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Photo Exhibition in São Paulo Alerts Women to Early Detection of Breast Cancer
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - During the month of October, photographs of 15 women in treatment for breast cancer will be displayed in five areas of the São Paulo capital, in addition to the cities of Cajamar and Santo André, in the metropolitan area of São Paulo, and in the city of Mirinzal in Maranhão […] The post Photo Exhibition in São Paulo Alerts Women to Early Detection of Breast Cancer appeared first on The Rio Times.
Justice for Hire: The Intercept Discloses Sales of Rulings by Judges in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Intercept Brasil's story this Monday, September 30th, has unveiled a lucrative market for the sale of rulings involving trial and appellate court judges in at least nine state and three federal courts in Brazil. From a survey conducted with the National Council of Justice (CNJ . . . To […] The post Justice for Hire: The Intercept Discloses Sales of Rulings by Judges in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Orange Producers File Lawsuit in UK Alleging Juice Industry Cartel
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Orange producers in Brazil lodged an international lawsuit against the three largest juice industries, claiming the establishment of a cartel for the purchase price of fruit. Currently, the national export industry is made up of three large companies: Cutrale, Citrosuco, and Louis Dreyfus. Brazil is the largest global exporter of […] The post Brazilian Orange Producers File Lawsuit in UK Alleging Juice Industry Cartel appeared first on The Rio Times.
Fire in Chapada dos Veadeiros Park Endangered Quilombola Territory
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A fire is spreading through the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, a highland with the largest concentrations of quartz crystals in the world, destroying part of the conservation unit located in the northeast of the state of Goiás. In a statement published on social media, Rede Contra o Fogo ("Fire […] The post Fire in Chapada dos Veadeiros Park Endangered Quilombola Territory appeared first on The Rio Times.
How the U.S. Marines Would Crush North Korea in a War
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * All about the weapons. *Key Point:* In the event of a conflict on the Korean Peninsula, U.S. and South Korean forces will root and and destroy the regime of Kim Jong-un. The need to properly secure the country’s weapons of mass destruction will necessitate an invasion of North Korea, much of which will come by sea. Leading the way will be the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). Here are five USMC weapon systems necessary in Korean War II. *1 - Amphibious Assault Vehicle * Any seaborne landing by the Marine infantry will involve Amphibious Assault Vehicles (A... more »
.308 Semi-Automatic Rifles: Meet the 5 Best on the Planet
*Gun News Daily* *Security, * What are the options? What would you choose? *Key Point:* 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-762, and the Springfield M1A. Each of these choices certainly have their pros and cons, but they also each offer unique advantages that we will dive into in-depth w... more »
Saudi Crown Prince DENIES Kashoggi “killing” responsibility. Warns of oil price increase.
*Whole lotta spinnin’ in the headlines this morning- I prefer quotes from source. From the horses mouth, so to speak. Below there will be excerpts from the interview (discussed in article) transcript.* *Forbes*: *S**audi Crown Prince Denies Khashoggi Killing, Warns Of Oil Price Spike Over Iran Escalation * *Topline*: Saudi Arabia’s crown prince Mohammad bin Salman has denied ordering the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but took “full responsibility” for the crime committed by Saudi officials in a *CBS 60 Minutes* interview. - The country's de facto leader, Mohammad bin... more »
Adam Schiff Got His Revenge On Señor Trumpanzee For Calling Him Liddle Adam Schitt-- And Trump And His Media Lackeys Explode
*Active Shooter by Nancy Ohanian* ABC News released the new poll by Ipsos yesterday and there was nothing in it that should surprise anyone. Most Americans know Trump is a treasonous scumbag and they expect treasonous scumbaggery from him. Or-- in more pollstery lingo: nearly two-thirds of Americans believe Señor Trumpanzee's encouragement of a foreign leader to investigate Trump's political rival and his family is a serious problem, but only 17% said they were surprised by the fake and illegitimate "president's" actions. Also not surprising-- only 32% of Republican voters think ... more »
Neither the Town Clock nor the Citadel Hill fortress have working sprinkler systems or fire hydrants
The Citadel and the Old Town Clock in Halifax actually merit that over-used adjective, “iconic.” Both are stand-out examples of the built heritage that defined the port city before high-rise developments shot up to overshadow their distinctive architectural features. The fortifications at the top of the Hill overlooking the harbour date back to the founding […]
Crying "Wolf!" has endangered our entire nation
I'm sure most of us know the ancient fable about the boy who cried "Wolf!". There was a Shepherd Boy who tended his sheep at the foot of a mountain near a dark forest. It was lonely for him, so he devised a plan to get a little company. He rushed down towards the village calling out “Wolf, Wolf,” and the villagers came out to meet him. This pleased the boy so much that a few days after he tried the same trick, and again the villagers came to his help. Shortly after this a Wolf actually did come out from the forest. The boy cried out “Wolf, Wolf,” still louder than before. But this ... more »
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EXCLUSIVE: Twitter executive for Middle East is British Army ‘psyops’ soldier
30 September 2019 — Middle East Eye Head of editorial for MENA is part-time officer in the 77th Brigade, an ‘information warfare’ unit which has worked on ‘behavioural change’ projects in the region The head of the British Army has described the 77th Brigade’s talents as including “social media, production design, and Arabic poetry” (British … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Twitter executive for Middle East is British Army ‘psyops’ soldier
‘How Dare You!’ The Climate Crisis And The Public Demand For Real Action
Reality clashed with the BBC version of false consensus in a remarkable edition of HardTalk last month. Roger Hallam, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, was starkly honest about humanity's extreme predicament in the face of climate breakdown and refused to buckle under host Stephen Sackur's incredulous questioning. Sackur's inability to grasp that we are already in a climate emergency, and that massive changes are necessary now to avoid societal collapse, was clear for all to see. His line of questioning attempted to present Hallam to the BBC audience as a dangerous revolutionary, ... more »
One, Two Please Put On Your Shoe
Update!!!! My awesome daughter is wearing shoes AND socks to program!!!! Yesterday was THE DAY. This happens twice each year. Once in about April. Once in late September or early October. It's time to change my 20 something daughter with... more »
Buffalo New York: New York’s repeal of vaccine exemptions creates unintended consequences
Note: One might go so far as to call the unintended consequences "side effects...." Perhaps we should alert the VAERS? Correct me if I am wrong, but did this law also create a crackdown on ALL students' medical records, so... more »
Breaking: Syrian military placed on high alert along Iraqi border amid concerns of Israeli airstrikes
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – The Syrian military has been placed on high alert along the Iraqi border as they prepare to reopen the imperative Albukamal crossing. According to an army source in Damascus, the Syrian military was placed on high alert amid growing concerns of a potential Israeli attack on the new border crossing […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army crushes ISIS attack in eastern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) faced off against an Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) force in the Badiya Al-Sham region of eastern Syria on Sunday. The Islamic State began their assault by storming the Syrian Arab Army’s defenses in the Hamimah area, which is located along the governorate border of Deir Ezzor […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian, Iranian Foreign Ministers meet in New York
Syrian Foreign minister, Walid al-Mouallem, met his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif on the sidelines of the 74th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. The top diplomats discussed the latest developments in Syria and the region, describing the bilateral relations as ‘stable and strategic’, and promising continuation of close contacts and consultations […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian Army gets first new T-90M tank
The Russian army has begun to receive modernised T-90M tanks, Oleg Salyukov, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces, said in an interview with Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper. The state contract for the overhaul and modernisation of the T-90A tank, which yielded the T-90M, was concluded between the Defence Ministry and Uralvagonzavod at the Army 2019 forum […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Wolf Richter: Treasury’s Weak Denial Acts as Confirmation: US Weighs Crackdown on Capital Flows to Chinese Companies, Stocks & Bonds, Listed in the US or China
Stocks of Chinese companies listed in the US have turned into a fiasco.
Geology paper has a rocky road, is now retracted
The authors of a 2019 paper in PLOS One on rocks in China have retracted the article for “misrepresentation of the results and data.” The article, “Impacts of rock properties on Danxia landform formation based on lithological experiments at Kongtongshan National Geopark, northwest China,” was written by a group from Sun Yat-sen University and Hainan … Continue reading Geology paper has a rocky road, is now retracted
An Unusual Gas Giant in a Red Dwarf System
The gas giant GJ 3512 b does not particularly stand out at first glance. About 30 light years from the Sun, it orbits its host star in 204 days, discovered by radial velocity methods by the CARMENES collaboration, which is all about finding planets around small stars. But look more deeply and you discover what […]
Mother who sued Channel Seven wins defamation appeal over Today Tonight report
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An Adelaide woman who sued Channel Seven over a Today Tonight story which portrayed her as a "welfare fraudster" wins her defamation case on appeal, almost eight years after the report aired.
Vegan activists who shut down Melbourne streets ordered to donate to animal sanctuary
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Dozens of vegan activists avoid criminal convictions over a protest which shut down parts of central Melbourne, but must pay $100 each to an animal sanctuary.
Meat pies and Zooper Doopers feature on new coins
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Coins with 26 different designs depicting "quintessential" Australian icons will make their way into circulation as part of an Australia Post promotion.
Supercars seized from Equatorial Guinea President's son sold for $34.9 million at auction
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The money made from the Geneva auction will go to charities helping the poorest people in the West African country, which is one of the continent's top oil producers but has half the population living below the poverty line.
Police identify murder suspects after man's body found in park
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An arrest warrant is issued for a man and a woman wanted in connection with the fatal bashing of Hackham West man Shaun Russell, whose body was found in a park south of Adelaide.
'Brutal, spiteful, vicious': Man who bashed pregnant girlfriend jailed
A man who assaulted his then-pregnant girlfriend on a weekly basis, destroyed her possessions by driving over them and smeared faeces on her clothes is jailed and described by the presiding judge as "domineering" and "cowardly".
Chinese police use drones to locate fugitive on the run since 2002
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A man wanted over the abduction and trafficking of women and children is tracked to a cave hideout by police using drones 17 years after he escaped from a prison camp in Sichuan province.
Fashion retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy
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Fashion retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy, joining a growing list of brick-and-mortar players who have succumbed to e-commerce, but intends to restructure and continue core business in the US and Latin America.
Man driving allegedly stolen tow truck shot by police after chase
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A man driving an allegedly stolen tow truck is shot by police after being chased through multiple suburbs in Melbourne.
Fremantle's decision to put Justin Longmuir in charge makes sense — now for the hard part
Appointing coaches just because they have played for that club is not always the best strategy, but Justin Longmuir ticks all the boxes for Fremantle. Now he just needs to tick a few more, writes Clint Thomas.
Bail revoked for man who allegedly stockpiled guns and secretly filmed sex acts
A Supreme Court judge overturns a decision to grant home detention bail to a man charged over a massive weapons haul in the Adelaide Hills last month.
Saher ‘Awadallah ‘Othman
September 27th, 2019: Saher ‘Awadallah Jaber ‘Othman, 20, was shot and killed by Israeli soldiers in Gaza while participating in the 76th Great March of Return. He was declared dead in al-Shifa hospital approximately three hours after he was shot with a bullet in the chest. In addition, Israeli troops wounded another 86 civilians through excessive… The post Saher ‘Awadallah ‘Othman appeared first on If Americans Knew Blog.
EU imported $3bn worth of Brazilian beef from companies linked to deforestation
We want to share the trade and shipping data that we have gathered for our investigation into Brazilian beef with journalists across Europe and the US
Civil society organizations call on Commission to ensure transparency in trade talks
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30-Sep-2019 European civil society organizations published an open letter to the Trade Commissioner-designate and the President of the European Commission regarding the lack of transparency in the ongoing EU-US trade talks.
Seoul, Moscow to hold 2nd round of FTA negotiations on service sector
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30-Sep-2019 South Korea's trade ministry said Monday it plans to hold the second round of FTA negotiations with Russia in the service and investment segments, in line with the government's efforts to deepen bilateral economic ties.
Kerala govt calls for movement against RCEP
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30-Sep-2019 The proposed agreement will have far-reaching consequences on dairying, agriculture and fishery sector sectors, says State Agriculture Minister
Latin American Cannabis Symposium kicks off, focusing on region’s business opportunities and growth prospects
MJBizCon’s inaugural Latin American Cannabis Symposium kicks off in Bogotá on Monday at a time when expectations are high that this region will emerge as a low-cost marijuana cultivation juggernaut. More than 400 marijuana industry entrepreneurs, investors and executives from 17 countries are attending the two-day conference at the Grand Hyatt Bogotá. In addition from Latin American […] Latin American Cannabis Symposium kicks off, focusing on region’s business opportunities and growth prospects is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for can... more »
Brazil Needs to Train or Upgrade 10.5 Million Industrial Workers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil will need to qualify 10.5 million industrial workers by 2023 to meet the demand for technology-related occupations. The conclusion is included in the 2019-2023 Map of Industrial Labor, launched by the National Industrial Learning Service (SENAI) to guide the institution's course offerings in the coming years. According to the […] The post Brazil Needs to Train or Upgrade 10.5 Million Industrial Workers appeared first on The Rio Times.
In Five Months, 350 Small Business Loan Companies Were Established in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The new legal entity model of simple business lending companies, called ESC, a sort of local microfinance company authorized by law, enables owners of micro and small businesses to access credit with lower interest rates and less red tape. The data are from the Brazilian Micro and Small Business Support Service […] The post In Five Months, 350 Small Business Loan Companies Were Established in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Family Minister Proposes One-Year Maternity Leave, Three Months for Fathers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister of Women, Family and Human Rights, Damares Alves, 55, suggests extending both maternity and paternity leave in Brazil: for one year, instead of the current 120 days for mothers, and two or three months, instead of the five days granted today to fathers. "I advocate for more time […] The post Brazil’s Family Minister Proposes One-Year Maternity Leave, Three Months for Fathers appeared first on The Rio Times.
Gordon Chang: China's Communist Party Has Little To Celebrate
*Gordon G. Chang* *Security, Asia* Seven decades after the founding of the People’s Republic, the communist project in China is in jeopardy. Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping says China is on the road to becoming a “powerful nation.” The regime in Beijing, which founder Mao Zedong called “New China,” will look powerful—invincible even—on Tuesday when the Communist Party celebrates the 70th anniversary of its rule with a military parade meant to intimidate onlookers both home and abroad. Not everyone, however, is impressed. “Cracks,” CNN tells us, are starting to appe... more »
Forget Trump: Meet the President Who Should Have Been Impeached
*Robert W. Merry* *Politics, Americas* [image: (This first appeared several years ago and is being reposted due to reader interest.)] Any guesses? *Key point:* The treaty that ended World War I was a disaster that set the stage for World War II. If you wanted to identify, with confidence, the very worst president in American history, how would you go about it? One approach would be to consult the various academic polls on presidential rankings that have been conducted from time to time since Harvard’s Arthur M. Schlesinger Sr. pioneered this particular survey scholarship in 1948... more »
The Trump Doctrine
Normally, I keep this blog's posts short and don't extensively quote, but I would like you to read President Trump's speech to the United Nations 74th General Assembly. I have heard from haters that "President Trump doesn't have a TRUMP DOCTRINE". That's not true. He lays it all out here. Make America Great again and Keep it Great. Thank you very much. Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, distinguished delegates, ambassadors, and world leaders: Seven decades of history have passed through this hall, in all of their richness and drama. Where I stand, the world has heard from presi... more »
3 Ways China Could Sink the U.S. Navy in a War (Missiles, Mines and More)
*Harry J. Kazianis* *Security, * You might see some of these weapons soon in Beijing. *Key Point:* China will hold a massive military parade on October 1st. It seems likely you might see a 'carrier-killer' or two on display. Read on to learn more about them. The amount of threats it faces when it comes to ensuring the global commons remain open and free keep multiplying. Most of them come from what we have dubbed anti-access/area-denial strategies and weapons systems. Nations like China, Iran, Russia and in some respects North Korea and various non-state actors all want to rai... more »
See This Picture? Meet the 5 Guns No One Should Own
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Americas* [image: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/8f/57/e9/8f57e9e6869c13f745d9e4b0b059c769.jpg] Just the worst. *Key point:* These 5 guns are not good news for gun owners. Almost every gun is designed to be safe as possible for the shooter. Countless mechanisms have been designed to facilitate this and prevent the gun from firing when the shooter does not intend it to. However, in some guns, these safeties simply do not work, due to poor or thoughtless design. Other guns might fire when the trigger is pulled but could be dangerous due to parts or gasses... more »
Nature retracts controversial climate paper
“Retraction Note: Quantification of ocean heat uptake from changes in atmospheric O2 and CO2composition Retraction to: Nature https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-018-0651-8, published online 31 October 2018.” For the retraction click here.
Chinese Mayor Kept 13.5 Tons of Gold Hidden in His Basement
Chinese police searched the house of Zhang Qi, 57, the former mayor of Danzhou, and found a large amount of cash, as well as 13.5 tons of gold. Qi is a high official in the Communist Party, which claims to believe in equal distribution of wealth.
California’s New Vaccine Law Against Medical Exemptions Puts Vulnerable Children in Danger
Three women are seeking to place a referendum to repeal the new law on the next ballot. They need 623,000 signatures on a petition within 90 days of the bill being enacted to have their repeal put on the 2020 ballot.
California Law Allows ‘Grab and Dash’ Theft Rings to Steal $950 in Merchandise Before Facing Felony Charges
California's Proposition 47 sets $950 as the amount a person can steal without facing felony charges. Even when thieves are caught, their fines usually are less than the amount they steal.
New York City Bans Calling People Illegal Aliens Or Threatening to Call ICE to Deport Them
The 29-page directive from the city's Commission on Human Rights instructs that "the use of certain language, including ‘illegal alien’ and ‘illegals,’ with the intent to demean, humiliate, or offend a person or persons constitutes discrimination.” The restrictions are punishable by fines of up to $250,000 per offense!
Hate Hoax: Radio Host Accused Of Homophobic Tweet To Himself, Tried to Cash in on a $1.85 Million Discrimination Suit
The broadcasting company hired a digital-forensic expert who says the IP address for the message was traced to Seth Dunlap’s own phone. If convicted of extortion, Dunlap could face 15 years in prison.
China Unveils ‘Super Camera’ That Can Identify Thousands of People and Link Their Activities to the government Social-Credit System
Police can set up the cameras in cities to monitor the movement of crowds, while cross-checking the images with medical and criminal records. Big Brother is in China but his younger brother is rapidly growing in the US and the rest of the world.
Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Said Climate Change May Require Elimination of Private Car Ownership
The collectivist agenda always has been to prevent people from being independently mobile, to make them 100% dependent on government transportation systems. It's not about the environment but about people control.
The Joe Biden Reveal
I cannot help but think that the whole DEM impeachment campaign now underway regarding the faux Ukraine issue is a planned setup on the DEMS. My reason for this is that former VP Joe Biden was clearly and even deeply compromised with the Ukraine. What took place there is surely one of the most public examples of outright corruption ever displayed by an US politician. For the DEMS to actually choose to use this as content is naturally counter productive. Is it possible that the Mil Intel has captured all corrupt DEMs and are in fact calling the shots in order to utterly destro... more »
Groasis cup lids eliminates plastic lids
[image: https://gallery.mailchimp.com/ccf60dff1642bbe928cd36739/images/17d9083a-6aed-472f-9db3-b42d3a33883f.jpg] This is a wonderful innovation. It is a cup lid that actually does its job up to our expectations and then easily breaks down. They had the exact same problem with their Groasis lids as well as those need to last around three years or so. We really need to see the end of those plastic cap lids and this does it. I am sure this will be adopted by the main chains in a heartbeat. It just has to work and that does not actually include the breakdown aspect as that is a... more »
Can baking soda and the Arclein Diet eliminate Viseral Fat?
The answer in this item is no, but I beg to differ. Weight loss is possible if you are able to control your input. That means my Arclein Diet from ten years ago or what is now referred to as intermittent fasting. Yet this usually does not resolve internal gut fat. Recent experimentation revealed that taking baking soda allowed me to eliminate cravings while fasting. Thus fasting becomes easier to sustain. That is important. I am making a conjecture though. It is that a small daily dose of baking soda ( say 1/2 teaspoon) will increase the ph of your entire gut flora. T... more »
GMO mosquito experiment goes horribly wrong
*[image: Image: GMO mosquito experiment goes horribly wrong: Insects adapt and overcome, transforming into super “mutant” mosquitoes that could cause mass death across South America]* It was a nice promising protocol. The actual outcome was as bad as it could possibly be. It worked briefly and that was it. Then the rebuilt population picked up the foreign genes as well. This was no one's plan at all. What this does do is toss this whole biological protocol onto the trash heap. It looks good on paper, but appears easily thwarted by nature. . *GMO mosquito experiment goes horri... more »
Accusations that disaster capitalists are piling the pressure on Johnson to pursue no-deal Brexit
30 September 2019 — True Publica By TruePublica Editor: “For the first time in 35 years, I am not packing my bag to travel to the Tory party conference tomorrow. The party I joined as a student and first campaigned for in the 1979 general election is suffering a convulsion that makes it — for … Continue reading Accusations that disaster capitalists are piling the pressure on Johnson to pursue no-deal Brexit
New Zealand PM promotes internet censorship at UN By Tom Peters
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern used her visit to New York for the United Nations General Assembly to accelerate global efforts to censor the internet. Her government is playing a leading role in exploiting the March 15 Christchurch terrorist attack to promote international mechanisms to block or take down online material that governments deem “extremist.”
Information Clearing House Headlines 29-30 September 2019
30 September 2019 — Information Clearing House The Democrats’ Impeachment Attempt Against Trump Is A Huge Mistake By Moon Of Alabama Trump should be impeached for his crimes against Syria, Venezuela and Yemen. Democrats will surely not touch on those issues. –Continue ====== Full Document: Trump’s Call With the Ukrainian President By The NYT “Biden … Continue reading Information Clearing House Headlines 29-30 September 2019
Fundraiser 2019: What We Did for You in the Past Year
Our report on what we accomplished since our last fundraiser, thanks to your support.
Fundraiser 2019: Fighting the Good Fight
Fundraiser 2019 is on! Give generoulsy to keep us unbought and unbossed.
From 2014: R. Hunter Biden Should Declare Who Really Owns His New Ukrainian Employer, Burisma Holdings
ive years later, Richard Smiths's 2014 deep dive into Ukraine's Burisma Holdings, then and now of Hunter Biden fame, provides detail you won't find anywhere else.
The Knock-On Consequences of the US-China Trade Tariffs on Global Value Chains
Looking at the math of the impact of tariffs on global value chains.
"US Military Suicides Surge to Record High Among Active Duty Troops"
*"US Military Suicides Surge to Record * *High Among Active Duty Troops"* by The Guardian "US military suicides surged this year to a record high among active duty troops, continuing a deadly trend that Pentagon officials say is frustrating and they are struggling to counter. The Army, Navy and Marine Corps all saw the rate of suicides go up as well as the overall numbers, with only the air force showing a decrease, according to data newly released by the Pentagon. Suicides among members of the reserves and the national guard also grew. The difficulties involved in identifying serv... more »
Corruption in Bolsonaro’s Campaign: Bogus Producer Received R$240,000
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mosqueteiro Filme, a company that was in charge of producing videos and social media for Jair Bolsonaro's presidential campaign, according to the PSL, does not exist at the address provided by the party to the Supreme Electoral Court (TSE). The property is in the city of Petrolina-PE, and according to […] The post Corruption in Bolsonaro’s Campaign: Bogus Producer Received R$240,000 appeared first on The Rio Times.
"Trying To Stay Sane In An Insane World"
"Staying sane in a society gone mad is not easy. Millions of people believe themselves to be sane, but they have really just adapted to an insane society, so they appear sane within the warped paradigm of that insane society. The truly sane people appear to be insane in an insane society. It’s enough to drive a man crazy. The immense forces of normalcy bias and social inertia have led millions to refuse to understand the mathematical certainty of the coming collapse. The worldwide banking system is like a great white shark that needs to keep moving or it dies. Exponential growth an... more »
SOS Amazonia: “Don’t Buy Brazilian Products,” Urges Indigenous Activist
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "Soy kills and poisons us. Livestock kills and drives us away," explained indigenous activist Alessandra Korap at the climate strike last Friday. At the Fridays for Future rally, the Brazilian called for a boycott of soy and meat products from Brazil: "Don't buy any Brazilian products that have indigenous blood […] The post SOS Amazonia: “Don’t Buy Brazilian Products,” Urges Indigenous Activist appeared first on The Rio Times.
‘Brazilian California’, Paraíba Plants Marijuana for 2,500 Patients
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a white dwelling, 2,458 marijuana plants grow in greenhouses and then their flowers become oils, sprays, and ointments based on two types of cannabinoids: THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (Cannabidiol). The environment is controlled by Abrace Esperança, the only patient association in Brazil that is legally authorized to grow marijuana for […] The post ‘Brazilian California’, Paraíba Plants Marijuana for 2,500 Patients appeared first on The Rio Times.
Minister Says Government Is Ready to Intervene in Viracopos
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Aeroportos Brasil Viracopos (ABV), which is in charge of managing the terminal, has been under judicial reorganization since May 2018. Last week, a Federal Court ruling authorized the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to resume the procedure for lapsing the concession. "We have plans A, B or C for Viracopos. […] The post Minister Says Government Is Ready to Intervene in Viracopos appeared first on The Rio Times.
Argentina and Brazil Strengthen Their Presence in China at the Next Global Tourism Economy Forum
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the presence of the nation's Secretary of Tourism, Gustavo Santos, Argentina will attend together with Brazil, as Guest of Honor, the next Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF), to be held from October 13th to 15th in Macao, People's Republic of China. The event is consolidated as an international platform […] The post Argentina and Brazil Strengthen Their Presence in China at the Next Global Tourism Economy Forum appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Consumers now Care More About Prices
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The study "Purchase Behavior of the Clothing Consumer", released this week in Rio de Janeiro, by the Institute of Industrial Studies and Marketing (IEMI), addressing the purchasing behavior of 1,250 consumers of clothing of all ages, regions and purchasing power interviewed last August, found that price is the main factor […] The post Brazilian Consumers now Care More About Prices appeared first on The Rio Times.
New Florianópolis Airport Able to Handle Twice as Many Passengers as Old Terminal
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Infrastructure Minister Tarcísio Gomes de Freitas said the new Florianópolis International Airport has the potential to match the city and also Santa Catarina state. The new terminal, inaugurated on Saturday, September 28th, will have the capacity to move eight million passengers per year, against four million at the old airport, […] The post New Florianópolis Airport Able to Handle Twice as Many Passengers as Old Terminal appeared first on The Rio Times.
Film: ‘The Irishman’ is the Most Compelling Storytelling in the Gangster Realm
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Master moviemaker Martin Scorsese has shown his mettle in many a genre, but his most compelling storytelling is in the gangster realm, tracking the personal stories of fictional or real-life tough guys who’ve regulated the lives of their immediate colleagues and society at large with muscle. In “The Irishmen”, Scorsese […] The post Film: ‘The Irishman’ is the Most Compelling Storytelling in the Gangster Realm appeared first on The Rio Times.
BGR’s Ed Rogers: Lobbyist For Russian Oligarchs While Spouting Pro-Trump Nonsense In WaPo “Opinion” Pieces; Also BCCI Actor
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : Ed Rogers is listed as an actual lobbyist for BGR’s client, LetterOne, as can be seen…
US House Investigation: Trump-Giuliani Pushed Ukraine to Prosecute Ukrainians who Provided Key Evidence Against Paul Manafort; Withheld Vital Security Assistance from Ukraine.
These investigations were launched on September 9th, apparently after the US House committees received the whistleblower testimony, but before it … Continue reading →
India-Chile set to expand preferential trade, explore possibility of a free trade pact
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30-Sep-2019 India and Chile have formally exchanged the terms of reference for expanding the bilateral preferential trade agreement (PTA).
China, EU on track for BIT by 2020
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30-Sep-2019 China and the EU are on track to reach a comprehensive bilateral investment treaty (BIT) by 2020, as the two sides are making "positive" progress and accelerating their negotiations, fueled by rising urgency created by the US' trade protectionism against both Beijing and Brussels.
There's just one thing missing from Cooper Cronk's CV
Cooper Cronk has achieved everything in the game, but as he prepares to play his final NRL match in Sunday's grand final against the Canberra Raiders, he has one more accolade in his sights.
A pig-killing disease is now on Australia's doorstep
It's estimated that African swine fever has killed 25 per cent of the world's pig population. The deadly disease has now reached Timor-Leste, about 650 kilometres from Darwin.
Saudi prince warns oil price could spike to 'unimaginably high numbers' if Iran isn't stopped
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Saudi Arabia's crown prince warns oil prices could spike to "unimaginably high numbers" if the world does not come together to deter Iran, and says he prefers a political solution.
Man charged with indecent assault of girl in Rundle Mall
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A man accused of indecently assaulting a child at a Rundle Mall shop is tracked using CCTV and arrested, after police allegedly uncover child exploitation material at his home.
Electric buses missed one in three peak services. The ACT Government is buying more anyway
They completed less than two in three peak services, but electric buses are still a "viable alternative" for Canberra according to the ACT's Transport Minister.
Attorney-General orders prosecutors seek his approval before charging journalists
Federal prosecutors have to seek written consent from the Attorney-General before laying charges against ABC and New Corp journalists for breaching secrecy laws while covering national security matters.
ASIC questions 'lasting impact' of CBA Dollarmites and school banking programs
There is "limited evidence" that school banking programs, which include the Commonwealth Bank's Dollarmites scheme, have a "lasting impact" on the saving behaviour of students, according to ASIC.
Residents wake to find 'slaughtered' kangaroos strewn across nature strip
Dead and injured kangaroos have been found lying on a nature strip in a suburb on the NSW far south coast, after they were apparently mowed down by a motorist.
Trump says he 'deserves' to meet accuser at centre of impeachment probe
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The US President wants to meet the anonymous whistleblower at the centre of the fast-moving scandal that has triggered an impeachment inquiry against him.
The country town that's run out of water
Six months after Murrurundi's water ran out, the community is struggling to survive on extreme, level-six water restrictions, in a grim prediction of the future for other country towns facing their own impending water crisis.
Johnson denies claim he groped woman under table during boozy lunch
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A Sunday Times journalist accuses the UK Prime Minister of grabbing "enough inner flesh beneath his fingers" to make her "sit upright", saying he did the same to another woman during a lunch 20 years ago.
'Liar loans' surge to record highs, despite mortgage lending crackdown: UBS
A record number of mortgage applicants are obtaining 'liar loans' by overstating how much they earn, and under-reporting their expenses — despite tougher lending standards since the banking royal commission.
MIGHT MAKES RIGHT — THE CASE OF VICTOR VEKSELBERG VERSUS CYNERGY BANK
By John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with In the cartoon, Mighty Mouse was always on the defensive, repelling attacks from wicked aggressors, cats, for example, or dogs. When the cartoon first began in 1942, the words of the theme song were also defensive: “Mr. Trouble never hangs around, When he hears this mighty sound: ‘Here I come […]
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