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Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Tomorrow is Father's Day so I thought I'd make a card for *DWT* readers to send around to any Repugs they know, post on social media, whatever. You can blow it up and use it for a lawn sign. It would even make for a nice billboard on the highway, especially down south. It's just a little depiction of Love Republican Style.
Dexamethasone vs. Hydroxychloroquine: The Race for a Coronavirus Cure Shows Why Politics and Science Don't Mix
*Jeffrey A. Singer* *Politics, Europe* [image: A pharmacist displays an ampoule of Dexamethasone at the Erasme Hospital amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Brussels, Belgium, June 16, 2020. REUTERS/Yves Herman] In the case of hydroxychloroquine, politics and central planning impeded empirical treatment and the collection of evidence on its use in COVID-19 infections. Earlier this week researchers in the U.K reported that the inexpensive and commonly‐used steroid dexamethasone reduced the fatality rate of COVID-19 patients on ventilators by 30 percent. This wond... more »
How the Korean War Was Almost a Nuclear War
*Robert Farley* *History, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2A1G9M27AD&share=true] A close call. *Key Point: *MacArthur wanted to use nuclear weapons to win. Truman said no. In 1950, as U.S. forces retreated from China’s onslaught across the Yalu River, General Douglas MacArthur called for strategic air attacks against China. Many believed that this would necessarily include the atomic bomb, America’s “asymmetric advantage” of the time. *More From The National Interest: * *Yes, America Has a ‘Ninja’ Missile * *How China ... more »
Hitler vs. Stalin: Why the Eastern Front Was a Special Kind of Horror (Millions Died)
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC286D9TJWES&share=true] No one wanted to serve on the Eastern front if they could help it. *Key point: *Millions died as the two titans fought. In fact, most Nazi soldiers died fighting the Soviets. In 1941, the northwestern corner of the Ukraine was not what one would call tank country. With the exception of a few narrow, poorly maintained highways, movement was largely restricted to unpaved roads running through terrain dominated by forests, hills, small... more »
Essendon's Conor McKenna tests positive for coronavirus, Bombers game postponed
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Essendon defender Conor McKenna tests positive for coronavirus, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan confirms, forcing the postponement of Sunday's Bombers-Melbourne game.
Top US attorney refusing to leave after Trump administration said he was resigning
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The Trump administration says it has replaced US attorney Geoffrey Berman, but the man who investigated several of the US President's allies says he will not resign.
Katie Hopkins banned from Twitter for 'abuse and hateful conduct'
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The right-wing commentator, who compared migrants to cockroaches and said people with dementia should not "block" hospital beds, becomes the latest person to be disciplined by the social media giant.
'So much for a fair go': Uni students evaluating their future after fee overhaul
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Some of you have told us the Government's changes to university fees will affect what you choose to study — and for others it may mean you abandon your plans to study entirely.
Victoria tightens coronavirus restrictions as family gatherings blamed for spike in cases
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Victoria records 25 new coronavirus cases as Premier Daniel Andrews brings back tougher restrictions to address the state's worrying increase in cases.
Police investigate disappearance of large inheritance and loans taken out by Ann Smith
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Police want to know what happened to a large cash inheritance and $70,000 in loans drained from Adelaide woman Ann Smith's bank account in the lead-up to her shocking death.
NT Racing Commission launches investigation into Darwin Greyhound Association
Following a string of complaints, investigators will examine the greyhound organisation, which receives hundreds of thousands of dollars a year from the NT Government.
Majority Of U.S. Voters Believe Biden Is In The Early Stages Of Dementia
*Zogby Analytics: The Zogby Poll®:* *A majority of voters believe Biden is in the early stages of dementia; 60% of younger voters think so; Swing voters less likely to think Biden has dementia * A majority (55%) of likely voters surveyed thought it was more likely (much more and somewhat more likely combined) that Vice President Biden is in the early stages of dementia, while 45% thought it was less likely (much less and somewhat less likely combined). Overall, subgroups who normally approve of Trump's job as president, were the most likely to believe Biden could be suffering from... more »
WHO regional director highlights three focus areas for South-East Asia
Progress on food safety has brought benefits including greater food security and more stable livelihoods to South-East Asia, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) director of the region. In a speech to mark World Food Safety Day, Director Poonam Khetrapal Singh said the area has played a key role in accelerating action to tackle... Continue Reading
Homes destroyed after intense thunderstorms and nearly a month's worth of rain in just 3 hours, UK
The Watchers » Latest articles - 22 hours ago
Intense thunderstorms spawned lightning strikes that destroyed a number of houses across England as the North West, East Midlands, and South West received up to 50 mm (2 inches) of rain over three hours on June 16, 2020. It was almost equivalent to the entire...... Read more »
Tweets For Today
Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus https://t.co/BsImTHca4a pic.twitter.com/LQsOexxHE9 — Reuters (@Reuters) June 20, 2020 WHO chief declares 'new and dangerous phase' of the pandemic after 150,000 cases in a single day https://t.co/LDfXKFgSZx — Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) June 20, 2020 Brazil passes one million coronavirus cases, nearly 50,000 deaths https://t.co/56H6Kz3Aa1 pic.twitter.com/LAqPa1ENhr — Reuters (@Reuters) June 20, 2020 Galwan Valley: India PM Modi says military will keep borders secure https://t.co/ghegdm64T1 — BBC News (World) (@BBC... more »
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Friday 19th June 2020
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Big Tech Censors Flex Their Muscles
By Peter Murphy ~ In the late 19th century, John D. Rockefeller created the Standard Oil Company that at one point refined around 90 percent of oil sold in the United States. He achieved this through ruthless business practices that bought out or bankrupted competitors. The “Titan” became the wealthiest man on the planet. It […]
Why Democracy And Free Markets Are The Best Antidotes To Pandemics
By Anthony B Kim ~ In a recent article, The Economist provided compelling evidence that “democracies contain epidemics most effectively.” According to the article’s analysis, … most data suggest that political freedom can be a tonic against disease. The Economist has [analyzed] epidemics from 1960 to 2019. Though these outbreaks varied in contagiousness and lethality, […]
What Can the Clouds Over Antarctica Tell us About the Climate?
*Kathryn Moore, Jun Uetake, Thomas Hill* *Science, * Not all clouds are the same, and climate models have been predicting the wrong kinds of clouds over the Southern Ocean. The Southern Ocean is a vast band of open water that encircles the entire planet between Antarctica and the Southern Hemisphere landmasses. It is the cloudiest place on Earth, and the amount of sunlight that reflects off or passes through those clouds plays a surprisingly important role in global climate. It affects weather patterns, ocean currents, Antarctic sea ice cover, sea surface temperature and even rai... more »
Why Hitler's ‘Elefant’ Tank Destroyer Looks Nasty (But Did Not Matter)
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By Bundesarchiv, Bild 101I-313-1004-25 / Vack / CC-BY-SA 3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5477141] No good tank could change his fate. *Key point: *They were useful but could not be mass produced. This inability to create a high number of robust yet deadly tanks would be Berlin's doom. World War II tanks usually had aggressive- or ferocious-sounding names, such as Hellcat, Panther, or Tiger. Yet the tendency was not universal, as with British Cruisers or the American M-3 Honey. But perhaps t... more »
Report reveals CIA incompetence to blame for Vault 7 breach
Report reveals CIA incompetence to blame for Vault 7 breach from the no-one-would-dare-cross-the-CIA…-would-they? dept More details about the leak of CIA hacking tools are coming to light. And they’re not making the CIA look any more deserving of its “Intelligence” middle name. The “Vault 7” leak detailed the CIA’s exploits — ones targeting cellphones and … Continue reading Report reveals CIA incompetence to blame for Vault 7 breach →
FOOD CRISIS: ‘things are about to get much worse’ – Nexus Newsfeed
Our food system is being systematically destroyed in order to pave the way for a new, FAKE FOOD system of control. UN officials warn that we are now entering Phase 2: “Food Crisis and Economic Collapse,” as Germany shuts down its largest beef & pork processing plant, the Netherlands starts culling animals for “fear … Continue reading FOOD CRISIS: ‘things are about to get much worse’ – Nexus Newsfeed →
The Video Of George Floyd Resisting Arrest They Didn’t Want You To See
Tim Brown / June 19, 2020 So, while the mainstream media from Fox News to MSN to CNN to others in between to us that George Floyd never resisted arrest, video shows otherwise. Now, before you take a look at the video, understand that I do not believe this should have resulted in the … Continue reading The Video Of George Floyd Resisting Arrest They Didn’t Want You To See →
The Democrat states and cities are falling apart
June 19, 2020 by IWB This is what happens to a Democrat run city (Mayor Durkan) in a Democrat run state (Governor Inslee): Democrat run NYC (De Blasio) and Democrat run state (Cuomo): Another Democrat run city (Mayor Breed, Nancy Pelosi’s district) in a Democrat run state (Gov Newsom): Towns that love America and … Continue reading The Democrat states and cities are falling apart →
You’re Getting Played By The Corporate Billionaire Class And You Don’t Even Know!
WeAreChange Jun 19, 2020 You’re Getting Played By The Corporate Billionaire Class And You Don’t Even Know! In this video, we explain how billionaires, mega corporations and the mainstream media are using the civil unrest to benefit without people even noticing. via You’re Getting Played By The Corporate Billionaire Class And You Don’t Even Know! … Continue reading You’re Getting Played By The Corporate Billionaire Class And You Don’t Even Know! →
Tucker: There are two versions of the law. Something is happening in America and you are the victim
Fox News Tucker: There are two versions of the law. Something is happening in America and you are the victim Tucker via Tucker: There are two versions of the law. Something is happening in America and you are the victim – Whatfinger News – Videos
The Global Reset: Unplugged from the Deep State
Imagine, you are living in a world that you are told is a democracy – and you may even believe it – but in fact your life and fate is in the hands of a few ultra-rich, ultra-powerful and ultra-inhuman oligarchs. They may be called Deep State, or simply the Beast, or anything else obscure … Continue reading The Global Reset: Unplugged from the Deep State →
June 20th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1248
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Saturday June 20th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Attorney General Bill Barr Removes SDNY Attorney Geoffrey Berman – UPDATE: Berman Refuses to Leave…
Officially it’s being called a “resignation” according to the Associated Press. However, all the right Lawfare “beach friends” are going bananas as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Geoffrey Berman, is being replaced. [DOJ Announcement Here] … Continue reading →
Picture Of The Day
Pilots from the Russian Knights and Swifts aerobatic groups rehearsing for the Victory Day parade. © Sputnik / Alexander Vilf *WNU Editor: *The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *This Week in Pictures: 13 - 19 June* (Sputnik).
Tokyo tourism and Akihabara: Anime, electronic goods, otaku, and maid cafe
Tokyo tourism and Akihabara: Anime, electronic goods, otaku, and maid cafe Kanako Mita and Sawako Uchida Modern Tokyo News In Tokyo, the district of Akihabara is extremely independent and caters for a different experience. This relates to cosplay shopping, electronic products, maid cafe, otaku culture, and working space cafes to formulate new ideas. If your […]
This Is The Army's Best Chance Of Stopping A Chinese Missile Barrage
*Michael Peck* *Security, * It won't be easy. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *One possibility is a dual outer and inner defensive ring. The outer ring would consist of satellites and drones equipped with sensors. The inner layer would be similar, with the addition of drones and ground batteries armed with high-energy lasers, land-based high power microwave weapons whose beams would fry missile electronics, and even Army howitzers firing high velocity projectiles (HVP). *More From The National Interest: * *Yes, America Has a ‘Ninja’ Missile * *How China Could Sink a U.S. ... more »
This Is How The Army Could Target And Destroy North Korea's Nukes
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* If only it could find them. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Special emphasis is placed on reconnaissance and intelligence collection to identify WMD sites. The manual distinguishes between seizing WMDs, which means using force to capture them from the enemy, and securing sites so that no one manages to walk off with a nuke or a nerve-gas bomb in the confusion. *More From The National Interest: * *Yes, America Has a ‘Ninja’ Missile * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * ... more »
Doomed: Why Hitler Was Unable to Win the Battle of Leningrad
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: By Kalle Sjöblom - This file is digitized and shared in Wikimedia Commons by the Finnish Heritage Agency., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1408366] The Red Army would hold fast. *Key Point: *Berlin wanted to take the whole world. But the Nazis overstretched and they would fail. The latter half of 1943 had German forces in the east staggering under a series of hammer blows that saw the Soviet Red Army advance hundreds of kilometers westward on the central and southern sectors of the Eastern Front.... more »
Fact: Remote Work is Increasing Costs for Employees and Not Empoyers
*Richard Shearmur* *Society, * COVID-19 has required many employees to work from home and set up home offices, incurring costs and bringing their employer into their private space. As many office workers adapt to remote work, cities may undergo fundamental change if offices remain under-utilized. Who will benefit if working from home becomes the post-pandemic norm? Employers argue they make considerable savings on real estate when workers shift from office to home work. However, these savings result from passing costs on to workers. Unless employees are fully compensated, this ... more »
Russian President Putin Explains The Real Lessons Of The 75th Anniversary Of World War II
Reuters *Vladimir Putin, National Interest:* *The Real Lessons of the 75th Anniversary of World War II* The Russian president offers a comprehensive assessment of the legacy of World War II, arguing that "Today, European politicians, and Polish leaders in particular, wish to sweep the Munich Betrayal under the carpet. The Munich Betrayal showed to the Soviet Union that the Western countries would deal with security issues without taking its interests into account." Seventy-five years have passed since the end of the Great Patriotic War. Several generations have grown up over the y... more »
These 7 Foods Will Finally Help You Sleep Better
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Steve Bullock Is More Popular Than Either Steve Daines Or Señor Trumpanzee In Montana
Let me have a little LOL moment. On May 1, I wrote that "2020 will be another big anti-red wave. The media isn't talking about it yet-- they're a lagging indicator-- but they will." Sabato's Crystal Ball had just explained why they were still betting on the Montana Senate seat to stay red. "Gov. Steve Bullock’s (D-MT) late entry into the race last month prevented first-term Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) from coasting to reelection: We were prepared to move the race to Safe Republican prior to Bullock’s entry; we now list it as Leans Republican. Based on what we can piece together, the ... more »
C-19 AND WHY RED, BLACK & BROWN?
C-19 AND WHY RED, BLACK & BROWN? June 1 The Progressive Populist By ROBERTO DR CINTLI RODRIGUEZ I spent 29 years as a writer before returning to school to get a Ph.D. I remember the first thing I was taught in working on my dissertation was to focus like a laser beam on the topic I had chosen to study. In my case, it was the role of maiz in the development of culture(s) in what is today the Americas. Way too broad, I was told, though I stuck to my machetes and ended up creating a dissertation that spanned the 7,000-year history of maiz on this hemisphere. For 29 years, I had alre... more »
The C-19 Apocalypse: Beyond a Sci-Fi Reality
The C-19 Apocalypse: Beyond a Sci-Fi Reality By ROBERTO Dr. CINTLI RODRIGUEZ Thirty-seven years ago, I wrote a sci-fi story called nuclear dreams. It was about the aftermath of nuclear destruction, something that eerily resembles today’s reality. I’ve always been athletic and so I always have a need to be outdoors. Today is no different. I cycle daily because it’s either that or my laptop, TV and Bad News. That’s not to say that I’m not cautious. Quite the opposite. When I bike, I wear a bandana-covered surgical mask and gloves when I need them, and I always keep a safe distance f... more »
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 170 – 2020
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Is the dressing room still sacred?
South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett reacted angrily when asked about footage of Latrell Mitchell crying in the dressing room, calling the dressing room a "sacred space". But is he right?
Meet the Congolese refugees finding peace planting peas in rural Victoria
On donated farmland near Mildura, Maria Nyirakamana and her son, Innocent Makuza, stay connected to their past while nurturing hope for their future.
Woman allegedly raped, forced into car boot and shot at by man
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A man is facing charges after a woman was allegedly raped, forced into the boot of a car and chased while shots were fired at Dry Creek, north of Adelaide.
Lidia Thorpe to replace former Greens leader Richard Di Natale in Senate
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The Greens announce former Victorian state MP Lidia Thorpe will take the Federal Senate seat being vacated by Richard Di Natale.
China cyber attack claims are 'laughable nonsense', Australian Strategic Policy Institute says
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An Australian defence think tank rubbishes Chinese claims that it is the only organisation suggesting China is behind cyber attacks on Australia, saying: "It really doesn't stand up to much in the way of serious scrutiny."
US Navy upholds firing of USS Roosevelt captain Brett Crozier in virus outbreak
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The two senior commanders on a coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier didn't "do enough, soon enough" to stem the outbreak, a US Navy investigation concludes.
Mackay detectives treating baby boy's death as suspicious
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Six-month-old Beau Frank Bradshaw died in hospital two days after he was found unresponsive by paramedics on June 2 and police now say the death is suspicious.
Trump threatens 'a much different scene' for protesters at Tulsa rally
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US President Donald Trump says "any protesters, anarchists, agitators, looters or lowlifes" going to his Oklahoma re-election rally will not be treated like they have been in other cities. His campaign staff say the threat is directed at violent demonstrators, not peaceful protesters.
'Wait until the last? That's stupid': Secrets of rugby league's field goal revealed
700 field goals and an all-time great explain the nuances of rugby league's one pointer.
US coronavirus death toll could top 145,000 by mid-July
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The CDC warns the country could record another 26,000 deaths within the next three weeks, as the World Health Organization says the pandemic is entering a "new and dangerous" phase.
Sydney man ignored doctors' orders to stay off road before smashing into hijab shop, court hears
Sabry Moustafa Nassar is denied bail after a court hears he misled authorities about his history of epileptic seizures to obtain a licence and then went on to drive into a crowded shop earlier this year, injuring 14 people.
NATO Chief Does Not See An 'Imminent Threat; From Russia Or China
*CNBC:* *NATO chief sees no ‘imminent threat’ against allies in face of China, Russia tensions* * China and Russia “are two very different challenges for NATO. We don’t see any imminent threat against any NATO ally,” NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg told CNBC from Brussels. * The comments come amid the lowest point since the Cold War for relations between Russia and the West. * President Donald Trump this week announced plans to withdraw some U.S. troops from Germany, alarming many NATO officials and German ministers. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg sees no imminent... more »
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