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Thomas Paine

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Sunday, June 28, 2020

28 June - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

10 pm MDT

In the Thick of it

sue at Is the BBC biased? - 16 hours ago
Watching Ed Miliband on the Marr show this morning brought to mind a show that was supposed to be satire but turns out to be ‘not’. In ‘The Thick of It’ media strategies are hastily cobbled together to divert the public’s attention from The Party’s crazy mixed-up, contradictory policies, gaffes and incompetences. This morning we got a peep into the way it works in all its *Thick of It* glory. Ed was tasked with reconciling bendy-knee Starmer’s contradictory messages in an attempt to restore the Party’s credibility. Neatly rationalising (leftsplaining away) the inconsistency in sac... more »

Meanwhile, on another channel...

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 16 hours ago
A relative of Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat carried out a car ramming terror attack, injuring an Israeli policewoman. Israeli police then shot him dead. Well, that's one way of putting it. Sky News, however, put it like this: The Israeli government has already responded: This is what happened, judge for yourselves...pic.twitter.com/wOG3oIBOQE — Gov't Press Office (@GPOIsrael) June 25, 2020 Nothing could be plainer, and Sky should be absolutely ashamed of themselves.

Moving on

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 16 hours ago
When it was first mooted, I was quite enthusiastic about the idea of Times Radio providing an alternative to the increasingly tired and tiresome BBC Radio 4. But then the names of the presenters came out and it turned out to be mostly BBC presenters and familiar BBC guests, mostly from the 'mainstream centre' (as they like to see themselves). I suppose it *could* still be better than BBC Radio 4, but I can't see it being much more broad-minded. Still, one of its new presenters, John Pienaar, has given an interview to *The Sunday Times* and said something he wouldn't have said while... more »

What matters?

Craig at Is the BBC biased? - 16 hours ago
Ed Husain, writer and think-tanker, tweets this morning: There was another stabbing in a Jewish neighborhood in London last night. Second time in weeks. Not in the morning news/BBC headlines. No mayoral indignation. Is it because Jews don’t riot and attack the police? Stop this balkanisation of identity. All lives matter. Meanwhile, to the surprise of no one, the "largely peaceful" Black Lives Matter UK further reveals its hand: As Israel moves forward with the annexation of the West Bank, and mainstream British politics is gagged of the right to critique Zionism, and Israel... more »

Will Barr Be The First Attorney General To Be Impeached? Or Is Pelosi Too Tired?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
Pre-Trump, historians have considered the two worst Attorneys General to be Wilson's A. Mitchell Palmer and his successor, Harry Daugherty, who was appointed by Warren G. Harding and also served, briefly, under Calvin Coolidge. Daugherty, a career criminal, was complicit in the Teapot Dome Scandal and was indicted and tried twice, although shenanigans in the Justice department led to hung juries and dismissals. The House Judiciary Committee also took up impeachment charges against him (1922) but partisan politics intervened and he was never impeached. That was the closest any Atto... more »

Kodak Agfa presents : Cairo’s Nilometer and Manasterly Palace from Egypt’s Nile River

egyptianchronicler@gmail.com (Zeinobia) at Egyptian Chronicles - 16 hours ago
This is not a long Kodak Agfa tour but rather a very short one. As we are talking about the Nile River nowadays considering the fact that Ethiopian officials are insisting to go on unliteral action and fill the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, I decided to dedicate more posts about the Nile River and its cruises which I enjoyed. In March 2017, I was in a family Nile cruise when we passed by the famous Cairo’s Nilometer at the far South tip of Rhoda Nile island. [image: Egypt's Nilometer and Manasterly palac] Egypt's Nilometer and Manasterly palace The Cairo Nilometer is on the ri... more »

Reaching Out

Age of Autism at AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
Note: Even during the COVID shutdown, our kids are at risk for wandering, and summer always brings the fear of drowning. Stay safe has ALWAYS been our mantra in the autism community. By Cathy Jameson This time of year, I’ve... more »

The Best Pilates Exercises for Every Body Part.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 16 hours ago
https://www.wellandgood.com/best-pilates-exercises-ever-body-part/?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=wgfb

Climate conundrum: Could COVID-19 be linked to early Arctic ice melt?

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 16 hours ago
https://news.mongabay.com/2020/06/climate-conundrum-could-covid-19-be-linked-to-early-arctic-ice-melt/

Affection Will Never Spoil Your Child, So Hug Him Even When You Need To Discipline

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 16 hours ago
https://www.smartparenting.com.ph/parenting/preschooler/hug-your-child-more-it-wont-spoil-him-a00026-20180605?utm_source=Facebook-SP&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=20200625-fbnp-parenting-hug-your-child-more-it-wont-spoil-him-a00026-20180605-fbold-hline

Rio Is Reopening for Business: Street Trade Came Back on Saturday

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After three months of restrictions due to the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic, street trade in the city of Rio de Janeiro opened its doors again on Saturday, from 11 AM to 5 PM, with authorization from Mayor Marcelo Crivella. The plan to relax the actions to fight Covid-19 […] The post Rio Is Reopening for Business: Street Trade Came Back on Saturday appeared first on The Rio Times.

Brazil’s New Education Minister Has Traditional Evangelical Background

Arkady Petrov at The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The newly appointed Minister of Education, Carlos Alberto Decotelli, is an evangelical protestant who believes in traditional biblical precepts. When asked whether he subscribed to the Bolsonarist views about "gender ideology" he replied that the president had not questioned him about this. Linked to the Baptist Church, Decotelli is a […] The post Brazil’s New Education Minister Has Traditional Evangelical Background appeared first on The Rio Times.

Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Targeted: Major Brands Join Together in Boycott

Lachlan Williams at The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The social media's positioning in relation to issues such as hate speech and racism is leading to a boycott by major companies, which have announced the suspension of investments in advertising on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The action against the platforms has been joined by the multinational consumer goods company […] The post Facebook, Instagram and Twitter Targeted: Major Brands Join Together in Boycott appeared first on The Rio Times.

Sunday song

Bruce K. Gagnon at Organizing Notes - 16 hours ago

"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates 6/28/20"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 16 hours ago
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates 6/28/20" * *- Frequently **Updated* Please visit these sites often for the very latest Covid-19 Pandemic and Economic news and information. ○ June 28, 2020 "The number of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. is surging to levels not ever seen in the course of the pandemic. Infections nationwide have risen 65 percent over the past two weeks, including in several states that were among the first to reopen. By Saturday evening, more than 41,000 cases of the coronavirus had been announced across the U.S., including single-day records in Nevada, South Carolina ... more »

Sunday morning music

Peter at Bayou Renaissance Man - 16 hours ago
A couple of Sundays ago I put up a bluegrass/country song titled "Seven Hillsides". It meant a lot to me, touching as it did on several points near and dear to this retired pastor's heart. I also admitted in that post that I didn't listen to much music in those genres. One reader (who wishes to remain anonymous) thought it was time I broadened my horizons. He'd seen how I've put up Pink Floyd videos in the past, so he sent me a link to a bluegrass version of their album "Dark Side of the Moon". This is by a northern California group calling themselves Poor Man's Whiskey, and th... more »

Links 6/28/2020

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

Yes, China's J-20 Stealth Fighter Could Shoot Down an F-22 or F-35

Mark Episkopos at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Asia* Here's how. *Key Point*: A massive missile range deficit makes American fighters more vulnerable. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force made waves at the 2018 Zhuhai Airshow with the latest showing of their flagship fifth-generation stealth fighter, the J-20. As is common with airsho... more »

Coronavirus: Asymptomatic People Can Still Develop Lung Damage

Jerri-Lynn Scofield at naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
For those who remain to be convinced: COVID-19 is not the 'flu. Physician discusses lung damage in asymptomatic patients.

Nightmare Scenario: What If Russia Sells Stealth Technology to China?

Mark Episkopos at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Asia* It's more likely than you think. *Key Point*: The Chinese could use the Su-57 to improve their own J-20's design. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * Having formally cleared the Su-57 for export earlier this month, Russia is poised to pitch their fifth-generation fighter to China. Speaking at the LIMA-2019 Aerospace and Maritime... more »

Yes, Italy Had a World War II Navy Full of Battleships (Like This)

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *History, Europe* [image: 3D rendering of the different views of the Regia Marina Roma battleship. Wikimedia/cbhierro.] As a fleet-in-being the Regia Marina posed a significant threat to Allied naval activity, forcing Allied planners to account for the existence of several modern, effective battleships. *Key Point:* The Regia Marina disappointed during World War II, but it wasn't for a lack of cutting-edge ships. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carri... more »

Why Fascist Italy's Littorio Class Battleships Were So Fearsome

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *History, Europe* [image: By unattributed, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=20271477] They even outmatched France. *Key Point: *These warships were fast and powerful. Here's why they were a concern to Allied naval forces. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * Italy’s Regia Marina was one of the busiest navies of the in... more »

North Korea Is No Pushover, Not Even For America's B-2 Stealth Bomber

TNI Staff at The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*TNI Staff* *Security, * If the Trump Administration chooses to intervene in North Korea, the White House may discover that Pyongyang is a more formidable adversary than many might expect. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Thus, while generally primitive, North Korean defenses might be a tougher nut to crack than many might expect. Moreover, while their technology is old, North Korea’s philosophy of self-reliance means it can produce most of its own military hardware. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How ... more »

Massive volcanic eruption in Japan as the cause of severe famine in Europe in 1108

The eruption in Japan's Asamayama volcano in the year 1108 may have led to an extreme weather event that triggered severe famine in Europe, new research revealed. The study is based in part on the research team's analysis of ice cores extracted from glaciers...... Read more »

Unacceptable

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 17 hours ago
This is not acceptable. Upper Arlington Lutheran Church (UALC) still doesn't have an opening date, and when it finally gets there (I guess we need more money and more staff?): • The Traditional service will be held during the week with the day and time yet to be determined. A video recording of the service will be available on the following Sunday morning. Holding the service during the week allows us to: o Make good use of our preaching and presiding staff. o Record the service for online worshipers. o Potentially increase the number of services (and thus allow for more worshi... more »

Saturday night in Lakeside

Norma at Collecting My Thoughts - 17 hours ago
Last night in the park at Lakeside, Ohio, we enjoyed a Fleetwood Mac tribute group. They were as happy to see us as we were to see them. They hadn't had a gig since Valentine's Day. It's not my music, but it was a large crowd, socially distancing and wearing masks. We were all happy to be together, while safely apart. It baffles me that with all the talent, skill and college degrees we have on the staff of our churches, no one can come up with a plan that serves God and man. It seems Christians don't have ushers who can pass out masks, or volunteers to wipe down benches and pews a... more »

The Roots of Fascism and Its Rise in Today’s America

Hadenoughalready at 'Nox & Friends - 17 hours ago
Dinesh D’Souza – Liberty University Convocation Liberty University – Sep 21, 2017 ~We’re witnessing the rise of fascism in today’s America and it’s a frightening portent. With the current actions of Antifa and BLM taking place across the country, today, and history being systematically erased, the likelihood of our repeating the travesties of the past are growing day by day. What’s worse is that the heinous acts that we once defeated will need to be relived and NONE will escape. HEA

Memes for the Moment (a Sunday Sermonette)

Larry-Lambert at Virtual Mirage - 18 hours ago
I’m an AMERICAN. Weapons are an integral part of my religion. Some people say that you can’t actually worship at the range. Others say that it allows God to guide your hand… ok, sometimes the Devil but I usually blame a miss on the wind whether or not it’s windy. […] The post Memes for the Moment (a Sunday Sermonette) appeared first on Virtual Mirage.

US-backed forces take control of several Syrian gov’t buildings in Hasakah

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – On Saturday, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) seized control of a number of government buildings, institutions and headquarters in the city of Hasakah, the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) reported. The SANA report said the SDF used force to take control of the Syrian General Administration of Grains in Ghuweiran […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Israel simulates potential missile attack in military exercise

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:50 A.M.) – An Israeli newspaper revealed that the Israeli army was conducting a massive military exercise that simulated a precision missile attack on a major civil. Citing the commander of the evacuation and rescue brigade in the Israeli Home Front, Colonel Yossi Pinto, Ynet News reported that Israel had undertaken a maneuver […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Jihadist civil war in Idlib results in heavy losses for militant groups

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – The ongoing jihadist civil war in Idlib has proven costly, as new reports reveal heavy losses for all parties involved. According to reports, Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) and Hurras Al-Deen have lost dozens of fighters in the nearly week-long civil war in the western outskirts of Idlib city. In addition […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Saudi Border Guard fires on 3 Iranian boats: report

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 A.M.) – The Saudi Border Guard announced on Saturday, that they had detected three Iranian boats that entered their territorial waters, noting that they forced them to turn around. According to reports, “several warnings were issued to the Iranian boats, after which warning shots were fired.” “Iranian boats retreated after the warning […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

US is worried about Russian submarines in eastern Mediterranean

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The commander of the U.S. Navy in Europe and Africa, Admiral James Foggo, expressed concern about the presence of Russian submarines in the Mediterranean. Foggo indicated that modern Russian diesel submarines are equipped with a Kalibr missile system, which is capable of hitting “any capital of Europe or Africa.” “This […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

First image of Quds Force commander visiting Syria

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 A.M.) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Quds Force, Ismail Ghaani, recently visited Syria to meet with his forces and inspect the eastern part of the country. Ghaani reportedly gave a speech to the Iranian-backed forces in the Albukamal area of Deir Ezzor and commended them for their […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Mahmoud Abbas refuses Mike Pompeo’s phone call: report

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – A new report released this weekend revealed that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (Abu Mazen) refused to receive a phone call from U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Quoting high-ranking sources in the White House, the Haaretz newspaper reported that Mahmoud Abbas refused to receive a phone call from Pompeo, who […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Syrian Army hammers northern Latakia in retaliation for attack on Hmeimim Airbase

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a heavy attack on the northern countryside of the Latakia Governorate this weekend, targeting several sites under the control of the jihadist rebels. According to a military report from the Latakia Governorate, the Syrian Arab Army and Republican Guard repeatedly struck the jihadist positions […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

British ambassador blames Hezbollah for Lebanon’s problems

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – The British Ambassador to Beirut, Chris Rampling, expressed his belief that the current path of Lebanon is worrying and that the long-awaited economic reforms are more important than ever. Rampling said in an interview with Independent Arabia that Britain expects the government and the International Monetary Fund to agree on […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

Russian warplane intercepts 3 US military aircraft over Black Sea: video

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – The Russian Ministry of Defense published a video clip of a Russian Su-30 fighter jet intercepting U.S. military spy plane over the international waters of the Black Sea. The footage shows the U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon, the strategic reconnaissance plane RC-135 and the U.S. Air Force KS-135 refueling plane being […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

First Turkish soldier killed during operation in Iraq

News Desk at AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 A.M.) – The Turkish Ministry of Defense announced the killing of a Turkish soldier during clashes in northern Iraq. The ministry said in a statement, “The soldier was killed during clashes with terrorists in the Operation Zone (Operation Tiger Claw), and that two terrorists were neutralized in the clashes.” Defense Minister Hulusi […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source

More evidence that under Westminster’s warped voting system, swathes of Britain can be written off

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
A shocking 68% of votes were effectively ignored in 2019: they failed to contribute to electing the local MP. Millions of voters are systematically silenced in this way – unlike countries which use proportional voting systems.

The Coronavirus pandemic, ecological catastrophe and global capitalism: an interlocking phenomenon

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
The COVID-19 pandemic has unravelled the close structural links between the climate crisis and the global capitalist mode of production.[1] This is a scenario that the socialist left should own as a central platform in its campaigning and organisation activities. The climate catastrophe not only has an immensely broad appeal to young and old, but is gender neutral, differentially effects the most deprived sections of society, and is by its nature international. The climate crisis directly links what is immediately effecting most people’s lives with anti-capitalism, internationalism a... more »

Trends in Western Europe drought frequency are non-significant

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 18 hours ago
S.M. Vicente‐Serrano, F. Domínguez‐Castro, C. Murphy, et al. Long‐term variability and trends in meteorological droughts in Western Europe (1851‐2018) International Journal of Climatology. https://doi.org/10.1002/joc.6719 We analyzed long‐term variability and trends in meteorological droughts across Western Europe using the Standardized Precipitation … Continue reading →

Comet NEOWISE is Still Intact and it Has Brightened to Magnitude +2.4

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 18 hours ago
nemesis maturity COMET NEOWISE UPDATE: Good news for sky watchers. The Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) is monitoring Comet NEOWISE (C/2020 F3) as it passes by the sun this week. Not only is the comet still intact, but also it has brightened to magnitude +2.4. This means it is likely to be an easy naked-eye …

Sharks claim rare NRL win over undermanned Sea Eagles

Just In - 18 hours ago
Manly had won 17 of the past 19 matches against Cronulla, but it was the Sharks who prevailed this time around with a 40-22 victory in Gosford.

Not Everyone Likes The Internet Archive

TheDarkMan at The Duran - 18 hours ago
You’ve probably heard of the Internet Archive, but if you are not familiar with it, it is one of the world’s largest and busiest websites. Currently ranked 173 by Alexa over the past 90 days, this figure is almost certainly an undestimate. Broadly speaking, the Internet Archive has two functions: it archives webpages; and is […] More The post Not Everyone Likes The Internet Archive appeared first on The Duran .

New maps reveal unprecedented detail about Zealandia -- Earth's lost 8th continent

Researchers from GNS Science in New Zealand announced that they had mapped the shape and size of Zealandia-- the Earth's lost 8th continent, which is now sitting about 1 067 m (3 500 feet) under the South Pacific. "We've made these maps to provide an...... Read more »

Community to 'burn this dirty, great virus' in a COVID-19 purging

Annah Fromberg at Just In - 19 hours ago
Longley International Hotel publican Jack Brereton and his patrons want to "celebrate a new beginning when the virus is gone". They are preparing to torch a giant effigy of a coronavirus when the pub gets the all-clear to reopen the famous beer garden.

Federal health authorities say 'this is not a second wave'

Just In - 19 hours ago
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Michael Kidd praises Victoria for its handling of recent coronavirus outbreaks while also issuing a warning to young people to take the virus seriously.

Normal People reunion imagines couple's life 40 years later

Just In - 19 hours ago
A clip filmed for a Comic Relief fundraiser picks up the story of lovers Connell and Marianne four decades after where Sally Rooney's book left off — and it seems not much has changed between the two.

Memorial to 'legend' ambo who died during canyon rescue stolen for second time

Jessica Clifford at Just In - 19 hours ago
NSW Ambulance says the theft of a plaque commemorating an officer who died in the line of duty is an "appalling act of complete disrespect".

Cats survive frantic finish to beat Demons, off-target Lions down Crows

Just In - 19 hours ago
Geelong hold on to defeat a fast-finishing Melbourne by just three points at the MCG, while some wayward kicking from Brisbane was not enough to stop the Lions posting a 37-point victory over Adelaide.

Island for elopers where 'you don't have to invite Aunt Nancy'

Edith Bevin at Just In - 19 hours ago
Flinders Island in Bass Strait ticks all the boxes for couples wanting to escape the frustrations of COVID-19 and big weddings, as the island's council prepares a big marketing campaign to attract the lovebirds.

Buenos Aires Hardens Confinement to Contain Escalation of Covid-19 Cases

Juan Martinez at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Buenos Aires returns to the strictest stage of quarantine. On Friday, President Alberto Fernández announced that he will fight the escalation of Covid-19 cases in the Argentine capital and its metropolitan area, where 93.5 percent of all new positives are concentrated. After almost 100 days of confinement, the government has […] The post Buenos Aires Hardens Confinement to Contain Escalation of Covid-19 Cases appeared first on The Rio Times.

Covid-19 Has Killed 57,000 People in Brazil Since March (June 27th)

Adele Cardin at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Covid-19 has caused the death of 1,109 people in the past 24 hours in Brazil. As a result, the total number of deaths from the novel coronavirus disease has reached 57,070 since March, data announced by the Ministry of Health and available on its website. According to the update, at […] The post Covid-19 Has Killed 57,000 People in Brazil Since March (June 27th) appeared first on The Rio Times.

Rio’s City Hall Opens Hotel for LGBTQ+ Public

Xiu Ying at The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - To celebrate the important date in the fight against prejudice, the Rio de Janeiro City Hall, through the Special Coordination for Sexual Diversity (CEDS-Rio) together with the Municipal Department of Social Assistance and Human Rights (SMASDH), will inaugurate a hotel at 11 AM in the center of the city of […] The post Rio’s City Hall Opens Hotel for LGBTQ+ Public appeared first on The Rio Times.

The Russian Navy Still Has "Battleships" (Sort Of)

Robert Farley at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_D1BEUHUXOYAA&share=true] Or large warships that function similar to them. *Key Point: *Moscow built these warships during the Cold War and they live on today. Here's what the Kirovs can do. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * In the 1970s, the Sovie... more »

Ranked: 5 Most Powerful Battleships In All of History

James Holmes at The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*James Holmes* *, * [image: IJN Mikasa, Yokohama. 6 April 2012. San Diego Air and Space Museum] Surveying this list of icons, two battleships made the cut because of defeats stemming from slipshod leadership, two for triumphs owing to good leadership, and one for becoming a diplomatic paragon. *Key Point:* It's not just about technical specs—human leadership can make or break a battleship. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *Where World War III Could Start T... more »

Climate alarmism versus integrity at National Academies of Science

David Wojick at CFACT - 19 hours ago
Failure to acknowledge the scientific climate change debate is making science look like a political tool. This can only turn out badly for science. The post Climate alarmism versus integrity at National Academies of Science appeared first on CFACT.

Beauty And Iconoclasm – Where We Find God

Fr. Stephen FREEMAN at OrientalReview.org - 20 hours ago
Every human being is an icon of God…so iconoclasm is a much larger matter than smashing statues and such. It also includes the hatred of others and the injustice that grinds them into the dust. The quiet iconoclasm of poverty and the like are insidious in that they’re so quiet […]

Mass-Tracking COVI-PASS Immunity Passports Slated to Roll Out in 15 Countries

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 20 hours ago
COVI-PASS will determine whether you can go to a restaurant, if you need a medical test, or are due for a talking-to by authorities in a post-COVID world. Consent is voluntary, but enforcement will be compulsory.

Starmer’s Love Affair with Zionism Could Prove Fatal for Labour

barovsky at The New Dark Age - 20 hours ago
Sir Keir Starmer, whose scalp has been dangling on the lodge-pole of the Board of Deputies since Day One of his leadership of the Labour Party, has sacked his rival Rebecca Long-Bailey from his front bench for – apparently – indulging in “antisemitic conspiracy theories”.

Dumbbell Exercises for Your Butt and Arms

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
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How Will the Universe End? Katie Mack Explains.

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
https://www.quantamagazine.org/how-will-the-universe-end-katie-mack-explains-20200622/

The New White House and more …

John Hagan at The Duran - 20 hours ago
It is sad to see such a powerful state that held so much promise decline. To list the things that prevent America from being Great Again may require a page larger than the Declaration of Independence. Pompeo told me that the world is never tired of our bullying, killing and racketeering and that the military-industrial-intelligence […] More The post The New White House and more … appeared first on The Duran.

Kel-Tec Drama: Why the RDB 5.56mm Rifle Has a Few Big Problems

Charlie Gao at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.keltecweapons.com/firearms/rifles/rdb/] This Kel-Tec firearm is okay, but comes with several sources of frustration. *Key Point: *This gun does work. But there are many flaws that should give a potential gun owner pause. The Kel-Tec Rifle, Downward-ejecting, Bullpup (RDB) is Kel-Tec’s latest 5.56mm rifle. In a marked change from the earlier SU-16 and RFB, the RDB is a mostly conventional design: an AR-18 style rotating bolt, short-stroke piston-driven rifle. Its sole deviation from convention is its method of ejection—straig... more »

Ali, Panic Room and Jim Gaffigan: What's Coming to Amazon Prime in July 2020

Stephen Silver at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] The best of what is coming soon. The summer continues for streaming, and Amazon is offering a long list of classic movies that are joining the Prime Video service, even if Amazon has downplayed recent reports that they’re planning to add large amounts of live video to the service. Some highlights: - *Ali* (July 1.) There have been quite a few movies made about Muhammad Ali over the years, and with the exception of a documentary or two, the best one is Michael Mann's 2001 biopic, which starred Will Smith as ... more »

Hunting Season: Is This Ruger Super Redhawk the Only Gun You'll Ever Need?

Gun News Daily at The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Gun News Daily* *Security, Europe* [image: https://ruger.com/img/family/hero/SuperRedhawk-hero.jpg] A very good option. *Key point:* This hunting pistol is durable and well-made. Here's how it will serve you well. *More From The National Interest: * *Russia Has Missing Nuclear Weapons Sitting on the Ocean Floor * *How China Could Sink a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier * *Where World War III Could Start This Year* *How the F-35 Stealth Fighter Almost Never Happened * Today, we’re going to be reviewing the Ruger Super Redhawk, like the kind you can find here at Cabela’s. Ruger i... more »

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