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See This Picture? This Gun Has Some Serious Civil War 'DNA'
*Peter Suciu* *History, Americas* [image: Aviation Ordnanceman Airman James Sather performs maintenance on an M61A2 20 mm Gatling gun in the bomb shop aboard aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). 28 January 2013. U.S. Navy.] If it ain't broke... *Key Point:* The M61 was build after World War II, but its design is simply a modern iteration of the Gatling Gun. It isn't possible with the human eye to see a bullet as it leaves the muzzle of a gun, but in the case of the General Dynamics M61A2 20mm rotary cannon, it isn't just a single bullet that can't be seen but literally ... more »
How Israel Won a War in Six Hours (Yes, Really)
*Michael Peck* *History, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC2R9D91INM0&share=true] Israel struck first and obliterated the other sides' air forces. *Key Point: *Israel belived that war was going to happen and that if they didn't seize the intiative it would go badly. And so they took action. At 7:10 a.m. Israeli time, sixteen Israeli Air Force Fouga Magister training jets took off and pretended to be what they were not. Flying routine flight paths and using routine radio frequencies, they looked to Arab radar operators ... more »
Russia's T-14 Armata Will Be a Powerful Main Battle Tank—If It Ever Makes It To the Battlefield
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Russia* [image: Prototype of Russian main battle tanke T-14 Armata, view from above at the Victory Parade, Moscow. 9 May 2015. Wikimedia/Voevaya mashina. Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.] More than just the next generation. *Key Point:* It's unclear when the T-14 orders will be fulfilled, but the tank itself is a formidable war machine. Despite a reduction in Russian defense spending caused by lower oil prices, which came after the Kremlin opted not to cut production, the Russian military is charging ahead with its Arma... more »
Today Is Primary Day In New Jersey
New Jersey has 12 congressional districts but, unfortunately, not all of them have primary battles. Primaries are healthy and in many districts the *only* way to hold entrenched incumbents even vaguely accountable. The only New Jersey incumbents with ProgressivePunch "A" scores are Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Donald Payne (NJ-10). Bill Pascrell, Albio Sires-- each in a super-safe district-- have "D" scores while Donald Norcross, Tom Malinowski, Andy Kim, Mikey Sherrill and Josh Gottheimer, one of the most odious Democrats in the House, all have "F" grades. These are the distr... more »
NSW-Victoria border permit website briefly stops working shortly after launch
Less than 45 minutes after launching, the webpage to apply for a permit to cross the NSW-Victoria border amid the coronavirus crisis in Melbourne stops working.
How will Melbourne's lockdown work and will it protect regional Victoria?
Police will set up roadblocks outside the city, gyms will be closed again and people will be banned from staying in their holiday homes in regional Victoria. Here's how the coronavirus lockdown will work.
SCOTUS – Gov’t gets no special pass on Robocalls and no to political robocalls
In an interesting move the Supreme Court just filed their opinion on AG Barr vs American Association of Political Consultants, Inc. The whole point here is that the AAPC wants to be able to make political robocalls and the government believes it as a debt collector should come before the First Amendment. Even though Congress wrote both the original and an amendment – one or both is wrong. The final decision was muddled to say the least: If the government or the political consultants were hoping to get a nod from the justices, they failed. The issue in the case … Continue reading →
Electoral Votes Binding – “Faithless” rogue electors rebuked
Justices Rule States Can Bind Presidential Electors’ Votes Chiafalo vs Washington and Colorado Dept. of State vs Micheal Baca – Both deal with the casting of electoral votes by those appointed by the States Newsweek July 6, 2020 The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that states can require presidential electors to back their states’ popular vote winner in the Electoral College. The ruling, just under four months before the 2020 election, leaves in place laws in 32 states and the District of Columbia that bind electors to vote for the popular-vote winner, and electors almost alw... more »
Truck driver pleads not guilty over hit-and-run death of cyclist in Coorong
A 39-year-old man pleads not guilty to causing death by dangerous driving after the death of cyclist Daryl Adams in an alleged hit-and-run incident in SA's Coorong last year.
How will Melbourne's lockdown work and will it protect regional Victoria?
Police will set up roadblocks outside the city, gyms will be closed again and people will be banned from staying in their holiday homes in regional Victoria. Here's how the coronavirus lockdown will work.
What Victoria's stage three coronavirus restrictions mean for schools, parents and students
Just In - 16 hours ago
The Premier says returning to school for term three next week will be "business as usual" in regional Victoria but many Melbourne students will get an extra week of holidays.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam says new security law not all 'doom and gloom'
Just In - 16 hours ago
The law punishes what China describes broadly as secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison. However, the city's leader says the legislation is mild compared with that in other countries.
Missed the Melbourne lockdown announcement? Here are the key points
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced millions of Victorians will return to lockdown this week. Missed it? Catch up on all the key points here.
Am I in a lockdown zone?
Just In - 16 hours ago
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews orders Metropolitan Melbourne's 31 municipalities back into lockdown, along with the Mitchell Shire further north, after a surge in coronavirus cases across the city's suburbs.
'We're on the cusp of something very, very bad': Premier's warning as restrictions reimposed on Melbourne
Just In - 16 hours ago
Victoria reimposes stage three restrictions for six weeks in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire from midnight tomorrow night in a bid to slow a rapid spread of coronavirus.
Melbourne ordered back into coronavirus lockdown for six weeks
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announces a lockdown of metropolitan Melbourne as the state records its largest daily increase in COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic. Look back over the day's events.
Ansarallah forces continue march towards strategic city in northern Yemen
[image: Ansarallah forces continue march towards strategic city in northern Yemen] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – The Ansarallah forces resumed their offensive inside the Marib Governorate on Monday, as their troops inched closer to the strategic administrative capital, which is under the control of the Saudi-backed Islah forces. According to reports on Monday, the Ansarallah forces managed to capture the Halhalan Valley inside the contested Majzar District of the Marib Governorate. Furthermore, the Ansarallah forces also captured several points inside the Midghal District after a ... more »
In pictures: General Suheil Al-Hassan makes surprise trip to Raqqa front-lines
[image: In pictures: General Suheil Al-Hassan makes surprise trip to Raqqa front-lines] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 P.M.) – The prominent commander of the 25th Special Mission Forces Division (formerly Tiger Forces), Major-General Suheil Al-Hassan, made a surprise trip to the Al-Raqqa Governorate on Monday. The long-time officer reportedly traveled from western Syria, via helicopter, to the Al-Raqqa Governorate, where he met with several soldiers while touring a number of military sites. General Al-Hassan was photographed by the Anna News Agency meeting with soldiers in the Al-Raqqa cou... more »
Israel was behind the attack on the Iranian nuclear facility: ex-DM
[image: Israel was behind the attack on the Iranian nuclear facility: ex-DM] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – The former Israeli Defense Minister, Avigdor Lieberman, said on Monday evening that a senior official in the security services told him that Israel is responsible for the bombing that occurred in Iran last Thursday at the Natanz nuclear facility. In an interview with the Israeli Army Radio, Lieberman said he had confirmation of the attack on the nuclear facility, but he did not provide any details. Earlier this week, the New York Times had quoted an informed “Middle Eastern i... more »
Hamas leader sends message to Hezbollah’s Nasrallah
[image: Hamas leader sends message to Hezbollah’s Nasrallah] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 P.M.) – The head of the political bureau of the Islamic Resistance Movement “Hamas”, Ismail Haniyeh, sent a message to Hezbollah’ Secretary-General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah on Monday about the decision to annex the West Bank and the “deal of the century”. In his message , Haniyeh warned of “the dangers facing the Palestinian cause and the region as a result of these plans,” and called for uniting the ranks and efforts to address these risks, the Iran-based Tasnim Agency reported. Continue reading Ha... more »
Member of Saudi royal family passes away
[image: Member of Saudi royal family passes away] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – Prince Khalid bin Saud bin Abdul-Aziz passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 95. A group of princes and citizens mourned the late prince, among whom was Prince Sattam bin Khalid Al-Saud, who tweeted in honor of his uncle. انتقل إلى رحمة الله تعالى عمي #الامير_خالد_بن_سعود_بن_عبدالعزيز تغمدة الله بواسع رحمتة و مغفرته ورضوانه و أسكنه فسيح جناته و جميع موتا المسلمين إنا الله و إنا إليه راجعون pic.twitter.com/6LgVbs8HBT — سطام بن خالد آل سعود (@sattam_al_saud) July 7, 2020 Prince Khalid bin Saud i... more »
Turkish-backed forces vow to retaliate after Libyan Army destroys air defenses
[image: Turkish-backed forces vow to retaliate after Libyan Army destroys air defenses] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) forces have vowed to retaliate against the Libyan National Army (LNA), following the latter’s attack on the Al-Watiyah Airbase last Thursday. The spokesman for the GNA forces, Muhammad Qanunu, said that the airstrikes that hit the Al-Watiyah Airbase were carried out by foreign aircraft, in support of the Libyan National Army and their leader, Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar. Libyan political analyst, Ibrahim Belq... more »
Iran reveals plan to strengthen air force amid ‘enemy threats’
[image: Iran reveals plan to strengthen air force amid ‘enemy threats’] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – On Monday, the Iranian Army announced the supply of warplanes in proportion to the threats they face from their enemies, stressing that “commitment and specialization are the two wings of the Air Force of the Islamic Republic.” Quoting the Assistant Army Commander, Brigadier General Mohammad Hussein Daders, Al-Alam reported that the latter said during the launch of the Ilyushin simulator ceremony that “the cadres of the air force of the army is making efforts to develop the defense... more »
Turkish aircraft continue to stalk Syrian Army forces after recent clashes in Idlib
[image: Turkish aircraft continue to stalk Syrian Army forces after recent clashes in Idlib] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – The Turkish Air Force continues to stalk the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions in northwestern Syria amid increased tensions along the southern front of Idlib. According to a field source in southern Idlib, the Turkish Air Force’s reconnaissance drones have repeatedly flown over the Syrian Army’s positions in northwestern Syria, prompting the latter to remain on high alert for any potential attack from Ankara’s allied militants. In the past, the Turkish milit... more »
Unknown gunmen assassinate Hisham Al-Hashemi near Baghdad
[image: Unknown gunmen assassinate Hisham Al-Hashemi near Baghdad] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – An Iraqi security source said on Monday that gunmen riding two motorcycles shot security expert, Hisham Al-Hashemi, in the Zayouna area, east of the capital. According to the source, “Al-Hashemi died after being transferred to the hospital,” without giving further details. For its part, the Ministry of Interior said that the gunmen opened fire on Hashemi with silencer pistol near his home in Zayouna, They noted that the security forces cordoned off the scene and began searching for th... more »
Social landscape needs change
Lisa Savage, candidate for the US Senate seat of Susan Collins under ranked choice voting, hears from Brandon Marx about his pandemic experiences and why he cares enough about climate to volunteer on the campaign.
In times like these: Young and old together?
The Koreans are the best organizers I've ever seen. They bring young and old together They know how to put on a rally, they have fun, they are fierce, determined, loving, and know how to eat & drink In times like these we need everyone rowing together, in the same direction, toward survival I wish in America we did so well uniting the generations Young folks here tend to isolate from the oldsters. Some think they have nothing to learn from each other. Some old folks like to hand the 'hot potato' over to the next generation. The elders do it without much self-criticism, it might b... more »
Some Reflections on Reparations for Slavery
In any liberal-libertarian conception of justice, there is no doubt that a liberated slave had a moral right to compensation from his master. From an economic viewpoint (what is possible and at what cost), the problem is more complex, especially across generations. In response to an article in The Economist, I would propose two arguments […] The post Some Reflections on Reparations for Slavery appeared first on Econlib.
Frightening numbers: Biosphere heating accelerates
At this time, the Biosphere is warming at a rate of 3.03×1015 Watts, which is equivalent to a temperature rate-of-rise of 0.0167°C/year. The warming rate has been increasing steadily since the 19th century, when it was on average “zero” except for natural fluctuations (plus and minus) that were hundreds of times smaller than today’s warming rate.
1986: The Act When Americans Lost the Right to Sue Pharma
Man and microbe, from Polio to COVID19... a never more relevant forensic examination of the 1986 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act and its consequences. What happens when an ancient wisdom – a mother’s intuition - is pitted against powerful interests... more »
Welcome to the Refrigerator All You Mentally Ill Moms Who Missed Kids' Vaccines
In an effort to bring sexism, misogyny and shaming back to the 1950s, The Daily Mail claims Mothers are crazy, stugotts, bonkers, barking mad and one vaccine shy of a "well visit" and this is why they are skipping some... more »
Key CIA-Backed Ally Indicted for Organ Trade Murder Scheme
A sordid example of what happens when the CIA is willing to get in bed with just about anyone to advance what it sees as US interests.
Fifty Years Young: The Navy's F/A-18 Super Hornet Can Still Rain Death From the Sky
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* [image: A US Navy (USN) F/A-18F Super Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron 41 (VFA-41), Black Aces, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), conducts a mission over the Persian Gulf. 13 Sep 2005. U.S. Air Force/TSGT Rob Tabor.] She's not going away any time soon. *Key Point:* The Hornet will still be the workhorse of America's carrier fleet for years to come. In February, the United States Navy announced that it would cut production of the legacy F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, to instead accelerate the development of the next-generation carrier-ba... more »
Revisiting BITs in the wake of Covid-19
bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
07-Jul-2020 Amidst the global risk of ISDS claims, it is incumbent to shed light on Bangladesh's BIT structure and its feasibility to confront ISDS claims in the backdrop of Covid-19 regulatory space.
US trade groups urge China to increase purchases of US goods, services
bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
07-Jul-2020 The US Chamber of Commerce and over 40 trade associations on Monday urged top American and Chinese officials to redouble efforts to implement a Phase 1 trade agreement.
Organization in charge of Jeju Yerae Residential Resort Complex to pay over US$100 million to Malaysia's Berjaya Group
bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
07-Jul-2020 Berjaya is to receive US$104.3 million and to withdraw the notice of intent that it submitted to seek investor-state dispute settlement arbitration for a sum of US$3.42 billion.
Tech firms want ‘strong copyright safe harbours' in US/UK deal
bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
07-Jul-2020 Unsurprisingly, the big American internet companies have views on what that trade deal should require from the UK in terms of copyright and safe harbour rules.
The case of the stolen journal
When you think of valuable items to steal, you might imagine cash, cars, or jewelry. But what about journals? That’s what my colleagues and I from Disseropedia, the journals project of Dissernet, which was created to fight plagiarism in Russia. recently found. The story begins when my Dissernet colleagueAndrei Rostovtsev discovered several cases of translation … Continue reading The case of the stolen journal
Meet Hitler's Huge King Tiger Tank (Nazi Germany's Paper Tiger?)
*Michael Peck* *History, Europe* [image: By Bundesarchiv, Bild 101I-680-8282A-06 / Faupel / CC-BY-SA 3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=5413299] Here's what you need to know. *Key Point: *Nazi Germany made many wonder weapons. But these were often too few and often broke down. Nazi Germany's Tiger is arguably the most famous tank of World War II. With its thick armor and devastating 88-millimeter gun, the Mark VI—or *Tiger I*—soon earned a devastating reputation on the battlefield. Designed as a breakthrough tank for breaching enemy defenses, a... more »
Ruger's Precision Rifle: Just How Dangerous (And Cheap)?
*Richard Douglas* *Technology, * And the average gun enthusiast benefittied. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *If you’re looking for a budget-friendly *precision rifle*, then I’d recommend getting the Ruger Precision Rifle. It’s incredibly affordable for the market (only *costs $1,200 at Cabela’s*), and comes with so many extras that you’ll feel like a kid in a candy store. The Ruger precision rifle, or RPR, is revolutionary in that it brought long-distance shooting to the average gun enthusiast. The rifle is built to be *reminiscent of an AR-15*, and comes with so many featur... more »
5 Reasons You Simply Can't Sleep on Israel in a Land War
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Middle East* Here are five Israeli army weapons of war that no one in the Middle East would certainly want to tangle with in a fight: *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Israel Army has fought numerous wars in defense of Israel, and embarked on numerous punitive expeditions into the Sinai, Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank. Much like the Israeli Air Force, the Israeli Army came from humble—but more established—beginnings. Israel’s ground forces had their origins in the Haganah, a Zionist paramilitary force created in the early 1920s to protect Jewish... more »
Bye, F-35: A Top Expert Tells Us What a Sixth Generation Fighter Would Look Like
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * How would it differ from today’s fighters? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The next-generation fighter jet will feature decisive improvements over current-gen fighters, making air forces deadlier and more effective than ever before. A recent trend in the aerospace world is to divide postwar warplanes into so-called “generations.” These generations are mainly distinguished by time and technology, and the current state of the art lies in “fifth-generation” fighters. Now that at least three countries, the United States, Russia, and China are develop... more »
Only 1 Thing Can 'Sink' a U.S. Navy Seawolf-Class Submarine
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* [image: The Seawolf-class submarine USS Seawolf (SSN 21), leads the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Oonami (DD 111), left, and the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) after a successful undersea warfare exercise involving the] They were crazy expensive to build. *Key Point:* The biggest threat to the Seawolf class wasn't other submarines, but its enormous price tag. Designed to address the threat of Soviet ballistic missile submarines, and to replace the aging *Los Angeles*-class of submarines, the *Seawol... more »
What the F-22 Raptor and a Legendary Battleship Have in Common
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* [image: A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, prepares to connect with a KC-135 Stratotanker during an aerial refueling mission above an undisclosed location, out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, in this undated handout picture released by U.S. Air Force on July 29, 2019. Ch] "A weapon system can never really be too good or too revolutionary, but history has shown that radically advanced military hardware can result in unforeseen consequences. Such was the case of the Royal Navy's HMS Dreadnought, a warship so advanced in its day that it made obsolete an ent... more »
Chart: Shelf space at a premium as more brands enter cannabis space and retailers use pay-to-play practices
As more brands enter the marijuana products marketplace, competition for retail shelf space in key adult-use markets such as Colorado and Washington state is intensifying. While the number of new brands – and, consequently, the amount of new products – continues to rise, growth in the number of retail stores has not kept pace, according […] Chart: Shelf space at a premium as more brands enter cannabis space and retailers use pay-to-play practices is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
2020 Marijuana Business Factbook studies sales trends, COVID-19 impact
COVID-19 changed the way many businesses operate – and the cannabis industry is no exception, according to data available exclusively in the latest Marijuana Business Factbook. The 2020 edition, available now, takes a deeper look at how the pandemic impacted the industry, including shifts in consumer behavior and preferences. Understanding how and what customers want […] 2020 Marijuana Business Factbook studies sales trends, COVID-19 impact is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
WHO doesn’t see bubonic plague in China as high risk: Spokeswoman
WHO doesn’t see bubonic plague in China as high risk: Spokeswoman | Deccan Herald https://www.deccanherald.com/international/world-news-politics/who-doesnt-see-bubonic-plague-in-china-as-high-risk-spokeswoman-858097.html
Side Effects of COVID-19: Strokes
Side Effects of COVID-19: Strokes – Patient Worthy https://patientworthy.com/2020/07/03/side-effects-of-covid19-strokes/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Patient%20Worthy&utm_content=Side%20Effects%20of%20COVID-19:%20Strokes
Coronavirus lockdown resulted in ‘decreased’ tuberculosis transmission say experts
Coronavirus lockdown resulted in ‘decreased’ tuberculosis transmission say experts | Deccan Herald https://www.deccanherald.com/national/coronavirus-lockdown-resulted-in-decreased-tuberculosis-transmission-say-experts-857705.html
Scientists Call on W.H.O. to Acknowledge Airborne Transmission of Coronavirus
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite half a year running from Covid-19, the science working to explain the disease is far from reaching a consensus. One of the most controversial issues is the pathogen's transmission routes. For the World Health Organization (W.H.O.), the main infection route is the virus-laden drops that escape with coughing, sneezing, […] The post Scientists Call on W.H.O. to Acknowledge Airborne Transmission of Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil to Begin Final Stage of Chinese Coronavirus Vaccine Testing on July 20th
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil will begin its final testing stage for one of the coronavirus vaccines on July 20th. The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA), the Brazilian authority on drugs regulation, authorized the start of trials by the Butantan Institute in São Paulo, a partner of Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac Biotech since last […] The post Brazil to Begin Final Stage of Chinese Coronavirus Vaccine Testing on July 20th appeared first on The Rio Times.
Solar Energy Triples Capacity in Brazil in One Year
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The small solar energy generation systems, installed on the roofs of homes and businesses, reached 3 GW of installed power in the country, enough to supply 1.2 million homes, according to the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic Solar Energy (ABSOLAR). This type of power generation has tripled in Brazil over the […] The post Solar Energy Triples Capacity in Brazil in One Year appeared first on The Rio Times.
Magazine Luiza Focuses on Advancing Its Digital Payment Sector
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, July 6th, Magazine Luiza announced the addition of Robson Dantas to lead the company's fintechs team. He is taking over the position with the goal of developing payment tools and turning the retailer into one of the main players in the segment. In 2008, Dantas founded the startup […] The post Magazine Luiza Focuses on Advancing Its Digital Payment Sector appeared first on The Rio Times.
More for Less: Following Heavy Demand, Vale Captures US$1.5 Billion Abroad
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Vale went to the foreign market to seek US$1 billion (R$5 billion) in 10-year-yield bonds and an initial rate estimate of 4.375 percent per annum. Early in the afternoon, the operation recorded four-fold demand and further increased. As a result, the giant mining company - with revenues tied to the […] The post More for Less: Following Heavy Demand, Vale Captures US$1.5 Billion Abroad appeared first on The Rio Times.
Severe Cold Weather Warnings Issued Across South Africa: “A Significant Amount of Snow” Set to Fall in Six Provinces this Week
According to the SAWX, a brutally cold weekend is on the cards for most South Africans. All-time cold-records could be broken. GSM. The post Severe Cold Weather Warnings Issued Across South Africa: “A Significant Amount of Snow” Set to Fall in Six Provinces this Week appeared first on Electroverse.
“The Arctic is on Fire, and we should all be terrified” — Fact Check: It’s currently Snowing in Verkhoyansk
A video is circulating showing Verkhoyansk residents warmly dressed stood around a fire asking "Where is our plus 38C?" The post “The Arctic is on Fire, and we should all be terrified” — Fact Check: It’s currently Snowing in Verkhoyansk appeared first on Electroverse.
‘Eco-Davey’ Still Pocketing Thousands from Private Jet Company
By Paul Homewood Guido exposes the latest hypocrisy from an ex Lib Dem Energy Secretary! Despite running on a very green leadership platform, Sir Ed Davey has continued pocketing thousands from a couple who make their money from renting out 23,000 private jet flights a year. After Guido discovered last week that […]
The West v The Rest Reposted
By Paul Homewood For those who were unable to access Robin Guenier’s essay, I have downloaded it as a PDF here: The West vs The Rest – 2.1.1[1367]
Britain Is Following Its Big Brother By Imposing So-Called Humanitarian Sanctions
The UK’s imposition of so-called “humanitarian sanctions” against 49 individuals from Myanmar, North Korea, Russia, and Saudi Arabia that it claims are supposedly involved in “human rights abuses” is nothing more than London following its “big brother’s” lead from “across the pond” in the post-Brexit era, proving that the former […]
Universities in a Mess Over Upcoming Year; Some Reopenings Meeting Fierce Resistance
Universities face an anxious and meager school year.
Who will be the left's new Messiah, and when will they take charge?
Matt Bracken put into words yesterday something I've been wondering about for a long time. Please think a few plays ahead on the chess board, and take a moment to ponder the current power of the latent rage of the millions of Antifa/BLM/ RevCom fanatics, considering that they have not yet even found their charismatic cult leader! Leaderless rage, already rampant, will be multiplied many fold when their electrifying *fuhrer* emerges. Imagine the danger they will pose with a popular and charismatic Hitler, Lenin, Stalin, Mao, Che or Jim Jones figure to lead them, who will be praised... more »
It’s Gun Pride Month
Celebrate Gun Pride Month You need to think about that every day. Free people have the option of being armed – their own option. Slaves have no options and are not allowed arms by their overlords – their betters – the elite. Sometimes I have to scratch my head at the […] The post It’s Gun Pride Month appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Governor Newsom’s energy dysfunctional California
Energy costs two to three times more in California than Texas, despite California having all the oil it can use and enough to export. The post Governor Newsom’s energy dysfunctional California appeared first on CFACT.
New online taskforce will target critical thinkers
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade will establish a new taskforce to counter “online disinformation campaigns”, in a bid to further clamp down on social media activities. The move comes as the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) hands down a report naming bushfire and COVID-19 ‘conspiracies’ as a main source of disinformation. [...Continued]
Musical Interlude: Prelude, “After the Goldrush”
*Prelude, “After the Goldrush”, A Cappella* “I saw the stunning artwork of visionary artist John Pitre and then heard this beautiful a cappella version of Neil Young’s song "After the Goldrush" on iTunes. This version is on the Dawn Anthology Album and I believe the group is called Prelude.” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6BzTCQ6Nqo ○ *The live version:* *Prelude, ”After The Goldrush”* - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2Taxuott5s
The Poet: J.R.R. Tolkien, "I Sit And Think"
*"I Sit And Think"* “I sit beside the fire and think Of all that I have seen, Of meadow flowers and butterflies In summers that have been. Of yellow leaves and gossamer In autumns that there were, With morning mist and silver sun And wind upon my hair. I sit beside the fire and think Of how the world will be When winter comes without a spring That I shall ever see. For still there are so many things That I have never seen, In every wood, in every spring, There is a different green. I sit beside the fire and think Of people long ago, And people that will see a world That I shall never ... more »
Qanon - Systemic murder?
More Q drops here ending last thursday for now. The key thing to note is that we have a real problem for the DEM govenors who with literally negative science, chose to shove COV 19 positives into nursing homes no less. It is actually so crazy that i really have to go to a plausible conspiracy to attempt to excuse it. Then the only question is to pick your perp. Otherwise i cannot understand how Cuomo arrives at his thinking. . *Q !!Hs1Jq13jV6 ID: 75901d No.9834662 * *Jul 2 2020 21:34:07 (EST)* *https://twitter.com/Goodable/status/1278829041475346432* *Have faith in Humanity... more »
Factory-grown veggies comfort Japan's germophobic shoppers
Growing up as a market gardener, i have been dismissive of all this and really appreciated that the time span to profitability was possibly beyond a human lifespan. What is changing now is that cheap energy is close. That means that we stop been dependent on seasons for factory plantings. And it is not just lettuce either. In time we can really do it all. Back of the envelope we see in the picture above a dozen levels of continous production every day of the year. We can even make these stacks close up like a library. This allows massive continous production nicely fill... more »
Infant Mortality Down; Number of Vaccinations Down -- Jon Rappoport
An unexpected consequence of the lockdown is that infant vaccines have been postponed having the effect of eliminating vaccine driven infant mortality. Yes that is a thing. It is not zero. All of a sudden it can not be hidden in the metastats by misdirection. So here we are. Real proof that the Vaccine MEME is truly dangerous and that the industry must know this. We have been subjected to decades of pro vaccine propaganda. Vaccination is a useful but risky protocol used to stop a real outbreak of an infectious disease actually amenable to the approach. By the way the com... more »
Millions of Telescopes 4 Light Days From Earth Could Permanently Explore Other Solar Systems
We are going to need to use synchronized wormholes to properly support such an effort. That is not impossible so long as you accept the possibility of wormholes. This will be well worth doing because it will allow us to view our galactic surrounds hugely without commiting a direct expedition which would take one end of a worm hole with it. That at least makes it all possible. As posted before the big wormhole application is for stepping back in time, rather than spatial movement..... *Millions of Telescopes 4 Light Days From Earth Could Permanently Explore Other Solar System... more »
Rio Botanical Garden to Reopen to the Public on Thursday
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As of Thursday, July 9th, the Botanical Garden, one of the main and most beautiful green areas in Rio de Janeiro, located in the southern part of the city, will be gradually reopened to avoid crowds. According to the institute in charge of the area, activities will . . . […] The post Rio Botanical Garden to Reopen to the Public on Thursday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bubonic Plague Case Causes China to Raise Alert in Its North Region
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Authorities in China have stepped up health security measures after a city in Inner Mongolia (an autonomous region of the country) confirmed a case of bubonic plague. According to reports from state authorities, the patient, a peasant from the city of Bayannur, is . . . To read the full […] The post Bubonic Plague Case Causes China to Raise Alert in Its North Region appeared first on The Rio Times.
Man Arrested in Rio with Files of Sexual Violence Against Children
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, July 6th, the Federal Police (PF) arrested a 68-year-old man in Campo Grande, in western Rio de Janeiro. The arrest occurred during the execution of a search and seizure warrant issued by the 3rd Federal Criminal Court. According to the Federal Police, the man lived and looked . […] The post Man Arrested in Rio with Files of Sexual Violence Against Children appeared first on The Rio Times.
"One Way to Stay Centered in a Divided World"
*"One Way to Stay Centered in a Divided World"* by David Cain "The eventful month of June 2020 seemed like the right time to add a new daily exercise to my mental health regimen: read an opinion piece that makes me uncomfortable. I had noticed that in my online surfing, I was hunting for opinions with certain specific qualities. I would scan past headlines that struck me as too fawning, too reactive, too woke, or too conservative, until I found one that looked like it was “worth my time,” or “had something to say.” It soon became clear that I was looking for the most palatable opin... more »
Black Agenda Radio for Week of July 6, 2020
6 July 2020 — Black Agenda Report Black Agenda Radio with Margaret Kimberley and Glen Ford George Floyd Protests Were Result of Years of Organizing / AFRICOM Enforces US Colonial Project / Celebrating the “Father of Black Liberation Theology” / “Kwaito” Music Moves South African Youth George Floyd Protests Were Result of Years of Organizing … Continue reading Black Agenda Radio for Week of July 6, 2020
Guaido Representative Threatens FBI Investigation Into Journalists Exposing Her Dealings
Vanessa Neumann, the U.K. ambassador of self-declared President of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó, claims that she is working closely with the FBI in an investigation exposing a “transnational criminal network” of journalists, including John McEvoy, Pablo Navarette, independent outlet Venezuelanalysis and former MintPress News contributor Camila Escalante.
"Why the Police Must Be Removed From the Equation"
*"Why the Police Must Be Removed From the Equation"* by Jeff Thomas "In America, no one likes the police… not really. There are many, perhaps even half of Americans, who conceptually support the idea of the police, but virtually no one likes what the police have become. At one time, the fellow in the image above was America’s idea of the neighborhood cop. Today, if one were to conjure up an image of a policeman, it would be a more Darth Vader-like image of a man whose face is obscured by mask, goggles and helmet, wearing body armor, and carrying an assault weapon. Decades ago, the ... more »
Tropical Storm "Cristina" forms in the eastern Pacific, expected to become season's first hurricane
The Watchers » Latest articles - 19 hours ago
Tropical Storm "Cristina" formed in the eastern Pacific Ocean at 03:00 UTC on July 7, 2020, well away from the coast of Mexico, as the third named storm of the 2020 Pacific hurricane season. Cristina is expected to become the season's first hurricane,...... Read more »
Georgia Gov Declares State of Emergency, Authorizes 1,000 Troops After Weekend of Atlanta Violence & Attack on Georgia Dept of Public Safety Headquarters
“Group tosses fireworks into GSP headquarters building during protest” Link: https://youtu.be/kOPJok8SL88 Regarding firing police officers before the GBI had finished … Continue reading →
Queensland Opposition's call for mandatory youth sentencing branded 'scaremongering'
Mandatory terms of detention, an end to youth bail houses and the reintroduction of remote farm stays make up the Opposition's proposed youth justice plan, launched in north Queensland on Tuesday.
Geelong prepares for lengthy AFL road trip following Victoria's COVID-19 spike
Just In - 19 hours ago
The Cats feel it will be some time before they have the chance to return to Victoria, as they look at ways to manage their squad while based interstate.
Woolworths, Coles remove purchase limits despite jump in Melbourne coronavirus cases
Product limits imposed on certain items at all Woolworths and Coles supermarkets across the country have been lifted, but the supermarket giants urge shoppers to only buy what is needed.
Coronavirus turns family's short holiday into five-month ordeal
Gurdev Singh took his family to India for a three-week holiday in February. Five months later they have only just gotten home — and their ordeal is not over yet.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms 'shocked' after positive coronavirus test
Just In - 19 hours ago
The potential US vice-presidential running mate for Joe Biden had not shown any clear symptoms of the respiratory illness.
As Melbourne goes into lockdown, it's a sign it could happen anywhere in Australia
Just In - 19 hours ago
For many Victorians, this will feel frustratingly like a reset. For the rest of Australia, it's a reminder this situation could occur at any time in any other state or territory, write Philip Russo and Brett Mitchell.
Australians at risk of arbitrary arrest in China, Government warns
The Federal Government issues new travel advice warning Australians they could face "arbitrary detention" if they go to mainland China.
Trump accuses black NASCAR driver of 'hoax' over noose found in team garage
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US President Donald Trump wrongly accuses NASCAR's only full-time black driver of perpetrating "a hoax" when a crew member found a noose in the team garage stall.
How the NSW-Victorian border closure affects the ACT, and where Canberrans can go for school holidays
From midnight, unless granted an exemption, people will not be able to cross the border from Victoria into New South Wales in an effort to stifle the coronavirus spread. But what does that mean for the ACT?
'It's going to get worse': Calls for Tasmania to keep border closed to Victoria
Tasmania is set to ease its border restrictions at the end of the month, but there are growing calls for the island state to be off limit to its neighbours across Bass Strait.
Ute driver going 100kph uses knife to battle snake trying to bite him between his legs
A driver on a Queensland highway says he got the fright of his life when a brown snake appeared in the footwell of his ute and began wrapping itself around his legs and trying to bite him.
Body of 17-year-old girl retrieved after car plunged into NSW river
Police say officers and bystanders tried in vain to rescue a 17-year-old girl driving a vehicle that plunged into a NSW river this morning.
Superannuation early withdrawals hit $25b as people start to double-dip
The Tax Office has already approved at least $25 billion of early superannuation withdrawals, just a couple of days into the second tranche of the emergency COVID-19 hardship scheme.
'We're on the cusp of something very, very bad': Premier's warning as restrictions reimposed on Melbourne
Just In - 19 hours ago
Victoria reimposes stage three restrictions for six weeks in metropolitan Melbourne and the Mitchell Shire from midnight tomorrow night in a bid to slow a rapid spread of coronavirus.
Forget the Super Shot — who will be the next Australian Diamonds coach?
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A contentious rule change has had netball in the headlines recently, but the sport's focus is on how it will fill the vacant role of national coach, writes Bridget Lacy.
ASX and Australian dollar retreat as Melbourne ordered back into lockdown
Australian shares pull back in late trade as fears about the impact of the reimposed coronavirus restrictions in Melbourne rattle markets.
Why there’s no such thing as ‘good’ blackface
[image: Why there’s no such thing as ‘good’ blackface] When white people casually use blackface to make a point about racism, it's thoughtless and insensitive Read full article →
Perpetual Struggle: Why the Korean War Did Not End for North Korea
*Eric Ballbach* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2UEH9P5AXG&share=true] What does history and North Korea's politics tell us about the prospects for peace in the future? *Editor's Note:* As the world commemorates the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War, the Center for the National Interest’s Korean Studies team decided to ask dozens of the world’s top experts a simple question: Do you believe that the Korean War will finally come to an end before its next major anniversary in 2025? The below piece is a... more »
Deep M6.6 earthquake hits Java Sea, Indonesia
The Watchers » Latest articles - 20 hours ago
A strong and deep earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.6 hit the Java Sea, Indonesia at 22:54 UTC on July 6, 2020. The agency is reporting a depth of 528.7 km (328 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.6 at a depth of 566 km (351 miles). The epicenter was located 94 km...... Read more »
Brazil Records 656 Deaths in 24 Hours; Infections Exceed 1.6 Million
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil recorded 656 deaths and 21,486 infections with the novel coronavirus in the balance released by the media outlet consortium at 1 PM on Monday, July 6th, exceeding a total of 65,000 deaths from the disease. In all, 65,556 lives have been lost to The post Brazil Records 656 Deaths in 24 Hours; Infections Exceed 1.6 Million appeared first on The Rio Times.
President Bolsonaro, Tested after Symptoms, Says He Has Covid-19
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Late Update: President Jair Bolsonaro announced on Tuesday, July 7th, that he had tested positive for Covid-19. On Monday, July 6th, he was once again tested for Covid-19. He had a lung examination on Monday afternoon, but said "all is well . . . To read the full NEWS and […] The post President Bolsonaro, Tested after Symptoms, Says He Has Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Security Council’s Overdue COVID-19 Ceasefire Resolution Must Put Women & Youth at Center
Global Issues News Headlines - 20 hours ago
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 07 (IPS) - More than three months after UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres made an urgent appeal for a global ceasefire in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UN Security Council has finally passed a resolution supporting his call. Read the full story, “Security Council’s Overdue COVID-19 Ceasefire Resolution Must Put Women & Youth at Center”, on globalissues.org →
Remington's Model 783 Rifle: The Ultimate Value Rifle?
*Richard Douglas* *Technology, * The Remington Model 783 Bolt-Action Rifle is one of the many low-cost rifles competing for the throne of being the best low price hunting rifle on the market. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The price is the best selling point of the Model 738. For only $399, you’re getting a reliable hunting rifle at a bargain. This gun is frequently as accurate and as reliable as more expensive rifles. For years, people assumed that to get a high-quality rifle, a large price-tag was inevitable. In recent years, gun companies have proven that this isn’t nec... more »
RIP, U.S. Navy Power Projection: Are America's Aircraft Carriers Obsolete?
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* [image: Sailors carry out pre-flight checks on an F/A-18F Super Hornet on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Arabian Sea January 6, 2020. Picture taken January 6, 2020. U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ka] This is what one expert thinks. *Key Point:* They might be more vulnerable, but they're still platforms for strike groups, potential vessels for disaster relief, and symbols of American power. Earlier this month the acting Secretary of the Navy Thomas Modly told reporters that he was... more »
Syrian Tribal Council calls to ‘liberate Syria from US and Turkish occupation’
[image: Syrian Tribal Council calls to ‘liberate Syria from US and Turkish occupation’] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:45 A.M.) – The elders of Syrian Tribal Council called on the sons of the tribes from all components of the Syrian island to join the ranks of the popular resistance to “liberate the sacred soil of Syria from the American and Turkish impurity.” The Council stressed in a statement released by Al-Watan on Monday evening that the people need expel the U.S. forces and “join the ranks of the Syrian Arab Army to complete the liberation of Syria’s soil and rid it of a state of terrori... more »
US assassination of Qassem Soleimani violated international law: UN
[image: US assassination of Qassem Soleimani violated international law: UN] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 A.M.) – The U.N. Special Rapporteur, Agnes Callamard, considered that the U.S. assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani was a violation of international law. The U.N. Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial executions said in a report on Monday that the U.S.’ targeting of Soleimani had violated the United Nations Charter, noting that the latter had failed to provide sufficient evidence of a scheme to target its interests. “General Soleimani was responsible for Iranian strategy and... more »
The Daily Brief 2020-07-06
[image: The Daily Brief 2020-07-06] This is a summary of *13* AMN articles on the following subjects: *Lebanon, US, Hasakah, Qamishli, Syria, Libya, Turkey, China, Yemen, Iran, Israel, Homs, Idlib, Russia, Baghdad, Iraq*. Categories covered in this brief: Lebanon, Syria, North-Africa, Turkey, Yemen, Iran, Middleeast, Iraq Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents - US ambassador sends stern message to Lebanese PM: report - Syrians protest US forces, sanctions in northeast Syria: video - Turkey responds to attack on ai... more »
Time for the West to Embrace Chinese Industrial Policy, Not Eliminate it
Yves here. We’ve pointed out that the US does have an industrial policy, even if it comes out by default through which groups manage to extract the most subsidies. Favored sectors include housing, the defense-surveillance complex, financial services, higher education, oil and gas, and niche interests like sugar. So the umbrage about China (and Japan […]
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