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Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Ah! Fell for that Trickle Down thing did ya? Again? You know what they say: Fool me once, shame on me. Fool me twice, shame on you! Fool me one hundred and three times, and I just shrug, when in fact, I should be marching down to the White House and the Capitol Building and dragging your filthy smug, fat asses out for a nifty Today's Special Beatin'-Hangin' combo and then on to the nearest lamp post with ya or pushing you into my patented Walk-in Cuisinart. But, instead, America sleeps while its biggest enemy, the one in Washington, robs it blind. This is a story of dis... more »
Powerful outburst from Comet C/2020 F8 (SWAN)
The Watchers » Latest articles - 21 hours ago
Astronomers monitoring Comet C/2020 F8 (SWAN) spotted a powerful outburst from the comet on May 5. Such outbursts usually indicate a fragmentation, but scientists are hopeful that this could just be a volatile comet. The comet is approaching Earth and the Sun-- its...... Read more »
Whistleblower: CBS News Staged Fake COVID-19 Testing Line In Michigan
An insider came forward to Project Veritas with hidden camera recordings revealing how CBS News organized a fake coronavirus testing line at the Cherry Health facility in Grand Rapids, and used “fake patients” recruited from the medical staff to make the CBS news report look authentic.
Pair filmed shooting unarmed black jogger in the US charged with murder
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A white former police officer and his son are arrested and charged with the murder of an unarmed black man whose death had been captured on video.
Tasmanian coronavirus restrictions to be eased from Monday, no new cases Friday
Tasmanian students can return to classrooms by the end of May under the Premier's plan to roll back coronavirus restrictions. Rules around national parks, funerals and aged care visits will ease from Monday, with no new cases identified on Friday night.
International flights still grounded but regional and local travel allowed
International travel remains on hold for "the foreseeable future" as the Government announces plans to open up local, regional and interstate travel.
'Tragedy beyond comprehension': Truck driver sentenced to jail over crash that killed four-year-old
The mother of a young boy who was killed when a truck driver with sleep apnoea crashed into their car says she won't get to hear "Happy Mother's Day" from her son on Sunday or ever again.
'I cannot think of a more tragic case': Contractor fined over fatal hospital gas bungle
Christopher Turner, the contractor responsible for a gas mix-up that poisoned two newborns with nitrous oxide at a Sydney hospital, is convicted and fined $100,000.
ME Bank responds to customer outcry over missing cash
Just In - 21 hours ago
After thousands of customers reported missing money from mortgage redraw facilities, the bank apologises for not communicating with customers and promises to do better.
Three Gold Coast Titans players stood down amid flu vaccine furore
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Three Gold Coast Titans players, including Bryce Cartwright, have been stood down only a day after the NRL announced its revised stance on flu vaccinations.
Brazil on verge of economic collapse and food shortages, leaders warn
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Brazil's President says steps must be taken as soon as possible to bring Latin America's largest economy out of "intensive care", as controversy continues over the Government's handling of the coronavirus crisis.
South Australia set to reopen as authorities relax social distancing
SA's Premier announces a sweeping repeal of many of the state's current coronavirus restrictions, with outdoor dining at restaurants and cafes to resume from Monday — but caps on gatherings will remain.
Killer Wendie-Sue Dent seeks to appeal against murder conviction
Convicted killer Wendie-Sue Dent will ask South Australia's highest court to acquit her of murder after a jury found she poisoned her partner with a lethal dose of prescription medication to inherit his $300,000 estate.
Queensland pubs and eateries to reopen gradually from next weekend
Up to 10 patrons will be allowed in pubs, restaurants and cafes in a week's time, in the first step of a gradual unwinding of coronavirus contact restrictions across Queensland, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announces.
Fifty trains out of service as fault forces Adelaide passengers to 'pack like sardines'
Just In - 21 hours ago
The number of Adelaide rail services has been radically reduced after a mechanical fault, with remaining trains becoming packed with passengers apparently in breach of social distancing.
Government delays banking overhaul recommended by royal commission
Reforms recommended by the Banking Royal Commission, which uncovered widespread financial misconduct, will be delayed so the financial industry can recover from the coronavirus crisis, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announces.
The three stages Australia will follow to relax restrictions
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he hopes Australia will be mostly reopened by July, and has unveiled the three-step plan agreed to by National Cabinet to get there. Here's how it looks.
Environmental hit as bins fill to the brim with disposable coffee cups
Disposable cups are currently the only option for most cafe owners to provide takeaway coffee to customers, but environmentalists are worried about the consequences.
Banks defer repayments on more than 600,000 loans, Macquarie halves dividend
Australian shares rise, including Macquarie Group, despite slashing its dividend. The Australian Banking Association say a further 100,000 loans were deferred over the past week.
'Nothing changes today': Victorians must wait until Monday to learn when shutdown measures will ease
Just In - 21 hours ago
Premier Daniel Andrews says his Government will explain changes to the state's coronavirus restrictions on Monday, after the National Cabinet agrees to a three-step process of lifting restrictions to create a "COVID-safe economy".
WHO says it's unclear what role the Wuhan wet market played in coronavirus pandemic
Just In - 21 hours ago
A World Health Organization food safety expert says research is needed to find out if the wet market was a "source, amplifying setting" for the spread of coronavirus, or if it was a coincidence that cases were detected in and around there.
Declassified Documents Reveal That President Obama Knew Details Of Wiretapped Phone Calls Of Incoming Trump National Security Adviser Michael Flynn
President Barack Obama shakes hands with President-elect Donald Trump to discuss transition plans in the White House Oval Office in Washington. REUTERS *FOX News:* *Obama knew details of wiretapped Flynn phone calls, surprising top DOJ official in meeting with Biden, declassified docs show* President Obama was aware of the details of then-incoming national security adviser Michael Flynn's intercepted December 2016 phone calls with then-Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak, apparently surprising then-Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates, according to documents released Thursday as exhi... more »
With The INF Gone, Has The Age Of Tactical Ballistic Missiles Arrived?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * The Army wants a replacement for its ATacMS. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *As the range of tactical ballistic missiles is no longer capped at 500 km per INF, Raytheon’s propulsion system could be incorporated into future versions of the PrSM to grant them increased range and standoff. Recently, there has been a resurgence of interest in tactical ballistic missiles (TBMs). Enhanced aerial and space sensing technology has made finding targets for them easier, and despite the proliferation of anti-missile technology, they remain hard to stop. The re... more »
How America Beat Japan's Battleships At the Battle of Leyte Gulf
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: Japanese cruiser Kumano is bombed by planes of Task Force 38 on 26 October 1944, following the Battle off Samar. U.S. Navy.] Admiral Jesse Oldendorf used a classic Naval tactic—Crossing the T—to ambush the Japanese during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. In 1944, following the American victories in the South Pacific of operational commanders General Douglas MacArthur in western New Guinea and Admiral Chester Nimitz in the Marianas, American planners considered the next offensive against Japan’s empire. The final decision to either atta... more »
Tweets For Today
For the latest developments around the coronavirus outbreak, follow @Reuters Liveblog https://t.co/cEBwkoEQ5P pic.twitter.com/FPmvQcUkxK — Reuters (@Reuters) May 8, 2020 #UPDATE US records 2,448 #coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total toll to 75,543, according to Johns Hopkins University. The US - hardest hit by the pandemic in terms of the number of fatalities - has now confirmed a total of 1,254,750 cases 📸 Alex Edelman pic.twitter.com/2LS7vzUlpV — AFP news agency (@AFP) May 8, 2020 Moscow has seen nearly 300,000 cases of coronavirus, mayor claims https... more »
MUST READ – Full Interview Transcript of AG Barr Discussing Dropping the Flynn Case…
Q: Does the new evidence show that the counterintelligence case against General Flynn was simply left open to lay a trap for lying? BARR: Yes. Essentially. As customary CBS only broadcast a small snippet of the interview between CBS reporter … Continue reading →
Second US ‘mercenary’ shows link between Guaido, US group
Following Sunday’s failed seaborne invasion of Venezuela, thirteen people were captured by the country’s security forces, two of whom were described by President Nicolas Maduro as ex-US Special Forces – Luke Denman and Airan Berry. Airan Berry, captured by Venezuelan security forces while participating in a 3 May seaborne invasion into the country, revealed his […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Sonny Perdue’s predictions about meat production recoveries could be coming true
Meat production this week is up about 3 percent compared with the previous week, according to market reports by SiriusXM’s Rural Radio. That’s still off by as much as a third from a year ago. The numbers are causing some retailers to ration fresh meat purchases or risk selling out their entire supplies. The beef,... Continue Reading
Beach Beat: FDA posts less than half the number of food recalls during pandemic
A few weeks ago many government agencies announced they would be following public health recommendations and have non-essential employees stay home because of the coronavirus pandemic. Among the staff activities and services suspended by the FDA were certain random tests of food and inspections of domestic and foreign food facilities, which includes the entire food... Continue Reading
Study reveals foodborne illness burden in Taiwan
One in six Taiwanese people suffered from foodborne illness annually during a four year period studied by researchers. From 2012 to 2015, almost 3.9 million foodborne illnesses and 50 deaths occurred annually in the country. Scientists said the study, published in the Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, provided the first national estimates on the... Continue Reading
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Thursday 7th May 2020
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Is There A Relationship Between Global Temperature And Ocean Levels? Sure, But…
By Dr. Jay Lehr ~ Alarms over rising oceans continue to sound. Politicians, actors, authors, and “climate activists” warn us regularly that the massive ice sheets in the Antarctic, and the Arctic, are melting. They remind us that in a matter of decades, oceans will rise to the point where they will destroy many coastal […]
Media Laud Facebook’s Lefty ‘Globally Diverse’ Oversight Board
By Corinne Weaver ~ The liberal media met Facebook’s announcement of its first 20 members of its new Oversight Board with praise and applause. But for some, the lefty choices made were not liberal enough. “Some see the board as a valuable check on Facebook’s power to control the speech and behavior of billions of […]
Trump Urges Nation To Pray For Recovery, Renewal After Coronavirus
By Fred Lucas ~ President Donald Trump called for Americans to continue to pray amid the COVID-19 crisis Thursday, as clergy of several faiths prayed for the nation’s recovery in the Rose Garden of the White House. “As Scripture assures us, ‘The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save.’ […]
China Is Joining The Kamikaze Drone Arms Race
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* Either expendable attack drones or flying artillery shells, depending on how you look at them, suicide drones are lethal newcomers to the 21st Century battlefield. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *For the U.S. military and other potential Chinese adversaries, this is one more advanced weapon that they may encounter in battle. Like drones in general, loitering munitions can be hard to detect and shoot down, especially the smaller models. China’s military is looking to buy suicide drones. The military wants two types of suicide drones, according ... more »
Unexpected Maintenance Needs Are Pushing The Navy To The Breaking Point
*Michael Peck* *Security, * And overseas facilities are not equipped for it. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Maintenance isn’t the sexiest of topics, but its absence is keenly felt. A ship without adequate maintenance either can’t fight or will fight at reduced capability. The Navy wants to boost its surface battle fleet from 280 now to 355 by 2047. But new ships won’t offer much value without the maintenance infrastructure to support them. Backlogs at American shipyards and depots have created an immense maintenance backlog that have left many U.S. Navy ships without needed... more »
One For The Books: Marine Corps Sherman Tanks Had A Brutal Fight At Tarawa Atoll
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Americas* The U.S. Marine Corps has always emphasized its nature as an “expeditionary” service, resulting in obsession with keeping its vehicles light enough to easily unload from small landing ships. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Just a few Shermans helped turn the tide of a disaster—but clearly the Tarawa landing had left much to be desired. Even the 75-millimeter guns still struggled to bust bunkers, and the M3s were clearly out of their depth. Furthermore, the tanks needed to cooperate better with Marine riflemen, and find ways to avoid los... more »
Does Turkey Need NATO's Help To Fight Off Russia In Syria?
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* “The correlation of forces is decidedly against Russia in Syria.” *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The question is whether Turkey and Russia have irreconcilable goals, or merely differing goals that can be mutually satisfied. Turkish troops occupy northeastern Syria, ostensibly to create a buffer zone between Syrian Kurds who have formed a breakaway region from the Syrian government, and Turkish Kurds who have long battled the Turkish government in a bid for independence Turkey and Russia are hardly equal in size or military capability. ... more »
The Army Doesn't Want Israel's Iron Dome
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* But Congress sets the rules. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The more interesting question is what this means for missile defense overall. Whatever its merits or flaws, Iron Dome is the most combat-tested defense system of its kind. It has become the poster child for missile defense, offering the dream that soldiers and civilians can be protected not just from ICBMs, but also from tactical rockets and mortar shells. A crack has appeared in Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system, after the U.S. military gave it a thumbs-down. A top U... more »
2 Chinese virologists praise gain-of-function viral research
* The* Wuhan lab at the center of the controversy had for years been engaged in gain-of-function research. What exactly is it? It’s a line of research where scientists take viruses and study how they might be modified to become deadlier or more transmissible. https://www.vox.com/2020/5/1/21243148/why-some-labs-work-on-making-viruses-deadlier-and-why-they-should-stop ................................................... * significant* risks inherent in the kinds of research the Chinese scientists (at Wuhan Virology Lab) were conducting….The risks were not limited to interactions wi... more »
Eat Your Brazil Nuts & Fish & Bacon & Eggs
Selenium is antiviral, but lots of foods have it, especially rich animal foods and eggs. Also Brazil Nuts, so much so that one nut is a day supply. Plus a BitChute video that's long but has a different POV. Continue reading →
REALIST NEWS: You Could Not Make This Up! H.R. 6666? Guess What This Bill Does? Guess Who Wrote It?
H.R.6666 – To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities to conduct diagnostic testing for COVID-19, and related activities such as contact tracing, through mobile health units and, as necessary, at individuals’ residences, and for other purposes. end
Democrats Introduce House Bill H.R.6666 to Award Grants to Eligible Entities to Conduct COVID-19 Testing And Contact Tracing Surveillance
Democrats Introduce House Bill H.R.6666 to Award Grants to Eligible Entities to Conduct COVID-19 Testing And Contact Tracing Surveillance by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ H.R.6666 – To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to eligible entities to conduct diagnostic testing for COVID-19, and related activities such as contact tracing and home surveillance. …
Picture Of The Day
Overnight from 30 April to 1 May, the victory banner was hoisted above the Reichstag. The fighting for the Reichstag continued until the morning of 1 May, while some enemy groups, entrenched in the basement, only surrendered on 2 May. © Sputnik / Vladimir Grebnev *WNU Editor*: The above picture is from this photo-gallery ....* 75 Years of Victory: Capture of Berlin by Soviet Forces in 1945* (Sputnik).
Quote of the Day
From the Screwtape Letters C.S. Lewis written in early 1940’s. They were a series of letters from the Greater Demon Screwtape to his nephew, a Lesser Demon named Screwtape, and consist of advice on how to gather more souls for Hell. I don ‘t normally use something this long, nor do I normally use fiction as a source for a quote. However, this one seems exceptionally appropriate right now. “My Dear Wormwood, Plagues are a most effective weapon given to us by our father below. Normally, Christians are quite comfortable in receiving the dreaded sacraments and gathering in their prayers... more »
May 8th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1205
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Friday May 8th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Satellite Images Show Dozens Of Vacant Cruise Ships Huddling Together Out At Sea
This image, taken on May 2, shows that 10 miles to the west of the islands, another group of cruise ships is located. EO Browser, Sinergise Ltd/Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) *Warzone/The Drive:* *Satellite Images Show Armadas Of Vacant Cruise Ships Huddling Together Out At Sea* *With the cruise industry on life support, fleets have put to sea for an indefinite stay with many of their crewmen trapped on board. * Of all the industries that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the cruise industry has probably been hit the hardest. Not only are their operations shu... more »
The ongoing scandal of what is legal....
It has become almost a cliche that the true scandal of contemporary life in the USA is what is legal and, therefore, defended by many of our finest lawyers. So consider the following sentences from Justice Kagan's opinion in today's "Bridgegate" case that overturned the sentences of two of Chris Christies lackeys who put together the notorious Ft. Lee traffic jam to teach the local mayor a lesson. “[T]he evidence the jury heard no doubt shows wrongdoing — deception, corruption, abuse of power.”“But the federal fraud statutes at issue do not criminalize all such conduct,” she wrote.... more »
US Congress passes Coronavirus bill 17 days before the first case was reported
Letter to the Editor Before it even existed Congress pass ‘Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act’ On January 03, 2020, H.R. 748 was introduced in the House of Representatives. That bill stated that the short title is as follows: “This Act may be cited as the ‘Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act’ or […]
Annoying-- Some Would Say Unbearable-- Solicitation Calls Are Back
*Pallone pretends he opposes robocalls but he keeps taking their bribes and pretending* I imagine they stopped for a couple of months because call centers closed down. But I've noticed the calls identified with a "V" on my landline's screen-- solicitation calls and robocalls-- are back. It's just one or two a day now, down from 20-25 a day. People hate them and want government to do something about them-- not *pretend* they're doing something about them (while taking their bribes, the way chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Frank Pallone does). Over 3 million people ar... more »
I want YOU to enroll in my course. Help me choose the topic!
Have you ever had the opportunity to tell a professor what course you want to take? I am taking suggestions for a course in the new University of Kentucky College of Education’s Professional Learning Series that I will teach this summer online that will be open for anyone in the public to register. When I came to Kentucky, I realized
Turkey's Assyrian 'Doctor of the Poor' Succumbs to Coronavirus
Assyrian International News Agency - 1 day ago
A Christian doctor who was hailed as "the doctor of the poor" after being cleared by Turkish authorities of wrongdoing has died of COVID-19 in Istanbul.
Airbnb 'superhost' who raped guest jailed for eight years
A man who raped a woman in his Melbourne apartment, which he described as "the perfect location", has been jailed for eight years for the "violent act" he inflicted on his victim.
Queensland's mine minister refuses to resign following Moranbah mine blast
Anthony Lynham is under pressure from the Opposition to "fall on his sword" over the latest mining disaster, which saw four men critically injured in an underground blast at Anglo American's coal mine in central Queensland.
Council warns lowering Paradise Dam will cost Queensland economy $2.4 billion
Bundaberg Regional Council says a new report into the economic impact of lowering the height of Paradise Dam backs up its call to restore the dam to full capacity.
Not all teachers and parents are happy about a return to ACT schools amid coronavirus
Just In - 1 day ago
The ACT Education Minister's decision to cut short remote learning in favour of returning students to class has caught many parents and teachers off-guard, with some calling the decision "deeply disappointing and stupid".
'Send them back': South Australians call for tighter interstate border controls
The message from a large proportion of the population who want to get back to business is 'tighten the borders and re-open South Australia', even if the rest of the country remains in lockdown.
Dining out, local and regional travel allowed under easing of coronavirus restrictions
Restaurants, cafes and shops are given the green light to reopen and local and regional travel is on the cards under the first step of National Cabinet's plan to ease coronavirus restrictions.
'Full of love': Senior police officer remembered as devoted mum and tireless advocate
SA Police officer Joanne Shanahan, who was killed in an horrific road crash last month, has been farewelled by friends, family and colleagues at an emotional funeral service in Adelaide.
RFS finds back-burn not responsible for deadly Conjola Park fire
Residents on the New South Wales south coast have rejected the finding from a Rural Fire Service investigation into the cause of a deadly fire at Lake Conjola.
Ruby Princess inquiry boss not fazed by PM's barb about 'aggressive' questioning
Sydney silk Bret Walker SC, who is leading the special commission of inquiry into the Ruby Princess, says he did not take Scott Morrison's criticisms of his "aggressive" questioning of a teary witness as an attempt to interfere with the probe's independence.
Australia pushing for new regulations on wildlife markets to prevent future pandemics
Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer is urging international counterparts to support the formation of new regulations and standards for wildlife markets in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Adelaide Crows avoid police sanction over social distancing 'mistake'
Just In - 1 day ago
The Adelaide Crows will be dealt with in an "educative way rather than a punitive way", police say, after players broke coronavirus quarantine guidelines during a training session.
Million-dollar 'firewood theft' operation busted in southern Tasmania
Nineteen people are facing charges after firewood worth $1 million was allegedly harvested as part of what police are calling a "large-scale wood theft" operation in southern Tasmania.
Queensland, SA, Tas follow National Cabinet's plan to ease coronavirus restrictions
Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania are the first states to announce the easing of coronavirus restrictions under the National Cabinet's plan to reopen Australia, but Victorians will have to wait until Monday to learn what rules will change for them. As it happened.
Prominent Lawyer, Trump Donor Representing Biden Accuser
Tara Reade, a former Senate staffer who alleged Joe Biden sexually assaulted her 27 years ago, is being represented by a prominent lawyer and political donor to President Donald Trump’s 2016 Republican campaign.
So Q Is Just a LARP OP HUH? | I WONDER HOW MUCH LETHAL INJECTION SOLUTION HAS BEEN USED SO FAR? HANGING THEM WOULD BE CHEAPER THOUGH
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