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Assyrians Are Leaving Iraq Due to Ongoing Security Concerns
Assyrian International News Agency - 11 hours ago
The Church of Mar Behnam and Mart Sarah in Qaraqosh, Iraq celebrates Christmas Mass Dec. 25, 2018 before the church's renovation. ( AFP/Getty Images)More Christian families left the Nineveh Plains than returned to their hometowns last year amid ongoing security concerns in northern Iraq, according to a recently published report by Aid to the Church
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Ari Rabin-Havt argues that any available means of treating COVID-19 need to be viewed as public goods to be made available to all, rather than windfalls for big pharma based on its ability to control supplies and prices. - The Guardian's editorial board sounds the alarm about the grossly disproportionate burdens COVID-19 is placing on women. - Tess Wilkinson-Ryan writes about the psychology of decision-making in the face of reopening - and the difficulty individual will have making good choices when faced with confusion or contra... more »
War Hawks Go For The Kill
[image: Just over a year ago (June 28, 2019), Russian President Putin and President Trump met face to face on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan. This dialog and negotiation is exactly what the War Hawks seek to prevent and destroy.] Redirect to https://harley.larouchepac.com/war_hawks_go_for_the_kill?recruiter_id=139893
5 Virus Protection Tips
A virus is a really tiny parasite. It can’t live on its own and needs a host. Our concern is when the host is US. But viruses are all around us and always will be. In fact, scientists believe we already have hundreds of trillions of viruses INSIDE us already, along with tens of trillions … Continue reading "5 Virus Protection Tips" The post 5 Virus Protection Tips appeared first on TDW.
Population Density Linked to COVID-19 Spread in India
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
NEW DELHI, Jul 08 (IPS) - Indian health experts say the findings of a US study — which suggest that population density is unrelated to COVID-19 infection rates — to be completely contradictory to their experience of dealing with the pandemic in India, a country with 1.3 billion people. Read the full story, “Population Density Linked to COVID-19 Spread in India”, on globalissues.org →
Musings On Iraq In The News
Musings On Iraq was cited in "The Failure of Reconstruction in Mosul: Root Causes from 2003 to the Post-ISIS Period" by Zmkan Ali Saleem and Mac Skelton, in "Iraq's Political Marketplace at the Subnational Level: The Struggle for Power in Three Provinces" by Mac Skelton and Zmkan Ali Saleem for the London School of Economics and Political Science and in "Covid-19, ledijhadisme au defi d'une pandemie" by the Fondation pour la Recherche Strategique. I was quoted by Paul Iddon in "Daesh's reappearance puts fragility of Iraq and Syria in focus" in Arab News. That article was republished... more »
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘All Tomorrow Carry’ By Special Interest
The following was originally published at Ongoing History Of Protest Songs. The New Orleans punk band released their sophomore album “The Passion Of,” which the group describes as “a precise and deranged vision of punk, an apocalyptic celebration, a step forward into a perverse and uncertain landscape.” As the band’s lyricist The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘All Tomorrow Carry’ By Special Interest appeared first on Shadowproof.
Lt. Col. Alex Vindman, Key Impeachment Witness, Retires From The Military Alleging Bullying From President Trump
*USA Today:* *Alexander Vindman retires from Army citing 'bullying' from Trump for impeachment testimony* WASHINGTON – The Army officer who testified in President Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry announced Wednesday he will resign from the military, citing intimidation from the White House. Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman had seen his promotion to colonel delayed this summer,a hold-up that some viewed as retaliation for his impeachment testimony. Vindman testified that he was alarmed by Trump’s July 25 call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, during which Trump asked the Ukra... more »
Two months' worth of rain triggers deadly landslide in Hubei, leaving at least 9 people missing, China
The Watchers » Latest articles - 11 hours ago
At least nine people are missing after a large landslide triggered by heavy rain hit China's Hubei Province on Wednesday morning, July 8, 2020. The region recorded 200 mm (8 inches), with Dahe Township recording 353 mm (14 inches)-- twice the July average...... Read more »
Donald Trump Just Hinted He Wants Another North Korea Summit
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, * It could happen, but don’t hold your breath. Unless Washington is willing to learn from its mistakes and do things a lot differently, any future summit with North Korea is likely to conclude the way the three previous meetings did: symbolism as far as the eye can see, but substance nowhere to be found. If you told me last week that President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un would meet again before the year is over, I would have told you to stop embarrassing yourself. How on earth would these two men, as cordial as their personal ... more »
Explained: Why the U.S. Army Will Purchase Ammunition for Russian Weapons
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* There's actually a good explaination. Civilian shooters have had to deal with ammunition shortages in recent years, and now the U.S. Army could be short on specific ammunition as well. But don’t worry; the U.S. military is more than well equipped to handle any conflict or crisis that might arise. Where it is short on ammunition is for Russian/Soviet small arms including the AK-47, PKM machine gun, Makarov pistols and SVD Dragunov among various other weapons—and this month the Army Contracting Command has posted a notification requesting informa... more »
The WHO Says Rising Coronavirus Deaths Shouldn’t "Be a Surprise"
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Public Health, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2WOH9BFL1K&share=true] A tough message as the pandemic continues. The World Health Organization stated that it shouldn’t “be a surprise” if the global death toll from the coronavirus quickly rises again as the pandemic is showing signs of gaining momentum. For the month of June, reported coronavirus cases worldwide skyrocketed while the death toll surprisingly fell, Dr. Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO’s emergencies program, said during a news confe... more »
Samsung Expects Decline in Sales but Second-Quarter Profits to Rise 23%
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * Despite the months-long global coronavirus pandemic, Samsung announced that it only anticipates a 7.4% decline in sales this quarter and a 23% rise in overall operating profit. Despite the months-long global coronavirus pandemic, Samsung announced that it only anticipates a 7.4% decline in sales this quarter and a 23% rise in overall operating profit. The world’s top memory-chip and smartphone maker handily beat analysts’ estimates on solid chip sales and data centers that received a boost from the quickly growing work-from-home economy amid the... more »
Pluto TV set to add Star Trek, South Park, and other ViacomCBS Shows
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * Pluto TV later this month will add 40 shows, all from the family of ViacomCBS. They include "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Survivor," "Beverly Hills 90210, MacGyver, and numerous other shows. The deal will also include the first ten seasons of "South Park," although the entire run of that show is streaming on HBO Max, following a deal earlier this year. Pluto TV may not be the most heralded of streaming services, but it offers quite a lot of worthwhile content, for free. The ad-supported channel, launched in 2013 and owned by ViacomCBS since ea... more »
One Republican Congressman Wants to See NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio Removed
*Rachel Bucchino* *Health, * Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) took to Twitter to reform New York City, starting with removing Mayor Bill de Blasio from office “immediately.” Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) took to Twitter to reform New York City, starting with removing Mayor Bill de Blasio from office “immediately.” “Homicides, shootings & other crimes continue spiking in NYC. Quality of life is taking a beating, cops are being thrown under the bus & the radical left is in charge & destroying the city. DeBlasio must be removed immediately. The city won’t make it through the rest of his term,” h... more »
Streaming News: Amazon Fire TV Adds Hulu, YouTube TV and Others to Live TV Tab
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * Amazon this week acted to beef up its Live TV Tab on Fire TV devices, adding several video services-YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV-to the platform, the company announced Wednesday. Amazon this week acted to beef up its Live TV Tab on Fire TV devices, adding several video services-YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV-to the platform, the company announced Wednesday. Already included were Pluto TV, Philo TV, Prime Video Channels, and other services. Amazon posted a video to its YouTube channel demonstrating the new look of the Live TV Ta... more »
Will Don Knotts Statue Be Removed in West Virginia?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Coronavirus update: US passes 3 million cases as Serbs riot over reintroduction of restrictions
Just In - 11 hours ago
The United States hits a grim new case total on a day where the single 24-hour tally of new infections is over 60,000, while in Europe, angry Serbian citizens storm the parliament building in Belgrade.
Belgrade Protesters Storm The Serbian Parliament Over Coronavirus Lockdown Measures
The Guardian: *Violence at Belgrade protest over renewed lockdown measures* *Protesters clash with police in Serbian capital after weekend curfew announced.* Protesters and police clashed violently in Belgrade on Tuesday evening amid anger over the return of strict lockdown measures to tackle coronavirus. Earlier on Tuesday a weekend curfew was announced after a rise in Covid-19 cases in Serbia and across the western Balkans. A group of protesters stormed the parliament in Belgrade, and police responded with teargas and a show of force. A police spokesperson said protesters thr... more »
WATCH: As Onlookers Demand He Stop, Cop Repeatedly Gropes Woman’s Breasts
[image: breasts]Onlookers reacted with anger as a police officer repeatedly groped a woman's breasts while arresting her for a traffic violation.
Cop Dumps 12 Rounds into Unarmed Suspected Shoplifter Who Reportedly Had a Receipt
[image: 12 rounds]Despite a man reportedly having a receipt for items he paid for, an Oklahoma cop dumped 12 rounds into him as he drove away.
Review Socialist Iraq, A Study in Iraqi Politics Since 1968
*Khadduri, Majid, **Socialist Iraq, A Study in Iraqi Politics Since 1968**, Washington D.C.: The Middle East Institute, 1978* Majid Khadduri was a professor at Johns Hopkins University. He wrote four books about Iraq. This was the third after *Independent Iraq: A Study in Iraqi Politics, 1932-1958* and *Republican Iraq: A Study in Iraqi Politics Since the Revolution of 1958*. All of his books were known for their detailed histories since independence and his access to Iraq’s top officials.*Socialist Iraq, A Study in Iraqi Politics Since 1968* for instance was based upon three trips... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Jul 8
1937 Sadabad Pact between Iraq Iran Turkey Afghanistan agreed to borders non-interference regional security 1973 Police Chief Kazzar and 20 coup plotters executed 1982 Saddam survived assassination attempt in Dujail Saddam ordered town destroyed 1500 residents arrested 150 executed 1991 Iraq admitted to UN inspectors it had 3 secret programs to enrich uranium to build a nuclear bomb Before Iraq denied it had any nuclear weapons program (Musings On Iraq UN Inspectors Were Right Iraq Was Not A Threat) (Musings On Iraq Iraq’s Rejection of UN Inspectors Led To Mistrust Over WMD and 20... more »
Will Italy get the “upside” of COVID?
In many assessments of the changes brought by COVID-19, I notice some classical liberal scholars are putting on the upside a certain degree of deregulation, which apparently governments are accepting in order to cope with the healthcare challenge and to ease the way towards recovery. I am afraid that won’t happen in Italy. I have […] The post Will Italy get the “upside” of COVID? appeared first on Econlib.
Krikorian’s “Category Error”
During our last debate, an audience member asked Mark Krikorian if his arguments for restricting immigration of foreigners were also arguments for restricting the child-bearing of natives. You might think that Mark would insist that native babies are somehow better than foreign adults. How hard could it possibly be to craft such an argument? However, […] The post Krikorian’s “Category Error” appeared first on Econlib.
Top U.S. General In The Middle East Predicts Some U.S. Troops Will Remain In Iraq
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division pull security during a base defense exercise at Camp Taji, Iraq, Jan. 19, 2020.U.S. Army *ABC News:* *US General confident Iraqis will ask American troops to remain in Iraq* *Gen. McKenzie met with new Iraqi Prime Minister in Baghdad* The top U.S. military commander in the Middle East is expressing confidence that talks with Iraq will keep U.S. military troops in that country. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, the commander of U.S. Central Command, visited Baghdad on Tuesday and met with new Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al Kadhimi... more »
The Little-Known, Life-Changing Health Summit: Register for FREE!
When I was asked to help spread the word about The Little-Known, Life-Changing Health Summit, I knew that it would be something you would all appreciate. I’m grateful every day that we have created a community of people who are interested in and concerned about being as healthy as possible. There’s a ton of health […] The post The Little-Known, Life-Changing Health Summit: Register for FREE! appeared first on Health Nut News.
Enforcement And Anomie-- Trump vs Law And Order
*"I’m strongly in favor of mandating things. If you do that, I think it’ll be a giant step towards interfering with the spread in the community."* - Dr. Anthony Fauci How far can society go from protecting itself from existentially dangers posed by idiots within-- and when I say "idiots" I mean this described by Umair Haque in his interpretation of the etymology of the word from the ancient Greek meaning. To the Greeks an idiot was a contemptible, anti-social person, only interested in private gain, with no conception of a public good, common wealth, shared interest. Like the ant... more »
Bank Runs In China
Bank runs in China and now limits on cash withdrawal. Looks like the economic strain has reached a critical point. Continue reading →
Straight talk from Tom Hanks on COVID-19 – there is a part we can all play
Last night, Tom Hanks was interviewed by Lester Holt on NBC News (the three plus minute interview can be linked to below). Hanks and his wife Rita Wilson caught COVID-19 while traveling and self-quarintined in Australia. Hanks tends to be … Continue reading →
Magnetic reversals 10 times faster than previously thought
Just what I’ve been saying for more than 20 years! _____________ “Simulations show magnetic field can change 10 times faster than previously thought,” reads the headline from the University of Leeds. Here are excerpts from the article: 6 July 2020 – A new study by the University of Leeds and University of California at ... Read more Magnetic reversals 10 times faster than previously thought The post Magnetic reversals 10 times faster than previously thought appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Report renewable energy risks, too
What about energy prices skyrocketing? Or families unable to pay heating bills? Or thousands of workers losing their jobs because factories can no longer compete against Asian countries that are using more and more oil, gas and coal? _____________ “The Washington Examiner reports that Joe Biden wants to require public companies, pension plans and financial ... Read more Report renewable energy risks, too The post Report renewable energy risks, too appeared first on Ice Age Now.
MZM - Mask Mania degenerates into complete Buffoonery/Psychosis
*People that Wear a Mask in their Car* And, in other newZ we have this latest headline from the CBC: ***************** "Andrew Scheer spotted without a mask at Toronto's Pearson Airport The airport's rules say all passengers and employees must wear a mask 'at all times' Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer was seen at a departure gate at Toronto's Pearson Airport today without a mask on — an apparent contravention of the rules that apply to all travellers passing through the terminal. The airport's website stipulates that "all passengers and airport employees" must wear a mask or a fac... more »
European Commission publishes draft Sustainability Impact Assessment for the Trade part of the EU-Mercosur Association Agreement
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
08-Jul-2020 The Commission published the draft version of the final assessment of the potential economic, social, environmental and human rights impact of the trade part of the association agreement between the European Union and Mercosur.
PAW2020: The future of ISDS in Africa
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
08-Jul-2020 African states need to take a unified and proactive approach to investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), in order to make a system that is fairer to Africa and more consistent.
Mercosur, le plus grand accord commercial du monde suspendu au sort de l'Amazonie
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
08-Jul-2020 L'accord commercial entre l'Union européenne et le Mercosur se heurte à l'opposition croissante des gouvernements nationaux européens, des parlementaires européens et des organisations non-gouvernementales.
World's biggest trade deal in trouble over EU anger at Brazil deforestation
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
08-Jul-2020 The European Union-Mercosur free trade agreement faces growing opposition from European national governments, EU parliamentarians, and non-profit organizations, in addition to Latin American entities, putting its ratification at risk.
U.S. Lifts Restrictions On Javelin Missiles For The Ukraine Army
*Warzone/The Drive*: *Ukraine Cleared To Move Javelin Missiles To Front Lines To Blow Up Russian Tanks "Defensively"* *Ukrainian forces were previously prohibited from using the missiles against Russian or Russian-backed forces barring a full-on enemy offensive.* Ukrainian troops are now allowed to use their new American-supplied Javelin anti-tank missiles anywhere in the country and against any party, including against Russian tanks in its eastern Donbass region, as long they do so for purposes of defending themselves. This revelation follows the Ukrainian Army's disclosure that i... more »
On Slave Patrols, a Pandemic, the NBA, and HBCUs: The Birth of an Historic Alliance?
People from all walks of life, including numerous professional athletes, have been protesting ever since, doing whatever they can to try to affect change. Most notably, several NBA players, whose season has been suspended since March 11, formed a coalition and declared that “Enough is enough.”
Supreme Court Sides With Trump in Birth Control Opt-Out Case
The government had estimated that the rule changes would cause at least 70,000 women to lose contraception coverage in one year.
Lebanese people amass at Beirut Airport to protest arrival of US Army commander
[image: Lebanese people amass at Beirut Airport to protest arrival of US Army commander] BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:20 P.M.) – The entrance to Rafic Hariri International Airport witnessed on Wednesday, a large protest against the visit of the commander of the Central Region of the American Army. According to reports, the demonstrators blocked the road in protest of the commander of the U.S. Army’s Central Command Kenneth Franklin McKenzie to Lebanon. Protesters waved flags and banners in support of a number of Lebanese groups, including Hezbollah, and the Lebanese Communist Party. Continu... more »
Iran allegedly deploys its S-300 air defense system to several areas: media
[image: Iran allegedly deploys its S-300 air defense system to several areas: media] BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – Iran has allegedly begun to deploy its Russian-made S-300 air defense system in the Islamic Republic. According to the Russian publication Avia.Pro, Iran ran has begun deploying this air defense system amid reports of increased security measures by the Persian Gulf nation. “The reason for this was a likely air strike on the Iranian nuclear military center, however, sources report that the captured anti-aircraft guided missiles transported by tractors could have be tran... more »
Syrian Army eliminates group of militants infiltrating from US-controlled zone: video
[image: Syrian Army eliminates group of militants infiltrating from US-controlled zone: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) eliminated a group of militants that attempted to infiltrate into the Palmyra region of Homs from the U.S.-controlled Tanf Zone on Tuesday. According to reports, the group of militants was reportedly ambushed by the Syrian Arab Army, who managed to eliminate a number of them, while also arresting three others north of the Tanf Zone. The Syrian Arab News Agency released a video on Wednesday that showed the aftermath of the ambush, in... more »
Turkey prepares for possible war with large-scale naval exercise off Libyan coast: media
[image: Turkey prepares for possible war with large-scale naval exercise off Libyan coast: media] BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:45 P.M.) – In a noticeable step in terms of timing and location, the Turkish Navy announced that it would conduct massive naval exercises off the Libyan coast in the coming period. The Turkish media quoted the navy as saying that the expected maneuvers would be called “Naftex”, and would take place off the Libyan coast in 3 different regions, and each would bear a special name, which is “Barbaros”, “Targot Rais” and “Chaka Bay”. Continue reading Turkey prepares for p... more »
Hezbollah reveals Qassem Soleimani’s role in 2006 War
[image: Hezbollah reveals Qassem Soleimani’s role in 2006 War] BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – For the first time, Hezbollah revealed the “pivotal role” of the late commander of the Quds Force, Major-General Qassem Soleimani, in the 2006 War. In an interview with Al-Ahd News, Deputy Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Sheikh Naim Qassem, said that “Soleimani was one of those directly in the central operations room to meet urgent needs and to give an opinion on some military plans that accompany confronting the enemy.” Sheikh Qassem said that “the July 2006 aggression is a real Israeli war... more »
Leaders like Trump fail if they cannot speak the truth and earn trust
Kenneth P. Ruscio, Senior Distinguished Lecturer, Jepson School of Leadership Studies, University of Richmond at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
The absence of trust in a nation's leader and government jeopardizes an effective response to a health crisis. It also creates a political crisis, a loss of faith in democracy.
77-year-old paper by controversial psychologist Hans Eysenck earns an expression of concern
Journals have issued expressions of concern for seven more papers by Hans Eysenck, including one for a paper the now-deceased psychologist published in the middle of World War II. Suspicions about Eysenck, who died in 1997, surfaced in the early 1990s, if not before. At least 14 of his papers have been retracted so far … Continue reading 77-year-old paper by controversial psychologist Hans Eysenck earns an expression of concern
COVID-19 Myths Politicians Have Repeated That Just Aren’t True
The purveyors of these myths, including politicians who have been soft pedaling the impact of the coronavirus, aren’t doing the country any favors.
ANATOMY OF OUR DISCUSSIONS: Fauci joins the angriest dog!
*WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020Can anyone here play this game?:* Last evening, starting at 8 PM Eastern, we watched as the angriest dog in the world continued to bite, snap and growl. Needless to say, his trademark sarcasm was on full display as he rushed out into the yard: COOPER (7/8/20): Good evening. We are in a good place with this pandemic. A good place. We've done a good job. How does that sound to you? Does that sound like reality, that we're in a good place? Because those are the words of the president of the United States today, even as the numbers, and his own experts, sci... more »
The Crips gang meets BLM and Antifa. Guess who wins?
I was highly amused to be sent a link to this video clip by a friend in law enforcement in Los Angeles. It allegedly shows an attempt by BLM and Antifa activists to spark a riot in Long Beach, California, a few days ago - in an area controlled by the Crips gang. (Note their blue shirts, a hallmark of the gang.) The Crips didn't like that idea at all. After all, how can they peddle drugs, control crime, and run the place if a riot breaks out? They made their displeasure clear. LANGUAGE ALERT - there are a lot of F-bombs going off. Sensitive readers might want to turn off the s... more »
Large wildfire destroys 110 homes in Luhansk, leaves 4 people dead and 22 injured, Ukraine
The Watchers » Latest articles - 13 hours ago
A large forest fire broke out in Ukraine's Luhansk region on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, killing at least four people and destroying 110 residential properties. The fire was placed under control on Wednesday morning, July 8, with regional authorities pointing arson...... Read more »
UN Investigation Finds US Soleimani Killing 'Unlawful' As There Was 'No Evidence' Of Imminent Threat
[image: undefined] The United Nations released the results of an investigation into the January 3rd US drone strike on Iran's top IRGC general Qasem Soleimani calling the killing "unlawful" on Tuesday. The report by Agnes Callamard, UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, further concluded it violated the UN charter and deemed it an "arbitrary killing" — especially given, according to her findings, there exists no evidence that Soleimani was planning an imminent attack on the United States or its personnel. In the days and weeks after the targeted ... more »
Russian court convicts "expert" for ‘treason’ for giving German firm info about mercenary groups
Following up on.. - Russian Space Official Charged With Treason: Passing Secrets To Unspecified NATO Member I've long held suspicions about any and all claims made regarding Wagner Mercenaries. Considering the *connectivity.*. and the alleged association with the composer Wagner and the Nazi's - Almost an association of Nazis and Putin. Through memes. Mind Viruses. The narrative has always struck me as being very likely disinfo. Can't say for sure, of course, but it's questionable. Russian court convicts expert for ‘treason’ for giving German firm info about mercenary ... more »
Neural Networks Growing Artificial Organs Is The 2020 We Expected Decades Ago
If we could start 2020 all over again, the world would be satisfied if the big worry was wildfires and whether or not cat litter had a Non-GMO Project label. Instead, we got a coronavirus from Wuha, China, and a COVID-19 disease that isn't stopping any time soon. But science marches on, and we also have machine learning helping to grow artificial organs. read more
What could WHO's COVID-19 origin investigation reveal?
For months Chinese officials have sought to portray the virus as originating abroad. But with a World Health Organisation team headed to China to investigate the origins of the coronavirus, Beijing now faces an unusual challenge, writes Bill Birtles.
Trump's right: 99% of people who get Covid19 are fine
Based on studies done to date a conservative estimate is that about 5% of Americans have had the China virus. A huge fraction of them never had any symptoms. That's why early estimates of how lethal coronavirus is were way too high. A Stanford professor is saying the following: *“The death rate in a given country depends a lot on the age-structure, who are the people infected, and how they are managed,” Ioannidis said. “For people younger than 45, the infection fatality rate is almost 0%. For 45 to 70, it is probably about 0.05-0.3%. For those above 70, it escalates substantially…”... more »
Current Situation in South China Sea and Vietnam’s Policy
“We see that, with the changing world order, the rivalry between the current centers of power continues to intensify and so does the battle for leadership in the future. Unfortunately, the threat posed by the novel Coronavirus has not reduced these geopolitical tensions, exacerbating them instead. We would like to reiterate that, from our point of view, the COVID-19 pandemic has become an additional catalyst speeding up these changes…”
Facebook Civil Rights Audit: ‘Serious Setbacks’ Mar Progress
The audit recommends that Facebook build a "civil rights infrastructure" into every aspect of the company.
Medical worker whistleblower: The system is taking control of how we operate our patient records
SHOCKER: CDC admits COVID-19 ‘positive result’ just means you’ve previously contracted the “common cold” “My jaw just dropped to the floor… there was never any notification to us this was just done over the weekend.” By Staff Writer – July 8, 2020 Editor’s note: The Shepard Ambellas Show airs LIVE weekdays (Mon-Fri) on the … Continue reading Medical worker whistleblower: The system is taking control of how we operate our patient records →
Watch Live: As The Left Eats Its Own, Their Hatred For America Increases
The agenda to radically transform the country is well underway The David Knight Show – July 8, 2020 Image Credits: Getty Images. On this Wednesday transmission of The David Knight Show, we’ll examine Trump’s decision to remove America from the World Health Organization, Don Lemon’s suggestion for an addition to Mount Rushmore, the latest on … Continue reading Watch Live: As The Left Eats Its Own, Their Hatred For America Increases →
Prince Andrew’s Cousin Says Ghislaine Maxwell Has ‘Secret Video’ Of Him
“He is not a victim here, but Ghislaine was never his friend, she was taping him.” Steve Watson | Infowars.com – July 8, 2020 Image Credits: LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images. An acquaintance of Ghislaine Maxwell has told reporters that the socialite has secret video footage of Prince Andrew that was filmed during her time … Continue reading Prince Andrew’s Cousin Says Ghislaine Maxwell Has ‘Secret Video’ Of Him →
The World Economic Forum Tells Us That The Fourth Industrial Revolution Will Completely Merge Man And Machine With Implantable Technology
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, finally, will change not only what we do but also who we are. It will affect our identity and all the issues associated with it: our sense of privacy, our notions of ownership, our consumption patterns, the time we devote to work and leisure, and how we develop our careers, cultivate … Continue reading The World Economic Forum Tells Us That The Fourth Industrial Revolution Will Completely Merge Man And Machine With Implantable Technology →
General Michael Flynn and Friends Show Their Support for QAnon Movement on Independence Day
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Now that he has been exonerated, Flynn is getting hardcore. Source: Shane Trejo General Michael Flynn is a free man, and he thanks the patriots in the controversial QAnon movement for standing by him throughout his tribulations. He posted a video of his inner circle giving an oath of patriotism…
Rep. Chip Roy: Time to ‘Unapologetically’ Recall America’s ‘Greatness’
Rachel del Guidice / @LRacheldG / July 08, 2020 “We have got to stand up as a people and remind this generation and the next generation of the greatness of this country, unapologetically, unflinchingly,” says Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas. Pictured: The Lincoln Memorial on Aug. 15, 2017. (Photo: Eric Baradat/AFP/Getty Images) In the … Continue reading Rep. Chip Roy: Time to ‘Unapologetically’ Recall America’s ‘Greatness’ →
Trump Administration Weighs Banning TikTok, Other Chinese Apps
Chris White / @ZanderKelly30 / July 07, 2020 Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has asked the U.S. intelligence community to assess TikTok’s national security risks, saying that such apps could be used to spy on U.S. citizens or become targets of foreign influence campaigns. (Photo: Denis Charlet/AFP/Getty Images) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo … Continue reading Trump Administration Weighs Banning TikTok, Other Chinese Apps →
The Q’sDay Rundown: “Hot” Summer & What That Will Mean [videos] – Starship Earth: The Big Picture
Starship Earth: The Big Picture July 7, 2020 It’s summer, it’s hot in many places, and mandatory face masks are making it even worse. Tempers are flaring, Human rights abuse is at an all-time high and people across the world have been pushed to their limits. Violent confrontations are breaking out as Humanity and Christians … Continue reading The Q’sDay Rundown: “Hot” Summer & What That Will Mean [videos] – Starship Earth: The Big Picture →
Anyone seen a recent photograph / video of Ghislaine #Maxwell, as evidence to prove that yes, she is in custody?
Originally posted on Wirral In It Together: https://twitter.com/Wirral_Innit/status/1280611810186493952?s=19
Video: BLM Terrorist Gives Tips On How To Break Into Cars, Assault Drivers
These leftists would absolutely just crumple and howl in fits of sobbing and weeping if it ever happened to them. Far-left’s response to cars trying to get through protests is more violence Jamie White | Infowars.com – July 7, 2020 Image Credits: @antifa_public/Twitter. A radical Black Lives Matter activist took to social media to give … Continue reading Video: BLM Terrorist Gives Tips On How To Break Into Cars, Assault Drivers →
The Iranian Navy Is Hurting (And We Have the Video Proving It)
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2006%3Anewsml_GM1DSHNWAAAA&share=true] One of their three Soviet-built Kilo-class submarines just might be out of commission. In a video making the rounds on social media, one of Iran’s three Kilo-class submarines can be seen being transported by truck somewhere, presumably for serious repairs. In the video, the Kilo is secured to a massive lowboy, towed by one or possibly two trucks. *Soviet Kilos* The Kilo-class was originally designed by the Soviet Union, and first enter... more »
Did the FCC Make an Error That Will Harm the Military's GPS Network (Think China)?
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2005%3Anewsml_RP6DRMVUWXAA&share=true] A lot of military and political leaders seem to think so. What if a drone-launched, precision-guided Hellfire missile or fighter-jet air-dropped bomb was heading directly toward a designated enemy target, but it was disabled or its trajectory were suddenly jammed, altered or thrown off-course? Even worse, what if its flight path were sabotaged, taken over or directed toward a friendly target? Or imagine a dismounted infantry unit is navigati... more »
China Didn’t Create the Coronavirus to Attack America (Or Anyone Else)
*Erik Gartzke* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Although Chinese officials clearly fumbled at several points in their response to the disease, there is little evidence that they planned a pandemic. Lost amid all this finger-pointing is a basic logic of agency; what would China hope to gain from using a viral weapon? Recently, the myth that China is somehow complicit in the coronavirus pandemic—and may even have engineered the virus—has circulated among conspiracy theorists and some media outlets. A range of pundits, “experts” and some government officials who do not directl... more »
Canadian cannabis inventory soars to new high, indicating more pain ahead for producers
Federally licensed producers in Canada are stockpiling more cannabis than ever, new figures from the federal government Canada show, indicating that some producers are in store for more financial pain as the market looks for equilibrium. Canadian cultivators and processors had amassed some 620,144 kilograms (1.4 million pounds) of unpackaged cannabis inventory as of April […] Canadian cannabis inventory soars to new high, indicating more pain ahead for producers is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
‘I Can’t Breathe’: Cops Illegally Enter Home, Attack Pregnant Woman, Choke Man Over Seat Belt
[image: seat belt]Police accused a passenger in a car of not wearing his seat belt and used it for justification for breaking into a family's home and assaulting people.
U.S. Air Force Using New Technologies And Tactics To Prevent Their Drones From Being Shot Down
In this undated handout file photo provided by the U.S. Air Force, an MQ-9 Reaper, armed with GBU-12 Paveway II laser guided munitions and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, is piloted by Col. Lex Turner during a combat mission over southern Afghanistan. (AP/US Air Force) *Warrior Maven/FOX News:** Air Force tech stops drones from being shot down* Communications with air assets and command centers can improve prospects for mission success Senior Air Force commanders are employing new tactics, technologies and protocols to better safeguard drones from being shot down by enemy fire during m... more »
Positive Results Announced From Phase 3 Trial for Pericarditis
Positive Results Announced From Phase 3 Trial for Pericarditis – Patient Worthy https://patientworthy.com/2020/07/03/positive-results-announced-phase-3-trial-pericarditis/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Patient%20Worthy&utm_content=Positive%20Results%20Announced%20From%20Phase%203%20Trial%20for%20Pericarditis
Building the Psyche Asteroid Explorer
If all goes well (an often perilous assumption, as JWST so frequently reminds us), NASA’s Psyche mission to the intriguing asteroid of the same name will lift off in about two years. We’re now moving out of the design and planning stage into manufacturing the spacecraft hardware, this following a period of testing on the […]
U.S. Special Operations Is Upgrading Its Gunships And Airlifters
The AC-130J Ghostrider provides close air support, special-operations armed airborne reconnaissance, and ordnance delivery to precise targets in support of ground forces. Air Force/Courtesy photo *Business Insider: **US Special Operations Command is upgrading its gunships* * US Special Operations Command recently awarded a $700 million contract for countermeasure systems for its AC-130J gunships and MC-130J airlifters. * The AC-130J provides close air support and the MC-130J is mainly an infiltration and refueling aircraft, and the upgrades will allow them to better fend off enemy... more »
European Recession Forecast For 2020
*Zero Hedge*:* Deep European Recession Forecast For 2020* In its Summer Forecast published today, the European Commission downgraded its own projection from earlier in the year, making for an even grimmer outlook for the EU economy in 2020. The -7.4 percent contraction originally expected has been reassessed to -8.3 percent. In the EC press release, the following context was given: "The EU economy will experience a deep recession this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, despite the swift and comprehensive policy response at both EU and national levels. Because the lifting of loc... more »
Disbanding the Police
[image: disbanding-the-police] Riding a new wave of anti-police sentiment and activity are the dual errors of defunding and outright disbanding police departments — look for crime to skyrocket.
Trump Pulls the Plug on WHO, Effective July 2021
[image: trump-pulls-the-plug-on-who-effective-july-2021] President Trump has filed a notice of withdrawal from the World Health Organization, effective July 6, 2021.
Fauci: Focusing on Lower COVID-19 Death Rates Is a "False Narrative”
[image: fauci-lower-covid-19-death-rates-is-a-false-narrative] The NIAID director warned against taking comfort in lower coronavirus death rates, asserting that focusing only on deaths encourages "complacency."
Stacey Abrams: Voter Suppression Began With the Constitution
[image: stacey-abrams-voter-suppression-began-with-the-constitution] Failed gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams blamed the Constitution for beginning “the practice of voter suppression” as she championed mail-in voting.
Senator Johnson Rescinds Proposal to Replace Columbus Day With Juneteenth
[image: senator-johnson-rescinds-proposal-to-replace-columbus-day-with-juneteenth] Following backlash, Johnson took back his proposal, claiming he wanted to save tax dollars and did not intend it as a statement on Columbus’ legacy.
Where Are the Results of Biden’s Test for “Cognitive Decline”?
[image: where-are-the-results-of-biden-s-test-for-cognitive-decline] Whether the results of Biden’s tests are released or not makes little difference. The average voter is already increasingly aware that something is wrong with Biden.
Supreme Court: States May Punish “Faithless Electors”
[image: supreme-court-states-may-punish-faithless-electors] While the Electoral College cannot be said to fulfill that system envisioned by the Framers of the Constitution, the Supreme Court's decision does leave how electors are chosen up to each state's legislature.
Netanyahu’s Annexation Drive
Land seizures, annexations, and conquest. These are words axiomatic to the state of Israel. In the main, the state has maintained an uncomfortable position based on patience and attrition. We have waited this long; you will wait longer. Be it dispossessed Palestinians and their aspirations for state recognition or what […]
Trump Administration Withdraws From WHO
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2VNH9KBHVD&share=true] The process is now officially underway. The Trump Administration has officially initiated America’s withdrawal process from the World Health Organization (WHO) as the country surpassed three million coronavirus cases on Tuesday. Congress received word of the decision, about two months after President Donald Trump announced he wanted to end all ties with the WHO “because they have failed to make the requested and greatly needed reforms,” ... more »
How the U.S. Military Hopes to Track (and Kill) Enemy Vehicles—Even When It Can't See Them
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2GKH9T0NTF&share=true] All about AI combined with warplanes. What if a U.S. drone was closely tracking an armed enemy vehicle when, suddenly, the target leaves a sensor’s field of view, becoming seemingly un-trackable? Is targeting lost? Are offensive operations compromised? Not so fast, according to emerging AI-enabled tracking technology now being developed by CACI, a technology firm supporting the U.S. military services. Fast-maturing algorithms are now able t... more »
Want to Kill Coronavirus? Try These 2 EPA-Approved Lysol Products
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, Americas* Don't let the virus into your own home. Two Lysol products have been deemed as effective by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency against the novel coronavirus when used on hard, non-porous surfaces. Lysol Disinfectant Spray and Lysol Disinfectant Max Cover Mist have been reported to meet the EPA’s criteria for use against the SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the current global coronavirus pandemic. In laboratory testing, the EPA found that both products were able to kill the virus two minutes after contact. It was pointed out that t... more »
The Lee-Enfield Rifle: It Might Be the Most Important Gun of All-Time
*Warfare History Network* *History, * The standardization of the Lee-Enfield into its most long-serving form took a number of years and is a reflection of the state of rifle development in the early 20th century. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The British Empire created a rifle that has endured for more than a century. It is said the sun never set on the British Empire. Unlike the days of empire, the sun still has not set on the life of the SMLE for soldiers still carry it into combat in Asia and Africa. It shows no sign of disappearing anytime soon. A small party of about ... more »
Meet the 5 Most Powerful Guns in Israel's Arsenal
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC1DF4863B00&share=true] They know how to make some serious weapons. *Key Point: *Israel has made many guns for self-defense. Here are some of the best. Much of Israel’s history has, for better or worse, been written with guns. From the 1948 War of Independence to today, Israeli forces have used firearms to defend the state or its interests on almost yearly basis. Images of Israeli forces rushing the West Bank in 1967 or escorting rescued hostages from Entebbe... more »
Russia Built The Heaviest Plane Ever To Fly (And She Is Massive)
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Europe* This gigantic craft was built to transport space shuttles. *Key Point*: The unique An-225 remains the heaviest aircraft ever built, and the one with the largest wingspan in service. Space capabilities remained vital to the Soviet Union throughout the Cold War for maintaining its prestige as a peer superpower to the United States, and Moscow had ambitious plans to deploy the Buran space shuttle and *Energia *rocket in the 1980s. But the factories responsible for producing the gigantic 7.75-meter diameter Energia rocket boosters necessary t... more »
Smith & Wesson's .44 Magnum Is Still One Scary Looking Gun
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Introduced in 1950, the .44 Magnum had both the energy and speed gun owners wanted. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Blued with reddish brown grips and a large, hoodlike ejector housing, the Model 29 has classic look that few other guns do. While not an ideal anti-personnel weapon for anyone but the likes of “Dirty Harry,” the .44 Magnum handgun does fill a niche, satisfying gun enthusiasts, hunters and fictional police detectives alike. Few handguns combine power and cachet, but the Smith & Wesson Model 29 manages to do so with ease. Described by... more »
This One Fact Helped Glock Rise From Obscurity To Handgun Dominance
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Glock knew nothing about handguns. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Gaston Glock credits his success in handgun design to his lack of knowledge about handguns. That gave him no preconceived notions about what a handgun should be, and allowed him to focus on just a handful of requirements: ease of use, simplicity and reliability. Glock didn’t try to invent a pistol that would take over the world, just win a contract for the Austrian army. For much of the mid-twentieth century, handgun development was in a period of stagnation. The development of th... more »
How The Glock 21 Saved The .45 ACP From Obsolescence
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Selling the Glock 21 to existing Glock owners was a relatively easy task. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Glock 21 is a bridge between new and old, mating a powerful old favorite round with modern handgun technology. The gun not only succeeded in the civilian market but helped a whole new generation of gun owners get into .45 ACP handguns. In 1990, the world of the .45 ACP cartridge was turned upside down. For more than seventy years the domain of the Colt 1911, a new Austrian handgun, dared to use the venerable old bullet in a modern design t... more »
Yes, America Could Put Deadly Lasers on F-35 Stealth Fighters
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Americas* [image: The U.S.A.F. Airborne Laser aircraft sits on the tarmac at Andrews Air Force Base outside Washington, June 21, 2007. The modified 747 aircraft uses a high-energy Chemical Oxygen Iodine Laser to generate an energy beam from the aircraft's nose to intercept] As lasers improve, the idea that they could be a commonplace weapon is not so far-fetched. So the military figures why not add them to America's stealth fighters? *Key Point:* Successful airborne laser tests mean laser dogfights are just around the corner. On April 23, the Air Fo... more »
The left's elites knew about child sex trafficking and did nothing
👀 Ellen Pao, former Reddit CEO and partner at VC giant Kleiner Perkins, says Ghislaine Maxwell attended Kleiner's holiday party in 2011, and "we knew" about her alleged role in Epstein sex trafficking. Pao has since made her twitter account private pic.twitter.com/6Zgw2qf2FZ — Lachlan Markay (@lachlan) July 6, 2020 Here we have clear proof from a leader of the left that they knew that Epstein was raping young girls and their response was to avoid his pimp at parties. The left clearly lacks any sort of real moral compass. And of course all that matters to the left is power so th... more »
Democrat candidate for Congress says Trump supporters should be "reported"
When you see fake videos, when you see racism, when you hear support for Trump... Do not roll your eyes Do not play nice Do not worry about hurting someone’s feelings CALL IT OUT—REPORT IT—FIGHT IT We can not reward or tolerate ignorance. It normalizes it. — Nate McMurray for Congress 2020 (@Nate_McMurray) July 1, 2020 Democrats don't believe in democracy, they don't believe in freedom, and they don't believe in the 1st Amendment. Who is he asking his fellow fascists to report us to? The police? Twitter? Facebook? Americans believe that all speech, even hate speech like h... more »
George Floyd’s Death Inspires An Unlikely Movement In Indonesia
In the past month, social media have been awash with the #Papuanlivesmatter hashtag, which has attracted backing from actors, artists and many of Indonesia’s progressive youth. University student groups have organized online seminars with Papuans and human rights activists, sparking conversations that would have never happened in the past. And non-Papuans have taken to the streets calling for change, including in a city better known for its Islamic schools. (Papuans are largely Christian, a religious minority in the predominantly Muslim country.) “Many Indonesians wouldn’t be refl... more »
The US Should Stop Lying About Its History
Well, it’s amazing how quickly we can not only respond, but call for the prosecution of people who are rightly tearing down and removing lies, because that’s what it is when we erect statues and edifices to people who have brutalized, who have murdered, who have stolen, we are lying, as a country, not just to ourselves, but to the world. And so, I think what we saw on July 4th in Baltimore City, was truth-seekers and truth-tellers, in essence, saying, “We are no longer going to condone this lie,” and this is a lie that is not only represented in statues, but it’s also represented i... more »
Ghislaine has thumb drives. “She knows where all the bodies are buried” (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 586. More The post Ghislaine has thumb drives. “She knows where all the bodies are buried” (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Full Employment is a Turning Point for Capitalism
Unemployment creates exploitation of workers Employers favour unemployment because unemployed workers have to accept poorly paid jobs to be able to feed their families. A higher unemployment rate produces cheaper labour. Unemployment is not difficult to maintain because employers most often do not necessarily need to hire employees. Big employers support political parties that keep unemployment through […] More The post Full Employment is a Turning Point for Capitalism appeared first on The Duran.
Hate -- Pure And Simple
If you want to know what Donald Trump's campaign will look and sound like, Nathan Robinson writes, consider the speech he gave at Mount Rushmore: The general thrust of Trump’s speech was: this country is not threatened by a virus, it is threatened by a protest movement that aims to destroy our culture and history. At a time when Covid-19 cases are growing by the tens of thousands every day, Trump tried to shift the focus to “cancel culture” and the activists who have been trying to tear down controversial monuments: Trump accused his opponents of trying to wipe out American histor... more »
“Warren’s Eviction Bill Is Economically and Politically Savvy”
Why Warren's eviction bill, which calls for a one-year eviction freeze, does not go far enough to save homeowners, tenants, and businesses.
The British Empire Is STILL America's Enemy, It Must Be Defeated.
The British Empire Is STILL America's Enemy, It Must Be Defeated. Video of The British Empire Is STILL America's Enemy, It Must Be Defeated. The British Empire Is STILL America's Enemy, It Must Be Defeated. The inspiring paean to the American Revolution delivered by President Trump at Mt. Rushmore must be followed up by convening an emergency summit immediately, to address the escalating crises confronting humanity. The goal is to consolidate a New Paradigm as an explicit rejection of the Empire's policies defined by geopolitics and neoliberal economics. There is no time to ... more »
Tweets For Today
US sets grim record of more than 60,000 coronavirus cases in a single day, bringing the total to 3 MILLION https://t.co/i4q9lgHQ7r — Daily Mail US (@DailyMail) July 8, 2020 Police and protesters have been hurt in riots that broke out outside Serbia's National Assembly in Belgrade https://t.co/zUSYDYdtcn — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) July 8, 2020 "Monopoly money": Lebanon's financial meltdown has thrown its people into a frantic search for dollars as the value of the national currency evaporates and banks have frozen dollar accounts. By @seldeeb. https://t.co/hC0nfRp6BT — AP Mi... more »
"Economic Fantasy Snapshot AM 7/8/20"
*"Economic Fantasy Snapshot AM 7/8/20"* Chronicling the most enormous fraud and theft in human history, down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... No resemblance to reality is intended or claimed. Read at your own risk. Only the consequences are real, to YOU, never *them*. ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ○ *7/8/20* ○ Gregory Mannarino, *Market Updates AM 7/8/20*: "Expect A New Bull Run In Gold, Silver, and Cryptocurrency" - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ ○ *MarketWatch Market Su**mmary, Live Updates*... more »
HRM: 5,490 square kilometres, 20 public toilets
News 1. Council needs to step up on fighting anti-Black racism, says Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard In a half-hour presentation to council yesterday, Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard called on the city to go beyond statements and act on combating racism, Zane Woodford reports: The presentation, titled “Unpacking Anti‐Black Racism in the HRM: Creating Sustainable Change […]
Tim’s scratchpad
05:00: Atlantic Sail, ro-ro container, arrives at Fairview Cove from Liverpool, England (itinerary) 06:00: Clio, oil tanker, arrives at anchorage from Saint John 06:00: MSC Immacolata, car carrier, arrives at Autoport from Valencia, Spain 06:00: Oceanex Sanderling, ro-ro container, arrives at Pier 41 from St. John’s 06:30: Thunder Bay, bulker, arrives at National Gypsum from […]
The Health of the Global Healthcare System
Thanks to Our World in Data we have access to some of the more interesting global data which allows us to directly compare key components of healthcare data. This is particularly pertinent during the current pandemic; the nations with the best and most robust healthcare systems are the ones that have been able to provide the best medical services for their citizens. Let's look at two key components of healthcare that provide us with an idea of the robustness of the healthcare systems around the world: *1.) Medical doctors per 1000 people* (latest World Bank data for 2016 u... more »
Oracle of Delphi on America-China Conflict
When Croesus, the King of Lydia, went to the Oracle of Delphi and asked if he could win a war against Persia, the Delphic priestess replied that if he went to war, he would destroy a great empire. Croesus, becoming convinced, that it was written in the stars that he would destroy the Persian empire, went to war, but his army was vanquished at the battlefield and the empire that was destroyed was his own. Coming to our own time, the Oracle of Delphi has predicted that a great empire will be destroyed if there is a serious military conflict between America and China. But which great em... more »
Spying for NATO: Aide to Head of Russian Space Agency Roscosmos Faces Treason Charges
*South Front* | Former journalist turned political aid faces a maximum sentence of 20 years for sharing state secrets with the West.
Picture Of The Day
An injured demonstrator receives aid as he lies on the stairs of the Serbian parliament building, during a protest against a lockdown planned for the capital this weekend to halt the spread of the coronavirus in Belgrade, Serbia. REUTERS/Marko Djurica *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery ....* Top Photo's Of The Day* (Reuters).
Patriotism Is Bullshit, And Other Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix
It is 2021. The Biden administration has launched a full-scale invasion of Syria and the US and Russia are at a nuclear standoff unseen since the Cuban missile crisis. All top Twitter trends relate to the widespread debate over whether or not Sesame Street is […]
Real Face of Americans of All Races – Not Activist Hate Groups
When I was very young, my mother was ill and we needed help. A wonderful Black lady came every day to care for me until after mom got well. She dusted my breeches when I needed it just like one of her own. She praised and guided as well. When I graduated high school I took a summer waitress job with my aunt to earn money for college. A wonderful crew of Black women made me welcome and took me under their wing. No one dared mess with me and my days there were filled with laughter and a lot … Continue reading →
Sheriffs: We Took An Oath To The Constitution, Not to Governors & Lockdowns (Video)
Posted on the State of the Nation: 3 Sheriffs defend the Constitution and give advice for YOU! About 35 minutes. If they come to your home, YOU DON’T HAVE TO OPEN YOUR DOOR, TELL’EM TO GET THE HELL OFF OUR PROPERTY, THEY ARE TRESPASSING! ~Ragnar (RFXtFR)
The Days After: A Retrospective on Chinese and Indian Media Coverage of the June 16 Border Conflict
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese Prime Minister Xi Jinping walk together during an international meeting in Shanghai in 2016 (Kremlin/http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/52257/photos/44804) On June 16, many people in the United States woke up to the news that Indian and Chinese troops had clashed along their contested border in the Galwan Valley, a remote region that sits some 3,000 meters above sea level and frequently experiences sub-zero temperatures. The incident is the first time in recent memory that soldiers have died in combat along the Line of Actual... more »
More hurdles for marijuana MSO MedMen in Arizona, California – and in court
Bad news continues to pile up for California-based MedMen Enterprises. After the multistate operator’s founders stepped down from leadership roles in January, their replacements have continued to struggle to right the ship, and just last month, MedMen lost a medical marijuana business license in Virginia. Recently, MedMen has been further hit with: A lawsuit filed in […] More hurdles for marijuana MSO MedMen in Arizona, California – and in court is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
NY: Woman Accused Of Lobbing Molotov Cocktail Blamed Attack on Black People
Samantha Shader is accused of hurling a Molotov cocktail at an NYPD van full of police during a George Floyd protest, and she claimed a trio of “black” strangers made her do it. Prosecutors say the bottle failed to ignite because she used toilet paper instead of a rag as the fuse. The facts do not support her story.
Dr. Scott Jensen Accused by the State of Spreading Misinformation
The State's Medical Practice Board accused Dr. Jensen of 'providing reckless advice' on a news program by comparing COVID-19 to the ordinary flu. [Dr. Jensen is correct, of course, and If this goes to court, there is a good chance he will prove his case. Our guess, therefore, is that it will never go to court.]
Texas Adds “Probable” COVID Cases to Death Count – Very Bad Science
The new classification of 'probable cases' includes 15 possible ways to be counted as a COVID-19 patient without ever taking a lab test. Anyone who had contact with a COVID-19 patient and has two symptoms can be considered a probable COVID-19 case and could be quarantined for 14 days.
A Bruxelles comme à Paris, endiguer le virus du libre-échange
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
08-Jul-2020 La pandémie a révélé des fragilités sanitaires et industrielles, même dans les pays les plus riches. Mais les promesses de relocalisation pour un contrôle des activités «stratégiques» semblent déjà enterrées.
Trade development agreement between Venezuela and Turkey becomes effective August 21
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
08-Jul-2020 A new trade deal between Turkey and Venezuela, officially titled “Trade Development Agreement,” will enter into force on August 21.
Europe : le traité sur l'énergie fait obstacle au climat
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
08-Jul-2020 Le traité sur la charte de l'énergie, en cours de renégociation, est trop archaïque pour être compatible avec les objectifs de lutte contre le dérèglement climatique.
Indonesia banks on RCEP
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
08-Jul-2020 Indonesia is eagerly anticipating the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in November, believing the China-led trade pact could pave the way for more economic activity and a stronger recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thailand, UK eying new trade deal
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
08-Jul-2020 Thailand and the United Kingdom agree to increase their two-way trade and explore the possibility of creating a free trade agreement (FTA).
The risk of investor-state disputes in Asean in the aftermath of Covid-19
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
08-Jul-2020 The current pandemic, and the treaty claims which are likely to stem from it, are a reminder of the importance for ASEAN to be engaged in ongoing discussions at the United Nations of possible reform of the system of investment treaty arbitration.
Hudson Bay Sea Ice Cover same as that of the 1980s
The 80s are widely regarded as 'the good old days' for WH polar bears. Kindly inform alarmists we're back there now, and that bear numbers are on the rise. The post Hudson Bay Sea Ice Cover same as that of the 1980s appeared first on Electroverse.
Animosity Inspires Imitation
The animosity between religions and races runs hand in hand with imitation. History shows that the religious and racial groups which hate each other often try to imitate—they develop similar moral, intellectual, political, and militaristic standards at some point, but this usually implies a downfall in the standards of the religion and race whose way of life is more advanced.
US lobbyists set the Indian narrative on China border
The civilian-military relationship is a complex matrix. In ‘wartime’, this is more so when civilian leaders who never held a killer’s weapon in their palms are called upon to take decisions on the passage of arms. Of course, there are strong-willed leaders who force their will. Bismarck was one such leader — Stalin another — who lacked real military service.
The Latest ‘Russiagate’ BOMBSHELL Took Just One Week To Be Exposed As Dud. Who Was Its Source?
Within just one week the recent attempt to revive 'Russiagate' has failed. It was an embarrassing failure for the media who pushed it. Their 'journalists' fell for obvious nonsense. They let their sources abuse them for political purposes.
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*UK: The rise of woke segregationism* Black students don’t need to attend black universities to succeed. Segregation is back, only this time it’s woke. Incredibly, while most of us look at Apartheid South Africa or Jim Crow-era America with unalloyed horror, today’s radicals see something to emulate. Not so long ago, the idea of a university that took account of race when considering student admissions, academic hires and even the content of the curriculum would have been thought abhorrent in the UK; now just such a plan is backed by the University College Union (UCU) and the Na... more »
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*Objective Facts Falsify Laughable New Jersey Climate Report* The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) unveiled an alarming climate report last week that is so outrageous that climate realists should print copies and use it to win over alarmists. The media, nevertheless, are trumpeting without scrutiny the report’s “findings,” and even adding to the alarm. But don’t panic, New Jersey will be just fine. Let’s debunk some of the report’s claims. Among the top Google News search results today for “climate change” is an article by The Press of Atlantic City. The art... more »
Electric cars to be plugged into power grid in hope of protecting Australia against blackouts
Fifty one vehicles in Canberra will be part of a trial — the first of its kind in Australia — to gauge how well car batteries can stabilise the electricity network against damaging surges.
South Australian magistrate resigns following corruption charges
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South Australian magistrate Bob Harrap resigns from his position less than two weeks after being arrested and charged with corruption offences by the state's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption.
'We are so happy they are reproducing': Rare gorillas with babies captured on camera
Just In - 15 hours ago
At one time, only about 300 Cross River gorillas were known to be alive in the isolated mountainous region across Nigeria and Cameroon. New images prove the subspecies is reproducing amid conservation efforts.
SO WHAT ABOUT BARRON?
Presumably because the plutocrats have told the president and his aides that they want their workers' kids out of the house so the workers can risk their own lives back in the office, the president is demanding full school reopenings in the fall. "We're very much going to put pressure on governors and everybody else to open the schools," Trump said during a roundtable discussion Tuesday afternoon at the White House. "Get open in the fall. We want your schools open," Trump said. The president spoke alongside first lady Melania Trump, administration officials and teachers as part of ... more »
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates AM 7/8/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates AM 7/8/20" * *- Frequently **Updated* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ *July 8, 2020* "There is no country in the world where confirmed coronavirus cases are growing as rapidly as they are in Arizona, Florida or South Carolina. The Sun Belt has become the global virus capital. *Click image for larger size.* This chart ranks the countries with the most confirmed new cases over the past week, adjusted for population size, and treats each U.S. state as if it were a country. (Many state... more »
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