Friday, July 17, 2020

17 July - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

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DHS Chief Blasts Portland Democrats for Emboldening "Violent Mob"

Luis Miguel at rss - 16 hours ago
[image: dhs-chief-blasts-portland-democrats-for-emboldening-violent-mob] Acting Secretary Chad Wolf posted a timeline showing the damage caused by looters and rioters, declaring that politicians have failed to protect the city.

Riding the COVID Wave, Non-citizen Flippy, at $3 an Hour, to Replace White Castle Workers

Selwyn Duke at rss - 16 hours ago
[image: riding-the-covid-wave-non-citizen-flippy-at-3-an-hour-to-replace-white-castle-workers] Well, Flippy finally has a new job. It was March when I reported on the burger-flipping kitchen worker, who does his job dutifully, never goes home, doesn’t get sick or take bathroom breaks and won’t unionize — and can be had for $3 an hour. He’s also a non-citizen who doesn’t need a visa and doesn’t care if you have a beef with his taking your job. Flippy, you see, is a robot.

Barr Joins Wray & Pompeo in Warning Americans About Chinese Threat

Luis Miguel at rss - 16 hours ago
[image: barr-joins-wray-pompeo-in-warning-of-chinese-threat-to-america] The Attorney General said China's attempt to take over key areas of the global economy is the most important issue of the 21st Century.

I Know It Sounds Insane, But Brian Kemp Actually Wants To Kill Georgians-- And He's Getting Away With It

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
Georgia was one of the early, hard-hit states in the pandemic. But unlike other early states, Georgia is led by a right-wing ideologue, Brian Kemp, who learned nothing at all about public health and seems to care no a whit about the residents of his state. While the coronavirus is under control in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut and the other early states, Georgia's pandemic is bigger than ever. Wednesday, Georgia reported the 4th biggest one-day new cases in the country, right below Texas, Florida and California-- and worse off than Arizona! Georgia had 3,871 n... more »

"When Will The Madness End?"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 16 hours ago
*"When Will The Madness End?"* by Jeffrey Tucker "I was sitting in the green room in a Manhattan television studio on the day that the storm seemed to hit. It was Thursday, March 12, 2020, and I was waiting anxiously for a TV appearance, hoping that the trains wouldn’t shut down before I could leave the city. The trains never did shut but half of everything else did. On this day, everyone knew what was coming. There was disease panic in the air, fomented mostly by the media and political figures. A month earlier, the idea of lockdown was unthinkable, but now it seemed like it coul... more »

Russiagate Meets COVID: UK Spooks Claim ‘Cozy Bear’ Tried to Hack the Coronavirus Vaccine

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 16 hours ago
*21WIRE* | Even after the official conspiracy theories have been widely discredited, Five Eyes agencies continue to plant outrageous Russian fantasy fiction in he mainstream press.

"How It Really Is"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 16 hours ago

Mad Scientists Wanted: The Air Force Is Experimenting With Rocket Fuel Bombs

Michael Peck at The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, Americas* A crazy idea that just might work. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *One reason the U.S. military wants fuel-based warhead is because next-generation munitions will be smaller, which presumably means less space for both propellant and warhead, and thus an incentive to combine the two. The research proposal also speaks of the utility of dual-use fuels “particularly for air superiority,” which suggests that a fuel-based warhead would allow more smaller and more maneuverable air-to-air missiles. The military uses explosives to blow things up. T... more »

Painfully awkward: Duplicate anesthesiology study retracted

Leto Sapunar at Retraction Watch - 16 hours ago
A study that compared drugs used to reverse the effects of relaxants for surgery has been retracted because the majority of the results were already published. The study, “Comparison of sugammadex and pyridostigmine bromide for reversal of rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade in short-term pediatric surgery,” appeared in the journal Medicine in February 2020. The work found … Continue reading Painfully awkward: Duplicate anesthesiology study retracted

"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates AM 7/17/20"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 16 hours ago
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates AM 7/17/20" * *- Frequently **Updated* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ *7/17/20* by David Leonhardt "As countries race to develop the first coronavirus vaccine, Russia is trying to steal research from medical groups in Britain, Canada and the United States, the three countries said yesterday. U.S. officials blamed Cozy Bear, a hacker group that has ties to Russian intelligence and that apparently broke into Democratic Party servers before the 2016 election." In other virus develop... more »

Friday Update: We Take Your Questions

Alicia at LaRouchePAC Feed - 16 hours ago
Friday Update: We Take Your Questions Video of Friday Update: We Take Your Questions We Take Up Your Questions: Binney versus Pompeo; Alexander Hamilton versus Aaron Burr and his Protege, Andrew Jackson; Glass Steagall; Why no Weimar Hyperinflation; The Strategic Significance of Lyndon LaRouche's Exoneration. Every weekday morning Harley briefs you on what you need to know to start your day. If you haven't already, sign up for Harley's weekly articles. Subscribe to the LaRouchePAC YouTube channel, and hit the notifications button to be notified when Harley's briefings are posted. ... more »

Historically Cold Start to Summer for the Northwest and northern Rockies

Cap Allon at Electroverse - 16 hours ago
Historically cool temps have prevailed in many regions so far this summer; including in Spokane, Great Falls, Cut Bank, Olympia, and Seattle. The post Historically Cold Start to Summer for the Northwest and northern Rockies appeared first on Electroverse.

Lawsuit rips schools for abandoning special needs kids amid COVID-19 pandemic

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
Note: My daughter's amazing private placement closed its doors with 9 days' notice in June, claiming COVID was just too much for them after 28 years of providing a unique and effective program based on communication and learning, not just... more »

'Grave disservice': Merck CEO warns against virus vaccine hopes

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
Kenneth Frazier, Merck CEO Note: We have the best readers. Thank you ME for sending me this article from Al Jazeera. I had to read it a couple of times, I thought maybe I was being punked. ### 'Grave disservice':... more »

Links 7/17/2020

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

Floods and landslides hit Sorong, leaving 4 people dead and hundreds of cars stranded - West Papua, Indonesia

Four people lost their lives while three others were injured after floods and landslides hit Sorong in West Papua, Indonesia on Thursday night, July 16, 2020, the Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) confirmed. Hundreds of vehicles were trapped in floodwaters in Rawa...... Read more »

To Beat Hitler's Submarines, The Allies Tried 'Cloaking' Navy Vessels

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Europe* Despite teething issues, these apparently reduced detection range up to 50 percent. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Today, research into active-camouflage and visual or infrared-cloaking technology continues apace, periodically resulting in press releases on infrared-cloaked tanks and invisible drones. Cloaking devices are a staple of science fiction. But while a Klingon Bird-of-Prey materializing out of thin air makes for fun special effects, real-world stealth technology has mostly focused on lowering observability to radar and infrare... more »

No Stealth For You: North Korea's Air Force Still Flies This 1950s Fighter

Caleb Larson at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Asia* Although speedy for its era, the MiG-19 couldn’t hold its own anymore. *Key Point*: These planes likely don't have many more flight hours left in them. North Korea is one of the only countries that still maintains a fleet of J-6/MiG-19 planes. Although it was speedy for its era, it couldn’t hold its own anymore. *Better Designs: * The MiG-19 was designed to address issues that stemmed from the MiG-15 and similar MiG-17 fighters. While both fighters were capable when compared to their contemporaries, they suffered from controllability issues when ... more »

After Buying MEI Fácil and Magliano Invest, What Does Fintech Neon Want to Be?

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - By building an ecosystem to meet the diverse financial demands of its clients, fintech Neon is extending beyond the payments bearing its name. In late 2019, it bought MEI Fácil, a platform that provides services to microentrepreneurs, and on Thursday, July 16th, it announced the acquisition of Magliano Invest brokerage's […] The post After Buying MEI Fácil and Magliano Invest, What Does Fintech Neon Want to Be? appeared first on The Rio Times.

São Paulo State Government Urges Committee to Reassess School Return

Adele Cardin at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The contingency center against coronavirus, a committee of the São Paulo government that decides on quarantine in the state, will reassess the return to school scheduled for early September. The announcement was made on Thursday, July 16th, after the group's . . . To read the full NEWS and much […] The post São Paulo State Government Urges Committee to Reassess School Return appeared first on The Rio Times.

ECLAC: Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico to Lead Regional Increase in Poverty Due to Covid-19

Juan Martinez at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The poor in Latin America's three main economies will be the hardest hit by the economic disaster triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. The United Nations Economic Commission for The post ECLAC: Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico to Lead Regional Increase in Poverty Due to Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Car buyers beware! Is this a new dealer trick?

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 17 hours ago
Mr. B describes a most annoying attempt to extort an additional dealer charge when buying a car recently - including what looks like a deliberate attempt to conceal it, and obtain payment by at best underhanded, at worst dishonest means. We haggle a bit, and agree on a price with the business manager. All good. Paperwork is drawn up, and a total agreed upon. [My father] goes to the cashier and pays the agreed cash price for the vehicle, plus the doc fee and the fee for the temporary plate.....No sales tax because this dealer is in Illinois and he will be taking it back across the ... more »

Misunderstanding Public Pension Fund Implications of Thole v. US Bank and Mayberry v. KKR

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
How some commentators are misreading two recent court cases on pensions: Thole v. US Bank and Mayberry v. KKR.

Angels On Our Shoulders….

sundance at The Last Refuge - 17 hours ago
This update is going to be a little raw, perhaps written more for me than you. First, to those who are offering support – THANK YOU. I remain outside the wire, and way out of my comfort zone… but that’s … Continue reading →

Dallas-to-Houston bullet train: A Texas-sized boondoggle

Bonner Cohen, Ph. D. at CFACT - 18 hours ago
A group of hustlers in Texas is eager to add to their misery by having taxpayers nationwide bail out a high-speed rail project in the Lone Star State that has already gone off the tracks. The post Dallas-to-Houston bullet train: A Texas-sized boondoggle appeared first on CFACT.

How To Grovel Harder in 2020 - Proverbs 29:4-5

cefrith@hotmail.com at Charles Frith - 18 hours ago
Anybody noticed that the people who have had their heads stuck deepest in the sand, since 9/11 or the last time Israel wiped out 500 kids as the Westminster/Royal child abuse scandal unravelled, are... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced

New pregnancy warnings on alcohol now mandatory

Oliver Gordon at Just In - 18 hours ago
Multi-coloured pregnancy warnings on alcoholic beverages will be mandatory in Australia after new proposed standards are accepted in a ministerial forum.

Witnesses describe son 'screaming erratically' as he attacked his mother moments before being shot dead by police

Zalika Rizmal at Just In - 18 hours ago
Neighbours describe their shock at seeing "loving mother" Lilla Messo being attacked by her son before he was shot dead by police in Melbourne's north-west yesterday.

Jordan De Goey to have finger surgery, Magpies unsure on return date

Just In - 18 hours ago
The Collingwood star will go under the knife this weekend, having played with a finger injury during his five-goal performance against Geelong in Perth.

How COVID-19 could impact firefighting this season

Kerrin Thomas And Samantha Turnbull at Just In - 18 hours ago
COVID-19 is impacting preparations for the upcoming bushfire season and could cause problems during the season too, according to witnesses at the bushfire royal commission this week

'They've left us behind': Advocates question delays on refugee status for dozens of Brisbane detainees

Edwina Seselja at Just In - 18 hours ago
The refugee status of dozens of men detained at a hotel at Kangaroo Point in Brisbane remains in limbo as human rights advocates mark seven years since Australia introduced of offshore detention.

'I look forward to clearing my name': Children's Commissioner to defend abuse-of-office charge

Melissa Mackay at Just In - 18 hours ago
Northern Territory Children's Commissioner Colleen Gwynne, a former police commander, says she will "vigorously defend" the charge laid by NT Police.

Farewell to 'The Queen of the Skies': Qantas 747 takes retirement flight over Canberra, Brisbane and Sydney

Isaac Nowroozi at Just In - 18 hours ago
The last of the Qantas 747 jumbo jets comes to Canberra on its retirement tour, as crowds gather to farewell the iconic plane.

'A spirit-lifting sight': WA cops a soaking gifting some regions their highest falls in five years

Irena Ceranic at Just In - 18 hours ago
A moisture-laden trough moving ahead of a cold front brought rain to much of Western Australia overnight, with some areas receiving their highest falls in five years following a dry start to July

Help! A Short History of Climate Alarmism

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood GWPF need your help: One of the perennial sources of amusement among sceptics is to look back at the crazy things scientists and activists were saying about global warming back in the early days, when the scaremongering first kicked off. Who can forget, for example, James Hansen’s notorious speculation in […]

Upon Taking Office, New Brazilian Education Minister Advocates Secular State

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At his inauguration on Thursday afternoon, July 16th, the new Minister of Education, Milton Ribeiro, signaled his commitment to dialogue with academics, to a secular state, and in favor of public education. He referred to early childhood education and professional education as focal points in his administration. The ceremony, which […] The post Upon Taking Office, New Brazilian Education Minister Advocates Secular State appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil Records Two Million Covid Cases, Highest Death Toll in Month: 1,322 (July 16th)

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health has added 45,403 additional records of coronavirus infection in Brazil. As a result, the country has passed the two million Covid-19 infections mark since the start of the pandemic. The total number of The post Brazil Records Two Million Covid Cases, Highest Death Toll in Month: 1,322 (July 16th) appeared first on The Rio Times.

Former São Paulo Governor Indicted for Corruption and Money Laundering

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The ex-governor of São Paulo, Geraldo Alckmin, was indicted on Thursday, July 16th, by the Federal Police in an investigation under Operation Lava Jato that determines the alleged cartel practice in the São Paulo Subway and Rodoanel . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to […] The post Former São Paulo Governor Indicted for Corruption and Money Laundering appeared first on The Rio Times.

Over 70 Percent of Brazilian Workers Fear Job Loss

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Seven in ten formal and casual workers (71 percent) are ''somewhat afraid'' of losing the occupation from where they make their living. The same proportion reports having reduced monthly spending since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. The data are from an opinion poll conducted . . . To read […] The post Over 70 Percent of Brazilian Workers Fear Job Loss appeared first on The Rio Times.

Health Secretary Says Brazil Is ‘Model’ in Fighting Covid-19

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Nearing two million cases and with over 75,000 deaths from Covid-19, Brazil's Ministry of Health maintains that the country is a "model" in the fight against the disease worldwide. "The United States has more than double the number of our cases . . . To read the full NEWS and […] The post Health Secretary Says Brazil Is ‘Model’ in Fighting Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Israel Likely Has More Nuclear Weapons Per Square Mile Than Any Place On Earth

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Hundreds of nukes in a place the size of New Jersey. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *There are geographic obstacles that diminish the practicality of Israel’s sea-based nuclear deterrence. For now, there is only one intended target: Iran, a country which lies hundreds of miles away from Israel. While Tehran lies barely within the supposed 930-mile range of an Israeli submarine deployed from their base in Haifa into the Mediterranean Sea, the missiles would have to spend over an hour overflying Syria and Iraq, posing navigational and survivabili... more »

Russia's Long Love Affair With Bullpup Rifles

Caleb Larson at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Eurasia* A rich history. *Key Point*: These bullpups are short in length, quiet, and massively powerful— seemingly the perfect small arms platforms for effective urban combat. Russia has a rich history designing exotic bullpups in variety configurations and calibers. While most of those Soviet designs are forty or more years old (and were never standard issue), Russia does have several bullpups in their armories that fill very specific niche roles. These two platforms are optimized for urban and close-quarters combat— and fire enormous .50 caliber roun... more »

If The Navy Sank The F-14 Tomcat, What Would Have Replaced It?

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, Americas* An expert weighs in on a "what if?" *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Navy eventually worked out the problems with the F-14, and the Tomcat became a superlative air defense fighter. Eventually, it even gained a ground-attack mission. The temperamental nature of the design, the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the success of the Super Hornet made the Tomcat superfluous by the 2000s, however, and the Navy now lacks a long-range interceptor. What if the F-14 Tomcat had never happened? The iconic fighter served the U.S. Navy for more than ... more »

The Hellfire Missile Is A Terrorists Worst Nightmare (This Picture Proves It)

Caleb Larson at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Americas* The R9X Hellfire missile is outwardly quite similar to the other Hellfire variants—except that it isn’t equipped with an explosive warhead. *Key Point*: The R9X is an innovative solution that increases mission flexibility and minimizes civilian casualties. U.S. forces reportedly killed a senior jihadist leader in Syria. While such strikes are typically carried out by drones and not so unusual, this particular strike used a new type of "ninja" missile. These missiles have been reportedly been used only a few times. Designed to minimize civilian ... more »

Meet The .458 SOCOM: The Bullet That Let U.S. Military M16s Hit Harder

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Technology, Americas* The .458 SOCOM round is often compared to the 45-70 round favored by the U.S. Army and buffalo hunters in the 19th century. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The development of .458 SOCOM represents some of the best recent innovation in firearms, allowing millions of existing AR-15-type rifles to switch to a higher caliber by substituting just two of scores of parts. The sheer number of AR-15 rifles in the wild will probably keep .458 SOCOM a viable option for gun owners for years to come. One of the more interesting—and powerful—upgrades... more »

Oral rinse (mouth wash) effective against COVID-19 transmission

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 18 hours ago
Valerie B O’Donnell, David Thomas, Richard Stanton, et al. Potential Role of Oral Rinses Targeting the Viral Lipid Envelope in SARS-CoV-2 Infection Function, Volume 1, Issue 1, 2020, zqaa002, https://doi.org/10.1093/function/zqaa002 Emerging studies increasingly demonstrate the importance of the throat and … Continue reading →

Introducing *An Economic Program for American Democracy*

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
A 1938 economic manifesto makes modern day schemes look inadequate and unimaginative.

Funny Friday

Terry at 'Nox & Friends - 18 hours ago
Let’s Play…. Here’s Mine…. A PSA ( Putrid Swamp Announcement ) This Week’s Special Dos Terms Some Groaners…… I lived in a houseboat for a while, and started seeing the girl next door. Eventually we drifted apart. **** My boyfriend tried to make me have sex on the hood of his Honda Civic. I refused. If I’m going to have sex, it is going to be on my own Accord. **** A man tried to sell me a coffin today. I told him, that’s the last thing I need. **** CNN reported today that Walt Disney’s new film “Jet Black”, … Continue reading →

Small Hairy Hominids Observed by Fossil Hunters in West Texas Flatlands

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
This is a clean report. also the right size and it is another sub species of upright primate. We have had other reports but quite rare unsurprisingly. Recall we have in excess of ten thousand eye ball reports for Bigfoot. For this less than a dozen although again we have the fossil record and historical reports as well. The serious problem is that its spoor will be childlike and dismissed. So we must depend on the eyewitness coming forward. Hopefully this will help us. After all we now have plenty of reports on the Dogman and several others. Curiously this hominid in Eu... more »

Covid-19 infection rate may be 440% higher among children who received FLU SHOTS

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
The take home is simple. No flue shots while COV 19 is still circulating. This is not the time to suppress your immune system. THe whole immune MEME is getting scrutinized as never before, but the results may be too late coming. In the meantime the promoters continue shamelessly. Thus becoming an unwitting victim is high risk now. *BOMBSHELL: Covid-19 infection rate may be 440% higher among children who received FLU SHOTS… while health “authorities” madly push more shots for the coming flu season* *Sunday, July 12, 2020 by: Mike AdamsTag... more »

Moon Mining Could Begin As Early As 2025

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
This is not as impractical as you should think. It still needs a powerful energy source, but we needed that anyway. The mineral of interest can then be rough smelted into the form of a projectal. We can then use a mass accelator to shoot it up to escape orbit and a trip down into low earth orbit. There it can be met and nudged into an approach orbit. We could even attach a drag to slow it down to avoid super heating. What ever is done it can be shot into the ocean to avoid explosive disintegration. My point is that the energy need can be far lower than at first sight. We ... more »

Hong Kong police escalate crackdown, claim new powers for internet censorship

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 18 hours ago
This will be interesting. We understand CCP intent. At the same time they have lost all protective cover and must proceed openly. active opposition does not have to be public when hte public knows who the enemy happens to be. It can now be direct in the form of slashing the tires of all those doing the CCP bidding. The more this happens hte more the CCP can be frustrated. Recall that Iran is now suffering from unexplained explosions in their defense industry asset base. This can only demoaralize your opponents. It certainly worked well enough against the British in Northern... more »

Israel Prepares for All-Out War with Iran

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 18 hours ago
[image: https://www.threeworldwars.com/albert-pike2.htm] [image: http://socioecohistory.x10host.com/2018/11/07/modern-jews-admit-they-are-not-semitic-people-not-the-descendants-of-the-12-tribes-of-israel-the-bible-says-ashkenazi-jews-90-of-modern-jewry-are-not-semitic-people/]Revelation 2:9 New King James Version (NKJV) 9 … I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a [a]synagogue of Satan.

Israel Keeps Blowing Up Military Targets in Iran, Hoping to Force a Confrontation Before Trump Can Be Voted Out in November, Sources Say

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 18 hours ago
Israel Keeps Blowing Up Military Targets in Iran, Hoping to Force a Confrontation Before Trump Can Be Voted Out in November, Sources Say by Mitch Prothero, https://www.businessinsider.com/ * Iran has suffered a series of bombings and fires at military facilities in recent weeks, including at major missile-production and nuclear facilities. * This is part of …

Iranian Air Defense on High Alert Amid Explosions – Report

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 18 hours ago
Iranian Air Defense on High Alert Amid Explosions – Report by LEON SVERDLOV, https://www.jpost.com/ … The US has several intelligence indications that Iran has put some of its air defense systems on high alert in recent days, CNN reported early Friday morning, citing a “US official closely tracking developments.” – While the official refused to …

‘We’ve Seen This Happening All Over The Country’: Statue of Jesus BEHEADED Inside Florida Church in Alleged Hate Crime

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 18 hours ago
‘We’ve Seen This Happening All Over The Country’: Statue of Jesus BEHEADED Inside Florida Church in Alleged Hate Crime by https://www.rt.com/ A statue of Jesus has been left headless in the courtyard of a Catholic church in Kendale Lakes, Florida, after allegedly being vandalized. The Miami Archdiocese says it expects police to pursue the incident …

Worth Pondering

Larry-Lambert at Virtual Mirage - 18 hours ago
First they came for the Aunt Jemima, and I did not speak out—because I do not eat pancakes. Then they came for Princess Mia from Land o’ Lakes Butter, and I did not speak out— because I do not use butter. Then they came for the Uncle Ben, and I did not speak out—because […] The post Worth Pondering appeared first on Virtual Mirage.

Most of the hardest places to get a job in the UK right now are in the north of England

Ethan Shone at The Overtake [beta] - 18 hours ago
[image: Most of the hardest places to get a job in the UK right now are in the north of England] Analysis by the Centre for Cities and Indeed has found that Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Dundee are the hardest places in the UK to get a job right now Read full article →

An individual cannot be delineated objectively yet precisely

Luboš Motl at The Reference Frame - 19 hours ago
In the Quanta Magazine, Jordana Cepelewicz wrote a provoking article What Is an Individual? Biology Seeks Clues in Information Theorywhich is full of inspiring ideas, correct answers, and especially obsessive promotion of a thoroughly unscientific reasoning. OK, we found some fossils of the multicellular life that existed in the ocean half a billion years ago. It's hard to draw boundaries in between individuals in those life forms. But it's so important to draw these boundaries, all of biology and Darwin's theory depend on it, we are told. Oh, really? Do they? They don't. The purpos... more »

QED proves the need for a federal ICAC, but also a broken culture

Kim Wingerei at Michael West - 19 hours ago
[image: Federal ICAC - QED] When we launched QED, the aim was to create a strong narrative to call for a federal anti-corruption commission, or independent commission against corruption (ICAC). As of today we have published over 70 stories. Collectively, they reveal more than “just” dubious behaviour often bordering on corrupt; they point to a culture that is fundamentally flawed.

Information Clearing House Headlines 17 July 2020

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 19 hours ago
17 July 2020 — Information Clearing House UK Shoots Self In Foot for Uncle Sam By Finian Cunningham So much for the much-vaunted Anglo-American “special relationship”. – Continue ==== Trump says he caused UK’s Huawei ban By Guy Faulconbridge and Niklas Pollard China said Trump’s remark showed Johnson’s decision was about geopolitics rather than security. – Continue … Continue reading Information Clearing House Headlines 17 July 2020

Heckler & Koch's P30: The Gun European Police Forces Love

Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Europe* The P30 carries fifteen rounds of nine-millimeter ammunition in the magazine, and users can carry an additional round in the magazine for a grand total of sixteen. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The P30 has enjoyed considerable success in Europe as a police handgun, with law enforcement in Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, and Finland all fielding the pistol. The P30 remains an excellent compact duty pistol for those that prefer hammer-fired pistols. In the mid-2000s, German arms manufacturer Heckler and Koch introduced... more »

UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials | Coronavirus pandemic News

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 19 hours ago
UK, US, Canada accuse Russia of hacking virus vaccine trials | Coronavirus pandemic News | Al Jazeera https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/07/uk-canada-accuse-russia-hacking-virus-vaccine-trials-200716140536759.html?utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Is the KAC SR-15 the Best AR-15 Around?

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * [image: The barrels of AR-15 rifles are displayed for sale at the Guntoberfest gun show in Oaks, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 6, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts] The SR-15 is a solid choice for most who are looking for a modern carbine, with one caveat. The price. *Here's What You Need To Know: *The most interesting change on the SR-15 is a bolt that increases reliablility. As the last place where Eugene Stoner worked before he passed away in 1997, Knight’s Armament Company (KAC) has a unique perspective on how to modernize the AR-15. Before he died, Stone... more »

The Forgotten Dogfights of Pearl Harbor

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, * The story of the Japanese surprise attack on Perl Harbor is, of course, much broader and more nuanced than just the events surrounding the devastating strike against the United States Navy’s Pacific Fleet. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Without question the American pilots and airmen who squared off against the Japanese in aerial combat at Pearl Harbor faced overwhelming odds, danger, and mass confusion. On a serene Sunday morning the residents of Oahu enjoyed the dawning of another gorgeous day in paradise. Unknown to them, three conver... more »

Why Police And Assassins Both Love The B&T VP9 Gun

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Americas* The VP9 provides a quiet alternative that’s less likely to disturb citizens. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *As for actual “assassination” weapons, suppressor and pistol technology have advanced considerably since the 1940s Welrod. For actual “combat” usage, a suppressed semi-auto pistol that provides follow-up shots will always be preferred to the bolt-action VP9. The short sight radius on the VP9 limits accuracy, and even in the case, the whole pistol is a relatively bulky deal. B&T’s Veterinärpistole 9 (VP9) is one of the most niche produ... more »

Monsoon floods, landslides kill at least 221 in South Asia

Just In - 20 hours ago
Floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains kill at least 221 people across South Asia, also leaving more than 1 million people marooned in Nepal, Bangladesh and India, authorities say.

Here's what you need to know from the Chief Medical Officer's latest coronavirus update

Just In - 20 hours ago
Here's everything you need to take away from the Acting Chief Medical Officer's update on active COVID-19 cases, testing and how the coronavirus is changing.

'We may have to go to new rules': Here's what could happen with further restrictions in Victoria

Just In - 20 hours ago
After Victoria's daily coronavirus cases surged into the 400s, authorities in the state are saying nothing is off the table when it comes to further lockdowns and even tougher restrictions.

'It's scary': Regional Victorians don face masks as concern for virus spread grows

Jarrod Whittaker, Emilia Terzon And Beth Gibson at Just In - 20 hours ago
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says the advice for people in regional areas to wear masks is "a precautionary measure" but residents are not taking any chances.

'Don't go': West Australians told to stay put as state tightens border rules for NSW arrivals

James Carmody at Just In - 20 hours ago
A 45-year-old West Australian man who recently returned from Melbourne tests positive for COVID-19, as WA announces announces travellers from Victoria will be forced into hotel quarantine at their own expense and New South Wales arrivals are required to meet strict new exemption criteria.

'COVID 19' number plates on BMW advertised for sale despite SA 'blocking' term

Bension Siebert And Eugene Boisvert at Just In - 20 hours ago
The mystery surrounding a BMW bearing the term "COVID 19" takes another twist, with the plates seemingly up for sale online despite SA authorities moving to "block" the term.

Shark grabbed boy from boat during fishing trip, authorities say

Just In - 20 hours ago
A 10-year-old boy is in a stable condition in a Tasmanian hospital after a shark "grabbed him" from a fishing boat in the state's north-west, authorities say.

Former IS suspect to have AFP control order imposed

Meagan Dillon at Just In - 20 hours ago
Adelaide woman Zainab Abdirahman-Khalif, who was acquitted of being an Islamic State member, will have her social media use, employment and movements controlled by the Federal Police for another four months.

Woman desperate to return home to bury her sister denied due to coronavirus

Ros Lehman at Just In - 20 hours ago
Aelish White is struggling to understand why she has been twice denied permission to return to Tasmania for her sister's funeral, despite presenting evidence from the coroner and funeral home.

Former motocross champion who robbed petrol station put cash straight into pokies

Kellie Lazzaro at Just In - 20 hours ago
Gippsland man Adam Miller has been jailed for two years for robbing a petrol station in Sale to feed his gambling habit.

Court finds Kogan misled customers, sending its shares tumbling; ASX posts late rally

Sue Lannin And Stephanie Chalmers at Just In - 20 hours ago
Shares in online retailer Kogan tumble after the Federal Court finds its "tax time: promotion was misleading but the ASX 200 finishes higher after a choppy session.

Israel Prepares for All-Out War with Iran

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 20 hours ago
Israeli News Live Streamed live 28 minutes ago via Israel Prepares for All-Out War with Iran – YouTube

Setback for Chinese companies| US to delist Chinese Companies.

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 20 hours ago
NewsX Jul 16, 2020 via Setback for Chinese companies| US to delist Chinese Cos. | NewsX – YouTube

Trumps Backs Gates Vaccine and More

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 20 hours ago
Israeli News Live Jul 16, 2020 via Trumps Backs Gates Vaccine and More – YouTube

Bill Gates Predicts Corona Vaccination Will Produce 700,000 Victims – Why Is There No Talk Of Social Distancing From Vaccines?

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 20 hours ago
Tim Brown July 16, 2020 Share Tweet Share Pin In an interview with CNBC, former CEO of Microsoft Bill Gates, who thinks he knows vaccines and has invested a ton of money in them to reap a profit, said that he expects at least 700,000 victims from a corona vaccination. No, seriously, he said it on live television. In … Continue reading Bill Gates Predicts Corona Vaccination Will Produce 700,000 Victims – Why Is There No Talk Of Social Distancing From Vaccines? →

Must Watch! “US Economy On Life Support; Collapse Excelling; Jobless Numbers Explode; Evictions for Millions”

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 20 hours ago
Jeremiah Babe, *“US Economy On Life Support; Collapse Excelling; * *Jobless Numbers Explode; Evictions for Millions”*

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