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Amazing what $5 trillion in stimulus will do for you! I mean *them...* Meanwhile, how are *you *doing, Good Citizen?
Cover Crops Lead To Better Decomposition Rates And Increased Mineralization
Cover crops are touted for their soil and water quality related benefits. A new paper found that incorporating cover crops with tillage results in increased cover crop decomposition rates and increased mineralization of nutrients from cover crop biomass. Other studies have reported mixed results for corn-soybean grain yields when planted after cover crops. read more
Ending U.S. and African protein shortages
A little creative thinking could reduce hunger in Africa and meat shortages in America The post Ending U.S. and African protein shortages appeared first on CFACT.
Players association rejects Cricket Australia's claims of dire financial future
Cricket Australia forecasts massive losses in the coming years due to coronavirus, but the Australian Cricketers Association is sceptical about those figures.
More babies test positive for rare bacteria at Adelaide hospital
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Another three babies at Adelaide's Flinders Medical Centre test positive for a rare bacteria, taking the total number to eight after health authorities yesterday confirmed others had been infected.
At least 39 injured in knife attack at China kindergarten
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A school security guard injures at least 39 people in a knife attack at a kindergarten in southern China, state media reports.
With 56,000 sheep barred from export, are cheap lamb roasts on the cards?
One of Western Australia's largest livestock traders say thousands of sheep stranded after the crew of an export ship contracted coronavirus will provide a boost to local meat processors.
'People want their freedom back': The NT's Biosecurity Act is set to lift, allowing free travel
People living in remote NT communities have big plans this weekend: going to the supermarket. After months "in lockdown", they're keen to visit family and stock up on supplies.
"When Institutions Fail, Fragmentation and Decentralization Become Solutions"
*"When Institutions Fail, * *Fragmentation and Decentralization Become Solutions"* by Charles Hugh Smith " The chapter titles of Michael Grant's excellent account of "The Fall of the Roman Empire" identify the core dynamics of decline: • The Gulfs Between the Classes • The Credibility Gap • The Partnerships That Failed • The Groups That Opted Out • The Undermining of Effort Every one of these is a manifestation of institutional failure. The Gulfs Between the Classes (see chart of soaring inequality below) manifests a completely broken economic and social order, and the abject failure... more »
Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Now?
Global Issues News Headlines - 21 hours ago
BANGKOK, Thailand, Jun 04 (IPS) - "Before there can be truth there must be a true man"-- Chuang-TzuIn the midst of the COVID 19 pandemic, the much-anticipated 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA) of the WHO concluded without any major controversies or disagreements. Read the full story, “Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Now?”, on globalissues.org →
Covid-19 Recessions: This Time It’s Really Different
Global Issues News Headlines - 21 hours ago
BERLIN and KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 04 (IPS) - The world economic contraction so far this year is largely due to measures, especially at the national or local level, to contain or prevent Covid-19 contagion, particularly those restricting business operations, thus reducing economic activity, output, incomes and spending. Read the full story, “Covid-19 Recessions: This Time It’s Really Different”, on globalissues.org →
Lifelines in Danger
Global Issues News Headlines - 21 hours ago
Jun 04 (IPS) - The COVID-19 pandemic is crippling the economies of rich and poor countries alike. Yet for many low-income and fragile states, the economic shock will be magnified by the loss of remittances—money sent home by migrant and guest workers employed in foreign countries. Read the full story, “Lifelines in Danger”, on globalissues.org →
MUST WATCH! "The Debt Bomb Is Ticking; Private Payrolls Slammed; Money Flowing Into Stock Market”
Jeremiah Babe, *"The Debt Bomb Is Ticking; Private Payrolls Slammed; * *Money Flowing Into Stock Market”*
10 Exercises Women Over 40 Can Do to Feel 20 Years Younger
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SpaceX is launching 60 more satellites into space tonight
https://propermanchester.com/news/spacex-is-launching-60-more-satellites-into-space-tonight/
Egypt will soon be home to Africa’s first vertical forest
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/08/africa-is-set-to-get-its-first-vertical-forest/?fbclid=IwAR3ixvc9KdYn3P1lyoSlKBYerBQIvTnmSw29fJMGqYQEkEdqvWhyMhrO2-E
SpaceX’s new ‘Endeavour’ spaceship just made history by docking to the International Space Station with 2 NASA astronauts inside
https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/spacexs-new-endeavour-spaceship-just-made-history-by-docking-to-the-international-space-station-with-2-nasa-astronauts-inside/articleshow/76122633.cms
#Coronavirus #pandemic: Protecting your business against #COVID-19
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Pandemic-Induced Surgery Delays Could Worsen Cancer Survival
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/931173
Insect wings evolved from legs, mayfly genome suggests
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/06/insect-wings-evolved-legs-mayfly-genome-suggests
Finnish company makes food from thin air
https://bigthink.com/technology-innovation/protein-from-air?utm_medium=Social&facebook=1&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1591219353
How Does A Scanning Electron Microscope Develop Such Breathtaking Images?
https://www.secretsofuniverse.in/sem-and-images/
Brazil to help test Oxford #coronavirus #vaccine
https://www.deccanherald.com/international/brazil-to-help-test-oxford-coronavirus-vaccine-845448.html
Major showdown looming at Libyan Army stronghold after Turkish-backed forces seize Tripoli Airport
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – The Libyan National Army (LNA) suffered a major setback on Wednesday, when their troops withdrew from the Tripoli International Airport outside of the capital city. According to reports from the Tripoli front, the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) forces were able to take control of the international airport after […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian military begins using new Russian-made MiG-29 jets against enemy forces
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 A.M.) – The Syrian military has begun to use their new Russian-made MiG-29 jets against the enemy forces in northwestern Syria, the Russian Embassy in Damascus stated on Wednesday, and further confirmed by an Al-Masdar source. According to the Russian Embassy’s statement, the Syrian military has already received its second batch of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Sword of Damocles Over Western Europe: Follow the Trail of Blood and Oil
It is sufficed to say that today’s ongoing sanctions against Iran cannot be understood in their full weight and international ramifications without this historical background. More The post The Sword of Damocles Over Western Europe: Follow the Trail of Blood and Oil appeared first on The Duran.
Democrat supporters blame Russia for the riots and ignore domestic issues
By ignoring the root causes of revolts they are going to continue happening More The post Democrat supporters blame Russia for the riots and ignore domestic issues appeared first on The Duran.
Protests over George Floyd’s death spread around the world and threaten American government
Despite just cause, protests are marked by crimes, tighten racial tensions and spread coronavirus More The post Protests over George Floyd’s death spread around the world and threaten American government appeared first on The Duran.
British Public Not Buying Ludicrous Anti-Trump Media Narrative
We’ve had over three years of this rubbish, the President has been accused of everything from “colluding” with Russia to obstruction of justice – ie protesting his innocence loud and often. The tragic death of George Floyd and the widespread outrage that followed has given his enemies across a broad political spectrum even more ammunition […] More The post British Public Not Buying Ludicrous Anti-Trump Media Narrative appeared first on The Duran.
President Trump invites Putin – and Russia – to help at G7
TASS, the Russian News Agency, reports that Russia’s presence is both valued and desired at the upcoming G7 meeting. Last week, US President Donald Trump informed that the G7 summit set to take place in the USA would be moved from late June to September, adding that he plans to invite Russia, South Korea, Australia […] More The post President Trump invites Putin – and Russia – to help at G7 appeared first on The Duran.
WHO recordings show frustration with China over coronavirus delays
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The WHO repeatedly thanked the Chinese Government for sharing the genetic map of the virus "immediately," but behind the scenes, it was a different story.
'It's not what victims want': Daughter of slain parents unimpressed by reform to mental health verdict
A woman whose brother killed their parents says reforms to change the special verdict for the defence of mental illness don't go far enough.
WA won't ban demolition of Aboriginal heritage sites after destruction of 46,000-year-old rock shelters
WA's Aboriginal Affairs Minister rejects calls for a moratorium on the destruction of cultural sites already approved for demolition following the loss of a 46,000-year-old site in the Pilbara.
James Tedesco ruled out of Roosters-Broncos NRL game with high temperature
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The NRL's new coronavirus measures hit a major star for the first time, with a high temperature ruling Sydney Roosters fullback James Tedesco out of tonight's game against the Brisbane Broncos.
'Punch her in the face': Police investigate video of attack in skatepark
Specialist police are investigating "disturbing footage" of a 13-year-old girl being attacked by teenagers at a Sunshine Coast playground after complaints from the child's distressed father.
'Sophisticated' forgery: Grain dealer jailed for exporting live seeds to Saudi Arabia
A South Australian grain dealer has been jailed for more at least 22 months, after he falsely labelled lucerne seed, worth more than $5 million, and exported it to the Middle East.
'Get off the grass': Scott Morrison's press conference interrupted as man urges media off his lawn
Prime Minister Scott Morrison's press conference on his HomeBuilder scheme, designed to boost the construction industry, is interrupted by a man urging the media to get off his reseeded lawn.
Queensland water bills to rise, despite coronavirus
The Queensland Government will bump up the cost of water by 3.5 per cent next month, driving up quarterly utility bills across the state.
Barack Obama says US protests can 'change America'
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In his first remarks since the death of George Floyd in police custody, Mr Obama says the protests offer an opportunity for people to be "awakened" to underlying trends, and to work together to tackle them.
Melbourne waste facility COVID-19 cluster emerges as Premier voices concerns over protest
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Two people from a waste facility in Laverton are diagnosed with COVID-19 as Premier Daniel Andrews urges people to stay away from a Black Lives Matter protest this weekend, amid concerns the gathering could spread the virus.
Why the latest Madeleine McCann announcement could be different
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British and German police have announced there's a new suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. Here are five reasons why this could be a significant development.
Access to the Government's HomeBuilder cash won't come cheap. Here's what you'll need
The Federal Government is offering $25,000 for people to renovate or build their homes — but access to the HomeBuilder scheme's free money will cost you.
Inquiry launched into closure of catering business that claimed slug was planted
The closure of Melbourne catering business I Cook Foods, which claimed authorities planted a slug in its kitchen, will be examined by a Victorian parliamentary committee.
Police officer allegedly spat on by truck driver at SA coronavirus checkpoint
A Victorian grain truck driver is charged with assault and other offences after allegedly spitting on a police officer at an SA border checkpoint which had been set up to stop the spread of coronavirus.
NRL bans Dally M betting after two charged over alleged coach award scandal
The NRL bans betting on this year's Dally M awards after two men were charged over suspicious betting activity in the lead-up to 2019's ceremony.
WA prepares for mass reopening with internal travel bans lifted and strict limits on business removed
The WA Premier says the state has a "great and historic" opportunity to rebuild from the coronavirus pandemic, with regional border restrictions lifted and many businesses reopening this weekend.
Lions to be spared after attack on zookeeper
Shoalhaven Zoo on the New South Wales South Coast says two lions that attacked one of its zookeepers will not be euthanased.
'Is Australia in recession today?' In fact, we may already be on the way out of it
Yesterday's GDP numbers were just the stumble before Australia's economy fell off a very big cliff. But there are early signs we're already dusting ourselves off and starting the long climb back, writes Michael Janda.
'We should brace ourselves': NSW Premier issues economy warning
Premier Gladys Berejiklian says bushfires and storms are responsible for the biggest contraction in the NSW economy in 20 years and warns worse is yet to come when the true effects of coronavirus is felt later this year.
'This complaint has been largely manufactured': 'Victim' defends student activist
An alleged victim of Drew Pavlou rejects suggestions he felt threatened by the anti-Chinese government activist, and labels a complaint involving him as "laughable", in an email produced by Mr Pavlou's lawyers.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Trump fantasizes about a lot of things, not the least of which are being on the cover of TIME Magazine and/or being Hitler. He even has fake magazine covers made so that he can hang them in his offices to impress the parade of vermin that visit him there. So, it's appropriate that other people, those who have a better grip on reality, should make faux TIME Magazine covers too. Who knows? The TIME cover that serves as tonight's meme might soon rightly end up being a real cover. Trump always thinks he should be TIME's "Person Of The Year" so maybe it will be used if that c... more »
Predator Snails Fend off the Invasion of Barnacles in Japan
*Julius A. Ellrich, Takefumi Yorisue* *Nature, Asia* Biotic resistance is the ability of native species to limit the spread of invasive species. Introduced species can have tremendous ecological effects and can become a major threat to ecosystems. Invasion biology tries to understand the mechanisms that can limit and control the impacts of introduced species. Through global shipping routes, barnacles have been introduced to coastlines worldwide. An example is the barnacle *Balanus glandula*, native to the North American Pacific coast and transported by ships to the Pacific coast... more »
The Social Justice Aspects of Health Care and the Coronavirus
*Zoë Julian, Rachel R. Hardeman, Ryan Huerto* *Health, America* Recent data show that black, Latino, indigenous and immigrant communities are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, due in large part to the persistent legacy of structural racism. Recent data show that black, Latino, indigenous and immigrant communities are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, due in large part to the persistent legacy of structural racism – practices and policies that systematically benefit white people and harm people of color. From the Bronx and Queens, New York to the Mission District in ... more »
The Superconductors That Could Revolutionize the World’s Energy System
*Pegor Aynajian* *Science, * Superconductors are materials that address this problem by allowing energy to flow efficiently through them without generating unwanted heat. They have great potential and many cost-effective applications. Waste heat is all around you. On a small scale, if your phone or laptop feels warm, that’s because some of the energy powering the device is being transformed into unwanted heat. On a larger scale, electric grids, such as high power lines, lose over 5% of their energy in the process of transmission. In an electric power industry that generated more... more »
Conspiracy Theories About 5G Networks Have Skyrocketed Since COVID-19
*Tchéhouali Destiny* *Society, World* The false news concerning 5G spread at lightning speed on social networks, relayed by influencers and celebrities and reinforcing the fears of people who were already suspicious of 5G’s potential health effects. The advent of 5G has raised many concerns among people, to the extent that anti-5G movements have emerged in various countries in recent months. Some extreme right-wing groups have even developed conspiracy theories linking 5G to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some activists have gone as far as setting fire to telecommunications towers in Bel... more »
The Success Story of New Jersey's Sustainable Dairy Farms
*Andrew Carlson, Daniel Rubenstein, Simon Levin* *Environment, * We have documented one solution to the milk distribution crisis: innovative small farmers of New Jersey, who are surviving these hard times by working in cooperatives and selling directly to customers. Cow’s milk is a major part of many Americans’ diets because it contains key vitamins and calcium. But milk consumption has suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with other foods, including beef, eggs, fruit and vegetables. Economic shutdowns have severely disrupted supply chains that move food from farm to fork... more »
Amazon Employee Accused of Attempting to Incite Violent Protest
*Chris White* *Politics, Americas* [image: Demonstrators stand on top of a burned out police car during a protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 30, 2020. REUTERS/Patrick T. Fallon] The twenty year old broke windows while peaceful protesters begged him to stop. A left-winger who allegedly incited multiple riots during protests Saturday in Pittsburgh is an Amazon employee, according to police reports. Brian Bartels, 20, is accused of starting violent riots in Pittsburgh during a Saturday demonstration against ... more »
Was Burning a Police Precinct Justified? 17% of Americans Say Yes—And 37% Say Partly
*Jake Dima* *Politics, Americas* [image: Minneapolis resident, Andrea Stoesz, cleans up outside the burned out bar Nuevo Rodeo across from the Minneapolis Police fifth precinct after the death in police custody of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi] Thirdy-eight percent say they can’t support the violence in any capacity. About 17% of Americans said rioters’ actions during the George Floyd protests, “including the burning of a police precinct,” are fully justified, according to a national poll released Tuesday. Thirty-seven percent ... more »
Indonesia’s agro nationalism in the pandemic
"Can Indonesia have food security without security?" Colum Graham looks at who really benefits from the government’s recent measures to address Indonesia’s food crisis. The post Indonesia’s agro nationalism in the pandemic appeared first on New Mandala.
Multi LIVE Feed – Protests USA
JacobSnakeUp Started streaming 9 hours ago Multiple first person LIVE streams at ground level of the USA protests DISCLAIMER: These streams are gathered and compiled purely for historic documentation and educational purposes only! The world should see what is going on here in America. Here you go! The man who controls the cams : … Continue reading Multi LIVE Feed – Protests USA →
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Wednesday 3rd June 2020
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
As BLM Protests Turn Into Deadly Riots, Celebs Sign Letter Demanding We ‘Defund Police’
By Gabriel Hays ~ The latest political initiative from Hollywood might be its most insane yet. Here’s the proposal from some of tinseltown’s brightest: How about we as a society decide to defund our police forces? Yeah, real stunning stuff. In support of the radical racial and social justice initiative Black Lives Matter, A-list celebrities […]
$2.3 mill for a banker’s advice on selling our State houses? See what else your Govt (corporation) has spent your tax money on Kiwis
Originally posted on Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch: Thanks to Phil Yorke for this well researched information. (For interest, I have added news links & images to some of the info, you can google any others for yourself). ? “While this Government won’t do a thing to fix our housing crisis, (other than paying for beneficiaries…
Enough With The Consensus Already!
In theory, politicians and doctors who have studied for a long time are scientists. But in practice, few have a scientific approach. No one today wants to take responsibility for the allegedly sanitary measures that have been taken. They all take refuge behind collegial decisions, the invocation of science and consensus.
Medical Researchers Giving Climate Scientists A Run For Their Money
Just when I thought academia and UN agencies couldn’t possibly get any more farcical. Governments and WHO changed Covid-19 policy based on suspect data from tiny US company | World news | The Guardian
Tweets For Today
Follow @Reuters liveblog for the latest developments around the coronavirus outbreak https://t.co/cEBwkoEQ5P pic.twitter.com/yNVmY5n49N — Reuters (@Reuters) June 4, 2020 #UPDATE Brazil reports a record 1,349 #coronavirus deaths in a 24-hour period, as the pandemic continues to take a grim toll on Latin America's hardest-hit country. The figure brings the total toll in Brazil to 32,548, but experts say the real numbers are probably much higher pic.twitter.com/Buo4IzM0hY — AFP news agency (@AFP) June 4, 2020 Yemen aid operations at risk after fundraiser falls $1bn short https://... more »
Video For Today
*WNU Editor:* The above video is form this post .... *Video: Israeli Aerospace Short-Range Ballistic Missile Tests Hit Floating Targets* (Video).
June 4th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1232
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 →
Thursday June 4th – 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 →
Picture Of The Day
Law enforcement personnel stand guard on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial as protests spread across U.S. cities in Washington, D.C., June 2, 2020. Courtesy of James Harnett/Social Media via REUTERS *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Protests continue in Washington as Trump threatens to deploy military *(Reuters).
Coronavirus crisis is increasing in Pakistan but the leader opens up tourism
Coronavirus crisis is increasing in Pakistan but the leader opens up tourism Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis is increasing in Pakistan with each new day. However, despite the situation, Prime Minister Imran Khan is overly focused on the economic angle. Therefore, the announcement that tourism is to […]
The Destruction of Property Is Not a Minor Crime
Too many people claim that property is unimportant compared to the life of a thief or a nihilist. No. Property is the result of real people investing many hours of their life in creating things of value. Those things of value are the store of the hours of productive work people have spent a part of their life creating. When property is stolen or destroyed by someone, that person is taking a portion of another's life by force which the creator can never get back. The lives of creators are finite. Every hour of their time is of great value. In some cases, many years of the creator's li... more »
U.S. States Just Lost Pipeline Veto Rights And That’s A Big Deal For Oil
The EPA issued new regulations on pipeline approvals that narrow state authority to intervene. But the fight may not be over.
Pilgrim’s CEO among 4 poultry executives indicted by federal grand Jury
The chief executive officer of the nation’s second-largest poultry producer is summoned to appear today at 2 p.m in U.S. District Court to face the indictment by a federal Grand Jury in Colorado. Jayson Jeffrey Penn, CEO of Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., is accused of having “entered into and engaged in a continuing combination and conspiracy... Continue Reading
Blue Bell’s CEO took a long road to criminal charges
Opinion Blue Bell Creameries pleaded guilty on Monday to charges that they distributed adulterated ice cream products and will pay a criminal fine and forfeiture amount totaling $17.25 million. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Press Release, Blue Bell also agreed to pay an additional $2.1 million to resolve civil False Claims Act allegations... Continue Reading
Online meeting for European food safety project
Editor’s note: This article, Part 2 of 2, summarizes oral and poster presentations from a three-day meeting of the One Health European Joint Program. A European project involving foodborne zoonoses research held its annual meeting virtually recently because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The second annual scientific meeting of the One Health European Joint Program (OHEJP) on foodborne... Continue Reading
USDA proposes to define yak as an exotic animal
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is proposing to amend regulations to define yak as an “exotic animal.” This change would make yak eligible for voluntary inspections and the USDA voluntary mark of inspection. Exotic animal products are not amenable to mandatory inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act and therefore... Continue Reading
121 Key U.S. Defense Acquisition Programs Have A Price Tag Of $1.86 Trillion
Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Thomas McLaughlin directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet on May 26, 2020, on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan in the Philippine Sea. (MC3 Erica Bechard/U.S. Navy) *Defense News:* *Here’s the newest price tag for DoD’s arsenal of equipment* WASHINGTON — The Defense Department’s portfolio of 121 key defense acquisition programs now has a price tag of $1.86 trillion, according to a new report by the Government Accountability Office. The number comes from the GAO’s annual assessment of Pentagon acquisition, delivered to the publ... more »
Children Need Physical Education Even Outside of School
*Collin A. Webster* *Health, * Strong PE programs encourage students to remain physically active for life. When I noticed my 12-year-old son was spending about seven hours a day doing his school work online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I immediately became concerned. As a researcher who focuses on how to get kids to be more physically active, I knew my son and his classmates were spending too much time sedentary. Being physically active is good for everyone’s physical and mental health, including children of all ages and abilities. Kids who are more physically active tend to ge... more »
Parasites Have a Comic Cultural History
*Anna-Sophie Jürgens, Alexander Maier* *Entertainment, World* The entertaining life of unwelcome guests, from flea circuses to Aliens. Bloodsucker, leech, tick – few things have a reputation worse than parasites. But these biological hangers-on also have a comic cultural history. In biology, a parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host organism and gets its food (or other benefits) from (or at the expense of) its host. Scientists have just documented the oldest known example of a parasite-host relationship – a nutrient stealing worm over 500 million years old. Due to the... more »
The Battle Over Free Speech Online Is a Volcano That’s Ready to Blow
The battlte to control social media keeps getting hotter.
'Unite without him': Former Pentagon chief Mattis denounces Trump over protests
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Former Pentagon chief James Mattis ignores his own promise of a "duty of silence" to the White House, slamming Donald Trump's response to America's protests, accusing him of trying to "divide" the nation.
Batteries Not A Sustainable Backup For Wind And Solar – Part I: Environmental Concerns
By Dr. Jay Lehr and Terigi Ciccone ~ Governors, Utility, and Industry captains are rushing for the headlines, with each claiming the most, the biggest, the newest solar plants and wind plants with the sexiest battery-backup systems. The last time we saw such a feverish gold-rush was in 1849, but these new media-miners are off for pyrite, […]
These States Reopened A Month Ago After COVID-19 Shutdowns. Here’s What Happened.
By Fred Lucas ~ Among states that reopened their economies about a month ago, most logged about the same number of COVID-19 cases, though some had more cases and others saw a decline. The closest thing to a discernible pattern is that Western and Midwestern states performed better than Southern states in terms of fewer […]
Who Is Provoking Violence And Looting In The Nationwide Racial Justice Protests?
I keep hearing every elected official who talks about the protests-- and especially the looting and vandalism-- claim that the "troublemakers" are agitators from out-of-state. Which state? Someone is coming into California to rampage down Rodeo Drive and then Hollywood Blvd? I don't believe it-- and neither should you. Unless they're talking about right-wing/Trumpist domestic terrorists (self-described "Boogaloo boys"). You won't hear about it-- at least not about the the right-wingers-- on Fox News of course, but proof has been mounting that white extremist groups have infiltrated... more »
Another Guest Post by Kevin Ryan: Is the Coronavirus Scare a Psychological Operation?
*Pandemic Panic* From Global Research By Kevin Ryan Global Research, June 03, 2020 *"Governments have used psychological warfare throughout history to manipulate public opinion, gain political advantage, and generate profits. Western governments have engaged in such tactics in the war on terrorism as well as in its predecessor, the war on communism. In both cases, state-sponsored terrorism and propaganda were used to distort the public’s perception of the threats, leading to increased governmental control of society and huge financial benefits for corporations. It appears that the... more »
Will Canadians Go To The Polls Later This Year?
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks during a meeting of the special committee on the COVID-19 outbreak, as efforts continue to help slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada May 20, 2020. REUTERS/Blair Gable/File Photo *Politico:* *Will Trudeau ride pandemic to an early election?* Strong polling numbers amid crisis have pollsters and pundits in Canada speculating about an early return to the campaign trail. OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau is leading Canada amid a record-shattering deficit, a deci... more »
'The kick we needed': Builder starts hiring on the potential of HomeBuilder stimulus
A Wide Bay builder says he's already employed three people in anticipation of the Federal Government's new housing stimulus package.
MP accused of selling structurally unsound home to pest exterminators
A couple who run a pest extermination business in regional SA launch legal action against local MP Troy Bell over a house he sold them, alleging a renovation was not built properly.
Melbourne Victory captain quits ahead of A-League's resumption
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Swedish striker Ola Toivonen confirms he will leave Melbourne Victory before the planned resumption of the A-League season, putting the club in the market for a new coach and a new captain.
Cameraman chases down alleged attacker after Australian journalist assaulted in London
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Two Nine News journalists are assaulted while covering a London demonstration against police violence and racial injustice following the killing of George Floyd by US police officers.
Teen girls charged with murder over Gold Coast balcony death
Two 16-year-olds appear in court charged with the murder and torture of Cian English, 19, who fell to his death from a Gold Coast apartment late last month.
Kensington boxing match alleged shooter granted bail amid COVID-19 delays
Ali El Nasher, who faces eight charges including attempted murder, is granted bailed on a $400,000 surety after three Court of Appeal justices rule the "case for attempted murder is non-existent".
Face scans used to verify people's identities for bushfire payments
Authorities used face-scanning technology to verify people's identities as they tried to speed up payments to those whose documents were destroyed when they lost their homes in the 2019/20 bushfires.
Family of surgeon killed by one-punch attack launches legal action against hospital
The family of Patrick Pritzwald-Stegmann, who was killed by a smoker in a one-punch attack, is suing the hospital he worked for, claiming that it failed to keep him safe despite a history of aggression at the site.
Opposition accuses Government of delaying budget to win federal by-election
Anthony Albanese accuses the Treasurer of delaying the budget update to avoid unveiling more bad economic news before the Eden Monaro by-election.
Calls for more cultural burning after fire season 'that shook up Australia'
Indigenous rangers in Southern Queensland are conducting cultural burns on State Government-owned properties, with leaders calling it a "breakthrough" for bushfire management.
Police charge pregnant woman with murder of Melbourne greyhound trainer
Victoria Police charge a heavily pregnant 25-year-old woman with the murder of greyhound trainer Karen Leek, who was found dead in her Devon Meadows home last week.
Christmas Eve killer who set victim on fire jailed over parole breaches
An Adelaide man who was released after more than 20 years in jail for setting his victim on fire on Christmas Eve in 1994 could be freed again this year despite multiple parole breaches.
Excitement short-lived as grant fine print rules out home dream
Ella Ross thought the government grant scheme as part of the post-coronavirus economic boost would help her realise her home-owning dream — she was wrong.
Coronavirus update: Japan to explore 'simplified' Olympics amid pandemic
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Tokyo's Olympics to be "simplified" due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as organisers begin discussing possible changes, while Wuhan is declared safe after health authorities identify just 300 coronavirus cases in a city-wide campaign that has seen 10 million residents tested.
Free Download: Bertrand Russell, "Portraits from Memory and Other Essays"
*"How to Grow Old: * *Bertrand Russell on What Makes a Fulfilling Life"* by Maria Popova “If you can fall in love again and again,” Henry Miller wrote as he contemplated the measure of a life well lived on the precipice of turning eighty, “if you can forgive as well as forget, if you can keep from growing sour, surly, bitter and cynical… you’ve got it half licked.” Seven years earlier, the great British philosopher, mathematician, historian, and Nobel laureate Bertrand Russell (May 18, 1872–February 2, 1970) considered the same abiding question at the same life-stage in a wonderful... more »
Musical Interlude: 2002, “A Year And A Day”
2002, “A Year And A Day”
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Colorful NGC 1579 resembles the better known Trifid Nebula, but lies much farther north in planet Earth's sky, in the heroic constellation Perseus. About 2,100 light-years away and 3 light-years across, NGC 1579 is, like the Trifid, a study in contrasting blue and red colors, with dark dust lanes prominent in the nebula's central regions. *Click image for larger size.* In both, dust reflects starlight to produce beautiful blue reflection nebulae. But unlike the Trifid, in NGC 1579 the reddish glow is not emission from clouds of glowing hydrogen gas excited by ultraviolet light from ... more »
War Is Coming!
After a long hiatus due to computing device problems, a very lengthy CoVid-19 quarantine and Internet access issues, I am finally back to blogging again. I see nothing to counter my view that we are now entering into the Event Horizon, a crazy, chaotic, world-changing-time after which nothing will ever be the same again. That could ultimately turn out to be very good; or that could turn out to be very bad. We'll find out as we go along. In any event, this year is the boundary year for that process. We are crossing the Event Horizon boundary at the present time -- and how! If you th... more »
Anger Games Night 8 – Former President Obama Has Cured The COVID Virus To Facilitate Five Days of Mass Gatherings and George Floyd Memorials…
Previously the Lightbringer proclaimed he could “heal the planet”, force the “oceans to recede”, and anointed himself as “the last great hope for all humanity”; so it should come as no surprise that today Uno Cero declares he has defeated … Continue reading →
Is The War In Libya A Preview Of Future Conflicts?
*Nathan Vest and Colin P. Clarke, Defense One:* *Is the Conflict in Libya a Preview of the Future of Warfare?* *Drones. Mercenaries. Disinformation campaigns waged on social media.* The Libyan conflict, now entering its ninth year, could well be a testing ground for how wars will be fought in the future. The conflict itself looks much different today than it did in 2011, when a coalition of NATO countries deposed longtime Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi and the country quickly descended into civil war and internecine fighting between tribal militias, Salafi jihadists, and other no... more »
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis Compares Donald Trump To NAZIS And Violating The U.S. Constitution
*In Union There Is Strength: A Statement by Jim Mattis* I have watched this week’s unfolding events, angry and appalled. The words “Equal Justice Under Law” are carved in the pediment of the United States Supreme Court. This is precisely what protesters are rightly demanding. It is a wholesome and unifying demand—one that all of us should be able to get behind. We must not be distracted by a small number of lawbreakers. The protests are defined by tens of thousands of people of conscience who are insisting that we live up to our values—our values as people and our values as a nati... more »
The COVID-19 Chronicles: Western Europe
*June 4, 2020* (Gunnar Ulson - NEO) - Western Europe (we'll define as France, Germany, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, and Austria) shows how regions of the world with existing socioeconomic problems have seen Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) simply amplify them while in other regions where fundamentals have been stronger (China and ASEAN), have simply been temporarily setback. Even within nations, this is also the case, where sectors and industries performing well have merely been set back while others already struggling long before COVID-19 showed up have been dealt a severe blow. ... more »
Candace Owens: Democrats ‘Burned Our Economy’, Now They Support ‘Burning Entire Cities’
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: Baxter Dmitry The Democrat Party “burned down our economy, impoverishing millions“, in 2020, according to Candace Owens, who warns that Democrats are now supporting the burning down of “entire cities” as an “act of war” against a duly elected president. “The Democrats are truly evil,” surmised Owens. https://twitter.com/RealCandaceO/status/1267163158772408320 According…
Don’t Look for any Rioters in the Suburbs
Originally posted on John Barleycorn: https://www.infowars.com/sheriff-warns-rioters-planning-to-raid-neighborhoods-im-highly-recommending-residents-shoot-you-dead/
Soros-Backed St. Louis Circuit Attorney Releases All Rioters and Looters from Jail Without Charges Following Monday’s Mass Rioting
Originally posted on Decoded-Information: St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner released ALL of the rioters and looters captured this week in the criminal Black Lives Matter – Antifa protests in St. Louis. This was after 4 police officers were shot and one retired police captain was killed in the street on Facebook live. Missouri state…
Looters in Manhattan Pulled Up to Store in $300,000 Rolls Royce SUV to Clean Out Store
Originally posted on Decoded-Information: Looters in Manhattan pulled up to one store in a Rolls Royce SUV this week. The Rolls waited outside for the looters come back with their haul. Obviously, they were very shaken by George Floyd’s death. According to FOX News — Car and Driver magazine said the latest edition of the…
Breaking: Democrat Leader Nancy Pelosi Joins DC Protesters After They Torched Historic Church and Desecrated National War Memorials!
Originally posted on Decoded-Information: Democrat leader Nancy Pelosi joined the DC Protest mob on Wednesday in Washington DC. This is two days after the torched historic St. John’s Church and desecrated the Lincoln Memorial and Korean War Memorial. And US Park Police even found stashes of weapons planted for the protesters near the White House.…
After Trump Comments, Massive Law Enforcement Presence Brings Calm To Minneapolis
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: Trending Politics All it took was some leadership from the top, and suddenly all of those ‘out-of-control’ riots in Minneapolis have come to an abrupt end. On Monday, following several days of violent demonstrations including looting, burning buildings, and attacking innocent people, a much heavier police and National Guard…
In Support of the President’s Use of Domestic Military Force
Originally posted on The American Citadel: Turn on any TV and you’ll see scenes of destruction, lawlessness, and violence being played out from coast to coast. Organized mobs are brutally attacking police and random citizens, injuring dozens and leaving several dead. They’ve started hundreds of fires, destroyed businesses, looted stores, threatened to rampage through the…
Trump said Floyd’s death was a tragedy and should not have happened | Cairns News
cairnsnews JUN 4 Democrat states riot and pillage. Trump ordered FBI to investigate Floyd’s death from New York Post by Eddie Scarry Anti-Trump liberals (i.e., Democrats and the media) just have to find something — anything — wrong with the president, even if it means making it up. The perpetually not-President Hillary Clinton on Monday … Continue reading Trump said Floyd’s death was a tragedy and should not have happened | Cairns News →
Pedophile ANTIFA and BLM Leader Complains He Might Catch Covid-19 in Prison
June 3, 2020 Baxter Dmitry ANTIFA and Black Lives Matter leader, Micah Rhodes, who was found guilty of the statutory rapes of an underage girl and boy in 2018, has complained in a lawsuit that he is at risk of catching Covid-19 in prison. “We [are] persistently at risk from COVID because we cannot keep … Continue reading Pedophile ANTIFA and BLM Leader Complains He Might Catch Covid-19 in Prison →
Finally Some Good News
Originally posted on John Barleycorn: https://summit.news/2020/06/03/almost-150000-raised-overnight-for-black-police-captain-shot-dead-by-looters/
Agenda 21 and the Draft NZ Biodiversity Strategy
Originally posted on Sto Vounó: The current New Zealand government has produced a raft of measures to implement the United Nations Agenda 21, including the draft Biodiversity Strategy, the Zero Carbon Bill, the Oil and Exploration Bill, and the One Billion Trees Fund. AGENDA 21 In 1992 Agenda 21 was adopted in Rio de Janeiro…
The NZ Government’s Strategy to Destroy the Farming Sector
Originally posted on Sto Vounó: ‘If sheep and beef farms convert to forestry on a nationwide scale at just half the rate that has occurred in Wairoa this last year, there will be no sheep and beef farms left by 2050’ (Neil Henderson, Gisborne farmer) The agricultural sector is New Zealand’s largest industry, made up…
Immunity Passports Are Real And Being Deployed
Immunity Passports Are Real And Being Deployed by BRANDON T. WARD, https://worldeventsandthebible.com/ Unfortunately, the manufactured COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold. As with any crisis, the people always lose more rights, all in the name of safety. Trump’s Dr. Facui promoted the idea of immunity passports last month and now they are pressing forward. – Suddenly companies …
What Concerns Me the Most Now | David Morgan
Liberty and Finance Gold & silver mine nationalization? Confiscation and revaluing of gold? Curtailed options for venues to trade in precious metals? COMEX physical delivery notices? New concerns revealed from this lockdown of everything? David Morgan, co-author of “Second Chance: How to Make and Keep Big Money from the Coming Gold and Silver Shock-Wave,” and …
Riots And Insurrection: Democrats Plan To Remove Trump From Office – War Room Full Show
War Room With Owen Shroyer by www.infowars.com A busy broadcast as the scientific plan by the Democrat party has been totally exposed and realized by Americans. This will only make them more dangerous as we get closer to the election. Guests include Brandon Tatum, Richard Reeves and Don Zimmer. Infowars crew member who was …
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