Did Twitter Violate U.S. Sanctions Law?
hhurd, Lawfare - 16 hours ago
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas speaking at the 2018 Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland. (Gage Skidmore, https://flic.kr/p/24DyXZJ; CC BY-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/) Is Twitter breaking the law by allowing Iranian officials to post on its platform? A group of conservative senators says yes. In February, Sen. Ted Cruz—along with Sens. Tom Cotton, Marsha Blackburn and Marco Rubio—wrote to Twitter’s CEO, Jack Dorsey, formally asking him to remove the Twitter accounts registered to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamanei, Iran...
( Offside opinion. Do you think a Canadian WASP gives a flying f**k if Twitter violates U.S. ( TM ) sanctions? Not likely )
California Judge Sides with Bayer-Monsanto over Roundup Cancer Warning Labels
Sustainable Pulse, Sustainable Pulse - 16 hours ago
A federal judge in California has blocked efforts by the state to require cancer warning labels on Bayer-Monsanto’s signature weedkiller, Roundup. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is the most widely used herbicide in the world. In 2015, it was classified as “probably carcinogenic” to people by the International Agency for Research on Cancer, or IARC. The IARC has steadfastly […] The post California Judge Sides with Bayer-Monsanto over Roundup Cancer Warning Labels appeared on Sustainable Pulse.
Russia and Iran - The Growing Partnership
A Political Junkie, Viable Opposition - 16 hours ago
While it got almost no attention from the Western mainstream media, a recent meeting in Moscow between Russia and Iran looked at the current status of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) better known as the Iran nuclear deal and how both Russia and Iran viewed the United States withdrawal from the deal just over two years ago. Here is how Radio Farda (the Iranian branch of the United States government's Radio Free Europe) reported on the meeting: Here is how the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported on the meeting: Let's look at the statement made...
Why Do The US “Blue State” Governors Force Their Citizens To Wear Masks In Public?
Tim Bolen, BolenReport - 16 hours ago
Because They Need To Be Able To Hide Their ANTIFA Thugs In Plain Sight… For What’s Coming Next… Opinion By “Deplorable” Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen We have all seen on the nightly news that the riots have re-started and that in the liberal run government areas those rioters have free rein. The idiot Governor, Andrew … Continue reading Why Do The US “Blue State” Governors Force Their Citizens To Wear Masks In Public?
Why Do The US “Blue State” Governors Force Their Citizens To Wear Masks In Public?
Tim Bolen, BolenReport - 16 hours ago
Because They Need To Be Able To Hide Their ANTIFA Thugs In Plain Sight… For What’s Coming Next… Opinion By “Deplorable” Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen We have all seen on the nightly news that the riots have re-started and that in the liberal run government areas those rioters have free rein. The idiot Governor, Andrew … Continue reading Why Do The US “Blue State” Governors Force Their Citizens To Wear Masks In Public?
Immigration vs. Social Desirability Bias
Bryan Caplan, Econlib - 16 hours ago
Consider the following specimens of Social Desirability Bias. 1. This is my country, I would never want to live anywhere else. 2. Patriotism matters more than money! 3. I couldn’t bear the thought of my children not growing up as citizens of [my country of birth]. 4. This is the greatest country in the world. […] The post Immigration vs. Social Desirability Bias appeared first on Econlib.
Balkinization Symposium on Linda C. McClain, Who's the Bigot?: Learning from Conflicts over Marriage and Civil Rights Law: Collected Posts
JB, Balkinization - 13 hours ago
Here are the collected posts for our Balkinization symposium on Linda McClain's new book, Who's the Bigot?: Learning from Conflicts over Marriage and Civil Rights Law (Oxford University Press, 2020). 1. Jack Balkin, Introduction to the Symposium 2. Aziza Ahmed, Law, Bigotry, and Expertise 3. Randall Kennedy, Obama as “bigot”? Me as “bigot”? You as “bigot? 4. Cathleen Kaveny, Reason, Feeling, and Religion: A Response to Linda McClain 5. Andrew Koppelman, Who’s the Nazi? 6. Imer B. Flores, The Rhetoric of Bigotry: Hate, Insincerity, and Intolerance 7. Dale Carpenter, Bracketing ...
Rejection of Aristotelian Biology in 2020
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 14 hours ago
In his commentary on health and diseases, Aristotle follows his bent as a biologist and looks at how the body of the healthy members of any species works. He notes that the creatures which fail to match the health standards of the healthy members of their species are unhealthy or diseased. Since the time of Aristotle, the field of medicine has followed his methodology of using the health indices of the healthy men and women as the optimal standard for all human beings. But in 2020, the medical establishments in most nations have engineered a biological inversion; in the ongoing virus...
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Jenna Orkin, From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 14 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin 'Deeply Disturbing': New York Supreme Court Judge Rules Protesters Can Be Detained Indefinitely "This is suspension of habeas corpus, it is unconstitutional," said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. PG&E Dodges 90 Year Prison Sentence for Fire Because It's Not a Person U.S. Army Soldier Charged With Helping Neo-Nazis Plan Deadly Massacre On Squadmates Trump Wants You to Tip Restaurant Owners, Not Servers Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia bars international pilgrims for Hajj The coronavirus death rate in the US is almost 50 times higher than that of the flu. See how they compare by ...
How Bellingcat Exposed The Involvement Of Russia's Spy Agencies In The Skripal Case
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 14 hours ago
Illustration: Bellingcat/Getty/Guardian Design *Luke Harding, The Guardian*: * 'A chain of stupidity': the Skripal case and the decline of Russia's spy agencies* The unmasking of the Salisbury poisoning suspects by a new digital journalism outfit was an embarrassment for Putin – and evidence that Russian spies are not what they once were. In 2011 I was in Libya reporting on the civil war. Rebels backed by the US, the UK and France were advancing on the capital, Tripoli. The insurgents moved forward through bombed-out towns as Muammar Gaddafi’s forces retreated. Coastal cities in...
TRAUMA AND REVOLUTION: The various lives of children!
<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 14 hours ago
*WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 2020Terrified, 7 years old:* Terrible things happen to children. They drown in the Mediterranean, with their parents, trying to get to Europe. They see their parents killed by bombs as part of ill-conceived wars. Some are raised by loving parents; others may be less lucky. In this country, who takes you home from the hospital after your birth? It's the ultimate luck of the draw. In Monday's report, we posted a young woman's account of the trauma she experienced during her childhood and youth. "By the time I was 16, I had already experienced a lifetime of tra...
Pandemic proves opportunity for industry power grab
Tamasin Cave, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism - 14 hours ago
There has been little transparency as businesses lobby the government to shape its economic response during and after coronavirus
As Cops in Atlanta Refuse to Do Their Jobs, Crime Plummets Anyway, Chaos Does NOT Ensue
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 14 hours ago
[image: crime]Cops are refusing to do their jobs and this is sending arrests plummeting, but there appears to be no uptick in violence or criminal behavior.
BANG: The World's Top .357 Caliber Handguns, Explained
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The .357 Magnum was originally developed from the .38 Special round and was the first “magnum” round ever invented. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Unlike modern revolvers, the Single Action Army is a single-action revolver: that is, the hammer must be cocked between shots to advance the cylinder to a fresh, unfired round and ready the hammer. This slows firing but the trigger pull is considerably lighter and shorter than double-action revolvers. One of the most persistent handgun calibers of the past one hundred years, the .357 Magnum (9x33mmR) ...
Why U.S. Stealth Bombers Must Be Able to Attack from Any Angle
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * And a new report makes that clear. It’s called “Direct Attack”, or the ability of a stealth bomber to penetrate heavily defended enemy territory and drop bunker-busting weapons, hit moving targets, pinpoint small targets for close-in destruction and carry larger amounts of smaller-bombs for what’s called “Stand-In” attack. Interestingly, despite the necessary and much-discussed technical emphasis now placed upon developing long-range, precision-guided “Stand-Off” weapons, “Stand-In” operations for “Direct Attack” are still very much in need, given th...
North Korea's Greatest Fear: Being Destroyed by the U.S. Air Force (Again)
Daniel R. DePetris, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Asia* Yes, this happened during the Korean War. *Key Point:* North Koreans don’t want to go through an even deadlier rerun of the Korean War. *More From The National Interest: * *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *Yes, America Has a ‘Ninja’ Missile * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * Can the United States and North Korea arrive at a deal—any deal—on denuclearization, normalization of relations, or at the very least a nuclear freeze? Given the ...
Why the U.S. Navy Needs More Virginia-Class Attack Submarines
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Many in Congress are hoping the Pentagon receives enough funding to secure the acquisition of more Virginia-class attack submarines on a faster timetable to help offset an anticipated submarine shortage. Many in Congress are hoping the Pentagon receives enough funding to secure the acquisition of more Virginia-class attack submarines on a faster timetable to help offset an anticipated submarine shortage, best leverage the many technical advances contained in the submarine and optimize the fast-growing execution of undersea reconnaissance missions. The...
Behold: Five Worst Battlefield Defeats in U.S. History
James Jay Carafano, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*James Jay Carafano* *History, Americas* Today, battles seem to have lost their luster. *Key Point*: We should never underestimate the importance of learning from defeat. *More From The National Interest: * *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *Yes, America Has a ‘Ninja’ Missile * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * Defeat can be an integral instrument of victory. War is a competition between thinking, scheming, determined adversaries. Gaining a decisive advantage over the enemy ...
U.S. State Department Designates Many Chinese News Media Outlets as 'Foreign Propaganda Missions'
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * The U.S. State Department is now designating many Chinese news media outlets operating in America as Foreign Propaganda Missions, according to a report from the Pentagon and State Dept. The U.S. State Department is now designating many Chinese news media outlets operating in America as Foreign Propaganda Missions, according to a report from the Pentagon and State Dept. “We are designating the U.S. operation of four additional Chinese propaganda outlets as foreign missions. This follows our original designation announcement back in February. These ...
Apple Streaking Toward $2 Trillion Market Cap
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * It appears that the $1 trillion market cap was just a passing bump on the road. It appears that the $1 trillion market cap was just a passing bump on the road. Apple, a day after its well-received product and software announcements at the Worldwide Developers Conference, was on the receiving end of bullish price target boosts from several analysts. A few of them even raised their targets as high as $400 a share, which is about 10% higher than Apple’s current stock price. With the stock price hovering around the $370 range, the stock has enjoyed...
The U.S. Navy Just Landed Another Littoral Combat Ship
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons / Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin C. Leitner] The Navy commissioned Kansas City administratively via naval message, due to public health safety and restrictions of large public gatherings related to the novel coronavirus pandemic and transitioned the ship to normal operations. In the world of professional football there had long been a rivalry between the NFL*’*s (formerly) San Diego (now Los Angeles) Chargers and the Kansas City Chiefs, but the city that is known as "the birthplace of California" is now ...
Donald Trump Says Next Stimulus Package to Be ‘Generous’
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *economy, * But will a bill get passed? Recent reports out of Washington suggest that President Donald Trump has revealed to aides that he is supportive of sending Americans another round of stimulus checks. Leading congressional Republicans and some senior White House officials, however, have voiced their opposition regarding sending out more checks. In an interview with a Washington correspondent for Scripps, which was posted on Twitter, Trump indeed says that there will be a second stimulus check and that an announcement will be made in the coming weeks. ...
Death From 1,600 Meters Away? Iran's Snipers Would Like You to Believe It
Robert Beckhusen, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, Middle East* Is it all just hype? *Key Point: *Iran no doubt has good snipers and decent weapons. But it's claims of super long-range weapons are often just another form of propaganda. Iran regularly over-hypes its military technology, and in some cases, shows off bogus equipment for propaganda purposes. Iran’s military industry is also resourceful and produces interesting weapons which the Islamic republic then proliferates into very real conflicts. As a latter example, Iran in April 2017 revealed the .50-caliber, semi-automatic Heidar sniper rifl...
Apple’s Big Sur Considered Biggest Design Update in Over a Decade
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * “MacOS Big Sur is a major update that advances the legendary combination of the power of UNIX with the ease of use of the Mac, and delivers our biggest update to design in more than a decade,” Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering, said in a press release. Apple’s new Big Sur version of its MacOS operating system, revealed at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, features a beautiful redesign that places a particular focus on the Safari web browser. Safari is now packed with an array of new feat...
Africa-wide trade deal will push ahead despite coronavirus wrath
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
24-Jun-2020 Even if the pandemic continues into 2021, the African Continental Free Trade Area will move ahead, a top official says.
UN to Investigate Northern Siberia’s Reported Record Arctic Heat — I Wonder What They’ll Find…
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 16 hours ago
The UN and its corrupted little offshoots --the IPCC, WMO (and WHO for that matter)-- are political bodies, not scientific ones. We should trust utterances as much as we would any politician canvasing for votes. The post UN to Investigate Northern Siberia’s Reported Record Arctic Heat — I Wonder What They’ll Find… appeared first on Electroverse.
Is Korea caught in Lone Star's trap?
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
24-Jun-2020 The government is apparently baffled by Lone Star Fund's attempts to use Korean news outlets as a means of putting itself in a dominant position in its $4.68 billion legal battle against Seoul.
What Kenya should consider in free trade deal with America
bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
24-Jun-2020 Country must engage in thoughtful, deliberative process or should be set for short end of the stick.
A Future Of No Growth?
Owen Gray, Northern Reflections - 15 hours ago
People are talking about getting back to "normal." But, perhaps, normal isn't such a good idea. Glen Pearson writes: The prosperous nations of the world have spent their entire existence upholding the rationale that progress is impossible without growth. It has found welcoming audiences in universities, various levels of government, mass media, and Chambers of Commerce. It has been the driving force of graduates, small business entrepreneurs, tech gurus, houses of faith, sports franchises, and urban planners. We have a lot to show for it: technological miracles, vast suburbs, a...
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jonjayray, EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL - 15 hours ago
*Insane: Black Female Principal of Prominent Chicago High School Under Pressure to Resign for Warning Against Violence and Looting* Amid all manner of unhinged derangement coursing through our society in this season of tumult, this still reads as satire. Alas, satire seems to be facing cancellation at the hands of reality. In which a progressive black woman is under pressure to step down from her leadership position because she is outwardly opposed to criminal conduct: The principal of a well-known Chicago high school is under pressure to resign because, among other ‘problematic’...
May All Be Revealed
Caitlin Johnstone, Caitlin Johnstone - 15 hours ago
“If wars can be started by lies then they can be stopped by truth.” ~ Julian Assange “That which can be destroyed by the truth, should be.” ~ P C Hodgell Human life is confusing. A human’s purpose in life is to make it less […]
A Catalog of Celestial Exotica
Paul Gilster, Centauri Dreams - 15 hours ago
Harmonizing with yesterday’s post about a NASA grant to study technosignatures is word from Breakthrough Listen, which has released a catalog of what it calls ‘exotica’ or, to cite the accompanying paper: “an 865 entry collection of 737 distinct targets intended to include “one of everything” in astronomy.” The idea is to produce a general […]
Algeria begins building new military base opposite of Moroccan army camp
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 15 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – Algeria has begun the construction of a strategic military base on the western border of the country, opposite a Moroccan military base. Quoting unnamed military sources, Al-Shorouk reported yesterday evening that the Algerian high authorities decided to build a strategic military base in a location close to the Moroccan base. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
At least 16 Venezuelan tankers stuck at sea
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:45 P.M.) – Documents for the Venezuelan national oil company, PDVSA, and shipping data showed that tankers carrying about two months of Venezuelan oil were are at sea. Washington is tightening sanctions to stop Venezuela’s oil exports and depriving the government of President Nicholas Maduro of its main source of revenue. There are […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Checking the Fact-checkers: Reuters Claims DNA Vaccines Won’t Change Your Genetic Makeup – True or False?
21wire, 21st Century Wire - 16 hours ago
*Jon Rappaport* | The verdict on the Reuters fact-check team? Fact-checkers checked the wrong box.
Halifax council passes ambitious climate change plan
Tim Bousquet, Halifax Examiner - 16 hours ago
Halifax council has adopted the ambitious HalifACT 2050 climate change plan. The plan meets the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recommendation to limit overall global warming to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels by 2050. Under the plan, city government operations themselves will be carbon neutral by 2030, and the entire municipality, including […]
Jihadist civil war turns ugly as Al-Qaeda linked group seizes several sites in Idlib
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:30 P.M.) – A jihadist civil war is ongoing in the Idlib Governorate this week, as two of the strongest factions are in a struggle for power. A new report from the Idlib countryside confirmed that violent clashes broke out yesterday afternoon between the Hurras Al-Deen and Ansar Al-Tawhid groups on the one […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Argentina Reaffirms Its Sovereignty Claim to Falkland Islands/Islas Malvinas
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's President Alberto Fernández has called on Great Britain to "end colonialism" and reasserted his country's claim to exercise sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. In The post Argentina Reaffirms Its Sovereignty Claim to Falkland Islands/Islas Malvinas appeared first on The Rio Times.
Israeli airstrikes target several Syrian military site in Hama: video
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:10 P.M.) – The Syrian Ministry of Defense announced on Wednesday morning that its air defenses had responded to an Israeli attack against a number of its military sites in the Hama countryside. The Syrian Ministry of Defense said, in a statement posted on its website by a military source, that “at 00:45 […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Influenza A Virus Could Be Defeated by Strong Sunlight in Up to 34 Minutes
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A new study released this month shows that the sun can be a great ally in the fight against influenza A virus. According to the scientists behind the study, exposure to the noon sun's rays can deactivate the virus that causes the disease in up to 34 minutes. The research, […] The post Influenza A Virus Could Be Defeated by Strong Sunlight in Up to 34 Minutes appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Soccer Expected to Lose Up to R$2.5 Billion in 2020 from Pandemic
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The coronavirus pandemic has paralyzed soccer in Brazil since March. From then on, the revenue of the main Brazilian clubs has . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here Subscribe Login Here The post Brazilian Soccer Expected to Lose Up to R$2.5 Billion in 2020 from Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Judge Orders Bolsonaro to Wear Mask When in Public Outdoors Spaces
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Federal Judge Renato Borelli, of the Federal District's 9th Civil Court, ordered President Jair Bolsonaro to wear a protective face mask, 'in all The post Judge Orders Bolsonaro to Wear Mask When in Public Outdoors Spaces appeared first on The Rio Times.
Senate Committee Proposes Holding 2020 Municipal Elections November 15th and 29th
Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The final report on the PEC (Proposed Amendment to the Constitution), which provides for the deferment of this year's municipal elections as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic, set November 15th and 29th for their holding. Senator Weverton Rocha, rapporteur of the proposal, delivered the report on . . […] The post Senate Committee Proposes Holding 2020 Municipal Elections November 15th and 29th appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ten reasons to be concerned about 5G – and it has nothing to do with Covid-19
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
A copious body of scientific research has found that effects from RFR (100kHz-300GHz) at currently permitted exposure levels include: increased cancer risk, increase in harmful free radicals, genetic damage, structural and functional changes of the reproductive system, learning and memory deficits, neurological disorders, and negative impacts on general well-being.
India downgrades ties with Pakistan, ordering it to reduce high commission staff
Just In - 18 hours ago
India orders Pakistan to reduce high commission staff in New Delhi by half, saying it will do the same in Islamabad, amid allegations two Indian officials were seized at gunpoint in Pakistan.
Bubba Wallace Digs A Deeper Hole- Credibility Takes A Nose Dive: Gaslight Nation
Penny, Penny for your thoughts - 10 hours ago
*My husband loves racing. He rarely misses one. Me? I can take them or leave them.* *That said, I happened to watch the race at Talledega with hubby. The PR stunt that unfolded prior to the race was certainly one to behold. Bubba laying his head down on the top of his car. * *Were we supposed to think he was distraught?* *After the 'crying and consoling scene' a no face mask wearing Bubba Wallace, not adhering to pandemic standards, was embraced by his co-conspirators? Fellow actors in NASCAR? Wow, it was so very "emotional"- Not* *And then of course, there was "Black Lives Mat...
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JR, GREENIE WATCH - 15 hours ago
*UK Environment Official Claims Britain Isn’t Wet And Rainy* Dr. Benny Peiser The head of the government’s Environment Agency is claiming that the UK is no longer a wet and rainy country and is urging us to turn off taps and take showers rather than baths to save water. Sir James Bevan, CEO of the Agency, is backing a report, The Great British Rain Paradox, which warns of potential water shortages in the UK in years to come. The report claims that the major factor for this is climate change. In its foreword, Sir James says: ‘Climate change is causing long spells of dry weather tha...
WHO WANTS TO TELL TRUMP THAT HE'S THE INCUMBENT?
Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog - 15 hours ago
Extraordinarily bad news for President Trump from the polling unit of *The New York Times.* Joseph R. Biden Jr. has taken a commanding lead over President Trump in the 2020 race, building a wide advantage among women and nonwhite voters and making deep inroads with some traditionally Republican-leaning groups that have shifted away from Mr. Trump following his ineffective response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new national poll of registered voters by The New York Times and Siena College. Mr. Biden is currently ahead of Mr. Trump by 14 percentage points, garnering 50 ...
John Stone: Intimidation and Suppression of Inconvenient Knowledge
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
We are pleased to excerpt this article by John Stone as published on Children's Health Defense in a collaborative effort. ### By John Stone These comments follow on the disappointing failure of Prof Kaye ‘UN Special Rapporteur for the Promotion...
FDA is Anti-Hand Sanitzer! Hand Sanitzer Saves Lives!
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
The headline is tongue in cheek, but the kernel of truth is that the FDA will out any product that can harm us except vaccines. If you tell anyone a vaccine cause injury you are instantly branded "anti-vaccine." If you...
How Flattening the Autism Curve Fell.... Flat
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
By Anne Dachel On June 19 Age of Autism published the piece, We Flattened The Covid Curve Why Not the Autism Curve featuring an interview in which Safeminds' Rebecca Estepp had a candid conversation with New Jersey autism researcher, Dr....
My Jewish Trumpist Friend Is Offended By Mobs Tearing Down Statues Of Notorious Racists
DownWithTyranny, DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
My old friend-- let's call him "Mordecai X"-- a Floridian Trump parrot, says he's not a racist because: 1- he has a black cousin he likes and 2- he donated $70 (it was supposed to be $35 but he couldn't navigate ActBlue efficiently) to Mondaire Jones, who is black and gay. Yesterday he shared this: "My grandmother was very very progressive artist socialite and actually gave way more love to her black grandchildren then to us white ones. I think she thought they needed it more." see? Not a racist bone in his body. Like Señor Trumpanzee, X freaks out daily when he reads about a st...
Bannering Downeast Maine
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 16 hours ago
*Rob Shetterly and Dud Hendrick on the Union River bridge in Ellsworth on Sunday. **We got a pretty good response considering most folks still are just learning about Lisa Savage's campaign. * *Akemi Wray, Connie Jenkins and I on the other side of the bridge in Ellsworth. * *Russell Wray, Adam Thiesen, me, and Dud in downtown Bangor* *Me, Meredith Bruskin and Dud in downtown Belfast reaching out to voters* On Sunday I joined other volunteers from the Lisa for Maine campaign bannering on the bridge over the Union River in Ellsworth, Maine. We were there for an hour at noon and th...
Deadly floods, hail and rare tornado hit Istanbul, Turkey
The Watchers » Latest articles - 16 hours ago
A severe storm accompanied by hail and a rare tornado hit Turkey's biggest city Istanbul on Tuesday, June 23, 2020, killing one person and injuring several others. Governor Ali Yerlikaya confirmed that the Syrian national, who was around 30 years old, was...... Read more »
A Prayer - A Guest Post by Errol Clark Halkett
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 16 hours ago
* From a collection of writings by Errol Clark Halkett*
Supreme Court Declines to hear Comcast and TiVo's Patent Case
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * It's June, which means we're regularly getting the results of the cases that were argued in the U.S. Supreme Court's current term. But one case that's not part of that is the long-running legal dispute between Comcast and TiVo over remote DVR technology It's June, which means we're regularly getting the results of the cases that were argued in the U.S. Supreme Court's current term. But one case that's not part of that is the long-running legal dispute between Comcast and TiVo over remote DVR technology. According to Light Reading, the Court this w...
The Navy’s New Columbia-class Submarine is Destroying the Navy’s Budget
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * Balancing against expansion in other areas has left the Navy strapped for cash. The Navy’s number one officer and chief of naval operations, Adm. Michael Gilday, said that the U.S. Navy needs more money. The primary reason? The yet to be built Columbia-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine. The Columbias are to replace the aging Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarines which first entered service in the early 1980s. Gilday drew parallels to the Navy’s budget in the 1980s, which was proportionally larger than today’s naval budget. Speaking at...
These Three U.S. Military Rifles Looked Like Killers (But Never Went to War)
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Here are some of the best rifles that were trialed by the U.S. military but never adopted. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The most advanced rifle in the program was the H&K G11. Firing caseless ammunition (a massive innovation on its own), the G11 featured the “hyperburst”, a special firing mode in which the rifle would fire three rounds before the recoil could even be felt by the shooter. The history of the U.S. military’s small arms adoption process is filled with “what ifs.” Plenty of great firearms have been turned down, from the FN FAL to th...
The inner city versus suburbia - this time with guns
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 16 hours ago
I've mentioned before that I hear things from correspondents in law enforcement and other interesting occupations. I also have a network of friends and prior associates who keep me informed about what's happening in their areas from time to time. I'm sensing a growing groundswell of anger and frustration at the seemingly out-of-control screeching mobs of progressive righteousness, and increasing determination that they won't be allowed to impose their shenanigans outside the city centers and inner-city areas that they've so far dominated. Mr. and Mrs. Average American are gettin...
In the Face of Insanity at All Levels, Join Us to Implement for Real Solutions
Alicia, LaRouchePAC Feed - 17 hours ago
In the Face of Insanity at All Levels, Join Us to Implement for Real Solutions Video of In the Face of Insanity at All Levels, Join Us to Implement for Real Solutions From riots in the streets, driven by frustration and anger, but hijacked by provocateurs, to the dysfunction of national governments and elected officials, we are careening from "economic calamity" to "economic apocalypse". The legitimate insurgency against the corrupt establishment must rally behind a real program for economic development. Join the Schiller Institute this Saturday, June 27, to become part of the ne...
US Dollar Collapse May Happen at ‘Warp Speed’, Warns Economist Stephen Roach
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 17 hours ago
US Dollar Collapse May Happen at ‘Warp Speed’, Warns Economist Stephen Roach by https://www.rt.com/ In another stark warning, senior fellow at Yale University and former chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, Stephen Roach, says coronavirus may cause dramatic decline of the US dollar in the near future. – “In a Covid era, everything unfolds at warp …
Goldilocks Planet: Being Just Right Is Why Earth Provided The Ingredients For Life
News Staff, Science 2.0 blogs - 17 hours ago
When it comes to evolutionary biology and life on other planets, there is talk of amino acids, the building blocks of our existence. But for any of that to work we first needed magnetic fields and plate tectonics, and a new paper finds that Earth became a "Goldilocks planet" by getting to the right place at the right time. So if we want to find other forms of life, we need to look for exoplanets that developed earlier rather than later. Exoplanets are planets orbiting stars in other solars around distant stars and with thousands now known, there is a lot of speculation about how to ...
Fear of COVID didn’t keep people having a heart attack from going to hospital
Yvette d'Entremont, Halifax Examiner - 17 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Nova Scotians didn’t let their fear of contracting COVID-19 keep them from going to the hospital when experiencing heart attacks and strokes. That’s one of the preliminary findings from Dr. Ratika Parkash’s ongoing research. The cardiologist, researcher, and Dalhousie University professor is looking at how […]
Parsons Corner
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 17 hours ago
A quieted soul One of the benefits of the Christian walk, that is actively seeking the Living God through Jesus Christ, is finding peace with God. But this does not mean we are suddenly like robots with a new program and living a life with never-ending peace. In fact Jesus warns in the scriptures that […]
ABC’s four year purge against President Trump might wither after $84m funding cut
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 18 hours ago
Real News from the White House in Washington: not jaundiced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation Up to 250 ABC jobs to go, programming axed, to deal with $84m budget cut President Trump is in Arizona today, where he just visited the border to celebrate more than 200 miles of new border wall completed. “We’re on […]
Best on Planet Earth: 5 Top Glock and Sig Sauer Guns
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The list you need. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Unlike previous Sig handguns, the P320 is a striker fired pistol that does away with a hammer and firing pin. The P320 also has a manual safety, a key Army requirement. The pistol is double action only, meaning a single trigger pull will both cock the pistol and release the firing pin, firing the gun. *(Here we present two of our most popular handgun profiles as one combined post for your reading pleasure. These both appeared seperately last year.)* ***** *The 5 Best Glocks* The Glock 17 handgu...
How China Saved North Korea From Extinction
Daniel L. Davis, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Daniel L. Davis* *History, Asia* A major turning point in the Korean War. *Key Point*: Our current nuclear standoff with Kim Jong-un is, in large measure, the bitter fruit of this moment. *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 * On June 25, 1950, the North Korean People’s Army (NKPA) under Marshal Kim Il-sung launched a no-notice invasion of South Korea. Many are familiar with the failings of “Task Force Smith” in the first week of the ...
These Two Countries Fought With World War II Vintage Planes—In the 1960s
Robert Beckhusen, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Robert Beckhusen* *History, Americas* [image: Larry Lumpkin, pilot of the P-51 Mustang, dons his helmet and flight suit for a media photo shoot at the Council Bluffs Municipal Airport, Iowa, on June 27. (U.S. Air Force photo by Josh Plueger)] El Salvador wanted to replicate the Six Day War—with 1940s fighters. *Key Point:* Honduras's air force shined, despite its outdated fleet of aircraft. Forty-eight years ago, Dan Hagedorn was serving in the U.S. military at Fort Kobbe, Panama, when he learned that El Salvador had suddenly gone to war with Honduras. He soon witnessed Salvado...
Presenting the 5 Best Hunting Rifles You Can Buy
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Hunting lingers in America's DNA. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The American series rifles are very affordable, with a street price often under $400. The combination of features and the attractive price tag has prompted some gun writers to describe the rifle as the Remington Model 700 for the twenty-first century. *More From The National Interest: * *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *Yes, America Has a ‘Ninja’ Missile * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircra...
The F4U Corsair: A World War II Legend, Explained
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* What's so special about it? *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Corsair was the only World War II operational fighter that continued in production after the war ended. *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 * Thanks to the rather far-fetched mid-1970s TV series Black Sheep Squadron, the bent-wing image of the Chance-Vought F4U Corsair is no doubt one of the most vivid of the World War II figh...
RANKED: Five Most Underrated Battles in World History
Akhilesh Pillalamarri, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Akhilesh Pillalamarri* *History, Asia* [image: Horse-mounted members of the Mongolian Armed Forces honor their warrior heritage during the opening ceremony of exercise Khaan Quest, Five Hills Training Center, Mongolia. 1 Aug 2007. (Official U. S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. G. S. Thomas)] Battles that changed history. *Key Point:* Many of these battles didn't happen in Europe. Battles can make or break states and change the destiny of nations forever. As such, they represent some of humanity’s most important events. While there have been dozens of important, interesting battles o...
Snow all week in Alaska
Robert, Ice Age Now - 17 hours ago
Snowfall forecast every single day at 9,500 feet. (Near the Alaska Range Mts) Not exactly like Fairbanks – although they are also below normal this week. Other areas near Atigun Pass in central AK are also well below normal this week with a chance of snow at least thru Thursday. AK Range: This Afternoon Snow ... Read more Snow all week in Alaska The post Snow all week in Alaska appeared first on Ice Age Now.
One Young American Has Had ENOUGH, “I’m Done With Your Bull$hit!”
Ragnar, 'Nox & Friends - 17 hours ago
From ZeroHedge: Just Watch the minute long Video….hope it works…. Couldn’t say it any better! ~Ragnar (RFXtFR)
Canada’s discount cannabis segment heats up with competing value brands
Solomon Israel, Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
High prices were a regular consumer complaint when Canada legalized recreational cannabis in October 2018. Only a year and a half later, Canada’s market for affordable cannabis flower is growing rapidly, with large cannabis producers introducing competitive value brands at lower prices. “I would say that the value segment is the most hotly contested product […] Canada’s discount cannabis segment heats up with competing value brands is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Louisiana medical marijuana market expected to grow after program changes, but headwinds remain
Solomon Israel, Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
Louisiana’s medical marijuana market is poised to grow in the wake of new legislation that allows more physicians to authorize the drug for added medical conditions. But the state’s nascent regulated cannabis sector still faces significant challenges to its business outlook, including: Low patient numbers to date. A limited number of retail outlets, limiting access […] Louisiana medical marijuana market expected to grow after program changes, but headwinds remain is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Foreign Intervention in U.S. Government and NWO
Uriel, 'Nox & Friends - 18 hours ago
Under the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (PoA), governments agreed to improve national small arms laws, import/export controls, and stockpile management – and to engage in cooperation and assistance. That agreement was signed in 2001. In 2005 they also adopted the International Tracing Instrument (ITI), which requires States to ensure that weapons are properly marked and that records are kept. Moreover, it provides a framework for cooperation in weapons tracing – fulfilling one of the commitme...
Consumer research study is retracted for unexplained anomalies
Leto Sapunar, Retraction Watch - 18 hours ago
A study looking at how consumers relate to “social-benefit” brands has been retracted after several of its authors notified the journal that the data, provided and analyzed by a different author, had irregularities that couldn’t be explained. “Connections to Brands that Help Others versus Help the Self: The Impact of Incidental Awe and Pride on … Continue reading Consumer research study is retracted for unexplained anomalies
Advancing Coronavirus Pandemic Forces Countries to Step Back After Reopening
Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The coronavirus pandemic is accelerating. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has been repeating for some days that countries must not be careless and that restrictive measures are still required. "We are in a new and dangerous stage," he said. Every day over 150,000 new cases […] The post Advancing Coronavirus Pandemic Forces Countries to Step Back After Reopening appeared first on The Rio Times.
ABC Life is getting a rebrand as ABC Local, with up to half its staff losing their jobs
Just In - 18 hours ago
ABC Life will be renamed and move towards a broader editorial direction, with the aim of becoming the ABC's "home for unique and distinctive stories about real people, real places and real lives".
Collingwood and Geelong off to AFL's new Perth hub for round seven
Just In - 18 hours ago
Collingwood and Geelong will be the first interstate teams to visit the AFL's new Perth hub, where they will join the West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers in round seven.
Dozens of Rohingya refugees die on sea journey to Malaysia
Just In - 18 hours ago
Survivors from a boat crammed with more than 300 Rohingya refugees have told Malaysian authorities dozens of their people died and their bodies were thrown in the sea during a months-long journey from Bangladesh.
Queensland Blasted by Record-Breaking Cold
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 18 hours ago
With temperatures forecast to plummet even further as the week progresses. Stanthorpe, and its surrounding areas, are forecast to see their first snow flurries since 2015. The post Queensland Blasted by Record-Breaking Cold appeared first on Electroverse.
“Tearing down history….is not how we make progress in this country”
drinkingwateradvisor, The Drinking Water Advisor - 19 hours ago
“In America, we may have flaws. We may have challenges, but we get it together, and we come together to overcome those challenges,” Scott added. “And that’s why I think oftentimes preserving the history, as ugly as it may have … Continue reading →
Positive Discipline: Avoid Feeling Guilty About Being Strict
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
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Saharan Dust Storm Expected To Cause Dangerous Air Pollution in U.S. This Week
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
Jeff Masters tellls you everything you want to know about a dust strorm set to drift over the US
"Expert: Three Gorges Dam Could Collapse"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 18 hours ago
*"Expert: Three Gorges Dam Could Collapse" * by IWB "The world’s largest power source is on the verge of collapse and the Chinese are not reporting on it, just like they did with Covid-19. Unfortunately, if the dam collapses the global economic impact of it would be equivalent or worse even than a Yellowstone eruption. We are talking about hundreds of millions of dead, cities completely destroyed, and trillions and trillions of damage. Not to mention a complete collapse of the Global economy. June is the rain season for the Hubei province but this week they’ve had flooding not see...
America Sits on Its Hands as Covid-19 Cases Rise
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
More signs of Covid-19 breakdown.
The UN’s Failure to Act on Race
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jun 24 (IPS) - Racism is not only an American problem but a plague that people of African descent have had to endure since time immemorial. Rather than seizing this historic moment to act decisively, the United Nations, the world's highest platform for human rights, dithered on the issue when it was called on to establish a full commission of inquiry on race following the outrageous killing of George Floyd on May 25 2020. Read the full story, “The UN’s Failure to Act on Race”, on globalissues.org →
Massive Credit Losses to Hit European Banks in Q2 and into 2021, Particularly When Debt Moratoriums Are Lifted
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
Keeping tabs on the wobbly state of EU banks.
Alleged serial killer unlikely to commit murder on night he planned trip to holiday home, court told
Andrea Mayes, Just In - 19 hours ago
The defence lawyer for accused Claremont serial killer Bradley Robert Edwards says it would be "illogical" he would be in Claremont on the night of Ciara Glennon's death because he had planned to join friends at their holiday house in Dawesville.
Australian musical theatre star Michael Falzon dies
Just In - 19 hours ago
Michael Falzon, the musical theatre star who played the lead role in the original production of We Will Rock You, dies aged 48.
Tales from the White Wolf Mine
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 19 hours ago
Captioned Photo: Turkey 5 Livres banknote (obverse), 1926. I collect old banknotes. It’s been a hobby for many years. My collection specializes in French Indochina, primarily because of the beauty of the banknotes (for the most part). This Turkish banknote was interesting because there is a wolf pictured, rare in banknotes. And because this blog […] The post Tales from the White Wolf Mine appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Tiny species of rock-wallaby bounces back from devastating bushfire
Kristy Sexton-McGrath, Just In - 19 hours ago
Researchers say a tiny and unusual species of wallaby only found in Far North Queensland has managed to survive and thrive after a devastating bushfire.
Meals on Wheels former chief stole $111k from charity to fund online sex, court told
Lucy MacDonald, Just In - 19 hours ago
Sean Burk stole about $111,000 from Meals on Wheels to pay for sex workers, personal debts, take-away food and a motorbike, but his defence argues his sentence must take into account ill health, a court hears.
Should BLM change its name or is Arab slavery and ethnic massacres in Africa fine?
Lee Jay, Modern Tokyo Times - 19 hours ago
Should BLM change its name or is Arab slavery and ethnic massacres in Africa fine? Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The United States unlike most of Asia takes in black African Christians and people from all continents. However, how many black African Christians have been given citizenship in the last 50 […]
Government to look at how to fill the void left by 50,000 working holiday-makers
Kath Sullivan, Just In - 20 hours ago
Parliamentary inquiry looks at working holiday-makers to help tourism, health, and agricultural sectors recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
Is there even such a thing as a 'second wave'?
Tasha Wibawa And Michael Walsh, Just In - 20 hours ago
What actually constitutes a second wave of coronavirus infections, and if South Korea is experiencing one now, which countries are likely to to be next?
White Ribbon's new boss vows to end 'tokenism' in fight against domestic violence
Bension Siebert, Just In - 20 hours ago
White Ribbon Australia emerges from financial troubles with a new boss, Adelaide pastor Brad Chilcott, who is pledging to replace perceived "tokenism" with action to end men's violence against women.
The French Monarch in prophecy
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
I have a lot of material to draw upon regarding prophecy. It is all interesting. The big problem first is the MEME of the great French monarch who fully restores the CHURCH. First off once again, this language was used during an era of dominance for the Roman Catholic Church itself and of the French King. The proper equivalent today would be the acknowledged 'MONARCH of all of EUROPA and the CHRISTIAN CHURCH. Today we are literally one step away in Putin and the prospective merger of the Othodox and Roman Churches sans hiearchy and the implimentation of the RULE of TWELVE pe...
How to Plant and Grow Vanilla Beans
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
It is a serious challenge and unless you live in the tropics, you need a real greenhouse. Otherwise it is a practical hobby. It take three years of real attention and that means growing plenty of them in the first place. Actual processing turns out to be easy and there is a ready market in terms of value in the natural extract. Using alcohol to extract is a start and this is followed by dilution to the level you want. This hobby needs to be out there as a craft industry. . *How to Plant and Grow Vanilla Beans* *Written by Ruth LovettSmith on Nov 21, 2009 Reviewed by Gabri...
t: German Officials Placed Children with Known Paedophiles For 30 Years
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
yikes. This happened when everyone was blind. That has now changed and all this is coming out. This is the german variation. We will clearly be discovering many other variations as well as the money and the intent was abundently clear and available. The r5est of us simply did not know and remained innoicent of even suspicion. It really had to be rubbed in your face in order to wake up. In a world were a serial killer can operate a pig farm and disappear almost fifty victims we should not be too surprised. Natural denial works wonders when everyone is a sceptic .. *Ger...
How you can control your online ID like never before
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
Jun 16, 2020 The current non system has known gaps and exploitable weaknessess. Yet it has now become possible and plausible to make it all essentially bullet proof. Putting this into proper perspective, the cloud knows that you specifically exist. Thus simple overlaps can be made impossible. It should not be possible to exist as two separate entities. My key point is that we can make identity related crime impossible. end of crime. We are already making it devilishly hard but not yet bullit proof. It can be. This item is a commercial supplier and it does give a sense o...
Brad Fittler re-signs as New South Wales State of Origin coach
Just In - 21 hours ago
The Blues are hoping Brad Fittler's winning run as State of Origin coach will continue in the coming seasons, as it extends his contract through until the end of the 2021 series.
Coronavirus update: Experts warn Britain of second wave risk, Indonesia adds 1,100 cases in a day
Just In - 1 day ago
Victoria records Australia's first coronavirus death in a month, Britain's top medical experts warn of the risk of a second wave, and Indonesia nears 50,000 confirmed cases.
Oxford Vaccine Against Covid-19 Starts Trials In São Paulo Healthcare Professionals
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) and the Lemann Foundation confirmed on Monday, June 22nd, that trials of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine, globally led by the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, began in The post Oxford Vaccine Against Covid-19 Starts Trials In São Paulo Healthcare Professionals appeared first on The Rio Times.
This Strange Russian Gun Was a Complete Disaster (For One Reason)
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * The helical magazine came with its own set of disadvantages. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The PP-90M1 was supposedly trialed by some police and military units in Russia, but it was only adopted in small numbers by Kazakhstan. It remains one of the worst guns to reach serial production ever designed in Russia. Russia has a good track record of adopting firearms that are reliable and durable. The Kalashnikov rifles and machine gun are known for their durability worldwide. But sometimes problems do occur. Quality standards for practically everythin...
Why You Can't Stop the AK-47 (Millions In Service)
Blake Franko, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Blake Franko* *History, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_GF10000394233&share=true] People all around the world love this rugged and deadly weapon. *Key Point: *Russia made a reliable assault rifle that was an instant classic. Here's how it became ubiquitous across many battlefields. Last year, fighters from the Free Syrian Army *ran* American special-operations forces out of a town near the Turkish border, hurling insults like “infidels,” “crusaders,” “dogs” and “pigs.” These fighters, who are actively benefiting from U.S. s...
RANKED: 5 Best Gun Manufacturers on the Planet
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Glock, Ruger, and more. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *While boutique handgun builders may produce some very fine pieces, quantity has a quality all its own, and several companies ship hundreds of thousands of handguns a year. Like the auto industry, some of the best handguns come from foreign manufacturers. America’s prolific firearms industry means that choosing the top five manufacturers is no easy task. While boutique handgun builders may produce some very fine pieces, quantity has a quality all its own, and several companies ship hundreds o...
Abolishing the Police, DIY Armory
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 20 hours ago
June 22, 2020 www.poormansurvivor.net Abolishing the Police A Terrorist Dream Come True by Patrick Dunleavy IPT News What began as a sincere cry for justice in the tragic killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has evolved into a critical examination of policing in the United States. Some are calling for drastic … Continue reading Abolishing the Police, DIY Armory →
Following Earthquake, Water Recedes on Beaches and Mexico Fears Tsunami
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Mexico's southern coast on Tuesday, killing at least one person, buckling paved roads and triggering a tsunami in coastal areas near the Pacific. One person died in Oaxaca, local Governor Alejandro Murat reported, after the quake hit the Pacific coastal state mid-morning . . . […] The post Following Earthquake, Water Recedes on Beaches and Mexico Fears Tsunami appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Counts 1,378 Deaths and Over 39,000 Cases in One Day (June 23rd)
Iolanda Fonseca, The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Health yesterday reported a further 1,378 deaths from the novel coronavirus pandemic, bringing the cumulative total to 52,649, a 2.7 percent variation from the previous day when a daily record of 654 The post Brazil Counts 1,378 Deaths and Over 39,000 Cases in One Day (June 23rd) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Australia now required to check food products for COVID-19 before entering China
Eden Hynninen, Just In - 21 hours ago
Australian producers sending food and edible agricultural products to China are now required to sign a declaration to prove the items are free from COVID-19, following an outbreak at a Beijing market.
Attorney General William Barr talks race, justice and law in America [Video]
Seraphim Hanisch, The Duran - 21 hours ago
[image: Attorney General Bill Barr interviews with Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business] Attorney General William “Bill” Barr has shown himself to be one of President Trump’s very best picks through the course of his first Presidential term of office. This very measured, very calm man has a gift of making legal sense out of chaotic and otherwise very passion-filled situations. It is certainly the truth that presently […] More The post Attorney General William Barr talks race, justice and law in America [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
Victoria requests ADF support to help with coronavirus response
Just In - 21 hours ago
Victoria asks for help from the Australian Defence Force as it tries to tackle an increasing number of coronavirus infections in the community, while four other states agree to lend their support.
Trump threatens 'serious force' against protesters who vandalise statues
Just In - 21 hours ago
While in Arizona, President Donald Trump promises to use the full force of the law on those who vandalise historical monuments, then signs a section of the US-Mexico border wall.
Man charged after 'ferocious' stabbing of woman at Darwin home
Kate Ashton, Just In - 21 hours ago
A 27-year-old woman is recovering in Royal Darwin Hospital after being seriously injured during a stabbing in Darwin's Bagot community.
FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 22 hours ago
A most worthy rendition. Original below. kazmetal A 1967 single, written by Stephen Stills and released by US-Canadian band Buffalo Springfield, inspired not by the Vietnam War but by a minor event. “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield is a nostalgic hit that has long been associated with the Vietnam conflict and 1960s counterculture.May … Continue reading FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH →
Egyptian President Instructs Military to Prepare for Libya War – TV7 Israel News 23.06.20
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
TV7 Israel News Today’s top stories 23.06.20; 1) Israel is stepping up enforcement of government’ enacted restrictive measures, which remain in effect, as the upward-trend of newly confirmed coronavirus cases persists. 2) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi instructed his armed forces “to be prepared to carry out any mission” amid rapidly mounting tensions with neighboring …
How to protest during a pandemic and stay safe from the coronavirus
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 22 hours ago
Protesters rally as Philadelphia Police officers and Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers look on, Monday, June 1, 2020, in Philadelphia, over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. AP Photo/Matt Slocum During the coronavirus pandemic, protesters … Continue reading How to protest during a pandemic and stay safe from the coronavirus →
Two Syrian Soldiers Killed in Israeli Aerial Attacks: State Media
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
Two Syrian Soldiers Killed in Israeli Aerial Attacks: State Media by https://www.aljazeera.com/ Four other soldiers wounded and material damages caused after several raids in different parts of country, SANA says. – At least two Syrian soldiers have been killed and four others wounded in Israeli missile attacks on southern and eastern Syria, according to state …
World On Fire
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 22 hours ago
Originally posted on Wake Up To The Truth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFN9FQafITw Eagle Rock “Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, Live At The Roxy” captures the band delivering a scintillating, dynamic performance that is brilliantly captured in this release. via Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators – World On Fire (Live At The Roxy) –…
A world on fire: Here are all the major protests happening around the globe right now
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 22 hours ago
Juliana Kaplan, Allana Akhtar and Laura Casado Jun 4, 2020, 9:57 AM From the Civil Rights Movement’s the March on Washington to the Arab Spring of early 2000s, protests have left powerful marks upon the world. Historically, protests have served as an outlet for marginalized groups to articulate their frustrations — and make their … Continue reading A world on fire: Here are all the major protests happening around the globe right now →
Quick Bits ..
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 22 hours ago
Originally posted on Freedom Is Just Another Word...: Apparently all these clowns have to do is whine… Unhinged Protesters Scream at Cops After Being Stopped from Pulling Down WH Park Statue If he is not tossed in the gutter..Why not? Dear Leftists: Old Video Of Joe Biden Surfaces Where He Says The N-Word Twice–Is He…
Tail wags Virgin dog as bond holders put pressure on Deloitte and the Government
Kim Wingerei, Michael West - 1 day ago
How Britain 'Helped' Russia Build Their MiG-15 Fighter Jet
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Europe* Here's the story. *Key point*: The willingness of a cash-strapped British government to sell its own military designs proved a major blunder. *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 * By the end of World War II, it was becoming clear that the huge fleets of piston-engine propeller planes used in the conflict would soon be superseded by much faster jet aircraft. Nazi Germany and the United Kingdom had ...
Did You Know? This One Soviet Submarine Nearly Started World War III During the Cuban Missile Crisis
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Americas* [image: A Soviet-built Cuban Foxtrot Class patrol submarine underway. 1 August 1986. U.S. Navy.] The U.S. Navy did not realize the risk of the cat-and-mouse game they were playing with the Soviet subs. *Key Point:* The captain thought war had already broken out—and was ready to launch a nuclear torpedo. *More From The National Interest: * *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *Yes, America Has a ‘Ninja’ Missile * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carr...
History Tells Us North Korea May Not Be As Crazy As It Seems
The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Security, Asia* Everything Pyongyang does, it does for a reason. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The common thread driving these provocations—and the nuclear testing, the gulags, the repression of the North Korean people and virtually everything else about the state—is insecurity. *More From The National Interest: * *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *Yes, America Has a ‘Ninja’ Missile * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * Let’s get one thing out of the way. North Korea is ...
Bubba Wallace Goes Full Kaepernick – Despite Evidence Doubles Down on False “Noose” Claim…
sundance, The Last Refuge - 20 hours ago
Before NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace appeared on CNN with Don Lémon to discuss his now disproven racial “noose” targeting, he had a decision to make. Wallace could accept the FBI/NASCAR finding and admit an honest mistake was made by an … Continue reading →
India, China should exercise restraint, not complicate situation amid Covid: Vietnam envoy
bilaterals.org - 20 hours ago
24-Jun-2020 Vietnam believes India and China should exercise restraint and not complicate matters further at a time when the world is reeling under the coronavirus pandemic compounded with economic challenges.
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