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Thomas Paine

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

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Princess in a Prism

reitanotsuka at Asian Straight Shooter - 11 hours ago
Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful princess. Her castle rested… Continue reading “Princess in a Prism”… The post Princess in a Prism appeared first on Asian Straight Shooter .

Georgia Democrat-Possible VP Pick Stacey Abrams Formally Endorsed Biden for US President

miningawareness at Mining Awareness + - 11 hours ago
‪@staceyabrams tweeted out the endorsement:‬ ‪”@JoeBiden‬ is the leader America needs. I look forward to continuing my strong support for … Continue reading →

"Americans Are Rapidly Descending Into Madness"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 11 hours ago
*"Americans Are Rapidly Descending Into Madness"* by Mike Krieger "I don’t live in an echo chamber, partly because there aren’t enough people out there who think like me, but also because I constantly and intentionally attempt to challenge my worldview by reading stuff from all over the political map. I ingest as much as I can from a wide variety of intelligent sources, picking and choosing what makes sense to me, and then synthesizing it the best I can. Though I’m certainly grounded in certain key principles, my perspective on specific issues remains malleable as I take in additi... more »

Of Passing Interest

Larry-Lambert at Virtual Mirage - 11 hours ago
“Human beings are born with different capacities, if they are free, they are not equal. And if they are equal, they are not free.” – Aleksandr Solzhenitzyn Cool Photo Do you remember when we had a space shuttle? Here is a link to your China Update You can not change what you […] The post Of Passing Interest appeared first on Virtual Mirage.

"Binaural Beats Background Music for Deep Focus, Studying and Concentration"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 11 hours ago
*"Binaural Beats Background Music for * *Deep Focus, **Studying and Concentration"* "Greenred Productions’s Study Concentration Music is ideal background music to help you to study, concentrate, focus and work more effectively. Our music uses alpha waves and binaural beats to boost concentration and brain power, and is the ideal relaxing music for stress relief. Our soothing music for studying can help you study for exams and focus at work. We also have Classical Music for studying and concentration which can be used as background music, music for relaxation and meditation music." “... more »

Pine Ridge locks down for 72-hours after two Lakotas test positive for coronavirus in Wounded Knee District

Unknown at CENSORED NEWS - 11 hours ago
Watch on video broadcast on Facebook Pine Ridge locks down for 72-hours after two Lakotas test positive for coronavirus in Wounded Knee District By Brenda Norrell Censored News May 12, 2020 PINE RIDGE, South Dakota — The Oglala Sioux Nation locked down on Monday night for 72-hours after two Lakotas in Wounded Knee District tested positive for the coronavirus. There will be no

US Grocery Costs Jump The Most In 46 years

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 11 hours ago
*CNBC: **US grocery costs jump the most in 46 years, led by rising prices for meat and eggs* * The Labor Department reported Tuesday that prices U.S. consumers paid for groceries jumped 2.6% in April, the largest one-month pop since February 1974. * The price of the meats, poultry, fish and eggs category rose 4.3%, fruits and vegetables climbed 1.5%, cereals and bakery products advanced 2.9%. * The grocery numbers stand in stark contrast to the broader trend in U.S. prices, which fell 0.8% in April and clinched their largest one-month decline since 2008. Prices Americans paid for ... more »

Trials beginning for the Covid19 vaccine

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 11 hours ago
“Ordinarily, “Safety of a vaccine must be confirmed by extensive animal work, followed by the inoculation of dozens of humans, then escalating to thousands,” write vaccine consultant Stanley Plotkin and New York University bioethicist Arthur Caplan in an upcoming article in the journal *Vaccine*. “That process normally takes months to years, during which SARS-2 will infect and possibly kill millions. Acceleration of that standard process is necessary.” They go on to propose human challenge trials as a way of achieving that acceleration.” https://www.the-scientist.com/news-opinion... more »

Virus Fatality Rates Highly Variable

Ron Clutz at Science Matters - 11 hours ago
Michael Schulson writes at Undark Magazine John Ioannidis Responds to Critics of His Study Finding That the Coronavirus Is Not as Deadly as Thought. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. At issue here is a simple question: How many people actually have Covid-19? Ioannidis and other researchers from Stanford tried to answer that in a […]

La Nina is coming!

Robert at Ice Age Now - 11 hours ago
“East tropical Pacific ocean is starting to cool, indicating a regime shift in the tropics and starting a cold ENSO phase,”says reader Martin Siebert.”It will very likely boost the #Hurricane season strength and have a major impact on the #Winter of 2020/2021.” What is “ENSO”? ENSO is short for “El Niño Southern Oscillation”. There are ... Read more La Nina is coming! The post La Nina is coming! appeared first on Ice Age Now.

Halifax is finally planning COVID-19 transportation changes

Zane Woodford at Halifax Examiner - 11 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Halifax is belatedly moving to make changes to its transportation network to help pedestrians and cyclists better adhere to social distancing guidelines, but the plan is short on details. The city notified councillors and announced publicly on Tuesday that it’s “preparing to implement adjustments to […]

The pandemic playbook

Philip Moscovitch at Halifax Examiner - 11 hours ago
News 1. Mass killer’s former neighbour recounts horrifying history of violence and terror Joan Baxter speaks with a former Portapique neighbour of the killer who committed the worst mass murder in Canadian history. Even after his death, and despite the fact she now lives in western Canada, she would only agree to be identified by […]

Canadian cannabis producer Tilray’s net loss improves to $184 million

Matt Lamers at Marijuana Business Daily - 11 hours ago
Nanaimo, British Columbia-headquartered Tilray reported a net loss of $184.1 million for its quarter ending March 31, an improvement from the previous period’s $219.1 million loss. Tilray’s adjusted EBITDA loss of $19.7 million was 44% better than the $35.3 million loss it recorded for the fourth quarter of 2019. The company cited cost reductions and […] Canadian cannabis producer Tilray’s net loss improves to $184 million is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

White House Correspondents: Masked Masqueraders in the Rose Garden

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Incredibly, the question periods following White House briefings could easily be redefined as ‘gang up’ sessions By Judi McLeod —— Bio and Archives—May 12, 2020 White House Correspondent ‘journalists’— dead against President Donald Trump reopening America for business—sat in the Rose Garden wearing masks during yesterday’s Coronavirus Task Force briefing. In other words, these … Continue reading White House Correspondents: Masked Masqueraders in the Rose Garden →

They All Lie . . . . . and We Just Sigh!

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Creating a politically correct pronouncement shrouded behind the shield of “Errors and Mistakes” By Tony Mangan —— Bio and Archives—May 12, 2020 Yesterday morning, I watched Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) as he touted a “Bipartisan Bill” created in the U.S. Senate that will rectify the matter of “errors and mistakes” committed during the Russia collusion … Continue reading They All Lie . . . . . and We Just Sigh! →

How Can Obamagate Ever Be Investigated If Mail-In Vote Returns Democrats To Power?

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Don’t let Barack and Michelle steal the 2020 election with a Democrat manipulated Mail-in Vote By Judi McLeod —— Bio and Archives—May 11, 2020 With all eyes and ears now focused on Obamagate, who’s left to fight off the Democrat planned Vote-By-Mail November 3 election? Obamagate reveals that it was then President Barack Hussein Obama … Continue reading How Can Obamagate Ever Be Investigated If Mail-In Vote Returns Democrats To Power? →

The Dirty Wars Behind Obamagate

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Russia-gate was designed to divert the public’s attention away from Obama’s involvement — and the involvement of the CIA — in supporting terrorism in the Middle East. That policy had been approved by Obama and carried out by Brennan By Cliff Kincaid —— Bio and Archives—May 11, 2020 “Obamagate” is the name being given to … Continue reading The Dirty Wars Behind Obamagate →

Barack Obama’s Ongoing Brazen Coup d’état

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Resentful ex-president who bears ill will toward America—even fomenting for its “fundamental transformation”—and including staging a coup against his replacement while still in office— is working out to be the biggest American political tragedy By Judi McLeod —— Bio and Archives—May 10, 2020 It wasn’t until the coronavirus wreaked havoc forcing the entire nation on … Continue reading Barack Obama’s Ongoing Brazen Coup d’état →

Barack Obama Is The Man Behind The Curtain

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
As President Trump tweeted “What happened to General Flynn, a war hero, should never be allowed to happen to a citizen of the United States again.” As the country prepares for another presidential election, Americans are learning more about who’s really behind the five-year effort to destroy Donald Trump. As a GOP candidate for the … Continue reading Barack Obama Is The Man Behind The Curtain →

Now That America Is Waking Up Please Get Out Of Bed

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
President Trump is apparently not immune to disinformation and medical advisors with an agenda By Ray DiLorenzo —— Bio and Archives—May 9, 2020 God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 No flowery language. No overly intellectual analysis. No more … Continue reading Now That America Is Waking Up Please Get Out Of Bed →

Welcome to ‘End Times of Obama & The Spygate Plotters’

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Knowing that they can run but not hide, loud cheers are being sent up that Obama, Schiff, Brennan, Comey et al are now on the run By Judi McLeod —— Bio and Archives—May 9, 2020 The most dangerous time of the long past four years is now upon us, and the waning pandemic is only … Continue reading Welcome to ‘End Times of Obama & The Spygate Plotters’ →

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s ex-employee, was jailed, finally tells all

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Vaccine Wars: Plandemic By News on the Net —— Bio and Archives—May 11, 2020 Go behind the scenes with an experienced expert, virologist who worked under Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases since 1984. She was jailed and now tells all. All is revealed and be prepared for a … Continue reading Dr. Anthony Fauci’s ex-employee, was jailed, finally tells all →

Video: The Silent Special Prosecutor That Got Results

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Declassified With Gina Shakespeare– Media Wasn’t Aware By Epoch Times —— Bio and Archives—May 12, 2020 It was done quietly and with no fanfare. There was no public announcement, and the usual press conference didn’t occur. It was also done without leaks—a stark contrast to how these kinds of matters are usually handled. When … Continue reading Video: The Silent Special Prosecutor That Got Results →

The Real Reason Trump Wants to Reopen the EconomyDonald Trump is...

Robert Reich - 11 hours ago
*The Real Reason Trump Wants to Reopen the Economy* Donald Trump is getting nervous. Internal polls show him losing in November unless the economy comes roaring back. So what is Trump’s reelection strategy? Ignore the warnings of public health experts and reopen the economy at all costs. Here’s his lethal 4-part plan: *Step 1: Remove income support, so people have no choice but to return to work. * Trump’s Labor Department has decided that furloughed employees “must accept” an employer’s offer to return to work and therefore forfeit unemployment benefits, regardless of the r... more »

Afghan President Ghani Orders Forces To Resume Offensive Operations

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 11 hours ago
FILE PHOTO: Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani speaks during his inauguration as president, in Kabul, Afghanistan March 9, 2020. REUTERS *AFP:* *Afghan forces to resume offensive operations: President Ghani* Afghan President Ashraf Ghani ordered the country's security forces Tuesday to resume offensive operations against the Taliban and other insurgent groups, following two separate attacks that killed dozens of people. "I order all the security forces to end their active defence position, return to offensive postures, and resume their operations against the enemy," Ghani said in... more »

No Unicorns in this Zombie Apocalypse

Janet Bufton at Econlib - 11 hours ago
“Science fiction is not predictive; it is descriptive.” Ursula K. Le Guin World War Z is not a new book. But it’s a book worth reading (or revisiting) when thinking about emergency powers and public policy. Don’t worry if you’re not a fan of the zombie genre—this book reads more like a Ken Burns […] The post No Unicorns in this Zombie Apocalypse appeared first on Econlib.

As Trump Urges Reopening, Thousands Getting Sick on the Job

AP News at Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
An Associated Press analysis shows spikes in new infections from industries that return to work, including meatpacking, construction workers, and more.

Disney Makes Filmed Version of ‘Hamilton’ Streamable in July

AP News at Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
The film was made in 2016 with the original, Tony Award-winning cast.

Union calls for equal recognition for healthcare workers

bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
12-May-2020 The union and its allies also asked the government not to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership, as they view that the restriction of rights to access medicine under the deal would put the country's public health system in danger.

Security In Iraq, May 1-7, 2020

Joel Wing at MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 11 hours ago
(Shafaaq News) The first week of May saw another jump in violence in Iraq. April had 111 security incidents reported with 109 likely by the Islamic State. That was the most since December 2019. The start of May had 44 incidents, 1 by a pro-Iran group. That was the highest count of any week this year. That number hadn’t been seen since the fourth week of May 2019. This is significant because it’s the only time insurgent attacks have carried over into a second month since January and February 2019. As usual, Diyala saw the most incidents with 15, followed by 9 in Kirkuk, 6 each in ... more »

Afghan Militants Storm Hospital Maternity Ward Leaving 16 Killed Including Babies

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 11 hours ago
*FOX News:* *Siege on Afghan hospital maternity ward leaves more than a dozen, including babies, dead* Gunmen attempted to siege a hospital in Kabul Tuesday morning where Doctors Without Borders runs a maternity clinic, killing at least 13 people, including two newborn babies, according to reports. At least 15 others were wounded in the attack at the Dasht-e-Barchi hospital located in a mostly Shiite Muslim neighborhood in Afghanistan’s capital. At least three armed men dressed in police uniforms stormed the building and began throwing grenades and shooting, The Guardian reporte... more »

This Day In Iraqi History - May 12

Joel Wing at MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 11 hours ago
1920 US protested to UK about San Remo agreement that divided up Iraq’s oil between UK and France saying London promised open door policy in region (Musings On Iraq review *Supremacy And Oil, Iraq, Turkey, and the Anglo-American World Order, 1918-1930*) 1941 Soviet Union recognized PM Gaylani’s govt (Musings On Iraq interview with Prof Boich World War II In Iraq and Syria) 1941 British reinforcements from Palestine and Transjordan attacked by a German bomber 1941 German air force liaison officer killed while trying to land in Baghdad during dog fight between Iraqi and British fight... more »

Sharing the Love: Our readers respond with food and water for Navajo family

Unknown at CENSORED NEWS - 11 hours ago
By Brenda Norrell Censored News When a Navajo family with disabled and elderly with the coronavirus in Pinon, Arizona, posted on social media that they needed food, we were happy to be able to help. Thanks to all of you who responded to the Navajo family with coronavirus in Pinon, a family with elderly and disabled with the virus who needed food and supplies. They received their

EMT, Fighting COVID-19, Murdered in Her Bedroom By Cops Raiding the Wrong Home—Lawsuit

Matt Agorist at The Free Thought Project - 11 hours ago
[image: Taylor EMT]The family of a decorated EMT, has filed a lawsuit against police claiming cops raided the wrong home and murdered her in her bedroom.

Bright fireball streaks across Louisiana, U.S.

A bright fireball streaked across the sky over Louisiana at around 01:45 UTC on May 11, 2020 (20:45 LT on May 10). The American Meteor Society (AMS) received 24 reports about the event from eyewitnesses as far north as Bogue Chitto in Mississippi and as far east as...... Read more »

How The Deep State Made America Illiterate | Behind the Deep State

TNA Video at rss - 11 hours ago
[image: alex-newman-how-the-deep-state-made-america-illiterate-behind-the-deep-state] VIDEO - In this episode of Behind the Deep State, host Alex Newman explains how subversives and collectivists deliberately turned tens of millions of Americans into illiterates using quackery such as the whole word / look say / sight word method of teaching reading. This often produces symptoms of dyslexia, and was first exposed as ineffective quackery in the 1840s when it was tried in Boston under Horace Mann. Alex also gives some phonics programs--the proper way to teach reading--that you can use... more »

Church and State

TNA Video at rss - 11 hours ago
[image: duke-pesta-gabe-blomgren-church-and-state] VIDEO - Dr. Duke Pesta sits down with Pastor Gabe Blomgren of the Church and State podcast. They discuss the current situation with the mass quarantine and a recent rally held in Spokane Washington.

Colorado Orders Restaurant That Opened Mother’s Day to Shut Down

Michael Tennant at rss - 11 hours ago
[image: colorado-orders-restaurant-that-opened-mother-s-day-to-shut-down] Colorado officials suspended the license of a restaurant that opened for in-person dining Sunday in defiance of Governor Jared Polis’ coronavirus executive order.

Coexistence With China or Cold War II?

Patrick J. Buchanan at rss - 11 hours ago
[image: coexistence-with-china-or-cold-war-ii] Can we coexist with China, a rising and expansionist power? Or must we conduct a new decades-long Cold War like the one we waged to defeat the Soviet Empire and Soviet Union?

Government's COVID-19 economic recovery committee looks fixed on a gas-fired rebound

Elysse Morgan And Stephen Long at Just In - 11 hours ago
There's a battle of ideas over how to reinvigorate the economy after the shock of COVID-19, but the make-up of the advisory body the Federal Government has set up to lead the recovery gives a good indication of which way it's leaning, write Elysse Morgan and Stephen Long.

World's tallest building becomes 828m high, glowing coronavirus charity box

Just In - 11 hours ago
Every external light on the skyscraper is up for grabs and so far donations for more than 1.2 million meals are received as organisers continue their drive to raise enough money for 10 million meals.

Attack on maternity clinic in Afghan capital kills 16, including newborns

Just In - 11 hours ago
Sixteen people are dead including two newborn children as gunmen attack a hospital in the Afghan capital of Kabul, where international humanitarian organisation Doctors Without Borders runs a maternity clinic.

Where Is It More Dangerous To Visit-- Yemen Or Florida?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 12 hours ago
*Die For Me by Nancy Ohanian* On Sunday, *Washington Post* media critic noted that the Trump regime and it's congressional enablers are making a concerted effort to "normalize" deaths from the pandemic. No need to shut down the economy because a few old people are dying. It's like the flu or car crashes, they claim. That's not true. Today, as cases spike in states reopening early, the U.S. will likely pass 82,000 COVID-19 deaths. "Consider the way news outlets and pundits," wrote Sullivan, "have adopted the language of 'reopening the country' from politicians, making it a constant i... more »

An Open Letter to African American Nurses

cmaadmin at Diverse - 12 hours ago
During the first week of May each year, we honor our “angels” and tell them “thanks for all that they have done and continue to do for us”. While this year is no exception, what made this Nurses’ Day especially meaningful is the light that the COVID-19 pandemic has shone on the sacrifice of these angels.

What FDR’s polio crusade teaches us about presidential leadership amid crisis

Thomas Doherty, Professor of American Studies, Brandeis University at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s personal battle with polio, and his steady hand while overseeing a national eradication campaign, highlights decisive leadership against a virus that terrified America.

The Mental Health Benefits Of Reading Science Fiction

The Conversation at Science 2.0 blogs - 12 hours ago
Young people who are “hooked” on watching fantasy or reading science fiction may be on to something. Contrary to a common misperception that reading this genre is an unworthy practice, reading science fiction and fantasy may help young people cope, especially with the stress and anxiety of living through the COVID-19 pandemic. read more

Drug Overdoses In Memphis Killing More People Than Viruses

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 12 hours ago
Lockdown linked suicides threaten to overwhelm the healthcare system in Memphis. Shelby County Health Department issues drug overdose spike alert, officials say

Free And Independent News

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 12 hours ago

Simply put, we aren't up to this task!

bob somerby at the daily howler - 12 hours ago
*TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020The Washington Post tries to correct Donald Trump's latest large groaner:* Friend, have you ever tried approaching the news with an anthropological eye? If you have, you may have noticed what we notice most days. As a matter of basic anthropology, we human beings simply weren't built for this task. On the most obvious levels, we seem to lack the intellectual capacity fo even the simplest assignments. Consider the question Trump was asked at yesterday's non-daily non-briefing. The correspondent who asked the question is being hailed for her courage and for he... more »

Holding Healthcare Hostage: The Making of a Ventilator Crisis

Land Destroyer at Land Destroyer - 12 hours ago
How big-business stopped cheap ventilators from making it to market, leaving nations vulnerable for over a decade to crisis shortages. *May 12, 2020* (Tony Cartalucci - NEO) - When coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) began dominating headlines, it was accompanied by fears of potential shortages of critical medical equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE) and ventilators. Nations like Russia had large stockpiles of affordable ventilators on hand - so many that they were able to send them overseas to nations at risk of shortages. One of those nations included the Uni... more »

Reopen or don't reopen people are going to die

trinko at Conversations about the obvious - 12 hours ago
In order to hurt the American people by tanking the economy and thereby increasing Joe Biden's chances of being elected the #FakeNews media and the Democrats are acting as though we can simply shelter in place for a year with no adverse consequences and that if we open up at all millions will die. It's a big lie. Democrats want the US in a Depression in November in order to boost their chances of getting more power to control every aspect of your life from what sort of grocery bags you can use to what your religious beliefs can be; yes Hillary did say that people would have to chang... more »

China, South Korea And Germany Report New COVID-19 Outbreaks

Terrace at PopularResistance.Org - 12 hours ago
China, Germany and South Korea have all reported substantial new outbreaks of COVID-19 after they eased lockdowns, sparking warnings that efforts to lift lockdowns in Europe and the United States risk a major new resurgence of the disease. There are now nearly 4.2 million reported infections of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus worldwide, and just under 284,000 deaths caused by the resulting disease. The number of daily new cases has risen from a two-week low on April 27 of about 66,000 to more than 80,000 yesterday, as the pandemic continues to spread from its current epicenters in West... more »

Plugged In Podcast #51: Chet Thompson of AFPM on the Refinery Industry During the Pandemic

IER at IER - 12 hours ago
Chet Thompson, the President and CEO of American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, joins the show to discuss how to global… The post Plugged In Podcast #51: Chet Thompson of AFPM on the Refinery Industry During the Pandemic appeared first on IER.

Russian-Turkish forces complete 10th patrol despite being pelted with rocks, eggs in Idlib

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 12 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:40 P.M.) – The Russian Reconciliation Center in Syria said that two groups from the Russian and Turkish armies carried out their tenth joint patrol along the M-4 Highway (Aleppo-Latakia Highway) in Idlib, A declaration issued by the center stated: “On May 12, 2020, the tenth joint Russian-Turkish patrol was carried out on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

India worried China is planning to create artificial islands in Maldives

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 12 hours ago
In another development affecting relations between India and China, the latest satellite images of face-lifted Feydhoo Finolhu Island in the Indian Ocean have posed serious concerns for New Delhi. A satellite images from January 2018 shows the original size of the island: about 38,000 sq. metres. The other image, from February 2020, shows land reclaimed […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Turkey fires back at 5 countries, ‘we ruined your sabotoge’

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 12 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:15 P.M.) – The Turkish Foreign Ministry considered the statement from the UAE, Egypt, France, Greece and Cyprus on Turkey’s activities in the Mediterranean as evidence of “double standards”. Turkey responds to Egypt, France and other countries: “We have ruined your sabotage accounts to stabilize the region,” the Foreign Ministry said, ” Turkey […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Two Juan Guaido advisers resign after failed invasion

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 12 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – The leader of the Venezuelan opposition, Juan Guaido, who has appointed himself president, announced the resignation of two of his advisers after accusing them of playing a role in the attempted invasion of Venezuela by mercenaries. A statement issued by Guaido’s office confirmed the resignation of “Strategic Expert Juan Jose […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Heavy clashes breakout in northwest Hama as jihadists attack Syrian Army points

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 12 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:45 P.M.) – A series of clashes broke out on Tuesday when the jihadist rebels launched a new attack on the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) positions in the Al-Ghaab Plain region. According to a field report from northwestern Syria, the jihadist rebels launched artillery shells towards the Syrian Arab Army’s defenses in the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

First image from destroyed Iranian ship

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 12 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:30 P.M.) – The first image of the damaged Iranian ship, Konarak, appeared after being mistakenly targeted during exercises by the Iranian Navy earlier this week. The picture, posted by Iran News, shows damage from the fire as well as a gap in the middle of the warship from the missile that struck […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Fighter jet, choppers scramble as standoff escalates between Chinese, Indian troops

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 12 hours ago
A Chinese helicopter was once again spotted in the eastern Ladakh sector on Tuesday for the third time since 5 May, defence sources in New Delhi said. Border tensions between India and China have escalated in the Ladakh sector as fully armed troops from the two sides have been present at the stand-off site for […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Crime and self-defense in a pandemic environment

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 12 hours ago
Contrary to what much of the mainstream news media is reporting, crime and violence appear to be on the increase in at least some larger cities. I'm hearing that from my contacts in law enforcement (who correctly predicted the supply shortage in illegal drugs that's currently driving up prices and reducing supply across the nation), and now it's emerging in some news reports as well. Chicago, as usual, is one of the epicenters of the problem. The streets of Chicago may be largely empty as residents hunker down from coronavirus but some of the city's most deprived neighborhoods are... more »

Joe Biden: The real one vs the one running for President

trinko at Conversations about the obvious - 12 hours ago
Joe Biden is an old man espousing radical policies who is also suffering from cognitive deficiencies. But here's how the #FakeNews media is portraying him: But here's the real Joe Biden in action talking about kids stroking his hairy legs and how he learned about roaches: And then of course there are the charges of sexual harassment, and one of sexual assault, that have been levied against Biden. Trump Super PAC ad eerily uses Reade’s voice to share her allegations while showing clips of Biden touching women in public. The ad is titled “Shattered,” referencing Reade’s own wor... more »

Elon Musk Openly Defies Order to Close Tesla Factory, Says He’s Ready to Be Arrested

Matt Agorist at The Free Thought Project - 12 hours ago
[image: Musk]Elon Musk publicly defied the government's closure of his factory and stated on Twitter that he is opening up in defiance, even if it means he'll be arrested.

Buying Influence the Gates' Way

A Political Junkie at Viable Opposition - 12 hours ago
In this posting, I want to look at the relationship between one of the world's largest purveyors of vaccines and the Canadian government. While this is just a single example of the powers that control the world of vaccines, they provide us with a roadmap for what lies ahead as the COVID-19 pandemic winds on. On May 1, 2020, Canada's Prime Minister and world's biggest selfie fan Justin Trudeau proudly tweeted this: If you click on the tweet, this is what you will end up seeing: While you might not be aware of it, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation pledged $750 million to set up ... more »

"How It Really Is"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 13 hours ago

"Economic Market Snapshot AM 5/12/20"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 13 hours ago
*AM 5/12/20* ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ○ ○ Gregory Mannarino, *AM* *5/12/2020: * *"Alert! Today The Fed. Begins A New Phase Of Market Rigging"* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ ○ *A comprehensive, essential daily read.* - http://www.shadowstats.com/ *"Daily Update (May 9th to May 12th)* ○ *D... more »

Leftists working hard to make racism ok again

trinko at Conversations about the obvious - 13 hours ago
The Democrat party has always been the home of racism in America. From fighting the Civil War to keep slavery legal to doing nothing as thousands of Blacks are shot in Democrat run cities today Democrat actions have always worked against Blacks. In that spirit today the #FakeNews media and the Democrats are using the accusation of racism so loosely that it is loosing its impact. Back in the day when someone called a Democrat, like George Wallace, a racist it had impact. It said that Wallace didn't believe in the equality of Blacks; that he thought, against what science and common s... more »

No Stimulus for the Weary: The US is Now Sitting on an Inflation Time Bomb

Raul Diego at MintPress News - 13 hours ago
The White House budget office doesn't know if the $2.2 Trillion-dollar stimulus package and Trump's $12,00 stimulus checks might cause an inflationary spiral. But many economists have no doubt it will. The post No Stimulus for the Weary: The US is Now Sitting on an Inflation Time Bomb appeared first on MintPress News.

Europe Must Prepare For A US Exit From The Open Skies Treaty

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 13 hours ago
The group of retired Nato generals said the strategic benefits of stability in the Atlantic were ‘very real’ for the US. Photograph: Vladimir Smirnov/Tass *The Guardian*: *Europe must prepare for US exit from vital Russia treaty, former Nato generals warn* Joint statement urges US to remain in Open Skies Treaty, designed to reduce risk of war breaking out through miscalculation. A group of retired Nato generals and defence officials have urged the US to stay in a 1992 treaty with Russia on mutual reconnaissance flights, but also warned European capitals to prepare for a US exit. ... more »

Wash your hands with soap to kill both bacteria and viruses

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 13 hours ago
Toilet paper seems to have returned to Marc's, and now chicken is disappearing. Bleach seems to be in short supply. Still don't see a lot of antiseptic hand cleaner. I wonder how many people who buy that know that soap and water is still the best for both viruses and bacteria. Maybe some of those Happy Talk commercials on what fun it is to stay locked down could be replaced by videos of proper hand washing? https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/antibacterial-soap-you-can-skip-it-use-plain-soap-and-water http://sitn.hms.harvard.edu/flash/2017/say-goodbye-antibacterial-soap... more »

Antihistamines may help patients with malignant #melanoma

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 13 hours ago
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-05-antihistamines-patients-malignant-melanoma.html

#COPD and #smoking associated with higher #COVID-19 mortality

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 13 hours ago
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-05-copd-higher-covid-mortality.html

According to the #CIA: the #coronavirus #pandemic risks decimating a third of the world’s population!

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 13 hours ago
https://global-watch-analysis.com/selon-la-cia-la-pandemie-de-coronavirus-risque-de-decimer-un-tiers-de-la-population-mondiale/?lang=en

Boy, 14, with no underlying conditions dies from new disease linked to #coronavirus

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 13 hours ago
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/boy-14-no-underlying-conditions-22013505?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mirror_main

New #AI diagnostic can predict #COVID-19 without testing

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 13 hours ago
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-05-ai-diagnostic-covid-.html

Coronavirus Vaccine: How Long Do We Have To Wait – And How Will It Work?

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 13 hours ago
https://m.huffingtonpost.in/entry/coronavirus-vaccine-how-long-do-we-have-to-wait-and-how-will-it-work_in_5e9d079cc5b6ea335d5def33?ncid=other_keywee_ysydc4wj3p4&utm_campaign=keywee&kwp_0=1649229&kwp_4=4889675&kwp_1=2074449

Scientists in Russia and Germany claim that the #pyramids of #Giza can focus energy

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 13 hours ago
https://trueblog.net/scientists-in-russia-and-germany-claim-that-the-pyramids-of-giza-can-focus-energy-2941/

How to start an ubran garden according to a soil scientist

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 13 hours ago
https://www.agriculture.com.ph/2020/03/22/a-soil-concoction-that-works-wonders-for-urban-gardeners/

What Foods We Need to Eat to Keep Our Teeth Healthy and White

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 13 hours ago
https://brightside.me/inspiration-health/what-foods-we-need-to-eat-to-keep-our-teeth-healthy-and-white-538910/?utm_source=fb_brightside&utm_medium=fb_organic&utm_campaign=fb_gr_brightside_mini

‘A Hill I’ll Die On’ – US Police Officer Suspended for COVID Video Defending First Amendment

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 13 hours ago
*21WIRE* | The state's political powers have moved in to crush the free speech of a law enforcement officer.

Russia Coronavirus Cases Are Now The Highest In The World After U.S.

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 13 hours ago
*RT:* *Russia becomes world's second hardest-hit country with 230,000+ confirmed Covid-19 cases, surpassing Spain & UK * With 10,899 more coronavirus infections reported across the country on Tuesday morning, Russia now trails only the United States in terms of people known to have contracted Covid-19. Nationwide, 232,243 confirmed cases have been recorded since the start of the outbreak, national disease response officials said. This figure is higher than those recorded by Spanish (227,436), British (224,332) and Italian (219,814) authorities, as aggregated by Johns Hopkins Unive... more »

Germany Hoped Jutland Would End The Royal Navy's Dominance Once And For All

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, * More than a century after Trafalgar, a wily German set a trap to end Great Britain’s dominance of the high seas during the Battle of Jutland. In the spring of 1916, as the result of intense international pressure, Vice Admiral Reinhard Scheer called in all his submarines after Germany announced an end to unrestricted underwater attacks on transatlantic merchant ships. With his subs idle, Scheer, the newly appointed commander of Kaiser Wilhelm II’s High Seas Fleet, had to come up with another plan for their use. He would send a portion of the ... more »

Question: Could Sewage Systems Help Track the Coronavirus?

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Public Health, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC25NF9303LG&share=true] A revolutionary idea. In hoping to add another weapon to keep close track of future coronavirus outbreaks, scientists are eyeing a new strategy that involves monitoring sewage systems. Researchers from MIT’s wastewater analytics spinout Biobot, Harvard University, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston have started a venture that will look for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, in fecal matter in sewage systems. “We ... more »

Scientists Discover First Animal That Doesn’t Need Oxygen

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Public Health, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1BEUEYZFVAC&share=true] Amazing or terrifying? It indeed sounds like science fiction, but here it goes: it has fewer than 10 cells, lives within a salmon’s muscles and mitochondria is nowhere to be found. What this means is that Tel Aviv University scientists have discovered the first-ever multicellular animal that doesn’t need oxygen to survive, according to a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. This petite para... more »

The Infamous Red Baron Was Not Alone—He Led a Band of Young Pilots

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: Red Baron Fok DR1 475-17 over Caboolture] Led by the dashing and charismatic Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen, the young pilots in Jasta 11 wreaked havoc in the skies over the Western Front. Like a swarm of ungainly dragonflies, a squadron of six British RE8 observation aircraft droned over the trenches of northern France on the afternoon April 13, 1917. The sky was a bright, cheerful blue and the RE8s were intently engaged in “spotting,” or visually identifying, German positions and signaling coordinates to British artillery ... more »

Meet the Kübelwagen: The Nazi Germany's Very Own Military Jeep (Thanks to Porsche)

Caleb Larson at The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *History, Europe* [image: By Bundesarchiv, Bild 101I-022-2926-07 / Wolff/Altvater / CC-BY-SA 3.0, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=24925108] Designed by Porsche and built by Volkswagen. Needing a lightweight off-road vehicle to equip the German Army, Adolf Hitler asked Ferdinand Porsche to design a military transport car—the Kübelwagen, or the German Jeep. *Origins* Before the Second World War, the German Wehrmacht needed a car to transport troops to and fro on the battlefield. The design had to be light-weight and had to have exc... more »

Will a Coronavirus-Related Cease Fire Pause the Yemeni Civil War?

Stratfor Worldview at The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Stratfor Worldview* *Security, Middle East* Will there ever be peace? *What Happened* The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen announced that a two-week cease-fire in the anti-Houthi Yemen conflict would begin on April 9. Riyadh also announced that they would be giving $500 million in aid to assist the U.N. humanitarian response in Yemen, and also clarified that the two-week cease-fire could be extended. Both Emirati and U.N. officials celebrated the announcement, though Houthi officials have yet to give an official response. *Why It Matters* The worsening COVID-19 pandemic in both ... more »

Turkey's Founding Father Fought at This Blood-Soaked World War I Battle

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Middle East* [image: Ataturk (Mustafa Kemal), uses a motor vehicle to inspect Turkish defences on the perimeter. Australian War Memorial.] 'I don’t order you to attack,' he said. 'I order you to die. By the time we are dead, other units and commanders will have come up to take our place.' In the English-speaking world, most students of military history would be hard-pressed to identify the time, place, or antagonists of the Canakkale Campaign. However, they would readily recognize it by its English name—Gallipoli. The Allied troops who went as... more »

Are Shotguns a War Crime?

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: Lee Hunt, Joint Base Charleston Skeet and Trap Range volunteer, loads his shotgun before shooting a round of skeet with attendees Dec. 15, 2012, at Joint Base Charleston – Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)] America has always had a unique view on the shotgun as a weapon of war. Coming upon the enemy’s rear guard outside the western Kentucky village of Sacramento, four days after Christmas 1861, Confederate Colonel Nathan Bedford Forrest ordered his cavalry to advance. Ahead of them, a line of Union... more »

Steel Tomb: The Worst Russian Submarine Disasters of All Time

Peter Suciu at The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *History, Europe* [image: Why Human Challenge Trials Will Be Necessary to Get a Coronavirus Vaccine] While some of the accidents could be blamed on the lax safety features of Cold War-era Soviet submarines, since 2000 the Russian Navy has also seen several submarine disasters, including some in port. Last year 14 Russian sailors were killed when a fire broke out on a secret Russian submarine. The boat was identified as *Losharik* (AS-12), a nuclear-powered submarine that is widely believed to be a key asset for the Russian Main Directorate of Deep-Sea Research, also... more »

Is DARPA Moving to the "Dark Side" With Its Fully-Robotic NOMAR Warships?

Peter Suciu at The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Technology, * The Galatic Empire would be pleased. The efforts to build an unmanned warship are moving forward—last week an official from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) shared some details on the No Manning Required, Ship (NOMARS) program, which was announced earlier this year. “NOMARS will challenge the traditional naval architecture paradigm, designing a seaframe from the ground up with no provision, allowance, or expectation for humans at sea,” according to a solicitation posted by DARPA from January as reported by DefenseNews. “By removi... more »

How Napoleon Lost On The Field At Quatre Bras, But Still Won The Day

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* At Quatre Bras on June 16, 1815, Marshal Ney held the fate of France in his hands. Lord Wellington did everything possible to thwart him from his objective. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The entire Hundred Days campaign turned on D’Erlon’s failure to follow either Ney’s or Napoleon’s conflicting orders to join battle at Ligny or Quatre Bras. Ligny was a tactical victory but a strategic defeat as Napoleon vanquished Blucher’s Prussians but failed to knock them out of the war. Quatre Bras was a tactical defeat in that Ney failed to... more »

Why Even F-35 Fighter Pilot Helmets Are Super Expensive

Peter Suciu at The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC16C5C98E80&share=true] Worth every penny? It is no secret that the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is one of the most expensive aircraft programs ever—and it has a $1.5 trillion price tag. Even the fighter pilot’s helmet is super expensive—in fact it has been compared in price to that of a supercar! Each helmet costs upwards of $400,000, but in addition to being super expensive, the helmet is super advanced—and engineers have said it is worth every sing... more »

A Handful Of Apple Stores Are Set To Reopen This Week

Stephen Silver at The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* The Apple Store locations in Idaho, South Carolina, Alabama and Alaska will return this week. As the coronavirus spread, Apple announced March 13 that it would close all of its Apple Store retail locations, except for those in greater China. The closures were originally set to continue until March 27, although they were later extended. During the closures, Apple launched both the new iPhone SE (in April) and a new MacBook Pro model this month. Apple has kept its online channels open, and the company was one of the few major ones in the fir... more »

America's Island Hopping Strategy Depended On The Fight At Tinian:

Warfare History Network at The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, * A squabble between a general and an admiral led to “the most perfect amphibious operation of the Pacific War.” *Here's What You Need To Remember:* The island of Tinian is located in the Northern Marianas, three miles southwest of Saipan, 100 miles north of Guam, and 1,500 miles from mainland Japan. A tropical paradise of just 39 square miles, it had been ruled over the centuries by the Spanish and then the Germans. In 1914, the Japanese took it over for agricultural purposes and, in the closing stages of the war, once they realized that it h... more »

Georgia AG Seeks Probe of Prosecutors in Ahmaud Arbery Killing case

AP News at Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
Gregory and Travis McMichael were arrested two months after the killing of Ahmaud Arbery, after video of the shooting appeared online and prompted outrage.

Asian stocks and the virus, Part 3

Bienvenido Oplas Jr at Government and Taxes - 13 hours ago
From the GDP growth in Q1 2020 below, an updated data for Asia that includes the Philippines here: No/Light lockdowns: Vietnam 3.8%, Indonesia 3.0%, Taiwan 1.5%, S. Korea 1.3%. Hard lockdowns: Hong Kong -8.9%, China -6.8%, Singapore -2.2%, Philippines -0.2%. There. More/hard lockdowns do not really lead to lower deaths per million population, only lead to economic contraction. And now President Duterte and the IATF announced today an extension of the "modified" ECQ for Metro Manila and two provinces, Laguna and Cebu. I checked the stockmarkets in AsPac today. The PSE remains the w... more »

Trump tries to re-write WW II history

Bruce K. Gagnon at Organizing Notes - 13 hours ago
Trump has created a fury when the White House made the above Tweet on May 8. Washington once again attempts to re-write history by claiming that the US and the UK defeated Nazi Germany. But in fact it was the Soviet Union that defeated the Nazi Army. (It was May 8, 1945 in Berlin when Soviet soldiers captured the city and at the same moment it was May 9 in Moscow due to time differences. The Russians claim victory day as May 9.) Throughout most of WWII, the US and UK faced just 10 German divisions combined. The Soviets alone fought more than 200 German divisions largely as a res... more »

Russian President Putin's Longtime Spokesman Dmitry Peskov Hospitalized With COVID-19

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 13 hours ago
FILE PHOTO © Sputnik / Natalia Seliverstova *RT:* *Putin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov hospitalized in Moscow with Covid-19 * Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov has confirmed that he has tested positive for coronavirus and is now in hospital. Peskov, a household name in Russia, has worked with President Vladimir Putin for twenty years. “That’s right, I am ill. I’m getting treatment,” he said when asked about his diagnosis by reporters. He told news agency TASS that he last had personal contact with Putin more than a month ago. Reporters from RIA Novosti's 'Kremlin pool' noted t... more »

“Attack of the living dead” in the shadow of coronavirus. Polish Defence Minister sends soldiers to certain death

Rod Renny at The Duran - 13 hours ago
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing the Polish army to change its plans. The biggest Polish-led joint exercise dubbed Anakonda that is conducted on the territory of Poland every two years will be modified, but its final shape and date are still unknown. According to the Polish Ministry of National Defense, the maneuvers will involve approximately […] More The post “Attack of the living dead” in the shadow of coronavirus. Polish Defence Minister sends soldiers to certain death appeared first on The Duran .

German general relieved of command… for his views?

Belit Onay at The Duran - 13 hours ago
In early May, German Brig. Gen. Jared Sembritzki assumed the responsibility of being U.S. Army Europe’s new chief of staff. Prior to this assignment, Brig. Gen. Sembritzki served as the commander of the 23rd Mountain Infantry Brigade in Bad Reichenhall, Germany. He joined the German army in 1990 as a cadet at Infantry Battalion 67 […] More The post German general relieved of command… for his views? appeared first on The Duran.

UK Government Causes Widespread Confusion With New Covid-19 Guidelines

InfoBrics at The Duran - 13 hours ago
With Westminster’s messaging in disarray, all eyes are on Scotland’s Nicola Sturgeon... More The post UK Government Causes Widespread Confusion With New Covid-19 Guidelines appeared first on The Duran.

The electric monopolist of Ukraine has changed

Timoschuk at The Duran - 13 hours ago
Two weeks ago, the Antimonopoly Committee of Ukraine (AMCU) issued a permit to “DTEK Neftegaz” to acquire a controlling stake in “Kyivoblenergo” and “Odessaoblenergo”. The DTEK group of companies announced its intention to concentrate a 68.2949% stake in “Odessaoblenergo” and a 93.9978% stake in “Kyivoblenergo” at the beginning of last year. Now the structure of […] More The post The electric monopolist of Ukraine has changed appeared first on The Duran.

China may have won the virus, but not the hearts of people in the West

Konstantin Zigar at The Duran - 13 hours ago
I will begin by citing Sun Tzu: Therefore, one who is skilled in warfare principles subdues the enemy without doing battle, takes the enemy’s walled city without attacking, and overthrows the enemy quickly, without protracted warfare. His aim must be to take All-Under-Heaven intact. Therefore, weapons will not be blunted, and gains will be intact. […] More The post China may have won the virus, but not the hearts of people in the West appeared first on The Duran.

Should We Lift the Shutdowns?

Kurt Williamsen at rss - 13 hours ago
[image: the-last-word] Despite massive hardships, especially on small-business owners struggling to not lose their businesses, many governors have not relented on shutdowns, though they should.

Elon Musk Defies County, Declares His Tesla Factory Back in Production

Bob Adelmann at rss - 13 hours ago
[image: musk-defies-county-declares-his-tesla-factory-back-in-production] The unpredictable Elon Musk has set up a showdown with Alameda County officials by opening his Tesla plant before the county gave its assent. Stay tuned.

Franklin Graham Warns Against Coronavirus Tyranny

Alex Newman at rss - 13 hours ago
[image: franklin-graham-warns-against-coronavirus-tyranny] Franklin Graham, one of the nation’s most influential evangelical leaders, spoke out forcefully against the exploitation of the coronavirus pandemic and fear.

Kent State What Happened and Why

Steve Byas at rss - 13 hours ago
[image: kent-state-what-happened-and-why] The four deaths at Kent State, happening when the National Guard opened fire on violent protesters, were the culmination of years of liberal radical maneuvering.

US Commercial Real Estate Prices Plunged in April, Mall Prices Collapsed

Yves Smith at naked capitalism - 14 hours ago
Looking at the bloodbath in commercial real estate.....and worse is almost certainly in store.

Innocent Elderly Man Seriously Injured After Cop Runs Him Over on the Beach

Jack Burns at The Free Thought Project - 14 hours ago
[image: beach]A Michigan man sunbathing in Florida was run over by a Florida police officer who apparently did not see him lying on the sand.

The Transformation of Societies on the Occasion of Covid-19 Heralds the Militarisation of Europe

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 14 hours ago
We reproduce a discussion between Thierry Meyssan and a group of students. He explains that the political responses to Covid-19 have no medical purpose. A partially identifiable transnational group seized the opportunity provided by the epidemic to try to impose a profound transformation of European societies, just as it had used the attacks of 11 September 2001 to transform the United States. There is still time to oppose the hierarchisation of the world to come.

Dr. Anthony Fauci TestiLies to Senate – 10:00am ET Livestream Links…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 14 hours ago
Anticipating the first step in the phase-three effort to remove President Trump from office, today at 10am ET Dr. Anthony Fauci will appear before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. CTH anticipates Fauci will position the reopening of … Continue reading →

Will There Be A Military Coup In Brazil?

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 14 hours ago
*Washington Post:* *Talk of military takeover in Brazil grows* RIO DE JANEIRO - Flipping through the news several weeks ago, Carlos de Lima Belucio grew alarmed. People were panicking over a strange new disease. Other countries were locking down. Then it hit him: There was only one way to save the country. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro had to stage a military takeover. Ignoring warnings to stay inside, Belucio began joining demonstrations urging Brazil's armed forces to remove the institutions that impede Bolsonaro's rule. Using violence, if need be. The country, he said, mus... more »

Krikorian/Caplan Soho Forum Debate

Bryan Caplan at Econlib - 14 hours ago
Here’s the video for last week’s debate between myself and Mark Krikorian, head of the Center for Immigration Studies. Resolution: “The current pandemic makes it all the more necessary for the federal government to tighten restrictions on immigration.” Enjoy! The post Krikorian/Caplan Soho Forum Debate appeared first on Econlib.

The Islamic Militarization Of Bosnian-Herzegovinian Muslims (III)

Vladislav B. SOTIROVIĆ at OrientalReview.org - 14 hours ago
Part I, Part II Bosnia-Herzegovina after the 1995 Dayton Peace Accords Politically speaking, the Dayton Peace Accords signed on December 14th, 1995, stopped the civil war in B-H and brought temporary peace between the Serbs, Croats, and Bosniaks following the destruction of the ex-Yugoslavia. The Bosnian War, which started on […]

Les éleveurs bovins du Limousin ne veulent pas d'importation de viande bovine mexicaine

bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
12-May-2020 "À contre-courant", "c'est le monde d'avant", le nouveau traité entre l'Europe et le Mexique fait l'unanimité contre lui.

Calls rise in China to rework deal with US: sources

bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
12-May-2020 More hawkish voices have emerged within China on the phase one trade deal with Washington, with some calling for new negotiations and a tit-for-tat approach on spiraling trade issues.

L'Assemblée nationale du Vietnam votera la ratification de l'EVFTA

bilaterals.org - 14 hours ago
12-May-2020 L'accord de libre-échange UE-Vietnam devrait être ratifié par l'Assemblée nationale le 20 mai, premier jour de la 14e session de l'Assemblée nationale, selon le ministère de l'Industrie et du Commerce.

NASA Planetary Defense Coordination Office on High Alert This Week as Earth Passes Through Debris Cloud: Claim

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 14 hours ago
 Video comments on meteor debris field starts around the 21min 55 seconds mark. The date I got is summer 2020. It will start some time around 9 June gradually and build up to quite a meteor shower by July 2020. Hopefully by August 2020 will peter off. Is this the prophesied Revelation 12 stars/fallen …

H.R. 6666: This Is What You Need To Know

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 14 hours ago
WeAreChange H.R. 6666: This Is What You Need To Know In this video, Luke breaks down what all is in the scary contract tracing bill, H.R. 6666. Report mentioned – https://bit.ly/2xQCtg1 – Health store – http://cleanhealthyhappy.com/ Visit our MAIN SITE for more breaking news http://NEWS4achange.com end

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JR at GREENIE WATCH - 14 hours ago
*Green-Energy Crime: Endangered Red Kite Blocking Wind Farm Found Shot Dead* Red kites and wind power just do go well together. These predatory birds can find good prey, especially where farmers mow meadows or plow fields. Lethal are cases such as the one in Baden-Württemberg, where areas with green fodder have been planted in the immediate vicinity of a wind park. When these fields are mowed, the red kites search for food within the hay. It is ideal for them, but also possibly deadly because they cast their view downward when hunting, and not forward. The Hilpensberg wind farm was ... more »

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jonjayray at EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL - 14 hours ago
*What Scientific Decline?* As a neurobiologist working at a local university for more than 30 years, I read Edward Archer’s provocative critique of scientific research with interest. We agree about a number of problems in the scientific enterprise, arising both from flaws inherent in people and from the sometimes-damaging pressures from funders and administrators whose goals aren’t focused on scientific discovery. Nevertheless, I believe Archer is mistaken in his main claim: U.S. science is not in intellectual decline, and evidence for moral decline is weak. Most basic research in... more »

Popular Constitutionalism, Constitutional Politics, and the Founders’ Constitution

Guest Blogger at Balkinization - 14 hours ago
For the Symposium on Gerald Leonard and Saul Cornell, The Partisan Republic: Democracy, Exclusion, and the Fall of the Founders' Constitution, 1780s-1830s (Cambridge University Press, 2019). Saul Cornell I would like to thank Jack Balkin and Mark Graber for organizing this virtual symposium. In a short response it would be difficult to do justice to the thoughtful responses of all of the contributors. There is a vast and rich literature on early American constitutionalism that spans multiple disciplines. *The Partisan Republic* draws liberally from this immense body of scholarship... more »

“OBAMAGATE!”

Ragnar at 'Nox & Friends - 14 hours ago
From ZeroHedge: with Carlson video. Excerpts: Why is former President Obama calling forth all his defensive resources now? Why did former national security advisor Susan Rice write her CYA letter? Why have republicans in congress not been willing to investigate the true origins of political surveillance? What is the reason for so much anger, desperation and opposition from a variety of interests? In a single word in a single tweet tonight, President Trump explained it perfectly – with help from Fox News’ Tucker Carlson’s detailed breakdown” “OBAMAGATE!”… As around 2:15 in the cli... more »

TC "Ambo" (Vongfong) to make landfall over the Philippines -- the 2020 Pacific typhoon season's first named storm

Tropical Depression "Ambo" -- the first named storm of the 2020 Pacific typhoon season -- has developed east of Mindanao, Philippines, on May 10, 2020. As of 02:00 UTC (10:00 LT) on May 12, the storm is almost stationary with maximum sustained winds of 56...... Read more »

Fauci Warns of ‘Suffering and Death’ if US Reopens Too Soon

AP News at Snopes.com - 14 hours ago
The United States has seen at least 1.3 million infections and nearly 81,000 confirmed deaths from the virus, the highest toll in the world by far, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

Two Different Narratives On A Rocket Attack In Afghanistan

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 14 hours ago
*DNYUZ:* *A Rocket Attack. Two Narratives. This Is What Happened.* When 16 rockets were fired at a small American base in southern Afghanistan last fall, the Taliban trumpeted the attack as a blood bath, claiming they had killed “tens” of Americans. The U.S.-led mission in Kabul downplayed it. The insurgents were lying, an American military spokesman said on Twitter; there were no coalition casualties. The rockets were inaccurate and injured two Afghan civilians, he said. As has occurred in past conflicting accounts about fighting in Afghanistan, both the Taliban and the American ... more »

Modular nuclear reactors for defense and disasters

Duggan Flanakin at CFACT - 14 hours ago
New initiatives at the Department of Defense – spurred in part by complaints of dumping by U.S. uranium miners – may just be the spark needed to move the U.S. back into worldwide leadership in the peaceful (as well as wartime) uses of nuclear energy.

COVID-19 Crisis: Why is West copying all China’s COVID policies?

21wire at 21st Century Wire - 14 hours ago
*21WIRE* | Has the Coronavirus crisis initiated a process of harmonization for global fascism?

United States Has 50 Million Unemployed—For How Long?

adam at LaRouchePAC Feed - 14 hours ago
[image: Unemployed men queued outside a depression soup kitchen opened in Chicago by Al Capone. February, 1931 (US National Archives)] The guesstimate of unemployment in America made by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka May 8—“It could be 50 million”—was confirmed as true by the Labor Department’s monthly employment report from April, released that day. Many of these Americans will remain out of work for a long time unless Federal credit is directed to allow real demand for what’s needed to save human life in a worldwide crisis to replace lost demand for cars, nights out and hotel st... more »

For Economic Recovery: Starve Wall Street, Rebuild the Physical Economy

Alicia at LaRouchePAC Feed - 14 hours ago
For Economic Recovery: Starve Wall Street, Rebuild the Physical Economy Video of For Economic Recovery: Starve Wall Street, Rebuild the Physical Economy Face it, the financial system was crashing before the Coronavirus lock-down. There is a solution, not bailing out speculators, but investing in the real economy. Also, more revelations on the coup. Every weekday morning Harley will brief you on what you need to know to start your day. If you haven't already, sign up for Harley's weekly articles. Subscribe to the LaRouchePAC YouTube channel, and hit the notifications button to be... more »

COVID In Nursing Homes

Owen Gray at Northern Reflections - 14 hours ago
In Ontario, COVID has raced through nursing homes like a wildfire. *The Toronto Star* has looked into the present situation. Martin Regg Cohn writes : The results from a Toronto Star investigation published Saturday are profoundly disturbing — for residents trapped in those homes, people with parents in long-term care, any voter who may one day end up in a home, and politicians responsible for the system. Regardless of ownership model, the facilities have been hit with outbreaks of COVID-19 at roughly the same rate, but once affected, the infection outcomes are dramatically differe... more »

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Jenna Orkin at From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 15 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin Iran Naval Accident Is Said to Kill at Least 19 During Exercise Foreign intelligence officials say attempted cyberattack on Israeli water utilities linked to IranIncidence of COVID-19 and Connections with Air Pollution Exposure Charlie Brooker gives Black Mirror season 6 update: “I don’t know what stomach there would be for stories about societies falling apart”100 DEAD IN NAVAJO NATION AS CORONAVIRUS SPREADING AT 'ALARMING RATE,' SAYS PRESIDENT OF NATIVE AMERICAN TERRITORY Coca-Cola sucks wells dry in Chiapas, forcing residents to buy water Panicked Over "Murder Horne... more »

Cyber Command Needs New Acquisition Authorities

EBorghard at Lawfare - 15 hours ago
Personnel of the 624th Operations Center conduct cyber operations in support of the command and control of Air Force network operations and the joint requirements of the Air Force component of Cyber Command. (U.S. Air Force/William Belcher) In fiscal 2016, Congress granted limited acquisition authorities to U.S. Cyber Command, which sunset in 2021. Given the dynamic nature of the cyberspace environment, the rapidly changing pace of technological development, and the speed at which adversaries operate, Congress should accept the recommendation in the Cyberspace Solarium Commission’... more »

Supreme Court Oral Argument Preview: Trump Financial Documents Cases

cbutash at Lawfare - 15 hours ago
Daffodils bloom as the Supreme Court of the United States is closed to visitors in response to COVID-19. (Flickr/Phil Roeder, https://flic.kr/p/2iEpySY; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) On May 12, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in *Trump v. Mazars* and *Trump v. Deutsche Bank*, the consolidated cases concerning whether President Trump’s business and personal financial records are subject to subpoenas from congressional committees. These cases were linked with a third, *Trump v. Vance*, which concerns whether a New York state grand jury can subpo... more »

BBC Climate Check–May 1973

Paul Homewood at NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 15 hours ago
By Paul Homewood As the BBC’s Ben Rich has not managed to find any bad weather to blame on global warming for two months running, I thought I ought to lend a hand and put him in a time machine back to 1973! This is Ben Rich. Welcome to the […]

Ryugu: An Asteroid’s Interactions with the Sun

Paul Gilster at Centauri Dreams - 15 hours ago
The near-Earth asteroid Ryugu is only about a kilometer wide, but it’s telling us a good deal about its own history and that of the Solar System itself thanks to the two touchdowns of Hayabusa2, in February and July of 2019. The geological changes so clear on Earth, the bombardments from objects creating craters here […]

Peaceful Protest Illegal In Australia

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 15 hours ago
Global warming protesters were allowed to block traffic in Melbourne for weeks, but children are now being ripped from their mother’s arms for peacefully protesting tyranny.

New Zealand Goes Full Fascist

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 15 hours ago
“Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.” ― William Pitt the Younger New Zealand is now officially a police state. COVID-19 Public Health Response Bill … Continue reading →

Sydney Temperatures The Same As 230 Years Ago

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 15 hours ago
Temperatures in Sydney are about the same as 230 years ago, though summer and autumn temperatures were hotter in the past. AMOJ 58_2.pdf January of 1790 was also the warmest January on record in Philadelphia. A Meteorological Account of the … Continue reading →

A Love Song

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 15 hours ago
Yeah I’m a hopeless romantic, a real sappy guy, got my heart on my sleeve and a tear in my eye Gonna sing you a song ’bout how ya make me feel cuz if you ain’t bein’ honest you ain’t keepin’ it real Ooh girl, […]

Bolsonaro Promotes Controversial Measures Favoring Loggers, Arms Dealers and Evangelicals

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro's conservative agenda keeps moving amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has killed thousands in Brazil. Overshadowed by the serious health, political and economic crisis that has enveloped the country, a number of controversies in the areas of environment, education, and public safety have surfaced in the 70 days […] The post Bolsonaro Promotes Controversial Measures Favoring Loggers, Arms Dealers and Evangelicals appeared first on The Rio Times.

Oil Prices Rebound in Recent Trading, But Is the Trend Sustainable?

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After the chaos of crude oil in recent weeks, with futures contracts coming in at negative prices, the commodity is now experiencing a moment of relief as analysts try to understand the new global demand scenario. On Monday, May 11th, Saudi Arabia announced it will further reduce its production in […] The post Oil Prices Rebound in Recent Trading, But Is the Trend Sustainable? appeared first on The Rio Times.

Venezuela: Guaidó Granted US Mercenaries Carte Blanche for Use of “Deadly Force”

Juan Martinez at The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In Venezuela, during an operation in the former German settlement of Colonia Tovar in the state of Aragua, security authorities arrested three additional members of the army who are said to have been involved in a failed military operation in the north of the country on May 3rd. The suspects […] The post Venezuela: Guaidó Granted US Mercenaries Carte Blanche for Use of “Deadly Force” appeared first on The Rio Times.

Opinion: What Fujimori’s 1992 Coup Teaches Brazil in 2020

Juan Martinez at The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Twenty-eight years ago, in April 1992, then-President Alberto Fujimori - elected two years earlier as an outsider who vowed to fight the political establishment - surprised Peruvians with a national broadcast at 10:30 PM. He analyzed the country's situation and protested against the "old politics," the obstructionist stance of the […] The post Opinion: What Fujimori’s 1992 Coup Teaches Brazil in 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Small Businesses in Brazil Seek Ways to Reach Loyal Customers

Richard Mann at The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - For years working as a popcorn vendor outside two schools in Brasília, Adilson Campos, 36, was taken by surprise on March 12th, a Thursday, when he left home with his cart and found the doors of the educational institution closed. The decision taken by the governor of the Federal District, […] The post Small Businesses in Brazil Seek Ways to Reach Loyal Customers appeared first on The Rio Times.

South Korean investigators trawl digital data to find people linked to nightclub coronavirus cluster

Just In - 15 hours ago
South Korean authorities comb through mobile phone data, credit card statements and CCTV footage to identify people who visited nightclubs at the centre of one of the capital's biggest coronavirus clusters.

AFL home and away format plans dealt major blow by SA health authorities

Just In - 15 hours ago
The AFL's return-to-play plans suffer a major blow, with SA Health ruling out a relaxation of quarantine restrictions for South Australian teams.

The Grand Deception - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins

Stranger in a Strange Land at Stranger in a Strange Land - 15 hours ago
*The Grand Deception* *To not view all the world's ills * *Corona Virus* *© **2020 M.N. Hopkins* *Note: This poem was inspired and written while listening to an interview on London Real with Dorian Yates yesterday and published for the first time today, the 13th of May, 2020.*

“He was a psychopath”

Joan Baxter at Halifax Examiner - 15 hours ago
This article contains graphic descriptions of assault. “That son of a bitch is dead.” That was the first thing Boe thought when she heard on April 19 that the RCMP had killed a man who on gone one a murderous rampage across Nova Scotia, leaving 22 dead. The murder spree started in the village of […]

Critical review of Sanders & his so-called 'revolution'

Bruce K. Gagnon at Organizing Notes - 15 hours ago
This is an excerpt of an interview recently conducted with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and best-selling author Chris Hedges. Hedges discusses Bernie Sanders' decision to run as a democratic candidate and not an independent despite 2016 DNC corruption. In addition, he examines the Sanders' campaign failure and whether it should be attributed to internal or external factors. To watch the full video visit: https://youtu.be/elJwNiAgcmA

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