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Donald Trump’s Mother was a Gaelic Speaking Scots; Mary Trump Shockingly Calls Her “Anglo-Saxon”
For Donald Trump’s niece to call his mother “Anglo-Saxon” is simply jaw-dropping. It is akin to calling the Irish English. … Continue reading →
Russia, Wagner Group complicating Libyan ceasefire efforts
Wagner Group is sort of a Russian “Blackwater” group. Wagner is owned by “Putin’s Chef”, Prigozhin, who also had a … Continue reading →
Seriously, Objectively, Has Trump Lost His Marbles?
Let's start off with some numbers, like the numbers folks at the Trump campaign-- if not their sheltered capo-- are confronting daily. These come from Change Media, one of this cycles' best polling firms. Biden leads Trump by 10 points among likely voters nationally, and by 6 points in the battleground states, steady over the past two weeks. Majorities disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy, helping your pocketbook, COVID-19, and ensuring relief for COVID-19 goes to those who need it. Only 43% of voters nationally approve of Trump’s overall job performance and *strong* appro... more »
"Economic Fantasy Update 7/16/20"
*"Economic Fantasy Update 7/16/20"* Chronicling the most enormous fraud and theft in human history, down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... No resemblance to reality is intended or claimed. Read at your own risk. Only the consequences are real, to YOU, never *them.* ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ○ *"The Insane U.S. Budget Deficit Just Went Ballistic"* ○ *7/16/20* ○ Gregory Mannarino, *AM 7/16/20: **“Critical Must-Know Updates”* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ ○ *MarketWatch Market Su**mmary, Liv... more »
Lacking ICU Beds and Tests, Minas Gerais Pays Price for Underestimating Pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The trip to the Caribbean occurred smoothly. Although Brazil had started issuing faint warnings about the coronavirus pandemic in early March, the travel agent assured Gilberto Loiola's family that there would be no problems in keeping their itinerary. However, on his return to Poços de Caldas, in southern Minas Gerais, […] The post Lacking ICU Beds and Tests, Minas Gerais Pays Price for Underestimating Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Analysis: How Evangelical Churches in Brazil Are Using the Coronavirus Crisis
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The evangelical world should be at the heart of the public debate on the coronavirus epidemic in Brazil. Evangelicals discount more strongly the gravity of Covid-19, and agree more with the Bolsonaro government, than does the average population, according to a recent survey by Datafolha. This religious grouping is The post Analysis: How Evangelical Churches in Brazil Are Using the Coronavirus Crisis appeared first on The Rio Times.
To End the "Endless Wars", the Lies about Russiagate Must Stop, and the Liars Punished
To End the "Endless Wars", the Lies about Russiagate Must Stop, and the Liars Punished Video of To End the "Endless Wars", the Lies about Russiagate Must Stop, and the Liars Punished Send questions to Harley to *harleysch@gmail.com*. How is it, that after definitive proof has been presented that there never was a Russian hack, war hawks and their media allies, can still get away with lying about Russian hacking? One of the reasons is that Mike Pompeo, who admitted as CIA chief that they always lied, is covering up the evidence he received in an Oct 2017 briefing from fo... more »
Popular protagonism in Venezuela’s transition to socialism: A conversation with Michael Lebowitz
Michael Lebowitz is a professor of political economy, researcher, and prolific writer. He is the author of Beyond Capital: Marx’s Political Economy of the Working Class (1992), The Socialist Imperative: From Gotha to Now (2015), and the upcoming Between Capitalism and Community (2021). From 2006 to 2011, Lebowitz was Development Director in the Program in Transformative Practice and Human Development at the Centro Internacional Miranda, in Caracas. In this interview, he explores the importance of participation and democracy in the construction of socialism, while reflecting on the i... more »
Macron wounded, but still eyeing austerity
The second round of the French local elections, at the end of June, was bad news for president Emmanuel Macron, whose candidates did very poorly. In response, Macron switched prime ministers, replacing high-profile operator Edouard Philippe with an unknown right winger, Jean Castex, whose previous experience consisted mostly of being mayor of a town with 6,000 inhabitants. “I’m not looking for the limelight”, confirmed Castex on the day of his appointment. Meanwhile, mobilisations for Black lives and working-class anger at austerity and job losses have marked the month since the rai... more »
Calling all NUJ Members
When a country’s main union for journalists polices the Overton window, you are in a society well on the way to authoritarianism. For four months I have been excluded from the National Union of Journalists and, despite repeated requests, the NUJ even refuses to tell me the nature of the objection.
Troops in Germany?
A broken clock is right twice a day. Trump was right in his call for US troop withdrawal in Afghanistan and Germany. But the corporate deep state wishes to maintain its military & economic global empire - and its more than 800 bases worldwide - no matter the costs. Trump is threatening to withdraw thousands of American troops from Germany. He accuses Germany of not contributing enough to NATO. The truth is that there is no need for US troops anywhere in Europe. What is the threat? The overall number of US soldiers based in Germany dropped massively at the end of the Cold War. B... more »
Canopy Growth targets new market with cannabis beverage strategy
Canopy Growth's emerging cannabis drinks are part of a strategy to attract new cannabis consumers with next-generation products, in this case by offering a substitute for alcoholic beverages. Canopy Growth targets new market with cannabis beverage strategy is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Fast-growing Michigan recreational cannabis market faces tight supply, few municipal opt-ins
Michigan's 7-month-old recreational marijuana market is growing quickly, with sales up from nearly $7 million in the first month of sales last December to more than $39 million in May. Fast-growing Michigan recreational cannabis market faces tight supply, few municipal opt-ins is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Musical Interlude: Celtic Music, "The Gael (Promontory)"
Celtic Music, *"The Gael (Promontory)"*
OPP Kill 73 Year Old Man Who Refused To Wear Mask In Grocery Store- SIU Investigating
*CBC or National Post * *If the workers didn’t have to “force him” he would have gotten his groceries and nothing would have happened. Now he’s dead.* * It’s alleged he “assaulted” store staff- He’s 73, so I’m assuming he may have pushed away the probably overzealous, self righteous, staff member/s as they enforced the latest medical martial law. Over zealous staff then called the police... surely feeling very justified and correct in their reinforcement of said law. You know the arbitrary rules that must be enforced? Give people a bit of authority and it almost always goes to t... more »
"In Less Than 14 Days, The Government Will Sever Its $600 Per Week Unemployment Lifeline"
*"In Less Than 14 Days, The Government Will* * Sever Its $600 Per Week Unemployment Lifeline"* by Tyler Durden "Even scarier than the pandemic for some in this country is the idea that they may have to actually get up off the couch, look for employment once again and earn money the old fashioned way: doing something productive. It's now less than 14 days until Americans surviving on $600 per week in extra unemployment benefits could see their "lifelines" come to an end. The program, which was designed to increase unemployment during the pandemic, has accounted for a majority of the ... more »
Should solar panel owners pay for the privilege of selling their power?
For years, solar panel owners were paid a premium to feed their electricity into the grid. But that could be about to turn on its head — and they are not happy.
Paramedic's fight against coronavirus gets personal after contracting it
For the last few months, Emma Carpenter has been on the front line of the COVID-19 battle in Victoria. Now she is in self-isolation with the virus.
NRL gains concessions for players in wake of south-west Sydney COVID-19 spike
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The NRL makes sure Queensland clubs will not be forced into hotel isolation and players from Sydney's COVID-19 hotspots can continue living at home.
NT children's commissioner Colleen Gwynne has been charged with abuse of office
The charge, which applies to public officers, relates to alleged "arbitrary and prejudicial conduct", according to NT Police.
Woman called for help multiple times before death in custody, coroner hears
A coronial inquest into the death of Veronica Nelson hears she made 12 calls for help over the her cell intercom before she died due to a rare medical condition, as her family remember a "very spiritual woman" who was proud of her Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta heritage.
SA records first COVID-19 case in more than a fortnight
The woman returned from overseas earlier this month and served two weeks' quarantine in Victoria, where she returned two negative tests. She arrived back in Adelaide on Sunday and tested positive the next day.
A mystery: How did this team plagiarize an unpublished paper?
A study on a wireless communication algorithm was retracted for being an exact duplicate of a paper submitted to a separate journal last year — but the authors were different and it’s unclear how they got hold of it. The retracted study, “Energy-aware resource management for uplink non-orthogonal multiple access: Multi-agent deep reinforcement learning” was … Continue reading A mystery: How did this team plagiarize an unpublished paper?
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates AM 7/16/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates AM 7/16/20" * *- Frequently **Updated* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ *7/16/20* by David Leonhardt "Dr. Anthony Fauci, the most prominent scientist on the White House coronavirus task force, pressed back against criticism that some Trump administration officials have recently leveled at him. “I cannot figure out in my wildest dreams why they would want to do that,” Fauci said in an interview with The Atlantic. “It’s only reflecting negatively on them.” Trump aides have criticized... more »
New eruption at Raung volcano, first since 2015, Indonesia
The Watchers » Latest articles - 16 hours ago
A new eruption occurred at the Indonesian Raung volcano at 06:53 UTC (13:53 local time) on July 16, 2020. This is the first reported eruption of this volcano since its last eruptive phase ended in August 2015. According to Raung Volcano Observatory VONA issued 07:45...... Read more »
Meet the USS Tripoli: The Navy's Newest Amphibious Assault Ship
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC18E269A280&share=true] And yet another one is under construction as well. The U.S. Navy has commissioned its second new America-class Amphibious Assault Ship, a move intended to help America win in a modern threat environment. Today, the Navy is incorporating longer-range air attack, ocean drones, advanced sensors and new weapons. These are all figuring more prominently in the Navy’s developing amphibious warfare tactics and strategies. The USS Tripoli, called L... more »
Why Doesn't Anyone Want To Go To War With Israel? Here's Ten Reasons
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Middle East* [image: An Israeli border policeman gestures during a raid after the Israeli military said an Israeli soldier was found stabbed to death near a Jewish settlement, in Beit Fajjar in the Israeli-occupied West Bank August 8, 2019. REUTERS/Mussa Qawasma] Its army is just one of them. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* Israel's land and air capabilities make it into a miniature superpower. *Land Power:* Much like the Israeli Air Force, the Israeli Army came from humble—but more established—beginnings. Israel’s ground forces had their origins i... more »
How Do You Arm A Million-Man Army? Ask North Korea
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* [image: Soldiers march during a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of North Korea's foundation in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 9, 2018. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui] North Korea’s light infantry and special forces are taking on increasing importance as the country’s aging mechanized units, starved for technology and fuel, are likely becoming less relevant to the country’s war plans. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* North Korea's arsenal is based largely on Soviet weapons—with a few interesting quirks. Infantry weapons have long been ... more »
Could You Own the U.S. Military's Most Powerful Sniper Rifle?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Link trains with the M24 Sniper Weapon System on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 11, 2014. U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher] The Remington Model 700 isn't just a hunting weapon. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* The Remington Model 700 has been turned into two sniper rifles in a testament to its versatility.. The U.S. Army’s long-serving sniper rifle has its roots in one of the most iconic American hunting rifles ever produced. The M-24 Sniper Weapon System, standard issue among the Arm... more »
Why Did Israel Build Nuclear Weapons (And Keep It a Secret)?
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Middle East* [image: An undated file picture of one of the Israel Navy's three Dolphin-class submarines on maneuvers in the Mediterranean Sea. REUTERS/Handout by Israeli Defense Forces] Ambiguity over ownership of nukes has served the country very well. *Key Point:* Nuclear weapons are the ultimate form of insurance for such a small state. In a private email leaked to the public in September of 2016, former secretary of state and retired U.S. Army general Colin Powell alluded to Israel having an arsenal of “200 nuclear weapons.” While this number appea... more »
Son of mass murder victim calls for public inquiry
Three months after the mass murder that claimed 22 lives and forever disrupted dozens more in northern Nova Scotia, there remain many unanswered questions about what happened and why. The gunman, whom the Halifax Examiner refers to as GW, is dead. Meanwhile calls for a public inquiry are still very much alive. Federal and provincial […]
Suspected Russian airstrike hits Turkish-backed forces in northeast Aleppo
[image: Suspected Russian airstrike hits Turkish-backed forces in northeast Aleppo] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 A.M.) – Last night, the Turkish-backed troops in the northeastern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate were subjected to an airstrike from an unknown entity. According to the reports, the warplane targeted the Turkish-backed militants in the Al-Bab District, which has been under their control since 2016. While no group has claimed responsibility for the attack, several locals reported seeing Russian warplanes in the area before the airstrike was carried out on Wednesday nigh... more »
New documentary to show rare clips of Qassem Soleimani in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon
[image: New documentary to show rare clips of Qassem Soleimani in Syria, Iraq, Lebanon] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – On Wednesday, the Iranian Radio and Television Corporation released the “Leader of Peace”, which covered the life of the late commander of the Quds Force, Major General Qassem Soleimani. The Leader of Peace documentary will reportedly be shown in different parts, as it touches on the life of Soleimani and his role in several important events. “This film shows clips about the life of the martyr Soleimani, as well as memories narrated by people who accompanied the m... more »
Turkish military attacks Syrian Army, YPG forces in northern Aleppo
[image: Turkish military attacks Syrian Army, YPG forces in northern Aleppo] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Turkish military launched an unprovoked attack on the positions of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and People’s Protection Units (YPG) in northern Aleppo last night. According to a field report from Aleppo, the Turkish military launched artillery strikes towards the SAA and YPG positions in the Tal Rifa’at area, resulting in a number of explosions and few casualties. The report said the Turkish military also targeted the towns north and west of Tal Rifa’at, including Mennagh, w... more »
Azerbaijani military uses kamikaze drones to attack Armenian army: video
[image: Azerbaijani military uses kamikaze drones to attack Armenian army: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 A.M.) – The Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense released a video this week showing their military targeting the positions of the Armenian army along their shared border. According to reports, the Azerbaijani drones targeted an Armenian ammunition storage that was located near the border. In the video released by the Ministry of Defense, the Azerbaijani military’s drones can be seen carrying out their suicide mission to hit the Armenian defenses. Continue reading Azerbaijani military... more »
Iran’s IRGC forces ambushed by unknown group near Iraqi border
[image: Iran’s IRGC forces ambushed by unknown group near Iraqi border] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 A.M.) – The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced on Thursday, the killing of two soldiers and the injury of another after an armed group attacked the IRGC forces in the Kurdistan region of western Iran. The headquarters of “Hamza Syed Al-Shuhada” ground forces in the IRGC said in a statement that the attack took place during the twilight hours, on the outskirts of the village of Balbar, which is located in the city of Sarwabad in the Kurdistan Region. Continue reading Iran’s IRGC forces ... more »
Intense clashes breakout between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces along border region
[image: Intense clashes breakout between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces along border region] BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 A.M.) – The press secretary for the Armenian Ministry of Defense, Shusha Stepanian, announced on Thursday, the resumption of clashes on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Stepanian wrote on her Facebook page: “At 03.40 at night, the Armenian Armed Forces on the front line noticed movements of the enemy forces. Our forces immediately took up the defense and were able to prevent a hostile infiltration attempt. After a fierce battle, the enemy was forced to retre... more »
Continent-Wide Summer Chill Engulfs Practically ALL of Europe — “Crickets” from the MSM
"Global warming" appears to be in charge in Portugal, Northern Poland, and parts of Scandinavia, but "weather" is most definitely ruling the remainder of the continent. The post Continent-Wide Summer Chill Engulfs Practically ALL of Europe — “Crickets” from the MSM appeared first on Electroverse.
Record Cold Hits Southern Brazil
A cold, recording-breaking past few nights have been suffered across the Rio Grande do Sul and Santa Catarina regions of Brazil. A bone-chilling -10C (14F) was observed in the mountain settlements of Santa Catarina on Monday. The post Record Cold Hits Southern Brazil appeared first on Electroverse.
Economic damages from weather-related disasters are declining
“In fact, every study that has looked at global economic losses after normalization (for GDP or other factors) has consistently failed to identify any increase in losses at all.” click here
New volcanic island growing in Japan
“Nishinoshima, considered the Worlds newest piece of real estate continues to erupt and grow,” says reader David Hartley. “Over the last few months it’s been busier than it has been since 2013. It’s been pouring particulates out frequently of late.” “It’s latest eruption:” According to news reports citing the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan, the ... Read more New volcanic island growing in Japan The post New volcanic island growing in Japan appeared first on Ice Age Now.
In less than four months we’ve been transformed into Socialist obedient servants
And we did it willingly – See video – The Great Reset Thanks to Winston Smith for this video The post In less than four months we’ve been transformed into Socialist obedient servants appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Report: Zuckerberg’s Favorite Digital Ed Program Is All Sizzle, No Steak
Last month, the National Education Policy Center released a new report: Big Claims, Little Evidence, Lots of Money: The Reality Behind the Summit Learning Program and the Push to Adopt Digital Personalized Learning Programs. It looks at one of the most prominent digital learning platforms, and how money and power are able to push such programs despite any real evidence that they work. Summit Schools started out in 2003 with a low-tech focus on personalized education; in 2014, Mark Zuckerberg discovered the school and decided to gift it not just with money, but with technology. Zuck... more »
Most Ancient Evidence Of Horsemanship In The Bronze Age
This confirms that real horsemanship existed by 1500 BC. Lighter horses could still pull chariots though and this was possible from the very beginning 2000 BC. All this polices our time frames properly for the actual homeland of horse culture. Once good enough to be valuable, it would spread rapidly everywhere possible inside of two centuries. This coincides with the actual end of the Bronze Age and helps explain the poor recovery then. Thus the end of the bronze age also released mobile tribes using the horse.. *Most Ancient Evidence Of Horsema... more »
The Great COVID-19 Deception … and What You Need to Know to SURVIVE
We have never had a medical crisis in which there was also a simultaneous misinfornation war underway. This is horrible as it forces the victims to make medical decissions themselves when they are the least prepared. The very public row over quinine is typical and obscene. However incoherant their mesaage is, we are been duped in multiple ways and this can cause a serious biological called COV 19 to kill us. There are useful therapies completely safe to use. Use them and throw all the rest out. It is garbage. The whole vaccine MEME is finally in deep trouble and may not surv... more »
Rudolf Steiner and Angels – The Potential Fall of Humans and their Angels
This material is the substance of his last teachings just before his death. He talks about the unexpected duality of Ahriman and Lucifer who are two fallen angels. Between them we have christ and the constellation of Angels supporting his agenda and we must suppose that these fallen angels have their constellation of those turning away from the light. Observe no mention of GOD which we have actually defined rigorously elsewhere. The angels influence us in both the physical plane or third tier matter and also in the plane of the spirit bodies or second tier matter. They are m... more »
Beijing detains one of Xi Jinping’s most prominent critics
Is it possible that the CCP is literally in its death throes?. It has made a series of moves whose actions inspire real push back or revolt. All this push back is promoting a realdcrisis in China for the CCP. Eventually you have to ask why and why now? On top of all this nature herself is also in full revolt. THe obvious CCP strategy is to disappear all dissidents however legitimate. They have already grabbed a million or so Uighars who were not even slightly disidents. They took out the Falun Gong a long time ago and it appears millions more will need to be rounded up. The... more »
Amnesty International Accuses JBS of Buying Cattle Raised in Protected Amazon Areas
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A report released by Amnesty International on Wednesday, July 15th, states that JBS, the world's largest beef processing company, has used illegally raised cattle in protected areas of the The post Amnesty International Accuses JBS of Buying Cattle Raised in Protected Amazon Areas appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rate Drops Slightly, Yet Brazil Still Has 11 Million Illiterate People
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian illiteracy rate fell from 6.8 percent in 2018 to 6.6 percent in 2019, according to data from the National Household Sample Survey (PNAD) Education Continuous, released yesterday, July 15th. Despite the drop, which represents approximately 200,000 people, Brazil still counts 11 million illiterate . . . To read […] The post Rate Drops Slightly, Yet Brazil Still Has 11 Million Illiterate People appeared first on The Rio Times.
Fact-checking the fact-checkers
Is there a more insidious threat to free speech online than biased fact-checking? The post Fact-checking the fact-checkers appeared first on CFACT.
Black Agenda Report 16 July 2020
16 July 2020 — Black Agenda Report Democrats Will Never Choose Transformative Change – So Give Them No Choice Glen Ford, BAR Executive Editor An existential political crisis for the racial capitalist order will only happen when the left puts forward a viable political alternative. Freedom Rider: Propaganda Won’t Get Rid of Trump Margaret Kimberley, … Continue reading Black Agenda Report 16 July 2020
Study: Brazil Will Experience Population Peak in 2043, Then Shrink Until 2100
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian population will reach its peak in the year 2043, according to a study by the University of Washington Medical School published on Tuesday, July 14th, by The Lancet, one of the world's most renowned scientific journals. The country, which had 211 million inhabitants in 2017, should . . […] The post Study: Brazil Will Experience Population Peak in 2043, Then Shrink Until 2100 appeared first on The Rio Times.
ECLAC Projects 9.1 Percent Collapse of Latin American Economy Due to Pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The novel coronavirus pandemic is still not under control in Latin America and the Caribbean, which will lead the regional GDP to contract a record 9.1 percent in 2020 and raise the The post ECLAC Projects 9.1 Percent Collapse of Latin American Economy Due to Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Armed Groups Control New Gold and Diamond Rush in Venezuela
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Without jobs and money to buy basic products such as milk and medicines, Venezuelans have been increasingly subjected to any type of work. Even gold and The post Armed Groups Control New Gold and Diamond Rush in Venezuela appeared first on The Rio Times.
Central Bank: PAN, BMG, and Inter Banks Lead Ranking of Customer Complaints
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday, July 15th, Brazil's Central Bank (BC) reported that the PAN bank ended the second quarter of 2020 leading the ranking of complaints against financial institutions. The bank recorded an index of 158.89. Second placed is the BMG bank (99.80 . . . To read the full NEWS and […] The post Central Bank: PAN, BMG, and Inter Banks Lead Ranking of Customer Complaints appeared first on The Rio Times.
Out There
Lunar Metal Life on Earth would not be possible without the Moon; it keeps our planet’s axis of rotation stable, which controls seasons and regulates our climate. The action of the Moon on tides (not just oceanic tides but magma inside the planet) helps keep the interior of the planet hot and the tectonic plates […] The post Out There appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 8 - 14, 2020
The Watchers » Latest articles - 18 hours ago
New activity/unrest was reported for 2 volcanoes from July 8 to 14, 2020. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 17 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Nishinoshima, Japan | Turrialba, Costa Rica. Ongoing activity: Aira, Kyushu (Japan) | Dukono,...... Read more »
Germany May Have Built The World's Most Advanced (And Stylish) Assault Rifle
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Europe* Meet Heckler & Koch's G11. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The ideas the G11 brought to the table, particularly the caseless round, live on in small arms research and development today. The U.S. Army is preparing to switch to a new design in 6.8-millimeter, and the service requires a forty percent reduction in ammunition weight, something that could only be achieved using a caseless ammunition design. The G11 was one design way ahead of its time. In the last days of the Cold War, West Germany developed perhaps the most advanced assault rifle... more »
Gödel and Wolchover: fine technology running inside the liar's paradox
A few days ago, Natalie Wolchover wrote an article about two famous Gödel's theorems. What is cool is that her text isn't just "some popular article about mathematics". It is really a basically full proof of the theorems translated into plain English – without sacrificing the substance. A big part of her presentation is the translation (Gödel's numbering) of sequences of characters (strings: propositions, proofs...) into unique integer codes. The number of possible strings (or computer files) is countable which means that they may be identified with positive integers in a one-to-one... more »
FINANCIAL TIMES EDITOR KHALAF FAKES OPCW REPORTS ON SKRIPAL-STURGESS CASES, HIDES ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with The editor of the Financial Times of London, and four of the Japanese-owned newspaper’s employees have been caught out fabricating a new story about a Russian-made and Russian- named nerve agent allegedly used to attack Sergei and Yulia Skripal, Dawn Sturgess and Charles Rowley in England two years ago. In a report […]
These two women in their 30s have both had coronavirus symptoms for months
When Georgia Mooney was diagnosed with COVID-19 in March she was not too concerned. But four months later she is still experiencing symptoms and she is not alone.
Jofra Archer excluded from second England-West Indies Test for COVID-19 protocol breach
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The England star is a late withdrawal from the home side's squad after he broke the team's biosecurity protocols ahead of the second Test in Manchester.
'Political games': Opposition refers Jackie Trad to corruption watchdog for the third time
It's the third referral to the Crime and Corruption Commission in less than 12 months for the former deputy premier and treasurer, this time over alleged problems with the selection of her former under treasurer.
Auditor-General's report highlights flaws in Federal Government's water buyback program
An audit of the Federal Government's strategic water buybacks in the Murray-Darling Basin has found a number of flaws in the Government's approach.
Missed the latest Deputy Chief Medical Officer update? Here are the details
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From stricter isolation rules for interstate freight workers, encouraging disability support staff to wear masks, and the rates of new cases — catch up on the latest details from the federal health press conference.
Oil tanker off Yemen risks spilling four times as much oil as 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster, UN says
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The United Nations warns there could be a disastrous oil spill four times the size of the 1989 Exxon Valdez disaster if action is not taken to deal with a deteriorating oil tanker stranded off the coast of war-torn Yemen.
Supercars follows AFL's lead by relocating to Queensland amid Sydney COVID-19 outbreak
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All Supercars crew will relocate to the Gold Coast after this weekend's Sydney round, as the New South Wales capital deals with an escalating COVID-19 situation.
Doctors warn one COVID-19 case will make tonight's AFL clash 'the dumbest game ever played'
As tens of thousands of fans head to Perth Stadium to watch the state's first AFL game in front of a crowd in more than 10 months, the West Australian Government is being warned its decision to allow the event "could come back to haunt it".
More heavy rain predicted for Chinese provinces where 141 people have died due to flooding
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Floods across large swathes of central and eastern China leave more than 140 people dead or missing, with heavy rain forecast for five more days in the Yangtze River basin.
Man shot dead by police after allegedly assaulting older woman in 'horrendous crime'
A man is shot dead by police after reports he was carrying out a "frenzied attack" on a woman in a park in Melbourne's north-west.
Travellers from hotspots who lie on Queensland border declaration can now be jailed
Queensland Parliament passes a bill meaning travellers from coronavirus hotspots caught lying on border declarations upon entry into the state can now be jailed for up to six months.
Miles Franklin won by Wiradjuri author Tara June Winch for novel of family, history and language
The prestigious $60,000 prize caps off an extraordinary run of success for Winch's novel The Yield, after it took home three key awards earlier this year.
Seven ships catch fire at Iran's Bushehr port in latest incident involving sensitive sites
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Iranian officials say the recent attacks may have been caused by cyber sabotage and warned that Tehran would retaliate against any country involved.
Man charged with murder of wife is suffering from depression and anxiety, court told
Epping man Zoran Pandilovski faces the Melbourne Magistrates Court over the death of his estranged wife, with prosecutors laying extra charges against him over a crash that left two people in hospital.
Scientists say coronavirus antibodies don't last long. But what does that mean?
Experts say despite recent headlines we still don't know how long our immunity to COVID-19 lasts and they're still optimistic about a vaccine.
Queensland Parliament introduces bill recognising Torres Strait Islander adoption practice
There have been emotional scenes in Queensland's Parliament as the state member for Cook introduced a bill to recognise Torres Strait Islander adoption practices in law.
Australian shares in the red; Dow gets a boost from COVID-19 vaccine progress
Promising coronavirus vaccine trials in both the US and UK pushed overseas markets higher overnight amid optimism an end to the coronavirus pandemic is within sight, but the ASX falls.
Dealing with Food Insecurity, on a Longer Term
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
ILLINOIS, United States, Jul 16 (IPS) - African countries are beginning to reopen borders, and this is finally enabling many citizens to resume their normal life. However, there is still an urgent need for African countries to prioritize agriculture to tackle food insecurity issues that have been exacerbated by COVID and will continue to be an issue into the near future. According to the latest estimates by the United Nations World Food Programme, COVID-19's compounding effects could drive 270 million people into food insecurity. Read the full story, “Dealing with Food Insecurity,... more »
Covid-19 Cannot Be Defeated by a Divided World
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Jul 16 (IPS) - Announcing an independent evaluation of the global Covid-19 response on 9th July, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus asked why it has been "difficult for humans to unite and fight a common enemy that is killing people indiscriminately?". Read the full story, “Covid-19 Cannot Be Defeated by a Divided World”, on globalissues.org →
IPS Webinar: Gender Equality Crucial in 'Building Back Better' Post-COVID-19
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
NAIROBI, Jul 15 (IPS) - While men are more likely to die from COVID-19, women are facing the full blow of the socio-economic fallout from the ongoing pandemic as well seeing a reversal in equality gains made over the last two decades, says an all-women panel of international thought leaders, who met virtually during a discussion convened by IPS. Read the full story, “IPS Webinar: Gender Equality Crucial in 'Building Back Better' Post-COVID-19”, on globalissues.org →
UN Chief Remains Focused on Re-election While Geneva Staff Feel Abandoned
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
GENEVA, Jul 15 (IPS) - Two years have passed since the introduction of the illegal pay cuts imposed on staff in the Professional category-- and above-- working for the UN in Geneva, following a cost of living survey conducted by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) in 2016. Read the full story, “UN Chief Remains Focused on Re-election While Geneva Staff Feel Abandoned”, on globalissues.org →
China vs. Japan: Who's Navy is Stronger?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* Has China built a destroyer with to match Japan’s top of the line destroyers, or will it have to wait until the next generation? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *It would undoubtedly be better to see these two fine ships working together than trying to tear each other apar The People’s Republic of China Army Navy (PLAN) is experiencing an unprecedented rise in ships and capabilities. China is building virtually every class of warship, from aircraft carriers to corvettes simultaneously, and in some cases, by the dozen. Of particular note is th... more »
The Battleship Could Make a 21st Century Comeback (And Fight China)
*Salvatore Babones* *Security, Asia* It would give the United States a defensive option for limited conflict. *Key Point*: A "battleship of the future" could solve the challenge posed by China's emerging anti-access / area denial (A2/AD) strategy for excluding the United States from the western Pacific. In World War II, the Japanese super-battleships *Yamato* and *Musahi* each mounted nine 18.1-inch guns, the largest naval guns ever deployed, but they never sank a single American ship. In a conflict decided by naval aviation, *Yamato* and *Musahi* were used mainly as flagships an... more »
Almost 70 Percent of São Paulo Inmates’ Relatives Have No News During Pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The majority of relatives of people incarcerated in the state of São Paulo have had no news during the novel coronavirus pandemic, shows a survey released on July 15th by the Getulio Vargas Foundation's Center for Bureaucracy Studies. Based on replies from 1,283 relatives . . . To read the […] The post Almost 70 Percent of São Paulo Inmates’ Relatives Have No News During Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Escaping Bolsonaro’s Brazil to Portugal
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "Rio is beautiful, Brazil is beautiful, but the violence is totally out of control," laments Janette Ferreira Santos, a 43-year-old Brazilian migrant who works in a laundromat around Lisbon. "I left to provide my daughter with a better future." In 2018, Ferreira voted for President Jair Bolsonaro, believes in his […] The post Escaping Bolsonaro’s Brazil to Portugal appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Court Allows Removal of Father’s Surname for Affective and Material Abandonment
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The principle of immutability of the name is not absolute under the Brazilian legal system. With this understanding, the 3rd Chamber of Public Law of the São Paulo Court of Justice authorized a woman to remove her father's surname on the grounds of affective and material abandonment. She sought the […] The post São Paulo Court Allows Removal of Father’s Surname for Affective and Material Abandonment appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo Will Only Allow New Year’s Eve and Carnival Events After Vaccine
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Yesterday, July 15th, the governor of São Paulo, João Doria, said New Year's Eve and Carnival celebrations will only be possible in Brazil after people are vaccinated against the . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here […] The post São Paulo Will Only Allow New Year’s Eve and Carnival Events After Vaccine appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Records a Total of 74,445 Covid-19 Deaths (July 15th)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Since 8 PM on Tuesday, Brazil recorded 7,963 new cases of infection by Covid-19, bringing the total . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here Subscribe Login Here The post Brazil Records a Total of 74,445 Covid-19 Deaths (July 15th) appeared first on The Rio Times.
The New York Times Is The Chief Threat To Truth
The New York Times Is The Chief Threat To Truth by Paul Craig Roberts, https://www.paulcraigroberts.org/ A Country Without an Honest Media Is Lost For some time I have reported to you that in place of a media, a media that our founding fathers relied on to protect our society, the United States has had a …
Hamas: Any Israeli Step Against Al Aqsa Will Ignite War
Hamas: Any Israeli Step Against Al Aqsa Will Ignite War by https://english.palinfo.com/ OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC) — The Hamas Movement has warned that any Israeli step against the Aqsa Mosque will ignite a war, vowing to make the Israeli occupation state pay dearly for its violations at the Mosque. – This came in a statement released …
Has Israel Been Sabotaging Iran? Here’s What We Know.
Has Israel Been Sabotaging Iran? Here’s What We Know. by Dalia Dassa Kaye, https://www.washingtonpost.com/ Four reasons Israel might be waging its shadow war more overtly — which could backfire. Over the last few weeks, Iran has been hit by a series of unusual explosions at such sensitive facilities as its nuclear enrichment complex, factories and gas …
Israel Closes Al-Aqsa Mosque’s Eastern Gate, Waqf Head Warns of ‘Religious War’
Israel Closes Al-Aqsa Mosque’s Eastern Gate, Waqf Head Warns of ‘Religious War.’ by MINHAJ ADNAN, https://www.siasat.com/ “Such an Israeli action is an attempt to control Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, and this action may ignite a religious war in the region,” said Salhab, who stressed that his council rejects “the illegal Israeli court’s verdict.” – Ramallah: …
Philly Mayor’s Ban On Large Events “Does Not Apply” To Protests Or “Demonstrations”
Philly Mayor’s Ban On Large Events “Does Not Apply” To Protests Or “Demonstrations” by Nicholas Ballasy, https://justthenews.com/ The Philadelphia mayor recently waived all city ‘code violations’ against those arrested during the protests that took place in the city after George Floyd’s death – Philadelphia Democratic Mayor James Kenney says his city-wide ban on large events …
New Study Slams Public Pension Funds’ Alternative Investments as Drag on Performance, Identifies CalPERS as One of the Worst “Negative Alphas”; Shows Folly of CalPERS’ Desperate Plan to Increase Private Equity and Debt and Go Bigger Using Leverage
A new paper shows that public pension fund investment in "alts" like real estate and private equity hurt returns and failed to lower risk.
The Chinese Media’s Take on US Unrest
By Roie Yellinek July 14, 2020 BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,642, July 14, 2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The state-controlled Chinese media enthusiastically covered the protests and rioting attending the George Floyd killing. It compared the American protests to the protests in Hong Kong and used the rioting and violence in the US as evidence that … Continue reading The Chinese Media’s Take on US Unrest →
“Lockdown 2.0”: This New Wave Of Lockdowns Will Ensure The U.S. Remains In An Economic Depression Through The 2020 Election
July 13, 2020 by Michael Snyder Another wave of lockdowns has begun, and that is really bad news for the U.S. economy. The first wave of lockdowns resulted in the permanent closing of more than 100,000 U.S. businesses, colossal lines at food banks around the nation, and the loss of tens of millions of jobs. … Continue reading “Lockdown 2.0”: This New Wave Of Lockdowns Will Ensure The U.S. Remains In An Economic Depression Through The 2020 Election →
NBA Store Refuses to Sell ‘Free Hong Kong’ Jersey, But Does Sell ‘Kill Cops’ Shirt
Published: July 14, 2020 Source: summit.news The NBA store is refusing to sell jerseys emblazoned with the words ‘Free Hong Kong’, but is perfectly happy to sell ‘Kill Cops’ shirts. “I’m on the phone with the NBA store right now,” tweeted David Hookstead. “Sales rep says I can’t buy a FreeHongKong jersey, but I can … Continue reading NBA Store Refuses to Sell ‘Free Hong Kong’ Jersey, But Does Sell ‘Kill Cops’ Shirt →
California’s Newsom creates ‘strike teams’ to enforce business shutdowns amid coronavirus surge
Published: July 14, 2020 Source: Fox News California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that he has set up “multi-agency strike teams” to make sure businesses across the state are adhering to his orders to close shop as cases of COVID-19 surge. The announcement by Newsom comes as he ordered a number of businesses across 19 of the state’s counties to suspend … Continue reading California’s Newsom creates ‘strike teams’ to enforce business shutdowns amid coronavirus surge →
Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses to Reveal Identity of Secret Husband
SVEN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Simon Kent 15 Jul 2020 Ghislaine Maxwell has a secret husband whose name she has refused to reveal, prosecutors said Tuesday at the accused madam’s bail hearing. The spousal detail was publicly divulged as prosecutors in New York accused Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend of purposely hiding the extent of her wealth, … Continue reading Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses to Reveal Identity of Secret Husband →
Iran-backed Houthis round up Yemen’s Jews as part of ‘ethnic cleansing’ efforts – report
By Geller Report Staff – on July 14, 2020 Islamic Jew hatred Not a word from CNN or MSNBC. The Houthis in Yemen are right now physically forcing Yemen’s few remaining Jewish citizens out of the country. In addition, Yemen’s Jews are required to sell their homes and property for a pittance before they exit … Continue reading Iran-backed Houthis round up Yemen’s Jews as part of ‘ethnic cleansing’ efforts – report →
President Trump says federal government may ‘take over cities,’ because crime
By Geller Report Staff – on July 14, 2020 President Donald Trump This must be done. Hundreds of people are being massacred every week in Democrat controlled cities. The corrupt mayors of these cities will not protect their citizens, since their policies are designed to appease criminals. Make it happen, Mr. President. The Democrats want … Continue reading President Trump says federal government may ‘take over cities,’ because crime →
How the U.S. Narrowly Avoided a Second Korean War
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Instead, Nixon decided to continue U.S. reconnaissance flights in the region while providing them with military escorts to prevent another downing. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Nixon’s response to the cowardly, unprovoked attack that cost thirty-one American lives was a model for crisis management and escalation avoidance. April 15, 1969 marked one of the deadliest days for the United States in postwar Asia. The shootdown of a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance aircraft off the coast of North Korea was unprovoked, and cost the lives of thirty-one ... more »
Terrifying Hypothetical: What If North Korea Attempts to Nuke Japan?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* The threat is more real than you think. *Key Point*: Some experts are convinced that North Korea would launch a broad nuclear attack designed to shock its enemies in the event of war. Tokyo has a population of 13.491 million, making it by far the largest city in Japan and home to more than 10 percent of the nation’s population. The greater Tokyo area, home to thirty-seven million, is the largest urban area on the planet. It is also squarely in the crosshairs of North Korea’s nuclear weapons. In the event of nuclear attack, Tokyo could experience ... more »
Japan's Diesel AIP Stealth Submarines Are Deadlier Than You Think
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Asia* China, beware? *Key Point*: The combination of long-endurance stealth, sensors, and modern torpedoes and missiles makes the Soryu class an effective hunter-killer. The Second World War taught Japan valuable lessons. The first—don’t start wars—is an obvious conclusion that has been taken to heart. Other lessons were the result of the wartime Allied air and naval blockade of the country, which brought it to the brink of starvation. For Japan, poor in resources and arable land, to survive the next war, the air and sea lanes must stay open, and for... more »
The European Union’s Fateful Choices for Recovery – An Italian Perspective
To fight COVID-19, the European Union must recognize that spending restraints have to go.
Syria isn’t only Idlib
The UN estimates that 9.3 million people are now “food insecure” in Syria. More The post Syria isn’t only Idlib appeared first on The Duran.
I knew who my enemy was …
I knew who my enemy was when I saw the new American dream. I drove past third world decrepit cities, masses of ragged people with no homes. dispossed dying off in the broken streets. What does this say about the ‘greatest, fantastic, most incredible’ country ‘ever’ as Mr. Trump would have everyone believe? Perhaps that […] More The post I knew who my enemy was … appeared first on The Duran.
Is a Romanian passport better than a Ukrainian one?
In 2019, about 90 thousand romanian passports were issued in Ukraine! Back in October 2009, Romanian President Traian Basescu signed a law simplifying the provision of Romanian citizenship. According to him, Romanians can be all persons who lived on the territory of Romania within the borders of 1940, as well as their descendants up to […] More The post Is a Romanian passport better than a Ukrainian one? appeared first on The Duran.
STOP-THE-WAR: Idealism And Ignorance — Part 2
Quigley might have added the British stamped out thugee and suttee in India the same way they stamped out not only slavery but ritual murder in Africa, the latter being a practice that was still being carried out in the second half of the Twentieth Century. To this we might add that India has also […] More The post STOP-THE-WAR: Idealism And Ignorance — Part 2 appeared first on The Duran.
STOP-THE-WAR: Idealism And Ignorance — Part 1
On July 15, the Stop-The-War Coalition held a live hangout with three speakers: Emy Onoura, Salma Yaqoob, and Chris Nineham. The theme of the hangout was British Imperialism from the international slave trade to the special relationship, and as might be expected, not one of the speakers had a good word to say about Imperialism, […] More The post STOP-THE-WAR: Idealism And Ignorance — Part 1 appeared first on The Duran.
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