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"Day of Action" Brings Youth Into Mobilization for 1.5 Billion Jobs with the LaRouche Plan
World Land-Bridge New International Economic Order "Day of Action" Brings Youth Into Mobilization for 1.5 Billion Jobs w/ the LaRouche Plan Video of "Day of Action" Brings Youth Into Mobilization for 1.5 Billion Jobs w/ the LaRouche Plan In her weekly webcast, Helga Zepp LaRouche highlighted the significance of the engagement of young people from around the world in the Schiller Institute's Day of Action on June 17. As she elaborated the deepening of the confluence of crises -- the continuing toll from the Coronavirus, the spread of hunger and famine, and food insecurity,... more »
The Disappearing Donations of Scott Briggs
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Jobs for mates through limited tendering
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Iraq’s Parliament Refuses Budget Cuts During Economic Crisis
(Reuters) Iraq is facing the worst economic crisis since 2003. It started with the price war between Russia and Saudi Arabia that oversupplied the world market. Then the coronavirus epidemic greatly affected demand. As the most oil dependent country in the world Iraq found itself between a rock and a hard place. The new government of Prime Minister Mustafa Kazemi is struggling to cope. On June 9 the cabinet passed a resolution making a 10% cut to salaries and pensions for public employees. It said this was only for the higher level officials, but apparently it cut much deeper into... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 17
1927 Lord Cecil said British public opinion was overwhelmingly against staying in Iraq 1954 PM Umari resigned so he could go on annual vacation to Turkey to escape summer heat in Iraq 1981 Col Qaddafi announced he would go to Tehran and Baghdad to try to negotiate ceasefire in Iran-Iraq War Libya supported Iran 1987 Iran Op Fath 7 Iranian Rev Guard and PUK attacked Iraqi 27th Div supplylines in Kurdistan (Musings On Iraq interview with author Anthony Tucker-Jones on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq interview with author Tom Cooper on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq rev... more »
Struggle Theater: Don’t Let Theatrics Shroud the Reality of Systemic Oppression
America’s power brokers are hoping murals, kente cloth, and a series of half-baked legislative reforms will appease activists into giving up the fight for real change. The post Struggle Theater: Don’t Let Theatrics Shroud the Reality of Systemic Oppression appeared first on MintPress News.
Ex-Cop Brandon Tatum’s Success Doesn’t Disprove White Privilege
In a viral video, Tatum, who is Black, argues his success in America disproves the reality of white privilege. We looked at his claims.
Google Targets Conservative Sites In Latest Crackdown
[image: undefined] Google has moved against another set of conservative sites. While many have celebrated the action against ZeroHedge and The Federalist, I remain deeply concerned over the free speech implications of such actions. I have written for years about public and private censorship, including recent actions to regulate and control speech on the Internet. Democratic leaders have been calling for censorship on the Internet and in social media for years, a move that will destroy the greatest forum for free speech in the history of the world. Writers have joined in this moveme... more »
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Walking In The Snow’ By Run The Jewels
The most powerful protest music can perfectly encapsulate the moments and moods being experienced by society. At times, it can even come across as eerily prophetic. The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Walking In The Snow’ By Run The Jewels appeared first on Shadowproof.
Trident: Keeping an Eye on the Triton Flyby
38 K, which translates to -235 Celsius or -390 Fahrenheit, is cold enough to allow atmospheric nitrogen to condense as surface frost, which appears to be what is happening on Neptune’s large moon Triton. This is an intriguing place, with pinkish deposits at the enormous south polar cap that are thought to contain methane ice […]
First Big Tobacco firm in marijuana seeks bankruptcy protection
Pyxus International, the first Big Tobacco company to enter the marijuana and hemp sectors, filed for bankruptcy protection after the coronavirus pandemic dealt a financial blow to its operations. First Big Tobacco firm in marijuana seeks bankruptcy protection is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Stanford Scientists Take Next Step in Brain-Machine Interface Research
[image: stanford-scientists-take-next-step-in-brain-machine-interface-research] Scientists are making discoveries that seem to augur for the eventual merger of human biology with machines.
Good News: Up to 45 Percent of People With COVID-19 Have No Symptoms
[image: good-news-up-to-45-percent-of-people-with-covid-19-have-no-symptoms] Findings from the Scripps Research Institute suggest that as many as 45 percent of those infected with COVID-19 are free of symptoms.
Biden Once Said United Daughters of the Confederacy Are “Fine People”
[image: biden-once-said-united-daughters-of-the-confederacy-are-fine-people] Biden’s 1993 remarks that the United Daughters of the Confederacy is made up of many “fine people” will not get the same attacks as Trump’s comments after the Charlottesville protests of 2017.
For The Fourth Time In Nine Days Chinese Air Force Aircraft Entered Taiwan’s Air Defence Identification Zone
Chinese J-10 Fighter Jet *Reuters:* *Taiwan warns off intruding Chinese aircraft for fourth time in nine days* TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan jets on Wednesday again had to warn off Chinese air force aircraft that approached the island, Taiwan’s military said, the fourth such encounter in nine days as China steps up its activity near the Chinese-claimed island. The Chinese J-10, a fighter plane, and Y-8, a propeller aircraft often used for surveillance missions, entered Taiwan’s air defence identification zone around midday (0400GMT) to the southwest of the island, Taiwan’s air force ... more »
Ex-US Police Officer Brandon Tatum Pushes Back on BLM: ‘I Will Never Take a Knee’
*Burning Questions* | Former police officer shares his views on the controversial aspects of the current political unrest in America.
Heads Up Patriots – possible locations of the next “peaceful demonstrations”
ALL SMALL TOWNS ACROSS THE USA ANTIFA AND OTHER TERRORIST GROUPS ARE HEADED YOUR WAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH Time for Protests to be Over – The Goal Has Been Met More now is simply anarchy and chaos . Many of these organizing are paid anarchists. Some are receiving unemployment checks thanks to the Democrats and Republicans in Congress. So “We the People” are getting shafted and our cities destroyed at our own expense. There is nothing wrong with peaceful assembly and protests which do not infringe upon the rights of those around them, stop traffic, or harm individuals and businesses. … Con... more »
Bill Whittle: America’s Failed Social Experiment
“You don’t have to end up where you started from.” Show this to your kids – no, MAKE them watch it. –– Safespace, with a hat tip to Foguth —
North Korea’s Puny Gorae-class Submarine is a Killer
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC12F36FDF90&share=true] Given the Gorae-class’ small size, it is likely intended for use as more of a mobile missile launch platform for threatening regional adversaries rather than as a broader power-projection tool. Also sometimes called the Sinpo-class, after the North Korean shipyard where the class was built, the Gorae-class is the Hermit Kingdom‘s first indigenously built ballistic missile submarine. The Gorae-class is currently considered by some naval experts ... more »
Scary: Vaccinations Skipped During Shutdown May Lead to Outbreaks of Other Diseases
*Derek Cameron* *Health, World* The World Health Organization estimates that 117 million people worldwide will miss out on vaccinations for preventable diseases due to COVID-19. Although COVID-19 is a new illness caused by a new virus, the fallout from the COVID-19 shutdown may put the world at risk for outbreaks of old illnesses: ones that were practically eradicated through vaccination. The World Health Organization estimates that 117 million people worldwide will miss out on vaccinations for preventable diseases due to COVID-19. Closer to home, the Canadian Paediatric Society ... more »
Coming Soon: A New North Korean Ballistic Missile Submarine?
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC16AEED56A0&share=true] Analysis of satellite imagery shows what may be a new submarine in the North’s Sinpo shipyard. Satellite imagery first analyzed by the North Korean monitoring website 38 North revealed an unidentified object next to a quay at North Korea’s Sinpo shipyard. The shipyard serves as a naval base and is the epicenter of the North’s submarine-launched ballistic missile program, indicating the importance of the anomaly submarine. Though the images did... more »
The Navy's New StormBreaker Will Let the F-18s Hit Targets in Bad Weather
*Caleb Larson* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2011%3Anewsml_TM3E84615Y101&share=true] In an announcement on Monday, Raytheon Technologies announced that their new StormBreaker weapon completed its first test from a United States Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet. The StormBreaker is a winged air-to-ground munition designed to negate the advantage that ground based enemies enjoy during poor visibility operations due to fog, dust, darkness, smoke, or other factors that reduce visual range. Cristy Stagg, the StormBreaker program dir... more »
Turkey Had Plans To Invade Greece And Armenia At The Height Of The Syrian War In 2014
A map showing the borders Turkey shares with Greece in the west and Armenia in the east. Leaked documents showing plans to invade both Greece and Armenia have been revealed *Daily Mail:* *Turkish plan to invade Greece at the height of the Syrian war in 2014 is revealed in leaked documents* * The plans are thought to focus on maintaining military capabilities in the area * They were leaked when accidentally submitted as part of some court filings * News of the leaked documents come amid rising tensions between the countries * Greece and Turkey have been enemies for a long time with... more »
Hezbollah Accuses The U.S. For Lebanon's Economic Crisis. Wants Chinese Bailout
*Reuters:* *Hezbollah leader says dollar injections needed, accuses U.S. of deepening shortage* BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanon’s Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said on Tuesday that dollar injections were needed to shore up the pound currency and accused the United States of preventing dollars from reaching the crisis-hit country. A dive in the pound currency last week sparked fresh protests in Lebanon, prompting the government to announce that the central bank would begin injecting scarce dollars into the market this week to reverse its fall. Central Bank Governor Riad Sala... more »
The Great Lockdown Through a Global Lens
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
WASHINGTON DC, Jun 17 (IPS) - The Great Lockdown is expected to play out in three phases, first as countries enter the lockdown, then as they exit, and finally as they escape the lockdown when there is a medical solution to the pandemic. Read the full story, “The Great Lockdown Through a Global Lens”, on globalissues.org →
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 6/17/20"
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Black Woman Says George Floyd’s Death Was Used to Get Votes for Democrats
Samantha Marika says the Democrat Party needs the black vote and that several days after Floyd died, black people were pressured to vote Blue when the primaries followed the next week. She says Al Sharpton used Floyd's funeral to campaign for Democrats. She resents the attempt to use her race for political purposes.
Pandemic, privacy rules add to worries over 2020 census accuracy
Qian Cai, Research Director of Demographics Research Group, University of Virginia at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 11 hours ago
An accurate census requires good data in and good data out. With the 2020 census, the US has unprecedented challenges with both.
Supreme Court to decide the future of the Electoral College
Morgan Marietta, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Massachusetts Lowell at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 11 hours ago
Many Americans are surprised to learn that Electoral College members do not necessarily have to pick the candidate their state's voters favored. Or do they?
Does America Have an Orphan Well Problem on Its Hands?
January through April 2020 might go down in history as one of the most challenging economic times the oil and… The post Does America Have an Orphan Well Problem on Its Hands? appeared first on IER.
Henderson on Laura Ingraham Show
Here’s the video from last night. It’s 4 minutes long. Watch it while it’s hot because these things don’t stay long. The post Henderson on Laura Ingraham Show appeared first on Econlib.
Roger Williams-- The Personification Of Congressional Corruption
*Who would you trust more, a used car dealer or a congressman?* A few years ago, the *Texas Tribune* published an investigative piece by the Center for Public Integrity's John Dunbar about one of Texas' most corrupt politicians, Congressman Roger Williams. "Buried within a massive federal transportation bill," wrote Dunbar, "is a little-noticed provision that is of great interest to automobile dealers. The man who offered the amendment is U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, a second-generation car dealer... The provision, an amendment offered just before midnight on Nov. 11, would allow deale... more »
Magma recharging beneath the Weishan volcano of the intraplate Wudalianchi volcanic field, China
The Watchers » Latest articles - 12 hours ago
A team of geophysicists warned that Wei Mountain in northeast China could be "recharging" for an eruption after two huge magma chambers were discovered under the volcano, which last erupted more than half a million years ago. The researchers said they...... Read more »
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Thomas Walkom writes about the Libs' dangerous efforts to turn the page on COVID-19 as Canada's primary political concern. - Murray Mandryk highlights how Scott Moe's budget accomplishes nothing either to address our immediate crisis, or to chart a long-term course for Saskatchewan. And Sareth Pereis writes that a budget intended to paper over severe social, health and economic challenges until after election day only ensures that we'll face far more pain in the future. - Robyn Urback rightly slams large grocery chains for trying ... more »
Once Upon A Time, There Was A Poor Monk - The Wisdom of O.M. Aivanhov
*"Once upon a time, there was a poor monk who was so intellectually limited that he could only be given the most menial tasks in the monastery –sweeping, washing the dishes, emptying the rubbish bins, and so on. But there was one truth that had stuck in his mind, one that he never forgot. While he was washing dishes, he would repeat, ‘Lord, as I wash this plate, please wash my heart.’ While sweeping the floor he would say, ‘Lord, as I sweep this cell...’ and so on, and so on. This went on for years. Then one day, thanks to the purity for which he had never stopped working, he beca... more »
How to fix systemic racism
Here are my suggestions about systemic racism being the big problem today. If you believe that, then do something about it, not by lecturing others or pointing fingers, but by making changes in YOUR OWN LIFE. You are part of many systems within the system. Like veins and arteries within the circulatory system. *Look at your profession*. That's close enough for you to work on. You've got something to say about that. If you can't step up and lay your income on the line, then don't expect change. *What's going on in your union*? Is it protecting the bad apples? Is it your boss? Un... more »
On imbalanced budgets
This week’s resumption of activity in the Legislative Assembly has given rise to a familiar back-and-forth over the provincial budget. As usual, we’re seeing the government and opposition spar over how much to invest in our province, and which services should take precedence. But over the past few months, we’ve witnessed another crucial exercise in budgeting - one which hasn’t followed on established patterns of political operation, and which may be far more telling in analyzing the priorities of Scott Moe’s Saskatchewan Party government. Once the severity of the coronavirus pandem... more »
Naomi Seibt – Climate of Freedom: THE CONSENSUS FRAUD part 1
From Heartland Friend @Naomi Seibt, this is the first of her series of “Climate of Freedom” videos with another Heartland friend, the one-and-only Lord Christopher Monckton. Watch as they take on one of Monckton’s favorite myths: The so-called “97% consensus” that humans are causing catastrophic global warming. The post Naomi Seibt – Climate of Freedom: THE CONSENSUS FRAUD part 1 appeared first on Climate Realism.
Former CIA Station Chief: U.S. Is Under Seige By Chinese Espionage
*FOX News:* *Former CIA station chief Daniel Hoffman: The US is 'under siege' by Chinese espionage* The United States is under siege by Chinese espionage, former CIA Station Chief Daniel Hoffman asserted Tuesday. In an interview on 'America's Newsroom" with host Ed Henry, the Fox News contributor explained that Chinese spies are targeting American academics, researchers, businesses, and national security officials. "They’re also sending their own to our country because they’re trying to take advantage of our very open democratic system to steal our intellectual property," he adde... more »
MAX-STREAM AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router: The Latest Wi-Fi Tech for Only $150?
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * Is it worth the money for this router upgrade? Router manufacturer Linksys announced this week the arrival of the MAX-STREAM AX1800 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router (MR7350), a low-cost Wi-Fi 6 router. The product arrives at a lower price point, $150, than most Wi-Fi 6 routers. The product is up to the Wi-Fi 6 standard and, according to the company, offers speeds of up to 1.8 Gbps and coverage of up to 1,700 square feet (Per Engadget, the company's flagship MR9600 offers 6Gbps and 3,000 square feet of coverage.) Linksys also touts the product's "hassle-free s... more »
Why Samsung's Q90T QLED TV Is Simply Amazing
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * In short, you can be sure that the Q90T will provide a wonderful viewing experience, from everyday TV-watching to your weekend Netflix movies. Its simple and classy design fits perfectly into any room, and know that if that room does get bright during the day, this set does a superb job in still giving you that cinema-like viewing experience. If you’re in the market for an excellent HDTV that comes with nearly every imaginable perk, look no further than the Samsung Q90T QLED. This highly regarded model doesn’t quite match up with OLEDs in terms o... more »
This New Navy Long-Range Stealth Missile Is Powerful, But There Are Some Problems
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, North America* Long-range missiles can only be used to their fullest potential when combined with equally long-range sensors feeding targeting data to the launch platform—not something that can be taken for granted. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The LR-ASM could significantly improve the striking power and reach of U.S. surface warships, and fits well with a new doctrine of “Distributed Firepower,” which emphasizes networking sensor data and spreading firepower over multiple launch platforms. Furthermore, the missile’s redundant guidance system... more »
Accidents At Sea Pose Bigger Threats To The Navy Than Russia Or China
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * The U.S. Navy is overextended. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* Two deadly collisions involving U.S. Navy destroyers in June and August 2017 may have cost the lives of up to sixteen sailors, leading the Navy to declare a day-long operational pause to reflect upon its safety culture. That such similar accidents took place in such close proximity reflects stresses and failings common to the maritime fighting branch. In the 1960s, the Navy also suffered a series of deadly accidents aboard its carriers. In their wake came major reforms addressing t... more »
The U.S. Navy’s Leading Supplier of High-Strength Submarine Steel Provided Subpar Metal
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The Department of Justice alleges that the director of metallurgy falsified test results to hide the fact that the steel had failed quality tests. The Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced that Bradken Inc., a subsidiary of Hitachi Construction Machinery, agreed to pay $10. 9 million to resolve allegations that it produced and sold substandard steel components that were used in U.S. Navy submarines. The alleged fraud involved more than two hundred production runs of steel, which represent a substantial percentage of the ca... more »
Is Donald Trump Really Going to Pull U.S. Forces Out of Germany?
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Trump’s call for troop removal, which has not been approved by U.S. lawmakers or even discussed with NATO or German officials, has already faced harsh criticism from several prominent Republicans who have largely been allies of Trump. President Donald Trump has informed reporters that the United States plans to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany, cutting America*’*s presence by roughly one-third. Trump said that the United States is protecting Germany and that “they*’*re delinquent,” accusing the German government has fa... more »
This Plane Is No Stealth Fighter (But China's Military Needs It Badly)
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Here comes the Y-20. China has a group of honor guard members to Moscow as part of a deliberate show of support by attending Russia’s seventy-fifth World War II Soviet Victory Parade, a move signaling ongoing collaboration or even partnership between the two countries. At the same time, the Chinese move appears to be a clear effort to demonstrate the range and scope of its Y-20 cargo plane which, Chinese media reports, will soon be developed into a tanker refueling aircraft variant. A report in *The Global Times* says a large Chinese Y-20 transport pl... more »
The Bureau presses Number 10 to release the delayed Russia report
The Bureau urges Number 10 to publish a long-overdue Russia report by the Intelligence and Security Committee
China calls on India to stop ‘provocative activities’ along disputed border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – The Chinese authorities called on India to stop its “provocative activities” along the border, stressing that there is close communication between the two countries to resolve the tension in the area through diplomatic channels. “We call on India to desist from provocative activities on the border between the two countries,” […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Trump Administration Sues to Delay Release of Bolton Book
The White House says the book, expected to paint an unfavorable portrait of the president's foreign policy decision-making, contains classified information.
Livestream event on Steve Fuller’s Nietzschean Meditations
Ethical Technology - 12 hours ago
On Wednesday, 24 June (7 pm - 8.30 pm, London Time), Luke Mason will be interviewing Steve Fuller about his latest book, Nietzschean Meditations: Untimely Thoughts at the Dawn of the Transhuman Era. The event, which is part of the FUTURES Podcast series, will be livestreamed but registration is required.
Turkey Launches Military Offensive Against Kurdish Rebels In North Iraq
*The National*:* Turkey flies commandos into Iraq in cross-border raid against Kurdish PKK* The unprecedented ground operation comes after days of heavy air strikes condemned by Arab states Turkey has flown special forces into the Iraqi Kurdish regional governorate for a ground operation against militants, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday. The operation in Iraq’s Haftanin region, about 15 kilometres from the border, was launched following intense artillery fire into the area, the Turkish Defence Ministry said. A Turkish military official said the operation began with arti... more »
This Is How The U.S. Air Force Makes An F-16 Look Like A Russian Stealth Fighter
An F-16 Fighting Falcon with a ghost paint scheme departs Hill Air Force Base, Utah on June 3, 2020. U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw *Forbes:* *How To Make An F-16 Look Like A Russian Stealth Fighter* The U.S. Air Force has painted a second F-16 fighter to resemble Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighter with its pixelated paint-job. The “ghost scheme” F-16 will join roughly 40 other F-16s in Nevada and Alaska that stand in for Russian and Chinese fighters during realistic war games. The 576th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Hill Air Force Base in Utah painted the 1986-vintage F... more »
US War Against Mexico: Prelude To Empire
The 1846 U.S. invasion of Mexico — popularly, if misleadingly, dubbed the Mexican-American War — must rate as an acute pivot point in the young nation’s history. The Mexican-American War, seen in the context of America’s current contemporary never-ending wars in the Greater Middle East, is more relevant than ever. Constituting the first successful conquest of another country (Canada had been unsuccessfully invaded twice), the war in Mexico included the U.S. Army’s first major amphibious operation and its first experience with prolonged occupation duty. The war, like the 2003 invas... more »
Heavy mountain snow for Idaho, Montana – In June
Winter storm warnings, as in WINTER, in effect – Temperatures 15 to 20 degrees below normal. Winter storm warnings are in effect for parts of Idaho and Montana as heavy snow piles up. More than a foot (30 cm) of snow is forecast to fall on Idaho and Montana mountains on Wednesday. In addition to ... Read more Heavy mountain snow for Idaho, Montana – In June The post Heavy mountain snow for Idaho, Montana – In June appeared first on Ice Age Now.
China and India agree to peacefully solve border tensions after fatal clash
Just In - 13 hours ago
The two nuclear armed countries will hold talks in another bid to negotiate a deal to end rising antagonism along their massive and undefined border in the Himalayas.
ELEMENTS OF THE WHOLE TRUTH: What the NewsHour offered last night!
*WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2020Storyline all the way down:* As a matter of policy, could Officers Brosnan and Rolfe have exercised discretion that night? Instead of attempting to arrest the late Rayshard Brooks, could they have issued a summons and driven him home, while impounding his car? Under the "protocols" of the Atlanta Police Department, would they have been allowed to do that? We've been asking that question because it quickly became part of the discussion of this latest police shooting. More specifically, many people—in comment threads and on TV—began asserting that the offic... more »
A breath of fresh air - NOT!
One has to wonder about this report. Breaking wind in public may be a social taboo, but it's not often that people face financial consequences for it. But that was the case for one man in Austria, who was fined €500 ($564) after doing so at police in Vienna earlier this month. The city's police have defended the fine, saying it was for more than that. * . . .* ... the police department said the suspect "had already behaved in a provocative and unco-operative manner" when he was approached by police in the early hours of 5 June. He then rose from a park bench, "looked at the offic... more »
New Study Show Wearing Face Masks May Not Prevent Spread of COVID-19
*21WIRE* | Are masks really that effective in stopping the spread of respiratory diseases?
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: Questions and Answers with Dr. Theresa Deisher
On June 15th, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. interviewed the founder and president of Sound Choice Pharmaceutical Institute, Dr. Theresa Deisher, on the use of aborted fetal tissue in vaccines. Mr. Kennedy and Dr. Deisher covered a wide range of topics including which vaccines contain human fetal tissue, what the existing research tells us in terms […] The post Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: Questions and Answers with Dr. Theresa Deisher appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
XENON1T: our excess is due to tritium junk, axions, or magnetic neutrinos
This result has been known for a year or so. Grad students were tortured by the requirement of their silence. But the news got out today. XENON1T claims a 3.5-sigma excess in the search for neutrinos. As of 2020, XENON1T is the leading detector of dark matter. Elena Aprile designed the xenon-based detectors years ago – and she is still the boss of the 163 folks. 1T indicates "one ton"; previous generations of the detector had lower masses of that inert gas. They really used 2 tons for detection and another 1.2 tons around it. They claim to have the world-class tiny background rate, ... more »
Google Targets “Racist” BLM Coverage, GOP Rep. Gosar Appeals to Barr
[image: google-targets-racist-blm-coverage-gop-rep-gosar-appeals-to-barr] Google went after right-of-center outlets on its ad platform, accusing the sites of racism for highlighting George Soros’ ties to Black Lives Matter.
One Million People Want Tickets to Trump’s Tulsa Rally; Left Goes Crazy
[image: one-million-people-want-tickets-to-trump-s-tulsa-rally-left-goes-crazy] Nearly one million people have signed up online to request a ticket to Trump’s grand opening in Tulsa on Saturday, June 20, the first in a series of reelection campaign rallies.
Novichok: Cynicism and Warmongering
The BBC plumbed the depths of hypocrisy in dressing up the final episode of the Salisbury Poisonings as a homage to Dawn Sturgess while systematically lying about the facts of her death, yet again to cover up the implausibility of the official narrative.
Watch: Rosemary Frei on How the High Death Rate in Care Homes Was Created on Purpose
Rosemary Frei has an M.Sc in molecular biology from a faculty of medicine and was a freelance medical journalist for 22 years. She is now an independent journalist in Canada. In her recent article, “Were conditions for high death rates at Care Homes created on purpose?” she examines how all of the rules and guidelines pertaining to elderly care, death certification and treatment of bodies in Ontario have been changed during the course of this “crisis” in order to increase the numbers reported “dying of COVID.” We discuss the reasons behind these changes and what they tell us about t... more »
Sticks, Stones And Death In Galwan Valley
Things along the Indian-Chinese border in the Himalayas have rarely lacked interest, notably along the secretive, heavily patrolled 3,488 km Line of Actual Control. Neither China nor India have ever quite sorted out their differences on that front, plagued by territorial claims over unclearly demarcated boundaries. The administration of Narendra […]
Not only the lonely are lonely during COVID-19
News 1. Dead Wrong on Uncover Tim Bousquet’s podcast Dead Wrong, on CBC’s Uncover, is now live and you can listen to the first couple of episodes here. Everyone at the Examiner knows how hard he’s worked on this podcast for the past several months, but, of course, his work on the Dead Wrong series […]
“A political act of opportunism”: Conservatives go hard right on gun laws
The venue is a virtual “town hall” meeting with leadership Conservative candidate Peter MacKay. It’s hosted by the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights (CCFR), which calls itself “Canada’s most effective and recognizable firearm rights organization,” and the “public relations experts in the firearms community.” MacKay, dressed for the occasion in a plaid shirt and dark […]
Part II: Antifa/ BLM's Covid Approved Protests & Armed Autonomous Zone Converge in Seattle. Why, Seattle?
* In the first part we talked about the strange Seattle inter-sections. Spook school. Proximity and access to the coastal waterways. Ease of transit to BC, Canada. Amazon’s Seattle location and it's very profitable ties to the intelligence industry. * - Antifa/BLM's Covid Approved Protests & Armed Autonomous Zone Converge in Seattle. Why, Seattle? * Which coincide with the obvious extremely supportive position taken by Amazon of the BLM/Antifa protest movement. As BLM/Antifa return the favour in it's support of the "pandemic" narrative. And the health care industry supports... more »
China Unveils Two-Foot-Tall Robotic Tank Equipped With A Machine Gun And An Infrared Night-Vision Camera
*Daily Mail:* *China unveils 'small but lethal' war robot 'Sharp Claw I' that's armed with a machine gun and night vision* * The remote-control ground vehicle can traverse complicated terrains at 6.2mph * Footage shows it scouting various areas, climbing stairs and firing at targets * The two-foot-tall tank has been commissioned to the People's Liberation Army * It's designed to replace human soldiers in dangerous surveillance missions Meet China's newest army recruit: a two-foot-tall robotic tank equipped with a machine gun and an infrared night-vision camera. The remote-contro... more »
Viganò warns Trump, Khan hates UK history & Macron refuses to kneel to mob (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 573. More The post Viganò warns Trump, Khan hates UK history & Macron refuses to kneel to mob (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
China says It Has Reached A Deal With India To De-Escalate The Border Situation
*Reuters:* *China says it has agreed with India to de-escalate border situation* BEIJING (Reuters) - China and India have agreed to de-escalate the situation at their border as soon as possible following a clash between the their troops, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday. Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi told Indian Foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar during a phone call on Wednesday that India should severely punish those responsible for the conflict and control its frontline troops, the Chinese ministry said in a statement. *Read more *.... *WNU Editor:* I do... more »
Innocent Man Jailed for Months, Until Prosecutors Finally Watched Body Cam Proving Cops Attacked Him
[image: man]An innocent man was attacked by cops, beaten, tasered, mocked, and arrested, and spent 5 months in jail until prosecutors actually watched the body camera footage.
WATCH: Cops Hold Five Small Children at Gunpoint for Playing Outside
[image: gunpoint]Five black children were held at gunpoint for several minutes by a police officer for doing nothing other than being kids.
Creepy Cop Uses Police System to Run Woman’s Plates to Find Her on Facebook and Stalk Her
[image: stalk]A young woman was shocked to find out that a cop had followed her home, copied down her license plate, and used that info to stalk her on Facebook.
Ex-Russian Intel Officer Says COVID-19 is Part of the Depopulation Agenda
HAFJune 17, 2020 The Coronavirus Depopulation Agenda is exposed in this revealing interview with an ex-Russian military intelligence officer. I have taken the time to transcribe it in full below, using the translation provided by YouTube translator Inessa S, whose work I trust and value (and have been following for years). In this climate of … Continue reading Ex-Russian Intel Officer Says COVID-19 is Part of the Depopulation Agenda →
What’s Prophetically Behind the Scenes of the Unrest in America
Jun 16, 2020 (OPINION) Charisma – Jeremiah Johnson is a relatively young man but has remarkably accurate prophetic gifts. I did an article and podcast earlier this year with him about the coronavirus pandemic. With the unrest in our country, Jeremiah says he’s been in deep intercession and had a dream and vision … Continue reading What’s Prophetically Behind the Scenes of the Unrest in America →
Financial expert claims dollar crash ‘virtually inevitable’ over massive debt…
Jun 16, 2020 (CNBC) – The stronger dollar era may be on borrowed time. Stephen Roach, one of the world’s leading authorities on Asia, is worried a changing global landscape paired with a massive U.S. budget deficit will spark a dollar crash. “The U.S. economy has been afflicted with some significant macro imbalances … Continue reading Financial expert claims dollar crash ‘virtually inevitable’ over massive debt… →
Rare ‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse “from Book of Joshua” to Appear on June 21st
Jun 16, 2020 (OPINION) BIN – The first solar eclipse of 2020, a rare annular eclipse, will appear in the heavens over Israel on Sunday. According to academicians, this type of eclipse described as a “ring of fire” was responsible for Joshua’s miraculous ‘stopping of the sun’ during battle exactly 3,227 years ago. … Continue reading Rare ‘Ring of Fire’ Eclipse “from Book of Joshua” to Appear on June 21st →
Bogus Planet X Conspiracy Theory Claims Nibiru Will Arrive On June 21st
Jun 16, 2020 (OPINION) ETH – Here we go again with more ridiculous predictions of the “end of the world” and date-setting. The latest claim is making its rounds on social media from conspiracy theorists telling people that the world will end on June 21st by the arrival of what they say is … Continue reading Bogus Planet X Conspiracy Theory Claims Nibiru Will Arrive On June 21st →
DEVELOPING: Second wave of coronavirus strikes China, Residents seen rounded up
Jun 16, 2020 (ETH) – Apocalyptic scenes are once again unfolding in the streets of Beijing after a second wave of coronavirus is being reported and Chinese residents are being rounded-up for quarantine according to a report from the Mirror. In recent footage captured in Xinfadi, large crowds formed in the streets as … Continue reading DEVELOPING: Second wave of coronavirus strikes China, Residents seen rounded up →
North Korea just blew up South Korea’s liaison office
Jun 16, 2020 (Fox News) – South Korea said Tuesday that North Korea’s military demolished an inter-Korean liaison office building just north of the tense Korean border, only days after the Hermit Kingdom threatened a “tragic scene” at the site. The building, located in the North Korean border town of Kaesong, was destroyed … Continue reading North Korea just blew up South Korea’s liaison office →
Turkey Threatens to Unite all Muslim Countries Against Israel
Jun 16, 2020 (ETH) – In what sounds like something straight from the passage of Psalm 83 in the Bible, Turkey has just threatened to unite all Muslim countries against the Nation of Israel. This comes as a report from BIN stated that Israel’s plan to extend its sovereignty to the Jordan Valley … Continue reading Turkey Threatens to Unite all Muslim Countries Against Israel →
DEVELOPING: US cell phone operators experiencing widespread outages Nationwide
Jun 15, 2020 (BI) – T-Mobile and other wireless carriers around the US were experiencing issues Monday afternoon. “Our engineers are working to resolve a voice and data issue that has been affecting customers around the country,” Neville Ray, president of technology for T-Mobile, said in a tweet. “We’re sorry for the inconvenience … Continue reading DEVELOPING: US cell phone operators experiencing widespread outages Nationwide →
Prophecy Teacher Warns Coming Blood Moon Could Be Harbinger Of War
Jun 15, 2020 (OPINION) ETH – According to Express, Conspiracy theorists, and niche, Christian groups believe that biblical prophecy is unfolding before our eyes with coronavirus sweeping across the globe, locust swarms invading the MidEast, and Solar and Lunar eclipses appearing in the skies. According to one Bible prophecy teacher and Pastor Paul … Continue reading Prophecy Teacher Warns Coming Blood Moon Could Be Harbinger Of War →
Coalition Government awarding non-compliant grants
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Angus Taylor lying about emissions
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Prime Minister Morrison lying about non-existent legislation
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Gold miner given grants for power plant already built
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Promised register of shelf company beneficial owners never happens
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Is A U.S. Dollar Crash Inevitable Because Of Its Massive Debt?
*CNBC:* *A dollar crash is virtually inevitable, Asia expert Stephen Roach warns* The stronger dollar era may be on borrowed time. Stephen Roach, one of the world’s leading authorities on Asia, is worried a changing global landscape paired with a massive U.S. budget deficit will spark a dollar crash. “The U.S. economy has been afflicted with some significant macro imbalances for a long time, namely a very low domestic savings rate and a chronic current account deficit,” the former Morgan Stanley Asia chairman told CNBC’s “Trading Nation” on Monday. “The dollar is going to fall ve... more »
"Economic Fantasy Snapshot 6/17/20"
*"Economic Fantasy Snapshot 6/17/20"* Chronicling the most enormous fraud and theft in human history, down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... No resemblance to reality is intended or claimed. Read at your own risk. Only the consequences are real, to YOU, never *them*. ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ○ *6/17/20* *○* Gregory Mannarino,* AM 6/17/20* *"**World Central Banks Are Expanding Their Asset Purchases**"* - https://traderschoice.net/ Trillions to prop up this monstrous obscenity... Qui bono? ... more »
Reviving the Economy, Creating the ‘New Normal’
Covid-19 rescues will reshape the economy, as we see in the US, with fat cats getting fatter. Will other countires make sounder choices?
"NO MASK DAY" DOESN'T SEEM LIKE A BIG DEAL, SO FAR
I spotted this paragraph in an NBC News story about the mask culture wars: On social media, dueling hashtags specifically tied to masks have emerged: #MaskItorCasket for those who are pro-masks, and #NoMaskDay for those who want to do without — and plan to do just that in cities nationwide this Saturday. Saturday is going to be a nationwide No Mask Day? Really? Well, yes and no. There's a campaign to make No Mask Day happen nationwide, but it seems to be the work of a small, Connecticut-based right-wing group called CT Liberty Rally, which has been denouncing the state's lockdown (... more »
“Will Humanity Prosper, or Perish? The Future Demands a ‘Four-Power’ Summit Now”
[image: President Trump, joined by LTG Darryl Williams, 60th Superintendent of the United States Military Academy at West Point, observes a helicopter flyover at the conclusion of the United States Military Academy commencement ceremony Saturday, June 13, 2020.] Under that central mission statement, the Schiller Institute will hold a major international conference on June 27. It will be held over the internet, allowing maximum international participation, and simultaneous interpretation will be provided into Spanish, French, German and possibly other languages. Schiller Institute fo... more »
Civilization Reaches a Fork in the Road
Civilization Reaches a Fork in the Road Video of Civilization Reaches a Fork in the Road Either Reject Geopolitics and Neoliberalism, or Cease to Exist. This is not an expression of pessimism, as we believe that mankind possesses the capability to extricate itself from the present confluence of crises, which are pushing us to total economic breakdown and war. However, unless we face up to that reality, it is unlikely we will summon the will needed to solve the problem. Every weekday morning Harley briefs you on what you need to know to start your day. If you haven't already, sign... more »
Aunt Jemima to be Removed from Syrup and Pancake Mix
“We recognize Aunt Jemima’s origins are based on a racial stereotype," said a Quaker Foods North America spokesperson.
FCC Calls Hours-Long T-Mobile Service Outage ‘Unacceptable’
The "voice and text wireless issue" left customers, including 911 operators, with widespread problems.
Boy Scouts Declares Support for BLM, Rolls Out "Diversity" Merit Badge
[image: boy-scouts-declares-support-for-blm-rolls-out-diversity-merit-badge] BSA's national executive council vowed to combat racism and will now require scouts to obtain a "diversity and inclusion" merit badge to reach Eagle.
USTR Robert Lighthizer Testimony Outlining The 2020 Trade Policy Agenda – 10:00am Livestream…
This hearing might be a little too wonky for some, but not too many other policy issues touch 100% of American lives. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will be delivering testimony today outlining the 2020 trade policy agenda. The … Continue reading →
79% of Truckers Say They Won’t Deliver to Cities that Defund Police Departments
A recent poll showed that 79% of truck drivers said they felt their safety would be at risk if they had to deliver to a city with a disbanded police department. Truck driving already is one of the most dangerous occupations, and drivers are not stupid.
Candace Owens Snaps Back After Congressman Tries to Smear Her
Candace says Democrats use racism, sexism and anti-Semitism as themes to go after their political opponents and they want black people to believe in the myth of systemic white supremacy in America.
Seattle Warlord, Raz from CHAZ, Owns a Tesla, Millions in Properties, and More!
He was caught on video handing out long guns to Antifa members from the trunk of his car. Curiously, Raz also is supported by the Islamic government in Dubai.
US Supreme Court Rules that Gay, Trans Employees are Protected by Civil Rights Act
Justices Samuel Alito, Brett Kavanaugh and Clarence Thomas dissented because discrimination based on ‘sex’ is different from discrimination based on ‘sexual orientation’ or ‘gender identity.'
Ohio Wesleyan University Implements New Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative
This week, Ohio Wesleyan University—the private liberal arts university located in Delaware, Ohio—unveiled a new initiative aimed at improving diversity, equity and inclusion on its campus. Titled, "Stand Together and Work For Change," the initiative will focus on four areas: structure and policies, teaching and learning, recruiting and retaining students and employees, and campus climate.
Du Bois Scholar Tapped to Lead Warner Pacific University
Dr. Brian L. Johnson, a W.E. B Du Bois scholar who served as president of Tuskegee University, has been tapped to lead Warner Pacific University (WPU), a private liberal arts university in Portland, Ore., that is affiliated with the Church of God.
The Economic Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on America's Economy
The shuttering of the American economy has led to unprecedented hardships for an unprecedented number of Americans and their families. A recent interim economic projection from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) shows us how the pandemic-induced recession will impact overall economic growth in both 2020 and 2021. The CBO's projections include two economic metrics; unemployment and economic output. We will start by examining the CBO's projections for employment followed by the projections for economic growth. *1.) Employment projections:* Between February and April 2020, the... more »
Natural disaster declared after deaths of more than 50 million bees, Croatia
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More than 50 million bees were found dead last week in Međimurje County, Croatia, prompting officials to declare a natural disaster on Monday, June 15, 2020. On June 9, millions of dead bees were seen blanketing the ground in an area between Podturn and Gardinovac,...... Read more »
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From Jenna Orkin Dexamethasone is first life-saving coronavirus drug Carbon Dioxide Levels Just Hit 417ppm, Highest In Human History Flushing the Toilet May Fling Coronavirus Aerosols All Over“There is no evidence that masks work”, I kept hearing repeated to me by the usual idiots calling themselves “evidence based” scientists. The point is that there is no evidence that locking the door tonight will prevent me from being burglarized. Canadian scientist sent deadly viruses to Wuhan lab months before RCMP asked to investigate NYPD Eliminating Plain Clothes Unit in Move Towards More Comm... more »
Exceptionalism is on the Ropes and the End of the Petrodollar is Nigh
From the border wall rhetoric to trade wars, Trump is effectively setting up the implosion of the dollar and couching it as pseudo nationalistic populism. by Raul Diego The pressure on the global economy imposed by the measures to curb the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to erode whatever confidence the world still has in the U.S. … Continue reading Exceptionalism is on the Ropes and the End of the Petrodollar is Nigh →
"The Future..."
"It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future." But this we do know... "The future ain't what it used to be." - Yogi Berra
J.K. Rowlings speaks the truth and the left tries to "cancel" her
The famous author the Harry Potter series dared to speak the truth that one's sex is a real thing. ‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud? Opinion: Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate https://t.co/cVpZxG7gaA — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) June 6, 2020 That tweet caused the left to rise up as one and scream at Rowlings. They didn't really have any logical objections to her point but they knew that she must be silenced. But that's the way of the left these days; don't d... more »
Bill de Blasio condemns Antifa/BLM CHOP region in Seattle and riots
While de Blasio bans Jewish religious services and limits Catholic Masses he supports mass protests that totally destroy social distancing; so long as they support causes he likes. He had the gate to a park used mostly by conservative Jews welded shut even as he participated in mass protests where social distancing was completely ignored. The Jews said Hell no and cut open the lock on the gate to the park. Asked about that de Blasio said: *"We are not going to allow people to take the law into their own hands. It just doesn’t work. "* That's a clear and unequivocal condemnation of... more »
Négociations commerciales ouvertes entre Royaume-Uni et Australie
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17-Jun-2020 L'Australie va oeuvrer pour obtenir un meilleur accès sur les marchés pour ses produits d'exportation, notamment dans l'agriculture, le commerce en ligne et les investissements.
Le Japon accomplit ses procédures concernant un protocole sur l'accord commercial avec l'ASEAN
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17-Jun-2020 Le Japon a accompli ses procédures juridiques nécessaires pour l'entrée en vigueur du premier protocole visant à modifier l'accord de partenariat économique intégral entre le Japon et l'ASEAN.
ACP-EU post-Cotonou negotiations: Towards the finish line
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17-Jun-2020 Mobility and migration is proving a difficult issue between the EU, African and Caribbean countries. Development cooperation is yet to be treated in these negotiations.
UK wants to join Pacific trade pact as trade deal with Canada approaches its end
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17-Jun-2020 The British government signalled that it intends to join another trade agreement in which Canada is already a partner: the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership.
UK begins talks with Australia and New Zealand on free trade deal for post-Brexit era
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17-Jun-2020 Australian and New Zealand ministers say they are eager to do deals with the UK as their economies emerge from the coronavirus crisis.
Rolling Stone editor, Matt Taibbi, says the left has lost its mind
Taibbi is a pretty despicable person and a hard core leftist so when he says the left is nuts odds are he's right. At Sustack Taibbi wrote that the left is a: *“cowardly mob of upper-class social media addicts, Twitter Robespierres who move from discipline to discipline torching reputations and jobs with breathtaking casualness.”* He points out some examples to support his claim: *They’ve conned organization after organization into empowering panels to search out thoughtcrime, and it’s established now that anything can be an offense, from a UCLA professor placed under investigation... more »
“The Approaching Winter: The Super-Cycle Has Turned”
*“The Approaching Winter: **The Super-Cycle Has Turned”* by Brian Maher "To everything there is a season, Ecclesiastes tells us… What if the economy’s entering winter? In spring... the thrusting saplings of tomorrow shoulder their way out of the earth. Buds appear on the trees. The days lengthen. It’s the season of possibility. Summer is nature in full flower. Green and lush. The promise of spring made good. The days are long and carefree. In autumn the first wrinkles of age appear. The trees go gray and start losing their hair. The first frosts arrive, a foretaste of days to come... more »
The Western and Asian Minds in 2020
Seven problems plague the Western mind in the year 2020: climate change, global pandemic, gender, racism, sexism, minority rights, and multiculturalism. These seven problems are not founded on the evidence gathered through a scientific methodology but on the theories of the philosophers and activists belonging to the Frankfurt School, the postmodernist movement, the libertarian and anarchistic movements, and the neoliberal and neoconservative movements. For a century, the Asian mind has blindly followed the Western mind, and most Asian nations accept that the seven problems are real... more »
Escaping Paternalism Book Club
If you haven’t heard of Mario Rizzo and Glen Whitman‘s Escaping Paternalism, you should. The book is an unbelievably learned, thoughtful, fair, wise, and inspired critique of applied behavioral economics in general and libertarian paternalism (a.k.a. “nudge“) in particular. The book is not light reading. While Rizzo and Whitman patiently introduce readers to key research and […] The post Escaping Paternalism Book Club appeared first on Econlib.
Sony’s A9G OLED HDTV: Can It Top the Best from Samsung and LG?
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, Americas* Can they pull it off? In many respects, Sony’s OLED HDTVs often play the role of a second fiddle to their LG’s counterparts. Perhaps the blame could be placed on ad campaigns or the fact that OLED panels are manufactured by the Korean tech giant. But if you’re currently in the market for an outstanding OLED HDTV, make sure to take a long hard look at Sony’s A9G. Like all other OLED panels, Sony’s offering does not come cheap—$2,300 for the 55-inch model and a grand more for the 65-incher. Despite the high price points, you can rest easy... more »
Times and Seasons
Fun with Photography Housekeeping I have received a couple of e-mails asking me what the purpose of the Virtual Mirage Blog might be. I will attempt to answer the question. On the sidebar to the right, you will read: “But I don’t want to go among mad people,” Alice remarked. “Oh, you can’t help […] The post Times and Seasons appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Trace'n'Track
I’m going to take advantage of the current paucity of comments to return to my niche topic. You might have noticed that ever since the rest of the non-leftist media/blogosphere has (belatedly) recognised how agenda-led the BBC is, I’ve been deviating more and more from the blog’s core raison d’etre. However, many of the things that have been bothering me are ultimately traceable back to the BBC. Track'n'trace. First and foremost, the entire content of the current page of links on the EoZ website is, as a whole, more disturbing than ever. Believe me, I thought that even before I sa... more »
Black Teenager Found Dead After Being Kidnapped; Family Suspects State Police Officers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The death of 15-year-old Guilherme Silva Guedes infuriated the population in Vila Clara, in the southern part of the city of São Paulo, on Monday evening, June 15th. Kidnapped in the early hours of Sunday, June 14th, he was found dead in Diadema, in the Greater São Paulo, a city […] The post Black Teenager Found Dead After Being Kidnapped; Family Suspects State Police Officers appeared first on The Rio Times.
Former Role Model Against Coronavirus, Chile Now Among Hardest-Hit Countries
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Two months ago, Chile was admired for its surgical approach to the pandemic, with widespread testing and neighborhood quarantines. Now, the country has one of the world's highest per capita infection rates, and the Minister of Health was forced to resign. Initial evaluations suggest Chile followed the model of rich […] The post Former Role Model Against Coronavirus, Chile Now Among Hardest-Hit Countries appeared first on The Rio Times.
Beijing Raises Health Alert for “Extremely Dangerous” Coronavirus Outbreak
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Beijing raised its health alert to level two (on a scale of four where level one is the most severe) on Tuesday evening due to the coronavirus outbreak related to the Chinese capital's main food market, the Xinfadi. The municipal government finds the situation "extremely serious," said its spokesperson, Xu […] The post Beijing Raises Health Alert for “Extremely Dangerous” Coronavirus Outbreak appeared first on The Rio Times.
Economy Minister Foresees Better Times for Brazil Between September and November
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday, June 16th, Economy Minister Paulo Guedes stated that the Covid-19 pandemic is like a "biological bomb" that has led the country to an acute situation of fiscal emergency. "The pandemic is the real black swan, it is a biological bomb. The public calamity produced a particularly acute case […] The post Economy Minister Foresees Better Times for Brazil Between September and November appeared first on The Rio Times.
Federal Supreme Court Justice Lifts Bolsonarist Deputies’ Banking Confidentiality
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Federal Supreme Court (STF) Justice Alexandre de Moraes yesterday ordered the lifting of banking confidentiality of congressional deputies from President Jair Bolsonaro's support base. The decision was made as part of an investigation into anti-democratic activities, and aims to determine whether deputies financed the rallies calling for the closure of […] The post Federal Supreme Court Justice Lifts Bolsonarist Deputies’ Banking Confidentiality appeared first on The Rio Times.
Meet the Samsung Galaxy A71 5G: The Cheapest 5G Phone Available in America
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://images.samsung.com/is/image/samsung/levant-galaxy-a71-a715-sm-a715fzbgmid-front-205903311?$PD_GALLERY_L_JPG$] That's pretty neat—especially in this economy. This Friday, Samsung will debut its A Series in the U.S., with Galaxy A71 5G, which will immediately become the least expensive 5G smartphone available in the U.S. Per announcements by Samsung and T-Mobile, the A71 will be available at a price of $599.99 before carrier subsidies, which is $100 less than the OnePlus 8. (That phone, at least, along with other recent OnePl... more »
How Congress Can Use Reconstruction-Era Laws to Protect Black Lives Today
*Richard Johnson* *History, Americas* Some of the most important civil rights achievements in American history came in the aftermath of the Civil War. The man in the White House doesn’t believe in racial equality. He is erratic, vain, and conspiratorial. In a speech to celebrate George Washington’s birthday, the president mentioned himself 200 times in 60 minutes. The House of Representatives voted to impeach him, but the president’s powerful son-in-law helped him to escape removal from office. The year is 1868. The president is Andrew Johnson, the southern Democrat who succeede... more »
Why China's Military Sees America As The True Enemy
*Ian Easton* *Security, Asia* The reality is that PLA officers are trained to view the U.S. as an enemy, and they will plan and act accordingly. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *An initial assessment of Chinese military writings suggests that the PLA is engaged in a long-term, centrally-managed, strategic deception operation aimed at the United States' government and military. While propaganda materials create an image of a relatively benign and friendly China, internal PLA writings espouse a doctrine that is fundamentally offensive and hostile to American values and interest... more »
Senate Report Finds Poor Executive Branch Oversight of Chinese State-Owned Telecoms
Marco Rubio, acting chair of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee, addresses a crowd in Columbus, Ohio in 2015 (Gage Skidmore/https://flic.kr/p/xrGHX9/CC BY-SA 2.0/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/) The Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations published a report on June 9 on “Threats to U.S. Networks: Oversight of Chinese Government-Owned Carriers.” The report’s focus is on the executive branch. This includes Team Telecom, the executive branch’s ad hoc group that inspects foreign telecommunications carriers operating in the U.S. for national security risk... more »
History lesson: Burned to the ground in Tulsa
In the early 1900s, Greenwood, Oklahoma was home to a thriving, independent "Black Wall Street" until the violence of the Tulsa Race Riots changed the community's legacy forever. Trump was scheduled to hold a political rally in Tulsa on 'Juneteenth' (June 19) where as many as 300 black people were killed by white mobs. This announcement drew a strong push back so he changed the date to June 20. The message is still clear. "It's almost blasphemous to the people of Tulsa and insulting to the notion of freedom for our people, which is what Juneteenth symbolizes," said CeLillian... more »
Kerr didn't know she had autism until a trip to NYC gave her an epiphany
After being diagnosed with autism as an adult, author Kay Kerr says it is time for a broader representation in literature and other pop culture of those on the spectrum.
Daria Gavrilova admits she needs to play the US Open 'to make a living'
The Australian tennis pro says she needs to play the US Open later this year to avoid going into debt as other top players voice uncertainty about holding the tournament in New York during the coronavirus pandemic.
SA Police officer investigated for racist messages to Sudanese-Australian Q+A guest
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Police in South Australia are investigating an officer over a racist social media post directed at a lawyer and human rights advocate after she appeared on Q+A.
Irrelevant Conservatives
The Conservative leadership debates begin this week. Tonight the contenders will debate in French. Tomorrow they will debate in English. But, Susan Delacourt writes, the contenders have much more to worry about than their debating skills: Languishing in opposition is always tough on parties, but being the chief critic of the government during a pandemic is a special kind of political purgatory. For at least the first couple of months of the COVID-19 lockdown, Canadians weren’t in a mood for the kind of partisanship that usually prevails in Ottawa. Worse, how do you criticize a go... more »
Jewish agenda trying to destroy the white race utilising useful idiots of Black Lives Matter
Letter to the Editor Hypocritical Labor Governments ignore flaunting of Covid 19 restrictions by Black Lives Matter demonstrators. Hence every football stadium across the nation and all state borders should reopen immediately… Black Lives Matter has another dangerous agenda: “You gentiles, all of you are our enemies. “Keep bashing the dead white males, and the […]
Meet Bo Liu, international man or woman of scientific mystery
An Elsevier journal is wearing an omelet on its face after accepting a paper by a group of authors who have completely disavowed the work. Oh, and no one seems to know who one of the authors is, which makes the second time inside of a month that we’ve reported on a case like this. … Continue reading Meet Bo Liu, international man or woman of scientific mystery
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*Boris Johnson makes U-turn on free school meals after Rashford campaign* Boris Johnson has been forced into a U-turn over providing food vouchers for some of England’s poorest families after a campaign launched by the footballer Marcus Rashford threatened to engulf his government in another crisis. In an embarrassing about-face, the prime minister said that on Tuesday he had called the England and Manchester United striker to explain the reversal, and made the remarkable claim that he had only become aware of Rashford’s interest in the issue earlier in the day. Yet 24 hours befor... more »
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*Pesky snowpack in Montana* It takes months to fully clear winter’s snow at Glacier National Park’s Going-to-the-Sun Road, located in northern Montana, and the last big hurdle is an area known as ‘Big Drift’ where the pack reaches 40-80 ft annually. The pack is at the higher-end of that range this year, but as weather.com and the National Park Service (NPS) desperately reassures us — this is still within the norm and a trend of increasing snowpack (which has been the case over the past few years) in no way disproves our beloved global warming theory. But isn’t this the same NPS tha... more »
Jason Riley Dismantles Accusations of ‘Systemic Racism’ in America
*Uncommon Knowledge* | A look at how the Democratic Party has completely failed the black community for the last 55 years.
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