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Coronavirus: Supermarkets face ‘biggest class action of its kind’ over discrimination claims
More than 200 disabled people have signed up for a class action against UK supermarkets over allegations that they have discriminated against them during the coronavirus crisis, in what is believed to be the biggest legal case of its kind. So far, […]
New shadow minister pledges ‘better and wider engagement’ with disabled people
Labour’s new shadow minister for disabled people has pledged to be a “good listener” and to ensure that her party considers the impact on disabled people of every one of its policies. Vicky Foxcroft (pictured) was speaking to Disability News Service (DNS) […]
ROFA conference sees calls for charities to make way for DPOs
Disabled people’s organisations have called on charities that are not user-led to “move over and stop taking our space”. The calls came during the Reclaiming Our Futures Alliance (ROFA) national conference, which had been due to take place in Manchester, but is […]
Coronavirus: PA guidance is finally published… five weeks late
Ministers have finally published guidance that should help disabled people who employ their own personal assistants (PAs) to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic, but activists say the delay in producing the document has put lives at risk. The guidance for people […]
Coronavirus: Hancock refuses to publish treatment guidance
The government has refused to provide national guidance that would make it clear that disabled people have the same right to life-sustaining treatment as non-disabled people if they contract coronavirus. Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock (pictured) told lawyers for four […]
Coronavirus: Trio of self-advocacy groups speak out on concerns
Three self-advocacy groups have spoken out on their concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on people with learning difficulties and autistic people. People First (Self Advocacy), based in London; Change, based in Leeds; and Brighton and Hove Speak Out, have […]
Coronavirus round-up: Coalition speaks out, EHRC’s warning… and a vital survey
A coalition of disabled people’s organisations in Scotland has published a statement calling for “immediate action” to ensure access to healthcare for disabled people during the COVID-19 crisis, and to prevent “discriminatory denial” of health services. The Scottish Independent Living Coalition has […]
Turkey is ‘spreading rumors’ about use of chemical weapons in Libya: LNA spox.
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:10 P.M.) – On Wednesday evening, the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) forces accused the military forces loyal to Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar of using chemical weapons near the Tripoli axis. The Libyan National Army (LNA) spokesperson, Major General Ahmed al-Mismari denied the accusations that the LNA used chemical weapons at the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran summons Swiss ambassador in response to US threats
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – On Thursday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the Swiss ambassador, the patron of American interests in Tehran, and delivered a letter of protest against the American threats. “We protest against the harmful measures and provocative actions of the American forces in the Gulf waters,” said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military aircraft forces NATO warplane to flee: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – A Russian military aircraft was filmed forcing a NATO warplane to flee during an incident over undisclosed area, the popular Internet blogger FighterBomber posted reported. The blogger posted the undated video on his YouTube channel, pointing out that a NATO fighter jet tried to break through to an old Russian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Libyan Army arrests terrorist behind church bombings in Egypt
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 P.M.) – The spokesman for the Libyan National Army (LNA), Ahmed Al-Mismari, announced that the LNA was able to arrest the terrorist, Mohammad Mohammad Sayyed, also known as Mohammad al-Sinbakhti. According to Mismari, Al-Sayyed is a dangerous terrorist no less dangerous than Hisham Al-Ashmawi. The Libyan army spokesman confirmed that the aforementioned […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump will receive harsher response than ‘he received at Ayn Al-Assad Base’: Iranian official
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:10 P.M.) – Alaaeddine Borujerdi, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament, said that if U.S. President Donald Trump committed any folly against Iran, he would receive a tougher response than he “received at ‘Ayn Al-Assad Base.” Borujerdi stated that “the time to strike and run […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Tensions run high in northwest Syria as Syrian Army, militants trade attacks
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – The situation in northwestern Syria is getting worse by the day, as the warring parties continue to trade attacks along the front-lines in southern Idlib and western Aleppo. On Thursday, the jihadist rebels launched an attack on the Syrian Arab Army’s positions in western Aleppo; this prompted a heavy response […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel intentionally warned Hezbollah members before striking convoy in Syria: NYT
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – A report published on Thursday by the New York Times claimed that Israel intentionally warned Hezbollah members in Syria before targeting their convoy to avoid killing them and igniting a devastating war in Lebanon. The newspaper pointed out that the recent security incidents in Syria and on the borders with […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US lawmaker tells Iran to ‘get its act together’ or prepare to ‘meet Soleimani’
US House Republican Matt Gaetz has issued a stark warning to Iran cautioning it against any hostile actions against American forces and promising that despite Washington’s unwillingness to engage in open hostilities, it will respond to what the lawmaker described as “terrorism”. “The US doesn’t seek a war with Iran […] under President Trump’s doctrine, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US military forced to turnaround in northeast Syria after residents block convoy: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 P.M.) – Villagers in the Al-Qamishli countryside of Al-Hasakah forced a U.S. military convoy to turnaround on Wednesday after it tried to access a roadway that goes through their villages. According to a report on Wednesday, the residents of Rahayah Al-Souda (35 km south of Al-Qamishli) prevented an attempt by five U.S. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Disney furloughs workers but still pays managers huge bonuses
It's not unreasonable that Disney is furlough 50% of its workforce since it's closing its parks. However what is something that stinks is that they will continue to give top managers a total of $1.5 billion in bonuses, three months of pay for those workers being laid off. This is the sort of "capitalism" that modern conservatives reject. Long gone are the days when anyone support unrestricted capitalism where rich robber barons could break unions and exploit workers. While this isn't something that the government should "fix" we the people should shame Disney and possibly boycott i... more »
Commercially Available Satellite Imagery Is Being Used To Track A Chinese Aircraft Carrier In The South China Sea
The team at @sbreakintl locates #China's PLAN CV16 Liaoning (Type-001) carrier group 100 nautical miles east of #Shanghai on 10/04/2020 at 02:38:45 UTC before it sailed past #Miyakojima, #Japan into the #Pacificocean CC @CovertShores @SCS_news 🛰️ #IMINT pic.twitter.com/LK8pbDYzEo — d-atis☠️ (@detresfa_) April 11, 2020 *Forbes:* *Satellites Track Chinese Aircraft Carrier In South China Sea* The vastness of the ocean is easily underestimated. Even a ship as large as an aircraft carrier is hard to find, it is the classic needle in a haystack problem. Until recently it was only viab... more »
Ocasio-Cortez says that people who could work but who don't want to should be supported by you
A key part of AOC's Green New Deal was that people who could work but who didn't want to should be supported by your tax dollars. Why? Well because she believes that those folks would then vote Democrat. Now she's calling on Americans to not go back to work if they can due to a relaxing of the China Lied Virus shutdown. Here's what AOC said: *"When we talk about this idea of reopening society, you know, only in America does the president -- when the president tweets about liberation -- does he mean go back to work. When we have this discussion about going back or reopening, I th... more »
Hi. I’m Caitlin.
I was all set to sit down, write a poem and make some art when a reader drew my attention to a Facebook comment in which someone I don’t know claimed that there are many Australians who want to physically assault me and send me […]
Pentagon Report Recommends The U.S. Navy Cut Two Aircraft Carriers
MC2 Ernest R. Scott *Defense News*: *Defense Department study calls for cutting 2 of the US Navy’s aircraft carriers* WASHINGTON – An internal Office of the Secretary of Defense assessment calls for the Navy to cut two aircraft carriers from its fleet, freeze the large surface combatant fleet of destroyers and cruisers around current levels and add dozens of unmanned or lightly manned ships to the inventory, according to documents obtained by Defense News. The study calls for a fleet of nine carriers, down from the current fleet of 11, and for 65 unmanned or lightly manned surface... more »
The data is in — stop the panic and end the total isolation
[image: undefined] The tragedy of the COVID-19 pandemic appears to be entering the containment phase. Tens of thousands of Americans have died, and Americans are now desperate for sensible policymakers who have the courage to ignore the panic and rely on facts. Leaders must examine accumulated data to see what has actually happened, rather than keep emphasizing hypothetical projections; combine that empirical evidence with fundamental principles of biology established for decades; and then thoughtfully restore the country to function. Five key facts are being ignored by those calli... more »
What will post-COVID look like on TV and in the history books?
[image: undefined] Difficult situation: There is no way the government can simply walk back from what it did with COVID-19. It imposed draconian general-population lockdown measures, and closed down the economy, irrespective of the domestic consequences, for a viral respiratory disease that all the recent studies are convergently saying is no worse than a seasonal flu. How will the government representatives and enablers respond when the dust settles? They will hold onto the absurd. They will hide the harm of the lockdown (violence, economy, jobs, subservience training...). They ... more »
The U.S. Air Force Is Going To Great Lengths To Sanitize Their F-15s In The U.K.
A 493rd Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief cleans a ladder to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, April 15, 2020. Airman 1st Class Rhonda Smith *Sputnik:* *Photos: US Air Force Wiping Down UK-Based F-15s to Keep Them Active During Pandemic* The US Air Force has implemented some extensive cleaning regimens in a bid to keep its F-15 Eagles flying out of its largest base in the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic, including wiping down every cockpit used after every mission. With at least 129,000 cases of COVID-19 recorded in the UK, keepi... more »
Plugged In Podcast #50: Kenny Stein on Negative Prices
Kenny Stein, IER’s Policy Director, joins the show to discuss the recent downturn in oil futures prices. Kenny provides an… The post Plugged In Podcast #50: Kenny Stein on Negative Prices appeared first on IER.
Politicians care about government workers not you
With millions of Americans out of work due to China's lies state Governors are demanding more of your tax dollars to make sure that no government workers lose their jobs. This is not surprising given how Democrats told us that partially shutting down the government for a few weeks was intolerable but now they're saying that if people can go back to work they shouldn't. Governor Cuomo said that people who are out of work should get jobs in "essential" sectors. Oddly all government employees are considered essential. What this is is a way for Governors who have financially mismanaged... more »
Watch: Tech Companies Rushing To Develop AI Social Distancing ‘Enforcement’ Tools
Welcome To The prison planet. 22 April, 2020 Steve Watson As PC plods in the UK and keystone cops in the US continue to bumble around trying to operate Chinese made drones, numerous tech companies are developing more sophisticated tools that will allow big brother law enforcement to more effectively police social distancing rules. Californian … Continue reading Watch: Tech Companies Rushing To Develop AI Social Distancing ‘Enforcement’ Tools →
CDC Sent Useless Test Kits To States, Tainted With Coronavirus
Wikimedia Commons, James Gathany Beth Mole via arsTechnica April 22, 2020 Tainted test kits provided to the states by the CDC created huge inaccuracies in COVID-19 reports, exacerbating policies leading to further destruction of the U.S. economy. Who will hold these bumbling fools accountable for their actions? No one. ⁃ TN Editor As … Continue reading CDC Sent Useless Test Kits To States, Tainted With Coronavirus →
Martial Law Watch: The Secret Military Task Force Tasked With Securing the Capital
Jefferson Morley | April 21, 2020 Martial Law Watch: The Secret Military Task Force Tasked With Securing the Capital The President and the armed forces. This from Bill Arkin, highly reliable military affairs correspondent and co-author (with Dana Priest) of the one the best books about the secret sector of the U.S. government. Activated on … Continue reading Martial Law Watch: The Secret Military Task Force Tasked With Securing the Capital →
State governors say Facebook is lying, Facebook alone decided to shut down protest groups
April 21, 2020 By Naga Pramod States say Facebook decided to censor the groups on their own accord. It’s slowly becoming clear that US state governors were contacted by the social media giant Facebook over “Reopen America” events, not the other way around. While CNN reporters initially tweeted that the governors were the ones … Continue reading State governors say Facebook is lying, Facebook alone decided to shut down protest groups →
DemocracyWatch: journalists and dissidents arrested in COVID crackdowns
22 April 2020 Thousands of Israelis protest against a ‘coup’, while maintaining social distancing – Ruptly/Twitter Journalists, activists and workers struggling to follow strict lockdown rules have been harassed, arrested and even killed across the world this week, as governments use the coronavirus crisis to roll back democracy and crack down on dissidents. And it’s … Continue reading DemocracyWatch: journalists and dissidents arrested in COVID crackdowns →
Migrant Areas of Paris Hit With 3rd Consecutive Night of Riots
Fireworks thrown at police, vehicles set on fire. 22 April, 2020 Paul Joseph Watson is were hit with a 3rd consecutive night of rioting following an accident in which a motorcyclist was seriously injured after a confrontation with police. One clip shows firefighters trying to tackle a blaze after numerous vehicles were set on … Continue reading Migrant Areas of Paris Hit With 3rd Consecutive Night of Riots →
Wikileaks dumps all of their files online
Published: April 22, 2020 Source: Twitter: Justice4allCQ Index of Files ../ Afghanistan_OEF_Property_List/ 01-Jan-1984 01:01 - Charterhouse/ 01-Jan-1984 01:01 - Iraq_OIF_Property_List/ 01-Jan-1984 01:01 - WikiLeaks Spy files/ 01-Jan-1984 01:01 - anakata/ 01-Jan-1984 01:01 - aryan-nation-2009/ 01-Jan-1984 01:01 - baer-essentials/ 01-Jan-1984 01:01 - barclays-tax-avoidance-scm-censored-guardian-2009/ 01-Jan-1984 01:01 - barns-and-noble-store-management-2009/ 01-Jan-1984 01:01 - blood-and-honor-database-2009/ 01-Jan-1984 01:01 - bnd-inquiry/ 01-Dec-2016 … Continue reading Wikileaks dum... more »
Report: US Intelligence Says Chinese Agents Spread Texts To Stoke Coronavirus Panic
REUTERS/Aly Song Chuck Ross April 22, 2020 U.S. intelligence officials believe that agents of the Chinese government helped boost fake claims through social media and text messages in March aimed at stoking panic over nationwide lockdowns over the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report from The New York Times. The newspaper cited six intelligence … Continue reading Report: US Intelligence Says Chinese Agents Spread Texts To Stoke Coronavirus Panic →
Gov. Cuomo Tells Unemployed Americans To ‘Go Take A Job As An Essential Worker’
REUTERS/Jeenah Moon William Davis April 22, 2020 Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that unemployed Americans who have run out of money due to the coronavirus pandemic should “go take a job as an essential worker,” while dismissing concerns that increased economic hardship could lead to more death. “I understand the economic … Continue reading Gov. Cuomo Tells Unemployed Americans To ‘Go Take A Job As An Essential Worker’ →
’37 Minutes Later’: Inmates Released From Jail Due To Coronavirus Fears Keep Getting Arrested Again
Houston Police Department; Alameda County Sheriff Peter Hasson April 22, 2020 Inmates getting out of jail early due to coronavirus fears keep getting arrested again on new charges after their release. Left-wing activists and elected officials have pushed for the mass release of inmates to prevent them from contracting coronavirus, which has spread throughout … Continue reading ’37 Minutes Later’: Inmates Released From Jail Due To Coronavirus Fears Keep Getting Arrested Again →
How to Win Friends and Influence People: Supplementary Principles
Here are ten more principles of social success that I’d add to Carnegie’s classic lists. 1. Before you treat another person in a less-than-perfectly-pleasant way, always ask yourself, “What am I trying to accomplish?” You’ll rarely have a good answer for yourself. 2. Before you speak to another person in a less-than-perfectly-pleasant way, always ask […] The post How to Win Friends and Influence People: Supplementary Principles appeared first on Econlib.
Roscoe's Rascals
“I predict future happiness for Americans, if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.” ― Thomas Jefferson
Are We Returning to the Articles of Confederation?
That's the title of a new blogpost that my wife Cynthia and I have posted with regard to our book *Fault Lines in the Constitution. *What may be so interesting about the present moment is that at one and the same time Congress is passing relief bills that would be literally unthinkable to the Founders while the President in effect disclaims any strong federal authority to take control of the fight against the pandemic and, in addition, is doing whatever he can to set states to battle against one another for scarce resources. And Mitch, of course, is now suggesting that states simp... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Apr 23
1917 British Samarra Offensive ended in victory over Ottomans British suffered 18,000 casualties 1920 Ataturk gave speech demanding Turkey’s southern territories include Mosul and Sulaymaniya (Musings On Iraq article on how Mosul province became part of Iraq) (Musings On Iraq interview with Princeton’s Sara Pursley on Sykes-Picot and creation of Iraq) (Musings On Iraq review *The Creation of Iraq 1914-1921*) (Musings On Iraq review *Supremacy And Oil, Iraq, Turkey, and the Anglo-American World Order, 1918-1930*) 1941 PM Gaylani asked for German military intervention in case of w... more »
#Coronavirus: #COVID-19 can last longer in air than previously thought
https://www.smh.com.au/national/warning-light-coronavirus-can-last-longer-in-air-than-first-thought-20200420-p54li8.html
Here’s how the gaming world has been helping in the fight against #COVID-19
https://www.oneesports.gg/features-and-opinions/heres-how-the-gaming-world-has-been-helping-in-the-fight-against-covid-19/
BBC’s BIG NIGHT IN or “Just Give Us Your Money”
*Guest Blog by Arthur T*: I heard Zoe Ball telling us excitedly this morning about the BBC’s Big Night In on Thursday evening 23rd April 2020. Just to check, I googled ‘BBC Children in Need Big Night In’ and there was an advert right at the top of page one: https://donation.bignightin.tv/? gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_puV86r-6AIVmuF3Ch3XUgXkEAAYASAAEgIuiPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds *… ’BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief are coming together, to raise money for people in the UK who need our support now more than ever.’ …* This is a donation site, with its authorship clearly that of the BBC. The ... more »
Mother Arrested At Playground, Protest Outside Arresting Officer’s Home
When Sara was released from jail, she told protesters in front of City Hall, “I didn’t wake up today thinking I’m taking my kids to the park to get arrested, but when tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty! We have a duty to stand up to the tyranny or we’re gonna lose out Republic.”
The Greatest Criminal Fraud in Medical History: Where’s the Virus?
A study showed that the tests used to diagnose AIDS: the ELISA, Western blot, and the PCR test, are invalid as none detect the HIV virus itself or HIV particles. "...AIDS as a contagious viral disease is based on an apparently non-existent microbe!” Similarly, COVID-19 has yet to be isolated and proven.
Trump Suspends Immigration for 60 Days, Certain Aliens Exempt From Ban
[image: trump-suspends-immigration-for-60-days-certain-aliens-exempt-from-ban] In a presidential proclamation yesterday, President Trump suspended the entry of immigrants to the United States, with very narrow exceptions.
Protesters Surround Cop’s Home After Video Showed Him Arrest Mom for Bringing Kids to Park
[image: protesters]After a mother was arrested for bringing her children to a park, dozens of protesters went to the cop's home to let him know this is not acceptable.
Do Democrats Think They're Bulletproof, or Do They Not Just Care about Winning in 2020?
*by Thomas Neuburger* Some flavor of this piece has been written many times, but it bears repeating. One of these two things must be true: • Either Democratic Party leaders, who define by their actions the Party they completely control, must think they're electorally bulletproof, completely immune from rejection by voters whose interests they claim to serve, • Or the Party's leaders — Pelosi, Schumer, Clyburn and all the rest — think they themselves will be fine next year no matter what happens in November, think so little will change for them, that they're perfectly fine losing... more »
PLAGUE OF CORRUPTION: The Fabulous Robert F. Kennedy, Jr…
I have a confession. Opinion by Kent Heckenlively, JD Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was not my first choice to write the foreword to my new book with Dr. Judy Mikovits, PLAGUE OF CORRUPTION. Instead, I’d asked a long-time autism activist and friend of mine, known to his friends as the “King of Ruckus.” The King … Continue reading PLAGUE OF CORRUPTION: The Fabulous Robert F. Kennedy, Jr…
Merkel back in charge of EU. Will Italy have to exit? (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 535. More The post Merkel back in charge of EU. Will Italy have to exit? (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Senate to Focus on Judicial Confirmations Once Chamber Returns in May
Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell pledges in Tuesday radio interview to focus on securing judicial confirmations once the chamber returns to session in May.
In Hawaii Case, Justices See Broad Reach of Clean Water Act
Rejecting the Trump administration’s views, the justices held that the discharge of polluted water into the ground, rather than directly into waterways, does not relieve an industry of complying with the Clean Water Act.
Either Socialism Will Defeat the Louse or the Louse Will Defeat Socialism: The Seventeenth Newsletter (2020)
23 April 2020 — Tricontinental Ha Manh Thang, Not Memory no. 1, 2009. Dear Friends, Greetings from the desk of the Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that the Great Lockdown, which has no end date, could very well lead to a loss of $9 trillion to global Gross Domestic Product over the entirety … Continue reading Either Socialism Will Defeat the Louse or the Louse Will Defeat Socialism: The Seventeenth Newsletter (2020)
Israel lobbyist funded Labour’s new leader
A multi-millionaire pro-Israel lobbyist donated $62,000 to help Keir Starmer win the UK Labour Party’s leadership election, it was revealed last week.
Asteroid 2020 HX3 will flyby Earth at 0.66 LD on April 24
The Watchers » Latest articles - 12 hours ago
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2020 HX3 will flyby Earth at a distance of 0.66 LD / 0.00169 AU (252 820 km / 157 095 miles) at 19:38 UTC on April 23, 2020. This is the 31st known asteroid to flyby Earth within 1 lunar distance since the start of the year and...... Read more »
Crash Course in Epidemiology
Many people including me are getting educated about public health science regarding infectious diseases. An earlier post A Lesson in Mortality discussed ongoing mortality statistics as a context for processing the coronavirus numbers. Another post Don’t Confuse The Virus and the Disease noted the difference between getting the virus and getting the disease. This post […]
Software Liability Is Just a Starting Point
The offices of the National Institute for Standards and Technology, which could play a role in developing a system of liability for insecure software. (Source: Flickr/Mike, https://flic.kr/p/46dCSF; CC BY-NC-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by The Cyberspace Solarium Commission places an admirable focus on the security of the software ecosystem and lays out several policy levers to improve it, including proposing liability for the “final goods assemblers” of software that fail to responsively patch known flaws in their code. Liability is not a new idea, recurring in ac... more »
UN’s Development GoalsThreatened by a World Economy Facing Recession
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 23 (IPS) - The UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), described as an integral part of its highly-ambitious development agenda, may be in deep trouble. Read the full story, “UN’s Development GoalsThreatened by a World Economy Facing Recession”, on globalissues.org →
Hawaiian Air National Guard’s ‘Elephant Walk’ Shows Off F-22s, C-17 And The KC-135
*Warzone/The Drive: **Hawaii Air National Guard F-22s, KC-135, And C-17 Do The "Elephant Walk" In Honolulu* Behold an amazing display of the Hawaii Air National Guard's resident airpower. The 154th Wing based at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam put on one heck of a display of organic airpower on April 21st, 2020. Eight F-22A Raptors from the 199th Fighter Squadron, a C-17A from the 204th Airlift Squadron, and a KC-135R from the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, all resident units, executed a stunning 'elephant walk' on one of the runways at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HN... more »
“The Wit and Wisdom of Will Rogers”
*“The Wit and Wisdom of Will Rogers”* by Tom Purcell "Things are mighty heated these days. Tempers are flaring and minds are closed. Here’s the solution: the wit and wisdom of Will Rogers. “The short memory of voters is what keeps our politicians in office.” “We’ve got the best politicians that money can buy.” “A fool and his money are soon elected.” Rogers spoke these words during the Great Depression, but they’re just as true today. With 24-hour news channels, our memories are shorter than ever. And in the mass-media age, the politician who can afford the most airtime frequently... more »
Bill Gates Buying Beachfront Home In California
Bill Gates is buying a $43 million mansion at sea level in Del Mar, California. Bill Gates Reportedly Buying Beachfront Home in Del Mar for $43 Million | Times of San Diego He also wants to protect you from sea … Continue reading →
Head Of U.S. Northern Command Says Russia Is Testing U.S. Military For Weaknesses Amid Pandemic
© Sputnik / Vitaliy Belousov *Military.com:* *Russia Is Testing US Military for Weaknesses Amid Pandemic, General Says* Russia is testing whether the U.S. military has developed any weaknesses during the novel coronavirus crisis, a top general said, noting three run-ins with that country's planes over a two-month period. "We just want to make it very clear to them ... there are no vulnerabilities as a result of COVID-19," Air Force Gen. Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy, head of U.S. Northern Command, told reporters Tuesday. "We are postured and maintain that ability to respond at a momen... more »
Does ‘Quarantine’ Originate from the Word ‘Forty’ (Days) in Italian?
A "quarantine" separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick.
Legal Battles Loom as Businesses Hit by Virus Sue Insurers
Insurers have widely rejected claims from businesses trying to recoup losses following state-mandated closures.
Biden Dismisses Democratic Party Base’s Support For Medicare For All
We often hear criticism of Donald Trump for, among other faults, his overwhelming Olympian arrogance, which drives millions of Democrats to pray daily for an end to his presidency. But on the topic of Medicare for All, Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, exhibits similar heights of arrogance. Recently, Biden told MSNBC host Lawrence O’Donnell, that even if the Congress sent him a Medicare for All bill, he would veto it. And a week later, he confirmed that position. Under our current private, for-profit, health system, the lack of treatment and care for... more »
US Media Fall For Kim Jong Un Rumor
Two South Korean government officials rejected an earlier CNN report citing an unnamed U.S. official saying Washington was “monitoring intelligence” that Kim was in grave danger after surgery, but they did not elaborate on whether Kim had undergone surgery. The presidential Blue House said there were no unusual signs coming from North Korea. An official at the Chinese Communist Party’s International Liaison Department, which deals with North Korea, told Reuters the source did not believe Kim was critically ill. China is North Korea’s only major ally. Chinese foreign ministry spoke... more »
"7 Ways to Support Others During Tough Times"
*"7 Ways to Support Others During Tough Times"* by Lexi Behrndt "Life is fragile. Hard times are inevitable. At one time or another, we will all go through a difficult time, whether we deal with sickness, catastrophe, crisis, or relational breakdown. In those times, we need each other more than ever, but it's not just enough to be surrounded by people. We, as supporters, need to be educated in the best way to love our friends and family through tough times. *1. Silence speaks louder than words misspoken.* Don't ignore them. Plain and simple. If you don't know what to say, don't av... more »
"The Way You Carry It..."
"It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it." - Lena Horne
"Standing Up When It’s Too Late"
*"Standing Up When It’s Too Late"* By JR Nyquist "This article is a comparison between America and another great empire faced with rot in high office and a decline of the state - Rome. The writer, JR Nyquist, artfully points out it’s not the big events that sink an empire but many seemingly little ones. You could call what is happening to the U.S. “death by a thousand cuts.” Except in this story, people are not really aware how deep the cuts are and exactly who is doing the cutting. I loved this piece, and I hope you do as well." - Greg Hunter ○ "There is a letter by Marcus Tullius ... more »
"One's First Step..."
"One's first step in wisdom is to question everything - and one's last is to come to terms with everything." - George C. Lichtenberg
Calls for answers and calls for kindness
News 1. The anatomy of failure: How and why the emergency alert system was not activated when a mass murderer was roaming around Nova Scotia Tim Bousquet, Jennifer Henderon, Yvette d’Entremont, and Joan Baxter did some excellent reporting on the question of why the emergency alert system wasn’t activated early on Sunday. Bousquet, Henderson, d’Entremont, […]
Did Parisian Taxi Cabs Really Help Save Paris During the First World War?
The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*History, * True or False: "In the end, the story boosted the morale of the French people and good propaganda is always better than facts." History is filled with many seemingly fantastical stories – did a Greek army really hide inside a wooden horse and capture the city of Troy? Did Polish cavalry really charge German tanks with lances? Did the French Army really take taxi cabs to rush to the front lines during the First Battle of the Marne in the opening weeks of the First World War and save Paris from imminent capture? In the case of the first example most historians are dubio... more »
Renters still left out in the cold despite temporary coronavirus protection
Alex Schwartz, Professor of Urban Policy, The New School at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
Current measures prohibiting the eviction of tenants and helping them through the financial crisis won't last forever. A 40-year-old voucher program might be a longer term solution.
Turkey releasing murderers – but not political opponents – from prison amid coronavirus pandemic
Ahmet T. Kuru, Professor of Political Science, San Diego State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
To stem the spread of COVID-19, Turkey is releasing 90,000 prison inmates. Not on the list for release: tens of thousands of academics, journalists and others the regime sees as political threats.
Why there isn’t a one-size-fits-all plan for states to reopen their economies
Hilary Godwin, Dean, School of Public Health, University of Washington at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 13 hours ago
How and when the US economy reopens will look different state to state, and for good reasons. This Q&A explains why, and why some states are working together.
The Multi-Party Elections In Serbia In 1990 (II)
Part I The Elections of 1990 The independent public opinion research on possible results of elections suggested that in September 1990 the most popular were three parties and their leaders. The highest numbers of votes could expect Miloshevic’s SPS (26%), the other two most supported were Dragoljub Micunovic’s DS (13%) […]
NeverTrumper Lies About Birch Society & Schlafly in “Daily Beast”
[image: nevertrumper-lies-about-birch-society-schlafly-in-daily-beast] A dishonest hit piece masquerading as journalism published by the far-left Daily Beast tries to defame both conservative icon Phyllis Schlafly and the grassroots John Birch Society.
Wisconsin Republicans Sue to Block Stay-at-home Order, Reopen State
[image: wisconsin-republicans-sue-to-block-stay-at-home-order-reopen-state] Wisconsin's Republican-led legislature filed a legal challenge in a bid to stop the governor's stay-at-home order, which is set to last through May 26.
"We Have Become ‘Karen’ Nation"
*"We Have Become ‘Karen’ Nation"* by Tom Luongo "A week ago, I didn’t know what a ‘Karen’ was. Today I can’t stop seeing Karens everywhere I look. It’s like that moment in "They Live!" when Nada puts on the glasses for the first time. The problem now is I can’t take the glasses off. And I’m not the only one. In recent weeks the failed Karen meme of a few years ago has returned with a vengeance as people realize just how much damage Karens have done to our society. A Karen is a person, usually a woman, who is never satisfied with the service she’s receiving and demands to talk to th... more »
Hundreds of crows gathering at a car park in Texas
Scary footage shows hundreds of crows gathering at a car park in Texas in scenes reminiscent of a horror movie. Video was posted of the crows perched on tops of several cars outside a Walmart store in Houston, Texas. The rare sighting happened on December 14 and footage was posted with the caption: 'As temperatures dropped into the freezing digits, tens of thousands of crows congregate and tailgate at a Wal-Mart carpark. They are all over the place.' In it the man taking the video can be heard saying: 'Car washes will make some money now. They're on every car. The crows, which are ... more »
Ecuador will approve the trade agreement with EFTA
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
23-Apr-2020 The plenary session of the Assembly will process the agreement between Ecuador and the European Free Trade Association, after having the Constitutional Court approved it.
Business leaders, others seek delay in AfCFTA's implementation
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
23-Apr-2020 Some members of the organised private sector and experts in international trade in Nigeria have called for the postponement of the take-off of the African Continental Free Trade Area agreement
Corporations prepare to sue over action to save lives as pandemic reveals trade flaws
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
23-Apr-2020 Global companies are positioning themselves to use little-known rules in trade agreements to claim millions of dollars in compensation for restrictions imposed during the pandemic.
Cops Release Body Cam Showing Them Shoot Man for Holding a Bat, Taser Him as He Dies
[image: bat]After outrage in the community, police were forced to release body camera footage of them killing a man for holding a bat inside a Walmart.
I agree - let the states dig themselves out of the hole they've made
Earlier this week I pointed out that, just as I predicted some time ago, states with serious budgetary and fiscal problems of their own making were using the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to get Federal funds to bail themselves out. I used Illinois as the prime example, but added: Look for other states to make similar demands during this crisis. They think that since so much federal money is being thrown around, no-one will notice (or care very much) that they're taking the opportunity to divert billions, even trillions of federal dollars to pay for their own excesses and sel... more »
"Binaural Beats Music For Deep Focus, Concentration, Super Intelligence"
Greenred Productions, *"Binaural Beats Music For Deep Focus, Concentration, Super Intelligence"* "Greenred Productions meditation music with binaural beats (brainwave music) can work as sleep music, studying music, relaxing music and many more. Relaxation music can also be used as Spa music and Massage music. Here you can find powerful self-help hypnosis including healing music, Zen music and yoga music. Some sessions are produced for your inner transformation: to overcome fear, elevate your mood and energy levels, and lose weight faster. Meditation music recordings also include re... more »
Why America's Accusations That China Is Testing Nuclear Weapons Harms Arms Control
*Sahil Shah* *Security, Americas* [image: Why America's Accusations That China Is Testing Nuclear Weapons Harms Arms Control] The success of the CTB Treaty requires good-faith arguments. In a new compliance report released last week, the United States once again accused Russia, and now China, of violating the “zero-yield” standard or threshold envisioned under the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). While “zero,” “yield,” and “threshold” do not appear in the text of the CTBT, the United States, Russia, China, and other negotiating parties have always held the interpret... more »
Forget the F-22 or F-35: Here Are 3 Exotic Stealth Fighters You've Never Heard Of
*Caleb Larson* *Technology, World* [image: Image: Reuters] The next generation? The F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lighting II have stolen the spotlight in the world of aviation. So here are three stealth fighters under development that you may have never heard of. *Generic Future Fighter* Engineers at Saab are already beginning work on Sweden’s newest fighter, which will be designed from the get-go as a stealth fighter. Working with Linköping University in Sweden, Saab created a sub-scale model of what they envision as their Generic Future Fighter. Though the demonstrator airframe was... more »
Meet Russia's KA-50 Helicopter: A Real 'Flying' Tank?
*Caleb Larson* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2000%3Anewsml_RP2DRHZFYNAB&share=true] Very maneuverable and well-armored. The KA-50 helicopter is heavily armed and heavily armored. It’s also incredibly maneuverable. *Two is Better than One* Rather than a main blade rotor and a tail rotor assembly, the KA-50 forgoes the tail rotor for another main rotor. These two main rotors spin in opposite directions and give the KA-50 a very high degree of maneuverability and performance when compared to typical tail-rotor helicopters.... more »
SUNK: A Total of 26 U.S. Navy Ships Have COVID-19 Cases
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * As of Wednesday, there were currently cases of COVID-19 on 26 U.S. Navy warships, and as a precautionary move those ships are now in port or at maintenance yards. As of this week, nearly the entire crew of the *USS Theodore Roosevelt *(CVN-71) has been tested for coronavirus, and there have been a total of 710 total positive and 3,872 negative results, the U.S. Navy reported. A significant number of those who tested positive have displayed no symptoms. The fact that many sailors could be carriers of the disease without knowing it has been a major conce... more »
Russian Army's New Enemy: Coronavirus Infections
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * The Russian Defence Ministry has ordered some 15,000 soldiers back to base, where they will be put under a two-week quarantine in an effort to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. Even as recently as last week the Russian Army was still rehearsing for the Victory Day parade to be held on May 9 in Red Square to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe – known in Russia as "The Great Patriotic War." The Russian Defence Ministry has ordered some 15,000 soldiers back to base, where they will be put under a two-week quarantin... more »
The WHO's Relationship with China Has Become the Ultimate Left vs. Right Media War
*Ted Galen Carpenter* *Health, * Despite the attempts by establishment media outlets to finesse the problem of the WHO’s relationship with China, that task is likely to get more difficult, not less, going forward. A vigorous media war is taking place over whether to blame both China and the World Health Organization (WHO) for the spread of the coronavirus and the global tragedy it has spawned. Conservative outlets direct their fire at both targets and specifically defend President Trump’s decision to cut-off new funding for the WHO. Centrist and liberal journalists attempt to re... more »
Bad News: Two New York Cats First U.S. Pets to Test Positive for Coronavirus
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, * Two cats in New York state have become the first pets in the United States to test positive for the novel coronavirus, federal officials announced. Two cats in New York state have become the first pets in the United States to test positive for the novel coronavirus, federal officials announced. The two felines, from separate areas in New York state, only showcased minor respiratory symptoms and are expected to make full recoveries, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ... more »
Coronavirus: China Shows Any Hope of America Going Back To Economic 'Normal' Won't Be Easy
*Stephen Silver* *economy, * The question on the lips of many Americans, as the coronavirus shutdowns continue, is when exactly this will all be over. And one indication of the answer to that question is what's happening in China. The question on the lips of many Americans, as the coronavirus shutdowns continue, is when exactly this will all be over. And one indication of the answer to that question is what's happening in China. According to a new analyst note, there are lessons, albeit incomplete ones, for the U.S. to take from what's going on in China, where the coronavirus st... more »
Astronomers May Have Nabbed Image of Exoplanet Proxima C
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Space, * With its relatively large size and distance from its star, Proxima c has been a tempting target for exoplanet-imaging ventures. Now, according to a paper accepted for publication in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics, some astronomers say that they may have managed to image Proxima c for the first time. Since the first confirmation of an exoplanet in 1995, there have been more than 4,000 such impressive discoveries. Taking images of them, however, has proven to be a difficult task considering that these exoplanets are many light-years away from Ear... more »
Note to Donald Trump: Iran’s Naval Militia Has Deadlier Missiles
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* Armed speedboats belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy habitually harass U.S. Navy and allied vessels in the Persian Gulf, in particular in the strategic Strait of Hormuz that connects the Gulf to the open ocean. Now those boats have farther-flying missiles, the militia claimed. Armed speedboats belonging to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy habitually harass U.S. Navy and allied vessels in the Persian Gulf, in particular in the strategic Strait of Hormuz that connects the Gulf to the open ocean. Now those boats hav... more »
The U.S. Navy Could Finally Ditch Its Crashiest Helicopter
*David Axe* *Security, * The fleet’s 2021 budget proposal asks Congress for permission to sideline the Sea Dragons starting in 2022. Is that a good idea? On Jan. 8, 2014, a U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon minesweeping helicopter crashed off Virginia Beach. Of the five people aboard, four were rescued. Two died in the hospital. The Navy called off the search for the fifth crewman, pilot Sean Christopher Snyder. The three-engine MH-53E, 37 tons fully loaded, is one of the military’s most crash-prone aircraft. The Navy bought 46 Sea Dragons from Sikorsky in the early 1980s. Fourteen o... more »
Thousands of Men and Women Marched to Their Deaths in Chernobyl
*David Axe* *Security, * But just how many? Let the debate begin. The meltdown of one of the four reactors of the massive nuclear power plant near the town of Chernobyl in northern Ukraine on April 26, 1986 was the result of badly flawed reactor design, sloppy construction and faulty emergency procedures. The meltdown and its consequences amount to the worst nuclear accident in history. Potentially tens of thousands of people died. The exact number is hard to calculate, as you must count “extra” cancer deaths over the 150,000 square-mile contaminated area and across Europe for ... more »
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE: Quoted correctly, but paraphrased wrong!
*THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2020Trump, Post swap mistakes:* The first fifteen minutes of yesterday's daily briefing was deeply painful to watch. It started with a specific claim lodged by President Trump. According to Trump, Dr. Robert Redfield, head of the CDC, had been "totally misquoted" by the Washington Post in this Tuesday news report. As Trump interrupted various parties and spoke for everyone else, Redfield was marched onto the stage to explain what he'd actually said. At one point, he specifically said that he *hadn't* been misquoted by the Post. As Redfield stumbled a bit unde... more »
Intense hailstorm destroys hundreds of homes in Nagaland, India
The Watchers » Latest articles - 13 hours ago
Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds and large hail, up to 5 cm (2 inches) in diameter, lashed several villages in the district of Kiphire in Nagaland, northeast India, on April 21, 2020, damaging or destroying more than 500 homes. Among the affected villages...... Read more »
HD 158259: 6 Planets, Slightly Off-Tune
What an exceptional system the one around HD 158259 is! Here we have six planets, uncovered with the SOPHIE spectrograph at the Haute-Provence Observatory in the south of France, with the innermost world also confirmed through space-based TESS observations. Multiple things jump out about this system. For one thing, all six planets are close to, […]
The Royal Navy's Newest Aircraft Carrier HMS Prince of Wales Is Keeping The Neighbours Up At Night
The ship is moored at HMSB Portsmouth and its Wärtsilä diesel generators have caused people in Gosport, Hants, to complain of 'incessant noise pollution' *Daily Mail:* *Noisy engines on Royal Navy's newest £3.1 billion aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales are so loud they are keeping neighbours living near its Portsmouth base up at night* * The aircraft carrier has caused 'incessant noise pollution' with its diesel engines * Homeowners in Gosport, Hants, have complained of the sound during lockdown * Councillor Dawn Kelly says she can hear the 65,000-tonne ship from her home The ... more »
A Machiavellian Fiasco: How a So-Called ‘Centrist’ Resurrected Israel’s Far Right
So-called centrist Benny Gantz has seemingly done everything in his power to assure Israel's left and center are crippled for years to come and that Netanyahu will continue his decades-long reign unopposed. The post A Machiavellian Fiasco: How a So-Called ‘Centrist’ Resurrected Israel’s Far Right appeared first on MintPress News.
Despite US sanctions, Iran launches military satellite for defense
The US says the satellite launch by Iran defies a UN Security Council resolution. More The post Despite US sanctions, Iran launches military satellite for defense appeared first on The Duran.
The Old World Order is Finished
If you keep people sheltered till the virus goes away, then the virus will never go away; it will become a perpetual problem—a year or two years from today, we will still be fearing a catastrophic attack from some form of the virus. In such a climate of fear and uncertainty, the economic woes will keep multiplying and eventually the economic black hole will become so massive that it will swallow several advanced nations and that will lead to a transformation of the world order; instead of a world dominated by one or two superpowers, we might have a multipolar world with several cente... more »
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 4/23/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates 4/23/20" * *- Frequently **Updated**"* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. *○* *April 23, 2020 at 1:46 p.m. ET: *“Survey Finds 21.2% New Yorkers Test Positive for Covid-19 Antibodies”. 8,550,971 residents of NYC in 2020. Do the math... ○ *- https://www.zerohedge.com/* *APR 23, 2020 7:17 AM: *"Shocking New Data Show 90% Of COVID-19 Patients On Ventilators Won't Survive: Live Updates" ○ - *https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/* ○ *Click image for larger size.* *4/22/20, 5:31:22 AM. **For upda... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 4/23/20"
*AM 4/23/20* ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ○ ○ *APR 23, 2020 9:15 AM:* "Oil: The Storm Before The Really Big Storm" ○ Gregory Mannarino, AM 4/23/20 *"INCREDIBLE! Stock Futures GAIN **On **Millions MORE Losing Their Jobs**"* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ ○ *A comprehensive, essential daily read... more »
UN COVID-19 Declaration Blocked Because U.S. Adversaries Need To Remain Sanctioned
On April 22nd, the draft UN “Declaration of solidarity of the United Nations in the face of the challenges posed by the coronavirus disease 2019”, proposed by Russia, and co-sponsored by 34 member countries was blocked.
At Least 6 Dead as Storms Hit Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana
A National Weather Service team will be dispatched to survey damage and to confirm whether the storms were tornadoes.
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From Jenna Orkin Coronavirus’s ability to mutate has been vastly underestimated, and mutations affect deadliness of strains, Chinese study findsAir pollution may be ‘key contributor’ to Covid-19 deaths – study Why US outsourced bat virus research to Wuhan “Church” claims bleach is coronavirus-curing “sacrament,” faces wrath of FDAMore polio cases now caused by vaccine than by wild virus - Nov Germany Cancels Oktoberfest College Students Sue For Refunds Amid Coronavirus U.S. halts funding for new risky virus studies, calls for voluntary moratorium - 2014 Then they restarted: US governmen... more »
Extreme Assault on International Collaboration Comes at the Time of a Potential Shift in World Agenda
[image: Vice President Mike Pence addresses employees via intercom Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at GE Healthcare in Madison, Wisc. (Official White House Photo by D. Myles Cullen)] Short of hot combat, we are seeing an escalation of extreme acts of diplomatic insult, legal ploys, and military provocations, constituting an assault on international collaboration just when it is needed most against the pandemic, and against the underlying virus of monetarism and Malthusianism. Make no mistake, this is not simply just some kind of lingering British geopolitics, conducted by numb-nuts. The da... more »
Time to Permanently Shut Down the Crazy War Hawks
Time to Permanently Shut Down the Crazy War Hawks Video of Time to Permanently Shut Down the Crazy War Hawks The 50-year financial crisis in the making, while an unprecedented crisis, is survivable, it can be wound down, re-organized, and put back on its feet. What is not survivable would be a military confrontation with China, which is what the war party is gunning for as a diversion from the collapse of their political-financial system. Don't fall for the bait! Register for this weekend's Schiller Institute conference here. Every weekday morning Harley will brief you on what you... more »
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*AOC Celebrates Oil Workers Losing Their Livelihoods: 'You Absolutely Love to See It'* On Monday, U.S. oil prices fell below zero for the first time ever, shocking observers and raising doubts about the solvency of oil and gas companies coming out of the coronavirus crisis and the oil selling war between Saudi Arabia and Russia. These negative prices were distressing news for the U.S. economy, threatening the livelihoods of oil and gas workers and the availability of the gasoline Americans will need after the crisis ends. Yet Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) saw them as a r... more »
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*Where does education fit into the Bill of Rights and the Constitution?* YES, another victim of the Great CoronaVirus Pandemic and Panic. Among her many other crimes, the recent degree by that evil monster in the form of a human woman who rules Michigan with an increasingly iron rod includes some zingers. It, among other things bans ALL “in-person” teaching for grades K-12 for ALL schools; public and private. According to a WND article, home schools are legally defined in Michigan as “non-public” schools, and EO 2020-35 orders those as well as the public schools closed. (The dictat... more »
Constitutional and Generational Change
For the Symposium on Richard Albert, Constitutional Amendments: Making, Breaking, and Changing Constitutions (Oxford University Press, 2019). *Constitutional Amendments: Making, Breaking, and Changing Constitutions *is a three-dimensional tour de force. Professor Richard Albert provides readers with a comprehensive tour of the different theoretical issues presented by constitutional change. He offers readers a comprehensive tour of how constitutions are changed in regimes throughout the universe of constitutional democracy. *Constitutional Amendments *also gives readers a window ... more »
Global Network Space issues webinar
This video is the Global Network's space issues Webinar that was held live on April 17. Webinar brought together key activists Dave Webb (UK), Lynda Williams (California), Bruce Gagnon (Maine) and others to discuss the latest news and views on ‘star wars’, missile defence, space weapons, Space Force, mining the sky, and the on-going campaign to prevent a war in space. We anticipate doing more of this in the coming weeks. Co-sponsored by Yorkshire CND in the UK
Cop Fired After Walking Onto Family’s Property, Killing Their Leashed Dog
[image: dog]A cop was fired for violating multiple policies after he trespassed onto a family's property and killed their dog who was on a leash.
How They Always Get It Wrong!
From Jason at “Blue Collar Logic”: Predicting the future. And how they always get it wrong. The simple truth is that the doomsayers always get it wrong. Way wrong.
Thought for Today
Sent in by a reader, SHEWH, and we thank him/her. —oo— Too many Violations by our elected officials! You have long forgotten that you are not the government. It is the people who are the government. Many of us are exercising a right that we the government have, that cannot be removed from us. You are in violation of these positive guarantees of the U.S. Constitution and these U.S. Supreme Court decisions and supporting decisions. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that … Co... more »
The End Of Oil
Nafeez Ahmed writes that the coronavirus may be the death knell of the fossil fuel business: Policy-makers are still in denial as to how long this demand slump will last. But if it takes at least 18 months, and most likely several years, for a vaccine to be developed, this will keep demand far too low for the global fossil fuel industry as we know it to survive. The pandemic has thus ground the global oil industry to a halt. Storage is about to breach saturation point. Oil service firms that supply the industry are shutting down. Petrol stations are being forced to close as fuel ... more »
Losing control?
While I’m at it, (posting yet another slightly off-topic minority-interest screed) I might as well flag up this fascinating article by Con Coughlin. While still trying to digest Col Richard Kemp’s comprehensive observations on the global implications of China’s relations with the rest of the world, Gatestone Institute has thrown another politically seismic situation at us that needs to be pondered over. It’s Iran. The oil price has collapsed, coronavirus has hit hard, Iran is running out of cash and the Ayatollahs are losing control. “The scale of Iran's deepening economic crisis... more »
26 Million Have Sought US Jobless Aid Since Coronavirus Hit
About one in six American workers have lost their jobs since mid-March.
IRGC fires back at Trump: US ships will be destroyed should they threaten Iran
US naval vessels will be destroyed should they threaten Iranian military or non-military ships in the Persian Gulf, head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Hossein Salami said in a speech broadcast by state TV. Salami noted that any US provocation will be met with a “crushing response”. “The security of the Persian Gulf is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2020-04-21
This is a summary of 18 AMN articles on the following subjects: Damascus, Quneitra, Syria, Russia, Ansarallah, Yemen, Asayish, NDF, Qamishli, Iran, China, US, IRGC, Erdogan, Libya, Mediterranean, Turkey, Egypt, Israel, Palmyra. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, World-News, Yemen, Iran, North-Africa, Turkey, Lebanon Let us know how you like this brief in the comments […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed GNA accuses Libyan Army of using chemical weapons
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) forces have accused the Libyan National Army (LNA) of using chemical weapons in southern Tripoli. “Our forces were subjected to a nerve gas attack south of Tripoli,” the Tripoli-based Libyan Interior Minister, Fathi Bashagha, said at a press conference on Wednesday. He continued: […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel slams Iranian satellite launch, calls for more sanctions
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 P.M.) – The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has condemned the satellite launch by Iran on Wednesday, as they called for more sanctions against Tehran because of this space activity. According to the Israeli Foreign Ministry, the Iranian launch of the satellite is a ‘cover’ to develop advanced missile technology in Iran […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Newly upgraded S-300 used to protect important sites
The teams of upgraded S-300PM2 ‘Favorit’ surface-to-air missile systems shielded key infrastructural facilities of the Voronezh Region in southwestern Russia against a notional enemy’s air attack, the press office of Russia’s Western Military District reported on Wednesday. “During the drills for repelling a massive air attack, specialists of the alert team of the air defense […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Satellite images show aftermath of Israeli attack on Syrian Army base
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 P.M.) – Satellite imagery recently shared on the social media platform Twitter showed the aftermath of the Israeli airstrikes on the T-4 Airbase earlier this week. According to the Aurora Intel monitor, the IDF strikes did not cause any significant structural damage to the site; however, through a satellite video from Planet […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Heavily-armed Russian submarine heads to Syria
The Black Sea Fleet’s Project 636.3 diesel-electric submarine Rostov-on-Don will soon rejoin the Russian Navy’s permanent Mediterranean task force, a source in the defense industry told TASS on Wednesday. “The submarine has been prepared for its long-distance deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. It will begin in coming days,” the source said. The source did not […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Pompeo says Iran ‘must be held accountable’ for sending satellite to space
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – The U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, said that Iran should be held accountable for the launch of an IRGC satellite to space. “I think every nation has an obligation to go to the United Nations and evaluate whether this missile launch was consistent with that Security Council resolution,” Pompeo […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russia accuses OPCW of sacrificing reputation in Syria
The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has sacrificed its reputation to serve the West’s geopolitical ambition in Syria, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. “The OPCW reputation as an authoritative expert body in the field of chemical disarmament has actually been sacrificed to the Middle East geopolitical ambitions of a small […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran fires back at Trump: ‘US should focus on saving its soldiers from coronavirus’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:45 P.M.) – The Iranian forces spokesman, Abu Al-Fadl Shukraji, said that the United States should focus on saving its soldiers from the coronavirus in response to Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian boats harassing American ships. In his conversation with the ISNA agency, Shukraji said, “Today, instead of bullying others, the Americans […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Egypt intends to return Syria to its ‘natural location in regional and international arenas’
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:30 P.M.) – Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry said that his country intends to return Syria to its natural location in the regional and international arenas. This came during a telephone conversation between Shoukry and the United Nations Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pederson, during which the two officials discussed developments in Syria. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US state files lawsuit against China over COVID-19 outbreak
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 P.M.) – The state of Missouri has filed a lawsuit against the Chinese government, blaming it for the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday at a federal court in the United States, states that Chinese officials “bear responsibility for the deaths, suffering and massive economic losses incurred by […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New satellite gives Iran major boost in intelligence war: IRGC commander
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) The commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, Major General Hussein Salami, said that launching the military satellite into space will develop Iran’s defensive capabilities and enable it to expand the scope of its strategic intelligence. Salami emphasized that the Revolutionary Guards’ access to space technology is an important necessity, and “a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Australian Navy joins US fleet near Chinese drilling ship as tensions soar
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:45 P.M.) Amid mounting tension, an Australian frigate has joined U.S. warships in the South China Sea, as a suspected Chinese vessel drills for oil. Citing regional sources, the Reuters News Agency reported on Wednesday,that an Australian frigate joined the American warships located near the place where the Chinese government exploration ship, Haiyang […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
China unveils 2nd domestically built amphibious assault ship
China’s second domestically built Type 075 amphibious assault ship was launched on Wednesday in Shanghai, Shanghai-based news website thepaper.cn reported. It is capable of conducting amphibious combat and a variety of missions. Analysts noted that China’s amphibious assault ship program has been advancing very rapidly, in terms of both the construction of each ship and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian reports 3 new coronavirus cases, 42 total
BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Ministry of Health announced the registration of 3 new cases of the COVID-19 viru, bringing the total number of cases registered in the country to 42. The Ministry said that out of the 42 confirmed cases, at least six of the infected people recovered, while three others died. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Libyan Army shoots down Turkish aircraft after foiling big attack
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 P.M.) – The Libyan National Army (LNA), led by Field Marshal Khalifa Hafter, announced on Tuesday evening that their forces the shot down a Turkish aircraft, which attempted to bomb their supply and fuel trucks in Bani Walid. The Military Information Division of the Libyan Army said that the air defense forces […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump instructs US Navy to destroy any Iranian boat harassing them
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 P.M.) – U.S. President Donald Trump has instructed members of the American Navy in the Persian Gulf to “shoot down and destroy” any Iranian boat harassing them. “I have instructed the United States Navy to shoot down and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats if they harass our ships at sea,” the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army launches heavy attacks on militant front-lines in Idlib, Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) carried out a number of attacks in the Idlib and Aleppo governorates, Wednesday, targeting the militant front-lines in response to their continued presence and buildup in these areas. According to a field report from northwestern Syria, the Syrian Arab Army began the day targeting the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran launches first successful military satellite into space: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Wednesday, the first successful launch of a military satellite into space. The Revolutionary Guards said that the first Iranian military satellite, “Noor 1”, was launched using the “Qasd” carrier missile in two stages, indicating that the satellite is in orbit at a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Italy and the Wuhan Virus…The Real Story from an Italian
Originally posted on The Tactical Hermit: Forwarded to me by a friend. ? ? ITALY’S COMMUNIST RECIPE FOR DISASTER Published March 24, 2020 | By Giacomino Nicolazzo ? Giacomino Nicolazzo is one of Italy’s most beloved writers. Born and raised in Central Pennsylvania, he lives in a small village in Lombardy where he writes his…
Dose of Truth: America Has Gone Insane
Originally posted on The Tactical Hermit: America Gone Bizarre Not that you need any more proof that America has gone insane. Here are 25 examples that would convince any RATIONAL person that we are now living in a Bizarre World! · We shut down travel from Europe over fear of COVID-19, but have an open…
As ICUs Fill, Pressure Builds for Government Control Over Private Beds
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Healthcare institutions want the public sector to have access to private health plan beds for hospitalization of patients infected with the coronavirus. They are at the forefront of the 'Leitos Para Todos' (Beds For All) movement. The concern is that the public system will become overburdened, while the private health […] The post As ICUs Fill, Pressure Builds for Government Control Over Private Beds appeared first on The Rio Times.
Oil at Minus US$100 “Not Impossible” as Global Storage Tanks Become Full
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In orbit hundreds of miles above the Earth, the Sentinel-1 satellites are the eyes in the sky that show why US oil prices dropped below zero and why much of the world may go the same way. The satellite receives radar signals from the huge metal tanks that . . […] The post Oil at Minus US$100 “Not Impossible” as Global Storage Tanks Become Full appeared first on The Rio Times.
US Government Hands Blocked Venezuelan State Funds to Guaidó Faction
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The US Treasury Department has instructed Citibank in New York to transfer blocked funds in an account in the name of the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) to an account held by the US central bank. The Venezuelan National Assembly later approved this, which allowed the opposition around the self-proclaimed […] The post US Government Hands Blocked Venezuelan State Funds to Guaidó Faction appeared first on The Rio Times.
Global Slump in Crude Oil Prices Should Impact Petrobras
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Used as a reference by Petrobras, Brent oil recorded a sharp drop on Tuesday, April 21st and closed at US$19.33 (R$97) a barrel, its lowest since . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here Subscribe Login Here The post Global Slump in Crude Oil Prices Should Impact Petrobras appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Drops to 107th Position in Global Press Freedom Ranking
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has released the 2020 press freedom ranking. In this year's edition, Brazil dropped two places and now ranks 107th among the 180 countries listed. The American continent is ranked behind Europe as the best place to practice journalism. "Although the regional heavyweights, the United […] The post Brazil Drops to 107th Position in Global Press Freedom Ranking appeared first on The Rio Times.
ANVISA Approves First Marijuana-based Medicinal Product in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) approved on Wednesday, April 22nd, the registration of the first marijuana-based product in the country. It is a phytopharmaceutical product that contains cannabidiol and a concentration of less than 0.2 percent THC, the substance with psychotropic effects. The product may be sold in pharmacies, […] The post ANVISA Approves First Marijuana-based Medicinal Product in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brasília Provides ‘Drive Thru’ Rapid Coronavirus Test
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The free rapid test for the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) kicked off on Tuesday, April 21st in Brasília, at two thru drive posts located in the Mané Garrincha stadium and the City Park, in the central region of the capital of the Federal District. Anyone taking the test will be logged […] The post Brasília Provides ‘Drive Thru’ Rapid Coronavirus Test appeared first on The Rio Times.
In Severe Cases, Coronavirus Can Remain in Body System for 21 Days
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Patients who suffered the most severe form of Covid-19, a disease caused by Sars-Cov-2, had the virus in their system for a longer period than those who had mild cases of infection. In samples taken from the respiratory tract (phlegm and saliva) of more severe patients in China, the virus […] The post In Severe Cases, Coronavirus Can Remain in Body System for 21 Days appeared first on The Rio Times.
A Tribute To Teresa Rodrigo
I was very saddened the other day upon learning from a colleague that Teresa Rodrigo Anoro passed away. Teresa was a professor at IFCA, University of Cantabria in Santander, Spain, where she held the position since 1995. At the IFCA she led a strong team of experimental particle physicists who collaborate to the CMS experiment at the CERN LHC. Her premature loss leaves a very large void at her institution in particular, as well as in the development of Spanish particle physics in general, where she had a big role. read more
Kinlani Flagstaff Mutual Aid sending aid to Navajo and Hopi as donations arrive at Taala Hooghan Infoshop
Photos courtesy Klee Benally Censored News FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. -- The volunteer crew with Kinlani/Flagstaff Mutual Aid are supporting Navajo and Hopi Family Relief at Taala Hooghan Infoshop in Flagstaff, Ariz. During April, supplies bound for Navajo and Hopi on the Navajo and Hopi Nations arrived in Flagstaff for delivery.Actor Jason Momoa donated a truckload of water, and Dr. Bronners
Intense storm leaves 24 dead or missing, hundreds homeless in Luanda, Angola
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Heavy rains and strong winds affecting Luanda, Angola from April 18 to 20, 2020, caused flooding and destruction across the capital, leaving at least 11 people dead, 13 others missing and 113 families homeless. The Cambaba River broke its banks, sending floodwater...... Read more »
HOW ANOTHER GROUP OF CORONAVIRUS ASTROTURFERS HOPES TO DESTROY AMERICA
Yesterday I praised a *New York Times* story that listed many of the established right-wing groups that have been using big money to amplify the message of anti-lockdown protesters. The *Times* story cited groups such as FreedomWorks and ALEC. But left out of that story was another well-funded group that has also been aiding the demonstrators. A *Washington Post* story names that group: The ads on Facebook sounded populist and passionate: “The people are rising up against these insane shutdowns,” they said. “We’re fighting back to demand that our elected officials reopen America.” ... more »
The BBC's Ideological Drift
The open thread is looking lively. Disqus provides the flexibility that other systems lack! One negative response to - may I call it our reinvention (?) - was spotted - not on *this* blog — but over on Biased-BBC. I do hope the predicted invasion of trolls doesn’t materialise. But hey ho. You win some, you lose some. Anyway, there’s bound to be a certain amount of cross-pollination between ‘over here’ and ‘over there’ (one example) and on this occasion I’m borrowing from something I first saw on Biased-BBC. ....and in more depth here. "The Islamic prayer call states that ever... more »
Cannabis executives participate in Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
In recognition of National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Marijuana Business Daily asked cannabis executives to send photos of themselves with their kids at work. Cannabis executives participate in Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Navajo Nation files lawsuit for share of federal funds, with 76 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours
Now 76 new cases and one more death related to COVID-19 reportedNavajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron LizerCensored NewsWINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Department of Health in coordination with the Navajo Epidemiology Center and the Navajo Area Indian Health Service, reported 76 new cases of COVID-19 and a total of 49 deaths for the Navajo Nation as of Wednesday. As of
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