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Thomas Paine

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

Thursday, July 2, 2020

2 July - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

10:18 pm MDT

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JR at GREENIE WATCH - 16 hours ago
*Coal's black cloud has a silver lining for the arid American west* *This would appear to be very shallow thinking. Water used for cooling does not vanish. Some evaporates but most of it reverts to room temperature and can be used for other purposes* The transition from coal power to natural gas and renewables in the West is picking up steam. That shift has important implications for carbon mitigation, but it also has produced an often overlooked yet suddenly significant development: the release of water previously needed for cooling coal-fired power plants for other uses. Access... more »

We're Lucky

Owen Gray at Northern Reflections - 16 hours ago
Another Canada Day has come and gone. Each anniversary should remind us that Confederation is a work in progress -- and that we still have much work to do. But, Susan Delacourt writes, on this anniversary, we should recognize that we are extraordinarily lucky -- because we are not the United States: The border between this country and the United States has never been this sharply defined, literally and politically. As many states in America are tumbling back into a resurgence of the virus, Canada and its health-care system are slowly emerging from the crisis in much better shape t... more »

Yes, the U.S. Air Force Once Tried to Build Its Own 'Flying Saucer'

Peter Suciu at The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Technology, Americas* Meet Avro Project 1794. *Key Point*: Rather than a high flying saucer, the Army’s Avrocar was little more than a slow moving hovercraft. In April the Department of Defense (DoD) formally released three U.S. Navy videos that contain “unidentified aerial phenomena,” but whether that actually means “UFO” is still a matter for debate. The videos will likely only fuel a debate on what is “out there,” but in recent years declassified documents have revealed the “truth” about some flying saucers and other seemingly otherworldly aircraft. Rather tha... more »

Why the Korean War Could End, or a Second Korean War Could Begin

Robert Gallucci at The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Robert Gallucci* *Security, Asia* The Korean War could come to an end formally, legally, with a peace treaty which would replace the seventy-year-old armistice, or it could end, for all practical purposes, with the end to hostile relations between North and South Korea (ROK) and between North Korea (DPRK) and the United States, with no party having any real concern that war would break out again. It could end one way and not the other, or it could end both de facto and de jure, but I do not think it will end in any sense within the next five years. Indeed, in practical terms, wha... more »

Yes, World War II Is Still Killing People (This Picture Is Proof)

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Unexploded bombs are a lasting danger in Europe. *Key Point*: New bombs are discovered almost every year. For the most part, World War II left the U.S. and Canadian homelands physically untouched. There were a few incidents of sabotage and a few small-scale attacks, such as a Japanese submarine’s shelling of an oil refinery in southern California and balloon bombs launched from Japan that floated over the Pacific and set fires in the western United States and Canada. But there was nothing to equal the millions of tons of bombs dropped ... more »

Meet the 2S7M 'Malka': One of the Most Powerful 'Guns' on the Planet

Peter Suciu at The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* While described as one of the most powerful self-propelled artillery guns in the world it hasn't been widely tested in actual combat. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *"One shot of the 203mm weapon can fully destroy a building used as a stronghold." Earlier this month the press office of Rostec announced that the first deliveries of the upgraded 2S7M 'Malka' 203mm self-propelled artillery gun have been made to the Russian Army. This is the latest upgrade of the 2S7 'Pion," which was developed in the 1980s. It was designed to strike vital enem... more »

Sorry, There Is No Such Thing as a Glock 7 Gun

Peter Suciu at The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * At least there is one thing that should be clear by now – the Glock 7 is just movie fiction. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Glock handguns are named neither for the year nor the caliber. For a company that has produced handguns for less than 40 years, the Austrian-based Glock has managed to dominate the pistol market – overshadowing such notable manufacturers as Colt and Smith & Wesson – each founded in the 19th century, as well as the Italian-based Beretta, which was founded in the early 16th century. Glock managed to achieve its success by inno... more »

South Africa’s Fresh Produce Markets Impacted by Months of Anomalous Cold and Snow

Cap Allon at Electroverse - 16 hours ago
The South African Weather Service had issued several advisories between mid-May and mid-June warning of "extreme cold across large parts of the country". The post South Africa’s Fresh Produce Markets Impacted by Months of Anomalous Cold and Snow appeared first on Electroverse.

Siberia’s Record Heatwave set to end this Weekend, to be replaced by Record Cold

Cap Allon at Electroverse - 16 hours ago
I'm expecting "crickets" from the mainstream media moving forward re Siberia, as those obfuscating frauds are only-ever interested in one side of the story -- heat. The post Siberia’s Record Heatwave set to end this Weekend, to be replaced by Record Cold appeared first on Electroverse.

Finding sustainable packaging options for cannabis products

Pamela Moore at Marijuana Business Daily - 16 hours ago
Cannabis companies can do their part in the sustainability movement - and seek higher price points for their products - by selecting packaging that can be recycled or is made from recycled materials. Finding sustainable packaging options for cannabis products is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Trump's World Is Crumbling In Real Time

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
Trump has taken to shrieking about a great silent majority backing him but he is utterly and hopelessly out of step with Americans-- and doesn't know it. Yep, he's the crazy old man sitting on his lawn chair on the front porch with a shotgun yelling at the kids getting out of school to not dare walk on his patchy half-dead old lawn strewn with weeks worth of dog shit. *You can tell by the mustard on her shirt that Karen is a big MAGA supporter* Yesterday, just as the new Gallup poll was showing how Americans, for the first time, want *more* not fewer immigrants (34-28%)-- and how... more »

An influential osteoporosis study is “likely fraudulent” — but not retracted

Leto Sapunar at Retraction Watch - 16 hours ago
Alison Avenell first came across The Yamaguchi Osteoporosis Study (YOPS) when she was working on a 2014 Cochrane Review on bone fractures. She cited the study but felt something was off about it. “I suppose, together with my collaborators over the years, we developed sort of antennae for rather suspicious looking studies,” Avenell, of the … Continue reading An influential osteoporosis study is “likely fraudulent” — but not retracted

The End of Canada As We Know It

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
Note: Thank you to AofA contributor Ted Kuntz for his post. I was reminded of a favorite song that my daughters and I used to sing - C-A-N-A-D-A by Raffi. I embedded it at the bottom of this post. Ted... more »

Do not cower before naysayers

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 16 hours ago
“Great works arduously built are also easily torn down. But the destruction of a statue of George Washington, set aflame and pulled to the ground, does not redefine the man or the nation he helped found. The violence only perpetuates the very hatred the destroyers purport to condemn. Credit, rather, to the man who entered the arena, and who, defiant at the helm of an unsteady vessel, plunged through an ice-filled Delaware to forge a more perfect union founded upon an untried ideal. Only if he had failed to try would he have failed as a man. The ultimate success of our nation’... more »

Oglala Lakota President: 'Donald Trump should stay away from Mount Rushmore'

Unknown at CENSORED NEWS - 17 hours ago
Democracy Now! In South Dakota, the president of the Oglala Sioux Tribe has ordered President Trump to cancel a planned visit to Mount Rushmore on July 3 for his Independence Day celebration. Julian Bear Runner told The Guardian, “The lands on which that mountain is carved and the lands he’s about to visit belong to the Great Sioux nation under a treaty signed in 1851 and the Fort Laramie

Supreme Court Justice Moraes Extends Fake News Inquiry for Six Months

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Federal Supreme Court (STF) Justice Alexandre de Moraes on Wednesday extended the inquiry into The post Supreme Court Justice Moraes Extends Fake News Inquiry for Six Months appeared first on The Rio Times.

Clínicas Hospital in Curitiba Selected to Test Chinese Coronavirus Vaccine

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Federal University of Paraná's Clínicas Hospital is one of the 12 centers selected by the Government of the State of São Paulo, on Wednesday, July 1st, to participate in the The post Clínicas Hospital in Curitiba Selected to Test Chinese Coronavirus Vaccine appeared first on The Rio Times.

Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Successful; Pfizer Could Produce One Billion Doses in 2021

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - July began with good news as the experimental vaccine against the novel coronavirus produced by pharmaceutical giant Pfizer in partnership with biotechnology company BioNTech has yielded positive results in limited human trials. The vaccine has encouraged an immune response in healthy patients but has also . . . To read […] The post Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Successful; Pfizer Could Produce One Billion Doses in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Links 7/2/2020

Lambert Strether at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

Yeah, RIGHT!!!

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 17 hours ago
Left-wing city governments around the country are talking about cutting police budgets and using "interventions" by non-police to deal with "lower-level" calls for help. The latest example is Los Angeles, yesterday: *LA City Council approves first step in replacing LAPD with community responders for non-violent calls* Quite how they're going to determine or classify the nature of such calls before an officer arrives is not explained - particularly because, as any policeman will tell you, a situation can go from flat calm to a hurricane in a matter of seconds. Be that as it may, ... more »

City of Sydney Goes Renewable!

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 17 hours ago
By Paul Homewood h/t Joe Public Clover Moore, the Lord Mayor of the City of Sydney, NSW has announced "As of today, the City of Sydney is powered by 100% renewable electricity.” https://twitter.com/CloverMoore/status/1278076256773222402 WOW!! Except for the fact that she was lying through her teeth, as one critic inconveniently pointed […]

U.N. Warns of Devastating Environmental Side Effects of Electric Car Boom

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 17 hours ago
By Paul Homewood The United Nations (U.N.) announced Sunday the electric car boom will result in a number of devastating ecological side effects for the planet. While the shift to electric cars reflects ongoing efforts to reduce the world’s dependence on fossil fuels, the UN warns that the raw materials used to produce […]

Deathmatch: Hitler's Super Warship Bismarck vs. Japan's Mammoth Battleship Yamato

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *History, Asia* [image: The Japanese battleship Yamato in the late stages of construction alongside of a large fitting out pontoon at the Kure Naval Base, Japan, 20 September 1941. U.S. Navy, courtesy of Lieutenant Commander Shizuo Fukui.] Japanese policy in the Pacific in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries kept German regional ambitions firmly in mind. *Key Point:* Germany's slow-moving battleship would not fare well against her swift Japanese counterparts. Can we imagine a scenario in which two titans of World War II, the German battleship *Bisma... more »

How Nazi Germany Wins World War II: Dump Hitler?

David T. Pyne at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*David T. Pyne* *History, Europe* Could they have waged the war they wanted? *Key Point*: No one was more responsible for Germany's defeat than Adolf Hitler. In our last installment, we discussed the ways how Germany might have defeated the Soviet Union. In this article, we will discuss why Adolf Hitler was Germany’s greatest obstacle to winning World War II and how the war might have been won without if German generals could have prevented him from interfering in military operations. Hitler, a German dictator, has been considered a political genius by some and a mad man bent o... more »

Coming Soon: A U.S. vs. China Railgun Arms Race?

Peter Suciu at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Asia* Chinese efforts to develop a ship-mounted electromagnetic railgun is still moving forward, and last year it was reported that such a weapon could be "capable of striking a target 124 miles away of speeds of up to 1.6 miles per second." *Here's What You Need To Remember: *It could give the Chinese a technological edge, but repeatedly throughout history, it has been shown that being first doesn't mean best. Last month the United States Navy scaled back its efforts to develop and electromagnetic railgun (EMRG), a weapon that wouldn't be out of place... more »

“Bomb” Cyclone Could Stop Locust Swarm from Reaching Southern Brazil

Adele Cardin at The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - For extreme times, dramatic solutions. The bomb cyclone that left the sky looking apocalyptic and caused destruction in the South of Brazil could save the country from another seemingly biblical natural phenomenon. The cloud of The post “Bomb” Cyclone Could Stop Locust Swarm from Reaching Southern Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.

COVID19 Passport Aimed at Pursuing Surveillance Even When People are Wearing Facemasks

Geopolitics101 at Covert Geopolitics - 17 hours ago
A lie can only be covered up only with another lie. When the people are exposed to the latest lie about the “deadly” COVID19 plandemic, the authorities demanded the mass wearing of facemasks to “flatten the curve” and end the nightmare. So, most people continue to abide by it, and the criminals wholeheartedly welcome the … Continue reading COVID19 Passport Aimed at Pursuing Surveillance Even When People are Wearing Facemasks →

Israel Defense Ministry Launches COVID-19 Voice Test for Americans

Geopolitics101 at Covert Geopolitics - 17 hours ago
A company formed at the behest of the Israeli Ministry of Defense has begun collecting voice data from Americans to detect COVID-19 symptoms through technology with dubious diagnostic value, but highly profitable applications in law enforcement. by Raul Diego The Israeli Ministry of Defense has launched a project to analyze people’s voices and breathing patterns using … Continue reading Israel Defense Ministry Launches COVID-19 Voice Test for Americans →

'It's really gained acceleration': Speed of Victorian COVID-19 outbreak has experts on edge

Just In - 17 hours ago
The number of people hospitalised and in intensive care due to COVID-19 rises, amid warnings from authorities that more deaths from coronavirus are to be expected due to the latest outbreak.

'Witch hunt': Premier demands end to questioning of quarantine exemptions for Liberal donor's project workers

James Dunlevie And Emily Baker at Just In - 17 hours ago
Premier Peter Gutwein defends the quarantine exemptions granted to a number of interstate construction workers building a hotel owned by Liberal donors, describing the questioning of the process as a "witch hunt".

Matildas star Steph Catley joins English powerhouse Arsenal

Just In - 17 hours ago
The Matildas vice-captain signs with the Gunners, as she becomes the latest Australian to head over to one of Europe's top leagues.

MP opens up over alleged Christmas party assault by suspended Liberal

Kathryn Bermingham at Just In - 17 hours ago
Connie Bonaros delivers an emotional speech to SA Parliament, telling colleagues that going to work became "humiliating and distressing" after accusations she was assaulted by Liberal MP Sam Duluk were made public.

Government will have final say on prosecution of ABC journalist

Jordan Hayne at Just In - 17 hours ago
The Federal Government says the Attorney-General will have to approve the prosecution of an ABC journalist who published classified information detailing potential war crimes.

'We have to change': FFA spells out how it wants to transform football in Australia

David Mark at Just In - 17 hours ago
Football Federation Australia is aware of the challenges it faces on the domestic scene, as it unveils its blueprint to take the game forward and develop its own identity in the coming years.

Tonnes of hair products believed to be from Chinese internment camps seized in US

Just In - 17 hours ago
Authorities say the 12-tonne shipment, worth more than $1 million, was detained on suspicions of human rights abuses. It's extremely rare for the US Government to block imports produced by forced labour.

Development banks funding industrial farms around the world

Andrew Wasley at The Bureau of Investigative Journalism - 17 hours ago
Billions of dollars are being pumped into the meat and dairy industries, despite warnings that global livestock production needs to be curtailed to avoid climate catastrophe

Australian Prime Minister opts for a military led recovery from the Covid recession

Bruce K. Gagnon at Organizing Notes - 17 hours ago
The decision of the Australian Government to spend $270 billion on military spending is backward thinking and ultimately a disadvantage for all Australians. “We now know why the Australian Government has been conducting a scare campaign about China and Chinese cyber warfare. Clearly it is intended to build up a fear of China which will allow Australians to acquiesce in the exorbitant spending proposed,” said Denis Doherty of the Australian Anti-Bases Campaign. “Tensions in the Indo Pacific region are largely those manufactured by the Morrison Government in partnership with US and... more »

How Much More Cash Can Uber Burn?

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Moar Uber wheel-spinning.

Bomb Cyclone Wreaks Havoc in Brazil

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A bomb cyclone hit Brazil hard on Tuesday, June 30th, and caused extensive damage and deaths in several regions. The phenomenon produced a heavy downpour, a sharp drop in temperatures, winds of over 100 km/h, and even snow. This extratropical cyclone has shifted and will continue changing the weather in […] The post Bomb Cyclone Wreaks Havoc in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times .

Acoma Pueblo Poet Simon Ortiz: Trump's self-celebration reflected in Mount Rushmore imperialism

Unknown at CENSORED NEWS - 18 hours ago
Acoma Pueblo Poet Simon Ortiz: Trump's self-celebration reflected in Mount Rushmore imperialism Acoma Pueblo professor, poet and author Simon Ortiz responds to Trump's irrational plan to inject himself into the Black Hills and glorify himself with fireworks during a pandemic. Ortiz magnifies the words of Lakota Dakota author Ruth Hopkins in her article, 'Trump's trip to Mount

Japanese panel warns Sakurajima volcano may erupt on large scale

Given current data analysis, Sakurajima volcano in southwestern Japan may erupt on a large scale -- a weather agency panel warned on Tuesday, July 1, 2020. According to the panel on the forecast of volcanic activities at the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the...... Read more »

India surface temperature currently cooler than 1950s

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 18 hours ago
“The much-awaited report, titled “Assessment of Climate Change over the Indian Region,” prepared by the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), includes data and graphs that point to a lack of warming in the Indian subcontinent.” Click here and here

Climate dogma is worse than you think

Dr. Jay Lehr at CFACT - 18 hours ago
School children are the target of propaganda about saving the planet with alternative energy sources. The post Climate dogma is worse than you think appeared first on CFACT.

A Short History Of Czechoslovakia (I)

Vladislav B. SOTIROVIĆ at OrientalReview.org - 18 hours ago
The origins of Czechoslovakia (1918−1920) Czechoslovakia gained its independence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918. Even though the Austrian-Hungarian Empire was one political entity, the Austrian part and the Hungarian part existed under a Dual Monarchy. Each half of the empire had a large amount of control over their area […]

Archaeologists May Have Finally Solved The Mystery Of What Happened To Roanoke

arclein at Terra Forming Terra - 19 hours ago
Common sense tells us that the colonists applied common sense. They became freindly with local communities and when the ships did not arrive they acted. It makes sense to establish a listening post out on Hatteras as they pointed to with their sign left behind. Thus we now have discovered their spoor in the form of artifacts.. All the colonists had to plant crops using the native tool kit in order to survive and immediate alliance with a local band would be obvious. Within a few short years they would all have gone native and have nothing in common with new colonists arriv... more »

How The Glock 19 Took The World By Storm

Mark Episkopos at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * The secrets, revealed. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *In explaining how the Glock 19 has managed to stay relevant for 30 years, it’s crucial to note that the pistol has undergone several major revisions to stay competitive in the handgun market. The Glock 19 took the firearms world by storm when it was first introduced for law enforcement markets in 1988, revolutionizing the compact 9mm handgun category with its winning blend of concealability, handling, and magazine capacity. But that was over three decades ago; and yet, the Glock 19 remains ... more »

Not Just a Pretty Plane: How the Convair XF-92 Revolutionized Flight

Peter Suciu at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* It's innovations live on today. *Key Point*: The XF-92 was the world’s first jet aircraft to feature the radical delta-wing design. Today we almost expect aircraft, especially those designed for extreme high speeds, to have the delta-wing design. It all began with the Convair XF-92A, a revolutionary looking aircraft that was unlike anything that had flown just a few years earlier. However, being first meant there were some issues. Simply put, it was not a beloved airplane to the pilots who had the chance to take it up. “Nobody wanted to fly th... more »

No Hitler, No World War II? (He Almost Died During World War I)

Sebastien Roblin at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Europe* [image: Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini in Munich, Germany, ca. June 1940, from Eva Braun's photo albums, seized by the U.S. government. U.S. National Archives.] Millions of lives could have been saved. *Key point:* The rise of fascism and the war were tied to larger historical currents, but the Nazi Party owed a lot to Hitler himself. Legend has it that on September 28, 1918, a wounded Private Adolf Hitler lay in the sights of Henry Tandey, a British soldier who would receive the Victoria Cross for his daring actions in engagement in Marcoi... more »

Rethink Food Security and Nutrition Following Covid-19 Pandemic

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Jul 02 (IPS) - The Covid-19 crisis has had several unexpected effects, including renewed attention to food security concerns. Earlier understandings of food security in terms of production self-sufficiency have given way to importing supplies since late 20th century promotion of trade liberalization. Read the full story, “Rethink Food Security and Nutrition Following Covid-19 Pandemic”, on globalissues.org →

Why Accelerating Implementation of AfCFTA Must Remain a Top Priority

UNITED NATIONS, Jul 02 (IPS) - 1 July 2020 was supposed to be the official date to start trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). It was a much-anticipated follow up to the 2019 African Union Summit, that launched the operational phase of the AfCFTA in a colorful ceremony in Niamey – Niger. Read the full story, “Why Accelerating Implementation of AfCFTA Must Remain a Top Priority”, on globalissues.org →

Federal legislation now guarantees fast internet for all Australians

Gary-Jon Lysaght at Just In - 19 hours ago
From July 1 Australians now have the right to "decent" internet speeds under new federal laws — whether you live in the city or the outback.

Tonnes of hair products believed to be from suspected Chinese prison camps seized in US

Just In - 19 hours ago
Authorities say the 12-tonne shipment, worth more than $1 million, was detained on suspicions of human rights abuses. It's extremely rare for the US Government to block imports produced by forced labour.

Anyone for basketbull? Young Angus's farmyard antics go viral

Joanna Prendergast at Just In - 19 hours ago
While he might not attract the attention of playing scouts for the NBA, video of 15-month-old Coco have still been watched millions of times around the world on social media.

Baby saltwater crocodile found in Brisbane creek

Just In - 19 hours ago
A baby saltwater crocodile will be rehomed after it was found near a creek at Chermside in northern Brisbane. Authorities believe it was caught in the wild

Melbourne man's death may be linked to Malaysian drug ring, police say

James Hancock at Just In - 19 hours ago
Police bust an alleged Malaysian drug-manufacturing ring they believe may be linked to the 2015 death of Melbourne man Shu Jian Lim.

'A very, very tasty product': Beer converted to whisky salvages pandemic keg glut

Sandra Moon And Erin Somerville at Just In - 19 hours ago
A brewery with too muchbeer turns to neighbouring distillersto create a surprisingly tasty pandemic drop.

Lots of Brain-Dead Misreporting About the Case-Shiller Home Price Index this Morning

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
No, Case-Shiller is not yet a reflection of home prices during the Pandemic. Be patient.

Overwhelming support for Putin’s constitution changes a wake-up call for Westerners who claim Russian system is bound to collapse

RT at The Duran - 20 hours ago
Even liberal political organizers in Moscow conceded that their own exit polls showed the capital had supported Vladimir Putin’s proposals. More The post Overwhelming support for Putin’s constitution changes a wake-up call for Westerners who claim Russian system is bound to collapse appeared first on The Duran.

QAnon Update

cefrith@hotmail.com at Charles Frith - 20 hours ago
I've been processing the Q information drops from late 2017, and it has cost me a few friends and acquaintances. People who are too lazy to research are rewarded with little, or none of my... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced

Short story: The Sleeping Hand

Ethical Technology - 20 hours ago
Twenty years after her Alzheimer diagnosis, the person who had been the third-richest on Earth still ran her company with ever-sharper attention to detail, her focus on business absolute, her ruthlessness indistinguishable from her younger days.

Brazil Registers Record Number of Individuals Out of Labor Market

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The novel coronavirus pandemic has caused massive job loss. In the quarter during which the health crisis worsened in the country, between March and May, 7.8 million The post Brazil Registers Record Number of Individuals Out of Labor Market appeared first on The Rio Times.

Restaurants, Bars, and Gyms in Rio Ready to Reopen This Thursday

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Following a 4-month shutdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic, bars, restaurants, and gyms in Rio are back in operation on Thursday, July 2nd, under a range of restrictions and the obligation to comply with several safety protocols established by the city government. The reopening is part of Stage 3 of […] The post Restaurants, Bars, and Gyms in Rio Ready to Reopen This Thursday appeared first on The Rio Times.

Seven-year-old Boy Dies Shot Outside His Home in Rio de Janeiro Suburb

Dorah Feliciano at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A child died after being shot outside his home in the Éden neighborhood of São João de Meriti, a town in the lowlying area north of Rio de Janeiro called Baixada Fluminense, on Tuesday night, June 30th. Witnesses claim he was shot in the head. He was assisted by relatives […] The post Seven-year-old Boy Dies Shot Outside His Home in Rio de Janeiro Suburb appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil Exceeds 60,000 Deaths and 1.4 Million Cases of Covid-19 (July 1st)

Iolanda Fonseca at The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil has registered 18,428 new cases of the novel coronavirus since 8 PM on Tuesday, June 30th. The total number of cases is currently 1,426,913, shows a survey conducted by the media outlet consortium made up of O Estado de S. Paulo, G1, O Globo, Extra, The post Brazil Exceeds 60,000 Deaths and 1.4 Million Cases of Covid-19 (July 1st) appeared first on The Rio Times.

World War II Puzzle: Could Hitler Have Forced Winston Churchill to Seek Peace?

David T. Pyne at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*David T. Pyne* *History, Europe* Let's examine some possible scenarios. *Key Point*: Had the Germans pursued these options, the British might have sought peace. In the last article, we examined how Germany might have won the war if Hitler had been patient enough to wait on risking war until the German army was ready to fight. In this article, we will consider some ways the Germans might have goaded the British into accepting a negotiated peace before the German invasion of the Soviet Union in June 1941 while keeping the United States officially neutral in the conflict. *Don’t ... more »

Question: Was the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor Inevitable?

Peter Suciu at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *History, Americas* Let's take a look. *Key Point*: The path to Pearl Harbor began in 1853. The old proverb “for want of a nail” serves as the basis for many "what if" scenarios, notably where one small moment can have unseen consequences. In the case of the history of the Second World War a question is asked as to how Imperial Japan could have won the conflict and in many ways it could come down to the want of a nail. This is a topic that has been explored in detail by The National Interest, The Diplomat and by numerous "alternative history" authors. A victorious... more »

Worsening drought in Puerto Rico prompts state of emergency, leaves 140 000 without running water

Puerto Rico's governor has declared a state of emergency on Monday, June 30, 2020, due to worsening drought-- prompting the government to resort to water rationing that will leave 140 000 without access to running water. Drought conditions have rapidly expanded...... Read more »

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