Sunday, June 28, 2020

28 June - Blogs I'm Following - 5 of 5

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Over 500,000 deaths from Covid-19: Americas and Southeast Asia under strain

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 21 hours ago
Over 500,000 deaths from Covid-19: Americas and Southeast Asia under strain Kanako Mita and Chika Mori Modern Tokyo Times The grim milestone of 500,000 deaths from coronavirus (Covid-19) was surpassed officially in the last few hours. It remains to be seen what the final death toll will be. However, the signs are ominous for many […]

Midnight Meme Of The Day!

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah Sunday Thoughts:* Jeez, Pence always has to imitate Donnie Clown Shoes! First there was that conference room thing with the water bottle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjY4vdyBx0Y Then Donnie Clown Shoes had trouble navigating a ramp at West Point so Pence then just had to fake stumbling up a stairway. What's next? Oh, I see Jesus pushed him! Not bad, Mr. Christ, not bad! This is like when you did your famous Antifa move on the money changers. Good on you! This is the kind of Jesus I can believe in! Now, please Jesus, hear my prayer. Can you arrange it so Pence gets... more »

Greece warns Turkey they are ready for ‘all possibilities’

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – The Greek government has warned Turkey of its willingness to defend its national interests in any possible escalation between the two parties. Greek Deputy Minister of Defense, General Alkiviadis Stefanis, in a press statement on Friday, accused the Turkish Minister of Defense, Hulusi Akar, of making threats towards Greece, while […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Iran’s Quds Force commander makes first visit to Syria since Qassem Soleimani’s assassination

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 A.M.) – The Iranian Tasnim News Agency reported that the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Quds Force, Ismail Ghaani, recently visited the Albukamal area in eastern Syria. Tasnim confirmed on Saturday that Ghaani visited the areas of operations against the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) in Albukamal, where he delivered a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Syrian President grants amnesty to 50 prisoners in Daraa

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 A.M.) – The Center for Reconciliation between the Warring Parties in Syria, affiliated with the Russian Ministry of Defense, announced that 50 people have been released under a presidential amnesty in the city of Daraa. “Thanks to the work of the first administration of the reconciliation center in Daraa, and under the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Iran’s IRGC unveils ‘amazing’ weapons at military ceremony: photos

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 A.M.) – On Saturday, Iran unveiled four of its most recent military achievements for its armed forces, which the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, General Hussein Salami, described as “amazing”. In a speech during a visit to the exhibition, prior to the display of these military equipment, Salami said: “What foreigners […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Must Watch! “US Economy Walking Dead; Financial Survival; Balance Transfers Disappear; Middle Class Gutted”

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 21 hours ago
Jeremiah Babe, *“US Economy Walking Dead; Financial Survival; * *BalanceTransfers Disappear; Middle Class Gutted”*

'This is a Labor issue': NSW Opposition to suspend Moselmane amid raid

Ashleigh Raper at Just In - 21 hours ago
NSW Labor will seek to bar Shaoquett Moselmane from Parliament after ASIO begin investigating him over allegations Chinese Government agents have infiltrated his office.

One dead, another injured during fatal shooting at Breonna Taylor protest in Louisville, USA

Just In - 21 hours ago
Authorities investigate a fatal shooting at a park in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, where demonstrators gathered to protest the death of Breonna Taylor.

How effective is Victoria's 'textbook' response to its coronavirus spike?

Just In - 21 hours ago
Prompted by a surge in coronavirus cases, Victorian authorities are taking a proactive approach to finding those infected and slowing the contagion's spread. So, what does the blitz involve and is it proving effective?

Seibold backs himself as Broncos coach as fans boo fifth straight loss

Just In - 21 hours ago
The Broncos may be in freefall after their fifth straight loss, but Brisbane coach Anthony Seibold says it's business as usual ahead of the team's next match against the Warriors.

Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Saturday 27th June 2020

TonyfromOz at PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
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 […]

Not The Onion: NY Times On Minneapolis Liberals Trying Not To Call The Cops

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
By P.J. Gladnick ~ It wasn’t meant to be funny but when you read Wednesday’s New York Times story about virtue-signaling liberals living in the Minneapolis neighborhood of Powderhorn Park trying to avoid calling police despite rising crime due to a new homeless encampment it comes off as hilarious inadvertent comedy. A big factor in the […]

Supreme Court Ruling On Illegal Immigration A Victory For Trump

PA Pundits - International at PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
By Hans von Spakovsky and Cully Stimson ~ In a victory for border security that will help the federal government regain control over the immigration process, the Supreme Court has upheld commonsense rules used by the Trump administration to effectively deter illegal immigrants from making false asylum claims. The 7-2 ruling by the high court Thursday allows the […]

Eurofighter vs. Russia's Su-35 Fighter: Who Dies in a Shootout?

TNI Staff at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*TNI Staff* *Security, * The smart money is on the Typhoon. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *There is no question that Russian jets have come a long way technologically since the end of the Cold War. The Su-30 and especially the Su-35 are excellent fighters—and they’ll be a handful for any Western fourth-generation fighter in the event of a war. But at the end of the day, the Russian machines still lag behind on in terms of sensors and pilot vehicle interfaces. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China ... more »

Khalil Gibran, "The Seven Selves"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 22 hours ago
*"The Seven Selves"* by Kahlil Gibran "In the silent hour of the night, as I lay half asleep, my seven selves sat together and thus conversed in whispers: *First Self:* Here, in this madman, I have dwelt all these years, with naught to do but renew his pain by day and recreate his sorrow by night. I can bear my fate no longer, and now I must rebel. *Second Self:* Yours is a better lot than mine, brother, for it is given me to be this madman's joyous self. I laugh his laughter and sing his happy hours, and with thrice winged feet I dance his brighter thoughts. It is I that would r... more »

Newton’s Third Law and the Mind

Unknown at The Conservative Socrates - 22 hours ago
Newton’s third law of motion is applicable to man’s mind as well—every political action provokes an equal and opposite emotional reaction in our mind.

There's One Russian 'Weapon' NATO Can't Easily Defeat

Mark Episkopos at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Eurasia* GPS jamming. *Key Point*: Russia's development of an alternative navigation system could be crucial for the future of the Arctic. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has accused Russia of jamming GPS signals during its recent military exercise in Norway. According to NATO spokespe... more »

Forget the AK-47: This Russian Special Forces Rifle Is a Beast

Mark Episkopos at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Eurasia* The ShAK-12 offers better handling in close-quarters combat. *Key Point*: The ShAK-12 offers better handling in close-quarters combat. Russian Special Forces are getting the latest variant of the ASh-12,7x55 mm heavy assault rifle. The weapon, ShAK-12, was commissioned by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) and is being manufactured by a branch of the KBP Instrument Design Bureau. On this year’s “Gunsmith Day,” a Russian holiday honoring arms manufacturers, KBP won an award for the “design, manufacture, testing, and serial production of t... more »

Copied but Deadly: How China Turned Russia's AK-47 Into Their Own Type 81

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *History, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC17AB2AD740&share=true] It was a decent version. *Key Point: *This rifle was very useful, but it wasn't a permanent fix. Here's how Beijing used it. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * In the 1980s, China’s small arms were largely inferior to the United... more »

As the Universe Gets Older, the Chances for New Life Will Decline

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Society, World* As our galaxy and universe further age, the chance for life to exist will increasingly decline, according to a team of Aussie researchers. As our galaxy and universe further age, the chance for life to exist will increasingly decline, according to a team of Aussie researchers. The scientists have discovered that rocky exoplanets that formed early in the life of the galaxy seem to have had a better chance of developing a magnetic field and plate tectonics—which are considered favorable to the evolution of life. This could mean that if other... more »

Monitoring finds seafood imported into Norway largely safe

News Desk at Food Safety News - 22 hours ago
Results of a monitoring program have shown seafood imported into Norway in 2019 was generally safe. A total of 129 samples were examined by different analytical methods and assays for microorganisms and undesirable chemical substances. Microbiological analyses were performed on 94 samples. The Institute of Marine Research (IMR) did the analytical work while sampling was... Continue Reading

Scenes from Hollywood – Production Cos fly BLM Flags

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 22 hours ago
Photos of the June 11 Peaceful Hollywood March – Estimated over 10,000 clogged streets and blocked traffic for hours but for the most part it was relatively calm. –##– OOPS BUT WHEN THEY ATTACK BEVERLY HILLS —- WHY THE NATIVES GET PLUM OUTRAGED — HOW DARE THEY! Black Lives Matter Group Storms Beverley Hills Residential Area: Eat The Rich Abolish Capitalism Now . Daily Wire – “Black Lives Matter Group Storms Beverly Hills Residential Area: ‘Eat The Rich!’ ‘Abolish Capitalism Now!’ . . . . KARMA … DUDES … KARMA Oh By the Way — No calls to Defund the Beverly … Continue reading →

Quote of the Day

vonMesser at 'Nox & Friends - 22 hours ago

Trump Right – Mail-In Ballots are danger to elections …

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 22 hours ago
Trump Vindicated Again! All those worried about mail-in and absentee ballots have every right to be concerned. –##– Voting fraud charges filed against Paterson councilman and councilman-elect New Jersey.com NJ Advanced Media Rodrigo Torrejon Updated June 26, 2020 In the wake of rampant allegations of voter fraud in the Paterson City Council race, the New Jersey Attorney General filed voting fraud charges Thursday against a city councilman and a council-elect. Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal announced voting fraud charges against 1st Ward Councilman Michael Jackson, 3rd Ward Counci... more »

How long before they try to take away "Dixie"?...

Adrienne at Adrienne's Corner - 23 hours ago
*and how long are you (and me) going to sit back and allow this abomination to continue?* The commie/libtards are on a mission to erase our history and steal and denigrate our ancestors. They want to destroy our art, music, and literature. Every decade or so Our Lord and Savior sends imperfect people to deliver a perfect message of truth and hope. An American Trilogy is one such message. Watch it in full screen and turn up the volume. May God bless you in these confusing and troubling times. *In case you've forgotten:* *What a difference 20 years makes* Lee Greenwood sings ... more »

Madmen at Princeton remove Wilson from a school, everything

Luboš Motl at The Reference Frame - 23 hours ago
Burning of the bridges has arrived to universities, Czech media informed us in the morning. The stated reason: "He was a racist", of course. The Wilson's School of Public and International Affairs has to be renamed, a board of unwise fat cats has voted. Prague's main train station, the station of president Wilson. The second part of the name was the main name in 1945-1948 and since 1989, it is considered an "honorary name" that is only used during historical and official events. Needless to say, the school was a perfect match for Wilson's name because he's done a lot to create a mod... more »

June 28th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1256

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 →

Sunday June 28th – 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 →

Biting And Hitting: How To Help Your Child Handle Frustrations

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 day ago
https://www.smartparenting.com.ph/parenting/toddler/biting-hitting-frustrations-a00061-20190628?utm_source=Facebook-SP&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=20200627-fbnp-parenting-biting-hitting-frustrations-a00061-20190628-fbold-hline

View of Lignocaine’s substantial role in COVID-19 management: potential remedial and therapeutic implications

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 day ago
https://www.apicareonline.com/index.php/APIC/article/view/1227/2034

Preschool Teachers Reveal 7 Discipline Hacks To Get Kids To Behave

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 day ago
https://www.smartparenting.com.ph/parenting/preschooler/discipline-hacks-from-preschool-teachers-a1176-20170806-lfrm?utm_source=Facebook-SP&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=20200627-fbnp-parenting-discipline-hacks-from-preschool-teachers-a1176-20170806-lfrm-fbold-fbcap

Get Bigger Arms: Add 3 Inches to Your Biceps, Triceps with Shaun Stafford Workout

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 day ago
https://www.menshealth.com/uk/workouts/g30652617/bigger-biceps-triceps/?utm_medium=social-media&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=socialflowFBMHUK

Research shows young people are 50% less likely to catch #Covid-19

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 day ago
http://www.rfi.fr/en/science-and-technology/20200616-research-shows-young-people-are-50-less-likely-to-catch-covid-19?xtor=CS1-50&ref=tw

6 Anti-Tan Treatments for a Radiant Skin

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 day ago
https://makeupandbeauty.com/6-anti-tan-treatments-for-a-radiant-skin/

WHO drops hydroxychloroquine from Covid-19 clinical trial.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 day ago
https://www.statnews.com/2020/06/17/who-drops-hydroxychloroquine-covid-19-clinical-trial/

WHO welcomes preliminary results about dexamethasone use in treating critically ill COVID-19 patients

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 day ago
https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/16-06-2020-who-welcomes-preliminary-results-about-dexamethasone-use-in-treating-critically-ill-covid-19-patients

Coronavirus blood trial targets hormone imbalance.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 day ago
https://www-sciencefocus-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.sciencefocus.com/news/coronavirus-blood-trial-targets-hormone-imbalance/amp/?amp_js_v=a2&amp_gsa=1#referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sciencefocus.com%2Fnews%2Fcoronavirus-blood-trial-targets-hormone-imbalance%2F

Exercises to Reduce Stomach Sagging

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 day ago
https://www.livestrong.com/article/193352-exercises-to-reduce-stomach-sagging/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=lsfb

Travel Is Going To Change So Much Because Of This Pandemic

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
I got some bullshit e-mail bordering on the criminal from American Airlines this morning. "Caring for you is our priority-- that's why we’re introducing new steps to give you even more peace of mind when you fly." They only have one priority: profit and they could care less if you die, as long as it isn't on one of their over-stuffed planes. Their message wants suckers willing to fly to know that they have "cleaning procedures on the ground and on board [and] "innovation opportunities for the future," but decidedly *not* than they plan to end social distancing onboard and stuff th... more »

Yes, the Kel-Tec Sub-2000 Rifle Is No Joke

Gun News Daily at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.keltecweapons.com/firearms/rifles/sub2000/] A decent weapon of choice. *Key point:* If you want a good semi-automatic practice rifle, this one is it. I’ve played around with a few different Kel-Tec guns in the past, but it wasn’t until recently that I was able to get my hands on a Kel-Tec Sub-2000. Yes, I know, I am late to the game… but what better way to commemorate a great day out on the firing range than to write up a review on this interesting rifle? Well, I may be throwing around the word ‘rifle’ a little too loose... more »

The Stealth Death Match: China's J-20 Battles Russia's Su-57 (Who Dies?)

TNI Staff at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*TNI Staff* *Security, * The J-20 is probably not designed as a dedicated air superiority fighter like the Su-57 is. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Russian Su-57 is a dedicated air superiority machine that is designed to hunt down American fighters such as the F-22 and F-35—where it is successful or not is another question. The bottom line is that the Russians and the Chinese had different requirements and design priorities that led them to make different tradeoffs when developing their respective fifth-generation fighters. *More From The National Interest: * *Russi... more »

Picture This: The U.S. Military Never Builds the B-52 Bomber

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, Americas* The B-52 survived where other bombers failed because it could continue to fulfill a very special set of roles in the Missile Age. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *It is difficult to conceive of a world in which the United States had never acquired the B-52. The decision would have had ripple effects across the Air Force and the Department of Defense, with a not inconsequential impact on the Vietnam War. Indeed, the Air Force today would look very different if it could not rely on the B-52 as both a conventional and a nuclear bomber. *Mo... more »

The War That Made China's Army What It Is Today

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Charlie Gao* *History, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C1996%3Anewsml_PBEAHUMTNEN&share=true] Beijing learned many lessons from that conflict. *Key Point: *That war taught China that a modernized, more nimble army was the way to go. Here's how that conflict--and its lessons--unfolded. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * Wh... more »

This Russia-Afghanistan Story Is Western Propaganda At Its Most Vile

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 1 day ago
All western mass media outlets are now shrieking about the story The New York Times first reported, citing zero evidence and naming zero sources, claiming intelligence says Russia paid out bounties to Taliban-linked fighters in Afghanistan for attacking the occupying forces of the US and […]

Scottish Police Shoot and Kill Asylum Seeker from Sudan

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 1 day ago
Link: https://youtu.be/qnXqZqif2QY New Release from Police Scotland: “Latest information on West George Street incident, Glasgow Published 26 June 2020 UPDATE: … Continue reading →

possibly latter 1930s Plymouth

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 1 day ago

German Chancellor Merkel Says Europe Should Brace For A Reality In Which US Is No Longer A World Power

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
FILE PHOTO. Donald Trump and Angela Merkel during a bilateral meeting at the sidelines of the NATO summit in Watford, Britain. ©REUTERS / Kevin Lamarque *The Guardian:* *Do not assume US still aspires to be a world leader, Merkel warns* German chancellor says rethink will be needed if US waves goodbye to global role The rest of the world can no longer take it for granted that the US still aspires to be a global leader and needs to readjust its priorities accordingly, Angela Merkel has warned. “We grew up in the certain knowledge that the United States wanted to be a world power... more »

Quantum Quandaries

Louis Hissink at Louis Hissink's Crazy World - 1 day ago
Apparently physics has two problems, the hard problem of consciousness and the paradoxical problem of the double split experiment – particles or waves? Wikipedia tells us that the interference pattern produced by the two-slit experiment is comprised of alternating dark … Continue reading →

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