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From Jenna Orkin Chinese ambassador to Israel is found dead in his home, Foreign Ministry saysSome 42% Of Jobs Lost In Pandemic Are Gone For Good 'Llamas are the real unicorns': why they could be our secret weapon against coronavirus A SARS-like cluster of circulating bat coronaviruses shows potential for human emergence - 2015 Trump’s New COVID-19 Czar Holds $10 Million In Vaccine Company Stock Options Millions of people are expected to fall ill with tuberculosis due to coronavirus lockdown The US Senate voted to let Trump spy on your search history. But all is not lost At least 6 cou... more »
General Patton: What Did He Do After World War II?
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: Gen. George S. Patton and Gen. J. Lawton Collins attends the funeral of Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. in Normandy on July 13, 1944. US Army Pfc. Sidney Gutelewitz.] Following his campaign in Western Europe, George S. Patton had difficulty adjusting to peacetime and was fatally injured in an automobile accident. The commander of the U.S. Third Army, General George S. Patton, Jr., took no great pleasure in the end of the war in Europe; he already knew that despite his lobbying of many influential figures in Washington, D.C., he h... more »
Why Britain Was Terrible at Building Tough World War II Tanks
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* [image: Wikimedia Commons] The British Army was the first to develop and deploy tanks during World War I, but by the outbreak of World War II its armored vehicles were in a word: lackluster. Throughout the war it subsequently developed tanks that range from the bad to barely adequate. The British Army was the first to develop and deploy tanks during World War I, but by the outbreak of World War II its armored vehicles were in a word: lackluster. Throughout the war it subsequently developed tanks that range from the bad to barely adequate. As the... more »
Fake History: Toy Maker Mattel Helped Develop the M-16 During the Vietnam War
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Sorry, it never occurred. Introduced just prior to America's involvement in the Vietnam War, the M-16 was quite different from any weapon in use at the time. It revolutionized firearm design with its use of composite materials and intermediate caliber ammunition—but its appearance was one not immediately loved by everyone who carried one. The aerospace-grade aluminum receiver and composite stock and grip reduced weight, but up until that point American military rifles were still a mix of steel, and wood that had been ... more »
Flying Radars Born: All Thanks to the Secretive Project Cadillac
*Michael Peck* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2002%3Anewsml_PBEAHUOTLAL&share=true] Now that's a nice name for a high-tech project. *Key point: *Airborne radar would help with the detection of enemy formations. It would also help with the weather. What is that strange-looking aircraft, that looks like an airliner with a giant mushroom perched on top? From that giant mushroom perched high up in the sky, perhaps over Iraq or Syria or the South China Sea, invisible beams of radiation stream in all directions. Be it America's A... more »
American Forces Smashed Through Hitler's Elite Bodyguard In France
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: Leibstandarte-SS Adolf Hitler, Lichterfelde, Berlin. 1933. German Federal Archive.] SS Leibstandarte Adolf Hitler, a shadow of its former strength, was further shattered in a failed counterattack against U.S. positions in Normandy. By the morning of July 27, 1944, General Omar Bradley’s First U.S. Army had won the “Battle of the Hedgerows” in Normandy and stood ready to break out to the south. It had taken four corps, ultimately employing 12 divisions, to do it, and the cost had been appalling —XIX Corps alone had suffered 10,0... more »
How Patton Stole France's Fort Koenigsmacker From Nazi Germany
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* In the struggle for the French city of Metz, General Patton threw the U.S. 90th Infantry Division at the fortress walls to crack the German line. In his autobiography, *War As I Knew It*, Lt. Gen. George S. Patton, Jr., set the tone for what was to become one of his Third U.S. Army’s infantry divisions’ major accomplishments in World War II. He stated: “I woke up at 0300 on the morning of November 8, 1944, and it was raining very hard. I tried to go to sleep but, finding it impossible, got up and started to read Rommel’s book, *Infantry... more »
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Iran is ready for peace talks with Saudi Arabia: FM
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry denied the validity of the news circulated about Tehran receiving a request from Saudi Arabia through the Iraqi government to mediate between the two countries, noting Tehran’s willingness to dialogue with Riyadh, whether through or without a mediator. “We have not received anything about bin Salman’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Vietnam doesn’t record single coronavirus case in over 30 days
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – The Vietnamese National Committee announced on Monday that the country has not recorded any coronavirus case in the past 32 days. “May 18 marks the 32nd day in succession, when no new cases of coronavirus have been registered inside the country,” the Vietnamese news agency quoted the committee as saying. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Rami Makhlouf fires back at Syrian ministry, says allegations are false
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – Syrian businessman Rami Makhlouf denounced what the Syrian Ministry of Communications said on Sunday about his company, slamming their allegations as false. In response to what was stated in the authority’s publication yesterday that SyriaTel refused to pay the sums imposed on it, Makhlouf said that this is not true, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed Libyan forces capture strategic base near Tunisian border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 P.M.) – Minutes ago, the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) forces announced the capture of the strategic Al-Watiyah Airbase near the Tunisian border. “Our heroic forces have taken control of the Al-Watiyah Airbase,” the media center for Operation “Anger Volcano” said in a statement via Facebook. Prior to the capture of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran will ‘respond quickly and decisively’ if US confronts tankers: Deputy FM
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 P.M.) – The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that the U.S.’ potential interference with Islamic Republic’s fuel shipment to Venezuela constitutes a threat to freedom of navigation and international trade, stressing that Iran will respond to any threat against its oil tankers. Araghchi’s words came after the Iranian Foreign Ministry […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US military aircraft approaches Russia’s largest airbase in Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – For the first time since April, the U.S. military has conducted a flight near the Russian Armed Forces’ largest base inside Syria. According to the data from the aerial monitoring site, PlaneRadar, a U.S. Navy Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft was spotted off of Syria’s western coast, as it approached the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran’s Supreme Leader vows to expel US forces from Syria and Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, pledged on Sunday to expel the U.S. forces from Syria and Iraq, in response to “the United States igniting wars and its support for terrorism and injustice.” Khamenei said during a video meeting with university students, as reported by the state-owned Islamic Republic News […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
China reveals preliminary cause of death for ambassador to Israeli
Du Wei, 57, who was appointed envoy to the Middle Eastern country in February, was found dead at his home in Herzliya on 17 May. His death comes a week after US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visited Israel. The US official reportedly pressed Israeli authorities to limit cooperation with the Chinese government. The Chinese […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military to kickoff largest exercises of 2020
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – Yunus-Pek Yevkurov, Deputy Russian Defense Minister, announced that the “Caucasus -2020” strategic training for command and staff officers will be the largest of its kind in Russia this year. In a press statement, Yevkurov revealed that the active stage of the Caucasus -2020 training is planned to be held in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran hasn’t reduced its forces inside Syria: official
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – Hossein Amir Abdallahian, the Special Assistant to the President of the Iranian Parliament for International Affairs, revealed on Sunday, the fact that Iranian forces have not been withdrawn from Syria, describing Iranian-Syrian relations as strategic. Abdullahian said, in an interview with Al-Alam TV, that the Iranian anti-terrorist advisory forces went […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian ministry threatens to seize Rami Makhlouf’s company
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 A.M.) – The Syrian Ministry of Communications stated on Sunday, thatSyriaTel, owned by businessman Rami Makhlouf, bears “all legal and operational consequences as a result of its refusal to restore the rights of the state due to it.” The Syrian Postal and Communications Regulatory Authority, in a statement, threatened SyriaTel company that […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Marianne Williamson Draws A Line In The Sand-- For Shahid Buttar And For David Kim
A few weeks ago Marianne Williamson wanted to discuss the congressional election in CA-34, a district that starts a few blocks from my house. I can walk there; before the new reality, I used to have dinner there a couple of times a week. And Konbi, my favorite sandwich shop-- also, according to *Bon Appétit*, the best sandwich shop in America-- is in the district. CA-34 includes Echo Park, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Koreatown, Mount Washington, El Serano, Cypress Park, Boyle Heights, DTLA (the Arts District, the Financial District, the Fashion District), Dodger Stadium, City Terr... more »
The Digital Revolution’s Unexpected Consequence
The digital revolution has turned man into a cyclops, who is missing one eye, the eye of wisdom. While teaching metaphysics, Immanuel Kant used to remind his students that learning metaphysics is not easy and that, “One who would seek pearls, must descend to the depths,” but the digital technologies hinder man from descending to the depths by making everything seem too easy on the surface itself—when information and facilities are available at the click of the mouse and a tap on the app, why should anyone descend to the depth or exercise his mind. In the digital age, wisdom is a ves... more »
Oklahoma’s business-friendly medical cannabis program still has room to grow, experts say
Medical marijuana sales and patient numbers in Oklahoma continue to increase at a staggering rate, indicating the red-hot market has room to grow, although some sectors and parts of the state are saturated with businesses, industry officials say. The state’s free-market approach so far has proved successful, with April sales topping $60 million. Meanwhile, regulators have […] Oklahoma’s business-friendly medical cannabis program still has room to grow, experts say is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Conversion creates more useful jobs
Although no public jobs can be created and no bridges repaired as long as all that money goes for unworkable Rube Goldberg Star Wars systems, not to mention cost overruns and plain corruption, [President Bill] Clinton will have to overcome his natural southern affinity for all things military. Conversion is the name of the only game we have left. Conversion from war to peace. Instead of Seawolf submarines, he must build bullet trains (my advice to Jerry Brown, who dramatized it on television and won the Connecticut primary). The same workforce that now builds submarines has th... more »
The unknown climate-killer deal we'll have to tackle next
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18-May-2020 The Energy Charter Treaty takes an axe to climate action.
India opposes rejoining RCEP over China concerns
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
18-May-2020 Indications remain that the India government is not keen to revisit the RCEP grouping at present.
“Modi Diplomacy” and the future of Japan-India relations
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
18-May-2020 Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has been walking a tightrope between the United States and China even as it nurses its own ambitions for global leadership. Horimoto Takenori assesses the role of the Japan-India relationship in this dynamic context.
POLL THE CONSPIRACY THEORIES
So this happened over the weekend: Eric Trump claimed Saturday that the coronavirus will “magically” vanish after the November election and allow the country to fully reopen — an assertion that has no basis in science and is contradicted by health experts worldwide. In an interview with Fox News’s Jeanine Pirro, Trump suggested the president’s critics were using the pandemic to undermine his father’s rallies, calling it a “cognizant strategy” that would cease once it was no longer politically expedient. “You watch, they’ll milk it every single day between now and November 3," the ... more »
TRAPPIST-1: Orbital Alignment Among Rocky Worlds
You would think that the orbits of planets would align closely with the spin of their star, since they emerged from the same primordial disk. Many planets do just that, and in our own system, the orbits of the planets are aligned within 6 degrees of the Sun’s rotation. But the numerous cases of star-planet […]
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Scuffles in Hong Kong's Legislative Council as pro-Beijing politicians push ahead with anthem bill
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Amid protests, fist-fights and scuffles, pro-Beijing leaders push Hong Kong's Legislative Council closer to a bill that will criminalise abuse of China's national anthem.
No alcohol ED spike, police issue warnings but not fines in NT after pubs reopen
Territorians are being praised for low numbers of alcohol-related presentations to hospital as well as practising physical distancing on the first weekend since some coronavirus restrictions were eased.
Former soldier to prosecute cases of alleged war crimes by Australian special forces in Afghanistan
The ABC can reveal David McLure SC was recently drafted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions for the arduous and high-profile role.
Almost 120 nations back push for COVID-19 investigation
Government MPs claim vindication after 116 nations back a joint Australian and European Union push for a probe into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
No doubt whatsoever Covid 19 was stolen from Canada and taken to Wuhan by Chinese agents
Cairnsnews broke this story in Australia on January 28, 2020 exposing the theft of a virus from a Canadian laboratory, then taken to Wuhan. Here is testimony from one of the foremost authorities on biological weapons, Dr Francis A Boyle who confirms the Canadian theft and says the WHO has had this information for some […]
Sydney law firm warns – “do not trust phone tracing app”
https://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/do-not-trust-the-pms-promises-regarding-the-covid-19-tracking-data/ Do Not Trust the PM’s Promises Regarding the COVID-19 Tracking Data No matter which side of the political divide they fall on, what sort of creed they adhere to, or whether they’re law-abiding citizens or not, the overwhelming majority of Australians have followed government advice and locked down for the COVID-19 pandemic. Now PM […]
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 5/18/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates 5/18/20" * *- Frequently **Updated* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ *- https://www.zerohedge.com/* *MAY 18, 2020 7:24 AM: *"100 Million Chinese Back Under Lockdown As Americans, Europeans Flock To Parks & Beaches: Live Updates" *MAY 18, 2020 5:00 AM: *"The US Is Dramatically Overcounting COVID-19 Deaths" ○ - *https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/* ○ *Click image for larger size.* *5/18/20, 3:32:18 AM. **For updates click here:* *- https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html* ○ - COVID-19 COR... more »
AEI's Back To School "Blueprint"
Everyone has ideas about how schools can re-open again, from thoughtful and responsible educators to gun-waving loons on the steps of capitals. So why not have the American Enterprise Institute take a shot at it by calling together a reformsters' roundtable to look at the issue. The blueprint brought together a "task force" loaded with familiar names-- Chris Cerf, Sharif El-Mekki, Kaya Henderson, Candice McQueen, Nina Rees, Gerard Robinson, Andrew Rotherman, Hanna Skandera and John White, to name a few. But hey-- they aren't waving guns or yelling threats at people in masks, so that... more »
Storks Hatch in UK for First Time in 600 Years – Why That’s Great News for British Wildlife
In this time of worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, stork chicks hatch in the United Kingdom for the first time in 600 years.
Huey Long: Share the wealth
Huey Pierce Long Jr. (August 30, 1893 – September 10, 1935), nicknamed "The Kingfish," was a populist American politician who served as the 40th governor of Louisiana from 1928 to 1932 and was a member of the US Senate from 1932 until his assassination in 1935. As the political leader of Louisiana, he commanded wide networks of supporters and was willing to take forceful action. During Long's years as governor, large expansions were made in infrastructure, education and health care. Long was notable among southern politicians for avoiding race baiting and white supremacy, and he s... more »
WHO Preaches that the Vaxssiah Will Save Us All
Note: Hi, readers. What do you think of the word, vaxssiah? It occurred to me the other day when I listened to A/NBCBS News (all the news reports blend into one voice) saying over and over that when we have... more »
Madagascar President Accuses WHO of Bribery to Stall COVID-19 Treatment
Here's an interesting Monday morning read. Thanks John Stone for the heads up. Remember folks, "cure" is only for standard patentable products that make billions. From this we know, here in the autism world where "cure" is a four letter... more »
Political Turmoil Exacerbates Spread of Coronavirus in Brazil, Says New York Times
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A feature article published by The New York Times compares how the Brazilian government has responded in the past to serious public health crises, such as the AIDS and Zika epidemics and now the novel coronavirus. "The nation’s pioneering responses to past health crises, including AIDS and Zika, won global […] The post Political Turmoil Exacerbates Spread of Coronavirus in Brazil, Says New York Times appeared first on The Rio Times.
Military Wings Cabinet Prominence Said to Bother Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite his increasingly frequent recourse to members of the Armed Forces, President Jair Bolsonaro, influenced by his children, is annoyed by the prominence garnered by military Ministers appointed as "guardians" and "firefighters" of a government that is piling up crises. For Bolsonaro, the uniformed aides get the credit for what […] The post Military Wings Cabinet Prominence Said to Bother Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Death Toll Increases 50 Percent in one Week
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Since the first death by coronavirus was recorded, Brazil has taken 53 days to pass the 10,000 victim mark, which occurred on May 9th. But it took only a week to exceed 15,000 deaths. On Saturday, the country reached 15,633 victims, and 233,142 confirmed cases of Covid-19, according to the […] The post Brazil’s Death Toll Increases 50 Percent in one Week appeared first on The Rio Times.
Statewatch News Online, 18 May 2020 (08/20)
18 May 2020 — Statewatch e-mail: office@statewatch.org Also available as a pdf file: http://www.statewatch.org/news/2020/may/email-18-5-20.pdf STATEWATCH ANALYSIS 1. Statewatch Analysis: Mediterranean: As the fiction of a Libyan search and rescue zone begins to crumble, EU states use the coronavirus pandemic to declare themselves unsafe STATEWATCH NEWS 1. Refugee crisis: latest news from across Europe (21.4-11.5.20) 2. EU: Council considers action … Continue reading Statewatch News Online, 18 May 2020 (08/20)
Welfare Weekly 15 May 2020
15 May 2020 — Welfare Weekly Over 260,000 sick and disabled people left waiting for benefit assessments due to Covid-19 Mounting backlog is causing growing concern among disability rights campaigners. Read the post Disabled households left worse off on Universal Credit win breakthrough appeal case Ruling could ultimately benefit thousands of disabled people whose legacy … Continue reading Welfare Weekly 15 May 2020
Brexit: Yet More Chicken
The same bad Brexit dynamics are very much in place.
The Economics and Politics of Social Democracy: A Reconsideration
The inescapable dilemma facing social democracy
Red China in the Pacific
News Report worth Watching I’m not fond of CBS Sixty Minutes, these days, but this is from Sixty Minutes – Australia, and it’s a good report. “When China says that they want to be your economic partner, it means that they want to be your economic master.” The Communist Chinese current move in the Pacific […] The post Red China in the Pacific appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
BWorld 435, OPINION Drug pricing in Asia and WHO assembly
* My article in BusinessWorld, May 14, 2020. As the COVID-19 global pandemic lingers, the search for new medicines and vaccines continues as existing treatments and medicines cannot cope with virus mutation. Public policies on the pricing of innovative, newly invented medicines and vaccines are among the important considerations, whether these new treatments will become available in certain countries or not. I checked the drug pricing policies of our neighbors in the ASEAN and developed Asia. A friend showed me a copy of the latest quarterly report of IQVIA (formerly IMS Health) a... more »
São Paulo State Records More Deaths by Covid-19 Than Mexico
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - São Paulo State now records more deaths from Covid-19 than Mexico, according to the State Health Secretariat. The total number of fatalities reached 4,782 on Sunday, May 17th, compared to 3,709 on May 10th. The Latin country accounts for 4,767 deaths to date, according to data from the World Health […] The post São Paulo State Records More Deaths by Covid-19 Than Mexico appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio de Janeiro Records 2,700 Covid-19 Deaths
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The state of Rio de Janeiro records 2,715 deaths from Covid-19, a disease caused by the novel coronavirus. There were 101 more confirmed deaths on Sunday, May 17th. There are a further 952 deaths under investigation, and 206 have been ruled out. According to the report released by the State […] The post Rio de Janeiro Records 2,700 Covid-19 Deaths appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Prompts new Rally, Says Brazil Will ‘Come out Stronger’
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - When once again taking part in a crowded rally amid the coronavirus, President Jair Bolsonaro said the federal government "has provided all its support" to treat Covid-19 patients and that the country will come out stronger after this pandemic. Before Bolsonaro arrived at the rally, presidential security guards asked the […] The post Bolsonaro Prompts new Rally, Says Brazil Will ‘Come out Stronger’ appeared first on The Rio Times.
15 Minutes Of Fame: How The U.S. Navy's First Autonomous Ship Quickly Sank
*Robert Farley* *Security, * USS Utah (BB-31) was the sixth dreadnought battleship commissioned by the U.S. Navy. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Efforts to salvage the wreck of USS *Utah* failed. Her service in the war lasted about fifteen minutes, but she nevertheless earned a battle star. The service was hardly irrelevant, as the torpedo that hit *Utah* might have hit another US warships, resulting in the deaths of more sailors. Two weeks ago, the United States almost went to war over the downing of a drone along the Iranian border. This is not, strangely enough, the firs... more »
Hallow Victory: Why Napoleon's Win at the Battle of Eylau Didn't Matter
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2013%3Anewsml_BM2E9AJ1CFE01&share=true] Russian winters will do you in. *Key point: *Napoleon seemed unstoppable. Indeed, the Russians couldn't win, but they wouldn't just surrender either. Following the French Army’s brilliant victories at the twin battles of Jena and Auerstadt on October 14, 1806, the Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte subsequently launched his Grande Armée in a devastating pursuit of the remnants of the Prussian Army. The end result was the disintegration of ... more »
Did Americans Need To Die At the Battle Of Peleliu?
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: Marine Pfc. Douglas Lightheart (right) cradles his 30-cal. machine gun in his lap, while he and his buddy Pfc. Gerald Thursby Sr. take time out for a cigarette, while mopping up the enemy on Peleliu Island, September 14, 1944. U.S. Marine Corps.] In the autumn of 1944, U.S. forces fought the costly and questionable Battle of Peleliu. In the predawn hours of September 15, 1944, a powerful fleet of U.S. Navy warships trained its guns on Peleliu, a small coral island in the Palau chain. The ships included the battleships *Pennsylvan... more »
These Were the Finest Commanders on Each Side of the Civil War
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: By The U.S. National Archives - General William T. Sherman, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=69960711] The best of the best. *Key point: *These Generals fought well for the sides they believed in. Here is how they made their mark. *About the Author: Mr. Morris is the author of seven well-received books on 19th Century American history and literature. He has served as a consultant for A&E, the History Channel, and edited a three-book series for Purdue University Press on American Civil War and pos... more »
Why The United States Wants Russia To Keep Repairing Its Only Aircraft Carrier
*David Axe* *Security, * The Admiral Kuznetsov is a giant money sink. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *“Russia will be doing NATO and the U.S. Navy a huge favor if it decides to spend the money, repair-yard time, and human capital needed to overhaul the ski-jump-ramp carrier that is clearly an albatross of the Cold War era.” The Russian navy plans to dry-dock its only aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov in 2020 and conduct extensive repairs on the aging, unreliable vessel. The plan makes a perverse kind of sense from Moscow’s point of view. But it’s still a bad idea, two expe... more »
Covid 11, Dire Straits and lockdowns
I was listening to some Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) songs and checking their lyrics, three of his songs somehow portrayed the lockdown hysteria that the world has seen. (1) Telegraph Road (1982) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TTAXENxbM0& *I used to like to go to work but they shut it down* *I got a right to go to work but there's no work here to be found* *Yes and they say we're gonna have to pay what's owed* *We're gonna have to reap from some seed that's been sowed...* *From the anger that lives on the streets with these names* *'Cos I've run every red light on memory lane* *I've... more »
On POGOs in the PH
From free trade perspective, those PH Offshhore Gaming Operations (POGOs) are good. Remember factor price equalization (FPE) theorem in Econ 141 or 241, free mobility of factors of production like capital, labor and (gambling) tech ceteris paribus (all other things being equal or unchanged), will result in long term flattening and equalization of wages, interest, technology cost. But from rule of law perspective under institutional economics, these POGOs in PH are bad. They don't follow many rules: tax laws, labor laws, immigration laws (no formal work contract), local government bu... more »
Mass Arrests Thread - must read.
I had a lot of this but it makes it all rigorous as well. 9/11 set the stage for a legal state of war without naming an enemy combatant. That was then continously exploited from 2001 through 2016 when Trump turned over the whole apple cart. Hilarys task was to deliver the Kill Shot. Opposing this concerted NWO conspiracy has been MIL INTEL whose resources surpass all the resources of all the other intelligence agencies combnined. By the way, you never had a need to know that. NWO conspiracy certainly includes all elements of the global Communist Internationale and its NAZI equ... more »
"Super steel" breakthrough makes for stronger and tougher alloy
Maybe we can call it super high quality steel as we are not talking about orders of magnitude here.. We actually use a huge amount of essentially low quality steel and are happy with the result. This type of product is certainly reserved for aerospace. Recall that Tesla's big rocket was made from stainless steel. Refing that steel could thus drop its weight in half. That may not be so important though. Turning this into production steel remaIns to \be seen. *"Super steel" breakthrough makes for stronger and tougher alloy* *By Michael Irving* *May 12, 2020* *Professor ... more »
At mospheric CO2 soars to record heights in spite of global pandemic
What makes all this insulting is that the rise of CO2 is now clearly independent of Global temperatures. It always has been but then politicians would not be able to bdiscuss the werather We are burning a lot of carbon still. This will now start to drop. The conversion to electrics has well begun and will only take a maximum of fifteen years to effect. .Other sources of natural eneergy will also be tapped by public policy support. We have additional hydro, ample Geothermal for grid power. Throw in our atmospheric pressure stack as well for grid power. That we can bu... more »
Seth Rich Refuses to Stay Buried
The whole world understands exactly why Seth Rich died. As time progresses, we merely add more evidence. And yet we are not seeing hot pursuit by the investigators after justice. That means no justice is intended. It was obviously a revenge killing by old 'What does it Matter'. Was it really htat easy? So yes, perhaps as the great battles are ground through, we can return to the old hunts. Yet we know and possibly this is the least of it all.. *Seth Rich Refuses to Stay BuriedMay 11, 2020By Jack Cashillhttps://www.amer... more »
Belgium says there's a reason its COVID-19 death rate is so high
With attention focused on the strategies of bigger countries, such as the United States and the United Kingdom, Belgium has been little talked about. Yet, on the face of it, the EU country has been one of the worst hit by coronavirus.
NSW public school students to return to classrooms full time
Students at NSW public schools will return to classrooms full time from next Monday after weeks of remote learning. NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian will confirm the May 25 start date tomorrow.
Social distancing breaches continue on SA trains despite expanded peak-hour services
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Overcrowding and a lack of social distancing remain a problem on Adelaide trains, despite the State Government saying increased peak-hour services have been rolled out.
Four bidders have been shortlisted to take over Virgin Australia. This is what we know about them
The four bidders shortlisted by Virgin Australia's appointed administrator Deloitte include a mix of Australian and foreign-based players and some with greater aviation focus than others.
Bookish driver fined after being caught reading at the wheel
A young driver is fined after being caught on camera reading a book while travelling in Adelaide amid peak hour traffic, prompting a police warning about the dangers of distraction.
What Australians need to know before travelling during coronavirus lockdown
To stop the spread of COVID-19, the country is enforcing strict quarantines with few, if any, exemptions. Here's a rundown of what to expect in each state and territory.
Activist's mother resigns from DFAT following investigation into Aussie Farms website connections
Senior DFAT bureaucrat Julie Delforce, who is also the mother of a renowned animal rights activist, has resigned following an investigation into her links to the Aussie Farms website.
China is angry about a vote for a coronavirus inquiry — the WHA will make the decision
A motion calling for an independent inquiry into the origins of COVID-19 is expected to be endorsed by more than 100 countries at this week's World Health Assembly.
States under pressure to reopen borders closed in a bid to contain coronavirus
National Cabinet's key health advisory committee has confirmed it never recommended internal border closures, as states and territories come under pressure to lift their restrictions and once again allow travel within Australia.
Pandemic poses major challenge to China trade
bilaterals.org - 19 hours ago
18-May-2020 China will double the number of trials this year for cross-border electronic commerce to promote foreign trade amid the pandemic.
Indonesia, EU hopeful on green agenda amid pandemic
bilaterals.org - 19 hours ago
18-May-2020 In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Commission has revealed that hopes remain high in maintaining their diplomatic and economic ties with Indonesia, geared to fulfill the Commission's Green Deal.
Dave Kranzler: HSBC/Gold Traders Getting Blown Out By Fed Policy
Arcadia Economics #DaveKranzler: #HSBC/#Gold Traders Getting Blown Out By #Fed Policy At this point, it’s probably a good time for a quick review. As we’ve talked about on the show for years, the #bullion #banks have been selling gold and silver contracts for which they don’t have the metal to deliver. Now the gold price …
SILVER ALERT! JP Morgan Positioned for May COMEX Silver Delivery Failure! (Bix Weir)
RoadtoRoota All eyes are on the COMEX May Silver contract that expires on May 27th. Currently, JP Morgan is up to their eyeballs in physical silver and has REMOVED all their COMEX short positions…the time has NEVER been better for a Silver Moonshot! end
Pope Francis Tells Vatican COVID-19 Commission to ‘Prepare The Future’ in Post-Pandemic World Order, Will Pray to John Paul II to Bring in Global Peace
Pope Francis Tells Vatican COVID-19 Commission to ‘Prepare The Future’ in Post-Pandemic World Order, Will Pray to John Paul II to Bring in Global Peace by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ The Vatican Covid-19 Commission today, in a virtual press conference, highlighted the “interconnected” nature of the many challenges caused by the new coronavirus pandemic, including the problems …
Reject Israel’s Unlawful Treatment of Palestinian Prisoners, Peled Tells London Seminar
Reject Israel’s Unlawful Treatment of Palestinian Prisoners, Peled Tells London Seminar by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ A seminar in London yesterday considered the position of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. Organised by Palestinian youth group OLIVE and the Association of Student Activism for Palestine (ASAP), the seminar was held to coincide …
Trump Says No to Forced Injections As World Awakens to NWO/Gates Takeover
Trump Says No to Forced Injections As World Awakens to NWO/Gates Takeover by https://www.infowars.com/ Tune into the most censored, banned, attacked, cutting-edge transmission in the world to be part of a pro-human future! – Alex Jones breaks down the Democrats’ accelerating tyranny as the coronavirus crisis continues, with the mainstream media openly cheerleading for …
Review of “Shugaley” the new online movie bringing the Libyan news to life
The movie was released, but the story is not over yet. More The post Review of “Shugaley” the new online movie bringing the Libyan news to life appeared first on The Duran.
There’s a new inquisition in the world – we’re made slaves under the pretext of protecting freedoms
Strict supervision, censorship, totalitarianism. The struggle of Western democracies against these factors has lasted for many years. After all, what could be worse than violating our freedoms? Perhaps one thing: infringement of freedoms under the good pretext of defending democratic ideas. In February, when the world’s attention was focused on the coronavirus, U.S. Secretary of […] More The post There’s a new inquisition in the world – we’re made slaves under the pretext of protecting freedoms appeared first on The Duran.
The Problem With Colin Flaherty
If you haven’t heard of Colin, he is one of many people booted from YouTube for telling unpalatable truths. His current situation is somewhat ambiguous, but his channel was removed in 2015 and again in 2018. It had a massive subscriber base. When people are kicked off YouTube it is supposed to be forever, but […] More The post The Problem With Colin Flaherty appeared first on The Duran.
“NOW THAT LIFE IS GETTING BACK TO NORMAL” – BACK TO THE NOVICHOK POISONERS; THE WUHAN AND WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION POISONERS TOO
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with All the well-known plague novels make the same mistake. So unexpected, inexplicable, incurable, and comprehensively lethal was the plague for those telling its story, their conclusion has been that there can be no getting back to normal. Not so in Russia. “Over the past week”, President Vladimir Putin declared last […]
Repetitve repetitive history history
I’m watching an interview of English historian David Starkey by Peter Whittle of “And you said” Youtube channel, the topic being Covis-19 and the shutdown. The worst pandemic was the 14th Century Black Death that killed 25% of the British … Continue reading →
A Virtual Tour Of The Aircraft Carrier USS Ford
*Second Line Of Defense:* *Visiting the USS Ford: May 2020* Actually, we are visiting the USS Ford virtually these days. The US navy is starting a series which will highlight the ship and its features, The first of the videos in this series was released on May 15, 2020. As we build out our Kill Web and Deterrence series, we will examine how to rethink the role of the large deck carrier in the extended battlespace. But for now, we would like to return to our first interview which focused on the USS Ford, which we did with the then head of N-98, Rear Admiral Moran. *Read more *...... more »
Armada of Iranian tankers enters Atlantic amid fears of major showdown with US Navy
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Vaxon oil tanker, which carries Iranian oil derivatives, crossed the Strait of Gibraltar, heading towards South America, Sunday, according to the naval monitors. According to the Fars News Agency, this tanker is the fourth after the Fortune, Petunia and Forrest, to cross the Strait of Gibraltar, and is likely […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Short story: The Leadership Advantage
Ethical Technology - 20 hours ago
Why AIs will never fully replace humans.
South Africa Must Respond – & Lead-- on COVID-19 & SDGs
Global Issues News Headlines - 20 hours ago
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, May 18 (IPS) - Sitting on the southern tip of Africa during a time of social distancing, while the entire planet fights Covid-19, we cannot help but reflect on how vulnerable our country is to this scourge. Read the full story, “South Africa Must Respond – & Lead-- on COVID-19 & SDGs”, on globalissues.org →
My Adherence My Fallacy: Stigma and Mental Health
Global Issues News Headlines - 20 hours ago
NEW YORK, May 18 (IPS) - The World Health Organization (2019) states that every 40 seconds someone dies by suicide. Annually, this represents over 800,000 people, more than the number of people who die in conflict and by homicide put together. Every suicide is a tragedy that has long-lasting effects on the people left behind and most cases stem from prolonged mental health issues and abuses that are not reported. Read the full story, “My Adherence My Fallacy: Stigma and Mental Health”, on globalissues.org →
Kickboxer-turned-carjacker stole newlywed's car after punching her, court told
A former national kickboxing champion who robbed an Adelaide jewellery store and committed a violent carjacking boasted he was an "international crook" to a prison inmate, a court is told.
Man charged with murder after his parents' bodies found north of Brisbane
Queensland detectives apply to extradite Christopher Puglia to face murder charges over the deaths of his parents, Loris and Franco Puglia — he was arrested on Sydney's northern outskirts hours after their bodies were discovered by police north of Brisbane.
Melbourne aged care home in lockdown after suspected coronavirus case
Just In - 20 hours ago
The Villa Maria aged care home in Melbourne's north-east is in lockdown and all workers and staff will be tested for coronavirus after a resident there became a suspected coronavirus case over the weekend.
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