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Thomas Paine

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

29 July - Blogs I'm Following - 5 of 5

11:30 pm MDT

Slavery of Fear
Gilbert Mercier, The Duran - 21 hours ago
Authored by Gilbert Mercier, via News Junkie Post… Flee, fight or freeze In the natural world, there are two kinds of responses to imminent threats: either flee or fight. Most of the time, in order to maximize chances of survival, the decision has to be made by individuals or groups in less than a split second. […]
Annual Islamic hajj pilgrimage scaled back due to COVID-19 concerns for first time in a decade
Just In - 21 hours ago
Pilgrims wearing face masks and moving in small groups after days in isolation arrive at Islam's holiest site in Mecca for the start of a historically unique and scaled-down hajj experience reshaped by the coronavirus pandemic.
Ankara militants confiscate agricultural crops in Afrin, northern Syria
Khaled Iskef, The Duran - 21 hours ago
Khaled Iskef, Journalist Local sources from Afrin in Aleppo northern countryside said that Turkish-backed armed groups stormed large areas of agricultural lands in the region, and stole the sumac crops in those lands during the past two days. The sources pointed out that the militants focused on storming and stealing the lands belonging to the […]
Hong Kong Security Law
George Callaghan, The Duran - 21 hours ago
Submitted by George Callaghan… In June 2020 the new ‘security’ law was passed in Hong Kong. The law is designed to suffocate free speech and subject the Hong Kongers to the same totalitarian oppression as exists in mainland China. The law flies in the face of many international human rights instruments that China has signed. […]
'No evidence' toddler found injured in Sydney play centre storeroom was sexually assaulted
Mark Reddie, Just In - 21 hours ago
Police were called to the Lollipop Playland and Cafe in Penrith just after midday on Sunday after the toddler was found bleeding in a storeroom — but it is now believed the injuries are likely from misadventure.
CFMEU officials fined for illegal protest at Canberra construction site
Tom Maddocks, Just In - 21 hours ago
The construction union is fined $126,000 and three of its officials are personally penalised for illegally protesting at a major building site in Canberra.
Melbourne United NBL players McCarron and Lual-Acui test positive for COVID-19
Just In - 21 hours ago
The two Melbourne United players return positive tests for coronavirus, forcing the club and its cross-town rival South East Melbourne Phoenix to suspend training indefinitely.
Death in custody at Roebourne Regional Prison, the third in WA in two months
Just In - 21 hours ago
The WA Department of Corrective Services has confirmed the death of an Aboriginal man at Roebourne Regional Prison, discovered unconscious in his cell this morning.
Untitled
Jenna Orkin, From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 22 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin US Military Flies Record Number of Planes Near China’s Coast in July Why Marxist Organizations Like BLM Seek to Overthrow the Nuclear Family Teacher’s Union Authorizes Strikes Over School Safety OPINION The Key to Defeating COVID-19 Already Exists. We Need to Start Using It | Former Malaysian PM Guilty On All Counts In Sweeping 1MDB Corruption Case; Sentenced To 12 Years In Prison Unexpectedly Ugly, Record Large 2Y Auction Prices At New All Time Low Yield Mold from Chernobyl seems to feed on radiation, and new research suggests it could help protect astronauts in spac...
Hundreds die across the world every year defending their land and the environment
Ethan Shone, The Overtake [beta] - 22 hours ago
[image: Hundreds die across the world every year defending their land and the environment] A new report shines a light on the killing and persecution of environmental defenders all over the world Read full article →
World Reset |
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 22 hours ago
An interesting rant with a lot of material disclosed. We do not know exactly how all this ends, or if it ends and what must fall into place for it all to work. Do understand that the natural pedophile conspiracy headlined by the old aristocracy is supposed to be getting taken down. Their managemnt will disappear. So far so good. It was way larger than even i understood. There is extensive discussion surrounding a global financial system which is actually practical today using our technology. There is indication that something like this is happening. It may well be much ligh...
How to Clean Your Arteries With One Simple Fruit
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 22 hours ago
The clear take home is that a glass of pomegrate juice will reverse plaque buildup. No other therapy does this. Rather important do you not think? It would also be an excellent base for adding ascvorbic acid or vitimin C.. A teaspoon can be easily added which is 4000 to 8000 mg. It is always hard to formulate a sucessful dosing system and this sound good. .. *How to Clean Your Arteries With One Simple FruitTuesday, July 21st 2020 at 7:45 amWritten By: Sayer Ji, Foun...
Genoil
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 22 hours ago
Pay attention. They believe that they can economically convert heavy crude into light crude. The target product is fuel oil for the shipping industry. What this means is that all that bitumin has a natural competative market that easily displaces a large fraction of global producition as well. It also make Canadian Tar sands hugely profitable as well . This is good news because the horizontal drilling boom has proven to be an exercise in swapping numbers. In fact while they have boomed USA oil production to actually surpass USA consumption., They are failing to turn a profit....
Stochastic Control Theory, Dynamic Programming and Numerical Analysis of PDE's Stopping Theory Used in the Market Rigging By Cash Settlement In 1987 and Today
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 22 hours ago
The entire options and derivative system is not ever obligated to settle in kind. Thus we can create massive positions out of thin air. even when the actual float could never absorb either side of the position. Thus the underlying security is merely a place holder for massive amounts of money to position around. All this easily explains the masdsive volumes seen and the wild swings as well. without been connected directly to legitimate supply you can run a game to paint the tape any which way that works to ones advantage. Of course, sooner or later it is necessary to pass a ...
Gina Rinehart’s mining boss in Ecuador arrested for weapons amid Aussie gold rush
Michael West, Michael West - 22 hours ago
[image: Ecuador, Gina Rinehart] The general manager of Gina Rinehart's mining operations in Ecuador has been caught with a cache of illegal weapons. The arrest has stunned the expat community in the capital Quito where the likes of BHP, Newcrest, Hancock Prospecting and a slew of junior miners are enjoying a millennial "gold rush" as bullion prices hit records and drill results bode for enormously rich deposits of copper, gold, cobalt and other minerals. Michael West reports.
Temple Mount Control CHANGED — Will The Third Temple Be Built?
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
Nelson Walters Temple Mount Control just changed. Who just took power and when will the Third Temple be built? Will this be the deciding factor? (Also see this video: – Who Builds the Third Temple & the SHOCKING Reason Why https://youtu.be/hHI1Gcq4E4Y) What will be the prophetic implications on the the building of a Third Temple …
What it’s like to be an LGBTQ+ Christian in the UK
Craig-Francis Meichan, The Overtake [beta] - 1 day ago
[image: What it’s like to be an LGBTQ+ Christian in the UK] Four young people from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland share their stories of faith Read full article →
Sig Sauer's Popular P320-M18 Handgun Has Arrived
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * A civilian version of the popular Sig Sauer P320-M18 handgun, adopted by large swathes of the U.S. military in 2019, has come to consumer markets following a groundswell of popular demand. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Clocking in at an overall length of 7.2 inches and a loaded weight of 28.1 ounces, the M18 is poised to distinguish itself as a solid concealed carry solution for consumers seeking portability and friendly ergonomics without excessive compromises in performance. A civilian version of the popular Sig Sauer P320-M18 handgun, adopt...
Thanks, Russia: Is This the Most Popular Tank in Military History?
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * Nearly 70 years of service and no end in sight. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The T-54/55 continues to serve in active duty or in the reserve inventories of many countries around the world, especially among state and non-state actors that do not have the resources to buy newer, more technologically advanced equipment. The most-produced tank in military history. Perhaps one of the most battle-tested tanks ever. Nearly 70 years of service and no end in sight. Each of these describes the T-54/55 series of tanks, designed by the Soviet Union in the...
If China's J-20 Stealth Jet Is So Good, Does It Need Russia's Su-57 Fighter?
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Asia* Although Moscow may have no intention of importing China’s flagship stealth fighter, their perception of it is relevant to their ongoing effort to sell China on the Su-57. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The J-20 was designed as a stealth missile platform that can penetrate sophisticated air defenses in order to target critical infrastructure or military assets. The Su-57, on the other hand, excels as an air superiority platform that trades stealth and ground attack features for raw dog fighting potential. As the Su-57 enters serial producti...
Kel-Tec's CP33 Is Not Your Average .22 Target Pistol (Think 50 Round Magazines)
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Florida-based firearms manufacturer Kel-Tec has distinguished itself for fresh takes on long-established formulas. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *As with most guns in its caliber class, the 30 to 50 round magazine can be emptied with little to no recoil. The overall result is a seamless, accurate shooting experience designed to provide consistent results in a competition setting. From “the world’s fastest reloading shotgun” to a Bullpup rifle that purports to eliminate the weaknesses of the Bullpup form factor, Florida-based firearms manufactur...
The Glock 20 10mm Handgun: A Reliable Gun or Over-Hyped?
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * The model maintains a sizable following. *Key Point*: The Glock 20 is a well-rounded 10mm handgun that offers serious firepower at little compromise. In a catalog saturated with popular 9mm offerings, the 10mm Glock 20 Gen4 stands apart as the Austrian gun manufacturer’s most powerful semi-automatic pistol. The Glock 20 is also the oldest 10mm in continuous production, successfully blending Glock’s legendary reliability with a newfound focus on stopping power. Glock made its initial splash in the U.S. handgun market with the Glock 17, which fast be...
Ride-Hailing App Delivers Contraceptives to Users’ Doorsteps
KAMPALA, Uganda, Jul 29 (IPS) - When Betty Nagadya walks through the trading centre on her way home, she sings a song in the local Luganda language: "SafeBoda, SafeBoda, who needs a helmet?" she sings. "For those who feel cold, I have a coat for you." But her song is not about clothing – it's about condoms. Read the full story, “Ride-Hailing App Delivers Contraceptives to Users’ Doorsteps”, on globalissues.org →
Iran’s Future Will Be Prosperous: A 150-Year Fight for Sovereignty From Oil to Nuclear Energy
Cynthia Chung, The Duran - 21 hours ago
Authored by Cynthia Chung via The Strategic Culture Foundation: This is Part 3 of the series “Follow the Trail of Blood and Oil”. Part 1 is a historical overview of Iran’s long struggle with Britain’s control over Iranian oil and the SIS-CIA overthrow of Iran’s Nationalist leader Mosaddegh in 1953. Part 2 covers the period of the Shah’s battle […]
Is there life after Gaza?
Fra Hughes, The Duran - 21 hours ago
Via The North Belfast Journal A View from Napoleons Nose by Fra Hughes… In a report published on the 28th of August 2012 by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine, it quotes ‘without remedial action now Gaza’s problems in water and electricity, education and health, will only get worse over the coming […]
The Syrian Army Is Appointing on “Aleppo – Lattakia” Highway – Idlib Battle Is Approaching
Khaled Iskef, The Duran - 21 hours ago
Submitted by Khaled Iskef… The field developments return to the front of the Syrian events, after the cautious calm that lasted for several months in the north of the country coinciding with the implementation of the Russian-Turkish agreement on conducting joint patrols on the “M4” road known as “Aleppo-Lattakia” highway. The reopening of the road […]
How to Take Back Control of Your Mind
Cynthia Chung, The Duran - 21 hours ago
Authored by Cynthia Chung via The Strategic Culture Foundation: “Politicians, Priests, and psychiatrists often face the same problem: how to find the most rapid and permanent means of changing a man’s belief…The problem of the doctor and his nervously ill patient, and that of the religious leader who sets out to gain and hold new […]
Rio Tinto profit falls but dividend increases amid 'exceptional performance'
Michael Janda, Just In - 22 hours ago
Rio Tinto's boss describes his company's COVID-19 performance as "resilient", but one analyst is labelling it "exceptional", despite a 20 per cent profit fall.
Who are the new ministers in South Australia's government?
Bension Siebert, Just In - 22 hours ago
SA Premier Steven Marshall has appointed three new ministers in the fallout of a major expenses scandal. Here's a quick look at who they are and how they got here.
Jail term for sleep-deprived man who killed baby grandson by shaking him to death
Joanna Menagh, Just In - 22 hours ago
A "sleep-deprived" Perth man who shook his baby grandson to death after he was woken by the child's cries is sentenced to seven-and-a half years in jail, in what was described in the Supreme Court as a sad and tragic case.
Russia Coronavirus Vaccine| Russia may approve world’s first COVID-19 vaccine for public use by mid-August: Report
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 22 hours ago
Russia Coronavirus Vaccine| Russia may approve world’s first COVID-19 vaccine for public use by mid-August: Report | Health Tips and News https://www.timesnownews.com/health/article/russia-may-approve-world-s-first-covid-19-vaccine-for-public-use-by-mid-august-report/628747
The insane leading the blind
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 22 hours ago
James Howard Kunstler On our way to becoming a nation of hobos, the Democratic Party’s Antifa shock troops brought out the lethal weapons this weekend, hoping to provoke a Kent State 2.0 type bloodbath that would clinch the election for the mummified remains of Joe Biden, currently reposing in his basement sepulcher. How’d that work […]
Nine Network axes a dozen jobs and shortens regional news bulletins
Sarah Jane Bell And Tyrone Dalton, Just In - 22 hours ago
A dozen regional journalists are expected to lose their jobs as Nine Network announces job cuts in a revamped local bulletin.
Majak Daw to make AFL return for North Melbourne after almost two-year absence
Just In - 22 hours ago
It will be 706 days since Majak Daw played his last AFL match when he caps off a remarkable comeback from injury by taking the field for the Kangaroos against the Crows on the Gold Coast this weekend.
Bikie has conviction overturned for attempted murder of former Canberra Comanchero commander
Selby Stewart, Just In - 22 hours ago
The ACT Court of Appeal overturns a Canberra Comanchero gang nominee's 14-year sentence for attempting to kill a rival bikie in a failed hit in 2018.
Getting to the Truth: Who Cares? Perhaps the High Court
jennifer, Jennifer Marohasy - 22 hours ago
Many of us know that there is little to no quality assurance of much of the environmental science that comes out of universities across the Western world. Yet academics are the new demigods, revered by so many while often just making stuff-up to fit the zeitgeist. So many within the university system that have tried [...] The post Getting to the Truth: Who Cares? Perhaps the High Court appeared first on Jennifer Marohasy.
Netball's welfare policy makes for more pregnancies and on-court dilemmas
Brittany Carter, Just In - 22 hours ago
A huge shift in the way Super Netball supports motherhood has seen a baby boom amongst the league, raising sporting questions ahead of this weekend's rescheduled season start.
AOC Shellacking of Rep. Ted Yoho Shows How Little Progress Women Have Made
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 22 hours ago
Why AOC's impressive speech about Ted Yoho's bad conduct reveals much about the standing of women in America, and not in a good way.
Thomas Frank: Corporate Democrats Idolize FDR, but Hate His Policies and the Populists That Supported Him
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 22 hours ago
Thomas Frank discuss how Democrats try to have it both ways, wrapping themselves in FDR's good name while dissing pretty much everything he stood for.
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
DownWithTyranny, DownWithTyranny! - 22 hours ago
*by Noah* As the current situation continues to worsen because Trump continues to deploy his anonymous stormtroopers and rip up America and the Constitution, we will remember who chose not to stand up for this country but to stand against it. The New York Yankees have chosen poorly, very poorly. The fact that I have been a lifelong fan of the New York Yankees makes this one extra tough: The New York Yankees have chosen to provide Herr Donald Trump with what will amount to a Trump rally for an audience of millions of TV viewers. They have invited the fascist who is burning America ...
In these dog shelters, only visitors with genuine intentions are allowed
Monte Bovill, Just In - 22 hours ago
There will be no more hounding of animals at Dogs' Home of Tasmania, which will continue with limited public-access measures put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic and only allow visitors who intend to adopt a pet.
Queensland records new COVID-19 case linked to pair who didn't quarantine
Stephanie Zillman, Just In - 23 hours ago
Queensland records a third case of coronavirus — a close contact of two women who did not go into quarantine after travelling home to the state from a hotspot in Victoria.
Elon Musk Warns That AI Could Overtake Humanity in 5 Years
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, Americas* A real existential threat? Elon Musk is sounding the alarm that there is a strong possibility that humans will be overtaken by artificial intelligence within the next five years. The billionaire engineer, who co-founded the artificial intelligence research lab OpenAI in 2015 and was an early investor in DeepMind, has often warned in recent years about the species-ending threat posed by advanced AI. “My assessment about why AI is overlooked by very smart people is that very smart people do not think a computer can ever be as smart as the...
Why The Glock 19 Remains One Of The World's Most Popular Pistols
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * The Glock 19 took the firearms world by storm when it was first introduced. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The other, no less important ingredient to Glock 19’s enduring popularity is the glut of aftermarket support; from slides to firing pin springs, there are few Glock 19 components that can’t be customized. Though aftermarket modding is scarcely necessary for the basic EDC role in which the Glock 19 excels, those looking for better performance in low-light situations would do well to swap the stock white dot sights for one of many, more speci...
Bad News for America: Russia's Deadliest Submarine Is Getting Deadlier
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 23 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Europe* Russia's Yasen-M submarines continue modernization. *Key Point*: The Yasen-M line is expected to occupy the same performance league as the U.S. Virginia class of fast-attack submarines. The United Shipbuilding Corporation is expected to lay down the second Yasen-M submarine later this week, forging ahead with Russia’s most expensive post-Soviet submarine project. Sevmash shipbuilding company director Mikhail Budnichenko told the Russian state news agency TASS that the keel-laying ceremony for *Novosibirsk*, the second Yasen-M submarine, will b...
Trump’s Federal Intervention In America’s Liberal Dystopian Cities Is Long Overdue
Andrew KORYBKO, OrientalReview.org - 23 hours ago
It’s about time that Trump cracked down on the spree of urban terrorism that’s rocked many of America’s main cities over the past two months since his failure to ensure security has made it impossible to promote the country’s socio-economic development and safeguard citizens’ rights, but by doing so, he’s […]
Greg Hunter, "World on Verge of Spinning Out of Control"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 23 hours ago
*"World on Verge of Spinning Out of Control"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Financial writer John Rubino says gold is at new all-time highs, silver is vaulting upward and there is no end in sight for the massive money printing around the world. Rubino say’s if you look deeper, you can see the “real message” in the unfolding events. Rubino explains, “It’s fun to be a gold bug and see your stacks getting more valuable, but the real message here is the world is on the verge of spinning out of control. That’s what gold and silver are signaling. We’re just a mess with no way out of ...
SA Parole Board hits back at accusations over remote nurse's murder
Meagan Dillon, Just In - 1 day ago
The board's chairwoman tells an inquest into the murder of outback nurse Gayle Woodford there has been "a bit of buck-passing" between authorities about why her killer was not behind bars.
Hong Kong 'on verge of large-scale coronavirus outbreak'
Just In - 1 day ago
Chief executive Carrie Lam urges people to stay indoors as strict new measures to curb the disease's spread take effect, after a spike in community transmissions.
Stunning: UK State Media Pushing Forced Innoculation & Microchipping of Humans
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Stunning: UK State Media Pushing Forced Innoculation & Microchipping of Humans by Jamie White | www.Infowars.com BBC confirms Bill Gates’ agenda for all travelers to be inoculated and microchipped to travel, work or leave home – State-run BBC News is claiming that vaccine passports via Bill Gates-funded digital tattoos will be a necessary part of …
When it comes to China, Australia doesn't want to be boxed in
Stephen Dziedzic, Just In - 1 day ago
The Foreign Minister has praised the US-Australia alliance, but also laid down some red lines of her own, making it clear Australia wants freedom to manoeuvre and space to move.
Victorian MP threatens cross-border High Court challenge
Christopher Testa, Just In - 1 day ago
As the Prime Minister warns states about constitutional problems with border closures, one MP is threatening to take two of them to court.
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Tuesday 28th July 2020
TonyfromOz, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
WashPost Picks Their Michelle Obama Promoter As New Editor For ‘Diversity And Inclusion’
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By Tim Graham ~ Last month, we reported The Washington Post was responding to internal protests about its racial makeup and coverage by creating new positions, starting with a managing editor for “diversity and inclusion.” The Post announced today they have filled that position: Krissah Thompson, best known on NewsBusters for her regularly gushy coverage […]
Covid-19 The Way Forward
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By Peter Murphy ~ There is no stopping the coronavirus. Like previous influenza pandemics, it is going to make its way through society until herd immunity arrives, or a vaccine. America can either cower in the corner, or cope with it responsibly. We should choose the latter approach. Still, many of our overlords we elect […]
COVID-19 Has Led To An Increase In Human Trafficking, Experts Say
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By Virginia Allen ~ The sexual exploitation of women and children has likely increased amid the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say. Groups such as Polaris and International Justice Mission work to fight human trafficking and to free the estimated 40 million victims of modern-day slavery. Their work has not slowed down during the global pandemic. Sadly, […]
'I'm absolutely furious': Premier declares Greater Sydney hotspot as Queensland records three new coronavirus cases
Just In - 1 day ago
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk declares Greater Sydney a coronavirus hotspot as Parklands Christian College, south of Brisbane, closes after three women test positive.

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