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Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Putin put contracts out on American soldiers. Once again, Trump has given Putin carte blanche. And once again, the bought and paid for (in Russian Mob/Oligarch Rubles) Republican $enators who voted not to impeach their fellow traitor have circled around Dear Leader Trump. They have embraced the stench of their fellow traitor. In fact, they obviously don't consider it a stench. To Republicans, Trump is the nicest, freshest spring day of the year and they inhale deeply. The White House staff now ludicrously claims that Trump didn't know. Really? You're on his staff and you... more »
Ranked: 5 Best Guns for Any Police Officer
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_GM1E87P0CON01&share=true] Or are they? *Key Point: *These guns are reliable and well-known. Here are why they are relied upon by many. American law enforcement faces a unique challenge: keeping the peace in a country with an estimated three hundred million guns in circulation. Although the overwhelming majority are owned by law-abiding citizens, a not-inconsiderable number are owned by criminals. When carrying a duty weapon, that it is comfortable and capable of mat... more »
Yes, .380 Pistols Do Bring Firepower. Here's Why These Guns Are No Joke.
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Americas* [image: https://ruger.com/products/lcp/images/3725.jpg] Check them out. *Key Point: *These small guns are able to keep you and your family safe. However, they do have some disadvantages to keep in mind. The .380 ACP semi-automatic pistol is one of the most popular categories of concealed carry weapons in the United States and has been for years. It’s easy to see why: .380 pistols are typically small enough to carry in the pocket, they are unquestionably smaller and lighter than competing 9mm single stack autos or .38 snubnose revolvers. But ... more »
The A-12 Avenger Shows Why The Navy Needs A Long-Range Strike Aircraft
*TNI Staff* *Security, * The Navy’s carrier air wings would have greatly benefited from an A-12-like capability had the program survived. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Though it was not immediately apparent at the time, with the cancellation of the A-12 program and the retirement of the A-6E, the U.S. Navy gave up its long-range strike capability in favor of an air wing that focused on sortie generation. While that was not a problem in the immediate aftermath of the end of the Cold War, with Russia resurgent and the emergence of China as a great power challenger, it is a s... more »
During World War II the British Copied an Old German Machine Gun Design
*Peter Suciu* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_LM1EA6715QC01&share=true] Did it work? After the so-called “miracle of Dunkirk,” in which the British military were able to successfully evacuate the majority of the British Expeditionary Force, along with a large number of French troops, after France fell to the Germans in late May and early June 1940, the British government was presented with a serious problem. Much of its heavy equipment and even vast quantities of small arms had been left on the continent. While t... more »
Why the Taurus TX-22 Is a One Heck of a .22 Caliber Pistol
*Gun News Daily* *Security, World* [image: https://www.taurususa.com/firearms/pistols/tx22/tx22-pistols-22-lr-16-round-hard-anodized-black-2/] One of the best? *Key Point: *These full size .22 pack a punch. Here's why you should consider them. If there’s one thing that all *.22 semi-automatic pistols* seem to share in common, it’s that they all hold ten rounds of ammunition in the magazine. That’s by no means a bad thing, but there’s a lot of people who have strongly desired to own a .22 pistol with an ammunition capacity equivalent to a full size, duty *9mm pistol* (which comm... more »
Uzi: Why This Legendary Submachine Gun Could Be Making a Comeback
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Israeli Weapon Industries attempts to resurrect the Uzi brand. *Key Point*: The Uzi Pro submachine gun is exactly as advertised: a modernized Uzi, but an Uzi nonetheless. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * Firearms manufacturer Israeli Weapon Industries (IWI) is best known as the creator of the Uzi, a compact submachine gun designed... more »
Take a Lesson From History: Millions Died the First Time We Fought North Korea
*Darien Cavanaugh* *History, Asia* [image: A North Korean man (R) on a bus waves his hand as a South Korean man weeps after a luncheon meeting during inter-Korean temporary family reunions at Mount Kumgang resort October 31, 2010. Kim Ho-Young/Korea Pool via REUTERS] “I shrink—I shrink with a horror that I cannot express in words—at this continuous slaughter of men in Korea.” *Key point:* Neither side has ever been able to truly come to terms with the mass death caused by the conflict. It’s difficult to try to keep up with developments in the latest round of saber rattling betwe... more »
Vietnam’s public loudspeaker system: a means of communication to combat COVID-19
While not a resource-rich country, Vietnam's intelligent communication methods helped in maintaining zero recorded deaths from the pandemic. The post Vietnam’s public loudspeaker system: a means of communication to combat COVID-19 appeared first on New Mandala.
US Govt. Paid $96,370 for Aborted Baby Parts for ‘Humanized Mice’ Experiments
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) entered into 8 contracts worth $96,370 with Advanced Bioscience Resources (ABR) to acquire “fresh and never frozen” tissue from 1st and 2nd trimester aborted fetuses for use in creating “humanized mice” for ongoing research between 2012 and 2018.
Was FBI’s Prosecution of Flynn Launched to Thwart his Plan to Audit Intel Agencies?
Flynn's attorney says that he was going to audit the intel agencies, including some FBI's cases, and the deep state was terrified of being investigated.
Pentagon Porks Up as Covid-19 Bleeds Economy
Quelle surprise! Pentagon grifting continues apace, even in the face of a full-bore domestic crisis.
June 29th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1257
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Monday June 29th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Domestic Terrorism – Missouri Couple Defends Their Home From Rampaging Mob Who Broke Through Perimeter Gate on Private Property…
Coming soon to a home near you. A Missouri mob of looters/protestors was very lucky not to be legally shot as a well-armed couple defend their home from the mob that broke through their perimeter gate. Video shows the armed … Continue reading →
SA magistrate arrested and charged amid ICAC investigation
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South Australian Magistrate Robert Harrap is facing multiple deception and conspiracy charges following an investigation by the state's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption.
NT Police issue 13 coronavirus fines as people break quarantine to 'take selfies' or visit their girlfriend
A 31-year-old man is fined after police spot him drinking with mates at a pub in Alice Springs while he was meant to be in quarantine.
Matt spent $11,000 to get an upgraded NBN connection, then his neighbours connected to it for free
Sick of his internet dropping out, software developer Matt Hall paid to have the NBN to his home upgraded. He didn't realise that he was also paying for his neighbours to get cheap access.
The coronavirus health complications no-one expected
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What is surprising about the virus causing the current global pandemic is the extent of the complications occurring outside the lungs in infected people.
Maps showing the spread of coronavirus are terrifying. Can we trust them?
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Maps have shown us how the events of this disastrous year have played out around the globe. But there are good reasons to question them, writes Amy Griffin.
SA Government back-pedals on plan to axe bus stops and Service SA centres
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A controversial plan to scrap hundreds of bus stops and routes across Adelaide is scrapped, after the SA Government admitted there was overwhelming public opposition to the proposal.
Conor McKenna released from quarantine nine days after positive COVID-19 test
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Essendon's Conor McKenna is released from quarantine by Victoria's DHHS, having not tested positive for coronavirus since June 20.
'The thief who is crying stop the thief': Chinese state media launches attack on Australia over spying allegations
China's Government uses state media to launch an extraordinary attack on Australia, claiming Australian spies are waging an intensifying espionage campaign.
Coca-Cola, Verizon and Starbucks are among the big brands pulling their Facebook ads. Here's why
More than 160 companies have joined forces to boycott Facebook ads to pressure the social media giant to remove hate speech from its platform. But will it force Facebook to take action?
Fourteen missing after cargo ship headed for Australia collides with fishing boat
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The Philippine Coast Guard is searching for 14 people missing after a fishing boat and cargo ship collide in choppy waters two nights ago.
PM indicates live export producers could get compensation regardless of court appeal
The Prime Minister indicates that cattle producers could be compensated even if the Government tries to quash a conviction that the 2011 live cattle export ban was invalid.
How Deadly Has The Covid-19 Pandemic Really Been?
* Back in April I wrote several posts on the subject of the severity and expected mortality from the Covid-19 pandemic. It is fair to say that I expressed a high degree of skepticism that the pandemic was of sufficient severity to justify the extreme economic suppression that was being undertaken at that time (much of which still remains in place today) . . . * I have been holding off revisiting the subject because I have not been able to find data that answer the principal questions that I asked in those posts. In particular, I made this statement in the April 27 post: * The best i... more »
Cook your compost to the same temperature as your burgers
Opinion Editor’s note: Each Spring, attorneys Bill Marler and Denis Stearns teach a Food Safety Litigation course in the LL.M. Program in Agricultural and Food Law at the University of Arkansas School of Law. This specialized program for attorneys brings together those who are interested in our food system, from farm to table. As a... Continue Reading
Video records showed issues at diner linked to Salmonella outbreak
Surveillance camera recordings helped identify lapses during food preparation and poor sanitation as part of a Salmonella outbreak in Taiwan in 2018, according to researchers. In late April 2018, a salmonellosis outbreak among customers of a restaurant was reported to the Taiwan Centers for Disease Control. Researchers identified 47 patients, including 16 who tested positive... Continue Reading
Pilgrim’s Pride recalls chicken nuggets because of rubber bits
Following a consumer complaint, Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. initiated a recall of almost 60,000 pounds of chicken nuggets from retailers in four states. Although retailers are being instructed to pull the frozen chicken nuggets, there is concern about nuggets consumers may have already purchased, according to a recall notice posted by the USDA’s Food Safety and... Continue Reading
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Sunday 28th June 2020 – Plus Weekly Update
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Street Protests: When Infecting Others Is Called ‘Wonderful, Bracing, And Noble Of Heart’
By Tim Graham ~ Washington Post Magazine humorist Gene Weingarten offered one of those earnest columns today that’s not about his toilet habits (that was last Sunday). He writes that in the days after a “national tragedy” — in this case the death of George Floyd — readers send in “earnest but mostly inept efforts at literature” and […]
Climate Alarmism Versus Integrity At National Academies Of Science
By David Wojick, Ph.D. ~ National Academies of Science should speak out against climate alarmism, not support it. This is the major message in a recent letter from Professor Guus Berkhout, president of CLINTEL, to the new head of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. The integrity of science is at stake. This […]
Must Watch! “Economic Dominoes Are Falling; Depression Is Inevitable; Businesses Continue To Close - Warning”
Jeremiah Babe, *“Economic Dominoes Are Falling; Depression Is Inevitable;* * Businesses Continue To Close - Warning”*
Tweets For Today
Global coronavirus death toll surpasses half a million people, according to a @Reuters tally https://t.co/prDvlM8kJr pic.twitter.com/RqpOQcgxa1 — Reuters (@Reuters) June 29, 2020 Hebei: China locks down 400,000 people after virus spike near Beijing https://t.co/YtN6X48Dbw — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) June 29, 2020 In July, the U.S. is set to open the largest trial of a potential COVID-19 vaccine, with doses for 30,000 people. Other nations are also ramping up vaccine tests, but experts say an effective shot is unlikely to be widely available this year. https://t.co/1oHkbH1aJ5... more »
Remember, Remember the 5th of November!
I was just talking with an acquaintance about *sesgo de la normalidad,* in English translation aka: normalcy bias, head in the sand, and so forth. It's a big problem these days, in Ecuador, in the USSA, and in a lot of other places. To wit: everything has changed. Things will not be going back to the way they were before. The *status quo ante* (*bellum* understood in the original Latin) has gone bye-bye, never to return. The state of things before the war (Latin : *bellum*), has evaporated; it will not be restored, and in many ways the rules under which it operated are not applicab... more »
Victorian government wins big on Carbon Revolution float by taking punters for a ride
[image: Carbon Revolution] The Andrews Labor government pumped $27.5 million into the long-failing, high-end wheel maker to help it limp across the line to an ASX listing last year. The float was a bonanza for it and a handful of other “existing investors” including the Clean Energy Finance Corporation. But the stock exchange was so concerned about the vast gains being made that it placed a freeze over all 5.4 million shares the state government ended up with after the float, writes Anthony Klan in Part II of his investigation into Carbon Revolution. Read Part I here.
Picture Of The Day
A picture taken on 23 June 2020 shows a few worshippers performing al-Fajr prayers at the Kaaba, Islam's holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca. Saudi Arabia has announced that it will hold a "very limited" hajj this year, with pilgrims already in the kingdom allowed to perform the annual ritual as the country moves to curb the biggest coronavirus outbreak in the Gulf. © AFP 2020 / Str *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *This Week in Pictures: 20 - 26 June *(Sputnik).
No F-35 But Lethal: Why Sweden's JAS-39 Gripen Is a Killer (And Cheap)
*TNI Staff* *Security, * The JAS-39 is an excellent low cost fourth-generation fighter. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *With the Gripen NG soon to be delivered to the Swedish and Brazilian air forces, the JAS-39 will be undoubtedly remain a competitor in a multitude of markets around the globe. The Gripen production line is backed up to 2022, but *Saab officials* have suggested they could sell upgraded versions of the older airframes that are in storage. *Recommended: What Will the Sixth-Generation Jet Fighter Look Like?* *Recommended: Imagine a U.S. Air Force That Never Bui... more »
No War Needed: For $700, Las Vegas Can Make You Into A True Chopper Gunner
*James Clark* *Security, Americas* The company is attempting to recreate an authentic military door gunner experience. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *In order to attend, you must be at least 18 or 15-17 with a guardian’s consent, you can’t be drunk, and you definitely can’t be pregnant. Sounds reasonable to us. In case you’re feeling nostalgic about opening fire on a battlefield from a heavily-armed military helicopter, an arena in Las Vegas will now let you pay them the totally reasonable price of just $689 to play machine gunner in a battle-ready helo, complete with 360 d... more »
Trump-- A Failure At Everything... And We Pay
A day after Trump autographed a tiny section of border wall near San Luis in Yuma County, Arizona-- a county and state being devastated because of his incompetence in confronting the pandemic-- a federal appeals court in California ruled that his use of $2.5 billion that Congress had appropriated to the Pentagon for specified purposes, to build his wall is illegal. "It stopped COVID, it stopped everything," he lied. In a 2-1 ruling, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals found that Señor Trumpanzee’s diversion of defense, military and other funding-- billions of dollars that were ... more »
Is Israel On The Brink Of War With Iran & Hezbollah?
Former Israeli Defense Minister, Avigdor Lieberman, via Reuters. *Zero Hedge:* *Israel Is On Brink Of War With Iran & Hezbollah: Top Israeli Officials* The former Israeli Defense Minister, Avigdor Lieberman, said that Iran and Lebanese Hezbollah are pushing Israel to the brink. In an interview with Israel's national Hebrew-language daily newspaper Maariv on Friday, the former Israeli Defense Minister had expressed his concern about Iran possessing enriched uranium, which he said is eight times the permitted amount according to the nuclear agreement, and that a month ago Iran succe... more »
President Trump Highlights Mail-In Ballot Fraud Using Recent New Jersey Example…
Earlier this evening President Trump noted the ease of mail-in voting fraud by highlighting the recent New Jersey election where election fraud charges have been brought against against four people including: Paterson City Councilman Michael Jackson (D), Councilman-elect Alex Mendez … Continue reading →
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