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Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets in San Francisco,
Sacramento, Simi Valley, San Diego, Los Angeles and elsewhere across
California on Saturday as the protest matches over the killing of George
Floyd continued into their second week. According to the Associated
Press: In Los Angeles, protesters organized by Refuse Fascism LA took
over Hollywood Boulevard, chanting “Revolution, nothing
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Thousands of demonstrators filled the streets in San Francisco,
Sacramento, Simi Valley, San Diego, Los Angeles and elsewhere across
California on Saturday as the protest matches over the killing of George
Floyd continued into their second week. According to the Associated
Press: In Los Angeles, protesters organized by Refuse Fascism LA took
over Hollywood Boulevard, chanting “Revolution, nothing
… Rating: 8.5/10 (16 votes cast) Rating: 8.5/ 10 (16 votes cast)
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Over 140 scientists who have received funding from the philanthropic
group, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, sent Facebook founder and CEO
Mark Zuckerberg a letter on Saturday calling the social networking
company out for its recent stance on President Donald Trump’s
inflammatory posts on police brutality protesters. “As scientists, we
are dedicated to investigating ways to better our world,” read
For
years, some have speculated that pyramid-shaped formations in
Antarctica could be man-made structures. Pyramids continue to crop up
all across the...
Apple devices will soon be a little easier to afford. They’re not
getting cheaper exactly but,Apple will reportedly soon allow you to pay
for its products over time. And you'll save money as these plans will be
interest-free. According to Bloomberg , Apple is preparing to introduce
the option of monthly installment plans for its Apple Card holders. The
company had already begun offering a 24-mont
I am talking with schools to see how they’re responding in the wake of
this global pandemic. I invite you to join me for the Coronavirus
Chronicles , a series of check-ins with educators all over. Episode 030
is below. Thank you, Jeff Palladino , for sharing how Fannie Lou Hamer
Freedom High School in the Bronx, New York is adapting to our new
challenges and opportunities. I especially appreciate
A
recent bicycle-path railing redesign on the iconic bridge has resulted
in a rather unwelcome noise. Considered to be one of the wonders of the
moder...
* * * Perry Dorrell blogs as PDiddie at Brains and Eggs , usually on
topics concerning the strange brew of Texas politics. He's also on
Twitter @PDiddie .
Over 140 scientists who have received funding from the philanthropic
group, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, sent Facebook founder and CEO
Mark Zuckerberg a letter on Saturday calling the social networking
company out for its recent stance on President Donald Trump’s
inflammatory posts on police brutality protesters. “As scientists, we
are dedicated to investigating ways to better our world,” read
For
years, some have speculated that pyramid-shaped formations in
Antarctica could be man-made structures. Pyramids continue to crop up
all across the...
Apple devices will soon be a little easier to afford. They’re not
getting cheaper exactly but,Apple will reportedly soon allow you to pay
for its products over time. And you'll save money as these plans will be
interest-free. According to Bloomberg , Apple is preparing to introduce
the option of monthly installment plans for its Apple Card holders. The
company had already begun offering a 24-mont
I am talking with schools to see how they’re responding in the wake of
this global pandemic. I invite you to join me for the Coronavirus
Chronicles , a series of check-ins with educators all over. Episode 030
is below. Thank you, Jeff Palladino , for sharing how Fannie Lou Hamer
Freedom High School in the Bronx, New York is adapting to our new
challenges and opportunities. I especially appreciate
A
recent bicycle-path railing redesign on the iconic bridge has resulted
in a rather unwelcome noise. Considered to be one of the wonders of the
moder...
* * * Perry Dorrell blogs as PDiddie at Brains and Eggs , usually on
topics concerning the strange brew of Texas politics. He's also on
Twitter @PDiddie .
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Statue that had long been a focal point of local anger rolled down to
harbour and into Avon Black Lives Matters protesters in Bristol have
pulled down a statue of the slave trader Edward Colston. Demonstrators
attached a rope to the Grade II-listed statue on Colston Avenue on
Sunday before pulling it to the ground as crowds cheered. They then
jumped on it and rolled it down the street to the harb
There were lots of reports of slashed tires during the George Floyd protests last weekend.
Faced with the George Floyd protests, the president wants to be seen as
a strongman. What happens if he loses at the polls? History teaches
that mass protests against oppression can lead either to liberation or
brutal repression. This past week, Donald Trump bet his political future
on repression. Much of the rest of America, on the other hand, wants to
liberate black people from police brutality
Governments
have used psychological warfare throughout history to manipulate public
opinion, gain political advantage, and generate profits. Western
governments have engaged in such tactics in the war on terrorism as well
as in its predecessor, the war on communism. In both cases,
state-sponsored terrorism and propaganda were used to distort the
public's perception of the threats, leading to incre
Life
Site News editor's note: Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò has released
this powerful letter today to President Trump warning him that the
current crises over the coronavirus pandemic and the George Floyd riots
are a part of the eternal spiritual struggle between the forces of good
and evil. He encourages the president to continue the fight on behalf of
the "children of light." Read the letter in
Dr. Lance Dodes: As Trump sinks into "paranoid rage," he will likely seek to cancel or overturn 2020 election
Statue that had long been a focal point of local anger rolled down to
harbour and into Avon Black Lives Matters protesters in Bristol have
pulled down a statue of the slave trader Edward Colston. Demonstrators
attached a rope to the Grade II-listed statue on Colston Avenue on
Sunday before pulling it to the ground as crowds cheered. They then
jumped on it and rolled it down the street to the harb
There were lots of reports of slashed tires during the George Floyd protests last weekend.
Faced with the George Floyd protests, the president wants to be seen as
a strongman. What happens if he loses at the polls? History teaches
that mass protests against oppression can lead either to liberation or
brutal repression. This past week, Donald Trump bet his political future
on repression. Much of the rest of America, on the other hand, wants to
liberate black people from police brutality
Governments
have used psychological warfare throughout history to manipulate public
opinion, gain political advantage, and generate profits. Western
governments have engaged in such tactics in the war on terrorism as well
as in its predecessor, the war on communism. In both cases,
state-sponsored terrorism and propaganda were used to distort the
public's perception of the threats, leading to incre
Life
Site News editor's note: Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò has released
this powerful letter today to President Trump warning him that the
current crises over the coronavirus pandemic and the George Floyd riots
are a part of the eternal spiritual struggle between the forces of good
and evil. He encourages the president to continue the fight on behalf of
the "children of light." Read the letter in
Dr. Lance Dodes: As Trump sinks into "paranoid rage," he will likely seek to cancel or overturn 2020 election
science
What
happens to a black hole as it decays? Investigating the possibilities
has led researchers in recent years to major clues about quantum
gravity.
The
first-ever detailed study of the diets of great white sharks off the
east Australian coast reveals this apex predator spends more time
feeding close to the seabed than expected.
A
new paper used an advanced "Bayesian" model to show that the emergence
of intelligent life on Earth was probably a lucky break.
Developers
are working on track-and-trace systems to keep infection levels low.
The apps aren't here yet, but here's what they do—and how you can enable
them.
There's more than one solution to these head-scratchers. (PopSci/) We
know you are bored at home right now—we are too. Here are some puzzles
and brainteasers to challenge your family and friends with, either in
person or over video chat. Few tasks send shivers up more spines than a
math problem. Expunge your fears by cracking these puzzles dubbed “Sums”
by their creator, engineer Gordon Burgin. A
Rain
pounded the U.S. Gulf Coast on Sunday ahead of the arrival of Tropical
Storm Cristobal, which has already spawned a tornado in Florida and
threatened more twisters along with high winds and storm surge.
What
happens to a black hole as it decays? Investigating the possibilities
has led researchers in recent years to major clues about quantum
gravity.
The
first-ever detailed study of the diets of great white sharks off the
east Australian coast reveals this apex predator spends more time
feeding close to the seabed than expected.
A
new paper used an advanced "Bayesian" model to show that the emergence
of intelligent life on Earth was probably a lucky break.
Developers
are working on track-and-trace systems to keep infection levels low.
The apps aren't here yet, but here's what they do—and how you can enable
them.
There's more than one solution to these head-scratchers. (PopSci/) We
know you are bored at home right now—we are too. Here are some puzzles
and brainteasers to challenge your family and friends with, either in
person or over video chat. Few tasks send shivers up more spines than a
math problem. Expunge your fears by cracking these puzzles dubbed “Sums”
by their creator, engineer Gordon Burgin. A
Rain
pounded the U.S. Gulf Coast on Sunday ahead of the arrival of Tropical
Storm Cristobal, which has already spawned a tornado in Florida and
threatened more twisters along with high winds and storm surge.
Veterans Today
By Galima Galiullina, Doctor of Philosophy for VT The name of the young
man in the top photo is well known to the Russians. This is Magomed
Nurbagandov, a policeman who did not kneel before bandits, demanding
that he renounce his rank of police officer. The bandits killed his
younger brother in front of his […]
A personal message to my fellow citizens, the American Jewish
Community. We appreciate the several non-Zionist Jewish organizations
fully engaged in peaceful dialogue and partnership with the Palestinians
to find an equitable solution to the 100 years old Arab-Israeli
conflict. A conflict directly related to the establishment of Israel by
“secular Jews” who do not […]
By Gordon Duff, Senior Editor Right off, this is your chance. America
is coming awake. Don’t be the same person, this was a lesson. 110,000
are dead, 85% over 60, us, our friends, for some parents and
grandparents, lives cut short. For healthcare workers, endless thousands
sick, some extremely sick. For others, scars that will […]
__________ Mother Jones I’ve Lived in DC for 3 Decades and Covered
Dozens of Protests. This One Is Profoundly Different. by Stephanie
Mencimer A stunning contrast to the ones opposing masks at Walmart. On
Sunday night, the White House was dark, and a line of riot cops
stretched across Lafayette Square, a public park directly […]
The following article by two Israeli scientists, published by Haaretz,
inadvertently tells the truth about how COVID-19 came about. The first
paragraph accurately describes the creation of COVID-19 – if you know
how to read between the lines and conflate this description with the
information contained in the 2007 University of NC research paper: A […]
WASHINGTON/Jerusalem Post – Former Secretary of State and Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell on Sunday endorsed Democratic
former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, becoming the first major
Republican to publicly back Donald Trump’s rival ahead of November’s
election. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell says he will be voting
for former Vice […]
By Galima Galiullina, Doctor of Philosophy for VT The name of the young
man in the top photo is well known to the Russians. This is Magomed
Nurbagandov, a policeman who did not kneel before bandits, demanding
that he renounce his rank of police officer. The bandits killed his
younger brother in front of his […]
A personal message to my fellow citizens, the American Jewish
Community. We appreciate the several non-Zionist Jewish organizations
fully engaged in peaceful dialogue and partnership with the Palestinians
to find an equitable solution to the 100 years old Arab-Israeli
conflict. A conflict directly related to the establishment of Israel by
“secular Jews” who do not […]
By Gordon Duff, Senior Editor Right off, this is your chance. America
is coming awake. Don’t be the same person, this was a lesson. 110,000
are dead, 85% over 60, us, our friends, for some parents and
grandparents, lives cut short. For healthcare workers, endless thousands
sick, some extremely sick. For others, scars that will […]
__________ Mother Jones I’ve Lived in DC for 3 Decades and Covered
Dozens of Protests. This One Is Profoundly Different. by Stephanie
Mencimer A stunning contrast to the ones opposing masks at Walmart. On
Sunday night, the White House was dark, and a line of riot cops
stretched across Lafayette Square, a public park directly […]
The following article by two Israeli scientists, published by Haaretz,
inadvertently tells the truth about how COVID-19 came about. The first
paragraph accurately describes the creation of COVID-19 – if you know
how to read between the lines and conflate this description with the
information contained in the 2007 University of NC research paper: A […]
WASHINGTON/Jerusalem Post – Former Secretary of State and Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff Colin Powell on Sunday endorsed Democratic
former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden, becoming the first major
Republican to publicly back Donald Trump’s rival ahead of November’s
election. Former Secretary of State Colin Powell says he will be voting
for former Vice […]
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colleague, Randall Cross. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe
About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium
destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their
world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat
Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and
After the outbreak of COVID-19 and the beginnings of global lockdown,
we sent out a call to animators from around the world to send us a short
animation depicting something they have experienced during the
pandemic. Over 90 animators sent us their contributions, and this is the
second film out of a series of three. While the first film takes us
through the motivation to keep each other positive,
Computational geneticist and National Geographic Explorer Pardis Sabeti
uses medical and evolutionary genetics to better understand the spread
and prevention of infectious diseases. Her latest research tracks the
origin, spread, control, and change of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in
Africa. Her work highlights the power of combining creativity with
scientific tools to find new solutions for disease pr
Song Written & Performed by Samora Pinderhughes From the Black
Spring EP Music Producer Jack DeBoe Director: Daniel Fermín Pfeffer
Produced by Daniel F. Pfeffer & Sophia DeBaun Shot by Carlos Cardona
Edit by Sophia DeBaun & Carlos Cardona AC, Loader, 8mm Sharp
Shooter Rand Rosenberg Talent: Lucas Monroe & Michael Barrett Made
in association with One Love Picture Classics Listen/Download/Watch - o
Florida Rep. Val Demings commented on being presumptive Democratic
presidential nominee Joe Biden’s potential Vice President. The former
police chief also explained why the president is “dangerous,”
“irrelevant,” and “incapable of unifying” Americans. #RepValDemings
#TheEllenShow #Ellen From: TheEllenShow
Florida Representative Val Demings, a former police chief, offered
solutions for ending police brutality, insisting that justice must be
fair and swift, and officers must quickly be held accountable in order
to build trust in communities. #RepValDemings #TheEllenShow #Ellen From:
TheEllenShow
Two men from the Hudson Bay Company come to an inn in search of their
colleague, Randall Cross. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe
About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium
destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their
world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat
Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and
After the outbreak of COVID-19 and the beginnings of global lockdown,
we sent out a call to animators from around the world to send us a short
animation depicting something they have experienced during the
pandemic. Over 90 animators sent us their contributions, and this is the
second film out of a series of three. While the first film takes us
through the motivation to keep each other positive,
Computational geneticist and National Geographic Explorer Pardis Sabeti
uses medical and evolutionary genetics to better understand the spread
and prevention of infectious diseases. Her latest research tracks the
origin, spread, control, and change of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in
Africa. Her work highlights the power of combining creativity with
scientific tools to find new solutions for disease pr
Song Written & Performed by Samora Pinderhughes From the Black
Spring EP Music Producer Jack DeBoe Director: Daniel Fermín Pfeffer
Produced by Daniel F. Pfeffer & Sophia DeBaun Shot by Carlos Cardona
Edit by Sophia DeBaun & Carlos Cardona AC, Loader, 8mm Sharp
Shooter Rand Rosenberg Talent: Lucas Monroe & Michael Barrett Made
in association with One Love Picture Classics Listen/Download/Watch - o
Florida Rep. Val Demings commented on being presumptive Democratic
presidential nominee Joe Biden’s potential Vice President. The former
police chief also explained why the president is “dangerous,”
“irrelevant,” and “incapable of unifying” Americans. #RepValDemings
#TheEllenShow #Ellen From: TheEllenShow
Florida Representative Val Demings, a former police chief, offered
solutions for ending police brutality, insisting that justice must be
fair and swift, and officers must quickly be held accountable in order
to build trust in communities. #RepValDemings #TheEllenShow #Ellen From:
TheEllenShow
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Are cops and soldiers, like football players, under some sort of
Masonic control?? "Taking a knee" is a gesture of Masonic allegiance. As
in the image, football players are kneeling in formation during the
national anthem... Hiram Abiff is a prominent figure in Masonic lore.
(Thanks to Tracy Twyman for unearthing this picture.) from Sept 30, 2017
It's quite possible that football players and cops
Banksy's new artwork shows US flag set alight by a candle as part of memorial to anonymous, black, silhouetted figure.
To praise the peacefulness of a protest is to assert the right of those resisted to determine the ethics of resistance.
From
The Global Warming Policy Foundation Date: 05/06/20 Dr David
Whitehouse, GWPF Science Editor The climate impact of grass-fed cattle
may have been exaggerated as scientists find emissions of a powerful
greenhouse gas from certain types of pasture are lower than previously
thought. Researchers from Rothamsted Research found urine from animals
reared on pasture where…
Covid-19 and a prolonged lockdown have bought us few good things. There
are some, though:- A cleaner, less polluted environment. It may be
temporary but what joy there is in having clear quiet skies, bird song
you can hear, cleaner air. The importance of local food, strong
resilient supply chains and food security. Empty shelves and foodstuffs
unobtainable, whether for love or money, have been an
Over
the past week, I have watched the six-part HBO miniseries The Plot
Against America , which came out in March. It is based on the 2004
Philip Roth novel of the same title and tells an alternative history in
which FDR is defeated in 1940 by the fascist-sympathizing Charles
Lindbergh through the eyes of a Jewish family living in Newar
Are cops and soldiers, like football players, under some sort of
Masonic control?? "Taking a knee" is a gesture of Masonic allegiance. As
in the image, football players are kneeling in formation during the
national anthem... Hiram Abiff is a prominent figure in Masonic lore.
(Thanks to Tracy Twyman for unearthing this picture.) from Sept 30, 2017
It's quite possible that football players and cops
Banksy's new artwork shows US flag set alight by a candle as part of memorial to anonymous, black, silhouetted figure.
To praise the peacefulness of a protest is to assert the right of those resisted to determine the ethics of resistance.
From
The Global Warming Policy Foundation Date: 05/06/20 Dr David
Whitehouse, GWPF Science Editor The climate impact of grass-fed cattle
may have been exaggerated as scientists find emissions of a powerful
greenhouse gas from certain types of pasture are lower than previously
thought. Researchers from Rothamsted Research found urine from animals
reared on pasture where…
Covid-19 and a prolonged lockdown have bought us few good things. There
are some, though:- A cleaner, less polluted environment. It may be
temporary but what joy there is in having clear quiet skies, bird song
you can hear, cleaner air. The importance of local food, strong
resilient supply chains and food security. Empty shelves and foodstuffs
unobtainable, whether for love or money, have been an
Over
the past week, I have watched the six-part HBO miniseries The Plot
Against America , which came out in March. It is based on the 2004
Philip Roth novel of the same title and tells an alternative history in
which FDR is defeated in 1940 by the fascist-sympathizing Charles
Lindbergh through the eyes of a Jewish family living in Newar
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