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Cop Arrested After He Was Caught Looting and Assaulting Protester During Brutality Protest
[image: looting]A cop was turned in by his fellow officers after he was found to have assaulted protesters and participated in the looting that took place during George Floyd protests.
Facebook Fact-Checkers Bought and Paid for By Gates Foundation?
We discuss how fact checkers don’t use source documents, the recent CJR article that illustrates how the Gates Foundation funds media and fact checking organizations to gain influence, and the lawsuit filed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. against Facebook for censorship.
A Vote For Trump Is A Vote For Radical Right Terrorism
A new poll by the *Military Times* of active-duty service members shows Trump job favorability underwater, just 38% saying he's doing a good job. Officers have the most unfavorable view of Trump-- 59.1% disapproving. As for voting... Biden's ahead among all service members by nearly 6 points. And this was even before it came out that Trump has been knowingly been accepting at least 30 campaign contributions from American Nazi movement leader, Morris Gulett-- and other known Nazis. *And* before it came out that Trump has been stoking vigilantism and violence in American cities t... more »
The Cycles of Constitutional Time (Oxford University Press, 2020)
Oxford University Press has just published my new book, The Cycles of Constitutional Time. Here is a summary of the book by chapter: *General Summary of the Book* America's constitutional system evolves through the interplay between three cycles: the rise and fall of dominant political parties, the waxing and waning of political polarization, and alternating episodes of constitutional rot and constitutional renewal. America's politics seems especially fraught today because we are nearing the end of the Republican Party's long political dominance, at the height of a long cycle of ... more »
True Story: In 1984, a Russian Submarine Collided With a U.S. Aircraft Carrier
*David Axe* *History, * Cold War collisions occurred more often than you think. *Key Point*: “The history of nuclear weapons is a history of near misses, accidents, potential catastrophes and cover-ups.” It was common throughout the Cold War for NATO and Soviet submarines to stalk surface ships and other submarines in order to gather intelligence and work out tactics for sinking the vessels in the event the conflict escalated into a shooting war. More than once, these undersea stalkings went awry. Collisions damaged ships and subs on both sides. In 1984, the Soviet *Victor*-clas... more »
Could the Navy Use Its Retired Aircraft Carriers for Target Practice?
*David Axe* *Security, Americas* The service has turned other retired ships into experimental platforms to test new defensive technology. *Key Point*: The Pentagon has ways to test anti-missile systems under more realistic conditions. The U.S. Navy should convert USS *Nimitz*, the fleet’s oldest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, into a test ship once the flattop decommissions in the mid-2020s. That’s the recommendation of Navy lieutenant Douglas Cantwell, who served aboard the 1,092-feet-long carrier. His advice has precedent. The Navy recently formed an experimental “Surface ... more »
Maysak becomes strongest typhoon of the year, heads toward South Korea after lashing Okinawa
The Watchers » Latest articles - 16 hours ago
Typhoon "Maysak" became the strongest typhoon of the year on August 31, 2020, with its eye passing very close to Kume Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The storm is moving towards the Korean Peninsula, with landfall expected near Busan, South Korea on...... Read more »
"Waggle dance" route planning???
I did a double-take when I read this article yesterday. Solving route planning is among the most important problems in the transportation industry. The dilemma is often framed in context of the so-called traveling salesman problem: What is the fastest way for a salesman to make multiple stops in multiple cities? *. . .* Routific, like many companies, has turned to the natural world for solutions. Driving its proprietary software is a popular algorithm based on the famous foraging behavior of honeybees, in which returning bees perform a waggle dance in front of other bees in the hi... more »
Spain suffers “Unusually Early Snowfall” as Temperatures Sink Well-Below Average
If all you consume is the MSM then you are being desperately misinformed about the state of our planet: you are a herded sheep dutifully following instruction from on high -- break free from the flock: #GSM. The post Spain suffers “Unusually Early Snowfall” as Temperatures Sink Well-Below Average appeared first on Electroverse.
France breaks Monthly Cold Record
Europe's punishing late-summer cold front has been busy taking names across the western half of the continent. #GrandSolarMinimum The post France breaks Monthly Cold Record appeared first on Electroverse.
Chart: Coronavirus pandemic brings Hawaii medical marijuana reciprocity program to a halt
More than a year after launching, Hawaii’s medical marijuana reciprocity program has yet to fulfill its underlying promise, with only a limited number of out-of-state visitors signing up to purchase MMJ. After a slow start to the program, travel restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic decimated any traction that had been gained by the start […] Chart: Coronavirus pandemic brings Hawaii medical marijuana reciprocity program to a halt is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Green pork
Government pork always makes more political sense than economic sense, but the special tragedy of green pork is that it doesn’t even make environmental sense. The post Green pork appeared first on CFACT.
Netanyahu says peace agreement with UAE does not entail sale of F-35s
[image: Netanyahu says peace agreement with UAE does not entail sale of F-35s] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the normalization agreement between Israel and the UAE does not include the U.S. sale of F-35 fighters to the Emirates. “This issue was not part of the agreement, and the Americans also recognized that. Our position has not changed,” Netanyahu said at a press conference he held on Monday about an Israeli delegation’s visit to the Emirates. He added that U.S. Continue reading Netanyahu says peace agreement with UAE doe... more »
Iran prepares to strengthen defenses nuclear facility after July explosion
[image: Iran prepares to strengthen defenses nuclear facility after July explosion] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – Iran announced on Tuesday, its intention to “establish two new buildings in which security and safety considerations are taken into account at a very high level,” following the explosion at the Natanz nuclear plant in July. “Iran will start constructing two buildings that respect the highest safety standards, taking into account the security conditions instead of the building that was destroyed in the explosion of the Natanz nuclear plant,” Behrouz Kamalandi, the spoke... more »
Russia to deploy additional Su-35 jets to Syria: media
[image: Russia to deploy additional Su-35 jets to Syria: media] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:15 P.M.) – The Russian Armed Forces are allegedly deploying additional Su-35 jets to its largest airbase in Syria, the publication, Avia.Pro, reported on Monday. According to the article, the Russian Aerospace Forces is deploying “at least three additional Su-35S fighters” to the Khmeimim (Hmemim) Airbase in Syria’s Latakia Governorate. “A few hours ago it became known that the Russian Aerospace Forces intend to transfer several additional Su-35S fighters to Syria, which are planned to be used to st... more »
Top ISIS leader in Turkey has been arrested
[image: Top ISIS leader in Turkey has been arrested] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The state-owned Anadolu Agency quoted the Turkish Interior Minister as saying that the “Emir of ISIS in Turkey” had been arrested, and dangerous plots were uncovered. “A senior leader in ISIS has been arrested,” Interior Minister Suleiman Soylu tweeted on Tuesday morning Soylu thanked the Turkish security teams who managed to arrest the alleged emir. No further details were released at this time. !function(w,d,a){if(!w[a]){var s=d.createElement('script'), x=d.getElementsByTagName('script')[0];s.type... more »
Gaddafi supporters rally in support of family on anniversary of rise to power: video
[image: Gaddafi supporters rally in support of family on anniversary of rise to power: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:55 A.M.) – Libyans gathered last in a number of cities and villages in the northwestern and southern part of the country to celebrate the 51st anniversary of the “Al-Fateh Revolution” the event that brought the late leader Muammar Gaddafi to power in 1969. The videos showed, in particular, that several residents in many cities took to the streets to celebrate this anniversary, carrying green flags and pictures of Gaddafi and his sons, including Khamis Gaddafi, who was ki... more »
Syria: Massive fire sweeps through western Hama – video
[image: Syria: Massive fire sweeps through western Hama – video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – On Monday, firefighting teams managed to control a massive fire that swept through the Al-Ghab region of Hama. Local sources from the region said that the fire is now in the cooling stage after the firefighting and civil defense personnel were able to extinguish the flames, and cordon off the fires in Ain al-Krum, specifically in the Mashta al-Shalahma area. The sources confirmed that the losses were limited to the materials, as the fire consumed some olive trees in the area in addition t... more »
Greece is ready to spend more money to support armed forces amid escalation with Turkey
[image: Greece is ready to spend more money to support armed forces amid escalation with Turkey] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:15 A.M.) – The Greek Finance Minister expressed his country’s readiness to spend part of its cash reserves to support its armed forces this year, after years of implementing austerity policy in defense spending. During the decade-long debt crisis that began in late 2009, Greece slashed its defense spending under the terms of three bailouts, and exited its third bailout in August 2018. In an interview with Alpha TV, Finance Minister Christos Staikouras said that his ... more »
Russian and Turkish forces carry out first joint military exercise in Syria
[image: Russian and Turkish forces carry out first joint military exercise in Syria] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:50 A.M.) – On Monday, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that soldiers from Russia and Turkey carried out their first joint exercise in Syria, in which they were trained to target armed groups that reject reconciliation. The director of the Hmeimim Center for Reconciliation in Syria, Major General Alexander Greenkiewicz, said, “Today, in the area of the town of Tarnabah in the Idlib Governorate, the first joint exercise was carried out for units of the Russian military p... more »
India orders 6 multi-barreled missile launchers to be deployed along Chinese border
[image: India orders 6 multi-barreled missile launchers to be deployed along Chinese border] The Pinaka multi-barrel guided weapons system is capable of destroying a target measuring 900 square metres, as it can dump 7.2 tonnes of high explosives onto a target 80 km away in 48 seconds, with an accuracy of 25 metres. In order to provide firepower to India’s 1.3 million-strong army, the Indian defence ministry has signed a $380 million deal with Tata Power Company, Larsen & Toubro and Bharat Earth Movers Ltd to procure six Pinaka rocket systems, comprising 114 launchers, to deploy al... more »
How did content from a hijacked journal end up in one of the world’s most-used databases?
Scopus is the world’s largest database of abstracts and citations, and calls itself “comprehensive,” “curated,” and “enriched.” But my recent experience with it suggests its curation could use some work. In October 2019, I discovered that the Scopus profile of the journal Transylvanian Review contained numerous faked articles. How did I know? A few years … Continue reading How did content from a hijacked journal end up in one of the world’s most-used databases?
How China Became an Aircraft Carrier Superpower (Thanks to the Dead USSR)
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* In 1998, a Chinese businessman bought the incomplete hulk of a Soviet aircraft carrier. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *China’s aircraft carrier program was not dependent upon the acquisition of Varyag. There was sufficient organizational will within the PLAN and the Chinese government to pursue an aircraft carrier program. However, Varyag (now Liaoning) undoubtedly accelerated the Chinese program, and clearly structured how that program has developed over time. In 1998, a Chinese businessman bought the incomplete hulk of a Soviet aircraft c... more »
Unions Are an Important Tool to Protect Journalism in a Time of Crisis
The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*, * Unionizing will not fix all the problems facing journalism. But a union remains journalists’ best collective tool to sustain media workers, empower their communities, and protect journalism. As Labour Day approaches, consider who’s making the news. From essential workers to gig workers and those working from home, the COVID-19 pandemic has put labour issues on journalists’ agendas. At the same time, journalists are increasingly viewing themselves as “workers first” and forming unions to address longstanding issues in their industry. By our count, since 2015, journalists hav... more »
Meet the Five Worst Aircraft Carriers Ever Built
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, * Not everyone does aircraft carriers correctly. *Key Point*: From early clunkers to poorly-designed latecomers, here are the worst aircraft carriers. Aircraft carriers are, with the possible exception of submarines, the most complicated naval vessels afloat. Not only do carriers have the traditional concerns of warships to deal with, they must also safely manage a fleet of aircraft which are often complicated in their own right. Despite these complications, carriers are among the most useful and lethal of warships. Even now, 100 years after the first p... more »
Brazilian Paradise Demands of Its Visitors What no Other Destination Will
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil ranks second in the world in terms of the number of people infected with coronavirus. It also holds this position as the country with the highest number of deaths. Nearly four million people were infected and 120 thousand died from COVID-19. However, this did not lead its authorities to […] The post Brazilian Paradise Demands of Its Visitors What no Other Destination Will appeared first on The Rio Times.
Defense, Citizenship, Communication and Education Will Have Increased Expenses in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministries of Communications, Defense, Citizenship and Education will have a boost in their budget in 2021, according to the proposal forwarded on Monday, August 31st, by President Jair Bolsonaro to the National Congress. The Infrastructure and Regional Development portfolios will see a drop in total spending, although their discretionary […] The post Defense, Citizenship, Communication and Education Will Have Increased Expenses in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Hunger Threatens to Kill More People Than Coronavirus in 2020
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The world is heading toward an unprecedented hunger crisis. The number of hungry people in 2020 may exceed the previously projected 132 million. The pandemic breaks food supply chains, weakens economies, and erodes consumer purchasing power. Some projections show that by the end of . . . To read the […] The post Hunger Threatens to Kill More People Than Coronavirus in 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Opportunity in Crisis: Online Events Startups Take Off During Pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The events sector was immediately struck by the novel coronavirus pandemic. In March, the authorities' recommendation to avoid crowds prevented concerts, lectures and scheduled business trade shows. According to a survey by the SEBRAE (Service of Support for Micro and Small Enterprises), 98 percent of the sector was already paralyzed […] The post Opportunity in Crisis: Online Events Startups Take Off During Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Legal Abortions in Reference Hospitals in Brazil Rise in Pandemic and Expose Sexual Violence Drama
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In addition to triggering a global health crisis, the novel coronavirus pandemic has deepened gender-based violence in many parts of the world. In Brazil, social isolation imposed by quarantine has resulted in a 40 percent increase in cases of violence against women, according to the Brazilian Forum of Public Safety. […] The post Legal Abortions in Reference Hospitals in Brazil Rise in Pandemic and Expose Sexual Violence Drama appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Municipal Elections: How They Work and What They Mean
RIBEIRÃO PRETO, SP - Brazil has 5,570 municipalities, spread around 26 states. [The Federal District has no municipalities, only administrative divisions.] In thousands of cities and towns, some 33 political parties have now begun holdings conventions to choose their candidates for the November elections. Municipal elections are held every four years, in the two-year intervals […] The post Brazil’s Municipal Elections: How They Work and What They Mean appeared first on The Rio Times.
Michael Hudson: How an “Act of God” Pandemic Is Destroying the West: The U.S. Is Saving the Financial Sector, Not the Economy
The coronavirus’ effect has been to help defeat the financial sector’s enemy, governments strong enough to regulate it.
Because of the pandemic, we’re cooking more at home; we’re also wasting a lot more food
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. A new report released Tuesday suggests that Canadian households are wasting between 20 to 24 million kilograms more food each month since the pandemic began. The report focusing on food waste in the home during COVID-19 is a collaboration between Dalhousie University’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab […]
US Color Revolution, Thailand: US-Backed Billionaire Visits US-Funded Protesters to Sign US-Funded Petition
*September 1, 2020 *(Tony Cartalucci - ATN) - At the end of August US-backed union-busting billionaire Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit was spotted at protests he and the Western media have repeatedly attempted to claim he had nothing to do with - protests they have claimed instead to be "student-led," "self-organized," and "organic." At one particular protest billionaire Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit was spotted among members of the US government-funded "Assembly of the Poor," in another picture he is seen signing a petition created by US government-funded front iLaw. It is perha... more »
US Color Revolution - Thailand: US-Backed Billionaire Visits US-Funded Protesters to Sign US-Funded Petition
*September 1, 2020 *(Tony Cartalucci - ATN) - At the end of August US-backed union-busting billionaire Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit was spotted at protests he and the Western media have repeatedly attempted to claim he had nothing to do with - protests they have claimed instead to be "student-led," "self-organized," and "organic." At one particular protest billionaire Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit was spotted among members of the US government-funded "Assembly of the Poor," in another picture he is seen signing a petition created by US government-funded front iLaw. It is perha... more »
HHS Authorizes Pharmacists to Administer Pediatric Vaccines Creating Vaccine Jerks
I mean no disrespect by that headline. Back in the day, even before my day, pharmacies had soda counters and the waiters were called "soda jerks" for the pull on the machines. Sometimes the pharmacist was the soda jerk. Pediatricians... more »
Occupy North Mountain
Residents who live close to a piece of land on North Mountain in Kings County that was clearcut two years ago and is now slated for aerial spraying of a glyphosate-based herbicide, have “occupied” the site, and they tell the Halifax Examiner that they don’t intend to leave until the spraying is cancelled or the […]
It’s a New Month
September 1, 1939, Invasion of Poland, World War II began. This day in history. France declared war after Germany invaded Poland. There was a Pact in place where the UK and France guaranteed Poland against foreign invasion. The French pact was weak but the British were heavily obligated. France did declare war against it after […] The post It’s a New Month appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Teachers Strike Authorization Vote Looms as Union and City Launch Last-Ditch Safety Talks
Teachers are going down to the wire with a strike threat in New York City over their assessment that planned Covid protections are inadequate.
Jelang penandatanganan RCEP, Indonesia cs masih buka pintu untuk India
bilaterals.org - 18 hours ago
01-Sep-2020 Perundingan Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) sudah hampir rampung dan diproyeksikan dapat ditandatangani sesuai rencana pada November 2020.
Wasting The Elderly: Coronavirus And The Calculus Of Death
The director of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has welled-up because of it. In March, he feared that the world’s elderly citizens risked being marginalised in any pandemic policy. “If anything is going to hurt the world, it is moral decay. And not taking the death of the […]
Trump Undermines WHO, UN System
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
KUALA LUMPUR and SYDNEY, Sep 01 (IPS) - After accusing the World Health Organization (WHO) of pro-China bias, President Donald Trump announced US withdrawal from the UN agency. Although the US created the UN system for the post-Second World War new international order, Washington has often had to struggle in recent decades to ensure that it continues to serve changing US interests. Read the full story, “Trump Undermines WHO, UN System”, on globalissues.org →
Fridays for Future: how the young climate movement has grown since Greta Thunberg's lone protest
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
Aug 31 (IPS) - At the end of her first week on strike in August 2018, Greta Thunberg handed out flyers that said: "You grownups don't give a shit about my future." Her appearance at the 2019 UN Climate Summit capped a year in the spotlight for the teenage climate activist. Delegates at the summit gave her a standing ovation, but the sound of their applause couldn't mask Greta Thunberg's deep frustration. Read the full story, “Fridays for Future: how the young climate movement has grown since Greta Thunberg's lone protest”, on globalissues.org →
Kudos to State Representative John Deberry Jr. for his powerful speech on race in America; “…act like you’ve got some guts…”
MUST SEE: Democratic state Rep. John Deberry Jr. delivers an incredibly powerful speech on race in America. pic.twitter.com/Q34HouVGYC — MRCTV (@mrctv) August 20, 2020
Study Led by N.C. Botanist Shows Plant Extinction is More Common Than Previously Realized
When it comes to plant extinction, i am not particuarly convinced at all. It takes boots on the ground and real attention that is a learned trait. As a teenager, i had a manual titled weeds in Ontario. The first year i went scouting and found perhaps sixty percent of the subject plants over many days. By that experience I could expect that forty percent of those weeds were extinct in the area under consideration. That winter i reread the manual paying attention to the preferred habitat. The next summer, i literaly found all of those weeds. A number were in unique microhabit... more »
China rounded up so many Muslims in Xinjiang that there wasn’t enough space to hold them.
This has hardly been in response to a real active threat. Leaving things be saves a lot of money and generates revenue as well Is this the plan for all non Han peoples as well? What will happen to the tibetans? What is the outcome? Are these people returned to their communities? The outside world remains in ignorance. Western China has never belonged to China, any more than the Sahara and Africa has belonged to Europe. Real absorption is expensive and difficult and realistically genocidal. *China rounded up so many Muslims in Xinjiang that there wasn’t enough space to hol... more »
Elderly Being Stripped of Their Estates by Crooked Judges
Just when you have got your mind around the maturity of the child abduction industry along comes another exercise in free enterprise. The nursing home has become a default parking place for the failing elderly and the potential for exploitation and abuse is obvious. Throw in a handy estate and a non existent family and opportunity now exists. I do think that families largely prevent it all becoming a forest fire, but that is obviously not good enough. We do need to think in terms of public conservators with full disclosure. The estates are real and easily looted through fraud. ... more »
Hundreds of cattle enlisted to help wildfire prevention efforts in southeastern B.C.
I hope this is a good beginning. It is very promising and we need plenty of boots on the ground to fully master it all. If we apply cattle properly we can turn all woodlands into strategically treed savannas loaded with a mixed brush and grassland in which all waste is trampled into thye ground. This inhibits even grass fires and with mob grazing it becomes possible to plan in natural fire breaks as well. Certainly all our drylands need this. Sending the cattle in during the dry time smashes it all up over a larger area simply because the available fodder is meager. Better y... more »
Think America's Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Has Problems? Check Out The USS Wasp
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The ship was ultimately done in by out of control fires that the crew was unable to control *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Wasp was not a terrible aircraft carrier, but she had enough shortcomings to succumb to battle damage in September 1942. Although she had light armor, the Navy concluded that she could have survived the three torpedoes that struck her were it not for the fires that followed. The U.S. Navy rose to prominence during World War II from just one of many major naval powers to the undisputed greatest in just four short years. Thi... more »
Russia's Only Aircraft Carrier is Total Junk
*David Axe* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] Kuznetsov rarely goes to sea and conducted just six patrols between 1991 and 2015. During a 2016 mission off of Syria, the ship’s air wing lost two jets in just three weeks. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Russian president Vladimir Putin reportedly studied the new carrier designs in early January 2020. But while a new flattop is on the Russian navy’s wish list, the multi-billion-dollar cost of building a carrier -- to say nothing of the additional cost of the air wing and operations -- could give Putin and Kremlin officials pa... more »
Why Chinese Weapons Advances Have Startled the Pentagon
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* From stealth fighters to hypersonic missiles, America's technological advantage is decreasing. *Key Point*: China's rapid development of new destroyers, amphibs, stealth fighters and long-range weapons is quickly increasing its ability to threaten the United States. Aircraft carriers, stealth fighters, anti-satellite weapons, drones, cyber attack technology and a growing arsenal of ballistic missiles are all among a series of Chinese weapons said to present serious concerns for Pentagon leaders and weapons developers, according to DoD’s annual Chin... more »
This World War II Battle Obliterated the Myth of Japan's "Invincibility"
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* The Battle of Guadalcanal was a major victory for American morale. *Key Point*: Japan lost four ships and its pride of “invincibility” during the battle. Both sides needed reinforcements. For the Japanese and the Americans in October 1942, the battle for Guadalcanal was turning into a bottomless pit, demanding more and more scarce resources—in the air and at sea and, most importantly, on the ground. Control of the malarial, jungle-clad island and its airfield might determine the fate of the war in the Pacific. The problem was that neithe... more »
When Poor Design Doomed a Japanese Aircraft Carrier
*Robert Beckhusen* *History, Asia* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Once there was a spark, Taiho — like a bomb — exploded. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The lift wells, where aircraft traveled to and from the hangar deck to the flight deck on elevators, actually sat below the waterline at their lowest point. When the torpedo from USS Albacore struck, the explosion tore into an elevator pit and into tanks — unfortunately placed below the lift well — containing aviation fuel. Six torpedoes from the U.S. Navy submarine USS Albacore headed toward the Japanese aircraft Taiho as she ... more »
International Students Can Make or Break Australia's International Reputation
*Angela Lehmann, Aasha Sriram* *Society, * International students are potential ambassadors for Australia and our institutions. They could help shape our country’s reputation as a safe and welcoming destination in the post-pandemic world – but only if we look after them. COVID-19 has not stopped international education. As of August 24, 524,000 international students were living among us in Australian cities and communities. They represent 78% of all student visa holders, according to data the Department of Home Affairs provided to us. These students are potential ambassadors fo... more »
How the Essex-Class Aircraft Carriers Dominated Naval Power For a Generation
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Americas* [image: Reuters] The Essex was the most extensively produced capital ship class in the twentieth century. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Ultimately, not one *Essex*-class carrier was lost during World War II. The close of hostilities saw the cancelation of eight planned Essex carriers. But most of the remaining twenty-four would lead long and eventful service lives. Perhaps no vessel embodies the U.S. Navy’s embrace of the aircraft carrier as the centerpiece of its strategy as the *Essex*-class carrier. Between 1943 and 1950, twenty-fo... more »
In Australia, Keeping the Lights On is About to Get Expensive
*Dylan McConnell, Anne Kallies* *economy, Oceania* [image: Reuters] The changes don’t appear well justified or targeted, and they will come at a cost. A new official report shows blackouts in eastern Australia’s grid this summer are unlikely. While that’s welcome news, it casts doubt on the wisdom of a recent government decision to tighten electricity reliability standards – a decision that will cost consumers. The report from the Australian Energy Market Operator, published this morning, is known as the Electricity Statement of Opportunities. It says no “unserved energy” is exp... more »
U.S. Enemies Beware: Sinking An Aircraft Carrier Is A Fool's Errand
*Robert Farley* *Security, * Since the 1950s, the supercarrier has been the most visible representation of U.S. military power and maritime hegemony. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *It is not likely that any foe will decide to attack a USN supercarrier by accident. Launching an attack against a carrier represents a profound political-military decision to escalate the stakes of a conflict, and it is unlikely that a tactical commander (a sub skipper, for example) would be allowed to make such a decision on his or her own. Since the 1950s, the supercarrier has been the most vis... more »
China's Submarine Fleet Should Worry the U.S. Navy
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Beijing invested in its submarines over the last few decades to ensure it could hold American carriers at risk. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Beijing’s ability to target carriers from below the sea depends on two related capabilities. First, China needs modern and reliable submarines. Second, these subs need some way of finding the flattops. In 1995 and 1996, Taiwanese politicians signaled greater support for declaring their island country officially independent of China. Beijing’s response was swift, forceful … and ultimately ... more »
Australians Nod in Sympathy as California Burns and Adaptation is the Only Option
*David Bowman, Ross Bradstock* *Environment, * For Australians, the spectacle of California burning is deeply concerning. The reality is that populations in both places will need to adapt to a reality in which fires are the status quo. California is ablaze, again. Currently, the second and third largest fires in the US state’s history are burning at the same time, and are only partially controlled. Already, seven people have died and 2,144 structures are damaged – and their fire season still has months to run. The outbreak continues a relentless trend of bigger and more destructi... more »
Australian Businesses Demand Climate Action After Sabotaging It for 30 Years
*Marc Hudson* *Environment, Australia* An alliance of business and environment groups declared the nation is “woefully unprepared” for climate change and urgent action is needed. Australia has seen the latest extraordinary twist in its climate soap opera. An alliance of business and environment groups declared the nation is “woefully unprepared” for climate change and urgent action is needed. And yesterday, Australian Industry Group – one of the alliance members – called on the federal government to spend at least A$3.3 billion on renewable energy over the next decade. *Read mor... more »
Black Agenda Radio for Week of August 31, 2020
Black Agenda Radio with Margaret Kimberley and Glen Ford White Capitalist Law vs “Uncontrollable Blackness” / The Black Geography of HIV-AIDS / Biography of a Largely Forgotten Black Political Giant
WATCH: The Jab – How the WHO Faked a Pandemic to Sell Vaccines
IN 2009 THE W.H.O CHANGED THEIR DEFINITION OF “PANDEMIC” IN ORDER TO CREATE AN ARTIFICIAL PANIC AND SELL BILLIONS OF DOSES OF UNTESTED FLU VACCINES, RUINING AT LEAST 1300 YOUNG LIVES.
Five Most Popular Posts in August
August done, which means the summer is nearly over with. But rather than ponder the passage time like some melancholic, let us reflect on the most read posts since we last did one of these. 1. Opposition as Colourless Managerialism 2. John McDonnell: Be Nice to Keir 3. The Zoomers and Class Politics 4. Waiting for Opposition 5. The Moral Turpitude of Cllr Ally Simcock Again, critical Keir studies rules the blogging roost with three posts dedicated to this most scintillating of topics. Here's a fun fact for the stat fans; but one page view separated the top two. As for the others, it'... more »
PM says free vaccines for all, omits the word compulsory
from Prime Minister’s office Australians will be among the first in the world to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, if it proves successful, through an agreement between the Australian Government and UK-based drug company AstraZeneca. Under the deal, every single Australian will be able to receive the University of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine for free, should trials […]
A real moment with Donald Trump and First Responders [Video]
A bit of positivity to start off the month of September. While visiting the areas devastated by Hurricane Laura last week, President Trump spent some time with first responders from Lake Charles. His interaction with the men was Trump as he has always been. Not one to act “presidential” but rather, being the everyman who […]
Mexico on the brink of civil war
Ethnic conflicts threaten the national unity of Mexican territory.
Century of Enslavement: The History of The Federal Reserve
source What is the Federal Reserve system? How did it come into existence? Is it part of the federal government? How does it create money? Why is the public kept in the dark about these important matters? In this feature-length documentary film, The Corbett Report explores these important question and pulls back the curtain on […]
The Clueless Campaigners
People of a certain political persuasion are fond of claiming ANTIFA is a fascist entity, those who unlike the moronic Jerry Nadler acknowledge it exists. This short video appears to illustrate that point by showing a gent addressing a meeting of ANTIFA fellow travellers using quotes entirely from Adolf Hitler – adapted only for Donald […]
Another giant sinkhole opens up in Yamal Peninsula, Russia
The Watchers » Latest articles - 20 hours ago
A new massive sinkhole opened up last week in the Russian Yamal Peninsula, with blocks of soil and ice thrown hundreds of meters from the hole. This is the 17th such sinkhole to form in the Yamal Peninsula since the phenomenon was first observed in 2014. A group of...... Read more »
"Raise Positive Vibration - 528Hz Positive Energy, Self-Healing, Healing Miracle Music"
- https://www.youtube.com/ *Spirit Tribe Awakening, * *"Raise Positive Vibration - 528Hz Positive Energy, Self-Healing, Healing Miracle Music."* "Music is tuned to 528Hz and contains the 417Hz Solfeggio frequency. These frequencies have a specific healing effect on your subconscious mind. Peaceful, empowering and soothing music and nature to nurture your mind, body, and soul. Supporting and empowering you on your life journey." Simply beautiful, and effective...
Musical Interlude: Gnomusy (David Caballero), “Ballerina”
Gnomusy (David Caballero), “Ballerina”
Those Who Will Censor - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
*Those who will censor* *Are afraid of exposure* *They're losing control* *© **2020 M.N. Hopkins* *Note: The above poem was inspired and written in the haiku style of poetry about a week ago and published for the first time today, the 1st of September, 2020.* *To read more of my poems & quotations, please click on the link below:* *Poems by M.N. Hopkins* *or visit:* *Pinterest*
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