Thursday, June 11, 2020

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Behavior And The Pandemic-- Connected At The Hip

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 17 seconds ago
An old friend of mine is a top academic at "the Harvard" of another western country. One of his colleagues is in charge of the pandemic medical response for the country. He told my friend that they really don't know as much about COVID as they need to know to combat it effectively. Nearly half a year in and they're still shooting in the dark! On top of that, even statistics are untrustworthy. China has probably been sharing fake stats for most of the time. Florida is worse and Texas may be as well. Many countries don't have a grip on how to count cases or even deaths among their... more »

Most Dangerous Woman in BC at Helm of Provincial "Health" Services during Overdose Massacre

greencrow at Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 2 minutes ago
*Bullshit Bonnie - A Dangerous Woman from WHO* *who's indirectly responsible for the highest number* *of Deaths EVER in BC in a single month* *AND WE IN THE ALTERNATE MEDIA* *WARNED THAT IT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN!* It was a massacre. Bill Gates would call them "Useless Eaters" who deserved to be culled. But they were human beings nonetheless. 170 of them died during the month of May. 5 a day. All while Bullshit Bonnie came before the TV cameras on every one of those days in a new outfit and spewed her flannel-mouth drivel about the Plandemic/Scamdemic coronavirus. Please read the ... more »

Venezuela On The Brink Of Famine

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 minutes ago
*Bloomberg:* *Venezuela on Brink of Famine With Fuel Too Scarce to Sow Crops* (Bloomberg) -- Venezuelan farmer Roberto Latini fears his window to plant this year’s crop is quickly closing. He’d hoped to seed corn, but couldn’t find the fuel to operate his trucks and equipment before the dry season ended. So he set his sights on rice, which can be planted even in heavy rains. Weeks later, fuel is still short and “as time goes by, it’s getting too late to sow,” Latini said. After seven years of economic collapse, Venezuela’s crisis has entered a troubling new phase. In a nation tha... more »

Febreeze dangers-- Proctor & Gamble who say it's very safe

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 10 minutes ago
*Febreze Ingredients* Below you’ll find a list of just some of the 87 chemicals found by the EWG in Febreze Air Effects, listed in order of their toxicity to humans: - BHT – Known as a neurotoxin, endocrine disruptor, immunotoxicity, non-reproductive organ system toxicity, skin eye and lung irritator - Acetaldehyde – Known to cause cancer, toxic to reproduction and development, immunotoxin, non-reproductive organ system toxin, skin, eye and lung irritator - “Fragrance” – One of the three ingredients actually disclosed, it’s a neurotoxin, immunotoxin and allergen ... more »

CHAZ : The World Welcomes Its Newest Country

Jamie Spry at Climatism - 13 minutes ago
“Keep your sense of humour! That’s what they tell you when things get really dark.” –– Tucker Carlson *** SAY hello to the latest addition to the global family of nations: the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone, formerly known as downtown Seattle… * Via City Journal : Anarchy in Seattle Antifa-affiliated activists seize control of a […]

JK Rowling Responds to Critics Over Her Transgender Comments

AP News at Snopes.com - 26 minutes ago
“Harry Potter” creator J.K. Rowling said she refuses to “bow down” to criticism about her recent comments on transgender people.

WHO Says Covid-19 Coronavirus Pandemic Is Accelerating In Africa

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 29 minutes ago
More than 200,000 #COVID19 cases have been confirmed on the African continent, with over 5,600 deaths. While #Africa accounts for a small fraction of the global caseload, case numbers are growing at an accelerating pace. Read more: https://t.co/TIzXcCbeyF pic.twitter.com/Qx5HosLn5v — WHO African Region (@WHOAFRO) June 11, 2020 *VOA:* *WHO Says COVID-19 Pandemic is Accelerating in Africa* GENEVA - The World Health Organization reports the COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating in Africa and moving from the continent’s large capital cities into the remote rural areas where it will be mo... more »

Active volcanism found under the heart of northwest Europe

Researchers have found new hints of active volcanism near some of the most populated areas of Europe. The study obtained GPS monitoring data from antennae across western Europe to monitor subtle movements in the Earth's surface believed to be caused by an...... Read more »

Thailand: Key ASEAN Nation Emerges from COVID-19

Land Destroyer at Land Destroyer - 46 minutes ago
US-backed mobs seek to exploit economic damage of COVID-19 impact. *June 12, 2020* (Joseph Thomas - NEO) - The Kingdom of Thailand plays a central role in the Southeast Asian ASEAN economic bloc. It has a population of nearly 70 million, the second largest economy in the region and hosts a key leg of China's One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative including high speed rail that will connect China (via Laos) to Malaysia and beyond. Thus, regional recovery in the wake of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) depends on central nations like Thailand's quick and orderly recovery. *COV... more »

Thailand: Key ASEAN Nation Emerges from COVID-19

Land Destroyer at Alt Thai News Network ATNN - 46 minutes ago
US-backed mobs seek to exploit economic damage of COVID-19 impact. *June 12, 2020* (Joseph Thomas - NEO) - The Kingdom of Thailand plays a central role in the Southeast Asian ASEAN economic bloc. It has a population of nearly 70 million, the second largest economy in the region and hosts a key leg of China's One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative including high speed rail that will connect China (via Laos) to Malaysia and beyond. Thus, regional recovery in the wake of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) depends on central nations like Thailand's quick and orderly recovery. *COV... more »

Exploited Again – Financial Contributions to Black Lives Matter are Being Funneled to Biden Campaign….

sundance at The Last Refuge - 47 minutes ago
Put this in the ‘things that make other things make sense‘ file…. Some smart sleuthing by Raheem Kassam and Natalie Winters at The National Pulse shows the donations made to Black Lives Matter actually go to ActBlue. From there ActBlue … Continue reading →

black to move--FSB-BWT game

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 54 minutes ago
*M19 *https://www.playok.com/p/?g=go14199144#171

N.J. Adopts Standards Peddling LGBTism, Climate Hysteria

Alex Newman at rss - 54 minutes ago
[image: n-j-adopts-standards-peddling-lgbtism-climate-hysteria] Education authorities in New Jersey last week adopted the most radical K-12 standards yet.

Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 162 – 2020

Hifast at Climate Collections - 1 hour ago
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North

“Peaceful” Protest

John F. McManus at rss - 1 hour ago
[image: peaceful-protest] There have been the usual examples of mass media deficiencies during the recent demonstrations following the death of George Floyd. But perhaps none topped the absurdities given by MSNBC’s Garrett Haake.

History Never Forgives

Unknown at The Conservative Socrates - 1 hour ago
Those who are the students of history know that history never forgives; every political action, or lack of action, is recorded and judged by history. History will not forgive the intellectual, political, and financial establishments of the year 2020—they will be harshly judged and exposed as the mediocre minds who, like Emperor Nero, played the flute of self-glorification and “saving lives” while their draconian polices were burning their communities to the ground; they will be held responsible for making decadence universal and bringing humanity to the brink of a new dark age.

Some Stores End Practice of Locking Up Black Beauty Products

AP News at Snopes.com - 1 hour ago
Drugstore chains Walgreens and CVS Health say they will stop locking up beauty and hair care products aimed at black women and other women of color.

Why it was important for me as a black journalist to report on the Black Lives Matter protests

Elias Clure at Just In - 1 hour ago
Constantly seeing white people report on nuanced issues of race is exhausting. This was an excellent opportunity for me to utilise my lived experience of racism and bring a different perspective and face to our coverage, writes Elias Clure.

Brands posting in support of #BlackLivesMatter didn't go down well with some former employees

Emily Sakzewski at Just In - 1 hour ago
For some fashion and beauty brands, attempts to show solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter movement on Instagram have backfired in a major way.

We need more males: The fight to save the northern green turtle

Nick Kilvert at Just In - 1 hour ago
Researchers and conservation groups are racing to find solutions to the rapid feminisation of the northern green turtle, but how much we need to intervene is still a great unknown.

'Don't mention the war' episode of Fawlty Towers removed from streaming service

Paul Donoughue at Just In - 1 hour ago
UKTV, which is owned by the BBC, said it was temporarily removing The Germans, the final episode of the first season, because it contains the use of racial slurs.

Live: National Cabinet meets for first time since protests sparked COVID-19 transmission fears

Simon Smale at Just In - 1 hour ago
The National Cabinet is meeting for the first time since mass protests sparked fresh concern about coronavirus transmission, with state border closures also high on the agenda. Follow updates from Scott Morrison's press conference live.

'Mate, be respectful of our history': Morrison's 'no slavery' comment prompts invite to cane regions

Kallee Buchanan at Just In - 1 hour ago
Australia's history as a nation that enslaved people is widely known in parts of Queensland, and the Prime Minister is being urged to see it for himself.

University withdraws case against Four Corners whistleblower

Elise Worthington at Just In - 1 hour ago
A West Australian university is promising an independent governance review and withdrawing legal action against a whistleblowing academic who raised concerns about student welfare and admission standards.

North Korea says relations with US unlikely to improve due to 'hypocritical empty promises'

Just In - 1 hour ago
North Korea sees little use in maintaining a personal relationship between leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump if Washington sticks to hostile policies, state media reports.

Black Lives Matter protester had not downloaded COVIDSafe app, Victorian health authorities say

Just In - 1 hour ago
Victoria's Deputy Chief Health Officer says it would have been "useful" if a man who tested positive to COVID-19 after attending a Black Lives Matter rally last weekend had downloaded the coronavirus tracing app, as the state's cases of COVID-19 rise by four.

Microsoft wants regulation before selling facial recognition tools to police

Just In - 1 hour ago
Following announcements from Amazon and IBM, Microsoft will hold off selling facial recognition technology to police departments until federal regulations are legislated, following Black Lives Matter protests against police brutality.

Man killed by gate at industrial site

Selby Stewart at Just In - 1 hour ago
A man in his 60s has been crushed to death at an industrial site south of Wollongong.

Buckley 'not comfortable' with Lumumba's claims of racism at Collingwood, McGuire trying to 'find a solution'

Just In - 1 hour ago
Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says he is keen to reach out to Heritier Lumumba following his allegations of racism he says he was subjected to during his career with the club.

This is how George Floyd's murder has changed the coronavirus conversation in Australia

Michelle Grattan at Just In - 1 hour ago
Compared with many countries Australia's coronavirus record has been enviable. The Black Lives Matter demonstrations have added one of several unexpected uncertainties for Scott Morrison to tackle, writes Michelle Grattan.

Both are natural wonderlands, so how do you choose between Hobart and Hobbiton?

Ros Lehman at Just In - 1 hour ago
With talks progressing between Tasmania and New Zealand to set up a COVID-19-safe travel bubble, we look at what would entice eco-travellers and Instagrammers to visit the locations that are — in many ways — similar but oh so different.

Thredbo's website crashes as people scramble to get passes for shortened ski season

Emma Elsworthy at Just In - 1 hour ago
Furious skiers and snowboarders lash Thredbo after the resort's online ticketing system went into meltdown yesterday as thousands of people scrambled to get passes for this year's limited season.

'Papuan lives matter': US protests spark debate over 'deeply rooted' racism in Indonesia

Tasha Wibawa at Just In - 1 hour ago
The Black Lives Matter movement has inspired many indigenous minorities to speak out about systemic racism in their own countries, but in some countries like Indonesia, their cries remain largely unheard.

Right as America is at its lowest point, Trump turns to a dangerously divisive tactic

Emily Olson at Just In - 1 hour ago
If there's one thing uniting Americans right now, it's grief over what the last six months have brought. But with a messy campaign season getting back underway, it's hard to see things getting better before they get worse, writes Emily Olson.

One type of visa with work rights is growing. And it's not the Temporary Skill Shortage

Josh Gordon at Just In - 1 hour ago
Government Minister Alan Tudge says the Coalition has been careful to prioritise Australian workers through the Temporary Skill Shortage visa, the successor to the 457. But we need to look beyond this visa class to establish if his claim holds water, writes Josh Gordon.

Explosion that killed elderly Adelaide man 'like the end of the Earth'

Just In - 1 hour ago
The Metropolitan Fire Service says a man has died and another man has been injured in a fire and explosion in St Morris this morning.

WHO expert cites 'misunderstanding' after saying asymptomatic transmission 'very rare'

Just In - 1 hour ago
A top World Health Organization expert tries to clear up "misunderstandings" about comments she made that have been were widely understood to suggest asymptomatic people rarely transmit the coronavirus.

5 Reasons Why You Should Think Twice Before Attacking An Aircraft Carrier

Loren B. Thompson at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Loren B. Thompson* *Security, * Large-deck, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are the signature expression of American military power. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The bottom line on aircraft carrier survivability is that only a handful of countries can credibly pose a threat to America's most valuable warships, and short of using nuclear weapons none of those is likely to sink one. Although the Navy has changed it tactics to deal with the proliferation of fast anti-ship missiles and the growing military power of China in the Western Pacific, large-deck aircraft carrie... more »

Fact: Globalization Really Started 1,000 Years Ago

Valerie Hansen at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Valerie Hansen* *economy, World* When Viking ships touched down on the Canadian island of Newfoundland around the year 1000, the two sides of the Atlantic Ocean were connected for the first time. Viking ships touched down on the Canadian island of Newfoundland around the year 1000, at what is now the archaeological site known as L'Anse aux Meadows. For the first time, the two sides of the Atlantic Ocean were connected. When the Vikings landed, the indigenous people immediately started to trade with them. The Vikings describe this initial encounter in “Eirik’s Saga,” an oral ep... more »

RNC Moves The Fun Part of The Convention to Jacksonville, Florida –

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 hour ago
The official business part of the RNC convention will still take place in Charlotte, North Carolina, presumably still August 24-27, with a limit of only six delegates per state permitted. The RNC already said the 2020 RNC platform will remain … Continue reading →

Is U.S. Senator Kamala Harris The Top Contender For Biden's Vice President?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 hours ago
Former Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Senator Kamala Harris gesture on the second night of the second 2020 Democratic U.S. presidential debate in Detroit, Michigan, July 31, 2019. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson/File Photo *France 24: **Kamala Harris advances as top contender for Biden's Vice President* Amid the nationwide protests over racism and police brutality, U.S. Senator Kamala Harris may have found the powerful and lasting moment that eluded her failed presidential bid but could now land her the No. 2 spot on the Democratic ticket. Harris, the only black woman serving in the U.S... more »

The Daily Brief 2020-06-10

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 2 hours ago
This is a summary of 22 AMN articles on the following subjects: ISIS, Palestine, Syria, Hama, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, US, Libya, Pompeo, Russia, Iran, Hasakah, Haftar, Ukraine, Idlib, China, Venezuela, Saudi, LNA, Sirte, Iraq, Soleimani. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, North-Africa, Turkey, World-News, Middleeast, Iran, Gulf Let us know how you like this brief […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Man Ends up Burning His Book Collection to Show Solidarity With Protesters

Rob Slane at 2 hours ago
A man from Dorset has removed every book he owned and burned them, in a stand against racism, following the recent Black Lives Matter protests and the tearing down of statues. Gordon Mappling, a 40-year-old Policy Support Officer, who has been on furlough, took the action after seeing the protests on TV: “When I saw what happened in Minneapolis, and the protests that followed, I knew I needed to do my bit to show a gesture of solidarity. But since […]

Tokyo is moving closer to full economic and social normality from Covid-19

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 2 hours ago
Tokyo is moving closer to full economic and social normality from Covid-19 Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike is moving closer to returning the capital to normality, even if caution remains. Koike lifted the warning on a possible major rise in coronavirus (Covid-19) based on recent low levels […]

Russian Navy Prioritizes Tsirkon Hypersonic Missiles

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 2 hours ago
Russian Navy Prioritizes Tsirkon Hypersonic Missiles Publication: Eurasia Daily Monitor By: Roger McDermott The Jamestown Foundation Moscow’s political-military leadership places growing emphasis on long-range stand-off precision strike systems as a key element in its ongoing modernization program, complementing efforts to strengthen “pre-nuclear” deterrence and offering additional conventional capabilities. One emerging pattern is to equip Russia’s […]

June 11: The evil that surrounds us.....

Graeme Decarie at The Decarie Report - 2 hours ago
I'm finding most of the information programming less useful every day. Until recently, some of it, at least, has been informative. CNN had it's moment of glory with it's coverage of the American crisis. But hey, guys, the crisis is not just about racism in the U.S. The racism exists all over the world. Racism is the staple food of most of the world. So maybe it's time for CNN to notice that that a major factor is the U.S. treatment of the rest of the world as it carries on the old, British tradition of murder, slavery, plunder all over the world. Apparently, our news media think that... more »

Full Steam Ahead: FCC Chairman Dismisses Pentagon, DoT, NOAA, and Energy Dept Opposition to 5G

AdminM at Health Impact News - 2 hours ago
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is supposed to protect Americans by regulating the telecom industry. Unfortunately, it never seems to work out that way on 5G or anything else. Opposition to 5G has been issued by many respected American government agencies including the U.S. Navy, NOAA, NASA, the Department of Defense, and more. Congress members have also asked that installation be slowed down during the pandemic. The FCC says no. Exposure to 5G and other sources of wireless radiation can reduce immunity and cause other health issues including increased cancer risk. ... more »

Whose Side Are The U.S. Generals On? President Trump Or Former Vice President Biden?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 hours ago
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden at a campaign event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 11, 2020. © REUTERS/Bastiaan Slabbers *Nebojsa Malic, RT*: *Whose side are generals on? As Joint Chiefs chairman APOLOGIZES for standing by Trump, Biden confident of military support* Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden is ‘absolutely convinced’ that the military would be on his side if President Donald Trump tries to ‘steal the election’ or refuses to leave the White House. He has reasons to be. Biden’s “single greatest concern” is that Trump is “going to try to steal this elec... more »

Friends Of Australia Friday Tipple Report

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 2 hours ago
It's Friday in Australia and time to party down on Australian wine and lamb! Australia does a barley and military deal with India. Continue reading →

Why Russia's T-90S Tank Is Beating China's Armor On The Global Arms Market

Mark Episkopos at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Chinese military experts have already voiced displeasure at the PRC’s VT4 and VT5 tanks being passed over in Vietnam’s procurement search. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *It should be noted that the export tank’s successor, the markedly more powerful but also more expensive T-90MS, is being offered in addition to the T-90S rather than as its strict replacement. The Kremlin seeks to target different segments of the heavy armor market by continuing to offer the T-90S, which remains viable in a wide range of medium-intensity conflicts across the sec... more »

How AI and Networked Drones Will Help America Wage Future Wars

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC11643A6720&share=true] Not longer just sci-fi. As the Army looks toward future warfare scenarios, it is increasingly emphasizing the need to fully network air and ground drones to one another. This is vital as a way to fully defend advancing armored units in war and to pursue new applications of Combined Arms Maneuver. Much of this hinges upon taking new steps with automation and AI systems to not only connect manned vehicles with air and ground drones but also e... more »

Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- June 11, 2020

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 hours ago
Reuters *Graham Allison, National Interest:* *Could Donald Trump’s War Against Huawei Trigger a Real War With China?* As relations between the United States and China worsen over the months ahead, could Beijing decide to try to make Taiwan the solution to its advanced semiconductor problem? The centerpiece of the Trump administration’s “tech war” with China is the campaign to prevent its national champion Huawei from becoming the dominant supplier of 5G systems to the world. The Administration’s objective, as a former Trump NSC staffer described it, is to “kill Huawei.” And China ... more »

World News Briefs -- June 11, 2020 (Evening Edition)

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 hours ago
*The Guardian:* *Biden predicts military will intervene if Trump refuses to accept election loss * Joe Biden has predicted the military will escort Donald Trump from the White House should the president lose November’s election but refuse to leave office. Biden, speaking to the Daily Show’s Trevor Noah, said that his single greatest concern is that the president will “try to steal this election”. The Democratic presidential nominee cited Trump’s baseless linking of mail-in ballots to voter fraud, even though he has used this method of voting himself, and his accusations, without ... more »

More Than 60 California Community College Presidents Form Alliance to Actively Combat Campus Racism

Sara Weissman at Diverse - 2 hours ago
The University of Southern California’s Race & Equity Center launches the California Community College Equity Leadership Alliance, a new partnership between more than 58 community colleges to combat racism on their campuses.

The hidden heterogeneity of Rohingya refugees

Nursyazwani Nursyazwani and Elliott Prasse-Freeman at New Mandala - 2 hours ago
Reductive narratives about the Rohingya trafficked by governments, NGOs and Rohingya leaders themselves contribute to the exclusion of some refugees from rights and protection. The post The hidden heterogeneity of Rohingya refugees appeared first on New Mandala.

We’re told to socially distance, but people are hooking up and having sex

Yvette d'Entremont at Halifax Examiner - 3 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Despite the pandemic, provincial sexual health centres are dealing with increased demands for information and a steady stream of requests for STI (sexually transmitted infection) testing. “I know through friends and clients that there are a lot of people who aren’t necessarily respecting all of […]

"Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book has been rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street and building has been renamed, every date has been altered. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right." #QotD

Peter Cresswell at Not PC - 3 hours ago
*"**Every record has been destroyed or falsified, every book has been rewritten, every picture has been repainted, every statue and street and building has been renamed, every date has been altered. And that process is continuing day by day and minute by minute. History has stopped. Nothing exists except an endless present in which the Party is always right."* ~ Winston Smith in George Orwell's *1984**.* Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.

NARRATIVE COLLAPSE: “Old Man” Who Was “Shoved” by Police Was Actually a Left-Wing AGITATOR Skimming Police Radio Frequencies to Run Information Warfare Tactics Against Law Enforcement

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
 NARRATIVE COLLAPSE: “Old Man” Who Was “Shoved” by Police Was Actually a Left-Wing AGITATOR Skimming Police Radio Frequencies to Run Information Warfare Tactics Against Law Enforcement by Mike Adams, https://www.naturalnews.com/ (Natural News) As we’re discovering more and more by the day, every narrative pushed by the Left is a fraud. Every “victim” of police …

Why This Reckless Mania Leads to Depression, Not Recession — Mike Maloney

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
GoldSilver (w/ Mike Maloney) Download Mike’s best-selling book for free here: https://pages.goldsilver.com/freebook Join Mike Maloney in this week’s wrap up of current events and discover why he believes we are headed towards a depression, and not just a recession. Thanks for sharing and clicking that ‘Like’ button. For those wondering why our videos don’t appear …

Engineering a Race War: Will This Be the American Police State’s Reichstag Fire?

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Engineering a Race War: Will This Be the American Police State’s Reichstag Fire? by John W. Whitehead, https://www.rutherford.org/ “Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”— George Santayana – Watch and see: this debate over police brutality and accountability is about to get politicized into an election-year referendum on who should …

Another Crash is Coming; Gold to Hedge Against 100% Inflation

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Kitco NEWS Stock market crashes are usually followed by a “w” wave, and right now we’re only seeing a “v”, this according to Clem Chambers of investorshub.com. Chambers, who previously had not supported the idea of gold as the ideal hedge asset, said that an inflationary environment is likely to change the situation for the …

Tropical Depression "Butchoy" makes landfall in Quezon, Philippines -- expected to strengthen into tropical storm as it heads toward China

Tropical Depression "Buchoy" made landfall over Polillo, Quezon at 09:30 UTC and Infanta at 10:00 UTC on June 11, 2020. The depression formed on June 10, off the coast of Samar, and is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm -- Nuri, the second named...... Read more »

Did This Happen ‘While Your TV Was Filled with Riots and Looting’?

David Mikkelson at Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
A meme suggested all kinds of political legal news happened in early June 2020 amid unrelated, nationwide police-brutality protests.

Heavy rains and hail lead to severe flooding in Mexico City

Heavy rains and hail accompanied by winds of 40 to 50 km/h (25 to 31 mph) hit Mexico's capital on Monday, June 8, 2020, leading to severe flooding in various parts of the city. Rapidly rising waters flooded streets and stranded drivers, leading to emergency...... Read more »

AEA Admits It Doesn’t Know the Literature

David Henderson at Econlib - 3 hours ago
We recognize that we have only begun to understand racism and its impact on our profession and our discipline. This is an astounding statement from the “officers and governance committees of the American Economic Association,” published June 5. Here’s the whole statement. Like them, I don’t know much about racism’s impact on the economics profession […] The post AEA Admits It Doesn’t Know the Literature appeared first on Econlib .

Zoom Censors Chinese Activist Group That Commemorated Tiananmen Massacre

Chris White at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: Protesters wearing protective face masks take part in a candlelight vigil to mark the 31st anniversary of the crackdown of pro-democracy protests at Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989, after police rejects a mass annual vigil on public health grounds, at] Zoom faces growing scrutiny regarding its ties to China, which prohibits discussion of the protest and the government’s violent response to the demonstrations. Video conferencing company Zoom removed a group of Chinese activists shortly after they held a meeting on the platform marking ... more »

Why Russia Is Being So Quiet About Its New S-500 Air Defense System

Mark Episkopos at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Europe* Follow the money. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Russian sources remain tight-lipped concerning the S-500’s development, let alone on any possible technical problems. The S-500 is virtually complete, but the Kremlin is dragging their heels for commercial reasons. 2019 is on track to be a big year for Russian surface-to-air missile systems. From the new S-350 “Vityaz” to additional S-300V4 brigades, scores of modernized Russian artillery systems are poised to enter into military service over the coming months. But the elephant in the room... more »

Will Europe Join France And Germany's Drive Towards A 6th Generation Stealth Fighter?

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* Spain has stated its intention to sign on. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The last few decades show that stealth fighter development and operation are both enormously expensive and prone to huge cost overruns, technical problems and even outright failure. Pooling together multiple partner nations could help split R&D costs and improve unit costs by creating economies of scale through larger procurements. This is why the UK, France, Germany and Italy have cooperated on past military jets like the Jaguar, Alpha Jet and the more modern Tor... more »

Only on The Tweeter Can We See the Rise and Fall of Homophobic Warlords in Real Time.

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 3 hours ago
The Capital Hill Autonomous Zone, world's most ambitious anthropological experiment, has received its first warlord. Took only one day for the "monopoly on violence" to be discovered... what will happen next? Someone is creating fake tweets from my page somehow... fake tweets that seem like they’re from the past and they’re from my account somehow smh y’all are ridiculous... — Raz Simone (@RazSimone) June 11, 2020 The time traveling hacker strikes again, @JoyAnnReid! — Regs (@r3gulations) June 11, 2020 You're the police now. Launch an internal investigation. — tsar-lord (@BecketAdam... more »

Smithsonian: The Race for a Coronavirus Vaccine Runs on Horseshoe Crab Blood

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 3 hours ago
Horseshoe crabs have been living peacefully in and around shallow coastal waters on soft sandy or muddy bottoms for 450 million years and are considered living fossils. Sadly, their blue blood is used in medicine to ensure that anything that gets injected or implanted into the human body is free of potentially life-threatening bacterial contamination. […] The post Smithsonian: The Race for a Coronavirus Vaccine Runs on Horseshoe Crab Blood appeared first on Health Nut News.

Severe sandstorm sweeps through Dundgobi, Mongolia

A severe sandstorm hit Mongolia's Dundgobi Province on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. The storm packed winds of up to 126 km/h (78 mph), according to the meteorological agency. It swept through areas in Deren, Gurvansaikhan, and Mandalgobi. This type of sandstorm, known...... Read more »

New Video : Tearing Up America

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 3 hours ago

Attorney General Remarks During Dallas Police Reform Roundtable…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 4 hours ago
Earlier today, President Donald Trump participated in a roundtable with faith leaders, law enforcement officials, and small business owners at Gateway Church in Dallas, Texas. Local participants include: Attorney General Ken Paxton, Texas; Vernell Dooley, Chief of Police, Glenn Heights, … Continue reading →

It’s Official – President Trump Kicks Off Campaign Restart in Tulsa Oklahoma June 19th…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 4 hours ago
If we think they’ve thrown the kitchen sink at us, just wait. The Trump campaign has announced the restart of Keep America Great rallies to begin in Tulsa Oklahoma on June 19th. [Tickets Here] And with that announcement we can … Continue reading →

I Bet Election Theft And Voter Suppression Would Stop If They Were Capital Crimes And A Few People Got Executed For It

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 4 hours ago
Georgia's primary elections were a mess yesterday. Look at the race for the Democratic slot in Georgia's first district. Progressive Lisa Ring, the progressive in George's first district will be in a runoff with Joyce Griggs. With 96.89% of precincts reporting (204 out of 225), Lisa had 17,181 votes to Griggs' 17,164. Every vote counts. The Senate race looked like it was coming down to a runoff between a progressive (Teresa Tomlinson) and a nothing (Jon Ossoff) as well, but by last night, the nothing had avoided the runoff and is likely to lose the chance to beat Perdue; leave i... more »

Trump Fumes as Protesters Stake Out Festive Zone in Seattle

AP News at Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
The president taunted Gov. Jay Inslee and Mayor Jenny Durkan about the situation on Twitter and said the city had been taken over by “anarchists.”

"Covid-19 Report 6/11/20: Covid-19 On The Rise In 20+ States"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
Chris Martenson, *"Covid-19 On The Rise In 20+ States"* - https://www.peakprosperity.com/ ○ *JUN 11, 2020 7:06 PM:* "Houston "On The Precipice Of Disaster" As Officials Weigh Reimposing Stay At Home Order Amid Spike In Cases: Live Updates"

Losing The Race

Willis Eschenbach at Skating Under The Ice - 4 hours ago
I saw a very impressive man on TV today, a black ex-Navy guy. He said: “When I wear my uniform, I get thanked for my service. And when I wear a suit, I get treated well. But catch me with three days worth of beard wearing a hoodie, and suddenly everyone’s afraid of me”. Let…

Batrachopus Grandis: Crocodille Ancestor Walked On Two Feet

News Staff at Science 2.0 blogs - 4 hours ago
Well-preserved footprints from the Lower Cretaceous Jinju Formation of South Korea, 110 million years ago, show that an ancestor of modern-day crocodiles, named *Batrachopus grandis*, walked on two feet. Palaeontologists knew that some crocodiles from the "age of dinosaurs" were more adapted to life on land than their modern relatives but those were smaller creatures, about three feet long with footprints showing they walked on all fours. *Batrachopus grandis *was instead 12 feet in size and bipedal*.* It is more like a Gorn from the television show "Star Trek" than what we think ... more »

"The Fed’s Forever War Against Savers"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 4 hours ago
*"The Fed’s Forever War Against Savers"* by Brian Maher "The war on savers rages into its second decade. And yesterday Field Marshal Powell vowed indefinite bombing, shelling, machine-gunning and bayoneting… until the white flag rises over enemy lines. It is war to the knife... and from the knife to the hilt. The only peace terms he will accept are these: Complete, undiluted and unconditional surrender. These hoarding hellcats must be vanquished. And their cities must be sowed with salt… as triumphant Rome vanquished Carthage... and sowed it with salt. Here is yesterday’s dispatch ... more »

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 11, 2020

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 4 hours ago
Marines participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 2020, the largest theater security cooperation exercise in the Indo-Pacific region meant to display America's commitment there. (MCSN Jonathan Berlier/U.S. Navy) *The Hill:* *Senate panel approves $740B defense policy bill* The Senate Armed Services Committee has advanced its $740.5 billion annual defense policy bill, the panel said Thursday. The fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was approved by the committee in a 25-2 vote during a closed-door session Wednesday. “This year marks the 60th year in a row that the committe... more »

Meat Keeps the Seattle Vegans at Bay

Larry-Lambert at Virtual Mirage - 4 hours ago
De-Fund Paw Patrol? “Paw Patrol” is a children’s cartoon about a squad of canine helpers. It is basically a pretense for placing household pets in a variety of cool trucks. The only reason that I know about Paw Patrol is because I’ve watched it with my grandchildren, who enjoy it. The team includes Marshall, […] The post Meat Keeps the Seattle Vegans at Bay appeared first on Virtual Mirage.

Bigotry – you have to be carefully taught (from “South Pacific’)

Keith at musingsofanoldfart - 4 hours ago
I have often cited these words, but the following is from a post I wrote several years ago. I repeat it hear due to its relevance today. For those of you who have seen the play or movie “South Pacific” … Continue reading →

More than 2.6 million affected by deadly floods and mudslides in southern and central China

Widespread floods and mudslides since June 1, 2020, have affected more than 2.6 million people in China's southern and central regions, resulting in an increasing number of fatalities and damages. As of June 11, at least 13 people have died, two are still...... Read more »

Chinese businesses go from bad to worse, with hopes of a quick recovery snuffed out this week

Rhiannon Shine at Just In - 4 hours ago
The coronavirus pandemic dashed hopes of a bumper year for Chinese visitors. But even when international travellers are allowed back, fears of anti-Chinese racism may cripple a once-lucrative tourism market.

These barramundi farmers gave away free fish during COVID-19. Now they want you to return the favour

Melanie Groves at Just In - 4 hours ago
Barramundi farmers are appealing to consumers to eat more Australian-grown barramundi, with some facing a shortage of space as demand dries up and fish keep growing.

'Explosion' at unit sends smoke over Adelaide's east

Just In - 4 hours ago
Firefighters respond to a blaze at a group of four units in Adelaide's east that a neighbour describes as an "explosion".

It’s Worse Than We Thought – DNI Ratcliffe Declassifies “Annex A” The Supportive Documents For 2017 Intel Community Assessment…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 4 hours ago
DNI John Ratcliffe has declassified the Appendix to the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA). [Source Document Here] The appendix known as “Annex A” was the material the FBI and CIA did not include in the body of the ICA; however, … Continue reading →

Food Heavier Burden on Poor Brazilian Families During Crisis

Adele Cardin at The Rio Times - 4 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite the second consecutive month of deflation, according to the National Broad Consumer Price Index (IPCA), the hike in food prices - up 0.24 percent in May from a 1.79 percent increase in April - shows that poorer families will have their incomes further compromised by the pandemic . . […] The post Food Heavier Burden on Poor Brazilian Families During Crisis appeared first on The Rio Times.

Walmart dipped into it's petty cash to give looters 100 million...

Adrienne at Adrienne's Corner - 4 hours ago
*how about giving your employees a raise instead?* Or, novel idea - how about giving all those rioters and looters a job? ... Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are committing $100 million over five years through a new center on racial equity. The goal of the center will be to address systematic racism in society head-on and accelerate change. Through the $100 million commitment, the center will support philanthropic initiatives that align with the four key areas noted above. (financial, healthcare, education and criminal justice systems.) The center will seek to advance economic op... more »

Trump authorises sanctions over ICC 'kangaroo court' investigation of possible Afghanistan war crimes

Just In - 5 hours ago
US President Donald Trump authorises freezing the US assets of those who help the ICC investigate or prosecute American citizens without US consent, as well as barring them and their families from visiting the United States.

Donald Trump says the US needs a stronger police force

Just In - 5 hours ago
After weeks of protests against police brutality and racism, US President Donald Trump says his administration will invest in more police training.

Federal Lawsuit Could Limit Fluoride in Drinking Water

AdminM at Health Impact News - 5 hours ago
A landmark federal lawsuit that went to trial this week in California could change the longstanding practice of adding fluoride to the drinking water supplies for 200 million Americans. The lawsuit, brought against the Environmental Protection Agency by groups including the Fluoride Action Network, Food and Water Watch and Moms Against Fluoridation, would compel the agency to require local water utilities to stop adding fluoride to tap water. The suit claims fluoridated drinking water presents an unreasonable risk to public health and can harm the developing brain of young children ... more »

Stocks, Australian dollar plunge as investors take 'reality check'

Sue Lannin And Stephanie Chalmers at Just In - 5 hours ago
The Australian share market opens sharply lower after US stocks record their worst one-day percentage plunge since mid-March, as fears of a second wave of coronavirus infections return.

COVID clear-outs leave councils and op shops with plenty to collect

Emma Wynne at Just In - 5 hours ago
Councils and charity shops say lockdown has been an opportunity for residents to prune, have a clear-out and give away unwanted stuff.

Will you eliminate the wrong answers on this week's quiz like NZ eliminated coronavirus?

Just In - 5 hours ago
How well have you been listening to what the world has to say at the moment? Find out with our weekly news quiz.

The Plastic House: A mesmerising take on isolation through an Adelaide greenhouse

Malcolm Sutton at Just In - 5 hours ago
A budget film's powerful portrayal of migrant isolation in Adelaide's northern suburbs turns heads as the only South Australian film screening at the Sydney Film Festival this week.

US military chief regrets church walk with Trump

Just In - 5 hours ago
The top US military officer says he should not have joined Donald Trump when the US President walked from the White House to a nearby church for a photo opportunity after authorities cleared the way of protesters using tear gas and rubber bullets.

80pc of kids under 4 'regularly use the internet'. This is what parents need to know

Antony Funnell at Just In - 5 hours ago
They may not be able to read, write or use a keyboard, but research suggests around 81 per cent of Australian children under four regularly use the internet. But using it, and using it safely are two different things.

This old convent for nuns has been transformed into a homeless shelter for women

Holly Tregenza at Just In - 5 hours ago
Sister Noelene first walked MacKillop House in a habit fifty years ago. Now, she has returned to serve scones to its new tenants: women made homeless by the coronavirus pandemic.

Moteliers say 'toilet tax' crippling their businesses as vacancies soar

Sofie Wainwright at Just In - 5 hours ago
A $945 charge on non-residential toilets in Queensland is slammed by one motelier as "a load of crap", costing him $23,600 annually despite occupancy rates plummeting.

Could thinning forests actually save them?

Jon Daly at Just In - 5 hours ago
Landowners and native loggers are turning to "ecological thinning" to try to save WA's native southern forests from fire and collapse due to climate change.

'It legitimises doing nothing': Cloud spotting gains new fans amid coronavirus chaos

Irena Ceranic at Just In - 5 hours ago
Cloud spotting is enjoying a renaissance as aficionados laud clouds as "a moment or meteorological mediation" that can provide reassurance in troubled times.

Twitter removes 30,000 accounts linked to government propaganda

Matthew Doran at Just In - 5 hours ago
Accounts spreading rhetoric supporting the Chinese, Russian and Turkish governments are now suspended after an investigation into tens of thousands of suspicious users.

Live: NSW Now: Human jaw bone found on NSW beach prompts search

Just In - 5 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING:* Investigations continue after a person walking on Umina Beach discovered the jaw bone, which a forensic pathologist confirmed belongs to a human.

'Hauntingly beautiful' portrait of burns survivor to be exhibited in space

Sharnie Kim at Just In - 5 hours ago
A photograph of an Australian burns survivor is among 200 Portraits of Humanity that will be exhibited in space and transmitted through the universe in binary code.

'Totally unacceptable': Baby dies after mother taken into police custody

Jane Bardon And Lauren Roberts at Just In - 5 hours ago
Aboriginal community leaders are calling for answers after a four-month-old girl died while her mother was in police custody.

Northern Territory homebuyers could save $80,000 — but it won't last

Matt Garrick at Just In - 5 hours ago
Between the new federal stimulus scheme and the NT Government's existing bonuses, Tom Petersen and Kim Backman are looking at around $80,000 worth of incentives to fund their new house.

Right for landowners to reject fracking won't be legislated before next WA election

Ben Collins at Just In - 5 hours ago
New rules that give landowners the right to veto fracking in Western Australia will not be introduced to Parliament before the next election.

Sydney school in coronavirus hot spot closes after 'probable' case identified

Emma Elsworthy at Just In - 5 hours ago
Rose Bay Public School closes after a "probable" case of coronavirus is found — if confirmed, it would be the third campus in a month to be shut for COVID-19 cleaning in Sydney's eastern suburbs.

Night parrot found to have poor vision, keeps running into things in the dark

Kemii Maguire at Just In - 5 hours ago
Australia's elusive night parrot may be in decline because the species has trouble seeing in the dark.

Coronavirus update: US stocks fall sharply as virus cases increase again

Just In - 5 hours ago
Stocks fall sharply on Wall Street as coronavirus cases increase again, deflating recent optimism that the economy could recover quickly as lockdowns ease.

New Q & Blockbuster Headlines Precede the Storm [videos] – Starship Earth: The Big Picture

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 5 hours ago
Headlines and Updates for June 11, 2020: New Q & Blockbuster Headlines Precede the Storm [videos] Starship Earth: The Big Picture June 11, 2020 Prepare! What is about to unfold will shock the world. Of course we have an advantage, but those who walk around in a daze will have to come to terms with … Continue reading New Q & Blockbuster Headlines Precede the Storm [videos] – Starship Earth: The Big Picture →

The Remnant Newspaper –  The Cult of the Mask

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 5 hours ago
June 9, 2020 Susan Claire Potts, Ph.D. | Remnant Columnist THE CHURCHES ARE open now in the Archdiocese of Detroit for “public Mass,” but Catholics have not been set free. The rules for being permitted to kneel at Calvary are in perfect accord with the rules of the state. Check-ins. Reservations. Social Distancing. Face … Continue reading The Remnant Newspaper – The Cult of the Mask →

Left Wing Mobs

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 5 hours ago
Originally posted on John Barleycorn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv6Y3a4BV6E

Liberal Mob Cancel Culture Spirals Out of Control

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 5 hours ago
Originally posted on Decoded-Information: Disney rides are racist and all television shows featuring police must be canceled! Source: Liberal Mob Cancel Culture Spirals Out of Control

Eight in 10 want police funding increased or maintained: Sheriffs

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 5 hours ago
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: Paul Bedard The American public overwhelmingly wants funding for police to be increased or maintained, according to a new poll that shows people having strong support for first responders. In a new survey for the National Sheriffs Association and provided exclusively to Secrets, 53% called for increased funding for…

Never Bow to the Mob

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 5 hours ago
Originally posted on John Barleycorn: https://www.bitchute.com/video/_f3wZpzhHKs/

THE MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE ARE NEARLY AS STUPID AS DONALD TRUMP

Steve M. at No More Mister Nice Blog - 5 hours ago
Financial markets were rallying until recently, but then Wall Street was force-fed a hot, steaming cup of reality. Stocks suffered their biggest one-day pull-back in three months on Thursday as traders grew concerned about the number of coronavirus cases increasing in some states that are reopening up from lockdowns.... The major averages posted their worst day since March 16, when they all dropped more than 11%.... “You’re seeing the psychology in the market get retested today” as traders weigh the the recent uptick in coronavirus hospitalizations and a grim outlook from the U.S. ... more »

Never Appease A Tyrant - Amazing Polly Tells It Like It Is!

greencrow at Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 5 hours ago
*Never Appease a Tyrant - Video by* *Amazing Polly* When the history of this crisis is written, one of the leaders of the *Sane Humans* battling what David Icke has called the *"Small Psychopathic Cult"*--who should be awarded some kind of medal, will be *Polly St. George.* In this video, she begins by discussing the minor mystery surrounding long time *CBC talking head Wendy Mesley. *Wendy was put on leave for saying something *so racist* that it cannot be repeated. *LOL.* I, too, was wondering what happened to Wendy and why she's fallen from grace so abruptly. I met Wendy Me... more »

After Students Rally Behind Him, Wichita State U President Isn’t Fired by Board

cmaadmin at Diverse - 5 hours ago
After students strongly rallied behind him, the Kansas Board of Regents decided against firing Wichita State University (WSU) president Jay Golden for canceling Ivanka Trump as commencement speaker at an affiliate institution, an action that annoyed some donors. After a four-plus hour meeting, the board issued a statement — that didn’t mention Golden — saying […]

HBCU Alabama State Starts Process to Remove Racist Names From Campus Buildings

cmaadmin at Diverse - 5 hours ago
The historically Black Alabama State University said it is getting ready to remove the names of people associated with racist organizations, policies or political activity from campus buildings in response to the death of George Floyd and other Black men and women who have been killed in racist encounters. University president Dr. Quinton Ross said […]

Eastern Michigan U Guarantees a Single Room for Students in the Fall Semester

cmaadmin at Diverse - 5 hours ago
In response to parents’ and students’ concerns about safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, Eastern Michigan University said it will guarantee a single room without a roommate, at a slightly reduced rate, for every student who requests one in the fall semester. “Reacting to concerns about physical distancing and creating safe spaces related to COVID-19, Eastern […]

Texas A&M Students Divided Over the Statue of a Former University President

cmaadmin at Diverse - 5 hours ago
Texas A&M University students and alumni are divided over the place of a statue on campus of Sul Ross, a Confederate General who is also a former president of the university. The statue was discovered to have been vandalized Wednesday, with ‘racist’ and ‘BLM’ (Black Lives Matter) painted on it. University police is investigating the […]

U of Louisiana Monroe, Texas State U Fire Staff, Faculty for Racist Comments

cmaadmin at Diverse - 5 hours ago
The University of Louisiana Monroe said it has fired one faculty member and started the process to fire a second one for their “stunningly bigoted and racist language” on social media. Texas State University has fired a staffer for the same reason, reported the Houston Chronicle. At the University of Louisiana Monroe, a letter of […]

A 2020 Black College Graduate Got Merriam-Webster to Expand the Definition of ‘Racism’

cmaadmin at Diverse - 5 hours ago
Following the brutal death of George Floyd in police custody, Kennedy Mitchum, a May 2020 graduate of Drake University, convinced American dictionary Merriam-Webster to expand its definition of ‘racism’ so it includes a reference to systemic racism, reported the BBC. The revision could be completed as soon as August. Merriam-Webster editorial manager Peter Sokolowski told […]

Do the Tories Fear Keir?

Phil at All That Is Solid ... - 5 hours ago
And the answer to that is ... some do. Every time there is a Labour leadership contest, some Tories come forward and let it be known they're super scared of this or that candidate. In 2010 David Miliband was said to give them squeaky bums. In 2015, it was Liz Kendall who sent the chills running down their collective spines. These were "endorsements" only the most politically naive would take seriously. At the time our David was on board with the "necessity" of austerity and wasn't about to offer the Tories a hard time in the Commons, and in 2015 Liz was even less likely so, given h... more »

These Photographs Give Us a Peak Into the Mind of General Erwin Rommel

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By Bundesarchiv, Bild 101I-719-0240-22 / Jesse / CC-BY-SA 3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5413491] What was life like at the front? *Key Point: *Rommel was a great general and a respected, if controversial, figure. Here are some of the many pictures he took as he led his troops into battle. The name Field Marshal Erwin Rommel—associated with tank warfare in Europe and North Africa during World War II—might conjure up mental images of the famous German general riding in a panzer, reviewing m... more »

A Terrible Tale: This Veteran Became a POW During the Battle of the Bulge

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=167259] No one likes being a prisoner of the Nazis. *Key Point: *One moment you think the war is almost over and the next you've been captured. Here his how it happened to this brave American GI. Private Leon Goldberg pulled the trigger on his heavy, water-cooled M-1917 Browning machine gun and fired bursts of .30-caliber rounds into the attacking German infantry. The Germans below the forested hilltop Goldberg and his comrades occupied had to cross a stream and cha... more »

Coronavirus: Why Online Classes Could Hurt Colleges' Future

Christopher Newfield at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Christopher Newfield* *Education, Americas* While an all-online term reduces COVID-19 risks to students and staff, it also will likely increase the financial risks to universities. When the California State University system decided to conduct all of its classes online this coming fall, administrators said it was to avoid the health risks associated with COVID-19. Many other colleges are making similar decisions as they move online. Wayne State University and Michigan State University are likely to go online – but may offer a hybrid of online and in-person classes. USC will offe... more »

What Makes an Online Course Effective?

George Veletsianos at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*George Veletsianos* *Education, * It’s likely that most universities will be conducting classes online in the fall. That doesn’t mean learning will suffer. With very few exceptions, online teaching and learning will be the primary mode of education for the majority of higher education students in many jurisdictions this fall as concerns about COVID-19 extend into the new school year. As an education researcher who has been studying online education and a professor who has been teaching in both face-to-face and online environments for more than a decade, I am often asked whether... more »

Google Drones Will Soon Be Delivering Summer Library Books in Virginia

Stephen Silver at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1AETDANKSAA&share=true] Get excited. Drones have been used for some very unique purposes, since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Multiple jurisdictions have deployed social distancing enforcement drones, while CVS and UPS joined forces for a program in which they will team up to deliver medicine to residents at The Villages, the massive retirement community in Florida. More recently, reports of a Predator drone above protests in Minneapolis led to fears... more »

Coronavirus Can Survive Longer on Surfaces In High Humidity and Low Temperatures

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Public Health, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC237H9UJHPZ&share=true] Another update as we try to nail down the science on this evil virus. How long droplets with the novel coronavirus last on surfaces depends on the temperature and humidity level, according to a new study published in the journal *Physics of Fluids*. The World Health Organization has said that “COVID-19 is spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks. People can also be infected by touching a co... more »

How Will the World Pay for Enormous Debt Accumulated by the Coronavirus?

Anton Muscatelli at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Anton Muscatelli* *Economics, * The macroeconomic shock to the world economy from the COVID-19 pandemic is arguably unprecedented in modern times. The macroeconomic shock to the world economy from the COVID-19 pandemic is arguably unprecedented in modern times. The financial response by governments of the major economies has been substantial. The Center for Strategic and International Studies estimates that the G20 had deployed US$7 trillion (£6.2 trillion) in direct spending, tax relief and lending by the end of May. That is more than 10% of their combined GDP for 2019, averag... more »

GameStop Posts Loss, but Online Sales Surged

Stephen Silver at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC14070384D0&share=true] Interesting results during these difficult coronavirus times. GameStop, in its earnings announcement Tuesday, reported a loss of $165.7 million, during the first quarter, when most of its stores were closed due to coronavirus. However, the company managed to show online sales that increased fivefold. “During this unprecedented time, our priority is focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, customers and business pa... more »

Ruined: Why Russia Was Unable to Stop the Mongols at the Battle of Kalkha River

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC14EDCFE640&share=true] It was a terrible defeat. *Key Point: *The Russians chose to valiantly fight. But they would not be able to win. A tumultuous discussion raged in the hall of Mstislav III “The Old” Romanovich, the Grand Prince of Kiev, in March 1223. An embassy of Turkic-speaking Polovtsian nomads humbly stood before the throne of the Russian prince. The embassy had arrived earlier in the day bearing rich gifts that included a bounty of gold and si... more »

Lawsuit: Tilray execs misled investors over ABG cannabis deal

Solomon Israel at Marijuana Business Daily - 5 hours ago
A new lawsuit alleges the top brass of Canada-based cannabis company Tilray misled shareholders and engaged in insider stock sales during 2019 and early 2020. The so-called verified stockholder derivative suit was filed by Tilray shareholder Lee Morgan on June 5 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. The complaint was filed […] Lawsuit: Tilray execs misled investors over ABG cannabis deal is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Missouri judge allows suit challenging marijuana license caps to proceed

Jeff Smith at Marijuana Business Daily - 5 hours ago
A lawsuit challenging Missouri’s medical cannabis licensing caps and scoring process can move forward toward a potential trial, a judge ruled. A county circuit judge rejected the state Department of Health and Senior Services motion to dismiss the suit filed by four unsuccessful medical marijuana license applicants, according to Law360 and a news release from […] Missouri judge allows suit challenging marijuana license caps to proceed is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Germany faces potential temporary supply shortage of cannabis flower

Alfredo Pascual at Marijuana Business Daily - 5 hours ago
The Dutch government agency responsible for exporting medical cannabis sent an email Thursday to its German customers informing of a delay of up to six weeks in the next shipment of medical cannabis. “Due to additional testing needed to release the batches for export, we are momentarily out of stock,” the Dutch Office of Medicinal […] Germany faces potential temporary supply shortage of cannabis flower is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

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