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COVID-19 will turn the state pension problem into a fiscal crisis
Raymond Scheppach, Professor of Public Policy, University of Virginia at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
Many of the public employee pension plans run by states don't have enough money in them to make upcoming pension payments to retired state workers. The pandemic could make that problem much worse.
A pragmatist philosopher's view of the US response to the coronavirus pandemic
Helen De Cruz, Danforth Chair in the Humanities, Saint Louis University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 16 hours ago
Though many in the US are disoriented and disheartened by the lack of an effective federal response to the coronavirus pandemic, American thinker John Dewey would not have been surprised.
Better To Declare Victory After Victory Has Come
*He's young, he's probably gay and probably a murderer and definitely a fascist... but he's young* Reid Wilson isn't exactly who I look to for good electoral news for progressives, but his post at *The Hill* yesterday, Wins by young progressives start reshaping establishment, was almost suspiciously, if not downright prematurely, optimistic. "The left wing of the Democratic Party may have lost the war over the party's presidential nomination," he wrote, "but its members are quietly winning battles in states and cities across the country. Progressive candidates have knocked off incum... more »
40 Per Cent Of China's Population Survive On Just US$141 Per Month
*SCMP: **China confirms more than 40 per cent of population survived on just US$141 per month in 2019* * Last year, the bottom 40 per cent of Chinese households ranked by income, totalling more than 600 million people, had a per capita disposable income of 11,485 yuan (US$1,621) * The data confirmed the surprising claim made by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at the end of the National People’s Congress in May More than 40 per cent of China’s population earned only about 1,000 yuan (US$141) per month last year, the top economic data agency confirmed on Monday, setting the stage for fur... more »
Syrian Army pushes large number of reinforcements and heavy weapons to southern Idlib
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has deployed more reinforcements to the Idlib Governorate this week amid reports of a new offensive in the Jabal Al-Zawiya region. According to a field source in southern Idlib, the Syrian Army sent a large number of reinforcements to the Jabal Al-Zawiya region and Al-Ghaab […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran prepares to challenge US threats by sending more oil to Venezuela
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – Iran is preparing to deliver more oil to Venezuela, despite threats from the United States about more sanctions, the Reuters News Agency reported. “Iran may send two or three shipments per month in regular sales of gasoline to Venezuela,” noting that it is a clear challenge to U.S. President Donald […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
North Korea blows up South Korean liaison office in dangerous provocation
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – The South Korean Ministry of Unity announced on Tuesday, that “North Korea detonated the Inter-Korean Liaison Office in Kaesong.” According to the South Korea-based Yonhap News Agency, the Unification Ministry said that “North Korea blew up the inter-Korean liaison office in Kaesong at 2:49 P.M.,” without further details. In its […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New missile attack targets airport hosting US forces in Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – A new missile attack was reportedly at an Iraqi military base that is hosting the U.S. Armed Forces, local sources said on Tuesday. According to the sources, at least two Katyusha missiles targeted the an near the Baghdad Airport, causing a brief explosion in the process. The sources said two […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Massive US convoy enters eastern Syria from neighboring Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – A massive U.S. Coalition convoy entered eastern Syria this week from neighboring Iraq, local activists reported from the Al-Hasakah Governorate. According to the reports, the U.S. Coalition convoy consisted of approximately 200 trucks, which were carrying logistical and military supplies, along with reinforcements. The large U.S. convoy was said to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
COLLAPSE of Democrat-run cities now imminent
TRUCKERS say they will refuse delivering to cities with de-funded police From SurvivalNews: Excerpts: God bless the truckers! News is breaking today that nearly 4 out of 5 truckers across America will refuse to make deliveries to cities where Democrats have de-funded or abolished the police. Truckers are the lifelines to cities, bringing food, fuel, medicine and other essential items into cities (which are artificial constructs that depend on imports just to survive). Sadly, truckers get little credit for their crucial role in keeping society running, and truckers put their lives at... more »
Russian Military Held Series of Drills Last Week Including Live Fire Exercises
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1A130F3D80&share=true] Practice makes perfect--and deters your enemies. The Russian military has conducted drills and exercises regularly in recent months, and last week engaged in three separate training maneuvers, state media reported. This included anti-submarine warfare operations against simulated targets in the Barents, which were conducted by the Northern Fleet’s warship *Severomorsk*; while nearly a dozen aircraft from the Baltic Fleet’s naval aviation wing ... more »
Sorry, China: U.S. Aircraft Carriers Are Far From Obsolete
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000191342&share=true] The U.S. Navy is now operating three aircraft carriers in the Pacific in what appears to be a strong show of force following Chinese movements and comments regarding Taiwan and the South China Sea. The U.S. Navy is now operating three aircraft carriers in the Pacific in what appears to be a strong show of force following Chinese movements and comments regarding Taiwan and the South China Sea. The move, which includes the USS Theodore Ro... more »
Here's Why America's Economy Will Recover From Coronavirus Before China's
*Riley Walters* *Politics, Americas* [image: People are wearing face masks inside the Jingshen seafood market which has been closed for business after new coronavirus infections were detected, in Beijing, China, June 12, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter] Our consumer culture is something that’s often disregarded by critics of capitalism. But it’s now a culture that Chinese officials wish their citizens could emulate. The U.S. is slowly opening back up for business. But we’re far from coming out of this tunnel. About 20 million Americans remain unemployed compared to just six months ag... more »
What It Takes to Record a Black Person’s Death
*Constantine Gidaris* *Society, Americas* Often forgotten in these far too common acts of police violence is the dangerous, emotional and traumatic labour of bearing witness. On July 17, 2014, Eric Garner’s murder by NYPD officers was captured by Ramsey Orta on his mobile phone camera. Choked, handcuffed and pinned face down to the ground, Garner’s repeated calls for help, encapsulated by the phrase “I can’t breathe,” were ignored by the arresting officers. Nearly six years later, the murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police Department officers was recorded by Darnella Frazie... more »
Is Fever Screening Effective in Preventing the Spread of COVID-19?
*Andrea Fuller, Duncan Mitchell* *Health, * There are physiological and clinical reasons why fever screening simply won’t work. As lockdowns are lifted, procedures are being put in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Along with physical distancing, hand sanitisation and wearing of masks, fever screening is increasingly being set up as a requirement before entry is allowed into hospitals, shops, workplaces and schools. But there are physiological and clinical reasons why fever screening simply won’t work. Andrea Fuller and Duncan Mitchell explain why fever screening is unlike... more »
Why Police Use of Body Cameras Needs to Be Monitored
*Joven Narwal* *Society, Americas* The police can no longer be trusted unless they are subject to surveillance. The killing of George Floyd was not the only impetus for mass demonstrations in the United States, Canada and around the world. What lies behind these protests is the weight of hundreds of years of anti-Black racism and the countless deaths of innocent Black, Indigenous and other minority groups at the hands of the police. The police have quite rightly been the subject of debate in the wake of these demonstrations. One demand that has begun to gain traction is for the ... more »
The Next Pandemic Is Coming Sooner Than You Think
*David Murdoch* *Health, World* COVID-19 can help us get a head start. COVID-19 is being referred to as a “once in a century event” – but the next pandemic is likely to hit sooner than you think. In the next few decades, we will likely see other pandemics. We can predict that with reasonable confidence because of the recent increased frequency of major epidemics (such as SARS and Ebola), and because of social and environmental changes driven by humans that may have contributed to COVID-19’s emergence. A COVID-19-type pandemic had long been predicted, but scientists’ warnings wer... more »
North Korea and South Korea tensions ratchet up: Moon Jae-in is in a spin
North Korea and South Korea tensions ratchet up: Moon Jae-in is in a spin Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times North Korea warned South Korea to reign in defectors who were spreading anti-Pyongyang propaganda. Hence, the liaison office designed for communicating between both Korea’s was blown up by North Korea in the […]
Both Kelowna and Summerland Bust 108-Year-Old Cold Records
That's right, in what we've been led to believe is a linearly warming world on the brink of a heat-induced apocalypse, large parts of Canada are the coldest we've ever known them to be for the time of year. The post Both Kelowna and Summerland Bust 108-Year-Old Cold Records appeared first on Electroverse.
‘Going-to-the-Sun’ Road Buried Under 80 ft (24.4 M) Snow Drifts
The Sun ended every great civilization of the past, and it will take down our modern one, too-- by a mere dimming of its energy known as the Grand Solar Minimum... The post ‘Going-to-the-Sun’ Road Buried Under 80 ft (24.4 M) Snow Drifts appeared first on Electroverse.
Chart: Adult-use marijuana sales show resiliency in May, despite pandemic
More than 2½ months into the coronavirus pandemic, cannabis sales in five of the nations’ largest recreational markets are a mixed bag. But sharp sales increases in Oregon and Washington state – two mature adult-use markets driven by demand from in-state residents rather than tourists – suggest that marijuana consumption is rising during the COVID-19 […] Chart: Adult-use marijuana sales show resiliency in May, despite pandemic is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
North Korea Blows Up Diplomatic Office As Tensions With South Korea Escalate
The post North Korea Blows Up Diplomatic Office As Tensions With South Korea Escalate appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Brianna was killed by a drunk driver. Her mother says police could have stopped it
The mother of a 15-year-old who died in a car driven by a drunk learner driver believes the coroner's report shows police could have prevented her daughter's death, and she wants answers.
China’s Newest Aircraft Carrier Has Disappeared
The aircraft carrier was being constructed in a special dock at Shanghai, but has surprisingly been moved. It's new location has yet to be found. H I Sutton (Satellite imagery from Sentinel Hub) *Forbes*: *China’s New Aircraft Carrier Disappears* China is building a new large aircraft carrier, the Type-003 Class. The ship will be a closer equivalent of the U.S. Navy’s carriers than the two ships already in service with the Chinese Navy. Open-source intelligence analysts have recently spotted something surprising however. The unfinished vessel has disappeared from its construction ... more »
Violent tornado injures 12 people, damages 70 houses in Odisha, India
The Watchers » Latest articles - 16 hours ago
Around 70 thatched houses were damaged and 12 people were injured after a violent tornado hit seaside villages in the district of Kendrapara in Odisha, India, on Monday afternoon, June 15, 2020. The storm struck around 10:30 UTC (16:00 LT) and lasted about 10...... Read more »
Discrimination and State Power
Reading a column by Karen Attiah in the Washington Post (“Monuments of White Supremacy Obscure the History of Colonial Crimes. That’s Why They Must Come Down,” June 13, 2020), I remembered the guy who defended the state by asking, “If the state did not exist, who would have abolished slavery?” The real question is, of […] The post Discrimination and State Power appeared first on Econlib.
The Miracle of Salisbury
It turns out that the BBC really does believe that God is an Englishman. When the simple impossibility of the official story on the Skripals finally overwhelmed the dramatists, they resorted to Divine Intervention for an explanation – as propagandists have done for millennia.
Information Clearing House Headlines 15 June 2020
15 June 2020 — Information Clearing House Iranian Missiles Used to Attack Saudi Arabia? By Stephen Lendman “The US, with its history of Iran-bashing, sits in the driver’s seat to shape UN assessments.”. – Continue ==== NATO’s colonization of Ukraine under guise of partnership By Scott Ritter Ukrainian troops can be sacrificed in some far-off land void … Continue reading Information Clearing House Headlines 15 June 2020
Interstellar Shift: The New Horizons Baseline
“It’s fair to say that New Horizons is looking at an alien sky, unlike what we see from Earth.” Those are the words of Alan Stern (Southwest Research Institute), who is principal investigator for New Horizons. A breathtaking 7 billion kilometers from Earth, the spacecraft has just returned images showing the parallax effect for two […]
Man shot in US as protesters trying to tear down statue clash with armed group trying to protect it
Just In - 17 hours ago
A man in the US has been shot and wounded at a protest in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where demonstrators appeared to be trying to tear down a sculpture of a 16th-century Spanish conquistador.
The best live music, cabaret, theatre and films to stream into your lounge room this week
Instagram concerts, a writers festival, theatre via Zoom — this is your guide to where to find the best arts online.
Hong Kong leader labels critics of China's national security legislation 'enemy of the people'
Just In - 17 hours ago
Carrie Lam urges people not to "demonise and smear" Chinese Government efforts to impose security legislation in Hong Kong — laws opponents fear will threaten freedoms in the city.
Rob Moody had been posting highlights online for years — until Cricket Australia sent him a copyright infringement
Just In - 17 hours ago
Cricket fans who have enjoyed watching archival videos of Shane Warne and the like during the coronavirus lockdown rejoice after a popular social media user survives a copyright infringement purge.
North Korea blows up liaison office amid tensions with South Korea
Just In - 17 hours ago
Groups led by defectors send money, food, mini radios and USB sticks carrying South Korean television over the border into North Korea using balloons and bottles. In response, Pyongyang blows up a building that helped mend relationships.
'I'm super ashamed': Actor and writer Josh Thomas apologises after comments about casting diversity from 2016 resurface
Just In - 17 hours ago
Josh Thomas has apologised for comments he made in 2016 about diversity in casting, and a debate over changing the name of Coon cheese has reignited. Here's how the two are linked.
Accused Claremont serial killer 'intended to kill' teen he raped at cemetery, court hears
Prosecutors in the Claremont serial killings trial say Bradley Robert Edwards intended to a kill a teenager he raped at Karrakatta Cemetery in 1995 but was spooked by security guards.
First-hand evidence of how the riots are being organized
A US Army Reserve member (who appears to be either a senior NCO or a junior officer, judging by the way he writes of the soldiers under his command) has provided an eyewitness account of the riots in Seattle, and the extensive organization behind them. His original Facebook post has been taken down (presumably at the orders of his superior officers), but not before it was circulated and re-posted elsewhere. You really should read the entire post: but I'll excerpt some of the critical points here, because they're very important. I took up position on our right flank, recognizing a... more »
WHO "Solidarity" and UK "Recovery" Clinical Trials of Hydroxychloroquine using Potentially Fatal Doses
The Solidarity Trial is a WHO-led conglomeration of many national trials of treatments for Covid-19. Per the WHO: As of 3 June 2020, more than 3500 patients have been recruited in 35 countries, with over 400 hospitals actively recruiting patients.... more »
CT Representative Josh Elliott Believes in Mission to Abolish Police & Vaccine Exemptions
Connecticut State Representative Joshua Elliott has posted on his Facebook page the following: It isn't discomfort about addressing the issue of abolishing the police on its face. After enough conversations with folk, I believe in the mission. Elliott has lead... more »
"The American Of Today..."
"The American of today, in fact, probably enjoys less personal liberty than any other man of Christendom, and even his political liberty is fast succumbing to the new dogma that certain theories of government are virtuous and lawful, and others abhorrent and felonious. Laws limiting the radius of his free activity multiply year by year: It is now practically impossible for him to exhibit anything describable as genuine individuality, either in action or in thought, without running afoul of some harsh and unintelligible penalty. It would surprise no impartial observer if the motto “... more »
"The Fed's Grand Bargain Has Finally Imploded"
*"The Fed's Grand Bargain Has Finally Imploded"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Though the Federal Reserve never stated its Grand Bargain explicitly, their actions have spoken louder than their predictably self-serving, obfuscatory public pronouncements. Here's the Grand Bargain they offered institutional investors and speculators alike: "We're taking away your low-risk, high-yield investments by slashing interest rates to near-zero, but we're giving you endless asset bubbles as a new way to notch reliable gains." This trade-off has worked for 20 years as the Fed hyper-inflated one asset b... more »
Some Thoughts on New York City and the Dim Prospects for American Cities
Major cities are in serious trouble and hte outlook is grim.
Arbitrary data changes by NASA created warming in rural America
“NASA changed the data several times until they got the warming they want to us believe is taking place. The original data tell us there has been any real warming over the past century at these 6 stations.” click here
For 30 Years Metallurgist Falsified Steel Tests For U.S. Navy Submarine Hulls
The Virginia-class attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791) transits the Atlantic Ocean after departing Huntington Ingalls Industries Newport News Shipbuilding division during sea trials in August 2019. (Photo: Ashley Cowan, U.S. Navy) *Kitsap Sun: **Investigation finds foundry metallurgist covered up submarine steel test failures* SEATTLE — A metallurgist alleged to have covered up test failures of newly-produced steel used to build Navy submarines will soon be charged with committing major fraud against the United States, and the company she worked for had to pay $10.9 million in... more »
After Donating Two Million Doses to Brazil, USA Suspends Chloroquine
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - US authorities announced on Monday the decision to overturn "the authorization for emergency use allowing chloroquine phosphate and hydroxychloroquine sulfate to be used to treat some hospitalized patients with COVID-19" outside clinical trials. Now, for the drug to enter the country's health protocol, the full scientific tests will need to […] The post After Donating Two Million Doses to Brazil, USA Suspends Chloroquine appeared first on The Rio Times.
Glyphosate Residue Free Certification Booms as Iconic Food Brands, SGS and SPINS Get Involved
The Detox Project’s Glyphosate Residue Free certification for food and supplement products is growing fast in the U.S. and Canadian markets and has now received international support from SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. In more excellent news for the booming Standard, The Detox Project announced Monday that SPINS, the leading […] The post Glyphosate Residue Free Certification Booms as Iconic Food Brands, SGS and SPINS Get Involved appeared on Sustainable Pulse.
At Least Trump 'Hasn't Started Any New Wars'
*The Hill:* *Former Defense Secretary Gates: 'At least' Trump 'hasn't started any new wars'* Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Sunday offered measured support for President Trump, noting that "at least" the president hasn't started a war and has funded the military. Chuck Todd, host of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” asked Gates if his assessment of Trump has changed since 2016, when he said Trump “is stubbornly uninformed about the world and how to lead our country” and “temperamentally unsuited to lead our men and women in uniform.” “I would say this, Chuck. First of all, unlik... more »
Rogers’ Rangers
Major Robert Rogers “Never take a chance you don’t have to.” The founder of the Rangers was an iconic personality whose full story won’t be told here. There are a number of excellent biographies and military campaign studies out there. I was recently reading about his second winter campaign. Robert Rogers, an American serving […] The post Rogers’ Rangers appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
FACT: Britain Almost Attacked America to Help the Confederacy
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: The Trent Affair] President Abraham Lincoln had proclaimed a blockade of Southern ports, after which Great Britain and France commenced a policy of neutrality that carried with it the rights of belligerent action by the Confederacy. In November 1861, word swept through London that an American warship, *James Adger*, in port at Southampton, was planning to put to sea and intercept a British ship bringing Confederate emissaries to Europe. As a result, the American minister to Great Britain found himself summoned to see the Bri... more »
Do We All Have OCD Now Thanks to the Coronavirus?
*David Rosenberg* *Health, * What once looked like obsessive-compulsive disorder has become normal when faced with a deadly pandemic. One of the hallmarks of obsessive-compulsive disorder is contamination fears and excessive hand-washing. Years ago, a patient with severe OCD came to my office wearing gloves and a mask and refused to sit on any of the “contaminated” chairs. Now, these same behaviors are accepted and even encouraged to keep everyone healthy. This new normal in the face of a deadly pandemic has permeated our culture and will continue to influence it. Many stores no... more »
Where Israel's Merkava Tank Bests America's Powerful M1 Abrams
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Two great tanks with different missions. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *If the Merkava IV offers any lessons to the U.S. military, it should be regarding the importance of fielding effective countermeasures against more advanced anti-tank missiles such as the Kornet, which the U.S. military has so far only encountered in limited numbers. The Merkava IV’s combat experience with the Trophy APS suggests that implementing such an upgrade to the U.S. tank fleet could significantly improve its survivability. The Israeli *Merkava *(Chariot) main bat... more »
2020 Is Not 1962; How Ready Is India To Take On Chinese Aggression?
[image: History of Ladakh - Wikipedia] The fact is that India is more than ready, but why bother? China has four airfields up there at around 14,000 ft. Thay means a low payload and at least two weeks of adjustment for ground crew and all that. You start a fight with what you have and nothing else for at least two weeks. For India, they are at a thousand feet on the plains with ample resupply in even aircraft. Everything takes off fully loaded for a short hop over the mountains. Thus they can bomb all Chinese assets at will and defend against any incusions rather simply. It ... more »
Top ten reasons NOT to buy an electric vehicle (and why each one is wrong!)
This podcast came out a few months back and what it really tells us is that we are there. You can buy your electric vehicle solution and be completely happy with it. All those obvious issues we have talked about since 2007 here are no longer issues. We now are entering a time period in which the improvements cannot be matched by legacy hardware. So yes it is time to rewtire all other vehicles and switch up. The industry certainly is doing just trhat while still selling legacy tech as much as possible. You do not want to be last out. I stopped buying vehicles in 2004 becaus... more »
Al Baydha project
I have been saying that this was possible on this blog since 2007. This location is literally the worst possible locale to attempt all this and it is certainly woirking. I would like to see prickly pear planted up on those hillsides. Other desert plants from New Mexico should also be worked with. meanwhile the water table will rise and ultimately produce a real oasis as well with lots of palm trees for shade. The take home is that the west coastal slope of Arabia is prime agricultural land with a pretty basic investment. *The Story of Al Baydha: A Regenerative Agriculture ... more »
General Mattis Has Betrayed the Marines and America
Here i will let Gorka say what i think about Mattis and say nothing else about his statements.. His career saw active service in the last years of Vietnam as the US involvement wound down. This was as a newly minted young officer and we do not know the details. Then They were at peace until he was forty and the first Gulf war happened. That lasted 4 days. The only reason i tell this is that there was only one good place to earn gung ho nicknames during his career and that was mostly in training. Otherwise he was highly regarded even for a reading list. His political judgem... more »
Julian Assange Just Called. To Talk About the Pandemic’s Effect on Capitalism & Politics!
Yanis Varoufakis briefs Assange on the devolution of capitailsm.
The ‘Great Reset’ – Cleverly shifting the agenda
Making the old switcheroo from Covid-19 to climate change … a “Great Reset” of capitalism.” This is a must read! “On June 3d we were treated to a forewarning of what this year’s Davos World Economic Forum (WEF) will be creating for our future,” writes Penelope. “It was so ominous – if you can read between ... Read more The ‘Great Reset’ – Cleverly shifting the agenda The post The ‘Great Reset’ – Cleverly shifting the agenda appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Joe Biden steals speech – Johnny Carson 1987 – Video
Watch The Legendary Johnny Carson Rip Joe Biden Thirty Years Ago Looks like Biden was already stealing things way back then Oops. No, he wasn’t stealing someone’s speech. He was merely ‘paraphrasing.’ The post Joe Biden steals speech – Johnny Carson 1987 – Video appeared first on Ice Age Now.
UK counter-terror programme targeted BAME women using Instagram influencers
'Stoosh' campaign aimed at young Asian and Black women was created by media company contracted by Home Office
Masks Don’t Work: A review of science relevant to COVID-19 social policy
There have been extensive randomized controlled trial (RCT) studies, and meta-analysis reviews of RCT studies, which all show that masks and respirators do not work to prevent respiratory influenza-like illnesses, or respiratory illnesses believed to be transmitted by droplets and aerosol particles.
Over to Them
I remember talking about ‘the swing of the political pendulum’ in 2009. Then there are Craig’s analyses of Cardiff uni’s insanely biased study of the BBC’s bias. Richard Sambrook! What a choice! Not to mention over a decade of hollow screeds from us about the BBC’s left-wing, anti-Israel, anti-anti-anti……. you know. Yesterday I was going to write about the pissing man. Two weeks in custody!! The other day I started something about Piers Morgan’s atrocious bullying of a US lawyer named Earl Gray. “That was the worst interview I’ve ever heard” declared Piers afterwards. Yep. It certain... more »
Alerts raised after significant earthquakes under Makushin volcano in Alaska, U.S.
The Watchers » Latest articles - 19 hours ago
Two earthquakes with magnitudes larger than 4.0 were registered in the vicinity of Makushin volcano, Alaska over the past 12 hours, representing a significant departure from background earthquake activity. The last eruption of this volcano took place in 2005 (VEI...... Read more »
Poll: Three Out Of 53 Countries Say US Has Handled Coronavirus Better Than China
The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, visiting a vineyard in north-west China on Tuesday. Photograph: Xinhua *The Guardian*:* Only three out of 53 countries say US has handled coronavirus better than China* Survey reveals deep global dissatisfaction with US leadership under Donald Trump China has beaten the US in the battle for world opinion over the handling of coronavirus, according to new polling, with only three countries out of 53 believing the US has dealt with the pandemic better than its superpower rival. The survey comes ahead of a major conference on the future of democrac... more »
Jail time for some child sex offences just got stronger. Here's why some say that's a bad idea
Federal Parliament passes laws introducing mandatory minimum sentences for child sex offenders, but not everyone is convinced the laws are necessary.
Ann Marie Smith taskforce finds crucial gaps in NDIS oversight of disability care
An urgent review of disability services prompted by the death of Ann Marie Smith finds the NDIS needs to improve the supervision of in-home disability workers, and the way it identifies vulnerable care recipients.
Six arrested after teen stabbed to death at suburban Melbourne shopping centre
Just In - 19 hours ago
A 16-year-old boy dies after police say he was approached by a group of people and stabbed at the Brimbank Shopping Centre in the Melbourne suburb of Deer Park.
'Completely avoidable': Co-sleeping blamed for death of two girls
A Tasmanian coroner warns of the dangers of co-sleeping following the "avoidable" deaths of two babies in separate incidents.
Inland rail set to be fast-tracked, but what does that mean for its inquiry?
The Government's decision to fast-track the 1,700-kilometre network shocks some impacted landholders who argue it's inappropriate while a federal inquiry is underway.
Public servant 'pay freeze' won't save Queensland Government any money
The Queensland Government will not save any money in the long term after changing its planned public service wage freeze to a deferral, Premier Annastacia Palaszczcuk acknowledges.
Can Matt Rowell help Gold Coast have more moments in the Sun?
Let's wait a while before anointing Matt Rowell as Gold Coast's saviour — but his second game and the Suns' 200th gave a glimpse of the club's path to AFL success, writes Andrew McGarry.
Federal Labor intervenes in Victoria amid branch-stacking allegations
Federal Labor's governing body agrees to launch an extraordinary intervention into the Victorian branch, appointing administrators and seizing control of all state and federal preselections.
Karm Gilespie's lawyer reveals Australian made to wait five years for death sentence after trial
An Australian man sentenced to death in China for drug trafficking was made to wait five years in prison between his two-day trial and sentencing, his Guangzhou-based lawyer confirms.
Rare critter find described as 'the best news all year'
Peter Hammond lost everything in January's bushfires, and the last thing he expected to see on his Kangaroo Island property was a critically endangered marsupial.
There's been an increase in coronavirus cases, but does Australia need to worry?
Almost half of Australia's new coronavirus cases have come from overseas, and while infections are rising, the number of tests we're doing is a sign we're controlling the virus.
Lock of hair 'hacked from head' of Ciara Glennon as she was being killed, court told
Prosecutors in the Claremont serial killings trial say a lock of hair from murdered lawyer Ciara Glennon was hacked from her head using a sharp instrument as she was being killed.
'Callous and brutal': Country footballer jailed for attacks on ex-partners
A judge in Victoria says the six-year jail sentence for the 26-year-old who assaulted two former partners must send a message to others.
The most powerful moments from the Rayshard Brooks press conference
Just In - 19 hours ago
The family of the man shot dead by US police after he was found sleeping in his car in a fast-food parking lot plead for justice and "drastic change".
WA Premier pledges hard border will only come down when health advice 'says it's the right time'
Premier Mark McGowan stands firm on Western Australia's hard border closure despite a decision by South Australia to allow WA, NT and Tasmanian residents to cross the border without a mandatory quarantine period.
Adelaide prison guards refuse to answer questions on Aboriginal death in custody
All of the prison guards who were present when an Aboriginal man became unresponsive in a prison van in 2016 will refuse to answer questions at the inquest into his death for fear of self-incrimination, a court hears.
Bernard Collaery says his law practice has been destroyed by the secret Witness K trial
Bernard Collaery's once-thriving Canberra law practice now operates from the front room of his home. He says a secret trial being prosecuted by the Federal Government has ruined his career.
Nationals Senator calls for law change to extend Murray-Darling Basin Plan deadline
The Murray-Darling Basin Authority warns the states to speed up water-saving projects or risk losing water from agriculture in favour of the environment.
Bid to rename Ben Boyd National Park hopes to address its namesake's blackbirding history
An Indigenous community on the NSW far south coast has renewed calls to erase the name of Ben Boyd, considered Australia's first blackbirder, from landmarks.
Hazard reduction burns done incorrectly 'bring back more flammable species', inquiry hears
Fire experts tell the bushfire royal commission that hazard reduction burns can have long-term negative impacts if done incorrectly.
S. Korea, Cambodia to launch free trade talks in July
bilaterals.org - 19 hours ago
16-Jun-2020 South Korea is seeking to launch negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement with Cambodia next month, hoping to increase its economic influence in Southeast Asia.
Why China's First Ballistic Missile Submarine Only Set Sail Once
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* The single Xia-class submarine was not a military success. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *While China’s first ballistic-missile submarine was meant to be a real, operational submarine and part of China’s nuclear deterrent, the obstacles encountered during construction forced lower expectations. The boat was more of a test bed, allowing China to test new underwa During the early 1980s, the People’s Republic of China attempted to modernize its nuclear deterrent force. One concrete results of the effort was the construction of a single nuclear ... more »
The U.S. Army Just Turned 245. Here's Why It Dominates on the Battlefield.
*Thomas Spoehr* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump salutes alongside U.S. Army Lieutenant General Darryl Williams, the Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, as he prepares to deliver the commencement address at the 2020 United States Military Academy Gradua] It's 245 years old and still true to its roots. June 14 marks the 245th birthday of the U.S. Army. Born even before the Declaration of Independence was written in 1776, the Army marks its birthday from June 14, 1775, when the Continental Congress directed “[t]hat six companies of ex... more »
Reviving the Economy, Creating the ‘new Normal’
Global Issues News Headlines - 20 hours ago
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 16 (IPS) - The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted most economies in the world. Its full impacts will not be felt, let alone measured, until it runs its course. Many countries are still struggling to contain contagion, while the costs on both lives and livelihoods will undoubtedly have long-term repercussions. Read the full story, “Reviving the Economy, Creating the ‘new Normal’”, on globalissues.org →
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From Jenna Orkin South Carolina sets new record with 799 new virus cases 10 SWAT members in South Florida resign from unit, saying they feel unsafely restrained by politicsMinneapolis officers quit in wake of George Floyd protests Truck Drivers Say They Won’t Deliver To Cities with Defunded Police Departments Outrage over video showing police macing child at Seattle protestWhat the Pandemic Reveals About the Male Ego 1. US fighter jet crashes off UK coast, pilot missing 2. Sweden frozen out of open borders after not locking down 3. Trump niece Mary to publish book saying she l... more »
June 15 Sports Report
European football has no fans. English football players also have no name. A college football player from Canada refuses to play because he doesn’t like the t-shirt his coach is wearing. And the Rockies remain undefeated and tied for first … Continue reading →
Invincible Or Outdated? Could The B-52 Bomber Have Finally Met Its Match?
*David Axe* *Security, * The Air Force has not yet found all the money for the B-52 upgrade program. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *More efficient engines could save $10 billion in fuel and maintenance costs through the 2040s, Tirpak reported, citing Air Force documents. The service wants 608 engines -- eight for each B-52. Sixty-seven years after the U.S. Air Force *received* its last B-52 from Boeing, the flying branch finally has firmed up plans to fit the heavy bomber with new engines. *Air Force* magazine in its January 2019 issue *took a deep dive* into the re-engini... more »
Archaeological Record Reveals Epidemics and Responses Throughout History
*Charlotte Roberts, Gabriel D. Wrobel, Michael Westaway* *History, * Bioarchaeologists analyze skeletons to reveal more about how infectious diseases originated and spread in ancient times. The previous pandemics to which people often compare COVID-19 – the influenza pandemic of 1918, the Black Death bubonic plague (1342-1353), the Justinian plague (541-542) – don’t seem that long ago to archaeologists. We’re used to thinking about people who lived many centuries or even millennia ago. Evidence found directly on skeletons shows that infectious diseases have been with us since our... more »
You Can Wake Up Now! A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
*Will you break the spell?* *An evil cult has played you* *You can wake up now!* *© **2020 M.N. Hopkins* *Note: This poem was inspired and written after watching the Rose/Icke Interview on London Real. It was written in the haiku style of poetry and published for the first time on my blog, today, the 16th of June, 2020.* *To read more of my poems & quotations, please click on the link below:* *Poems & Quotations by M.N. Hopkins* *or visit:* *Pinterest*
This Is Why 'Black Lives Matters' Is Getting Everything That It Wants
*Rasmussen: **Popularity of Black Lives Matter Jumps to 62%* The popularity of the Black Lives Matter movement has climbed dramatically after several days of protest following the police killing of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds that 62% of Likely U.S. Voters now have a favorable opinion of Black Lives Matter, with 32% who share a Very Favorable one. This compares to 37% and 13% respectively the last time we asked this question four years ago. Thirty-one percent (31%) still view the organization unfavorably,... more »
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