Tuesday, August 11, 2020

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Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh’s and Rob Herring’s Integrative Pediatrics Summit, August 12 – August 16

Erin Elizabeth at Health Nut News - 6 hours ago
Our kids are in serious trouble. Even before the pandemic, chronic conditions in children have been skyrocketing – between 25-50% of kids now have a chronic disease! It’s heart-breaking…And we’ve learned that one of the biggest risk factors of severe infection is pre-existing conditions. But the future of preventative medicine is here. You may have […] The post Dr. Joel “Gator” Warsh’s and Rob Herring’s Integrative Pediatrics Summit, August 12 – August 16 appeared first on Health Nut News.

"A Look to the Heavens"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 6 hours ago
"The constellation of Orion is much more than three stars in a row. It is a direction in space that is rich with impressive nebulas. To better appreciate this well-known swath of sky, an extremely long exposure was taken over many clear nights in 2013 and 2014. After 212 hours of camera time and an additional year of processing, the featured 1400-exposure collage spanning over 40 times the angular diameter of the Moon emerged. *Click image for larger size.* Of the many interesting details that have become visible, one that particularly draws the eye is Barnard's Loop, the bright red c... more »

Chet Raymo, “Why Cranes Fly”

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 6 hours ago
*“Why Cranes Fly”* by Chet Raymo "There were a few Comments here recently about herons, from right around the world. What is the power of this bird to touch our minds and hearts? The naturalist Aldo Leopold was intimately familiar with the cranes of Wisconsin, cousins of our New England great blue heron, the Irish gray heron, and Adam2's aosagi from Japan, and wondered about their ability to move us so deeply. In A Sand County Almanac he watches as a crane "springs his ungainly hulk into the air and flails the morning sun with mighty wings." Our ability to perceive beauty in nature... more »

The Poet: Mary Oliver, “Evidence”

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 6 hours ago
*“Evidence”* “Where do I live? If I had no address, as many people do not, I could nevertheless say that I lived in the same town as the lilies of the field, and the still waters. Spring, and all through the neighborhood now there are strong men tending flowers. Beauty without purpose is beauty without virtue. But all beautiful things, inherently, have this function - to excite the viewers toward sublime thought. Glory to the world, that good teacher. Among the swans there is none called the least, or the greatest. I believe in kindness. Also in mischief. Also in singing, especia... more »

"It Is Not Necessary..."

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 6 hours ago
"It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory." - W. Edwards Deming

AEI: Previewing New Reformy Rhetoric

Peter Greene at CURMUDGUCATION - 6 hours ago
Over at AEI, Robert C. Enlow and Jason Bedrick have some thoughts for new, improved rhetoric for pushing school choice. It's worth a look to see where the argument is headed in the year ahead. Enlow is the president/CEO of EdChoice (formerly the Milton Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice). Bedrow is the director of policy at EdChoice, as well as a scholar the Cato Institute. Given their background and affiliation, there is no surprise with their kick-off premise, which is that conservatives should still keep choice at the heart of their education agenda. This is framed as a r... more »

As Pacific Rim tensions rise, the U.S. and Australia may have struck a commercial deal at Subic Bay, Philippines

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 6 hours ago
Despite the problems of the unsigned agreement between the Philippines and the U.S., the Australians and U.S. commercial interests have managed to once again keep both countries at a strategic location. As they say, money talks. For government of the Philippines, that is a very important consideration along with an equally important one — the China territorial disputes. On average, 80 to 100 US ships visit Subic every year. The return of ship repair facilities will increase traffic at the former US naval base. While most of MSM was diverted to hating on Trump and the horrible things... more »

Joe Biden Picks Kamala Harris as Vice-President Candidate…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 6 hours ago
This is rather odd. Presidential candidate Joe Biden announces California Senator Kamala Harris as his VP candidate. [Tweet Link] As a candidate herself Senator Harris came across as a very unserious person. However, she does represent the Obama-Jarrett wing of … Continue reading →

New York City Police Use Pandemic To Create COVID-19 Checkpoints

WTStaff at Waking Times - 6 hours ago
*MassPrivatel* - A recent article in The New York Post revealed how the NYPD used the pandemic to justify creating COVID-19 checkpoints.

WATCH: Council Member Wants People Who Refuse to Wear a Mask to be Charged with MURDER

WTStaff at Waking Times - 6 hours ago
*Matt Agorist* - On both sides of the mask debate exist levels of anger, hatred, and ignorance like we have never seen.

School District Says Students Can’t Wear Pajamas Or Slippers For Online Classes

WTStaff at Waking Times - 6 hours ago
*John Vibes* - Kids will take many of their classes online when schools open back up, but administrators are still attempting to control what the children are wearing.

The AFL-CIO Aided US Interference in Venezuela

Kevin Zeese at PopularResistance.Org - 6 hours ago
The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) Solidarity Center has a long history of working hand in glove with the U.S. government in undermining democracy and left labor movements throughout the world. The center emphasizes it has shifted away from these Cold War tactics in recent years. But newly obtained documents show that the Solidarity Center has worked closely with the US to undermine the Venezuelan government in the recent past. Across much of the world, the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-C... more »

If Trump Wins, Russia Did It, If Biden Wins, It Was China And Iran

Kevin Zeese at PopularResistance.Org - 6 hours ago
Mass media throughout the western world are uncritically passing along a press release from the US intelligence community because that’s what passes for journalism in a world where God is dead and everything is stupid. The press release, from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and authored by National Counterintelligence and Security Center Director William Evanina, claims that Russia wants Donald Trump to win re-election in November and is pushing to advance than goal, while China and Iran are doing the same with Joe Biden. What this completely unsubstantiated na... more »

Disabled Iraq Veteran Faces Prison In Alabama For Legal Medical Marijuana

Terrace at PopularResistance.Org - 6 hours ago
Worsley’s ordeal began in 2016 when he and his wife, Eboni, were arrested late one night after stopping for gas. They were traveling through the state on their way to North Carolina, where they were planning on helping Sean’s grandmother repair extensive damage to her home after Hurricane Matthew flooded her community. “We [were] not being competitive, we were being completely compliant,” Eboni Worsley told Fox News. “We’re being very cooperative, so not thinking that there’s going to be a major issue. … I show him I don’t want trouble, don’t mean any harm.” The post Disabled Ira... more »

Newly Released Video Shows Jailed Black Man Died In Custody

Kevin Zeese at PopularResistance.Org - 6 hours ago
Newly released video footage shows a Black man in custody in medical distress, repeatedly telling corrections officers he couldn't breathe as officers struggled to detain him after he experienced a medical event in a North Carolina jail two days before he died. Five corrections officers and one nurse have since been fired and charged with involuntary manslaughter for their role in the death of a 56-year-old James Elliott Neville, who died on December 4, 2019. The video, released this week as part of a judge's order, depicts events that occurred at the Forsyth County Jail on Decemb... more »

Gregory Mannarino, "Alert! Stocks, Gold, Silver, Crypto - THIS Is What We Have Waited For"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 6 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, *Post Market 8/11/20:* *"Alert! Stocks, Gold, Silver, Crypto - **THIS Is What We Have Waited For" * - https://traderschoice.net/

Tilray revenue hit by lower recreational, medical cannabis sales

Matt Lamers at Marijuana Business Daily - 6 hours ago
Nanaimo, British Columbia-based Tilray halved its net loss to $81.7 million for the second quarter ended June 30, a substantial improvement over the previous quarter’s $184.1 million deficit. However, the cannabis producer reported lower sequential revenue in most of its important categories. Tilray reports in U.S. dollars. Overall revenue for the period was $50.4 million, […] Tilray revenue hit by lower recreational, medical cannabis sales is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Getting medieval: Society says it is retracting 14 book reviews for plagiarism

Leto Sapunar at Retraction Watch - 6 hours ago
More than a dozen book reviews by a history PhD student are under scrutiny for plagiarism concerns. The reviews are published in the Al-Masāq Journal of the Medieval Mediterranean, a Society for the Medieval Mediterranean journal published by Taylor & Francis. The majority of the papers appear to be stolen whole works from other authors … Continue reading Getting medieval: Society says it is retracting 14 book reviews for plagiarism

The Japan the world does not want to know

reitanotsuka at Asian Straight Shooter - 6 hours ago
By Rei Tanotsuka, 12 August 2020 The world has a montage of… Continue reading “The Japan the world does not want to know”… The post The Japan the world does not want to know appeared first on Asian Straight Shooter .

SILENCED Majority vs. the Silencers: Will Hidden Voters Give Trump 37 States?

Selwyn Duke at rss - 6 hours ago
[image: silenced-majority-vs-the-silencers-will-hidden-voters-give-trump-37-states] There are two “hidden” factors that will likely shape the outcome of the 2020 election. One is Big Tech manipulation and mail-in vote fraud, and the other involves perhaps massive numbers of Trump voters who’ve “gone dark.”

Seattle Police Chief To Retire After Council Votes To Cut Her Salary, Police Budget

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 6 hours ago
[image: seattle-police-chief-to-retire-after-council-votes-to-cut-in-her-salary-police-budget] Yet another black police officer now knows that Black Lives Matter isn’t all it’s cracked up to be and has decided to take off her badge.

Teacher Worries Online Classes Will Interfere With Propagandizing Students

Michael Tennant at rss - 6 hours ago
[image: teacher-worries-online-classes-will-interfere-with-propagandizing-students] A Philadelphia public-school teacher recently fretted on Twitter that virtual classrooms might allow parents to interfere with teachers’ propagandizing on behalf of anti-racism and pro-LGBT causes.

In Pizza We Trust? How Some T-Shirts Got (Falsely) Linked to Pedophilia

Dan Evon at Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
The internet continued to serve reheated pizzagate conspiracy theories in 2020.

Biden Selects California Sen. Kamala Harris as Running Mate

AP News at Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
Joe Biden named California Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate, making history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party’s presidential ticket.

It's The Voodoo Queen for VP

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 7 hours ago
Joe Biden Was Notified Today That His VP Choice Would Be Kamala What's Her Name...... It's the Voodoo Queen! https://t.co/9JIeugQzrR — Diogenes (@DiogenesKnows) August 11, 2020

2020 Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight

The Perseid meteor shower -- one of the best and brightest of the year -- is set to peak in the late hours of Tuesday into Thursday, August 11 into 13. This is one of the most anticipated showers of the year, particularly in the Northern Hemisphere. This year,...... Read more »

Jushi completes $37 million deal for Pennsylvania marijuana cultivator

Jeff Smith at Marijuana Business Daily - 7 hours ago
Multistate marijuana operator Jushi Holdings completed its acquisition of Vireo Health International’s cultivation and processing operations in Pennsylvania for $37 million as Jushi looks to maximize its footprint in the state’s fast-growing medical cannabis market. To fund the purchase of Pennsylvania Medical Solutions, which included $16.3 million in cash, Florida-based Jushi recently closed on a […] Jushi completes $37 million deal for Pennsylvania marijuana cultivator is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Canopy Growth CEO’s partial-year compensation tops CA$45 million

Matt Lamers at Marijuana Business Daily - 7 hours ago
Canopy Growth’s chief executive earned 1,042 times more than the median compensation for the cannabis producer’s other employees in fiscal 2020. The partial-year compensation for CEO David Klein was about $33.8 million (CA$45 million), including salary, bonus, stock options and other compensation, the Smiths Falls, Ontario-based company disclosed in its proxy statement released after the […] Canopy Growth CEO’s partial-year compensation tops CA$45 million is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Arizona recreational cannabis initiative tallies enough signatures for ballot spot

Kevin Huhn at Marijuana Business Daily - 7 hours ago
Arizona’s top elections official certified that supporters of an initiative measure to legalize adult-use marijuana collected enough valid petition signatures for the proposal to appear on the state’s November ballot. Secretary of State Katie Hobbs on Monday said a review indicated that 255,080 of 420,000 petition signatures submitted in July by the Smart and Safe […] Arizona recreational cannabis initiative tallies enough signatures for ballot spot is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

With Harris pick, Biden reaches out to young Black Americans

David C. Barker, Professor of Government and Director of the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies, American University School of Public Affairs at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 7 hours ago
By picking Kamala Harris, a Black running mate, Biden may have brought younger Black Americans, who now comprise a critical set of swing voters, over to his side.

America Desperately Needs a Second Opinion

Jeff Harris at Peace and Prosperity - 7 hours ago
[image: undefined] Doctors are human and subject to human mistakes. Even doctors with exceptional “expert” credentials are still human and like all humans fallible. That’s why patients often seek a second or even third opinion from other expert physicians BEFORE implementing a treatment program. That’s especially true if said treatment is potentially life threatening or subject to severe side effects that may be as deadly as the illness itself. The Mayo Clinic published a study three years ago with the headline, “Three Reasons Why Getting a Second Opinion is Worth it.” It said in p... more »

Herd Immunity Deniers Can't Bear Sweden's Truth

Daniel McAdams at Peace and Prosperity - 7 hours ago
Across the United States authoritarians are clamoring for a return to lockdown over what they claim is a resurgence of coronavirus infections. Despite the data not supporting that conclusion, they want to shut the economy down and further destroy life in the US. They point to Europe's success with lockdowns - even as there appears to be a resurgence of cases in Europe. What is most shocking and striking is that no one in authority in the US is calling for us to emulate the one country that appears to have beat the virus thus far: Sweden. Why can't they even utter the word "Sweden"? ... more »

US Democrat Candidate Joe Biden Has Picked Senator Kamala Harris To Be His Vice Presidential Running Mate

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 7 hours ago
Back when Kamala was Attorney General, she worked closely with Beau. I watched as they took on the big banks, lifted up working people, and protected women and kids from abuse. I was proud then, and I'm proud now to have her as my partner in this campaign. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 11, 2020 *WNU Editor*: It was either her or Susan Rice. In the end Joe Biden clearly chose someone who is a campaigner. *Update:* This is what *I said last week* .... *.... What Biden needs is someone to dominate the campaign trail. To hit 4 or 5 campaign spots daily, because he certainly does... more »

Powerful derecho wreaks havoc across the Midwest - one of the worst weather events of 2020 in the U.S.

A rare derecho -- severe storm with hurricane-force winds -- ripped through the Midwest on Monday, August 10, 2020, leaving almost 1.5 million customers without power, toppling numerous trees and vehicles, and causing major, widespread property damage across several...... Read more »

Big Ten Pulls Plug on Fall Football Amid COVID-19 Concerns

AP News at Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
The Big Ten won't play football this fall because of concerns about COVID-19, becoming the first of college sports' power conferences to yield to the pandemic.

Is Facebook Banning Posts Using the Hashtag #SavetheChildren?

Madison Dapcevich at Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
The hashtag had been associated with conspiracy theories and misinformation campaigns surrounding child abuse and pedophilia sex rings.

Vaccines and Autism—Is the Science Really Settled?

Joyce Ghen at Children's Health Defense - 7 hours ago
Almost no science has actually been done on the connection between vaccines and autism, and what little has been completed has been done with a singular focus: exonerate the vaccines. What’s actually true? Has anything really been settled? The post Vaccines and Autism—Is the Science Really Settled? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.

Rally in Berlin!

Joyce Ghen at Children's Health Defense - 7 hours ago
People – normal people—streamed to Berlin by the hundreds of thousands to rally for health freedom and human rights! The post Rally in Berlin! appeared first on Children's Health Defense.

TRUTH with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Episode 10

Joyce Ghen at Children's Health Defense - 7 hours ago
In Episode 10 of our “TRUTH” series, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and actor Alec Baldwin had an in-depth discussion on the current status of public health and COVID-19. The post TRUTH with Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Episode 10 appeared first on Children's Health Defense.

Want to Start a Nuclear War? Send a Missile (Any Missile), Towards Russia.

Peter Suciu at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000086968&share=true] Moscow is afraid of America's powerful, non-nuclear weapons. Last week Russian military leaders told the nation's official military newspaper Krasnaya Zvezda (Red Star) that any ballistic missile launched at its territory would be perceived as a nuclear attack and that Russia would retaliate in kind with nuclear weapons. Two senior officers of the Russian military's General Staff, Major General Andrei Sterlin and Colonel Alexander Khryapin, ... more »

Facebook Is Making Changes to What You Might See in Your News Feed

Stephen Silver at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2HUF9BSUV6&share=true] In a post titled “A New Policy for News Publishers Connected to Political Entities,” the Facebook Journalism Project said Tuesday that it is adopting a new policy related to “news publications that are connected with different types of political entities, including political parties, PACs, politicians, and other organizations that can primarily engage in the influence of public policy or elections.” Pretty much everyone on all sides of th... more »

Netgear Debuts Orbi 4G LTE WiFi Router

Stephen Silver at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://store.storeimages.cdn-apple.com/4982/as-images.apple.com/is/HMYG2?wid=1144&hei=1144&fmt=jpeg&qlt=95&op_usm=0.5,0.5&.v=1562820471642] This sleek new router is both powerful and pretty. Netgear this week announced the debut of the Orbi 4G LTE Advanced WiFi Router, which the company touts as the first product of its kind with a 4G LTE Modem and Tri-band Mesh WiFi. The integrated cellular modem allows 4G cellular speeds when wired internet isn’t available. The router is considered an update of the existing Orbi Tri-band Mesh Wi... more »

Donald Trump’s Executive Orders Will Likely Survive a Legal Challenge

Milton Ezrati at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Milton Ezrati* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] If past experience is any guide, then the president will likely get his way on this. How much his four orders will help the economy is a less certain matter. No matter the nation’s need, the campaigning in Washington never stops. Cynical positioning has typified postures on both sides of the aisle, even as the economic help offered by last spring’s CARES Act runs its course. Members of Congress—both houses and both parties—have refused compromise on a bill to sustain support for the economy, because, it seems, no one will par... more »

"There Was An Actual Shooting": Trump Interrupted By Violence Outside the White House

Fred Lucas at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Fred Lucas* *Politics, Americas* [image: A Secret Service agent escorts U.S. President Donald Trump from a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic briefing after a shooting outside the White House in Washington, U.S., August 10, 2020. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque] He calmly walked away as Secret Service came up to the podium. A few minutes into a press briefing Monday evening, President Donald Trump calmly walked away from the lectern after a Secret Service agent interrupted him and whispered a few words. News outlets later reported the agent’s words: “We hear shots fired outside.” ... more »

Donald Trump: “George Washington Would Have Had a Hard Time Beating Me”

Rachel Bucchino at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, * President Donald Trump said Tuesday “George Washington would have had a hard time beating me” before the coronavirus pandemic struck the US and hurt the economy. President Donald Trump said Tuesday “George Washington would have had a hard time beating me” before the coronavirus pandemic struck the US and hurt the economy. "I don’t know if you’ve seen, the polls have been going up like a rocket ship. George Washington would have had a hard time beating me before the plague came in, before the China plague. And then, you know, like every other natio... more »

Bill Gates Says U.S. Coronavirus Testing Has “Mind-Blowing” Problems

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Public Health, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC141547D4E0&share=true] Testing still isn't quick or widespread enough. Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates said it’s “mind-blowing” that the U.S. government, months into the global pandemic, still hasn’t been able to improve upon its much-maligned coronavirus testing. “You’re paying billions of dollars in this very inequitable way to get the most worthless test results of any country in the world,” Gates said on CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS” on Sunday. “N... more »

Could Russia and Turkey Build a Stealth Fighter Together?

Caleb Larson at The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * Both countries have struggled to develop a stealth fighter, but by teaming up may be able to pull off what has until now been a pipe dream. Russia’s Sukhoi Su-57 is currently Moscow’s only stealthy airframe—though some of the fighter’s stealth characteristics may be questionable. It’s not the only stab Russia’s aerospace industry has taken at a stealth airframe, however. Along with the failed MiG 1.44, which was Russia’s attempt at an F-22 Raptor competitor, there is another, less well-known stealth fighter up Moscow’s sleeve. Meet the Mikoyan LMFS. A... more »

How Existential A Threat To Democracy Is Trump And What Do We Do About It?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 8 hours ago
I don't trust the voting machines... never did, never will. They're too easily hackable. And I've thought that Trump's hysteria over vote-by-mail was because he had it all down exactly how the election would be stolen via machine tampering. With the appointment of future federal penitentiary inhabitant Louis DeJoy as postmaster general, Trump may have handled the vote-by-mail threat to his November plans. In an OpEd for *The Hill*, Al Hunt wrote that "The charge by Trump and his attorney general that mail voting risks massive fraud is a canard. Spencer Cox, the conservative Republ... more »

Tropical Nights On The Rise? Not According to CET!

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 8 hours ago
By Paul Homewood Tropical nights were once so uncommon in Britain that just eight were recorded in the 30 years between 1961 and 1995. Now, thanks to the heatwave, we have seen 16 such uncomfortably hot evenings this summer, with more forecast for this week. These hot nights, when the mercury does not […]

The Daily "Near You?"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 8 hours ago
Canyon Lake, Texas, USA. Thanks for stopping by!

Free Download: Albert Einstein, "The World As I See It"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 8 hours ago
*"The World As I See It:* *Albert Einstein's Thoughts on the Meaning of Life”* by Paul Ratner “Albert Einstein was one of the world’s most brilliant thinkers, influencing scientific thought immeasurably. He was also not shy about sharing his wisdom about other topics, writing essays, articles, letters, giving interviews and speeches. His opinions on social and intellectual issues that do not come from the world of physics give an insight into the spiritual and moral vision of the scientist, offering much to take to heart. The collection of essays and ideas “The World As I See It”*... more »

"Just Because..."

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 8 hours ago
“Just because fate doesn't deal you the right cards, it doesn't mean you should give up. It just means you have to play the cards you get to their maximum potential.” - Les Brown

The Attempt to Dissolve the NRA Threatens Democratic Norms

arozenshtein at Lawfare - 8 hours ago
Letitia James advocates for early voting at an event in New York. (Source: Working Families Party, https://flic.kr/p/23WeC4; CC BY-NC 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/) On August 6, New York Attorney General Letitia James sued the National Rifle Association, alleging corruption by longtime executive vice president (and day-to-day head) Wayne LaPierre and his inner circle, and complicity by the NRA board. In addition to seeking the removal of the NRA’s leadership and tens of millions of dollars in restitution and damages from the official and the NRA itself, the ... more »

Betsy DeVos’ Deadly Plan to Reopen SchoolsTrump education...

Robert Reich - 8 hours ago
*Betsy DeVos’ Deadly Plan to Reopen Schools* Trump education secretary Betsy DeVos is heading the administration’s effort to force schools to reopen in the fall for in-person instruction. What’s her plan to reopen safely? She doesn’t have one. Rather than seeking additional federal funds, she’s using this pandemic to further her ploy to privatize education — threatening to withhold federal funds from public schools that don’t reopen. Repeatedly pressed by journalists during TV appearances, DeVos can’t come up with a single mechanism or guideline for reopening schools safely. She ... more »

‘Dialogue’ Called by Añez In Bolivia Failed; New Election Date Set

Kevin Zeese at PopularResistance.Org - 8 hours ago
After more than five hours of dialogue between the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), the Central Obrera Boliviana (COB) and the Bolivian social movements, a consensus was not reached to define a new intermediate date for the general elections, which would bring political and social stability in the country run by an interim government, Xinhua reported. “There was no agreement and Salvador Romero, president of the TSE, did not accept an intermediate date, our fight is with the Electoral Tribunal,” said the executive secretary of the COB, Juan Carlos Huarachi, leaving the meeting. H... more »

Lebanon Cabinet Resigns

Kevin Zeese at PopularResistance.Org - 8 hours ago
Prime Minister Hassan Diab addressed the nation to formally announce the government’s resignation Lebanon cabinet has resigned, AP reported the health minister saying today, amid mounting criticism over the government’s response to the explosion which rocked Beirut last week. The move comes after the Minister for the Environment Damianos Katter and Minister for Information Manal Abdel Samad submitted their resignations yesterday while Minister for Justice Marie-Claude Najm stepped down this morning. Later today local media reported Minister of Finance Ghazi Wazni had arrived at th... more »

New Alternative Left Alliance Forms In Venezuela

Terrace at PopularResistance.Org - 8 hours ago
Merida - Two major Venezuelan left-wing parties have announced that they will not be backing government candidates in the upcoming December 6 parliamentary elections. For the first time, the Homeland for All Party (PPT) and Communist Party of Venezuela (PCV) are set to lead a broad alternative coalition for the 277 seats up for grabs. Apart from the two parties, the inaugural Popular Revolutionary Alternative(APR) will look to incorporate trade unions, social movements, LGBTIQ groups, communes and campesinos organisations, as well as a range of smaller leftist currents. The post ... more »

Land Defenders Rebuild Camp Despite New Injunction

Terrace at PopularResistance.Org - 8 hours ago
After several arrests last week and a new court order, land defenders are digging in their heels and rebuilding 1492 Land Back Lane, a name they’ve given McKenzie Meadows, a disputed site of a proposed housing development in Caledonia, Ont. that borders Six Nations of the Grand River’s eastern border. “We are under constant threat of OPP invasion of our unceded Haudenosaunee territory,” said community member Skyler Williams in a Facebook post on Sunday. “Despite all of this, we continue to work on and build our community here at Land Back Lane.” The post Land Defenders Rebuild Ca... more »

School Bus Drivers: ‘No Reopening Without Safety First!’

Terrace at PopularResistance.Org - 8 hours ago
Boston school bus drivers say, “No school reopening without Union-planned and -designed health and safety procedures!” Teachers, nurses, bus drivers and monitors, custodians, paraprofessionals, food workers demand a seat at the planning table, now! First step: Nurses in every school, bus yard, and food and nutrition facility to ensure frontline Emergency COVID-19 Worksite Standard Operating Procedures. Transdev: Stop the fraud! Hire professional bus and facility disinfecting companies, now! The post School Bus Drivers: ‘No Reopening Without Safety First!’ appeared first on Pop... more »

China To Sanction US Senators, NED And NGO Chiefs Over Hong Kong

Terrace at PopularResistance.Org - 8 hours ago
China on Monday announced sanctions on a group of 11 Americans, including lawmakers and top executives of American NGOs, in retaliation for US sanctions on a group of Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials. Foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a regular press conference that Beijing would impose sanctions on Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri, Senator Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, and Representative Chris Smith of New Jersey, all of whom are Republicans. The post China To Sanction US Sen... more »

Breaking: British Intelligence And The Coup Against Trump; How Much Will Be Revealed?

adam at LaRouchePAC Feed - 8 hours ago
[image: Watch the interview: https://lpac.co/e5a0b] Barbara Boyd by Barbara Boyd Sunday, August 9th, a man by the name of Steven Schrage came forward in an appearance on Maria Bartiromo’s widely watched Sunday Morning Futures, and in two features on Matt Taibbi’s Blog (1 / 2). He shined a bright light on four British spies central to the coup d’etat against President Donald Trump: Sir Richard Dearlove, Sir Christopher Andrew, Christopher Steele, and Stefan Halper, a/k/a the Walrus. Halper, a longtime FBI, CIA, and MI6 asset was Schrage’s thesis advisor at Cambridge and Schrage was ... more »

Iraqi Prime Minister Urges Assyrians to Return to Iraq

On Sunday, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, called for the return of Iraqi Christian immigrants to their country, especially after the defeat of the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh).

Gun Shop Owner Drops Serious Truth about the AR-15 in One Clear Demonstration

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 hours ago
Former Rare Staff , April 28, 2020 10:39 am YouTube/Cristopher WallerYouTube/Chris Waller As the issue of terrorism has risen in politics, the AR-15, assault weapons in general, and gun control measures have been discussed far and wide. Gun advocates claim that AR-15-style rifles are no more dangerous than any other gun. Others point out … Continue reading Gun Shop Owner Drops Serious Truth about the AR-15 in One Clear Demonstration →

Top 6 Self-Defense Handguns for Women

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 hours ago
John McAdams April 15, 2020 Here are our picks for the best handguns for women to use for self-defense. Women are one of the fastest-growing demographics in the hunting and shooting markets today. Despite this, the major manufacturers still don’t specifically design very many guns for women. Luckily, this is changing and there are many more quality self-defense … Continue reading Top 6 Self-Defense Handguns for Women →

The White House Wants to Add President Trump to Mount Rushmore

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 hours ago
Silke Jasso, August 10, 2020 10:29 am AP Photo/Alex BrandonAP Photo/Alex Brandon It looks like the White House had quite a busy day yesterday. According to the New York Times, White House aides reached out to the South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem last year about the process of adding additional presidents in Mount Rushmore. … Continue reading The White House Wants to Add President Trump to Mount Rushmore →

UPDATED: Neighbor reportedly rushes 5-year-old boy playing outside, puts a gun to his head, and executes him

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 hours ago
All I can say is, “This Black Life Doesn’t Matter At All Now”, at least NOT TO ME ~ j theBlaze August 11, 2020 The most evil thing Image source: Twitter screenshot/TheBlaze composite Sarah Taylor A five-year-old boy is dead after a Wilson, North Carolina, man reportedly ran up to the child while he was … Continue reading UPDATED: Neighbor reportedly rushes 5-year-old boy playing outside, puts a gun to his head, and executes him →

Inside the Harvey Weinstein trial and his guilty verdict

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 hours ago
60 Minutes Australia Feb 24, 2020 Once upon a time in Hollywood, Harvey Weinstein was an icon. But no more. On 60 Minutes, Tom Steinfort travels to New York to report on Weinstein’s trial and the claims and counter-claims making daily headlines around the world. His story includes interviews with alleged victims Ambra Battilana and … Continue reading Inside the Harvey Weinstein trial and his guilty verdict →

Harvey Weinstein and his army of spies

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 hours ago
60 Minutes Australia Jan 14, 2020 In a major 60 MINUTES investigation, Liam Bartlett reveals an added level of Weinstein wickedness. To cover up his many crimes, the one-time Hollywood heavyweight had at his disposal a so-called “army of spies”. These “agents” collected sensitive and embarrassing information about his victims, which was then used to … Continue reading Harvey Weinstein and his army of spies →

Ninth Circuit Reverses Dismissal of Ashley Judd’s Sexual Harassment Case Against Harvey Weinstein – FindLaw

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 hours ago
By Laura Temme, Esq. on August 07, 2020 9:38 AM Actress Ashley Judd has another chance to prove her sexual harassment claim against producer Harvey Weinstein, thanks to a decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Judd’s claim centers around California Civil Code section 51.9, which holds someone liable for sexual harassment if they make … Continue reading Ninth Circuit Reverses Dismissal of Ashley Judd’s Sexual Harassment Case Against Harvey Weinstein – FindLaw →

SECRET PLANS EXPOSED: BURN CITIES DOWN IN CALI

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 hours ago
JAMES MUNDER 2.0 Streamed live on Jul 13, 2020 via SECRET PLANS EXPOSED: BURN CITIES DOWN IN CALI James Munder LIVE JULY 13 MONDAY – YouTube

BILL GATES ARMY TAKING OVER USA 🇺🇸 USING CV COVER

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 hours ago
JAMES MUNDER 2.0 Jul 14, 2020 via BILL GATES ARMY TAKING OVER USA 🇺🇸 USING CV COVER – YouTube

THE CORONAVIRUS MASKS WILL DISGUISE FOREIGN TROOPS

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 hours ago
JAMES MUNDER 2.0 Streamed live on Jul 7, 2020 via THE CORONAVIRUS MASKS WILL DISGUISE FOREIGN TROOPS – YouTube

The Futurist Quest To Cure Aging, And Why It May Never Work

The Conversation at Science 2.0 blogs - 9 hours ago
As time passes, our fertility declines and our bodies start to fail. These natural changes are what we call ageing. In recent decades, we’ve come leaps and bounds in treating and preventing some of the world’s leading age-related diseases, such as coronary heart disease, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. But some research takes an entirely unique view on the role of science in easing the burden of aging, focusing instead on trying to prevent it, or drastically slow it down. This may seem like an idea reserved mainly for cranks and science fiction writers, but it’s not. read more

Baltimore City Community College Is Offering Free Tuition for Eligible Students

Jessica Ruf at Diverse - 9 hours ago
By combining federal financial aid, the State of Maryland’s Promise Scholarship, City of Baltimore support, scholarship opportunities and CARES Act funding, Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) announced it will offer free tuition to eligible students entering or returning for the upcoming fall semester. “Boasting the lowest in-state tuition in Maryland, BCCC is removing a major […]

Conservatives and the mythical third way

Scott Sumner at Econlib - 9 hours ago
In recent years, an increasing number of conservatives have become disenchanted with “neoliberal” economic policies, which are seen as leading to unbalanced trade, de-industrialization and even the breakdown of the family. At the same time, they are not willing to accept the big government progressivism of left wing figures like Bernie Sanders. Instead, they seek […] The post Conservatives and the mythical third way appeared first on Econlib.

So parents, are teachers you know worried about the fall semester like the ones below…

Uriel at 'Nox & Friends - 9 hours ago
…No wonder children are so ill prepared. . Get ready to see red and to prepare your children accordingly. These people are an EMBARRASSMENT to me and to all dedicated educators who have taught through the many years. Where we poured ourselves into teaching students how to learn and think for themselves while preparing them for the future — these excuses for teachers appear to believe it is their goal in life not to teach subjects important to the child’s real future like the three R’s and business but rather Socialism, Racism, and Gender Indoctrination — NOW YOU KNOW WHY … Continue ... more »

China Masses Missile Launchers Within Range of Taiwan

Warren Mass at rss - 9 hours ago
[image: china-masses-missile-launchers-within-range-of-taiwan] Amphibious armored vehicles and mobile missile launchers of Chinese Army have been massing at military bases in China’s coastal region, just 111 miles from Taiwan.

Donald J. Trump beats Leonhardt on points!

bob somerby at the daily howler - 9 hours ago
*TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020The near-total absence of skill:* In fairness, it's important to note a basic point. At this point, information and facts barely matter at all. Basically, everyone believes their own tribe's StoryLines. There's very little real attempt to figure out what's true. That said, Donald Trump authored a very sad moment during yesterday's press event. First, Trump shot a man on the White House lawn just to see him die. After he returned to the press room, he launched one of his standard rambling monologues about how amazingly well we're doing with the coronaviru... more »

“And where would hating get me? Anyone can hate. This whole business of hating and hating back. It’s what keeps the vicious cycle of racism going.”

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 9 hours ago
Listen to the experience and wisdom of John Perkins: “The Spirit of God worked on me as I lay in that bed. An image formed in my mind. The image of the cross–Christ on the cross. It blotted out everything … Continue reading →

Gallup Poll: 1 in 3 Americans Would Decline Coronavirus Vaccine

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2T9I91WBMS&share=true] Why are so many Americans skeptical? Even as the United States continues to witness a surging number of deaths due to the novel coronavirus, a recent Gallup poll revealed that 35% of Americans would still refuse to roll up their sleeves for a free coronavirus vaccine that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. A closer examination of the data showed that those who would refuse the vaccine are more likely to be Republican. M... more »

Nine Theses on U.S.-China Relations

Robert D. Blackwill at The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Robert D. Blackwill* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Henry Kissinger observes that the current state of U.S.-China relations reminds him of the period before World War I when Europe’s leaders would not have made the decisions they did if they had known the horrible consequences—twenty million dead. My core views on U.S.-China relations can epigrammatically be summarized in nine single sentences: 1. China seeks to replace the United States as the most important and influential nation in the Indo-Pacific region and to dominate that region. 2. China’s... more »

Time Warner Head on Amazon/HBO Max Dispute: “Call the Seattle Folks”

Stephen Silver at The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC1D7984E090&share=true] Will the two companies ever come to an agreement? HBO Max launched at the end of May, and the service continues to not be available on two of the largest streaming platforms, Roku and Amazon Fire. The new CEO of WarnerMedia, Jason Kilar, addressed that issue, and many others, in a wide-ranging interview with Bloomberg this week. Kilar, who took over the AT&T division formerly known as Time Warner at the start of May, was formerly the CE... more »

It's time, and past time, to form local groups for mutual assistance and security

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 9 hours ago
I've said on several occasions in the past that we should get together with like-minded individuals and families, to help each other through economic and social hard times such as we're presently experiencing. I suggest that's now become a *need* rather than a *nice-to-have*. Things are deteriorating to the point that, as Benjamin Franklin said: *We must, indeed, all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.* Brandon Smith tells of how he tried to expand his small group of like-minded individuals, and the reaction against his efforts from local leftists. ... more »

Theory That Polar Bears Will Go Extinct Due to Climate Change Finds Thin Ice

James Murphy at rss - 9 hours ago
[image: theory-that-polar-bears-will-go-extinct-due-to-climate-change-finds-thin-ice] Recent data brought forth by Canadian zoologist Susan Crockford points to the conclusion that polar bears may not be as endangered as the climate-alarmist community wants us to believe.

BLM Mob Attacks Cop at Girlfriend’s House. Shot Fired. Pro-BLM Legislator Says It’s a Lie.

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 9 hours ago
[image: reports-blm-mob-attacks-cop-at-girlfriend-s-house-shot-fired-pro-blm-legislator-says-it-s-a-lie] Officer Joseph Mensah of the Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, police department found out on Saturday that Black Lives Matter cares less about black lives than it does about intimidating, threatening, and even attacking cops.

Death Toll Rises to 2 People from Baltimore Gas Explosion

AP News at Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
More than 200 people in the neighborhood were affected by the blast, and about 30 have utilized temporary shelter since the explosion.

Were Will Smith’s Teeth Knocked Out by Jason Derulo?

Dan Evon at Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
To say we're skeptical about this viral video is a bit of an understatement.

Was an Indiana Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Voter Fraud in 2020?

Jessica Lee at Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
While both are election crimes, there is a difference between modifying mail-in ballots and modifying applications for ballots.

Simon Cowell Has Surgery for Broken Back After Bike Accident

AP News at Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
Simon Cowell underwent surgery to repair a broken back after an electric bicycle accident.

The Covid-19 pandemic and liability under investment treaties

bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
11-Aug-2020 COVID-19 can increase liability for countries under international investment treaties. Developing countries face imminent challenges under such treaties.

Russia tests long-range drone for first time: video

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 9 hours ago
[image: Russia tests long-range drone for first time: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – Russia conducted a test of a new unmanned aircraft called the “BRAERON”, which is a drone that is capable of flying long distances. The BRAERON aircraft is believed to be capable of flying up to 300 kilometers, carrying what could weigh more than 200 kilograms. Dmitry Arsentiev, director of the BRAERON project, revealed to Sputnik about the possibility of using the new drone in the oil fields and transporting various commodities to remote places. Continue reading Russia tests long-range drone... more »

Syrian tribe gives US Coalition one month to handover Arab lands in eastern Syria

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 9 hours ago
[image: Syrian tribe gives US Coalition one month to handover Arab lands in eastern Syria] BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – A meeting of the elders for the Al-Akidat Tribe about the U.S. presence on Arab lands concluded on Tuesday, August 11th, in the village of Dheban, in the eastern countryside of Deir Ezzor. According to reports, the Al-Akidat Tribe is giving the U.S.-led Coalition one moment to withdraw from the Syrian Arab lands, as they held them “fully responsible for the security chaos and assassinations. The Al-Akidat tribal leaders demanded, as quoted by the Sputnik Agency, ... more »

Turkey accuses Greek Navy of attacking Turkish vessel

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 9 hours ago
[image: Turkey accuses Greek Navy of attacking Turkish vessel] BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – The Turkish Coast Guard reported that 3 people were injured in an attack by the Greek Navy on a Turkish civilian boat, Sputnik reported. A Turkish Coast Guard statement obtained by Sputnik said, “three people were injured, one of them in serious condition, as a result of Greek Navy firing at a civilian boat.” “There were two Turkish citizens and a Syrian citizen on the boat that was targeted by the Greek Navy,” the statement added. Continue reading Turkey accuses Greek Navy of attacking Tur... more »

Corporate games for world control; Striving towards a true cooperation

Bob Dinn at balance10 - 9 hours ago
8-6-20 -IG Farben hq at Frankfurt As soon as Hitler won the 1933 election, Sullivan & Cromwell began all its German cables with “Heil Hitler.” While negotiating crucial international deals for IG Farben, including ways to hide the company’s control of strategic U.S. corporations, Foster Dulles was also an apologist for the Nazi regime https://www.counterpunch.org/2020/08/06/how-the-fascists-won-world-war-ii/ ............................................. 1-27-20 Anonymous shell companies’ legalized secrecy enables corrupt politicians and others to hide their criminality behind... more »

Mt. Sinabung Ejects Massive Ash Column – Video

Robert at Ice Age Now - 9 hours ago
Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung erupted Monday, sending a column of volcanic ash more than 16,000 feet (3 miles) into the sky and dumped debris on nearby towns. The volcano was inactive for four centuries until 2010. Then erupted in 2013 and 2016, and has since remained active. You may want to turn off the sound on the ... Read more Mt. Sinabung Ejects Massive Ash Column – Video The post Mt. Sinabung Ejects Massive Ash Column – Video appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Cold records shattered in Siberia

Robert at Ice Age Now - 9 hours ago
Lake Toko in Siberia smashed its daily low record yesterday with a temperature of -9.8C (17F)! The previous low for 7th August was -3.2C (26.2F) in 1990. See chart: https://twitter.com/Harry_Hardrada/status/1292000255060385793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1292000255060385793%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fs9e.github.io%2Fiframe%2F2%2Ftwitter.min.html1292000255060385793 Thanks to Kenneth Lund for this link The post Cold records shattered in Siberia appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Need to boost your morals? - There's a pill for that...

Adrienne at Adrienne's Corner - 9 hours ago
* and these people, in their overpriced amoral colleges, teach your kids?* First - I'm happy to report that the video I posted Saturday, *THE GREAT RESET: Davos & the Plot to Cancel Trump...video*, has gone viral with close to a million views. This is a perfect example of all of us doing our small part to fight back against the demonic forces at work in the world by sharing important information with others - and I thank you. If you have not watched the video, please do. I've been as busy as a flea at a dog park the past few days. A trip to the emergency vet Sunday, where they n... more »

Indictments Likely by Sep. 4th Against Former Obama Administration Officials

Eric Zuesse at The Duran - 9 hours ago
Eric Zuesse Here is why federal criminal indictments of former Obama Administration officials are likely before September 4th: As I have previously documented, the case is overwhelming that extremely serious crimes were, in fact, committed and covered-up, and the only real question now is how high up in the Administration they went — possibly up […]

“I wouldn’t take it,” says former FDA commissioner

Zerohedge at The Duran - 9 hours ago
No Title “I wouldn’t take it,” says former FDA commissioner @ScottGottliebMD of Putin’s new #COVID19 vaccine. pic.twitter.com/qjbv4WFaCv Former FDA Director Scott Gottlieb, who has been kicking himself for leaving the Trump Administration to spend more time “with family” late last year – only to miss out on what could have been a career-making turn as […]

2:00PM Water Cooler 8/11/2020

Lambert Strether at naked capitalism - 9 hours ago
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Extremely patient readers, I set the alarm wrong and woke up too late. More as shortly as may be, since I must also do a laundry if I am not to be whiffy later in the day. Grr! –lambert #COVID19 At reader request, I’ve added this daily chart from 91-DIVOC. […]

Christian Nationalists and Christian Zionists March Lockstep to Secure Another Four Years for Trump

Kathryn Shihadah at MintPress News - 9 hours ago
Christian Nationalists and their cousins, Christian Zionists – have made their way into the halls of power, and may be the key to another four-year term for arguably the most catastrophic president in US history. The post Christian Nationalists and Christian Zionists March Lockstep to Secure Another Four Years for Trump appeared first on MintPress News.

John McAfee Arrested After Wearing a Lace Thong on His Face Instead of a Mask

Matt Agorist at The Free Thought Project - 10 hours ago
[image: mask]John McAfee took to Twitter to report that he'd been detained by Norwegian authorities who weren't impressed by his thong mask.

North Korea Most Certainly Has a Coronavirus Problem

Mark Episkopos at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Health, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2YLF9OCHXP&share=true] Can the impoverished country pull through the pandemic if widespread outbreaks occur? North Korean state media has publicly admitted the likely presence of coronavirus in the country, reversing Pyongyang’s longstanding and widely doubted claim of no coronavirus cases within its borders. But the details remain murky: just how widespread is the infection, and what has the government been doing to curb it? Here is everything we know about North K... more »

President Trump Says 'Great' Bond With Chinese President Xi Changed After COVID-19

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 10 hours ago
US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019. © REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque *Reuters:* *Trump says 'great' bond with China's Xi changed after COVID-19* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping has frayed in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic and that he has not spoken to his Chinese counterpart in a long time. “I used to have a very good relationship with him,” Trump told Fox Sports Radio in an interview, citing their Phase One trade deal hammered out last ... more »

Watch Out This Summer: Heatwaves Can Harm Mental Health

Harriet Ingle at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Harriet Ingle* *Health, * Aside from the grief and guilt we may feel about the human causes behind increasingly frequent spells of hot weather, heatwaves can also harm our mental health in hidden but surprisingly severe ways. Heatwaves undoubtedly bring a certain joy at the opportunity to be out in the sunshine. But as the planet heats and weather records tumble, increasingly normal bouts of baking heat aren’t all sun and games. Aside from the grief and guilt we may feel about the human causes behind increasingly frequent spells of hot weather, heatwaves can also harm our menta... more »

How China’s Crackdown On Hong Kong Will Affect America

TNI Staff at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*TNI Staff* *Security, Asia* A new national security law is making waves in East Asia. In China's most recent step to crackdown on Hong Kong, Beijing has imposed a new national security that strips Hong Kong of its unique legal status and autonomy. This has unclear implications for American interests and raises many questions for Washington and its Asian allies. How does Taiwan view this latest *fait accompli*, following Beijing’s unilateral declaration of South China Sea sovereignty, its dredging operation to create new features in the Spratly Islands, and its militarization of ... more »

Would Donald Trump Really Accept the GOP Nomination at Gettysburg?

Rachel Bucchino at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, * Is that really a smart idea? President Donald Trump said he’s narrowed down the location for his Republican National Convention acceptance speech to two places, with one of them being the Civil War battleground in Gettysburg, Pa., a consideration that CNN anchor Erica Hill urged: it “leaves you scratching your head.” "When we heard this, one of the first things I thought of was an interview that the President had at Normandy, and when we saw him there with all of those crosses in the background. And that really struck a chord with a number of peop... more »

U.S. Army Bradley Fighting Vehicles and Robots Are Waging War Together

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2011%3Anewsml_GM1E79119LA01&share=true] The future of war is already here: U.S. Army soldiers operating modified Bradley Fighting Vehicles acquired enemy targets by operating combat drones armed with guns and sensors, as part of an exercise intended to refine unmanned systems for targeting and attack operations. U.S. Army soldiers operating modified Bradley Fighting Vehicles acquired enemy targets by operating combat drones armed with guns and sensors, as part of an exercise int... more »

The Coronavirus Pandemic Poses the Latest Challenge to Free Speech

Bret Swanson at The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Bret Swanson* *Politics, Americas* Open discourse itself is under assault. One promise of the internet was to lower barriers. It would obliterate the distance limitations of geography and the gatekeeping functions of big media, big business, big academia, and big government. At first, it did this through email, blogs, and message boards. More recently, it has done so through Twitter, YouTube, and podcasts. The spectacular success of these barrier-busting technologies is, however, inviting a furious backlash. Open discourse itself is under assault. Consider the case of M. Gabrie... more »

"America Is Gunning Up"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 10 hours ago
*"America Is Gunning Up"* By Bill Bonner SAN MARTIN, ARGENTINA – Here’s a news story from Fox Business last week: “Skyrocketing gun sales trigger US ammo shortage.” “Wholesale and distributor inventories are 'leanest we’ve ever seen'” Who are folks planning to shoot? The answers come back: Democrats… Republicans… Trump… rioters… looters… greedy racists… rich white guys… poor black guys… Take your pick. But, like gravity, these things have always been with us. Still, sometimes planes crash. And sometimes, they don’t. Today, we wonder why the nation seems to be in a tailspin right n... more »

Justice Department Completes Review of Errors in FISA Applications

jgordon at Lawfare - 10 hours ago
One entrance to the Department of Justice building in Washington. (Source: Gregory Varnum, https://tinyurl.com/rtt26an; CC BY-SA 3.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en) The Department of Justice has completed its review of deficiencies in Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) applications concerning U.S. persons identified by the department’s Office of the Inspector General. The Department of Justice review follows the Justice Department’s Office of the Inspector General report on the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane investigation into members of the Trump cam... more »

Jeremy EX 32° Freemason: Planned Nuclear Event in America, Sep & Nov 2020 Major Events … More Bombshell Information on What’s Coming This Year

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 10 hours ago
aminutetomidnite Episode 328 of the A Minute To Midnite Show. Tony was contacted again by Jeremy the Ex 32° Freemason. What you will hear in this Episode is some very sobering information. Mind-blowing might actually be the best way to describe it.. end

Workers at Massachusetts marijuana grow vote to unionize

John Schroyer at Marijuana Business Daily - 10 hours ago
Employees at a cannabis cultivation operation in Massachusetts voted on Tuesday to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, the latest victory for organized labor in the cannabis industry. According to a news release from the UFCW, workers at Cultivate Holdings in Leicester voted by an “overwhelming majority” to join the labor union’s Local […] Workers at Massachusetts marijuana grow vote to unionize is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Public Lose Interest In Climate Change

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 10 hours ago
By Paul Homewood On Sept. 23, 2019, then-16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg stood before a sea of news cameras at the United Nations Climate Action Summit in New York City and told world leaders: "People are suffering. People are dying. Entire ecosystems are collapsing…How dare you continue to look away." Within days, web […]

Economic Impacts Of Civil Unrest

Terrace at PopularResistance.Org - 10 hours ago
The civil disturbance that started in Minneapolis after the killing by police of George Floyd spread to 20 other states — an unprecedented property insurance catastrophe that will likely impact policy renewals and could even persuade some insurers to exclude coverage for damage caused by riots, executives for Verisk’s Property Claim Services said. “In the U.S., there has been no precedent for a riot catastrophe like this,” Tom Johansmeyer, head of PCS, said during a telephone interview with the Claims Journal on Thursday. The post Economic Impacts Of Civil Unrest appeared first on... more »

Become A Socialist With This CEO Pay Calculator

Terrace at PopularResistance.Org - 10 hours ago
You’ve probably heard, anecdotally, that Jeff Bezos earns your salary in some absurdly short amount of time—but do you know exactly how short? Well, now there’s a tech CEO salary calculator from SimpleTexting that can give you the infuriatingly precise answer. You can also use it to figure out how quickly Elon Musk could pay off your mortgage, or that Mark Zuckerberg could pay off the average American’s $35,359 in student debt in 8 1/2 minutes. Does Jeff Bezos make enough to cover your living expenses in more or less time than it would take you to pledge yourself to the fight to bu... more »

New Report: US Special Forces Active In 22 African Countries

Terrace at PopularResistance.Org - 10 hours ago
A new report published in South African newspaper The Mail and Guardian has shed light on the opaque world of the American military presence in Africa. Last year, elite U.S. Special Operations forces were active in 22 African countries. This accounts for 14 percent of all American commandos deployed overseas, the largest number for any region besides the Middle East. American troops had also seen combat in 13 African nations. The U.S. is not formally at war with an African nation, and the continent is barely discussed in reference to American exploits around the globe. The post Ne... more »

"This Global Depression Will Be Brutal – Tens Of Millions Of Americans Can’t Pay Their Bills And Are In Danger Of Eviction"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 10 hours ago
*"This Global Depression Will Be Brutal – Tens Of Millions * *Of Americans Can’t Pay Their Bills And Are In Danger Of Eviction"* by Michael Snyder "Most of us have never experienced anything like this in our entire lifetimes. Fear of COVID-19, endless civil unrest in major U.S. cities and a whole host of other factors have combined to plunge us into the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression of the 1930s. On Friday, the Labor Department announced that the unemployment rate in the U.S. fell to just 10.2 percent last month, and if that number was actually accurate that wo... more »

Returns of Displaced In Iraq Continue To Decline Despite Govt Efforts

Joel Wing at MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 10 hours ago
The rate of return for Iraq’s displaced (IDPs) has taken another major drop in the spring of 2020. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) the pre-eminent group working with IDPs blamed the COVID-19 lockdown which has limited movement in the country. Even before that however fewer and fewer people were attempting to go home because of the lack of reconstruction, security, reconciliation, and jobs. In fact, some new displacement in small numbers continues as well because of those issues. In June, IOM reported that there were 1,381,332 displacedin Iraq. That was down onl... more »

This Day In Iraqi History - Aug 11

Joel Wing at MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 10 hours ago
1918 UK For Sec Balfour British war in Mespotamia should be justified by securing water that would also give it control of oil Balfour’s statement prompted Premier Lloyd George to call for British to seize Ottoman’s Mosul province (Musings On Iraq How The Ottoman Province Of Mosul Became Part Of Iraq) (Musings On Iraq review *The Chatham House Version and other Middle-Eastern Studies*) 1933 Interior Min Suleiman arrived in Mosul on news of Assyrian massacres Had planes drop flyers telling Assyrians nothing would happen to them if they gave up to authorities 1933 Assyri... more »

Russian President Putin Says The Health Ministry Has Approved The World’s First Covid-19 Vaccine

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 10 hours ago
*RT:* *Putin says Russia’s Health Ministry has approved world’s FIRST Covid-19 vaccine – his own daughter has been vaccinated * Vladimir Putin announced on Tuesday morning that Russia has registered the world's first vaccine against coronavirus. He says the dose is effective in forming immunity against the deadly pathogen which has spread globally. “As far as I know, a vaccine against the coronavirus infection has been registered this morning (in Russia) for the first time in the world,” the President told members of the government. “I thank everyone who worked on the vaccine - ... more »

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