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Gold tunnellers' handiwork discovered in old miners' scratchings on farm
A farmer in Victoria's Foster who's lived on the land her whole life discovers there's more than gold in tunnels dating back to the late 1800s.
'Tsunami of savings': SA households to save $200 on water bills
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South Australian households will save an average of $200 on their water bills in a move the SA Government said would ease the economic burden imposed by coronavirus.
COVIDSafe has not been much help at all, and authorities say that's a good thing
COVIDSafe was sold by the Government as essential to lifting lockdown restrictions, but the app is yet to provide much assistance to local health authorities.
Lives at risk due to inadequate air quality monitoring, inquiry told
Courtney Partridge-McLennan went to bed one night last November as major bushfires bore down on her home town and never got up. Her family was later told the 19-year-old died from an "aggressive" asthma attack.
NT children's commissioner making preliminary enquiries about baby girl's 'tragic death'
A 21-year-old woman was in police custody at the time of the four-month-old's death. A report will be delivered to the coroner.
'A no-brainer': MP Warren Entsch confident JobKeeper wage subsidy will continue beyond September
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Government schemes to help businesses through the COVID-19 crisis may soon be expanded, especially in regional areas, as more than 3,600 businesses in Cairns claim JobKeeper — the highest of any postcode in Queensland.
'Disgraceful behaviour': Brisbane company directors plead guilty to industrial manslaughter
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Two men escape jail terms over the "distressing" death of a worker crushed by a forklift at a Brisbane wrecking yard, in the first convictions under state's new industrial manslaughter laws.
Cyber attack on Lion halts milk and beer production
Dairy processor and drink manufacturer Lion confirms it has been forced to shut down production after being hit by a cyber attack.
Man jailed for unlawful domestic relationship with 14yo girl
A man from the Barkly region in the NT pleads guilty to having sexual intercourse with the girl who was 10 years his junior.
Cannabis worth almost $22m seized as police raid property in northern NSW
Police say an indoor cannabis cultivation operation discovered on the New South Wales north coast is the biggest they have ever seen.
Woman whose son took his own life says PM's robodebt apology 'can't make up for what I've lost'
A woman who believes her son's robodebt contributed to him taking his own life says the apology offered by Scott Morrison in Parliament today is not enough.
Balancing out the doom and gloom: Why we're producing more journalism with a glass-half-full outlook
The news industry is often accused of trading in fear, sensationalism and negativity but constructive journalism means not just reporting on problems but the potential solutions as well, writes Angela Ross.
Three Department of Finance employees charged with conspiring to defraud the Commonwealth
Between June 2018 and this month, the three Canberrans allegedly used their influence as public servants to manipulate IT contracts at the Department of Finance.
Ski resorts navigate the 'new normal', operating at half capacity for 2020
Victoria's ski season is set to drastically change this year with resorts operating at only half the normal capacity, enforcing limits on the number of visitors allowed due to regulations around physical distancing and hygiene.
River Torrens ices over again amid freezing temperatures across SA
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Adelaide's main river freezes over for the second consecutive morning as more frosty conditions and subzero temperatures are recorded across parts of South Australia.
Cold snap gets a frosty reception from farmers fighting to save crops
With temperatures plunging across many regions of Australia farmers are forced to take radical action in a bid to save crops, but some are already badly damaged.
Western Force hope to play in Perth by late July
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The Western Force will have to wait a little longer to rejoin the Rugby Australia fold, after being handed a bye for round one in the new Super Rugby AU competition.
Preliminary findings into Lockhart River crash that killed five shows no problem with aircraft
The family of a pilot of an aircraft that crashed and killed all onboard in Far North Queensland speak of their love for him following the release of an ATSB report.
Two people charged after major joint AFP-Tasmania Police raids in Dover
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A 44-year-old man is denied bail and faces charges including operating a commercial fishing boat without a licence and providing support to a criminal organisation, after raids by 60 AFP, Tasmania Police and Border Force officials.
Coronavirus update: Pay frozen for federal politicians, US passes 2 million confirmed cases
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Federal politicians won't get a pay rise this year, the US passes 2 million cases of coronavirus, and a British epidemiologist explains the cost of not locking the UK down earlier.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* With all of the Republican enhanced tragedy around us every day, I thought I'd take a brief time out and just present the above J-L Cauvin clip as tonight's "Midnight Meme Of The Day." Don't you worry though, J-L has plenty of justified derison aimed at the scourge of America that inhabits the White House these days. Laughter may or may not be the best medicine, but 2 minutes of biting derision aimed at The Orange Menace can go a long way in helping us cope. Warning: Put your coffee (or coveffe) down before you play the clip.
Robert A. Dahl On Democracy
The American political theorist and Sterling Professor of Political Science at Yale University, Robert A. Dahl (1917−2014) left in his immense scientific writing opus considerable remarks on democracy. Here, I would like to summarize his theoretical approaches to democracy. Historical development of democracy According to him, democracy was created there, where […]
Wolf Richter: The Chilling Things Delta Said about the Airline Business, the 90% Collapse in Q2 Revenues, and Why Some Demand Destruction May Be “Permanent”
Delta's latest SEC filing reiterates the dire situation airlines face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Compare Martin Luther King’s dream to Antifa’s reality [Audio]
The riots and demonstrations by Antifa and Black Lives Matter are certainly a dominant theme in today’s news. The alleged aggression against people of color has, if one trusts the media, created an image of a galvanized and very angry people who have been woefully treated for far, far too long. Martin Luther King’s descendants […] More The post Compare Martin Luther King’s dream to Antifa’s reality [Audio] appeared first on The Duran.
Barack Obama and the disintegration of family [Video]
[image: https://www.archives.gov/files/press/exhibits/dream-speech.pdf] Prager University is a sharp, conservative school, presenting truth-tellers from everywhere for its videos. This video features Larry Elder, who discusses the present charade of “anti-racism” rioting and describes what the real problem is. As the viewer will see, the professional agitators of Antifa are very good at intimidating even the young into submission to […] More The post Barack Obama and the disintegration of family [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
Coronavirus: Five Reasons Why the UK Death Toll is so High
*Jasmina Panovska-Griffiths* *Health, United Kingdom* Where did the UK go wrong? At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, UK government advisers suggested that 20,000 UK deaths would be a good outcome. Today, the tally sits at more than 45,000. There is no doubt the UK has been hit hard by coronavirus, and has the second-largest number of deaths worldwide, trailing only the USA which has five times the population and 111,139 deaths. Where did the UK go wrong? And how will it prevent further deaths if a secondary pandemic wave occurs as it reopens? Modelling and epidemiology g... more »
Can You Help Slow Climate Change by Driving Slower?
*Ralph Sims* *Climate, World* Speed is only one factor. *Question: Does reducing speed reduce emissions from the average car?* Every car has an optimal speed range that results in minimum fuel consumption, but this range differs between vehicle types, design and age. Typically it looks like this graph below: fuel consumption rises from about 80km/h, partly because air resistance increases. Author provided But speed is only one factor. No matter what car you are driving, you can reduce fuel consumption (and therefore emissions) by driving more smoothly. This includes anticipati... more »
New Upgrades Are Making The F-22 Raptor Deadlier Than Ever
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * And they will keep it flying through 2060. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The F-22 is also known for its “super cruise” technology which enables the fighter to reach speeds of Mach 1.5 without needing to turn on its after burners. This enables the fighter to travel faster and farther on less fuel, a scenario which expands its time for combat missions. The Air Force and Lockheed Martin have now “validated” several new weapons on the F-22 Raptor to equip the stealth fighter with more long-range precision attack technology, a wider targeting envelope... more »
Art Offers Evidence-Based Solution for Mental Health and Wellbeing
*Brittany Harker Martin* *Science, * At home or at school, practicing art can be used to build capacity for managing mental and emotional well-being. During self-isolation due to coronavirus, many are turning to the arts. Perhaps they seek a creative outlet or opportunity for expression; but it’s also possible that their attraction may be driven by an innate desire to use their brains in ways that make them feel good. As a professor and arts educator for over 20 years, I have witnessed the mental benefits of an arts-rich life — but don’t take my word for it. There is a powerful ... more »
Why Young People Can Thrive Outside of Big Cities in Coronavirus Aftermath
*Louise Grogan* *Economics, * Young people have labour market advantages that will allow them to survive the pandemic if they keep an open mind about location and job offers. Workers under age 30 have been the first to lose their jobs or be placed on unpaid leave during the COVID-19 pandemic. The younger the worker, the higher the unemployment rate in May 2020. The rate was 10 per cent for those aged 31 to 65, but 24 per cent for those under the age of 30. And among those still employed, the young were nearly twice as likely to be on unpaid leave, according to the May 2020 Labou... more »
FBI Intelligence Bulletin Says White Supremacists And Racist Terrorists Pose Greatest Risk Of Violence
Demonstrators start a fire as they protest the death of George Floyd, Sunday, May 31, 2020, near the White House in Washington. Alex Brandon/AP Photo *New York Post*: *White supremacists and racist terrorists pose greatest risk of violence, FBI warns* White supremacists and racist domestic terrorists pose the largest threat of violence in the United States amid nationwide protests across the country, according to a new intelligence bulletin. The bulletin — which was sent to local law enforcement by the FBI, Department of Homeland Security and National Counterterrorism Center and... more »
Move from response to prevention for virulent Newcastle disease (vND)
A year ago the poultry sickness that is known as virulent Newcastle disease (vND) was spreading like wildfire in California’s backyard flocks and state and federal agricultural officials were deploying tactics to limit the spread. This month, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is transitioning efforts in Southern California from response to prevention... Continue Reading
Oil slick off coast of Labrador threatens food chain
A food chain important to Inuit in Northeastern Canada has been poisoned by a fuel slick off the coast of Labrador, potentially causing short and long-term food safety concerns. Even when lethal impacts are not observed, oil can make fish and shellfish unsafe for humans to eat. Officials are trying to determine the cause of... Continue Reading
IAEA details food safety work in Uganda and Costa Rica
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has marked World Food Safety Day this month by highlighting food safety efforts in Uganda and Costa Rica. The IAEA and the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) build country capacity in the use of nuclear, isotopic and analytical techniques to determine the safety and quality of food,... Continue Reading
Tesco’s chicken Campylobacter results above FSA target
The mega-supermarket chain Tesco has reported 9 percent of chickens tested in the first quarter this year had the highest level of Campylobacter contamination. This is above the Food Standards Agency (FSA) target of 7 percent and Tesco’s own benchmark of 5 percent of birds with more than 1,000 colony forming units per gram (cfu/g)... Continue Reading
Tweets For Today
Latin America hits 70,000 pandemic deaths, daily record in Mexico https://t.co/aXeH8eqEhT pic.twitter.com/2JLK9zllAl — Reuters (@Reuters) June 11, 2020 There are more than 135 vaccines in development to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Keep track of the progress of the vaccines that have reached human trials here. https://t.co/Zom8KseuDV — The New York Times (@nytimes) June 11, 2020 #UPDATE The EU's chief diplomat Josep #Borrell said Wednesday he had assured China's foreign minister the bloc does not want a "cold war", as it accused Beijing of waging a coronavirus #disinf... more »
The Elevator Arises As The Latest Logjam In Getting Back To Work
Yet another COVID-19 management problem: how to ensure people maintain social distancing and don't get infected while taking elevators.
Statues are Just the Start – the UK is Peppered With Slavery Heritage
*Sophie Campbell* *Politics, United Kingdom* Britain’s heritage is steeped in the remnants and history of slavery. The throwing of a statue of the slave trader Edward Colston into the river in Bristol, UK, by anti-racist protesters has sparked divergent reactions. Bristol councillor Richard Eddy is publicly “outraged” by what he sees as “frenzied thug violence” while the mayor, Marvin Rees, called the statue an “affront” and said he felt “no sense of loss”. This division in opinion is reflected across the country. Elsewhere, other controversial statues – such as that of Cecil Rho... more »
COVID-19 mitigation measures compound an economic crisis in Sumba
Infection rates appear low in NTT, but the economic impacts of the pandemic combined with poor harvest yield are potentially devastating. The post COVID-19 mitigation measures compound an economic crisis in Sumba appeared first on New Mandala.
“Financial Reckoning Is Coming; Living Standards Will Change; FED is Lying; Economic Reckoning”
Jeremiah Babe, *“Financial Reckoning Is Coming; Living Standards Will Change;* * FED is Lying; Economic Reckoning”*
Coronavirus Cases Across The US Are Spiking Up Again
*The U.S. SUN: COVID CLIMBING Arizona, Arkansas, Utah, and the other 18 states where coronavirus is on the rise again* CORONAVIRUS cases across the US are spiking up again after states eagerly reopened and as protesters demonstrated George Floyd’s death in large gatherings throughout the country. In 21 states, including Arizona, Arkansas, and Utah, cases are rising again after the states reopened local businesses amid the outbreak. As of Wednesday, the US reported more than 2,040,000 cases of the virus, with over 114,000 related deaths. If state governors hadn’t enforced coronavi... more »
Is This Joe Biden Kissing a Young Girl?
Beware of imitations -- many politicians look alike.
Dr. Ronen Shemesh and Dr. Fr. Boyle on sars-cov-2 and bioweaponry
6-1-20 “There are many reasons to believe that the COVID-19 generating SARS-CoV-2 was generated in a lab. Most probably by methods of genetic engineering,” Dr. Ronen Shemesh said. “I believe that this is the only way an insertion like the FURIN protease cleavage site could have been introduced directly at the right place and become effective. I believe that the most important issue about the differences between ALL coronavirus types is the insertion of a Furin protease cleavage site at the Spike protein of SARS-CoV-2. Such an insertion is very rare in evolution, the addition... more »
Picture Of The Day
Vandalized Confederate graves, which have since been washed, are seen in Oakland Cemetery as protesters rally against racial inequality in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. June 8, 2020. Picture taken June 8, 2020. REUTERS/Dustin Chambers TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery ....* Monuments glorifying slavery and colonialism under scrutiny in U.S. and Europe *(Reuters). I fail to understand Reuter's reasoning that the grave sites of Confederate soldiers glorifies slavery and colonialism.
Big Pharma “Criminal” Influence On Research Exposed In Secret Recording Of Lancet And NEJM Editors-In-Chief
Big Pharma “Criminal” Influence On Research Exposed In Secret Recording Of Lancet And NEJM Editors-In-Chief by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ A secretly recorded meeting between the editors-in-chief of The Lancet and the New England Journal of Medicine reveal both men bemoaning the “criminal” influence big pharma has on scientific research. – According to Philippe Douste-Blazy, France’s former Health Minister and …
New York Undercover Nurse Confirms COVID-19 Criminal Hoax
New York Undercover Nurse Confirms COVID-19 Criminal Hoax by www.Infowars.com Learn the truth behind coronavirus Erin Marie Olszewski is a nurse turned investigative journalist who has spent the last few months on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic where she experienced the situation from two radically different settings. Olszewski worked at two hospitals, one …
“Euro Can Only Be Saved If Germany Says Goodbye to Its Civil Liberties”, Says Thorsten Polleit.
maneco64 #euro #ecb #austrianschool #economics #germany #qe #fiatcurrency #gold #soundmoney #freemarket This is a conversation I had with Dr Thorsten Polleit about the current monetary and fiscal situation worldwide. Dr Thorsten Polleit is Chief Economist of Degussa and Honorary Professor at the University of Bayreuth. He also acts as an investment advisor. Our focus was …
The US And Israel Hope to Scare The Hague War Crimes Court Off from Helping Palestine
The US And Israel Hope to Scare The Hague War Crimes Court Off from Helping Palestine by The National – 9 June 2020, via https://www.jonathan-cook.net/ In the near-two decades since the International Criminal Court was set up to try the worst violations of international human rights law, it has faced harsh criticism for its highly …
June 11th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1239
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 →
Thursday June 11th – 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 →
N. Atlantic May 2020
Originally posted on Science Matters: RAPID Array measuring North Atlantic SSTs. For the last few years, observers have been speculating about when the North Atlantic will start the next phase shift from warm to cold. The way 2018 went and 2019 followed suggested this may be the onset. However, 2020 started out against that trend,…
Germany’s New “Record Temperature” May Not Be Valid, Admits DWD
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood h/t MrGrimNasty ? Last month NoTricks queried an extremely dodgy claim about a supposed record temperature in Germany last year. (See here) Finally under pressure the German Met Office, the DWD, has relented and agreed that there are serious doubts about the…
Sydney light rail budget passes $3 billion
The true cost of Sydney's CBD light rail is $150 million higher than predicted, putting the final figure at over $3 billion, the NSW auditor-general's report finds.
Trump says campaign rallies will resume next week despite coronavirus fears
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Keen to build momentum ahead of November's elections, the US President says the city of Tulsa is likely to host his first rally since March.
Promising Essendon defender suspended for breaching AFL's coronavirus protocols
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Essendon's Brandon Zerk-Thatcher is handed a one-match suspension after self-reporting a breach of the AFL's COVID-19 living arrangement protocols to the league and club.
Electricity users to get paid to cut usage under radical change
The rule change will apply to large energy users such as big farms and factories for now, but it may be extended to households and small businesses in the not-too-distant future.
'This is history': Black Lives Matter rally organisers vow to go ahead in Perth despite health fears
Western Australia's Premier calls on organisers of a Black Lives Matter protest planned in Perth this weekend to delay the rally until after the coronavirus pandemic is over.
Netflix quietly removed four Chris Lilley shows, but it didn't go unnoticed
Programs featuring the Australian actor in blackface have been taken down, but Netflix has been tight-lipped about the move.
'This is their place': Aboriginal flag raising brings police and community together
For Ngadju elder and member of the Stolen Generations, Lurlene Graham, raising the Aboriginal flag at her local police station was a milestone in the long journey to peace between local law enforcement and her people.
Tourist accused of secretly filming sex and posting videos on paid porn site to plead guilty
Brazilian national Fabricio Da Silva Claudino indicates he will plead guilty to illegally recording himself having sex with his former Sydney boyfriend before uploading it to the subscribed porn website OnlyFans.
Tobacco giant's bid to sell cigarette substitutes in Australia stubbed out — for now
Philip Morris stumbles in its efforts to introduce heated tobacco products to Australia after the TGA deems they have no public health benefit.
100,000 driving licence appointments to be rebooked after coronavirus halt
Learner permit and driving licence tests were cancelled on March 25 due to the pandemic. Now, six temporary sites will be set up and 220 new staff will be employed to handle the backlog.
Financial system could come unstuck, ASIC warns
The nation's financial system could come under enormous pressure when emergency government support unleashed during the COVID-19 crisis begins to unwind, according to Australia's corporate watchdog.
'Facts don't lie': China has warned students about racism in Australia. What's the evidence?
China has warned tourists and students about "racist incidents" targeting Asians. Media outlets and anti-discrimination groups have reported a spike during the pandemic, but what's the evidence?
AFL players prepare to head into isolation hub as season kicks off
After two and a half long months for fans, players and staff, AFL's 2020 season restarts tonight, and for some of the players, the isolation may be a "tremendously stressful" time.
Hospital apologises after son denied entry to see mum with brain tumour
An Adelaide hospital apologises for "any misunderstanding" over its coronavirus policy, after a brain tumour patient said she was denied a visit from her son who has autism, despite gaining an exemption.
Commissioner defends hold-up in charities doling out bushfire funds
The national charities regulator warns public expectations about how bushfire donations should be spent don't match reality, amid criticism funds are rolling out too slowly to affected communities.
Defence buys outback land to protect national surveillance network
The Jindalee Operational Radar Network is usually out of sight, out of mind, but a recent land purchase by the Department of Defence reignites interest in the facility.
Gold Coast police charge three men with arson and fraud over marina boat fire
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Police allege a boat owner was one of three men who set ablaze boats worth more than $1 million while they were moored at Hope Island Marina earlier this month.
PM says Australia 'won't trade away our values' as he responds to China criticism
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will "never be intimidated by threats" after the Chinese Government warned its students against studying in Australia, citing an increase in racism.
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Wednesday 10th June 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 […]
The ‘Fact Checkers’ And The Big Lie
By Tim Graham ~ In August of 2016, The Washington Post promoted a new book by its reporters titled Trump Revealed that sounded an alarm. A book blurb from USA Today announced “Any voter who is not already devoted to Trump’s cause will find plenty of reason to think long and hard about whether to […]
Trump Order Confronts Big Tech Bias
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ President Trump finally issued an Executive Order targeting viewpoint discrimination by Big Tech social media companies. The Order grows out of Trump’s summit on this thorny issue last July. Topping the list of targets are Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Google, but there are many other possibilities. This form of […]
The True Plight Of Black Americans
By Walter E. Williams ~ While it might not be popular to say in the wake of the recent social disorder, the true plight of black people has little or nothing to do with the police or what has been called “systemic racism.” Instead, we need to look at the responsibilities of those running our […]
Jefferson Davis Statue Torn Down in Richmond, Virginia
A statue of the Confederate president was torn down along Richmond, Virginia’s famed Monument Avenue.
Hypersonic Missile Falls Off A U.S. Air Force B-52 During A Test Trial
A B-52 carries an Air Launched Rapid Response Weapon in June 2019. U.S. Air Force *Forbes:* *Look Out Below! A Hypersonic Missile Just Fell Off A U.S. Air Force B-52* An experimental Mach-five missile accidentally fell off a B-52 test plane during a trial over California, Aviation Week reported on Tuesday. The Hypersonic Air-Breathing Weapon Concept missile, or HAWC, was destroyed when it struck the ground at Edwards Air Force Base, according to reporters Guy Norris and Steve Trimble. HAWC is one of several super-fast missiles that the Air Force is developing in order to help it... more »
Americans May Be Ready For Real Change-- And We're Stuck Choosing Between Two Status Quo Stiffs
*What? by Chip Proser* It's been about 2 weeks since several officers from the Minneapolis police department brutally and virtually routinely murdered George Floyd and then lied about it, not knowing they would be exposed by a cell phone tape. Those officers are responsible for a "Defund the Police" movement and more. Yesterday, *Axios* reported that the ugliness that has been nearly routine for Black America is now being exposed for everyone else in the country. And-- except for hard core Trump fanatics, no one likes it. A brand new poll of Michigan likely voters asked "Are deaths ... more »
An Inconvenient Truth: Tornado Numbers Expose Al Gore’s Lies
In two articles published this past week here at Climate Realism, we showed how Al Gore’s predictions about melting glaciers in Glacier National Park and disappearing snows at Mt. Kilimanjaro have proven spectacularly wrong. Those were the only two concrete predictions Gore made with a definitive timeline prior to today in his book, An Inconvenient […] The post An Inconvenient Truth: Tornado Numbers Expose Al Gore’s Lies appeared first on Climate Realism.
PH eager to forge FTAs with Mexico, US
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11-Jun-2020 The Philippines will pursue separate discussions with Mexico and the US for potential free trade agreements with each these two countries.
Japan art and Morimura Hōgi (1805-1862): High culture and continuity
Japan art and Morimura Hōgi (1805-1862): High culture and continuity Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Morimura Hōgi followed in the rich traditions of rinpa (rimpa) art and the cultural traits associated. This relates to art, poetry, the tea ceremony, and other areas of high culture. Hōgi belongs to the Edo period in Japan and […]
Russia's Su-35 Can Dogfight, But Can It Win The Coming Stealth Wars?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * The Su-35 may be the best jet-age dogfighter ever made and a capable missile delivery platform—but whether that will suffice for an air-superiority fighter in the era of stealth technology remains to be seen. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The more serious issue, though, is that we don’t know how effective stealth technology will be against a high-tech opponent. An F-35 stealth fighter that gets in a short-range duel with a Flanker-E will be in big trouble—but how good a chance does the faster, more-maneuverable Russian fighter have of detecti... more »
FACT: Police Violence Is Not a Case of Good Cop vs. Bad Cop
*Tamari Kitossa* *Society, Americas* Police are now an unprecedented powerful cultural and political force protected by unions, the brotherhood, police services acts, increased authority, lax prosecution and a protective blanket offered by the courts. Amidst the grief, disbelief and justified outrage at the killing of African Americans, many people want to make sense of what appears to be senseless police mayhem and violence. The killing of George Floyd and other African Americans by police has led to civilian protests and outrage across the United States and around the world. Th... more »
China's 1974 Battle With Vietnam Was Practice For Today's South China Sea Showdown
*Harry J. Kazianis* *Security, Asia* History clearly shows that it was this fast-paced and intense clash which set events into motion, a battle between Asian powers that is not very clearly understood—until now. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Greater conventional military means will thus further empower irregular forces to impose China’s will on rival claimants. And, if all else fails, Beijing can still call on its navy to settle a dispute. That China—unlike its weaker rivals—has the option of climbing the escalation ladder only amplifies the intimidation factor. While Asia... more »
Can Russia's T-14 Armata Tank Survive A Direct Hit From A U.S. TOW Missile?
*TNI Staff* *Security, * What if our stalwart TOW missile manages to evade all of these defenses? Will it manage to pierce its way into the Armata’s armored heart? Much has been written when it comes to Russia's new supposed super tank, the Armata T-14. To be clear, the T-14 is actually part of something called "The Armata Universal Combat Platform." This consists of the T-14 main battle tank, the T-15 heavy infantry fighting vehicle and the T-16 armored recovery vehicle, among a host of other vehicles. While early reports concerning the new tank seem to indicate some strong cap... more »
The Navy Fears That The Age Of Submarines Is Ending
*James Holmes* *Security, * New technologies may make them more vulnerable than ever before. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Submariners will no longer be as exceptional as before. They’ll have to learn new habits. They’ll be more like surface officers, forced to train for active defense and counterattack for survival rather than trusting to invisibility. They’ll have to be more like aviators, operating squadrons of offboard craft to extend their combat reach. And subs will no longer be loners, sent forth to do great things in independent operations. S’pose Bryan Clark has i... more »
USS Ronald Reagan and USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups Deploy Amid Tensions With China
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Japan on April 25, 2020. US Navy Photo USS Nimitz (CVN-68) transits the Pacific Ocean. The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) was underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX). US Navy Photo *USNI News:* *Reagan, Nimitz Carrier Strike Groups Deploy* Two carrier strike groups deployed to the Pacific on Monday – the first since the Navy developed a new set of procedures to protect the ships underway from the COVID-19 virus. USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76) left its homeport in Yokosuka, Japan, on... more »
Washington Governor Inslee Doesn’t Know About Occupied Seattle Encampment…
This is rather unusual. One would think a governor would be aware that seven blocks in his largest city have been taken over by armed occupiers who have formed an encampment called the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone. However, when questioned … Continue reading →
Humanity Is Escaping From The Abusive Relationship With The Police State
Abusive relationships where the abuser is a transparently horrible monster don’t tend to last long, because it becomes obvious to the victim very quickly that they need to head for the door. The ones that last are the ones where the abuser is also an […]
"Unstoppable: The Greatest Depression and the Reverse Wealth Effect"
*"Unstoppable: * *The Greatest Depression and the Reverse Wealth Effect"* by Charles Hugh Smith "I've endeavored to explain why The Greatest Depression is unstoppable in recent posts: "The Covid-19 Dominoes Fall: The World Is Insolvent" March 16, 2020 "Pandemic Pandemonium: The Tides of Globalization and Financialization Reverse" March 31, 2020 "Here's Why the Economy Won't Recover--and No, It's Not Covid-19 or the Lockdown" April 23, 2020 "What's Collapsing Can't Be Saved: Our Fraudulent Economy" April 22, 2020 "Why Assets Will Crash" May 4, 2020 "Our Inevitable Collapse: We Can't Sa... more »
The Cassandra in Me
I have, in the last two months, thought and written like a Cassandra who gives warnings about the cataclysms which will strike mankind.
New WHO Guidelines for Face Masks Admit No Known Medical Benefits – Psychological Brain Washing
The World Health Organization released new guidelines for using masks this past week. The document is called: Advice on the use of masks in the context of COVID-19. Some highlights: "The widespread use of masks by healthy people in the community setting is not yet supported by high quality or direct scientific evidence and there are potential benefits and harms to consider...the use of a mask alone is insufficient to provide an adequate level of protection." But you should still keep wearing one for these non-medical reasons: Reduced potential stigmatization of individuals wearing ... more »
As COVID Vaccines Head into Phase 3 Trials Big Pharma Prepares for Increase in Flu Vaccines for Fall
An article published in FiercePharma, a pharmaceutical marketing trade publication, is reporting that the National Institute of Health is preparing to test experimental COVID vaccines entering into phase 3 of development on over 90,000 people this summer. The three drug companies entering phase 3 trials are Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson. Given the recent bad publicity Moderna received from the small sample size tested so far, one has to wonder if the drug companies will be transparent in releasing the results of these trials, both negative and any positive outcomes. Gi... more »
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