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Trump's $135 Billion Pandemic Aid Rip-Off
*Oil Can Harry by Nancy Ohanian* Yesterday, Judd Legum's newsletter, Popular Information, revealed that the top recipient of funds intended for struggling small businesses is multimillionaire Trump donor Monty Bennett. Noting that it's been tough-- and in many cases impossible-- for legitimate small businesses to obtain the congressionally-approved loans from the Paycheck Protection Program, Legum introduced us to someone who hasn't had any problem at all-- CEO of a hotel and resort chain (Ashford and Braenar whose combined revenue last year was $2.2 billion. Is that a small busines... more »
Publisher slaps expressions of concern on 20 papers by nutrition supplement-selling doctor
More than two years after being made aware of undisclosed conflicts of interest by a Minnesota physician who ran afoul of the U.S. FDA for health claims about supplements sold by his company, a publisher has added expressions of concern on 20 of the doctor’s papers. As we reported in August 2019, on Feb. 23, … Continue reading Publisher slaps expressions of concern on 20 papers by nutrition supplement-selling doctor
The personal defense rifle, part 3: choosing ammunition
In our previous articles on this subject, we examined what equipment to add to our rifles, and answered questions from readers. Today I'd like to tackle one of the most controversial issues: what ammunition to select for defensive use. Perhaps inevitably, the quick answer is, "It depends". There are many factors affecting our choice of ammo. In the case of the AR-15-style rifle, it's complicated because the cartridge it fires (usually the 5.56x45mm NATO round, or the .223 Remington lower-pressure civilian version of that round) is a compromise. It does some things more or less ... more »
Iran accuses US and Saudi Arabia of promoting arms race in Middle East
Iran’s Permanent Envoy to the United Nations, Majid Takht-e Ravanchi slammed the U.S. and Saudi Arabia for promoting an arms race in the region through their military expenditure. Ravanchi said on his twitter page on Monday night that the recent report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) about the 2019 world military […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Israel suppressed Syrian radar and defense systems during attack: media
BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – The Israeli Air Force carried out an attack on the southern suburbs of Damascus this past weekend, resulting in a confrontation with the Syrian military in the capital city. According to a military source in Damascus, the Israeli Air Force fired at least eight missiles towards Damascus from Lebanese airspace, […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish drone carries out rare attack in northern Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – A Turkish drone reportedly carried out a rare attack in northern Syria at dawn on Tuesday, opposition activists reported. According to the reports, the Turkish drone strike targeted the Kurdish-led Asayish forces in the border-city of Kobane (var. ‘Ayn Al-‘Arab), which is located in northeastern Aleppo. The reports said the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US is ‘uninvited guest’ in Persian Gulf, must be expelled: Iranian commander
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:40 P.M.) – The commander of the Islamic Republic’s College of Military Sciences, Brigadier General Hossein Valivand Zamani, called the U.S. an “uninvited guest” in the Persian Gulf, which must be expelled by regional countries. “Bringing an uninvited guest by some neighboring countries disturbs the peace of others,” Zamani said in a ceremony […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian ‘ISIS killer’ submarine heads to Syria armed with cruise missiles
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – The Russian submarine, Rostov-on-Don, is heading to the Syrian coast, as it makes its return to the eastern Mediterranean for a new mission. According to the TASS News Agency, the Rostov-on-Don crossed the Bosphorus Strait this week and made its way to the eastern Mediterranean, with the likely destination being […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Erdogan defenses official linking homosexuality to disease
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has defended Ali Arbash, head of religious affairs, who has sparked controversy by linking homosexuality and disease. Erdogan said in a televised speech over the weekend that any “Attack against him, is an attack on the state.” The controversy began Friday when Arbash considered in […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Watch: Up close footage of US jet intercepting Russian military aircraft
A Russian IL-38 anti-submarine warfare plane has apparently managed to get really close to the USS George Washington, approaching it even as the carrier’s fighters scrambled to meet it, if a video that emerged on YouTube on 26 April is to be believed. The person who uploaded the video noted in the disclaimer that the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Libyan Army shoots down Turkish aircraft over eastern Misrata
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.)- The Libyan National Army’s (LNA) air defenses managed to shoot down a Turkish military aircraft over the Misrata countryside on Monday after it was attempting to bomb the LNA’s troops near Al-Washka. According to LNA sources, their air defenses shot down a Turkish aircraft after it was tracked taking off from […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran threatens ‘decisive response’ to US provocations in Middle East
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 A.M.) – The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces issued a statement on Monday that warned the U.S. against any moves deemed as an act of “adventurism, harassment and provocation” towards Tehran. Deploring “high-risk behaviors, which make shipping [in regional waters] insecure”, the statement says that while the Islamic Republic of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Haftar to form new, united Libya after cancelling political agreement
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – Field Marshal Khalifa Hifter, commander of the Libyan National Army (LNA), announced that his government has cancelled the Skhirat Agreement that was sponsored by the United Nations. In his speech, which was broadcast on the official page of the Libyan satellite channel, the LNA commander said the agreement destroyed the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US military confirms authenticity of 3 UFO videos from 2004-2015
The US Navy has officially released three videos of unidentified flying objects previously made available by To the Stars Academy, thus confirming their authenticity. “DoD is releasing the videos in order to clear up any misconceptions by the public, or whether or not the footage that has been circulating was real or whether or not there is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS suffers tremendous losses during large-scale Iraqi military operation
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – On Monday, the Iraqi Armed Forces carried out a specific a massive military operation to destroy to the last remnants of the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) along the administrative border of the Salaheddine and Diyala governorates. According to the Iraqi security forces, their troops began the operation from four axes, hitting […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
5G Is Old News: China Wants 6G For Its Military
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Asia* While most consumers still have yet to upgrade to 5G wireless service around the world, and its deployment is still only in the "rolling out" stages, in Beijing plans could be underway to develop 6G wireless technology. This wouldn't be for faster streaming for consumers in China, or even as a way to better track its populace – as has been done increasingly since the outbreak of the coronavirus that first emerged in the city of Wuhan While most consumers still have yet to upgrade to 5G wireless service around the world, and its deployment is still ... more »
Fotros: Iran Has Killer Drones That Can Loiter over a Battlefield for a Day
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* The Fotros is Iran’s answer to the American Predator and Reaper drones. Like the Predator and Reaper, the Fotros can carry weapons and loiter over a battlefield for as long as a day. Picture Iran’s Militia Operating Long-Range Drones by DAVID AXE The ground-combat branch of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it’s acquiring long-range drones. Col. Akbar Karimloo, commander of the IRGC Ground Force’s drone division, in late April 2020 told state media that the IRGCGF soon would receive Fotros drones. The Fotros is Iran’s answer to t... more »
Finally: The U.S. Navy Just Accepted Its First Stealth Destroyer
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Navy formally has taken delivery of USS Zumwalt, the first in a three-ship class of large, stealthy destroyers, each costing around $7 billion. The U.S. Navy formally has taken delivery of USS *Zumwalt*, the first in a three-ship class of large, stealthy destroyers, each costing around $7 billion. But don’t get too excited. DDG-1000 *Zumwalt *still needs a couple more years of testing before she can deploy. The slow process of bringing *Zumwalt *into service underscores the Navy’s struggle to develop new warships and helps to explain why, in 20... more »
Steal the Movie: How Coronavirus Lockdowns Are Causing a Surge in Online Piracy
*Stephen Silver* *Economics, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_BM2E82P17PI01&share=true] People want movies, but don't want to pay. We all know that the stay-at-home orders and closures of movie theaters worldwide have led to massive levels of subscriptions and hours spent on streaming services. But another method of entertainment consumption has surged as well: digital piracy. According to a new report by Muso, a British firm that studies the subject, there were big gains in film piracy during the opening weeks of the lockd... more »
‘Alien’ Asteroids Make Our Solar System Their Home
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Space, * In the last couple of years, interstellar visitors ‘Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov created great excitement in the stargazing community. But according to a new study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, there is now a cluster of interstellar asteroids within our solar system hiding in plain sight. In the last couple of years, interstellar visitors ‘Oumuamua and 2I/Borisov created great excitement in the stargazing community. But according to a new study published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, there ... more »
Bristol Temple Way Emissions
By Paul Homewood Following my look at air pollutants in Sheffield the other day, Adrian Kerton has now done the same with his local Bristol site. Particularly relevant as Bristol City Council are at the forefront of plans to ban diesel vehicles from the centre of the city. Worth a read. https://adriankerton.wordpress.com/070-bristol-temple-way-emissions/
Lock Downs To Do More Damage then Virus: Shielding Elderly & Vulnerable A Huge Fail
*The effects of a long term lockdown could do more damage than coronavirus itself, an Oxford professor has warned. * Professor Carl Heneghan, director of the centre for evidence-based medicine at Oxford University, told Radio 4’s Today programme: *“In fact, the damaging effect now of lockdown is going to outweigh the damaging effect of coronavirus.”* Heneghan argued that not enough testing has been done so the government cannot understand how many people have actually had COVID-19, and that lockdown was preventing people seeking help for potentially life-threatening issues. *P... more »
South Korea’s New Coronavirus Twist: Recovered Patients Test Positive Again
https://www.wsj.com/articles/south-koreas-new-coronavirus-twist-recovered-patients-test-positive-again-11587145248?mod=e2fb
How Can Asthmatics Control An Anxiety Attack During These times.
https://breathefree.com/blogs/how-can-asthmatics-control-anxiety-attack-during-these-times
Here’s What We Know About How The Coronavirus Crisis Began
https://m.huffingtonpost.in/entry/what-we-know-about-how-the-coronavirus-crisis-began_in_5e9a7c11c5b63639081ec482?ncid=other_keywee_ysydc4wj3p4&utm_campaign=keywee&kwp_0=1639670&kwp_4=4865392&kwp_1=2063955
The Concept Of Hawking Radiation From Black Holes
https://www.secretsofuniverse.in/hawking-radiation-from-black-holes/
Screw Coronavirus Song Of The Day : 4/28/20
Previous Day’s Songs : 4/25/20 , 4/26/20 , 4/27/20 Are you sick of coronavirus and its unending quarantine? Are you tired of those #AloneTogether ads that are depressing, monotone and more than slightly frightening? I know I am, and this week I will be bringing to you a daily dose of “In Your Face COVID-19” irreverence. And as long as we have YouTube we can laugh at the parodies people have posted online. Some of them are great, really funny and creative. Some…well, at least they’ll take up a couple minutes of your day. So sit back and enjoy. Today’s Pick ( from Our President him... more »
"How It Really Will Be"
*"Life After COVID: A Look At The New Economy"* by Daisy Luther "Many Americans have been locked down in their homes for more than a month now, and they’re anxiously awaiting the day when things “get back to normal.” I regret to inform you, as I wrote previously, that *we’re never going “back to normal.* The world After COVID will not be like the world Before COVID. It’s very important to understand what lies ahead so we can prepare for it. Two reasons that the world After COVID will be so different are problems with the economy and the supply chain. Let’s take a look at both and s... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 4/28/20"
*AM 4/28/20* ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ○ ○ Gregory Mannarino, *AM 4/28/20: * *"**“The Fed Expands Debt Purchases: They Now Own The World”**"* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ ○ *A comprehensive, essential daily read.* - http://www.shadowstats.com/ *"Daily Update (April 27th to 28th)* ○ *Dail... more »
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 4/28/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates 4/28/20" * *- Frequently **Updated**"* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ *- https://www.zerohedge.com/* ○ - *https://www.investmentwatchblog.com/* ○ *Click image for larger size.* *4/28/20, 2:31:20 AM. **For updates click here:* *- https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html* ○ COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Homeless, Adult Disabled Daughter, An Open Letter to Governor Cuomo
Note: As of yesterday, Donna, who will be homeless with her adult disabled daughter, and now resides in a hotel, has not heard from the Governor. Perhaps she needs to send him an old N95 mask and pretend to be... more »
Imaging of aluminium and amyloid β in neurodegenerative disease
Heliyon, Science Direct ChristopherExley, Matthew J.Mold The Birchall Centre, Lennard-Jones Laboratories, Keele University, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Received 10 December 2019, Revised 16 March 2020, Accepted 21 April 2020, Available online 25 April 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e03839 Imaging of aluminium and amyloid β... more »
Covid-19 and The Red Dawn Emails
The Covid-19 outbreak has so far killed more than 200,000 people and frightened billions more into panic. A panic that deprives most of them of any critical sense and pushes them to make or approve stupid political decisions. A group of personalities, Red Dawn, whose correspondence was revealed by Kaiser Health News and the New York Times website, managed to impose an apocalyptic ideology: China would have declared war on us and we could only protect ourselves by confining all civilians.
Russia denies report of plot to poison Prague's mayor
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Officials dismiss a Czech newspaper report claiming a spy was sent to poison two Prague politicians, saying it was a ploy to "discredit" Russia.
Teenager Madison Prespakis named AFLW best-and-fairest for 2020
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Madison Prespakis of Carlton is named the winner of the 2020 AFL Women's Best and Fairest award, and Isabell Huntington takes out the rising star award.
Almost a million dollars in cash, drugs found by police in Adelaide hotel room
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Adelaide's hotels are nearly empty but police have found drugs and nearly $1 million in cash stashed inside one CBD room.
Golf club, sledgehammer used as weapons in fight that left Adelaide man fighting for life
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A 49-year-old man is left with life-threatening head injuries after a fight that involved a golf club and a sledgehammer.
Elective surgery performed on dozens of West Australians after month-long delay
After a "draining" month-long wait, David Hiscock has been able to have the prostate cancer surgery which was put on hold when COVID-19 forced the cancellation of "non-urgent" elective procedures across the country.
Notre Dame repairs resume after coronavirus shutdown
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Construction crews reconfigure the iconic Paris site to comply with COVID-19 restrictions to allow restoration and stabilising works to continue.
Coles, Woolworths ease coronavirus restrictions on toilet paper
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Customers will be able to buy multiple packets of toilet paper at the supermarket giants, although a number of other items remain restricted.
Father dies in hospital, two days after his wife, following alleged attack by son in Perth home
A man dies in hospital, just two days after his wife, after the couple was allegedly subjected to a brutal attack by their son in a suburban Perth house.
Fibre evidence linked schoolboy Gerard Ross's murder to Claremont serial killings
Fibres found on the body of murdered schoolboy Gerard Ross was linked to the bodies of Claremont serial killings victims Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon, a murder trial is told.
Shadow police minister steps down after attending illegal gathering
Queensland Opposition MP Trevor Watts quits his position as shadow police minister after being fined for attending a function on Sunday that breached coronavirus rules on public gatherings.
An estimated 18,000 Australians remain internally displaced by Black Summer bushfires
Tens of thousands of Australians were among an all-time high number of people internally displaced in their countries due to natural disasters and conflict in 2019, newly released data has shown.
NRL announces 20-round season, grand final to be played in late October
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The NRL is hoping to complete 20 rounds of its premiership season and hold the grand final on October 25, as it looks to rebound from the coronavirus crisis.
Chart: US wholesale cannabis prices end 2019 firm, then fluctuate in first four months of 2020
Wholesale cannabis prices ended 2019 on a strong note across the United States – good news for growers after a brutal 2018 – but the first four months of 2020 have provided far less certainty for cultivators. According to the U.S. Spot Index from Cannabis Benchmarks, prices peaked in mid-February. Since then, the volume-weighted average […] Chart: US wholesale cannabis prices end 2019 firm, then fluctuate in first four months of 2020 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Flamengo is the Brazilian Sports Club With Highest Interaction on Social Media
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In addition to the countless triumphs on the pitch last season, Flamengo have just won further major titles in 2020, only this time off the pitch. The club's official YouTube channel was the most watched in March, with 16.8 million views. It was five times higher than São Paulo's, which […] The post Flamengo is the Brazilian Sports Club With Highest Interaction on Social Media appeared first on The Rio Times.
109 People Died in Dominican Republic by Ingesting Homemade ‘Cure’
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Fighting a large-scale pandemic of a virus that is yet to have a cure announced, many countries are also fighting widespread misinformation. In the Dominican Republic, 109 people died of poisoning after ingesting Clerén, a homemade alcoholic beverage whose properties were said to help fight the novel coronavirus infection. With […] The post 109 People Died in Dominican Republic by Ingesting Homemade ‘Cure’ appeared first on The Rio Times.
Maia Rejects Impeachment or Committee of Inquiry Against Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The President of the Chamber of Deputies, Rodrigo Maia, has for the time being ruled out all 27 motions to accept the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro that have been submitted to the Chamber or the establishment of a CPI (Committee of Inquiry) to investigate the resignation of ex . […] The post Maia Rejects Impeachment or Committee of Inquiry Against Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Counts 4,543 Deaths and 66,501 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases (April 27th)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil reports 66,501 confirmed cases and 4,543 deaths from coronavirus, according to data from the Ministry of Health released on Monday, April 27th. In one day, the list of infections increased by 4,613, the second-highest since the pandemic reached the country. In 24 hours, another 338 deaths were counted. The […] The post Brazil Counts 4,543 Deaths and 66,501 Confirmed Coronavirus Cases (April 27th) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Ambassador to Argentina to Be Replaced
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A large part of the diplomatic community was taken by surprise on Saturday, April 25th, by news of Ambassador Sérgio Danese's exit from the Brazilian Embassy in Buenos Aires, regarded as the second most important position after Washington DC in the United States. The move comes in the wake of […] The post Brazilian Ambassador to Argentina to Be Replaced appeared first on The Rio Times.
Federal Police Identify Carlos Bolsonaro as Organizer in Criminal Fake News Scheme
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Within the Federal Police (PF), there is no doubt that Bolsonaro intended to dismiss its former director Maurício Valeixo, a trusted ally of ex-Minister of Justice Sérgio Moro, because he was aware that the police investigation had reached his son, whom he calls his #2 son, Rio de Janeiro city […] The post Federal Police Identify Carlos Bolsonaro as Organizer in Criminal Fake News Scheme appeared first on The Rio Times.
‘Merkelmania’ Touts Chancellor-Scientist’s Success During Pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The world may collapse out there, but in Germany's parks and streets, the new normality is gaining ground. Families line up to buy ice cream, and young and old lie on the grass to enjoy the sunshine they missed in winter. The shops reopened last week, while half the world […] The post ‘Merkelmania’ Touts Chancellor-Scientist’s Success During Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Covid-19 in Latin America: Countless Solidarity Actions Across the Continent
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Due to the crisis situation caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the social impact, in particular, is enormous. This is also the case in Latin America. Over the past few weeks, solidarity initiatives are being developed in many countries to address the impacts of measures such as restrictions on going out […] The post Covid-19 in Latin America: Countless Solidarity Actions Across the Continent appeared first on The Rio Times.
Moro’s Decision Made Before Bolsonaro Announced Federal Police Change
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Six minutes late, despondent and forlorn, ex-Minister of Justice Sérgio Moro walked in through the right-hand access to the Tancredo Neves Auditorium of the Palace of Justice to bring to an end his 478-day term in the government of President Jair Bolsonaro, which began on January 2nd, 2019. The picture […] The post Moro’s Decision Made Before Bolsonaro Announced Federal Police Change appeared first on The Rio Times.
Olympic Games now and then: Remembering the Summer Olympiad 1980 in Moscow
The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were the first Olympic Games held in a Slavic speaking country. More The post Olympic Games now and then: Remembering the Summer Olympiad 1980 in Moscow appeared first on The Duran.
COVID-19 Great Depression: Global Ecosocialism Is the Way Out
In just two months, the global economy was brought to a standstill. More The post COVID-19 Great Depression: Global Ecosocialism Is the Way Out appeared first on The Duran.
Question climate “authority”
Both coronavirus and climate policies imposed by governments in the United States and worldwide are attempting massive and destructive changes on societies. The post Question climate “authority” appeared first on CFACT.
Meet the Massive Spruce Goose: A Wooden Plane Built to Dodge Nazi U-Boats
*Caleb Larson* *History, Americas* Brilliant or insane? In 1942 the German Navy was wreaking havoc on Allied shipping to Britain, and convoy duty from the United States to Britain was one of the most dangerous places to be. German U-Boats plied the North Atlantic in battle groups known as wolf packs. So great was their success against Allied convoys, that German U-Boat submariners called 1942 the Zweite glückliche Zeit, or the Second Happy Time. Hundreds of thousands of tons of shipping sank to the bottom of the Atlantic. The sea was not a safe place to be, so American war plan... more »
The U.S. Military Might Have a New Way to Beat Iran's Missiles in a War
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * Seeing the enemy before it could target U.S. warships is possible through the use of drones and other airborne early warning systems. But network technology could help create something akin to a "crowd-sourced" sharing of information from various naval assets. The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy (NEDAJA), the naval warfare service branch of Iran's regular military, has been involved in a true 21st version of "gunboat diplomacy" in its standoffs with the United States in the Persian Gulf. This isn't new of course and has gone back to the 1979 Islamic Revo... more »
Coronavirus Lockdown Is An Experiment In the Future Of Cities
*Paul Chatterton* *Politics, * [image: A woman and a dog are seen on a taped-off playground in front of the Moscow International Business Centre, also known as] What in essence, is a city for? Is it to pursue growth, attract inward investment and compete against global rivals? Or is it to maximise quality of life for all, build local resilience and sustainability? A pause has been forced on urban life. Quiet roads, empty skies, deserted high streets and parks, closed cinemas, cafés and museums – a break in the spending and work frenzy so familiar to us all. The reality of lockdow... more »
A True Top Gun: This Nazi Pilot Had 352 Shoot Downs
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Astounding. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *After landing following his last patrol, Hartmann learned of Germany’s surrender. He and the remaining pilots and ground personnel of JG-52 burned their Me-109s and surrendered. Along with the Third Reich, this greatest of all fighter groups had passed into history. By May 8, 1945, Adolf Hitler had been dead for more than a week. Germany was in the act of formally surrendering to the Soviets and the Western Allies, so occupying Red Army troops in the eastern German town of Brunn were not... more »
Russia Is Adding Its Own Twist To America's Fierce AC-130 Gunship
*Michael Peck* *Security, * The AC-130 has proven invaluable in small wars against lightly defended targets in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as supporting special operations. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The AC-130 is still a military transport aircraft at heart, slower and less maneuverable than fighters. Against opponents with weak air defenses, it’s a terror. But a conflict in Eastern Europe or the South China Sea, against advanced Russian or Chinese air defenses, would be a different matter. Call it the “Spookovik.” Russia wants to make its own version of America’s le... more »
Migrant Farmworkers: Could Coronavirus Threaten the People Who Feed Us?
*Tanya Basok, Glynis George* *Security, Americas* [image: Watermelon and asparagus farmer Mike Chromczak, who is waiting for labourers to arrive and begin their mandatory quarantine against coronavirus disease (COVID-19), poses at Chromczak Farms in Brownsville, Ontario, Canada April 2, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Osor] Migrant workers produce, harvest, slaughter and process the food we eat. As countries close their borders to non-citizens, the value of migrant labour to food production becomes clear. When Canada closed its borders to visitors, growers lobbied for migrant workers to be... more »
Governments Knew Pandemics Were a Threat, So Why Weren't They Ready For Coronavirus?
*Chris Tyler, Peter Gluckman* *Security, * [image: A U.S. Army National Guard soldier gives food to a man at a curbside food pantry for needy residents during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, U.S., April 24, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Segar] Most people think or at least hope their government is doing a good job in the face of COVID-19, according to the polls. But there can be no doubt that governments around the world were ill-prepared for this pandemic. Country after country has been locking their citizens in their h... more »
Why Haven't We Run Out Of Food During the Coronavirus Lockdown?
*Michael von Massow, Alfons Weersink* *Security, Americas* [image: Tomas Alduaga cleans spring onions at the Lurkoi organic farm, during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, Busturia, Spain, April 20, 2020. Picture taken April 20, 2020. REUTERS/Vincent West] Our food system has proven to be robust and resilient and shortages are demand-based rather than supply-based. We are living through a period in which many jurisdictions have shut down virtually all non-essential commerce. People are working from home or have been temporarily laid off. We have seen rushes on food an... more »
Hailstorm ravages standing crops in Swabi, Pakistan
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Intense rains accompanied by hail and strong winds lashed the standing crops in Swabi in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, on April 25, 2020. The affected crops included tobacco, wheat, fruits, and vegetables. Other areas also affected by the severe weather were Nazare,...... Read more »
Staring at a Human Security Catastrophe
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
NEW DELHI, Apr 28 (IPS) - The defining images of South Asia's battle against Covid-19 are hundreds of thousands of migrants, many with children on their shoulders, trudging from New Delhi, Kathmandu or Dhaka to their far-flung villages. They are daily wage earners engaged in construction, small enterprises, plying rickshaws or street selling in the informal sector. With lockdowns and economic activity shut down to combat the virus, these migrants lost their low-paying jobs and were forced to flee to their rural homes. Those who remained in these cities face food insecurity, rising... more »
All-of-Government, Whole-of-Society Involvement Needed to Fight Virus
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 28 (IPS) - The Covid-19 pandemic is now widely considered more threatening than any other recent viral epidemic. Most believe that many more have been infected or even died than officially confirmed. Read the full story, “All-of-Government, Whole-of-Society Involvement Needed to Fight Virus”, on globalissues.org →
As Coronavirus Spreads, No Journalist Should be Sidelined in Prison
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
WASHINGTON DC, Apr 28 (IPS) - The international community will commemorate World Press Freedom Day on May 3—which was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly back in December 1993, following a recommendation by the UNESCO's General Conference. Read the full story, “As Coronavirus Spreads, No Journalist Should be Sidelined in Prison”, on globalissues.org →
Why Reproductive Rights Must Be a Critical Part of Our Arsenal to Fight Pandemics
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 27 (IPS) - Sexual and reproductive health and pandemics might seem to be unrelated topics, but large and dense populations are drivers of the high velocity transmission of COVID-19, and there are lessons to be learned for the future. Read the full story, “Why Reproductive Rights Must Be a Critical Part of Our Arsenal to Fight Pandemics”, on globalissues.org →
Ensuring Russia’s Sex Workers’ Rights Essential for Wider Gender Equality
Global Issues News Headlines - 18 hours ago
BRATISLAVA, Apr 27 (IPS) - Ensuring sex workers' rights was essential, not just for the workers themselves, but for any country's wider society, including public healthDespite seeing a shift in attitudes towards them in recent years, Russian sex workers say they continue to struggle with marginalisation and criminalisation which poses a danger to them and the wider public. Read the full story, “Ensuring Russia’s Sex Workers’ Rights Essential for Wider Gender Equality”, on globalissues.org →
A Dozen Mediterranean Shipwrecks Reveal Global Trade
This is a great start and merely proves that we need to do the same thing for every square kilometer world wide that is even slightly prospective. In fact governments need to pay for this knowledge in order to set the explorers to work. Once a site is located, it turns into a partnership between both the agency and the salver as well in order to optimise the knowledge recovery. This can work rather well as there certainly are potential rewards. At the same time all artifacts need to be studied and recorded and then documented for end ownership. Museums like to be the end buy... more »
Who had a higher standard of living, peasants in the Roman Empire, or peasants during the High Medieval era?
This is a sound question although the argument that cheap grain from Egypt undercut the peasents is deeply suspect. The problem was always land ownership and security. Grain was shipped to key population centers and were consumed right there. The surrounds could never have supplied all that grain at all. Land transport costs were also a lot higher as well. What killed the peasant was a steady imperial supply of slaves for the larger landholders who replacedthe peasent. The owners were not growing cash crops to ship either which made Southern Slavery bearable to their compat... more »
The Best Scholarly Books of the Decade
This is a collection of titles that you would never stumble into easiuly. My advice is to order them all up and to force yourself to at least read the intro. Surprise yourself. These ar the best choices and fairly we all need this help to pick random titles. There is sadly, way too much competition out there for our attention. All good though. *The Best Scholarly Books of the Decade* ... more »
'Dragons' Observed Flying Over Central Florida
This is reallly worth noting. We have already understood that visiting Earth environs has been opened up substancially to a range of space borne folk. It is all low profile. Yet we do now have a slew of sightings of the so called Mothman around Chicago. Here we have a flock of dragons interacting with their transport. Definately exercise. For the past few years, ample bipedal forms have been around disguised as us. fortunately for us they have rules. Our assumptions on intent simply do not apply. *'Dragons' Observed Flying Over Central Florida* *Wednesday, April 22, 2020*... more »
Cour de Lion
I am not a historian, though I do read history. So I’m sure that I’ll be fact-checked to death on this blog post on King Richard I (King of England for ten years from 1189-1199). Who was Richard? Media and pop art portray him one way. The Robin Hood sagas (all of them) deify Richard, […] The post Cour de Lion appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
"Albanian Proverb"
"When you have given nothing, ask for nothing." - Albanian Proverb
“And In All That...”
*“Crowded Cosmos: Universe Contains 2 Trillion Galaxies, * *10x More Than Previously Thought” * by RT “Astronomers have long pondered how many galaxies might exist in the universe – and the answer appears to be a staggering two trillion. The figure, obtained from Hubble Telescope images, has shocked scientists who estimated the number to be at least 10 times smaller. The finding wasn't easy to come by. An international team of scientists examined deep space images taken by the Hubble from over the past 20 years, and converted them into 3D pictures. From there, they measured the numb... more »
Free Download: Og Mandino, “The Ten Scrolls”, from the “Greatest Salesman In The World”,
*"The Scroll Marked V"* by Og Mandino "I will live this day as if it is my last. And what shall I do with this last precious day which remains in my keeping? First, I will seal up its container of life so that not one drop spills itself upon the sand. I will waste not a moment mourning yesterday's misfortunes, yesterday's defeats, yesterday's aches of the heart, for why should I throw good after bad? Can sand flow upward in the hour glass? Will the sun rise where it sets and set where it rises? Can I relive the errors of yesterday and right them? Can I call back yesterday's wounds... more »
“How to Learn to Love Disaster”
*“How to Learn to Love Disaster”* By Bill Bonner “I was in Paris when the Y2K end of the world came. My company there, Les Belles Lettres, has been publishing the Greek and Latin classics there since 1919. We’ve translated about 900 of the 1,200 texts that still exist. It seemed a shame that the world would end before we completed our work. So, I went into the office, where, amid a thick blue fog, I found Caroline – the CEO – energetically working her way through a carton of Marlboros. She was determined to go out doing the two things she loved most: promoting Aristotle and chain-s... more »
"The Very Best Advice..."
"I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite." - G. K. Chesterton
NTEB Prophecy News Podcast: The Sudden Rise of ‘Roman God’ Jupiter Emmanuel Macron in Europe to Global Leadership Role in New World Order
NTEB Prophecy News Podcast: The Sudden Rise of ‘Roman God’ Jupiter Emmanuel Macron in Europe to Global Leadership Role in New World Order by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ On this episode of the NTEB Prophecy News Podcast, we show you what’s happening right now in Europe and the United Nations, as the power structure is being …
How the poor die in New York
Van Dyke I is a series of 22 hulking brick apartment blocks in Brownsville, the poorest part of Brooklyn, New York. At least 10 people have died there from COVID-19, including a mother and son whose bodies were discovered only after neighbours reported the smell to city officials. There are no tributes to them, no obituaries. “So many people have died this week. It’s enough”, Lisa Kenner, president of the Van Dyke I resident association, told Politico.
What Will Happen with a Rushed COVID-19 Vaccine? Selected Stories
27 April 2020 — Global Research The Dengvaxia Disaster Was Twenty Years in the Making—What Will Happen with a Rushed COVID-19 Vaccine? By Children’s Health Defense, April 27, 2020 For several weeks, Dr. Anthony Fauci and Bill Gates have been beating the drum about a COVID-19 vaccine, seeking to keep the world’s coronavirus optics focused on a medical intervention that Gates … Continue reading What Will Happen with a Rushed COVID-19 Vaccine? Selected Stories
The Railroading Of Novlett Williams (Part 2)
So no one should be permitted to upload an image to a website without a government permit, in effect? Maybe all computers and mobile phones should be licensed and inspected weekly. Just think of the work that would generate for police state tyrants. The same hysterical article claims that around half a million men in […] More The post The Railroading Of Novlett Williams (Part 2) appeared first on The Duran.
The Railroading Of Novlett Williams (Part 1)
Last month, a senior officer with the Metropolitan Police was sacked without notice after 36 years exemplary service. The furore over her dismissal has died down, but important questions remain. Novlett Williams goes by her middle name, Robyn, but that sounds far too much like an A List comedian, and there is nothing remotely funny […] More The post The Railroading Of Novlett Williams (Part 1) appeared first on The Duran.
Doctors concerned by mystery disease in kids possibly linked to coronavirus
The discovery of a potential link between an inflammatory condition in children and coronavirus has important implications for developing an effective vaccine, Australian scientists say.
NSW is fast-tracking major projects, so why the threat to halt this civic precinct?
Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock labels Coffs Harbour's Cultural and Civic Space plan "foolish and rash", threatening to change laws to stop it.
Husband gets 11 years in jail for 'spiteful' stabbing attack on wife
Rajkumar Janagani stabbed his wife more than 20 times while she slept in their Brisbane home. She survived, but has suffered serious physical and emotional trauma.
Union takes Qantas to Federal Court over 'heartless' denial of sick leave to stood-down workers
The Transport Workers' Union urges the Federal Court of Australia to find that Qantas is still responsible for paying sick leave to 25,000 workers who have been stood down during the global coronavirus pandemic.
After 16 years, SA lifts ban on genetically-modified crops
South Australia will allow mainland farmers to grow genetically-modified (GM) crops from next season, but councils can apply to remain GM-free.
North Korea's looming 'Game of Thrones': The sister, the uncle and the exiled nephew
Just In - 20 hours ago
With conflicting reports about Kim Jong-un's health, speculation is swirling about who would replace him. Experts say his death could leave a power vacuum that can only be filled by an ambitious and political power player.
School's back in WA today, but things are very different inside and outside the classroom
WA's public schools are open for students today but like everything else during the coronavirus pandemic, it is not business as usual in term two.
Haven't received the coronavirus supplement yet? This could be why
The Federal Government's coronavirus supplement is starting to flow, giving a $550 fortnightly welfare boost to many, but did you know the payment is taxable and it might not come through for another 14 days?
Hundreds die in Iran after drinking methanol to cure coronavirus
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More than 700 people die in Iran after ingesting methanol under the false belief toxic alcohols can cure the coronavirus.
'I could have died': Retired cycling champion tells her story of overcoming adversity and change
Australian Olympic cycling champion, Anna Meares, says fracturing her neck in 2008 and a quick succession of significant life changes, transformed her outlook on life.
'It's not a race': Term two of school begins in Canberra, but most kids stay home
Just In - 20 hours ago
Parents have described the first day of term two for children attending Canberra's new 'hub' schools as "sombre", as the Government indicates that coronavirus restrictions will remain in place in the ACT.
Hunt announces 'most important figure I have had the privilege of raising'
Australia has recorded just a single case of community transmission of COVID-19 in the most recent reporting period, according to Health Minister Greg Hunt.
Superannuation early withdrawal risks collapsing retirement system
Super funds and prominent professional investors warn that the mass withdrawal of funds from superannuation during the COVID-19 crisis risks undermining the whole retirement income system.
Why are some of the world's largest planes being parked in Alice Springs?
The small town in the middle of Australia is hosting a collection of very expensive aircraft, including double-decker Airbus A380s. Why are they being stored here?
Firearms charges and huge fines for NRL players after breaking COVID-19 restrictions
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Police charge Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr with firearms offences after a weekend getaway as the NRL fines the pair and two other players for "putting the game and community at risk".
Captain Cook is the face of colonisation, but someone else on board the Endeavour was more influential
Just In - 20 hours ago
On Captain Cook's first voyage, Sir Joseph Banks firmly advocated the strategic use of colonisation, vigorously promoting the use of "Botany Bay" as a penal colony, writes David Andress.
'Look at it fly!': Pentagon releases footage of 'unidentified aerial phenomena'
Just In - 20 hours ago
Videos of unidentified flying objects have been officially released by the Department of Defense after unauthorised distribution in 2007 and 2017.
Rottnest Island reactivated as a quarantine zone as hundreds of Australians fly home
More than 250 Australians due to arrive on a flight from South Africa will be quarantined in Perth, with many sent to Rottnest, WA Premier Mark McGowan confirms, as the state records one new case of coronavirus.
Global coronavirus cases pass 3 million as hardest hit countries ease restrictions
Just In - 20 hours ago
Nations facing devastating economic downturns are moving to ease COVID-19 restrictions despite global confirmed cases passing three million and thousands still dying each day.
Four COVID-19 deaths in one day at Sydney aged care centre
Australia's COVID-19 death toll rises to 88 after four more fatalities at a western Sydney aged care facility, bringing the total number of coronavirus fatalities at the centre to 11.
In California, medical expertise became heresy
Martin Kasík and JWSpry at Twitter have sent me the following 68-minute long video Dr Erickson COVID 19 FULL Briefing AUDIO FIXED VERSION (a BitChute backup here) where Dr Dan Erickson and, to a lesser extent, another Californian doctor (Dr Artin Massihi) are explaining why it's unwise for California to be quarantined. They produce many conclusions based on the data, sometimes the data that were emerging in recent weeks, as well as some wisdom that I have called the "kindergarten basics of immunology". They were presenting those ideas and data as genuine practical doctors who have w... more »
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