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Insanity Itself
Bruce Arthur writes that the pandemic has exposed our world as it is. We can no longer look at it through rose coloured glasses: The pandemic is a mirror, and we suddenly see ourselves for what we are: a world that runs on the grind of low-paid workers while Jeff Bezos aims to become a trillionaire; a country whose government must be the most important safety net; a province that would like to send our kids to school, but also not kill anybody while doing so. Yeah, Ontario made the right call on the schools. And into the midst of all the ugliness strides the Ugliest American: Th... more »
Please focus on the firing of the IGs and not Flynn (yet another plea to the Senate)
Please resist the temptation on our nickel to chase the president’s pipe dreams seeking to find something on Obama. This is an intended distraction. This independent and former Republican voter is far more concerned by the firing and attacks on … Continue reading →
To 'Drain the Swamp', Join with LPAC to End the City of London/Wall Street Control of the U.S.
To 'Drain the Swamp', Join with LPAC to End the City of London/Wall Street Control of the U.S. Video of To 'Drain the Swamp', Join with LPAC to End the City of London/Wall Street Control of the U.S. It is no coincidence that those who ran the Russiagate coup against President Trump are now committed to provoking confrontation with China, for the very same reason: to prevent him from breaking with the Bush-Obama "endless wars", and to preserve their global casino economy, which is now crashing. The financial and corporate cartels behind these swindles are what President ... more »
Brazil Adds Over 1,100 Deaths in 24 Hours, Totals 17,971 Covid-19 Victims (May 19th)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday, May 19th, the Ministry of Health released its latest balance of deaths and confirmed cases of Covid-19. The main figures are: 17,971 deaths, there were 16,792 on Monday In 24 hours, a further 1,179 new deaths were recorded 271,628 confirmed cases, there were 254,220 cases on Monday In […] The post Brazil Adds Over 1,100 Deaths in 24 Hours, Totals 17,971 Covid-19 Victims (May 19th) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Economy Minister Says Government Will Invest in Airlines Needing Bailout
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Economy Minister Paulo Guedes expects that the Brazilian government will become a shareholder of airlines due to the crisis caused by the coronavirus. In his opinion, this will be the consequence of the public rescue model to be provided to the sector. "It's public money. Let's get some money in […] The post Brazil’s Economy Minister Says Government Will Invest in Airlines Needing Bailout appeared first on The Rio Times.
Global Crisis Drives Several Latin American Central Banks into Uncharted Territory
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Two letters - QE, short for Quantitative Easing - that saved the United States and Europe from total stagnation in the great financial crisis of a decade ago, are starting to be uttered in recent days in some Latin American capitals. The advancing economic crisis that is expected to be […] The post Global Crisis Drives Several Latin American Central Banks into Uncharted Territory appeared first on The Rio Times.
Violence Against Women Rises 50 Percent in Rio State During Quarantine
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Amid the pandemic, a harsh reality, masked in many homes, now becomes more visible. The number of cases of violence against women has grown substantially throughout the world in this period when countries have implemented the required social isolation measures to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus. In the […] The post Violence Against Women Rises 50 Percent in Rio State During Quarantine appeared first on The Rio Times.
New Normal Will Require Early Arrival at Airport, Association Says
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The new safety measures to prevent coronavirus contagion should require passengers to arrive earlier at airports, accouding to IATA, the international association of air transport. Nick Careen, IATA's vice president of Security, who introduced the association's recommendations, said it is still assessing how much extra time will be required for […] The post New Normal Will Require Early Arrival at Airport, Association Says appeared first on The Rio Times.
Amid Pandemic, Brazil Counts 5.1 Million Households in Favelas
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, Brazil has 5,127,747 households in "subnormal agglomerations" - a technical term covering communities widely known as favelas - scattered over 734 municipalities. Two-thirds of them are two kilometers or less away from a health care facility, according to a release on Tuesday, May 19th, by […] The post Amid Pandemic, Brazil Counts 5.1 Million Households in Favelas appeared first on The Rio Times.
Banks, B3, and Rotation: What Will Remain Open During São Paulo’s Extended Holiday
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - The city of São Paulo will have a five-day-long holiday this week, between May 20th and 24th. The aim is to increase the rate of social isolation in the capital, in a strategy to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus. In the decree signed yesterday morning by São Paulo's Mayor […] The post Banks, B3, and Rotation: What Will Remain Open During São Paulo’s Extended Holiday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Usiminas Plans to Dismiss 60 Percent of Cubatão Plant’s Workforce, Says Union
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Given the deficient demand for steel in a pandemic scenario of the novel coronavirus, Usiminas may dismiss 60 percent of its workforce in Cubatão, São Paulo, says the Metalworkers Union of Santos and Região. With no agreement on a reduction in working hours and wages, 900 employees should be dismissed, […] The post Usiminas Plans to Dismiss 60 Percent of Cubatão Plant’s Workforce, Says Union appeared first on The Rio Times.
THAT GOAT WON'T SCAPE
The headline to this Politico story is "Anti-China Sentiment Is on the Rise," but the numbers suggest that it's not a rise to a very high level. Since January, the percentage of U.S. voters who say China is an “enemy” has risen 11 percentage points to 31 percent, while the percentage of voters who say China is either an ally or friend has fallen 9 points to a combined 23 percent, a new POLITICO/Morning Consult poll shows. The 30 percent who say China is unfriendly but not an enemy has held about constant in the past five months. For all the negativity, U.S. voters, by a 28-point mar... more »
Big Brother COVID-19 “Contact Tracing” Involves Clintons, Soros
Big Brother COVID-19 “Contact Tracing” Involves Clintons, Soros by Alex Newman, https://www.thenewamerican.com/ Under the guise of fighting the coronavirus, governments across the United States and beyond are partnering with shady organizations connected to the Clintons and George Soros to deploy Orwellian “contact tracing” schemes involving technology and tens of thousands of new government workers to …
UN Security Council Fails to Support Global Ceasefire, Shows No Response to COVID-19
UN Security Council Fails to Support Global Ceasefire, Shows No Response to COVID-19 by https://www.rescue.org/ Civil society criticizes US, China role in Security Council failure; still sees hope in global ceasefire call – New York, NY, May 19, 2020 — Civil society leaders have condemned the failure of the UN Security Council to agree a …
NYT Reports President Trump Threatens Stop Funding World Health Organization (WHO)
The president says the W.H.O. must change or he will permanently end funding. President Trump told the director-general of the World Health Organization he would permanently end all funding to the organization if it did not “commit to substantive improvements... more »
RSPCA investigating corella deaths north of Adelaide
Just In - 16 hours ago
The RSPCA has confirmed it is investigating the death of more than 50 little corellas, which began falling out of trees in a suburb north of Adelaide this week.
Royal commission 'appalled' by Ann Marie Smith's death but won't yet open investigation
The royal commission into violence against people with disabilities declines to launch a probe into the death and horrific neglect of the Adelaide woman, who was left in a cane chair 24 hours a day for over a year.
Open Up Too Fast-- And Die
*Die For Me by Nancy Ohanian* CNN reported that by today, every state will be at least partially reopened-- even though most of them do not meet the White House guidelines for reopening. "The last state to lift some restrictions will be Connecticut, which is set Wednesday to allow outdoor dining spaces, offices, retail stores and malls, museums and zoos to reopen with restrictions. The state hadn't shut down some services or businesses that other states did, such as parks or outdoor construction. But Gov. Ned Lamont acknowledged the financial costs of the restrictions the state did ... more »
The 4 Aspects To A Perfect Love According to Buddhism
According to Buddhism, practicing love can bring happiness. There are four elements of love in the Buddhist faith, which forms ‘true love.’ These elements are not magical or spiritual theories. They are behaviors and values that should be taken into consideration to make love stronger. The four elements are: maithri or lovekaruna or compassionjoy or muditaupeksha or equanimity They called “immeasurable” traits because they increase when practiced. Buddhists are not the only ones that practice them; anyone can practice them without reservation, according to Buddha. The four elements... more »
Harvard Law Prof Alan Dershowitz: You Have No Right NOT To Be Vaccinated
Listen to this one minute clip in which Harvard Law Professor Alan Dershowitz tells you in no uncertain terms that forced vaccination is legal and necessary. Beyond the obvious disgust of his statement, here's where I think he stumbles: he... more »
Ontario’s ‘virtual inspections’ of cannabis stores keep industry growing
Cannabis store entrepreneurs are crediting Ontario’s regulator for its quick transition to a virtual inspection regime amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying the move has been key to boosting the number of legal stores in a province facing a serious retail shortage. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has conducted hundreds of virtual inspections […] Ontario’s ‘virtual inspections’ of cannabis stores keep industry growing is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Draft deferments, Donald Trump, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton
Draft deferments were probably not fair, but they were legal and very, very common, especially during the Vietnam when my husband was draft age. The government believed it had a stake in education, marriage and fatherhood. My husband had at least 3 student deferments, then 1 for being a father, and then later, married men were deferred by JFK, so he had that, too. And of course, the biggest deferments were *age and sex*. Both of my grandfathers, one was 27 and the other 45, had to sign up for the draft for WWI—the government was getting desperate. Even in WWI there was talk of d... more »
Nah. I'm sure there's no connection. None at all . . .
Headlines to make you see red, when taken together: *California will pay illegal immigrants* *not included in coronavirus stimulus* *Newsom Proposes Cuts For* *State Worker Pay, Schools, Health Care* *In Grim COVID-19 Budget Revision* *Western governors join Gavin Newsom* *in $1 trillion appeal to Congress* *for coronavirus aid* What a coincidence! That the states falling over themselves to hand out taxpayer dollars to illegal aliens, the homeless and what they define as "needy" groups, should turn around and demand that the rest of us pay them *ONE TRILLION DOLLARS* for "coron... more »
Macron loses majority in Parliament over rightist policies
PARIS – President Emmanuel Macron faces the loss of his party’s majority in the French parliament with the defection of about ten left-wing members who say he has broken his centrist promises and is running a “conservative government”. Macron’s party, La République En Marche (LREM), has lost its absolute majority in the French National Assembly, The Times reported. Ten MPs deserted Macron’s party and instead joined the independent group, Ecology Democracy Solidarity. The MPs that quit his party, which Macron formed in 2016, accused the French president of breaking his centrist pro... more »
Climate Change: Hurricanes Getting Stronger; Cyclone Amphan Pummels Bengal
Study: climate change is worsening tropical storms. Cyclone Amphan is battering an India and Bangladesh locked down to slow COVID-19.
Let’s Roll America – On The Road With John Spiropoulos…
Many CTH readers are probably aware of John Spiropoulos as he created some brilliant investigative reports and videos to highlight the FISA scandal, the Clinton email scandal and Spying on Team Trump. John is planning another adventure to showcase how … Continue reading →
North America has set 233 new all-time Monthly Low Temperature Records in May (so far) vs just the 18 Record Highs
A cyclical, solar-driven chill is returning -- one that will bring food production to its knees, and, in-turn, will bring civil unrest, famine, and the end of our modern civilization (as it has done for all previous civilizations for time-immemorial). The post North America has set 233 new all-time Monthly Low Temperature Records in May (so far) vs just the 18 Record Highs appeared first on Electroverse.
U.S. Satellite Industry at risk due to coronavirus
One of the first things President Trump took on was upgrading the Defense system. He was determined to make sure we had the best available products built in the United States for the national security of the nation and employment of our citizens. There were lots of small start-ups (as in any industry) willing to try their hand at manufacturing and developing within the United States. They were actually moving foward and making huge strides forward poised innovate and develop more advanced satellite parts for new systems when the COVID-19 slammed into their fragile walls. Now the Dep... more »
Findings Debunk Bolsonaros Version to Disprove Federal Police Leak
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Retired State Police officer Fabrício Queiroz, a friend of Jair Bolsonaro and former advisor to today's Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, was the target of an investigation by the Rio de Janeiro Prosecutor's Office at the time he was dismissed from the former office of the President's son in the Rio Legislative […] The post Findings Debunk Bolsonaros Version to Disprove Federal Police Leak appeared first on The Rio Times.
10 tips for US cannabis businesses facing an economic downturn
With businesses around the country shuttered and millions of Americans out of work because of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. is facing its gravest economic crisis since the Great Depression. 10 tips for US cannabis businesses facing an economic downturn is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Turkish-backed forces destroy Russian-made air defense system: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 P.M.) – The Turkish-backed Government of National Accord (GNA) forces managed to destroy two Russian-made air defense systems this week. According to pro-GNA media, their troops managed to destroy the Russian-made Pantsir-S1 systems in the western region of Libya. At least one of the Pantsir-S1 systems was reportedly destroyed during the GNA’s […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Palestinian-led forces destroy several ISIS hideouts in eastern Syria: photos
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 P.M.) – The Palestinian-led Jerusalem Brigade (Liwaa A.-Quds) continue their combing operations in the eastern part of Syria this week, as they attempt to eliminate more Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) sleeper cells between the Al-Raqqa, Homs and Deir Ezzor governorates. According to the Jerusalem Brigade, their forces managed to destroy a number of […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
New US F-35 aircraft crashes during night flight
A US Air Force F-35 Lightning II combat warplane has crashed in Florida during a routine training exercise, Eglin Air Force Base said on Twitter. The plane belonging to the 58th Fighter Squad crashed around 9:30 pm local time and did not cause any damage or loss of life. The base has launched an investigation into the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
High-ranking Lebanese official makes rare overnight visit to Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – A Lebanese newspaper revealed on Wednesday, the content of a visit made by a senior Lebanese security official to the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Tuesday night. In an exclusive interview with the newspaper, Al-Joumhouria, the Director General of General Security, Major General Abbas Ibrahim, discussed the details of his visit […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Libyan Army announces ceasefire, will withdraw 3km from Tripoli
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Libyan National Army (LNA) announced on Wednesday, a unilateral ceasefire to avoid bloodshed at the end of the month of Ramadan. The Libyan National Army spokesperson, Ahmad Al-Mismari, said that the forces decided to move away from Tripoli for a distance of 2 to 3 kilometres at all fronts. […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran to ignore US warning, will resume naval activities in Persian Gulf
Iran’s navy will continue its regular missions in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman despite a new US military directive warning of defensive measures if American warships are approached by armed vessels at a 100-metre radius, a senior military official told Iranian Students News Agency on Wednesday. The directive in question was issued […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
19 Rules for Life (2020 Edition)
*I first posted this list when I turned 60, and have made it an annual tradition to get it out on my birthday and re-examine it, edit it, and remind myself why I thought such things in the first place. I will keep my original observation-- that this list does not represent any particular signs of wisdom on my part, because I discovered these rules much in the same way that a dim cow discovers an electric fence.* *1. Don't be a dick.* There is no excuse for being mean on purpose. Life will provide ample occasions on which you will hurt other people, either through ignorance or jus... more »
Death Certificates in Mexico City Triple Official Records
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to a report by an independent organization, the Mexican capital issued 4,577 death certificates for the novel coronavirus as a likely or confirmed cause of death, three times more than the official figures. The Mexicans Against Corruption and Impunity (MCCI) organization claims that the official figures for the registry […] The post Death Certificates in Mexico City Triple Official Records appeared first on The Rio Times.
IATA: International Air Travel Will Not Return To Normal Before 2023
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - One of the first victims of the restrictions on movement enforced due to the coronavirus pandemic were the airlines. With nearly all aircraft on the ground, companies around the have been struggling to survive while there are no robust projections of when the industry will pick up again. In an […] The post IATA: International Air Travel Will Not Return To Normal Before 2023 appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo City Passes the 5,000 Record Deaths Mark for Coronavirus
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - São Paulo State's cities reached a total of 5,147 deaths by the novel coronavirus on Tuesday, May 19th. There were 324 confirmed deaths from Covid-19 in 24 hours, which represents an increase of around seven percent, and more than a thousand deaths in just one week - on Tuesday last […] The post São Paulo City Passes the 5,000 Record Deaths Mark for Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Passes Nationwide Mandatory Wearing of Masks
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday, the Chamber of Deputies passed a bill that requires the wearing of masks for individual protection throughout the country during the pandemic. The rule should be observed in public spaces, public transports, and private areas accessible to the public. To become law, the bill still needs to be […] The post Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies Passes Nationwide Mandatory Wearing of Masks appeared first on The Rio Times.
10 000 forced to evacuate amid 'catastrophic dam failures' in central Michigan
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The Edenville and Sanford dams in central Michigan were breached on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, following days of heavy rainfall, forcing about 10 000 residents to evacuate. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued flash flood emergencies along the entire...... Read more »
Washington State: Residents Who Refuse COVID Test to Be Placed Under House Arrest
*21WIRE* | Unprecedented dictatorial powers would make any dissenting citizens prisoners in their own homes.
Why We Need the Human Touch in Contact Tracing for Coronavirus
Contact tracing with the human touch works better than the highly-touted app panaceas du jour - and without raising the same civil liberties concerns.
Communist China and the Opiate Crisis
This blog post offers two accounts of different situations, reported by different sources, that deal with Communist China, acknowledged by almost everyone, even the pro-Chinese New York Times as working to create the opiate crisis in the US. If you are interested in the subject, I invite you to read both articles and listen to […] The post Communist China and the Opiate Crisis appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
The Russian Navy Is Bringing Serious Firepower to the Baltic
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* The head of the Russian Navy announced that the Baltic Fleet will be bolstered by the addition of six new warships, which will be armed with Kaliber cruise missiles. The head of the Russian Navy announced that the Baltic Fleet will be bolstered by the addition of six new warships, which will be armed with Kaliber cruise missiles. In a patriotic message that was sent to the sailors to mark Baltic Fleet Day, Navy Command-in-Chief Nikolia Yevmenov declared that the fleet that was established under Czar Peter the Great more than 300 years ago, and ha... more »
Coronavirus: Why We Need Manual Contact Tracing
*Roderick Bailey* *Coronavirus, Europe* Arguing for the superiority of automated tracing for reasons of cost and speed risks ignoring the significant benefits of tracing carried out by people. The UK has launched its smartphone app to assist with contact tracing. The government is full of enthusiasm and the Isle of Wight is the guinea pig. But for all the fanfare and faith in its potential, is the right kind of tracing being done? And are we missing the human touch? The idea behind the app is for those who download it to self-report symptoms of COVID-19 and receive alerts when t... more »
Dumb Luck Kept Japan From Learning The Navy's Secret For Victory At Midway
*Warfare History Network* *History, * Following the Battle of Midway, an overzealous reporter and a negligent naval officer nearly caused an intelligence disaster for the U.S. Stanley Johnston, a reporter for the *Chicago Tribune* accredited to the Navy as a correspondent, had made two forays into the South Pacific aboard the aircraft carrier *Lexington*. He was rescued when the ship was sunk in the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942. He and other survivors returned to San Diego via Noumea. En route, Johnston’s roommate aboard the cruiser *Chester* was Commander Morton Seligman,... more »
U.S. Navy Sends Sub-Hunting Helicopters to India (Target, China?)
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * Fact: The need for the ASW helicopters in the Indian Ocean was seen as so dire that the three originally earmarked for the U.S. Navy will be delivered to the Indian Navy by next spring, and all three will be modified to Indian standards. Last week, the United States Navy announced a $904.8 million contract modification awarded to defense contractor Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky for 24 MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. The contract includes $113.1 million from the Navy's fiscal year 2020 aircraft procurement account along with $791.7 million in foreign military... more »
Working Parents are Reaching the Breaking Point Quarantining with their Children
*Shauna Shames* *Society, * Work and family are both full-time pursuits. If the problem is framed as a choice between them, the battle is lost, since family will usually win. I have a Ph.D. from Harvard and a 20-month-old child. Without child care, life revolves around the toddler. I am a political science professor and researcher, but lacking child care, I count myself lucky to work a few hours each day. I am increasingly aware there is no such thing as the so-called work/family conflict. This is not only a personal observation. Scholars have found that good jobs – full-time, w... more »
Japan's Failed Submarine Assault On Pearl Harbor Could Have Decimated The U.S. Navy
*Warfare History Network* *History, * Ensign Kazuo Sakamaki failed as a midget submarine commander at Pearl Harbor but lived to tell the tale. During the early hours of December 7, 1941, five midget submarinesof the Imperial Japanese Navy waited to enter Pearl Harbor, the anchorage of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Their mission was to complement the attack of naval aircraft in dealing a crippling blow to the American naval presence in the Pacific. This ambitious plan failed. Only one craft survived, *HA-19*, along with one member of its two-man crew, Ensign Kazuo Sakamaki, who became ... more »
The Union Smashed the Confederacy At This One Last Battle
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: End of the Battle of Bentonville (NC) Reenactment March 21, 2015. Bruce Guthrie. Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic.] At the Battle of Bentonville, Joseph E. Johnston realized the futility of further fighting William T. Sherman in the war's last major engagement. The weary Union foot soldiers tramped north toward Goldsboro the morning of March 19, 1865. Foragers who had gone out at sunup reported the heavy presence of Confederate cavalry on the route of march. The muddy road slowed their progress, and the front of the c... more »
Substance Abusers are at Greater Risk During the COVID-19 Pandemic
*Melissa Cyders, Kevin L. Ladd, Melissa S. Fry* *Health, Americas* The COVID-19 pandemic comes on the coattails of the U.S. opioid epidemic. The closures of businesses and states throughout the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic have been stressful, costly and challenging for many. But the restrictions do not affect everyone equally. Particularly vulnerable are those with substance use disorders. With schedules disrupted, medical and psychological care curtailed and support networks shut down, the COVID-19 pandemic may jeopardize their recovery. The COVID-19 pandemic comes on the ... more »
How Did Japan Contact MacArthur To Surrender During World War II?
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: Surrender of Japan, Tokyo Bay, 2 September 1945: Representatives of the Empire of Japan on board USS Missouri (BB-63) during the surrender ceremonies. U.S. Army Signal Corps.] The Federal Communications Commission played a largely unknown role in the end of World War II. George Sterling received a teletype message from the War Department just after 5:15 am on August 15, 1945. Less than 45 minutes later, Sterling, chief of the Federal Communications Commission’s Radio Intelligence Division (RID), handed a message to the RID’s ... more »
Coronavirus Pandemic Underscores Class Divides in Britain
*Mark Williams* *Coronavirus, Europe* There is a sharp divide between the fraction of deaths in managerial and professional occupations versus routine and manual occupations. We often hear that Britain is a “class-based society”. Ask people what class is and you’ll get a wide range of answers – from accent to cultural tastes – leaving you perplexed as to how it might ever be a useful construct to understand much about the realities of British life. But really it’s all about what job you do. I study the relationship between a person’s class and their life chances and it has becom... more »
Checkmate! China’s Coronavirus Connection
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
NEW DELHI, May 20 (IPS) - Coronavirus outbreaks in China and later across the globe have been unprecedented in both its scale and impacts. In the era of changing world order, this pandemic has drawn the global attention towards the threats posed by the non-traditional security challenges. Read the full story, “Checkmate! China’s Coronavirus Connection”, on globalissues.org →
The 2020 Crisis and the World Bank’s Global Power Shift
maneco64 Today after going through the early market action in London, I will look at what former World Bank president James Wolfensohn termed the Big Shift in a 2010-speech to the Stanford Graduate School of Business. My conclusion for the day is that the Crisis of 2020 is one of the big steps along with …
Phone Calls Between Biden And Ukraine’s Poroshenko Leaked; Details $1 Billion “Quid Pro Quo” To Fire Burisma Prosecutor
Phone Calls Between Biden And Ukraine’s Poroshenko Leaked; Details $1 Billion “Quid Pro Quo” To Fire Burisma Prosecutor by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Leaked phone calls between Joe Biden and former Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko explicitly detail the quid-pro-quo arrangement to fire former Ukrainian Prosecutor General Victor Shokin – who Poroshenko admits did nothing wrong – …
Stretching the Canberra bubble: ACT airport seeks special permission to allow travel to SA and Qld
The two states have no immediate plans to open their borders to NSW, but an airport executive says the ACT is a safe option.
Charles had cancer, and when he caught coronavirus his condition went downhill
Charles Zerafa died from cancer on Sunday. His friends and family say his condition deteriorated quickly after he was diagnosed with coronavirus.
Australia started a fight with China by pushing for a COVID-19 inquiry — was it necessary?
Australia threw a stick of political dynamite and started a fight with China to secure an international inquiry into the origins of COVID-19, Stephen Dziedzic writes.
Coronavirus could cause budget blowout on military projects
A slowdown in production from a US company could delay the delivery of the Australian military's newest Joint Strike Fighter, according to the Defence Department.
Police called after sawmill's close shave with metal spikes hidden inside logs
Wayne Booth from Karanja Timbers says his son was near a log when the saw hit a deliberately-concealed bolt, one of six found in logs using metal detectors, and police and Work Place Safety are now investigating.
ACT asks Qld and SA for special travel exemption for confirmed Canberra residents
ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr endorses a suggestion Canberra residents should be granted a special exemption to travel to Queensland and South Australia for holidays.
A Farrago of Democrat Delusions Will Bury Them in 2020 with Conrad Black
The DEMs have had three years to first accept original defeat and to then follow up with a public rebuilding program while actually floating policy ideas as often a possible. This allows plenty of discussino and support building. All this should have at least secured their base and prevented erosion. It was possible. Instead we have had them promoting hate. by been extreme, they have driven all reasonable people away from historic loyalties. The worst is now to come. We have a WAR TIME president for whom the voters will vote in order to tell their kids that they actu... more »
Good Science Is Good Science
First, there is a lot of bad science out there. worse there is also ample bias as well. That is a poor combination. I have been butting heads with all that in this blog from the very beginning. I propose that we need a comprehensive Good Science studies program and that every practising scientist must take it. It is not about ethics either. We all know how that turns out. We need to investigate financial bias as part of the course. It is the low hanging fruit and is highly instructive even if nothing else comes out of it. Why is the Pharma industry innundated with self ... more »
Dr. Andrew Kaufman - The World's Greatest Cover-up
*Dr. Andrew Kaufman, American natural * *healing consultant, inventor, expert witness* *and forensic psychiatrist - on the fraudulent pandemic* I'd heard that this doctor "packed a punch" in his opposition to the global Plandemic/Scamdemic but had never before taken the time to listen to him speak. Well I did tonight and can highly recommend readers take the time to watch this podcast. Just when you think you can't spend another moment in this Orwellian Matrix/Vortex that we've all been swept up in...here comes along someone who cuts through the "official" bullshit with an intelle... more »
So Long, LG and Samsung: Why You Should Avoid Buying OLED AND QLED TVs
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * In today’s TV universe, it really is a two-person race between Korean companies LG and Samsung. LG boasts unrivaled picture quality with its OLED HDTV offerings, and Samsung touts amazing pictures in its own right at cheaper prices with its QLED HDTVs. But as a consumer, do you really have to make a selection between only these two products? No, you don’t. In today’s TV universe, it really is a two-person race between Korean companies LG and Samsung. LG boasts unrivaled picture quality with its OLED HDTV offerings, and Samsung touts amazing pictu... more »
China's Anti-Dumping Tariffs are Not Unprecedented
*Simon Lacey* *Security, Asia* Australia has acted with dismay to China’s decision to impose punitive mostly “anti-dumping” tariffs of 80.5% on imports of Australian barley. Australia has acted with dismay to China’s decision to impose punitive mostly “anti-dumping” tariffs of 80.5% on imports of Australian barley. The culmination of an 18-month investigation, China’s move threatens to wipe out Australian barley exports to China, worth A$600 million in 2019, unless China withdraws the measure either unilaterally or following a successful challenge at the World Trade Organisation ... more »
Excellent analysis on Sanders & real movement
Krystal Ball discusses the future of the progressive movement after Dem leadership's repeated rejection of progressive provisions to coronavirus relief bills. About Rising: Rising is a weekday morning show with bipartisan hosts that breaks the mold of morning TV by taking viewers inside the halls of Washington power like never before. The show leans into the day's political cycle with cutting edge analysis from DC insiders who can predict what is going to happen. It also sets the day's political agenda by breaking exclusive news with a team of scoop-driven reporters and demanding... more »
The US is using wheat as a weapon of war in Syria
Since the beginning of the US-NATO attack on Syria in 2011, wheat production has fallen from an average of 4.1 million tons per year to just 2.2 million tons in 2019. More The post The US is using wheat as a weapon of war in Syria appeared first on The Duran.
Obama Suffered Scandal Upon Scandal Upon Scandal
The destruction of Mosul and the many lives lost there stand as a monument of Obama's failings. More The post Obama Suffered Scandal Upon Scandal Upon Scandal appeared first on The Duran.
Defence spending continues to rocket in spite of coronavirus recession
The blow-out in Government spending on Defence continues unchecked and unabated despite the coronavirus. The bulk of it goes to multinationals who pay little or no tax in this country. Is nobody watching? Callum Foote looks at the latest analysis of AusTender data by Greg Bean.
Humanity, Rise - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
*Respect your body* *Respect all that is alive* *Humanity, rise* *© **2020 M.N. Hopkins* *Note: I inspired and wrote this poem yesterday. The first two lines came effortlessly and the third line took awhile to form. This poem is written in the haiku form of poetry and published for the first time on my blog today, the 20th of May, 2020.* *To read more of my poems & quotations, please click on the link below:* *Poems & Quotations by M.N. Hopkins* *or visit:* *Pinterest*
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Tuesday 19th May 2020
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Climate alarmism and Covid-19 don’t mix
It didn’t take long for the Climate Industrial Complex to come up with a slapdash study linking COVID-19 to fossil-fuel-induced climate change.
Trump Flouts the Experts, Even in His Own Government
Trump appears to be disregarding what has long been considered the special responsibility of the American president to set an example for the nation.
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