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Did Trump Admin Remove CDC as Overseer of COVID-19 Hospital Data?

Jessica Lee at Snopes.com - 1 day ago
In what was framed as an effort to streamline the reporting process, the federal government ordered hospitals to send patient information to a centralized database operated by HHS.

STUDIES SHOW FUNGUS ON, OR INSIDE YOUR BODY COULD NOT ONLY CAUSE CANCER, BUT ALSO FEED IT

The Healing Oracle Team at Healing Oracle - 1 day ago
Here’s something your doctor, or Oncologist will never tell you. If you have cancer, then you have fungus/mold/candida. It feeds the cancer, it is cancer itself. Here’s all you need to know and how to... The post STUDIES SHOW FUNGUS ON, OR INSIDE YOUR BODY COULD NOT ONLY CAUSE CANCER, BUT ALSO FEED IT appeared first on Healing Oracle.

Large tornado hits Mineo in Sicily, causing major damage, Italy

A large tornado ripped through Mineo in Sicily, Italy, on Tuesday afternoon, July 14, 2020, causing major damage. The twister occurred during violent storms that battered southern Italy, including Sardinia and Calabria. Sicily was the most affected region as 30 mm...... Read more »

Side Effects of Moderna's mRNA-1273 Vaccine for COVID-19

A Political Junkie at Viable Opposition - 1 day ago
Moderna has released the full preliminary results of its clinical trials for its ground-breaking mRNA-1273 vaccine on the New England Journal of Medicine website dated July 14, 2020 and there appears to be some adverse reactions, particularly in the highest doses as you will see in this posting. The trial which is being sponsored by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID aka Fauci's Institute) took place with the vaccine being administered in two doses spaced 28 days apart. The three groups received 25-microgram, 100microgram doses and 250-microgram d... more »

Fadel Pasha Mosque in Islamic Cairo of Egypt [Flickr]

Kodak Agfa at Egyptian Chronicles - 1 day ago
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Fadel Pasha Mosque in Islamic Cairo of Egypt] From Cairo's mosques : Fadel Pasha Mosque

Prince Yusuf Agha al-Hinn Mosque in Islamic Cairo of Egypt [Flickr]

Kodak Agfa at Egyptian Chronicles - 1 day ago
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Prince Yusuf Agha al-Hinn Mosque in Islamic Cairo of Egypt] From Cairo's mosques : 17th-century Prince or Amir Yusuf Agha al-Hinn Mosque.

Fadel Pasha Mosque in Islamic Cairo Egypt [Flickr]

Kodak Agfa at Egyptian Chronicles - 1 day ago
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Fadel Pasha Mosque in Islamic Cairo Egypt] From Cairo's mosques : Fadel Pasha Mosque

Prince Mangak Al-Yusufi Mosque in Islamic Cairo of Egypt [Flickr]

Kodak Agfa at Egyptian Chronicles - 1 day ago
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Prince Mangak Al-Yusufi Mosque in Islamic Cairo of Egypt] From Cairo's mosques : Prince Mangak Al-Yusufi Mosque

Prince Tamraz shrine and mosque in Islamic Cairo of Egypt [Flickr]

Kodak Agfa at Egyptian Chronicles - 1 day ago
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Prince Tamraz shrine and mosque in Islamic Cairo of Egypt] From Cairo's mosques : Prince Tamraz shrine and mosque

"In a fully developed bureaucracy, there is nobody left with whom one can argue, to whom one can present grievances, on whom the pressures of power can be exerted. Bureaucracy is the form of government in which everybody is deprived of political freedom, of the power to act; for the rule by Nobody is not no-rule, and where all are equally powerless, we have a tyranny without a tyrant." #QotD

Peter Cresswell at Not PC - 1 day ago
*"In a fully developed bureaucracy, there is nobody left with whom one can argue, to whom one can present grievances, on whom the pressures of power can be exerted. Bureaucracy is the form of government in which everybody is deprived of political freedom, of the power to act; for the rule by Nobody is not no-rule, and where all are equally powerless, we have a tyranny without a tyrant."* ~ Hannah Arendt, *On Violence* [Hat tip John Whitehead, from his article 'Tyranny Without a Tyrant'] . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with l... more »

The new standard for cannabis in Massachusetts: Happy Valley opens in Gloucester on July 16

Pamela Moore at Marijuana Business Daily - 1 day ago
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: P. J. Howe/Jill Reilly, Denterlein 617.482.0042 GLOUCESTER, Mass., July 15, 2020—Massachusetts’ most innovative and customer-focused cannabis dispensary is set to launch on Thursday, July 16, when Happy Valley opens its new medical and recreational retail location in Gloucester. “We founded Happy Valley with a mission statement to create consistent, premium-quality […] The new standard for cannabis in Massachusetts: Happy Valley opens in Gloucester on July 16 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for c... more »

China To Impose Sanctions On Lockheed Martin Over Arms Sales To Taiwan

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
A Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptor missile launcher. Photo: AFP *SCMP:* *Beijing says it will sanction Lockheed Martin after US gives green light to Patriot missile deal for Taiwan* * The US aerospace giant is the chief contractor in a US$620m deal to upgrade the island’s defences * Beijing says move is retaliation for State Department’s approval for deal – the seventh signed off by the Trump White House Beijing will impose sanctions on Lockheed Martin after the US approved a deal that would allow Taiwan to upgrade its Patriot missile defences. “The Chinese side h... more »

Benjamin Boyce Interviews Adrian Lee Oliver

David Henderson at Econlib - 1 day ago
As regular readers of my posts know, I have little patience for long interviews. But I was blown away by this one. It’s the best interview I’ve seen in 2020. I hadn’t heard of either Boyce or Oliver before, but from now on, whenever I see their names, I’ll pay attention. I was so enthralled […] The post Benjamin Boyce Interviews Adrian Lee Oliver appeared first on Econlib.

Did Bill Gates & World Economic Forum Predict Coronavirus Outbreak? Will There be an Internet Blackout to Control Information?

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
July 15, 2020 Comments by Brian Shilhavy Editor, Health Impact News The Coronavirus outbreak in China now dominates worldwide news media outlets. Spiro Skouras released a video yesterday (Jan. 25, 2020) reporting on a 5 hour simulation that was conducted in October of 2019: Event 201. It was hosted by the Johns Hopkins Center for … Continue reading Did Bill Gates & World Economic Forum Predict Coronavirus Outbreak? Will There be an Internet Blackout to Control Information? →

COVID-19 Has Been Weaponized To Demoralize And Destroy The Global Population As The Elites Are Now Bringing In The New World Order

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
Bill Gates had it exactly correct when he predicted that the weapon of the future was not going to be missiles, but microbes, and that is just what COVID-19 truly is. It is a weaponized virus that’s really killing people, and at the same time is being used to control the people and destroy the … Continue reading COVID-19 Has Been Weaponized To Demoralize And Destroy The Global Population As The Elites Are Now Bringing In The New World Order →

Erdogan plays out Islamic ‘Reconquista’ with Hagia Sophia as backdrop

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
The reconversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque is a power move by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that betrays not only domestic but regional and even global ambitions. A man flashes the victory sign and waves a flag outside the Hagia Sophia museum in Istanbul on July 10, 2020, as people gather to celebrate … Continue reading Erdogan plays out Islamic ‘Reconquista’ with Hagia Sophia as backdrop →

Iran shipyard incident latest in series of unexplained fires

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
A huge fire engulfed ships docked at the port city home to Iran’s only nuclear power plant. Firemen work to extinguish a blaze at a shipyard in Bushehr, Iran on July 15, 2020. Photo by YOUTUBE/IranAzadi. Nuclear Power Jul 15, 2020 A massive fire erupted at a shipyard in southeastern Iran on Wednesday afternoon, setting at … Continue reading Iran shipyard incident latest in series of unexplained fires →

Iran executes former Defense Ministry employee who it claims spied for CIA

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
Iranian state media reported that the man sold information on Iranian missiles to the US intelligence agency. A general view of northern Tehran taken from Tabi’at (Nature) Bridge on Modares Highway during Noruz holidays on March 25, 2015. Photo by BEHROUZ MEHRI/AFP via Getty Images. Al-Monitor Staff Jul 14, 2020 Iran has reportedly executed a … Continue reading Iran executes former Defense Ministry employee who it claims spied for CIA →

Intel: Trump, Erdogan chat as Libya heats up

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
Vehicles of the Tripoli Brigade, a militia loyal to the UN-recognized Government of National Accord, parade through Martyrs’ Square at the center of the Libyan capital, Tripoli, July 10, 2020. Photo by Photo by MAHMUD TURKIA/AFP via Getty Images. Jul 14, 2020 US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan chatted by … Continue reading Intel: Trump, Erdogan chat as Libya heats up →

CENTCOM: No sign of coronavirus in Syria’s IS prisons as riots raise concern

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
Gen. Kenneth “Frank” McKenzie, the top commander of American forces in the Middle East, said today that his command is concerned about recurring uprisings in prisons holding thousands of Islamic State detainees in northeast Syria. Men suspected of being affiliated with the Islamic State (IS) group gather in a prison cell in the northeastern Syrian … Continue reading CENTCOM: No sign of coronavirus in Syria’s IS prisons as riots raise concern →

NEW: Easily Create a Free Blog on the Blockchain Which Is Impossible to Censor

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
Fabrizio Bulleri (Reclaim the Net) Fri, Jul 10, 2020 If you support freedom of speech subscribe to Reclaim The Net. A new alliance with Protocol Lab’s IPFS system will allow the blockchain firm, Unstoppable Domains, to offer the creation of personal websites more resistant to censorship. A new movement against internet censorship This initiative began … Continue reading NEW: Easily Create a Free Blog on the Blockchain Which Is Impossible to Censor →

Busted!!!! – California Lockdown Even As Case Count “Mistakes” Are Exposed was – Truth To Power

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
July 16, 2020 by darrellhines Newsom locks down CA again! The lies & the double counting behind “rise in cases”. California Scheming Link To Banned Video: https://banned.video/watch?id=5f0dfdb3677a7f01e9225cdb via Busted!!!! – California Lockdown Even As Case Count “Mistakes” Are Exposed was – Truth To Power

Cancel Culture Tries to Cow Goya Foods’ Bob Unanue

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 1 day ago
Mike Gonzalez / @Gundisalvus / July 14, 2020 Identity politics dictates that when Goya Foods CEO Bob Unanue refuses feelings of vassalage or servitude and has no grievances, he must be stepped on. Pictured: Unanue speaks Thursday in the Rose Garden before President Donald Trump signs an executive order creating the Hispanic Prosperity … Continue reading Cancel Culture Tries to Cow Goya Foods’ Bob Unanue →

Do States Need to Lock Down Because ICU Beds Are Filling Up?

Dennis Behreandt at rss - 1 day ago
[image: do-states-need-to-lockdown-because-icu-beds-are-filling-up] Leftists claim there aren't enough hospital beds to go around in many states owing to COVID-19, and they want to ration the beds via lockdowns, hoping to slow the spread of the disease, but the situation isn't so simple.

Brink's Canada Joins CAAT's DBplus

Leo Kolivakis at Pension Pulse - 1 day ago
CAAT Pension Plan announced that Brink's Canada looks to DBplus for a sustainable pension solution: Employers from across the country continue to turn to CAAT's DBplus as a sustainable, secure pension alternative for their employees. *The latest organization to join CAAT's growing list of participating employers is Brink's Canada Limited. Over 750 full-time and part-time Brink's personnel – 582 from Ontario and 175 from British Columbia – represented by Unifor, joined DBplus on a go-forward basis effective July 1, 2020.* *Brink's Canada was looking for a solution that would relie... more »

Lancet Study Says World Population In 2100 Could Be 2 Billion Below UN Forecasts

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Daily Mail:* *America's population will peak at 364 million in 42 years - before SHRINKING by 10% as fertility rates plummet worldwide and fall by 17% in the US, study predicts* * US population will continue to grow until 2062 at 364 million people before shrinking 10% by 2100 * Women are having fewer and fewer children as access to contraception and education improve * Birth rates in the US are expected to fall from 1.77 children per woman to 1.5 on average by 2100 * Researchers at University of Washington said efforts to improve women's rights must not be slowed by fear of shr... more »

THIS IS THE BEST THING YOU WILL SEE ALL DAY!

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 1 day ago
'2020 The Movie' Cast Interviews. The movie we've all been waiting for. #2020TheMovie pic.twitter.com/HG5LR4rDNx — Power Tie (@realPowerTie) July 15, 2020 *H/T COTR*

“…Hillary Clinton personally knew…”

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 1 day ago
“U.K. Court documents released on Wednesday reveal that as early as July 5, 2016, the FBI was aware that former MI6 agent Christopher Steele had acknowledged that then-presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton personally knew that he was commissioned to … Continue reading →

Armenian military shot down 13 Azerbaijani drones: MoD

[image: Armenian military shot down 13 Azerbaijani drones: MoD] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:40 P.M.) – A representative of the Armenian Ministry of Defense, Artsuron Hovanisyan, stated that the Armenian Air Defense Forces have shot down 13 drones belonging to the Azerbaijani Armed Forces on July 12th. “Generally, starting on July 12, the Armenian Air Defense Forces shot down 13 drones of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces, ten of which were combat and three were reconnaissance,” Hovanisyan told reporters. According to him, this is a high indicator of efficiency of the Armenian Air Defense Forces... more »

Iran vows to defy US sanctions to deliver oil to Syria

[image: Iran vows to defy US sanctions to deliver oil to Syria] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 P.M.) – Javad Turk Turkabadi, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Damascus, stressed that his country will continue to support Syria’s needs of oil derivatives in the face of the new wave of Western sanctions targeting the two countries. In an interview with Sputnik Arabic, on the sidelines of the (First Conference of Syrian Businessmen and Women) held by the Association of Political Science Graduates over a two-day period in the capital, Damascus, Turkabadi said: “I assure you that... more »

Powerful explosion hits city in northeastern Syria: video

[image: Powerful explosion hits city in northeastern Syria: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:35 P.M.) – On Wednesday, an explosion occurred in an ammunition depot belonging to the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the city of Hasakah. According to reports, the explosion, which occurred in warehouse behind Al-Hasakah Gin, was caused by high temperature. Locals reported that the ammunition depot was located near the Musherifah neighborhood, in the northwestern part of the city. The SDF has since imposed a security cordon and closed all roads leading to the site of the explosion in the neigh... more »

The BBC's Leftist Bias

Phil at All That Is Solid ... - 1 day ago
It's another victory for the advancing armies of Wokeism. Andrew Neil, scourge of ill-prepared politicians and upsetterer of the snowflake left is done. Along with 520 jobs set to go from the BBC, his show is not being renewed and when *Politics Live* resumes, he won't be hosting it. Pity then not the poor workers about to be left high and dry, but Britain's under siege right wingers. Still reeling from the government's decision to make face masks compulsory in shops, their favourite journalists are as cancelled as their civil liberties. Sucks to be them. Well, no one is sacking An... more »

Live: Queensland border closures to stay in place for 'considerable time', Premier says

Bridget Judd at Just In - 1 day ago
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she cannot envisage the state's borders opening up to people from coronavirus-affected areas for a "considerable time". Follow live.

Elena Delle Donne takes 64 pills a day for Lyme disease, but may still have to enter the WNBA's COVID-19 bubble

Just In - 1 day ago
Elena Delle Donne assumed she would qualify for a medical exemption to avoid going into the WNBA's coronavirus quarantine bubble, but the league did not grant her one.

Women hope straight-talking 'farm speak' will save their men from 'epidemic'

Pip Courtney And Margot Kelly at Just In - 1 day ago
Mothers, wives and sisters overwhelm a suicide prevention service with stories off loss and grief after it featured on ABC Landline.

Twitter accounts of Gates, Obama and Kim Kardashian hijacked in apparent bitcoin-seeking hack

Just In - 1 day ago
A series of high-profile Twitter accounts have been hijacked, with some of the platform's top voices used to solicit digital currency.

Meteorites recovered in Chiba weeks after fireball exploded over Tokyo, Japan

A fireball that exploded over Tokyo, Japan, on July 1, 2020, has been identified as a meteor after two meteorites were recovered in the prefecture of Chiba, the National Museum of Nature and Science announced on July 13, 2020. The fragments, which landed on a...... Read more »

Russia Tried to Launch a Space Shuttle (That Effort Failed)

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * One key difference: while the American Space Shuttle had three Space Shuttle main engines that would provide thrust at liftoff, Buran lacked main engines altogether. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Buran program was judged a success and would likely have continued had the Cold War carried on. Unfortunately it suffered from poor timing: the Soviet Union had already begun a serious, ultimately fatal economic decline, and Buran never flew again. The intense rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union pushed the two countries to compet... more »

The Undeclared War Against Iran

Paul R. Pillar at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Paul R. Pillar* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Do not be deceived by the Iranian regime’s downplaying of the recent attacks and its restraint—so far—regarding retaliation. A series of violent attacks, involving explosions and fires, has been hitting Iran. The incidents have been too frequent and intense to be random accidents. They are part of an organized effort. Caution is always advisable in attributing responsibility for such unclaimed acts, especially for all of us outside the government channels that possibly have better information about what is going on. But cir... more »

335,000,000 Dead: If America Launched a Nuclear War on China and Russia

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, World* An all-out U.S. attack on the Soviet Union, China and satellite countries in 1962 would have killed 335 million people within the first seventy-two hours. *Here's What You Need to Remember: * The steps to avoiding nuclear war, however, are the same as they were during the Cold War: arms control, confidence-building measures undertaken by both sides and a de-escalation of tensions. It is no exaggeration to say that for those who grew up during the Cold War, all-out nuclear war was “the ultimate nightmare.” The prospect of an ordinary day interru... more »

Did Putin Get the Origins of World War II Right?

Jacob Heilbrunn at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Politics, Europe* Several experts examine and assess the validity of Russian president Vladimir Putin’s depiction of the diplomacy in the 1930s leading up to the second world war. On the seventy-fifth anniversary of the start of World War II, Russian president Vladimir Putin published a major article in *The National Interest* in which he copiously cited archival research to reexamine the causes of the war and the Soviet Union’s role in it. The article has prompted considerable debate over its interpretations of history and its implications for current affairs... more »

Ruger's SP101 Compact Revolver Is Small, But Packs Plenty Of Power

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Over the years the SP101 has flourished into supporting a half dozen calibers. In 1988 Sturm Ruger firearms introduced what would become one of their most popular revolvers of all time: the SP101 compact revolver. The SP101 was a lightweight, small frame revolver that built upon the company’s reputation for robust, reliable firearms. Since its introduction, the SP101 has branched into a wide range of calibers, both rimfire and centerfire, capable a broad spectrum of roles. The Sturm Ruger Company was founded in 1949 by William Ruger and Alexander Mc... more »

What's So Great About the HK Universal Service Pistol?

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* The USP features Novak-style sights, as well as a rail under the barrel for attaching lights and laser aiming devices. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* A mixture of new and familiar features, it could credibly function as a “bridge” gun between notoriously conservative 1911 owners and the new breed of polymer/steel handguns. In the 1990s, U.S. Special Operations Command went looking for a new pistol. The new handgun would arm commandos from the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force, giving them a next generation handgun with the latest technology.... more »

Why It Matters That the USS Bonhomme Richard Is on Fire

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2HSH9Q2FX0&share=true] These kind of warships will be the backbone of future, high-tech amphibious warfare. As Navy helicopters and San Diego firefighters battle a troubling, two-area blaze on board the USS Bonhomme Richard amphibious assault ship, many are pausing to consider the strategic, tactical and humanitarian value of big-deck amphibious assault ships. In a general sense, Navy amphibious assault ships such as the Wasp-class ships have often been referred... more »

Moscow Develops Next-Generation Combat Infantry System

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 1 day ago
Moscow Develops Next-Generation Combat Infantry System Publication: Eurasia Daily Monitor By: Roger McDermott The Jamestown Foundation Moscow plans to develop and introduce next-generation infantry combat systems (ICS) to further advance this high-technology feature of the modern and future Russian soldier. The current Ratnik (“Warrior”) ICS will be replaced, by 2025, with the new Sotnik (“Centurion”) […]

DOJ Spox Kerri Kupek Discusses “Operation Legend”, China and The John Durham Investigation…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Smart and fierce DOJ spokesperson Kerri Kupek discusses DOJ Operation Legend, an organized and focused effort by the federal government to reduce crime and violence stemming from Antifa and other violent extremists. Additionally, Ms. Kupek discusses the DOJ taking a … Continue reading →

Armenia Says It Shot Down Azerbaijani Drone

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*RT:* *Armenia says it shot down Azerbaijani drone as fierce border clashes continue into third day (VIDEO) * The Armenian military has claimed it downed an advanced Azerbaijani drone amid ongoing border clashes. The flare-up has already led to casualties on both sides, with the South Caucasus neighbors blaming each other for the spat. “Armenian air defense units hit a drone of the Azerbaijani armed forces, which is used as a fire control system,” Armenia’s Defense Ministry spokeswoman Shushan Stepanyan said on Tuesday, sharing footage of the incident on Facebook. *Read more* ..... more »

Thousands Of Azerbaijan Protesters Demand War Against Armenia

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*BBC: **Azerbaijan protesters demand war after Armenia clashes* Thousands have demonstrated in Azerbaijan calling for war after recent deadly clashes with neighbouring Armenia. Protesters marched through the capital Baku demanding the government fully deploy the army, with some even entering the national parliament. Security forces responded with water cannon and tear gas to disperse the crowds. The recent border fighting has killed at least 16 people. Both Armenia and Azerbaijan were part of the Soviet Union before its collapse in the 1990s. Since then they have been stuck in... more »

TikTok Is The Newest Chinese App That Might Steal Your Secure Information

Hank Campbell at Science 2.0 blogs - 1 day ago
TikTok, the short video sharing app owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, has already been banned by the United States military, Wells Fargo, and the nation of India. A new report says no corporate phone, or private devices that may access secure information, should install it. read more

Did Ivanka Trump Advertise Goya Products?

Bethania Palma at Snopes.com - 1 day ago
The President's eldest daughter and adviser lobbed a bomb in the Twitter war of words over Goya.

What Alexander Meiklejohn Had to Say About Cancel Culture

sbates at Lawfare - 1 day ago
Nine of the “Hollywood Ten” charged with contempt of Congress give themselves up on Dec. 10, 1947. (Source: UCLA Library) Early in the Cold War, the preeminent First Amendment theorist Alexander Meiklejohn denounced cancel culture as an appendage of “the monster” of capitalism. Red-baiters then were trying to silence leftists as threats to national security. During such spasms of ideological intolerance, said Meiklejohn, free markets strangle free speech. His analysis suggests a different way of thinking about present debates over the letter published in Harper’s Magazine warning... more »

The CIA, Covert Action and Operations in Cyberspace

RChesney at Lawfare - 1 day ago
Central Intelligence Agency Original Headquarters Building (Central Intelligence Agency, https://flic.kr/p/9fxzoc; U.S. government work, https://www.usa.gov/government-works) In a major story this morning, Yahoo News (Zach Dorfman, Kim Zetter, Jenna McLaughlin and Sean Naylor) disclose the existence of a 2018 presidential covert action finding altering the terms on which CIA can (and should) engage adversaries via cyber means. Should you be concerned, impressed or both? *1. What exactly does the story reveal that we did not already know?* It should not come as a surprise to anyon... more »

Corrupt DA in charge of Rayshard Brooks

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 1 day ago
Remember this incident in Atlanta? The incident was captured on video and shows Brooks appearing to run from the officers with the Taser in his hand. After running a short distance, Brooks “turns around and appears to fire at the officer.” The officer returns lethal force with lethal force A witness was able to corroborate the information as well as the video. Authorities said Brooks failed a field sobriety test administered at the Wendy’s and that he had been under investigation by Atlanta police for a suspected DUI in the incident. And the riots that followed? And this is what … Co... more »

Message to the President of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences

Ragnar at 'Nox & Friends - 1 day ago
From the What’s Up With That: I’ve been on record saying that science has little integrity left. Here is some proof in that regard….(My Bold and Italics) Excerpts: In the ongoing effort to clearly summarize their position, CLINTEL has published a Scientific Manifesto in the form of ten propositions. These specifically address, among other things, the role of National Academies in protecting the integrity of science, in the face of alarmist dogma. Since the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (NAS) has evolved from guardians of science to an alarmist fortress, I thought it interesting ... more »

Australian Data: Cancer Epidemic in Gardasil Girls

Ragnar at 'Nox & Friends - 1 day ago
From the Children’s Health Defense: Excerpts: The verdict is now inescapable: Gardasil is killing girls. The Australian government’s cancer data show the dramatic rise in cervical cancer in young girls vaccinated with Gardasil. Merck markets Gardasil as a prophylactic against cervical cancers despite the company’s own pre-licensing studies that showed a 44.6% INCREASE in cervical cancers among girls exposed to HPV virus prior to vaccination (up to 30% may be exposed in the birth canal). (Why are they even giving this vaccination to young girls/women in the first place?) Government n... more »

LIVE MASK TEST SHOCKS VIEWERS

Ragnar at 'Nox & Friends - 1 day ago
From Bitchute.com: I’ll never wear a mask, unless it is occupational hazard. You need to watch this TEST! Didn’t believe this before? Wanna wear a mask NOW? You really think they are trying to protect YOU???? HELL NO! It’s your HEALTH, that they are ruining! Don’t be sheeple! ~Ragnar (RFXtFR)

Thought for Today

Hardnox at 'Nox & Friends - 1 day ago

New Jersey governor touts benefits of marijuana legalization amid recession

John Schroyer at Marijuana Business Daily - 1 day ago
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has long planned to legalize adult-use marijuana in his state, but now he’s adopted a new line of reasoning: Doing so could help the economy. During a radio talk-show appearance, Murphy said legalizing recreational cannabis would be “an incredibly smart thing to do,” NJ.com reported. Murphy acknowledged that New Jersey […] New Jersey governor touts benefits of marijuana legalization amid recession is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Live: NSW Now: Police investigate bones found in Byron Bay, COVID-19 outbreak delays junior rugby league

Just In - 1 day ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *Police will examine a crime scene after skeletal remains were found in Byron Bay bushland and the start of junior rugby league is delayed in Sydney's south-west after the COVID-19 outbreak in the region.

From train to tiny house: Tasmanian family transforming 130yo carriage into a modern home

Sarah Abbott at Just In - 1 day ago
Ash Barwick and Jake Williams-sims are transforming a historic Tasmanian train carriage into a tiny house for their new, self-sufficient life.

Pistol and Boo, severed finger make appearances in Johnny Depp libel case

Just In - 1 day ago
Ben King, who worked for Johnny Depp in 2014 and 2015, said the actor and his ex-wife Amber Heard would argue like schoolchildren.

Alcohol label reform is key to closing the gap, Australia's social justice commissioner says

Oliver Gordon at Just In - 1 day ago
Health experts are urging Australia's food and beverage regulator to make pregnancy warnings on alcohol more prominent. But ahead of a key vote, the alcohol industry say mandating this is an overstep.

Thinking of travelling to the NT after the border opens tomorrow? Here's what you need to know

Lauren Roberts at Just In - 1 day ago
The NT opens its borders tomorrow, allowing most interstate travellers to explore the Territory freely. But different rules apply to arrivals from Sydney and Victoria.

UQ students complain about 'rude and belligerent' US-based online exam supervisors

Holly Richardson at Just In - 1 day ago
Students at the University of Queensland say the technology used to monitor them in exams is stressful and disruptive, with reports of supervisors making unreasonable demands, creating distractions and taking control of computers.

Richmond's AFL dominance shrinking now Tiger trap's been sprung

Cody Atkinson And Sean Lawson at Just In - 1 day ago
Much of Richmond's recent success has been built around their counterattack. But as analysis by Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson shows, the Tigers' opponents have found a way to trap them.

Cate Blanchett plays a wife and mother who runs away to find herself in adaptation of best-seller

Keva York at Just In - 1 day ago
A woman reclaims her career and creativity in Where'd You Go Bernadette, from Before Sunrise director Richard Linklater.

Australians told 'trust me, your money is safe', but many fear bank deposits are at risk

Nassim Khadem at Just In - 1 day ago
In a world where financial risks are heightened, regulators need to be transparent about whether Australians' bank savings are at risk.

How to wear a mask if you've got a beard, wear glasses

Just In - 1 day ago
Victorians are being asked to wear masks to slow the spread of coronavirus, but what if masks make your glasses fog up or your beard makes a mask uncomfortable? Here are some suggestions.

This trophy hunter was demoted over slain wildlife photos. Not everyone believes he's been treated fairly

Emily JB Smith at Just In - 1 day ago
WA's Premier was quick to condemn "depraved, disgusting and disgraceful" images of a game hunter and his kills, but some people are asking why Jewell Crossberg was stood down because of his African adventure 10 years ago.

Locals-only Queensland border system could worsen traffic delays, expert says

Dominic Cansdale at Just In - 1 day ago
Amid ongoing border traffic chaos, a Griffith University transport expert echoes police in rejecting the notion of a dedicated pass for residents living in Queensland's border towns.

Second wave of withdrawals sees nearly $30b taken out of super funds

David Taylor at Just In - 1 day ago
The new financial year has triggered what some are describing as a fresh "run" on superannuation funds as the Government's early withdrawal scheme allows people to take out another $10,000.

Cocaine use at near '20-year high', while Australians turn to vaping over cigarettes

Sophie Scott, Penny Timms And Mary Lloyd at Just In - 1 day ago
The latest national snapshot of household drug use finds Australians are turning away from alcohol and tobacco, with people in their 20s leading the charge, but they are turning en masse to vaping.

The response to coronavirus dwarfs any other disaster

Georgia Hitch, Emma Machan And Andrew Kesper at Just In - 1 day ago
The Government has forked out a record amount of financial assistance during the coronavirus pandemic, but how does it compare to spending on other disasters?

'Very reassuring': Experts hope Victoria has turned a corner in its COVID battle

Just In - 1 day ago
The number of active coronavirus cases in Victoria has jumped fivefold in the last fortnight but, after a few days of stabilisation, some experts say stricter lockdown measures could be beginning to pay off.

Days after covering Trump's Tulsa rally, I woke up with all the coronavirus symptoms

Kathryn Diss at Just In - 1 day ago
When I came down with COVID-19 symptoms, I was no longer just reporting on America's struggles to contain its coronavirus outbreak, I was living them, writes Kathryn Diss.

Holiday plans up in the air after NSW shut out by extended border closures

Emma Elsworthy at Just In - 1 day ago
NSW travellers are scrambling to rearrange holiday plans and navigate credits and refunds after a week of border closures as the state's coronavirus cases continue to grow.

FOX: Ellen Questioned for Wayfair Partnership Amid Conspiracy Theory

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 1 day ago
Hollywood fixture Ellen DeGeneres has been entangled in intense speculation that accused Wayfair of selling expensive cabinets as a front for human trafficking. Fox News called it a conspiracy theory. Whatever it is, readers want to know more about DeGeneres and her Wayfair collection’s involvement. Voicing their concerns on Twitter, social media users questioned the […] The post FOX: Ellen Questioned for Wayfair Partnership Amid Conspiracy Theory appeared first on Health Nut News.

Central Banks Look to Replace Cash with Digital Currency: Life as We Know it May Soon be Over and Replaced by the New World Order

Admin at Health Impact News - 1 day ago
A small news report by Bloomberg earlier this week and published on MSN Money went mostly unnoticed in the corporate media, and even in the alternative media, and yet it might have been the most significant news story so far this year! Jill Ward from Bloomberg wrote: "The Bank of England is reviewing whether it should create a central bank-backed digital currency, according to governor Andrew Bailey. 'We are looking at the question of, should we create a Bank of England digital currency,' Bailey said Monday in a webinar event with students. 'We’ll go on looking at it, as it does ha... more »

More than a month's worth of rain in 24 hours hits South Korea, causing deadly flooding

South Korea's southern regions were battered by torrential rains on Monday, July 13, 2020, leaving several people dead, damaging houses and properties, and causing widespread flooding. In Sancheong County, about 277 mm (11 inches) of rain fell in 24 hours, which...... Read more »

The Fire Aboard The USS Bonhomme Richard Signals More Troubles For The US Navy

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
The fire, accompanied by at least one large explosion, erupted Sunday morning in the lower cargo hold of the 844-foot-long ship, docked for routine maintenance at its home port at U.S. Naval Base San Diego. U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Austin Haist *Jerry Hendrix, National Review:* *Burning USS Bonhomme Richard Signals More Trouble for Navy * *The latest incident in a long line of recent trouble suggests continued internal weakness* The Navy suffered yet another cruel blow this past weekend when a fire broke out onboard the light amphibious carrier USS Bonhomm... more »

Warships Being Maintained At Port Always Face A Risk Of Fire Damage

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
The USS Bonhomme Richard, an amphibious assault ship whose size ranks second in the U.S. Navy fleet to that of an aircraft carrier, was shrouded in thick, acrid smoke on Monday as the vessel began listing to its starboard side. U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christina Ross *USNI News:* *Warships in Maintenance Always Face Increased Risk for Fire Damage* Fires are a constant worry for any ship, and every sailor is taught from their earliest days in the service that damage control is everyone’s responsibility. However, that responsibility becomes more complex when... more »

The City of Sydney, Australia Now Runs on 100% Renewable Energy

WTStaff at Waking Times - 1 day ago
*Anthony McLennan* - As of this month, the central City of Sydney is being powered exclusively by renewable energy sources.

Africa to Become Testing Ground for ‘Trust Stamp’ Vaccine Record and Payment System

WTStaff at Waking Times - 1 day ago
*Raul Diego* - A new biometric identity platform partnered with the Gates-funded GAVI vaccine alliance and Mastercard will launch in West Africa and combine COVID-19 vaccinations, cashless payments, and potential law enforcement applications.

Group Pushes for Clinical Trials for Psychedelics to Treat PTSD

WTStaff at Waking Times - 1 day ago
*John Vibes* - Over the past several years, researchers have conducted numerous studies aimed at treating PTSD with psychedelic substances.

Por qué los países africanos no deben ratificar el Tratado sobre la Carta de la Energía

bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
15-Jul-2020 El Tratado sobre la Carta de la Energía (TCE) es un tratado multilateral para la protección de las inversiones en el sector energético.

T-MEC, agricultura y neoliberalismo

bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
15-Jul-2020 El huracán del libre comercio devastó el campo mexicano, arruinó a pequeños y medianos agricultores y obligó a millones de pequeños campesinos a migrar a Estados Unidos o a campos agrícolas del noroeste del país.

T-MEC y acuerdos comerciales buscan privatizar semillas y plantas medicinales: La Vía Campesina

bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
15-Jul-2020 Integrantes de La Vía Campesina México exigieron a las autoridades «sacar la agricultura y demás bienes comunes» del Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC)

Trump Administration Caves, Won't Deport Foreigners Taking Online-only Classes

Luis Miguel at rss - 1 day ago
[image: trump-administration-caves-won-t-deport-foreigners-taking-online-only-classes] The Department of Homeland Security walked back its decision to require foreign college students to take at least one in-person class or face deportation.

A New Report Explores Black Students’ Attitudes Toward Activism

Sara Weissman at Diverse - 1 day ago
A new report explores attitudes toward activism among Black students at predominantly Black high schools and historically Black colleges and universities.

Northern Illinois University’s Athletics Director Navigates Unprecedented Times

cmaadmin at Diverse - 1 day ago
With the number of COVID-19 cases rising in states that eased social distancing protocols, Sean T. Frazier, associate vice president and director of athletics at Northern Illinois University (NIU), saw hopes dim for the start of college sports in the fall. Still, he’s determined to not only navigate these challenging times, but to forge a positive and enlightened future.

RCForum: Helping Hispanic-Latino Students Make a Good Living and Live a Good Life

cmaadmin at Diverse - 1 day ago
The Coachella Valley in Southern California is a series of 12-plus small cities linked by a commitment to big ideas. College of the Desert (COD), the local community college, is one of the biggest and best organizations in the Valley that serves the various communities as the epicenter of social and economic justice through a […]

Big 12 Commissioner: Too Early to Decide on Fall Sports

cmaadmin at Diverse - 1 day ago
Bob Bowlsby, the commissioner of the Big 12 Conference, said on Tuesday it is too soon to make a decision on fall sports, reported The Dallas Morning News. “I believe it’s too early to be making those decisions,” Bowlsby said. “Frankly, we haven’t been advised to do that by our scientists and medical advisors. We’ve […]

Southeastern Conference Postpones Three Fall Sports

cmaadmin at Diverse - 1 day ago
The Southeastern Conference said it will postpone the start of volleyball, soccer and cross country competition through at least Aug. 31 to provide additional time to prepare for the safe return of sporting events. Both exhibition and non-conference games in these sports will be postponed. The rescheduling of non-conference contests will be determined by each […]

Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Suspends Fall Sports

cmaadmin at Diverse - 1 day ago
The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference has suspended all mandated conference athletic events and championships through the fall semester in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. All fall and winter sports scheduled to begin before Jan. 1 are impacted by this decision. “The entire conference has worked hard these last few months to prepare for the return of […]

Ohio State Resumes Voluntary Workouts After Stoppage Due to Positive COVID-19 Cases

cmaadmin at Diverse - 1 day ago
Ohio State University on Tuesday resumed voluntary athletic workouts after stopping them a week ago when COVID-19 testing of student-athletes showed some positive cases. “Based on the advice of medical professionals and the results of testing on Monday (July 13) of all student-athletes currently in training, The Ohio State University Department of Athletics announced today […]

Did Bill Gates & World Economic Forum Predict Coronavirus Outbreak? Will There be an Internet Blackout to Control Information?

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on Wake Up To The Truth: Comments by Brian Shilhavy Editor, Health Impact News The Coronavirus outbreak in China now dominates worldwide news media outlets. Spiro Skouras released a video yesterday (Jan. 25, 2020) reporting on a 5 hour simulation that was conducted in October of 2019: Event 201. It was hosted by…

How to Beat Internet Censorship and Create Your Own Newsfeed

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on Wake Up To The Truth: July 4, 2020 by Brian Shilhavy Editor, Health Impact News Back in January of this year (2020) we reported about Event 201, a pandemic simulation which was hosted by the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security in partnership with the World Economic Forum and the Bill and…

NEW: Easily Create a Free Blog on the Blockchain Which Is Impossible to Censor

Pam Vernon at Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on Wake Up To The Truth: Fabrizio Bulleri (Reclaim the Net) Fri, Jul 10, 2020 If you support freedom of speech subscribe to Reclaim The Net. A new alliance with Protocol Lab’s IPFS system will allow the blockchain firm, Unstoppable Domains, to offer the creation of personal websites more resistant to censorship. ? A…

Does Video Show Ants in a Standoff with Termites?

Madison Dapcevich at Snopes.com - 1 day ago
A widely circulated video shows what appears to be two lines of ants and termites facing off in defensive postures.

Battle To Save The USS Bonhomme Richard Enters Its Fourth Day

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Daily Mail:* *Battle to save USS Bonhomme Richard enters fourth day: Hundreds of sailors continue to fight 'major fire' at the stern and bow of the 844-foot warship but officials say flames have moved away from its fuel tank easing fears of an explosion* * A fire raging aboard the docked USS Bonhomme Richard has moved away from the warship's fuel tanks, easing fears that it may explode * Efforts to control the blaze inside the 844-foot Navy ship continued for a fourth consecutive day Wednesday * Officials have voiced optimism the inferno could finally be extinguished later today ... more »

French university rescinds researcher’s PhD after misconduct finding

Adam Marcus at Retraction Watch - 1 day ago
A university in France has stripped a researcher of her doctoral degree after she was found to have committed misconduct in at least two studies of yeast. As we reported in May, Marjorie Petitjean, who received her PhD from the National Institute of Applied Sciences at the University of Toulouse, was accused of having fabricated … Continue reading French university rescinds researcher’s PhD after misconduct finding

Georgia Democrat Thanks Trump, Criticizes Black Lives Matter and Biden

Warren Mass at rss - 1 day ago
[image: georgia-democrat-thanks-trump-criticizes-black-lives-matter-and-biden] Georgia State Representative Vernon Jones, a Democrat, thanked President Trump for defending law and order and condemned the Black Lives Matter movement for being “hypocritical.”

Another Editor Flees the New York Times; Cites “Hostile Work Environment”

James Murphy at rss - 1 day ago
[image: another-editor-flees-the-new-york-times-cites-hostile-work-environment] Citing an anti-semitic and "hostile" work environment, opinion editor Bari Weiss resigned from the *New York Times*. Weiss's departure marks the second by an editor of the paper in less than two months for running afoul of the paper's new "woke" guidelines.

Despicable Behavior of Today’s Academicians

Walter E. Williams at rss - 1 day ago
[image: despicable-behavior-of-today-s-academicians] The Michigan State University administration pressured professor Stephen Hsu to resign from his position as vice president of research and innovation because he touted research that found police are not more likely to shoot black Americans.

Walmart Set to Require All Customers to Wear Face Masks

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC18897BCFA0&share=true] Wearing masks is the price if you want to safely re-open for business. Walmart and Sam’s Club customers will be required beginning next week to put on a mask or face covering before shopping at all of its U.S. stores. With the new policy, the company joins a fast-growing list of retailers—including Best Buy, Starbucks, Costco and Apple—that require the wearing of masks inside their respective stores. About 65% of Walmart’s 5,000-plus stor... more »

USS New Jersey: This World War II Battleship Fired 20,000 Shells During Vietnam

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Asia* The battlewagon fired nearly twenty thousand shells during its tour of duty, bombarding enemy forces the way only a battleship can. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The U.S. Navy, concerned by aircraft losses in the air campaign against North Vietnam, saw the battleship as a low-risk way of bombarding coastal targets without losing aircraft and pilots. As the war in Vietnam reached its crescendo, the U.S. Navy prepared to recommission one of the most powerful ships ever to serve in the fleet. USS New Jersey, an Iowa-class battleship, was reacti... more »

Here's How India Can Deal With China Without Starting World War III

Shashi Tharoor at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Shashi Tharoor* *Security, Asia* India has only two real strategic options: kowtow to China or align itself with a broader international coalition aiming to curb China’s geopolitical ambitions. After last month’s clash in the Ladakh region’s Galwan Valley killed 20 Indian soldiers and an unknown number of Chinese troops, the two countries are settling in for a prolonged standoff on their disputed Himalayan frontier, even amid reports of a disengagement at the site of the clash. More important, the recent skirmish may have highlighted a broader shift in Asian geopolitics. At fi... more »

Progressive-Looking Changes in Armenia May Create More Regional Chaos

Fuad Chiragov at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Fuad Chiragov* *Politics, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] Armenian officials tirelessly try to present Armenia and its values as an ally of the United States—but is that really the case? This week, the latest wave of escalation between Armenian and Azerbaijani armed forces along the Line of Contact culminated in the heaviest fighting between the two sides in years, which resulted in death and casualties on both sides. It was the most serious clash between the countries since April 2016 and the so-called Velvet Revolution in 2018, which gave the momentum of hope for peaceful resolution... more »

Why Japan’s Soryu-class Stealth Submarines Are So Deadly

Caleb Larson at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EA911BDK01&share=true] Air-independent propulsion and American-supplied anti-ship missiles make these submarines a force to be reckoned with. The Japanese Navy, or as they’re officially known, the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), is slated to operate a total of twelve Sōryū-class submarines. These diesel-electric attack submarines were originally introduced into service with the JMSDF in the mid- to late-2000s and have several interesting features. The... more »

Why the Future of Streaming Combined With Live TV May Be in Jeopardy

Stephen Silver at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Stephen Silver* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2MPH9LZBRQ&share=true] An unsustainable business model? As cord-cutting has accelerated over the last few years, one category of home entertainment option has emerged as an attractive alternative to cable for those not seeking to eliminate bundles altogether: The vMVPD (Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributor) sector, which includes the likes of Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, FuboTV, and Sling TV. Such services are a way for consumers to get rid of the... more »

Best Buy, Walmart Will Both Require Masks for All Shoppers

Stephen Silver at The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Stephen Silver* *Public Health, * [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2Z1G9KOAK8&share=true] A prudent precaution? Best Buy, since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, has taken various precautions to protect its customers. In early April, the company announced that it was offering curbside pickups, after it had closed all of its stores to customer traffic. At the end of April, the nation’s largest consumer electronics retail chain announced that it was resuming both Geek Squad home visits and some in-store consultations. In ... more »

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