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Seattle Shooting in CHOP/CHAZ Zone Leaves One Dead & Child Critically Injured
*Can't blame all these shootings and this violence on the police.* *Independent* This is the second fatal shooting in the autonomous zone *A shooting inside an "autonomous" protest zone in Seattle has left one person dead and a 14-year-old boy critically injured.* The Seattle Police Department responded to multiple reports of shots fired around 3am on Monday morning inside the self-declared Capitol Hill Occupation Protest (CHOP). Callers reported *multiple shots were fired into a white Jeep vehicle* that was parked near or at the barriers signifying the border of the autonomous ... more »
Another Scourge of Systemic Racism - Misspelled Names
The legendary American showman P T Barnum once famously said: "I don't give a damn what you say about me as long as you spell my name right." Which brings us to Tahlea Aualiitia: an alleged journalist and, it seems, attention-seeker who as a victim of our times laments "The last person I had to correct for the misspelling of my name was someone from my own employer." "I was invited to join a panel on representation in pop culture by the ABC News Channel earlier this month, and because the name super (the strap with my name at the bottom of the screen) was added during production, ... more »
In an Epidemic, Individuals are not Plants
An econometric study by Austan Goolsbee and Chad Syverson of the University of Chicago estimates that the lockdowns imposed by state and local governments may have been responsible for only 7% of the drop in economic activity. Most of the impact came from individuals who decided to avoid crowded places, as can be seen by […] The post In an Epidemic, Individuals are not Plants appeared first on Econlib.
CENSORED: COVID19 PCR Tests are Scientifically Meaningless – Everything We’ve Been Told about COVID is a HOAX!
In what should be HEADLINE news coverage in every single major news organization across the globe, the Independent publication "Off-Guardian," which describes their organization as: "Unlike the Guardian we are NOT funded by Bill & Melinda Gates, or any other NGO or government - OffGuardian was launched in February 2015 and takes its name from the fact its founders had all been censored on and/or banned from the Guardian’s ‘Comment is Free’ sections," published an article on Saturday, June 27, 2020, titled: COVID19 PCR Tests are Scientifically Meaningless - Though the whole world re... more »
Princeton U Removes Woodrow Wilson’s Name, Trump Calls Decision ‘Stupid’
Princeton University’s board voted to remove Woodrow Wilson’s name from two of its institutions on Saturday, a decision President Donald Trump called “stupid.” Princeton decided to change the name of its public policy school and a college because Wilson, a former president, was “a racist who segregated the nation’s civil service after it had been […]
HBCU Fall Preview: Colleges Plan a Phased Return to Campus
Starting today, Diverse will provide occasional news-roundups and interviews from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and other minority-serving institutions, as campus leaders plot a course for teaching, learning and working during the pandemic. This first installment features a look at plans from Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland.; Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tennessee.; and Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Jewish Theological Seminary Hires Its First Female Chancellor
Starting July 1, Dr. Shuly Rubin Schwartz will become the first female chancellor in the Jewish Theological Seminary's 134-year history. Her family has been going to the school for four generations.
Watch the Video: Get Ready for the F-35A Demo Team's Epic New Style in 2020
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Americas* [image: Two F-35 Lightning II’s bank after receiving fuel over the Midwest Sept. 19, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Ben Mota)] It remains to be seen to what extent the F-35 can maneuver. *Key point: *The F-35A demo team has gotten better and better, playing a key role in selling the much-maligned platform to the public. Fresh off a major personnel shakeup, the new F-35A demonstration team has an ambitious performance lineup in store for the 2020 season. In a potential preview of the team’s fresh routines for its upcoming shows, a hi... more »
It’s Time to Stop Defending the Status Quo of Foreign Policy Failure
*Daniel L. Davis* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC141EC26C30&share=true] Here is a better way forward. In February 1991 I fought as a green 2nd Lieutenant under then-Captain H.R. McMaster, who would go on to win combat fame in 2005 Iraq and as Trump’s National Security Advisor. I watched McMaster provide exceptional leadership of our unit prior to war and watched him perform brilliantly under fire during combat. It gives me no pleasure, therefore, to note that his most recent work in *Foreign Affairs* has to ... more »
This Smart Face Mask Can Connect to Your Phone and Translate Languages
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, World* [image: https://static.wixstatic.com/media/47f0f3_616c161f37954ba1aba201166225bbd4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_895,h_738,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/IMG_4577.webp] Creepy or cool? As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has made face masks and coverings become the norm in many regions of the world, tech companies are now seeking ways to keep ourselves better connected to our devices. One such company doing just that is Japanese start-up Donut Robotics, which has developed a way to transform the coronavirus face mask into the latest tech gadget. Made of... more »
The King: Samsung Keeps Lead in Smartphone Display Panels
*Stephen Silver* *Economics, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC15A933EEE0&share=true] A good day for the company. Samsung’s smartphones regularly lead worldwide market share rankings, both for 5G and overall. But Samsung is also very much in the business of the display panels that go in smartphones, and according to a new report, Samsung panels are in more than half the smartphones that were sold in the first quarter. According to a new report from Strategy Analytics, called Smartphone Display Panel Market Share Q1 2020: Re... more »
Mike Pompeo’s Fight to Punish Iran at the UN Heats Up
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Middle East* And Iran is going on the diplomatic offensive. Iranian authorities asked INTERPOL to issue an arrest warrant for U.S. President Donald Trump, a few days after the Trump administration asked the United Nations Security Council to extend its sanctions on Iran. The diplomatic spat turns international institutions into a political battleground, pitting Russia and China as well as Iran against the United States. And it puts European nations in an awkward position as they try to preserve international agreements, including the 2015 nuclear deal w... more »
Amazon Set to Give Front-Line Workers COVID-19 Bonus Payments
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * The bonus applies to both full- and part-time workers who were on Amazon’s payroll throughout the month of June, as well as teams in the U.S. and Canada. Amazon on Monday announced that it has decided to pay out $500 million in one-time bonuses to front-line employees, those who are at the highest risk of contracting the coronavirus. “Our front-line operations teams have been on an incredible journey over the last few months, and we want to show our appreciation with a special one-time Thank You bonus,” Dave Clark, Amazon’s senior vice president... more »
Russia, Be Afraid: Poland Might Get a Powerful New Anti-Tank Missile
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2FKG9WFAOW&share=true] Israel’s NLOS missile could breath new life into Poland’s defenses against Russia. The Israeli defense and technology company Rafael is participating in Poland’s newest anti-tank program. The program, called the Ottokar-Brzoza tank destroyer program, aims to outfit Polish forces with a powerful new anti-tank capability. The NLOS is the longest-range variant in Rafael’s SPIKE missile family. According to company data, the NLOS has a standoff r... more »
CENSORED: COVID19 PCR Tests are Scientifically Meaningless – Everything We’ve Been Told about COVID is a HOAX!
In what should be HEADLINE news coverage in every single major news organization across the globe, the Independent publication "Off-Guardian," which describes their organization as: "Unlike the Guardian we are NOT funded by Bill & Melinda Gates, or any other NGO or government - OffGuardian was launched in February 2015 and takes its name from the fact its founders had all been censored on and/or banned from the Guardian’s ‘Comment is Free’ sections," published an article on Saturday, June 27, 2020, titled: COVID19 PCR Tests are Scientifically Meaningless - Though the whole world re... more »
Did Biden Say 120 Million People Had Died from COVID-19?
A gaffe took on new life in the hands of Republicans and right-wing media.
Are California Dems Trying to Change the Name of John Wayne Airport?
The small airport in Orange County, California, has borne the name of the Western film star since 1979.
Reddit, Twitch Clamp Down On Hate Speech, Including Trump Forums
r/The_Donald was banned from Reddit because it encouraged violence, regularly broke other rules, and defiantly “antagonized” both Reddit and other forums, the company said in a statement.
Does a 1994 Denver Airport Mural Show a Masked Global Population?
The problem with most online "predictions" is that they seem to occur after an event takes place, not before.
"A striking and ironic feature of socialism is its inherent anti-populism. Unlike democracy, socialist governments can afford to ignore and even harm the interest of the majority, often justifying these actions under some grand but empty banner."
"A striking and ironic feature of socialism -- both its advantage and ... its fatal flaw -- is its inherent anti-populism. Unlike democracy, which is forced to be responsible to the average voter, socialist governments can afford to ignore and even harm the interest of the majority, often justifying these actions under some grand but empty banner." ~ Ronald Coase + Ning Wang, from their book *How China Became Capitalist**.* Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
U.K. Now Claiming Russia Offered Taliban Fighters Bounties To Attack British Troops
*SKY News:* *Russia offered Taliban-linked fighters bounties to attack British troops - as senior Tory MP seeks answers* The group responsible for the payments is the same Russian intelligence outfit behind the Skripal poisonings, Sky News is told. A senior Conservative MP is seeking an urgent question in the Commons on Monday about an alleged plot that a Russian intelligence unit offered Taliban-linked fighters bounties to kill coalition troops in Afghanistan. British security officials have confirmed to Sky News that the reports about the plot are true. If Tobias Ellwood, chair... more »
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Twitter Targets Accounts of MintPress and Other Outlets Covering Unrest in Bolivia
MintPress News, along with a number of independent Bolivian news outlets and journalists covering the unrest there, were all targeted for suspension at the same time. The post Twitter Targets Accounts of MintPress and Other Outlets Covering Unrest in Bolivia appeared first on MintPress News.
"Welcome to the Zombie Economy"
*"Welcome to the Zombie Economy"* by Bill Bonner SALTA, ARGENTINA – "When the government gets involved in a project, you expect corruption and incompetence. With no need to satisfy customers, no concern for the bottom line, and no worries about creditors or bankruptcies, the feds can pay off friends, punish enemies, squander resources, and double down on policies that don’t work. But in their recent takeover of the whole U.S. economy, even we were surprised. *Zombie Policies: *The big picture: The feds, state and federal, aimed to stifle the spread of COVID-19 by locking down the e... more »
How small towns are responding to the global pandemic
Leah Kemp, Director and Primary Researcher, Fred Carl Jr. Small Town Center; Adjunct Professor of Architecture, Mississippi State University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 7 hours ago
Local leaders and business owners have had to get creative to help their residents stay healthy and keep community economies going.
NATO Officials Say They Were Briefed On Russian Bounties On U.S. Soldiers In Afghanistan
*Business Insider:* *NATO officials say they were briefed on Russian bounties on US soldiers in Afghanistan — even though Trump claims he wasn't* * The New York Times reported on Friday that US intelligence found that Russian military operatives offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants in exchange for US casualties in Afghanistan. * The Times reported that US intelligence had briefed President Donald Trump on it. However, Trump said over the weekend he was not, saying US intelligence "did not find this info credible." * Three NATO officials told Insider they had been briefed on ... more »
President Trump: US Intelligence Did Not Find Reports About Russian Bounties On US Troops 'Credible'
Intel just reported to me that they did not find this info credible, and therefore did not report it to me or @VP. Possibly another fabricated Russia Hoax, maybe by the Fake News @nytimesbooks, wanting to make Republicans look bad!!! https://t.co/cowOmP7T1S — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 29, 2020 *Business Insider:* *Trump says US intelligence did not find reports about Russian bounties on US troops 'credible' and therefore did not report it to him* * President Donald Trump on Sunday denied knowing that US intelligence suspected Russia of secretly offering bounties to... more »
Iraqi authorities release Kataeb Hezbollah members
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 P.M.) – The Iraqi security forces confirmed on Monday, the release of members of Kataeb Hezbollah, who were arrested by the forces of the anti-terrorist agency a few days ago. Citing Iraqi security sources, RT quoted them as saying: “the elements who were arrested last Friday night were released today.” Last Friday, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US is worried about Russian interference in Libya’s oil trade
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:40 P.M.) – The U.S. State Department spokesperson, Morgan Ortagus, said Washington shares the Libyan embassy’s concerns about foreign interference affecting the North African nation’s oil trade. “We share Libya’s National Oil Corporation’s deep concern about the interference of Russian Ministry of Defense’s proxy Wagner and foreign mercenaries against Libyan facilities and personnel […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Libyan Army’s overnight attack inflicts heavy losses in ranks of Turkish-backed forces
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – The Libyan National Army’s (SAA) heavy assault over the eastern countryside of Misrata last night resulted in big losses for the Turkish-backed forces, LNA reports said on Monday. According to the reports, dozens of fighters from the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) were killed or wounded during the attack, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian Army strikes jihadist trenches along southern Idlib front-lines
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:40 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) heavily targeted the jihadist trenches along the southern Idlib front-lines on Monday, as they continue their assault on the militant defenses in Jabal Al-Zawiya. According to a field report from the Idlib front, the Syrian Arab Army troops launched several artillery shells and missiles towards […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Black Agenda Radio for Week of June 29, 2020
29 June 2020 — Black Agenda Report Black Agenda Radio with Margaret Kimberley and Glen Ford Inequality: The American Ethos / Blacks Need to Rethink “Positive” Images in a Racist Country / Reading During “Perfect Storm” of Crisis Inequality: The American Ethos Black Agenda Radio with Margaret Kimberley and Glen Ford The US has historically … Continue reading Black Agenda Radio for Week of June 29, 2020
Watch: Every American Should Watch Abby Martin’s New Afghanistan War Documentary
The perpetual occupation of Afghanistan has become so normalized that it mostly serves as background noise to most Americans. It’s even jokingly referred to as the “Forever War,” accepted as just another constant reality. A soldier dies now and again, a couple of dozen civilians get killed in another bombing. It’s never enough to stir the population to pressure Washington enough to stop it. And the endless war drags on.
Gregory Mannarino, Post Market 6/29/20: "Nice Rally On Wall Street! But Be On The Lookout For THIS"
Gregory Mannarino, *Post Market 6/29/20:* *"Nice Rally On Wall Street! But Be On The Lookout For THIS"* - https://traderschoice.net/
"If My Answers Frighten You...
"If my answers frighten you, then you should cease asking scary questions." - Samuel L. Jackson as Jules Winnfield, "Pulp Fiction"
Hospital Left Quadriplegic With COVID-19 to Die Because He Lacked “Quality of Life”
[image: hospital-left-quadriplegic-with-covid-19-to-die-because-he-lacked-quality-of-life] A disabled man with COVID-19 was left to die by a Texas hospital because the state deemed his “quality of life” not worth preserving.
Gun-wielding Couple Defends Home Against 300+ Black Lives Matter Mob
[image: gun-wielding-couple-defends-home-against-300-black-lives-matter-mob] A Missouri couple went viral after they brandished firearms to ward off a hostile crowed of armed Black Lives Matter rioters.
Surprises in Just-released WalletHub’s Best- and Worst-run Cities in America
[image: surprises-in-just-released-wallethub-s-best-and-worst-run-cities-in-america] The consumer financial website WalletHub released its “Best- & Worst-run Cities in America” on Monday, and there were a number of surprises.
Post Editor Threatens White Women: You’re “Lucky” We Aren’t “Calling For Revenge”
[image: post-editor-threatens-white-women-you-re-lucky-we-aren-t-calling-for-revenge] The Global Opinions editor of the *Washington Post* violated the newspaper’s social-media policy against racial bias yesterday by tweeting a threat to white women on Sunday.
Low-income earners hit by 'poverty premium' on NBN, consumer group says
Michelle Sheean is one of nearly half a million low-income Australians who have not signed up to the NBN because it is simply too expensive.
Palaszczuk faces decision time on border reopening
The Queensland Government is expected to reveal today when the state's borders will reopen, but it may not be the date many people are hoping for, as Victoria continues to record a spike in coronavirus cases.
Fans say he radiates dad-like Swedish cool. Critics say his plan means doing nothing while people die
He's an unlikely hero of Sweden's contentious pandemic plan. Lauded by fans for his "Swedish dad cool", Anders Tegnell is also accused of allowing the COVID-19 casualties to mount.
Fund designed to mitigate natural disasters untouched at end of financial year
Not a cent of a $50 million Federal Government fund designed to be spent on natural disaster mitigation has been put to use this financial year.
The glory days are over
Now, thanks to coronavirus, analysts say just about every bank stakeholder is worse off. That may sound like a hyperbole, but it's not, writes David Taylor.
Family of 71yo Aussie retiree jailed in Vietnam says the Government has not helped
After months of uncertainty surrounding his whereabouts within Vietnam's prison system, Van Kham Chau's family has finally located him. But his plight remains grim as he faces 12 years in prison for "terrorism".
Melbourne moves closer to local lockdowns as experts expect virus surge to worsen
"Ring-fencing" virus hotspots to stop people entering and leaving has been effective at controlling coronavirus overseas and could work in Melbourne too, according to an epidemiologist who is advising the World Health Organization on its COVID-19 response.
News from the frontline in Columbus, Ohio
Here is information from last night from a friend on the front line downtown. Again, you are NOT seeing the truth in the news or from anyone in government. This has not been about George Floyd for a long time! Bonnie (a retired Columbus police officer) “I am typically a very patient, understanding person especially at work, but what I witnessed tonight in downtown Columbus was intolerable and they should all be ashamed of themselves. I am writing this post so you can all understand what is truly going on. These people are absolutely not peaceful. Tonight this group stole construc... more »
The assumption of rising violence against Blacks
Every article I read about BLM--left, right, middle, Christian, secular, black or white--begins with the obligatory statement about violence against Black Americans by whites. Nonsense. Violence was at an all time high in the early 90s--over 25 years ago--and is half what it was then. And violence has decreased far more in the black community than white. The only systemic violence against Blacks is from the left, in the killing chambers of abortion clinics. Otherwise, *Blacks outside the womb are far safer now than 25 years ago.* Then the next error in these articles, posts or m... more »
How Tear Gas Became A Staple Of US Law Enforcement
On July 28, 1932, President Herbert Hoover dispatched federal troops and tanks to disperse the “Bonus Army,” tens of thousands of jobless World War I veterans and their families who’d been protesting in the nation’s capital. The troops used tear gas. Two men and two infants were reported dead. As one of the first major protests in which the American government used tear gas—which is considered a weapon of war—on its own citizens, the Bonus Army incident created public outrage, ruining any chance of Hoover’s reelection. For the chemical companies trying to sell tear gas to law enfo... more »
US And Saudi Nuclear Program: The Trump Administration’s Secrecy
A recent report by the US House of Representatives revealed that Trump administration has accelerated the process of transferring “very sensitive” nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia. The US House of Representatives has revealed that the Donald Trump administration has tried to provide Saudi Arabia with highly sensitive and advanced nuclear technology as soon as possible, regardless of legal and security concerns, the report said. The report also expressed concern about the Trump administration’s secretive engagement with Saudi Arabia. The report goes on to say that private com... more »
Chris Hedges On Contact: Julian Assange Extradition Hearing
Chris Hedges discusses the extradition hearing of Julian Assange with lawyer, author and professor, Marjorie Cohn. Marjorie Cohn is professor emerita at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where she taught from 1991 to 2016, and a former president of the National Lawyers Guild. Professor Cohn is the editor of and a contributor to ‘The United States and Torture: Interrogation, Incarceration and Abuse’, and ‘Drones and Targeted Killings: Legal, Moral, and Geopolitical Issues’. The post Chris Hedges On Contact: Julian Assange Extradition Hearing appeared first on PopularResistance.O... more »
Fresh Express launches nationwide salad recall in Canada for cyclospora
Fresh Express, the same produce company implicated in a parasitic outbreak and recalls of bagged salad in the U.S., has initiated a nationwide recall of a dozen of it’s products in Canada. No one in Canada has been confirmed ill with infections caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite in relation to the recalled products, according... Continue Reading
Mississippi Legislature Passes Bill to Remove Confederate Symbol From State Flag
Mississippi’s legislature on Sunday passed a bill to remove a Confederate symbol from the state flag in response to growing sentiment against the insignia that symbolizes slavery. The bill now goes to Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves who will decide whether to sign it into law. Reeves, a Republican, tweeted on Saturday saying that if the […]
Kansas State Footballers on Strike Until U Allows Expulsion for Racist Actions
Kansas State University footballers announced a strike on Saturday saying they will boycott all team activities until the university puts in place a policy that allows for a student to be expelled for “openly racist, threatening or disrespectful actions,” reported the Associated Press. Players decide to strike after a student posted an offensive tweet last […]
Oregon Universities Will No Longer Call Sports Rivalry ‘Civil War’
The University of Oregon and Oregon State University have agreed to no longer refer to the sporting rivalry between them as a “Civil War” to remove any association with the conflict that pitched supporters of slavery against abolitionists. The decision will go into effect immediately and will apply to all athletic competitions in the 2020-21 […]
More Than 300 Colleges Outline What They Want to See in Applicants During COVID-19
University leaders from more than 300 colleges and universities on Monday issued a statement in which they outlined what they do and don’t expect from applicants during the COVID-19 pandemic. The statement also underscored these colleges leaders’ commitment to equity and encouraged students to focus on self-care, balance, meaningful learning and care for others during […]
Cresco CEO: How marijuana firms can ‘slingshot’ out of recession, pandemic
If cannabis companies can survive this “giant curveball” and economic downtown, those businesses can “slingshot out of it” in better shape and with more opportunities than before the coronavirus. That was one of the central messages delivered Monday by Charlie Bachtell, co-founder and CEO of Chicago-based Cresco Labs, while offering business tips during an appearance […] Cresco CEO: How marijuana firms can ‘slingshot’ out of recession, pandemic is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
California cannabis regulators extend license fee deferrals amid coronavirus
The trio of regulatory agencies that oversee California’s marijuana industry announced Monday that they’re again offering license fee payment deferrals for up to 60 days – this time for business permits that are expiring in July and August. The announcement was made by the California Bureau of Cannabis Control, which oversees most MJ companies, in […] California cannabis regulators extend license fee deferrals amid coronavirus is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Auxly Cannabis latest Canadian firm to reel in international footprint
(This story was updated with information from Auxly about the number of job losses.) Toronto-based Auxly Cannabis is the latest Canadian cannabis company to take a critical look at its international footprint. Auxly “has chosen not to proceed with planting for the 2020-2021 growing season nor with the development of extraction capabilities with a view […] Auxly Cannabis latest Canadian firm to reel in international footprint is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Report: China Forcing Birth Control On Uighurs To Suppress Population
*BBC: **China forcing birth control on Uighurs to suppress population, report says* China is forcing women to be sterilised or fitted with contraceptive devices in Xinjiang in an apparent attempt to limit the population of Muslim Uighurs, according to a new research report. The report, by China scholar Adrian Zenz, has prompted international calls for the United Nations to investigate. China denies the allegations in the report, calling them "baseless". The state is already facing widespread criticism for holding Uighurs in detention camps. It is believed there are about one m... more »
Met Office’s “Record Rainfall” Claim Turns Out To Be Fake
By Paul Homewood h/t AC Osborn/Patsy Lacey I see the Met Office has been up to its tricks again! https://publish.twitter.com/?query=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fmetoffice%2Fstatus%2F1277577812556341250&widget=Tweet For a start, they have never published daily rainfall records by month, only by year. The record for any month still lies with Martinstown, Dorset, which received 279mm in July 1955, a […]
A Race Too Close To Call-- And Over Two-Thirds Of The Votes Uncounted
*Lee Zeldin and his boss-- undermining America* When I lived there is the 1960s, Suffolk County was still to some extent a rural backwater. It was still the biggest potato-growing county in the U.S., although Idaho was coming on strong. I was once dragged in front of a grand jury in Riverhead, the county seat and, judging by the cast of characters and their values, I could have easily have been in Kansas. Today Suffolk County is the 4th most populous in New York State (about a million and a half people), after Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan, with more people than the Bronx, Nassau, ... more »
Supreme Court Rules Law Creating Director of CFPB Unconstitutional – Severs Removal Clause, Retains Agency…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CPFB) was originally created by congress (Elizabeth Warren lead) as a quasi-constitutional watchdog agency to reach into the banking and financial system, under the guise of oversight, and extract money by fining entities for CFPB … Continue reading →
No Kidding Around: Woman Sues for Paternity Test on Goats
A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit seeking either a paternity test on her goats or a refund.
American Cancer Society Nutrition Statements Are More Aspirational Wellness Than Evidence-Based Guidelines
Can you prevent cancer? Not really. The number one risk factor for cancer is old age, if you live long enough you are likely to get some form or another. Despite the beliefs of the Longevity crowd, we are biologically self-terminating. read more
World News Briefs -- June 29, 2020
*The Hill*: *WHO director warns coronavuris pandemic 'not close to being over'* June 29 (UPI) -- The director of the World Health Organization warned Monday that the coronavirus pandemic is "not close to being over," a day after after cornavirus pandemic topped 10 million cases and 500,000 deaths worldwide. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a video conference from the agency's headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, that despite "unprecedented measures to suppress transmission and save lives," the virus has not been completely stopped. *Read more *.... *MIDD... more »
Did a Couple Dubbed ‘Ken and Karen’ Point Guns at Protesters?
A chaotic scene in St. Louis sparked outrage, memes, and confusion.
This is not about the virus
All under the guise of a virus with a 99% recovery rate. ___________ This is not about the virus Yes, this is from the CDC. They originally told us that masks were not recommended. Thanks to Benjamin Napier and Pat Harris for these images The post This is not about the virus appeared first on Ice Age Now.
The Dystopian World
Biden I know people close to creepy, corrupt, senile old Joe Biden. They are friends of the Bidens and pre-plague would have dinner with them once or twice a month. Even they say that Joe’s dementia is getting very acute, though the don’t see them much now. Not many people do. Joe himself isn’t typically […] The post The Dystopian World appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
San Diego creates new marijuana business regulatory agency
San Diego has joined cities like Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Francisco in creating a cannabis-specific agency to oversee its marijuana industry. The city’s upcoming Cannabis Permitting Bureau will have an annual operating budget of just under $1 million and a staff of nine full-time employees to focus on licensing as well as industry oversight, […] San Diego creates new marijuana business regulatory agency is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Acreage completes New Jersey medical cannabis acquisition
Multistate marijuana operator Acreage Holdings said it has closed on a deal to acquire a New Jersey medical cannabis operation for $10 million, plus the assumption of debt. The acquisition, announced last year, gives Acreage a firm foothold in a marijuana market positioned for potential adult-use legalization. New Jersey residents will vote on an adult-use […] Acreage completes New Jersey medical cannabis acquisition is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Do You Hear Me? Language of the Unheard
With protests and outrage sweeping through our nation, we must channel our frustrations into actionable policies and reform. Riots are never a coherent or moral response to injustice. We each have a role to play in the fight against systemic racism, but it is important that we remain unified in our resolve.
Lockdown Hypocrisy: Why Are BLM And 'Pride' Exempt?
Tens of thousands marched in a joint BLM/'Pride' rally over the weekend in Chicago (and elsewhere) with the blessing of the same officials who are threatening churches, forcing face masks, and ripping liquor licenses from bars that won't shut their doors (again). Claiming that "cases" are skyrocketing, officials from Texas and across the country are trying to return us to devastating lockdown. But why aren't they talking about the falling death rate? Watch today's Liberty Report: [image: undefined]
Why is Australia still accepting international travellers?
Despite a concerning uptick in locally acquired cases of COVID-19 in Victoria, figures show the majority of cases recorded in Australia have come from overseas, but the numbers reflect more than just which countries are facing outbreaks.
'Disposable workforce' dominated by women wiped out by coronavirus
A new study highlights the precarious nature of work for female-dominated industries, such as hospitality, where more than a third of workers have had to borrow from friends or family to try to get through COVID-19.
The growing list of companies shedding jobs in coronavirus-hit economy
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As the fallout from the coronavirus bites hard, Aussie workers are bearing the brunt of an economy hurtling into recession. These are the major employers forced to cut staff across the country.
Are we witnessing the end of the skyscraper?
From thermal cameras to a dedicated nurse station, this Melbourne office is trying to be a COVID-safe space for workers. But is the very future of the skyscraper now in doubt?
Forget scheduling changes and crowd lockouts — we're lucky to have any sport at all
A suspected positive test here, a surge of reported cases there and the fixtures that were once as reliable and reassuring as a Nanna's hug are thrown into chaos. We are fortunate there is footy of any variety being played at the moment, writes Richard Hinds.
Coronavirus update: US warned ignoring health guidelines a 'recipe for disaster'
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US authorities are considering "blanketing communities with tests" as lax social-distancing and hygiene practices cause a jump in infections, and the WHO chief is warning the pandemic is far from over.
While all eyes were on COVIDSafe, what wasn't getting our attention?
When it launched, COVIDSafe was marketed as Australia's ticket out of lockdown, but were we focused on the wrong thing?
Monday, Monday Musings
The Mamas and the Papas sang the popular lament “Monday, Monday.” It was one of their biggest hits, and it allows me to use the title to offer some miscellaneous musings on this Monday afternoon. As we near the halfway … Continue reading →
The Soleimani Assassination and Washington's Relationship with Tehran
Here is the latest news from Tehran according to the Tehran Times: ...from the Islamic Republic News Agency: ....from Iran Front Page News: ....and the Fars News Agency: In case you have forgotten, the United States killed Iran's top general Qassem Soleimani with a drone struck in Iraq on January 3, 2020 (which seems to be a lifetime ago). Here's what Brian Hook, United States Special Representative for Iran and Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State had to say in response: "*Our assessment is that Interpol does not intervene and issue Red Notices t... more »
This Video Was Blocked By YouTube For 5 Days…See What They Didn’t Want Out!
By Justus Knight on June 29, 2020 On today’s broadcast: BHAZ Breakdown Trump Retaliation Statutory Jail Google Trouble The Rough Rider To Be Removed ‘Monumental’ Mistake! Bubba Wallace FBI Says No ‘Noosense’ A Picture Worth A 1000 Words Mississippi Madness Wendy’s Captured Rhode Island Re-Do Water Rocket Now Showing…Your Future! Money Grab – Covid … Continue reading This Video Was Blocked By YouTube For 5 Days…See What They Didn’t Want Out! →
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar Made Some Serious Space History (Yes, This Plane)
*Peter Suciu* *History, Space* [image: By U.S. Air Force - Official U.S. Air Force photo 021001-O-9999G-016, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3198777] An exciting watershed. The United States Air Force has relied on the massive C-130 cargo aircraft since the 1950s, and many of the aircraft in service could even be flying well into the 2030s. These cargo aircraft have been used in some fascinating ways—including being transformed into bombers and gunships—but there is another transport aircraft that truly took part in some unbelievable exploits. Th... more »
Meet the Little Boat that Won World War II and Crushed Hitler for Good
*Caleb Larson* *History, World* [image: By US Navy - Official US Navy photo taken from http://www.navsource.org/archives/10/03/100315901.jpg / uploaded from English Wikipedia, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=6498028] The Higgins boat might have been the most useful weapons at the Allies’ disposal. It just might be the most recognized boat of the Second World War. The Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel, called the LCVP, or the Higgins Boat as it is more commonly known, is familiar from photographs and film shot during the war, particularly the Norman... more »
Douglas B-26K Bomber Was the Vietnam War’s "Counter Invader"
*Peter Suciu* *History, Asia* [image: By USAF - U.S. www.defenseimagery.mil photo no. HF-SN-98-07390, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4466116] A useful bomber. Developed during World War II era, the Douglas A-26 Invader would see action in the Vietnam War nearly twenty years later. This twin-engine attack aircraft was in essence an upgraded version of the A-20 Havoc. However, the A-26 featured more powerful engines, had a longer range and heavier armament than the A-20—one version even had 18 forward firing .50 caliber machine guns! In 1948, the a... more »
Meet the Russian Nagant Gun—the First Silenced Revolver
*Peter Suciu* *History, Europe* [image: By MKFI - Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10845099] Prepare to say "Dasvidaniya." When it was introduced in 1895, the Russian Nagant revolver was quite unique in a number of ways. It was a seven-shot handgun, produced in both double- and single-action versions, it was developed for Imperial Russia by Belgian industrialist and “friend” of the Imperial court Léon Nagant and it used a proprietary 7.62x38mmR cartridge that featured a distinct “gas-seal” system. That latter aspect of the weapon allowed i... more »
Why the Reising Submachine Gun Is Best Left Forgotten
*Peter Suciu* *History, Americas* [image: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=12349421] Another one for the dust bin of history. Before America’s entry into the Second World War, the U.S. military developed the M1 Garand, the weapon General George S. Patton called, “the greatest battle implement ever devised.” However, there were “other” attempts to produce a main battle rifle. As The National Interest previously reported, these included designs from Brigadier General John T. Thompson and Melvin Johnson, but also forgotten was the effort to develop a ... more »
My library is now a blog meme?
I had to smile to see that our friend Cedar Sanderson has immortalized (or should that be pictorialized?) my library on her blog. She and her husband, Sanford, were our guests a few days ago, and she found our bookshelves fascinating. I had to tell her that they were far fewer in number than when we lived in Nashville. I disposed of two-thirds of my collection of books before we moved down here, largely for logistics reasons, and I now try to keep things within the bounds of our existing bookshelves. If we outgrow them, I cull books until they all fit into them once more. It... more »
Pence Stresses Federalism in Dealing With Pandemic and Need to Defer to Local Officials
[image: pence-stresses-federalism-in-dealing-with-pandemic-and-need-to-defer-to-local-officials] Vice President Mike Pence said the administration wants to defer to governors and local officials in taking steps to control the coronavirus pandemic.
Roberts Again Sides With Liberals to Defeat Louisiana Abortion Law
[image: roberts-again-sides-with-liberals-to-defeat-louisiana-abortion-law] The Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana law restricting abortion was unconstitutional after Chief Justice Roberts reversed a position he held in 2016.
Ticking the boxes in all areas of our Society by way of the Scamdemic...will lead to Brave New [Technocratic] World
*Brave New World* We're now six months into the Plandemic/Scamdemic Hoax and, in one way, nothing has changed. Since my very first post on this topic way back in late January 2020 I've maintained exactly the same POV. It was and remains a scam and a hoax from soup to nutZ. Every sentient knows that by now. It's non-controversial. Just like everyone knows 9/11 was an inside job. But no matter how many sentients shout from the rooftop the truth about the Scamdemic [or 9/11], it makes no difference. The agenda proceeds apace. Nothing and nobody will stop it. After 9/11 it took... more »
Lifelong Democrat Gets Un-Woke, Discovers Trump Supporters are “Nice”; Dems “Not Ready for 2020”
This story was published back in February, but is worth a read today. It shows us that one-on-one interactions with leftists can reawaken their cerebral cortexes, and reconvert their hearts of stone to ones of flesh. Remember, the NH Trump rally the author describes was held just before the Chinese bioweapon virus was unleashed on the world. Events may have changed patterns, but author Borysenko’s observations hold true: The canyon that separates the doom-gloom-horror show of the average American leftist from the open-minded optimism of the typical MAGA Deplorable is as wide as ever ... more »
Three Scenarios for Our Way Forward, Starting November 4th, 2020
Found this excellent article at Zero Hedge today, reposted from vdare.com by the pseudonymous Tyler Durden (the Nanker Phelge of the conservative press). Readers, do you agree with the author’s conclusions? The Old America Is Dead: Three Scenarios For The Way Forward Authored by Wayne Allenswroth via vdare.com, “Then who do we shoot?” Like Muley Graves the sharecropper, John Steinbeck’s evocative Okie everyman in John Ford’s 1940 film, many Americans are bewildered by a tidal wave of forces that seem beyond their control. The answer is not easy. But increasingly it seems likely to i... more »
One Silicon Valley Company Gets It Right
I’ve sold on eBay for nearly two decades. eBay’s principal payment processor has been PayPal, a company that serves both as a bank and a financial intermediary. Two weeks ago the site’s homepage splashed a big banner proclaiming that “PayPal commits $530 million to support Black businesses and communities”. My initial reaction was, oh joy, another left coast tech business joining the P.C. stampede to throw money at BLM. But PayPal’s statement had different wording — they said “Black businesses”. A little digging found the true nature of PayPal’s initiative, and it is commendable, es... more »
National parks – even Mount Rushmore – show that there's more than one kind of patriotism
Jennifer Ladino, Professor of English, University of Idaho at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 9 hours ago
President Trump is scheduled to appear at an Independence Day celebration at Mount Rushmore on July 3. For some, this event will symbolize love of country. Others will see it very differently.
2:00PM Water Cooler 6/29/2020
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- June 29, 2020
*The Hill: **Pelosi, Schumer request US intelligence leaders brief Congress on reports of Russian bounties* Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) requested Monday that two top U.S. intelligence leaders brief the House and Senate on news reports that Russians offered bounties to kill U.S. troops in Afghanistan last year. In a letter to Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe and CIA Director Gina Haspel, Pelosi said, "Congress and the country need answers now." The Speaker also pointed to denials from President Trump that he w... more »
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates PM 6/29/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates PM 6/29/20" * *- Frequently **Updated* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ June 29, 2020 "It can sometimes seem as if the entire world is suffering from a new coronavirus outbreak. There have been cases at food markets in Beijing, nightclubs in South Korea, meatpacking plants in Britain and Germany, nail salons in Ontario, and restaurants, bars and churches across the southern and western United States. But these outbreaks are not all the same. The ones in the U.S. are of a larger ord... more »
Biden Could Put a Damper on Pipeline and Other Infrastructure Projects
Presidential candidate Joseph Biden’s official climate change plan proclaims “that every federal infrastructure investment should reduce climate pollution” and would… The post Biden Could Put a Damper on Pipeline and Other Infrastructure Projects appeared first on IER.
«Le Traité sur la Charte de l'énergie met nos États en danger»
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
29-Jun-2020 Le traité est incompatible avec la mise en place d'une transition écologique socialement juste et plus largement avec nos démocraties, dénoncent dans une carte blanche différentes organisations
Brexit: Face-to-face trade talks between UK and EU begin in Brussels
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
29-Jun-2020 Face-to-face negotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the EU have begun in Brussels, after the teams pledged to "intensify" talks.
Time to rethink – Stop the EU-Mercosur agreement!
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
29-Jun-2020 265 civil society organisations call on the Federal Governments and the EU Commission and EU-Parliament to reject this agreement!
Il est encore temps – Mettons fin à l'accord UE-Mercosur !
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
29-Jun-2020 265 organisations de la société civile appellent les gouvernements des Etat-membres, la Commission et le Parlement européen à rejeter cet accord !
Planned EU trade deal with Mercosur threatens climate, environmental protection and human rights
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
29-Jun-2020 The agreement could have serious ecological and human rights repercussions, new study warns.
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Michelle Girash and Chandra Pasma write from personal experience about the uncertainty COVID-19 creates for workers. Bryan Borzykowski notes that the needed extension of the CERB through the summer has merely delayed the approach to a cliff for people who have rightly relied on public support. And Rachel Aiello reports on the Libs' stingy "volunteer" program for students which will pay less than minimum wage to participants while lining the pockets of a Trudeau-connected non-profit. - Jean-Pierre Colin points out the opportunity to build... more »
How Unpopular is Bolsonaro? Polling Amid Chaos in Brazil
This is a guest post by Ryan Lloyd, a Visiting Assistant Professor of International Studies at Centre College. His research focuses on comparative political behavior and vote buying, particularly in Brazil. He can be reached at lloydr418@gmail.com, and on Twitter at @Lloyder2323. Public health and political crises The numbers were disastrous. After months of denialism, […]
The United States: Not a Failed State, but a Failing Society
Note: This post began life as an op-ed; I have amended it slightly from the version shared on Facebook to add more social scientific perspective. The United States set new single-day record for new COVID cases on June 24th through 26th, surpassing what had been hoped would the highest point of the curve on April […]
Questioning the HIV-AIDS Hypothesis: 30 Years of Dissent
Questioning the HIV-AIDS Hypothesis: 30 Years of Dissent https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4172096/
Kayleigh McEnany White House Press Briefing – 1:30pm ET Livestream
White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany holds a press briefing. Anticipated start time 1:30pm ET. White House Livestream Link – Fox News Livestream – Fox Business Livestream . .
To Everyone Who Was Never A Classroom Teacher, Re Pandemic School Openings
To everyone who was never a classroom teacher but who has some ideas about how school should be re-opened in the fall: Hush. Just hush. There are some special categories of life experiences. Divorce. Parenthood. Deafness. Living as a Black person in the US. Classroom teacher. They are very different experiences, but they all have on thing in common. You can read about these things. But if you haven't lived it, you don't know. You can study up, read up, talk to people. And in some rare cases that brings you close enough to knowing that your insights might actually be useful. But m... more »
Iraq’s PM Gives Warning To Kataib Hezbollah To Stop Rocket Attacks In Baghdad
In June Iraq opened talks with the United States over a new security agreement. Pro-Iran Hashd units responded with a series of rocket attacks upon targets in Baghdad that housed Americans like the International Airport and the Green Zone. Prime Minister Mustafa Kazemi said that these incidents would not be tolerated. When they continued the Counter Terror Service launched a raid against Kataib Hezbollah sending a warning that the premier would not accept these continued security violations. In June there have been seven rocket attacks in Baghdad. Starting on June 8, the Green Zo... more »
This Day In Iraqi History- Jun 29
1923 Mujtahids Isfahani and Nayini arrived in Karbala in protest march against deportation of cleric Khalisi but only two other mujtahids joined them 1932 Assyrian leader Mar Shimun issued letter telling Assyrian Levies to stop resigning Not all listened Over 400 still resigned (Musings On Iraq review of *The Tragedy of the Assyrian Minority in Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *State and Society in Iraq*) 1947 Baghdad hung four of Barzani’s lieutenants and arrested his brother Shekh Ahmed 1966 Baghdad-Kurdish deal called for recognition of Kurds in constitution and autonomy Never ... more »
In Ethiopia they treat and cure very sick people with dexamethasone
“In a poor country like Ethiopia they treat and cure very sick people with dexamethasone,” says reader Argiris Diamantis. “In the so-called developed world people die because dexamethasone is not being used. And the MSM keeps quiet about it.” “According to Arab News a very old Ethiopian monk (although I have my doubts regarding his ... Read more In Ethiopia they treat and cure very sick people with dexamethasone The post In Ethiopia they treat and cure very sick people with dexamethasone appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Tornadoes hit Auckland and Papamoa, leaving major structural damage, New Zealand
The Watchers » Latest articles - 10 hours ago
Two tornadoes ripped through the cities of Auckland and Papamoa in New Zealand's North Island on Saturday, June 27, 2020, causing major structural damage. The storms tore roofs off homes, knocked trees and power lines, and blew away debris. The first tornado...... Read more »
MJBizConNEXT keynoter Simms urges cannabis industry to ‘be audacious’
MJBizConNEXT Direct and Hemp Industry Daily Direct kicked off today with a virtual keynote speech from Dia Simms, an award-winning entrepreneur and member of BRN Group, a New York-based cannabis tech company. Simms called on the cannabis industry to move in unison to overcome over a century of stigma, to think bigger and to consider […] MJBizConNEXT keynoter Simms urges cannabis industry to ‘be audacious’ is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Will The Media Retract Their 'Breathless' Warnings Of Insect Armageddon?
Are insects facing survival challenges? Of course, the evidence in support of reasonable concerns is overwhelming. The important questions are: how serious is the decline; is it accelerating; what are its causes; and how can we address them? Those are not the questions the media have been asking over the past three years, as a spate of Armageddon-like studies has been hyped by breathless reporting in such mainstream outlets as CNN, the Guardian and the New York Times. They’ve uniformly maintained the insect Armageddon was already upon us, and the culprit identified: modern agricultu... more »
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