Friday, June 05, 2020

5 June - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

10:17 pm MDT

"How It Really Is"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 16 hours ago
"Police..." "Cry For This Country, Because The Streets Of America Have Become A War Zone"

BBC’s Fake Claim About “Hottest May”

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 16 hours ago
By Paul Homewood I was tipped off about this by BBC Fact Check: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000jpf8 On the BBC Today programme on Radio 4, at 2hrs 8mins 50 seconds in, and in the actual news slot, this statement was read out: Last month was the hottest May on record globally as well as in the UK. […]

Climate Scientist Calls For Another Billion

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 16 hours ago
By Paul Homewood h/t Ian Magness/Philip Bratby A top climate scientist has called for more investment in climate computing to explain the UK’s recent topsy turvy weather. Prof Tim Palmer from Oxford University said there were still too many unknowns in climate forecasting. And in the month the SpaceX launch grabbed headlines, […]

"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 6/5/20"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 16 hours ago
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates 6/5/20" * *- Frequently **Updated* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ *- https://www.zerohedge.com/* ○ - *https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/* ○ *Click image for larger size.* *6/5/20, 3:33:06 AM. **For updates click here:* *- https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html* ○ - COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ○ - https://ncov2019.live/data

Did Senior Military Officers Just Thwart Trump's Attempted Coup? Mad Dog Bites Trumpanzee

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
Trump never gave Roger Stone a cabinet position but Stone was more influential than most of Trump's cabinet. And now he's signaling he's about to pardon him for his criminal activities. This should come as no surprise to anyone since Stone held fats to the code of omertà Trump so admires. Stone's supposed to show up to begin his 3 year prison sentence this month. Trump's gaslighting tweet yesterday makes it pretty clear Stone won't be serving any time: Bloomberg columnist Jonathan Bernstein noted how excruciatingly bad Donald "always hires the best people" Trump has consistently... more »

McKinley Mutual Aid volunteers an inspiration as coronavirus claims lives of elderly in county

Unknown at CENSORED NEWS - 16 hours ago
Inspiring youth volunteers at McKinley County Mutual Aid. Sixty loaves of fresh banana bread! The inspiring work of volunteers at McKinley Mutual Aid continues this week, as the county is experiencing the highest rate of elderly deaths from the coronavirus in New Mexico. Article by Brenda Norrell Photos by McKinley Mutual Aid Censored News GALLUP, New Mexico -- The volunteers at

Turkish-backed forces capture strategic city from Libyan Army

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) forces, alongside several Syrian militants, announced that they have extended their control over the entire city of Tarhouna, which is one of the most important strongholds of the Libyan National Army (LNA) near Tripoli. The spokesperson for the GNA forces, Colonel Mohammad Qanunu, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Turkey unveils its first satellite to go to space

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – The Turkish government has succeeded in producing their first domestic-made satellite, which will be sent into space next year. Anadolu Agency confirmed on Thursday evening that Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar supervised the installation of the last part of the satellite, which is named “Imja”, at the headquarters of the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

UK to surprise US with stealthier fighter jet than F-35: report

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:50 P.M>) – Great Britain is seeking to launch its twin-engine stealth fighter called the “Tempest” less than a year after the full model of the plane was unveiled, the National Interest reported. According to National Interest, the Tempest should include a large list of sixth generation technologies such as supplying optional weapons, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Ethiopia speaks out for first time since Sudan threatened ‘all-out war’

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 A.M.) – The spokesman for the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Nigussu Tilahun, said on Thursday that the problems on the border with Sudan are normal and occur anywhere in the world. In a statement to Al-Ain News, Tilahun denied any border dispute with Sudan, noting that the relations between the two countries have […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Iranian ship mysteriously sinks inside Iraqi territorial waters

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:15 A.M.) – The Iraqi Minister of Parliament for the Basra Governorate, Kazem Fenjan Al-Hammami, stated announced on Friday that an Iranian ship named had sunk in Iraqi territorial waters outside the entrance of the Khawr Abdullah Canal. Al-Hamami, who is the former Minister of Transport, told Shafaq News of Iraq that Iraqi […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Venezuela reveals Juan Guaido’s location after escaping authorities

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The Venezuelan authorities revealed on Friday, the whereabouts of the leader of the Venezuelan opposition, Juan Guaido, after escaping from justice and legal authorities. France 24 quoted the statements of the Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Jorge Arreaza, who revealed that the leader of the Venezuelan opposition is present at the French […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

US accuses Russia of playing ‘destructive role’ in the Middle East, must leave immediately

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Middle East Affairs David Schenker said on Thursday that Russia “plays a destructive role” in the Middle East and “must leave” the region. According to Schenker, keeping the Russians away from this region has been the cornerstone of American politics 45 years ago. “We […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Trump’s Threat to Use the Insurrection Act Against Protesters is an Abuse of Power

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 16 hours ago
From “The Conversation”: “Trump’s threat to use the Insurrection Act against protesters is an abuse of power By Jack L. … Continue reading →

US House Homeland Security Chair Bennie Thompson Demands Briefing on Secret Service Involvement in Gassing of Protesters Outside White House

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 16 hours ago
“CHAIRMAN THOMPSON DEMANDS BRIEFING ON SECRET SERVICE INVOLVEMENT IN GASSING OF PROTESTERS OUTSIDE WHITE HOUSE June 2, 2020 Mr. James … Continue reading →

US House Committee Chairs Nadler, Grijalva, Smith and Thompson Call for Answers on Trump Admin’s Use of Force Against Peaceful DC Protestors

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 16 hours ago
“NADLER, GRIJALVA, SMITH AND THOMPSON CALL FOR ANSWERS ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S USE OF FORCE AGAINST PEACEFUL DC PROTESTORS June 03, … Continue reading →

Ecuagoldmining v Ecuador: Mining, the environment, and international arbitration

bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
05-Jun-2020 Ecuagoldmining's estimated $20 million investment so far could turn into a $469 million award, should it emerge victorious in an arbitration proceeding.

Lone Star hints intent on out-of-court settlement with Seoul over KEB dispute

bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
05-Jun-2020 US private equity firm Lone Star Funds suggested it was open to “amicable and sensible” out-of-court option to settle the longstanding dispute with the Korean government.

Changes to USMCA steel requirements give Mexican auto sector headache

bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
05-Jun-2020 To qualify for tariff-free trade, makers of heavy vehicles must meet various requirements, including a 60% regional content threshold that will increase gradually and 70% regional inputs of steel and aluminum.

Government ready to open British markets to chlorinated chicken for US trade deal

bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
05-Jun-2020 The move would represent a significant loosening of the current situation where complying with high European welfare and sanitary standards for food are a requirement across a wide range of foods.

Hong Kong-ASEAN FTA to enter into force for Indonesia: HK gov't

bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
05-Jun-2020 The part relating to Indonesia under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and the Investment Agreement (IA) between China's Hong Kong and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will enter into force on July 4.

Nearly 5000 anti-vaxxers march on Queensland Parliament-no social distancing needed

Editor, cairnsnews at Cairns News - 16 hours ago
May 30, Brisbane https://www.facebook.com/greg.ventura.564/videos/154290499485453/ Controlled Brisbane media ignored largest ever Brisbane gathering to protest vaccination, chanting “our children our choice!” The Coronahoax and those pushing it copped a serve from the kilometre-long procession of mums, dads and their kids by Wordman on the Gold Coast AUSTRALIAN governments had better take heed of a major new […]

Untitled

Jenna Orkin at From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 17 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin Police: Man Dies After Attempting To Break Into North Philadelphia ATM With Explosives, Approximately 30 ATMs Damaged Man Behind Sweden’s Controversial Virus Strategy Admits Mistakes Russia Developing Coronavirus Treatment That Disinfects the Body With UV Light From Inside Denver police officer fired for "Let's start a riot" post during George Floyd protest Latin gangs attack Black Chicago protesters in effort to assist police“Guerilla Grafters” Secretly Graft Fruit-Bearing Branches Onto Sterile City Trees U.S. Arrests Former Green Beret, Son, in Connection with Carlos... more »

The face says it all

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago

Drone Wars at Ten #3: What’s next? A peek at the future

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
In this final post to mark our 10th birthday, I want to peer a little into the future, looking at what we are facing in relation to drone warfare in the coming years. Of course predicting the future is always a little foolish – perhaps especially so in the middle of a global pandemic – but four areas of work are already fairly clear: public accountability over the deployment of armed drones; the push to open UK skies to military drones; monitoring the horizontal and vertical proliferation of military drones and opposing the development of lethal autonomous weapons, aka ‘killer robots’.

When the sheep bleat in unison, you know it's a cluster-flock

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 17 hours ago
If there's one thing the series of crises in 2020 has illustrated, it's that the mainstream media and mainstream politicians in the United States are almost all being manipulated. Few, if any, of their voices are genuinely independent. Most of them - darn near all of them - manifest a controlling hand behind them, spreading a common message, demanding that everyone walk in lockstep to the beat of the same drummer. Individuality, critical thinking and independent responses are not just discouraged, but regarded as social, political and psychic heresy - and heretics are to be cast... more »

Tucker: Riots are making leftists a LOT of money [Video]

Seraphim Hanisch at The Duran - 17 hours ago
[image: Tucker Carlson exposes the plan of the left] With all the rioting making the news in the United States and even elsewhere, one wonders who profits from all this crazed behavior and violence. Today it began to be made very clear who is gaining from this. At the same time, a Tucker Carlson video clip was made available on YouTube showing how far […] More The post Tucker: Riots are making leftists a LOT of money [Video] appeared first on The Duran.

Worse Generation of Leadership

todayrevolution at The Duran - 17 hours ago
Worse Leadership. That fool additionally tweeted out a QAnon trick buff’s message today. They removed those tweets. While the country’s on fire, the President of the United States sat in the White House tweeting propagandas. That fool did not get himself into much trouble, as it was taken down soon as it got up. What’s […] More The post Worse Generation of Leadership appeared first on The Duran.

University recommends retraction of two computing papers for plagiarism

Leto Sapunar at Retraction Watch - 17 hours ago
Following an investigation prompted by a whistleblower, a university in Australia has recommended that one of its researchers retract two papers, Retraction Watch has learned. The reviews, “Cryptography and State-of-the-art Techniques” and “An Advanced Survey on Cloud Computing and State-of-the-art Research Issues,” were both published in 2012 in the International Journal of Computer Science Issues … Continue reading University recommends retraction of two computing papers for plagiarism

British Prime Minister Channels Churchill As He Surrenders To Gates And The Vaccine Cartel

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
by John Stone This is the moment of national humiliation that we somehow did not see on our television sets last night: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson surrendering to Bill Gates and the vaccine cartel, GAVI, hailed by him as... more »

Fagan Says Autism Numbers Are Fakin'

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Source: Psychology Today By Anne Dachel Psychology Today just announced that having more kids with autism around doesn’t really mean there is more autism in the world. Abigail Fagan, an associate editor at P.T., asked the question in the headline... more »

Links 6/5/2020

Lambert Strether at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

Gotham City Digest

jurassicpork at Welcome Back to Gotham City - 17 hours ago
(Trust me, George Floyd has had a worse year than any of us.) ------------------------------ Yeah, whatever, Karen. ------------------------------ The writing was writ large on the wall as far back as last year that Steve King was not going to get elected to another term. ------------------------------ Trump's buddy Kroll the Troll is at it again. If they were smart, the union would fire this racist asswipe. ------------------------------ Some sociology advice from a racist. This ought to go well. ------------------------------ Trump is just a glorified social me... more »

Cocaine Trafficking: Whistleblowers Make Serious Charges Against Colombian Army

Juan Martinez at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Whistleblowers within the Colombian military have accused the country's armed forces of being involved in drug exports in the Región Bajo Cauca in the north of the Chocó department. The sources claim to have discovered a secret airstrip near a Colombian-Panamanian military base in Bajo Cauca, through which cocaine is […] The post Cocaine Trafficking: Whistleblowers Make Serious Charges Against Colombian Army appeared first on The Rio Times.

Funny Friday

Terry at 'Nox & Friends - 17 hours ago
T.G.I…… ~ From Terry ~ ~ From Infinity ~ Herro And Welcome To The Wuhan WalMart ! In our aisles you will find everything to make those special meals…… ….or a tasty beverage….. …and for after-dinner surprises… Antibacterial Bikini Underwear For Men ! Wuhan WalMart : Where Shopping Is A Treasure! ~ From Whitetop ~ ~ From Fuzzyone ~ I was in the McDonald’s drive-through this morning and the young lady behind me honked at me; very upset because maybe I was taking too long to pay. “Take the high road,” I thought to myself. So I paid for her … Continue reading →

Burglary-related losses total millions as cannabis companies pick up the pieces; insurance coverage unclear

John Schroyer at Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
The financial toll inflicted on the legal marijuana industry by dozens of burglaries and looting since last weekend is easily stretching into the millions of dollars, leaving some businesses unsure about the future and whether their operations can survive. According to media reports, more than 40 marijuana companies across the country have suffered an array […] Burglary-related losses total millions as cannabis companies pick up the pieces; insurance coverage unclear is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Rio Air Quality Improved with Social Isolation

Oliver Mason at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Air quality has been gradually improving in Rio de Janeiro and its metropolitan region since the quarantine came into effect on March 17th. A survey conducted by the State Environment Institute (INEA) in April and May showed a reduction in the release of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and carbon monoxide (CO) […] The post Rio Air Quality Improved with Social Isolation appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rio Industries Federation Projects 6.4 Percent GDP Drop in 2020

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Thursday, June 4th, the Federation of Industries of the State of Rio de Janeiro (FIRJAN) released its projections showing a 6.4 percent drop in the State's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2020. Should these projections be confirmed, this will be the worst result of a historical series that considers […] The post Rio Industries Federation Projects 6.4 Percent GDP Drop in 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil Counts 4.6 Million Debtors Unable to Pay Back

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Approximately 4.6 million borrowers in Brazil owe more than they can repay financial institutions. This is the Central Bank's (BC) report on risk indebtedness, which is made up of defaults, income commitments, loans of various types and income below the poverty line. In Brazil, the population with an active credit […] The post Brazil Counts 4.6 Million Debtors Unable to Pay Back appeared first on The Rio Times.

ALERJ Wants Intervention in Rio’s Private Hospitals Refusing to Attend Coronavirus Infected Patients

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Legislative Assembly of the State of Rio de Janeiro (ALERJ) passed in a single debate bill 2.261/20, which authorizes the State Government to interfere in the private health network in the event of a refusal to treat patients with severe cases of coronavirus through fair compensation to be agreed […] The post ALERJ Wants Intervention in Rio’s Private Hospitals Refusing to Attend Coronavirus Infected Patients appeared first on The Rio Times.

São Paulo State Records Over 8,500 Covid-19 Deaths

Oliver Mason at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - The state of São Paulo reached 8,561 deaths by Covid-19 on Thursday, June 4th, an increase of 3.4 percent over the previous day, when it totaled 8,276. In the period, there were 285 new deaths. There were 129,000 infections recorded, 4.4 percent more than on Wednesday, June 3rd, when 123,483 were […] The post São Paulo State Records Over 8,500 Covid-19 Deaths appeared first on The Rio Times.

Anti-vaccine Movement Grows Worldwide Amid Pandemic

Adele Cardin at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "How are anti-vaxxers doing now?" jokingly wondered host and comedian Pablo Motos on his Spanish TV show a few weeks ago. Since the pandemic erupted, jokes have multiplied about this group suspicious of needles. It was assumed that they would be in hiding or would have been forced to change […] The post Anti-vaccine Movement Grows Worldwide Amid Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.

Healing, Not Hatred…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 17 hours ago
A video recap of President Trump’s earlier remarks on the tragic death of George Floyd.

100 years after Trianon: Hungarian anxiety and irrationality

Luboš Motl at The Reference Frame - 18 hours ago
Yesterday, we commemorated the 100th anniversary of the 1920 Treaty of Trianon. The Kingdom of Hungary lost all its non-Hungarian territories, Slovakia, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, and a piece of Austria. It was superseded by a new nation state – which was a ministate relatively to the previous 100 years. Sadly and somewhat surprisingly for us (and especially Slovaks and others who are directly involved), lots of Hungarians including PM Viktor Orbán apparently cannot really reconcile themselves with the (not so) new Europe that began 100 years ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle ||... more »

The Immune Defense Summit Free Online - June 8 to 14th, 2020

Stranger in a Strange Land at Stranger in a Strange Land - 18 hours ago
Your best defense against today’s (and tomorrow’s) global health threats is a strong immune system. Learn how it diligently works to protect you, and discover NEW strategies to naturally BOOST your immune system and neutralize the threat of pandemics, viruses, superbugs and chronic diseases. *Register at the link below:* *Immune Defense Summit Registration*

Fishnet Friday

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 18 hours ago

Keeping Watch: America's Drones Just Got Better at Keeping an Eye on China

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_GM1E81P0P9W01&share=true] Here's how the military did it. The Air Force is now flying B-1b bombers and Global Hawk spy drones over the South China Sea and other areas within the Pacific theater as part of a broader strategy to sustain surveillance and deterrence missions in the region, following the increased U.S.-Chinese tensions. The B-1bs are flying out of Guam in support of Indo-Pacific Command and, according to an Air Force report, they are specifically conducting... more »

Galaxy Note 20’s Specs and Release Date Take Shape

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2LYE90OHLC&share=true] Here's what we know. Speculation is indeed ramping up for what Samsung’s next flagship phone will bring to the table. Samsung released the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Plus just 11 months ago, but many Galaxy fans out there are already clamoring for the Note 20 and Note 20 Plus, which are the most anticipated Android phones of the year. What is still up in the air is whether there will be a Note 20 Ultra. If the rumors are true, Samsun... more »

Question: What Is Tear Gas?

Janice Chambers at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Janice Chambers* *Science, Americas* Questions have arisen on the dangers of crowd control chemicals. In the past week, there have been reports of tear gas being used to control crowds protesting the death of George Floyd, so questions have arisen on the dangers of crowd control chemicals. I am a toxicologist interested in chemicals that could be used as weapons and I do research to develop therapies for some of these chemicals. *What is tear gas?* The term tear gas refers to a group of chemical irritants that can be used to control or disperse crowds. The chemicals that are us... more »

New Technologies Are Making Iran's Military Tougher Than Ever Before

Michael Rubin at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Michael Rubin* *Security, Middle East* Robotics and more. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The question for policymakers in Washington and among America’s Gulf allies is how Iranian acquisition of robotics and artificial intelligence technologies might impact basic assumptions about Iranian behavior and alter the regional military balance. Iran’s military industries may not yet have developed or been able to field the robotic and autonomous systems that now populate American, Chinese, and Russian arsenals, but they may not remain far behind for long. Recent Iranian ship inte... more »

Here’s a New Way to Do Study Abroad During the COVID-19 Pandemic

William G. Durden at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*William G. Durden* *Education, World* One solution is to have students study abroad online. With the U.S. and much of the world engulfed in the COVID-19 pandemic, travel restrictions and health risks have threatened to make study abroad difficult, if not impossible. But that doesn’t mean students won’t still want to learn about other cultures and see how people in other parts of the world approach different issues, such as climate change, income inequality or human rights. Ideally, students would learn about these things in different cultural contexts by actually going to other... more »

A Small Swedish Submarine Revealed The Latest Threat To Navy Aircraft Carriers

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Diesel submarines. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The advent of cheap, stealthy and long-enduring diesel submarines is yet another factor placing carriers and other expensive surface warships at greater risk when operating close to defended coastlines. Diesel submarines benefitting from AIP will serve as a deadly and cost-effective means of defending littoral waters, though whether they will can carve out a role for themselves in blue water naval forces operating far from home is less clear. In 2005, USS *Ronald Reagan*, a newly constructed $... more »

Cult leader wins retrial over alleged sexual abuse of teenage member

Just In - 18 hours ago
The leader of a cult that was once based in the Adelaide Hills will face a new trial over allegations he sexually abused a teenage member of the group.

Police investigate death of baby boy in Mackay

Just In - 18 hours ago
A six-month-old baby boy dies in hospital after he is found unresponsive by paramedics in a house in Mackay in North Queensland.

Commonwealth Bank fined $5 million for ripping off 8,659 farmers for $8 million

Daniel Ziffer at Just In - 18 hours ago
Commonwealth Bank customers came out behind on 131,542 occasions when they used the bank's AgriAdvantage Plus Package meant to provide waivers, interest rate discounts and bonus interest on savings, the Federal Court has found.

Animal Crossing and beyond: Why people are falling in love with 'wholesome' video games

Cameron Wilson at Just In - 18 hours ago
Players and creators say that audiences of all ages are embracing games with cartoonish art styles, relaxed pace and accessible game design.

NSW to allow small crowds at NRL games from next week

Just In - 18 hours ago
Fans are set to be allowed to attend NRL games in small groups from next week, after the league reached an agreement with the New South Wales Government.

Corrupt contractor paid $5,000 to WA Health executive for almost $1 million worth of work

Nicolas Perpitch at Just In - 18 hours ago
A contractor who paid for an executive's holidays in Melbourne receives a nine-month suspended jail sentence after pleading guilty to four counts of corruption.

WA is moving to phase three and here is the full list of everything that is reopening

Eliza Laschon And Jacob Kagi at Just In - 18 hours ago
West Australians will take a big step towards returning to normal life this weekend as the state enters the third stage of eased coronavirus restrictions.

Policy-making consolidated as COAG replaced

TOTT News at News – TOTT News - 18 hours ago
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) will be scrapped and replaced by "a completely new system" led by the COVID-19 National Cabinet, Scott Morrison has announced. The move will not only consolidate further power to centralised channels, but it will also sideline local government and working groups from influencing national decision-making. [...Continued]

Death of Small Black Child, Neglected by His Mother’s White Employer, Shocks Brazil

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Miguel Otávio Santana da Silva, 5, died last Tuesday, June 2nd, when he fell from the ninth floor of a building in the São José neighborhood in central Recife, Pernambuco. The boy was accompanying his mother, housemaid Mirtes Renata Souza, in the apartment where she worked, and, according to neighbors, […] The post Death of Small Black Child, Neglected by His Mother’s White Employer, Shocks Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.

São Paulo Reopens Offices and Car Dealerships Today

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Mayor of São Paulo, Bruno Covas, announced the in-person operation of offices and car dealerships in the city as of this Friday, June 5th. According to Covas, the two sectors signed a protocol with the city government on Thursday, June 4th, containing the guidelines for the establishment's partial operation. […] The post São Paulo Reopens Offices and Car Dealerships Today appeared first on The Rio Times.

Contemporary Issues

Larry-Lambert at Virtual Mirage - 18 hours ago
Motley Crew Part of the Prescott, Arizona citizen’s self-defense group took a photo in front of the Palace Saloon. The Palace Restaurant and Saloon is both the oldest business and oldest bar operating in the state of Arizona. It usually comes down to citizens – regular folks – who are willing to take a stand […] The post Contemporary Issues appeared first on Virtual Mirage.

George Soros-Funded Prosecutor Releases All St. Louis Rioters from Jail

Defense Maven and Gateway Pundit at Need To Know - 18 hours ago
George Soros has funded many district attorneys and prosecutors across the US, with the ultimate goal of abolishing prisons. District attorneys make the decision in filing charges or dismissing cases.

Enraged Italians Abandon Masks, Denounce Pandemic As a Scam

ZeroHedge at Need To Know - 18 hours ago
Hundreds of Italian demonstrators gathered in Rome and ditched their masks in protest against the lockdown restrictions. Some speakers said that the pandemic ‘’never existed’’ and said that politicians had played it up to enhance their own powers.

Moderna Vaccine Volunteer: “Sickest in His Life” after Being Injected with Vaccine

Robert Kennedy, Children's Health Defense at Need To Know - 18 hours ago
Moderna revealed that within 45 days of receiving the shot, three volunteers, a shocking 20%, experienced “serious” adverse events and required hospitalization or medical intervention.

Safeguarding Africa’s Food Security in the Age of COVID-19

Jun 05 (IPS) - Food security in sub-Saharan Africa is under threat. The ability of many Africans to access sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs has been disrupted by successive natural disasters and epidemics. Cyclones Idai and Kenneth, locust outbreaks in eastern Africa, and droughts in southern and eastern Africa are some examples. The COVID-19 pandemic is just the latest catastrophe to have swollen the ranks of 240 million people going hungry in the region. In some countries, over 70 percent of the population has problems accessing food. Read the ful... more »

Philippines' Senior Citizens Vulnerabilities Increases Because of COVID-19 Lockdown

HYDERABAD, India, Jun 05 (IPS) - In the Philippines, May has long been a month of joy when farmers harvest their rice crop and celebrate the Pahiyas harvest festival. But this year, the mood was somber. The food production and supply system also affected, thanks to the coronavirus lockdown, and the economy frozen. As a result, millions of Filipinos, especially senior citizens, are now looking at an uncertain future. Read the full story, “Philippines' Senior Citizens Vulnerabilities Increases Because of COVID-19 Lockdown”, on globalissues.org →

The Bible, Donald Trump and Plastic

STOCKHOLM / ROME, Jun 05 (IPS) - Another episode of the spectacular show that could be called *The Greatest Story Ever Told: The Saga of the Trump Presidency*, scripted and acted by Trump himself, took place on 1st of June. Read the full story, “The Bible, Donald Trump and Plastic”, on globalissues.org →

Russian criminologist on the Floyd killing and the truth about Antifa

Seraphim Hanisch at The Duran - 19 hours ago
This is a translation of a newspiece showing on the Russian website www.crimescience.ru, written by a renowned criminologist, Vladimir Semenovich Ovchinsky. It is a must-read, as it offers a perspective completely outside the US media “box” and presents some information which the newsmedia in the United States appears to be suprressing. This piece confirms the […] More The post Russian criminologist on the Floyd killing and the truth about Antifa appeared first on The Duran.

US wants to resume nuclear tests

InfoBrics at The Duran - 19 hours ago
Informants report that the US government intends to start a nuclear test program to "face" Russia and China More The post US wants to resume nuclear tests appeared first on The Duran.

Two U.S. senators determined to stop Nord Stream 2 by imposing extra sanctions

InfoBrics at The Duran - 19 hours ago
Will Russia be able to circumvent additional barriers to completing the project? More The post Two U.S. senators determined to stop Nord Stream 2 by imposing extra sanctions appeared first on The Duran.

Racist Policing Accelerated During the Pandemic. Mounting Protests Could See It Get Even Worse

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 19 hours ago
Dwayne Francis was racially profiled and detained by police in London last month, while on his way to work in a secondary school. “The rhetoric is always the same,” he said, describing how police routinely tell black people: “You fit the description of someone who has committed a crime, this is a high crime area, we can smell cannabis, you are a drug dealer because of the car you drive or the clothes you’re wearing.”

FIRM NUMBERS AT RUSSIAN ART WEEK IN LONDON, BUT DEMAND FOR RUSSIAN NUDES IS LIMP

Editor at Dances With Bears - 19 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with Russian pictures for which the owners paid millions of pounds or dollars aren’t put up for sale, and buyers won’t pay that much money in the London auction houses if the auction rooms have been closed and are likely to stay that way for the rest of the year. But this […]

Judges Try To Balance Legal Rights And Courtroom Health

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
Judges are making battlefield health calls in reopening courtrooms, and some policies don't look very sound.

10 Herbs and Vegetables You can Grow in Container Water Garden

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
https://balconygardenweb.com/herbs-and-vegetables-you-can-grow-in-container-water-garden/

New pill could prevent anaphylaxis in people with food, drug allergies

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-06-pill-anaphylaxis-people-food-drug.html

The Strawberry Moon Won’t Be Alone In The Nifht Sky This Weekend

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
https://awarenessact.com/the-strawberry-moon-wont-be-alone-in-the-nifht-sky-this-weekend/

Intellectual humility: Smart people admit when they don’t know

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
https://bigthink.com/mind-brain/intellectual-humility?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&facebook=1&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1591303939

It Hit 80 Degrees in the Arctic This Week

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
https://earther.gizmodo.com/it-hit-80-degrees-in-the-arctic-this-week-1843606717

It Hit 80 Degrees in the Arctic This Week

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
https://earther.gizmodo.com/it-hit-80-degrees-in-the-arctic-this-week-1843606717

#Coronavirus #pandemic: Protecting your business against #COVID-19

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
https://www.theceomagazine.com/business/management-leadership/coronavirus-business/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Management+%26+Leadership&utm_content=Protecting+your+business+against+COVID-19

Covid 19 vs Spanish Flu: A Societal Comparison

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
https://newsgranularity.com/2020/05/11/covid-19-vs-spanish-flu-a-societal-comparison/

Career in Robotics, How to Become a Robotics Engineer in India

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
https://www.parentcircle.com/article/career-options-in-robotics/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=robotics

It’s time to follow Mexico and pull the plug on “renewables”

Ronald Stein at CFACT - 20 hours ago
The only things ‘inevitable’ about the ‘transition’ to wind and solar are rocketing electricity prices and unstable power grids. The post It’s time to follow Mexico and pull the plug on “renewables” appeared first on CFACT.

Red Light Area again responsible for 7 out of 12 new Covid-19 cases in Tokyo

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 20 hours ago
Red Light Area again responsible for 7 out of 12 new Covid-19 cases in Tokyo Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is located in Shinjuku but the same district is also responsible for new coronavirus cases (Covid-19). This applies to the sexual entertainment district of Kabukicho in Shinjuku. […]

Virus Disappearing Too Fast To Create A Vaccine

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 20 hours ago
Coronavirus ‘disappearing’ so fast Oxford vaccine has ‘only 50% chance of working’ | UK News | Sky News Why do you need a vaccine against a disappearing virus?

Two Billion Mystery Vaccines

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 20 hours ago
Bill Gates wants to give his mystery vaccine to two billion people. Coronavirus vaccine: AstraZeneca boosts potential supply to 2bn – BBC News No one has ever made a successful Coronavirus vaccine, but Bill is going to whip one up … Continue reading →

Syrian Army’s new Idlib offensive is approaching amid mass Russian buildup: analyst

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is preparing to launch a massive military operation in the Idlib Governorate and “it seems that the operation is close,” a retired SAA officer said in an interview with Sputnik Arabic on Thursday. According to retired Brigadier General ‘Ali Maqsoud, a decision was taken to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Kosovo: A Short History – A Contribution Which Noel Malcolm Will Never Tell You (I)

Vladislav B. SOTIROVIĆ at OrientalReview.org - 20 hours ago
I will not dwell either on the prehistory nor early history of the region of Kosovo-Metochia (KosMet) in this article. The Montenegrins and medieval Serbia It used to pass from one state to the other, until Stephan Nemanja (1166−1196), a nobleman from Zeta (present-day Montenegro), founded the state of Serbia, […]

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