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Brazil Is Major Emerging Market for Zurich Airport; Further Investments Likely
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In only 14 months, Flughafen Zürich AG (Zurich Airport) has built the brand new Hercílio Luz Airport (FLN) in Florianópolis (Floripa) for R$550 (US$127) million. With a total capacity of eight million passengers, Florianópolis will be able to grow rapidly. Currently, only four million passengers transit through the airport. Tobias […] The post Brazil Is Major Emerging Market for Zurich Airport; Further Investments Likely appeared first on The Rio Times.
ANATEL Releases Ranking of Brazil’s Best and Worst Landline Telecoms Providers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - ANATEL released the Satisfaction and Perceived Quality Survey of telecommunication services consumers for the year 2019, and the regional landline broadband providers led the ranking: Unifique, Copel, Brisanet, Sercomtel and Algar achieved better positions than major companies like Claro (NET), Vivo and Oi. The grades range from 0 to 10, […] The post ANATEL Releases Ranking of Brazil’s Best and Worst Landline Telecoms Providers appeared first on The Rio Times.
After Fed President’s Speech, Bitcoin Passes US$10,000 and Hits Highest 2020 Value
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Following a correction in recent days, Bitcoin has regained momentum, extending the 2020 rally after recording the best January in seven years by climbing 30 percent. By late Wednesday morning, February 12th, the main cryptocurrency was up 4.2 percent from an accumulated 24 hours at US$10,342. With this new drive, […] The post After Fed President’s Speech, Bitcoin Passes US$10,000 and Hits Highest 2020 Value appeared first on The Rio Times.
Analysts: Dollar to Reach R$4.40, Could Continue High Until Economy Grows Rapidly
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Whether it be a day of encouragement or of risk aversion in world markets, the dollar continues to hit a peak every session in nominal terms, showing that the bullish US currency is here to stay. In Wednesday's session, the dollar traded above R$4.35, renewing an intraday record high after […] The post Analysts: Dollar to Reach R$4.40, Could Continue High Until Economy Grows Rapidly appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Leads 2022 Election Projections in All Scenarios, Even Against Lula
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Approval of Jair Bolsonaro's government has remained stable, his disapproval has dropped and, had the elections been held today, the president would have taken the lead in all scenarios. This is shown in a survey conducted by the consultancy Atlas Político between February 7th and 9th. Bolsonaro and Lula fight […] The post Bolsonaro Leads 2022 Election Projections in All Scenarios, Even Against Lula appeared first on The Rio Times.
POLL: AMERICANS SAY THEY WILL VOTE FOR BLOOMBERG IF THAT MAKES HIM STOP AIRING ADS
*MIDDLE FINGER NEWS SERVICE:* MFNS - In a positive sign for the former New York mayor, a new poll indicates that an increasing number of Americans would vote for Michael Bloomberg if that would make him stop airing campaign ads. The poll found that sixteen percent of those surveyed were “somewhat likely” to vote for Bloomberg if that would convince him to stop airing ads, twenty-one percent were “very likely” to do so for that reason, and a whopping thirty-three percent “strongly agreed” with the statement “Seriously, I’ll do whatever he wants—please, just make them stop right now.... more »
Russia Hopes Its New Radar Will Put America's F-35 Stealth Fighter In The Dirt
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* Is this the end of stealth superiority? *Key point: *Strike aircraft with stealth features are particularly vulnerable, the strike role tends to favor flight profiles that might cause aircraft to fly into the Struna-1’s detection range. Ever since the development of stealth technology for aircraft, many different systems have been advertised as “stealth killing.” One of the more innovative solutions is the Russian Struna-1/Barrier-E bistatic radar system developed by NNIIRT, a division of the Almaz-Antey Joint Stock Company. Almaz-Antey is the pr... more »
Sharpening the Wolf's Teeth: Hitler's Infamous SS Saw Their First Combat in Poland
*Blaine Taylor* *History, Europe* A history many would soon forget. *Key Point:* What the Army generals really wanted was the total disbandment of the Waffen-SS as a growing, Röhm/SA-like updated threat to them, but Himmler, with Hitler’s support, succeeded instead in acquiring a nearly independent SS army under the command of its own officers. At the mention of the letters “SS,” an image springs to mind of ruthless German troops, the epitome of the Nazi/Aryan ideal: tall, strong, blond-haired, and blue-eyed, enthusiastically ready to fight and die for Germany and their beloved... more »
The Army's Anti-Tank Javelin Missiles Are Getting A Range Upgrade
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* The U.S. Army and Raytheon plan to enter production of a new Lightweight Command Launch Unit for the Javelin designed to bring a new level of “precision lethality to an infantry squad.” *Key Point:* These major war combat preparations inspire much of the focus for Army Futures Command, an entity focused upon an anticipated future warfare environment. (Washington, D.C.) A small group of maneuvering infantry soldiers will soon be able to target and destroy enemy tanks at night from distances up to 4.5 kilometers -- by firing portable, man-carried... more »
Swift Gray Ghosts: What Happened to the Confederacy's Blockade-Runners?
*R. Thomas Campbell* *History, Americas* [image: SS A. D. Vance after her capture as a Confederate blockade runner by USS Santiago de Cuba during the American Civil War.] They had an interesting end. *Key Point:* Although sympathetic to the South’s cause and her struggle for independence, Taylor put his vessel and his life in harm’s way not for patriotism, but for the enormous profits that could be accrued by successfully running the Federal blockade. Despite the increasing effectiveness of the Union naval blockade, more and more steamers plied the waters between the few remain... more »
Meet the 'Napoleon Gun': The Artillery Piece That Saved the Union
*Gustav Person* *History, Americas* [image: 12-pound Napoleon cannon during a living history demonstration. National Park Service photo.] She served honorably at Gettysburg. *Key Point:* Like so many other military organizations in the 1850s, the U.S. Army copied liberally from the French Army, which was generally considered to be the epitome of efficiency, innovation, and success. Among the historic inventory of the United States Army’s artillery weapons, few pieces have enjoyed a more predominant role or reputation than the Model 1857 12-pounder gun-howitzer, which became a mai... more »
Lower Income Towns in New Hampshire Voted Heavily for Sanders; Richer Towns Did the Opposite
Lower income towns in New Hampshire voted heavily for Sanders, while richer towns did the opposite.
São Paulo Governor Doria Calls Trade Promotion Office in Dubai “Strategic “Decision”
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - (Emirates News Agency ) São Paulo's Trade Promotion Office, which was opened in Dubai on Monday, February 10th, will further enhance Brazil's business relations with the entire Middle East, the state Governor said. "It is our strategic position and a strategic decision," João Doria told Emirates News Agency, WAM. "The reason […] The post São Paulo Governor Doria Calls Trade Promotion Office in Dubai “Strategic “Decision” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Trump Withdraws Treasury Nomination Of Former US Attorney Jessie Liu – Who Oversaw Flynn, Stone Cases
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/trump-withdraws-treasury-nomination-former-us-attorney-jessie-liu-who-oversaw-flynn-stone Trump Withdraws Treasury Nomination Of Former US Attorney Jessie Liu – Who Oversaw Flynn, Stone CasesTue, 02/11/2020 – 20:05 Tyler Durden President Trump withdrew the nomination of former US attorney for DC, Jessie Liu to the #3 spot … https://theconservativetreehouse.com/2020/02/11/the-great-lou-dobbs-reveals-stunning-information-about-u-s-attorney-jessie-liu-connected-to-wolfe-case-cover-up/ The Great Lou Dobbs Reveals Stunning Information about U.S. Attorn... more »
SOTU and impeachment wins put Trump on the offensive [Video]
For the first time in many years, Trump and the GOP have the upper hand. Will they run with it or flake out? More The post SOTU and impeachment wins put Trump on the offensive [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* "If you see something, say something." What would you do if you encountered this thing in the woods? I won't mention the very first thing that enters my mind but I do have some other thoughts: 1. Look around and see if I saw Kellyanne or its offspring swinging high up in nearby trees. 2. Tie it to a tree, cover it with honey, and leave it. 3. Lasso it and drag it home and pen it. 4. Try to get some of that weird lookin' hair for a DNA sample that I could send to a lab with a couple of pictures. 5. Notify Homeland Security. 6. Tell Putin I found his dog. 7. Come bac... more »
CBS: Holistic Doctor Leaves Suicide Note He Took His Life Because: Vaccines
Investigators are digging into the patient records of the late Dr. Van Koinis, a well-loved holistic pediatrician from my hometown. I first learned of his death in October when I was back in Chicago as a keynote speaker for Health Freedom Expo. Koinis was found dead last September from what authorities say was a self-inflicted […] The post CBS: Holistic Doctor Leaves Suicide Note He Took His Life Because: Vaccines appeared first on Health Nut News.
Australian Army Soldiers Use Rest Time To Care For Bushfire Koalas
Even though bushfires continue to ravage New South Wales and North-East Victoria, they are now at a much lesser capacity than they were a month ago. Countless Australians have been giving their all in the last several months to put a stop to the raging fires, whether it was going to the firefront to push away the incoming flames, or joining in the humanitarian aid and relief efforts for both people and animals in need. Recently, Scott Morrison, Australia’s Prime Minister, has called up 3,000 reserve soldiers to help with the firefighting and evacuation operations in Eastern Australi... more »
Tallest Climate Tale Winner
Thanks to GWPF for honoring my submission nominating the Tallest Climate Tale of 2019. Their post is We Have A Winner: Tallest Climate Tale of 2019 Text below in italics.Date: 12/02/20GWPF We have been deliberating hard, and have decided upon a winner for our competition. At the start of the year, we asked GWPF readers to […]
In A U.S.-Iran War, Tehran's Missiles Would Fly At American Carriers
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Middle East* Iran has a lot of missiles. *Key Point:* Iran would likely want to pull an American carrier battle group as close to the Iran coastline as possible. Iran has invested considerable resources in its ballistic missile forces over the past forty years, for the same reason China and North Korea did: military aviation is an expensive proposition, and developing and maintaining an air force to rival the United States is very expensive indeed. Ballistic missiles offer a relatively inexpensive way to launch conventional, chemical, biological, and e... more »
A War Against North Korea Would Be A Disaster (And For More Than Just Korea)
*Robert E. Kelly* *Security, Asia* Asia would burn. *Key Point:* Assuming the U.S. air campaign did not end in short order, the North would almost certainly start wrapping potential targets with civilians. U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson made waves last week when he suggested that military action against North Korea was an option. He pointedly said that former President Barack Obama’s ‘strategic patience’ approach was over. Tillerson did not say what military options were under consideration, but bombing is the likely choice. The United States has air superiority over Nor... more »
Tech Drama: Why the T-Mobile-Sprint Merger Is a Problem
*Amitrajeet A. Batabyal* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] The lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James and 13 colleagues was the last roadblock to the merger. A federal judge gave his blessing to the US$26.5 billion merger between T-Mobile and Sprint on Feb. 11, several months after the deal got final antitrust approval from the U.S. government. A group of attorneys general from 13 states and the District of Columbia had sued to try to block the merger, arguing it would reduce competition in the telecommunications industry and raise customer prices by billions... more »
France's Nuclear Weapons Have Kept It A Military Powerhouse In Europe
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Europe* France’s nuclear weapons arsenal began in earnest on February 13th, 1960, with the country’s first nuclear weapons test. *Key point: *The resurgence of Russian military power—and the will to use it—will likely keep Paris a nuclear power for the foreseeable future. France was the fourth country to join the so-called “Nuclear Club,” and at the height of the Cold War maintained its own nuclear triad of land-based missiles, nuclear-armed bombers and ballistic missile submarines. Today, France’s sea-based nuclear deterrent is the home of most of its ... more »
South Korea's Military Is Far Stronger Than North Korea's, But It Isn't All Good News
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* Kim has nukes and more. *Key point: *The ROK Army has long since achieved technological superiority over North Korea, fielding world-class equipment particularly armored vehicles. In the last seventy years, the Republic of Korea Army (ROK Army) has evolved from a constabulary force into one of the largest, most powerful, technologically advanced armies in the world. This remarkable evolution is entirely due to the original 1950–53 invasion and war by neighboring North Korea. This existential threat has never truly gone away, with North Korea con... more »
Greenpeace study on penguin decline far-fetched or fraudulent?
Where’s the paper? Does Greenpeace expect us to accept their numbers without demur? To accept the cause they suggest? When … Continue Reading →
Any evidence yet, James?
My last communication to James Renwick was July last year. I said this: Eventfinda are advertising your presentation in Nelson … Continue Reading →
The Five Pillars of Climate Change Denial
The fossil fuel industry, political lobbyists, media moguls and individuals have spent the past 30 years sowing doubt about the reality of climate change -- where none exists.
Five-legged frog in recovery following limb amputation
Due to a decline in the number of frogs, operating on the amphibian was deemed worthwhile to give it the best chance to thrive.
'It's tough times': Seabirds rescued after wild weather pushes them far inland
Wild weather off Australia's east coast pushes seabirds hundreds of kilometres inland, with some rescued at Canberra and on NSW's Southern and Central tablelands.
Lynette Dawson's husband Chris to stand trial for her alleged murder
The 71-year-old — who was the subject of true crime podcast The Teacher's Pet — is committed to stand trial for the alleged murder of his wife Lynette Dawson, who disappeared 40 years ago.
Cash-strapped Government of Puerto Rico falls for scam, loses nearly $4m
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A government agency transfers $3.8 million to a fraudulent account after falling for an email phishing scam, with the US territory cash poor and stuck in a 13-year recession.
Consumer fraud surged in 2019 and these are the scams that claimed the most victims
West Australians were fleeced out of almost $14 million last year with investment, romance and hacking scams topping the methods chosen by fraudsters, according to WA ScamNet.
Ausgrid staffing row erupts as thousands in Sydney remain without power
Staffing levels at Ausgrid have fallen below minimum legal levels, according to a leaked document, as thousands remain without power across Sydney and the Central Coast.
Fears coronavirus, bushfires and hail damage may cost ACT ratepayers as budget deficit triples
The causes of the blowout include the ACT's shrinking share of GST income, falling land sales revenue and increased spending on hospitals and light rail.
Federal Government expected to extend travel ban from mainland China amid coronavirus threat
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A 14-day ban on tourists travelling from China to Australia is expected to be extended after a meeting of the Federal Government's national security committee this afternoon.
Police investigate reports video gamer live streamed aftermath of fatal motorcycle crash
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A gamer reportedly live streams the immediate aftermath of a fatal motorcycle crash in Adelaide's north, which left a teenager dead after the motorcycle burst into flames.
Why does Rose McGowan think Natalie Portman's Oscars dress was 'offensive'?
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Natalie Portman's admittedly subtle move to acknowledge female directors at this year's Oscars didn't go down well with everyone. So what was the problem with star's red carpet statement?
Restoration work reveals Big Ben's war wounds
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London's Big Ben was a symbol of British defiance during World War II — but restoration work on the landmark tower reveals it was more badly damaged by Nazi bombs than previously thought.
'Boulders the size of watermelons are just rolling down the road': Fire-ravaged farm faces destruction from rain
Dirt and rocks have inundated this farmer's property three months after bushfires wiped the landscape of any vegetation.
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Wednesday 12th February 2020
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
No Centrists In The Democratic Primaries
By Brent Bozell and Tim Graham ~ On Sunday, The Washington Post editorial page led with a dramatic and rarely uttered fact check. The headline was “There are no ‘centrists’ – the Democratic primary race is not a choice between change and the status quo.” The unsigned editorial began by taking on an “unchecked assumption,” […]
Models Reconsidered: There Is No Climate Emergency
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ If you look carefully it turns out that the apocalyptic Climate Emergency narrative is an empty shell. Just what the looming catastrophe looks like is never explained. As the saying goes, there is no there, there. But there is a good reason for this carefully crafted silence, namely there is […]
Exploring ‘A More Or Less Perfect Union’
By Walter E. Williams ~ The three-part documentary TV series “A More or Less Perfect Union,” produced by Free to Choose Network, will air on various PBS stations across the nation this month. The documentary is a personal exploration of the U.S. Constitution by Justice Douglas Ginsburg, who served on the U.S. Court of Appeals […]
Mad commie Sanders: a good reason to evacuate the U.S.
A great PC game for free: Kingdom Come Deliverance (EG page), an amazing 39-gigabyte 2018 Czech game about stories of Henry, a son of a blacksmith (in Rataje nad Sázavou, Bohemia, Holy Roman Empire), in 1403 AD (see Wikipedia), will be available up to Feb 20th for free (it went live on 5 pm today, Czech Winter Time, or here now) through the EG site. See a trailer and Amazon or YouTube. The creator-in-chief is Dan Vávra, a brilliant and politically sensible guy who also masterminded the famous Mafia 1 and 2. You need a good enough gaming PC with 8 GB or more and perhaps to download t... more »
Irrational Middle-East Peace Plan Rejected
President Trump termed it as “Deal of the Century”, but was rejected immediately as it is irrational and based on injustice. The Peace Plan was prepared after close consultations with Israel and ignoring the Palestinians. The plan was authored by a team led by Trump’s son-in-law and senior advisor Jared […]
China's Hubei Province Reports A Shocking 242 New Coronavirus Deaths And 14,840 New Cases
*Daily Mail:* *Coronavirus deaths leap 242 in a single day - the biggest rise ever - as total cases soar past 60,000 after China changes the way it diagnoses sufferers* * Hubei Health Commission announced 242 new recorded deaths in a single day * Also found 15,000 more people have been infected than previously thought * It came as the commission began including 'clinically diagnosed' cases * Newly found figure accounts for more than half of the total fatalities Coronavirus deaths have leapt 242 in a single day - the biggest rise ever - as the total cases of infection soar past 60... more »
Now I know you're not the only starfish in the sea
Bernie won New Hampshire, but it doesn't seem he gets more delegates out of it than second-placer Buttigieg. Klobuchar obviously got some mileage from all that media love, leaving Warren and Biden distant fourth and fifth, respectively. Meanwhile, Yang dropped out and Tom Steyer appears to be teetering on the brink. (Naturally, the headlines are all about Amy and Pete, not Bernie's win.) It's still unclear who officially won the Democratic caucuses in Iowa, despite Sanders having more votes in both the first and second round. Buttigieg declared victory first with 0% reporting, th... more »
"Our 'Come to Mao' Reckoning and the Next Cultural Revolution"
*"Our 'Come to Mao' Reckoning and the Next Cultural Revolution"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Let's start our "Come to Mao" reckoning with the obvious: To the U.S. stock market: The coronavirus ravaging China doesn't matter. China doesn't matter. 1,500 deaths don't matter, 5,000 deaths don't matter, 50,000 deaths don't matter, 500,000 deaths don't matter. 10,000 coronavirus cases don't matter,100,000 cases don't matter, 1,000,000 cases don't matter. All that matters is that exploited Chinese workers get back to assembling iPhones for Apple and all the landfill economy stuff that generates ... more »
The Daily Brief 2020-02-11
This is a summary of 17 AMN articles on the following subjects: Aleppo, Syria, Erdogan, Idlib, Turkey, Ansarallah, Saudi, Yemen, Iran, Iraq, IRGC, Saraqib, US, Damascus, Russia, ISIS, Hmeimim. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Turkey, Yemen, Iran, Iraq Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
DeLauro challenges USDA officials about JBS corruption in meat industry
Before 2007, before Brazil’s JBS S.A. bought Swift & Co. for $1.5 billion in an all-cash deal, there was not any question about a U.S. meat company being caught up in a breath-taking South American bribery scandal. But since that transaction made the newly consolidated JBS Swift Group into the largest beef processor in the... Continue Reading
FDA testing finds pathogens in domestic, imported herbs and avocado products
A quarterly report from the FDA shows contamination in some domestic and imported herbs and guacamole. Such special testing programs by the FDA are ongoing for a variety of foods, including romaine lettuce. No conclusions can be drawn at this time, according to the report from the Food and Drug Administration05. The document marks the... Continue Reading
Record low for Campylobacter presence in Swedish poultry
The level of Campylobacter in Swedish poultry for meat production is at an all-time low, according to the Swedish Poultry Meat Association. The group claims the presence of Campylobacter in poultry meat in 2019 declined from the year before with a calculated average from sampling of 4.6 percent of positive flocks. Pia Gustavsson, a veterinarian... Continue Reading
Salmonella and Campylobacter levels stable in Scotland
The number of Salmonella and Campylobacter infections remained stable this past year according to data from Health Protection Scotland. During 2019, there were 756 isolates of human non-typhoidal Salmonella reported to Health Protection Scotland (HPS). This was in line with the 751 reports in 2018 but a decrease on the 840 cases in 2017. Surveillance... Continue Reading
February 13th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1120
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 →
Thursday February 13th – Open Thread
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 →
South Carolina Primary: Warren Cuts Advertising Spend – Biden’s Last Stand?…
Joe Biden is staking out Nevada and South Carolina for his re-launch strategy; in a sad attempt to give the impression of viability where none exists. Meanwhile having suffered a terrible defeat, coming in fourth place in her backyard state … Continue reading →
US Senate Debating To Restrict President Trump's Iran War Powers
....If my hands were tied, Iran would have a field day. Sends a very bad signal. The Democrats are only doing this as an attempt to embarrass the Republican Party. Don’t let it happen! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 12, 2020 *Daily Mail: **Republican senators IGNORE Donald Trump and vote to debate hobbling his war powers against Iran with eight of his party joining Democratic move he slammed as 'showing weakness'* * President Donald Trump pleaded with the Senate not to pass a war powers resolution that would hamper his ability to take military action in Iran * 'We ... more »
How New Research Shows That Power Can Corrupt Leaders
*Suzanne Ross* *Politics, World* [image: Reuters] Here's what we know. People often complain that their boss lacks understanding and compassion, thinking they would have approached the job entirely differently. But are leaders really deficient when it comes to empathy? And if so, why? The question is important. Since the ethical failures of leadership that led to the 2008 recession, there has been a concern for the relatively unchecked power of chief executives. These people after all have the ear of politicians and are influential in shaping society. This has resulted in a des... more »
Robert E. Lee's Baptism of Fire on the Frontier
*Cowan Brew, Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: Portrait of Gen. Robert E. Lee, officer of the Confederate Army, The Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Online Catalog; March 1864.] Watch out for the 1st and 2nd Cavalry Regiments! *Key Point:* Lee, then serving as superintendent at West Point, his alma mater, was not particularly thrilled by the new assignment, which would mean a forced separation from his beloved family and friends. But if Lee was not overly excited by his new post, most of the others were. Under a bright, high sun in a pale blue Midwester... more »
Meet the Infamous Graf Zeppelin: The Only Aircraft Carrier the Nazis Ever Built
*Robert Farley* *History, Europe* [image: By U.S. Navy - Official U.S. Navy photo NH 78311 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=55951765] What went wrong? *Key Point: *Berlin may have dreamed of being a naval airpower, but it never happened. Thank goodness the Nazi carrier suffered from a wide variety of problems. From the first days of his ascension to power, Adolf Hitler planned to rebuild the Kriegsmarine into a world-class navy. Most of the world’s other major fleets included aircraft carriers, ... more »
Robert O’Brien Is Remaking the National Security Council
*David A. Wemer* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] When Robert O’Brien took the reins as national security advisor, he worried that the National Security Council staff had become too large to effectively serve the president and sought to downsize the amount of details from other parts of the U.S. government. Less than five months on the job, US National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien reported that the National Security Council was in the final stages of a reorganization that would get it “back to a manageable size.” O’Brien, who succeeded John Bolton as the assistant to the ... more »
The U.S. Air Force’s F-22 Stealth Fighter Is Older Than You Think, and Getting Better by the Day
*David Axe* *Security, * The Raptor’s basic design might be more than 30 years old, but it’s still at the cutting edge of military aviation. The U.S. Air Force’s $169-billion budget proposal for 2021 lavishes hundreds of millions of dollars on the service’s small fleet of F-22 Raptor stealth fighters. The Air Force is working hard to boost the F-22’s ability to communicate with other forces while also developing a new command-and-control system that could change the way the Raptor force fights. But all of these improvements build upon a basic warplane design that dates back to ... more »
The Belief That Everything Will Be Fine Once Trump’s Gone Is More Dangerous Than Trump
The New Hampshire primary election, much like the Iowa caucuses, saw Bernie Sanders doing worse than polls anticipated and establishment favorite Pete Buttigieg doing much better than polls anticipated. Buttigieg closed at a tight second place behind Sanders and both were awarded the same number […]
Guest Post By Mayo Pete
Everyone I know has come to absolutely *hate* Mayo Pete, mostly due to the fact that he's a plastic phony careerist running for president because of himself, not because of the American people. Was he always such a creep? When he was a senior in high school closeted young Pete won the John F Kennedy Presidential Library's annual Profiles in Courage Essay Contest. This was Mayo Pete in 2000. Please read it and then hink about how far backwards he's fallen in 20 years! In this century, there are a daunting number of important issues which are to be confronted if we are to progress ... more »
No One Knows Why Epstein’s Secret Bank Account Moved Millions Since His Death
A judge in the Virgin Islands has recently questioned the lawyers of Jeffrey Epstein’s estate, after an old bank account registered to Epstein received millions of dollars from the estate in the months since his death. The account was opened by Epstein in the Virgin Islands in 2014 and was reportedly intended to be used […] The post No One Knows Why Epstein’s Secret Bank Account Moved Millions Since His Death appeared first on Health Nut News.
'Tsunami of sewage' pours into man's pool, garage and workshop after Sydney downpour
Steve Fender says he is disgusted by the response from Sydney Water after sewage filled his swimming pool during the weekend downpour.
Why the formation of a giant iceberg in Antarctica is worrying scientists
In one of the fastest changing areas of the Antarctic ice sheet, scientists are keeping a close eye on the formation of a giant, 300-square-kilometre iceberg.
Whistleblower reveals 'alarming' scale of money laundering in pokies rooms of clubs and pubs
A whistleblower and former employee of ClubsNSW claims that money laundering through poker machines is rife in pubs and clubs across the country.
Roo shooters hang up their guns under the pressures of drought, flood and legislation
A combination of devastating floods and years of drought has forced many outback Queensland kangaroo shooters out of the industry.
Sydney dam overflowing after massive downpour, as RFS confirms all bushfires contained
Water cascades out of Nepean Dam, which is at 100 per cent capacity after days of rain, as the NSW RFS announces all bushfires across the state are contained.
'In my golf club, I was considered the weird commie': Coalition voters discuss climate change after the bushfires
More Australians than ever believe we should be doing more to address climate change, but the affect of the bushfires on public opinion is still unclear.
'Recipe for disaster': Garbage truck driver refused bail over alleged hit and run death
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A garbage truck driver faces court charged with manslaughter over the death of a 21-year-old man in an alleged hit and run in Sydney's CBD yesterday.
Doctor jailed for $360k in fake Medicare claims from sometimes dead patients
A Queensland doctor is sentenced to four years in jail for falsely claiming Medicare for thousands of patients, some of whom were dead.
UN report lists companies doing business with Israeli settlements
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The United Nations' human rights office names 112 companies it says have business ties to Jewish settlements in the West Bank, angering Israel and prompting a Palestinian threat of legal action against the firms.
'Chaos' after fatal crash in Darwin's outer suburbs
First responders and paramedics tried to revive a person who died at the scene of a four-car crash in the eastern suburbs of Darwin this morning.
BP announces plans to offset all carbon emissions, as energy producer works to rebrand
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Energy producer BP wants to eliminate or offset all carbon emissions from its operations and the oil and gas it sells to customers by 2050, an ambitious target born out of pressure to help combat climate change while remaining profitable.
Meatworker jailed for life over beheading murder of friend during fishing trip
Mohammed Khan is sentenced to life in jail for killing his friend by chopping his head off on a fishing trip in a rage over his wife's affair with the deceased's brother.
Man murdered, teenagers charged, after allegedly meeting through Grindr dating app
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Three 17-year-old boys are charged with the murder of Canberra man Peter Keeley, after allegedly meeting on the NSW South Coast through the dating app Grindr.
Trump won't say if he plans to pardon Roger Stone
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Donald Trump declines to answer if he has plans to pardon former campaign adviser Roger Stone, a day after four prosecutors resigned over the US President's interventions in the case.
China's Hubei province reports 242 new coronavirus deaths and 14,840 new cases
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The Chinese province at the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak reports a record rise in the death toll, as global health experts warn the epidemic could get far worse before it is brought under control.
Pre-historic South American turtle was as big as a car and built for battle
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New fossils found in Colombia and Venezuela reveal fresh details about the second-largest turtle that ever lived, including its diverse diet and how males may have jousted for mates or territory.
Judge says $15 billion Vodafone-TPG merger a 'rational solution'
A $15 billion merger between Australia's third- and fourth-largest telecommunications companies looks set to go ahead after Vodafone and TPG beat the competition watchdog in court.
Man's body pulled from river, as storms lash South East Queensland
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Severe storms continue to batter South East Queensland, with heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding and seeing rescuers pull a man's body from a Sunshine Coast river.
Satirical music video riffs - can they get through where facts fail?
Many of you have seen the latest, politically pungent, satirical, music video. Dismiss it as propaganda if you like. But first put money on whether any of the accusations are false, or things to be shrugged off. Not just one of the best song parodies I've ever seen, but brilliant political commentary. And yes, I have written a few myself. For example, if only I had found talented folks like these to implement a satire-chant making fun of our tendency to nominate from "royal families." (All but two US presidential elections since 1980 had either a Bush or a Clinton (or both) on the... more »
Expiration Of New START Means Nuclear Chaos
On February 5, 2021, just one year from today, the last remaining nuclear pact between the United States and Russia will expire – ending more than a half century of arms control between the two most nuclear-armed nations on the planet. A simple signature by Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin would extend the treaty through 2026. The 2010 New START agreement is the last remaining restraint on both nations’ strategic nuclear arsenals. The treaty limits each country to no more than 1,550 strategic, offensively deployed nuclear weapons, and verifies compliance through robust on-s... more »
US Puts Low-Yield Nukes On Submarines To Counter Made-Up Russian ‘Strategy’
The US has deployed “low-yield” nuclear missiles on submarines, saying it’s to discourage nuclear conflict with Russia. The move is based on a “Russian strategy” made up in Washington and will only bring mass annihilation closer. Any review of actual Russian nuclear doctrine would have shown this to be a false premise. Provision 27 of the 2014 edition of ‘Russian Military Doctrine’ states that Russia “shall reserve the right to use nuclear weapons in response to the use of nuclear and other types of weapons of mass destruction against it and/or its allies, as well as in the event of... more »
UN Rapporteur Exposes British Government Attempts To Obstruct His Defence Of Assange
At a meeting in London’s St. Pancras New Church on Monday night, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture Nils Melzer provided new information about the efforts of the British government and the establishment media to hinder his defence of imprisoned WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Melzer delivered a powerful contribution at the event, organised by academic Deepa Driver and held under the banner of “Free the Truth.” Other speakers were former British diplomat and whistleblower Craig Murray, Lisa Longstaff of Women Against Rape and Eva Joly, who previously served as an investiga... more »
U.S. Marches Toward Police State Amid Cheers!
Impeached U.S. President, Donald J. Trump, gave his 1 hour and 18 minute “State of the Union” speech on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. And they cheered and they cheered! They cheered – Republicans and Democrats alike, when Trump spoke about his regime change campaigns against Cuba, Venezuela and other countries. They cheered when Trump introduced CIA Venezuela coup puppet man, Juan Guaido. They cheered when Trump boasted about spending $2.2 TRILLION on the U.S. military in the 3 years since he became president. They cheered when right wing journalist Rush Limbaugh was presented the American... more »
US’s Doll House: A Vast Tapestry of Lies and Illusions
While truth-tellers Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning sit inside jail cells and Edward Snowden lives in exile in Russia, the American people hole up in an illusionary dwelling constructed to reduce them to children afraid of the truth. Or is it the dark? This is not new; it has been so for a very long time, but it has become a more sophisticated haunted doll’s house, an electronic one with many bells and whistles and images that move faster than the eye can see. We now inhabit a digital technological nightmare controlled by government and corporate forces intent on dominating eve... more »
Interim Bolivian Government Taps Same Lobby Firm Hired To Sell The Coup In Honduras
Coup President Jeanine Áñez, who came to power in November, has rejected claims that her predecessor, Evo Morales, was ousted in a coup — while cracking down on dissent and calling for new elections to solidify the rule of conservative opposition forces that seized control of the government in Morales’s absence. As many critics have noted, the cycle bears a striking similarity to the coup d’etat that ousted Honduran President Manuel “Mel” Zelaya a decade ago. The left-wing leader was whisked out of office by the military, only to be replaced with an interim government led by right-wi... more »
Torture Rears Its Ugly Head at Guantánamo, It Should Be Closed
2020 has, to date, been noteworthy for how much attention has been focused on Guantánamo, the US naval base in Cuba that is home to the “war on terror” prison established in January 2002, and also to the inappropriately named Camp Justice, where trial proceedings for some of the men held in the prison take place. First up was the 18th anniversary of the opening of the prison, on January 11, when campaigners from numerous NGOs and campaigning groups — including Close Guantánamo — held a rally outside the White House to call for the prison’s closure.
Libya Is Being Torn Apart by Outsiders
Last year, it became clear that the already chaotic Libya would slip into disaster. The UN-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) lost control of the eastern half of the country, which had been seized by the Libyan National Army (LNA) of Khalifa Haftar. Backed by Turkey and Qatar, the GNA held on by a hair, while the LNA—backed by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Egypt—swept through the south of the country and threatened the capital of Tripoli. Salamé came to the United Nations on May 21, 2019, to beg for the UN to sanction countries that continued to deliver arms into Libya.
With Impeachment Over, Critics See Trump ‘Retribution Tour’
In the week since his acquittal on impeachment charges, a fully emboldened President Donald Trump is demonstrating his determination to assert an iron grip on government.
Online Spell And Grammar Check
rnMr Rhys Johnson, senior vice- president and provost of Kaplan Singapore, stated it has procedures to detect dishonest. For case in point, a university student who scores very in coursework but will get a minimal test mark will be flagged. rnTeachers should also authenticate candidates’ coursework just before submission, reported the Singapore Examinations and Evaluation Board. rnHowever, situations of college students receiving some others to do their assignments are tough to prove. SIM GE reported it has not come throughout any. rnOne nameless nearby essay assistance service prov... more »
Half-a-billion people locked down in their homes – Video
Imagine ordering everyone in New York City, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, to stay home. No one is allowed out on the streets. What would happen to our economy? To our infrastructure? This video is entitled “SHTF has already started – Corona-V fall out.” This guy talks not only about the coronavirus itself, ... Read more Half-a-billion people locked down in their homes – Video The post Half-a-billion people locked down in their homes – Video appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Palestine Unleashed: How to Confront Annexation and ‘Deal of the Century’
Palestine Unleashed: How to Confront Annexation and ‘Deal of the Century’ by Ramzy Baroud, https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Just because the Donald Trump administration has declared international law null and void regarding the Right of Return for Palestinian refugees, the status of occupied East Jerusalem or the illegality of Jewish colonies in the occupied territories, does not mean …
Kyle Bass Predicts HSBC Collapse In 2020! (Here’s Why)
George Gammon Kyle Bass reveals HSBC insights 👉YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR! 👈And I explain them in a simple and fast way that’s easy to understand. Kyle Bass is a legendary investor well known for his extremely rigorous analysis. He called US banking crisis in 2008 and now he’s calling for a Hong Kong banking crisis …
Flashback: Syrian Terrorists Rescued by the IDF — The War Next Door
Al Nusra Front is Al Qaeda in Syria. VICE News In August, al Nusra Front jihadists took control of Syria’s side of the border crossing with Israel and kidnapped over 40 United Nations peacekeepers — who have since been released. But al Nusra Front, an al Qaeda-affiliate, isn’t Israel’s only threat from Syria. President Bashar …
Bitcoin Hits Highest Price this Year, Above $10,000, as Fed Chair Powell Discusses Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Hits Highest Price this Year, Above $10,000, as Fed Chair Powell Discusses Cryptocurrencies by Arjun Kharpal@ARJUNKHARPAL, https://www.cnbc.com/ * Bitcoin hit $10,489.78, the highest price it has logged since September 2019. * Bitcoin has seen a more than 44% increase from the start of the year and also logged its best January performance in seven …
How Israel is ‘Bombing Gaza Blind’ with Old Intelligence
How Israel is ‘Bombing Gaza Blind’ with Old Intelligence by https://www.independent.co.uk/ Exclusive: Israeli servicemen say ‘serious structural problems’ mean ‘masses of targets’ are attacked and killed without thorough intelligence evaluations, writes Bel Trew – The Israeli military regularly strikes sites in Gaza using out-of-date intelligence that can be well over a year old, bombing “blind” with no real-time check for …
Powerful Radio Signal From Deep Space Appears to Be Repeating in a 16-Day Cycle
Powerful Radio Signal From Deep Space Appears to Be Repeating in a 16-Day Cycle by MICHELLE STARR, https://www.sciencealert.com/ One of the defining characteristics of the mysterious deep-space signals we call fast radio bursts is that they are unpredictable. They belch out across the cosmos without rhyme or reason, with no discernible pattern, making them incredibly …
Pentagon’s Rising Head Injury Count Designed To Conceal Troop Deaths: IRGC Spokesman
Pentagon’s Rising Head Injury Count Designed To Conceal Troop Deaths: IRGC Spokesman by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ A day after the number of American soldiers diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI) due to the Jan. 8 Iranian ballistic missile attack on Ain al-Assad airbase in Iraq spiked once again — this time from 64 to 109 (before that going from …
New Doc & THIRD Whistleblower Hit OPCW for Throwing Dirt at Leakers Claiming Douma Account was Fabricated — Report
New Doc & THIRD Whistleblower Hit OPCW for Throwing Dirt at Leakers Claiming Douma Account was Fabricated — Report by https://www.rt.com/ A third whistle-blower has come forward to corroborate the previous complaints that the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) tried to suppress evidence-gathering in the Douma probe, a report says. – The …
US Begins Withdrawal of Its Troops from Iraq, Media Reports Say
US Begins Withdrawal of Its Troops from Iraq, Media Reports Say by https://tass.com/ Al Arabiya TV said, citing an Iraqi parliament member that the US troops are beginning to leave 15 military bases in Iraq – MOSCOW, February 10. /TASS/. /TASS/. The United States has started withdrawal of its troops from Iraq, Al Arabiya TV …
David Morgan: Silver Most Undervalued Metal Out There. Fed Flooding Market with Funny Money
David Morgan: Silver Most Undervalued Metal Out There. Fed Flooding Market with Funny Money by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Precious metals expert and financial writer David Morgan says silver is still 65% off its all-time high and is a much better value than gold. Morgan points out, “Relative to all asset classes, I can’t think of one …
The Philippines Tears Up US ‘Security’ Deal
RT America The Philippines has notified the United States that a major security pact is over. RT America’s Faran Fronczak reports. end
Turkey, Syria at War — Erdogan Fumes (Full Show)
RT America Some 700,000 Syrian refugees have been displaced within the past few days as the Syrian conflict spirals out of control. A Russian delegation in Turkey tried to negotiate a pause in the fighting but Turkish President Erdogan vows even deeper intervention on behalf of rebels in their fight against the Assad government. Rick …
RESET, CORONAVIRUS, SILVER FOR BARTER… Q&A with Lynette Zang and Eric Griffin
ITM TRADING, INC. Slides and Sources: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/reset… Question 1. WS: What are your thoughts on the Coronavirus being the Black Swan that shifts us into the Global Recession that EVERYONE becomes privy to? Question 2. Rick S: I am curious why Lynette keeps promoting fixed rate debt as safe during the reset. In the Weimer …
China Disinfects Entire Cities to Fight Coronavirus Outbreak, Some Twice a Day
This is a response to a bio-weapons attack. Why disinfect an entire city? Implied perhaps: the aerosol transmission of the CoViD19 virus? – South China Morning Post China has been blasting disinfectant across wide areas of the city of Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak. Roads, quarantine zones, residential areas, supermarkets, and garbage stations …
China Reports Huge Jump In New Coronavirus Infections, Deaths; Stocks Tumble
The number of deaths as cited by ZeroHedge (528) need to be confirmed as Chinese sources cite only 242 deaths in Hubei. Update latest: ZeroHedge confirms error, it should be 242 and not 528. – China Reports Huge Jump In New Coronavirus Infections, Deaths; Stocks Tumble by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Summary: China’s Hubei province admits …
The Hidden Trauma of “Short Stays” in Foster Care – New Mexico Ranks #1 in the Nation
When most Americans think of foster care, they think of children waiting years in homes or institutions to return to their families or to be placed for adoption. But every year, an average of nearly 17,000 children are removed from their families’ custody and placed in foster care only to be reunited within 10 days, according to a Marshall Project analysis of federal Department of Health and Human Services records dating back a decade. Every state allows certain officials—such as police officers, child-services workers or hospital staff—to take a child from her parents without a co... more »
Wisconsin Lawmakers Push to Make it Easier to Terminate Parental Rights
Over the last three months, Wisconsin legislators have been debating bills to reshape state laws that have the power to break up some families and create new ones. There have been two public hearings and a contentious Assembly floor session over the measures. But stories of parents like Tara van Wormer and their children have been virtually absent from the debate. The bills, including measures that cover adoption and foster care, grew out of an Assembly task force on adoption commissioned last spring. They were introduced as a package to make Wisconsin “more adoption friendly” in th... more »
The well known carcinogen chlorine found in swimming pools is also in your drinking water and some of the foods you eat
From Dr Mercola Toxic Byproducts Created by Adding Chlorine to Water, Food Most people know there’s chlorine in a swimming pool because you can usually smell it, but this very well-known carcinogen is also in your drinking water and some of the foods you eat. In the U.S., chlorine is used as a method of … Continue reading The well known carcinogen chlorine found in swimming pools is also in your drinking water and some of the foods you eat →
Is the virus just a massive psychological warfare operation?
As Joe Imbriano points out in this video, in all the videos circulating about the quarantines and deaths in China … why are the police etc not wearing full hazard gear? Masks, suits etc? Worth a listen … I rather agree with the man, we are being played big time. There is far far more … Continue reading Is the virus just a massive psychological warfare operation? →
Rank and File Teachers’ Movement Takes on Lead and Asbestos in Schools
Originally posted on The Most Revolutionary Act: By zeroing in on toxic schools, the Caucus of Working Educators picked an issue to fight, lead and win on.Courtesy of the Caucus of Working Educators By Mindy Isser, In These Times ? A militant caucus within the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is showing how, with rank-and-file leadership,…