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Government Operating In A Science Vacuum
Dennis Rancourt is a PhD physicist, civil libertarian, and climate skeptic. He has interviewed me about climate for the Ontario Civil Liberties Association. Dr. Rancourt has an excellent paper out explaining why masks don’t work, and how governments are operating … Continue reading →
Senate Committee slips through $38 billion package to Israel
The Foreign Relations Committee passed a bill yesterday to give Israel a minimum of $38 billion over the next ten years, despite current devastation to the US economy. The bill was passed in a meeting closed to Senate live-streaming, in a voice vote on a group of 15 items, without any discussion or debate of the largest such package in US history, and without its title even being said... Now the bill goes to the full Senate. (contains video of mtg)
The Slippery Slope to Despotism: Paved with Lockdowns, Raids and Forced Vaccinations
*John W. Whitehead* - That’s the lesson the government wants us to learn from this COVID-19 business.
Monarch Butterflies Will Be Protected Under Historic Deal
*Liz Kimbrough* - For insects, such as butterflies and their caterpillars, long expanses of land along roads and utility corridors add a considerable amount of home turf.
Australian Man Facing Fine After Rescuing Whale Trapped in Government Shark Nets
*Elias Marat* - One would expect that saving an animal would hardly be a cause for punishment.
Hemp Is Economically And Environmentally Sustainable
*Steven Maxwell* - As the world continues to reel from the economic impact of widespread lockdown, people are trying to understand what a “new normal” economy will look like.
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
*Ladies and Gentleman, we'd like to introduce a new group* * from across the pond. They've not been long together but I'm* * sure you'll agree, these lads are sure to go far.....* Brought To You By *BLUESJUNKY:* Chair of Music - Middle Finger Symphony Music Director
Musical interlude
Royal Canoe - Living a Lie (Glacial)
North Dakota Governor Delivers Testing Ground for Mass Tracking Tech
Privacy advocates are raising the alarm over the North Dakota governor's cozy ties to Bill Gates and big tech as the state deploys new mass surveillance tech under the auspices of limiting COVID-19. The post North Dakota Governor Delivers Testing Ground for Mass Tracking Tech appeared first on MintPress News.
Cuomo Bros Joke, but Media Malpractice and Andrew’s Nursing Home Kills Are No Laughing Matter
[image: cuomo-bros-joke-but-media-malpractice-and-andrew-s-nursing-home-kills-are-no-laughing-matter] There’s nothing wrong with a little humor. But when a joke of a governorship and a joke of a news program meet, it really is no laughing matter.
Illinois Residents Stand Up Against the Most Extreme Lock-down Measures in the Country
[image: illinois-residents-stand-up-against-the-most-extreme-lock-down-measures-in-the-country] In Illinois, citizens and local officials are becoming fed up with Governor J.B. Pritzger's draconian stay-at-home measures, which are supposedly meant to halt the spread of COVID-19.
New Jersey Gym Closed on Thursday, Opened Again on Friday
[image: new-jersey-gym-closed-on-thursday-opened-again-on-friday] New Jersey gym owners continue to defy lockdowns, and a GoFundMe page has already raised $70,000 to help the owners with their legal fees.
Should I Wear a Face Mask?
[image: should-i-wear-a-face-mask] It has been dubbed patriotic and caring to wear a face mask during the pandemic, but not only can face masks be ineffective, they can help transmit the virus and worsen its effect.
President Trump Remarks During “Rolling to Remember” Ceremony – Video and Transcript…
Earlier today President Trump participated in a “Rolling to Remember Ceremony” honoring our nation’s veterans and POW/MIA. The motorcycle community celebrates the event each year in Washington DC. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very … Continue reading →
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Beautiful emission nebula NGC 6164 was created by a rare, hot, luminous O-type star, some 40 times as massive as the Sun. Seen at the center of the cosmic cloud, the star is a mere 3 to 4 million years old. In another three to four million years the massive star will end its life in a supernova explosion. *Click image for larger size.* Spanning around 4 light-years, the nebula itself has a bipolar symmetry. That makes it similar in appearance to more familiar planetary nebulae - the gaseous shrouds surrounding dying sun-like stars. Also like many planetary nebulae, NGC 6164 has bee... more »
"The Duty..."
“The right to speak out is also the duty to speak out.” - Vladimir Pozner
Chet Raymo, “Games of Gore”
*“Games of Gore”* by Chet Raymo "Some years ago the New York Times had a full two-page ad for "The Game of Thrones", an HBO television series. The blurbs were fantastic. Sounded like the greatest thing since sliced bread. To tell the truth, I had barely heard of the series, which is based on a Tolkienesque series of fantasy-fiction books by George R. R. Martin. We only have television half of the year, and HBO not at all. But I noticed the college library had Season One on DVD and thought I would check it out. The first five minutes offered two decapitations and a spread of hacked ... more »
"Nothing In Any Life..."
“Nothing in any life, no matter how well or poorly lived, is wiser than failure or clearer than sorrow. And in the tiny precious wisdom they give to us, even those dreaded and hated enemies, suffering and failure, have their reason and their right to be.” - Gregory David Roberts, “Shantaram”
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "Evidence"
*"Evidence"* "Where do I live? If I had no address, as many people do not, I could nevertheless say that I lived in the same town as the lilies of the field, and the still waters. Spring, and all through the neighborhood now there are strong men tending flowers. Beauty without purpose is beauty without virtue. But all beautiful things, inherently, have this function - to excite the viewers toward sublime thought. Glory to the world, that good teacher. Among the swans there is none called the least, or the greatest. I believe in kindness. Also in mischief. Also in singing, especia... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Pärnu, Parnumaa, Estonia. Thanks for stopping by!
"Mr. Sociopath Goes to Washington"
*"Mr. Sociopath Goes to Washington"* by John Hunt, MD "Natural laws are the laws that, if followed, promote the survival and thriving of humans. Natural laws are like laws of physics. We humans don’t write natural laws: we discover them. These contrast with civil laws that are written by humans. One of the natural laws is don’t initiate force or fraud against another person. Another is do what you agree to do. Adherence to natural law, by definition, promotes thriving of individuals and the human species. In contrast, defying natural law leads to distrust, war and death. Sociopath... more »
"Get Your Stuff Together..."
"We all got problems. But there's a great book out called "Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart." Did you see that? That book says the statute of limitations has expired on all childhood traumas. Get your stuff together and get on with your life, man. Stop whinin' about what's wrong, because everybody's had a rough time, in one way or another." - Quincy Jones
"A Lesson From the Argentine Economic Survival Manual"
*"A Lesson From the Argentine Economic Survival Manual"* Friday, May 22, 2020 – Week 10 of the Quarantine By Bill Bonner SAN MARTIN, ARGENTINA – "Today, we consult the (fictional) “Argentine Economic Survival Manual.” There’s no better resource. Because there’s no cockamamie money scheme… no jackass spending program… and no underhanded ripoff that the Argentines haven’t tried… at least once. Inflation here is now 50% per year… But it’s been as high as 50% per month. The value of the peso – against the U.S. dollar – has dropped 30% since we arrived three months ago. There’s the black... more »
"Contradictions..."
"Contradictions do not exist. Whenever you think you are facing a contradiction, check your premises. You will find that one of them is wrong." - Ayn Rand
A hilarious advice column is giving great insight into the mess coronavirus has made of our relationships
This lockdown has revealed to us, and to those living with us, sometimes confronting truths about our deeper natures, writes Virginia Trioli.
Why does your house always become messy? Blame maths
It's not your fault, it's the universe. No really, you try keeping your house neat and tidy in a universe where disorder is always increasing.
Once 'clutter and junk', these 100yo horse-drawn carriages are getting new lives
Rick Anderson has a unique hobby, restoring century-old horse-drawn carriages that would otherwise be rotting away in farm sheds.
Live: South America a 'new coronavirus epicentre', Brazil records world's second-highest confirmed cases
The World Health Organization says South America is a new epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, with Brazil reaching second spot in the global count of confirmed COVID-19 cases. Follow live.
Coalmine can go ahead as long as it pays to protect koalas and gliders
A proposed new open-cut mine will generate more than $5bn in royalties for the Queensland Government, but conservationists say if it gets built it will destroy thousands of hectares of wildlife habitat.
Joe Biden: If You Don’t Vote for Me, “You Ain’t Black”…
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden went on the Breakfast Club radio show Friday and told the black host: “if you’ve got a problem figuring out whether to vote for me or Trump, then you ain’t black.” Questioning the racial bona … Continue reading →
Wray Reversal – FBI Launches Internal Investigation Surrounding FBI Conduct in Flynn Case…
This is not a surprising development; though with breaking news it is prudent to pause before assigning motives. At first review it appears the FBI cannot hold back the sunlight. FBI Director Christopher Wray has announced his launching of an … Continue reading →
Gates-Backed Covid-19 Vaccine Reprograms Cells With Synthetic Nanotech Viruses
Share this special report to thwart Big Tech censorship! Infowars.com – May 20, 2020 Image Credits: JEFF PACHOUD / Contributor / Getty. Alex Jones breaks down how nanotech viruses can take over every cell in the human body! Also, watch & share these explosive reports: via Gates-Backed Covid-19 Vaccine Reprograms Cells With Synthetic Nanotech … Continue reading Gates-Backed Covid-19 Vaccine Reprograms Cells With Synthetic Nanotech Viruses →
British Health Officials Suggest Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be MANDATORY
“Clearly mandation is there, it can be used in some instances.” Steve Watson | Infowars.com – May 22, 2020 36 Comments Image Credits: Getty Images / Karl Tapales. The British health secretary Matt Hancock said during a briefing that he hopes ‘everybody would have the vaccine’, if and when a coronavirus shot is rolled out, … Continue reading British Health Officials Suggest Coronavirus Vaccine Could Be MANDATORY →
Expert: ‘Chinese Regime Is Deeply Racist… This Is Something We Haven’t Seen Since The Third Reich’
Report: Universities refusing to co-operate with investigation into Chinese infiltration Steve Watson | Infowars.com – May 22, 2020 Image Credits: Getty Images / Paulus Rusyanto / EyeEm. Several universities in the U.S. are refusing to cooperate with federal investigations into alleged infiltration by the Chinese government through bribes and financial kickbacks, according to reports. College … Continue reading Expert: ‘Chinese Regime Is Deeply Racist… This Is Something We Haven’t Seen Since The Third Reich’ →
French Police Raid Alleged Far-Left Antifa Bomb Factory HQ
The building, which has been occupied by members of the far-left extremist movement, featured various radical slogans including: “A cop, a bullet, social justice.” Breitbart – May 22, 2020 Image Credits: van Romano/Getty Images. French police in the Paris suburb of Bagnolet have arrested four people after discovering the alleged headquarters of the city’s far-left extremist … Continue reading French Police Raid Alleged Far-Left Antifa Bomb Factory HQ →
Obama Staffer, Bill Gates, Soros Behind the Group Pushing a Celebrity Global Response to Chinese Coronavirus
ONE Campaign was co-founded by Bono Breitbart – May 21, 2020 Image Credits: Leigh Vogel / Getty. The celebrity campaign #PasstheMic is enlisting Julia Roberts, Hugh Jackman, and other A-list Hollywood stars to hand over their social media accounts to the likes of Dr. Anthony Fauci and other experts to promote a “global response” to … Continue reading Obama Staffer, Bill Gates, Soros Behind the Group Pushing a Celebrity Global Response to Chinese Coronavirus →
Mega-Exposure Reveals UNIMAGINABLE Flynn – Obama Connection! BOOM!
Justus Knight on May 22, 2020 On today’s broadcast: RussiaGate has NOTHING TO DO with Russia…it was a mere distraction, a grand illusion to cover for the grandest treason in American history. Flynn is the key to what Obama and his mob of maniacs have worked so hard to cover up. As we … Continue reading Mega-Exposure Reveals UNIMAGINABLE Flynn – Obama Connection! BOOM! →
Luciferase Quantum Dot COVID-19 Vaccinations – The Bill and Melinda Gates Satanic Agenda (Video)
Originally posted on The Light in the dark place: FEATURED VIDEO: Luciferase and Bioluminescent quantum dots,The FE (Iron) MALE Rival and More !!! Brace Yourselves!!! Description: If you ever wanted to SEE How Obvious it has ALL Become and the END of The WORLD Guaranteed, then watch THIS VIDEO QUANTUM DOT VACCINATIONS WILL USE “LUCIFERASE”…
Facebook To Begin Fact-Checking | The Babylon Bee
May 21st, 2020 MENLO PARK, CA—Facebook announced today the social network will now be displaying a fact-check notice atop avatars that are an inaccurate portrayal of the user. Facebook noticed a plague of false and misleading avatars across the network as soon as the feature was introduced. Now, if the social network detects that a … Continue reading Facebook To Begin Fact-Checking | The Babylon Bee →
AI The Plan To Invade Humanity – THE AI ORGANIZATION
The AI Organization May 2, 2020 Cyrus A. Parsa, The AI Organization Copyright 2020, All Right Reserved, You May Embed this Link into Your Website, as long as it links and connects directly to this video and views are counted towards original creation. Movie of AI Bio-Tech Misuse Made For Everyone Cyrus A. Parsa, The … Continue reading AI The Plan To Invade Humanity – THE AI ORGANIZATION →
China To Boost Oil & Gas Exploration, As EU Prepares To Commit Suicide
By Paul Homewood From Reuters: BEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) – China said on Friday it will bolster the capacity of the country’s energy reserves and offer lower gas and electricity charges to key industries, as it looks to ensure energy supply and offset the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. In […]
More than 100 people dead, millions affected by Tropical Cyclone "Amphan" in India and Bangladesh
The Watchers » Latest articles - 7 hours ago
Tropical Cyclone "Amphan" has left more than more than 100 people dead and thousands more homeless in India and Bangladesh after it made landfall on May 20, 2020. The storm left a path of destruction in both of the countries' coastal areas, affecting...... Read more »
US Regulators Approve New Type of Contraceptive Gel
U.S. regulators on have approved a birth control gel that works in a new way to prevent pregnancy.
Vaccine Trial Catastrophe: Moderna Vaccine has 20% ‘Serious’ Injury Rate in High Dose Group
By Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Chairman, Children’s Health Defense Despite Moderna’s cheery press release this week, the clinical trial results for its groundbreaking COVID vaccine could not be much worse. The vaccine, developed and championed by Anthony Fauci and financed by Bill Gates, used an experimental mRNA technology that the two men hoped would […] The post Vaccine Trial Catastrophe: Moderna Vaccine has 20% ‘Serious’ Injury Rate in High Dose Group appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
CHD’s 5G & Wireless Harms Project: Monthly Summary, April 2020
The April 2020 update chronicles CHD’s legal and educational efforts to stop 5G and wireless harms. The post CHD’s 5G & Wireless Harms Project: Monthly Summary, April 2020 appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
From atheist gamer to Muslim convert: How Zahra found friendship and faith in the Ottoman Empire
Just In - 7 hours ago
When Zahra Fielding downloaded a mobile game with provocative online ads, she didn't expect to find friendship, let alone discover a new faith. Today, the ex-atheist proudly wears a hijab, and is grateful for the Singaporean gamer who unintentionally introduced her to Islam.
Why Australia's Target stores had to close
After existing on the Australian retail landscape together for decades Kmart now trumps Target as the most profitable discount department store. There are two reasons why.
Fiona Stanley moved to London with a backpack in the 70s. The ideas she brought back saved lives
As a paediatrician in the early 1970s, Fiona Stanley got sick of helplessly watching young children die. So she changed career and did something about it.
Most coronavirus success stories can be explained. Japan's remains a 'mystery'
An ageing population, densely packed cities, and low rates of testing. Some health experts feared Japan's coronavirus response was doomed to fail, but now they're trying to solve the "mystery" of its success.
UK to introduce mandatory 14-day coronavirus quarantine for all international arrivals
Just In - 7 hours ago
The airline industry says the move, which does not come into force until June 8, is too late, "unenforceable and unpoliceable" and will damage the UK Government's attempts to restart the economy.
Free-range hens that come out of their shells early lay better, study finds
A study into free-range chicken egg production shows hens that roam more are better layers.
NRL to proceed with single-referee system after reaching agreement with match officials' union
Just In - 7 hours ago
The referees' union reaches a deal to have a single official in matches for the remainder of the year, and for part-time referees who are not required to retain a $500-a-week payment.
This is what Hong Kong could look like under China's explosive new law
For two decades, Beijing has been frustrated by widespread popular opposition to national security laws in Hong Kong. But six months of mass protests against closer legal ties to the mainland appear to have convinced Xi Jinping that winning local support is futile, writes Bill Birtles.
Morrison is facing a test on Tuesday — and the outcome will be interesting
If you were looking for some markers of how COVID-19 may have changed the way politics is conducted in Australia, two of our more fraught issues provided them this week, writes Laura Tingle.
The tofu tantrums: What happened when I tried to get my kids to eat less meat
My kids won't eat tofu, lentils, eggs or any orange vegetables. But they will devour anything that once had a pulse. So trying to cut our meat intake for the sake of the environment has been a tough sell.
Budget bottom line to benefit from JobKeeper bungle, but economists say the money could be better spent
The JobKeeper bungle now means the Federal Government is essentially $60 billion richer, which is good news for the budget's bottom line.
Gotham City Digest
(Where we vow to never be a suppository for Biden or Trump.) ------------------------------ The Mayor of Baltimore just kicked out Trump before he even got there. That means poor Jared won't get to visit his "disgusting, rat and rodent-infested slum", aka Kushnerville. ------------------------------ My personal thoughts? I think, as with 1918, we'll only finally wake up and start taking this shit seriously as a nation when the virus recedes and comes back in the fall. I keep saying my nation is the stupidest on earth. This is one of the very, VERY many reasons why. Hours af... more »
Fooled: How These Spies Helped Trick and Take Down Hitler Himself
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By National Archives and Record Administration - Loftis 2016, p. 11, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=54428134] The Third Reich wouldn't last 1000 years. *Key point: *The Germans were unable to get as much intelligence out of Britain as they wanted thanks to London's counter-espionage efforts. The Allies managed to turn many agents to their side. As the 1930s unfolded, Adolf Hitler sought to avoid having Great Britain join the war he intended to launch. He saw the British as fellow Aryans who shoul... more »
What If the Navy Has Got Its Next Class of Nuclear Missile Submarines All Wrong?
*James J. Wirtz* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_TM3EB9413FG01&share=true] A failure to keep up and allow modifications could be a big problem. Today is an age of acceleration, a time when Moore’s Law is creating profound changes at diminishing intervals, making it difficult to anticipate strategic, social and technological developments. Some organisations facing these cascades of change, however, continue to plan for the Keynesian long term by adopting programs intended to endure for many years. One of those o... more »
QLED vs. OLED: What Do HDTV Buyers Prefer? Here Is What the Data Says.
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * What effect will the coronavirus pandemic have on HDTVs? Some new numbers are out forecasting how the OLED and QLED markets will stack up this year. What effect will the coronavirus pandemic have on HDTVs? Some new numbers are out forecasting how the OLED and QLED markets will stack up this year. According to numbers released this week by display market tracker WitsView, and cited by the Korea Herald, global OLED shipments are expected to rise by a small amount this year, with the smaller but faster-growing QLED market's shipments predicted to in... more »
Could This Be the Ultimate Memorial Day HDTV (Costs $10,000)?
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * This fancy 75-inch TV is built to withstand whatever the weather throws at it. However, it has some challenges that many won't like. Many of us are indeed looking forward to a long weekend of fun with family and friends at a cabin or on a lake. Sure, there won’t be any live sports to watch—in the U.S. anyway—but perhaps putting on a family-friendly movie could be the perfect thing to do while relaxing on the lawn or deck. The worst thing that you can do is to put your $3K OLED or QLED HDTV out there to fend for itself in the elements. That’s whe... more »
Is AT&T Getting Ready To Dump DirecTV?
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * On Fox Business Thursday, Charlie Gasparino reported that bankers believe that AT&T "will have to offload its DirecTV satellite TV unit soon." This is because AT&T is under pressure from shareholders to cut its debt load, and to get the money-losing subsidiary "off its balance sheet." DirecTV, it's fair to say, is struggling. The satellite TV service lost nearly 900,000 subscribers in the first quarter of 2020, escalating a decline that's been ongoing for several years. In a pandemic quarter when nearly every major pay TV service lost subscribers, ... more »
Yes, the U.S. Navy Wants to Harvest the Sun’s Energy
*Caleb Larson* *Technology, Space* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2010%3Anewsml_GM1E6C50OBB01&share=true] The Navy will try to power objects on Earth using a gigantic array of solar panels. In a recent press release, the Department of Defense explained the United States Space Force will be using the X-37B reusable space plane in the future for conducting experiments in space. The report detailed a rather bland experiment involving the effects of radiation from space on seeds—not exactly an attention-grabber. It then casually and quietly mentio... more »
How the Battle Over Energy Will Reshape Eurasia Relationships
*Gonul Tol* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] The conflict between Turkey and the anti-Turkey bloc is hurting everyone’s energy interests, making an investment in the region costlier for energy companies. Without compromises on all sides, everyone stands to lose. One of the key driving forces behind Turkey’s Libya policy is its desire to redraw the maritime boundaries in the eastern Mediterranean established by Greece’s bilateral agreements with Egypt and the Republic of Cyprus. To that end, Turkey signed a deal in late November 2019 with Libya’s UN-backed government of Prime... more »
International Travel Is the Key to Repairing America’s Economy
*Noel Hentschel* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] The federal government must take steps like resuming the normal issuance of passports, opening the national parks, and providing screening for travelers arriving in or departing the United States. There’s a big part missing from plans to restart the economy: a framework for resuming international travel. Without this, America will be leaving significant recovery resources on the table for many of its most impacted workers and foregoing steps that will reassure its citizens about safe travel. Earlier this month, Treasury Sec... more »
Publisher’s Platform: Captain Obvious — Nearby cow shit can cause E. coli outbreaks in leafy greens
This is not meant as a criticism of my friends at the FDA or the good people at LGMA – California and Arizona – or at Western Growers, United Fresh or PMA. But seriously, since leafy green E. coli O157:H7outbreaks spiked in the early 2000’s, is anyone surprised by the following conclusion by the FDA... Continue Reading
Memorial Day: Why veterans are particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus pandemic
Jamie Rowen, Associate Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science, University of Massachusetts Amherst at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 7 hours ago
With the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, veterans who were already lacking adequate benefits and resources are now in deeper trouble.
Dem Rep. from Detroit swivels party heads
Democrat Rep. Shocks Party, Announces She’s Suing Michigan Governor and Trump LOVES It . . President Trump Round Table Discussion May 22, 2020 State Rep. Karen Whitsett’s husband is an engineer at Detroit Metropolitan Airport and the two believe they were exposed to COVID-19 through his job. Then she listened to President Trump and decided to go to get the drug he was taking. Now she believes that they both were saved by taking the drug. In the video above, not only is she championing her constituents but in essence started the ball rolling on the possibility of a university in her ... more »
SBA audit needed right away – Planned Parenthood wrongfully supplied PPP funds
27 GOP Senators call for investigation into Planned Parenthood’s PPP funding . . SBA asking Planned Parenthood affiliates to return $80M in coronavirus relief funds: Report Washington Examiner Zachary Halaschak May 19, 2020 A total of 37 Planned Parenthood affiliates received loans through the Paycheck Protection Program, and the Small Business Administration is asking for the money back. The SBA said the affiliates should have been aware they were ineligible for coronavirus relief funds because they were affiliates of Planned Parenthood, which has more than 500 employees and does n... more »
Did Trump Say He ‘Tested Very Positively’ for COVID-19, Meaning Negative?
Is the president trying to confuse us?
Did CNN ‘Put a Black Guy’s Head on a White Dude’ in Arrest Video?
The video recorded outside a shopping mall after a knife attack in 2019 shows officers using a Taser on a suspect.
FOLLOW THE PLAN-DEMIC MONEY TRAIN AND THE POT OF GOLD THAT CHANGED THE WORLD FOREVER
If you are still wondering why the number of coronavirus cases all went up in such a short space of time around the world, with so many different governments saying the same thing, in so... The post FOLLOW THE PLAN-DEMIC MONEY TRAIN AND THE POT OF GOLD THAT CHANGED THE WORLD FOREVER appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Georgians Dine Out, Pundits Eat Crow
Matthew Walther writes at the Week We should be grateful for good news in Georgia. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Atlanta is not burning. Bodies are not piled up in the streets. Hospitals in Georgia are not being overwhelmed; in fact, they are virtually […]
Digging out: Halifax councillors approve list of ‘shovel-ready’ projects seeking provincial and federal cash
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Looking for a hand from the other levels of government, Halifax regional councillors approved a list of $70 million worth of “shovel-ready” projects on Friday hoping to cash in on infrastructure funding. Council’s budget committee is in the middle of rebuilding the city’s 2020-2021 […]
Purcells Cove backlands parcels up for sale, creating development concerns
A Halifax councillor is hoping to protect part of the Purcells Cove backlands from development before it’s sold off. The three parcels for sale sit right next to the wilderness park recently created by the municipality and the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC). The municipality bought the land from a developer, Shaw Group, for […]
Over China's Objections, U.S. Plans To Sell $180 Million In Torpedoes To Taiwan
*CNN:* *Trump administration approves arms sale to Taiwan amid China tensions* Washington (CNN)The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it had approved a potential $180 million arms sale to Taiwan, a move that is bound to anger Beijing amid increasing tensions. The State Department authorized a possible sale of eighteen MK-48 Mod6 Advanced Technology Heavy Weight Torpedoes and related equipment for an estimated cost of $180 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Wednesday. "The proposed sale will improve the recipient's capability in current and futu... more »
Foreign Correspondent: Michael Flynn’s Forgotten Turkish Connection
*Before Russiagate, the former national security advisor was an operative for Turkey, tilting foreign policy against the Kurds.* *-by Reese Erlich* @ReeseErlich Trump’s Justice Department wants to drop all charges against former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn despite his having admitted to being guilty. Twice. The judge in his case has so far refused to knuckle under and is investigating whether Flynn’s conviction should stand. In 2017, Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about a secret phone call with Russia’s ambassador to the U.S. Lost in the hubbub over Russiagat... more »
If You Have Dry and Chapped Lips, This Is How You Heal Them
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A Changing World: Life After #Covid-19
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Former CBS Journalist Sharyl Attkisson Calls Out YouTube for Censoring Factual Info About #Hydroxychloroquine
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#Hydroxychloroquine or #chloroquine with or without a #macrolide for treatment of #COVID-19: a multinational registry analysis
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Stylists Recommend 9 Rules To Keep Hair Clean And Voluminous For Longer
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Leaves Out The Word 'Peaceful' When Talking About 'Reunification' With Taiwan
Speaking at the opening session of the National People's Congress on Friday, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (pictured) said his country would 'resolutely oppose and deter any separatist activities seeking Taiwan independence'. Beijing views self-ruled Taiwan as a province *Daily Mail/Reuters:* *China drops the word 'peaceful' as it vows to push for 'reunification' with self-ruled Taiwan amid intensifying tensions over the island's sovereignty* * China has never renounced the use of force to bring Taiwan under its control * Premier Li omitted the word 'peaceful' today while talking abou... more »
"When Giants Fall"
*"When Giants Fall"* by Jim Kunstler "It was only a few decades ago that Walmart entered the pantheon of American icons, joining motherhood, apple pie, and baseball on the highest tier of the altar. The people were entranced by this behemoth cornucopia of unbelievably cheap stuff packaged in gargantuan quantities. It was something like their participation trophy for the sheer luck of being born in this exceptional land, or having valiantly clawed their way in from wretched places near and far - where, increasingly, the mighty stream of magically cheap stuff was manufactured. The ... more »
International Reaction To China's Proposed Security Law For Hong Kong
*SCMP:* *International opposition mounts against China’s proposed security law for Hong Kong* * British, Australian and Canadian foreign ministers stress that Sino-British Joint Declaration remains legally binding * EU says ‘democratic debate, consultation of key stakeholders and respect for protected rights and freedoms in Hong Kong’ needed before passing law As China took the first step to impose a new national security law on Hong Kong, international opposition grew Friday, with the foreign ministers of Britain, Australia and Canada issuing a joint statement of alarm about the ... more »
China Imposes New Security Law On Hong Kong
*NBC:* *Hong Kong lawmaker mourns 'end of homeland' as China mulls anti-protest law* "This is the end of Hong Kong and it’s like the end of our homeland," said Tanya Chan, a legislator in the territory. HONG KONG — Pro-democracy legislators in Hong Kong on Friday hit back after Beijing introduced a new national security law that could limit protests and dramatically reduce the territory's autonomy. "This is the end of Hong Kong and it’s like the end of our homeland," Tanya Chan, a member of Hong Kong's Legislative Council, said at the start of China's annual National People's C... more »
Yemen: Aden Succumbs to COVID-19 as Saudi Coalition Infighting Distracts From Relief Efforts
The lives of civilians in Aden are being pushed into the abyss not only due to the epidemic, disease, and the fallout from flash floods but because of violent clashes erupted that last week between opposing factions of the Saudi-led Coalition. The post Yemen: Aden Succumbs to COVID-19 as Saudi Coalition Infighting Distracts From Relief Efforts appeared first on MintPress News.
Israel an Enemy of America
Eric Zuesse, originally posted at The Saker Do the American people gain more than we lose from supporting (and from having billions of our tax-dollars each year donated to) the apartheid and racistly Jewish Israel against the Palestinians — the descendants of the Arabs who prior to Israel’s creation were the vast majority of that […] More The post Israel an Enemy of America appeared first on The Duran.
Ohio Judge Deems the State's COVID-19 Lockdown 'Arbitrary, Unreasonable, and Oppressive'
[image: undefined] Ohio's COVID-19 lockdown is illegal, a state judge ruled today, because it exceeds the powers granted by the statute under which it was imposed. Responding to a May 8 lawsuit filed by the 1851 Center for Constitutional Law on behalf of 35 gyms, Lake County Court of Common Pleas Judge Eugene Lucci enjoined Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton from penalizing the plaintiffs or similar businesses for violating the lockdown, provided "they operate in compliance with all applicable safety regulations." In issuing her business closure and stay-at-home orders, Ac... more »
The CIA’s Murderous Practices, Disinformation Campaigns, and Interference in Other Countries Still Shape the World Order and US Politics
[image: undefined] In the weeks before the 2016 presidential election, the most powerful former leaders of the Central Intelligence Agency did everything they could to elect Hillary Clinton and defeat Donald Trump. President Obama’s former acting CIA chief Michael Morrell published a full-throated endorsement of Clinton in the New York Times and claimed “Putin ha[s] recruited Mr. Trump as an unwitting agent of the Russian Federation,” while George W. Bush’s post-9/11 CIA and NSA Chief, Gen. Michael Hayden, writing in the Washington Post, refrained from endorsing Clinton outright but... more »
Syrian Army launches operation to secure oil fields: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) forces conducted an operation to secure the main roads between Hama and Deir Ezzor, as well as between Raqqa and Homs as Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS/ISIL) has been increasing its activity in the country. The footage filmed approximately 90 kilometres (56 miles) south-west to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Big Study Casts More Doubt on Malaria Drugs for Coronavirus
Malaria drugs pushed by President Donald Trump as treatments for the coronavirus did not help and were tied to a greater risk of death and heart rhythm problems in a new study of nearly 100,000 patients around the world.
Biden: If You Can’t Choose Me Over Trump, ‘You Ain’t Black’
Joe Biden suggested that African Americans who back President Donald Trump “ain’t black,” comments that stirred controversy over whether he was being condescending to voters.
China Increases Its Defense Budget By 6.6% For This Year
*Defense News: **China announces $178.2 billion military budget* MELBOURNE, Australia — China has announced a 6.6 percent growth in its defense budget for this year, its lowest rate of increase for almost three decades. The growth in China’s defense budget would see spending rise from $167 billion last year to $178.2 billion, an increase of about $11 billion. The country has the second-largest defense budget in the world, behind only the United States. Despite the growth of China’s defense budget being at its lowest, in percentage terms, since the early 1990s, the 6.6 percent fig... more »
L'accord climaticide que nous devons faire tomber
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
22-May-2020 Le Traité sur la Charte de l'énergie est peu connu mais sape le combat contre le changement climatique.
Digital trade rules and Big Tech: Surrendering public good to private power
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
22-May-2020 As tech giants emerge as the undisputed winners of the Covid-19 crisis, they continue to use free trade agreements to protect themselves from regulation.
President Trump Calls on Churches to Reopen this Weekend
The president on Friday said he deemed churches and other houses of worship “essential" and called on governors to allow them to reopen this weekend despite the threat of the coronavirus.
Loughlin, Giannulli Plead in College Scam; Await Fate
Loughlin and Giannulli were among dozens of wealthy parents, athletic coaches and others charged last year in the bribery scheme.
Is Facebook Charging a User Fee?
Some rumors never die — they just grow new heads.
Battered Souls #008 – Higher Consciousness in Dense Times with Stephen Parato
Stephen is a writer and teacher of heart centered leadership.
President Trump Holds A Press Briefing – 1:30pm ET Livestream…
The White House has added a press briefing by the President to the schedule today. President Trump is expected to give remarks between 1:30pm and 2:00pm ET. White House Livestream Link – Fox Business Livestream – PBS Livestream Link . … Continue reading →
Easton Becomes First Town in CT to Ban 5G
Easton Becomes First Town in CT to Ban 5G when on May 7, 2020, the Easton Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a 5G cease and desist resolution “until such technologies have been proven safe to human health and the environment through independent research and testing.” The post Easton Becomes First Town in CT to Ban 5G appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Pinky swear?
This news report made me do a double-take. Shakespeare was right: There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. Peter *EDITED TO ADD:* Overseas readers who may not understand the title of this post, see here.
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Musical Interlude: Walter Murphy, "A Fifth of Beethoven"
Walter Murphy, "A Fifth of Beethoven"
"HCQ, Moderna, The Politics Of Pandemic 'Medicine'"
*"HCQ, Moderna, & The Politics Of Pandemic 'Medicine'"* by Adam Taggart "It sure looks like science is losing out to big money... Why is hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), one of the most prescribed drugs in history, now suddenly labelled as a lethal threat? And yet barely-tested compounds, like Moderna’s “vaccine”, are quickly and loudly championed? It’s getting harder and harder to see the inconsistency/hypocrisy as anything but a highly political show in which science is losing out to big money. Perhaps nothing makes this point more than Moderna and its blockbuster announcement Monday th... more »
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 5/22/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates 5/22/20" * *- Frequently **Updated* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ *- https://www.zerohedge.com/* ○ - *https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/* ○ *Click image for larger size.* *5/22/20, 5:032:39 AM. **For updates click here:* *- https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html* ○ - COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ○ - https://ncov2019.live/data
"The Truth Of The Matter..."
“So, how do you beat the odds when it’s one against a billion? You’re just outnumbered. You stand strong, keep pushing yourself against all rational limits, and never give up. But the truth of the matter is despite how hard you try and fight to stay in control, when it’s all said and done, sometimes you’re just outnumbered.” - "Meredith", "Gray's Anatomy" In the movie “The Lion in Winter”, when the sons, in the dungeon, think they hear Henry coming down the stairs to kill them: *Richard:* "He's here! He'll get no satisfaction out of us.! Don't let him see you beg...Take it like a ma... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 5/22/2020
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. #COVID19 At reader request, I’ve added this daily chart: The data is the John Hopkins CSSE data. Here is the site. I have changed to a linear scale as a default for US States and territories (see below). * * * I changed the default from log to linear because […]
Flynn – Appeals Court delivers slap down to Federal Judge
“Get off your duff” – Given ten days to decide Appeals Court Gives Judge 10 Days to Respond to Flynns Call for Intervention Epoch Times Petr Svab May 21, 2020 The District of Columbia federal appeals court has given District Judge Emmet Sullivan 10 days to respond after former Trump adviser Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn appealed to the higher court for an intervention, alleging that Sullivan is breaking rules and precedent in Flynn’s case. In its May 21 order, the higher court also invited the government “to respond in its discretion within the same ten-day period.” The case is being … Cont... more »
Scientists Claim ‘Medicinal Cannabis’ Could Help Fight COVID-19
Tyler Durden Thu, 05/21/2020 Ever since scientists reportedly explored the deterrent effects of nicotine in preventing the coronavirus, potheads probably figured it was only a matter of time until somebody did the same for marijuana. Now, a team of researchers in Calgary told a local TV station that their research into local strains of … Continue reading Scientists Claim ‘Medicinal Cannabis’ Could Help Fight COVID-19 →
Moderna and the COVID vaccine: what kind of lunacy?
Moderna is partnering with the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), the federal agency headed up by Tony Fauci By Jon Rappoport — NoMoreFakeNews—— Bio and Archives—May 22, 2020 “It’s completely correct to say that NIAID will reap a profit on the Moderna/NIAID vaccine. There are 6 NIAID scientists who work for … Continue reading Moderna and the COVID vaccine: what kind of lunacy? →
Trump Says U.S. Will Not Close Down Over A Second Wave Of Coronavirus
Mike LaChance May 22, 2020 There has been speculation that we could see another wave of Coronavirus in the fall or winter. If that does happen, Trump says the country won’t shut down again. People who are concerned about the economy and jobs will be relieved to hear this. The Hill reports: Trump says … Continue reading Trump Says U.S. Will Not Close Down Over A Second Wave Of Coronavirus →
Kamala Harris Now Pushing Senate Resolution Which Says The Term ‘Wuhan Virus’ Is Racist
It shows Dems have ‘no answers’ for China’s rise Mike LaChance May 22, 2020 The Wuhan Coronavirus is called that because it originated in Wuhan. That’s just a simple fact and it has nothing to do with racism. But you can’t convince Senator Kamala Harris of that, apparently. She is now wasting America’s time … Continue reading Kamala Harris Now Pushing Senate Resolution Which Says The Term ‘Wuhan Virus’ Is Racist →
Democrat Elections Judge In Philadelphia Admits To Taking Bribes To Stuff Ballot Boxes
Mike LaChance May 22, 2020 Once again, voter fraud has taken place. You know, the crime that Democrats insist never happens. In this case, it was an actual voting official (and a Democrat) who did it. FOX News reports: Philadelphia Dem elections judge admits taking bribes to inflate vote counts A former Democratic elections … Continue reading Democrat Elections Judge In Philadelphia Admits To Taking Bribes To Stuff Ballot Boxes →
How We Can Stop 5G | CETV
With 5G expanding in its rollout, continuing to spread awareness about this is key. We interview Cal Washington to explore more about 5G and how we can rise up to stop it. Be sure to keep an eye out as we are working with another organization to finalize what action steps can be taken in … Continue reading How We Can Stop 5G | CETV →
US Begins To Implement WHO “Contact Tracing” To Forcibly Remove People From Their Homes?
Thursday, May 21, 2020 Found Here: https://www.bitchute.com/video/G09GE92ZXL8S/ Posted by Paul Stramer at 5:39 PM via Paul Stramer – Lincoln County Watch: US Begins To Implement WHO “Contact Tracing” To Forcibly Remove People From Their Homes?
“We Thought You Were Muslim”: Police in India Apologize for Beating Hindu lawyer
A group of Hindu policemen in central India beat a diabetic man seeking treatment at a hospital after they mistook him for a Muslim man because of his beard. The post “We Thought You Were Muslim”: Police in India Apologize for Beating Hindu lawyer appeared first on MintPress News.
Andrew Sullivan batters Trump!
*FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2020To our ear, this doesn't make sense:* As with Conor Friedersdorf, so too with Andrew Sullivan. He doesn't work from either tribe's scripts. That makes him a valuable journalist. Sullivan's weekly ruminations for New York magazine have struck us as very valuable. That said, we though today's profile of Donald J. Trump is very strange, highly illogical, on the border of almost deranged. All though his profile, Sullivan uses the language of psychiatric or cognitive impairment as he describes Trump behavior. He starts by describing the "plain evidence of Trump's ... more »
NY Post: Scientists Believe that Cannabis Could Help Prevent and Treat Coronavirus
According to interviews and a study, a team of Canadian scientists believes it has found potent strains of cannabis that could help prevent or treat coronavirus infections. Researchers from the University of Lethbridge said a study in April, printed in the online journal Preprints, showed that at least thirteen cannabis plants were high in CBD, which […] The post NY Post: Scientists Believe that Cannabis Could Help Prevent and Treat Coronavirus appeared first on Health Nut News.
On SETI, International Law, and Realpolitik
When Ken Wisian and John Traphagan (University of Texas at Austin) published “The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence: A Realpolitik Consideration” (Space Policy, May 2020), they tackled a problem I hadn’t considered. We’ve often discussed Messaging to Extraterrestrial Intelligence (METI) in these pages, pondering the pros and cons of broadcasting to the stars, but does SETI […]
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. - Through the newly-developed Progressive International, Grace Blakely writes that we don't have any choice as to whether our future will be planned - only as to whose interest are taken into account in the process: Our choice is not ‘to plan or not to plan?’ but ‘in whose interests should we plan?’ The case for democratic public planning is clear. The inefficiencies, inequities and corruption generated by state-monopoly capitalism do not result from centralisation in itself, but from centralisation absent the centrifugal force of democratic accou... more »
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