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D-Day anniversary with a showdown in DC
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The Weekend Approaches
Not Quite a Saint In 2009, George Floyd pleaded guilty for the 1st-degree felony assault and armed robbery he committed in 2007 and spent five years in prison. Records show that George Floyd impersonated a police officer to get a pregnant woman to open her door. Once the door was open, he pressed a […] The post The Weekend Approaches appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
BREAKING NEWS: New Study FINDS ONLINE CHARTERS PERFORM POORLY
The University of Kentucky College of Education has some breaking news. A new study by one of our faculty members finds that online charters perform poorly— suggesting problematic implications for critics of public education that have been calling for expansion of online charter schools in the midst of COVID19. Here’s our press release: Online schooling quickly became the new normal
'It just hit me': Millennials facing biggest economic scars from COVID-19
Millennials face carrying the biggest economic scars from the coronavirus fallout with many recent graduates having to re-skill or faces years of wage inequality.
Super bosses warn that hackers will again target coronavirus early release scheme
The superannuation industry urges the Federal Government to step up its protections against ineligible claims after 150 Australians were targeted last month.
I thought life was back to normal. Then a text message from a listener shut me up
I was banging on happily about how we in Melbourne were finally able to book a meal at a pub, or at a restaurant, as we join the rest of the country in beginning to lift COVID-19 restrictions. Then I got the text message, writes Virginia Trioli.
Australia has Norman Swan. India has Shamika Ravi
When coronavirus modelling didn't seem to fit her country of 1.3 billion people, this economist started crunching her own numbers. Her simple graphs and dot-point explanations have made her a social media phenomenon — but she's not without controversy.
'Physios will have plenty of business': Injuries tipped to soar as Australians return to sporting fields
Experts say professional athletes and weekend warriors face an increased risk of soft-tissue injuries as training resumes, and physios could be in for a busy few months.
Live: New York police crack down on peaceful demonstrators as protests set to begin in Australia
Police in New York are cracking down on peaceful demonstrators ignoring curfews again, as organisers of protests in Australia's captial cities say they're still planning on pushing ahead. Follow live.
Explainer: What will zero active coronavirus cases mean for Tasmania?
Being an island did not stop Tasmania being struck by the coronavirus emergency that affected the rest of Australia — now, with the worst seemingly in the past, Ellen Coulter explains what it will mean when there are zero actives cases in the state.
CHD Gives Notice to FCC Against 5G Cell Towers on Homes—Ex-Parte Letter Receives Over 15,000 Signatures!
Children’s Health Defense (CHD) submitted a legal notice to the FCC against the OTARD rule expansion, signed by over 15,000 people. At 735 pages, it is likely one of the largest submissions to the FCC in number of signatories. Of those who signed, 6,231 declared that they and/or their children have been injured by wireless radiation. The post CHD Gives Notice to FCC Against 5G Cell Towers on Homes—Ex-Parte Letter Receives Over 15,000 Signatures! appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
‘Truth’ with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.—Episode 3
In Episode 3 of 'TRUTH', RFK, Jr. spoke with Polly Tommey about the health epidemics of children, flu vaccines, mRNA vaccines, media censorship and took questions from the viewers. The post ‘Truth’ with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.—Episode 3 appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
The Barmpot Is Back In Town
By Paul Homewood Sir David King Tony Blair’s old Chief Scientific Advisor, David King, has been back in the news lately, with his alternative SAGE Committee. It is stuffed with far left activists, and has clearly been set up to undermine the government. King has a long history of cock ups, not […]
Are These America’s Favorite Fast Food Restaurants?
Looks like someone's pranking.
Did Asheville Police Destroy a Medic Tent Made for Protesters?
The Asheville police chief later said the incident “embarrassed our city and our department.”
Reddit Co-Founder Leaves Board, Urges Black Replacement
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian announced his resignation from the board of the social media site and urged the board to replace him with a black candidate.
Did Wendy’s CEO Donate to Trump’s Re-Election Campaign?
#WendysIsOverParty trended on social media following rumors that the fast food chain's CEO donated to U.S. President Donald Trump's re-election campaign.
Minneapolis Bans Police Chokeholds in Wake of Floyd Death
The agreement would require officers to immediately report to their superiors when they see use of any neck restraint or chokehold and would become enforceable in court.
Alice Embree : ANALYSIS | Vote by mail in Texas: Do it!
In the courts, the issue continues to be a roller coaster ride. By Alice Embree | The Rag Blog | June 5, 2020 AUSTIN — In this ongoing pandemic and national uprising over the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, … finish reading Alice Embree : *ANALYSIS* | Vote by mail in Texas: Do it!
COVID-19 update: No new cases, drive-in celebrations allowed for Nova Scotia high school grads
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. With no new COVID-19 cases announced Friday, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health is loosening up the rules to let communities hold drive-in high school graduation celebrations. Dr. Robert Strang announced the plan during Friday’s COVID-19 briefing with Premier Stephen McNeil after both […]
President Trump Says US Economy 'Largely' Over Pandemic
*Daily Star/AFP*: *Trump says US economy 'largely' over pandemic, as EU eyes border openings* WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Friday the US economy had largely made it through the coronavirus pandemic, as a top expert in France said the worst was over there and the EU looked to open its borders again. The United States is by far the worst hit by the deadly disease, which has killed over 390,000 people and infected some 6.6 million globally since it first erupted in China last year. As the US leader trumpeted his country's economic recovery, there was fresh news on the sci... more »
Musical Interlude: Ludovico Einaudi, “Lady Labyrinth” and "Nightbook"
Ludovico Einaudi, *“Lady Labyrinth” and "Nightbook"*
Vizio’s P-Series Quantum X vs. LG’s CX OLED: What Should You Buy?
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * Here we go again—that never-ending battle between QLED and OLED panels. Here we go again—that never-ending battle between QLED and OLED panels. For this round, we have Vizio’s P-Series Quantum X going up against the 48CX, LG’s newest member of its highly regarded OLED HDTV lineup. If you’re looking to see who has the edge purely based on price, the Quantum X comes out on top, as it retails for $1,100 for the 65-inch model and $1,900 for the 75-inch beast. The 48-inch CX, on the other hand, is currently going for $1,500—as many would agree, pretty... more »
Honor Play 4 Pro: Huawei Has a Smartphone that Takes your Temperature
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * Huawei is also known for selling the world's cheapest 5G wireless technology. Huawei has also recently made a move into OLED TV, with the Vision Smart TV X65. How can smartphones help in the fight against coronavirus? In a few different ways, at least so far. Apple and Google have begun rolling out app infrastructure for contact tracing, while other apps have launched both to help people find testing centers, and to eventually serve as an "immunity passport." But what about a smartphone that can actually take your temperature? It turns out that'... more »
Is Google Too Powerful? Antitrust Charges Could Be Coming Soon
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * It was reported last month that multiple government entities are probing possible antitrust charges against Google. Both the Department of Justice and a group of state attorneys general, according to a Wall Street Journal report in mid-May, are investigating Google, and while the probes were expected to focus on the company's advertising business, they might be even broader. It was reported last month that multiple government entities are probing possible antitrust charges against Google. Both the Department of Justice and a group of state attorne... more »
We Just Got a Hint That This Year's New iPhones Might Be Delayed
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * According to Bloomberg News, Broadcom's CEO, Hock Tan, said on the call that the company was looking at a “major product cycle delay” at a “large North American mobile phone” client, in the type of leading language Tan often uses when referring to the iPhone and Apple. The supplier Broadcom issued guidance this week that underwhelmed, The company, per Reuters, predicted third-quarter revenue of $5.75 billion, plus or minus $150 million, which was below expectations of $5.79 billion. However, that's not what drew the most attention from the compan... more »
My June tithe
Yes, I do believe my church--including local congregation, synod, and the general concept of visible and invisible church--have failed those they are to lead, protect and send out. At least for June, I hope to send our tithe to groups who are supporting churches that are fighting the absurd laws and regulations or even suggestion that churches are not essential services when bars and Home Depot are.
Dr. Fontana—do your research and rewrite your blog
From the website, KevinMD.com: "Health care workers need to start talking about white people killing black people, and here’s why: every victim of racial violence will be seen by a health care professional at or near the time of the event." Except, Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, MD, (the author), you've not given the facts. 93% of the injured or killed or assaulted black people you will see who called the squad or the police have had a black assailant, NOT white. Not police. Even so, fatal injuries caused by police officers is miniscule and you as a health professional/provider are more l... more »
Following outrage, chemistry journal makes a paper decrying diversity efforts disappear
The New York Times isn’t the only outlet that has walked back a commentary this week amid reader outrage. Following a flood of criticism on social media, a chemistry journal in Germany has disappeared an essay by Canadian researcher who argued that efforts to promote diversity in the field were hurting science. The paper, titled … Continue reading Following outrage, chemistry journal makes a paper decrying diversity efforts disappear
Gun and Ammo Sales Spike Amid Coronavirus Fears and Civil Unrest
[image: gun-and-ammo-sales-spike-amid-coronavirus-fears-and-civil-unrest] Gun stores nationwide are reporting a sharp upsurge in sales amid first the COVID-19 scare and now the civil unrest occurring due to the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis.
"Terrorist Organization" Antifa Under Federal Investigation
[image: terrorist-organization-antifa-under-federal-investigation] Following the riots that saw more than 200 cities across all 50 states burned and looted in the wake of the death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, it is now being reported that federal law enforcement officials are investigating whether Antifa provided a coordinated command and control over the violence.
Minneapolis Vows to "Dismantle" Police, Replace With Social Workers
[image: minneapolis-vows-to-dismantle-police-replace-with-social-workers] High-ranking city offiicials called for eliminating the police department and replacing it with a "transformative new model of public safety."
Barclay calls on Cuomo to allow high school graduation ceremonies
The Assembly Minority Conference, now led by Minority Leader William Barclay (R – Fulton), today sent a letter to Gov. Andrew Cuomo calling for him to allow high schools across the state to host socially distanced graduation ceremonies to celebrate
Hawley calls on Governor to halt bail reform laws during riots
Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R – Batavia) has called on Governor Andrew Cuomo to consider changing his position on bail reform in the wake of mass looting and riots following the tragic murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Hawley’s first and
Cuomo keeps holding off on budget cuts
BY E.J. McMAHON On April 2, with New York’s COVID-19 curve still rising ominously, state lawmakers wrapped up a budget almost unchanged from Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s pre-pandemic January proposal. With the economy in a coma and revenues crashing, the plan obviously was
DHUME: India could quickly slide towards closed-mindedness, cronyism and mediocrity
BY SADANAND DHUME Will we look back on 2020 as the year India formally ended its nearly 30-year-long romance with globalisation? With the coronavirus continuing its grim march across the planet, India appears ready to turn once again to “self-reliance”
A ‘WHO’ for democracies
BY JOHN YOO The pandemic has thrown the defects of the existing world order into sharp relief. Most obviously, it has exposed the deficiencies of the World Health Organization (WHO) due to excessive Chinese influence over its leadership. On May
"Strange Is Our Situation..."
“Strange is our situation here upon earth. Each of us comes for a short visit, not knowing why, yet sometimes seeming to a divine purpose. From the standpoint of daily life, however, there is one thing we do know: That we are here for the sake of others… for the countless unknown souls with whose fate we are connected by a bond of sympathy. Many times a day, I realize how much my outer and inner life is built upon the labors of people, both living and dead, and how earnestly I must exert myself in order to give in return as much as I have received.” - Albert Einstein
"A Look to the Heavens"
“This wide, sharp telescopic view reveals galaxies scattered beyond the stars of the Milky Way at the northern boundary of the high-flying constellation Pegasus. Prominent at the upper right is NGC 7331. A mere 50 million light-years away, the large spiral is one of the brighter galaxies not included in Charles Messier's famous 18th century catalog. *Click image for larger size.* The disturbed looking group of galaxies at the lower left is well-known as Stephan's Quintet. About 300 million light-years distant, the quintet dramatically illustrates a multiple galaxy collision, its powe... more »
Chet Raymo, “All Men Have The Stars”
*“All Men Have The Stars”* by Chet Raymo "At the end of his big-bang book "The First Three Minutes", physicist Steven Weinberg famously wrote: "The more the universe seems comprehensible, the more it also seems pointless." His point is this: We have discovered in this century that the human species is just one of billions of species of life on a typical planet near a star that is just one of a trillion stars in a galaxy among hundreds of billions of galaxies. It is no longer possible, he implies, to think that the universe was made for us or that our existence is in any way importa... more »
"If It Exists..."
"We make choices everyday, some of them good, some of them bad. And if we are strong enough - we live with the consequences. To be truthful I am not entirely sure what people mean when they talk of happiness. There are moments of joy and laughter, the comfort of friendship, but enduring happiness? If it exists I have not discovered it." - David Gemmell
DoJ Launches Investigation As More Evidence Emerges That Someone Is Orchestrating The Violent Riots
*Tyler Durden* - The Department of Justice is attempting to determine if there is a “coordinated command and control” behind the violent riots that have erupted all over the United States.
“Monopolies Are Wrong” – Elon Musk Declares It’s “Time To Break Up Amazon”
*Tyler Durden* - Elon Musk is throwing his support behind a former NYT reporter whose new book about the coronavirus outbreak has just been 'censored' by Amazon.
Six years after a toddler died after drinking it, advocates want raw milk back on the table
Raw milk advocates are questioning the coroner's finding that drinking unpasteurised dairy caused the death of three-year-old in 2014.
'Critical league' cancelled and doubts over return to play — netball wants answers
The Super Netball season has been given the green light to start, but many involved with the sport are troubled by the state of key pathway programs.
Green paddocks mask the blood, sweat and tears of burnt-out farmers
Farmers across the country suffered huge losses during the summer bushfires and many have barely had a day off as they struggle to recover.
Citizen science projects you can get involved in right now
Research shows that spending time in nature is good for our mental health. Getting involved in citizen science projects in a great way to interact with the natural world and feel empowered to make positive change.
Ex-premier's son says he's no tiger king despite push for outback big-cat zoo
A plan to breed big cats in an exotic animal sanctuary in a mystery location in the East Kimberley, has seen the youngest son of former WA premier Colin Barnett dubbed Australia's own tiger king.
Gregory Mannarino, "Must Watch! Many Economists Are Saying Jobs Number Was 'COOKED'"
Gregory Mannarino, *"Must Watch! Many Economists Are Saying Jobs Number Was 'COOKED'"* - https://traderschoice.net/
Officers Suspended After Man, 75, Shoved and Hurt on Video
Prosecutors were investigating after a video captured police in Buffalo shoving a 75-year-old man who then fell and cracked his head, a confrontation that resulted in the suspension of two officers.
A Few Superspreaders Transmit the Majority of Coronavirus Cases
Several recent preprint studies, which haven’t yet been peer-reviewed, have shed light on the role of superspreading in COVID-19’s dispersion around the globe.
The UK reaches 40,000 official Coronavirus death: 48,000 on death certificates
The UK reaches 40,000 official Coronavirus death: 48,000 on death certificates Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus official death toll is now 40,261 in the United Kingdom (UK). However, this shockingly high figure is still underestimated. After all, up until May 22, it is known that 48,106 people have Covid-19 […]
Entire Buffalo Police Dept ERT Resigns in Tantrum Over Suspension of 2 Cops Who Attacked Elderly Man
[image: resigns]In total, 57 officers threw a collective temper tantrum, for their right to attack innocent elderly men without facing accountability for it.
Two San Francisco marijuana stores announce layoffs, furloughs
At least two California retailers have seen enough of a downturn in sales amid the coronavirus pandemic that they’ve had to reduce their workforces. The Apothecarium and Sparc, longtime San Francisco marijuana shops, confirmed to the Bay Area Reporter that they were forced to cut staff in response to slower-than-usual sales. Ryan Hudson, CEO of […] Two San Francisco marijuana stores announce layoffs, furloughs is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
U.S. Conducts First Air Raids Against Taliban Since The End Of The EID Ceasefire
Overnight, USFOR-A conducted an airstrike against 25 armed TB fighters executing a coordinated attack on an #ANDSF checkpoint in Farah Prov. This afternoon, USFOR-A conducted a strike on TB fighters attacking an ANDSF checkpoint in Kandahar Prov. — USFOR-A Spokesman Col Sonny Leggett (@USFOR_A) June 5, 2020 *The Hill:* *US strikes Taliban for first time since Eid ceasefire* U.S. forces in Afghanistan conducted two airstrikes against the Taliban over the last day, a spokesman said Friday — the first U.S. strikes on the insurgents since a ceasefire that marked the Eid al-Fitr holida... more »
Fake Taxis Among the Latest Tools in the NYPD’s Rights-Busting Crackdown on Protesters
The NYPD is famous for violating civil rights so it comes as no surprise that protests over the police brutality in the city have elicited a violent crackdown from the city's finest. The post Fake Taxis Among the Latest Tools in the NYPD’s Rights-Busting Crackdown on Protesters appeared first on MintPress News.
Is Starbucks Giving Away Free Frappuccinos to Anyone Who Yells ‘Black Lives Matter’ in Cafes?
Coupon scams often play on moments of crisis.
Is the ‘George Floyd Challenge’ Real?
A disturbing 'challenge' featuring mostly young white men kneeling on each other's necks appears to mimic the death of George Floyd.
Were 6 Cops Killed in 10 Days at Protests in June 2020?
The officers listed in this article died from a variety of causes, including brain cancer, a heart attack, pneumonia, and car crashes.
Dems using GPS tracking on unsuspecting conservative protestors in Michigan
On April 15, 2020, thousands of Michigan citizens protesting Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home executive order drove to Lansing, Michigan, for a mass ‘drive-by’ protest. The Michigan Conservative Coalition organized “Operation Gridlock”. Protestors circled the Michigan State Capitol in their vehicles and honked their horns to show their opposition to the Democratic governor’s coronavirus-related restrictions. There was NO broken windows, NO looting and burning, and NO ONE was beaten or subjected to danger from their protest. Everyone protesting remained in their cars and practice... more »
Sen. Cruz eviserates Judiciary Committee during Rosenstein hearing
Ted Cruz has always been someone to listen to when orating but he outdid himself on June 3rd during the Rosenstein hearing. He ripped apart the favoritism on display by the Democrat Committee members and eviscerated Obama, Biden, Yates, Rice, and Comey for their meeting on January 3 as well as deriding the email Susan Rice wrote to herself on January 20. The video below is roughly just over 11 minutes but well worth every second to listen to as he rakes the DNC and Obama over the coals from a January 4 FBI decision to end the Michael Flynn … Continue reading →
20,000 Ton Oil Spill in Russian Arctic Has ‘Catastrophic Consequences’ for Wildlife
*Olivia Rosane* - Russian President Vladimir Putin declared an emergency after 20,000 tons of diesel fuel spilled into a river in the Arctic Circle.
Humpback Whale Seen Swimming In Montreal River For First Time Ever
*Jade Small* - For the first time ever, a humpback whale was spotted in Montreal after making its way up the St Lawrence River in Canada.
Good News And Less Good News From New Mexico Primaries Tuesday
*Mostly better than Republicans: Pelosi, Schumer, Lujan* Three predictions: 1- Teresa Leger Fernandez, who just won the Democratic primary in New Mexico's 3rd district (the seat Ben Ray Luján is leaving for his Senate run, will be sworn into Congress next January, if we still have a functioning democracy. The PVI is D+8 and in 2016 Trump was crushed there (36.7% of the vote). 2- Leger Fernandez will have the comfy congressmember job for decades. 3- Leger Fernandez will never accomplish anything in Congress. Last August, in looking at the NM-03 primary, I wrote that I had high hopes ... more »
'Staring down the barrel of Depression mark II' amid underemployment epidemic
JobKeeper is helping keep unemployment under control amidst the steepest economic downturn since the Great Depression, making underemployment the key symptom of the coronavirus recession so far.
Australia eases lockdowns but there's still no people in Chinatown
Samuel Yang, Jason Fang, Jarrod Fankhauser, Brendan Esposito, Sean Mantesso, Natasya Salim And Emily Clark at Just In - 8 hours ago
They've been a part of Australia for more than 100 years. A pandemic has slowed them down, but those at their heart believe they can recover. They've done it before.
How Madeleine McCann became one of the biggest crime mysteries in the world
Thirteen years after British toddler Madeleine McCann vanished during a family holiday in Portugal, there is finally a major lead in the case. So what was it about the three-year-old's disappearance that made it one of the biggest cases in the world?
Holidays are finally back, but not as you know them
As travel restrictions begin to ease across the country, Australians are preparing to wake from the slumber of social isolation in search of greener pastures. But has the global pandemic changed the way we want to travel?
Morrison should have checked his diary and turned down Trump's invite
Australia's desperation to be included in the international conversation has too often made us an alibi for respectability rather than an ally. The upcoming G7 Summit in Washington looks like it could be a case in point, writes Laura Tingle.
Alice buried her son on his 20th birthday. Her fight for justice would have a tragic end
Alice Dixon was surrounded by family as she stood next to her son's grave watching his coffin slowly descend into the earth, but there was an unusual spectator in the Adelaide cemetery that day.
Brazil passes 35,000 deaths, threatens WHO exit
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Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro threatens to pull Brazil out of the World Health Organization as the country records 1,000 deaths from coronavirus for a fourth consecutive day, meanwhile the WHO changes its advice on wearing of masks.
Did Trump Say ‘This Is a Great Day’ for George Floyd?
The president's comments came during a press conference about employment statistics on June 5, 2020.
Did Officers Shoot at a Car After Being Told a Pregnant Woman Was Inside?
The Denver Police Department is investigating the incident.
Yes, You Can Get a TCL HDTV for $130 Bucks (However, This Is No OLED)
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * You get what you pay for. Perhaps you’re in the market for something that isn’t too fancy without all the bells and whistles—a decent panel that will do the job in the kitchen or the bedroom. Well, for the price you would pay for a nice dinner and drinks, you can get yourself the TCL S325 series, in which the 32-inch model will only set you back $130. If you’re thinking that this is some kind of hidden steal that can replicate the picture quality of OLED and QLED panels, you can drop those high hopes now. No, the TCL S325 series won’t come clo... more »
History Lesson: How the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions Helped Win D-Day
*Kris Osborn* *History, * The 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions, now famous in part for D-Day missions, took on an assignment knowing there would be heavy casualties – all for the Allied WWII Normandy invasion. They attacked behind enemy lines hours before D-Day, parachuted into high-risk enemy territory and fought heavy concentrations of Nazi troops to secure bridges and roadways for Allied invading forces. The 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions, now famous in part for these D-Day missions, took on an assignment knowing there would be heavy casualties – all for the Allied WWII N... more »
How Three Dangerous U.S. Battleships Helped Win D-Day
*Kris Osborn* *History, * Struggling to withstand dangerous Nazi attacks on U.S. supply boats, three famous U.S. Navy battleships faced heavy resistance as they closed-in on the German-held Cotentin Peninsula as part of the D-Day invasion of Omaha Beach. Struggling to withstand dangerous Nazi attacks on U.S. supply boats, three famous U.S. Navy battleships faced heavy resistance as they closed-in on the German-held Cotentin Peninsula as part of the D-Day invasion of Omaha Beach. As entrenched Nazi forces mounted attacks, three U.S. battleships -- the USS Texas, the USS Nevada a... more »
Donald Trump Could Be Having His Very Own 'Mission Accomplished' Moment on Coronavirus Economic Nightmare
*Desmond Lachman* *Economics, * In May 2003, George W. Bush gave his infamous “mission accomplished” speech that the U.S. had won the Iraq war. This was followed by many years of blood, sweat, and tears in that country as the U.S got bogged down in a conflict that never seemed to end. One has to wonder whether something similar might happen to President Trump in the months ahead following the victory lap he took today in his economic coronavirus war with the announcement of a very good monthly employment number. Like President Bush before him, he might find that complicated wars a... more »
Don't Be So Quick to Attack Moon Jae-in's North Korea Leaflet Decision
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Asia* Or, for that matter, his North Korea strategy overall. It is easy for Moon’s opponents to criticize his efforts, but far more treacherous for them to come up with a policy that has a higher probability of success. Hyperactive, dramatic language is nothing new for senior North Korean officials and the state-run Korean Central News Agency. Indeed, it is expected. But the recent remarks from Kim Yo-jong, the sister and close adviser to Kim Jong-un, were sharp and venomous even by North Korea’s standards. The issue that got under her skin: the f... more »
How Major League Baseball Helped American Morale in World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: By Harris & Ewing - This image is available from the United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs divisionunder the digital ID hec.22989.This tag does not indicate the copyright status of the attached work. A normal copyright tag is still re] They did their duty to help win the fight. *Key point: *Sports were vital to the country's morale. But many players also enlisted out of a sense of patriotic duty. In December 1941, after four decades of play in the same sixteen eastern and midwestern cities, major league b... more »
Scientists May Have Discovered A Near Mirror Image of Earth and Our Sun
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Space, * Scientists have pinpointed a faraway exoplanet that closely resembles our planet, orbiting a star that closely resembles our sun. Scientists have pinpointed a faraway exoplanet that closely resembles our planet, orbiting a star that closely resembles our sun. Given the name KOI-456.04, this intriguing exoplanet circles the star Kepler-160, located about 3,000 light-years away. The planet’s orbital period is similar to Earth’s, and it is slightly bigger than our planet—but still less than twice the size. The study, which was recently published in the ... more »
Predator Drone Spotted in Minneapolis During George Floyd Protests
*Stephen Silver* *Security, * Predator drones, officially called the General Atomics MQ-1 Predator, are often used by the Air Force and CIA, and have been deployed in various U.S. wars, including Iraq and Afghanistan. They're mostly used for aerial reconnaissance but have also sometimes been equipped with missiles. According to GovTech.com, one such drone was spotted in Minneapolis during the protests. It's not a rare sight in American cities for a drone to fly overhead, whether it belongs to a hobbyist, a professional photographer, or law enforcement. Earlier this spring, sever... more »
Meet the Dummy Paratroopers of D-Day
*Peter Suciu* *History, Europe* Late into the evening on the night of June 5 and into the early hours of June 6, Allied paratroopers from British 6th Airborne and American 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions began landing throughout the Normandy region in advance of the amphibious invasion. Due to heavy enemy fire and bad weather many missed their drop zones. However, the airborne landings proved crucial to victory. They were aided by Rupert and Oscar. Late into the evening on the night of June 5 and into the early hours of June 6, Allied paratroopers from British 6th Airborne and ... more »
Lawmakers Form Global Coalition To Counter The 'China Challenge'
Today we launch #IPAC#standtogether pic.twitter.com/bt19tb3bVB — Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (@ipacglobal) June 4, 2020 *The Guardian:* *Global alliance formed to counter China threat amid rising tensions* *Lawmakers from EU parliament and eight other countries create new body.* International cooperation is needed to protect democratic values from an increasingly assertive communist China, a new group made up of lawmakers from eight countries and the EU parliament has said. The legislators, representing parties across the political spectrum, have formed a global allianc... more »
Greek group opens fire on Turkish police boat near border
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:40 P.M.) – The Anatolia News agency announced on Friday that a Greek group wearing military fatigues opened fire on a Turkish police boat while the latter was patrolling the Mrayij River near the Turkish-Greek border. The news agency said that the Special Operations Police found near the Bashiurt border police station, the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey demonstrated its power in Libya, Syria and Iraq: Erdogan
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 P.M.) – On Friday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressed his country’s military units stationed near the border with Syria during a phone conversation with his defense minister, Hulusi Akar. Erdogan said that the latest developments in northern Iraq, Libya and the “Spring of Peace” area and Idlib, Syria, showed the strength […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian gov’t issues statement about alleged destruction of Caliph Omar bin Abdul-Aziz grave
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Ministry of Endowments issued a statement regarding the tomb of Caliph Omar bin Abdul-Aziz, located near the city of Maarat al-Nu’man in Idlib countryside, to dispel rumors of “hostile media” about his exposure to excavation and sabotage. The Ministry of Endowments said in the statement: “Some media hostile […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Hundreds protest against US-backed forces in southern Hasakah: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:20 P.M.) – Hundreds of villagers in the Al-Shaddadi countryside (southern Al-Hasakah) demonstrated against the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Friday, citing anger over the killing of a young man and the wounding of several others yesterday. The demonstrators called for the withdrawal of the U.S. Coalition and its allied forces, while […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Brazil, Mexico Currencies Both Rebound but Real has More Legs Than Peso
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) The two heavyweight Latin American currencies were pressured this year as their countries’ central banks slashed interest rates, historically deep recessions loomed on the horizon and investors dumped emerging market assets due to the coronavirus crisis. Now, both currencies have surfed the wave of improving global market sentiment and […] The post Brazil, Mexico Currencies Both Rebound but Real has More Legs Than Peso appeared first on The Rio Times.
Stunning Bounce – May Jobs Gains of 2.5 Million Shocks Everyone…
Jumpin’ ju-ju bones, it’s raining winnamins ! ~ Analysts and economists were predicting May jobs report would show losses of around 7 to 8 million jobs in May. That’s what everyone suspected, and why they were stunned this morning to … Continue reading →
President Trump Holds a News Conference at The White House…
Earlier today President Trump held a news conference at the White House to discuss current events that are of interest to the nation. [Video Below – Transcript Will Follow]
Review The Terrorists of Iraq, Inside the Strategy and Tactics of the Iraq Insurgency 2003-2014
*Nance, Malcolm, **The Terrorists of Iraq, Inside the Strategy and Tactics of the Iraq Insurgency 2003-2014**, Boca Raton, London, New York: CRC Press, 2015* *The Terrorists of Iraq, Inside the Strategy and Tactics of the Iraq Insurgency 2003-2014* is an introduction to the Iraqi militants. It has the major groups involved, their organization, strategy, tactics, weapons and major battles. If it just stuck to that it would be a fine book for beginners. The problem is that it has two major problems with the origins of the insurgency and the history of the Islamic State. The ... more »
Deadline to apply for German cannabis distribution contract extended yet again
The deadline to apply to be the distribution service provider for Germany’s domestically produced medical cannabis has been extended again. Now companies are able to submit applications until June 23. The original deadline was April 28. That was first extended to May 26 and then to June 9. Applicants’ offers must now be binding until […] Deadline to apply for German cannabis distribution contract extended yet again is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Competition grows in Germany’s medical cannabis extracts market
Canadian cannabis producer Tilray announced the availability of a new full-spectrum extract for Germany’s medical market, the company’s first product in that market offering a larger CBD concentration than THC. The product has 5 milligrams of THC per millilitre and 20 milligrams of CBD per millilitre. Tilray’s announcement didn’t disclose the size of the bottle. […] Competition grows in Germany’s medical cannabis extracts market is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
From Terrorism to Climatism to Pandemism
In 2004 BBC aired a 3-part documentary The Power of Nightmares: The Rise of the Politics of Fear. The episodes start with this narration (in italics with my bolds): In the past, politicians promised to create a better world. They had different ways of achieving this, but their power and authority came from the optimistic […]
"Cui Bono?"
Cui bono, Latin, "to whose benefit?" Cui bono is the idea that the responsibility for an act can usually be determined by asking who stands to gain as a result of the act. "From the moment when the machine first made its appearance it was clear to all thinking people that the need for human drudgery, and therefore to a great extent for human inequality, had disappeared. If the machine were used deliberately for that end, hunger, overwork, dirt, illiteracy and disease could be eliminated within a few generations. But it was also clear that an all-round increase in wealth threatened... more »
"Sometimes..."
“Sometimes paranoia's just having all the facts.” - William S. Burroughs
Military Commissions Judge Rules That Torture Can Be a Factor in Sentencing
Military judge Col. Douglas K. Watkins issued a ruling on June 4 holding that military judges have "legal authority to grant administrative credit as a remedy for illegal pretrial punishment." The ruling came in the case of Majid Khan, a detainee at Guantanamo Bay who pleaded guilty in February 2012 to charges stemming from his helping to finance a 2003 al-Qaeda attack in Indonesia that killed 11 people. Khan was detained by the CIA from 2003-2006 and alleges that he was tortured while in custody. Col. Waktins deferred until sentencing on the specific questions of the merits of Kha... more »
Coronavirus Risks In Public Bathrooms
Most public restrooms are grungy in the best of times. Now, we have the coronavirus risk to contend with, too. There are lots of risks – dirty sinks and door handles, airborne particles and other people in small, enclosed spaces who may or may not be breathing out the coronavirus. So, how do you stay safe when you’re away from home and you’ve really got to go? As a medical doctor and epidemiologist, I study infectious diseases involving the gastrointestinal tract. Here are four things to pay attention to when it comes to any public restroom. What goes into the toilet doesn’t alway... more »
In Bold Anti-Trump Statement, Pelosi Rips Up Bible | The Babylon Bee
June 3rd, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a bold, powerful statement to oppose Trump, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi solemnly tore up the Bible after Trump was seen holding one up in front of a church. At a press conference, the Speaker of the House held up a Bible and then ripped it in two, declaring … Continue reading In Bold Anti-Trump Statement, Pelosi Rips Up Bible | The Babylon Bee →
Trump One-Ups Pelosi With 30-Foot-Tall Bible | The Babylon Bee
June 4th, 2020 WASHINGTON, D.C.—A Bible arms race has kicked off between several politicians, as President Trump, Nancy Pelosi, and Governor Cuomo all held press conferences holding up Bibles and sometimes even reading from them. But Trump, not wanting to be outdone, unveiled the latest shot in the Bible-off: a massive, 30-foot-tall Bible, proudly displayed … Continue reading Trump One-Ups Pelosi With 30-Foot-Tall Bible | The Babylon Bee →
In Show Of Solidarity, COVID-19 Vows Not To Infect Anyone Protesting Inequality | The Babylon Bee
U.S.—In a powerful show of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, COVID-19 has vowed not to infect anyone protesting inequality. The official COVID-19 account tweeted out, “In solidarity with those protesting inequality, I hereby vow not to infect anyone at BLM rallies.” “We need to take a moment to pause and hear what these … Continue reading In Show Of Solidarity, COVID-19 Vows Not To Infect Anyone Protesting Inequality | The Babylon Bee →
Flashback: Mayor De Blasio Ordered New York Police to Help His Daughter Move – This Week She Was Arrested for Blocking Traffic During Protest Against Police
Jim Hoft June 4, 2020 Chiara de Blasio New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio has no love for the NYPD. In 2017 “several hundred cops” turned their backs in protest as Mayor de Blasio delivered a eulogy for slain Officer Miosotis Familia. During the presidential debates in 2019 De Blasio attacked the NYPD again … Continue reading Flashback: Mayor De Blasio Ordered New York Police to Help His Daughter Move – This Week She Was Arrested for Blocking Traffic During Protest Against Police →
Inside the NSA’s Secret Tool for Mapping Your Social Network
Barton Gellman Backchannel 05.24.2020 Edward Snowden revealed the agency’s phone-record tracking program. But thanks to “precomputed contact chaining,” that database was much more powerful than anyone knew. Illustration: Elena Lacey; Baikal/Alamy In the summer of 2013, I spent my days sifting through the most extensive archive of top-secret files that had ever reached the hands … Continue reading Inside the NSA’s Secret Tool for Mapping Your Social Network →
Friday’s anti-racism march in Ottawa: What you need to know from organizers, police, city hall
Megan Gillis Publishing date: 3 hours ago A woman holds a sign during a Black Lives Matter protest in Centenary Square in Birmingham, following the death of George Floyd. JASON CAIRNDUFF / REUTERS Ottawa police say their role is to provide a “safe space for people to grieve and be heard” during an anti-racism march in … Continue reading Friday’s anti-racism march in Ottawa: What you need to know from organizers, police, city hall →
Councillor calls for clawback of police funding on eve of Ottawa protest
Jon Willing, Shaamini Yogaretnam Publishing date: 18 hours ago Coun. Shawn Menard said he isn’t calling for a complete defunding of the Ottawa Police Service, but he believes civilians could do a better job of some aspects that have fallen on the shoulders of cops. Errol McGihon / Postmedia Anti-racism protests across the continent have prompted … Continue reading Councillor calls for clawback of police funding on eve of Ottawa protest →
Long-term care corporation fires executive after she is heard mocking families
Elizabeth Payne Publishing date: 16 hours ago Madonna Care Community. Tony Caldwell / Postmedia Sienna Senior Living, one of the companies at the centre of the long-term care crisis in Ontario, fired its executive vice president of operations Thursday after she was heard mocking the concerns of families at a hard-hit Toronto care home after a … Continue reading Long-term care corporation fires executive after she is heard mocking families →
New videos raise questions about suspension of Ottawa officer who allegedly filmed, mocked women in distress
Shaamini Yogaretnam Publishing date: 1 day ago Const. Jesse Hewitt, seen in this screen shot from a video taken of him, was ordered to undergo training after the incident in May 2019. Supplied / jpg Prior to his suspension for allegedly filming himself mocking women with mental health issues, an Ottawa police officer was involved in … Continue reading New videos raise questions about suspension of Ottawa officer who allegedly filmed, mocked women in distress →
Who’s Behind the Violence at George Floyd Protests in US?
ByJamie Dettmer June 04, 2020 12:43 PM FILE – Protesters set fires at the 3rd Precinct of the Minneapolis Police Department, May 28, 2020, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The daytime protests this week across the United States have been largely peaceful, consisting of people drawn from all racial backgrounds and all walks of life, young and … Continue reading Who’s Behind the Violence at George Floyd Protests in US? →
Wall Street's Last Liquidity Orgy?
Fred Imbert of CNBC reports the Dow jumps more than 800 points, Nasdaq hits a record after surprise jobs surge boosts recovery bets: Stocks rallied on Friday after a historic and surprising gain in U.S. jobs raised hope the economy is starting to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The Nasdaq Composite became the first of the three major averages to climb back to an all-time high, advancing 2.0%, or 198.27 points, to 9,814.08 on Friday and touching an intraday record of 9,845.69. After tumbling as much as 25% earlier this year, the tech-heavy index is now 9.3% higher for 2020. ... more »
The self-importance of humanness must be revealed as that which does deter the soul from the grandeur and nobility of true being.
*There* are conunctions of Jupiter and Saturn every 20 years. 8-17-1623, 12:01 a.m. GMT, Jupiter conjoined Saturn in Leo. 12-21-2020, 4 p.m. PST, Jupiter conjoins Saturn in early Aquarius. …….....................................................................….. * By* the *summer* of *1623* the Folio was nearly finished….Containing thirty-six plays (eighteen printed here for the first time) the First Folio is the cardinal point of all Shakespeare’s dramatic output around which all Shakespearean scholarship has revolved, and on which is based the world’s knowledge of his oeuvr... more »
Libyan Pro-Government Forces Have Seized The Last Western Stronghold Of Khalifa Haftar
*Reuters*: *West Libya forces seize last LNA stronghold near capital* TRIPOLI (Reuters) - Forces loyal to Libya’s internationally recognised government captured the last major stronghold of eastern commander Khalifa Haftar near Tripoli on Friday, capping the sudden collapse of his 14-month offensive on the capital. Military sources in Haftar’s Libyan National Army (LNA) said their forces had withdrawn from the town of Tarhouna, heading towards Sirte, far along the coast, and the airbase of al-Jufra in central Libya. The LNA made no immediate official comment. The advance ext... more »
Short Barrel? Short Cartridge!
Short cartridges are more efficient in short barrel guns, long cartridges lose energy faster as the barrel us shortend. Continue reading →
Flushed with (varying) success
Following my question a couple of days ago, a reader e-mailed me the link to this video clip. It's kinda fun. I'm not going to test our new toilet (whatever it turns out to be) quite as thoroughly, but it's nice to know what will (and won't) work (sometimes). Peter
2:00PM Water Cooler 6/5/2020
~ Today's Water Cooler ~
Trading a Jones Act waiver for improved access to UK markets
BY VINCENT H. SMITH Britain is poised to leave the European Union in January of 2021 and is now negotiating separate trade deals with both the US and the EU. As a member of the EU and an important component of the Common Market, the
DASNY dished out $152 million in pork last year
New York’s governor and state lawmakers dished out $152 million for local projects favored by state lawmakers through the state Dormitory Authority during the state’s 2020 fiscal year, according to data posted today on SeeThroughNY.net, the Empire Center’s government transparency website. The
Port Authority of NY and NJ payroll increased by $150 Million
Payroll for Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) in the calendar year 2019 increased by more than $150 million, according to data released today on SeeThroughNY.net, the Empire Center’s transparency website. Payroll at Port Authority totaled more
Gerald Celente, "Welcome To Slavelandia"
Gerald Celente, Trends Journal, *"Welcome To Slavelandia"* - https://trendsresearch.com/ As only he can do...
Nationalizing the Police Is Not the Answer
[image: nationalizing-the-police-is-not-the-answer] Replacing the primacy of local and state governments in law enforement would solve nothing — and put our liberties even more at risk.
Study Claiming Hydroxychloroquine Dangerous and Ineffective Is Retracted
[image: study-claiming-hydroxychloroquine-dangerous-and-ineffective-is-retracted] A study that was published to great fanfare in the prestigious journal *The Lancet* about the failings of hydroxychloroquine has now been retracted.
These basic functions prove challenging on International Space Station — here’s how astronauts cope
https://www.clickorlando.com/features/2020/06/02/these-basic-functions-prove-challenging-on-international-space-station-heres-how-astronauts-cope/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wkmg6
10 Workouts for a Stronger Back and Abs
https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/10-workouts-stronger-back-and-abs/
LEANING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS: WHO TO LOOK UP TO IF YOU WANT BIG GAINS
https://thibarmy.com/leaning-shoulders-look-want-big-gains/
BIG BANG Ignited by a Star in a Four-Dimensional Universe Collapsing into a Black Hole, say Researchers!
https://sciencevibe.com/2020/06/02/was-big-bang-ignited-by-a-star-in-a-four-dimensional-universe-collapsing-into-a-black-hole-yes-say-researchers/
15 Modern Things That Were Actually Predicted Way Before They Appeared
https://brightside.me/wonder-curiosities/15-modern-things-that-were-actually-predicted-way-before-they-appeared-764760/?utm_source=fb_7secondriddles&utm_medium=fb_organic&utm_campaign=fb_gr_7secondriddles
20 MINUTE WORKOUT TO TIGHTEN AND TONE LOWER-BODY
http://www.trainhardteam.com/20min/
How to carve your serratus anterior muscle
https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/how-carve-your-serratus-anterior-muscle/
Hank Williams spoke of the "cold, cold heart!"
*FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2020Last evening, we saw one with Lawrence:* Long ago and far away, Hank Williams introduced the concept of the person with the "cold, cold heart." Many such people are out and about playing on our own liberal team. Consider what happened last night on Lawrence O'Donnell's program. Midway through the program, O'Donnell discussed the three new arrests in Minneapolis. He described a remarkable situation involving two of these officers: O'DONNELL (6/4/20): In Minneapolis today, a judge set a bail of $750,000 for each of the three police officers who were arrested an... more »
Face mask frenzy a boon for Antifa types
[image: undefined] America’s youth have taken to the streets in Santa Monica, in Minneapolis, in Los Angeles, in New York City, in Washington, D.C., and more, in protest of the horrible police killing of George Floyd, and they’re setting fires, burning businesses — burning St. John’s Church, the historic place of worship for American presidents — looting stores, smashing glass, tossing Molotov cocktails and fighting police. And they’re doing it with the aid and assistance of mandated, recommended or acceptably worn facial coverings. A face mask is a looter’s equivalent of a lucky d... more »
Israel breaks promise, demolishes homes of 65 Palestinians
The demolitions rendered 25 children homeless, despite Israeli promises not to demolish inhabited dwellings during the coronavirus outbreak. A father and his young children were asleep when Israeli forces came to destroy the houses. "Imagine what it's like when a little boy is asleep and the army suddenly barges in..."
George Floyd Protests: US Arrests Now Higher Than Hong Kong Protest Total Figures
While the world condemns China for its response to the Hong Kong protests, the numbers and the images make clear that the U.S. has responded to its popular uprising with more force and less tolerance than Beijing The post George Floyd Protests: US Arrests Now Higher Than Hong Kong Protest Total Figures appeared first on MintPress News.
The Six-Day War: The Myth of an Israeli David Versus an Arab Goliath
The son of an Israeli General, Miko Peled reflects on the nefarious intent behind what was presented to the world as the heroic triumph of an outmatched Israel vs its aggressive Arab neighbors. The post The Six-Day War: The Myth of an Israeli David Versus an Arab Goliath appeared first on MintPress News.
"When a Nation Goes Nutty"
*"When a Nation Goes Nutty"* Week 12 of the Quarantine By Bill Bonner "Sow the wind and reap the whirlwind." – Hosea 8:7 SAN MARTIN, ARGENTINA – "One country. Two systems. One financial. One economic. One for Wall Street. One for Main Street. One for the elite. One for everyone else. One fraudulent. The other just a rip-off. To make a long story precariously short (and deliberately provocative), the “rich” got some of their wealth honestly. The rest they got by ripping off the poor and middle classes, using their fake-money system. In effect, after 2008, they had access to an almos... more »
Five (More) Books: Revisionist Accounts of the Soviet Experience
In my previous posts, I offered recommendations for reading on the Russian Revolution and the Soviet economy, and the Ethnography of Soviet life. As you can glean from my recommendations for reading so far, I have stressed learning about the dysfunctions and dystopian aspects of the system. I will come back to that in my final […] The post Five (More) Books: Revisionist Accounts of the Soviet Experience appeared first on Econlib.
War on Humanity Sitrep: A World Gone Mad...How Globalism Took Root
*If you Saw this Photo Just one Year Ago You would have* *thought the World had gone Mad. Well, It has.* From MSM.com "Canada ready to spend C$14 billion to get people back to work safely: PM Trudeau" I've fought off a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach for months now. Its a cross between wanting to cry and/or wanting to throw up. Every time I see Justin Trudeau, Bullshit Bonnie or Mr. Theresa Tam [*I found out yesterday that "she" is a transgender*] while surfing TV channels, the nausea hits me like a tsunami. Something tells me that I'm not alone. Why do Canadians need to... more »
Is This the Obamas Marching with Protesters in 2020?
Past and present got a little confused online amid widespread protests across the U.S.
Locust swarms spreading to summer breeding areas of southwest Asia and West Africa
The Watchers » Latest articles - 10 hours ago
The unprecedented threat of desert locust to food security and livelihoods continues in the Horn of Africa and it is also very likely to spread to southwest Asia and perhaps West Africa, according to a situation update by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization...... Read more »
Brazil Overtakes Mexico in Auto Production in Pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) Brazil produced more cars than Mexico in May, reversing normal patterns as Latin America’s top carmaking countries slowly restarted auto factories in the face of the coronavirus crisis. In normal times, both countries produce a total of half a million cars a month. In May, Brazil rolled out 43,100 […] The post Brazil Overtakes Mexico in Auto Production in Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Why Are U.S. Public Health Officials Now Saying Social Justice Matters More Than Social Distance?
The U.S. Capitol is seen in the background as protesters march, June 3, 2020. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts *Politico: **Suddenly, Public Health Officials Say Social Justice Matters More Than Social Distance* For months, health experts told Americans to stay home. Now, many are encouraging the public to join mass protests. For months, public health experts have urged Americans to take every precaution to stop the spread of Covid-19—stay at home, steer clear of friends and extended family, and absolutely avoid large gatherings. Now some of those experts are broadcasting a new message: It’... more »
Strawberry Moon 2020: June's full moon shines in Spectacular images
June's full Moon is always particularly low in the sky, this can make it shine through more of the atmosphere than at other times in the year. It won't technically be pink or red but, according to Nasa, its low position can sometimes give the full Moon a reddish or rose colour. Similar to when a rising or setting Sun appears pinkish or red. The June full Moon gets its name from early Native American tribes as it coincided with the time of year for gathering ripe strawberries. Nasa explained: "The Maine Farmer's Almanac first published Indian names for the full Moons in the 1930's. ... more »
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