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Thursday, July 9, 2020

9 July - Blogs I'm Following - 1 of 5

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Trump And His Enablers Are Making Everything Worse-- And Now It E

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 36 seconds ago
*5-Watt Bulb by Nancy Ohanian* Getting COVID-19 can be extremely serious to your health, even if you don't die. NPR rerouted yesterday that as the pandemic continues, we're learning more about what it means to survive the disease. "For many patients who fall seriously ill, the virus' impact does not end upon discharge from the hospital. Some are struggling with a host of residual symptoms and challenges... Even two to three months after leaving the hospital... many patients who were seriously ill have only recovered a fraction of their former strength. Some suffer from daunting neur... more »

Coronavirus can possibly be airborne, says WHO

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 4 minutes ago
Coronavirus can possibly be airborne, says WHO | Deccan Herald https://www.deccanherald.com/international/coronavirus-can-possibly-be-airborne-says-who-859230.html

What Is Quantum Tunneling And How Is It The Reason Behind Our Existence?

zedie at SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 4 minutes ago
What Is Quantum Tunneling And How Is It The Reason Behind Our Existence? https://www.secretsofuniverse.in/quantum-tunneling/

FEMA camps conspiracy theory

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 minutes ago
The FEMA camps conspiracy theory holds that the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is planning to imprison US citizens in concentration camps.[1][2][3] This is typically described as following the imposition of martial law in the United States after a major disaster or crisis. In some versions of the theory, only suspected dissidents will … Continue reading FEMA camps conspiracy theory →

What It Was Like to Witness the Guillotine

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 minutes ago
Weird History Nov 3, 2019 Reservedly advocated as a humane killing device by Dr. Joseph-Ignace Guillotin during the 18th century, the guillotine executed people en masse during the French Revolution; France discontinued its use after 1977. The mechanism of death evoked fear and altered public sentiment about execution. During that time, many viewed capital punishment … Continue reading What It Was Like to Witness the Guillotine →

How Long did a Person Stay Alive after being Guillotined?

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 minutes ago
Simple History Nov 26, 2019 via How Long did a Person Stay Alive after being Guillotined? – YouTube

Why The Left Can’t Handle Donald Trump

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 minutes ago
Russell Brand Jun 26, 2020 Why The Left can’t handle Donald Trump – are the media underestimating him? via Why The Left Can’t Handle Donald Trump | Russell Brand – YouTube

Who Owns the World? And What They Could Do With It at Any Moment

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 minutes ago
Thoughty2 Who is the world’s largest land owner? And do you really own your own home? via Who Owns the World? And What They Could Do With It at Any Moment – YouTube

Your Rights Are An ILLUSION

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 minutes ago
After Skool George Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic. He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. Widely regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comics of all … Continue reading Your Rights Are An ILLUSION →

Starlink: Why SpaceX is Creating a Global Internet Service

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 minutes ago
Newsthink The ambitions of the SpaceX satellite internet service extend far beyond earth. via Starlink: Why SpaceX is Creating a Global Internet Service – YouTube

DA Diana Becton Charges Couple With HATE CRIME For Painting Over BLM Mural

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 minutes ago
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Becton is vindictively throwing the book at these two to “heal our community and country.” Source: Chris Menahan | Information Liberation Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton on Tuesday charged the peaceful protesters seen painting over a city-approved Black Lives Matter street mural with a hate crime and is…

This about sums it up

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 minutes ago

What Is Wrong With Joe Biden? “Dementia Joe” Scares The Pants Off Liberals, MSM And Democrat Politicians

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 9 minutes ago
July 9, 2020 What Is Wrong With Joe Biden? ‘Dementia Joe’ Scares The Pants Off Liberals, MSM And Democrat Politicians – Each Day They Panic More And More By Susan Duclos – All News PipeLine During the 2016 presidential campaign cycle politics became interesting again, watching the media, celebrities, liberals, including pollsters, feminists, illegal … Continue reading What Is Wrong With Joe Biden? “Dementia Joe” Scares The Pants Off Liberals, MSM And Democrat Politicians →

Energy Production And Consumption: The Seen And The Unseen

Francis Menton at Manhattan Contrarian - 19 minutes ago
* Over the past several days, you have probably seen multiple articles reporting on reverses suffered in the U.S. courts by developers of pipelines to transport oil and natural gas. In one case, a Federal District Court even ordered an existing, operational pipeline to shut down pending further environmental review. The multiple court decisions have been covered in the New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times, CNN, and every other large news source that you can think of. * Meanwhile, on June 19 the BP oil company issued its annual Report titled “Statistical Review of World Energy,”... more »

John Roberts Is No Conservative

John F. McManus at rss - 29 minutes ago
[image: john-roberts-is-no-conservative] Serving as Supreme Court Chief Justice for the past 15 years, Roberts has consistently been labeled a “conservative.” But he has frequently sided with the court’s pronounced liberals, even providing a decisive fifth vote on sensitive issues to the delight of America’s leftists.

The Movie Villain/The Actual Villain

Caitlin Johnstone at Caitlin Johnstone - 30 minutes ago
There’s a meme going around on Twitter again called “The Movie Villain/The Actual Villain”, where people post an image of someone in a movie or a show and then an image of who they think the real bad guy is. Some are getting creative with […]

Chinese Banks Preparing For “Worst Case” Scenario: Being Cut Off From SWIFT, Hong Kong Bank Runs

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 40 minutes ago
Chinese Banks Preparing For “Worst Case” Scenario: Being Cut Off From SWIFT, Hong Kong Bank Runs by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ In the latest escalation over China’s de facto annexation of Hong Kong, Reuters reports that Chinese state lenders are “revamping contingency plans” in anticipation of the soon to be enacted U.S. legislation (just waiting for Trump’s signature) that …

Gay Liberal CNN Host Don Lemon Says Jesus Christ Was ‘Not Perfect When He Was Here’ As Roman Catholic Chris Cuomo Nods in Agreement

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 40 minutes ago
Gay Liberal CNN Host Don Lemon Says Jesus Christ Was ‘Not Perfect When He Was Here’ As Roman Catholic Chris Cuomo Nods in Agreement by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ During a discussion about the shortcomings of the Founding Fathers on Wednesday night with fellow CNN host Chris Cuomo, Lemon said, “Here’s the thing: Jesus Christ — if …

Major Explosion Rocks Iran Again, the 3rd Blast in 3 Weeks

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 40 minutes ago
⭕️ #Iran :A big explosion rocks SouthWest Tehran (according to multiple sources including state-run TV & Mehr News Agency). Other sources say the blast hit an #IRGC missile facility/warehouses — Hasan Sari (@HasanSari7) July 9, 2020 Major Explosion Rocks Iran Again, the 3rd Blast in 3 Weeks by Farnaz Fassihi, https://www.nytimes.com/, 9 July 2020 The …

IDF Attacks Palestinian Medics as They Try And Rescue Protesters Shot by Israel

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 40 minutes ago
Modern Ashkenazi Khazars (90+% of modern Jewry) are NOT the Jews of the Bible! Ashkenaz is not from the tribe of Shem ie. not semitic! They cannot be the descendents of Jacob/Israel who are from Shem! – Genesis 10:1-3 (New King James Version) Nations Descended from Noah 1 Now this is the genealogy of the …

Andrew Maguire: Goldman Sachs Is Loading Up On Gold

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 40 minutes ago
Arcadia Economics #AndrewMaguire: #GoldmanSachs Is Loading Up On #Gold Just when you didn’t need another reason to think that gold and #silver were going to rise, Andrew Maguire of #Kinesis Money reports that Goldman Sachs has started loading up on gold. #Goldman appears on the recent #COMEX delivery report, and in the interview Maguire talks …

Silver Price Analysis From A Technical Perspective: Chris Vermeulen

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 40 minutes ago
Arcadia Economics #SilverPrice Analysis From A Technical Perspective: Chris Vermeulen We talk on the show all the time about how great #silver looks from a fundamental perspective. But what are the technical analysts seeing in the #silvermarket? Fortunately #ChrisVermuelen from TechnicalTraders.com joined me on the show to share what #thesilverchart looks like from a technical …

“To Those Who Cheer Against Hydroxychloroquine – I Regret to Inform You I Am Doing Well” – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Announces Excellent News on His Health

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 40 minutes ago
“To Those Who Cheer Against Hydroxychloroquine – I Regret to Inform You I Am Doing Well” – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Announces Excellent News on His Health by Jim Hoft, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ On Tuesday Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced he had tested positive for coronavirus. – In early April Jair Bolsonaro urged residents to keep the economy …

Supreme Mystery: Justice John Roberts Found With Bloodied Skull

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 40 minutes ago
Supreme Mystery: Justice John Roberts Found With Bloodied Skull Supreme Mystery: Justice John Roberts Found With Bloodied SkullToday on TruNews we discuss the strange incident involving the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court which left him bloodied from a fall and the public unaware for weeks. We also address the surprise announcement by black billionaire …

The Police and the Pentagon Are Bringing Our Wars Home

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 40 minutes ago
The Police and the Pentagon Are Bringing Our Wars Home by William J. Barber and Phyllis Bennis, https://original.antiwar.com/ Uniformed U.S. soldiers occupied the center of the city, where an armored personnel carrier was stationed at a major intersection. Was it Kabul or Atlanta? A US military helicopter hovered over crowds of unarmed civilians, its down-drafts whipping debris and broken glass …

Father of Teen Killed in Seattle’s BLM ‘CHOP’ Recounts Phone Call from Trump

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 40 minutes ago
Fox News Following an interview on ‘Hannity’ Horace Lorenzo Anderson, who’s son was killed in Seattle’s CHOP, recieved an outpouring of support from the United States. end

John Haller: Living in a World Where it’s like Playing “Apocalyptic Bingo”

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 40 minutes ago
aminutetomidnite Episode 323 of the A Minute To Midnite Show. Tony is joined by John Haller, who suggests that living in this world now and waiting to see what comes next, is like playing “Apocalyptic Bingo.” We are seeing a “Great Rest”, a pandemic, riots and protests, political insanity and more. end

Israel’s Attacks on Iran’s Nuclear Sites Signal a New Phase of Conflict

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 40 minutes ago
Israel’s Attacks on Iran’s Nuclear Sites Signal a New Phase of Conflict by Richard Silverstein, https://www.middleeasteye.net/ An ongoing, medium-intensity conflict between Israel and Iran strengthens Netanyahu’s argument that he is best-positioned to protect his country’s interests – Over the past week, mysterious explosions and fires have wracked key infrastructure connected to Iran’s nuclear programme at …

Congress Sells Out US Troops, Refusing To Again End Afghanistan War

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 40 minutes ago
Ben Swann While the New York Times and other media outlets are deeply concerned about evidence lacking and unverified reports of Russian bounties on U.S. troops, they all but ignore that the U.S. Congress has once again sold out U.S. troops in a new vote that refuses to bring them home from Afghanistan. This, despite …

So-Called ‘Equality Act’ Will Make Belief in Biblical Marriage Akin to ‘Racism’ or ‘Bigotry’ , Make Biblical Christianity a Crime

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 40 minutes ago
CBN News Emilie Kao from the Heritage Foundation says the Equality Act will force Americans to live under a “new sexual orthodoxy” which would be imposed by Uncle Sam. Female athletes will be forced to compete against men who identify as women, adoption agencies that only place children in a home with a mom and …

Silver Price Control is a HUGE National Security Issue! (Bix Weir)

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 40 minutes ago
RoadtoRoota When we try to “Rebuild America” on a shaky foundation of official market manipulation and false economic metrics we are exposing ourselves to ALL ENEMIES saying…”Come Exploit Us!” It’s time to get back to Truth and Honesty in our markets and exchanges…IT’S A NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUE! end

A Disturbing Glimpse Into The Future: Bill Gates, Elon Musk & The 4th Industrial Revolution … Mark of The Beast

mosesman at Socio-Economics History Blog - 40 minutes ago
Spiro Skouras Welcome everyone, thanks for tuning in and congratulations! If you are reading or watching this, that means you have officially survived the first half of 2020. Something tells me, the second half will be just as crazy, if not more crazy than the first half was. In this report we will be taking …

China Is Warning That An 'Unknown Pneumonia' Deadlier Than The Coronavirus Is Sweeping Kazakhstan

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 hour ago
*SCMP:* *‘Unknown pneumonia’ deadlier than coronavirus sweeping Kazakhstan, Chinese embassy warns* * Statement from embassy warns that death rate is ‘much higher’ than coronavirus and says local authorities have yet to identify cause * Kazakh authorities have reimposed Covid-19 lockdown in some parts of the country amid a spike in pneumonia cases last month The Chinese embassy in Kazakhstan has warned of a deadly “unknown pneumonia” after the former Soviet republic reported a spike in pneumonia cases since June. “The death rate of this disease is much higher than the novel coronavi... more »

“Walk Toward The Fire”…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 hour ago
“Walk toward the fire. Don’t worry about what they call you. All those things are said against you because they want to stop you in your tracks. But if you keep going, you’re sending a message to people who are … Continue reading →

Latest News From The (USSR) United States Socialist Republics

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 1 hour ago
Marxist organization BLM is officially the only protected entity in the US. It is abundantly clear that Democrats are attempting to destroy the United States. I have been pointing this out for years, but it would be difficult for any … Continue reading →

Australian Senator Pledges Support for Recognition of Armenian, Assyrian, Greek Genocide

Paul Scarr.Federal Senator for Queensland, Paul Scarr has added his support to the Joint Justice Initiative of the Armenian-Australian, Assyrian-Australian and Greek-Australian communities calling for Australian recognition of the Armenian, Assyrian and Greek Genocides.

How Japan Accidently Turned This Russian Submarine Into a Stealth Killer

Caleb Larson at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * In the early 1980’s, the Soviet Union had a stroke of luck and was able to import a crucial piece of Japanese technology that made their Akula-class submarines quieter. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Despite its age, it seems the Akula-class is still a potent (and quiet) force to be reckoned with. American-laid hydrophones littered to the ocean floor. They were arranged in arrays, bridging the GIUK Gap chokepoint, the area of ocean in the North Atlantic between Greenland and the United Kingdom with Iceland in the middle. They were designed in ar... more »

Are Killer U.S. Navy Drones Going To End the Submarine Age?

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* The Navy’s accelerated strategic vision aims to catapult this kind of technology into a new era. *Key Point: *The submarine age could be ending. Should an enemy submarine surface well beyond undersea or surface drone detection range and send intelligence to attack platforms - US Navy platforms could be vulnerable in some instances. Fortified by targeting data from well beyond the horizon, enemy subs, planes and ships might, in this case, be well-positioned for a coordinated strike. However, should an interwoven web of Navy surveillance assets t... more »

On Flattening the Curve

Unknown at The Conservative Socrates - 1 hour ago
The world leaders who are trying to “flatten the curve” have not been able to flatten their own curve—they display a grander potbelly, chubbier face, and fleshier hands. The big initiatives for “flattening the curve” are being taken in North America, Europe, and Asia, and in the nations in these three continents most politicians have gained weight in the last four months.

Good Capitalism

Aleksandar Sarovic at The Duran - 1 hour ago
Capitalism is a social system in which private owners control the means of production. The main problem with capitalism is it has established capital as the only value, and then, of course, people and nature suffer. It must be regulated. I have offered here a much simpler and more efficient regulation than we have today […] More The post Good Capitalism appeared first on The Duran.

New Study finds no evidence of a ‘signal of human-caused climate change’ from weather extremes

Hifast at Climate Collections - 1 hour ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? Roger Pielke Jr brings news of the imminent publication of his latest paper: ? ? ? https://twitter.com/RogerPielkeJr/status/1280576376836206592 ? ? ? Pielke has written many papers over the years, which have come to similar conclusions. What is significant about this one is…

Russia Wants Another Major Gas Pipeline To China

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 hour ago
*OilPrice.com:* *Russia Eyes Another Massive Gas Pipeline To China* The Chinese and Russian leadership have over the years intensified political and economic collaboration. Troubling relations with the West in general and the U.S. in particular are increasingly driving Beijing and Moscow into each other's arms. The countries' economies are highly complementary, which is an opportunity for further integration. While China has become the world's factory and an important technological powerhouse, Russia is extremely wealthy in terms of energy and minerals. The obvious advantages have... more »

Calgary hailstorm declared worst in Canadian history and the country's fourth costliest natural disaster

The destructive hailstorm that hit Calgary on June 13, 2020, has officially been declared the fourth costliest natural disaster in the history of Canada, with insured damages hitting almost 1.2 billion dollars. Last month, a massive weather system moved through...... Read more »

Mathias Cormann leaves a legacy of losses as Finance Minister

Alan Austin at Michael West - 1 hour ago
[image: photo of Mathias Cormann, Finance Minister] On nearly every economic indicator of wellbeing, Australians have gone backwards in the past six years of the Coalition government. Yet it, and particularly the Finance Minister, is lauded at every turn. Alan Austin takes a closer look at the figures.

Friends Of Australia Friday Cheese Lamburger, Fries & Cabernet

E.M.Smith at Musings from the Chiefio - 1 hour ago
It's Friday in Australia and time to party down on Australian Cabernet Sauvignon wine and lamburger with fries! Continue reading →

U.S. Sanctions: Chinese Banks Are Preparing For The 'Worst Case' Scenario Of Being Cut Off From SWIFT

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 1 hour ago
FILE PHOTO: A general view of the financial Central district in Hong Kong, China July 25, 2019. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo *Reuters:* *Exclusive: Chinese banks prepare contingency plans over threat of U.S. sanctions, sources say* BEIJING/HONG KONG/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese state lenders are revamping contingency plans in anticipation of U.S. legislation that could penalise banks for serving officials who implement the new national security law for Hong Kong, sources at five state financial institutions said. In worst-case scenarios under consideration by the Bank of China an... more »

Never Relent – Why Did The DOJ Release SSCI Vice-Chairman Mark Warner’s Text Messages on February 9, 2018?…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 1 hour ago
Everything is disconnected until somebody connects it. On February 9, 2018, the DOJ released a batch of captured text messages between Senate Intelligence Committee Vice-Chairman Mark Warner and the lawyer for Christopher Steele, Adam Waldman. At the time the texts … Continue reading →

Former Vice President Joe Biden Wants To Debate President Trump

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 hours ago
Joe Biden, from left, Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., and McGregor Industries owner Bob McGregor listen to First Class Fitter Dave Callis during a tour of the metal fabricating facility on July 9, 2020, in Dunmore, Pa. Matt Slocum, AP *NBC*: *Biden says he can 'hardly wait' to debate 'stable genius' Trump* *President Donald Trump and his campaign have also pulled no punches going after Biden's mental sharpness.* The first 2020 presidential debate could be a battle of the brains. Former Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that he's eager to debate President Donald Trump, mocking his intel... more »

Trump’s “Warp Speed” Funding Now Includes HIV Vaccines for Bill Gates and Dr. Fauci’s Pet Projects

AdminM at Medical Kidnap - 2 hours ago
President Trump's "Operation Warp Speed" which has basically given a blank check for government funds to be spent on vaccine development for COVID, now is funding HIV/AIDS vaccine research as well, according to the pharmaceutical trade publication, FierceBiotech. Ben Adams reports: "The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is launching a new clinical trial network to seek out and add thousands of volunteers to major clinical tests for vaccines and monoclonal antibodies against the pandemic. The so-called COVID-19 Prevention Trials Network (COVPN) was borne ... more »

The Black Lives Matter Chronicles, Edition #2

SafeSpace at 'Nox & Friends - 2 hours ago
The Marxist lesbians running BLM want to “end” the nuclear family, claiming that the government can do a better job than a biological father and mother can, raising kids in the black community. Well, ladies (or whatever your preferred self-identifying noun may be today), you are late to the courtroom. Your theory has already been tested and the results are in. And believe it or not, this evidence appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Network six years ago: — Safespace, with a hat tip to Colonel Len —

PSP Investments Loses 0,6% in Fiscal 2020

Leo Kolivakis at Pension Pulse - 2 hours ago
PSP Investments just announced its fiscal year 2020 results and the focus is on long-term results: - Ten-year net annualized return of 8.5%—above the return objective of 5.7%—generated $32.9 billion of cumulative excess net investment gains. - Over the last 10 years, PSP Investments’ performance exceeded the performance of the Reference Portfolio by 1.3% per year without incurring more pension funding risk. - Five-year net annualized return of 5.8% exceeded the policy portfolio benchmark of 5.1%. The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) ende... more »

Children in Sadistic Covid Captivity

WakingTimes at Waking Times - 2 hours ago
*Julian Rose* - There are a number of factors about this Covid-19 event that stand-out.

Supreme Court – Nearly Half Of Oklahoma Is Indian Reservation

WTStaff at Waking Times - 2 hours ago
*Tyler Durden* - A Supreme Court ruling just recognized roughly half of Oklahoma as an Indian reservation.

The Supreme Court Rules in the Trump Subpoena Cases

sanderson at Lawfare - 2 hours ago
A black-and-white photo showing a laptop screen displaying the CSPAN livestream of oral arguments in Trump v. Mazars and Trump v. Vance. President Trump went to the Supreme Court asking the justices to protect him from subpoenas for his financial records—subpoenas from congressional committees and subpoenas from a New York state grand jury. He didn’t get the shield against accountability that he sought. In the New York case, he lost decisively. In his higher-profile battle with Congress, the court sought a middle ground, and it found one on a broad 7-to-2 vote. Who precisely gets ... more »

Democratic US Presidential Nominee Joe Biden Says If Elected He Will End The 'Era Of Shareholder Capitalism'

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 hours ago
*CNBC:* *Biden says investors ‘don’t need me,’ calls for end of ‘era of shareholder capitalism’* * “Throughout this crisis, Donald Trump has been almost singularly focused on the stock market, the Dow and Nasdaq. Not you. Not your families,” Biden said Thursday in a speech in Pennsylvania. * Among the policies Biden described on Thursday is a tax hike for corporations. * “There’s a lot of room in tax policy to be both sensible and fair and to promote economic growth,” said Jack Lew, a supporter of Biden and former Treasury secretary. Presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden, layi... more »

We Now Know Why China's J-31 Stealth Fighter Resembles America's F-35

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, Asia* Along these lines, the People’s Daily Online report makes the claim that the J-31 has a superior weapons payload capability compared with the F-35. However, available specs report that the J-31 travels with six external weapons hardpoints… the same number as the F-35. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *As for how the J-31 may be employed, Chinese and U.S. newspapers are filled with various kinds of speculation; some reports say the fighter is intended for export as a way to counter the reach and scope of the F-35, however other reports cite Chin... more »

How Can a Massive Destroyer Be "Stealthy"? You'd Be Surprised

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: U.S.S. Zumwalt. May 20, 2016. U.S. Navy/Dennis Griggs.] Typically, when people think of the term stealth, they are drawn toward images of fighter jets or sleek bombers. However, it appears some of the central technical applications of that which constitutes “stealth” seems apparent in the Zumwalt destroyers. *Key Point:* The structure of the *Zumwalt* makes it surprisingly hard to spot on radar. Eluding radar, quietly sailing into enemy territory and launching long-range precision attacks from less-detectable positions all begin to pai... more »

Laser-Guided Bullets? Meet America's Excalibur "S" Artillery Round

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: Marines with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, fire an M982 Excalibur round from an M777 howitzer during a recent fire support mission. Afghanistan. 1 October 2011. U.S. Marine Corps.] “Just because I can shoot farther, that does not mean I solve the issue. I have to acquire the right target. We want to be able to hit moving targets and targets obscured by uneven terrain.” *Key Point:* It's a serious upgrade to the decade-plus old Excalibur. Enemies hiding under a bridge, bunkered down on a specific floor in a large ... more »

Ships Are Not Enough: Taiwan Needs Killer Tanks To Stop a Chinese Invasion

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* [image: A 584th armored brigade's CM-11 Brave Tiger tank takes part in anti-invasion drill, simulating the China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) invading the island, in Taoyuan, Taiwan October 9, 2018. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu] Both of these factors seem, without question, to further strengthen Taiwan’s deterrence strategy, *Key Point:* Taiwan needs a credible ground deterrent in addition to naval forces. The Trump administration’s plan to sell tanks, missiles and ground-launched air defenses to Taiwan embodies what might be called a strategic paradigm ... more »

Russia's MiG-17 Fighter Has One Hell of a History (A Terror in the Sky)

Caleb Larson at The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * The MiG-17 was surprisingly nimble — especially in Vietnam, where despite being decades older, slower, and outgunned, it managed to shoot many Americans out of the sky. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Over 10,000 of MiG-17 series were produced and served in Chinese, Vietnamese, Soviet, East German, and Polish air forces, to name a few. Although it never achieved parity with its American counterparts, the MiG-17 was surprisingly nimble — especially in Vietnam, where despite being decades older, slower, and outgunned, it managed to shoot many Americ... more »

China’s flood control network put to the test

drinkingwateradvisor at The Drinking Water Advisor - 2 hours ago
“A torrential downpour which has lasted over a month is testing China’s vast river flood control infrastructure, and threatening residents of Hubei Province, whose capital is Wuhan.” click here

President Trump Appoints A New Director Of The Defense Agency

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 2 hours ago
*Politico*: *Trump picks Army lieutenant general to lead Pentagon's spy branch* DIA has come under intense scrutiny in recent years from congressional lawmakers who fear its roles and missions have grown so bloated over time. President Donald Trump has tapped Army Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier to be the U.S. military’s next top spy, according to two people informed of the appointment. Berrier, the deputy chief of staff for Army intelligence, was one of a handful of candidates submitted by the military branches to Pentagon brass earlier this year to be the next director of the Defense In... more »

Wildlife officer sacked over African hunting scandal

Jarrod Lucas at Just In - 2 hours ago
A WA Parks and Wildlife manager, who posed for photos alongside dead big game animals in Africa, has been removed from his position by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.

Victoria announces $534m support package to help businesses survive second lockdown

Just In - 2 hours ago
The Victorian Government announces a $534 million support package for businesses impacted by the coronavirus lockdown, including $5,000 grants for 80,000 businesses in the lockdown zone.

Man charged with murder after fight at Kingston Hotel

Just In - 2 hours ago
A 35-year-old Canberra man is charged with the murder of NSW South Coast man Warren Hordpenko, who died on Sunday night after an altercation at the Kingston Hotel.

Young Australians turn to mental health apps to ease stress during coronavirus

Just In - 2 hours ago
When Ballarat real estate agent Sam Young felt his seemingly perfect life going off the rails, phone apps helped him get back on track.

Sprinter thought he'd smashed Usain Bolt's world record, but he hadn't run far enough

Just In - 2 hours ago
World champion sprinter Noah Lyles briefly thought he had obliterated Usain Bolt's 200 metres world record, only to be told he had started from the wrong line and had only run 185 metres.

Robert Redford, actor and environmentalist, speaks loudly

Keith at musingsofanoldfart - 3 hours ago
In an article by Zack Budryk of The Hill called “Robert Redford backs Biden, warns of slide toward autocracy if Trump wins,” the following three paragraphs paint the appropriate portrait of the election. “The reelection of President Trump, Redford wrote, … Continue reading →

Glee star Naya Rivera is presumed dead. Here's what we know about her disappearance

Just In - 3 hours ago
Glee star Naya Rivera is presumed dead by authorities, a day after she went missing while swimming in a lake in California with her four-year-old son. Here's what we know so far.

Family members grieve as teenager's fatal attackers set to go free in months

Melissa Mackay at Just In - 3 hours ago
Three men responsible for the death of a teen from a head injury he sustained during an attack in 2018 will be released from jail before the year's end, having already served time for engaging in a "violent act causing death".

Ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen back in federal prison

Just In - 3 hours ago
In a statement, the Bureau of Prisons says Cohen has "refused the conditions of his home confinement and as a result, has been returned to a BOP facility".

Live: National Cabinet meets to discuss limiting people returning from overseas

Just In - 3 hours ago
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is currently in discussions with state and territory leaders as they seek to prevent further outbreaks of coronavirus in the community. Follow live.

"You Are Now Leaving FantasyLand: The Losses Will Be Taken By Somebody"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 3 hours ago
*"You Are Now Leaving FantasyLand: * *The Losses Will Be Taken By Somebody"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Round about late March, we entered a Financial FantasyLand in which all the sins and excesses of rampant financialization were going to be painlessly washed away. Never mind the entire U.S. economy is an inverted pyramid of balance-sheet "value" and debt resting on a shrinking foundation of collateral; everyone would be made whole in the Federal Reserve's Financial FantasyLand. You are now leaving FantasyLand: trillions of dollars of phantom value have already vanished, and these cat... more »

‘Forced’ vaccinations will control your life, warns religious-liberty group

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
‘Your life will be made so uncomfortable you don’t really have a choice’ WND Staff Planned programs for mass vaccinations to combat the coronavirus pandemic may appear to be voluntary, but they will determine where people are allowed to travel and shop and even whether or not they can leave their homes, warns the religious-liberty … Continue reading ‘Forced’ vaccinations will control your life, warns religious-liberty group →

We’ve been scammed – WHO now says “no evidence” of asymptomatic coronavirus transmission, no need for restrictions if you’re not sick

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
Monday, July 06, 2020 by: Ethan Huff (Natural News) In a sudden and unexpected about-face, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the evidence is scant to suggest that infected people without symptoms are capable of transmitting the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) to others. Speaking publicly, Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO’s technical lead for … Continue reading We’ve been scammed – WHO now says “no evidence” of asymptomatic coronavirus transmission, no need for restrictions if you’re not sick →

BREAKING: City Of Seattle Forces “Re-Education” Training | Outraged Patriot

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
This is creepy racist stuff from the Left. (Big League Politics) – Journalist Christopher F. Rufo of City Journal has retrieved documents showing the Marxist re-education training that white government employees in the city of Seattle were forced to attend. Core American concepts such as “objectivity” and “individualism” were classified as “internalized racial superiority” … Continue reading BREAKING: City Of Seattle Forces “Re-Education” Training | Outraged Patriot →

RED ALERT: ‘BREAKING: City Of Seattle Forces “Re-Education” Training’ – CAPTURING THE HEARTS & MINDS OF THE KIDDIES!

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
07/09/2020 America’s Civil War Rising BY ADINA KUTNICKI The saying, “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”, is meant to convey to this and that party that anything they do or see while on vacation — or when otherwise “occupied” — will remain between them. Sorta like a “gentleman’s” agreement. Hush-hush. But there has been nothing … Continue reading RED ALERT: ‘BREAKING: City Of Seattle Forces “Re-Education” Training’ – CAPTURING THE HEARTS & MINDS OF THE KIDDIES! →

Plenty of Coronaviruses but no SARS-CoV2: Study Still Holds True

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
Published 21 hours ago on July 8, 2020 By Makia Freeman There are plenty of coronaviruses in our body at any one time. In fact, pulmonologist Wolfgang Wodarg says in his experience it’s around 7-15% of the viruses in our body, and as I covered in previous articles on the human virome, that 7-15% … Continue reading Plenty of Coronaviruses but no SARS-CoV2: Study Still Holds True →

Government agencies coordinate to raid clinics and threaten doctors who help patients stay healthy during coronavirus pandemic

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
07/09/2020 / By Lance D Johnson A vast wealth of knowledge on the human immune system has been suppressed during the covid-19 pandemic, and the government is actively censoring doctors who help patients overcome covid-19. When the federal coronavirus task force took the stage in March, the country was put into a state of perpetual, … Continue reading Government agencies coordinate to raid clinics and threaten doctors who help patients stay healthy during coronavirus pandemic →

Cover-up: Dr. Anthony Fauci helped approve an effective treatment for coronavirus infections 15 years ago, but is suppressing it today in favor of new high-profit vaccines

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
07/08/2020 / By Lance D Johnson The expert advice of Dr. Anthony Fauci has been all about controlling human behavior, threatening individual liberty, and manipulating economic activity, while instructing on new ways to encourage human separation. These methods have proven destructive in a multitude of ways and have failed to contain human sickness and disease. … Continue reading Cover-up: Dr. Anthony Fauci helped approve an effective treatment for coronavirus infections 15 years ago, but is suppressing it today in favor of new high-profit vaccines →

Harvard doctor wants US to enforce national mask mandate; Surgeon General says order may lead to REBELLION

j at Wake Up To The Truth - 3 hours ago
07/08/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo For the U.S. to effectively fight back against the surge in Wuhan coronavirus infections, it needs to make wearing masks mandatory in all 50 states, suggests a medical expert from Harvard University. According to Ashish Jha, director of Harvard’s Global Health Institute, forcing over 300 million Americans to wear face coverings every time they leave their … Continue reading Harvard doctor wants US to enforce national mask mandate; Surgeon General says order may lead to REBELLION →

"Covid-19 Report 7/9/20: Yes, You Can Get Covid-19 Twice"

CoyotePrime at Running 'Cause I Can't Fly - 3 hours ago
Chris Martenson, *"Covid-19 Report 7/9/20: Yes, You Can Get Covid-19 Twice"* *○* *Related:* *JULY 9, 2020 7:03 PM: *"US Reports Another Record Single-Day Jump In COVID-19 Infections: Live Updates"

Medical Experts: Floyd’s Speech Didn’t Mean He Could Breathe

AP News at Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
While it would be right to believe a person who can’t talk also cannot breathe, the reverse is not true.

Did the Merriam-Webster Dictionary Just Recognize ‘Irregardless’ as a Word?

Bethania Palma at Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
This long-used word has been the bane of many a pedant.

Excelencia Report Highlights Best Practices in Preparing Latinx Students for Workforce

Sarah Wood at Diverse - 3 hours ago
In a new report, Excelencia in Education analyzed how Hispanic Serving Institutions, which enroll over 65% of Latinx students, are strategically planning for workforce success.

Granberry Russell Rescinds Acceptance of Offer to Be Cal Poly’s Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion

Sarah Wood at Diverse - 3 hours ago
Paulette Granberry Russell, who was set to become California Polytechnic State University’s vice president for diversity and inclusion, rescinded her acceptance after receiving criticism, according to Cal Coast News. Russell has been accused of playing a role in covering up the sexual assault scandals at Michigan State University where she served as chief diversity officer. […]

Benedict College Cancels In-Person Homecoming Events

Sarah Wood at Diverse - 3 hours ago
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Benedict College, an Historically Black institution, has cancelled in-person homecoming events for the fall semester. Homecoming activities, which include a parade, a block party, galas, alumni parties and a Greek step show, were scheduled for Oct. 11-18. However, there is consideration about hosting a possible virtual celebration, according to the […]

Atlantic Coast Conference Postpones Fall Sports

Sara Weissman at Diverse - 3 hours ago
The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) will postpone fall sports to at least Sept. 1 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the league announced on Thursday. The decision, made in a unanimous vote by the ACC Board of Directors, won’t impact football but will delay other sports like field hockey and soccer, ESPN reported. The football season […]

Amid COVID-19, MEAC Plans to Venture Into Esports

Sara Weissman at Diverse - 3 hours ago
As collegiate leagues wrestle with how to continue fall sports amid the coronavirus, one is embracing a new kind of competition: gaming. On Thursday, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) announced a new partnership with Blaze Fire Games, which will include a new MEAC esports league, alongside other career opportunities in gaming and technology. “There’s really […]

How Should Minority Mental Health Resources Factor Into a School’s Reopening Plans?

Sara Weissman at Diverse - 3 hours ago
An online meeting of university leaders, co-hosted by the Steve Fund and the American Council on Education, explored how mental health resources for students of color should be incorporated into reopening plans.

Ivy League Becomes First D-I Conference to Suspend All Sports Until 2021

Jessica Ruf at Diverse - 3 hours ago
The Ivy League on Wednesday suspended all sports until 2021, including fall football, in response to health risks posed by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. It is the first Division I conference to do so, reports the Associated Press. “We simply do not believe we can create and maintain an environment for intercollegiate athletic competition that […]

Small child starves to death in Tokyo because nobody bothered to step in

Lee Jay at Modern Tokyo Times - 3 hours ago
Small child starves to death in Tokyo because nobody bothered to step in Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Little Noa was only 3-years-old when she passed painfully from this cruel world. It didn’t happen in a remote part of Japan. Instead, it happened in one of the most busiest and dynamic […]

Trump’s “Warp Speed” Funding Now Includes HIV Vaccines for Bill Gates and Dr. Fauci’s Pet Projects

AdminM at Health Impact News - 3 hours ago
President Trump's "Operation Warp Speed" which has basically given a blank check for government funds to be spent on vaccine development for COVID, now is funding HIV/AIDS vaccine research as well, according to the pharmaceutical trade publication, FierceBiotech. Ben Adams reports: "The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is launching a new clinical trial network to seek out and add thousands of volunteers to major clinical tests for vaccines and monoclonal antibodies against the pandemic. The so-called COVID-19 Prevention Trials Network (COVPN) was borne ... more »

What Happens When A Democratic Socialist Party Turns Neo-Liberal... In A Pandemic?

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 4 hours ago
Not counting postage stamp-sized counties like Vatican City, Andorra and San Marino, Sweden has had the worst pandemic of any European country. These are the confirmed cases per million people in the dozen worst hit of the countries in the European Union: *•* Sweden- 7,312 *•* Spain- 6,408 *•* Belgium- 5,360 *•* Ireland- 5,172 *•* Portugal- 4,400 *•* U.K.- 4,227 *•* Italy- 4,005 *•* Netherlands- 2,961 *•* France- 2,596 *•* Germany- 2,372 *•* Denmark- 2,227 *•* Austria- 2,055 Sweden's closest neighbor's-- Norway (1,651 per million Vikings), Finland (1,311 per million Finns) and Den... more »

Australia On Permanent Lockdown

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 4 hours ago
Communist China locked people in their homes, so Australian government officials naturally thought that would be a good idea too. The Australian government seems to think that the virus will magically disappear at some unknown time in the future, and … Continue reading →

BLM Good – GOP Bad

tonyheller at Real Climate Science - 4 hours ago
TMC Daily New Covid-19 Hospitalizations – Texas Medical Center

Is It Any Surprise He Can't Articulate His Positions? They're Not Really His

Diogenes Sarcastica™ at Diogenes' Middle Finger - 4 hours ago
We've all seen them, clips that go viral. Joe Biden trying to describe.... well, something. No one is entirely sure what. It seems he gets too far behind teleprompter, his already-rickety train of thought derailed, or his mouth out-runs it's supply line and he just gives up. Now, if this was the first or second time we’d seen this happen to creepy Joe, we’d probably all ignore it. But this is a constant problem. He simply can’t articulate any of his own positions. Many people mockingly ascribe the issue to early symptoms of dementia. Maybe that’s true, maybe it’s not, but I think... more »

Rare meteotsunami forms in Upper Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, U.S.

A rare meteotsunami formed in the Upper Chesapeake Bay in Virginia on Monday, July 6, 2020. It occurred as intense storms moved through the region, which included hail and strong winds. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Mount Holly confirmed the weather...... Read more »

WHEN INVESTIGATORS FINALLY GET TRUMP'S FINANCIAL INFORMATION, WILL WE EVEN CARE?

Steve M. at No More Mister Nice Blog - 4 hours ago
Georgetown law professor Josh Chafetz is right: The first reports on Thursday’s Supreme Court decisions dealing with the subpoenas for President Trump’s financial records sounded like bad news for the president in his effort to keep them hidden. But don’t be fooled. ... Mr. Trump won, because we almost certainly won’t get to see his financial records anytime soon. The decision in the case arising out of the New York State grand jury investigation held that he does not have absolute immunity, but the Supreme Court sent the case back to the lower courts to consider challenges to the s... more »

China's facing diplomatic stoushes on multiple fronts

Bill Birtles at Just In - 4 hours ago
For months the coronavirus has exacerbated global tensions, but it's been a particularly rough week for China with diplomatic rows exploding on multiple fronts, writes China correspondent Bill Birtles.

Is Anthony Albanese correct about COVID-19 and cuts to the CSIRO?

Ellen McCutchan at Just In - 4 hours ago
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says the Coalition Government's first budget in 2014 had cut $110 million from science funding and "hollowed out" the nation's lead scientific agency, the CSIRO, one of the groups that Australia was "now counting on" to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.

Backyard fire danger brought home for Breen family by little Eleanor's firepit 'hug'

Angel Parsons And Verity Hughes at Just In - 4 hours ago
The Breen family of Mackay were among the Queensland families that stoked backyard fires during the COVID-19 lockdown. Despite precautions, their toddler ended up in Mackay Hospital, which has seen a rise in burns patients.

Clifftop pool stays shut as agency investigates potential sacred site damage in Kakadu

Matt Garrick And Kate Ashton at Just In - 4 hours ago
The case centres around the path to one of Kakadu's best loved sites, the clifftop pool at Gunlom Falls, which was being upgraded last year.

Back sweat becomes England's new post-COVID tactic for shining the ball

Just In - 4 hours ago
With Test cricket making its post-lockdown return, England's fast bowlers devise a new tactic for shining the ball now the use of saliva is banned.

Imported pets could be behind potentially deadly dog disease outbreak

Jon Daly And Courtney Fowler at Just In - 4 hours ago
A tick-borne bacterial disease that can be deadly to dogs has been detected for the first time in Australia, and the country's top vet believes flawed testing of imported pets is to blame.

Live: Melbourne tower residents get a taste of freedom and Queensland set to open borders

Just In - 4 hours ago
Residents of Melbourne's public housing towers are allowed out but one building remains locked down, as Queensland welcomes back interstate travellers whilst shutting the door to Victorians. Follow live.

Your best photos from the past week

Just In - 4 hours ago
Here is a selection of photos sent in by audience members from around Australia. If you have any photos that you'd like to share, send them in via the upload page. You can take a look at more photos from across the country on our Instagram, and share your own Instagram photos with us by using #ABCmyphoto on Instagram.

Seoul Mayor found dead after daughter reported him missing

Just In - 4 hours ago
After a search involving hundreds of police, the Mayor's body is found at Mount Bugak in northern Seoul, near where his phone signal had last been detected.

Live: NSW Now: 90 people in self-isolation after crossing closed border, Sydney shrouded in fog

Just In - 4 hours ago
*MORNING BRIEFING: *About 30,000 vehicles have crossed the border since it was closed from Wednesday, but most people have held exemptions from the requirement to isolate, while iconic Sydney landmarks were swamped in fog this morning.

Fears 'something bad could happen' in Melbourne's last tower in lockdown

Rachel Clayton at Just In - 4 hours ago
The prospect of another nine days in strict lockdown has people fretting about how they will cope in tiny apartments with no outdoor space, no open windows, and the fear they are surrounded by others carrying coronavirus.

How a death in custody became the catalyst for a ground-breaking police program

Simon Leo Brown, Chris Bullock And Ann Arnold at Just In - 4 hours ago
A disproportionate number of Indigenous people are incarcerated. As calls to address the problem grow louder, three on-the-ground programs show how changing that involves listening to Aboriginal communities.

'Changed the goalposts': COVID-19 hardship grant process under attack

Alexandra Humphries at Just In - 4 hours ago
Labor wants to know why the Tasmanian Government changed criteria for the business hardship grants after applications were made, as figures show 1,125 businesses were refused any help.

Queenslanders raising alarm about Victorian number plates for 'no good reason'

Kallee Buchanan And Johanna Marie at Just In - 4 hours ago
Concerned Queenslanders are reporting sightings of Victorian number plates on cars travelling through the state, but there's a reasonable explanation why they're here.

Teen stowaway who ended up owning world's biggest crocodile celebrates 90 years

Sharnie Kim at Just In - 4 hours ago
Before he settled on Green Island, George Craig picked bananas in Jamaica, swam with Tarzan and hunted crocs in PNG — and that was only the first half of his extraordinary life.

'People keep clicking the link': Inside the battle to keep Australia safe online

Ariel Bogle at Just In - 4 hours ago
This Canberra headquarters looks like any other nondescript government building but, a few steps inside the lobby, a lattice made up of zeros and ones provides a clue as to what's going on inside. Here's what happens in Australia's 24/7 cyber security watch room.

This disco was the highlight of the week for Gaz and Daz before COVID-19 — and now it's back

Craig Allen at Just In - 4 hours ago
Their regular disco night was a highlight for Daz and Gaz, housemates who live with intellectual disability, but coronavirus forced it to stop. Now, they're overjoyed it's starting up again.

U.S. Supreme Court: Trump Not Immune From State and Local Prosecutors’ Subpoenas

R. Cort Kirkwood at rss - 4 hours ago
[image: u-s-supreme-court-trump-not-immune-from-state-and-local-prosecutors-subpoenas] The U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that state, county, and local prosecutors can pursue criminal subpoenas on sitting presidents.

Trump Wants the Navy To Take Out Iranian Gunboats That Get Too Close. Here's How.

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Middle East* [image: An F/A-18E Super Hornet prepares to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in this U.S. Navy handout taken in the Red Sea in this September 3, 2013 handout from the U.S. Navy. Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan R. McDon] Just how would the U.S. Navy quickly destroy Iranian forces should they need to? *Key Point:* U.S. Navy ships have layers and layers of defenses. Interceptor missiles, attack drones, deck-mounted guns, electronic warfare weapons and even lasers could quickly be called upon by U.S. N... more »

Hydroxychloroquine and Fake News

Infinity at 'Nox & Friends - 4 hours ago
We have been systematically misled about Covid-19 and the cures, clearly and undeniably to instill fear, confusion, and to destroy the economy, all in a desperate and corrupt effort to prevent President Trump from winning re-election. Very early on, Dr. Vladimir Zelenko discovered that Hydroxychloroquine, plus zinc-sulfate, plus Azithromycin (“HCQ trio”) proved nearly 100% efficacy, in only 3-5 days. Because president Trump said it “might be a game-changer”, the left jumped on the medication, pooh-poohing it, “research labs” tested hydroxychloroquine alone, without the necessary zin... more »

KIPP Drops the Motto But Keeps the Brutality

Jim Horn at Schools Matter - 5 hours ago
Four out of five students who started school at the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute during the decades just after the Civil War never earned their certificates of completion, even though academic expectations were far below schools for white students. Getting booted from Hampton's residential program, you see, was more likely to come from a bad attitude, or bad character, than bad study habits. Hampton's chief purpose, after all, was to inculcate in freed slaves and Western Indians a deep and abiding respect for hard work, above all else. Secondarily, the purpose was to... more »

Revisiting Three Mile Island Radiation Exposure and Impacts

Majia's Blog at Majia's Blog - 5 hours ago
The radiation exposure and health consequences of Three Mile Island have been under-estimated, significantly, new research shows: Datesman, A.M. Radiobiological shot noise explains Three Mile Island biodosimetry indicating nearly 1,000 mSv exposures. Sci Rep 10, 10933 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-67826-5 Abstract The 1979 accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power station in Pennsylvania released about 22 million Curies of xenon-133 into the environment. Because physical dosimetry indicated exposures to the nearby population of less than about 2 mSv, discernib... more »

Death Is the Ultimate Voter Suppression

DownWithTyranny at DownWithTyranny! - 5 hours ago
*-by Dorothy Reik* While we are all wringing our hands over vote by mail and long lines at limited polling places, we are missing the big picture. COVID-19 is killing off Black and Brown voters in droves. The dead don’t vote-- except in Trump’s demented mind. CNN reports that 23% of those dying of the virus are Black although they make up only 13% of our population. Black Americans’ death rates are the same as those of white people who are a decade older according to the Brookings Institute. They also report that among those aged 45-54, for example, Black and Hispanic/Latino deat... more »

Supreme Court Blocks and Punts on Trump Financial Records Cases…

sundance at The Last Refuge - 5 hours ago
Apparently stall tactics are all the rage amid a political judiciary that is collapsing from a quickly metastasizing cancer inside the third branch of government. Today the Supreme court blocked in part, and punted in part, on three cases related … Continue reading →

A Big Storm Might Knock Over This Expensive U.S. Navy Stealth Destroyer

Kris Osborn at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: USS Zumwalt. San Diego, California. U.S. Navy/Petty Officer 3rd Class Emiline L. M. Senn] There may be some interesting reasons why the Zumwalt can perform well in rough seas. *Key Point:* The weight distribution makes all the difference. When faced with high winds, up to 20-foot waves and dangerously rough seas -- which Navy ships can survive? … and continue to wage war on the open sea? Would the new stealthy USS Zumwalt destroyer capsize or suffer extreme damage if its wave-piercing Tumblehome hull were subject to massively dangerous ... more »

Did U.S. Prosecutors “Bury” Evidence to Enforce Iran and Venezuela Sanctions?

Matthew Petti at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Matthew Petti* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_LR2EB2C0S71O0&share=true] They may have just admitted to convicting an innocent man. A federal judge is calling for an investigation into whether prosecutors purposely hid evidence proving an Iranian-American businessman innocent of sanctions violations, after emails emerged showing that prosecutors wanted to “bury” the evidence. Ali Sadr Hashemi Nejad was convicted in March of smuggling $115 million from Venezuela to Iran through the U.S. banking system, in viola... more »

This 24-inch Insignia Is $100—And Comes With Free Echo Dot

Ethen Kim Lieser at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://pisces.bbystatic.com/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/6402/6402235cv11d.jpg] Now that's one neat home entertainment combo. Even in the deepest recesses of bargain bins, there is usually something that can really catch your eye. This particular deal involving the 24-inch Insignia Fire TV at Best Buy fits that bill perfectly. It’s not just the TV, however, as you will also be getting a free Amazon Echo Dot (a third-generation one too). The total price? A measly $100—that’s one dinner outing with your special someone. Keep... more »

Why Is Trump Raging About the Supreme Court’s Tax Decision?

Rachel Bucchino at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, Americas* Instead of pocketing a political win, Trump is drawing more attention to the tax issue he has sought for years to bury. In a turn of events that has enraged President Donald Trump, two of his Justice appointees, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh, ruled against the president in twin landmark Supreme Court decisions Thursday morning. Trump declared that the rulings were “not fair” and part of a “political prosecution.” Trump also attacked Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Lindsey Graham for allegedly failing to pursue his enemies, including ... more »

Are U.S.-Backed Forces Turning West Africa’s Sahel Region Into a “Killing Field”?

Matthew Petti at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Matthew Petti* *Security, Africa* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF20000020095&share=true] Human Rights Watch had raised the alarm in Burkina Faso. The U.S. Department of State is “deeply concerned” after 180 bodies were found in northern Burkina Faso, where human rights activists say U.S.-backed forces may be performing mass executions. Human Rights Watch raised the alarm in a Wednesday report, claiming that dozens of bodies were found around the town of Djibo, and that “[e]xisting information points toward government security f... more »

Florida Becomes Coronavirus Hotspot as Cases Reach 225,000

Rachel Bucchino at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Public Health, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2SLH90UYBY&share=true] Cases grew as Americans argued over the best way forward. What seemed like a safe place to isolate from coronavirus is now an epicenter with floods of positively tested cases, diminishing medical supplies and overcrowded hospital intensive care units. Florida has nearly 225,000 cases as of July 9, consuming more than seven percent of America’s reported statistics, according to Johns Hopkins University coronavirus data. “When you l... more »

A Tough Road Lies Ahead for Ending the Korean War Armistice Agreement

Yong-Chool Ha at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Yong-Chool Ha* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC24OE9GHXCT&share=true] Yet a real peace is possible and desirable. *Editor’s Note:* As the world commemorates the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War, the Center for the National Interest‘s Korean Studies team decided to ask dozens of the world’s top experts a simple question: Do you believe that the Korean War will finally come to an end before its next major anniversary in 2025? The below piece is an answer to that question. Please click here to see ev... more »

Russia Built Portable Nuclear Bombs or "Suitcase Nukes" (And Some Could Be Missing?)

Caleb Larson at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * In the early days of the Cold War, both the United States and the Soviet Union were able to envision warfare in which the limited use of nuclear weapons would take place. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In 1997, a former Soviet general, Alexander I. Lebed, gave an interview to *60 Minutes* in which he contended that the Soviet Union had created around 250 suitcase-sized portable nuclear weapons, similar to the United States’ B-54. Tactical nuclear weapons — compacts, small-yield atomic bombs that are not necessarily designed to be rained down on ... more »

Do Not Forget Korean-Americans With Family in Stuck in North Korea

Joshua Fitt at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Joshua Fitt* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2UEH9NP5RX&share=true] Peace may not come anytime to the Korean peninsula, but family reunions cannot wait. *Editor’s Note:* As the world commemorates the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War, the Center for the National Interest‘s Korean Studies team decided to ask dozens of the world’s top experts a simple question: Do you believe that the Korean War will finally come to an end before its next major anniversary in 2025? The below piece is an answer to th... more »

A Peace Treaty Ending the Korean War Isn't Likely Anytime Soon

Yu Bin Kim at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Yu Bin Kim* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2PGH9AR1FF&share=true] But a peace agreement might be possible. *Editor’s Note:* As the world commemorates the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War, the Center for the National Interest‘s Korean Studies team decided to ask dozens of the world’s top experts a simple question: Do you believe that the Korean War will finally come to an end before its next major anniversary in 2025? The below piece is an answer to that question. Please click here to see even mor... more »

Iran's Shahed 129 Drone Could Soon Be Even Deadlier

Caleb Larson at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * Tehran’s drone program be getting a GPS boost. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *If claims about GPS-navigable Shahed 129s are credible, then Iran presumably has the ability to use GPS navigation in tandem with other weapons systems, namely ballistic weapons. Iran’s drones have typically been knock-off western technology with limited ordinance capacity and very limited range when compared to their American counterparts. But, Tehran’s drone program be getting a GPS boost. *Shahed 129* Iran’s drone program operates a variety of Unmanned Arial Vehicles... more »

Sports Are Coming: CBS Announces Streaming Soccer Deals

Stephen Silver at The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] The deal goes into effect in August, will add all of those competitions to the CBS All Access streaming service, while “select marquee matches” will air on CBS itself, as well as the CBS Sports Network. American sports are getting ready to come back later this month, but international soccer came back even earlier, with English, German, Spanish and other club leagues returning in June. And now, how Americans can view soccer is about to change. ViacomCBS announced a deal Thursday with UEFA, the Union of European Football A... more »

Symposium: The Renaissance Principle Across the Ages

Matthew Ehret at The Duran - 5 hours ago
From the Rising Tide Foundation While all living beings are mortal, only human kind has access to the self-awareness of its own mortality. With this knowledge of our own finiteness, we may become cynical and fearful pessimists wallowing in despair and nihilism or we may choose to embrace a higher set of goals and principles […] More The post Symposium: The Renaissance Principle Across the Ages appeared first on The Duran.

Canopy Growth shuns pharmaceutical research

Pamela Moore at Marijuana Business Daily - 5 hours ago
There has been no shortage of signs that Canopy Growth Corporation is steering off the course set out for it by co-founders and former co-CEOs Bruce Linton and Mark Zekulin. Perhaps the biggest has been current CEO David Klein’s admission that the company will no longer pursue the development of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis products. Speaking to […] Canopy Growth shuns pharmaceutical research is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Researchers find promising link between THC and COVID-19

Pamela Moore at Marijuana Business Daily - 5 hours ago
Could cannabinoids be used to help treat COVID-19? Many of the symptoms of the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 virus result from excessive inflammation following the release of cytokines, including acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), a severe lung injury that leads to significant morbidity and mortality, especially in older people, and the most common cause of […] Researchers find promising link between THC and COVID-19 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Measles Vaccination and Autism: The Inexcusable Suppression of a Long-Documented Link

Joyce Ghen at Children's Health Defense - 5 hours ago
Parental reports linking autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccination have long given rise to the aggressive and unnuanced media mantra that the MMR “does not cause autism.” The reality is that biological evidence on the ground has—from the beginning—told a very different story. The post Measles Vaccination and Autism: The Inexcusable Suppression of a Long-Documented Link appeared first on Children's Health Defense.

Why Russian Experts Are Saying The Russian - Taliban Bounty Story Makes No Sense

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 5 hours ago
*Christian Science Monitor:* * For Russian experts, Taliban bounty report just doesn’t make sense* *Why We Wrote This* The report of Russia paying bounties to the Taliban for killing U.S. troops in Afghanistan has heated up the political rhetoric in Washington. But it hasn’t swayed many in Moscow, not even those critical of the Kremlin. From the very start of the American-led invasion of Afghanistan almost 19 years ago, Russian experts were shaking their heads and warning that it would not turn out well. However, the Kremlin warmly welcomed the occupation. It provided intelligen... more »

Pentagon Announces An Investigation Into Leaks Of Classified Marerial To The Media

War News Updates Editor at War News Updates - 5 hours ago
© Greg Nash *Defense News:* *Esper announces leak investigation at Pentagon* WASHINGTON — Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has ordered an investigation into leaks of both classified and unclassified martial to media, he told members of the House Armed Services Committee during a Thursday hearing. The secretary brought up what he called an aggressive effort to pursue leaks after a series of what he called “bad leaks” in the fall. “I’ve launched an investigation that is underway to go after leaks, whether it’s of classified information or unclassified information that is sensitive an... more »

Is This Cat Wearing a Mask During the ‘Spanish Flu’?

Dan Evon at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
This cat wasn't going to risk any of its nine lives.

Did an Armed Black Militia March Through a Georgia National Park?

Nur Ibrahim at Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
A Confederate monument became the site of another protest on the Fourth of July 2020.

Climate Change Not the End of the World (Shellenberger)

Ron Clutz at Science Matters - 5 hours ago
This post is to celebrate an extended extract with permission, from Michael Shellenberger’s new book, Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All, (HarperCollins 2020), 432 pages. It is published at Quillette Why I Believe Climate Change Is Not the End of the World A few excerpts from the article in italics with my bolds. […]

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