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China’s Communist Government Flexing Its Muscles
Hong Kong has been the scene of an annual remembrance of the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen massacre. The planned 2020 continuance of that demonstration was, for the first time, forbidden by Beijing.
The Economy Has COVID-- But, Like Republican Governors, The Stock Market Is In A State Of Denial
Earlier this week, the National Bureau of Economic Research. declared that the U.S. is officially in a recession-- a GDP decline in back-to-back quarters. The stock market reacted by continuing a climb unhinged from any kind of economic reality. On Thursday, the markets finally seemed to get the message-- at least for the day-- as the Labor Department reported another 1.5 million American filed for unemployment benefits and Treasury yields dropped, the the benchmark 10-year Treasury note plunged 6 basis points to 0.681% and the 30-year bond fell 7 basis points to 1.440%. Yesterd... more »
Facebook climate science censorship unwarranted
“These actions by Facebook constitute censorship of science and defamation of our scholarship,” they continued. “They appear to us to contradict Facebook’s stated role as a non-partisan site for the exchange of opinion and information, and the advancement of knowledge … Continue reading →
Joe Biden's 1990s Crime Bill Was a Disaster. He Could Make A Bigger Mistake as President.
*Chris Edwards* *Politics, Americas* The federal government currently spends relatively little on funding state and local police. Presidential candidate Joe Biden said that he does not favor defunding police but instead “conditioning federal aid to police based on whether or not they meet certain basic standards of decency and honorableness.” Biden is proposing to increase federal aid for state‐local police forces. The federal government currently spends relatively little on funding state and local police. Total federal aid to the states for the “administration of justice” in 2... more »
How Russia’s Biggest, Most Powerful Nuclear Icebreakers Will Win the Arctic
*Caleb Larson* *Security, arctic* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1586702710&share=true] Aided by the massive icebreakers Russia is poised to win the race to the Arctic. During the period of relative peace enjoyed after the Second World War, the Soviet Union diverted its substantial war-time industrial capacity towards the cold north. It built icebreakers—and lots of them. The Soviet Union’s icebreaker originals were steam powered and were later replaced by more powerful and substantially more capable diesel models. The goal: to c... more »
Police Officer Involved in Death of George Floyd Trained New Officers
*Andrew Kerr* *Politics, Americas* [image: People attend a protest against racial inequality in the aftermath of the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Malverne, New York, U.S., June 10, 2020. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton] “Using such an officer for training is an indefensible practice,” Communities United Against Police Brutality (CUAPB) board member Dave Bicking said. - *Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin received complaints at over double the rate of the average officer on the force, according to records compiled by Communities United... more »
Think Police Brutality Is Awful? Imagine Having to Witness It.
*Constantine Gidaris* *Politics, America* Often forgotten in these far too common acts of police violence and fatal police-civilian encounters, involving unarmed Black people, is the dangerous, emotional and traumatic labour of bearing witness. On July 17, 2014, Eric Garner’s murder by NYPD officers was captured by Ramsey Orta on his mobile phone camera. Choked, handcuffed and pinned face down to the ground, Garner’s repeated calls for help, encapsulated by the phrase “I can’t breathe,” were ignored by the arresting officers. Nearly six years later, the murder of George Floyd by ... more »
BS Alert! Phony Mea culpa
*General Mark Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said he regretted participating in a photo opportunity with President Trump at a historic church that was damaged during protests last week.* The arrogant bully boys got caught with their hands in the cookie jar. The fascists want to extend the Pentagon's 'control and domination' army and ethic onto the home front. They got hard push back from the public. Good going folks. Keep it up. It's only our survival that is at stake. Because of computerization, mechanization, robotics and out-sourcing of corporate manufa... more »
Analysis: What We Know About Guedes’ Plan to Replace ‘Bolsa Família’
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This week, Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said the federal government will soon launch a permanent minimum income program that would serve as a more robust version of the 'Bolsa Família' (Family Grant). The matter was advocated by Guedes at a cabinet meeting on Monday and again on Tuesday. Although there […] The post Analysis: What We Know About Guedes’ Plan to Replace ‘Bolsa Família’ appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonarists Attack Homage to Coronavirus Victims in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A demonstration in honor of those killed by the coronavirus was desecrated by supporters of Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday, June 11th on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. The symbolic act was performed before dawn on Thursday by the NGO Rio da Paz, which planted 100 crosses in the sand […] The post Bolsonarists Attack Homage to Coronavirus Victims in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
Masks Crucial to Preventing a Second Wave of Coronavirus Pandemic, Says Study
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A simulation involving 60 million people shows that if everyone wore a mask most of the time, there would be no second or third waves of the coronavirus pandemic. Even in much lower percentages, the spread of Covid-19 would see its reproduction rate (basic reproduction number or R0) drop without […] The post Masks Crucial to Preventing a Second Wave of Coronavirus Pandemic, Says Study appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Records 225 Additional Covid-19 Deaths in 24 Hours
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Over the past 24 hours, the state of Rio de Janeiro recorded 225 deaths from Covid-19. According to the State Health Secretariat's (SES-RJ) report released yesterday, June 11th, the state recorded 75,775 confirmed cases and 7,363 deaths from the novel coronavirus. There are still 1,168 deaths under investigation and 273 […] The post Rio Records 225 Additional Covid-19 Deaths in 24 Hours appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Vice-President Mourão: “I fail to see a threat to our democracy in this country today”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The government of President Jair Bolsonaro follows the Constitution and poses no risk to democracy, despite all the indications of a rupture by Bolsonaro and his peers. "Our democracy is in full operation, all institutions work independently," says Vice-President Hamilton Mourão, a reserve General who today heads the Amazon Council, […] The post Brazil’s Vice-President Mourão: “I fail to see a threat to our democracy in this country today” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Declining Brazilian Stocks in New York Heralds a Tumble in Today’s Trading
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - Major US stock market indices melted on Thursday with investors concerned about a new wave of the coronavirus. Brazilian assets did not escape the downturn. The iShares MSCI Brazil (EWZ), one of the most important index funds in the world and the biggest listed in New York and backed by Brazilian […] The post Declining Brazilian Stocks in New York Heralds a Tumble in Today’s Trading appeared first on The Rio Times.
California regulator decries cannabis delivery suit as ‘bizarre’ in court filing a month before trial
In a preview of a hotly anticipated trial set to take place in July, a key California marijuana regulator blasted a lawsuit aimed at overturning a policy allowing statewide marijuana deliveries as “bizarre” in a new court filing. The brief, filed June 8, outlines the state’s arguments in favor of allowing marijuana companies to deliver […] California regulator decries cannabis delivery suit as ‘bizarre’ in court filing a month before trial is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Le Cambodge accélère la signature des accords de libre-échange avec la Chine et la R. de Corée
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
12-Jun-2020 Le troisième cycle de négociations sur l'accord de libre-échange entre le Cambodge et la Chine a complètement résolu tous les points de désaccords qui subsistaient.
The US apparel and footwear industry is urging Congress to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act this year
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
12-Jun-2020 AGOA doesn't expire until 2025, but the industry looks for certainty to the region in the face of the pandemic and upcoming US trade talks with Kenya.
UK says intensified timetable for free trade talks agreed with EU
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
12-Jun-2020 Britain said it had agreed an intensified timetable for free trade negotiations with the European Union in July as both sides try to strike an agreement by the end of the year.
Africa free trade zone could launch on Jan 1, says official
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
12-Jun-2020 The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could begin operating on January 1 next year, after the COVID-19 pandemic made its original launch date untenable.
What Trump, Johnson want from US-UK trade deal
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
12-Jun-2020 The two sides disagree on issues ranging from chicken to 5G. Plus, President Trump is seeking re-election in November, and the UK can't finalize a comprehensive deal with the US until it figures out its post-divorce relationship with the EU.
S. Korea, Cambodia move closer to launching FTA talks
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
12-Jun-2020 South Korea said it has made further progress in fleshing out details for the planned free trade agreement (FTA) with Cambodia, as Seoul seeks to broaden economic ties with Southeast Asian nations and diversify its export portfolio.
Le Conseil de gouvernement approuve l'accord instituant le partenariat du Royaume du Maroc avec la Grande-Bretagne et l'Irlande du Nord
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
12-Jun-2020 Cet accord entend déterminer le cadre de coopération en préservant les relations commerciales bilatérales tels que stipulés par l'accord euro-méditerranéen de 1996 et établir une zone de libre-échange.
The Changing Jet Stream and Global Cooling
THIS FORCING fully explains why some far-northern latitudes (such as Siberia) have been experiencing pockets of anomalous heat of late, while the lower-latitudes have been dealing with "blobs" of record cold. The post The Changing Jet Stream and Global Cooling appeared first on Electroverse.
Chicago mayor Lightfoot shows liberal elitist rage on display [Video]
Remember the “basket of deplorables” comment by liberal elitist Hillary Rodham Clinton that probably cost her the presidency in 2016? Here, listen for yourself. What is worse? The comment or the laughter of her fellow liberal elitists? You think about it. But is this just a one-off? Nope. Joe Biden just did the same thing: […] More The post Chicago mayor Lightfoot shows liberal elitist rage on display [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
Six ways Americans backlash against Soros and Democrat lunacy. [Video]
To follow the news such as the network news sites present it, one might be led to think that all of America is aflame, whoever is not aflame is dying from coronavirus, and that masked faces are the new normal across the nation and around the world. Total and complete dystopia is having its day […] More The post Six ways Americans backlash against Soros and Democrat lunacy. [Video] appeared first on The Duran.
Eels 5-0 after comeback win over Panthers, Warriors down Cowboys
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Parramatta gets pushed by the Panthers but show resilience to win five in a row to start the season for the first time since 1986 — and the Warriors win a try-fest in Gosford.
Trump sending troops to clear 'Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone' would be illegal, Seattle mayor says
Just In - 17 hours ago
The mayor of Seattle says it would be unconstitutional and illegal for US President Donald Trump to send military forces into the city to clear protesters occupying a neighbourhood.
Alleged murder victim 'beautiful, bubbly' Ellie Price laid to rest
Ellie Price's mother says "she'd just light up room". Her son, family and friends have laid her to rest in Tasmania as Ricardo Barbaro, charged with murdering the 26-year-old in Melbourne, awaits court in September.
Food Security: UN Warns People Are Vulnerable to Shortages as the COVID-19 Pandemic Continues
United Nations warns about food security, particularly for the world's poorest, as the COVID-19 recession overwhelms the globe.
The Political Narrative Around the Origins of COVID-19 is Starting to Crumble
Over the last several days, conflicting reports about COVID-19 have sprung from both official and non-official sources. On Tuesday, Maria Van Kerkhove, Ph.D. of the World Health Organization (WHO) caused a firestorm of reactions from health experts across the globe after declaring in a press briefing that transmission of COVID-19 via asymptomatic individuals is “very rare.”
First they came for the statues
First, they came for the statues. “TAKING A KNEE” TO THE DESTROYERS OF WORLDS Melanie Phillips has written an excoriating analysis of the current crises. 2020 is the real 1984. Eloquent, forensic and deeply insightful. There is one aspect that needs closer examination though. The question of whether the ‘thuggish’ and ‘far-right” groups who are planning to defend the status quo (monument-wise) are reprehensible for their principles, or merely for their methods. After all, Tommy Robinson’s Luton-born compatriot (who cut her documentary teeth on “My Hometown’ ("sorry, episode cur... more »
Funny Friday
~ From Terry ~ ~ From Pat ~ “You’ll laugh when you see it” said Fred to the nurse. “Of course I won’t laugh. I’m a professional. In over twenty years I’ve never laughed at a patient.” says the nurse. “Okay then”, said Fred, and he proceeded to drop his trousers,revealing the tiniest ‘man thingy’ the nurse had ever seen.Length and width, it couldn’t have been bigger than the size ofa AAA battery. Unable to control herself, the nurse startedgiggling, then started laughing and couldn’t contain herself. Minutes later she was able to struggle to regain her composure.“I am so … Continue r... more »
12 Police Officers Have Been Shot During the George Floyd Protests—Here Are Their Names
*Mary Margaret Olohan* *Politics, Americas* [image: Uniformed officers wear protective face masks as they listen while Police Benevolent Association of the City of New York President Pat Lynch speaks as he and representatives from other New York City Police Department (NYPD) and law enforcement unions hold] News of Floyd’s death prompted many to peacefully protest police brutality and violence, but spurred others to commit acts of looting, rioting and violence against police officers. At least twelve police officers have been shot in the line of duty as riots and protests raged t... more »
National Guard Troops Deployed to DC Protests Test Positive For Coronavirus
*Kaylee Greenlee* *Politics, Americas* [image: DC National Guard Military Police officers and law enforcement officers stand guard during a protests against the death in Minneapolis custody of George Floyd, near the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 1, 2020. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst] It was not possible to maintain proper social distancing during the protests, and a number of the troops were not wearing face coverings. Some of the D.C. National Guard troops who were deployed to protests in the nation’s capital tested positive for coronavirus, a spokeswoman said. The troo... more »
George Washington University Apologizes After Advertising Police Recruitment Fair
*Jake Dima* *Politics, Americas* [image: DC riot police form a line across K Street Northwest at 13th Street as protesters react to the swearing in of U.S. President Donald Trump in downtown Washington, U.S., January 20, 2017. REUTERS/James Lawler Duggan] The email statements and law school actions come amid demonstrations across the country following the death of George Floyd, who died after a police officer knelt on his neck for over 8 minutes. George Washington University issued an apology Wednesday to students after sending an email about an upcoming police employment fair. ... more »
Artificial Intelligence Is Making The Army's Armored Vehicles Deadlier Than Ever
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * U.S. enemies have their work cut out for them. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Army and industry are currently developing algorithms to better enable manned-unmanned teaming among combat vehicles. The idea is to have a “robotic wingman,” operating in tandem with armored combat vehicles, able to test enemy defenses, find targets, conduct ISR, carry weapons and ammunition or even attack enemies. The Army is engineering new AI-enabled Hostile Fire Detection sensors for its fleet of armored combat vehicles to identify, track and target incoming ene... more »
Disability Scoop Reports Trump Administration Sending Aid to Disability Providers At Last
My daughter was abused at age 10 Note: Yesterday we ran a narrative non-fiction look at what COVID has done to adults with disabilities and their families written by Barbara Fischkin about her son Daniel. I highly recommend you read... more »
Chasing the Dream
Dream Chaser Sierra Nevada Corporation has been developing the Dream Chaser for the past sixteen years. It’s the descendant of a number of single-stage-to-launch (SSTL) projects. In short, it launches from a single stage and then returns to Earth and can land at any commercial airport. It’s engines burn alcohol and not hydrazine (so […] The post Chasing the Dream appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
US withdrew half of its forces from Iraq
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The United States confirmed on Friday that it will discuss with the Iraqi government the status of its remaining military forces, stressing that it does not seek military bases or a permanent military presence in Iraq. According to a joint statement of the first session of the strategic dialogue, Washington […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US ‘will soon bow before the Iranian people’: FM spox.
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesman Abbas Mousavi said that the United States will soon bow to the will of the Iranian people. Mousavi posted a new tweet to him on his official Twitter account on Friday morning, stating that Washington is pleased by economic terrorism because its policies are based […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
There was an attempt to assassinate new Iraqi PM in Mosul
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – On Friday, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kazemi, discussed an attempt to assassinate him during his visit to Mosul. Al-Kazemi’s comments came at a press conference, which was detailed by the Iraqi news site, Baghdad Today. Al-Kazimi said at the press conference: “I received information from security officials about an […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Cruise missiles that struck Saudi Aramco last year were of Iranian origin: UN
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, told the Security Council in a report on Thursday that the cruise missiles that struck two oil facilities and an international airport in Saudi Arabia last year were of Iranian origin. Guterres said in the report that several of the weapons and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Syrian jihadist commander killed by Libyan Army near Sirte
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 A.M.) – The Syrian jihadist, Samer Al-Atrash, who was known as Abu Yaroub Al-Athari, was killed by an airstrike west of the Libyan city of Sirte. According to reports, Al-Atrash was killed alongside several of his comrades while sthey were attempting to advance east towards the port-city of Sirte. A report published […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Lebanon witnesses wide-spread protests as economic crisis worsens
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Lebanese capital, Beirut, witnessed, yesterday, huge demonstrations and protests after the spread of news about the Lebanese pound trading for 7000 per dollar, which led citizens to go out and condemn the policies of the government and the Central Bank of Lebanon. According to the Lebanese National News Agency […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
US and Russian forces engage in road war in northeastern Syria: video
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:20 A.M.) – The U.S. and Russian forces continued their road war in northeastern Syria this week, as a new video showed the two armies attempting to cutoff one another in the Al-Hasakah Governorate. The video, which was partially released on Thursday afternoon, showed the Russian and U.S. forces involved in a road […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Turkey builds air bridge to Libya to help GNA offensive
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 A.M.) – On Thursday, the Turkish Air Force conducted exercises over the Mediterranean Sea in which the E-7T airborne early warning and control aircraft participated. In addition participating in the exercises, two aircraft refueling the Boeing KC-135R and a squadron of F-16 fighters also carried out flights. On Thursday, an air bridge […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Tragedy in Progress: Covid-19 Invades Indigenous Villages, May Decimate Amazon Communities
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The 228th confirmed death from infection by the novel coronavirus in the Brazilian Legal Amazon area, according to data from yesterday's Coordination of Indigenous Organizations in the Brazilian Amazon (COIAB), once again sounded the alarm for a tragedy in progress: the spread of the disease among one of the most […] The post Tragedy in Progress: Covid-19 Invades Indigenous Villages, May Decimate Amazon Communities appeared first on The Rio Times.
Residents in Brazil Banned from Entering Europe While Pandemic Is Uncontrolled
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - European countries will ban entry to nationals from countries where the coronavirus pandemic is not controlled upon the opening of their external borders, which is scheduled for July 1st, the European Commission announced on Thursday, June 11th. The list of countries that will be allowed entry began to be drawn […] The post Residents in Brazil Banned from Entering Europe While Pandemic Is Uncontrolled appeared first on The Rio Times.
Batteries not a sustainable backup for wind and solar — Part II: Safety, health & cost
We have all witnessed gigantic cost over runs on government projects, but overrunning the cost 8 fold may be a record. We are quite certain of our numbers. The post Batteries not a sustainable backup for wind and solar — Part II: Safety, health & cost appeared first on CFACT.
Talk about ignorance on display!
It seems one, at least, of our news networks is so uneducated, ill-informed and grammatically backward that it can't find (or can't be bothered to hire) literate editors. Courtesy of Divemedic, we find this: Had they never heard of "Molotov cocktails"? Are they historically as well as linguistically illiterate? (Or, as Divemedic suggests, they may have been reporting on Jewish riots!) Ye Gods and little fishes . . . Peter
Demons pair join list of players banned for COVID-19 breaches
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The number of AFL players banned for breaching COVID-19 protocols rises to four after Melbourne pair Charlie Spargo and Kysaiah Pickett travelled to a non-essential gathering.
Name of Belgian 'tyrant' king linked to millions of African deaths wiped from WA mountain range
An iconic mountain range in Western Australia's north will be renamed to remove the link to a former "tyrant" monarch responsible for the deaths of millions of people in Africa.
Woman's search for birth parents leads to landmark South Korea adoption ruling
Just In - 18 hours ago
Decades after she was adopted in the United States, Kara Bos' quest to find her birth parents moves a step closer when a Seoul court rules that a South Korean man is her biological father.
What an easing of coronavirus crowd restrictions could mean for events across Australia
A major restriction on public gatherings has been dumped — here's what that means for crowds at sports events, music festivals and gatherings like weddings and funerals.
WA refuses to back down on interstate border closure after pressure from PM to set a date
Western Australia is refusing to set a date for the reopening of its interstate borders despite coming under increased pressure from the Prime Minister today.
Man suffers collapsed lung and broken ribs in 'excessive' use of police force in Victorian jail cell
CCTV footage shows a man of Fijian descent suffering injuries his lawyer says are "akin to a car accident" while being restrained in a Shepparton holding cell.
Sydney protesters disperse after game of cat and mouse with police
A protest linked to the Black Lives Matter movement in Sydney's CBD comes to a peaceful end after organisers make a last-minute change of location because a strong police turnout.
Adelaide traffic controller jailed for 'sustained and deliberate' $75,000 Centrelink fraud
A traffic controller who falsely reported his income to receive more than $75,000 in unentitled Centrelink payments has been jailed.
'It's really pushing clubs close to the wall': 24,000 community sport clubs might not survive COVID-19 restrictions
Community sports clubs are suffering an enormous financial toll from the pandemic, with data indicating one in five will go bankrupt within three months if restrictions remain.
Man jailed for bank scam using multiple aliases, 12 different addresses
A man who has spent time in jail for fraud in other states is back in prison in Tasmania after admitting to defrauding banks of hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of four years.
Cargo ship captain allowed to leave Australia after 50 containers fell overboard
A Brisbane judge rules the captain of a Singaporean container ship involved in a major cargo spill in New South Wales will be allowed to leave the country under new bail conditions.
Black Lives Matter Perth rally to proceed despite city refusing permit
Organisers of a contentious Black Lives Matter protest planned for Perth on Saturday have had a last-ditch bid for official approval for the event rejected, but say the rally will proceed anyway.
Labor-Left agenda for Queensland after October election
Queensland can expect an avalanche of Green madness if the Labor Party is re-elected to government. Below is the agenda for an online meeting being hosted by the Labor Left on Saturday June 20. The poor silly buggers of the Labor/Greens alliance had forgotten Climate cultism while the Coronahoax dominated the front pages, but as […]
"The World Welcomes Its Newest Country"; "Choose A Side"
*A Comment: *For almost 12 years I've very intentionally tried to avoid the topics of partisan politics and religion, either of which rapidly become problematic, and is easily avoided in "normal" times. As you're quite aware these are not "normal" times, and there will never be "normal" again. As the global economy utterly collapses the economic and societal consequences for us all, and for America, are manifesting rapidly, uncontrollably, in unbelievable, tragic ways we cannot ignore, like the topic of this post, for which I offer no apology. I wish it were otherwise, but it's not. ... more »
Why do salvage divers want steel from W.W. II vessels?
Who would have thought that this could even be a possibility? The real take home is that those scant radioactive elements and isotopes continue to linger for decades at least. They must also get replaced by forestfires and agricultural fires as well so this is not going to disappear anytime soon. Sooner or later we need to salvage a good store of that steel and put it into long term storage by storing it in some manner that minimizes further deterioation. It may be as simple as aneorobic water.depleted of oxygen which occurs often enough in nature. What is down there is deteri... more »
Should Chinese Women Have Multiple Husbands?
New problems demand new solutions. This is simply a good start to a very necessary conversation. The superior prospective solution will entail the economic establishment of what i have called the natural community. such a community will have approximately 150 individuals and than can easily have a surplus of men. However it also has a natural social structure that i call the SISTERHOOD whose charge is to mediate sexuality for men and women in the community. This becomes naturally disciplined and prevents and can certainly supppress unhealthy deviance. It becomes easy to en... more »
"Magnetic sponge" MOF captures carbon with record energy efficiency
Nice bit of work. This is a high piwered zeolite in terms of our understanding and what is learned is that we can imagine a massive improvement in synthetics. This is progress albeit slow and will continue for lifetimes.. Recall that heat activated organic charcoal is slowly been integrated into agriculture as biochar. Synthetic improvement there would be helpful . *"Magnetic sponge" MOF captures carbon with record energy efficiency* *By Nick Lavars* *June 05, 2020* *https://newatlas.com/environment/magnetic-sponge-captures-carbon-record-energy-efficiency/* *A new metal-... more »
This $60,953 self-sufficient loft-style tiny home on wheels can be towed anywhere — see inside Urban Tiny
As i have been posting, this is happening and here we have a purpose build mounted on trailer wheels as well. A twenty year lifespan is completely reasonable as well for such a build. Thus a twenty year mortgage is completely practical That makes the monthly payment under $400. With a finese or two, throw in a government guarantee as well or even an end of life principle guarantee and we are off to the races in establishing a truly portable source of equity that is highly bankable. Access to land is an additional charge, but seriously, every farm can house a dozen guests ... more »
Defunding Police Just Means Less Training: Police Union
*Jake Dima* *Politics, Americas* [image: Massachusetts National Guard members look on as demonstrators march during a protest following the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., June 3, 2020. REUTERS/Brian Snyder] “If that’s the case, our detractors and certainly our supporters think we should have more training — not less,” a union official said. A top official at a major police union said calls to defund the police will cause serious constraints on everything from department personnel to how officers are trained. Vice President Em... more »
A Discussion On What Will Be The Global Impact On Food Production And Geopolitical Stability If We Are Now Entering A 'Grand Solar Minimum'
*WNU Editor:* A fascinating discussion/interview on how current changes in sun and sunspot activity are now having on the world's food supply. I have been following this stuff for years, but this video is easily one of the best that I have seen in explaining the consequences to global farming and on economic/political stability if we are now entering a new "grand solar minimum".
‘Speaking of Looting…’: Trump Admin. Refuses to Disclose Corporate Recipients of $500 Billion in Coronavirus Bailout Funds
The CARES Act enabled unprecedented, unaccountable corporate looting when passed. The Trump administration follows through on that promise.
UKRAINE SECRET SERVICE TELEPHONE TAPES, WITNESS TAMPERING, HATRED FOR RUSSIANS — DUTCH PROSECUTORS WIND UP PRESENTATION OF KIEV’S MH17 SHOW TRIAL
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with “I give you the floor”, Judge Hendrik Steenhuis announced to Prosecutor Thjs Berger, as he opened the June 10 session of the MH17 murder trial, the sixth day of the hearing at the Schiphol Judicial Complex in The Netherlands. The judge was referring to a court of law, not a stage […]
How Cities Can Turn COVID-19 Crisis into an Opportunity to Build Better
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Jun 12 (IPS) - From shocking death tolls to widespread job losses, there is no understating the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the world's cities. Health care systems, economies, and social lives have been upended by a virus for which the world was totally unprepared. Read the full story, “How Cities Can Turn COVID-19 Crisis into an Opportunity to Build Better”, on globalissues.org →
We Should Not Aim to Return to Normal
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
BANGKOK, Thailand, Jun 12 (IPS) - The world before COVID-19 looks very attractive right now. In light of the disease, mass unemployment and social distancing, a return to pre-pandemic normality seems appealing. Yet we should remember what normal was. Read the full story, “We Should Not Aim to Return to Normal”, on globalissues.org →
The US admits they are to blame for the Syrian hunger
President Trump inherited the Syrian war from its creator, former President Obama. More The post The US admits they are to blame for the Syrian hunger appeared first on The Duran.
A Masterclass With The Blue Öyster Cult
Although the worldwide coronavirus lockdown has all but killed the live music scene for the duration, along with theatre and other performing arts, rock musicians have found a workaround – going on-line. On June 20, Blue Öyster Cult will be hosting a limited interactive masterclass for only 25 people at $200 each. Tickets are available […] More The post A Masterclass With The Blue Öyster Cult appeared first on The Duran .
How Blockchain Technology Can Help Fight Climate Change
*Bernhard Reinsberg* *Environment, * A virtual entity for climate governance would also require people to accept to be governed by algorithms. The world has failed to halt global warming. Four years after the signing of the Paris Agreement, most experts predict global warming will exceed the agreed thresholds, with disastrous consequences. As much as the world faces a climate crisis, it also faces a climate governance crisis: we know what must be done to halt climate change but we do not know yet how to get there. New mechanisms are evidently needed. Blockchain is one technology ... more »
Coronavirus: Is It Safe to Stay in a Hotel, Cabin or Rental Home Yet?
*Elizabeth Marder, Paloma Beamer* *Coronavirus, World* Traveling these days brings increased risk, yet ways exist to minimize that risk. After nearly three months of quarantine, millions of Americans are ready to travel – an overnight trip, a weekend getaway, a summer sojourn. With states reopening, that’s now possible, with a caveat. Before coronavirus, few people likely thought twice about staying in a hotel room, rental home or cabin in the woods. But now, we have to factor in the potential for coronavirus exposure. Even if you’re OK with the travel risks taking you to your d... more »
How Israel's 1973 War Became The 'Gold Standard' For Preemptive Air Strikes
*Michael Peck* *Security, Middle East* A daring and impressive operation. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Had Operation Moked failed to achieve surprise, or if the Israeli pilots had missed their targets, Israel would have gone down in history as reckless and foolish. That’s exactly what happened to the IAF six years later, in the 1973 October War. At 7:10 a.m. Israeli time, sixteen Israeli Air Force Fouga Magister training jets took off and pretended to be what they were not. Flying routine flight paths and using routine radio frequencies, they looked to Arab radar operator... more »
Was There Slavery in Australia? The Answer is Yes
*Thalia Anthony, Stephen Gray* *History, Australia* Slavery practices emerged in Australia in the 19th century and in some places endured until the 1950s. Prime Minister Scott Morrison asserted in a radio interview that “there was no slavery in Australia”. This is a common misunderstanding which often obscures our nation’s history of exploitation of First Nations people and Pacific Islanders. Morrison followed up with “I’ve always said we’ve got to be honest about our history”. Unfortunately, his statement is at odds with the historical record. This history was widely and publi... more »
U.S. House Republicans Wants To Sanction The Entire Chinese Politburo, The 2,280 Delegate National Congress, And Their Families
*Matthew Petti, National Interest*:* House Republicans Want to Sanction the Entire Chinese Politburo and Their Families* The proposal proposes to “push back against the [Chinese Communist Party] and its efforts to undermine U.S. interests, remake the world order, and promote an alternative form of governance.” House Republicans are proposing U.S. sanctions against high-level Chinese officials, including some restrictions that would apply to all members of China’s legislature and their families. The Republican Study Committee, which includes 147 members of Congress, published a ne... more »
Coronavirus Consequences: Evictions Expected to Spike
As the coronavirus pandemic moves towards its US endgame, evictions will spike - as will its financial consequences for debtors.
Unmasking The Queen’s Corporate Fraud
SGTreport Jun 11, 2020 In addition to being the Queen of England, Elizabeth II claims to be the Queen of Canada and the Queen of Australia, and her prime ministers swear an oath to her. And as you’re about to discover, it’s all a corporate fraud. via Unmasking The Queen’s Corporate Fraud – YouTube
DO YOU SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING? Enemy of the People
SGTreport Jun 9, 2020 Q asks, do you see what is happening? Antifa, BLM, riots, duplicitous Dems, defunding police, it’s an agenda that serves one entity, and it’s not we the people. Dustin Nemos joins me to discuss the enemy of the people. The Trayvon Hoax: Unmasking the Witness Fraud that Divided America https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAw5y… … Continue reading DO YOU SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING? Enemy of the People →
Riots | New World Order | Agenda2020 | COVID-19
Blue Studio Riots | New World Order | Agenda2020 | COVID-19 In this chaos, the wisest people are those who were ready for such an anarchy….! When govt breaks down or becomes the enemy….you are on your own…! This chaos is going to be global now. Forget COViD. Prepare !!! These riots and wars will …
De-fund the Police? The Wrong Answer to the Right Problem
Ben Swann Activists are picking up momentum with calls to defund police departments across the country. But the problem isn’t just police departments, its the cities and municipalities that use police departments as a source of revenue in order to make budgets. end
Rose/Icke Interview IV - London Real, June 14th at 5 PM UK time/12 Noon EST
*ROSE/ICKE IV**WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED* *We Will Not Be Silenced* A small handful of social media monopolies control everything that we say and that we see. Over the last 2 months we have seen a disproportionate amount of censorship and have interviewed countless people who have also been shut down by these trillion dollar behemoths. We believe you should have sovereignty over your mind & body. Join London Real for ROSE/ICKE IV on June 14th as we aim TO BREAK OUR OWN RECORD FOR A LIVESTREAM. *To view this interview. please click on the link below:* *Rose/Icke IV Interview*
Open Wounds: Sweden Drops The Olof Palme Case
It’s the sort of thing that ruffled the image of a composed and tranquil existence. In some countries, doing away with political leaders is a periodic affair, deemed necessary to clean the stables. But in Sweden, change is barely discernible, stability nigh guaranteed and institutions revered. “It’s in the tradition […]
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