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Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* But not to worry Trump fans! You may miss the grifting, overt insanity, insecurity, and incessant whining if Money Mike takes the place of your man, but don't worry too much! Money Mike has plenty of scams, misogyny and racism to spread around! Plus, if he gets elected, his presidency will be a titanic failure just like Trump's! And then you can elect Don Jr., David Duke, Lou Dobbs, or even James Fields and take your dreamy Great American Fascism even further!
All The Fake News That Is Unfit To Print
Postcards From Milder Winters, Recent and Future – The New York Times Autumn snow cover has increased to record levels. NorAm Fall Winter snow cover has increased for fifty years. NorAm Winter Spring snow cover has been above average for … Continue reading →
Touch To The Stars ‒ A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins
*Touch to the stars, yet keep your feet firmly upon this Earth of yours. You are loved by so many, yet cannot be seen but by a few. Be firm in your principles and honest in all dealings. Trust in your own inner skills and ability to prosper in this world of men. Let not fear be your guiding light, but let love and kindness light your way in the days ahead.* *© *M.N. Hopkins *To read more of my poems & quotations, please click on the link below:* *Poems & Quotations by M.N. Hopkins* *or visit:* *Pinterest*
Nevada debate highlights: The dance of women leaders and limited economic opportunity
Jeffrey Waddoups, Professor of Economics, University of Nevada, Las Vegas at Politics + Society – The Conversation - 21 hours ago
In the first debate featuring former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg, scholars note the challenges facing women leaders and the diminishing power of labor unions.
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The Tweet contains the John Stossel Stosscars Awards for this year. I’m sorry to disappoint but my favorite candidate for more than one award got nothing. #stosscars #oscars pic.twitter.com/BmpYDAEWUr
What Next?
Redstate presents issues associated with DOJ dropping charges against former FBI Director Andy McCabe and offers solution to problem of two-tiered justice system. 0-0 We have been waiting for DOJ to start issuing indictments but based on their action last week one has to wonder if the people will be served. James Comey appears to be off the DOJ radar and now DOJ has dropped charges against Andy McCabe for his lying to Congress. Stone and Flynn have received much stiffer penalties for lesser crimes. Ordinary citizens would receive very harsh treatment for lying to Congress yet a form... more »
Quote of the Day
“For a supposedly dominant frontrunner, Bernie is not dominating. Basically, Bernie is floating, and Biden clogged up the moderate line. The only question is whether anyone will be able to Roto-root this thing before Bernie floats to victory.” —Ben Shapiro
Facebook blocks Wet'suwet'en supporters, as San Francisco Indigenous Youths Lock Down
Indigenous youths locked down said, "Come join us! Indigenous youth have locked down to the Chase Operations HQ on Mission St, in SF, Ohlone territories, in solidarity with the Wet'suwet'en. Come down and chant with us and support our comrades!!!! #Wetsuwetenstrong #UnistotenCamp #EndPoliceTerror #NoTrespass #ProtecttheYintah #NoPipelines #RCMPSTANDDOWN #LandBack #ShutDownCanada By
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind, "Blue Seven" (in 432 Hz tuning)
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Älska och bli älskad ‒ Ett Citat av M.N. Hopkins
*Älska och bli älskad. Ge och få. Acceptera andra och accepteras av andra. Låt lugn och balans vara din guide. Visa en bättre väg genom dina handlingar. Lev i tro och tron kommer att leva i ditt hjärta. * *©** M.N. Hopkins *
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Oddbodophobia
Another day, another example of identity politics lunacy treated as 'a real thing' by the BBC: The tweeting public aren't convinced though. The helpful responses to Alex's question include: Potatoheads, Ferengi (from* Star Trek*), folk from Bolton, Linekers, Bert & Ernie from* Sesame Street,* blow-up dolls, Essex girls and a race of Prince Charles/Mick Jagger hybrids. I myself think the racism is directed against one of the most vulnerable minority groups in our society, the Oddbods from *Carry on Screaming. *
Just For You, Diogenes' Most Excellent Democrat Debate Summary
*Maison de Diogène 11:00 PM* I knew it was going to be serious, Bernie combed his hair. But let me first say, I spent 3 hours trying to get a simple warranty return done on my phone, and after that, I just wanted to see blood. So my mood may color my analysis a tiny bit. I also missed a short segment about midway in the debate to go outside for some air after feeling like I was about to stab myself in the thigh with my pen. Really, I do wish the dems would stop pretending that we don't know they're all talkin' crazy! It's a widely-documented phenomenon that most of us have person... more »
Musical Interlude: Kevin Kern, “Another Realm”
Kevin Kern, “Another Realm” ○ *"A Home Beyond What This World Knows"* "You can chain my body But you cannot chain my soul. You can enslave my body But you’ll never own my soul. You can whip my body, But you cannot touch my soul. For my soul is mightier than your chains, My soul endures all your blows, My soul is eternal, eternally remains, My soul has a home beyond what this world knows. You can imprison my body, but you cannot jail my soul. You can break my body, But you’ll never break my soul. My soul is free as the eagle flying so high, Vast like a dark, starry sky, Deep as the ocean, ... more »
"To Test You..."
"When life takes the wind out of your sails, it is to test you at the oars." - Robert Brault
Ash to ash, dust to dust
I see the BBC continues to champion Ash: Am I alone in thinking that Ash Sarkar is given vastly disproportionate airtime by @BBC; deployed so frequently solely because she articulates her communism vehemently, thereby polarising debate, adding clicks.. and people tweet to object? Thank God for Michael Portillo. #bbcqt https://t.co/V5QAWp3X6S — Adrian Hilton (@Adrian_Hilton) February 19, 2020 Liking the way the BBC captions her "journalist".
Brashears begins her second year as deputy undersecretary with new plan for FSIS
USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service rolled out a new annual plan at a meeting in Austin with small meat and poultry operators. Mindy Brashears, USDA’s deputy undersecretary for food safety, described a sort of stream of consciousness in producing the new plan. “I sat down in December, and I just started writing, and at... Continue Reading
FSA surveys show level of antimicrobial resistant bacteria on UK chicken
There has been a decline of antimicrobial-resistant E. coli but not Campylobacter in chicken based on surveys by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Two annual surveys tested fresh chicken sold in the United Kingdom, with one looking at certain antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) E. coli, and the other at AMR Campylobacter. Results are from 2017 to 2018. A... Continue Reading
German researchers developing rapid Salmonella detection test
Fraunhofer researchers are helping to develop a test to detect Salmonella in less than eight hours. A team from the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, Branch Bioanalytics and Bioprocesses are working with the German microbiology and food analysis laboratory Selektis GmbH as part of a ProFIT project running from 2018 to 2020. Core... Continue Reading
Unpacking the idea of Malaysia’s ‘deep state’
In Malaysia, the ‘deep state’ is a shorthand for the perceived institutional inertia exerted by the 1.6 million strong civil service. But is it real? The post Unpacking the idea of Malaysia’s ‘deep state’ appeared first on New Mandala.
Forget Big Ships: These Cyclone Patrol Boats Would Fight The Navy's War On Iran
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* The Cyclones are not widely known, but they are effective. *Key point:* The tiny but hard-hitting boats proved adept at shallow-water patrols. If the United States and Iran go to war in the Persian Gulf, the U.S. Navy’s smallest warships could be the first to see combat. The Navy’s 13 *Cyclone*-class patrol boats -- also known as “PCs” for “patrol, coastal” -- each displace just 330 tons of water. An *Arleigh Burke*-class destroyer, by contrast, displaces more than 9,000 tons of water. A standard crew aboard a *Cyclone *includes just 28 office... more »
Flying Missile Defense? The F-35 Stealth Fighter Can Do Everything
*Michael Peck* *Security, * But does it excel at anything? *Key point: *Missile defense is expanding the repertoire of F-35 missions. Add another mission to the F-35. On top of being a stealth fighter, bomber and airborne quarterback coordinating other aircraft, now it’s a missile defense sensor. The U.S. Army recently incorporated Air Force F-35s into its missile defense system. “Two U.S. Air Force F-35s were integrated with the U.S. Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS), providing an airborne sensor capability to successfully detect, track and in... more »
Russia's Su-57 Got A Good Test Run In Syria (But Is It A Threat?)
*David Axe* *Security, * It's not ready for mass production yet. *Key point: *The DIA estimated in 2017 that Russian air arms maintained just 1,000 tactical aircraft. The Russian air force deployed Su-57 stealth fighters to Syria a second time since first deploying them to the war-torn country in February 2018. But that doesn’t mean the twin-engine Su-57 is any closer to being ready for mass production, to say nothing of its readiness for full-scale warfare against a high-tech foe. The Russian military’s chief of the general staff Valery Gerasimov announced the deployment in mi... more »
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Wednesday 19th February 2020
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 […]
New York Times Double Standards: Trump’s Clemency ‘Spree’ Versus Obama’s ‘Mercy’
By Clay Waters ~ On Wednesday, the front page of The New York Times was topped with a hostile lead story: “Trump Exerts His Power With a Spree of Pardons – Critics Denounce Clemency for Blagojevich, Milken and Kerik as Undeserved” by Michael Shear and Maggie Haberman. Catch the echo of “crime spree” in the […]
This County Is Utah’s First Sanctuary For Second Amendment
By Allison Schuster ~ A county in Utah has shot down the idea of more gun control by becoming the first county in the state to declare itself a Second Amendment sanctuary. The three-member Uintah County Commission voted unanimously Jan. 29 to pass an ordinance making the county a stronghold that refuses to comply with […]
The Corona Virus
A Dry Bones Cartoon ~ Mr. Shuldig reacts to the Corona Virus scare. Read more by Yaakov Kirschen at Dry Bones . http://drybonesblog.blogspot.com/
February 20th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1127
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Thursday February 20th – Open Thread
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From Hell to Breakfast
*Chinese Acquisition* The US needs a truth in origin and packaging law that requires the disclosure of Chinese involvement in any aspect of a product's supply chain. Smithfield Farms, the largest pork producing farm in the USA was recently sold to China with the unanimous support of its stockholders. The hogs will still be raised here, but slaughtered and packaged for sale in China before being sent back to the USA. This includes labels of Morrell, Eckrich, Krakus, Cudahy, Premium Hams, Cook's, Gwaltney, The same with many chickens. They can now be shipped there, but when they come ... more »
Hexagram: Star of David Or Star of Lucifer/Satan?
Why don’t Zionists tell you about the real roots of the Star of David, Satanic ‘666’ Hexagram? If they do, their whole Zionist doctrine, Satanic LIE about the modern state of Israel will collapse! It is most suitable as the symbol of the Satanic One World Religion. If a nation flies a Satanic ‘666’ Hexagram …
Macron Calls for “European Strategy” at Munich Security Conference
Macron calls for “European strategy” at Munich Security Conference by http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/index.htm MUNICH, Germany, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday called for a European strategy and more actions at the European level in the face of challenges at the ongoing 56th Munich Security Conference (MSC). – It was Macron’s first time attending …
Chinese Health Authorities Admit COVID-19 Can Be Transmitted Through Aerosol?
ARIRANG NEWS 19 Feb 2020 중국 당국 “코로나19 에어로졸 통한 전파 가능성” 첫 인정 Making a big U-turn on its previous announcement that there was no evidence to suggest aerosol transmission was possible, Chinese health authorities admitted for the first time on Wednesday that COVID-19 can spread through the air. Kim Hyo-sun reports. Chinese health …
Gaza 2020: Has Israel’s Siege Made Life Impossible for Palestinians?
Middle East Eye In 2012, the UN made a prediction that by 2020, Gaza would be unlivable. We explore the reality on the ground as we approach the new year. end
The Washington Post (CIA) is Very Worried About The Big Russia Lie Being Exposed….
The Washington Post (CIA) is Very Worried About The Big Russia Lie Being Exposed…. by sundance, https://theconservativetreehouse.com/ The media PR firm for the FBI and DOJ objectives is the New York Times. The media PR firm for the State Department is CNN. The media PR firm for the CIA is The Washington Post. This pattern has …
Brutal Deep State War Inside US Government. Trump Frustrated About Unprosecuted Deep State Crimes – Kevin Shipp
Brutal Deep State War Inside US Government. Trump Frustrated About Unprosecuted Deep State Crimes – Kevin Shipp by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com President Trump’s frustration over lack of criminal Deep State prosecutions by his DOJ bubbled out to his more than 70 million Twitter followers this week. From Comey, McCabe, the phony dossier of the Russia Hoax …
The Truth About the Spanish Influenza Pandemic – 1918
It’s often useful to not only dig into the facts behind current events but also take a look back in time to well known legendary events, such as the 1918 Spanish Influenza epidemic which the history books claim took the lives of between 50 and 100 million people worldwide. Lets begin! Wave 1 – Spanish … The post The Truth About the Spanish Influenza Pandemic – 1918 appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Royal commissions have power and prestige. But what's their real value?
Australia has a growing appetite for royal commissions. They're expensive, often rushed and don't always result in policy change. But their value might be best measured in something other than policy.
Buy now, pay later companies want a say in shaping sector's rules
The bosses of increasingly popular buy now, pay later companies want the Federal Government to collaborate with the sector when developing regulatory guidelines that will shape the future of Australia's financial technology industry.
As photographer watches, 50 orcas combine for season's 'most graphic, elaborate kill'
A whale watching tour has witnessed the gruesome demise of a beaked whale at the jaws of three pods of orcas. A marine biologist was on hand to photograph the meticulous hunt from start to finish.
Doctors reduced 'to tears' over chronic under-resourcing at Adelaide hospital
More than 200 doctors sign a letter to the chief executive officer of Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital calling for urgent help to improve staffing levels and resourcing at the site.
Anthony Albanese gives evidence at conspiracy trial of former NSW Labor ministers
Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese tells a Sydney court that Ian Macdonald told him he wanted to be preselected again during a Labor Party lunch at a Chinese restaurant.
Dominant Australian women's cricket team needs to be viewed with a critical eye
Australia's women's cricket team is full of talented, likeable role models who have a brilliant record over the past two years, but they can't be above legitimate criticism, writes Brittany Carter.
Bourke Street murderer's girlfriend could have warned police he planned to 'run people over', inquest hears
One of Victoria's top cops says he cannot comprehend why police didn't interview James Gargasoulas's girlfriend, who they had in custody, until after he mowed down pedestrians in Melbourne's Bourke Street Mall.
Here's what's happening with that $51 million Celeste Barber raised
The Australian comedian's bushfire appeal attracted more than $51 million in donations, but distributing that money isn't as simple as clicking "donate".
Experienced pilots killed in mid-air plane collision were 'in their prime'
Ido Segev and Peter Phillips are remembered as "extremely competent" pilots and instructors by their local flying club, as investigators try to figure out what caused them to collide with another plane near the Mangalore airfield in central Victoria.
'Violent and devastating': RFS superintendent reflects on unprecedented fire season
Almost eight weeks after lightning started a major blaze near the New South Wales-Victoria border, the Green Valley fire at Talmalmo has finally been declared out.
Lachlan thought he'd met the man of his dreams — but says he then found a sex video of them on a porn site
Lachlan* thought he met the man of his dreams while on holiday in Brazil, but his romantic adventure was allegedly a sham that ended up on a porn site, and with his "boyfriend" behind bars.
Two Diamond Princess passengers die after coronavirus quarantine, Japanese broadcaster says
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A man and a woman in their 80s from the coronavirus-hit Diamond Princess cruise ship have died, according to Japanese state broadcaster NHK.
Autistic teen apologises for taking pipe bomb on public bus
An autistic Adelaide teenager who took a working pipe bomb on a public bus had no insight into how the community would react until he saw his crimes in a news report, a court has heard.
'It's set up so we'd fail': Emma says regulated medicinal cannabis costs a third of her income
It has been legal for doctors to prescribe medical cannabis since 2016 but patients say the process is time-consuming and expensive, meaning some are sourcing their pain relief elsewhere.
Outrage over car fire killings turns to calls for immediate action from heartbroken community
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Hannah Clarke and her children were "senselessly and maddeningly murdered" and Australia is grieving, as the nation struggles to come to terms with the tragedy.
Huge East Gippsland blaze that burned for three months finally declared 'contained'
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The Tambo-35 bushfire complex that charred more than 320,000 hectares of East Gippsland around Bairnsdale and the Buchan Valley over the past 91 days is finally 'contained'.
PM adds environmental lawyer and former judge to bushfire royal commission
The Governor-General signs off on a royal commission into this summer's devastating bushfires, with a specific focus on better management of hazard reduction.
'He sucked on a gas bottle … and it killed him': Parents urged to talk to teens about 'huffing'
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A Port Lincoln father sounds out a warning to parents about the potentially fatal consequences of children inhaling from barbecue gas bottles, after the death of his 16-year-old son.
Businessman jailed for 27 years over plan to import $500 million worth of cocaine
Canberra man Rohan Arnold receives the maximum sentence after attempting to import more than 1 tonne of cocaine to Australia, worth more than $500 million. He was arrested in Belgrade, Serbia, in 2018.
Plan to sell off NSW forestry corporation axed because of bushfire devastation
The NSW Government's bid to raise about $1 billion from selling off the state's forestry corporation is called off after bushfires damaged a quarter of the softwood plantations.
How Long Will It Take For Señor Trumpanzee To Pardon Roger Stone?
In preparation for pardoning some of his cronies-- particularly Roger Stone who has a lot of serious dirt on Trump-- Trump continued pardoning random corrupt people this week, yesterday San Francisco 49ers owner Edward DeBartolo Jr., a real estate developer who was convicted in a huge gambling fraud scandal that sounds very much like something that could have been Trump. He also commuted Rod Blojojevich's sentence yesterday, four years early and pardoned Bernard Kerik and Michael Milken. Last week Caleb Ecarma, writing for *Vanity Fair* noted that "The standing pardon request line... more »
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Tonight's Debate
According to this website that tracks betting odds, the biggest loser over the past few hours was Mike Bloomberg, whose probability of becoming the next president fell by 3.5 percentage points. The biggest winner was Donald Trump, whose probability of reelection rose by 1.3 percentage points. To quote one regular tweeter: Sad!
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Mass Media Mask Masonic Control
Originally posted on Justice4Poland.com: February 17, 2020 In western society, personal success depends on your complicity in a diabolical Masonic conspiracy and your willingness to betray your fellow citizens. Here I review, James Wardner’s Unholy Alliances (1996) the only book to expose Masonic control of US politics. Online here. What can we expect of government…
Simply Put: India and US — matters of trade
bilaterals.org - 1 day ago
20-Feb-2020 India's existing and stalled bilateral FTAs started to receive attention from the government last year, even as the country worked to join the RCEP, the world's “largest” regional trade pact.
Two Political Scientists Told Us Why the 2020 Elections Are Going to Be Rough
*Douglas J. Ahler* *Politics, * And how to overcome them. With animosity between party supporters already at an all-time high, buckle up for what promises to be one of the most contentious elections in modern U.S. history. But even in this combative, polarized climate, some of the dislike and distrust that citizens feel toward the other side may be misplaced. One source of animus across party lines is stereotyping. People think that both parties – but especially the other side – are far more socially homogeneous than they actually are. *Assuming the extremes* In 2018, my colle... more »
The F-35 Is More 'Flying Computer' Than Fighter Jet, And That's Changing How America Fights
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * While many developers cite significant challenges when it comes to software development and integration for the F-35, the fighter is widely regarded as a “flying computer.” *Key point: *In terms of weapons, Block IV will eventually enable the F-35 to fire cutting edge weapons systems such as the Small Diameter Bomb II and GBU-54 – both air dropped bombs able to destroy targets on the move. The Pentagon's F-35 is conducting attacks, surveillance operations and combat missions with an updated on-board “threat library” of Mission Data Files engineered to... more »
Alternate History: What If Hitler Didn't Survive World War I?
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2002%3Anewsml_PBEAHUKREDM&share=true] If only. *Key point:* Hitler fought in World War I and could have been killed, but was spared by a merciful British soldier. Oh, how history could have changed if he had fired his weapon. Legend has it that on September 28, 1918, a wounded Private Adolf Hitler lay in the sights of Henry Tandey, a British soldier who would receive the Victoria Cross for his daring actions in engagement in Marcoing, France. Tandey supposedly took pity on the... more »
In the Face of Violence and Pain, Why Are Women and Minorities Ignored?
*Anne P. DePrince, Jennifer M. Gómez* *Politics, United States* Here's why. The trial of media mogul Harvey Weinstein is “a test of sympathies” – and Weinstein wants yours. For months, he has presented his pain to us, granting a hospital-room interview to catalog his suffering and using a walker on his way in and out of the courthouse. His defense team has argued he deserves your sympathy. They asked the judge to let Weinstein’s surgeon testify to confirm their client is “hurt and enfeebled.” These requests for your compassion are reminders that sympathy is not automatic. Not e... more »
America's B-2 Bomber Is Old (But It Keeps Getting Deadlier)
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Back in 2018, the Air Force dropped a B61-12 nuclear weapon (not armed) from a B-2 at Nellis AFB, marking a new developmental flight test phase for the upgraded bomb. *Key point:* By bringing an “earth-penetrating” component, the B61-12 vastly increases the target scope or envelope of attack. Back in 2018, the Air Force’s B-2 Stealth bomber test-dropped an upgraded, multi-function B61-12 nuclear bomb that improves accuracy, integrates various attack options into a single bomb and changes the strategic landscape with regard to nuclear weapons mission po... more »
Question for Comcast Xfinity or Verizon Fios: Why Do Cable Boxes Still Exist?
*Harry J. Kazianis* *Technology, * How do these things still exist in the age of streaming services? Time to make them a thing of the past. Question: why in an age of streaming services, smartphones and countless apps that can do just about anything do we still—in nearly all instances—need a cable box to sign up for a subscription and watch programming from Comcast or your preferred cable provider? Shouldn’t these devices be obsolete by now? Now to be fair, there are many situations where it is not always the case. However, by and large, the average, run-of-the-mill cable custo... more »
The Big Democratic Presidential Debate Starts at 9PM: Look For These 5 Things
*Hunter DeRensis* *Politics, * Michael Bloomberg his the debate stage. This could get very interesting. Tonight at 9pm on NBC and MSNBC, six Democratic presidential candidates will debate in Las Vegas, four days before the Nevada caucus. The candidates include Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, former Mayor of South Bend, Indian Pete Buttigieg, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Vice President Joe Biden, Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, and in his first national debate debut, former Mayor of New York City Michael Bloomberg . For four months Michael Bloomberg has run an ... more »
Meet the Orca: The Navy's New Autonomous Submarine That Will Fight the Wars of the Future
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] An amazing achievement. *Key point:* Washington has completed tests of a drone submarine that is capable of making long trips by itself. This is an important step towards warships that can fight on their own. At a military parade celebrating its 70th anniversary, the People’s Republic of China unveiled, amongst many other exotic weapons, two HSU-001 submarines—the world’s first large diameter autonomous submarines to enter military service. The unarmed robot submarines visibly had communication masts and sonar aperture su... more »
New U.S. Navy Virginia-Class Attack Submarines Will Carry Hypersonic Missiles
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Navy has confirmed that the Block V version of its Virginia-class attack submarines will be the first vessels in the fleet to carry a new hypersonic missile the service is developing. The U.S. Navy has confirmed that the Block V version of its *Virginia*-class attack submarines will be the first vessels in the fleet to carry a new hypersonic missile the service is developing. Arming the Block V *Virginia*s with a hypersonic missile could help the Navy to fill the gap that the four Ohio-class guided-missile submarines will leave in the service’s ... more »
Israel's Air Force And Army Get All The Fame, But Its Navy Has Underwater Super Weapons
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Middle East* Nuclear weapons. *Key point: *Israel's very own weapons of last resort. Israel has never officially admitted to possessing nuclear weapons. Unofficially, Tel Aviv wants everyone to know it has them, and doesn’t hesitate to make thinly-veiled references to its willingness to use them if confronted by an existential threat. Estimates on the size of Tel Aviv’s nuclear stockpile range from 80 to 300 nuclear weapons, the latter number exceeding China’s arsenal. Originally, Israel’s nuclear forces relied on air-dropped nuclear bombs and Jeri... more »
How the Army Plans to Counter and Destroy Enemy Drone Swarms
*Sebastien Roblin* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2KTE9ZG4W8&share=true] Will it work? *Key point:* Missile and drone swarms are a real threat because they overwhelm anti-air defenses. The military knows this and wants to find a way to shut them down. A drone and cruise missile attack that occurred on Saudi oil facilities in August 2019 revealed just how important short-range air defenses are becoming for defense against cruise missiles and drones that are proliferating across the globe. Existing air def... more »
Sea Level Rise Is Accelerating (If You Ignore Pre 1970 Data!)
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? This has to go down as one of the most fraudulent climate studies yet! ? Want to know how sea level in your area is changing due to global warming and other factors? Our ‘report cards’ can help. Updated by the…
Students Continue Occupation Over University’s Failures To Address Racist Incidents
Syracuse, NY - Students with #NotAgainSU, a movement that formed in response to racist and hate incidents on campus that the university has not adequately addressed, have been occupying the administrative building on campus since Monday afternoon. The University responded harshly, cutting off their access to food and supplies and suspending them Monday night. [Breaking: The University lifted the suspensions Wednesday evening] Campus police are also treating them harshly. CNN reports: A spate of bias incidents beginning in November 2019 helped spur #NotAgainSU's first protests. Follo... more »
Hardships Chelsea Manning Has Endured Are Unlike Any Other Case Of Grand Jury Resistance
As United States Army whistleblower Chelsea Manning yet again affirmed she will not testify before a federal grand jury empaneled against WikiLeaks, her legal team filed a motion to force her release from jail. “Manning has now been incarcerated for eleven of the maximum eighteen months. There is no reason The post Hardships Chelsea Manning Has Endured Are Unlike Any Other Case Of Grand Jury Resistance appeared first on Shadowproof.
“Truth is not the goal”
After media pressure, Facebook closed down a fake news site in North Carolina. As reported in The Charlotte Observer in an article called “Facebook takes down NC Facebook page with fake news” by Zachary Eanes, after a few months of … Continue reading →