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Japan needs pragmatism on Hong Kong issue: Geopolitics of Northeast Asia
Japan needs pragmatism on Hong Kong issue: Geopolitics of Northeast Asia Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan should focus on pragmatism and the geopolitical reality of Northeast Asia. Of course, the new Hong Kong security law is draconian. However, Japan must not be dragged into the […]
How Trump's Own Top Aides Became Convinced Trump "Posed A Danger To The National Security Of The United States" [Also: Trump's Phone Sex With Angela Merkel, Teresa May And Vlad Putin]
New polling across Europe shows that more than 60% of respondents in Germany, France, Spain, Denmark and Portugal said they had lost trust in the United States as a global leader. Negative attitudes of the US were most marked in Denmark (71%) Portugal (70%), France (68%), Germany (65%) and Spain (64%). "Trust in the US is 'broken' as a result of its handling of the health crisis and that support for the transatlantic alliance has been 'hollowed out.' Angela Merkel, the German chancellor, warned in an interview with *The Guardian* on Friday that the world could no longer take it ... more »
To Overcome the Insanity Around You, THINK LIKE BEETHOVEN!
To Overcome the Insanity Around You, THINK LIKE BEETHOVEN! Video of To Overcome the Insanity Around You, THINK LIKE BEETHOVEN! In a world which seems increasingly dominated by craziness and evil, take some time to get to know great geniuses, such as Schiller and Beethoven, who lived in times dominated by the same corrupt oligarchical families and institutions we are fighting, and gave us works of timeless beauty which inspire us today. Beethoven wrote, affirming his free will to act in the face of the degenerate conformity which surrounded him, "I will seize Fate by the throat; it... more »
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 7/1/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates 7/1/20" * *- Frequently **Updated* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ July 1, 2020 *"A Mushrooming Outbreak"* "The United States announced more than 48,000 new coronavirus infections yesterday, another daily record and an increase of 80 percent in the past two weeks. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, warned the Senate that the number could soon reach *100,000 a day *if the country does not act quickly. In other virus developments: European countries began... more »
Coming up short: Journal retracts penis enlargement paper after realizing it was homeopathy
Over the objection of all of the authors, a journal has retracted an article on a homeopathic approach to penis enlargement and virility after deciding that the putative remedy wasn’t potent enough for the task at hand. The paper, “Effects of chronic treatment with the eNOS stimulator Impaza on penis length and sexual behaviors in … Continue reading Coming up short: Journal retracts penis enlargement paper after realizing it was homeopathy
BLM/Antifa Rioter Shoots at Driver Trying To Escape Protester’s Barricade
BLM and Antifa have been targeting vehicles more in recent weeks as inner cities begin to push back against their violence. [This has nothing to do with race or George Floyd.]
Soros-Funded Prosecutor Goes After St. Louis Man for Defending His Home
The McCloskys, both attorneys, guarded their lives and their home in self defense with guns after Antifa and Black Lives Matter broke down a gate and threatened to swarm into their home. Prosecutor Kim Gardner is a far-left radical who received funding from George Soros and is investigating the pair.
Black Lives Matter Protester Hit By Iowa Governor’s Car When He Tried to Block It
Kim Reynolds, the Republican Governor of Iowa, gave a press conference on private property. When her car was leaving, her driver hit a Black Lives Matter organizer, Jaylen Cavil, as he stood in front of the vehicle, trying to block it. Cavil said he was not hurt.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan Dismantles CHOP, then 300 Protesters Show Up at Her Home
City Council member Kshama Sawant, a committed socialist/communist, joined the protest mob and called for Durkan's removal. City workers have begun removing the barriers from the CHOP squatters' camp.
Shooting at CHOP Leaves a 16-Year Old Dead and a 14-Year-Old in Critical Condition
There was another shooting in the CHAZ/CHOP “autonomous zone” of Seattle at 3 AM on Monday morning. It is the fifth shooting since rioters took over the area. Two young black males were shot. One is dead and the other is in critical condition.
NY Mayor Bill De Blasio Will Cut Police Budget by $1-Billion
The New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio shifted $1-billion from the budget of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to programs that assist in youth and community development, despite a surge in shootings in the wake of protests and violent unrest sparked by the death of George Floyd.
In the mess we're in, who - and how - can we help effectively?
I've had several questions, from people I know and from strangers, along the lines of: "OK, we're in a mess. COVID-19, the riots, the economy - we know about them, and there's nothing we can do about them. They're too big for any one person or community to fix. So, if we want to help - if we want to be 'Good Samaritans' in our community - how *can* we help? What *can* we do? How can we make a real difference?" I think that's a very good perspective to have. I speak as a retired pastor, who believes in the Christian imperative to "love your neighbor as yourself", as well as u... more »
Protest After Dismissal of Brazilian Writer Cuenca by Deutsche Welle
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - There is worldwide protest against the decision of Deutsche Welle German public international broadcaster (DW) to part with author João Paulo Cuenca due to making a satirical statement targeting President Jair Bolsonaro. Journalists, writers and activists now accuse the German international broadcaster of having bowed to pressure from Bolsonaro and […] The post Protest After Dismissal of Brazilian Writer Cuenca by Deutsche Welle appeared first on The Rio Times.
The True Cost of Covid-19 in Mexico
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Since the beginning of the Covid-19 health crisis, the Mexican government has adopted a rather dubious strategy in communications to its population. The Mexican authorities claim to have taken in their stride this new virus which has been plowing through the poorer part of its population. One has to wonder, […] The post The True Cost of Covid-19 in Mexico appeared first on The Rio Times .
Coronavirus in Chile: Unemployment Rises to 11.2 Percent, Highest Level in Decade
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The novel coronavirus pandemic pushed unemployment in Chile in the March-May quarter to 11.2 percent, its highest figure in a decade, the National Institute of Statistics (INE) reported on Tuesday, June 30th. The national unemployment rate thereby grew by four percent over the same period in 2019, "the highest since […] The post Coronavirus in Chile: Unemployment Rises to 11.2 Percent, Highest Level in Decade appeared first on The Rio Times.
Centrão Wants Bolsonaro’s Support to Guarantee Funds and Defer Elections
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Members of the Centrão party bloc are staking their bets on supporting President Jair Bolsonaro against the economic team's resistance to extending the transfer of funds to municipalities - a measure that is part of the agreement for the parties to . . . To read the full NEWS and […] The post Centrão Wants Bolsonaro’s Support to Guarantee Funds and Defer Elections appeared first on The Rio Times.
Increased earthquake activity at Makushin volcano, Alaska
The Watchers » Latest articles - 16 hours ago
The Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) is recording increased earthquake activity at Makushin volcano over the past 2 weeks. In response, the observatory raised the Aviation Color Code to Yellow on June 15 and plans to continue close monitoring of seismic activity,...... Read more »
Maine edges closer to starting $300 million adult-use cannabis market, though opt-outs and license caps linger
Maine is inching toward launching a projected $300 million-a-year recreational marijuana market perhaps by the fall, nearly four years after residents voted to legalize adult use. Former Gov. Paul LePage, an adult-use cannabis opponent, stifled early efforts to implement the program. And now the coronavirus crisis is further delaying the program’s rollout, particularly decisions by […] Maine edges closer to starting $300 million adult-use cannabis market, though opt-outs and license caps linger is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for can... more »
UK could hit 40C ‘regularly’ by end of this century–Says Flawed Met Office Study
By Paul Homewood The absurd Matt McGrath hypes the latest Met Office modelling exercise! Sweltering temperatures of up to 40C could be a regular occurrence in the UK by 2100 if carbon emissions stay very high says the Met Office. The current record stands at 38.7C, set in Cambridge last July. This new […]
Tell the government to end the rent debt crisis
In the past three months, more than half a million private renters have got behind on their rent. Housing benefit doesn’t cover sky high rents, and many of us aren’t even entitled to support.
F-35 Are Dangerous Stealth Fighters. Too Bad They Are Missing One Thing.
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * The Pentagon’s F-35 and F-22 stealth fighters, which it has made the lynchpin of its twenty-first-century air warfare strategy, simply can’t fly far enough. Why not stealth tankers? *Here's What You Need To Remember: * The Pentagon would like its next-generation tankers to feature more autonomation to reduce the number of necessary crew and speed up the refueling process. *The Air Force has additional ideas for making its future tankers more survival, including incorporating active protection systems to shoot down incoming missiles—yes, possibly... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Mystery of $2bn of loans backed by fake gold in China Former French Prime Minister François Fillon sentenced to five years 11 people shot across NYC in less than 12 hours as shootings spike 500 Delta Airline Staff Test Positive for Coronavirus, 10 DeadArizona closes bars, gyms and other businesses after 'brutal' increase in Covid-19 cases Williams College Cuts Price 15%, Cancels Sports Due to Virus Stanford Grad Who Created The World’s First ‘Robot Lawyer’ Raises $12 Million In Series A South Pole warming three times faster than rest of Earth: studySenate strips provisi... more »
Jacob Puliyel Gresham’s Law and the Covid-19 pandemic
By Jacob Puliyel Published June 29, 2020, 11:04 am Sunday Guardian Live Gresham’s law holds that bad money drives out good money. If there are two coins with the same face value, but of different intrinsic value (assume that one... more »
Be part of a Parenting Special for Transmission Times:
Note: Katie Semro is an AofA reader and she's has a project we'd like to share with you. ### I'm Katie Semro, and for the last 13 weeks I’ve been making the podcast Transmission Times using audio diaries from people... more »
Would You Trust Big Pharma with Your Life?
*Dr Vernon Coleman* | A simply explaination why we cannot trust the companies who are making vaccines.
This Year’s Cold and Wet Spring sinks U.S. Wheat Acreage to its lowest levels since USDA Records began in 1919 — Corn and Potatoes Down, too
So, who are you going to believe...? The IPCC with their warm-mongering political agenda, who claim catastrophic-heat will see our undoing? Or the nation's cold-weary farmers? The post This Year’s Cold and Wet Spring sinks U.S. Wheat Acreage to its lowest levels since USDA Records began in 1919 — Corn and Potatoes Down, too appeared first on Electroverse.
Iceland is Rocking — 9,000 Earthquakes in 10 Days
The earthquake swarm coincides with signs that Katla volcano may be about to erupt. It is widely considered that Iceland will be home to the next “big one,” returning Earth to another volcanic winter... The post Iceland is Rocking — 9,000 Earthquakes in 10 Days appeared first on Electroverse.
Why do states consent to arbitration in national investment laws?
bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
01-Jul-2020 Of the 65 states that have received investment law advice from World Bank's FIAS, 30 subsequently included arbitration in their law.
¿Por qué los Estados brindan Consentimiento al Arbitraje en sus Leyes Nacionales de Inversión?
bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
01-Jul-2020 De los 65 Estados que han recibido asesoramiento del sector del Banco Mundial llamado FIAS sobre legislación en materia de inversiones, 30 posteriormente han incluido el arbitraje en su legislación.
Morocco's new model BIT: Innovative features and policy considerations
bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
01-Jul-2020 In the face of the increasing number of claims brought by investors against host states on the basis of BITs and the exorbitant amounts awarded to investors, Morocco has undertaken a review of its model BIT using a flexible and rational approach.
Le modèle de TBI du Maroc : caractéristiques innovantes et considérations politiques
bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
01-Jul-2020 Face au nombre croissant de recours présentés par des investisseurs contre des pays d'accueil au titre de traités bilatéraux d'investissement, le Maroc a entrepris de réviser son modèle de TBI au moyen d'une approche souple et rationnelle.
Nuevo modelo de TBI de Marruecos: CaracterÃsticas innovadoras y consideraciones de polÃticas
bilaterals.org - 17 hours ago
01-Jul-2020 Frente a un creciente número de demandas entabladas por inversores contra Estados receptores en virtud de TBI y exorbitantes sumas otorgadas a los inversores por tribunales arbitrales, Marruecos ha emprendido la revisión de su modelo de TBI.
Weinstein victims to share in $27.5 million settlement
Just In - 17 hours ago
The deal against the former Hollywood producer has yet to be approved by the US federal court, but it could allow some sexual assault survivors to claim up to $1.09 million.
Contractors working on hotel owned by Liberal donors exempted from coronavirus quarantine
The head of Tasmania's powerful hotels association credits his contact book with helping ensure mainland construction workers were exempted from mandatory coronavirus quarantine and able to finish building Hobart's newest hotel.
Coroner reveals lead-up to stabbing murder of British backpackers
A coroner reveals the chilling chain of events leading up to a "horrifying and frenzied" stabbing that killed two British backpackers in north Queensland.
Stamp collector discovers forgotten air mail history
A stamp collector turned history sleuth discovers the first official test of an air mail service in Australia took place 100 years ago between Lismore, Casino and Tenterfield in New South Wales.
Hong Kong police begin arresting protesters under new security law
Just In - 17 hours ago
Hong Kong police arrest more than 300 pro-democracy protesters, including some under a sweeping new security law introduced by China to snuff out dissent.
Bunnings says it has 'zero tolerance' for illegal timber as it drops VicForests products
Major hardware chain Bunnings is dumping Victorian native timber products from its shelves after the Federal Court ruled timber was felled illegally, putting dozens of jobs in jeopardy.
'Deadly waiting game': Calicivirus outbreak killing pet rabbits
Gretel Whitting is worried about the threat to her rabbits Sambuca and Malibu after watching calicivirus claim three other pets recently, calling for a vaccine in the midst of Tasmania's latest outbreak.
NSW's shark strategy unveiled — more drones, fewer helicopters
The 2020/2021 NSW Shark Program is investing in improved drone technology and the continued use of SMART drumlines at high-risk locations.
Steele Sidebottom banned for four AFL matches following COVID-19 protocol breach
Just In - 17 hours ago
Collingwood's Steele Sidebottom is hit with a lengthy ban, while Lynden Dunn is suspended for one match after they breached the league's COVID-19 protocols last weekend.
Beneath the Bluster, Boris Johnson’s ‘New Deal’ Offers Nothing New
Boris Johnson's effort at a New Deal Big Lie goes splat.
Danger ahead - Pentagon preparing for war with China & Russia
About 350 soldiers parachuted into Andersen Air Force Base on Tuesday to complete a training mission that began with a marathon flight from Alaska. Five C-17 Globemasters flew the paratroopers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska to Guam, where they secured the air base as part of an emergency deployment readiness exercise, the Army said in a statement Tuesday. The soldiers are with the 25th Infantry Division’s 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team — the Army’s only Pacific airborne brigade. They learned of the mission only several days before the jump, the Army said. “This... more »
5 Sniper Rifles Rifles That Can Turn Any War Into a Bloodbath
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Sniper rifles are useful not just against human targets, but are used to destroy communications equipment, vulnerable supply targets and even disable armored vehicles. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Sniper rifles are a choice weapon for insurgents and guerrillas, as they are a natural asymmetric weapon against conventional forces. The M99 sniper rifle has mysteriously showed up in the hands of rebels in the Syrian Civil War, where it has proven effective against Syrian Arab Army forces. The weapons are thought to have come from Sudan by way of Q... more »
How Sig Sauer's P320 XCarry Became The U.S. Army's New Handgun
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * A jack of all trades. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Unlike previous Sig Sauer pistol offerings, the P-320 X-Carry is a striker-fired handgun. The gun features ambidextrous slide stops and magazine releases for left handed shooters. Unlike other versions of the P-320 it has a straight, flat-faced trigger that the manufacturer claims will help shooters avoid inadvertently shooting to the right or left, a common problem rooted in improper finger placement on the trigger. Sig Sauer’s new P-320 pistol is enjoying a considerable streak of publicity,... more »
You Should Say 'Nyet' On These 5 Russian Handguns (Truly Terrible)
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* Not all guns can be winners. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *At one point, the Strike One was rumored to have been elite Russian police units’ pistol of choice. It now appears that the new Kalashnikov Concern PL-14 Lebedev is being considered for elite police units, since it is a more sleek and traditional design. While the Strike One is not the worst pistol to shoot on this list, it represents a unfortunate failure to follow up on a decent design. While the Makarov and Tokarev are probably the most well known Russian pistols, the Russian Fed... more »
Nuclear Testing, Never Again
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
WASHINGTON DC, Jul 01 (IPS) - Seventy-five years ago, on July 16, the United States detonated the world's first nuclear weapons test explosion in the New Mexican desert. Just three weeks later, U.S. Air Force B-29 bombers executed surprise atomic bomb attacks on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, killing at least 214,000 people by the end of 1945, and injuring untold thousands more who died in the years afterward. Read the full story, “Nuclear Testing, Never Again”, on globalissues.org →
Los Angeles Hit Hard by Implosion of Freelance Work
The collapse of high-end freelance work isn't just about the loss of incomes. If it persists long enough, it means the loss of capabilities.
Excellent interview on 'Russia paying to kill U.S. troops' story....
Multiple US outlets, citing anonymous intelligence officials, are claiming that Russia offered bounties to kill US soldiers in Afghanistan and that President Trump has taken no action. The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal breaks down the story's flaws and how it continues a Russiagate-era push of the Democratic Party to the right. "The constant flow of Russiagate disinformation into the bloodstream of the Democratic Party and its base is moving that party constantly to the right, while pushing the US deeper into this Cold War," Blumenthal says. Max Blumenthal is editor of The Grayzon... more »
Uruguay Only Latin American Country with Access to EU from July 1st
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As of today, July 1st, the European Union will open its external borders, closed since mid-March due to the coronavirus crisis, to 14 countries considered "safe", including The post Uruguay Only Latin American Country with Access to EU from July 1st appeared first on The Rio Times.
Appellate Court Overturns Ruling Forcing Bolsonaro to Wear Mask in Federal District
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Judge Daniele Maranhão Costa, of the TRF-1 (1st Region Federal Appellate Court), overturned the temporary restraining order issued by a federal district court that ordered President Jair Bolsonaro to wear a mask when going out in public in the Federal District, as a means . . . To read the […] The post Appellate Court Overturns Ruling Forcing Bolsonaro to Wear Mask in Federal District appeared first on The Rio Times.
Government Confirms Two More Instalments of Emergency Aid
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday afternoon, June 30th, the Jair Bolsonaro government confirmed the payment of two additional installments of the R$600 (US$120) emergency aid. For mothers in charge of their families, the amount reaches R$1,200. The benefit, paid during the coronavirus pandemic, was established by Congress in March, through Chamber and Senate […] The post Government Confirms Two More Instalments of Emergency Aid appeared first on The Rio Times.
General Government Gross Debt Climbs to 81.9 Percent of GDP in May
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the wake of increased government spending to tackle the novel coronavirus pandemic, Brazil's public debt grew sharply in May. Data released on Tuesday, June 30th, by the Central Bank (BC) show that the General Government's The post General Government Gross Debt Climbs to 81.9 Percent of GDP in May appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil to Test Medicinal Marijuana to Help Doctors’ Mental Health in Fighting Covid-19
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In August, Brazil will conduct a study to assess the impact of cannabis on mental health care for health professionals involved in treating patients infected with the coronavirus (Covid-19). The study was approved last Monday, June 29th, by the Ethics Committee on Research . . . To read the full […] The post Brazil to Test Medicinal Marijuana to Help Doctors’ Mental Health in Fighting Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio’s Santa Teresa Tram to Operate Again, at Reduced Capacity
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Stopped since March due to the pandemic caused by Covid-19, the iconic Bondinho de Santa . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here Subscribe Login Here The post Rio’s Santa Teresa Tram to Operate Again, at Reduced Capacity appeared first on The Rio Times.
Europe Confirms Borders Closed to Brazilians
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The European Union (EU) officially confirmed on Tuesday, July 30th, that the bans on the entry of Brazilians will remain in place despite the relaxation of border restrictions as of Wednesday, July 1st. An official communiqué released on the European Union Council website reports that tourists from The post Europe Confirms Borders Closed to Brazilians appeared first on The Rio Times.
Solar Energy Conversion Efficiency of 47% Demonstrated
This is certainly close enough. Mirrors assist in also engineering protection as well and drawing of almost half of the incoming light provides more than enough energy to justify application. I have been tracking this technology since the 1970's simply because it was always possible to access by tech evolution. The same held true for battery evolution. It is no accident today that we have the 400 mile range Tesla. Free energy is possible and would be nice, but all this makes free energy a bonus. *Solar Energy Conversion Efficiency of 47% Demonstrated * *Brian Wan... more »
Sanctum Chrisma Anointing
This is an ancient healing oil which made use of Hemp or CBD oils as the most likely active ingredient. We now know enough to unde4rstand that species selection is helpful as well. It is certainly beneficial. In combination with powering up the spirit body as well, major healing should be facilitated. So yes, all tnhis looks to be best practise and really needs to be made real. Stimulating the Inner Sun is no easy trick and that is a key aspect of healing by the laying on of hands. *Sanctum Chrisma Anointing* *Wednesday, June 24, 2020* *Operation Disclosure | By Mr. Oxy... more »
Flash Forest and Tree Planting With Drones
This will work in natural forest soils. Not so easily elsewhere. Yet Groasis has that covered in a way that avoids ongoing maintenance costs. All this informs us that there is a global movement to reforest the whole Earth. That really includes the whole Sahara and the entire Middle East and will employ over ten billion people. Decades ago i saw a group using seed pellets made up using cross linked polymeres and nutrients. Also distributed broadly by aircraft. First rainfall activated the pellet. No one cared enough then... *Flash Forest and Tree Planting With Drones * *... more »
The Fairy Shoe of Beara Penisular
This item appears to be well authenticated. It exists, it can be seen and this has gone on since 1836. Way more important, it was and is a well used shoe. It is also quite unreasonable that it was made by a human cobbler. Mouseskin and super fine stitching happens to be largely beyond us. Let alone wearing it out. The shoe itself infers a humanoid that is around two feet tall.. That happens to be plausible. We have had glimpses of such folk and they could easily live in our midst using basic tech. In short, that remains the best explanation. Any sign would also be mistaken... more »
Black Hole Collision (in the news)
This artist’s concept shows a supermassive black hole surrounded by a disk of gas. Embedded in this disk are two smaller black holes that may have merged together to form a new black hole. Image credit: Caltech/R. Hurt (IPAC) Jet Propulsion Laboratory (Pasadena CA) When two black holes spiral around each other and ultimately […] The post Black Hole Collision (in the news) appeared first on Virtual Mirage .
THE FROG WHO GOT TOO BIG FOR HIS BOOTS AND WAS TURNED INTO A TOADY — SIR MARK SEDWILL SACKED, BRITISH POLICY ON RUSSIA FOR REVIEW
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with The plot to rid the British Government of the man who combined more domestic and foreign policy-making powers than any British official in peacetime was not a clandestine Kremlin operation directed by President Vladimir Putin. But the sacking of Sir Mark Sedwill, the grammar school head-boy who became Cabinet Secretary and […]
Up to 150 mm (6 inches) of summer snow falls in parts of Idaho, U.S.
The Watchers » Latest articles - 19 hours ago
Residents in parts of Idaho woke up to summer snowfall on Monday morning, June 29, 2020, with up to 150 mm (6 inches) recorded in Wood River Valley-- an uncommon amount for the time of the year. Unseasonably cool weather brought snow and breezy conditions above 2...... Read more »
We Will Err On The Side Of Freedom
*Above picture is entitled, The American Spirit* *A message to the global elite from American Patriots. We will not consent and we will err on the side of freedom.* *Mike*
Operation Cyclone and Timber Sycamore – America’s Bounties for Killing Russian Troops
The irony of the Western media claiming that Russia had provided financial support to the Taliban in order to target US Forces based on unfounded allegations is seemingly lost on the aforementioned media however, when there is in fact documented evidence of the United States and its allies providing not only financial, but also logistical, military and political support to the precursors of the Taliban in late 70s and 1980s Afghanistan, who would then go on to target the predominantly Russian troops of the then-Soviet Union.
ColdType July (Issue 209) is now online
1 July 2020 — ColdType You can read this issue at coldtype.net or at issuu.com Contents: THE GREAT PURGE – We’ve got a major excerpt from Greg Palast’s explosive new book, How Trump Stole 2020, in which the top investigative reporter details how manipulation of voter eligibility rules may rob millions of young, poor and minority Americans of their vote in the … Continue reading ColdType July (Issue 209) is now online
It Almost Looked Like Nazi Germany Would Win. Why Didn't They?
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: Sudeten Germans greeting Hitler with the Nazi salute after he crossed the border into Czechoslovakia. Cheb, Sudetenland. October 1938. German Federal Archives.] The Germans were more unified in their command and control (but Hitler's micromanagement would eventually doom Nazi Germany). *Key point:* British leadership was in disarray, while German command-and-control was well-managed—maybe too managed. In May and June of 1940 the attacking Germans had a supreme authority, Hitler, and an army that—if skeptical, even in places tra... more »
The Retired F-117 Nighthawk Is Still Flying. Here's How and Why.
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Americas* Though no longer in service, the planes have found second wind. *Key Point*: Relatively few F-117s are resting in boneyards. In a March 19th Instagram post, an aviation enthusiast posted several photos of an F-117 flying in Star Wars Canyon in California. The canyon, officially known as Rainbow Canyon, is frequently used by the Air Force for pilot training and is favored by aviation photographers for its favorable vantage points from which to shoot photos. The photographer only caught a brief glimpse of the F-117. It “circled twice, then [was]... more »
This Odd-Looking Submarine Might Be Iran's Latest Weapon
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Middle East* What is Iran planning? *Key Point*: Beware homemade ships of Iranian origin. Iran just released images of some new naval equipment—including an odd-looking submarine that just might be unmanned. *Testing 1, 2, 3* The Islamic Republic News Agency’s English-language segment just released a set of photos showing what appears to be new Iranian naval equipment. The photos, released on Thursday, appear to show several types of fast boats that Iran favors in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, as well as a rather odd assortment of submarin... more »
Big: Why The Colt Python Deserves The Title "Finest Revolver Ever Made"
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* Much like its predecessors the Walker Colt and Dragoon, the handsome revolver found a niche with police and highway patrol forces across the country. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Colt Python was retired by Colt in 2005. The real reason why Colt gave up on such a desirable money maker is unknown, but the high cost of modern labor -- a single Python could involve hours of personal attention -- could be the reason. While modern machining processes could create the equal of the Python, the reassurance that hours of personal attention a... more »
Netanyahu Signals Possible Delay in Israel’s West Bank Annexation Plan
Netanyahu Signals Possible Delay in Israel’s West Bank Annexation Plan by Associated Press, via https://www.foxnews.com/ The prime minister appeared to indicate Israel would miss a July 1 target date to begin the process – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that discussions with the U.S. on his plan to annex occupied West Bank territory would continue “in …
Israel: Netanyahu to “Continue” Work With US on West Bank Annexation Plan
Ruptly The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would continue to work with US officials in the coming days regarding his plan to annex land in the West Bank currently occupied by Israeli settlements, in addition to other territories such as the Jordan Valley. Whilst speaking in Jerusalem on Tuesday, Netanyahu stated: “The tasks …
Art of Japan and Torii Kiyonaga: Images of serenity
Art of Japan and Torii Kiyonaga: Images of serenity Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Many individuals in modernized nations often look back to an imagined time of serenity. Of course, the reality is most likely different. Yet aspects of cultural identity and continuity appeal. Therefore, irrespective if art emanates from China, France, Japan, or […]
NATO’s appeasement to Turkey is pushing France out of the Alliance
Macron wants to become France’s 21st century Charles de Gaulle More The post NATO’s appeasement to Turkey is pushing France out of the Alliance appeared first on The Duran.
Saudi-backed forces suffer heavy losses amid major defeat in western Yemen
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – The Saudi-backed forces suffered a major defeat this week when the Ansarallah troops took control of the entire Radman District in the Bayda Governorate. According to reports from the Bayda-Marib axis, the Saudi-backed forces lost dozens of fighters in the battle, while also losing a large amount of ground to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Libyan Army deploys ballistic missiles to defend Sirte from Turkish-backed forces: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – The Libyan National Army (LNA) was filmed moving ballistic missiles to the strategic city of Sirte, as the Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) forces continue to build up their troops east of Misrata. According to reports, the Libyan National Army moved their SCUD-B missiles to Sirte in order to […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran reveals cause of massive blast that killed 13 people
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:40 A.M.) – An Iranian official revealed the cause of the explosion north of Tehran, which killed 13 people, and wounded others, indicating that a gas leak was behind the accident. The Iranian Online News said that 13 people were killed and 6 others injured in an explosion at a medical facility north […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Horowhenua’s former Mayor Michael Feyen is in support of the NZ Public Party
Former Mayor Michael Feyen drew attention during his term to the same issues Billy Te Kahika and the NZ Public Party is now, namely UN Agenda 2030. He speaks from his experience as a recipient of the stonewalling and neutering he received, and like many NZers is concerned with the corporatization of NZ, our threatened … Continue reading Horowhenua’s former Mayor Michael Feyen is in support of the NZ Public Party →
The NZ Public Party has a public meeting in PN tomorrow 2 July
I am posting the NZ Public Party’s info because our information since the inception of the site has been about Agenda 21 now 30 that this party is also exposing. Aka that benign sounding ‘sustainable development‘. The Trojan horse introduced into our councils decades ago, since the Agenda was first signed in at the UN … Continue reading The NZ Public Party has a public meeting in PN tomorrow 2 July →
Sundance Institute Selects 2020 Native Filmmakers Lab Fellows
Sundance Institute Selects 2020 Native Filmmakers Lab Fellows Sundance Institute Native Filmmakers Lab Censored News LOS ANGELES — Five Indigenous filmmakers have been chosen to participate in the 2020 Sundance Institute Native Filmmakers Lab, reimagined and expressed digitally this year on Sundance Co//ab. The Lab is at the core of the Institute’s commitment to supporting Indigenous
Five Most Popular Posts in June
Here's what was hot during flaming June as visited by you, the viewer? 1. Stoke's Racist Lord Mayor 2. Do the Tories Fear Keir? 3. What is the Point of a New Left Party? 4. Labour Should Reject Contributory Benefits 5. On Hammering the Left Aaaand the answer, discounting the miserable existence of Stoke's (now thankfully) ex-Lord Mayor, is ... more critical Keir studies! You know you love it, and as a content provider who am I not to supply the goodies? Coming in behind Potteries racism we have a consideration of whether Keir Starmer is frightening the Tories. And the answer is a mix... more »
Evangelical Woman Arrested for Homophobia After Attacking Gay Man in a Bus Terminal
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A woman was arrested on Sunday, June 28th, for the crime of homophobia and influence peddling, after attacking a young gay man at the bus station in the city of Lucas do Rio Verde, in Mato Grosso. Footage of the attack is shown on a video circulating on social media. […] The post Evangelical Woman Arrested for Homophobia After Attacking Gay Man in a Bus Terminal appeared first on The Rio Times.
Windstorm Leaves Over 1.4 Million Consumers Without Power in Santa Catarina State
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Santa Catarina Power Central (CELESC) reported that as a result of bad weather caused by instability during the formation of an extratropical cyclone with wind gusts of up to 110Km/h, at around 4 PM, over 1.4 million consumers had their The post Windstorm Leaves Over 1.4 Million Consumers Without Power in Santa Catarina State appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Plunges Into Chaos, Lacking Hospitals, Doctors and Equipment for Covid-19 Patients
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The fight against the coronavirus pandemic in Rio de Janeiro has become the target of widespread criticism. Two weeks ago, with no indication that cases would be under control, businesses, churches, and sports and leisure areas were The post Rio Plunges Into Chaos, Lacking Hospitals, Doctors and Equipment for Covid-19 Patients appeared first on The Rio Times.
Over Half of Brazil’s SMEs at Risk of Collapsing Within Six Months With Crisis
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The crisis caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic has dramatically impacted the turnover of The post Over Half of Brazil’s SMEs at Risk of Collapsing Within Six Months With Crisis appeared first on The Rio Times.
Covid-19: Deaths Drop 6.1 Percent in a Week; 1,280 Records in 24 Hours
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the National Council of Health Secretaries (CONASS), on Monday, June 29th, there were 1,402,041 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection and 59,594 deaths in Brazil. In the last 24 hours alone there were 33,846 new cases and 1,280 deaths. When comparing the cases and deaths accrued in the past […] The post Covid-19: Deaths Drop 6.1 Percent in a Week; 1,280 Records in 24 Hours appeared first on The Rio Times.
Reporting renewable energy risks
If efficient energy companies must disclose climate-related financial risks, so should renewables. The post Reporting renewable energy risks appeared first on CFACT.
Mr Blobby is the celebrity we all need right now
[image: Mr Blobby is the celebrity we all need right now] With celebrities continuously proving themselves to be useless in 2020, the riotous, chaotic energy of Mr Blobby feels appropriate Read full article →
IMO records the largest earthquake swarm in the Tjörnes Fracture Zone since 1980, Iceland
The Watchers » Latest articles - 20 hours ago
Intense earthquake swarm which started at the mouth of Eyjafjörður in the Tjörnes Fracture Zone on June 19 continues, with about 9 000 earthquakes detected by the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) by July 1. Three earthquakes over M5 have been...... Read more »
Historically Black Meharry Medical College Joins the COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Network
Meharry Medical College has joined the COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Network and will be “enrolling community members” in studies of a handful of vaccine candidates, announced the Nashville, Tennessee-based historically Black institution on Tuesday. “I am excited given the importance of minority communities taking part in COVID-19 vaccine trials,” said Meharry’s president and CEO Dr. James E. K. Hildreth.
Community College of Denver Launches Affordable Program for Students Returning to Finish Their Degrees
Last month, in partnership with educational company StraighterLine, the Community College of Denver (CCD) launched CCD Academy, which provides an opportunity for students to return to college and work toward their degree at a low cost.
The Federal Government Always Money-Finances Its Spending: A Restatement
An explanation of the mechanics of Federal spending, with emphasis on the role of the Fed and Treasury.
The Purge: The Natural Progression Of “Woke” Censorship Is Tyranny
Google and Facebook, for example rake in billions in state and federal subsidies over the course of a few years. Google doesn't even pay for the massive bandwidth it uses. More The post The Purge: The Natural Progression Of “Woke” Censorship Is Tyranny appeared first on The Duran.
Politicians hide behind civilians
Via The Baltic Word… The United States plans to transfer the command of the 5th Corps of the U.S. Army from Kentucky to Poland and 30 American F-16 fighters from Germany to the eastern borders of NATO. In addition, the United States is redeploying to Poland not one thousand, as mentioned earlier, but two thousand […] More The post Politicians hide behind civilians appeared first on The Duran.
Lithuanian generals in shock: American tanks return home
Via The Baltic Word… The American mechanized battalion left Lithuania. Tanks and soldiers went to Germany and then to Texas. The U.S. battalion left Lithuania without waiting for Defender Europe 2020 military exercises. The battalion has been in the country since last fall and took part in some exercises. It was planned that the battalion […] More The post Lithuanian generals in shock: American tanks return home appeared first on The Duran.
The North remembers the feat of Soviet soldiers and sets an example for the whole Europe
Relations between Norway and Russia do not seem too good-neighborly. At least, this impression develops if you look at the Norwegian media. Experts talk about the threat posed by the Northern Fleet of Russia with its new independent status. Last fall, information about Russian special forces allegedly spotted on Svalbard was actively circulated. Agree, in […] More The post The North remembers the feat of Soviet soldiers and sets an example for the whole Europe appeared first on The Duran.
The remarkable story of ‘Pascuum of Satanas’.
This case concerns the disappearance of the right panel of the diptych ‘Pascuum of Satanas’, more commonly referred to today as ‘Fields of Hell’ (1703 oil on wooden panels 56″ x 128″). It was by the Dutch artist Hans Van Vfeete (Leyden 1654 – St Louis 1738/9). Van Vfeete was known to have studied in […] More The post The remarkable story of ‘Pascuum of Satanas’. appeared first on The Duran.
How a ‘Synthetic Nationalism’ Was Created to Break the US-Russia Alliance
Originally published on Vineyard of the Saker As a Canadian author associated with a Canadian geopolitical magazine and a book series rooted in the thesis that Canada is still under the dominance of the British Empire to this very day, the July 1st holiday known as “Canada Day” is a bit of a strange thing to celebrate. As I have […] More The post How a ‘Synthetic Nationalism’ Was Created to Break the US-Russia Alliance appeared first on The Duran.
Cover-up at the UN: You Scratch My Back & I’ll Scratch Yours
Global Issues News Headlines - 20 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Jul 01 (IPS) - The ongoing battle between China and the United States is threatening to paralyze the most powerful body at the United Nations – the 15-member Security Council (UNSC)—which has virtually gone MIA (missing in action) on some of the key politically-sensitive issues of the day. Read the full story, “Cover-up at the UN: You Scratch My Back & I’ll Scratch Yours”, on globalissues.org →
Victorians allegedly abused, cars vandalised when crossing into SA
Locals along the SA-Victoria border have reported outbursts of abuse and vandalism aimed at some travellers who have crossed into SA towns, amid confusion about new coronavirus travel arrangements.
WA records hottest start to winter on record as late rain fails to fill gauges
WA records its warmest start to winter on record while Perth records its equal-hottest June — two degrees above average — with below-average rainfall to boot.
AFL players to be kicked out of WA and fined $50,000 if they breach Perth hub quarantine rules
WA Premier Mark McGowan warns players from interstate teams will be "punted" out of the state if they breach quarantine conditions while participating in an AFL hub due to form in Perth in a fortnight.
AFL players told to relocate from Melbourne coronavirus hotspots
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Players from Melbourne-based AFL clubs living in COVID-19 hotspots need to urgently find alternate accommodation to ensure they are not barred from entering New South Wales.
Can the Federal Government's $50m news fund save community papers?
As major media outlets pulled out of country operations during the coronavirus crisis, smaller start-ups tried to enter the media market only to find it locked.
Man accused of causing brain damage, lifelong injuries to five-month-old baby is denied bail
A 23-year-old man who stands accused of violently shaking a five-month-old baby, causing the boy to suffer lifelong injuries and potential brain damage, has been denied bail in the Ipswich Magistrates Court.
Can the Government force you to take a COVID-19 test?
With a spike in locally acquired cases of COVID-19 across parts of Melbourne worrying authorities, could we see a situation where people are forced to take coronavirus tests?
What's in Hong Kong's new national security law, and why is it so controversial?
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The full details of the controversial national security law thrust upon Hong Kong by Beijing have now been released — and mark a significant upheaval of the city's famous freedoms.
More than 1 in 8 coronavirus tests conducted in Victoria this year happened in the past week
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Victoria has introduced an unprecedented testing blitz which has seen more than 113,000 tests carried out in just one week, with the Premier saying many of those were from a handful of suburban Melbourne hotspots.
Stamp duty to go, cost of food and school fees to rise as part of bold NSW tax blueprint
The cost of fresh food, healthcare, education and childcare could increase under a bold plan to overhaul the tax system released today and ordered by State Treasurer Dominic Perrottet.
Is the iconic Australian Made kangaroo logo really changing?
You may have seen reports the iconic green and gold Australian Made logo is changing. The truth is, it's not.
NRL fans still in the dark about returning to games just two days out from crowds coming back
NRL fans in New South Wales will be allowed to attend matches from Friday night, but 48 hours out, some feel much of the detail is still up in the air.
If Morrison's defence strategy sounds like war talk, that's because it is
If there's one perverse benefit to any anxiety caused by Scott Morrison's bleak outlook of security in our region, it's that it will save some time, Greg Jennett writes.
'With his drinking, he's made some poor decisions': Sidebottom says he can't remember much from his COVID-19 breach
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The star Magpie doesn't have a clear recollection of breaching the AFL's COVID-19 protocols at the weekend because he drank too much alcohol.
Sub-unit of elite German commando to be disbanded over links to far-right extremism
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Military investigators began looking into the sub-unit in 2017, after reports of a party where members of the regiment gave Hitler salutes and listened to right-wing extremist music.
'Significant number' of 73 new Victorian coronavirus cases from hotspot suburbs
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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews warns going back into a statewide lockdown remains an option if current outbreaks are not contained, but says it is pleasing to see "some stability" in the numbers.
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