10 pm MDT
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- July 10, 2020
An Indian fighter jet flies over Leh, the joint capital of Ladakh. Photo: AFP *Tom Hussain, SCMP*: *China-India border dispute: is Pakistan about to enter the fray?* * The military stand-off in the Himalayas has raised the prospect of a clash between three nuclear-armed powers, experts say * The dispute goes beyond Kashmir’s borders. At stake are water resources on which 270 million people depend Experts believe the military stand-off between Chinese and Indian forces in the disputed Himalayan territory of Kashmir has made South Asia the most dangerous hotspot in a new cold war be... more »
Gustave Doré: old Camelot scenes
*II, ii, 7. The hour is come when a new feast is spread. Approach while the dishes are still hot! Many will not be able to swallow the hot food; but the boldest one like the fairy tale prince will swallow the fire of the world. And the path of fire will illumine the nearest road. * *II, iii, 1. From the very beginning the prophets have noted sound and color. The ancient instruction about the ringing of bells is full of meaning. -Leaves of Morya's Garden 1925* *..................* *35. It is asked why We waste so much energy over the Earth. Not for the sake of Earth but ... more »
Over 150 Minneapolis Officers Seeking Disability
More than 150 Minneapolis police officers are filing work-related disability claims after the death of George Floyd and ensuing unrest, with about three-quarters citing post-traumatic stress disorder as the reason.
Did the FBI Find 256 Emails Between Schiff and Epstein?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Civil Rights Activist Recounts Being the Victim of an ‘Attempted Lynching’ in Viral Video
Vauhxx Booker said the attack happened when he and friends were trying to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.
Trump Undercuts Health Experts — Again — In Schools Debate
Whatever health professionals say, the president is determined to revive the battered economy and resuscitate his reelection chances, even as U.S. hospitalizations and deaths keep climbing.
Is Wayfair Trafficking Children Via Overpriced Items?
The claim that Wayfair is trafficking children is based almost entirely on one person's confusion over an expensive cabinet.
Why are the Tories Invulnerable?
A double digit lead? For the Tories? How can that be with their awful record, evident incompetence, and reckless intent? Okay, the latest YouGov poll is an outlier, but it shares something in common with all the others: Tories leading, Labour trailing. How then to explain this persistent and immovable lump of support for the Conservatives? What constitutes it and why isn't it eroding? Some brief sense impressions that may be expanded into something longer on another occasion. 1. We're still in a crisis. When we last had a look at polling, the absolutely huge lead the Tories enjoyed... more »
Independent Women Are The Hardest To Love, But Worth It
An independent and strong woman could make the best girlfriend a guy could possibly want. They are probably one of the hardest people to love. Time and patience will help you find the hidden fire within their soul. Below are a few qualities that make them more challenging than most: They can come across as cold. There is no in-between until they decide if a guy is worth their time and effect. In the meantime, they well remain standoffish. They are tough to crack until they consider you the right partner; they will stay cold and independent. They forget to let people be there for ... more »
Trump’s Foreign Policy Moves Strengthen China, Russia and Iran
You may choose to disbelieve this article. If it proves accurate, it may be a case of the Law of Unintended Consequences on steroids. It may reveal that Donald Trump’s in-your-face negotiating style works when buying Manhattan real estate, but not so well when pushing the Chicoms, Vladimir Putin, and the Iranian mullahs. Regardless, rest assured that John Kerry, Barky, and the entire Democrat anti-American anti-fracking Green New Dealski Party is guffawing all the way to the offshore bank. Trump Reaps the Whirlwind With China/Iran Mega Deal For more than three years I’ve tried to ex... more »
Omar – “dismantling” of the U.S. economic and political system needed
MSM is trying to soft soap the truth and cover for Ilhan Omar but listen to the video yourself. — She and her daughter need to have their status revoked and be put on the next plane back to Somalia since both are deliberately stirring up trouble. If her “new” husband objects send him as well. I don’t know if she is an embarrassment and disgrace to the Somali who have come to our country and really do want to become American citizens but she should be. She is a treasonous slap in the face to all who love our … Continue reading →
How Victorian Writers Navigated Censorship And Suppression Of Free Speech
In an open letter published in *Harper’s Magazine*, 152 writers, including JK Rowling and Margaret Atwood, claim that a climate of “censoriousness” is pervading liberal culture, the latest contribution to an ongoing debate about freedom of speech online. read more
Justice for the Jesuits
Declassified U.S. Documents, Compiled by Archive, Used as Evidence in Spanish Prosecution. Former Salvadoran Colonel Inocente Orlando Montano Is on Trial For 1989 Slaying of Jesuit Priests in San Salvador
Oil giants want to plant their way to Net Zero
You’d be hard-pressed to find an environmentalist who doesn’t want to see more of the planet covered in forests - there’s a reason why that “tree-hugger” label has stuck over the years.
COVID Con: Doctor Says Virus Is “Dying” — but Media Keep It Alive
[image: covid-con-doctor-says-virus-is-dying-but-media-keep-it-alive] The Wuhan coronavirus is “dying,” but the media aim to keep it alive — and are killing our economy in the process.
Another Tech Wreck Headed Our Way?
Francois Aure of CCN Markets reports the NASDAQ 100/Russell 2000 ratio is at its highest level since the dot-com bubble burst, throwing caution into the insanely bullish market: As if the Nasdaq wasn’t looking bubbly enough, yet another blatant comparison with the dot-com bubble has emerged. Will this be enough to slow down the relentless bullishness in the U.S. tech sector, or will the bulls continue to run wild. *Nasdaq Boom Draws Dot-Com Comparison* It’s been a terrible few months to be a Nasdaq bear on Wall Street. Although they got the collapse they’ve been calling for for y... more »
They're just 28km apart but the crossings at these two NSW border towns couldn't be more different
Away from the busy Albury-Wodonga crossing, life in Howlong on the NSW-Victorian border continues with little change — and a lot of local hospitality.
Cancer patient numbers fell during lockdown — but not for a good reason. Now, doctors fear it'll happen again
New data from the Cancer Council shows a 37 per cent drop in breast cancer reports in Victoria after lockdown restrictions were imposed earlier this year.
Live: Worldwide cases surge in largest single-day rise
Spikes in the United States, Brazil, India and South Africa lead the world to the largest single-day rise in coronavirus infections, according to World Health Organization figures. Follow live.
'I'm really feeling it': As the lockdown ended, the weight of Emma's loss was just hitting
During lockdown it was normal not to see people. For Emma Russack, it was as if "grieving had been put on hold". But as restrictions lifted, she started to really feel the weight of the loss of her best friend.
Self-taught photographer says to ditch the rules and take more photos on your phone
Ockert Le Roux is one of the Limestone Coast's most in-demand photographers, but he's never had a formal lesson, works in forestry full-time and takes 20 per cent of photos on his phone.
Are we grey-washing our suburbs to be boring and bland?
Painters and colour consultants say grey is the new beige when it comes to house exteriors, with "neutral" tones spreading across our cities. But a Brisbane artist says seeing newly "bland" streetscapes is "heartbreaking".
"The aesthetic corollary to the Bill of Rights is the figurative nude in art. It is the visual voice of independence, of unrepeatable uniqueness, free of agendas and special status, and it is the voice of freedom." #QotD
Newberry, *Anticipation*, charcoal on Rives BFK paper, 18x24”, private collection *"The aesthetic corollary to the Bill of Rights is the figurative nude in art. It is the visual voice of independence, of unrepeatable uniqueness, free of agendas and special status, and it is the voice of freedom. The left’s culture is of postmodern art and the most powerful antidote to it is figurative art."* ~ artist Michael Newberry . Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Democrats Blasted PPP. That Didn't Stop Them From Taking the Money
[image: democrats-blasted-ppp-that-didn-t-stop-them-from-taking-the-money] Democrat state parties and political consulting firms took Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans totaling millions of dollars, even though political organizations are not eligible to get the coronavirus emergency funds.
Unemployment Rate Declines. Will Economy Help Biden?
[image: unemployment-claims-surpass-50m-but-rate-declines-will-economy-help-biden] Initial unemployment claims declined 7 percent — from the previous week’s figure of 1.413 million — to 1.314 million for the week ending July 4, and the unemployment rate for the week ending June 27 dropped slightly to 12.4 percent.
Mexico State Oil Company Files $22 Billion Debt Swap amid IMF Threats and White House Visit
Mexico's economy is put in the crosshairs by the IMF as the “new NAFTA” takes effect and AMLO is forced to make concessions to avoid an even deeper recession. The post Mexico State Oil Company Files $22 Billion Debt Swap amid IMF Threats and White House Visit appeared first on MintPress News.
Africa to Become Testing Ground for “Trust Stamp” Vaccine Record and Payment System
A new biometric identity platform partnered with the Gates-funded GAVI vaccine alliance and Mastercard will launch in West Africa and combine COVID-19 vaccinations, cashless payments, and potential law enforcement applications. The post Africa to Become Testing Ground for “Trust Stamp” Vaccine Record and Payment System appeared first on MintPress News.
Latin America’s Neoliberal Leaders Are Making the Coronavirus Pandemic Far Worse
Much of Latin America is in meltdown with coronavirus cases soaring, bodies piling up, and anger mounting as a new wave of neoliberal leaders who openly reject individualism amid collective public health crisis pour fuel on the fire. The post Latin America’s Neoliberal Leaders Are Making the Coronavirus Pandemic Far Worse appeared first on MintPress News.
Iron Beam: Israel's Plan to Defeat Iranian Missiles with Lasers
*Mark Episkopos* *Technology, Middle East* Contrary to popular belief, the concept of energy-based weaponry is neither novel nor futuristic. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *It can become a cornerstone of the IDF’s capacity to destroy very short-range missiles in general and counter mitigate saturation strikes in particular. Iran’s bold summer campaign against U.S. allies and interests in the Persian Gulf-- including military support for Houthi rebels and an alleged drone strike against Saudi Arabia--has alarmed Jerusalem to the prospect of an imminent Israel-Iran conflict, ... more »
Russia's MiG-29 Fighter (Moscow's F-16) Has a Problem
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * This is the four-decade developmental story of the MiG-29, and the major driving force behind the prevalence of numerous aircraft variants in the Russian Air Force roster. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *As a fighter made for pitched, high-intensity warfare in hostile airspace becomes outdated vis-à-vis competing fighters and air defenses, it is no longer able to perform its original role. As with many of Russia’s most prolific aircraft, the MiG-29 has spawned numerous variants four decades of service. Originally intended as an superiority figh... more »
The 15: 5 Best Bombers, 5 Best Submarines and 5 Worst Fighter Jets Ever
*Robert Farley* *History, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_TM3E88E0ORO01&share=true] Good equipment can help determine victory or defeat. *Key Point: *It is interesting to see over the years which weapons worked and which didn't. This list is not exhaustive, but it does cover some of the most notable examples. History is filled with examples of pieces of military equipment that performed miracles on the battlefield--and others that cost many military professionals their lives. Indeed, wars can be shaped by the 'kit' that yo... more »
Is Joe Biden’s Big New Economic Plan A Bust?
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, * Proposals for an American industrial policy have regularly surfaced over the decades, whether it was former Rep. Dick Gephardt on the Left or H. Ross Perot on the Right. They always had one thing in common: they never went anywhere. Could Biden break the mold? Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden unveiled his economic agenda on Thursday centered around a “Buy American” proposal that would invest $700 billion federal dollars into manufacturing materials and other resources made in the United States, a move the campaign said would be ... more »
NASA Updates Guidelines on How to Prevent Contamination in Solar System
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, Space* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2010%3Anewsml_GM1E64F0D0Z01&share=true] A necessary step before humanity sets foot on the Moon again. As more launches are being scheduled to explore our solar system, NASA has unveiled new guidelines to protect the planets and moons from harmful contamination. The agency released two NASA Interim Directives (NIDs) that detail new requirements for human and robotic missions. The aim is to shield the planetary bodies, namely the moon and Mars, from any possible biological con... more »
Trump's Nightmare: Could Russia And China Soon Jointly Build Aircraft Carriers?
*David Axe* *Politics, Asia* They already cooperate on icebreakers. What's next? *Here's What You Need To Remember:* “Russia has the technology but no money, China has the money, but doesn’t have the technology,” Zhou said. “By working together China will move a step closer to one day launching a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier.” China could partner with Russia in order to develop nuclear-powered icebreakers. While the vessels would be useful in their own right, the main benefit could be to help Beijing refine reactor technology for use in a future nuclear-powered aircraft carr... more »
Will This Taiwanese Island Fortress Halt A Chinese Invasion?
David Axe *David Axe, Forbes*: *The Taiwanese Island Fortress That Could Halt A Chinese Invasion* There are only so many ways for China to invade Taiwan. The country’s main island is mountainous and rocky on its east coast. The good beaches are on the west coast, in particular in Taiwan’s southwest plain. If China invades, it’s most likely going to land troops along that plain. But there’s at least one big obstacle to that approach. A fortified Taiwanese island that looms like a jagged speed-bump in the middle of the Taiwan Strait. To be clear, it in theory is possible for a Chin... more »
U.S. Approves $620 Million Patriot Missile Upgrade Package For Taiwan
Taiwan first bought Patriot missiles from the US in 2007, during George W. Bush’s presidency. Photo: CNS SCMP: *Taiwan hails defensive capability after US approves sale of missile upgrade* * US$620 million deal ‘demonstrates the importance attached to our national defence security’, Taiwanese defence ministry says * The sale adds to the island’s deterrent against regional threats, according to Washington The United States has approved the US$620 million sale of a missile upgrade to Taiwan at a sensitive moment when Beijing has stepped up sabre-rattling against the island through v... more »
Imagine being a Journalist at Teen Vogue and telling Salman Rushdie that he's wrong and censorship is good, actually.
On Tuesday, 153 prominent journalists, authors, and writers, including J. K. Rowling, Malcolm Gladwell, and David Brooks, published an *open call for civility in Harper’s Magazine.* It cause much weeping and gnashing of teeth by the authoritarian liberals and our self pointed betters. So, today *a **rebuttal** letter was issued*. It's worth a read. It's soft skull SJW logic personified. A defense of censorship masquerading as free speech Orwellian style. But I'll save you the trouble and quote the most important two sentences that sums up the letter. “ Many signatories on our list ... more »
Boaters save young bear swimming with plastic bin stuck on his head
A family of boaters saved a young bear they spotted swimming with a large plastic jar stuck on his head. Tricia Hurt and her family were fishing on Marsh-Miller Lake in Wisconsin when they spotted the bear with the bin over his head. The bear had been spotted on land by locals for several days in a row, but now the bear was swimming in the middle of the lake and struggling to survive. Not only was the bear was in danger of drowning as the container was slowly filling with water, but it was struggling to breathe. Tricia instructed her son, Brady, to steer the boat close to the anim... more »
Cancel Culture: Gad Saad on the Pathology Identity Politics and Postmodernist Thinking
*21WIRE* | Is post-Enlightenment western society now regressing backwards? What is the end game of the postmodernists?
Meharry Is Enlisting Volunteers for COVID-19 Vaccine Trials, Hildreth Is Ready to Roll Up His Sleeve
When Meharry Medical College begins conducting COVID-19 vaccine trials in a few months, it will face a big challenge: how to inspire trust in the Black community that has reason to mistrust such interventions but stands to benefit the most. It is a big “ask,” acknowledges Dr. James E. K. Hildreth, the president and CEO […]
The Early Impacts of COVID-19 on the Community College Student Experience
To help community college leaders understand what their students were experiencing, the Center for Community College Student Engagement offered a free online survey focused on how students were managing all the changes that came with the pandemic. The survey asked students about the information and support they were receiving from their college and from their instructors, the challenges they were facing as a result of the sudden transition to online classes, and their level of concern regarding food and housing security.
California Community College Athletic Association Moves All Fall Sports to 2021
The California Community College Athletic Association, which has 110-member colleges and approximately 24,000 student-athletes, has approved a contingency plan to move all fall sports to the spring season. The association further said the return to athletics in January will only occur if it is safe to do so and that decision will be guided by […]
Northeast Conference to Delay Fall Sports Until September 10
The Northeast Conference will delay the start of its fall sports season to Sept. 10 in light of the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the health and safety of our campus and athletic communities at the forefront, the [conference] Presidents are utilizing a set of guiding principles to assist in their decision-making around […]
SWANSON: Reaching the broadband end zone, going the last 5 yards
BY BRET SWANSON We’ve recounted the many ways the pandemic revealed the superlative capacity, coverage, and robustness of the American internet. COVID-19 has even spurred accelerations of long-overdue innovations, such as telemedicine. But intense reliance on network connectivity since the start of the pandemic has
Report envisions partial decoupling from China
BY DEREK SCISSORS Key Points Partial decoupling from China is overdue. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) suppresses foreign competition and infringes intellectual property. It is an ugly dictatorship at home and increasingly aggressive overseas. Decoupling involves a range of
Millions may be on Pandemic Unemployment who did not apply
BY MATT WEIDINGER Various reviewers (including me) have noted the rapid growth of the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program. That’s the temporary federally funded unemployment benefit program created in the March 2020 CARES Act that is designed to assist self-employed individuals,
Committing to the Women, Peace, and Security Strategy here at home
BY MACKENZIE EAGLEN The old adage “actions speak louder than words” is key to the global success of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) strategy. Unfortunately, at the Pentagon right now, it’s not looking too good. More politicians need to
PETHOKOUKIS: Is America going to settle for slow economic growth?
BY JAMES PETHOKOUKIS Just before Independence Day, the Congressional Budget Office released its updated 10-year economic forecast. Basically, it shows a 5 percent bump in real GDP next year before settling into 2 percent growth mode for the rest of the
Scheer Intelligence: The Price Of Ignoring The Ferguson Uprising
August 9 will mark six years since 18-year-old Michael Brown was murdered by policeman Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Miss. Since then, Wilson has walked free and the systemic issues that have plagued this nation throughout its history have gone unaddressed. That changed with the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in May, which so thoroughly shocked Americans and established that the lessons from Ferguson and the Black Lives Matter movement that rose from it never had been absorbed. Now, at a moment of heightened awareness about racism, Black Lives Matter leaders and Black... more »
The Tremendous But ‘Secret’ Success Of Socialist Vietnam
Some twenty years ago, when I moved to Hanoi, the city was bleak, grey, covered by smog. The war had ended, but terrible scars remained. I brought my 4WD from Chile, and insisted on driving it myself. It was one of the first SUVs in the city. Each time I drove it, it was hit by scooters, which flew like projectiles all over the wide avenues of the capital. Hanoi was beautiful, melancholic, but clearly marked by war. There were stories, terrible stories of the past. In “my days”, Vietnam was one of the poorest countries in Asia. Many great heritage sites, including the My Son Sanc... more »
VenezolanosConBiden And MAGAzuela: Two Sides Of The Same Coin
The Biden campaign held an online event on Wednesday, July 8 pitched as the former Vice President’s “vision for Venezuela and Venezuelans in the U.S.” Spoiler alert: his vision for Venezuela barely differs from President Trump. This event, which didn’t merit an appearance from Biden himself, was aimed at getting Venezuelan-Americans to volunteer for “Uncle Joe”, as Representative Darren Soto (D-Fl) called him. It was an hour and a half of shilling for votes and influence, and it demonstrated that when it comes to Venezuela, policies of regime change, sanctions and a refusal to enga... more »
Supreme Court Rules Against Oklahoma In Creek Nation Case
Above photo: BB/PA Images. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Muscogee (Creek) Nation’s reservation was not officially terminated at Oklahoma statehood, as justices issued a decision that may upend state jurisdiction in much of eastern Oklahoma. “The federal government promised the Creek a reservation in perpetuity,” the 5-4 decision states. “Over time, Congress […] The post Supreme Court Rules Against Oklahoma In Creek Nation Case appeared first on PopularResistance.Org.
Pulling Down Statues: A Tradition Dating Back To US Independence
Fireworks, bands, and cookouts are essential ingredients of any Fourth of July celebration. What’s usually not on the menu is toppling statues, ripping down signs, or burning portraits. But in the days following the new nation’s declaration of independence, Americans went on a frenzy of destruction that makes today’s attacks on Confederate and other symbols of white supremacy pale by comparison. The most dramatic act took place in New York City on July 9, 1776. Early that evening, General George Washington and his troops, along with hundreds of citizens, crowded into what is now C... more »
Escaping Paternalism Book Club Starts Next Week
The Escaping Paternalism Book Club starts next week. Get your copy now and read this profound work of scholarship! The post Escaping Paternalism Book Club Starts Next Week appeared first on Econlib.
Kazakhstan Is Accusing China Of Fake News Over Reports Of An Outbreak Of Pneumonia More Deadly Than COVID-19
*DW: **Coronavirus: Chinese report of 'more lethal' pneumonia in Kazakhstan dismissed* A new strain of pneumonia has a "much higher" mortality rate than the one caused by COVID-19 and is spreading in several Kazakh cities, Chinese officials have warned. The central Asian country has ridiculed the report. The Chinese embassy in Kazakhstan warned its citizens on Thursday of an unidentified strain of pneumonia, after a "significant" rise in cases in June. "The mortality rate of the disease is much higher than that of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus," it said on its officia... more »
DEMOCRATS COULD WIN A BLOWOUT IN 2020, BUT WILL IT BE A ONE-OFF?
Sarah Longwell, publisher of the Never Trump online journal The Bulwark, tells us that there's widespread disgust with Donald Trump among women who voted for him in 2016, and many of them are quite comfortable with the idea of voting for Joe Biden. That's the good news for Democrats. The not-so-good news is that it took Trump's ongong repulsiveness *and* the coronavirus crisis *and* the racial justice crisis *and* the nomination of a familiar Democratic moderate to get these women to this point -- which suggests that we might not be seeing a real political realignment just yet. Lo... more »
President Trump Receives a Briefing on SOUTHCOM Enhanced Counter-narcotics Operation – Video and Transcript…
President Trump delivers remarks during a briefing at U.S. Southern Command. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: Thank you very much. I guess I might begin. It’s an honor to be with you and really brave men … Continue reading →
President Trump Delivers Remarks to SOUTHCOM in Doral, Florida – Video
Today, President Trump visited the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) in Doral, Florida for a briefing on increased efforts to stop the flow of deadly drugs coming into the country. You might remember, earlier this year, President Trump directed his administration … Continue reading →
President Trump Impromptu Remarks Departing the White House – Video and Transcript…
President Trump delivers impromptu remarks departing the White House for Miami. [Video and Transcript Below] . [Transcript] – THE PRESIDENT: So we’re going to Miami. We’re going to different parts of Florida today. We’ll be back at about 11 o’clock … Continue reading →
Maine Resident with Cancer Sues Over Discriminatory Smart Meter Opt-Out Fees
Maine resident Ed Friedman filed a disability/discrimination lawsuit against Central Maine Power (CMP) in Portland’s U.S. District Court (a Federal Court). The suit alleges smart meters’ opt out fees are discriminatory to those disabled customers whose condition may be exacerbated by radiation emitted from the smart meters. The post Maine Resident with Cancer Sues Over Discriminatory Smart Meter Opt-Out Fees appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Ugly football: Could broadcasters be the source of AFL's image problem?
Watch AFL on television and you could see a completely different game to the one you'd see live. Russell Jackson analyses whether it could be what's broadcast that changes our view.
Don't throw Islamic State on the trash heap of history just yet
The fall of Islamic State's 'caliphate' was seen by many as the moment the world conquered the terrorist group. But experts warn the militants are quietly recovering from their defeat, with grand plans for a resurgence.
If Australia doesn't turn to its vulnerable neighbours, someone else will
With the US out to lunch in the Pacific, Australia now needs its alliances in South East Asia and the Pacific more than ever — and for those alliances to mean something material, writes Laura Tingle.
The crucial mistakes that left millions of Melburnians in a second lockdown
How did the COVID crisis in Victoria escalate so quickly, and has the recent explosion in cases exposed a fundamental flaw in Australia's strategy for tackling the virus?
I spent the week testing residents in Melbourne's locked down towers. This is what I saw
Just In - 7 hours ago
My colleagues and I moved between buildings in Flemington and North Melbourne, testing thousands of terrified but lovely residents for COVID-19, writes Lisa Peters.
Mist tunnels and an 11-kilometre safe zone help make the UFC's Fight Island a reality
Some of the UFC's biggest names, including Australian champion Alexander Volkanovski, are isolated on an island in Abu Dhabi and about to go hell for leather in the octagon.
Can Benadryl Treat Rattlesnake Bites?
Some people in “Rattlesnake Country” claim antihistamines can treat venomous snakebites.
Death Is the Ultimate Voter Suppression
*-by Dorothy Reik* While we are all wringing our hands over vote by mail and long lines at limited polling places, we are missing the big picture. COVID-19 is killing off Black and Brown voters in droves. The dead don’t vote-- except in Trump’s demented mind. CNN reports that 23% of those dying of the virus are Black although they make up only 13% of our population. Black Americans’ death rates are the same as those of white people who are a decade older according to the Brookings Institute. They also report that among those aged 45-54, for example, Black and Hispanic/Latino deat... more »
Why Empaths Are Struggling in a World of Masked Faces
*Dylan Charles* - What's really happening is a catastrophic breakdown in human communication.
The Strategic Logic of Russia’s Bounty Policy
U.S. Army Soldiers explore mountains in the Andar Province of Afghanistan on June 6, 2007. (Source: U.S. Army, https://flic.kr/p/2JtccF)) On June 26, the New York Times reported that Russian military intelligence (known as the GRU) had paid bounties to the Taliban in exchange for Taliban fighters targeting and killing U.S. and coalition forces. Other news organizations quickly confirmed that U.S. military and intelligence agencies not only had obtained evidence of the program but also had been warning the Trump administration about the program for months. Much of the subsequent re... more »
Costco – NO MASK FOR ME
Hey all you Costco members out there, the ADA HIPPA ACT document works wonders. Here the local Costco that I frequent instituted a Mandatory Mask policy about a month ago. I had heard about it and went prepared with a face covering, just in case. Upon entering the warehouse, the Mask NAZI stopped and told me that I needed to wear a mask. My response was, “WHY?” He stammered and stuttered and said, “Because?” I informed him that Costco was in violation of the ADA HIPPA ACT and possibly OSHA rules and regulation, besides violating my rights. Even with his … Continue reading →
UK Dossier Court Case direct hit on Clinton, Kerry, and Obama – Will Republicans follow suit
Dossier Author Christopher Steele Must Pay Damages Over ‘Inaccurate’ Claims Newsmax July 8, 2020 A central allegation by a former British spy in his dossier about alleged ties between Moscow and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was “inaccurate and misleading,” a London judge ruled. Christopher Steele stated in his report that Mikhail Fridman and his fellow Alfa Group billionaire Petr Aven arranged for the delivery of “large amounts of illicit cash” to Vladimir Putin in the 1990s. But Judge Mark Warby ruled Wednesday that Steele’s intelligence firm “failed to take reasonable steps... more »
New York City Mayor de Blasio Cancels All Major Events With The Exception For Black Lives Matter Protests
Mayor Bill de Blasio canceled all events requiring a city events permit through September 30 on Thursday. 'While it pains me to call off some of the city's beloved events, our focus now must be the prioritization of city space for public use and the continuation of social distancing,' he said *Daily Mail:* *Mayor de Blasio cancels all major NYC events including the Feast of San Gennaro for the summer EXCEPT for Black Lives Matter protests* * Mayor Bill de Blasio canceled all events requiring a city events permit through September 30 on Thursday * The ban will affect dozens of trea... more »
My thoughts on the Kentucky Commissioner of Education Decision
For many reasons I am very relieved that the Kentucky commissioner search has completed. Working with the Bluegrass community as Dean of @UKCollegeofEd, the @USNews top ranked College of Education in Kentucky (top 30 among publics in nation), is an incredible honor. I was glad for the opportunity to discuss with the entire Board a vision for a community-based, community-engaged
North Korean Leader's Sister Says Denuclearisation Is 'Not Possible' At This Time
*ABC News Online:* *North Korean leader's sister says another summit unlikely but a 'surprise thing may still happen'* Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, said another summit with the United States would only be useful for Washington at this point, adding her country had no intention of "threatening the US," according to state media. Ms Kim said in her personal opinion, there is unlikely to be another summit between leader Kim Jong-un and US President Donald Trump this year but "a surprise thing may still happen," state news agency KCNA reported on Frida... more »
“From Christ to Emancipation,” Townhall.com Wednesday, July 8
*From Christ to Emancipation, the mob is determined to erase history* *Blinded by their rage, the Left targets Christ, Grant, and Lincoln in the name of the revolution* By Bishop Aubrey Shines We’ve all heard the phrase, “the road to hell is paved with good intentions,” but, as I’ve watched the unrest that continues to play out in our cities, I think it’s safe to say the “activists” who have taken over left the good intentions behind some time ago. First, they came for only the Confederate statues. Then they came for our Founding Fathers, and now they’re coming after President ... more »
The Many Faces of This Biblical War [videos] – Starship Earth: The Big Picture
Starship Earth: The Big Picture July 10, 2020 It seems like nearly everything that brings us joy and positive experiences is cancelled. Even mother nature is cancelling our culture. The Trump rally in New Hampshire was an outdoor event to accommodate the fake pandemic and has been postponed due to predicted bad weather. I often … Continue reading The Many Faces of This Biblical War [videos] – Starship Earth: The Big Picture →
The Roman Catholic Church Used Unprecedented Legal Trickery To Plunder The American Taxpayer For Billions In Coronavirus Aid Money
By aggressively promoting the payroll program and marshaling resources to help affiliates navigate its shifting rules, Catholic dioceses, parishes, schools and other ministries have so far received approval for at least 3,500 forgivable loans, AP found. The Archdiocese of New York, for example, received 15 loans worth at least $28 million just for its top … Continue reading The Roman Catholic Church Used Unprecedented Legal Trickery To Plunder The American Taxpayer For Billions In Coronavirus Aid Money →
This is why the US is in a second wave (Full show)
RT America Jul 9, 2020 The US has set a new record of 59,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day. Restrictions on business and public gatherings are reappearing as lockdown measures are reimposed across the country. Rick Sanchez examines the ongoing coronavirus crisis and how the US response compares to that of other countries. … Continue reading This is why the US is in a second wave (Full show) →
Rioters demand ‘no more lockdowns’ in Serbia
RT America Jul 9, 2020 Serbia is taking extreme measures to stop the resurgence of COVID-19. Thousands of people have taken to the streets to violently protest the lockdown of the economy and rage against the unresolved political problems plaguing the country. RT America’s Alex Mihailovich reports. Then former UK MP George Galloway joins Rick … Continue reading Rioters demand ‘no more lockdowns’ in Serbia →
Anti-Semitism Within the Black Lives Matter Movement and The Arab/Muslim Trade in Black Slaves
emetonline Jul 8, 2020 Featuring Author, Columnist, & Speaker Caroline Glick, and Charles Jacobs, President of Americans for Peace and Tolerance Ever since the horrific murder of George Floyd in May, many Jews have felt compelled to join in with the demonstrations. Compassion for the underdog and the impulse for social justice is very much … Continue reading Anti-Semitism Within the Black Lives Matter Movement and The Arab/Muslim Trade in Black Slaves →
The end of fluoridation is in sight
Story at-a-glance A collection of some of the strongest fluoride studies in history have recently been published, showing that fluoridation poses an unreasonable risk and hazard to all, but to the fetus and infants in particular After a four-year process, a landmark fluoridation trial was held in federal court, and fluoridation’s neurotoxic risk to … Continue reading The end of fluoridation is in sight →
Taliban Says Afghan Intelligence Is Behind The Russia Bounty Scandal
*Al Jazeera*:* Taliban says Afghan intelligence behind Russia rewards scandal* Taliban accuses Afghan intelligence of conspiring to keep foreign forces in Afghanistan. In an exclusive interview, an official with the Taliban's political office in Doha, Qatar has denied allegations that Russia offered money to kill American soldiers in Afghanistan. Khairullah Khairkhwa was released from Guantanamo in exchange for a United States soldier. The Taliban says the group is against attacks on hospitals and funerals. They say the intelligence in the Afghan government is responsible for k... more »
As White Jesus Debate Rages, Islam Undergoes its Own Racial Reckoning
The worldwide push for racial justice has sparked discussion within some Muslim communities on the overly white illustrations of key figures in the Islamic tradition, particularly the twelve imams so revered in Shiaism. The post As White Jesus Debate Rages, Islam Undergoes its Own Racial Reckoning appeared first on MintPress News.
The Virus in the Digital Domain: How Governments Can Respond To Coronavirus-Themed Cyberattacks
This is a guest post by William Akoto, a postdoctoral researcher jointly appointed at the Sié Chéou-Kang Center for International Security & Diplomacy at the Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver, and the One Earth Future Foundation. In the fall, he will begin a tenure-track appointment at Fordham University. As people have become consumed with concern […]
France's Fire-Damaged Notre-Dame Cathedral Will Be Restored Exactly As It Was Before Last Year's Fire
*Daily Mail/Reuters:* *France's fire-ravaged Notre-Dame Cathedral will be restored exactly as it was before inferno and it will be ready to take Mass before 2024 Paris Olympics, official pledge* Paris' centuries-old Notre-Dame Cathedral will be rebuilt as it was before being engulfed in a fire last year, the public body in charge of its restoration said on Thursday. The April 2019 blaze gutted the Gothic landmark and major tourist attraction, destroying the spire and roof in a disaster that stunned the watching world. A national heritage and architectural commission approved pl... more »
World News Briefs -- July 10, 2020
*Daily Mail*: *Covid-19 pandemic is 'getting worse' as number of cases has DOUBLED to nearly 12million in just six weeks, warns World Health Organization boss* * Dr Tedros, director general of the UN agency, said the virus is not under control * More than 11.8million cases of coronavirus have now been reported to the WHO * Pandemic is currently being driven by growing outbreaks in the US and Brazil The World Health Organization has warned the coronavirus pandemic has still not reached its peak – as lockdown measures are relaxed to make international travel easier. Dr Tedros A... more »
China's Next Superweapon: Kamikaze Drones?
*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* [image: IAI Harop UAV at Paris Air Show 2013. Wikimedia/Julian Herzog. Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.] Like drones in general, loitering munitions can be hard to detect and shoot down, especially the smaller models. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Suicide drones have been developed by the United States and Israel—which sold some to China—and China may soon develop its own. China’s military is looking to buy suicide drones. The military wants two types of suicide drones, according to an announcement posted on a Chinese... more »
Netflix Review: "Unsolved Mysteries" Is A Little Disappointing. Here's Why.
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * Considering the popularity of the show, and the durability of its premise, it seems likely that more seasons will come. Even so, it's far from the best true crime show available on Netflix. The true-crime genre has become so ubiquitous, across television, streaming services, podcasts and other media, that I suppose a reboot of the 1980s and '90s perennial “Unsolved Mysteries” was probably inevitable. Indeed, the “Unsolved Mysteries" franchise has been revived and made its return July 1 on Netflix, where it's consistently been the #1 streaming show... more »
Trump Won't Like This: Is the 2020 GOP Convention in Florida Doomed?
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, * Five Republican senators have announced they won’t be attending the Republican National Convention (RNC) expected to take place in Jacksonville, Florida next month as the state becomes the epicenter for new coronavirus cases. Five Republican senators have announced they won’t be attending the Republican National Convention (RNC) expected to take place in Jacksonville, Florida next month as the state becomes the epicenter for new coronavirus cases. GOP Sens. Chuck Grassley (Iowa), Mitt Romney (Utah), Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) an... more »
Russia's Su-27 and MiG-29 Fighters Have a Chance to Win Any Fight (Study This Picture)
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Eurasia* The missile is the key. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Russian Air Force probably continues to field them because their long range outclasses most lesser adversaries who are unlikely to utilize ARH missiles. However, as seen in Syria, when a danger is posed by a peer or near-peer air force, the R-27s will come off in favor of the R-77s. When the Su-27 “Flanker” and MiG-29 “Fulcrum” came onto the scene in the 1980s, they represented a significant generational leap in technology compared to earlier Soviet fighters. The missiles they carr... more »
Age Is Just a Number: China's Old J-10 Fighter Is Still a Dangerous War Machine
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Asia* [image: Pilots of China's J-10 fighter jet from the People's Liberation Army Air Force August 1st Aerobatics Team prepare before a media demonstration at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, November 24, 2015. REUTERS/Athit P] The J-10 has lasted this long, but probably not much longer. *Key Point:* New radar and missiles can keep this fighter relevant well into the stealth age. In the 1990s, China introduced its answer to the MiG-29 and F-16. The J-10 was a light single-seat multirole aircraft meant to replace... more »
Turkey Wants to Built Its Very Own 'F-35' Stealth Fighter (Good Luck)
*Mark Episkopos* *Technology, Middle East* Turkish interest in developing a homegrown fighter predates the ongoing F-35 scandal by a decade. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Given the likelihood that they lack the resources and license to reproduce the F-35’s avionics, the Turkish defense industry stands to inherit all of the F-35’s weaknesses while failing to capture its strengths. Turkey’s recent ejection from the F-35 program has spawned a wave of speculation as to the fate of Ankara’s procurement plans. The Su-35, Eurofighter Typhoon, and Saab JAS 39 Gripen were advanced... more »
No F-35: What Happened to Russia's Su-47 'Golden Eagle' Fighter?
*Mark Episkopos* *Technology, Europe* The Su-47 serves as a powerful reminder of the many twists and turns on Russia’s long road to a serially-produced fifth-generation fighter. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Berkut’s design proved too forward-looking for its own good. At the Zhukovsky International Airport outside Moscow, Russia, MAKS 2019 air show attendees were treated to a rare piece of Russian military aviation history: the Su-47, a fascinating but flawed testbed for cutting-edge 1990’s fighter technology. Not seen since MAKS 2007, the Su-47 Berkut (“Golden Eagle”)... more »
Why The Leopard 2 Tank Can Win Any Battle (This Is No U.S. Tank)
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* Take a look. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Leopard 2A6 is the most “traditional” upgrade, following the naming convention and general trend of the earlier 2A(X) series of upgrades. It builds upon the 2A5 upgrade, which introduced major changes to the turret design, including the distinctive “Wedge” turret. The Leopard 2 is one of the world’s most common main battle tanks, used by militaries on four continents. As such, the market for upgrades that bring the older versions up to the latest standards of protection and lethality is large.... more »
Was a Statue of Melania Trump Set on Fire in Slovenia?
A wooden likeness of the first lady was torched during the 2020 Fourth of July weekend.
Has Ford Motor Co. Donated Millions to ‘Defund the Police’?
Reports linking the American auto company to groups who propose defunding or abolishing police forces relied on a basic error.
Kazakhstan Rejects Chinese Warning Over Pneumonia Outbreak
Kazakhstan health officials have dismissed a Chinese report that the Central Asian country is facing an outbreak of pneumonia that is more deadly than coronavirus.
Congress Created Virus Aid, Then Reaped the Benefits
At least a dozen lawmakers have ties to organizations that received federal coronavirus aid, highlighting how Washington insiders were both author and beneficiary of one of the biggest government programs in U.S. history.
Biden-Sanders “Unity Task Force” Reveals Radical Freedom-killing Climate Agenda
[image: biden-sanders-unity-task-force-reveals-radical-freedom-killing-climate-agenda] The “Unity Task Force” convened by Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders released their recommendations for action on the so-called climate crisis.
Wholesale Prices Drop in June; Economists Confounded
[image: wholesale-prices-drop-in-june-economists-confounded] The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced on Friday that wholesale prices dropped by 0.2 percent in June. Economists were expecting an increase of 0.4 percent.
More one-sided climate propaganda
This is another half-truth deceptive piece. I can never tell if its on purpose, or whether the writer simply will not look at the other side of the issue. The post More one-sided climate propaganda appeared first on CFACT.
Home Demolitions Spike Ahead Of Annexation
Israel’s formal annexation of occupied land may be put on hold, but the forced displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank marches on. Israeli demolitions of Palestinian homes in the territory spiked last month, according to the human rights group B’Tselem. Nearly 45 homes were destroyed in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem – which Israel has already annexed in contravention of international law. Eight of the Jerusalem homes destroyed “were torn down by their owners, after they received a demolition order from the municipality and wished to avoid paying the cost of the dem... more »
Here Not Death But The Future Is Frightening
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its June 2020 update. The prognosis is bleak. Global growth for 2020 is projected at -4.9%, 1.9% below the IMF’s forecast from April. ‘The COVID-19 pandemic has had a more negative impact on activity in the first half of 2020 than anticipated’, acknowledges the IMF. Forecasts for 2021 are somewhat optimistic, sitting at 5.4%, which is higher than the 3.4% the IMF predicted in January 2020. ‘The adverse impact on low-income households is particularly acute’, says the IMF. Poverty reduction is effectively off the agenda. The World Ba... more »
"A garden hose with a camcorder" - WTF???
I've never had a colonoscopy in my life. However, now that I'm in my sixties, my medical practitioner is making meaningful noises at me that it's long past time I did. I keep protesting that everything feels fine, but my quibbles are falling on deaf ears. That being the case, I thought I'd try to prepare myself by learning from the experience of others. This guy isn't helping. "A garden hose with a camcorder". *Eeewwwww!* Peter
June 2020: Injured Kids, Society Costs
By Anne Dachel, CHD Contributing Writer, Age of Autism Editor, LossofBrainTrust.com Once again, we turn our attention to what was happening to schools in Britain during June. The U.S. is forty times bigger than the U.K., but the stories from there dwarf anything from America. Schools in that country are in crisis because of the mounting […] The post June 2020: Injured Kids, Society Costs appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Review The Chatham House Version and other Middle-Eastern Studies, New Edition
*Kedourie, Elie, **The Chatham House Version and other Middle-Eastern Studies, New Edition**, Hanover and London: University Press of New England, 1984* Professor Eli Kedourie of the London School of Economics was an iconoclast in Middle East studies. He was born in Baghdad in 1926 and went to university in England. He went on to criticize not only British policy in the Middle East, but western liberals and leftists, Pan-Arabism, and the Arab states. *The Chatham House Version and other Middle-Eastern Studies* was a collection of journal articles he published in the 1950s and 1960s... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 7/10/2020
~ Today's Water Cooler ~
This Day In Iraqi History - Jul 10
1924 First elections held in Iraq Was for Constituent Assembly 1940 England decided to send Indian Div to Basra after PM Gaylani wanted to block British troops moving through Iraq as part of Anglo-Iraq Treaty 1940 UK Cmdr in Middle East Gen Wavell thought sending British troops to Iraq would destabilize region so Indian Div sent to Egypt instead (Musings On Iraq review *Rashid Ali al-Gailani, The National Movement in Iraq 1939-1941*) (Musings On Iraq review *Persian Gulf Command, A History of the Second World War In Iran and Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *Iraq And Syria 1941, The... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- July 10, 2020
US Air Force Hornets refuel over Wake Island. Photo: Handout *SCMP:* *US upgrades defensive ‘buffer’ in Pacific as China’s military capabilities increase* * Satellite images show work on the remote base on Wake Island, which could play a key defensive role in event of conflict in the western Pacific * China now has missiles capable of targeting the defences on Guam and striking the continental United States The United States is planning to upgrade its facilities on a remote outpost in the western Pacific as a military fallback, satellite images suggest. The images taken by US-based... more »
HAMMOND: Cuomo administration ducks important questions on nursing homes
BY BILL HAMMOND A new report from the state Health Department tries to deflect blame for thousands of coronavirus deaths in the state’s nursing homes—but undermines its own case by withholding data and engaging in tendentious analysis. Most glaringly, it
New data confirm New York State’s Q1 economic plunge
BY E.J. McMAHON New York’s economy ended the first quarter of this year in virtual free fall, the latest federal data show. The Empire State’s real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased 8.2 percent in the first three months of 2020
MCMAHON: Quick economic comeback requires action
BY E.J. McMAHON The coronavirus pandemic has prompted an unprecedented shutdown of normal human activity and commerce across much of the developed world. New York State and the nation have entered uncharted economic territory, facing what may be the worst
NYC led the latest state population drop
BY E.J. McMAHON For a second consecutive year, New York’s population loss was mainly concentrated downstate, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates. During the 12-month period ending last July 1, the 50 counties of upstate New York lost 20,846
What 2019’s census data tells us about New York
BY E.J. McMAHON The final set of pre-pandemic U.S. Census population data for cities, towns and villages provides localized details on a familiar New York pattern: widespread decline upstate, and a few small pockets of growth amid the general stagnation
Israel passes Germany as world’s largest importer of medical cannabis flower
Israel overtook Germany as the No. 1 importer of medical cannabis flower in the world so far this year, according to data compiled by Tel Aviv-based Israeli Cannabis Magazine and Marijuana Business Daily. As of July, Israeli imports surpassed 6 metric tons, Oren Lebovitch, editor of Israeli Cannabis Magazine, told MJBizDaily. He gathered the import […] Israel passes Germany as world’s largest importer of medical cannabis flower is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Massachusetts cannabis businesses fined for pesticide, ownership infractions
Three marijuana cultivation companies in Massachusetts will pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines for pesticide use and other violations. The state’s Cannabis Control Commission approved penalties against Garden Remedies, Healthy Pharms and The Botanist, MassLive.com reported. Each company agreed to settlements, complied with the commission’s inquiries and admitted to the wrongdoing. The fines […] Massachusetts cannabis businesses fined for pesticide, ownership infractions is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepre... more »
‘We expect a Turkish attack at any time’: Libyan Army
[image: ‘We expect a Turkish attack at any time’: Libyan Army] BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – The Libyan National Army spokesman, Ahmed Al-Mismari, said at a press conference this week that his forces are prepared for any provocation by the Turkish forces, especially near the city of Sirte. “We expect a Turkish attack at any time,” the Libyan National Army’s spokesperson said, pointing out that their forces are highly motivated, especially after receiving support from several Arab nations. Among the nations supporting the Libyan National Army against the Government of National Accor... more »
Watch: Syrian Army confronts US armored convoy in northeast Syria
[image: Watch: Syrian Army confronts US armored convoy in northeast Syria] BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 P.M.) – Syrian Arab Army (SAA) soldiers prevented an American military patrol from crossing two points along the M-4 Highway (Hasakah-Raqqa) in the northeastern region of Syria. According to a field source, the Syrian Arab Army confronted the U.S. armored convoy, which consisted of three vehicles, outside the village of Mansef Al-Tahtani, which is located near the strategic town of Tal Tamr. A Syrian army officer with the rank of First Lieutenant reportedly confirmed to the Sputnik News ... more »
Greece slams Turkey’s decision to convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque
[image: Greece slams Turkey’s decision to convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque] BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:10 P.M.) – Athens considered the decision issued by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday to convert the Hagia Sophia museum into a mosque and open it to visitors to pray is “an open provocation to the civilized world.” “Today’s decision (about the Hagia Sophia museum) that came as a result of President Erdogan’s political will is an open provocation to the civilized world that recognizes the unique value and ecumenical nature of the memorial,” Greek Culture Minister Lina Min... more »
Russian military helps return water to 1 million people after Turkish-backed forces shut it off
[image: Russian military helps return water to 1 million people after Turkish-backed forces shut it off] BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – The contacts made by the Russian forces operating in Syria with the American and Turkish parties led to the return of drinking water to Al-Hasakah after the latter shut it off to more than one million people in the governorate. The Director General of the State Water Corporation in Al-Hasakah Governorate, Mahmoud Al-Okleh, confirmed the restart of operation of approximately 20 drinking water wells to feed the governorate, after the success of effort... more »
Egyptian military showcases elite fighter jets along Libyan border: video
[image: Egyptian military showcases elite fighter jets along Libyan border: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 P.M.) – The Egyptian Armed Forces launched their large-scale “Decisive 2020” military exercise along the Libyan border this week. During the exercise, the Egyptian Armed Forces showcased their elite fighter jets, which carried out exercises along the border. According to military experts, the Russian-made MiG-29 fighters displayed their advanced and unique technology during the drills. The Egyptian fighters were able to use the technique of refueling in the air, as the fighters... more »
Erdogan signs decree to turn historic Hagia Sophia back into a mosque
[image: Erdogan signs decree to turn historic Hagia Sophia back into a mosque] BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has signed a decree to turn the historic Hagia Sophia site back into a mosque. On Friday, a Turkish court overturned a government decree in 1934 to transfer the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul into a museum. The court stated, according to the Anadolu Agency, that the decree is illegal, noting that Hagia Sophia’s deed describes it as a mosque and cannot be changed. Continue reading Erdogan signs decree to turn historic Hagia Sophia back into a... more »
Syrian Army foils jihadist attack in northern Latakia, launches counter-attack near Turkish border
[image: Syrian Army foils jihadist attack in northern Latakia, launches counter-attack near Turkish border] BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:00 P.M.) – The jihadist rebels launched a new attack in the northern countryside of Latakia on Friday, targeting the Syrian Arab Army’s positions along one of several hilltops in the Jabal Al-Turkmen region. According to the Syrian Arab Army, their troops engaged the jihadist faction, which was believed to be the Turkestan Islamic Party (TIP), in the Jabal Al-Turkmen region, killing and wounding a number of the militants during the attack. Continue reading... more »
Turkey replaces destroyed air defenses at Libyan base with Ukrainian system: report
[image: Turkey replaces destroyed air defenses at Libyan base with Ukrainian system: report] BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 p.m.) – Turkey allegedly replaced its destroyed air defense system at the Al-Watiyah Airbase with Ukrainian equipment they recently acquired, the Russian publication, Avia.Pro, reported on Friday. “Turkey has replaced the MIM-23 Hawk systems destroyed by Mirage 2000 fighters with the Soviet S-125,” Avia.Pro said. According to Avia.Pro, the Turkish military has deployed the modernized S-125 to the Al-Watiyah Airbase in order to prevent future strikes by the Libyan Natio... more »
Depp Says Feces in Bed Was Last Straw in Marriage to Heard
Depp said the couple’s tempestuous marriage broke down for good after an incident in which he accused Heard or one of her friends of defecating in the couple’s bed.
Will Soaking Strawberries in Saltwater Expose Fruit-Infesting Insects?
Social media users posted videos showing insects crawling out of fruit after being soaked in warm, salty water.
Did Elon Musk Tell Kanye West, ‘We May Have More Differences of Opinion Than I Anticipated?’
Endorsing someone for president without knowing the platform they'll be running on is generally a bad idea.
Several cold records shattered in The Netherlands
Record low maximum temperatures across the north. 9 Jul 2020 – It has never been colder since the start of the measurements in Leeuwarden, in Nieuw-Beerta, and around the Wadden Sea at Lauwersoog, Hoorn and Vlieland. The coldest was measured at 13.7C on Vlieland, which shattered the old record of 16.2C set in 2000. That ... Read more Several cold records shattered in The Netherlands The post Several cold records shattered in The Netherlands appeared first on Ice Age Now.
De Blasio Says BLM Protests Can Continue While Canceling All Other Large Events
[image: undefined] New York City's Mayor Bill de Blasio made some stunning remarks on CNN, declaring protests in the streets were perfectly acceptable while canceling other large events through September. De Blasio joined CNN's Wolf Blitzer on Thursday evening, discussing the evolving pandemic and policy response by City Hall to mitigate the spread in the city. He said social justice warriors were too important after months of protests have yet produced an outbreak in cases. "This is a historic moment of change. We have to respect that but also say to people the kinds of gatherin... more »
Blindness on Iraq War 'Patriotism'
[image: undefined] An op-ed in yesterday’s New York Times by Democrat Tammy Ducksworth demonstrates that when it comes to “patriotism,” liberals are as morally blind as conservatives. Duckworth’s op-ed goes after conservative Fox News commentator Tucker Carlson, who recently questioned Duckworth’s patriotism by suggesting that she didn’t love her country. Naturally, Duckworth, who lost her legs while serving as a soldier in the US military in Iraq, took umbrage over Carlson’s attack and responded quite vociferously in her op-ed. Much of the controversy involves meaningless exchange... more »
SCOTUS sends the Mazars and Vance cases back to lower court
Disputes over Trump financial records to continue Scotus Blog Amy Howe July 9, 2020 This morning the Supreme Court issued its long-awaited rulings in the battle over efforts to obtain financial records belonging to President Donald Trump. By a vote of 7-2, the justices sent a pair of cases challenging congressional subpoenas for the records back to the lower courts for another look, holding that subpoenas involving the president must be subject to a tougher standard than the courts had applied. In a third case, in which the president challenged a subpoena by a Manhattan district att... more »
What scientists suspect happens to coronavirus when we breathe
After much uproar in the scientific community the World Health Organisation has recognised the possibility of COVID-19 spreading through the air in some indoor locations. So let's look at what that means for infection control at home and in public.
'Fitting end': Depp details messy finish to marriage with Heard
Just In - 10 hours ago
Movie star Johnny Depp tells London's High Court that his ex-wife Amber Heard or her friend had defecated in their bed in what he described as a "fitting end to the relationship".
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment