Monday, June 29, 2020

29 June - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

10 pm MDT

“Brazil’s Reputation under Bolsonaro Has Changed for the Worse,” Says UK Scholar

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - For the Brazilianist Anthony Pereira, director of research on Brazil at King's College London, one of the UK's leading academic institutions, the country's reputation abroad has changed for the worse in the 18 months of Jair Bolsonaro's administration. The President's behavior, particularly when . . . To read the full […] The post “Brazil’s Reputation under Bolsonaro Has Changed for the Worse,” Says UK Scholar appeared first on The Rio Times.

A Nation In Crisis-- A Presidency On The Skids... And A Reelection Campaign Up Shit's Creek Without A Paddle

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
The picture John Harwood painted of the incompetent, traitorous boob in the Oval Office for CNN over the weekend wasn't attractive: impulsive, self-destructive and self-defeating. These traits help explain how he's driven U.S. pandemic response into a ditch where thousands of Americans will needlessly die. As of Sunday, the U.S. had over 2.6 million confirmed cases and almost 130,000 deaths. From Friday night to Sunday afternoon, 84,121 new cases drove the cases per million from 7,844 to 7,967. Evidence of Harwood's description of Trump: his refusal to wearing masks during the pan... more »

Challenge eyed to class action plan for Bayer Roundup settlement

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
A plan to delay any new Roundup cancer claims for years and shift the key question of whether or not the weed killer causes cancer from a jury to a hand-picked panel of scientists faces potential opposition from some of the plaintiffs’ attorneys who initiated and led the mass tort claims against Roundup maker Monsanto, sources close to the litigation said.

Memes that made me laugh 13

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 16 hours ago
Seen around the Internet over the past week: More next week. Peter

All-time Record Cold and Snow Threatens Western U.S. this Week — Global Warming Theory Dies a Death

Cap Allon at Electroverse - 16 hours ago
The Boise area, for example, is on for a high of just 60F on Monday, which "should be a record low-high (for the time of year)," says NWS meteorologist Jay Breidenbach. The post All-time Record Cold and Snow Threatens Western U.S. this Week — Global Warming Theory Dies a Death appeared first on Electroverse.

New Zealand Ski Areas Experience Record Weekend

Cap Allon at Electroverse - 16 hours ago
All this freshly-fallen early-season snow. In a so-called catastrophically warming world. Don't fall for bogus political agendas. GSM. The post New Zealand Ski Areas Experience Record Weekend appeared first on Electroverse.

Class action against mandatory medication – join up

Editor, cairnsnews at Cairns News - 16 hours ago
Letter to the Editor A Melbourne based lawyer named Serene Teffaha from https://advocateme.com.au is running a class action against the Federal Government over mandatory medication. Having engaged numerous lawyers over the years, she seems to be legit and reasonable with her fees. Check out her video here and maybe contact her with the view to […]

Global Covid-19 Cases Top 10 Million As HHS Secretary Warns ‘Window is Closing’ to Get Disease Back Under Control in US

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
HHS Secretary Alex Azar concedes the US may have lost control of the COVID-19 pandemic after a surge in cases.

Links 6/29/2020

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

Extra £14bn needed a year for climate, report says

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 17 hours ago
By Paul Homewood h/t Philip Bratby Harrabin wants £14bn a year from taxpayers! An extra £14bn is needed each year to help the UK meet its climate commitments, a new think tank report suggests. Green Alliance says the cash is needed for clean transport, nature restoration, and low-carbon buildings. Over the […]

All-cause mortality during COVID-19: No plague and a likely signature of mass homicide by government response

Ragnar at 'Nox & Friends - 17 hours ago
From ReasearchGate: Technical Study D. G. Rancourt It’s a long study with graphics, facts, and figures going back at least 40 years give or take. Well worth the perusal…Sent in to the comments section of a previous post. I felt it was worth sharing in a stand alone post. You be the judge. ~Ragnar (RFXtFR)

The Army Was Looking For a Compact Submarine Gun. Did Sig Sauer Go Too Far?

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * [image: A German soldier with the 291st Infantry Division (right), explains the functions of the MP7-PDW to a British soldier (left) assigned to 2nd Parachute Regiment, Vaziani Airfield, Republic of Georgia, July 30, 2017. U.S. Army/Joseph E. Cannon.] SIG’s “Copperhead” pistol is one of the smallest guns of its type on the market. *Key point: *The gun was designed to provide security details with a compact submarine guns, but it might have gone too far. SIG’s “Copperhead” pistol is one of the smallest guns of its type on the market. With a 3.5 inch bar... more »

Black marijuana business executives address bigotry in the sector

John Schroyer at Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
To contribute to the conversation about institutional racism in the cannabis industry, Marijuana Business Daily spoke with several Black MJ business owners and executives from across the United States to get their thoughts on racism and how it might have affected their companies and careers. Black marijuana business executives address bigotry in the sector is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Frost advisory for Nevada

Robert at Ice Age Now - 17 hours ago
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold FROST ADVISORY FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM PDT MONDAY… * WHAT…Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE…Northern Elko County, Humboldt County, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range, Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County, South Central Elko ... Read more Frost advisory for Nevada The post Frost advisory for Nevada appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Insurgents Attack Pakistan Stock Exchange, Killing Three

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 17 hours ago
*AP* | Food supplies were found on the bodies of the gunmen, indicating they had planned a long siege.

RFK, Jr. Discusses Aborted Fetal DNA and Vaccines with Dr. Theresa Deisher

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
On June 15th, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. interviewed the founder and president of Sound Choice Pharmaceutical Institute, Dr. Theresa Deisher, on the use of aborted fetal cells in vaccines. Mr. Kennedy and Dr. Deisher covered a wide range of topics... more »

Research on Autism & Suicide Begs Question of Why CURE Has Been So Maligned

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
IACC has published its 2019 "Summary of Advances" Each year, the IACC releases a list of scientific advances that represent significant progress in the field. The 2019 IACC Summary of Advances provides short, plain language summaries of the top research... more »

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Jenna Orkin at From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 17 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin Biden Sides With Big Pharma Against Affordable Coronavirus Vaccine Plan The list of who's most at risk for severe cases of COVID-19 just got longer, CDC says How the Coronavirus Short-Circuits the Immune System www.nytimes.com › 2020/06/26 › health › coronavirus-immune-system Russian Fighters Help Tighten Rebel Control of Libya's ... www.wsj.com › World › Middle East 24 arrested after protest in Beverly Hills, California - Pence cancels trips to Arizona, Florida due to concerns over spike in coronavirus cases Boris Johnson is preparing to reimpose lockdown on a B... more »

Home Office Work during Pandemic Breaks Myth of Productivity Loss

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The executives' perception of the first three months of home office is that this time has helped to dispel the myth of a loss of commitment to work, once thought to be caused by the decentralization of working away from the office. Thus, the "new reality" is expected to change […] The post Home Office Work during Pandemic Breaks Myth of Productivity Loss appeared first on The Rio Times.

Journal calls 2012 paper “deeply offensive to particular minorities”

Leto Sapunar at Retraction Watch - 17 hours ago
An Elsevier journal plans to issue a retraction notice this week about a widely criticized 2012 paper claiming to find links between skin color, aggression, and sexuality. Earlier this month, we reported that the journal, Personality and Individual Differences (PAID), would retract the study “Do pigmentation and the melanocortin system modulate aggression and sexuality in … Continue reading Journal calls 2012 paper “deeply offensive to particular minorities”

The Philippines Was the Battlegrounds of One of the Deadliest Battles During World War II

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, * In January 1945, this U.S. Army officer found himself part of a landing force preparing to invade Luzon, the largest of the Philippine Islands. It was an amphibious commander’s worst nightmare—swarms of enemy tanks, spitting death with every cannon shell and machine-gun burst, smashing through the American beachhead. Stunned GIs were crushed in their foxholes by the unstoppable leviathans, or bayoneted by accompanying infantry. The few Allied fighting vehicles then on shore stood no chance against this mechanized onslaught. By dawn, after des... more »

Revolvers: The 5 Very Best on the Planet (Ranked)

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_RC1CC97B5830&share=true] Here is the list. *Key Point: *These are some of the best handguns to make the cut. Which would you try out? The revolver was one of the first multi-shot handguns. The revolver concept was preceded by the so-called “pepperbox” handgun, which used multiple barrels to arm an individual with multiple ready-to-fire bullets. This was later refined to the revolver concept, which saved weight by using a single barrel served by a revolving, cylindri... more »

Ruger's LCR Gun: The Best Self Defense Revolver on the Planet?

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * [image: This is an image of a Ruger LCR chambered in 38 Special +P. Wikimedia/Jephthai. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported.] The LCR will be on the market for a long time to come. *Key Point:* The snub-nosed revolver era began soon after World War II, but Ruger brought it into the modern era. One of the most unexpected surprises of recent years is the resurgence in snub-nose, concealed-carry revolvers. Largely displaced in the 1980s by a frenzy of interest in low-cost, high capacity 9-millimeter pistols, new interest in these short, compact r... more »

Here's Why Kel-Tec PMR-30 Gun Is a Such a Fun 'Plinker'

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.keltecweapons.com/firearms/pistols/pmr30/] A good, high-ammo gun to hit a few tin cans with. *Key Point: *These guns can hold a lot of rounds despite beign a small weapon. It is a good choice for causal, competitive shooting. The Kel-Tec PMR-30 is a rarity among handguns on the market today: a pistol with a magazine holding more than seventeen rounds. The PMR-30 actually holds thirty rounds and does so with some clever engineering that reduces it to a lightweight package attractive to casual shooters, backcountry shooters,... more »

Wall Street Journal’s Apologia for Private Equity Letting Companies Go Bust

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
The Wall Street Journal unwittingy defends private equity destructiveness.

MUST READ : On Behalf Of Environmentalists, I Apologize For The Climate Scare

Jamie Spry at Climatism - 18 hours ago
“REMEMBER when we paved the world with electronic waste that chopped eagles and condors and made bats extinct because we thought wind was natural and uranium evil? – man that was a dark age!” – Michael Shellenberger “MUCH that passes as idealism is disguised hatred or disguised love of power.” – Bertrand Russell ••• TIME […]

Dark Ages (Empty Stages)

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
29 June 2020 — Investigating Imperialism Dark Ages (Empty Stages) Copyright William Bowles & Cheryl Byron August 1977 This is the first song I ever wrote, actually co-wrote with my dear friend and musical colleague, Cheryl Byron, (1947-2003) in August 1977 following the Blackout in New York City, in my little ‘railroad’ apartment on Madison … Continue reading Dark Ages (Empty Stages)

Clean coal is essential to America

Dan Brouillette at CFACT - 18 hours ago
America's Secretary of Energy: "The United States has more coal than any other country, 474 billion short tons of it, enough to last for hundreds of years." The post Clean coal is essential to America appeared first on CFACT.

Tokyo Covid-19 cases increase to 60 and once more 50 percent related to nightlife

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 18 hours ago
Tokyo Covid-19 cases increase to 60 and once more 50 percent related to nightlife Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo witnessed its highest number of new coronavirus (Covid-19) infections on Sunday since early May. Thus with 50 percent linked to hosting bars and other areas of nightlife, then why is this […]

Research Shows Increase in Violence Against Transgender People in Brazil

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the first half of this year, 89 transgender people were murdered in Brazil, 39 percent more than the same period in 2019, according to the National Association of Transvestites and Transsexuals (ANTRA). For the association, the numbers expose how the government's authorities omission has contributed to placing them at […] The post Research Shows Increase in Violence Against Transgender People in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.

China Confines Half a Million People Near Beijing Due to Covid-19

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Chinese authorities announced on Sunday, June 28th, the confinement of almost half a million people living on the outskirts of the country's capital, Beijing. Since mid-June, the city has been experiencing a new outbreak of Covid-19, now classified as "serious and complex" by the government. The Asian country had […] The post China Confines Half a Million People Near Beijing Due to Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.

LGBTI Blood Donation Campaign Began Yesterday in Rio

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This week the state of Rio de Janeiro will promote its first blood donation campaign aimed at the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transvestite and intersex population (LGBTI). The initiative is designed to commemorate LGBTI Pride Day, celebrated yesterday, June 28th, and . . . To read the full NEWS and […] The post LGBTI Blood Donation Campaign Began Yesterday in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.

Buenos Aires’ Worrisome, Seemingly Endless, Quarantine

Juan Martinez at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Buenos Aires has been in quarantine for over three months. Now, until July 17th, it will be under an even more strict confinement. No one expects a significant relaxation at least until September. It will be six months, at best. As a result of such discipline, the death toll from […] The post Buenos Aires’ Worrisome, Seemingly Endless, Quarantine appeared first on The Rio Times.

Arctic temperature only 0.4F higher than 1915

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 18 hours ago
“As for Verkhoyansk itself, temperatures there reached 37.3C (99.1F) in 1988 during a succession of 30C+ days, so again there is nothing remarkable about the latest weather at all:” click here and here.

Open Forum Monday

Larry-Lambert at Virtual Mirage - 18 hours ago
This is your time to be clever and blow off some steam and cut loose. But can you be this innovative? The space below is yours. The post Open Forum Monday appeared first on Virtual Mirage.

London Spins Out Of Control As The Met Police Abandon The Streets And Britain And America Lurch Ever Closer To The Brink Of Totalitarianism –

M.A. Richardson at The Duran - 18 hours ago
Lawlessness, Policing Double Standards And Unworkable Covid-19 Rules Ends In Chaos And Anarchy. More The post London Spins Out Of Control As The Met Police Abandon The Streets And Britain And America Lurch Ever Closer To The Brink Of Totalitarianism – appeared first on The Duran.

The India-China Conflict

George Callaghan at The Duran - 18 hours ago
Submitted by George Callaghan… China attacked India and not for the first time. The People’s Republic of China is already illegally occupying Indian land. Some of this was seized by China by brute force in the 1960s. Some of it was grabbed by Pakistan in 1947. The Pakistanis ceded some of the stolen land to […] More The post The India-China Conflict appeared first on The Duran.

British man abducted in Idlib has been living off UK charity donations since 2012

Steven Sahiounie at The Duran - 18 hours ago
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Tauqir Sharif was abducted from his residence in Idlib, near the Turkish border, on June 22 by members of the Syrian branch of Al Qaeda, HTS. “Late last night they searched our house looking for anything and tried to get me to carry my children who were sleeping out of the […] More The post British man abducted in Idlib has been living off UK charity donations since 2012 appeared first on The Duran.

Russia Benefiting from Oil Market Turmoil

Tom Luongo at The Duran - 18 hours ago
Demand for Russian Urals grade oil is so strong that is has been trading at a pretty steep premium to Brent Crude this month. More The post Russia Benefiting from Oil Market Turmoil appeared first on The Duran.

'This tennis world pisses me off': Kyrgios fires up over Zverev COVID-19 breach

Just In - 18 hours ago
Australia's Nick Kyrgios launches a serious social media serve at world number seven Alexander Zverev for busting his pledge to self-isolate after the disastrous Adria Cup exhibition tournament.

Swimwear brand Seafolly in administration, blaming 'crippling' COVID-19 hit

Stephanie Chalmers at Just In - 18 hours ago
The Australian brand, founded in Bondi in the 1970s, employs more than 120 people and is the latest retailer to collapse into administration.

Coronavirus update: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says virus has been a 'disaster', EU to release list of countries allowed to visit region

Just In - 18 hours ago
The global coronavirus pandemic is an "absolute nightmare" for Britain, as the EU prepares to open fully - but only to a select number of countries.

A Good Monday Morning

Unknown at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 19 hours ago

Despite Bullish Dollar, Brazilians Invest in Assets Abroad

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In December last year, thousands of Brazilian investors made their first overseas application. However, the purpose was not to diversify, but rather to take part in the initial offer of XP Investments shares, which decided to go public outside Brazil, in the Nasdaq American Stock Exchange. The broker Avenue Securities, […] The post Despite Bullish Dollar, Brazilians Invest in Assets Abroad appeared first on The Rio Times.

Paris, Other European Cities Hold Rallies for #StopBolsonaroWorldwide

Adele Cardin at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Several rallies of Brazilians living abroad, supported by organizations and political parties in Brazil, have launched the #StopBolsonaroWorldwide, which took place on Sunday, June 28th, on social media and in-person rallies in some 60 cities in 24 countries. The organizers are calling for the "Bolsonaro-Mourão" mandates to be revoked. In […] The post Paris, Other European Cities Hold Rallies for #StopBolsonaroWorldwide appeared first on The Rio Times.

If you know some climate science, we’d love your essay

Richard Treadgold at CCG - 19 hours ago
Jarrod Gilbert, NZ Herald, 22 January, says: Based on all of the information available to us, there is no sound … Continue Reading →

MH17 TRIAL PROSECUTORS WARN JUDGES NOT TO UNRAVEL UKRAINIAN COVER-UP, REJECT CALLING RUSSIAN GENERAL KONASHENKOV TO TESTIFY

Editor at Dances With Bears - 19 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with Dutch state prosecutors told the court in the trial of the shooting-down of Malaysia Airlines MH17 that Major-General of the Russian Army Igor Konashenkov should not be allowed as a witness for the defence. To justify this in a hearing last Friday, the prosecutors revealed an illegal trick exposing the evidence […]

Navajo Nation receives total $714 million in federal Cares Act funding

Unknown at CENSORED NEWS - 19 hours ago
Monday morning update: As of June 29, these federal funds are not yet reaching the people and are still awaiting allocation by the Navajo Nation government.The Navajo Nation has received the total $714 million in federal funds for coronavirus relief, including the $86 million delayed, and the $27 million withheld to pay Alaska Native corporations which resulted in a legal complaint. The

Protesters Plant Crosses Outside Congress, Criticize Bolsonaro

Adele Cardin at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Protesters planted a thousand crosses outside the National Congress on Sunday morning, June 28th, in memory of the Covid-19 victims and in protest against President The post Protesters Plant Crosses Outside Congress, Criticize Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times.

Son of Supermarket Chain Owner Dies in Highway Crash in Santa Catarina

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A severe accident on the BR-101 highway, north of KM 184, in Biguaçu, Santa Catarina State, on Sunday morning, June 28th, killed the 50-year-old entrepreneur Roberto Angeloni from Rio de Janeiro. He was driving a Mercedes Benz with Criciúma (SC) plates and was involved in a crash with a Ford […] The post Son of Supermarket Chain Owner Dies in Highway Crash in Santa Catarina appeared first on The Rio Times.

New Vaccine Against Covid-19 Proves Safe, Chinese Pharmaceutical Says

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinopharm reported its vaccine developed against the novel coronavirus is safe and has proven successful in developing strong antibodies in stages 1 and 2 of trials. All trial subjects were administered two doses of the vaccine every three to four weeks and developed antibodies . . . […] The post New Vaccine Against Covid-19 Proves Safe, Chinese Pharmaceutical Says appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil Leads While Covid-19 Sets New World Record in 24 Hours

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Data published on Sunday by the World Health Organization (WHO) show an unprecedented number of new cases in 24 hours. In the period considered by the organization, there were 189 thousand additional cases, with Brazil leading the way in infections and deaths. This week, the WHO will mark six months […] The post Brazil Leads While Covid-19 Sets New World Record in 24 Hours appeared first on The Rio Times.

Seven dead in militant attack on Pakistani stock exchange

Just In - 19 hours ago
Gunmen attacked the stock exchange in the Pakistani city of Karachi killing at least three people — two guards and a policeman, according to police.

Dog revived by 'miraculous' resuscitation on Adelaide beach

Bension Siebert And Kelly Hughes at Just In - 19 hours ago
An Adelaide mother praises the speedy actions of another dog walker, who performed CPR on her family's beloved pet when it collapsed on a popular beach on Saturday.

62yo Keith Rogers still sticking it to the young fellas in A-grade footy

Conor Byrne And Shannon Byrne at Just In - 19 hours ago
He's been playing since the mid-1970s and lost count of his statistics, but on the weekend Keith Rogers added another big win to his tally as an A-grade player.

Queensland university teams up with NASA to discover new planet

Ellen Jolley at Just In - 19 hours ago
Researchers from the University of Southern Queensland have helped NASA discover a new planet the size of Neptune, "only" 32 light-years away.

Have language barriers helped cause Victoria's spike?

Just In - 19 hours ago
In Brimbank, a Melbourne coronavirus hotspot, up to 62 per cent of households speak a language other than English. So why hasn't the messaging reflected that, asks Alexandra Grey.

Roosters a class above this season, while Broncos need a change of mindset

Just In - 19 hours ago
The Roosters are flying high this season, although injuries could cruel the tri-colours' chance of a three-peat, while at the bottom, it's not too late for the Brisbane Broncos to recover their form, writes Luke Lewis.

'It is alive and well': Anti-censorship pioneer says the struggle is far from over

Ruby Cornish at Just In - 19 hours ago
The history of how Australia decides what is - and is not - allowed in what read might just be as wild and controversial as some of the works themselves.

Man who professed his love to support worker before stabbing her to death 'not of sound mind', court told

Joanna Menagh at Just In - 19 hours ago
A man who expressed his love for his community support worker in the months before he stabbed her to death was not of sound mind when the incident occurred at his Rockingham home, the WA Supreme Court hears.

Well-travelled treasure trove of Indigenous artwork returns home to Australia after 50 years

Emma Haskin at Just In - 19 hours ago
An extraordinary Indigenous art collection put together by an American woman seeking adventure in Alice Springs in the 1960s goes under the hammer.

Teenage boy tells court he is 'broken' after sexual abuse by teacher's aide

Karen Percy at Just In - 19 hours ago
Former teacher's aide Nicole Woods pleads guilty to sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy at a school in Melbourne's west, who told a court he had been left "numb" and "broken".

SA records first coronavirus cases in 34 days as travellers from India test positive

Just In - 19 hours ago
A toddler is among several new cases of coronavirus in South Australia — the first in more than a month — after three recent arrivals from India tested positive.

Arborist's leg severed in incident involving woodchipper while cutting down tree

Emma Elsworthy at Just In - 19 hours ago
An arborist's leg is severed after a length of rope coiled around him was caught in a woodchipper in Wilberforce, north-west of Sydney.

Robbie Fowler finished as Brisbane Roar coach

Just In - 19 hours ago
Brisbane Roar confirms Robbie Fowler and his assistant Tony Grant will not be coming back to the club to finish the A-League season.

Australian share market in the red, travel stocks lead falls

Stephanie Chalmers at Just In - 19 hours ago
The Australian share market closes lower, dragged down by banks, energy and travel stocks. Shares in regional airline Rex surge as it plans to compete on the profitable Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne routes.

Safety of Children an Afterthought for Tech Companies

LONDON, Jun 29 (IPS) - Global upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has left society's most vulnerable exposed. Instances of child sexual exploitation material (CSEM) found online have increased at an alarming rate over past months. Read the full story, “Safety of Children an Afterthought for Tech Companies”, on globalissues.org →

The SR-71 Blackbird Had No Chance of Staying a Secret

Robert Beckhusen at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * It was only a matter of time. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Blackbird wouldn’t stay officially secret for much longer. Pres. Lyndon Johnson would run for election in 1964, and to counter criticisms from Republican Sen. Barry Goldwater, revealed the SR-71 during a speech on July 25. There are few secret projects like U.S. Air Force black projects, and that was certainly the case for the famed SR-71 Blackbird. The SR-71 was no ordinary aircraft but a big, beautiful and state-of-the-art spy plane designed in the 1950s and early 1960s to fly... more »

The German Hetzer Tank: Just A Scary Looking Tank or a Killer?

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, * This tank was based on a modified Czechoslovakian Panzer 38(t) chassis. By 1943 it was obvious to the Germans that their tank production could not keep pace with battlefield losses. One of their efforts to expedite weapons production was the conversion of old, outdated tank chassis into tank destroyers, or Jagdpanzers. Early efforts demonstrated the rushed and sometimes rough mating of a small, old tank with a large, powerful gun. The Marder series especially appeared cumbersome and top heavy. The most successful conversion was the Jagdpanzer... more »

Sunrise Org Promoting Chaos

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 20 hours ago
Sunrise Movement, another part of the Color Revolution, plus ANTFA command structure. Continue reading →

On The Occult Meaning Of The Term COVID

Bogdan HERZOG at OrientalReview.org - 20 hours ago
American authors Michael Hoffman and his mentor James Shelby Downard were the first to speak about “The Alchemical Processing of Humanity through Public Psychodrama”. According to the two researchers of the occult, the primary objective of medieval alchemists and of secret societies’ initiates that continue in their tradition was not […]

More Iran-Backed Fighters Killed in Second Strike in 24 Hours

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
More Iran-Backed Fighters Killed in Second Strike in 24 Hours by https://www.trtworld.com/ On Saturday, air strikes blamed on Israel hit positions belonging to regime forces and Iran-backed militias near the border with Iraq, a war monitor said. – Air strikes targeting positions of Iran-backed militias in eastern Syria killed nine fighters in the second such …

24 Hours of War in the Middle East Leaves Region Shaking

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 20 hours ago
24 Hours of War in the Middle East Leaves Region Shaking by SETH J. FRANTZMAN, https://www.jpost.com/ , 28 June 2020 The region is undergoing a half-dozen wars at the same time that pit Iran and its proxies against the US, Israel and Saudi Arabia. – A raid on Iranian-backed groups in Iraq, Houthi rebels in Yemen attacking …

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