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Closure of Emerald and Longreach agricultural colleges raises the ire of industries
by staff writers In its generational, ideological war against agriculture the Queensland Labor Party has delivered a final blow to the farming and livestock industries by closing down the state’s two iconic agricultural and pastoral colleges. Amid a loud hue and cry from farmers and former staff, the state government has removed or stacked boards […]
Pastor’s point
by Pastor Mel Biblical freedom = true freedom We don’t need to lecture people who read Cairns News about the importance of freedom in Australia. The Bible’s major themes are centred on the ideas of “freedom” and “liberty”, but diverge from popular ideas of freedom. Many of us will know the story of Moses bringing […]
The Genocidal Roots of the Green New Deal: The Limits to Growth and the Unchaining of Prometheus
The Green New Deal is nothing other than a new form of eugenics masquerading as a socially conscious reform of the system. The fact is that not only is this Green New Deal NOT green (as a world covered by solar panels would increase desertification of the earth through heating), but has no connection to the true New Deal.
Hawks Dilemma: Trump Could Reverse Tact on Iran, Renewing Nuclear Waivers
*21WIRE + Antiwar.com* | Recent White House moves have left both critics and allies confused as to where the President is heading with Iran.
North Korea Fired Two Short-range Missiles Into the Ocean
*DPRK Gazette* | The media spins, and the world waits anxiously.
Turkey’s NATO Status Will Be ‘Unaffected’ by Acquisition of Russian S-400 Missile System
*21WIRE + AP* | Ankara further defies Washington as it moves closer in is defense ties with Moscow.
Epstein defense focuses on double jeopardy, will it succeed? (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 260. The post Epstein defense focuses on double jeopardy, will it succeed? (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Too funny to ignore: MSM calls McConnell a Russian agent [Video]
Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Sometimes a video is worth a thousand pictures. But when it comes to the activity of Trump-enraged Democrats, put the two together and you get something really, really special. Just watch: Sometimes, there is not much need to write or analyze. Just watch and… there, you have… The post Too funny to ignore: MSM calls McConnell a Russian agent [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
US’ false narrative prevents a sane relationship with Russia [Video]
US Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell gave a speech Monday in which he defended his record of “standing up to Russia” as an attempt to show his toughness compared with Democrats. However, in his statements, he also cast several “poison arrows” that are all but guaranteed to prevent the normalization of relations between the US and… The post US’ false narrative prevents a sane relationship with Russia [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
CNN hosts Democrat debate which Andrew Yang described as “boring football game” (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 259. The post CNN hosts Democrat debate which Andrew Yang described as “boring football game” (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Wrong protocols have now led to the infection of 288 people in Ebola centres. Prosecution of the culprits is needed
*Cases of people who have been infected with Ebola in hospital in the DR Congo have reached 288 or a staggering 10.8%, according to the latest figures posted on twitter by Helen Branswell.* *Many of these are in the new epicentre Beni.* *Branswell falsely blames lax infection controls. She omits to mention that these infection controls are standardized under biosecurity rules precisely to prevent laxness which leads to infection.* *In violation of all biosecurity rules and even common sense, WHO and UNICEF have instructed all suspected patients to be kept together in the same pla... more »
July 31, 1988 – Last Midwest Temperature Over 110F
The Midwestern US has had 226 temperature readings over 110F since 1895, occurring on 86 separate days. The last one occurred on July 31, 1988. All occurred below 350 PPM CO2.
Bad News For Climate Alarmists
I’ve developed some new tools which allow me to instantly visualize and analyze huge amounts of data. For example, this is every single daily maximum temperature record in the GHCN database for Western Europe since 1895. I plan to commercialize … Continue reading →
Conventional Politicians Are Infinitely Weirder Than Marianne Williamson
Night one of the CNN Democratic debates has come and gone, and if you missed it you didn’t miss much. Basically the entire thing can be summed up as Jake Tapper asking the progressives on stage, “So explain why Americans would vote for your policies […]
The art of exaggeration
The following are paraphrases of actual quotes from a person known to exaggerate and even prevaricate. A famous comedian from the same area as this person noted three years ago that this was “schtick” used to improve your image. I … Continue reading →
Climate kid Greta protesting oil on yacht made of hydrocarbons
After the Green New Deal is implemented, and regular people can no longer afford to fly, can we all look forward to crossing oceans on carbon fiber composite racing yachts sponsored by the royal family of Monaco? The post Climate kid Greta protesting oil on yacht made of hydrocarbons appeared first on CFACT.
Woman Suspects Porch Pirate Stole Package with 9 Tarantulas
The responding deputy listed the case as a "possible larceny of mail."
Judge Will Reconsider Jail Sentence for Woman Who Fed Strays
A judge wants to take a second look at a 10-day jail sentence given to a 79-year-old woman for refusing to stop feeding stray cats in her suburban Cleveland neighborhood.
’80s Tape, Toy Dino: Chinatown Archaeological Dig Cut Short
An archaeological dig in Boston's historic Chinatown has been cut short after it turned up a 1980s music cassette, a toy dinosaur and other bric-a-brac.
Body of 1930s Gangster John Dillinger To Be Exhumed
The Indiana State Department of Health approved a permit sought by Dillinger's nephew to have the body exhumed from Crown Hill Cemetery and reinterred there.
Sanders, Warren Fight with Moderates over ‘Medicare for All’
The signature domestic proposal by the leading progressive candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination came under withering attack from moderates in a debate that laid bare the struggle between a call for revolutionary policies and a desperate desire to defeat President Donald Trump.
Introducing a New Paper on ‘Weaponized Interdependence’
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin provide an update on U.S. sanctions on Iran at the Foreign Press Center in Washington, D.C., in November 2018. (State Department) Last month, Ellie Gerenmayeh and Manuel Lafont Rapnouil wrote a report for the European Council on Foreign Relations, arguing that Europe needed to hit back hard against U.S. secondary sanctions targeting Iran. They recommended that Europe consider measures such as creating new financial channels outside U.S. control, investigating European companies that comply too readily with ... more »
Here’s how much we paid in legal fees to get court documents in Glen Assoun’s wrongful conviction case unsealed
News 1. Chickens and other fowl “Hesitant to settle for chickens, Halifax councillors decided to include all egg-laying fowl in the rules on backyard birds in residential areas,” reports Zane Woodford for Star Halifax: Council voted on Tuesday to tell planning staff to start drafting bylaw amendments, with only Councillor Russell Walker voting no, citing […]
Wednesday Morning Links
This and that for your mid-week reading. - Noah Smith writes about the unfairness and inaccuracy in blaming people for finding themselves in poverty. And Sarah Kaine and Emmanuel Josserand call out the business sector's concerted efforts to normalize and spread systematic wage theft. - Joelle Gergis points out that our climate is deteriorating at a rate which is alarming even to the scientists who have been monitoring it for decades. Geoff Dembicki discusses how Alberta can transition away from a dirty energy economy while ensuring plenty of work is available for people now stuck ... more »
79yo Grandmother Sentenced to Jail for Feeding Stray Cats in Her Own Backyard
[image: cats]For feeding stray cats on her own back porch, a 79-year-old grandmother has been sentenced to jail in the "land of the free."
WATCH: Cop Goes to Innocent Family’s Home, Shoots Man Through the Window, Lies About It—Not Fired
[image: shoot]A South Carolina cop was seen on his own body cam, walking up to an innocent couple's home, shooting the man, and then lying about.
Carbon Dividends: A Plan for Earth’s Survival that Can Survive U.S. Politics?
Yves here. Carbon dividends are a way to create support for setting a price for carbon. None other than those starry-eyed granola heads at Financial Times called for setting a price for carbon in 2007. Pigovian taxes (ones meant to discourage activity, like transactions taxes) should typically not be seen as revenue generators, since you […]
The Adventures of FLORIDA MAN!
Florida Man Threatens Man with Ax, Steals and Crashes Car, Found Naked Hiding in Chicken Coop From FloridaMan.com: A Florida Man was arrested last week after going on a rampage, stealing a car and killing a family dog before being found hiding in a chicken coop naked. 25-year-old John Mehne, who has ties to Sarasota FL as well as Ithica, NY. After a police investigation, it was determined that Mehne had abandoned a stolen car and fled into the woods before ending up in the chicken coop…..Police determined the car was reported stolen from Sarasota. Hump Day Humor…. ~Ragnar (RFXtFR)
The Fantastic Four of the Demotard Party got me thinking….
Yeah I know look out, OOOOh NOOOOO. What is the pension that Congresscritters and Sellators get after “serving” in congress? Members of Congress are covered automatically under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). They are eligible for pension at age 62 if they have 5 years of service, or at age 50 with 20 years of service, or any age with 25 yers of service. The pension is base on highe 3 (Highest salary for 3 years, which may be changed to high 5). They cannot get more than 80% of their final salary. So those whom retired in 2016 … Continue reading →
Muyembe poised to roll out Johnson Johnson Ebola vaccine, but claims won't force people to take it
*Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum has said he will not impose the use of Johnson Johnson's vaccine in the DR Congo but will merely propose using it to vaccinate whole regions.* *If this second experimental vaccine is imposed, then Muyembe should be put on trial for conducting an inhumane, medical experiment on the people of the DR Congo like Joseph Mengele.* *He made the false and misleading claim suggesting that there is scientific evidence proving that the Johnson Johnson is effective and safe.* *From media* *“L’institut national de recherches biomédicales est un centre de recherche... more »
SECOND EBOLA DEATH REPORTED IN DR CONGO AS MEDIA RAMP UP SCAREMONGERING
*A second man has allegedly died of Ebola in Goma,a city of two million people close to the border with Rwanda.* *According to the official narrative, he contracted the disease 200 miles away in a mine in Ituri.* *Establishment media have been quick to push the narrative of a lethal disease spreading out of control around the Dr Congo and world.* *They are omitting to mention that basic biosecurity procedures are being violated, leading to infections, especially in hospitals where suspected cases are kept together until their diagnosis comes, even though suspected cases needed to ... more »
Seven boats quarantined in DR Congo due to Ebola scare
*UPDATE PASSENGERS HAVE BEEN ALLOWED TO LEAVE SEVEN BOATS PUT UNDER QUARANTINE FOR A HALF A DAY IN DR CONGO, NO HIGH RISK EBOLA CASE WAS IDENTIFIED, TEMPERATURES WERE TAKEN BUT LOCAL MEDIA SHOW NO SIGN OF ARMED POLICE* https://actualite.cd/2019/07/31/port-de-bukavu-tous-les-bateaux-controles-pas-de-cas-haut-risque-debola *Passengers on five boats have been put under quarantine on Lake Kivu in the DR Congo following reports of a possible case of Ebola. * *The passenger has not yet been identified or isolated, according to reports.* *Passengers are waiting for Ebola response teams.*... more »
Navy: Littoral Combat Ship Preparing for Massive “Blue Water” Warfare
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * What does that mean? Destroying enemy helicopters on the open sea, hitting attacking enemy drones and countering opposing surface ships from safer stand-off distances are all combat missions now being emphasized by the Navy as it prepares its Littoral Combat Ship for massive “blue water” warfare - an effort designed to widen the ship’s attack potential and build upon its expansive scope of shallow water missions. As part of this, the Navy has fired a HELLFIRE missile from an Independence variant of its LCS to better arm the ship for offensive attack. ... more »
‘I Wrote The Damn Bill!’: Bernie Responds To Criticism Of Medicare For All
*Audrey Conklin* *Politics, * Yikes. 2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders had a firm response to fellow candidate Tim Ryan’s accusation that he “doesn’t know” what kinds of benefits Medicare for All would provide on Tuesday. “Medicare for All is comprehensive and covers all health-care needs for senior citizens. It will finally include dental care, hearing aids and eyeglasses,” Sanders said during the second round of Democratic presidential debates on CNN when asked about the specifics of how his universal health-care proposal would benefit union workers. “You don’t know... more »
CNN Panel Laughs at 1 Candidates Chances Of Being Democratic Nominee
*Chuck Ross* *Politics, * Why? CNN panelists analyzing Tuesday’s presidential debate laughed at the idea of Marianne Williamson being the Democratic Party’s nominee in 2020, even after the spiritual guru’s surprisingly strong performance. The mockery came even after CNN panelist Jennifer Granholm, a former Michigan governor, praised Williamson as “very resonant,” particularly on the issue of reparations for slavery and the Flint water crisis. “She did herself some favor. I’ll be interested to see what happens,” said Granholm, who also noted that Williamson has been the target o... more »
Scary Fact: The Air Force Only Has 6 Working B-1B Bombers
*Dario Leone* *Security, * That's really bad. *A crisis? * At the Senate confirmation hearing for Gen. John Hyten on Jul. 30, 2019 it was disclosed that the U.S. Air Force has only six fully mission-capable B-1B bombers. The B-1 fleet is in the midst of an intensive slate of maintenance work and upgrades. Of the 61 jets, 15 are in depot maintenance and 39 aircraft are down for inspections or other issues, Sen. Mike Rounds, a South Dakota senator, said during the hearing. As reported by Air Force Magazine, in response, Hyten implored lawmakers to provide B-1 maintenance fundin... more »
Democratic Debate: What Topics Weren’t Discussed
*Ethan Barton, Audrey Conklin, Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, * We can tell you. CNN moderators asked no questions about a number of notable topics during Tuesday’s Democratic debate, including abortion, rising tensions with Iran, Russian interference and regulation of big tech companies. The 2020 presidential candidates, however, spent a significant amount of time arguing over the merits and pitfalls of Medicare for all, and the group touted their plans to combat climate change. Immigration, racial injustice, and gun control were also covered over the course of the more than... more »
The Secret Story of an A-10 Mission to Help Special Forces
*Dario Leone* *History, Middle East* [image: By U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Blake R. Borsic - http://www.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/000217-F-0656B-004.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=505075] Here's what happened. *During OEF one of the unit pilots, Capt. Mike “Balz” Stock, performed a Close Air Support (CAS) mission that saved the lives of several Special Forces members, surrounded by Taliban snipers.* The now deactivated 103rd Fighter Squadron (FS) from 111th Fighter Wing (FW) has been among the first squadrons to take part in... more »
Ten Trending Academic Papers on the Future of Computer Vision
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A driving license for autonomous vehicles? Towards a ‘Turing Test’ for AI on our roads
https://news.itu.int/a-driving-license-for-autonomous-vehicles-towards-a-turing-test-for-ai-on-our-roads/
Antitrust issues weigh on US cannabis stocks, but is it enough to unravel deals?
The U.S. cannabis industry has seen billions of dollars of acquisitions in recent months, attracting scrutiny from federal trustbusters examining whether planned purchases could quash competition in the emerging marijuana industry. The U.S. Department of Justice’s review of the deals – including those involving Chicago-based Cresco Labs (CSE: CL; OTC: CRLBF) and Arizona-based Harvest Health & Recreation (CSE: HARV; OTC: […] Antitrust issues weigh on US cannabis stocks, but is it enough to unravel deals? is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness new... more »
7 Oklahoma cannabis shops file suit, seek release from ‘Facebook Jail’
Seven Oklahoma medical marijuana dispensaries have sued Facebook, claiming the social media giant placed them in “Facebook Jail” for posting about their operations. The lawsuit by the Oklahoma dispensaries is the latest of a flurry of complaints by cannabis companies against Facebook and other social media sites, such as Instagram. “Facebook Jail” is when a […] 7 Oklahoma cannabis shops file suit, seek release from ‘Facebook Jail’ is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
CannTrust hires adviser to explore possible sale amid cannabis scandal
A week after CannTrust Holdings fired its CEO over a scandal involving unlicensed marijuana cultivation, the Canadian producer hired a financial adviser to review “strategic alternatives,” including a possible sale of the company. CannTrust said an internal committee has retained Greenhill & Co. Canada to review how the firm could proceed, with options that include: […] CannTrust hires adviser to explore possible sale amid cannabis scandal is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Dual-control car involved in fatal crash 'did not slow down', court hears
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The driver of a dual-control car which crashed and killed a woman sitting behind the other set of controls is found guilty of causing her death, although he told police the car did not slow down when he took his foot off the accelerator.
Accused killer says he has no memory of ex-partner being stabbed to death in courthouse
A Perth man accused of using his training in "commando knife skills" to murder his former partner claims the first he knew of the incident was in the police station when he saw his hands covered in blood.
Holbrook confirmed as new Titans coach on two-year deal
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The Gold Coast Titans finally confirm Justin Holbrook will coach the struggling NRL side from the 2020 season, with the current St Helens boss signing a two-year contract.
L'accord commercial du RCEP va intensifier l'accaparement de terres en Asie
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
31-Jul-2019 Le méga-accord commercial de la RCEP changera la façon dont les gouvernements décident des droits fonciers et des personnes qui y ont accès. Il a le potentiel d'accroître l'accaparement des terres dans toute l'Asie.
UK trade secretary wants FTA with NZ 'one of the first' after Brexit
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
31-Jul-2019 UK International Trade Secretary reaffirmed the UK's commitment to move quickly on a free trade deal with New Zealand as soon as the country leaves the European Union.
Ukraine Naftogaz files $5.2 bln lawsuit against Russia
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
31-Jul-2019 Ukraine's state energy group Naftogaz has asked the Hague Permanent Court of Arbitration to force the Russian Federation to pay the Ukrainian company $5.2 billion compensation for assets lost in annexed Crimea.
EEUU quiere un TLC con Brasil, afirma Trump
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
31-Jul-2019 Luego de un elogio al presidente Jair Bolsonaro, Donald Trump expresó que EEUU desea un tratado de libre comercio con Brasil.
Trump says US to begin working on free-trade deal with Brazil
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
31-Jul-2019 US President said the United States will pursue a trade deal with Latin America's largest nation, one of the least open economies in the world.
US, China meet for trade talks as Trump talks tough
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
31-Jul-2019 Top US and Chinese trade officials met in Shanghai for talks in a bid to end a year-long trade war, despite low expectations for progress
On Libertarian Political Movements
Leonardo da Vinci (Self-Portrait) The libertarians assert that they are better than other political groups because they are men of reason and liberty. But what is the evidence that they stand for these ideals, and even if they stand for these ideals, what is the evidence that they are capable of bringing positive transformations in society if they come to power? Words like “reason” and “liberty” can be used by politicians to mask questionable motives, or to justify ruthless behavior. History of last 250 years shows that political movements that are motivated by the ideals of reaso... more »
Proportionality: Can Birth Length And Birth Weight Predict Future Heart Problems?
A new paper in the journal *Early Human Development* hopes to use the infant form of the Body Mass Index(BMI) to predict future heart disease. BMI is famous by now and has been used by government guidance bodies since the 1980s. It was invented nearly 200 years ago but, like homeopathy from the same period, somehow remains dogma to a few. It's a simple math calculation that takes into account height and weight. If you want to calculate yours, multiply your weight by 703 and then divide that by your height squared - (weight x 703)/(height in inches x height in inches).(1) That is wit... more »
Lyme Disease Is Not A Military Bioweapon
Could Lyme disease in the U.S. be the result of an accidental release from a secret bioweapons experiment? Could the military have specifically engineered the Lyme disease bacterium to be more insidious and destructive – and then let it somehow escape the lab and spread in nature? Is this why 300,000 Americans are diagnosed annually with this potentially debilitating disease? read more
JAKE TAPPER, SPOKESPERSON FOR THE NEOLIBERAL MEDIA
I largely agree with Joshua Holland's take on last night's debate: If the first night of the second Democratic primary debate is remembered for anything, it will be for how poorly moderated and uninformative it was.... the moderators, eager to encourage the candidates to engage in heated exchanges that might go viral, were happy to assist them by framing the questions exactly the way a Republican pundit might.... The question that was asked over and over again, in slightly different formulations, was whether the Democrats had become “too extreme,” and were poised to hand the electi... more »
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*Civil Rights Panel Wants to Bring Back Obama’s Race-Based School Discipline Policies. Bad Idea.* Washington late last year reversed a policy that was micromanaging the way teachers and principals kept order in classrooms. Now, a federal commission wants to limit local educators’ control again. In December, the U.S. Department of Education and the Justice Department rescinded federal directives that said Washington would investigate schools based on the number of times teachers and principals suspended or expelled minority students—even if the offending students had committed vi... more »
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*Another U.S. Temperature Record Gets Broken—For Cold* The state of Minnesota this morning just shattered another temperature record. Like so many locations this year in the United States and Europe, temperature records are being “broken,” at least as far as the last century-plus when such records began to be cataloged. The difference this week: Minnesota had the coldest recorded temperature in International Falls, on the border with Canada, coming in at 37 degrees Fahrenheit on the morning of Tuesday, July 30, 2019. That breaks by one degree the coldest temperature on this day, ... more »
Adieu, Warren
That didn't last long. The Green Party has severed its ties to Warren Kinsella. Susan Delacourt reports that: Green Party Leader Elizabeth May has wound down a controversial working relationship with former Liberal strategist Warren Kinsella, saying, “He’s finished whatever work he was doing with us.” The limited-run arrangement, which seems to have involved Kinsella setting up a quick-response unit for the Greens, had drawn huge criticism inside and outside Green Party ranks. At issue was whether May could be serious about elevating the tone of politics while simultaneously thro... more »
Electric Universe - Saturn's Electric Surprises...
Basically, I missed Steven Smith's lovely Saturn's Electric Surprises summary video from 2017, so here it is.... Okay, Steven Smith is my new astrophysical commentator so here's his spiel about RED SHIFTS and the EXPANSION OF THE UNIVERSE via the BIG BANG...
U.S. wants to recolonize the world
Sara Flounders recently speaking at the International Action Center in Philadelphia. She is a political writer and activist engaged in progressive and anti-war organizing since the 1960s. She is a co-coordinator of the International Action Center in New York City. Flounders organized delegations to Iraq to challenge U.S. sanctions, and International War Crimes Tribunals to document U.S. war crimes in Iraq. She has participated in fact finding trips to Yugoslavia, Sudan and Lebanon. In March 2019, Flounders participated in a U.S. delegation to Venezuela.
I Bet No One Asks Biden Tonight About His Role In Creating The Northern Triangle Immigration Disaster
*Status Quo Joe With Colombian President Uribe In 2017* Biden doesn't want to play the role of political piñata tonight. His record, though, lends itself to exactly that. Trump will certainly use it against him if he's the nominee and the Democrats on the stage with him tonight should go all in in testing every weak point in the most repulsive record any Democratic candidate has brought to the primary stage since his old ally Joe Lieberman. A couple of days ago, investigative reporter Max Blumenthal tackled a piece of Biden's vile record that he'd prefer to hide and that hasn't been... more »
Bolsonaro Says That Slave Labor Rules Need to be “Adjusted”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Jair Bolsonaro suggested yesterday that laws addressing work analogous to slavery and slave labor need to be revised. According to him, there is a thin dividing line between the two rules, which lead to different interpretations by jurists. “Constitutional Amendment 81 deals with slave labor. I know there will be […] The post Bolsonaro Says That Slave Labor Rules Need to be “Adjusted” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Stuff here, stuff there, stuff everywhere . . .
I mentioned in a blog article yesterday that we waste a lot of money on things that have no lasting value. As source material, I referenced an article at Intellectual Takeout. I thought it would be worthwhile to highlight some of its findings. 1. There are 300,000 items in the average American home (LA Times). 2. The average size of the American home has nearly tripled in size over the past 50 years (NPR). 3. And still, 1 out of every 10 Americans rent offsite storage—the fastest growing segment of the commercial real estate industry over the past four decades. (New York Times M... more »
Democratic Debate: Here’s Who Got The Most Speaking Time
*Evie Fordham* *Politics, * And it matters. Democratic Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren dominated the debate stage Tuesday night, getting more speaking time than any other candidate with 18 minutes and 33 seconds. Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders came in a close second with 17 minutes, 45 seconds of speaking time during the first night of the second round of Democratic debates in Detroit, according to The New York Times. Former Democratic Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper came in last with 8 minutes, 49 seconds of speaking time. The debate lasted for more than two hour... more »
Poll: Immigration ‘Most Important Problem’ Facing U.S.
The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Politics, * What does that mean for the 2020 election? July saw a record high of Americans who identified immigration as “the most important problem” facing the United States, according to a new poll. The Gallup polling organization first noted the increased number of immigration mentions from those polled reaching its highest point in June at 23%, but July broke that record with mentions climbing to 27%. These findings make 2019 the year with the highest mentions of immigration, which first began in 1993, Gallup said. Since then, an average of 6% of Americans have mentioned t... more »
2020 Trump Campaign: Trump Won Democratic Debate. We Explain.
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, * Confused? *Here is what we know.* The Trump campaign commented on the first round of the Democratic debates Tuesday night, declaring President Donald Trump the night’s winner. The campaign pointed out that nothing new occurred during Tuesday’s debates, saying the candidates and their message were the same, according to a statement from a spokeswoman for the Trump Campaign. “Same radical Democrats. Same big government socialist message. Same winner of tonight’s debate: President Donald Trump,” read the email from National Press Secretary Kayl... more »
Nuclear War: All You Wanted to Know About the SAC Go Codes
*Dario Leone* *Security, America* [image: By U.S. Air Force(The original uploader was Sf46 at English Wikipedia.Later version(s) were uploaded by Nobunaga24 at en.wikipedia.) - U.S. Air Force Museum; image 061127-F-1234S-002, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3968414] Countdown to Looking Glass. *The bomber crews’ ordeal would last somewhat longer. If they could clear their first target by twenty-five miles, they had to proceed with their mission. After that, they could parachute down to the countryside to introduce themselves as the American crew wh... more »
India Almost Sank Its Own $2.9 Billion Submarine by Leaving a Hatch Open
*Task and Purpose* *Technology, Asia* What a mistake... *Water “rushed in as a hatch on the rear side was left open by mistake while [the Arihant] was at harbor” in February 2017, shortly after the submarine’s launch, The Hindu reports. * The modern submarine is not a simple machine. A loss of propulsion, unexpected flooding, or trouble with reactors or weapons can doom a sub crew to a watery grave. Also, it’s a good idea to, like, close the hatches before you dive. *(This article originally appeared at Task & Purpose. Follow Task & Purpose on Twitter. This article first appear... more »
Nuclear Eurofighters? Germany Asked Pentagon to Certify Them to Carry Nukes
*Dario Leone* *Security, Europe* [image: By Tim Felce, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50130686] A good idea? *Top U.S. Air Force (USAF) and Pentagon officials are working to respond to the German query, the sources said.* Reuters reports that the German defense ministry asked the Pentagon in April on the possibility of certifying the Eurofighter to carry nuclear bombs. Anonymous sources said Berlin would also like to find out how long is the certification process and the cost involved. Although not a nuclear power, Germany hosts some U.S. nuclear ... more »
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From Jenna Orkin ‘Off-the-charts’ heat to affect millions in U.S. in coming decadesGigantic, mysterious radiation leak traced to facility in RussiaChina’s pig herd predicted to shrink by 50% due 50% due to swine fever Brazilian Prison Riot Leaves 16 Decapitated Director of National Intelligence quits after Trump reportedly suppressed warnings about Russia Current and former officials say Trump's pick for spy chief would be 'an arm of the White House' who could paralyze the intelligence communityCapital One Admits Massive Data Breach: 100 Million Americans Affected, Seattle Woman Ar... more »
Climate Change and its Impact on the World's Cities
While I realize that there are many sceptics out there when it comes to the anthropogenic causes of global climate change, I have one question: "*What if climate change is real and is due to the activities of man since the beginning of the Industrial Age*?" A recent study by Jean-Francois Bastin et al entitled "Understanding Climate Change from a Global Analysis of City Analogues" takes a very interesting view of how climate change (if it is real and will proceed as projected) will impact iconic cities around the world. The study looks at whether 520 cities around the world will ha... more »
A day in the life: Marijuana lab testing (SLIDESHOW)
A day in the life: Marijuana lab testing (SLIDESHOW) is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
BIG NEWS: New Billboard on Broadway, Oakland
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The Economist: Should political parties let just anyone run for president?
In an article deploring the fact that there are 25 candidates for the Democratic nomination to run for the presidency of the United States of America, The Economist wants American political party establishments to play a much bigger role in choosing a small number of candidates who will be allowed to run in party primaries. They even advise increasing the number of superdelegates, who played a big role in selecting Hillary Clinton as the Democratic Party nominee for President in the 2016 election. Superdelegates are not required to vote in accordance with the primary vote outcome i... more »
Where Your Tax Dollars Really GoDonald Trump and Republicans in...
Robert Reich - 17 hours ago
*Where Your Tax Dollars Really Go* Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress claim that America spends too much on things like food stamps, welfare, and foreign aid. But let’s look at how the government *actually* spends your federal tax dollars each year. We’re going to look at what’s known as the “discretionary budget,” which has to be reappropriated by Congress each year. Start with foreign aid, the conservatives’ favorite boogeyman. It’s $29 billion a year. That may sound like a lot but it’s only 2 percent of all discretionary spending. Add all spending on international affai... more »
Russia to China in under eight minutes: World's first cross-border cable car unveiled
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A Dutch architecture practice unveils new designs for the world's first international cable car set to connect Russia and China.
Quick-thinking residents catch toddler in blanket after fall from six-storey apartment
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In harrowing video footage, the three-year-old boy is seen clinging to the edge of a condominium balcony before losing his grip and plummeting six storeys into a blanket held by quick-thinking residents below.
Silicosis cases jump by nearly 50 per cent, but new regulations fall short
National authorities have committed to tightening silica exposure regulations, but for Michael Nola, the changes are coming too late.
Burning corn so we can drive 1/3 less miles to the gallon
Bio fuels both raise the price of transportation and concurrently our food. The post Burning corn so we can drive 1/3 less miles to the gallon appeared first on CFACT.
Quick Recap of Night 1 / Round 2 of Dem's Race for the Cliff
*Stilton* Done This *~* Thank You *Larwyn's Linx@ Doug Ross Journal* for the Linkage! *~*
Nearly 100 Chinese servicemen complete training with S-400
About 100 military servicemen from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army who will maintain the second regiment set of the S-400 missile systems have completed a training course in Russia to use the systems and returned to China, a military diplomat told TASS on Wednesday. “About 100 military servicemen from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army who […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian forces launch massive attack on jihadist stronghold in Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:25 A.M.) – The Russian Air Force unleashed a heavy attack in the northeastern countryside of the Latakia Governorate this morning. Led by their Mi-28 and Ka-52 choppers, the Russian Air Force repeatedly struck the jihadist stronghold of Kabani, inflicting heavy damage on the defenses of Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham and the Turkestan Islamic […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria’s S-300 missile systems are allegedly combat ready: photos
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The Russian-supplied S-300 missile system has reportedly completed its installation phase and is considered combat ready, satellite images posted by a Russian channel revealed on Wednesday. The Russian Telegram channel Военный Осведомитель released two images showing the S-300 system fully installed near the Syrian city of Masyaf in the western […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Breaking: Syrian Army scores new advance in northwestern Hama
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has scored a new advance in the northwestern countryside of the Hama Governorate this morning. Backed by heavy airstrikes from their Russian partners, the Syrian Arab Army advanced past recently captured Wadi Hasmein, seizing the remaining farms south of Zakah. Following this advance, the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Twitter suspends Russian Embassy account for posts about White Helmets
Twitter has suspended the Russian embassy in Syria’s official account after it posted a video slamming allegations by the self-styled humanitarian rescue group White Helmets about the Russian military’s presence in Syria’s Idlib province. “Twitter suspends accounts that violate Twitter rules,” the default notice on the grayed-out page of @RusEmbSyria reads without elaborating. The accounts […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army preparing for large-scale operation to capture jihadist stronghold in Latakia
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has recently stepped up their attacks against the jihadist rebels in the Latakia Governorate town of Kabani. Using air and artillery strikes to weaken the militant defense, the Syrian Arab Army is reportedly preparing for a large-scale operation to capture this jihadist stronghold near the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey will establish ‘security zone’ in northern Syria: Defense Council
Turkey plans to establish a security zone along its border with Syria, the country’s National Defense Council said in a communique distributed on Tuesday. “[At the session], we have once again confirmed our plans to make all necessary efforts to establish a ‘peace corridor’ in the framework of ensuring the security of our borders,” the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Brazil’s Government Allocates Suspension of R$1.44 Billion in Expenditures
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The government published a special issue of the Federal Gazette (DOU) on Tuesday evening, July 30th, where it details allocations among the federal executive bodies of the R$1.442 billion (US$360.5 million) contingency suspension announced last week. The Ministry of Citizenship was the most affected, with a further R$619 million frozen. […] The post Brazil’s Government Allocates Suspension of R$1.44 Billion in Expenditures appeared first on The Rio Times.
Powerful Politician Rodrigo Maia Supports Press Freedom in Vaza Jato Case
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The president of the Chamber of Deputies, Rodrigo Maia, recorded a video in which he defends the secrecy of journalistic sources in an action brought by the Brazilian Press Association (ABI). Some analysts interpret this unusual step as Maia’s support for journalist Glenn Greenwald and The Intercept Brasil, which have […] The post Powerful Politician Rodrigo Maia Supports Press Freedom in Vaza Jato Case appeared first on The Rio Times.
That meme you shared? It may soon cost you $15,000.
The CASE Act would slap a $15,000 fine on sharing a meme you didn't make or downloading a photo from social media. It would create a separate, industry-friendly system for copyright claims to $30,000, with no option of appeal.
California Passes Law Banning Trump from State Ballot Unless His Tax Returns Are Made Public
Trump's spokesman, Tim Murtaugh, says the Constitution is clear on the qualifications for someone to serve as president, and there is nothing in them that relate to tax returns or personal finance. Furthermore, states cannot add requirements of their own.
Shooter Kills 3 People Before Being Shot to Death By Police at Gilroy Garlic Festival in California
California has some of the most restrictive anti-gun laws in the US, but criminals do not obey them, leaving law-abiding citizens disarmed and vulnerable.
There Are 9.2-Million Slaves in Africa Today
Only about 388,000 slaves were shipped to North America. Today in Africa there are an estimated 9.2-million people living in modern day slavery, but Western politicians do not speak out against this injustice.
Financial Times Goes Wobbly on Brexit No Deal Impact
Is a flabby Financial Times story just a case of a piece not coming together, or is the pink paper pulling its punches on Brexit?
Jordan Wilson on Mandatory Vaccination and The Church
by Ginger Taylor "Where is the Church?" A great many of us who are Christians have been asking this question in regard to vaccine injury and corruption for years. We read the very errant missives put out by often well... more »
Qanon Durham Unleashed - Greatest TREASON Trial in History
I have to say that i am scrambling to keep up here. The Durham criminal investigation around the activities of the top level officials in the Obama administration appears to be hitting its climax. Expect real arrests literally momentarily. That list of questions regarding Obama tells me that they now have answers and hard evidence as well. They are no longer speculative questions drawn from a conforming fact pattern. Way more important is that i now know new questions regarding the background role of Iran. All this means real trials for treason and a real firing squad. Thus... more »
Real Hedge-Fund Managers Have Some Thoughts on What Epstein Was Actually Doing
First off, it is clear that he was a hedge fund manager in name only and likely made no other decisions beyond parking the money safely outside the long reach of the FBI in particular. At any level you need access to a trading desk and that ended apparently with his job at Bears Sterns. In fact, the Bears Sterns tale is revealing. It tells me that their red hot operator who would be doing serious business to even have their trust, got himself funded by a private investor. To make partner though a number of years would be expected so he was doing plenty business that worked. Wh...more »
61-Year-Old Disabled Man Demonstrates EXACTLY “Why You Need an AR-15”
This is actually no argument for anything other than a good pistol. The victim had holed up in a position forcing the assailants to come one at a time. The assailant still got of a shot and that was highly likely. However the victim then actually fatally shot that assailant and in such a place as to prevent further injury to himself. If anything he ran a real risk in working with an AR - 15 in confined spaces as that may have slowed reactions and forced positioning issues. A pistol has the advantage that you can broadly rotate it around your wrist to poke around corners and... more »
Bacterial Invasion? People All Over The East Coast Are Being Attacked By Flesh-Eating Disease
The only commonality is exposure to the ocean. Stay clear or be aware. Here is my problem. Why now? We have diseases worldwide or at least in specific geographic locales that have no real history, but are acting like they are expanding through human intervention. This year sudden broad distribution comes out of no where and largely unrelated to past outbreaks. Recall that a cabal of extremely wealthy folks who are also stupid have come to believe that the world is grossly over populated. That should bother you the same way Eugenics did back in the day. The potential... more »
Here is the List of the Three Finest .308 Semi-Automatic Rifles You Could Ever Want
*Gun News Daily* *Technology, Americas* The best. *And as a semi-automatic with a 20 or so round magazine capacity, a .308 semi-auto will also be a good choice for tactical training and for defending your home and property against multiple attackers.* Are you on the market for a .308 semi-automatic rifle? If so, you’ll be glad to hear that there are several high quality choices for you available on the marketplace, which each offer excellent performance, accuracy, durability, and reliability. There are three models that stand out in particular: the Century Arms C308, Ruger SR-... more »
Ouch: How a 64-Year-Old Passenger Was Mistakenly Ejected from French Rafale Fighter
*Dario Leone* *Technology, Europe* [image: By Tim Felce (Airwolfhound) - Rafale - RIAT 2009, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=27816011] Terrible. *The Rafale is a twin-jet fighter aircraft able to operate from both an aircraft carrier and a shore base. * On Mar. 20, 2019 an unusual accident took place while an Armée de l’Air (French Air Force)Rafale B fighter was taking off from Saint-Dizier air base. The aircraft was taking off when the seat ejection device of the navigator tripped. The pilot managed to land the aircraft safely. *This article by Dar... more »
An American C-5 Galaxy Nearly Stalled out and Crashed When Landing
*Dario Leone* *History, Asia* [image: By U.S. Air Force photo by Sue Sapp - http://www.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/060505-F-0000J-002.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7791697] Here's how. *When she told the pilot he was climbing, instead of descending, she was correct.* *The copilot tells the pilot at 1:10 minute point on this video to descend since they are configured and past the FAF.* Jay Lacklen is a former C-5 pilot with 12,500 flying hours and the author of two books, Flying the Line: An Air Force Pilot’s Journey and Flying the L... more »
The B-2 Stealth Bombers Military Capabilities are Nearly Unstoppable
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Americas* A power to behold. *Its stealth technology also means that the only warning someone has that a B-2 is overhead with hostile intentions will be when the bombs hit.* The B-2 Spirit is perhaps the most expensive bomber ever built, costing over $1 billion per aircraft (when all the R&D costs are factored in). For that money, though, there is a lot of capability this plane brings. For instance, the B-2 is capable of dropping precision-guided weapons, namely the Joint Direct Attack Munition. *(This first appeared in June 2017.)* The GBU-31 is a 2,... more »
F-14 Tomcat: The Jet the Navy Has Never Been Able to Fully Replace
*Dave Majumdar* *Security, Asia* [image: By U.S. Navy photo - This Image was released by the United States Navy with the ID 051105-F-5480T-005 (next).This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still required. See Commons:Licensing.বাংলা | Deut] Huge mistake. *The report notes that both the Super Hornet and the F-35C are severely challenged by new enemy fifth-generation fighter aircraft such as the Russian-built Sukhoi T-50 PAK-FA and Chengdu J-20. * While the requirement for a carrier-based long-range strike capability is a fr... more »
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