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Brazil’s Chernobyl in Retrospect

C.H. Gardiner at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With the world still reeling from the Chernobyl disaster a year before, on Sept. 13, 1987, in Goiânia Brazil, two thieves broke into an abandoned hospital and stole a dangerously radioactive piece of equipment that would go on to kill four people and contaminant 249 others. In the depths of […] The post Brazil’s Chernobyl in Retrospect appeared first on The Rio Times.

A Good Monday Morning

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 19 hours ago

Hong Kong Protests and other Observations

LL at Virtual Mirage - 19 hours ago
*Hong Kong Protests* Yesterday, Sunday, 7 July, Hong Kong protestors demonstrated with the purpose of informing Chinese tourists about their grievances and demands. They marched to the high-speed railroad station in Kowloon that connects to the Chinese high-speed rail system at Guangzhou in southern China. Organizers said about 230,000 turned out for Sunday’s protests. The Hong Kong police said the turnout was 56,000 at its peak. It's up to you, dear reader, to decide where the truth is. And since the past protests numbered over a million, it's not inconceivable that Hong Kong could...more »

'My heart is crying': Aboriginal family separation pain shared at aged care royal commission

Matt Garrick And Emilia Terzon at Just In - 19 hours ago
Elderly Aboriginal people with strong ties to country, culture, and their families are often sent to homes up to 1,000 kilometres away, where they suffer from depression as a result of the dislocation, the royal commission into aged care has heard in Darwin.

Innocent man punched and kicked to death in 'cowardly' attack outside pub

David Weber at Just In - 19 hours ago
Two men are sentenced to seven and nine years in prison for the manslaughter of 45-year-old Nathan Haynes after a "brutal" alcohol-fuelled attack in the West Australian mining town of Newman.

'Definitely don't do what I did': Woman pleads guilty to egging PM

Erin Somerville at Just In - 19 hours ago
A New South Wales woman pleads guilty to common assault for throwing an egg at the Prime Minister's head during the election campaign.

Murdered woman's ex tells inquest he didn't kill her but his memory is poor

Tim Shepherd at Just In - 19 hours ago
John Peros tells a coronial inquest he has difficulty remembering his whereabouts on the night his former girlfriend was stabbed to death in North Queensland and explains why his phone was switched off that night.

Play School has a new doll. And there's something special about her

Dannielle Maguire at Just In - 19 hours ago
As we enter NAIDOC Week, Play School makes a special addition to its soft and cuddly cast of toys.

'We're not asking for much': Disability advocates slam lack of accessible housing

Jessica Clifford at Just In - 19 hours ago
Disability advocates renew their push for local councils nationwide to ensure that new housing is universally accessible to address what they describe as a critical shortage of accommodation.

Family to stay in Australia after son with cystic fibrosis initially deemed a 'burden'

Sandra Moon And Bronwen O'Shea at Just In - 19 hours ago
A Victorian family at risk of being deported back to their homeland Ireland after their son was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis will now be able to stay in Australia.

Number of Aussie properties resold at a loss climbs to six-year high

David Chau at Just In - 19 hours ago
During the first quarter of this year, 12pc of Australian properties were resold at a loss. It is the highest level in six years and another sign of weaker property market conditions.

Jade and Prosecco see China and Italy tie for most world heritage sites

Just In - 19 hours ago
China's most recent addition to the list is a 5,000-year-old city in the Yangtze River Basin — the archaeological ruins of Liangzhu — while Prosecco wine-making hills were given the nod in Italy.

Why the F-105 Thunderchief Fighter-Bomber Was Nicknamed the 'Thud'

Dario Leone at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Dario Leone* *Security, * The story. In 1951 Republic Aviation began a project to develop a supersonic tactical fighter-bomber to replace the F-84F. The result was the F-105 Thunderchief, later affectionately nicknamed the “Thud.” The prototype YF-105A first flew in October 1955, but the first F-105D did not fly until June 1959. A total of 833 Thunderchiefs of all types were built, including 610 F-105Ds. Noteworthy the “D” variant could carry the entire 12,000-pound weapons load externally, giving the chance to use the internal bomb bay of the aircraft for fuel. This feature g...more »

Palestine Liberation Army plays important role in Syrian conflict: video

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – The Palestine Liberation Army (PLA) have played an active role in the Syrian conflict as their troops are embedded with the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and other pro-government militias. Since the start of the conflict, the PLA has seen their numbers grow substantially as recruiting efforts were increased to meet […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Iranian Defense Minister to UK: Downing of US spy plane was clear message to world

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 A.M.) – In a televised address on state TV, Iran’s Minister of Defense Amir Hatami warned the United Kingdom that the Islamic Republic has already proven they will react if pushed. Hatami pointed out that the recent downing of the U.S. spy plane was a clear message to the world that Iran […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Houthi forces kill several Sudanese, Yemeni soldiers along Saudi border

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 A.M.) – The Houthi forces (var. Ansarallah Movement) carried out a devastating attack against a group of Sudanese and Yemeni soldiers along the Saudi border on Sunday. According to the military media wing of the Houthi forces, their rocket battalion rained missiles on the Saudi Coalition’s positions at the Hiran front in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russian Air Force struck devastating blow to Turkish-backed rebels in Idlib: report

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – The Russian Air Force carried out a strategic bombing of a militant base last week that resulted in the death of several members of the Turkish-backed National Liberation Front (NLF). According to a Syrian military source, the Russian Air Force received the coordinates of an underground base belonging to the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Syrian Army denies withdrawal of Hezbollah from Syria

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 A.M.) – Over the last few weeks, there have been rumors about the alleged withdrawal of Hezbollah forces from Syria. This claim was first announced by the U.S. State Department in June and was later spread by pro-opposition media. However, a Syrian Army source in eastern Syria has rejected these claims, saying […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Johnson & Johnson Facing Multibillion Dollar Lawsuit Over Opioid Epidemic

Ceribalius at OYE Alternative News - 19 hours ago
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is currently facing a multi-billion dollar lawsuit in the state of Oklahoma. In the ongoing case, the company have failed to adequately explain their irresponsible marketing strategies which seemed to totally ignore the risks associated with addiction to the commonly prescribed drug. Over the past two decades, it is thought … The post Johnson & Johnson Facing Multibillion Dollar Lawsuit Over Opioid Epidemic appeared first on OYE Alternative News.

The Truth About British Child Abuse Cover-ups

OYE NEWS at OYE Alternative News - 19 hours ago
The truth about U.K. Establishment child abuse cover-ups, involving parliament, the house of lords, the home office, the police, MI5, MI6, and numerous other agencies. Part one of the two-part series focuses on a small number of powerful authority figures protected by the state as examples of a much larger problem. The second and final … The post The Truth About British Child Abuse Cover-ups appeared first on OYE Alternative News.

Untitled

Jenna Orkin at From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 19 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin How Instex, Europe's Trade Channel With Iran, Will Work Aftershocks: One a Minute in CA Italy arrests 18 for allegedly brainwashing and selling children Monkey-Human Chimaeras "The U.S. restricts federal funding for certain types of stem cell-based interspecies chimeras, but, through private and nonfederal funding, the research is happening." Meals of Electricity, Water, Air Thousands of guns, grenades mailed to South America are seized in crackdown on Florida ring Read more here: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article232029987.html#storylink=cpy Billion... more »

Defense Department Computer Network Among Top Sharers of Child Pornography

Reason at Need To Know - 19 hours ago
The problem is so pervasive among DOD employees and contractors that legislation has been written for increased investigation into these crimes, as it leaves the government perpetrators open to blackmail.

New Gold Rush in Protected Yanomami Indigenous Area in Brazil

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – More than 10,000 illegal gold prospectors are currently reported to be within the territory of the Yanomami Indians in northern Brazil. The figures are an estimate by Yanomami’s most significant association, Hutukara. A Yanomami and Ye’kwana delegation had already reported the situation to government authorities in Brasília in May this […] The post New Gold Rush in Protected Yanomami Indigenous Area in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.

Toxic Femininity

PA Pundits - International at Patriot Humor – Fearless – PA Pundits – International - 20 hours ago
Burt Prelutsky ~ We’ve all heard so much about toxic masculinity, it only seems fair to point out that if there is such a thing, it’s only logical to assume that there is a corresponding version of it if one merely takes the time to search for it., Turns out it really wasn’t that […]

Celebrating True Freedom

PA Pundits - International at Patriot Humor – Fearless – PA Pundits – International - 20 hours ago
This article is timeless, with an insightful look at the reality of Socialism. It provides us with Real Life knowledge that probably 90% of our citizens, who are parroting socialist talking points, are not aware of. —ed ~ “To those who have fought for it, freedom has a flavor that the protected will […]

Actor Cameron Boyce Dies at Age 20

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 20 hours ago
Boyce, who played Carlos de Vil in the “Descendants” movies, died at his home in Los Angeles, according to his spokesperson.

Former Shale Gas CEO Says Fracking Revolution Has Been 'A Disaster' For Drillers,

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
I have been tracking this industry for a decade in search of the magic of profits. Here we see that the gas industry now has massive over capacity that will take years to absorb. The same must also hold true for the oil drillers as well. The big problem is that the industry has had unlimited access to capital and this has helped drive prices down. Yet this is continuing simply because investors keep supporting this model and the industry is drilling out the money as fast as possible. We presently have thousands of drilled wells awaiting completion which is only plausible if t... more »

Researchers Used Natural Gut Bacteria to Prevent—and Reverse—Food Allergies in Pre-clinical Trials

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
This is excellent news and should result in a viable cocktail able to improve the individual profile. Better yet any such cocktail can be progressively improved as new knowledge comes in.. This is a real therapeutic breakthrough and should to the elimination of all food allergies. Those allergies always hinted at our clinical approach to food and the environment as been counter productive. Here is a demonstration of just that.. . *Researchers Used Natural Gut Bacteria to Prevent—and Reverse—Food Allergies in Pre-clinical Trials * *By Good News Network* *- Jun 26, 2019 * * ht... more »

Really Big Bird Found In Crimea

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 20 hours ago
That establishes that giant birds were a global thing. we only see a fossil here and a fossil there. The real genus could well have been multiple species which simply have not come down to us in fossil form. I also think that much of this all survived until the Pleistocene Nonconformity which knocked out large creatures in the northern Hemisphere. This at least confirms existence. We make a lot of assumptions regarding the rise and fall of species. I do suspect that a lot of this is misplaced. Here we have a first fossil which tells us of thousands and millions of years. ... more »

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah* Apparently nothing puts a smile on the face of Republicans faster than the sight of bloated dead brown bodies floating in the Rio Grande. Scour the news all you want and you won't find one word of outrage from Republicans of any stripe. That goes for politicians, white supremacist media goons (Hello Tucker.), and, of course, those Republican voters in their little red KKK hats that we see every damn hour of every damn day. The dead bodies are all a deliberate result of the great Republican fuhrer's planning. Why else would he do everything he can to remove life-saving a... more »

President Trump Impromptu Presser Departing New Jersey (Video and Transcript)…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 21 hours ago
Chopper pressers are the best pressers. Sunday evening as President Trump is departing New Jersey en route back to the White House he delivers remarks to the press pool and answers questions: [Video and Transcript] [Transcript] – Morristown, New Jersey … Continue reading →

"The Price We Pay For Progress"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 21 hours ago
*"The Price We Pay For Progress"* by Raúl Ilargi Meijer "It’s rare that I reach back into the past of the Automatic Earth, but it’s not entirely unique either. The reason I do it today is not only the relevance of the article -in my view-, or the fact it was published so long ago, but it’s that the ‘world’ has changed so much since January 1 2014, the date I wrote the piece below, as "Everything Better Is Purchased At The Price Of Something Worse." It’s gained much new relevance since. This essay, way back when, dealt with Carl-Gustav Jung, probably the most influential psycho-anal... more »

Former cop killed in plane crash posted chilling final message on social media

Just In - 21 hours ago
Former Queensland police officer Rachel Whitford, who died in a plane crash in outback South Australia on Saturday, posted to social media shortly before that she was "grateful for another safe landing".

Why doesn't the Aboriginal flag fly permanently in Alice Springs?

Katrina Beavan at Just In - 21 hours ago
Aboriginal traditional owners, politicians, and local community members are renewing calls for the Aboriginal flag to fly on Alice Springs's Anzac Hill 365 days a year, after it was raised on Monday morning solely to mark NAIDOC Week.

Father was killed when car locking system ignited leaking gas bottle: coroner

Jordan Hayne at Just In - 21 hours ago
A Canberra father was killed when he activated the remote locking system of his ute in the car park of his son's school, igniting a leaking gas bottle, the ACT Coroner finds.

'I felt like a piece of meat': Victim of cult leader James Salerno shares impact of abuse

Candice Prosser at Just In - 21 hours ago
A woman, who was sexually abused by a controlling cult leader when she was a child, shares how she was "brainwashed, belittled and isolated" in a victim impact statement read to the District Court.

Wool production, sheep numbers hit 100-year lows as widespread drought continues

Nathan Morris at Just In - 21 hours ago
The national sheep flock to continues to decline and wool production is at a near-100-year low. With prices at record highs, all everyone needs is rain.

What if the economic cost of unpaid work was tallied up? A new report has done just that

Emma Alberici at Just In - 21 hours ago
Even when women are the main breadwinners, new research shows they are still doing most of the household work and caring duties — so what would it cost the Australian economy to pay them to do it?

Thebarton Theatre future in doubt over South Road upgrade

Just In - 21 hours ago
Shadows have been cast over Adelaide's beloved Thebarton Theatre after the State Government refuses to rule out its demolition to make way for the South Road upgrade.

Authorities scour sea, air and land for rock fisherman missing in WA

Christien de Garis at Just In - 21 hours ago
Police divers join the search for missing 25-year-old Thomas Rae who disappeared while rock fishing in a remote corner of WA.

Flu death toll rises to 82 in South Australia

Gabriella Marchant at Just In - 21 hours ago
The death toll from South Australia's horror flu season has risen to 82 and the total number of reported cases is set to hit 20,000 — compared to 1,500 at the same time last year.

Man charged over fatal stabbing of Paul Rock outside Plainland hotel

Just In - 21 hours ago
Police have charged a 26-year-old man with murder over the stabbing death of Oakey man Paul Rock (pictured) in a Lockyer Valley car park, west of Brisbane, last week.

John Jarratt sues Daily Tele for defamation after rape case

Jonathan Hair at Just In - 21 hours ago
The actor's lawyers lodge a statement of claim in the NSW Supreme Court as part of a defamation suit against Nationwide News, publisher of The Daily Telegraph, after a not guilty verdict was returned on a rape charge against him last week.

The Myth of Expansionary Austerity

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 21 hours ago
If you hold mainstream economic views, it was too good to be true: Another effort to vindicate austerity falls victim to flawed methodology.

Back in 2017, an F-35 Stealth Fighter Was Killed in a Simulation

Dario Leone at The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Dario Leone* *Security, * Here's what went down. After eight days “at war” the F-35A Lightning II is proving to be an invaluable asset during Red Flag 17-01, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) premier air combat exercise held at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada. The F-35A is a fifth-generation, multi-role stealth fighter designed to gather, fuse, and distribute more information than any other fighter in history. Lt. Col George Watkins, an F-35 pilot and 34th Fighter Squadron commander, said flying the F-35A in combat “feels like air dominance.” “I’ve had four of my (F-35A) pilots c... more »

Thank you law enforcement officers

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 21 hours ago
” “Many agreed, with Grammy-winning vocalist Kaya Jones tweeting under the hashtag: ‘If you feel unsafe around cops you’re a criminal,’” the Daily Mail wrote. “ click here

Dressed For The Fourth Of July: The US Imperium Comes Out

Binoy KAMPMARK at OrientalReview.org - 21 hours ago
The United States of Amnesia has occasionally found expression amongst those despairing at the state of historical consciousness in Freedom’s Land. Gore Vidal remains something of its high priest, his writings a pertinent scolding about what went wrong in the creation of a New Rome in the Americas. From Pilgrim’s […]

Democrat Congresswoman Secretly Sent Staff to Mexico to Coach Migrants on How to Exploit System to Avoid Waiting in Mexico

Washington Examiner at Need To Know - 22 hours ago
Democrat Representative Veronica Escobar was reported to have sent staff to Mexico to coach as many as 6,000 asylum-seekers on how to exploit loopholes so that they may return to the US while their claim is processed.

Can AI Save the Internet from Fake News?

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 22 hours ago
There’s an old proverb that says “seeing is believing.” But in the age of artificial intelligence, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to take anything at face value—literally. The rise of so-called “deepfakes,” in which different types of AI-based techniques are used … Continue reading →

This Radical New DNA Microscope Reimagines the Cellular World

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 22 hours ago
It’s not every day that something from the 17th century gets radically reinvented. But this month, a team from the Broad Institute at MIT and Harvard took aim at one of the most iconic pieces of lab ware—the microscope—and tore … Continue reading →

New Markers For Alzheimer’s Disease Could Aid Diagnosis And Speed Up Drug Development

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 22 hours ago
The squiggly blue lines visible in the neurons are an Alzheimer’s biomarker called tau. The brownish clumps are amyloid plaques. Courtesy of the National Institute on Aging/National Institutes of Health Alzheimer’s disease begins altering the brain long before it affects … Continue reading →

The Science Of Smiles, Real And Fake

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 22 hours ago
The notion that you can smile your way to happiness is an enduring one. Back in the 1800s, Charles Darwin was among the first to come up with what modern scientists further developed into the “facial feedback hypothesis.” That’s the … Continue reading →

9 Weird Nipple Things That Are Actually Totally Normal

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 22 hours ago
If you’ve ever wondered if you have normal nipples, you’re not alone. It’s easy to notice—and compare—the look, shape and size of your nipples with others and realize there’s definitely a nipple spectrum, from bumps on nipples to a variety … Continue reading →

Do Collagen Creams and Supplements Actually Do Anything?

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 22 hours ago
When we talk about skin aging, we’re really talking about collagen—or, more accurately, a lack thereof. Pretty much every desirable characteristic of healthy skin comes down to collagen content: The more of this protein we have, the firmer, plumper, and … Continue reading →

Why the Most Dangerous Barrier to Leadership Success May Be Success Itself

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 22 hours ago
What if I told you that the behaviors that led you to success in the past were holding you back from success in the future? The idea feels a little unnerving—but that’s the point. For leaders in today’s highly competitive … Continue reading →

7 Themes for Living an Exponential Life, Running an Exponential Business, and Making an Exponential Difference in the World

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 22 hours ago
“There are people in the world who habitually say yes. And there are people who habitually say no. The people who say yes are rewarded by the adventures they get to go on, and the people who say no are … Continue reading →

Scientists Can Now Clone Brain Organoids. Here’s Why That Matters

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 22 hours ago
An army of free-floating minibrain clones are heading your way! No, that’s not the premise of a classic sci-fi brain-in-jars blockbuster. Rather, a team at Harvard has figured out a way to “clone” brain organoids, in the sense that every … Continue reading →

8 Effective Ways to Lose Weight When You Are Over 40

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 22 hours ago
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Brazilian Woman Found Dead in Hotel Room in Santiago, Chile

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A 35-year-old Brazilian woman was found dead in a hotel room on Saturday, July 6th, in Santiago, Chile. According to her boyfriend in São Paulo, Giovanna Elias Bardi was on a four-day trip by herself. The resident of Sorocaba (SP), a city just outside of São Paulo, worked as a […] The post Brazilian Woman Found Dead in Hotel Room in Santiago, Chile appeared first on The Rio Times.

“Brazil is a Virgin That Every Foreign Pervert Wants,” Says Bolsonaro on the Amazon

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Bolsonaro said on Saturday, July 6th, that Brazil is a “virgin that every foreign pervert wants.” The statement came when the president was discussing the process of demarcation of indigenous lands and deforestation in the Amazon. According to Bolsonaro, European countries are defending Amazon’s preservation intending to exploit it […] The post “Brazil is a Virgin That Every Foreign Pervert Wants,” Says Bolsonaro on the Amazon appeared first on The Rio Times.

Coral Reef Health Defies Climate Alarmists

Hifast at Climate Collections - 22 hours ago
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: From the team at CFACT ~ Scientists studying the southern edge of the Great Barrier Reef report remarkable recent growth in coral. The findings defy alarmist predictions of doom and gloom after a cyclone damaged the reef and warming temperatures followed. Australian researchers conducted a four-year study off…

Coral Reefs Defy Climate Alarmists

Hifast at Climate Collections - 22 hours ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? ? More evidence that the Great Barrier Reef scare was fake: ? ? ? Scientists studying the southern edge of the Great Barrier Reef report remarkable recent growth in coral. The findings defy alarmist predictions of doom and gloom after…

Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake Is Not Mission Capable Until Further Notice Due To Earthquakes

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 22 hours ago
“Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake 6 July 2019 Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake is responding to a 5.0 … Continue reading →

Trump-Epstein Rape Of 13 Year Old Girl Allegations (Court Filings)

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 22 hours ago
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : Convicted and registered sex offender Jeff Epstein’s place, listed in the allegations, is just a stroll…

Tweets For Today

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 22 hours ago
Greece, 95.29% counted: ND-EPP: 39.82% SYRIZA-LEFT: 31.55% KINAL-S&D: 8.02% KKE-NI: 5.32% EL-ECR: 3.71% MeRA25-LEFT: 3.46% XA-NI: 2.94% PE-*: 1.47% EK-RE: 1.25%#ekloges2019 #EUCO #Εκλογες_2019 #Greece #greekelections2019 pic.twitter.com/aXzvj59n8E — Europe Elects (@EuropeElects) July 7, 2019 VIDEO: Fresh clashes in Hong Kong after huge march to China station. Riot police baton-charge anti-government protesters seeking to keep the pressure up on the city's pro-Beijing leaders, after a mass rally outside a train station linking the finance hub to mainland China pic.twitter.com/R4PA... more »

Orange Crop to Grow by 36 Percent in Brazil’s Major Producing Regions

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 23 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Orange harvesting has begun in the main producing areas in Brazil. The climate helped, and the production of fruit should be 36 percent higher in São Paulo and Minas Gerais, the leading states in the sector. More than 388 million boxes are expected to be delivered this harvest, 21 percent […] The post Orange Crop to Grow by 36 Percent in Brazil’s Major Producing Regions appeared first on The Rio Times.

Under new Brazilian Security System, Even Bolsonaro Will Need to be X-Rayed

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 23 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – After the global embarrassment caused by the arrest of an Air Force Sergeant carrying 39 kilos of cocaine in a presidential aircraft, the Office of Institutional Security (GSI) decided to amend security rules during presidential travels. Now, even the head of the national executive branch, Jair Bolsonaro, has to submit […] The post Under new Brazilian Security System, Even Bolsonaro Will Need to be X-Rayed appeared first on The Rio Times.

Pilot Dies in Flight, Co-Pilot Takes Command and Makes Emergency Landing

Contributing Reporter at The Rio Times - 23 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The pilot of a twin-engine King Air C90A plane died on Saturday morning, July 6th, during a flight between Bahia and São Paulo. The co-pilot was forced to take over the aircraft and make an emergency landing at Campo Grande, the state capital of Mato Grosso do Sul. The aircraft, […] The post Pilot Dies in Flight, Co-Pilot Takes Command and Makes Emergency Landing appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil wins Copa América Before Cheering Crowd in Iconic Maracanã Stadium

Newsfeed at The Rio Times - 23 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – (AP) Brazil didn’t need Neymar to win another Copa América title at home. With its injured star watching from the stands at a packed Maracanã Stadium on Sunday, Brazil beat Peru 3-1 to win its first South American title since 2007. It was Neymar’s replacement, Everton, who led the team to […] The post Brazil wins Copa América Before Cheering Crowd in Iconic Maracanã Stadium appeared first on The Rio Times.

São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Monday, July 8, 2019

Beatriz Miranda at The Rio Times - 23 hours ago
We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. MÚSICA BRASILEIRA: Samba de Dandara (Vila Madalena) – This amazing all-female ensemble will be performing tonight at Tamarineira. From 8 PM to 12 PM, they will be honoring renowned female […] The post São Paulo Nightlife Guide for Monday, July 8, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, July 8, 2019

Beatriz Miranda at The Rio Times - 23 hours ago
We have the top three picks for this Monday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: The Glow Party (Copacabana) – It is time to get the party mood started all over again as “The Glow Party” returns to New Mariuzinn Copacabana tonight. DJ Guga […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Monday, July 8, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.

July 8th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #900

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →

Monday July 8th – Open Thread

sundance at The Last Refuge - 23 hours ago
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →

Stranger drives 2,000km to bring family stranded in outback to Darwin

Gabrielle Lyons at Just In - 23 hours ago
A Victorian family stranded in the outback arrives in Darwin thanks to a good Samaritan who embarked on a 22-hour round-trip rescue mission.

Sydney Fortnite player who attacked pregnant partner while livestreaming game pleads guilty

Sarah Gerathy at Just In - 23 hours ago
A Sydney man who was livestreaming a game of Fortnite when he attacked his partner, inadvertently broadcasting it around the world, pleads guilty to common assault in court on Monday.

Fruit and vegetable shops fined $243,000 for underpaying workers

Just In - 23 hours ago
The operators of a fruit, vegetable and flower business with stores across Melbourne's east are fined nearly a quarter of a million dollars for underpaying three of its workers.

Teen took up to nine MDMA capsules before dying at festival, inquest hears

Jamie McKinnell at Just In - 23 hours ago
An inquest into a string of drug-related deaths at music festivals in NSW hears Callum Brosnan, 19, took up to nine MDMA capsules before his death at the Knockout Games of Destiny event at Sydney Olympic Park.

As a safety committee sat idle because it couldn't reach a gender quota, four miners died

Allyson Horn at Just In - 23 hours ago
The Queensland Government is holding crisis talks after a fourth miner became the latest death in the past few months, during which time the mining safety committee has been idle because it cannot reach a gender quota to operate.

Picture Of The Day

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Venezuelan soldiers take part in a military parade to celebrate the 208th anniversary of Venezuela's declaration of independence in Caracas, Venezuela July 5. Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Venezuela's divided independence day* (Reuters).

Musican Interlude: Adiemus, “In Caelum Fero”

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
Adiemus, “In Caelum Fero”

"A Look to the Heavens"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
“From Sagittarius to Carina, the Milky Way Galaxy shines in this dark night sky above planet Earth's lush island paradise of Mangaia. Familiar to denizens of the southern hemisphere, the gorgeous skyscape includes the bulging galactic center at the upper left and bright stars Alpha and Beta Centauri just right of center. About 10 kilometers wide, volcanic Mangaia is the southernmost of the Cook Islands. Geologists estimate that at 18 million years old it is the oldest island in the Pacific Ocean. * Click image for larger size.* Of course, the Milky Way is somewhat older, with the gala... more »

Chet Raymo, “All Night, In The Dark”

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
*“All Night, In The Dark”* by Chet Raymo “Why do we so admire the poetry of Mary Oliver? She was not the most technically proficient poet around, and there is a disquieting sameness to her work. But we come back to her again and again. My volumes of Oliver's collected poems are the most dog-eared of any on my shelf. I think it is something about the way Oliver is able to get out of her body and into the skin of a hummingbird, a swan, a snake, or a black bear. She is a shape-shifter, a shaman. When she describes a grasshopper moving its jaws this way and that, we almost feel it is O... more »

“Be The Change You Wish To See In The World” - Misattributed, Misused, And Obscenely Underappreciated

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 23 hours ago
Name a quote by Mahatma Gandhi. Odds are the first thing that jumps into your mind is the famous, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” It’s a good quote. It’s pithy enough to fit on a bumper sticker, and it resonates […]

The Poet: John O'Donohue, "In These Times"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
*"In These Times"* "In these times when anger Is turned into anxiety, And someone has stolen The horizons and mountains, Our small emperors on parade Never expect our indifference To disturb their nakedness. They keep their heads down, And their eyes gleam with reflection From aluminum economic ground, The media wraps everything In a cellophane of sound, And the ghost surface of the virtual Overlays the breathing earth. The industry of distraction Makes us forget That we live in a universe. We have become converts To the religion of stress And its deity of progress; That we may have co... more »

"Unless Someone Like You.."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” - Dr. Seuss

The Daily "Near You?"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
Kazan, Tatarstan, Russian Federation. Thanks for stopping by!

"The Moment Of Most Profound Doubt..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
"Isn't it the moment of most profound doubt that gives birth to new certainties? Perhaps hopelessness is the very soil that nourishes human hope; perhaps one could never find sense in life without first experiencing its absurdity." - Vaclav Havel

"Why Am I Doing This?"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
*"Why Am I Doing This?"* by Michael Krieger "Those of you who’ve read me for many years will have undoubtedly noticed a major transformation in the tone and content of my writing since 2017. This shift has been the result of much personal introspection regarding how I had been doing things in the past and whether I was pleased with the outcome. In the June post, "People Are Devolving Into Degeneracy and Violence – Don’t Join the Club," I noted: "When times get tough people can unite and fight back against a common enemy, or they can be manipulated into fighting each other. Unfortu... more »

"Sit, Be Still, and Listen..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
"Sit, be still, and listen, because you're drunk, and we're at the edge of the roof." - Rumi

food from China, o boy!

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 23 hours ago
8-15-2011 * A* third or more of all the honey consumed in the U.S. is likely to have been smuggled in from China and may be tainted with illegal antibiotics and heavy metals. A *Food Safety News* investigation has documented that millions of pounds of honey banned as unsafe in dozens of countries are being imported and sold here in record quantities. And the flow of Chinese honey continues despite assurances from the Food and Drug Administration and other federal officials that the hundreds of millions of pounds reaching store shelves were authentic and safe following the widespr... more »

San Diego’s heartbreaking experience is a warning for fairs to come in 2019

Dan Flynn at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
The San Diego Country Fair, which ended its run with plenty of fireworks on July 4th, has turned out to be something of a warning shot to the many upcoming state and country fairs and rodeos about the danger of exposing farm animals to children. The operators of the fair are “heartbroken” by the June... Continue Reading

Raw milk cheese recalled because of risk of Listeria monocytogenes

News Desk at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
A Canadian company is recalling cheese made with raw, unpasteurized milk because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The company, Les Dépendances in Quebec, initiated the recall of Dongé brand Coulommiers raw milk cheese, according to a recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The agency did not report what quantity... Continue Reading

Hundreds who attended Imelda Marcos birthday party sickened with food borne illnesses

News Desk at Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
They gave Imelda Marcos a big birthday party on July 3, and ever since then foodborne illness has made many of her guests sick, but she is just fine. Since the party, Manila hospitals have treated 260 guests from the event for food poisoning, with symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. Marcos, 90, escaped the foodborne... Continue Reading

Quote of the Day

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 23 hours ago

“The Most Honest Three Minutes In Television History, EVER”

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
*“The Most Honest Three Minutes In Television History, EVER”* *Strong Language Alert * - http://www.nakedcapitalism.com/

Deutsche Bank’s U.S. Cuts May Go Deeper Than Equities, Rates

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Bloomberg Markets and Finance Published on Jul 7, 2019 Jul.05 — Deutsche Bank AG’s job cuts across the U.S. will probably go far beyond equities and interest-rate derivatives trading, which have been marked as major targets, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Steven Arons from Frankfurt on “Bloomberg Surveillance.” end

Nuclear Deal Crisis: Iran Announces Increased Uranium Enrichment

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
No crisis just fear mongering! RT Published on Jul 7, 2019 Iran has announced that it’s further scaling back its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, or JCPOA. A government spokesperson said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic will accelerate its uranium enrichment programme – and surpass the 3.6% cap stipulated in the agreement. That …

The British Roots Of The Deep State: How The Round Table Infiltrated America

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
The British Roots Of The Deep State: How The Round Table Infiltrated America by Matthew Ehret, https://orientalreview.org/ With the nearly weekly revelations that the British Foreign Office, MI6, and GCHQ have been behind the long standing agenda to undermine the Presidency of Donald Trump and undo the peaceful alliance between nationalist leaders in America, Russia, China …

STRAIGHT FROM THE BOOK OF REVELATION? New Vatican Constitution To Centralize Power Under Petrus Romanus As DICTATORIAL “SUPREME PONTIFF”

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
STRAIGHT FROM THE BOOK OF REVELATION? New Vatican Constitution To Centralize Power Under Petrus Romanus As DICTATORIAL “SUPREME PONTIFF” by SkyWatch Editor, https://www.skywatchtv.com/ The draft text lays down that a curial department “cannot issue laws or general decrees having the force of law, nor can it deviate from the prescriptions of the universal law” except …

Netanyahu Says Israel Preparing Large-Scale Gaza Military Operation

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Netanyahu Says Israel Preparing Large-Scale Gaza Military Operation by Jason Ditz , July 3, 2019, https://news.antiwar.com/ With his political campaign continuing to be built on him being the farthest right-wing, and most hawkish candidate, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed a meeting of the security cabinet in which the army was told to prepare for a wide-scale …

Catholic Insider: The Vatican Is Now Run By Satan

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Baked Blunts Published on Jul 6, 2019 Leo Zagami joins Alex Jones live in studio to reveal the dark forces behind the scenes in Rome who have taken over the Vatican from within and now use their power to persecute true believers of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. end

Israel Lobby in US Pushing for War Against Iran: Analyst

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Israel Lobby in US Pushing for War Against Iran: Analyst by https://www.presstv.com/ The Israel lobby in the United States is pushing the administration of President Donald Trump to launch war against Iran because the regime in Tel Aviv does not want to fight Tehran itself, according to E Michael Jones, an American writer and former …

Why a War Against Iran Will be the “Nail in a Coffin” for U.S. Hegemony in the Middle East

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Why a War Against Iran Will be the “Nail in a Coffin” for U.S. Hegemony in the Middle East by Timothy Alexander Guzman, https://www.globalresearch.ca/ President Donald Trump was recently interviewed on Fox Business and was asked about Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani’s statement calling the White House “Mentally Retarded” and if the U.S. was going to have a …

Media Falsely Portrays Iran’s Nuclear Deal Breach as Dash to Bomb

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Media Falsely Portrays Iran’s Nuclear Deal Breach as Dash to Bomb by Ben Armbruster, https://www.commondreams.org/ It’s reminiscent of how the mainstream U.S. media handled the Bush administration’s march to war in Iraq. – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)—the U.N. nuclear watchdog tasked with vigorously monitoring Iran’s nuclear program under the 2015 accord—confirmed this week …

Iran Plans to Increase Enrichment in Response to US Measures

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Iran is not backing down ie. they are ready for war! Press TV Published on Jul 6, 2019 A senior Iranian official says the country may increase the level of its enriched uranium to at least five percent as of July 7, as part of a decision to reduce its commitments under a 2015 nuclear …

France’s Macron Trying to Save Iran Nuclear Deal by July 15

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsXGHVvTBTY France’s Macron Trying to Save Iran Nuclear Deal by July 15 by Associated Press, http://www.washingtontimes.com/ PARIS (AP) – French President Emmanuel Macron says he is trying to find a way by July 15 to resume dialogue between Iran and Western partners. Macron’s office said in a statement that the French leader spoke for more …

US ‘Deal of Century’ Aims to Exile Palestinians to Sinai Desert, Egypt. The Coming Fulfillment of Revelation 12:6,13-14

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Click on image for article. [image: https://www.yenisafak.com/en/columns/hayrettinkaraman/the-jews-were-not-exiled-to-madagascar-however-the-palestinians-may-be-driven-to-2047013]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.richardsilverstein.com/2017/04/15/israeli-chief-rabbis-endorse-ethnic-cleansing-non-jewish-servitude/]Click on image for article. [image: http://elderofziyon.blogspot.com/2019/04/palestinians-claim-trump-will-try-to.html]Click on image for article. [image: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2014/09/08/israelis-warm-to-a-palestinian-state-carved-o... more »

Netanyahu: Israel Preparing for Wide-Scale Military Campaign in Gaza

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Zionist ‘666’ war propaganda! Netanyahu: Israel Preparing for Wide-Scale Military Campaign in Gaza by HERB KEINON, 3 July 2019, https://www.jpost.com/ Netanyahu’s comments came after he convened a security cabinet meeting at the IDF Gaza Division headquarters to discuss the situation in the Gaza Strip. – Israel wants to restore calm to the South, but at …

Jesse Ventura: “Why is Trump Going After Diplomacy with North Korea While Shutting Out Iran?”

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
RT America Published on Jul 5, 2019 Jesse Ventura and producer Brigida Santos discuss President Donald Trump’s historic trip to North Korea, Jared Kushner’s peace plan for the Middle East, and why a Republican donor has been nominated to replace Nikki Haley as the US Ambassador to the United Nations. Retired NBA All-Star David West …

"No Remedy..."

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
"Science may have found a cure for most evils, but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all - the apathy of human beings." - Author Unknown

"Satellite Pictures Show The Difference Between Rich And Poor Neighborhoods"

noreply@blogger.com (CoyotePrime) at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 1 day ago
*"Satellite Pictures Show The Difference * *Between Rich And Poor Neighborhoods"* by Jill Krasny and Zachry Floro "The difference between rich and poor neighborhoods is visible from space—just look for the trees. Tim DeChant at Per Square Mile drew this conclusion from research published a few years ago: "For every 1 percent increase in per capita income, demand for forest cover increased by 1.76 percent. But when income dropped by the same amount, demand decreased by 1.26 percent. The researchers reason that wealthier cities can afford more trees, both on private and public property... more »

Former MI6 Chief: U.K. Going Through 'Political Nervous Breakdown'

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*BBC:* *Former MI6 head: UK in 'political nervous breakdown'* The UK is going through a "political nervous breakdown", a former intelligence chief has told the BBC. Sir John Sawers said the UK could have a prime minister who does "not have the standing that we have become used to in our top leadership" - a criticism of the two Tory leadership contenders. The former MI6 boss was also critical of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Boris Johnson ally Iain Duncan Smith countered Sir John's remarks, saying "democracy may well frighten him". Sir John's intervention comes as Jeremy Hunt and M... more »

Climate Alarmism Is Now a Real Economic Threat to the US

Alan Carlin at Carlin Economics and Science - 1 day ago
Climate alarmism is probably the most insidious, largest, and most dangerous scam ever perpetrated on the American public and most of the developed world. Unless brought down by reality, it is now reaching such dimensions that it could even end the position of the current developed countries as the primary engine for economic and technological […]

Vanity Candidates For President-- Or Do They Want To Be The Next Ben Carson?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
Richard Ojeda and Sherrod Brown both dropped out before they could make fools of themselves. Does anyone even remember they were once "running?" And Bloomberg and the Starbucks guy? Yesterday, Ed Kilgore, writing for *New York* Magazine, speculated on who would drop out first. The photo was Frackenlooper-- and he was the only guess. That's also the perfect guess since Frackenlooper continues to sink in polling, has raised a minuscule amount of money having only 13,000 donors, and has lost most of his staff (including his campaign manager, communications director, digital director ... more »

Admiral Set to Lead Navy Will Retire Instead; Bad Judgment Cited

Associated Press at Snopes.com - 1 day ago
The four-star admiral set to become the Navy’s top officer will instead retire, an extraordinary downfall prompted by what Navy Secretary Richard Spencer called poor judgment regarding a professional relationship.

Is This Sex Scandal Going To Implicate A Number Of High Profile Americans?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*New York Times:* *Jeffrey Epstein Is Accused of Luring Girls to His Manhattan Mansion and Abusing Them* *The billionaire financier is charged with running a sex-trafficking operation that brought dozens of girls as young as 14 to his opulent Upper East Side home.* Federal prosecutors appear to have resurrected a federal sex crimes case against the billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein by focusing on accusations that he sexually assaulted girls at his mansion in Manhattan — more than a decade after a widely criticized plea deal shielded him from similar charges in Florida. Feder... more »

Census Citizenship Question Re-do? Part I: Moment of Truth (and Integrity) for the Office of the Solicitor General

Marty Lederman at Balkinization - 1 day ago
On Thursday, June 27, the Supreme Court held that Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross's March 2018 order, directing the Census Bureau to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census questionnaire, "rested on a pretextual basis," i.e., that it "cannot be adequately explained in terms" of the "sole stated reason" Ross offered--a purported request by the Department of Justice "for improved citizenship data to better enforce [Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act]." "Our review is deferential," wrote Chief Justice Roberts, "but we are 'not required to exhibit a naiveté from which ordinary citi... more »

Distressingly Accurate Analysis Of Fats & Weight Gain

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 1 day ago
Is the consumption of seed oils and polyunsaturated fats contributory to obesity by a very direct metabolic pathway? It would seem so. Continue reading →

Climate Revolution – A fantastic new book

Robert at Ice Age Now - 1 day ago
The ADAPT 2030 Climate Revolution book by David DuByne is finished, 220 pages about the Grand Solar Minimum, how the Sun drives our climate in mappable patterns, and the problems we face moving from 2019 through 2035. The last half of the book is about solutions we can all use to prepare for the inevitable ... Read moreClimate Revolution – A fantastic new book The post Climate Revolution – A fantastic new book appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Missing four-year-old boy sparks nationwide search for mother and son

Just In - 1 day ago
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) launches a nationwide search for a missing Adelaide boy last seen by his father in October, believed to have been taken interstate by his mother.

Richie Porte loses time to Geraint Thomas in team time trial

Just In - 1 day ago
Geraint Thomas and his Ineos team send a warning shot across the bows of their closest Tour de France rivals by taking an early advantage in the stage two team time trial in Belgium.

Missing 6yo returned home 'safe and well' after public appeal

Just In - 1 day ago
A six-year-old boy who was taken from his home in Perth's south-eastern suburbs by a family member is returned, with police saying he is safe and well.

On the False Deification of Individualists

Unknown at The Verma Report - 1 day ago
Only the naive can dream of a political movement spearheaded by individualists. An individualist is someone who does not consult, does not cooperate, and does not collaborate—how can a man like this be expected to spearhead a political movement or even participate in one? Politics is all about consultation, cooperation, and collaboration—it is about finding a common agenda—it is about talking to people, giving an ear to their problems, and offering solutions—it is about trying to change the mind of the people who may not think like you or even hate you. An individualist is incapable... more »

President Trump Says U.K. Ambassador Kim Darroch Has 'Not Served Britain Well'

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Daily Mail:* *President blasts back at Our Man in Washington: Trump says ambassador 'has not served Britain well' in broadside as probe is launched into leak of envoy's memos slamming US administration* * Leaked memos show Sir Kim Darroch's scathing assessment of US President * UK's ambassador to the US questioned if White House 'will ever look competent' * He also said 'worst cannot be ruled out' over allegations of Russian collusion * The remarks prompted Trump ally Nigel Farage to call for Sir Kim to be replaced * Trump aides said Sir Kim's position was 'not tenable' and they ... more »

Russia's Only Aircraft Carrier Needs To Head to the Scrap Yard: Experts

David Axe at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*David Axe* *Security, * This is why. The Russian navy plans to dry-dock its only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov in 2020 and conduct extensive repairs on the aging, unreliable vessel. The plan makes a perverse kind of sense from Moscow’s point of view. But it’s still a bad idea, two experts explained in Proceedings, the professional journal of the U.S. Naval Institute. “As Russia’s only aircraft carrier and its flagship, the Kuznetsov’s main mission is projecting national prestige,” wrote Richard Moss and Ryan Vest, both instructors at the U.S. Naval War College. “From tha...more »

Could the United States and China be Rivalry Partners?

Graham Allison at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Graham Allison* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] In the long sweep of history, when a rising power threatens to displace a ruling power, alarm bells should sound: extreme danger ahead. The strategic rationale for the relationship between the United States and China has collapsed. After a quarter century in which American presidents sought to integrate a rapidly developing China into the American-led international order, the United States has concluded that what it thought was a “strategic partner” is in fact a “strategic adversary.” After decades of keeping its head down follo...more »

Keeping the Cold War with China from Turning Hot

Lyle J. Goldstein at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] The temptation to add tactical nuclear weapons to U.S. forces in the Asia-Pacific region should be resisted. As a hot summer of Iran debate heats up the nation’s capital, one may be at least slightly reassured that President Donald Trump has exercised some measure of restraint—albeit belatedly. Yet, the President’s reasoning, that the proposed strikes would have cost an estimated 150 casualties, implies a misunderstanding regarding the uncertain nature of war and its inherent risks. Putting aside for now the tortured story th... more »

How to Save Sudan's Democratic Revolution

Bülent Aras at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Bülent Aras* *Security, Africa* [image: Reuters] Washington must sweep in and resolve the crisis before it creates chaos in the region. During the past several months there has been a democratic uprising in Sudan, which forced long-term authoritarian leader General Omar al-Bashir out of office. The uprisings targeted corrupt regime with a search for establishing a democratic rule with elections, freedoms and good governance. Almost 70 percent of the protestors were women, who faced decades of oppression and exploitation more than anyone else in Sudanese society. The expectation... more »

What Has Become of Abdul-Salaam Ojeili's Syria

Samuel Sweeney at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Samuel Sweeney* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] The Syria that remains is not what anyone envisioned when they took to the streets to protest against the government. Following a stalemate that had lasted, imperfectly, from September 2018, the Syrian government and their Russian allies launched a campaign in early May against opposition-held territory in Syria’s northwest. If a larger campaign against Idlib province is coming, then it could be the death knell for the Syrian opposition as a force within the country’s borders. Aside from the significant territory east of t... more »

Completing the Pivot to Asia

Thomas Callender at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Thomas Callender* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] The U.S. Navy is outnumbered in the Pacific. If it wishes to stay competitive, then it must move ships from the United States to Japan and the Philippines. Remember President Barack Obama’s “pivot to Asia”? In 2012, then Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced the Navy would put about 60 percent of its forces in the Pacific. Seven years later, the pivot is complete. But is it enough to protect vital American interests in the region? The U.S. Navy Pacific Fleet comprises more than 170 vessels. They’re responsible for a vast m... more »

America Should Support Tunisian Democracy

Gordon Gray at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Gordon Gray* *Security, Africa* [image: Reuters] Tunisia may not be the largest, most powerful, or richest country in Africa or the Middle East, but America has a strong interest in ensuring its continued success as it completes its transition from decades of authoritarian rule to an inclusive democratic system. As America prepares to celebrate the anniversary of its independence, escalating fears surrounding potential armed conflict with Iran—along with ongoing conflicts in Libya, Yemen, and Syria—have dominated recent headlines. But there’s another country in the Middle East a... more »

Showdown in the Sky: America's F-15 vs. Russia's New Su-35 (Who Wins?)

Dario Leone at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Dario Leone* *Security, * We know the answer. As we have already explained for more than 40 years the F-15C Eagle has defended the skies with a track record of success unlike any other fighter jet in the history of aviation. A claim confirmed by the fact that the Eagle has an unmatched air-to-air kill ratio of 104 to 0. Thanks to its updated weapon systems the mighty F-15 will likely serve for decades to come, but does the venerable Eagle still have what it takes to dominate the skies? According to a recent article the answer is “yes—absolutely.” The Eagle may be old, but it’... more »

Venezuela Opposition And Government To Resume Talks In Barbados

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
Last week, Guaido had said there were no plans to re-open talks with the 'murderous dictatorship' of Maduro [File: Ivan Alvarado/Reuters] *France 24*: *Guaido says Venezuela opposition, govt to resume talks, in Barbados* Venezuela's self-declared interim president Juan Guaido said Sunday a new dialogue between the opposition and President Nicolas Maduro's government would be held in Barbados. He did not specify a date for resumption of talks at the new venue, in the Caribbean, after earlier discussions stalled in Norway. "In response to the mediation of the Kingdom of Norway (the ... more »

Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 187 – 2019

Hifast at Climate Collections - 1 day ago
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North

Will Global Pedophile Network Finally be Uncovered in Jeffrey Epstein Case?

Admin at Health Impact News - 1 day ago
A breaking news story originally reported on by the Daily Beast reveals that Jeffery Epstein was arrested on Child Sex Trafficking charges in New Jersey on Saturday, after his private jet landed back from a trip to Paris. Jeffrey Epstein's "Lolita Express" which describes alleged flights to places like his Caribbean Island resort have been reported for years as carrying rich and famous people participating in child sex trafficking. Just a few days before Epstein's arrest on Saturday, a federal appeals court ordered that 167 documents in a previous lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein sh... more »

Greece Elects Conservative Government In Landslide Vote

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Daily Mail:* *Greece's radical leftist Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras LOSES snap election to conservative New Democracy party led by politician from one of the country's most powerful families* * Alexis Tsipras conceded defeat after partial vote count showed the opposition had comfortably won election * Centre-right New Democracy party of Kyriakos Mitsotakis had 39.7 per cent of the vote, enough to win easily * PM-elect Mitsotakis is from one of Greece's top political families and is also the son of a former prime minister * Ahead of today's vote, three opinion polls predicted a cl... more »

Just a knock to the head? This is what concussion does to your brain

Jo Khan at Just In - 1 day ago
A knock or jolt to the head can set off a wave of changes in your brain that may need proper management for long-term recovery. Here's what we know about concussion.

Arthur Hailey on How the Profit Motive Undercuts Prejudice

David Henderson at Econlib - 1 day ago
As with the other query, Christine knew the credit manager would feel his way warily. Part of his job–equally important with preventing fraud–was not offending honest guests. After years of experience a seasoned credit man could usually separate the sharks and sheep by instinct, but once in a while he might be wrong–to the […] The post Arthur Hailey on How the Profit Motive Undercuts Prejudice appeared first on Econlib.

Wealthy sex offender linked to Trump and Clinton set to face court

Just In - 1 day ago
US financier Jeffrey Epstein is again facing allegations of sex trafficking, shining a light on his circle of rich and powerful friends, which once included Donald Trump, Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew.

Runner gored in neck at Pamplona bull run

Just In - 1 day ago
Five people are hospitalised after the opening bull run of this year's San Fermin festival in Pamplona, while a further 48 people need treatment from the Red Cross.

Urgent appeal for missing 6yo boy taken from home who needs medication

Just In - 1 day ago
There are fears for six-year-old Ethan Nguyen after he was taken from his home in Perth's south-eastern suburbs by a family member last night, with police saying he needs medication he does not have with him.

Your insurance company wants your fitness data. Should you be worried?

Just In - 1 day ago
People can agree to share their fitness data with their insurance company in exchange for lower premiums. But there is a growing push to make it mandatory and that raises ethical questions, writes Sven Tuzovic.

Fisherman injured after being hit by whale five times the size of his boat

Cecile O'Connor at Just In - 1 day ago
A fisherman has been left with facial injuries after a crash with a whale "four or five times the size" of the boat he was travelling in off the WA coast.

Australian woodchip price through the roof amid high Asian demand

Matt Brann And Hugh Hogan at Just In - 1 day ago
Australian companies are enjoying record high woodchip prices, with overseas demand— especially form China — pushing the price for premium chips beyond $260 per bone-dry tonne.

Trump reportedly labelled 'clumsy and inept' in leaked cables from UK ambassador

( And that's just his golf game ! )
Just In - 1 day ago
The US President says "we are not big fans" of the UK's ambassador, who according to a media report described Donald Trump's administration as "clumsy and inept" in leaked diplomatic cables, the authenticity of which the British Foreign Office has not challenged.

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