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'Highly unlikely' critical fibres from two Claremont victims linked to Edwards by chance, expert says
The combination of critical fibres found on Claremont serial killings victims Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon made it "highly unlikely" they got there by chance, an internationally renowned fibre expert tells court.
It's my job to help people. But now I've become the person many fear the most
Just In - 6 hours ago
Paramedics are taught to avoid danger, so when this pandemic began my first instinct was to run away. Instead I cursed quietly, prepared my protective gear, and got to work. But I'm seen as a leper for doing my job, writes Benjamin Gilmore.
Coronavirus update: Jared Kushner says US should hopefully be 'really rocking again' by July
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Britain now has Europe's second-highest death toll, a US drug trial is hailed as "highly significant", and a report finds a Tasmanian outbreak likely originated with the Ruby Princess.
Media Manufactured Outrage of the Day: Stimulus Check Recipients Receive Letter from DJT
Please tell me, if you can, what is objectionable about the president of the United States sending the following letter to people along with their stimulus checks. Here's the complete text of the letter: My Fellow Americans, Our great country is experiencing an unprecedented public health and economic challenge as a result of the global coronavirus pandemic. Our top priority is your health and safety. As we wage total war on this invisible enemy, we are also working around the clock to protect hardworking Americans like you from the consequences of the economic shutdown. We are ... more »
Industry insiders examine developments, challenges in German cannabis market
Marijuana Business Daily has produced a new webinar examining Germany’s medical cannabis market, the largest in Europe. In this free webinar, MJBizDaily international analyst Alfredo Pascual and three industry executives discuss the current supply situation in Germany as well as the upcoming domestic harvest, the nation’s first. Other topics include quality compliance requirements and the challenges posed by […] Industry insiders examine developments, challenges in German cannabis market is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis e... more »
'Class' versus 'Caste': "The socialist doctrine fails entirely to take into account the essential difference between the conditions of a status or caste society, and those of a capitalistic society." #QotD
*"The inherent weakness of [the socialist] doctrine is that it deals with classes and not with individuals.... But even Marx cannot help admitting that a conflict exists between the interests of an individual and those of the class to which he belongs* ... Marx obfuscated the problem by confusing the notions of caste and class.... "In a status [caste-ridden] society the individual inherits his caste membership from his parents, he remains through all his life in his caste, and his children are born as members of it. Only in exceptional cases can good luck raise a man into a ... more »
Plug And Play Bionic Arm Developed
If you are an artist, you will need a much different bionic arm than a soldier and a new waypoint on the road to interchangeable bionics has been developed. In July 2019, the Clinical Laboratory for Bionic Limb Reconstruction at MedUni Vienna's Department of Surgery implanted sensors in three male patients following nerve transfers, to transmit biosignals for wireless control of bionic prostheses. read more
5th Century: Ancient Mözs-Icsei Dülő Cemetery Remains Show It Was Multicultural
The 5th century Mözs-Icsei dülő cemetery near Szekszárd in the area known as Pannonia dates back to the late Roman period. Remains reveal the demographic makeup during the beginnings of Europe's Migration Period, when the Huns invaded Central Europe and the Romans retreated from modern-day Western Hungary as the empire collapsed in the face of barbarian hordes. read more
‘Protect Amazon Workers’ Mural Painted In Front Of CEO Jeff Bezos’ Home
On April 29, 2020, a team of activists with La ColectiVA and ShutDownDC painted a mural on the street in front of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ DC home. The mural read “PROTECT AMAZON WORKERS” in massive letters stretching from curb to curb. The mural action was taken in solidarity with Amazon workers across the country who are being forced to endanger their health during the COVID-19 crisis. Advocates for healthy and safe working conditions in Amazon warehouses participated in an online town hall in which they called on Bezos to provide paid time off for illness, adequately clean ware... more »
The Fifth Coronavirus Relief Package We Need
The coronavirus depression is fast becoming as deep as the Great Depression. The federal government’s response has been too little, too late. While sickness and death spread, while unemployment and small business failures soar, while health care and essential workers lack personal protective equipment (PPE), Congress is in recess until May 4. The childlike dummy, Donald Trump, spouts bad advice daily in his televised briefings. Thursday he said we could beat the coronavirus by injecting disinfectants or somehow shining ultraviolet radiation inside our bodies. Meanwhile, the presum... more »
Fired Amazon Worker Chris Smalls: Support May Day Strikers
Another reason why we out here tonight is because Amazon is targeting specific people. We are being told to stay six feet apart. However, that rule does not apply for everyone. We’ve seen management do it right in front of us. We’ve seen safety that are supposed to keep us safe, do it. Yet we as associates are being targeted. Jaisal Noor: That’s Hofsa Hassan, one of the dozens of Amazon workers who staged a walkout to protest unsafe working conditions and the loss of hazard pay at an Amazon warehouse in Shakopee, Minnesota on April 26th. We can expect to see more walkouts and prot... more »
The World Is On Lockdown – Where Are The Carbon Emissions Coming From?
Pedestrians have taken over city streets, people have almost entirely stopped flying, skies are blue (even in Los Angeles!) for the first time in decades, and global CO2 emissions are on-track to drop by … about 5.5 percent. Wait, what? Even with the global economy at a near-standstill, the best analysis suggests that the world is still on track to release 95 percent of the carbon dioxide emitted in a typical year, continuing to heat up the planet and driving climate change even as we’re stuck at home. A 5.5-percent drop in carbon dioxide emissions would still be the largest year... more »
Man accused of murdering woman found dead at Narangba home
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A 50-year-old man is due to appear in court today over the alleged murder of a woman he knew, who was found dead in a house north of Brisbane yesterday.
Backpackers and elderly quarantine with vines and rope at roadside campsite
Queensland Police say "no action" will be taken against 15 waterfront campers in Far North Queensland who say they have nowhere else to go during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Live: NSW Now: Deputy Premier considers federal tilt at Eden-Monaro by-election
Just In - 6 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING:* NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro is considering a switch to federal politics, after the resignation of Labor backbencher Mike Kelly triggers a by-election in the seat of Eden-Monaro.
Novak Djokovic and Dominic Thiem can disagree, as some tennis pros struggle on the breadline
Just In - 6 hours ago
As tennis stars disagree over a proposed fighting fund for players during the coronavirus shutdown, it remains clear most lower-ranked professionals struggle to make ends meet plying their trade.
'Heartbreaking' closure of Canberra universities has global impact on science
In another blow to the university industry, coronavirus restrictions have seen experiments tossed away, labs closed and teams reassigned — and the impact is felt around the world.
Things were already hard for Isabel's grandkids. A pandemic made things even tougher
The coronavirus pandemic has made life harder for most people, but spare a thought for 66-year-old Isabel McLeary, who is looking after three teenagers with disability who can now only access vital support online.
Businessman's dairy proposal puts pressure on Government to help struggling farmers
A Victorian businessman has given the Federal Government a detailed plan to help the struggling dairy industry get back on track — and give more money to farmers.
These swim teachers feel they're the 'forgotten' service during the coronavirus shutdown
There are warnings Australia could experience a spike in drownings if swimming centres are forced to close because of the coronavirus shutdown, with predictions one in five swim schools around the country will close their doors for good.
I've got 43 cents in my bank account. Why would I care who becomes the next premier?
Six months out from Queenslanders heading to the polls to elect the next state government, coronavirus has cast a shadow over the entire process as families and businesses struggle to survive — will anyone care who the next premier is?
Street stalls become more popular as our worlds become a whole lot smaller
Lemonade stalls, street libraries and honesty boxes have popped up all over Brisbane's streets as residents look for ways to keep engaged in their community during isolation.
Cold snap to send shivers across Queensland, hail storms on the way
Much cooler-than-average temperatures are likely to be felt in southern and central Queensland from today as a cold front works its way through the state, with severe thunderstorms also forecast in the south-east.
'Rebounding and recovering': Last day for RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons as he moves into new role
After spearheading the fight to combat the summer's devastating bushfires, NSW RFS Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons leaves his job today and says his new role will take on the bushfire recovery efforts.
Live: Australia's death toll rises to 91 after another fatality in Tasmania's north-west
Australia's death toll rises to 91 after the death of an 86-year-old woman in Tasmania's north-west, where authorities have been grappling with a coronavirus cluster. Follow live.
find correct move in race-to-capture go game (ddd-btb)
*ddd9230g (1600) vs. btb8545g (1510**) https://www.playok.com/p/?g=go13889869#162 4-28-20* instead of marked stone, what is the critical move here? white appears to have fewer liberties
With Looming Food Shortages, New Wyoming Law Bypasses USDA Regulations to Let Ranchers Sell Meat Directly to Consumers
*Vic Bishop* - "We can feed the world ourselves, and yet we're destroying our harvests!"
This Is Not What School Will Look Like
Good lord-- the advice/guidance/clever thoughts about how to re-open schools, particularly if any state decides to follow Trump's latest unfiltered brain fart, seem to have been generated, once again, by people who have not been inside a school since they became adults. In some cases, the advice appears to come from people who have never met tiny humans at all. The CDC joins many folks advising that school desks should be six feet apart. This raises several issues. First, many classrooms have zero desks. Primary grades often have few or minimal desks. High school labs or shops have... more »
United Kingdom coronavirus death toll reaches 26,000: Ineptitude of Boris Johnson
United Kingdom coronavirus death toll reaches 26,000: Ineptitude of Boris Johnson Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Boris Johnson of the United Kingdom indicated that you could take the coronavirus (Covid-19) on the chin. Of course, in time, he only just survived the coronavirus himself. However, at least 26,000 people […]
Crisis in America: Hospitals Across the Country Begin to Close due to Lack of Patients – Nurses and Doctors being Laid Off
The so-called Coronavirus pandemic "crisis" is very quickly taking a back seat to more serious crises in the U.S. right now, and perhaps none more critical than the closure of hospitals and emergency rooms, along with doctors and nurses being laid off, which is happening all across the country. During the early stages of the Coronavirus outbreak, the corporate-sponsored "mainstream" media flooded the airways with images of over-crowded hospitals, supposed corpses being carried out in body bags, and other gruesome details that brought fear to the public. Soon, however, citizens arou... more »
AIMCo to Conduct Review of Volatility Blowup
Barbara Shecter of the National Post reports that AIMCo will conduct a review of the volatility strategy linked to a reported $3 billion loss: The Alberta Investment Management Corporation is conducting a review of a volatility-based investment program, which news reports indicate cost the pension manager $3-billion amid market upheavals triggered by the coronavirus pandemic. *Jerrica Goodwin, spokesperson for the Treasury Board and Finance Alberta, told the Financial Post on Thursday that AIMCo will be doing a review and providing updates to the minister.* *The “volatility-based ... more »
US warship seizes Venezuelan vessel in southwestern Pacific
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 P.M.) – A U.S. naval warship seized a Venezuelan vessel that was sailing in the southwestern Pacific this week, the U.S. Coast Guard reported on Tuesday. According to a tweet from the Coast Guard, their ship seized a Venezuelan fishing vessel over suspicions that it was taking part in the illegal narcotics […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Over 80 Lebanese soldiers wounded as protests rage across the country
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 P.M.) – The Lebanese ARmy announced on Wednesday that 81 soldiers were wounded during the renewed protests in various Lebanese governorates. The army leadership said in a statement that their forces continued to carry out their mission to maintain security and stability during the popular demonstrations in various Lebanese cities. As a […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
ISIS terrorist claims he received training in Turkey before going to Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – The Central Investigation Court of the Presidency released a statement on Wednesday that said two Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorists were captured in military operations in Baghdad and Al-Anbar. The statement by the Iraqi judiciary said, “The first suspect confessed to belonging to the ISIS terrorist gangs, and detonated several explosive […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US military aircraft spotted near Russian bases along Syrian coast: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – On Wednesday, a U.S. P-8A Poseidon aircraft carried out a new reconnaissance flight over the eastern part of the Mediterranean, where the Russian Hmeimim and Tartous bases are located. According to reports, the plane set out from the Sigonella base in Sicily, and conducted a reconnaissance flight along the Syrian […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkish-backed Libyan forces attack LNA weapons convoy
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed Government of National Accord forces spokesman, Mohamed Qanunu, announced that the GNA had carried out combat raids in Wadi Morsit on the road between Qurayyat and Nasma. Qanunu explained that the targeted convoy consisted of a truck loaded with ammunition accompanied by four trucks carrying ammunition that were […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syria may purchase Belarusian missile system: report
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The Syrian military may purchase a Belarusian missile system to replace their current Russian Grad rockets, Avia.Pro reported on Wednesday. According to the publication, the Syrian military may acquire the Belarusian Flute system, which they claim will be an upgrade from their current Grads. “Syrian military experts are actively discussing […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
On Tim Roache's Resignation
The surprise resignation of Tim Roache, General Secretary of the GMB caught everyone off guard. In a poorly worded press release, the union said his departure was thanks to long term "ill health" which was preventing him from discharging his responsibilities. A Soviet-flavoured excuse if there ever was one. Because prior to the announcement, news crept out that Roache had been confronted by union President Barbara Plant with a complaint making a number of allegations. Adding extra intrigue, the *Sunday Times*'s Gabriel Pogrund suggested senior Labour MPs are "implicated" in the "co... more »
War on Humanity - BC Lockdown to continue for two more weeks: “We’re all in this together” is a massage for the brainless. Protests Planned for May 1st
*"We're All In This Together" [translation:* *“You’re all one giant cheese glob, and we, the **World Health Organization, with Bill Gates' money, are pressing the two pieces of toast together and making the sandwich.”]* BC's *turncoat NDP Premier John Horgan* has just announced that the* lockdown will continue in BC for another two weeks. * This is such garbage. I would like to know the suicide and domestic abuse statistics, John! Can you *PLEASE* stop scamming the citizens long enough to tell us?! Meanwhile, *"A growing number of groups in US states are preparing protests again... more »
Denver cannabis advisory group to examine social equity, diversity issues
Marijuana regulators in Denver have formed an advisory group that includes industry officials to recommend licensing and policy changes that could help diversify the city’s cannabis space and provide more equitable access to the market. The 24-person working group, which also includes city officials, trade groups, activists and others, will start by looking at new […] Denver cannabis advisory group to examine social equity, diversity issues is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Gotham City Digest
(In one month, we've lost as many Americans to COVID19 as we did in 14 years in Vietnam.) ------------------------------ If you haven't gotten your stimulus check yet, it may be because you haven't filed taxes recently. This IRS page could rectify that. ------------------------------ OK, to any right wingers who are still embedded in my friend list like forgotten dingleberries, this graphic is satire and is not to be taken seriously. However, if you're one of those "rugged individualists", who am I to stand in the way of your determination? ------------------------------... more »
Canada Bends the Curve April 28 Update
Kung Flu in Canada is reported at Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Outbreak update The image presents coronavirus data as of the latest statistics complete to April 28, 2020. Note that Quebec accounts for half of all cases and deaths, most of them in Montreal, and mostly elderly residents in group homes. From the underlying data we […]
Pentagon Releases Videos Showing What Looks Very Much Like A UFO
*Anthony McLennan* - The United States Department of Defense released three declassified videos on Monday showing Navy pilots encountering an unidentified flying object (UFO).
Narrative Managers Argue China-Like Internet Censorship Is Needed
*Caitlin Johnstone* - The Atlantic has published an article authored by two university professors titled arguing that internet speech should be censored like in China.
Bill Gates: Phase 2 is a Bio Terror Attack
*Spiro Skouras* - For generations the public has been controlled through fear. The progression of perceived enemies has evolved over time.
Silence is Golden for Whales as Global Lockdown Reduces Ocean Noise
*Elias Marat* - Scientists say whales are less stressed out and enjoying conversations without all of the racket caused by ships.
La UE y México concluyen su nuevo TLC; estaba pendiente la transparencia en licitaciones
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
29-Apr-2020 La Unión Europea y México han cerrado este martes los últimos flecos para modernizar el acuerdo comercial que existía entre ambas partes desde hace más de veinte años
Indonesia's response to coronavirus threatens to increase illegal logging
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
29-Apr-2020 It is critical that the EU, which is currently negotiating a free trade agreement with Indonesia, uses these negotiations to ask how Indonesia will protect forests, mitigate climate change and respect community tenure rights.
TLC con UE se presentará a Parlamento de Vietnam para su aprobación
bilaterals.org - 7 hours ago
29-Apr-2020 El Comité Permanente de la Asamblea Nacional de Vietnam acordó presentar el proyecto de ratificación del Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) entre el país y la Unión Europea (UE) y el Acuerdo de Protección de Inversiones bilateral en el próximo período de sesiones del Legislativo.
Musical Interlude: Simon & Garfunkel, “American Tune”
Simon & Garfunkel, “American Tune”
Does A President Actually Need To Know Anything... About Anything?
*Smarter Than Trump by Chip Proser* Justin Amash plans to run for president on the Libertarian line. I wish he would have stayed in Congress but there's a strong chance he would have lost his seat. Jesse Ventura may run too (as a Green, no less). And Trump continues his real time meltdown in public. Or, as *The Guardian*'s Arwa Mahadawi put it-- he's unravelling so badly that even his supporters can't ignore it. She wrote that she doesn't know "what kind of disinfectant he's been injecting, but the man does not appear to be well. The president’s lethal medical musing has turned him ... more »
Saving Lives Inc: The Bill and Melinda Gates Con-sortium
*Malcolm Massey* | How is it that one unaccountable private actor wield such a huge degree of influence over the personal lives of billions and issue policy to democratic governments?
UKC News: Boris is Back – Wants More Lockdown, as Does Sturgeon in Scotland
*UK Column* | Co-hosts Brian Gerrish and Mike Robinson, with guest David Scott for this week's key Coronavirus updates.
Norway and Sweden COVID-19 Comparison
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Censoring doctor’s COVID-19 presentation is unwarranted.
YouTube has used the pandemic to increase its censorship and control over the flow of news. It recently introduced “fact check” labels next to videos, and its CEO has warned that any information that contradicts World Health Organization guidelines will … Continue reading →
President Trump Hosts Business Roundtable on Reopening The Economy – 4:00pm ET Livestream…
President Trump participates in a roundtable discussion with various industry executives on the plan for reopening the American economy. Anticipated start time 4:00pm ET. White House Livestream Link – Fox News Livestream – RSBN Livestream . .
Will Coronavirus Kill - Or Embolden - Neocon Foreign Policy?
Will a bankrupt nation suffering from a massive six trillion dollar bailout hangover lose its appetite for interventionism overseas? Or is the global coronavirus just the kind of "Pearl Harbor event" the neocons have long pined for to again launch their global war plans? Watch today's Liberty Report: [image: undefined]
"A Look to the Heavens"
"A Celestial Journey" Music: "Intergalactic Lullaby" by Aeoliah
The Poet: David Whyte, "In the Beginning"
*"In the Beginning"* "Sometimes simplicity rises like a blossom of fire from the white silk of your own skin. You were there in the beginning you heard the story, you heard the merciless and tender words telling you where you had to go. Exile is never easy and the journey itself leaves a bitter taste. But then, when you heard that voice, you had to go. You couldn't sit by the fire, you couldn't live so close to the live flame of that compassion you had to go out in the world and make it your own so you could come back with that flame in your voice, saying listen... this warmth, this unbea... more »
"We Have Only This Moment..."
"Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand - and melting like a snowflake..." - Marie Beyon Ray
"'A Life of One’s Own"
*"'A Life of One’s Own': A Penetrating 1930s Field Guide to Self-Possession,* * Mindful Perception, and the Art of Knowing What You Really Want”* by Maria Popova “One must know what one wants to be,” the eighteenth-century French mathematician Émilie du Châtelet wrote in weighing the nature of genius. “In the latter endeavors irresolution produces false steps, and in the life of the mind confused ideas.” And yet that inner knowing is the work of a lifetime, for our confusions are ample and our missteps constant amid a world that is constantly telling us who we are and who we ought t... more »
"It's Been A Tough Year..."
"It’s been a tough year... Someone said I should send out Buddhist thank-you cards since Buddhists believe that anything that challenges you makes you pull yourself together." - Robin Williams
Hubble telescope captures comet C/2019 Y4 (ATLAS) crumbling into 25 pieces
The Watchers » Latest articles - 8 hours ago
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured the sharpest view of Comet C/2019 Y4 ATLAS disintegrating into pieces. About 30 fragments were identified on April 20, but just three days later on April 23, the telescope spotted only 25. "Their appearance...... Read more »
From Ukraine to Coronavirus: Trump’s Abuse of Power...
Robert Reich - 8 hours ago
*From Ukraine to Coronavirus: Trump’s Abuse of Power Continues* Donald Trump has spent a lifetime exploiting chaos for personal gain and blaming others for his losses. The pure madness in America’s response to the coronavirus pandemic – shortages of equipment to protect hospital workers, dwindling supplies of ventilators and critical medications, jaw-dropping confusion over how $2.2 trillion of aid in the recent coronavirus law will be distributed – has given him the perfect cover to hoard power and boost his chances of reelection. As the death toll continues to climb and states a... more »
"Economic Market Snapshot PM 4/29/20"
*PM 4/29/20* ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ○ ○ *"Worldwide 1930s Style Depression Has Begun!"* ○ Gregory Mannarino, *PM 4/29/20: * *"**Yes, The Fed. Has A "Dark" Secret That You Are NOT Supposed To Know**"* - 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.s... more »
Rules of Engagement
The Government of the Philippines has flipped into the Chinese orbit, but it doesn’t mean that Communist China isn’t behaving badly toward them. An article in Radio Free Asia outlines a recent incident. For those of you who don’t know, turning fire control radar on, to lock onto a ship or an aircraft is an […] The post Rules of Engagement appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Mom Pulls Children From School Over LGBT Adult “Hangout”
[image: mom-pulls-children-from-school-over-lgbt-adult-hangout] An outraged California mother announced on Facebook that she would be pulling her children from public school after receiving an email advertising an online “LGBTQ+ Safe Space Web Hangout” for “LGBTQ+youth ages 13-25.”
Covid Conflict: Illinois Prosecutor Will NOT Enforce Governor’s Lockdown Order
[image: covid-conflict-illinois-prosecutor-will-not-enforce-governor-s-lockdown-order] An Illinois state attorney has announced that he will not enforce Governor J.B. Pritzker’s lockdown order in his county.
Sunshine Increases Vitamin D and May Build Resistance to Coronavirus
[image: sunshine-increases-vitamin-d-and-may-build-resistance-to-coronavirus] A doctor in Australia said exposure to sunlight can prevent Vitamin D deficiency, which can increase one’s vulnerability to viral infections, including COVID-19.
Despite Sexual-assault Allegations, Prominent Democrats Line Up Behind Biden
[image: despite-sexual-assault-allegations-prominent-democrats-line-up-behind-biden] How long can the Democrats and the mainstream media ignore Tara Reade, who claims that Biden sexually assaulted her in 1993?
Roscoe's Rascals
*“Hypocrites get offended by the truth.” * *― Jess C. Scott*
Ahead of exit plan speech, NT Government lifts more social restrictions on Territorians
As NT residents await Michael Gunner's Thursday speech outlining the return to a "new normal", the Government winds back even more social gathering restrictions ahead of the long weekend.
Renters could find themselves in paradise as a wave of Airbnb homes hit the market
The major online platforms say rental listings are up 8-10 per cent compared to last year, as thousands of Airbnbs and other short-term rentals are expected to move to the long-term market as coronavirus halts travel.
'They knew what was going on': North Korea's secretive fight against coronavirus
North Korea closed its border with China a week before the US and Australia enacted coronavirus travel bans — now they say they have zero COVID-19 cases. But is that true?
The best films to stream in May, selected by our reviewers
From independent to festival favourites, classics, and underrated films from the vault: our writers scanned the subscription and free services and have reported back with their picks.
I worked every day as a casual teacher. Now I earn less than a teenager with a part-time job
Just In - 8 hours ago
I've been working as a primary school teacher for almost eight years in more than 35 schools. But now I'm unemployed, writes Dan Hogan.
Australia has stuck its head out, but we're not alone in feeling China's wrath
Australia has experienced astonishing hostility from our Chinese trading partner this week — but we're not the only ones, writes Andrew Probyn.
Easing coronavirus pandemic threat could see rise in mental health impacts
As Australia continues to flatten its curve of coronavirus cases, mental health experts are warning a "much deeper, longer curve" lies ahead as the psychological toll of the pandemic sets in.
Virgin Australia owes almost $7b to more than 12,000 creditors who are meeting via video today
Virgin Australia owes almost $7 billion to more than 12,000 creditors, its administrators Deloitte have disclosed, ahead of their first creditors' meeting today.
Unrecognisable: Historic photos show Australia in shutdown
One day, future generations will look back at the history we're living right now, captured in these photos of a nation in shutdown.
As US Economy Tanks, Study Finds Unemployment Numbers Likely Double Official Figure
“These findings on the millions of frustrated filers and the UI system’s low payment rate highlight the need for policies to improve rather than hinder the UI application process,” noted the studies authors. The post As US Economy Tanks, Study Finds Unemployment Numbers Likely Double Official Figure appeared first on MintPress News.
iRobot Won't Be Delivering a Robotic Lawnmower in 2020
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * Was it due to coronavirus or something else? The American company iRobot has been producing the Roomba, the most popular robotic vacuum cleaner, since 2002. Available in several sizes and form factors, the Roomba has become synonymous with that product category and has even gained some cultural cachet. On "Parks and Recreation," Aziz Ansari's Tom Haverford character rigged an iPod and speaker dock to his Roomba, and called it "DJ Roomba." The company has also come out with a floor-mopping robot called Braava and a swimming pool cleaning robot cal... more »
Why You Should Watch 'Social Distance' on Netflix
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * During social distancing, Netflix has become a big part of many of our lives. And now, "Social Distance" is going to become part of Netflix. During social distancing, Netflix has become a big part of many of our lives. And now, "Social Distance" is going to become part of Netflix. The company announced on its "See What's Next" Twitter account that Netflix is working on a "quarantine anthology series" called "Social Distance," to be overseen by Jenji Kohan, who created the early Netflix hit series "Orange in the New Black." Hilary Weisman Graham, wh... more »
Why Thae Yong-ho’s Election Isn't a Model for North Korean Defectors to Follow
*Jean Do* *Security, * [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2K3F9NWRJ5&share=true] Not all North Korean refugees are the same and it is wrong to make them try to act that way. On April 15, the constituents of Seoul’s most affluent district in Gangnam elected a North Korean defector as their parliamentary representative in a general election held at the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic. This attested to the Korean people’s unswerving commitment to democracy but underscored the persistent weight of Cold War ideology on the country... more »
This is Tacit Blue—the World’s Weirdest Stealth Plane
*Caleb Larson* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C1996%3Anewsml_PBEAHUMUUDR&share=true] It was a breakthrough piece of technology. In 1996, the Tacit Blue technology demonstrator was revealed to the public. The airframe was highly unusual. Nicknamed “the whale” or “alien school bus,” Tacit Blue looked like, well a tissue box. Tacit Blue was a product of initial forays into stealth during the 1970s. During that time, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) was on the frontier of stealth technology. Together with ... more »
Big-Government Conservatism in the Era of Trump
*W. James Antle III* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Donald Trump Republicans are overwhelmingly not of the George W. Bush variety. They do not see the United States as an aspiring United Nations on immigration or foreign policy, though unreconstructed Iraq war apologists can be found lurking around national conservatism conferences and the Trump national security council. Big government conservatism is back. “In 2020, the economic libertarians who once defined conservatism have disappeared, writes *Politico’s *Ryan Lizza. “Instead, the most interesting debate is among Repu... more »
Could President Trump Tweet Out the Nuclear Launch Codes?
*Matthew Petti* *Security, * The National Interest talked nuclear command and control with Professor Alex Wellerstein. The proverbial “big red button” is one of the most important responsibilities that a U.S. President has. But Americans know very little about it. Professor Alex Wellerstein is one of the foremost authorities on nuclear command and control. A historian of science at the Stevens Institute of Technology, Wellerstein created the popular NUKEMAP tool for understanding the likely effects of a nuclear war, and The *National Interest* spoke to Wellerstein about presid... more »
Is the Coronavirus Ushering in an Era of Eurosceptic Leaders?
*Spencer Wong* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The pandemic could very well be a watershed moment in European politics. Euroscepticism’s a brewin’…or at least it seems that way. The European Union (EU) in the era of coronavirus appears to be facing challenges to its existence not experienced since the fallout of the 2008–09 financial crisis. Indeed, the coronavirus pandemic could very well be a watershed moment in European politics. Why is this the case? Well, one can only look at how the European Union and its member states have responded to the pandemic. Unlike what wou... more »
The Looming Crises in North Korea: Coronavirus, Starvation and a Nuclear Test
*Philip W. Yun* *Security, Asia* “We will know soon enough what is going on with Kim Jong-un. However, for now, one thing is very clear. North Korea is on the precipice of crisis—from wide-spread illness and starvation or from a nuclear provocation that escalates into a disastrous miscalculation. We can choose to ignore past lessons when perhaps millions died before in North Korea, but I cannot.” In the midst of a world engulfed in pandemic, economic meltdown and distracting speculation over Kim Jong-un’s health, we are in danger of missing two new crises to come: (1) an overwhe... more »
Justin Amash Announces Libertarian Run For President. Here's What To Make Of It.
*Matthew Petti* *Politics, * The Michigan congressman left the Republican Party last year. Independent congressman Justin Amash is forming an exploratory committee to run for the Libertarian nomination for President, he announced late on Tuesday. Amash refused to rule out a third-party run for President had left the Republican Party over what he called excessive partisanship last summer. His latest announcement signals that the Michigan congressman has now jumped into the 2020 presidential race. “Let’s do this,” he wrote on social media, alongside a link to a presidential campa... more »
Soon, You Can Kind Of Go to Best Buy And Do Stuff
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * Best Buy's CEO has announced that that the consumer electronics sales giant will resume both home visits and some in-store consultations, with the company taking significant safety precautions for both. Best Buy announced in early April that it was closing most of its in-store services and in-home support, but would offer curbside pickups. On April 15, the company said that it would furlough nearly all of its part-time in-store employees. And while it kept most of its full-time employees on board, Best Buy also said its CEO and board members would ... more »
Kim Jong-Un's Death Won't Change North Korea Unless One Thing Changes
*Zhu Feng* *Politics, Asia* Will Pyongyang ever follow in Beijing's footsteps? Speculations about Kim Jong-un’s death have simmered for days. But first and utmost, it matters what causes his unexpected death—failed surgical operation, a domestic coup or forced execution. Obviously entire speculations are packed up on his health and allegedly failed medical operation. There is no unpredictable domestic disarray. There is no doubt that Mr. Kim has genuinely suffered from his over-fattened body at his age. Thus cardiovascular bypass surgical operation is certainly required to keep... more »
Coronavirus update: UK has second-highest death toll in Europe, beaked 'plague doctor' turns heads
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New figures show the United Kingdom now has Europe's second-highest COVID-19 death toll and is third worldwide, while the WHO again defends the steps they have taken in response to coronavirus.
Nuzzi disagrees with Blow!
*WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29, 2020Wants prime-time TV shows aired:* In last Monday's New York Times, Charles Blow's column appeared beneath these headlines: *Stop Airing Trump’s Briefings!* The media is allowing disinformation to appear as news. One fact is plainly true. It's true that Trump's prime-time "briefings" have spilled with mis- and disinformation. That said, something else is true. No president has *ever * been handed such an arrangement, in which he's given two hours of TV time, every night, to peddle self-serving narratives, whether they're false or they;re true. Should cab... more »
New study suggests laws of nature not as constant as previously believed
The Watchers » Latest articles - 9 hours ago
A study by researchers from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) suggests that the laws of nature are not as constant as previously assumed-- it may break down at the edge of the universe, making it possible to slightly bend the laws of the universe. In the...... Read more »
COVID-19 Mortality: Men Impacted Most
When it comes to COVID-19 deaths, the elderly and those with certain pre-existing conditions are at greater risk, just like they are in any disease that can cause respiratory distress. Yet demographers are beginning to break down those numbers to highlight disparities in outcomes. A new paper finds that even though men and women are equally likely to contract the virus, men are significantly more likely to suffer severe effects and die. What might explain it? Co-morbidities are certainly a factor, though deaths in people of color are higher than in Caucasian-Americans and co-morbi... more »
Remdesivir: Randomized Trial By Chinese Government Claims No Clinical Benefits - But Confounders Are Huge
A new paper claims that treatment with the antiviral drug remdesivir does not speed recovery from COVID-19 versus placebo in hospitalized patients who are critically ill. But this needs to be interpreted with caution. *The Lancet* rushed to publish these results but they are from just 237 adults from 10 hospitals in Wuhan, and China has fooled the world before. The study was funded by the government's Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Emergency Project of COVID-19, it was not independent. read more
Assyrians Remain Vital to Iraq, Says U.S. Lawyer
Assyrian International News Agency - 9 hours ago
An American lawyer instrumental in aiding Iraqi Christians suffering from attacks by the Islamic State group said Christians remain a vital part of Iraq's diverse society, despite their diminishing numbers.
Lawfare Live: COVID-19, Speech and Surveillance
In an essay in the Atlantic on April 25, Jack Goldsmith and Andrew Keane Woods argued that speech control and surveillance initiatives by the tech platforms, in coordination with the government, are not a break with prior practice but a continuation of it. Goldsmith and Woods received some sharp reactions to their claims, especially ones that made comparisons to China. They responded to these reactions here on *Lawfare*. On Thursday, April 30 from 11:00 a.m to 12:30 p.m. ET., join me for a Zoom discussion and Q&A with Goldsmith and Woods about their essay. As always, we are seeki... more »
COVID-19, Speech and Surveillance: A Response
A cell phone. (By: Tati Tata, https://tinyurl.com/t5x5upw; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/) Neither of us has ever written anything that has been as misinterpreted as this piece in the Atlantic. People construed the essay to call for “an end to freedom of speech in America”; to endorse “China’s enlightened authoritarian approach to information” and “lament[] the US’ provincial fealty to the First Amendment”; as an attempt to surrender a “model of social organization predicated on individual liberty”; to argue that “the United States’ response to coronavi... more »
Ontario leads Canada with 96% deficiency in cannabis stores, researcher estimates
Ontario has roughly 4% of the legal cannabis points of sale it needs to put it on par with markets that are successfully extinguishing illicit channels. And Quebec is not doing much better, according to a researcher. A shortage of points of sale for adult-use cannabis in Canada’s two largest markets was cited in January […] Ontario leads Canada with 96% deficiency in cannabis stores, researcher estimates is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
NEC Director Larry Kudlow Discusses Status of Economy and Forward Forecast…
National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow argues the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is over and the U.S. economy is getting ready to reopen. Kudlow outlines the scale of the current economic relief package how any further discussion should focus … Continue reading →
First Quarter GDP Drops 4.8% Amid COVID-19 Shutdown…
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) released the first quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) advanced estimate and the result is a 4.8% decline in economic activity. [BEA Here] The revised fourth quarter GDP shows the economy was growing at 2.1 … Continue reading →
This Day In Iraqi History - Apr 29
1916 Ottomans defeated the British at Battle of Kut after 4 months captured 13,000 prisoners British lost 33,000 casualties One of largest UK defeats in WWI 1941 More British troops from 20th Inf Brigade arrived in Basra Iraq protested 1941 UK Ambassador told British women and children to leave Baghdad because of expected war with Iraq 1941 PM Gaylani sent Iraqi forces to UK air base at Habaniya Anbar 11th Inf Brigade ordered to Baghdad to later be deployed to Anbar UK Emb in Baghdad informed UK forces in Habaniya Iraqi army heading their way (Musings On Iraq interview with Prof B... more »
A monster container ship is collecting . . . empties?
One of the biggest container ships in the world, the *MSC Anna*, recently visited California. Here's a video report about her arrival. What I found most interesting was the comment that she'd come to collect empty containers, and take them back to China. This is a vitally important part of re-establishing international trade. With the shutdown across the globe, containers that were en route to their destinations were delivered - and then just sat there, with no way to get them back to the factories that sent them. Without those containers, the factories couldn't pack goods f... more »
Bezalel Smotrich: Israel’s New Minister for Jerusalem Affairs Takes Aim at the Holy Sanctuary
Israel's right-wing poster boy has been slated for the role of Minister for Jerusalem Affairs, giving him both the position and power to carry out his apocalyptic vision of building a Jewish Temple on the site of the Dome of the Rock. The post Bezalel Smotrich: Israel’s New Minister for Jerusalem Affairs Takes Aim at the Holy Sanctuary appeared first on MintPress News.
“We are so F****d”: Joe Biden Town Hall Sparks Fears of a Clinton Rerun
Some are describing the prospect of Biden-Clinton ticket as a “kiss of death” for the Biden campaign. The post “We are so F****d”: Joe Biden Town Hall Sparks Fears of a Clinton Rerun appeared first on MintPress News.
Lockdown madness is a triumph of the precautionary principle
As recently as on February 14th 2020, I wouldn't have believed that it was possible for billions of people in the world – plus their elites and "elites", governments, Parliaments, media, bosses of the business world etc. – to voluntarily agree with government regulations that force them to stay home – with the justification that it's desirable to fight against a cousin of flu. But here we are. 25 million Americans became unemployed in 5 weeks, the U.S. GDP dropped by 4.8% in Q1 of 2020 and Q2 will show much worse numbers. The situation is similar across the world – not only in "the ... more »
The Energy Update – Week of April 27 2020
This week the team highlights new articles focusing on America’s environmental improvements and the aspects to focus on during Earth… The post The Energy Update – Week of April 27 2020 appeared first on IER.
Robert F Kennedy Jr: Vaccines are a ‘strategic philanthropy’ for Bill Gates to achieve dictatorial control over global health policy
Robert F Kennedy Jr Instagram Wed, 08 Apr 2020 Comment: The following was posted to @robertfkennedyjr on Instagram. You can find the original post with images here. Vaccines, for Bill Gates, are a strategic philanthropy that feed his many vaccine-related businesses (including Microsoft’s ambition to control a global vac ID enterprise) and give him dictatorial … Continue reading Robert F Kennedy Jr: Vaccines are a ‘strategic philanthropy’ for Bill Gates to achieve dictatorial control over global health policy →
Watch “COVID – LOCKDOWN – GLOBAL BANKRUPTCY – the PLAN”
April 22, 2020 jtremaine via Watch “COVID – LOCKDOWN – GLOBAL BANKRUPTCY – the PLAN” on YouTube | OCCUPY AMERICA
Stephen Miller Claims Immigration Pause is Part of a Long Term Plan
There are Still Doubts Whether There Will be Serious Immigration Reform in the Short-Term Apr 27, 2020 Jose Nino The Hill reported that Senior White House adviser Stephen Miller allegedly told supporters in an off-the-record call on April 23, 2020 that President Donald Trump’s temporary order to suspend immigration is part of a broader … Continue reading Stephen Miller Claims Immigration Pause is Part of a Long Term Plan →
WATCH: German Protesters Stand Up Against Government Lockdowns
Apr 27, 2020 Jose Nino Voice of Europe posted a number of Tweets from people taking pictures and videos at protests across Germany on April 25, 2020. Many of these protesters were fuming over the recent spate of lockdowns. On user tweeted, “VIDEO: Thousands take to the streets of #Berlin to protest against lockdown. … Continue reading WATCH: German Protesters Stand Up Against Government Lockdowns →
VIDEO: 1,000 People in Attendance at Chicago House Party During Virus Outbreak, While Christian Churchgoers Get Arrested for Gatherings
Apr 26, 2020 Jose Nino TMZ reported on a house party of 1,000 people that took place in Chicago’s westside. This gathering was in clear violation of social distancing guidelines that governments have recommended during the Wuhan virus outbreak. In the video, about 100 people were packed in one room, as music played in … Continue reading VIDEO: 1,000 People in Attendance at Chicago House Party During Virus Outbreak, While Christian Churchgoers Get Arrested for Gatherings →
MUST WATCH VIDEO: Socialist Stacey Abrams Unveils Her Plan to Remake Congress at 2014 Conference
Apr 26, 2020 Jose Nino Radical leftist, failed gubernatorial candidate and member of Biden’s VP short list, Stacey Abrams, was caught on tape in 2014 at a left-wing organizing conference for PowerPAC. While being featured on a panel discussion, Abrams highlighted her intentions to use redistricting as a tool to bring about electoral change … Continue reading MUST WATCH VIDEO: Socialist Stacey Abrams Unveils Her Plan to Remake Congress at 2014 Conference →
SEX SELECTIVE ABORTION: New Zealand Prime Minister Used Wuhan Virus Pandemic to Sneak World’s Most Radical Abortion Legislation Under Kiwis’ Noses
Apr 26, 2020 Jose Nino Last month, New Zealand passed one of the most broad-based abortion laws in the country. The bill was quickly passed by a 68 to 51 vote a margin after three readings in the Parliament. According to RightoLife.org, New Zealand will have one of the most extreme abortion laws on … Continue reading SEX SELECTIVE ABORTION: New Zealand Prime Minister Used Wuhan Virus Pandemic to Sneak World’s Most Radical Abortion Legislation Under Kiwis’ Noses →
VIDEO: 1,000 People in Attendance at Chicago House Party During Virus Outbreak, While Christian Churchgoers Get Arrested for Gatherings
Apr 26, 2020 Jose Nino TMZ reported on a house party of 1,000 people that took place in Chicago’s westside. This gathering was in clear violation of social distancing guidelines that governments have recommended during the Wuhan virus outbreak. In the video, about 100 people were packed in one room, as music played in … Continue reading VIDEO: 1,000 People in Attendance at Chicago House Party During Virus Outbreak, While Christian Churchgoers Get Arrested for Gatherings →
US Lab Director Who Visited Wuhan Viral Lab Claims that “Accidents Happen”
Apr 26, 2020 Jose Nino According to a Houston Chronicle report, James Le Duc, the director of the Galveston National Laboratory at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), is of the opinion that an accident in the Wuhan lab could have kicked off the global pandemic that everyone must now put up with. … Continue reading US Lab Director Who Visited Wuhan Viral Lab Claims that “Accidents Happen” →
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Spending Millions Creating Human Implantable Quantum Dot Microneedle Vaccine Mark With Data Storage
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is funding quantum dot vaccine technologies with aims to enable them in “house-to-house” vaccination campaigns undertaken by people with “minimal training.” The patches resemble a spiky piece of Velcro, with hundreds of tiny microneedles made of sugar. The needles prick just into the skin and quickly dissolve, releasing the … Continue reading Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Spending Millions Creating Human Implantable Quantum Dot Microneedle Vaccine Mark With Data Storage →
52 Who Worked or Voted in Wisconsin Election Have COVID-19
There are no plans to postpone or otherwise alter a special congressional election in Wisconsin that is less than two weeks away, even though more than 50 people who voted in person or worked the polls during the state’s presidential primary this month have tested positive for COVID-19.
Psychology of Why Some People Are Deliberately Spitting, Coughing and Licking Food in Supermarkets
Deliberately licking and coughing on things during a pandemic spreads fear and disgust, along with the health risks.
2:00PM Water Cooler 4/29/2020
Today's Water Cooler: "Nearly half of the Q1 decline in GDP can be attributed to healthcare, which is presumably delaying of elective procedures." Can this be true?
MJBizDaily webinar looks at deal killers in marijuana investing
The latest webinar from Marijuana Business Daily’s Investor Intelligence, “Know the Nuances: Share Structure to Leasebacks and the Taxes Between,” is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT on Tuesday, May 5. The session, part of the Investor Intelligence Virtual Briefings series, will focus on deal details that make some investments less successful and show investors what they […] MJBizDaily webinar looks at deal killers in marijuana investing is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The Massive Inflatable Crisis That is COVID-19
*Tony Cartalucci* | Here we are again: the very same interests who lied before, now doing it all again, but on a much larger and more destructive scale which no one will escape completely.
77 Brigade: Is British Military Waging an Information War on Its Own Population?
*Mike Robinson* | UK government has now deployed the Military information warfare unit in order to try and steer the domestic conversation regarding lockdown and COVID-19.
Billions Set To Be Exterminated - Not By a Virus - But By Starvation
*Zionist banker billionaires run the country, not Trump. You have been conned, no more people are dying on this planet from viruses, than in past years. What you are about to see are billions of people dying from starvation. The government is shutting down much of the nations food production. Trump will not stop this he is owned, as are ALL in top levels of government. This is their New World Order, a world police state that tracks your every move. * *They will test you, if you test negative they will vaccinate you. If you test positive they will take you from your home to a "hum... more »
Gov. Noem (R) paraded and serenaded …
… for her wise decision NOT to shut the state down. Grateful citizens showed their appreciation. Gov. Noem to Hannity: “Our People Stepped Up” . . . Having visited the beautiful state several times over a couple or three months when my uncle was alive, I can attest to the people and the incredible resilience of the area. Had I my druthers, I think I would easily have retired there at one time. And yes, this state is way under populated in comparison to places like California or Colorado but wow is it beautiful and the people tough survivors. KUDOS … Continue reading →
Watch the Banned YouTube Video of CA Docs Calling for End of Lockdown
Click the link. No further editorial remarks are needed …. https://banned.video/watch?id=5ea4994ea881fd00808e9 –– Safespace —
"America’s Super-Rich See Their Wealth Rise $282 Billion In Three Weeks Of Pandemic"
*"America’s Super-Rich See Their Wealth Rise * *$282 Billion In Three Weeks Of Pandemic"* by Alan Macleod "A new report from the Institute for Policy Studies found that, while tens of millions of Americans have lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic, America’s ultra-wealthy elite have seen their net worth surge by $282 billion in just 23 days. This is despite the fact that the economy is expected to contract by 40 percent this quarter. The report also noted that between 1980 and 2020 the tax obligations of America’s billionaires, measured as a percentage of their wealth, d... more »
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"What We Owe To Ourselves..."
"That we can never know," answered the wolf angrily. "That's for the future. But what we can know is the importance of what we owe to the present. Here and now, and nowhere else. For nothing else exists, except in our minds. What we owe to ourselves, and to those we're bound to. And we can at least hope to make a better future, for everything." - David Clement Davies
Whaley Bridge Dam Collapse Due To Poor Design & Maintenance, Not Climate Change
By Paul Homewood h/t John Cooknell https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-49189955 You will no doubt recall the Whaley Bridge dam collapse last summer, which Sir James Bevan, Chairman of the Environment Agency, predictably blamed on climate change: We are seeing impacts on national infrastructure as it comes under greater pressure from climate change. A few weeks ago […]
Court: Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration Unlawful
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that a Kansas law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote is unconstitutional, upholding a judge’s injunction that had banned its use.
Why Are White Supremacists Protesting to ‘Reopen’ the US Economy?
While not all far-right groups agree on everything, many of them now subscribe to the idea that Western government is corrupt and its demise needs to be accelerated through a race war.
Al Gore Falsely Claims Fossil Fuels Raise Coronavirus Death Rate
Al Gore falsely attempted to blame fossil fuels for raising the coronavirus death rate during a February 27 MSNBC interview. In reality, economic prosperity brought by the use of abundant, affordable fossil fuels results in lower death rates from viruses and epidemics. Also, viruses like influenza and COVID-19 thrive in cold climate conditions and are […] The post Al Gore Falsely Claims Fossil Fuels Raise Coronavirus Death Rate appeared first on Climate Realism.
U.S. Army Prepares Its Artillery Arm For Large-Scale Warfare
American HIMARS multiple rocket launchers during a live-fire exercise in Australia, part of the Talisman Saber 2019 wargames. *Breaking Defense*: * Army Rebuilds Artillery Arm For Large-Scale War* The service’s new AimPoint plan builds very different forces for Europe and the Pacific – but new high-level artillery HQs are central to both. WASHINGTON: Call it the once and future king of battle. The Army’s artillery branch, neglected over 20 years of hunting guerrillas, is being revived as the long-range striking arm for multi-domain warfare against Russia and China. That will affec... more »
Pending Home Sales Dropped 20 Percent in March; Realtors Are Coping
[image: pending-home-sales-dropped-20-percent-in-march-realtors-are-coping] Given sufficient motivation, it's remarkable what realtors are able to accomplish, even during the shutdown.
FBI’s Roger Stone Surveillance Records Show No Evidence of Collusion
[image: fbi-s-roger-stone-surveillance-records-show-no-evidence-of-collusion] Affidavits of the FBI’s monitoring of Roger Stone showed he communicated with Julian Assange but contained no evidence either of the men colluded with Russia.
"Argentina necesita salir del acuerdo Mercosur-UE"
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
29-Apr-2020 Ante la decisión del país de abandonar las negociaciones comerciales del bloque con Corea del Sur, Canadá, Líbano e India para proteger su sistema productivo, la investigadora Luciana Ghiotto señala la necesidad de ir más allá.
Naturgy mantiene abierto el litigio por Damietta tras la falta de avances con Egipto
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
29-Apr-2020 La gasista recuerda que el laudo a favor de UFG por 2.000 millones de dólares dictado por un tribunal de arbitraje sigue en ejecución.
Asamblea Nacional de Ecuador aprobó acuerdo comercial con EFTA
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
28-Apr-2020 Con 133 votos a favor, la Asamblea Nacional aprobó el acuerdo comercial entre Ecuador y la Asociación Europea de Libre Comercio (EFTA, por sus siglas en inglés) este 21 de abril del 2019. La sesión virtual 664 del Legislativo inició a las 16:45.
Torrential rains aggravate situation in areas still affected by Tropical Cyclone "Harold" in Fiji
The Watchers » Latest articles - 10 hours ago
Torrential rains affecting Fiji since April 27, 2020, triggered widespread flooding and landslides in areas still affected by Tropical Cyclone "Harold." The country's disaster management office (NDMO) issued warnings on April 29, urging residents to...... Read more »
Is Pharma Censoring the Science at One Major University by Choking the Money Channel?
Do conflicts of interest between academic research institutions and the pharmaceutical industry hamper the ability to conduct genuine scientific inquiry into topics deemed off-limits by vaccine makers. The post Is Pharma Censoring the Science at One Major University by Choking the Money Channel? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
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