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India, US need to sit down on negotiating table for free trade agreement: Piyush Goyal
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
22-Jul-2020 After concluding a “quick” trade deal, India and the US need to sit down on the negotiating table for working towards a more sustainable, robust and enduring partnership in the form of a free trade agreement (FTA).
SCOTUS: What If The Worst Happens?
*Pray RBG outlives McConnell and Trump* I often talk about how I went to the same high school as Bernie-- James Madison in Brooklyn. Bernie graduated in 1959, a couple of years before I started. And a few years before Bernie started, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a student there. I was just 2 years old when RBG graduated from Madison but somehow the school seems more worthwhile because she was a student there. (Carole King too.) RBG, one of the most admired women in America, was born in 1933. She'll turn 88 next March 15th. Unless Mitch McConnell's and John Thune's and their Senate croni... more »
Nothing in remarks to suggest Lloyd Rayney 'got away with murder', forensic expert's lawyer says
A WA forensic expert's lawyer denies comments his client made to a public seminar about the death of Corryn Rayney were defamatory and says they did not suggest her husband "got away with murder".
Health authorities apologise for long wait to be tested for coronavirus in Batemans Bay
The general manager of the Eurobodalla Health Service apologises to people who queued for hours to get a COVID-19 test in Batemans Bay.
Home quarantine undone as ABC's Guy Stayner joins others in coronavirus lockdown
ABC newsreader Guy Stayner is among the people caught in Tasmania's crackdown on people travelling from Victoria. After cutting short a visit to his children to begin home quarantine, Guy's plan instead turned into two weeks in a hotel room — with a fenced-off car park for fresh air.
$150 million sports grants program implemented before guidelines in place
A major sporting organisation was told a $150 million grant program would not be used for an election cash splash, yet days later millions had been spent on pools in Coalition seats.
'A big man with a big vision': Trail-blazing NT Aboriginal cabinet minister John Ah Kit farewelled
Mr Ah Kit became the Territory's first Aboriginal cabinet minister in 2001. Today, his family and friends paid tribute to their "hero, mentor and best mate".
The last Qantas Boeing 747 leaves a flourish in the sky as it says goodbye to Australia
The last Qantas 747 flies over Sydney today as the "Queen of the Skies" heads into retirement amid COVID-19 travel disruption, but leaves an unusual flightpath behind as a salute to the country.
Major Creditors Reject Argentina’s ‘Final’ Debt Restructuring Offer
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The extremely long negotiation between Argentina and its private creditors has reached a critical moment. On Monday, the three major bondholders jointly rejected the last and purportedly final offer from Alberto Fernández's government. And they presented an alternative proposal that, according to them, "represents important economic and legal concessions". For […] The post Major Creditors Reject Argentina’s ‘Final’ Debt Restructuring Offer appeared first on The Rio Times.
Douglas expected to become a hurricane soon, heading toward Hawaii, U.S.
The Watchers » Latest articles - 16 hours ago
Tropical Storm "Douglas" formed at 07:00 UTC on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, as the fourth named storm of the 2020 Pacific hurricane season. The storm is moving west and is expected to become a hurricane soon. It is expected to continue heading W and weaken...... Read more »
Lessons learned
Daisy Luther at The Organic Prepper has an interesting article titled "Here’s What 75 Preppers Learned During the Lockdown". She writes: The lockdown that recently took place due to the pandemic was like a practice run for a bigger SHTF event. Many of our prepper theories played out and were accurate, while others weren’t as realistic as we thought beforehand. People who weren’t preppers already learned a lot about why they would want to be better prepared in the future, but they weren’t the only ones who learned lessons. These preppers took a moment to answer questions about the ... more »
"NEW TONE": THEY'RE REALLY GOING FOR IT
Ten days ago, I mocked this Fred Barnes column in the *Washington Examiner*: I’ve argued that Trump should (and probably has plans to) clean up his act for the final three or four months of the campaign. By this, I meant that he would, in effect, alter his personality. He’d cool down and no longer spend large amounts of time acting self-centered, obnoxious, and defensive. He did exactly that in the closing weeks of the 2016 race after the Hollywood Access tape appeared to have ruined his chances of winning. He became disciplined. His speeches were mostly prepared, and he read them. H... more »
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 7/22/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates 7/22/20" * *- Frequently **Updated* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ *7/22/20* by David Leonhardt *"Another surge in virus deaths:* More than 1,100 Americans died of the coronavirus yesterday, the highest daily total since late May. “It will probably, unfortunately, get worse before it gets better,” President Trump said at his first televised news conference on the virus in weeks. “Something I don’t like saying about things, but that’s the way it is.” Trump also urged Americans to ... more »
Divide opens over L.A. cannabis social equity licenses, management contracts
Months of anger over prized marijuana social equity licenses in Los Angeles boiled over recently, when the California Minority Alliance (CMA) accused a Black cannabis executive and his company of exploiting other minorities through “predatory” business deals. The CMA made the accusations against 4thMvmt in an email to the L.A. City Council and the Department […] Divide opens over L.A. cannabis social equity licenses, management contracts is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Misinformation Is Major Obstacle to Tackling Coronavirus Pandemic in Colombia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - An "epidemic" of misinformation spread through Colombia just as the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 increased, adversely influencing the country's response to the disease. Over the more than four months since the first patient was detected, the population has been receiving contradictory or false messages spread across social media, […] The post Misinformation Is Major Obstacle to Tackling Coronavirus Pandemic in Colombia appeared first on The Rio Times.
Covid-19: Brazil Records 1,367 Deaths and 41,008 New Cases in 24 Hours (July 21st)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Health's daily balance on Tuesday, July 21st, shows that a further 1,367 deaths from Covid-19 and 41,008 new confirmed cases of the disease have been recorded over the preceding 24 hours. This brings the total number of deaths since the start of the pandemic to 81,487. To […] The post Covid-19: Brazil Records 1,367 Deaths and 41,008 New Cases in 24 Hours (July 21st) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Analysis: Brazil Was Planned to Be Unequal; Regrettably, It Has Succeeded
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The year 2278 will be historic for Brazil. It will be this year that, according to the PISA, the international learning evaluation program, Brazilian students will reach the same level of proficiency in reading as students from wealthy countries. Luckily, in 2093, also according to PISA, it will reach the […] The post Analysis: Brazil Was Planned to Be Unequal; Regrettably, It Has Succeeded appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ohio House Speaker Arrested in Alleged $60 Million Racketeering, Bribery, Money Laundering Scheme; A Window Into Politics in America
Ohio's biggest political corruption case is a doozy, with riveting racketeering charges and lots of dirty tricks.
Boeing 737 Max Ungrounding Pushed Back Again; WSJ Sources Say Early 2021
Moar bad news for the 737 Max.
Behold: History Says These Are America's 5 Worst Military Decisions
*Robert Farley* *Defense, United States* National greatness depends on more than simply victory in battle. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *American military failures have undoubtedly had an impact on the country’s strategic position, but have yet to fundamentally undercut national power. Nations often linger on their military defeats as long as, or longer than, they do on their successes. The Battle of Kosovo remains the key event of the Serbian story, and devastating military defeats adorn the national narratives of France, Russia and the American South. What are the bigges... more »
Life is sooooo complicated.....
Plus this bonus song to go along with Ron Placone's comedy bit....
Retraction of paper on romantic crushes marks second for psychology researcher
A psychology researcher who left her tenure track position at Northwestern University in 2018 amid concerns about the integrity of her data has lost a second paper. Here’s the abstract of the 2018 paper, titled “Romantic crushes increase consumers’ preferences for strong sensory stimuli:” What influences consumers’ preferences for strong versus weak sensory stimuli? In … Continue reading Retraction of paper on romantic crushes marks second for psychology researcher
Was George Floyd Dying Before Police Even Got Him To The Ground?
The post Was George Floyd Dying Before Police Even Got Him To The Ground? appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
First Voices Radio welcomes Dineh, Native Hawaiian, and Amazon Watch guests today
Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Cheyenne River Lakota, host of First Voices Radio, welcomes today Philmer Bluehouse, Dine', T. Lulani Arquette, Native Hawaiian, speaking on Native arts, and Andrew Miller speaking on the Amazon. “First Voices Radio,” Wednesday, July 22, 2020 — 1 to 2 p.m. ET, WIOX 91.3 FM, Roxbury, NY. Streaming at www.wioxradio.org and on Tune In (see below for other time zones
Random Testing in Indiana Shows COVID-19 is 6 Times Deadlier Than Flu, and 2.8% of the State Has Been Infected
Sobering data from the first random statewide Covid-19 survey.
Life is sooooo complicated......
Plus bonus song to go along with this comedy bit by Ron Placone...
This World War II Battle Stopped General Patton Dead in His Tracks
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* The grueling battle for Fort Driant proved a formidable task that stymied George Patton's U.S. Third Army at Metz. *Key Point*: A retreat was not what Lt. Gen. George S. Patton envisioned. Before retreating from Fort Driant, Private Tom Tucker lit the fuse on 6,000 pounds of explosives. “We pulled the fuse lighter and took off,” recalled Tucker. As he raced toward the bottom of the hill, he suddenly hit the ground rolling. His helmet fell off, and he lost his rifle. “I thought I had been shot.” *Fort Driant: Breaking Patton’s Race to t... more »
To Destroy Nazi Germany's Armor, Britain Turned To This Super Gun
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * The first combat action for the Boys was actually with Finnish forces during the 1939-1940 Winter War against the Soviet Red Army. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Boys was quickly rendered ineffective as an antitank weapon by rapid improvements in German tank armor. In North Africa, however, it still proved somewhat effective against lighter vehicles and some Italian tanks, such as the Fiat light tanks and the thin-skinned machine-gun-armed Carro Veloce L3/35 tankettes. When the first tanks appeared in World War I, they were relative... more »
Vaccine Debate Is On! Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. vs Alan Dershowitz
Note: We'll follow up with where and how to watch before the event. Here you go! https://youtu.be/IfnJi7yLKgE From CHD: Don’t miss this historic debate between Children’s Health Defense Chairman Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz. With... more »
Public Education Takes Page from Public Health And Asks for Liability Exemption
A worrisome article from Disability Scoop. Schools want protection from special education services lawsuits. Gee, we're sorry our kids have autism and other diagnoses, but could you please find a way to educate them? Our children deserve and we demand... more »
Archives: The Hard Part
*While the Institute is away at a corporate retreat, far, mostly, from the interwebz, I've arranged for some dips into the archives.* The most-read thing I've ever published, with close to a million hits on HuffPost. As noted, I would have been a little more careful if I'd known this was going to be so widely read. *The Hard Part* They never tell you in teacher school, and it's rarely discussed elsewhere. It is never, ever portrayed in movies and tv shows about teaching. Teachers rarely bring it up around non-teachers for fear it will make us look weak or inadequate. Valerie Strau... more »
Brazil’s President Downplays Coronavirus, yet “Hunger is not Bogus”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At the entrance to the unplastered brick house, protective masks made of cloth are drying on a clothesline. Several of them have holes. The picture symbolizes how the Rio family living here is coping with the pandemic: they are doing what they can with what they have. Adilson de Paula, […] The post Brazil’s President Downplays Coronavirus, yet “Hunger is not Bogus” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mercado Livre Is E-commerce’s Winner in the Pandemic, Says Bradesco Bank
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Mercado Livre marketplace is the big winner of the e-commerce war during the pandemic, according to Bradesco, and should draw investors' interest after the release of its quarterly results, scheduled for the end of July. "We believe Mercado Livre will have a much stronger quarter in Brazil than initially […] The post Mercado Livre Is E-commerce’s Winner in the Pandemic, Says Bradesco Bank appeared first on The Rio Times.
Corruption Scheme in Brazilian Army Paid for Party with Prostitutes in Motel
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A corruption scheme involving a collusion between army officers and entrepreneurs in a food procurement fraud between 2005 and 2006 is now starting to be penalized. The Military Courts recently convicted 26 defendants, eleven of whom were officers - two colonels, one lieutenant colonel, one lieutenant, one major, and five […] The post Corruption Scheme in Brazilian Army Paid for Party with Prostitutes in Motel appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro’s Followers Seek Mourão’s Party
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the project of creating their own party deferred until 2021, President Jair Bolsonaro's followers will try their luck at the polls this year with conservative right-wing parties that have accepted to serve as a temporary shelter for Bolsonarism until the Aliança pelo Brasil (Alliance for Brazil) gets off the […] The post Bolsonaro’s Followers Seek Mourão’s Party appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Economy Minister Finally Delivers Tax Reform in Congress
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes, reached the National Congress on Tuesday afternoon, July 21st, to deliver his contribution to the tax reform. For now, the government proposal involves the unification of the PIS and COFINS (Program of Social Integration and Contribution for the Financing of Social Security) federal taxes, […] The post Brazilian Economy Minister Finally Delivers Tax Reform in Congress appeared first on The Rio Times.
Financed Real Estate in Brazil Could Be Used As Collateral for New Loan
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The National Monetary Council (CMN) has enacted an interim measure that enables a financed property to be used as collateral for a new loan with the same bank as the original financing. This is another measure to help increase the release of loans by banks amid the crisis caused by […] The post Financed Real Estate in Brazil Could Be Used As Collateral for New Loan appeared first on The Rio Times.
Coronaviruses studied at China’s first Biosafety Level 4 facility
“A cable sent from the U.S. Embassy in Beijing on January 19, 2018, notified Washington that China had opened the Wuhan Institute of Virology, its first Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4) laboratory, and that the lab’s leadership considered it ready for … Continue reading →
Turkey plans to increase its forces in Libya if Egypt enters: Zaman
[image: Turkey plans to increase its forces in Libya if Egypt enters: Zaman] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – The Turkey-based Zaman newspaper quoted informed sources in the Turkish government as saying that a military and diplomatic plan has been prepared to deal with the Egyptian parliament’s decision to send troops to Libya. According to their sources, the Turkish newspaper said that Ankara “is closely watching the consequences of the Egyptian parliament’s decision.” It also quoted Turkish sources as saying that Ankara “is ready to respond to any attack on its forces present in Lib... more »
US soldier killed in car accident in northeast Syria
[image: US soldier killed in car accident in northeast Syria] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – On Tuesday, the U.S. Coalition forces in Syria announced the death of a member of the joint task force from “Operation Inherent Resolve” in the northern countryside of the Al-Hasakah Governorate. The statement first confirmed that the U.S. soldier’s death was not due to any enemy contact. “A service member with Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve died in Syria, 21 July. Initial reports indicate the incident was not due to enemy contact. Continue reading US soldier killed... more »
Syrian military kills several ISIS terrorists in southern Raqqa
[image: Syrian military kills several ISIS terrorists in southern Raqqa] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) launched a new attack on the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions in the southern countryside of the Al-Raqqa Governorate this week. According to a field report from southern Al-Raqqa, the Islamic State attacked the Syrian Arab Army’s positions near the historic Rusafa area, which prompted the latter to deploy reinforcements and their air force to help fend off the terrorist assault. The report said the Syrian Arab Army was able to inflict heav... more »
Iranian Supreme Leader warns US of ‘reciprocal blow’ over Qassem Soleimani’s assassination
[image: Iranian Supreme Leader warns US of ‘reciprocal blow’ over Qassem Soleimani’s assassination] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – While receiving the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kazemi, the Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said that Iran has never interfered and will never interfere in Iraq’s internal affairs. “We expect to implement the decision to remove American forces from Iraq whose presence is destabilizing there,” the Iranian guide said, adding: “Iran opposes anything that weakens the Iraqi government.” Furthermore, the Iranian Supreme Leader told the ne... more »
Hezbollah fighter killed in Israeli attack on Syria
[image: Hezbollah fighter killed in Israeli attack on Syria] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – On Tuesday evening, Hezbollah mourned one of its fighters, who was killed by an airstrike launched by the Israeli Air Force in the southern suburbs of Damascus. According to Al-Mayadeen TV, Hezbollah mourned the death of Ali Kamal Mohsen, after he was killed in the Israeli raid on Tuesday evening. Previously, the Syrian Ministry of Defense announced that 7 soldiers were wounded and some material damage was caused by the missile strikes launched by Israel on southern Damascus. Continue readin... more »
Egyptian Army kills 18 terrorists in North Sinai: video
[image: Egyptian Army kills 18 terrorists in North Sinai: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – The Egyptian Armed Forces succeeded in thwarting an attempt by terrorists to attack a security post in the Bir al-Abd area, which is located in the northeastern part of the country. According to the website “Akhbar El-Yom”, the armed forces carried out this operation “within the framework of the continuous efforts undertaken by the armed forces in combating terrorism in North Sinai and securing all strategic directions of the state.” They cited the armed forces as saying: “Our forces succe... more »
Turkey will remain inside Syria until people are free: Erdogan
[image: Turkey will remain inside Syria until people are free: Erdogan] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday that his country’s forces will remain in Syria until its people are free. “They are now holding elections … the so-called elections,” Erdogan said, during a speech in Ankara, which was quoted by Anadolu News Agency, referring to Sunday’s parliamentary elections. “Until the Syrian people enjoy freedom, peace and security, we will remain in this country.” Erdogan criticized those claiming to be advanced in democracy, for their ... more »
China practices airstrikes on ships as US carriers drill nearby
[image: China practices airstrikes on ships as US carriers drill nearby] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – While two US Navy carrier strike groups drilled in the South China Sea last week, Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) jets practiced anti-ship attacks nearby. For weeks, several US aircraft carriers have carried out drills in waters near China, including in the Philippine Sea and South China Sea. However, last week, Chinese forces decided to stage their own drills, holding live-fire exercises in which PLAAF jets rehearsed how they would carry out strikes against enem... more »
Why Hitler Was Destined to Lose World War II
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Mechanization. *Key Point*: Despite running an organized and effecient army, Adolf Hitler's war machine couldn't quite compete with the Allies when it came to the factory. *“Hitler’s generals, raised on the dogma of Clausewitz and Moltke, could not understand that war is won in the factory.” — Joseph Stalin, 1949.* The development of mechanized fighting forces as a key element of modern warfare underwent a major transition during World War 2, as determined by the numbers of motor vehicles and armored fighting vehicles (AFV) built and ... more »
Mick Gatto seeking 'maximum payout' from ABC in defamation trial
Mick Gatto tells the Supreme Court in Melbourne an ABC article wrongly branded him "a murderer", and says his personal reputation and that of his family has been unfairly damaged by the story.
Restaurant becomes first ACT business fined for breaching social-distancing laws
Charcoal Restaurant had a 12-person limit but 20 dine-in customers were inside when police officers entered the eatery. Now it is being fined.
The last Boeing 747 leaves a flourish in the sky as it says goodbye to Australia
The last Qantas 747 flies over Sydney today as the "Queen of the Skies" heads into retirement amid COVID-19 travel disruption, but leaves an unusual flightpath behind as a salute to the country.
Mother 'heartbroken' as bid for inquest into torture and murder of 10-month old baby Charlie denied
A WA woman whose baby was sexually assaulted and murdered by her partner fails to get an inquest into her son's death, with a judge finding it is not "necessary or desirable in the interest of justice". Warning: This story contains images and names of Indigenous people who have died.
'Vindicated' industry cheers as Government decides not to appeal live export ruling
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The Commonwealth will not appeal against a court ruling that found the Gillard government's 2011 decision to ban live cattle exports was unlawful.
Sydney aged care worker diagnosed with coronavirus as part of Thai Rock cluster
The restaurant's cluster grows to 54 as an aged care worker who dined there tests positive, sending the aged care facility into a lockdown as all staff and residents are tested for coronavirus.
PAHO Sees No Sign of Covid-19 Deceleration in the Americas
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The spread of Covid-19 has not shown "signs of slowing down" in the Americas, said yesterday, July 21st, the director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Carissa Etienne, commenting that Brazil, the United States, and Mexico are the countries where the most deaths have occurred due to the disease. […] The post PAHO Sees No Sign of Covid-19 Deceleration in the Americas appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Star Inaugurates “Vivo Rio at Home” With Live Shows Through Virtual Platform
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Planning the gradual restart of its activities, on August 15th, Vivo Rio will launch the project "Vivo Rio em Casa" (Vivo Rio at Home) with a concert by singer Alcione; on its main stage, it will host top Brazilian musicians, providing the audience with the respective live broadcasts through an […] The post Brazilian Star Inaugurates “Vivo Rio at Home” With Live Shows Through Virtual Platform appeared first on The Rio Times.
University Appeal Upheld, Peter Ridd Loses – We all Lose
On 2 May 2018, Professor Peter Ridd was sacked by James Cook University for serious misconduct. It all started when he called-out his colleague Terry Hughes for falsely claiming healthy inshore coral reefs were dead from climate change and deteriorating water quality. Ignoring the first censure in April 2016, Professor Ridd went on television in [...] The post University Appeal Upheld, Peter Ridd Loses – We all Lose appeared first on Jennifer Marohasy.
qanon -- JFK jr and Flynn and MIL INTEL
Q started posting again for about three days. here you go. We also learn that Flynn is about to come back on line as a public asset. I have always suspected that Flynn has been running Mil Intel for the whole period anyway. He was the obvious choice and a cover distraction was necessary. First rule is to never believe a word you are told. We are supposed to have an important announcement today. Could this be the announced existence of a MIL INTEL operation under the control of Gen Michael Flynn with JFK jr coming out of witness protection and running the Q operation as par... more »
Bankers and Investors Finding Fracking Industry's Underlying Models Prove Overly OptimisticRead
It took twenty years for the roof to fall in. I sensed this problem from the beginning and remained conservative regarding the long term prospects of fracking generally. It was all a perfect trap for human nature. It is simple. A in ground reserve is difficult to properly measure for all conventioanl oil until you are dealing with fracking. Then the one thing that you know for sure is the actual reserve. It is also so large it allows one to set caution aside and assume later production will fix it all. Catch is and i noticed this right away is that the decline curve now mat... more »
Human X chromosome completely sequenced for the first time
It took twenty years to fully work up the X chromosome. This now became possible with nano pore sieves to sort out the complex portions not addressed. The big news is that we can now tackle the other 23 chromosomes within a year. This will be s huge accomplishment and set the stage for a huge expansion of the science.. *Human X chromosome completely sequenced for the first time* *By Michael IrvingJuly 14, 2020The human X chromosome has been completely sequenced from end to end for the first timehttps://newatlas.com/biology/human-x-chr... more »
OpenAI's GPT-3 may be the biggest thing since bitcoin
This is important. It will allow original text to be first prepped as in the case in hand. I like that and it will be a valuable tool. What it will never do is convert a lack of real content and stupidity into value. Yet in a hands of a gifted operator we suddenly have a real product tool. This is very good.. *OpenAI's GPT-3 may be the biggest thing since bitcoin * *JUL 18, 2020 * *Manuel Araoz* *https://maraoz.com/2020/07/18/openai-gpt3/ * *Summary: I share my early experiments with OpenAI's new language prediction model (GPT-3) beta. I explain why I think GPT-3 has di... more »
SIG Sturmgewehr 57 Rifle Is Simply Impossible to Beat
*Charlie Gao* *History, Europe* More than anything else, the Sturmgewehr 57 was built for accuracy. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *While the Sturmgewehr 57 is not the best choice for most nations that planned to fight maneuver wars or counterinsurgency wars due to its heavy weight, from a pure shooting perspective, the rifle is probably the best in the world. While Sig Sauer, Inc. may have entered the battle rifle market recently, the original company—SIG, Schweizer Industrie Gesellschaft—produced a variety of them. SIG’s most famous was the SIG SG 510, otherwise known as t... more »
Smith & Wesson's Model 500 Is a Hand Cannon (Thanks to a .500 Magnum Round)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * No ordinary handgun could withstand the trauma of firing a .500 Magnum bullet. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *What the Model 500 is good for is as a sidearm for hunters chasing very large game, particularly in administering the *coup de grace* to dangerous, wounded game. The giant revolver is also useful for hunting any animal a .308 hunting rifle can ethically take, albeit at closer distances. In the world of firearms, there are plenty of boutique guns and calibers out there. Many are very powerful, but may have a very small market audience. A... more »
Antarctic Blast set to Lash New Zealand with [yet more] Heavy Snow
Storm-force gales, heavy snow, and monster seas are set to batter New Zealand in an onslaught of wild weather. Prepare accordingly. The post Antarctic Blast set to Lash New Zealand with [yet more] Heavy Snow appeared first on Electroverse.
Why does the MSM tell Americans to fear and hate Russia? Christianity. [Video]
[image: President Vladimir Putin, the subject of the lastest efforts in American Propaganda]When a previous piece, entitled “Surprise, surprise (no surprise) – Analyst says Russians did NOT hack DNC server” was published, we got a very interesting reaction. One of the readers, speaking through a social network had this comment (edited): “Maybe, but they did meet with Trump’s people and he loves Putin.This from the Lincoln Project…” […]
The British Government Report On “Russia” — Review (Part 2)
When Russia in the guise of the Soviet Union was a real threat to our interests, people who attempted to expose and neutralise it were accused of paranoia, seeing “reds under the bed”. Now we are told there is a very real Russian threat, including bots and trolls to influence the political process. While the […]
The British Government Report On “Russia” — Review (Part 1)
This document which was released July 21, 2020, has no proper name, and although not technically a White Paper is as good as. It can be downloaded from the official website and also from the Internet Archive. Usually, official documents have something to say, and back this up with evidence. It isn’t clear entirely from […]
REPORT: The Family That Owns The Far Left New York Times Owned Slaves
Mike LaChance July 20, 2020 The New York Times has always been a liberal publication, but in recent months they have embraced the radical far left. Their progressive columnists think nothing of pointing fingers at others for sins of the past. Now it turns out that the family that owns the paper were once … Continue reading REPORT: The Family That Owns The Far Left New York Times Owned Slaves →
Trump Signals Plans To Send Federal Law Enforcement Into Riot Torn Cities
Mike LaChance July 20, 2020 A handful of American cities are under attack from far left radicals bent on violence and destruction. The Democrat leaders of Portland, Seattle, Minneapolis and Chicago are doing nothing. It becomes increasingly apparent that these leaders on on the side of the rioters, not the law abiding citizens they … Continue reading Trump Signals Plans To Send Federal Law Enforcement Into Riot Torn Cities →
GloboCap Über Alles
Originally posted on Consent Factory, Inc.: So, how are you enjoying the “New Normal” so far? Is it paranoid and totalitarian enough for you? If not … well, hold on, because it’s just getting started. There is plenty more totalitarianism and paranoia still to come. I know, it feels like forever already, but, in fact,…
It’s Now Islamophobic to Use the Word ‘Jihadis’ – Anti-Empire
Spiked 14 hours ago The police are considering dropping the terms ‘Islamist terrorism’ and ‘jihadis’ when describing attacks committed by, er, Islamist terrorists or jihadists, reports The Times this morning. The police are looking at dropping the terms “Islamist terrorism” and “jihadis” when describing attacks by those who claim Islam as their motive. Proposed alternatives include “faith-claimed … Continue reading It’s Now Islamophobic to Use the Word ‘Jihadis’ – Anti-Empire →
Man charged with manslaughter of 89yo woman in Canberra aged care facility
Mario Amato, 60, pleads not guilty to the manslaughter of an 89-year-old fellow aged care home resident in 2018.
15yo with Down syndrome has enrolment 'cancelled' by Catholic school
The family of a 15-year-old girl who lives with Down syndrome says she had her enrolment at a Catholic school in Tasmania's north "cancelled" after her parents refused to sign off on the learning plan proposed by the school and submit her to a psychological test.
South Australia records two new coronavirus cases in returned travellers
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South Australia has recorded two new coronavirus cases, but the state's chief medical officer says she is "not worried" because both have occurred within quarantine or isolation.
Key points from Victoria's latest coronavirus press conference
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As cases continue to rise in Victoria, the state's Premier says 90 per cent of people take too long to go for coronavirus tests as he and the Chief Medical Officer reiterate pleas for people who have symptoms to stay home.
Fisherman who was awarded Star of Courage for sea rescue jailed for rape
A fisherman who made global headlines for swimming 10 hours to save his friends after their trawler capsized off Byron Bay has been jailed for sexually assaulting a 27-year-old woman at a party.
University wins appeal over controversial academic's unfair sacking verdict
James Cook University has won an appeal a court verdict that found it unlawfully dismissed controversial marine physicist Peter Ridd.
'Just media hype': Men fined after pleading guilty to abattoir animal cruelty charges
One of three men who pleaded guilty to charges relating to the mistreatment of former racehorses at an abattoir north of Brisbane describes fines imposed in Caboolture Magistrates Court as a "great outcome".
Wednesday was officially Australia's worst day for new COVID-19 cases
Australia records 502 new cases of COVID-19 in 24 hours, the single largest daily number of cases since the pandemic began. Authorities also confirm Australia's death toll has risen to 128.
Canterbury Bulldogs name Trent Barrett as NRL head coach from 2021
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The Bulldogs confirm the signing of Trent Barrett as head coach on a three-year deal in the wake of Dean Pay's departure.
See the list: The residents allowed to cross Victorian border as NSW varies restrictions
NSW has signed off on an exemption to its Victorian border rules that will allow some people to travel interstate, but conditions apply.
Celeste Solum: “Head’s Up (Pun Intended) — ICD Billable Gov’t Execution Medical Codes” — Legal Execution via Guillotine Beheading / Decapitation
diamondisc CELESTE’S NOTES: https://www.lostartsradio.com/pdf/cel… – ICD Codes In the U.S., “intervention” is a Civil Law procedure where someone not currently part of a case can join the case to make sure their interests get fairly represented. 2020 ICD-10-CM External Causes Index ‘B’ Terms Index Terms Starting With ‘B’ (Beheading) Index Terms Starting With ‘B’ (Beheading) …
Just a Glitch? Google Hides Conservative & Alt-Media Websites from Search Results for Hours
Just a Glitch? Google Hides Conservative & Alt-Media Websites from Search Results for Hours by https://www.rt.com/ Google excluded major conservative and alt-media outlets from its search results for hours, hiding hits for sites like Breitbart and RedState even in searches for the outlets’ names – only to mysteriously revert to normal later. – Conservative sites …
Russian Jets Deployed to Southern Syria to Stop Israeli Attack: Media
Russian Jets Deployed to Southern Syria to Stop Israeli Attack: Media by https://www.almasdarnews.com/ BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 A.M.) – The Russian publication Avia.Pro reported on Tuesday that the Russian Air Force intercepted an Israeli warplane during the latter’s attack on Damascus last night. – “Despite claims that Russia may not have control over the airspace over …
More Evidence Emerges of Inflated Covid-19 Fatality Rates – Are We Being Intimidated?
More Evidence Emerges of Inflated Covid-19 Fatality Rates – Are We Being Intimidated? by Malcolm Kendrick, https://www.rt.com/ This week we were told that, in the UK at least, anyone who has had a positive Covid test and who then died – from any illness – would be recorded as a coronavirus-related death. No matter when …
AI Unveiled: another propaganda service for Defence, big business and the Coalition
[image: AI Group chief executive, Innes Willox] Is AI Group just a front for big business and foreign weapons manufacturers? Michael West reports on the rise of government and business propaganda outfits who are suddenly mute when the subject turns to the delicate matter of who funds them.
The US’ War Tactics Might Not Be Useful Anymore
Some people say that “when you have America as your friend, you do not need any enemies”. Even close allies of the US are not satisfied. Anti-American sentiments are growing globally. The US’ typical war tactics of the past may not be useful against China, Russia, or North Korea. Let […]
COVID-19 Impact Means Women and Girls Will Still Eat Last, Be Educated Last
Global Issues News Headlines - 20 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 21 (IPS) - Catherine Bertini, former executive director of the World Food Programme, began the IPS United Nations Bureau webinar "The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Women and Girls" by reminiscing on a talk she gave in 1995 entitled "Women eat last". She remarked that after 25 years, the phrase is still something that is relevant to the present day. Read the full story, “COVID-19 Impact Means Women and Girls Will Still Eat Last, Be Educated Last”, on globalissues.org →
Top Armor: Why These 5 Tanks Make Any Army's Wish List
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Most tanks—at least those in the arsenals of the West—are pretty much the same in terms of overall capability. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Challenger 2 is considered one of the best-protected tanks in the world, equipped with second-generation Chobham Armor, a composite matrix of ceramic and metal with superior qualities over typical steel-rolled homogeneous armor. The result is tank armor capable of defeating both kinetic energy and high-explosive anti-tank rounds. The world of the tank—an armored fighting vehicle equipped with a large main ... more »
'Hitler's Zipper' Machine Gun Tore Up Europe During World War II
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * In either attack or defense, the German rifleman’s prime responsibility was to support the squad-operated machine gun. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Whether called the “linoleum ripper” by Soviet soldiers, the “Spandau” by the British, “Hitler’s zipper” by the Americans, or Hitlersage (“Hitler’s saw”) or “Bonesaw” by its German users, the MG 42 machine gun proved its combat worth on every European battlefield. Its ominous and terrifying “ripping cloth report” announced to all the presence of the best machine gun available. The MG 42, ... more »
Israel's Galil Rifle Wasn't Perfect (But It Was A Killer)
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Largely based on the Soviet AK-47, the Galil served as the service rifle of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) for nearly three decades. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Israeli Galil was adopted in 1972 and soldiered on for nearly three decades, through the Yom Kippur War, the 1982 invasion of Lebanon and anti-terrorism actions through the 1990s. The Galil experienced limited export success, with the most visible (and controversial) sale to Apartheid-era South Africa. The 1967 Six Day War provided many military lessons for the young state of Is... more »
Missouri Attorney General Moves to Dismiss Weapons Charges Against McCloskeys
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a brief seeking to dismiss Gardner’s charges against the McCloskeys on the grounds that they were legally exercising their Second-Amendment rights. Meanwhile, the violent trespassers are free. McCloskey says he will not be intimidated.
France: Fire Causes Significant Damage to 15th-Century Gothic Cathedral
It took two hours for a hundred firefighters to contain the fire at the Gothic masterpiece, which destroyed the baroque 1627 grand organ, stained glass windows, sculptures, and art.
Major M7.8 earthquake hits near the coast of Alaska Peninsula, U.S. -- tsunami warning issued
The Watchers » Latest articles - 20 hours ago
A very strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M7.8 hit near the coast of Alaska Peninsula, U.S. at 06:19 UTC on July 22, 2020 (19:12 LT, July 21). The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC registered it as M7.6 at a depth of 17 km...... Read more »
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I came across a Youtube video about Queen Elizabeth 1 in her golden age. The video starts in 1588 AD when the English defeated the Spanish Armada, and a commemorative medal was struck, inscribed God’s wind blew, and they were … Continue reading →
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