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Not Even McConnell's Right-Wing Senate Majority Has The Stomach For Another Nominee From Trump's Overt Anti-Semitic Menagerie-- At Least Not This Close To November
Yesterday the *(Jewish Daily) Forward* asked, rhetorically if at a time when statues of racists in the U.S. Capitol are being unceremoniously removed, should an anti-Semite like Billy Graham have one of him put up?. "Last week," wrote PJ Grisar, "a North Carolina legislative committee approved a scale model of the 10-foot, 10-inch Graham statue, which would be placed at the Capitol sometime next year pending the approval of a congressional committee. If that approval comes through, Graham’s effigy will replace a statue of Charles Brantley Aycock, a North Carolina governor and whit... more »
"Sometimes..."
"Sometimes you have to look reality in the eye, and deny it." - Garrison Keillor
No Fuel = No Fire
*Media Release* *Australian Climate Sceptics Blog* *12 August 2020* *No Fuel = No Fire * *Viv Forbes* A NSW Bushfire Enquiry concluded: “Hazard-reduction burns should be greatly increased”. What a breath of good sense. If there is no fuel, there can be no fire. They also urge a return to indigenous fire management. Aboriginals burnt anything and everything, at any time, for any reason. They had no water-bombers and seldom tried to put fires out, but they did understand back-burning. Their vegetation management created the vast and productive open forests and grasslands... more »
Igor Dyachenko and a 34 Month Long DOJ/FBI Cover-Up Operation….
CTH friend, researcher and producer John Spiropoulos helps connect the dots within the operation to cover-up corrupt activity by James Comey, Andrew McCabe, James Baker, Christopher Wray, Dana Boente and the entire special counsel group. In this video John walks … Continue reading →
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 12, 2020
A Chinese marine corps armored vehicle fires during a drill in Taonan, Jilin province, China, January 25, 2015. REUTERS/China Daily *SCMP*:* South China Sea: Chinese military told not to fire first shot in stand-off with US forces* * Sources say that troops have been given orders not to escalate situation as both sides step up their activities in the disputed waters * Beijing said to be keen to cool the ‘tense and dangerous situation’ and agreed to a conversation between defence ministers after initially snubbing the request China has told its service personnel “not to fire the fi... more »
President Trump Is Right: Mail-In Voting Is Dangerous
*Cal Thomas* *Politics, Americas* Mail-in balloting should be limited and thoroughly checked. Voters can practice all the things medical experts tell us to do and vote in person. I begin with a personal story to make a greater point. Two weeks ago, I mailed an 8-by-10-inch envelope from a Miami post office to an address in New York state. The postage was correct, as was the address and ZIP code. One week passed and the recipient emailed to say the envelope had not arrived, so I mailed another one. Last week, he wrote to say that the second one had arrived. A few days after that ... more »
The F-14 "Bombcat" Was Once Utilized as a Strike Aircraft
*Charlie Gao* *History, World* Operations in former Yugoslavia and the Gulf showed the need for a heavy strike aircraft in the Navy's arsenal. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The “Bombcat” may have retired for the United States, but it soldiers on abroad. The F-14 Tomcat was designed to defend the U.S. Navy’s fleets from practically every airborne threat. While it packed long range AIM-54 Phoenix missiles for defense against bombers carrying standoff missiles, it was no slouch in a dogfight either, although early versions were held back by its TF30 engines in that arena. Bu... more »
Mnuchin Should Know: A Coronavirus Tax Holiday Could Destroy Medicare
*Joseph Antos* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, wearing a face mask, walks with news reporters, following a series of meetings with members of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S. July 21, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner] A permanent reduction or elimination of the Medicare payroll tax for lower-income workers would have serious consequences for the program. In an interview on Fox News Sunday, Chris Wallace asked Treasury Secretary Mnuchin whether the decision to halt payroll tax collections would “gut” Social Security and Medicare. Mr. Mnuchi... more »
To Beat Hitler's North Atlantic U-Boats, The Allies Looked To Aircraft Carriers Made From Ice
*Caleb Larson* *History, Europe* Since aluminum and steel were in short supply, Pike had to get creative with alternative building materials. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Though ice is certainly plentiful, it has several characteristics that make it less-than-ideal as a naval building material. Ice is just slightly more buoyant than water, and cannot support much weight. Even if frozen, ice exhibits cold flow, that is to say, it shifts and moves in the same way that glaciers dynamically flow, albeit very slowly. One man’s harebrained idea to land airplanes on icebergs was... more »
Why Does Pakistan Operate These Chinese Tanks?
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Asia* The burgeoning Pakistan-China defense relationship. *Key Point*: China has no scruples about supplying Pakistan with state-of-the art weapons systems. The Pakistan-China defense relationship has progressively deepened since Pakistan’s relationship with the United States began fraying in recent years. These two Chinese-derived tanks illustrate the Chinese-Pakistan arms relationship. *Al-Zarrar* The Al-Zarrar tank is a Pakistani-operated variant of China’s Type 59 main battle tank, which is itself a copy of the Soviet Union’s T-54 tank. Back in 2... more »
With Death And Destruction At Americas Doorstep, Americans Must Fight Back Against The Deadly Virus Of Communism & The Cult Of Liberalism
August 10, 2020 Americans Must Fight Back Against The Deadly Virus Of Communism & The Cult Of Liberalism With Democrats Trying To ‘Normalize’ The ‘Politics Of Death And Destruction’ In America – By The Time Leftists Realize They’ve Been Used As Pawns To Burn Down Their Own Homes, It’ll Be Far Too Late By … Continue reading With Death And Destruction At Americas Doorstep, Americans Must Fight Back Against The Deadly Virus Of Communism & The Cult Of Liberalism →
The George Soros “Color Revolution” In America Is In Progress
August 11, 2020 The George Soros ‘Color Revolution’ In America Is In Progress – Antifa And BLM Are Nothing More Than Soros Minions Trying to Destabilize America By Susan Duclos – All News PipeLine A recent unscientific poll by Poll King, which emails one political question a day to tens of … Continue reading The George Soros “Color Revolution” In America Is In Progress →
POTUS CALL TO MEME SUPPORT: #LawAndOrder==
Originally posted on Wake Up To The Truth: ==POTUS CALL TO MEME SUPPORT: #LawAndOrder== ==POTUS CALL TO MEME SUPPORT: #LawAndOrder== Anons I believe POTUS has given us a directive, to give meme support for 'Law and Order'. '''#LawAndOrder''' ARE (YOU) CALMING THE MASSES, OR SHITPOSTING THE BREAD? (YOU) CAN'T DO BOTH. POTUS https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump/status/1272534307303755776 TREND -…
The Lawyers Accused of Throwing a Molotov Cocktail
Lawyer begging for mercy deserves none. Aug. 4, 2020 The Making of a Molotov Cocktail Two lawyers, a summer of unrest, and a bottle of Bud Light. By Lisa Miller This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. It’s an audacious choice to pause in … Continue reading The Lawyers Accused of Throwing a Molotov Cocktail →
In college, Joe Biden was known to be a pedophile
Originally posted on Wake Up To The Truth: Dr. Eowyn July 6, 2020 from Fellowship of the Minds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ-YjGmpO4Q&feature=youtu.be The definition of “pedophile” is an adult with “sexual fondness for and activity” with children, i.e., minors below the age of consent. Joe Biden, 76, is a former vice president in the Obama administration and a 2020 Democrat…
‘Lean Into it Until Death!’ – Special Education Teacher Encourages Black Lives Matter to Kill White Baby in Viral Photo
Originally posted on Wake Up To The Truth: This is the shit y’all are kneeling to? Somebody ought ta kneel on him just because. Brian Papin, Facebook photo Brian Papin, a Special Education teacher at Cedar Grove High School in Atlanta, Georgia encouraged the Black Lives Matter supporter kneeling on a white baby’s neck in…
Flashback – Justin Trudeau Decides Terrorists Get To KEEP CITIZENSHIP
May 30, 2020 BRAD SALZBERG “The Liberal Party believe that terrorists should get to keep their Canadian citizenship … because I do,” Justin Trudeau told a Winnipeg town hall. “And I’m willing to take on anyone who disagrees with that.” What a strange, strange man Canada has as a national leader. Equally odd-ball is Canadian establishment media’s response to this … Continue reading Flashback – Justin Trudeau Decides Terrorists Get To KEEP CITIZENSHIP →
POTUS CALL TO MEME SUPPORT: #LawAndOrder==
==POTUS CALL TO MEME SUPPORT: #LawAndOrder== ==POTUS CALL TO MEME SUPPORT: #LawAndOrder== Anons I believe POTUS has given us a directive, to give meme support for 'Law and Order'. '''#LawAndOrder''' ARE (YOU) CALMING THE MASSES, OR SHITPOSTING THE BREAD? (YOU) CAN'T DO BOTH. POTUS LAW & ORDER!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 15, 2020 TREND … Continue reading POTUS CALL TO MEME SUPPORT: #LawAndOrder== →
Buried By Media: How PM Justin Trudeau’s DESTRUCTIVE Personality Is Destroying Canada
August 11, 2020 BRAD SALZBERG “Some people are just born that way” is a well-known refrain to describe the nature of a person’s behaviour. For Cultural Action Party of Canada, this serves as an excellent starting point for an analysis of the psychology of Canada’s 23rd Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. Considering the character of this … Continue reading Buried By Media: How PM Justin Trudeau’s DESTRUCTIVE Personality Is Destroying Canada →
Covid-19 Lockdowns To Push 100 Million Into EXTREME POVERTY: Pulitzer Centre
August 11, 2020 BRAD SALZBERG From day one of China’s dissemination of the deadly pandemic Covid-19 virus, Cultural Action Party of Canada made a bold assessment: this is an agenda of globalist control of western society, in particular countries such as Canada. Naturally, media in Canada “never go there.” Within 2020 society, CBC and corporate … Continue reading Covid-19 Lockdowns To Push 100 Million Into EXTREME POVERTY: Pulitzer Centre →
“Economy Is Booming? US Workers Decimated; Bank Runs; Economic Delusions; Business Owners Broke”
Jeremiah Babe, *“Economy Is Booming? US Workers Decimated; Bank Runs;* * Economic Delusions; Business Owners Broke”*
CalPERS Preliminary Returns Inconsistent with Other CalPERS Data; CalPERS Refuses to ‘Splain Even Though It Ought to be Easy
CalPERS has yet to clear up an anomaly in its reported preliminary returns.
Greene, Supporter of QAnon Conspiracy Theory, Wins GOP Nod in Georgia
Marjorie Taylor Greene, a businesswoman who has been criticized for a series of racist comments, won the Republican nomination for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.
Re-Localizing Industry, One Thing at a Time
Even Covid-19 can have a silver lining: industry supply chain breakage and relocalization initiatives are bringing some manufacturing back to the US.
August 11: My Most Depressing Blog
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/11/russia-coronavirus-vaccine-will-it-work-is-it-safe-sputnik-v _______________________________________________________________ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/11/why-would-anyone-argue-against-billionaires-paying-more-tax-just-see-useful-idiot-theory Funny how our local news media haven't mention this. _____________________________________________________________ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/11/the-pandemic-is-helping-the-rich-get-even-richer-its-time-to-tax-their-obscene-wealth As families around... more »
MSM Smear Merchants Target Critics Of Establishment China Narratives
As the US-centralized empire’s slow-motion third world war against unabsorbed governments continues to accelerate, narrative management campaigns are getting more and more frenzied. We see this exemplified in two recent smear pieces published by imperial spinmeisters about critics of the establishment-authorized narratives about what’s happening in […]
Seattle City Council Approves Plan to Defund Police. Goodbye Seattle.
The police department's $400 million budget was cut by about $3 million. Council member Kshama Sawant was the sole "no" vote because she felt the proposals didn't go far enough. Riots broke out and Amazon, Whole Foods, and a Chase Bank were vandalized. Police Chief Carmen Best has resigned from her position.
Before Kamala Harris became Biden's running mate, Shirley Chisholm and other Black women aimed for the White House
Sharon Austin, Professor of Political Science, University of Florida at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 1 hour ago
Many African American women have run for president of the US, despite the enormous barriers facing both Black and female candidates. Biden's pick puts a Black woman much closer to the Oval Office.
Tuesday Evening Links
This and that for your Tuesday evening. - Crawford Kilian examines the UN's advice on how to keep school safe from COVID-19, while the Saskatchewan Medical Association and Saskatchewan College of Family Physicians (PDF) both urge the Saskatchewan Party start paying attention to what's needed to keep people safe. And The New York Times' editorial board points out that even the U.S. could get control of the coronavirus by this fall if there was any competence or caring to be found among its decision-makers. - The Star's editorial board writes that COVID-19 has highlighted the need fo... more »
SkyNews Reports That Suspicious Tunnels Were Discovered At Beirut Port After Massive Explosion That Is Now Looking Like A Planned Attack
SkyNews Reports That Suspicious Tunnels Were Discovered At Beirut Port After Massive Explosion That Is Now Looking Like A Planned Attack by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ For now, the question of the “tunnels” appears to feed stories that Hezbollah was using the area for illicit trafficking of weapons or munitions. However, the investigators who found the opening …
Trump’s Cryptic Warning Now You See Me…Now You Don’t
TruNews OFFICIAL Today on TruNews we discuss the President’s cryptic message about rich unknown enemies threatening his future, and possibly, his survival, and we address the major move by Jerry Falwell Jr. to take an indefinite leave of absence from the helm of Liberty University over a spiraling scandal involving what appears to be a …
Silver Price Crashes Over 13.7% In Volatile Trading
Arcadia Economics For anyone who wondered whether there would be a correction in the gold and silver markets, they got the answer on Tuesday. As the silver price dropped over $4 at one point, while gold was down over $100. Is it a bubble that’s popping? Or is it just a correction? end
Comet Breaks in Two as It’s Grazing the Sun in August 7, 2020
nemesis maturity The newly found comet made its closest approach to the Sun on August 7, 2020. This puts the comet’s nucleus under tremendous stress from the sun’s gravitational forces — and it appears that this may have been responsible for carving up the nucleus in two. end
Democrat Ruined Chicago IMPLODES as RIOTING and LOOTING ERUPT Throughout Far-Left City!!!
Dr. Steve Turley Far-Left Chicago is absolutely IMPLODING as Race Riots Once Again ERUPT Throughout the City! In this video, we’re going to look at the latest round of race riots that are utterly destroying the Democrat-dominated city, and why we can actually expect that this is just the beginning as the days of leftwing …
Evictions to Skyrocket as Lawmakers Remain Deadlocked
RT America The Aspen Institute has determined around 23 million people in the United States could be evicted from their homes by September. This comes as lawmakers in Washington have failed to find sustainable solutions for this crisis. “The News with Rick Sanchez” host Rick Sanchez digs in. end
Tensions on Gaza Front Exacerbate; Israel Warns ‘Beirut Blast May Reoccur’- TV7 Israel News 10.08.20
Zionist propaganda! TV7 Israel News Today’s top stories 10.08.20; 1) Tensions on Israel’s southern front with the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip is seemingly intensifying. 2) Israeli Alternate Premier and Defense Minister Benny Gantz warns that the deadly blast in Beirut could reoccur, in light of Hezbollah systematic storing of missiles in civilian populated areas. 3) The …
$3,400 Gold Price Target Still Intact But ‘Nothing Goes Straight Up Forever’ – VanEck
Kitco NEWS This gold price correction is just a case of price consolidation, and the longer-term bullish picture still remains intact, said Joe Foster, portfolio manager of the VanEck International Investors Gold Fund, who maintains a $3,400 an ounce price target. “We’ve been looking for a pullback in the gold market. Nothing goes straight up …
Pullback… Now What? The Gold Silver Show — Mike Maloney
GoldSilver (w/ Mike Maloney) Download Mike’s best-selling book for free here: https://pages.goldsilver.com/freebook New video on the pullback from Mike Maloney: As Mike had mentioned in recent updates, he was hoping that gold and silver would go through a correction. That sure happened today, so what does it mean? Is this it? Will we go lower? …
Fed Commitment to Let Inflation Run Isn’t a Promise; It’s a Threat
Fed Commitment to Let Inflation Run Isn’t a Promise; It’s a Threat by https://schiffgold.com/ According to a recent CNBC report, the Federal Reserve is set to make a major commitment to “ramping up inflation.” According to the report, the Fed will pivot to “average inflation targeting.” With this strategy “inflation above the central bank’s usual …
‘Hail Satan!’ ANTIFA Transsexuals Stage Satanic Ritual in Downtown Portland
‘Hail Satan!’ ANTIFA Transsexuals Stage Satanic Ritual in Downtown Portland by https://hnewswire.com/ …. Earlier this month, an Antifa faction called the “Satanic Portland Antifascists” staged a mock religious ritual in downtown. One of the people leading the ritual is @destroyed4com4t, a local transsexual activist and writer who I remember cheering as I was beaten in …
Dr. Robert Jeffress: The Radical Democrat Party Has Become The ‘Godless Party’
Dr. Robert Jeffress: The Radical Democrat Party Has Become The ‘Godless Party’ by Harbingers Daily – Original, https://harbingersdaily.com/ Last Friday, Pastor Robert Jeffress on “Lou Dobbs Tonight” was asked by host David Asman about the growing hostility toward Christianity by rioters and the silence by Democrats. – “The democrat party has become a godless party …
Bank Runs Spreading Rapidly As Bankruptcy & Bad Loans Abound In The Worlds Largest Banking Sector?
Silver Report Uncut The Bank runs are spreading rapidly after fears rise of failing financial institutions. It’s no secret that China’s banking sector has already been a massive House of Cards. not only is it world’s largest financial sector but it’s also the world’s largest collection of non-performing debt. in 2019 there Central Bank performed …
Meet the FFG(X): The Italian-Designed Frigate Will Be a Workhorse for the U.S. Navy
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Americas* The FFG(X) is a guided-missile frigate with an area-defense anti-air warfare system. *Here's What You Need to Remember: * The FFG(X) would complement the capabilities of existing cruisers and destroyers already in service with the Navy, and offer more capabilities than the LCSs. The Navy awarded the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri a $795 million contract to design and build the Navy’s newest ship. Though the FFG(X)’s exact specifications have not yet been determined, the FFG(X) is a guided-missile frigate with an area-defense anti-air warfare ... more »
Will China Build an Electromagnetic Railgun Before the U.S. Navy?
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Asia* Throughout history, it has been shown that being first doesn't mean best. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While the U.S. Navy has spent more than a decade pursuing this technology and now seems to have put it on the backburner – even if that will still cost an additional $9 million for fiscal year 2021 – the Chinese have been continuing to move forward. Last month the United States Navy scaled back its efforts to develop and electromagnetic railgun (EMRG), a weapon that wouldn't be out of place in a futuristic science fiction movie or video game... more »
U.S. Navy Aircraft Carriers Have an Expensive Problem: Their Toilets
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * U.S. Navy's USS George HW Bush (CVN 77), the newest Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, as well as the first-in-class USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) are clogging frequently – and unclogging the systems can cost upwards of $400,000. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Unfortunately, this isn't the first time the toilet tissue on the ship has been in the media. In 2011 there were reports that at least twice in the carriers' first year in service all 423 toilets were out of service simultaneously. The complaints regarding waste in the U.S. military took an intere... more »
5 Reasons Why Attacking An Aircraft Carrier Is The Last Thing You Will Ever Do
*Loren B. Thompson* *Security, * Large-deck, nuclear-powered aircraft carriers are the signature expression of American military power. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The bottom line on aircraft carrier survivability is that only a handful of countries can credibly pose a threat to America's most valuable warships, and short of using nuclear weapons none of those is likely to sink one. Although the Navy has changed it tactics to deal with the proliferation of fast anti-ship missiles and the growing military power of China in the Western Pacific, large-deck aircraft carrie... more »
Does China Now Have Its Very Own 'Javelin' Missile?
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Asia* The Red Arrow 12E anti-tank guided weapon has the same range and penetration capability of the baseline U.S.-made Javelin. *Key Point*: The HJ-12 is the first man-portable ATGW system to be fully developed in China. China North Industries Corporation (Norinco) announced that it has completed deliveries of its Red Arrow 12E ("Hongjian-12E" or HJ-12E) man-portable anti-tank guided weapon (ATGW) – a platform that has the same range and penetration capability of the baseline U.S.-made GFM-148 Javelin. Norinco, which made the announcement via its WeChat... more »
Xiaomi Debuts Transparent OLED TV: What You Should Know
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://www.gizmochina.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Xiaomi-Mi-TV-LUX-OLED-Transparent-Edition-Featured.jpg] Is it a fascinating innovation or just a gimmick? The Chinese tech company Xiaomi debuted its first OLED TV, the Master Series, earlier this summer. Now, the company has debuted another OLED TV unlike any other—what it calls the world’s first mass-produced transparent TV. It’s called the Mi TV LUX OLED Transparent Edition and it is 55-inch inches wide. As the company said in a press release, it “ushers in a new way to consum... more »
Lou Dobbs Interviews Sidney Powell on Today’s Oral Arguments….
Sidney Powell did an excellent job today representing the interests of her client Michael Flynn at the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Every client should be so fortunate. Following the hearing, Ms. Powell appears with Lou Dobbs to discuss the … Continue reading →
Full Audio – Oral Arguments in U.S. DC Circuit Court of Appeals on Petition For Writ of Mandamus…
Today the United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit held a full panel hearing to decide the outcome of the unopposed DOJ and defense motion to drop the case against Michael Flynn. Panel Judges include Judge Srinivasan, Judge … Continue reading →
Greenland gained 4 gigatons of snow & ice yesterday
Climate crisis — not Reposted from Electroverse It’s mid-summer over there, but yesterday’s deluge more than doubles the previous August … Continue Reading →
"The End Of The Beginning"
*"The End Of The Beginning"* by The Zman "For months now, the more cynical have suggested the lock downs will continue into the fall, as the hysteria has become something of a religion. The facts on the ground are useful to the panic party in so far as they can be used to support the idea that this plague is a curse sent from nature because of Trump. They hope the self-inflicted suffering will purge the lands of orange come November. Word now comes that they plan to cancel college football this week. There’s no public health reason for cancelling college sports this fall or for ke... more »
States that Switch to Renewable Power Suffer High Costs, Lagging Growth
Climate alarmists increasingly claim wind and solar power are cost-effective and will benefit the economy. The truth is exactly the opposite. Here’s an example and the real story: The August 8 issue of Electrek’s Climate Crisis Weekly newsletter leads with a story titled “Which US states are leading and lagging in slashing CO2 emissions?” The […] The post States that Switch to Renewable Power Suffer High Costs, Lagging Growth appeared first on Climate Realism.
Biden Picks Harris as Running Mate
Former Vice President Joe Biden has tapped U.S. Senator Kamala Harris—a Howard University graduate—to be his running mate in this year’s presidential election.
"Covid-19 Report 8/11/20: Do Kids Spread Covid-19?"
Chris Martenson, Peak Prosperity, *"Covid-19 Report 8/11/20: Do Kids Spread Covid-19?"* - https://www.peakprosperity.com/ ○ *Related:* "Exposing COVID-19's 'Orgy Of Incoherence'"
COVID-19: Where to From Here For Efforts to Support Youth Economic Inclusion?
Global Issues News Headlines - 3 hours ago
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 11 (IPS) - As the world marks International Youth Day on August 12, it is difficult to ignore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young people - particularly on efforts towards youth economic inclusion in Africa. Meaningful and swift action is needed from African states to ensure the damage is not long-lasting. Read the full story, “COVID-19: Where to From Here For Efforts to Support Youth Economic Inclusion?”, on globalissues.org →
SSTs Summer Pulse July 2020
Originally posted on Science Matters: The best context for understanding decadal temperature changes comes from the world’s sea surface temperatures (SST), for several reasons: The ocean covers 71% of the globe and drives average temperatures; SSTs have a constant water content, (unlike air temperatures), so give a better reading of heat content variations; A major…
How Many COVID-19 Deaths Are Directly Attributable To Trump's Narcissism And Incompetence?
Many people woke up Monday to read that the U.S. had crossed the 5 million cases mark, just a bit over 2 weeks since passing the 4 million cases mark. As of this morning, the U.S. has 5,251,446 confirmed cases, 15,855 cases per million Americans-- more cases per capita than any developed country in the world-- by far-- Israel with 9,211 cases per million, Sweden with 8,210 cases per million and Spain with 7,915 cases per million being closest. The U.S. also has the most deaths-- 166,192 (another 569 yesterday)-- and more critical cases right now (17,589) than the other two worst-hi... more »
Using ‘unique’ arrangement, community council approves Bedford Highway apartment building with ‘affordable,’ accessible units
The city planner called it “unique,” the developer “unprecedented,” and the councillor for the area said he hoped it would be the first of many. A third of the units in an eight-storey Bedford apartment building, approved Tuesday evening at a virtual meeting of the Halifax and West Community Council, will rent for 30% less […]
Tropical Cyclone "Mekkhala" brings powerful winds and heavy rains as it makes landfall in Fujian, China
The Watchers » Latest articles - 4 hours ago
Tropical Cyclone "Mekkhala" made landfall at around 23:30 UTC on August 10, 2020 (07:30 LT on August 11) in Zhangpu County, China's Fujian Province, bringing strong winds of 119 km/h (74 mph). The storm's center was located inland over the Zhangpu...... Read more »
SSTs Summer Pulse July 2020
The best context for understanding decadal temperature changes comes from the world’s sea surface temperatures (SST), for several reasons: The ocean covers 71% of the globe and drives average temperatures; SSTs have a constant water content, (unlike air temperatures), so give a better reading of heat content variations; A major El Nino was the dominant […]
Why CO2 Can’t Warm the Planet
Recently in a discussion thread a warming proponent suggested we read this paper for conclusive evidence. The greenhouse effect and carbon dioxide by Wenyi Zhong and Joanna D. Haigh (2013) Imperial College, London. Indeed as advertised the paper staunchly presents IPCC climate science. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. IPCC Conception: Earth’s radiation budget and […]
Did Louisiana High Court Uphold Black Man’s Life Sentence For Stealing Hedge Clippers?
An attempted burglary that occurred more than 20 years ago got rolled into a life sentence under a state law.
Sweden Resists COVID Hysteria: No Lockdowns, No Masks, No Vaccine, No Problem
Here in the United States, we have become inundated with tales of COVID-19 doom and gloom. In America, the mainstream narrative is rife with hopelessness. We are told that there is simply no way to stop this virus without repetitive lockdowns, healthy quarantine, even of asymptomatic individuals, and universal mask mandates. And even with all of those extreme policy measures put in place, the politicians and public health officials tell us that we will have to wait for a vaccine for the country to even think about our “new normal” following the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s one countr... more »
Russia Shocks the World by Approving First COVID Vaccine – Big Pharma Throws Temper Tantrum – Will They Apply the Same Criticisms to Their Own Vaccines?
Russia shocked the world today (August 11, 2020) by announcing that they had approved a new COVID vaccine. The U.S. trade publication FiercePharma reported: "As global vaccine players rush to deliver COVID-19 vaccines, Russia shocked the world Tuesday with news that it had approved a locally developed inoculation." The reaction from the U.S. pharma-funded corporate media was quick, and critical, given the fact that the U.S. Government has already invested more than $7 BILLION on COVID vaccine development through "Operation Warp Speed," and the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation has s... more »
WATCH: World’s Elite Discuss The Davos Plan to Capitalize on Coronavirus and Roll Out the NWO
*Isaac Davis* - The plan is right in front of you, and happening now.
Green Thumb motion nixed as Arkansas cannabis licensing dispute continues
Illinois-based Green Thumb Industries (GTI) suffered a temporary setback in its effort to win a medical marijuana license in Arkansas when a judge denied the multistate operator’s request for a preliminary injunction to stop the issuance of a permit to another business. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Mary McGowan previously had issued a temporary restraining order […] Green Thumb motion nixed as Arkansas cannabis licensing dispute continues is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
I HAVEN'T CHANGED MY MIND: BIDEN'S KAMALA HARRIS PICK DOESN'T MEAN TRUMP WILL RUN WITH NIKKI HALEY
Joe Biden announced today that Kamala Harris will be his running mate -- and almost immediately some people were imagining a Donald Trump countermove: Serious question: Does @JoeBiden’s pick of @KamalaHarris make it more likely that @realDonaldTrump dumps @vp Mike Pence for @NikkiHaley ? — Mary Beth Schneider (@marybschneider) August 11, 2020 As I said last month, I don't see it -- Haley was the woman who removed the Confederate flag from her state capitol's grounds while Trump is the guy who's defending Confederate monuments; also, Tucker Carlson despises her. And although Haley... more »
Man Shot Near White House Had Shouted Threats
A man shot and wounded by a uniformed Secret Service officer, prompting President Trump to be abruptly escorted out of a briefing room during a news conference, had been threatening to kill people near the White House.
Could People Be Jailed, Fined for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine in US?
Even without a COVID-19 vaccine yet available, readers asked whether individuals who refused one could face criminal penalties.
Widespread floods leave 19 dead, more than 50 000 affected in Niger
The Watchers » Latest articles - 4 hours ago
Widespread floods have caused 19 fatalities and affected more than 50 000 people in Niger since June 2020. Floods continued into August as heavy rains kept pouring, with the capital Niamey recording 67 mm (2.6 inches) of rain in 24 hours to Friday, August 7 - less...... Read more »
“…Black Lives Matter (BLM) is “one of the greatest threats to the health and safety of black Americans today.”
“While BLM protesters insist that the police and law enforcement endanger black Americans, it is actually the Black Lives Matter group itself that poses a greater threat, Dr. Donohue contends.“
The Petition Nancy Pelosi Hates – Sign It
Dear Pro-life American, Tragically, over 4,000 babies are aborted every day in our nation. That’s over 1.6 million every year! But by passing a Life at Conception Act, you can end abortion in America! The Supreme Court itself admitted in Roe that once Congress establishes the personhood of unborn children, they must be protected … Continue reading The Petition Nancy Pelosi Hates – Sign It →
Russia Says It Has Approved an Untested COVID Vaccine
Its effectiveness and safety have yet to be proven. by Victor Tangermann / 6 hours ago Russian president Vladimir Putin has announced that the country has approved a coronavirus vaccine, becoming the first country in the world to do so. Throwing caution to the wind, the vaccine has yet to complete Phase 3 trials, a … Continue reading Russia Says It Has Approved an Untested COVID Vaccine →
Trump Taps Esteemed Anti-Fauci Stanford Doc for COVID Team – Huge Game Changer
Posted at 8:30 am on August 11, 2020 by Michael Thau (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) The last couple of weeks have been frustrating for the sizable chunk of Trump’s base who think lockdowns, untargeted social distancing, and forcing everyone to wear masks are neither effective nor necessary responses to COVID-19 and, in fact, are a … Continue reading Trump Taps Esteemed Anti-Fauci Stanford Doc for COVID Team – Huge Game Changer →
Wisconsin Puts a Mask Mandate In Place That Will Leave You Face Palming
Posted at 4:30 pm on August 11, 2020 by Bonchie A woman walks out of a liquor store past a sign requesting its customers to wear a mask Tuesday, June 23, 2020, in Santa Monica, Calif. The state Department of Public Health recorded more than 5,000 new cases Tuesday, putting the total number of positive … Continue reading Wisconsin Puts a Mask Mandate In Place That Will Leave You Face Palming →
As the Seattle Police Commissioner Quits She Exposes the Lies of BLM Movement
Carmen Best has announced she is resigning her post, as the Seattle City Council has both buckled to the pressure of activists, and in so doing completely contradicted the exact message the BLM mouthpieces have expressed. There is a demanded for more representation, and to have POC placed in leadership roles, yet here they had … Continue reading As the Seattle Police Commissioner Quits She Exposes the Lies of BLM Movement →
ALERT: Marxist group planning a political coup in November in preparation to forcibly remove a victorious President Trump from office
08/10/2020 / By JD Heyes The Russian collusion hoax was the most blatant attempt to remove a duly-elected president from office in the history of our country. Granted, the criminal investigation into the alleged co-conspirators of that coup attempt is still ongoing, but few Americans really expect anything to come from U.S. Attorney John Durham’s … Continue reading ALERT: Marxist group planning a political coup in November in preparation to forcibly remove a victorious President Trump from office →
How to Stop the End of the World
@markMark Nadal http://gun.eco Founder Alright, so the problem is: 1. Greed. Greedy people can only get rich if they suck money out of you. The more money they have and the less everybody else has, the easier it is for them to buy off competitors, shut them down, and exploitatively force up monopolistic prices. 2. … Continue reading How to Stop the End of the World →
Forbes Says Your Too Stupid To Do Your Own Scientific Research
hopegirl2012 | Aug 11, 2020 The latest from Forbes tells us just how much of a threat they feel people doing their own research can be. Take a look for yourself on what Forbes really thinks about inquiring minds during the COVID pandemic. Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/startswithabang/2020/07/30/you-must-not-do-your-own-research-when-it-comes-to-science/#79997b38535e I covered this story in my new video you … Continue reading Forbes Says Your Too Stupid To Do Your Own Scientific Research →
Here We Go: Left Wing Media Target The Gateway Pundit for President Trump Crushing Biden Online – They Want It Stopped
Joe Hoft Published August 11, 2020 The far left media are angry that President Trump is crushing Sleepy Joe Biden in online engagement and they are blaming The Gateway Pundit for this. We happily accept their recognition. However, their accusations are incomplete. Advertisement – story continues below Far-left AXIOS reported today that President Trump is … Continue reading Here We Go: Left Wing Media Target The Gateway Pundit for President Trump Crushing Biden Online – They Want It Stopped →
Biden Campaign Officials Donated Money to Group That Helped Bail Violent Criminals Out of Jail, Including a Serial Rapist and Accused Murderer
Cristina Laila Published August 11, 2020 As previously reported, Biden’s campaign staffers donated to a non-profit that helped bail violent criminals out of jail. A Minnesota non-profit dubbed “Minnesota Freedom Fund” received $35 million in donations during the George Floyd riots and Biden’s campaign staffers were among the people who made substantial donations. Advertisement – … Continue reading Biden Campaign Officials Donated Money to Group That Helped Bail Violent Criminals Out of Jail, Including a Serial Rapist and Accused Murderer →
Should India Hitch Its Wagon to the U.S.?
*Mohammed Ayoob* *Security, Asia* India must remain wary of getting sucked into the new ‘cold war’ pitting the U.S. against China. In the wake of the military face-off at Ladakh on the India–China Line of Actual Control (LAC) that led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers on 15 June, there’s been much talk in India about hitching India’s wagon to the US. Many commentators have argued that New Delhi should cooperate more vigorously and openly with Washington in the latter’s strategy to contain the growth of Beijing’s power and influence in the Indo-Pacific region. This sentiment bui... more »
Turkey Still Uses This 1950s U.S. Battle Tank
*Caleb Larson* *History, Middle East* The M60 has a storied career. *Key Point*: This tank might not be modern, but it can kill. Though originally designed in the 1950s, the M60 was used in the Gulf War by the Marine Corps—and destroyed hundreds of Iraqi tanks. *Main Battle Tank* The M60 was intended to be the United States’ first Main Battle Tank, which could meet operational requirements at both the tactical and strategic level. The MBT concept was designed to combine the firepower of a heavy tank with the mobility of what was then termed a medium tank. The MBT doctrine requ... more »
With military now at the ready – Auckland NZ has returned to lock down & the remainder of the country is at level 2
As some of us knew it would. If you are aware of the globalist plans for global government, this scenario has been written about for decades. And even recently mentioned by its various proponents like Bill Gates, Henry Kissinger and the like. No secret really. And it begins with martial law which is what we … Continue reading With military now at the ready – Auckland NZ has returned to lock down & the remainder of the country is at level 2 →
Question everything New Zealand – seriously
A little satire goes a very long way … calling out all those anomalies & inconsistencies many of us have noticed of late with the corporation parading as government. NZ has just returned to further lockdowns as of today 12th August, as predicted. If you are following the globalists’ covert global government narrative you will … Continue reading Question everything New Zealand – seriously →
‘We must form an army of thousands of officials who will check everyone’s contacts’ (Andrew Cuomo)
Add to that Bill Gates’ statement: ‘Only the people who have all the vaccines will still be able to move freely’ and it’s pretty plain to see what ‘they’ have in store for the herd. However … An article here from stopworldcontrol.com: What is Going On? In 2020 the world experienced a storm like never … Continue reading ‘We must form an army of thousands of officials who will check everyone’s contacts’ (Andrew Cuomo) →
With the Tararuas set to be 1080’d, ex Mayor Feyen advocates a return to alternatives like trapping
Ex Horowhenua Mayor Michael Feyen speaks about the alternatives proposed by the Advance NZ party that will create job opportunities for the people. (Currently the associated dollars funnel into the 1080 poison state owned gravy train). Michael has always been supportive of alternatives to 1080, during his time as both councilor and mayor with the … Continue reading With the Tararuas set to be 1080’d, ex Mayor Feyen advocates a return to alternatives like trapping →
New Report Explores Recruitment and Retention for Academic Couples of Color
For his dissertation, Dr. Daniel Blake originally planned to focus on interventions for first-generation students and students of color. But when his fiancé started applying to Ph.D. programs, he found himself on a personal research mission, looking for whatever data he could find on the recruitment and retention of academic couples of color. “There was […]
Big Ten, Pac-12 Postpone Entire Fall Sports Season
ESPN reported that on Tuesday, Big Ten Conference presidents and chancellors voted “to postpone all fall sports seasons, including football, amid the coronavirus pandemic with the hopes of playing in the spring.” ESPN also reported that the Pac-12 CEO group “voted unanimously Tuesday to postpone all sports through the end of the year, the conference announced.” In […]
Over 100 Protesters Ask Penn and Drexel to Defund Campus Police
More than 100 protesters from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University demanded that both schools disband and defund their respective police departments in a march through University City on Sunday, reported The Daily Pennsylvanian. The march comes nearly two months after thousands of students and faculty signed an online petition asking Penn to cease […]
New Jersey Gives College Computer Labs Permission to Reopen
After being closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, computer labs at New Jersey colleges and universities were given permission by state officials to reopen on Tuesday morning, reported NJ.com However, with most schools offering either a hybrid or fully-online semester, few students will be returning to campus this fall. For those who […]
Alumni Ask SUNY New Paltz President to Step Down, Citing Unresolved Campus Racism
A growing group of State University of New York (SUNY) New Paltz alumni are asking the school’s president, Dr. Donald Christian, to step down citing “unresolved racist incidents that have left students feeling that insults, threats and ongoing tension are not taken seriously,” reports the Daily Freeman. On July 31, members of SUNY New Paltz Alumni for […]
Taking a Holistic Approach to College Admissions
If traditional standardized tests are not an objective measure of academic potential, admissions officers must seek other measures. But beyond transcripts, recommendations, and essays, how can they consider a student from another country and evaluate whether they would be a good fit for a particular campus?
President Trump Holds a News Conference – 5:30pm ET Livestream…
President Trump holds a press conference at the White House. Start time 5:30pm ET WH Livestream Link – Alternate Livestream Link – PBS Livestream Link . .
Rare atmospheric rivers form at opposite sides of Australia
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A rare weather phenomenon occurred over Australia this week as almost identical atmospheric rivers formed at the opposite sides of the continent. The weather phenomenon is caused by a stream of moisture that moves in from the tropics, bringing very heavy rain....... Read more »
La pandemia: un gran negocio para empresas transnacionales
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11-Aug-2020 La Internacional de Servicios Públicos, en asociación con la Fundación Friedrich Ebert, está produciendo una serie de cuatro artÃculos investigando como los tratados de libre comercio, el neoliberalismo y la falta de justicia fiscal socavaron la respuesta sanitaria y socioeconómica de la crisis generada por la pandemia de Covid-19.
Conversatorio: Respuestas regionales a la crisis sanitaria y los TLCs
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11-Aug-2020 Mujeres feministas y campesinas de la Región del Maule nos hablarán de las formas en que enfrentan sus territorios la crisis sanitaria y las limitaciones de los Tratados de Libre Comercio
Turkish drone bombs Iraqi border guards
[image: Turkish drone bombs Iraqi border guards] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 P.M.) – The government security media cell in Iraq announced on Tuesday, that a Turkish Air Force drone bombed a vehicle carrying military personnel from the Iraqi border guards. In a press release, it stated, “Turkey’s attack was carried out by a drone that targeted a military vehicle of border guards in the Sidakan area and caused the martyrdom of the commander of the second brigade, border guards of the first region and the commander of the third regiment, the second brigade and the driver of the vehicle.” T... more »
In rare move, Syria and Qatar coordinate to help stranded citizens return
[image: In rare move, Syria and Qatar coordinate to help stranded citizens return] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Ministry of Transport announced that it is preparing arrangements for a flight from Qatar, and called on the Syrians stranded there to communicate with it. The Ministry addressed the Syrians “who wish to return to Syria and are stranded in the State of Qatar” to request immediate communication with the Syrian Airlines office in Doha, or the Syrian embassy in Muscat – Sultanate of Oman, on Wednesday or Thursday, for “arrangements for the return trip.” The minis... more »
US-led Coalition forces targeted by roadside bomb north of Baghdad: Iraqi security forces
[image: US-led Coalition forces targeted by roadside bomb north of Baghdad: Iraqi security forces] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – The Iraqi Security Media Cell announced on Tuesday, that an explosive device was detonated while a convoy from the U.S.-led International Coalition Forces was passing through an area north of Baghdad. The cell said in a brief statement: “An explosive device was detonated on a convoy of the International Coalition Forces in the Taji area, north of the capital, Baghdad, which led to the burning of a container that was carried on one of the beds of the convo... more »
It’s Official: Kamala Harris Chosen as Joe Biden’s Running Mate
[image: it-s-official-kamala-harris-chosen-as-joe-biden-s-running-mate] The Biden campaign announced Tuesday afternoon that the California Senator is his VP pick, bringing an end to months of speculation.
"Here’s What the 'Stimulus Plan' Stimulated"
*"Here’s What the 'Stimulus Plan' Stimulated"* by Brian Maher "What did the “stimulus plan” stimulate? This is the pressing question of economist Alan Reynolds. The stimulus has not stimulated the economy… as demonstrated by second-quarter GDP. The answer is obvious, says Mr. Reynolds, answering his own question. The stimulus stimulated government: The answer is obvious. Federal nondefense spending rose at a 39.7% annual rate. Big government spending can and does grow big government. The fellow rings dead center. Big government spending can and does grow big government. Meantime, l... more »
Musical Interlude: Gandalf, “Rhythm Of The Tides”
Gandalf, “Rhythm Of The Tides”
Is COVID-19 a Bacterial Infection Easily Cured with Aspirin?
An aspirin a day will not keep the COVID-19 away.
Did a Convicted Child Predator Win an Appeal on Discrimination Grounds?
Another example of a meme that misled through its failure to provide context.
DNC’s Platform Committee Calls for Ending Subsidies for Fossil Fuels
Recently, the Democratic National Committee’s Platform Committee approved changes to the Democratic platform that include a commitment to “end subsidies… The post DNC’s Platform Committee Calls for Ending Subsidies for Fossil Fuels appeared first on IER.
Russian Military Looks to Establish Six Military Bases in Africa
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* A serious problem, or a pipe dream? Even before the so-called “Scramble for Africa” of the late nineteenth-century, many European powers had a well-established presence in Africa—including some with benign-sounding terms such as “interest” or “protectorate.” But after the Berlin Conference of 1884-85, Africa was carved up and much of the continent were conquered as outright colonies. Even small nations such as Belgium and Portugal had vast African domains, but one notable European “empire” that had almost no presence in Africa was Russia, which w... more »
What Joe Biden's Pick of Kamala Harris for Vice President Means
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Politics, * In choosing Harris, however, Biden is making it clear that he really does intend to be a transitional president. Kamala may well overshadow him during the campaign in many ways. He seems fine with that. With his decision to select Kamala Harris, Joe Biden didn’t simply play it safe, though he did. He also administered a shot of adrenaline to his campaign. Biden may be leading Trump by 10 points in national polls but his campaign has been distinguished less for everything it does than what it does not. Biden was smart to string it out. He created the... more »
How to Stop Targeted Violence in U.S. Cities
*Lora Ries, Zack Smith* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Jurisdictions that fail to develop and implement an effective action plan can pretty much resign themselves to many more months of criminal destruction and anarchy. Their law-abiding citizens expect and deserve much better. Riots have rocked Portland, Oregon, nightly for almost two straight months. Other U.S. cities have suffered similar violence, albeit more sporadically. The rioting has nothing to do with free speech and peaceful protest. Peaceful protestors don’t loot. They don’t try to burn buildings while barr... more »
Biden Chooses Kamala Harris for Vice President
*Rachel Bucchino* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Harris is the first black woman in U.S. history to run on a major political party’s ticket. Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden has officially selected Rep. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) as his running mate, he announced Tuesday. “I have the great honor to announce that I’ve picked @KamalaHarris — a fearless fighter for the little guy, and one of the country’s finest public servants — as my running mate,” Biden tweeted. “Back when Kamala was Attorney General, she worked closely with Beau,” he added. “I watched as they took ... more »
The Dissent Channel: Meet the Investigative Reporter Uncovering the Dark Side of Homeland Security
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The National Interest spoke to investigative reporter Ken Klippenstein about how the “forever wars” come home. Ken Klippenstein is the Trump administration’s “dissent channel.” The investigative reporter, now Washington correspondent for The Nation, has broken some of the biggest national security stories of the coronavirus era. Klippenstein revealed that Border Patrol had conducted an arrest in Portland as federal agents were streaming into the protest-roiled city and uncovered internal Pentagon documents about America’s lac... more »
Second Israeli Air Force 'Custom' Stealth F-35 Squadron Declared Operational
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC2R9D95GT0P&share=true] These custom stealth fighters are a huge boost to Israel's defenses. This week the second Israeli Air Force F-35I “Adir” Squadron was officially declared operational, following a fitness inspection over the weekend. The 116th Lions of the South Squadron, which is based at Nevatim Air Base, will now take part in IAF operational activity. Adir is the local name for the U.S.-built Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, which means “Mighty One”... more »
This Picture Says It All: Two‐Party Polarization Is a Threat to Liberty
*Andy Craig* *Politics, Americas* Escalating partisan incentives have undermined things libertarians care deeply about: constitutional limits on government power, checks and balances, liberal norms, and an aversion to the tyranny of the majority. In the cover story for the July/August issue of *Cato Policy Report*, Lee Drutman of the New America Foundation expounds on a theory of the causes of, and solutions to, hyperpartisan polarization, adapted from his book *Two‐Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America*. In the past two to three decades, America’s two m... more »
The "Insect Apocalypse" Hasn't Happened Yet: Study
*Matthew D. Moran* *Environment, Americas* [image: Reuters] These results don’t mean that insects are fine. In recent years, the notion of an insect apocalypse has become a hot topic in the conservation science community and has captured the public’s attention. Scientists who warn that this catastrophe is unfolding assert that arthropods – a large category of invertebrates that includes insects – are rapidly declining, perhaps signaling a general collapse of ecosystems across the world. Starting around the year 2000, and more frequently since 2017, researchers have documented la... more »
Is China's Military Closing the Gap With the West?
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_GM1E8BR1JB401&share=true] The goal is to dominate the Asia-Pacific and to “fight and win” global wars by 2049. Can they make that happen? In an article from the Brookings Institution titled “China’s Hollow Military,” writers Bates Gill and Michael E. O’Hanlon pondered the question, “how good is China’s military, and how much should the United States care?” The two noted that Beijing launched missiles near the Taiwanese coast, while the People’s Republic of China (PRC) ... more »
Australia's Submarine Procurement Crisis
*Graeme Dobell* *Security, Oceania* [image: Reuters] After presiding over the final death of the Australian car industry, Abbott quietly inched towards sinking the Oz submarine industry. As Australia’s defence minister does her quarterly meetings with the French to push, pummel and pull at the future submarine project, Linda Reynolds is entitled to reflect, ‘How in heavens did we get here?’ Creating the 12 Attack-class submarines is a ‘wicked problem’. The cost of the largest defence procurement in Australia’s history has blown out to $90 billion. The timelines stretch and the ef... more »
WHO: Funding Gap Needs to Be Closed to Fight Coronavirus Effectively
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Public Health, World* Without the money, it will be harder to coordinate a global response to the pandemic. World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned of a “vast global gap” between funds needed to battle the months-long global coronavirus pandemic and money committed. He added that the WHO was only “10% of the way” there in reaching its funding goals for the “Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator” (or ACT Accelerator) which was launched in April. The ACT Accelerator helps bring together governments, health organizations, scientists,... more »
Yes, the Government Can Make You Wear a Mask in Church
*John E. Finn* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] The Free Exercise Clause does not exempt you from a public health requirement. Mask mandates do not violate the First Amendment’s protections for freedom of speech, assembly and association, as I wrote recently in a story that examined Constitution-based objections to mask-wearing requirements. But a recent lawsuit filed in Florida, Tillis v. Manatee County, raises a different question: Do mask mandates violate the free exercise of religion? The answer is no. No matter what you believe or why you believe it, the First Amendmen... more »
WHO Sees “Hope” as Global Coronavirus Cases Surpass 20 Million
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2ESH92JMP0&share=true] There are many vaccines currently being tested. The World Health Organization has said that there are “green shoots of hope” in the months-long battle against the coronavirus, even as global cases eclipsed the grim milestone of twenty million. Coronavirus case numbers have skyrocketed exponentially since the first virus was reported in China late last year. The world recorded one million cases about three months later and then reached 10 mi... more »
High-level explosive activity continues at Reventador, new lava flow reported, Ecuador
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High-level explosive activity continues at Ecuador's Reventador volcano with new lava flows observed and an ash column to 4 600 m (15 000 feet) above sea level. The new lava flow started to descend on the northeastern slopes, currently about 200 m (656 feet)...... Read more »
Why I Write
[image: undefined] I was born in Iowa, raised in the mountains of Virginia, and attended Virginia Tech sporadically from 1974 to 1976 before dropping out to try my luck writing. At some point in the late 1970s, individual liberty became my highest political value and I resolved to do what I could to defend it. I had seen the federal government sabotage the currency, ravage southeast Asia with an unjust war, and tumble into disgrace with the Watergate scandal. The pratfalls of the Carter administration, following the depravity of the Johnson and Nixon administrations, spurred a sense... more »
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