rain is on the forecast for parts of the country, although it won't be drought-breaking. But as the rainclouds gather on the horizon the question we are all asking is: "Where is it going to fall?".
Staff? Customers? Environment? New reporting to capture corporate failings
The old financial-focused annual reports' days may be numbered, set to be replaced by a broader look at the impacts a company has on all its stakeholders.
'Proud town camper' wins NT Local Hero award for work campaigning against family violence
An Alice Springs social worker who has given a voice to Aboriginal women and a Darwin doctor who oversaw the RAAF Cyclone Tracy evacuations have been honoured.
FDA hid romaine-related outbreak from public view for more than 6 weeks
A not so public public outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce sickened people in a dozen states from July through early September, but U.S. officials did not release any information about it until Halloween. Both the FDA and CDC investigated the outbreak of infections from potentially deadly E. coli O157:H7, but the... Continue Reading
California Nursing Home Residents Told To Find New Homes
A nursing home case study in profiteering.
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