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Is use of surgical masks necessary during heart catheterization?
Sjøl A, Kelbaek H. [Is use of surgical caps and masks obsolete during percutaneous heart catheterization?]. Ugeskrift for Laeger, 28 Feb 2002, 164(12):1673-1675 INTRODUCTION: Despite the lack of scientific evidence, surgical caps and masks are worn routinely by many physicians and nurses … Continue reading →
What If Biden Governs Like... His 4 Decades-Long Record?
Biden really is the Lincoln Project candidate, the candidate of what Rahm Emanuel called, approvingly, "the Biden Republicans." *Wall Street Journal* reporters Ken Thomas and Eliza Collins were being kind when they predicted unity in the Democratic Party won't last. The only "unity" I can detect beyond party hacks is the unification across the party and beyond to rid the country of the toxic malignancy in the White House. "Joe Biden," they wrote, "has united disparate factions of the Democratic Party behind a message of defeating President Trump and rebuilding from the coronavirus... more »
IACC is to Autism as "X" is to COVID
Note: Here's a report from Safeminds on IACC, which my Dad, would have said "Is as useful as the sleeves on a vest." Safeminds is far kinder than I am. They use the word "sluggish," while I would say, "willfully... more »
The role of aluminum adjuvants in vaccines raises issues that deserve independent, rigorous and honest science
Elsevier Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology Volume 62, December 2020, 126632 Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology The role of aluminum adjuvants in vaccines raises issues that deserve independent, rigorous and honest science⋆ Guillemette Crépeauxa,... more »
Brazil Reports Decelerating Coronavirus Contagion Rate for First Time
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - For the first time in almost four months, Brazil reported coronavirus transmission under control, according to calculations by Imperial College's epidemic control center. For the week that began on Sunday, August 16th, the contagion rate - which points to how many people each infected person on average transmits the pathogen […] The post Brazil Reports Decelerating Coronavirus Contagion Rate for First Time appeared first on The Rio Times.
Amnesty International Denounces Maduro for Repressing Healthcare Workers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Amid the growing spread of the coronavirus in Venezuela, Amnesty International (AI) issued a serious denunciation against the government of Nicolás Maduro, which it accused of "repressing and failing to protect healthcare workers" who face the Covid-19 on a daily basis. The human rights organization also warned that the Chavista […] The post Amnesty International Denounces Maduro for Repressing Healthcare Workers appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Efromovich Brothers’ Nightmare: Arrested by Lava Jato after Avianca Bankruptcy
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The last two months have not been easy for the brothers José and Germán Efromovich, shareholders of Avianca Holdings. On July 14th, the courts decreed Avianca airline's bankruptcy in Brazil. And on Wednesday morning, August 19th, the Federal Police arrested the brothers in an operation linked to . . . […] The post The Efromovich Brothers’ Nightmare: Arrested by Lava Jato after Avianca Bankruptcy appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mexico Crafts Plan to Help Its States Reorganize Debt
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mexico’s government said on Wednesday, August 19th, that it had agreed a plan with national development bank Banobras to help restructure some debt among the federal states, which have felt the squeeze from a sharp recession during the coronavirus pandemic. After a meeting between President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and […] The post Mexico Crafts Plan to Help Its States Reorganize Debt appeared first on The Rio Times.
Guedes Points to Emergency Aid Extension, Reiterates Closeness to Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Minister of Economy Paulo Guedes on Wednesday referred to the extension of the emergency aid benefit payments, but at a lower amount, and in a statement at the Planalto Palace, said he was close to President The post Guedes Points to Emergency Aid Extension, Reiterates Closeness to Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ex Colombian President Uribe, Under Investigation, Resigned his Senate Seat
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, who is under investigation for alleged witness tampering, resigned his Senate seat on Tuesday after being placed under house arrest earlier this month. The Supreme Court placed Uribe, perhaps the country’s most divisive but powerful politician, under detention in a . . . To read […] The post Ex Colombian President Uribe, Under Investigation, Resigned his Senate Seat appeared first on The Rio Times.
Investor’s Concern With the Shaky Argentine Economy Despite Deal With Bond Holders
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina’s over-the-counter bonds closed down an average of 0.3% and traded at around 45-50 cents on the dollar, well below the 54.8 cents net present value (NPV) of the government’s proposal. The country’s risk index also edged up. Following months of tough negotiation, Argentina made a breakthrough with creditors in […] The post Investor’s Concern With the Shaky Argentine Economy Despite Deal With Bond Holders appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bill from Rio Grande do Norte State Wants to Force Rape Victims to View Images of Abortion
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the week that religious groups gathered outside a hospital in Recife in an attempt to prevent a 10-year-old girl from undergoing a legal abortion, the Legislative Assembly of Rio Grande do Norte State intended to examine a bill that aims, in practice, to hinder legal abortion in the state […] The post Bill from Rio Grande do Norte State Wants to Force Rape Victims to View Images of Abortion appeared first on The Rio Times.
Scant minority ownership in Nevada’s cannabis industry, spurring calls for social equity reform
Minority ownership of cannabis businesses in Nevada is rare, and there are few signs that situation is likely to change anytime soon. Scant minority ownership in Nevada’s cannabis industry, spurring calls for social equity reform is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
U.S. & Russia face off in Syria
For the first time in about a year, Syrian pro-government forces and the US-led coalition found itself engaged in what seems to be direct clashes near the village of Tal al-Dhahab in northeastern Syria. Syrian sources said that on August 17 an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter struck a checkpoint of the Syrian Army in the province of al-Hasakah after the Syrian Army and pro-government locals blocked a US military convoy in the area. According to state-run news agency SANA, the strike killed a soldier and injured two others. *And then the next day this development occurred:*
Belarus ‘Opposition’ Document Reveals Agenda to Pull Country Into NATO and EU
*21WIRE + South Front* | The reality of the subterfuge is much deeper and even more profound in terms of its geopolitical significance.
‘No Jab, No Pay’: Australia to Use UBI, Benefit Payments to Enforce Vaccine Compliance
*21WIRE* | Australia has now become ground zero for expediting a transnational corporatist 'New Normal' agenda.
PH-Turkey free trade pact pushed
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
20-Aug-2020 Philippines and Turkey governments are pushing to elevate bilateral economic relations to a more comprehensive free trade agreement.
Ukraine's ambassador, Canada's trade minister discuss updates to free trade agreement
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
20-Aug-2020 Canada and Ukraine are committed to modernize the free trade agreement.
China, United States agree to hold trade talks, Chinese commerce ministry says
bilaterals.org - 16 hours ago
20-Aug-2020 China and the United States have agreed to hold trade talks “in the coming days” to evaluate the progress of their Phase 1 trade deal six months after it took effect in February.
Sir Robbie v Lewis (the re-match)
I don't think Sir Robbie Gibb (the BBC's next chairman?) is impressed by *Newsnight*'s policy editor's latest lapse into opinion-mongering: Is there anyone more damaging to the BBC's reputation for impartiality than @lewis_goodall ? This is so off the scale I don't even know where to begin. https://t.co/8FzX44QfeH — Robbie Gibb (@RobbieGibb) August 20, 2020
Inside the mosque of Egypt's Prince Mohamed Ali estate in Cairo [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Inside the mosque of Egypt's Prince Mohamed Ali estate in Cairo] Inside the Mosque of Prince Mohamed Ali estate in Cairo's Al-Manial Island مسجد قصر الامير محمد على بالمنيل , القاهرة
Politicians and bureaucrats have no skin in our game
More and more Americans are rebelling, in word and in deed, against the measures imposed on us by bureaucrats and politicians, and their actions (or inactions) in the face of the challenges confronting us. We're reading the scientific and other studies for ourselves, and realizing that the measures we're being asked to implement are, in many cases, unproven - indeed, sometimes proven to be ineffective. Wearing masks to counter COVID-19 is a good example. A mask does not protect *me:* it protects *those around me,* to a limited extent,* if, and only if, I happen to be infected*. ... more »
China Is Behind America in Undersea Warfare (But That Could Soon Change)
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Asia* The robot submarine era is now nearly upon us. *Key Point*: The PLAN is now giving new priority to the undersea realm. The Achilles Heel of the Chinese Navy has long been undersea warfare. The Middle Kingdom’s nuclear submarines are considered noisy, with their “boomers” [SSBNs] only recently taking up what might loosely be considered an actual “deterrent patrol.” The diesel force was quite reliant on the imported *Kilo*-class from Russia until the last decade. Even if China could field quiet submarines with proficient crews, the geography is ... more »
China Is Studying World War I's Naval Struggle (And It's Bad News For America)
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, * To be sure, the singular focus in the paper on Germany’s prewar naval buildup as the most severe irritant in the relationship most likely bespeaks a critique of the urgent striving increasingly evident in China’s shipyards over the last decade. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *While the Chinese author does not take the next step and directly compare the historical policies elaborated above to contemporary diplomacy as practiced by Washington or Beijing within their nascent rivalry, some historical echoes are obvious. Perhaps U.S. leaders have ... more »
China's Air Force Is Now Stronger Than Ever (Thanks to Russia)
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Eurasia* The Russia-China military cooperation has already fundamentally altered the balance in the Asia-Pacific region more than once. *Key Point*: No one can doubt the enormous progress of Chinese airpower, enabled by the formidable plus-up that Russian aircraft have provided over the last three decades. Chinese air power these days is something to behold. In the course of just about thirty years, Beijing’s aerial inventory has gone from quite obsolete to cutting edge. It’s worth noting, moreover, that Chinese airpower is but one tool that Beijin... more »
Why Mauritius Failed to Contain Effects of the Disastrous Wakashio Oil Spill
*Christian Bueger* *Enviornment, Indo-Pacific* The stranding of the MV Wakashio is one of the biggest environmental disasters in the history of the western Indian Ocean. Could it have been prevented?X The stranding of the MV Wakashio is one of the biggest environmental disasters in the history of the western Indian Ocean. While the full scale of the disaster is not yet known, the 1,000 tons of oil and diesel that leaked close to one of the greatest marine treasures of Mauritius threatens to destroy this precious habitat. Recovery will be long and the disaster will occupy Mauritius... more »
History Lesson: China is Learning From the First Sino-Japanese War
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Asia* [image: Wikimedia Commons] This edition of Dragon Eye will not dwell on recent China-Japan tensions, which are presently experiencing a thaw albeit a tepid one. Instead, this brief analysis endeavors to sample a few of the innumerable Chinese military writings published during 2014 on the subject of that pivotal conflict. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *To further inspire his forces, General He writes that China’s total military failure in the Sino-Japanese War resulted from half-hearted preparation before the conflict and also the pauci... more »
Could Bacteria Be Used to Recycle Electronic Waste?
*Sebastien Farnaud* *Environment, World* [image: Reuters] Using a process called bioleaching, we’re extracting and recycling these metals from e-waste using non-toxic bacteria. Sebastien Farnaud, *Coventry University* If you were to stack up all the electronic waste produced annually around the world it would weigh as much as all the commercial aircrafts ever produced, or 5,000 Eiffel towers. This is a growing “tsunami” according to the UN, and it’s fed by all the phones, tablets and other electronic devices that are thrown away each day. Of the 44.7 million metric tonnes of ele... more »
Why Getting a Flu Shot is Essential During the Pandemic
*Libby Richards* *Public Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] Receiving the flu vaccine will help reduce the burden of respiratory illness on our already very overstretched health care system. With the coronavirus still spreading widely, it’s time to start thinking seriously about influenza, which typically spreads in fall and winter. A major flu outbreak would not only overwhelm hospitals this fall and winter, but also likely overwhelm a person who might contract both at once. Doctors have no way of knowing yet what the effect of a dual diagnosis might be on a person’s body, but t... more »
Journey into a Libertarian Future: Part II – The Strategy
Where you wind up when you take libertarian ideas to their logical conclusion.....
The 2020 election features two unmasked Americas
A recent POLITICO piece entitled “He’s Destroyed Conservatism: the Republican Case Against Trump’s GOP” features an extensive interview with one Stuart Stevens, a long-time political adviser and operative who worked to get a great many Republicans elected. Stevens is and has always been one of that breed of Republicans who call himself a “Never Trumper”, […]
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: August 12 - 18, 2020
The Watchers » Latest articles - 17 hours ago
New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes from August 12 to 18, 2020. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 11 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Manam, Papua New Guinea | Raung, Eastern Java (Indonesia) | Sinabung, Indonesia. Ongoing...... Read more »
New Controversy Between Leonardo DiCaprio and the Bolsonaro Government
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Actor Leonardo DiCaprio is once again in contention with the Jair Bolsonaro government - and again because of the Amazon Forest. Last year, he was criticized by the President, who accused him of supporting NGOs that were setting fires in the Amazon. Now he has been challenged to march through […] The post New Controversy Between Leonardo DiCaprio and the Bolsonaro Government appeared first on The Rio Times.
Will Solar Storm Strike Earth Thursday or Friday? Here’s What We Know
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Space weather experts are warning that a solar storm could strike Earth this week, and it could mean the disruption of electrical generation systems, the electric power grid, satellite communications and radio signals. According to space weather physicist Dr. Tamitha Skov, the sun holds our attention this week with multiple […] The post Will Solar Storm Strike Earth Thursday or Friday? Here’s What We Know appeared first on The Rio Times.
Opinion: The Triumphal Return of the “300 Picaretas”
RIBEIRÃO PRETO, BRAZIL - (Opinion) Back in 1993, running for President after serving in Congress for four years, Luis Inácio Lula da Silva famously said that “300 picaretas” formed a majority of the 513 seats in Brazil’s lower house of Congress. “Picareta” has dozens of synonyms in Portuguese; in English: “Reprobate”, “Scoundrel”, “Rapscallion”, Miscreant”, “Scalawag” […] The post Opinion: The Triumphal Return of the “300 Picaretas” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio-Minas Tourist Train Almost Ready to Operate
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Started in 2017, the project for a tourist train that runs between the state of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais is almost completed. The NGO 'Amigos do Trem' (Friends of the Train), the main responsible for the initiative, has complied with all rules and regulations required by the National […] The post Rio-Minas Tourist Train Almost Ready to Operate appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Reaches 110,000 Covid-19 Deaths, Health Reports
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil has reached the mark of 110,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus pandemic. With 1,212 new records in the past 24 hours, the total reached 111,100. The data were released yesterday in an update by the Ministry of Health. On Tuesday, the body's panel recorded 109,888 fatalities as a result […] The post Brazil Reaches 110,000 Covid-19 Deaths, Health Reports appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo’s Trade, Bars and Gyms May Open for Eight Hours
[image: Many people who work in Rio’s city center or who take one of the many ferries from Praça XV stop off for a drink or some food at the historical street of Rua do Ouvidor, near the Arco do Teles, where there are many casual bars and restaurants with chairs spilling out into the street, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Brazil News,] SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - The São Paulo state government has authorized the extension of the period for opening business establishments from six to eight hours a day, starting on Friday, August 21st. The measure applies to stores, restaurants, bars, gyms, offices ... more »
Parts of South America are Forecast their First Significant Snow in 60 years as “exceptionally strong and extensive” Antarctic Air Mass Nears
The last time Uruguay received a significant accumulation of snow was back on July 4, 1960. Several old photographs remain of the event. The post Parts of South America are Forecast their First Significant Snow in 60 years as “exceptionally strong and extensive” Antarctic Air Mass Nears appeared first on Electroverse.
Antarctic Front to deliver “One-in-15-Year Weather Event” to New South Wales
A large mass of Antarctic air is on course to blast the eastern half of Australia with blizzards, wild winds, and record-breaking low temperatures... The post Antarctic Front to deliver “One-in-15-Year Weather Event” to New South Wales appeared first on Electroverse.
State Dept spokesperson Morgan Ortagus Middle East news
Pompeo slams UN Security Council members for not extending Iran arms embargo Fox News August 16, 2020 State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus calls out United Nations Security Council’s failure to extend the arms embargo on Iran and praises President Trump’s historic peace agreement between UAE and Israel. . –##– More to the Story . For two years U.S. Special Representative for Iran, Brian Hook, had been working to obtain prisoner releases and brokering deals. He abruptly resigned on August 6th. Pompeo quickly filled his position with Elliott Abrams who had been the Special Rep... more »
As courts re-open, Britain’s renters must confront the power of landlords
There was a moment, just after the declaration of lockdown, with the immediate loss of jobs and hours, when it seemed that a rent strike might be inevitable. Many members of London Renters Union thought there might finally be a moment of unity between renters affected by the pandemic that could be leveraged into much greater power against landlords.
How Dairy Monopolies Keep Milk Off the Shelves
How consolidation in dairy processing has led to overproduction of milk and dumping.
Energy independence boosted as ANWR cleared for clean, safe drilling
How much oil is there in ANWR? Estimates run between 4.3 billion and 11.8 billion barrels, The post Energy independence boosted as ANWR cleared for clean, safe drilling appeared first on CFACT.
The Seven Deadly Sins of Coronavirus
*Blake Lovewell* | Your guide to the moral decay, and path towards redemption in the Time of Corona.
Khalsa Gleaming
It is also my understanding that the predicted collapse of civilization will not happen at all. We are entering a Golden Age. Better yet what is declared here is that those fully accessing the Inner Sun will be called upon to 'reign'. This makes complete sense once you undertstand the Inner Sun. I have physically experienced it once. All that is missing though is that such a person will also empower the RULE of TWELVE. You certainly do not wish to actually engage in decison making when it is all better handled that way. Arran is an initiate of Kirpal and maintains the Scien... more »
It’s Not About Saving Lives
There is also the MEME out there that the global vaccination will be followed up with additional biological interventions which will lead to a significant population contfraction. Also called a planned genocide. With that as a base situation to worry about, do read the rest of this here. It is hardly resssuring. Obviously doing nothing is the only way forward. I do think that we will see a global distribution of quinine. *It’s Not About Saving Lives* ... more »
Media Claim California Crop Crisis, as Farmers Complain About TOO HIGH Crop Yields
This is reassuring in light of the massive crop failures in China from excessive rains and flooding. We can support emergency relief efforts easily with this type of output. It is easy to gjet exercised over a massive crop failure, except they are rare and they are local. We have the global capacity to haul supplies to any threat area with ease. Thus we will now see this demonstrated.. *Media Claim California Crop Crisis, as Farmers Complain About TOO HIGH Crop YieldsJames Taylor: California crop production is so strong that farmers are complaining that hig... more »
Because of Climate Change, Canada’s Rocky Mountain Forests Are on the Move
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What makes this work is that those mountains have always attracted photographers and even artists. One can sit in the Waterfront Train Station in Vancouver and look up at a collection of original mountain landscapes circa 1900 by a highly skilled artist who also would have been true to the tree line. The fact is that the treelline has risen strongly during the past century and not just during the past twenty. We should be able to confirm this with plenty of old pictures. Even old postcards. The rockies are a unique ecosystem that has had wonderful rail access for around 140 y... more »
Observations
Fentanyl – it shuts down your respiratory system Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a Schedule II prescription drug. George Floyd likely died of an overdose, based on information now available. All of the looting and the rioting, […] The post Observations appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Wildfires spreading through Native American lands in California
Photo courtesy Dee Dee Manzanares Ybarra, Rumsen. Dee Dee Manzanares Ybarra said late Wednesday, "Our Rumšen Ohlone ancestral territory is burning. Prayers please." Photo courtesy Dee Dee Manzanares Ybarra, Rumsen Photo courtesy Dee Dee Manzanares Ybarra, Rumsen The Grindstone Indian Rancheria Community north of Sacramento was evacuated on Wednesday. In breaking news today,
Report Shows Sri Lanka has Escalation of Violence During COVID-19 Lockdown
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
MBABANE, Aug 19 (IPS) - The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the escalation of violence against women and children in Sri Lanka. Read the full story, “Report Shows Sri Lanka has Escalation of Violence During COVID-19 Lockdown”, on globalissues.org →
Mark O’Byrne: Skyrocketing Physical Demand and Currency Reset Looming
Palisade Radio Mark discusses what a currency reset would look like today and why it will be a messy process. It would likely be a global event involving most fiat currencies and would occur along with bank holidays. It could include fixing the price of gold at a specific price. – Tom welcomes Mark O’Byrne …
Minnesota Governor Quietly Reverses Course on Hydroxychloroquine
Minnesota Governor Quietly Reverses Course on Hydroxychloroquine by Jon Miltimore, https://www.realclearpolitics.com/ This past week Minnesota became the second state to reject regulations that effectively ban the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine for use by COVID-19 patients. – The decision, which comes two weeks after the Ohio Board of Pharmacy reversed an effective ban of its own, was rightfully praised …
Endgame for America: Dollar Literally a BOMB that Could Go Off Any Day, Warns Peter Schiff
Endgame for America: Dollar Literally a BOMB that Could Go Off Any Day, Warns Peter Schiff by https://www.rt.com/ The scale of money printing in the United States is unprecedented, says veteran stockbroker Peter Schiff. The deficits are “through the roof and the government is spending more money than ever before.” – Schiff, who is CEO …
CASHLESS Society In The United States! The Global Cashless TAKEOVER!
World Alternative Media Josh Sigurdson reports on the growing cashless society internationally as the Federal Reserve admits it’s looking into a digital dollar. Interestingly, the dollar is already more than 97% digital. The difference in this case is that it would be tied to a credit system through banks without the ability for the individual …
Israel Bombs Gaza for Eighth Day in a Row As It Threatens Hamas With War
Israel Bombs Gaza for Eighth Day in a Row As It Threatens Hamas With War by MEE and agencies, https://www.middleeasteye.net/ Reports that the warplanes struck agricultural land in the eastern Zaitoun area of the besieged enclave. – Israeli warplanes bombed the besieged Gaza Strip overnight after Palestinian militants reportedly fired a rocket into southern Israel, …
Democrats Suffer RATINGS DISASTER as Convention Turns into HUMILIATING CRINGEFEST!!!
The Democrats are suffering a total RATINGS DISASTER as their Convention Turns into a HUMILIATING CRINGEFEST! In this video, we’re going to look at the second night of this continuous calamity they’re trying to pass off as a convention, and how the public humiliation is being tempered by the simple fact that barely anybody is […]
Addressing the Covid Narrative in Ireland with Dr Marcus De Brun
Follow Dr. Marcus De Brun on Twitter: @indepdubnrth
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet ‘The Buffoon’ (1920)
Submitted by Olivia Kroth… In these dreary times of COVID-19 it helps to have a bit of fun. Of course, the opera houses around the world are mostly closed. In Moscow, they will reopen soon but visitors will have to attend performances in masks. Who wants to sit in the opera, wearing a mask? It […]
Trade wars threaten post-pandemic global economic recovery
WTO: The collapse in trade we are currently witnessing reaches historic levels.
West Africa on the brink of war
Attempted coup in Mali leaves many questions unanswered.
Poland uses chance to merge Lithuania
Submitted by Adomas Abromaitis… Poland has entered a new era of political dawn. It has been progressively defending its interests in the international arena. Its voice has become louder and more significant. Poland has also received the most desired support among the European countries – the support from the U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo […]
The verdict is out, and a new investigation is beginning in Beirut
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator The verdict was finally delivered Aug. 18 by presiding Judge David Re, of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL), based near The Hague in The Netherlands. The trial, which began in 2014 and cost about $1 billion, found that there was no direct evidence implicating the leadership of Hezbollah, or of […]
Economy in Very Bad Shape as Growth STOPS! Millions of Evictions A Looming Crisis
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The Great Trump-Putin Delusion
Volume 5 of the Senate Committee on so-called Russian interference in the American electoral process was released this week. Running to a whopping 966 pages, it can be downloaded from the official website. One person who is very happy with this document is Glenn Kirschner, who says it proves collusion and that Donald Trump is […]
China and Russia Might Be Headed Towards Naval Cooperation. Should America Be Worried?
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] It must be emphasized that this article’s importance should not be exaggerated. The musings of a single Russian strategist do not equal a new approach to Russia-China strategic cooperation, let alone a concrete bilateral military cooperation agreement on the deployment of the most prized, nuclear assets. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *If it’s not disturbing enough to see such an idea discussed openly in a major Russian newspaper, then Shirokorod actually goes a couple of steps further down the path of the New Cold War. “... more »
Prophets, Tyrants and Princes: Africa's Stereotyped Leaders are More Sophisticated Than Meets the Eye
*Anaïs Angelo* *Politics, Africa* African presidents’ purportedly excessive personalities must be considered as serious political strategies in order to break harmful stereotypes about post-colonial leadership. All-powerful presidents are an essential part of a stereotypical representation of African politics controlled by a few individuals, rather than by institutions. This view has been reinforced by a literary tradition sanctifying the biographies of “great men” while demonising more troubled political figures. The academic discourse has for a long time reproduced these stere... more »
The Pandemic Has Revealed Our Hypocrisy. Here's How to Stay True to Our Principles
*Luke Zaphir* *Health, The Americas* Anti-maskers believe they have rights. But in refusing to wear a mask, they are denying other people the right to live in security. It’s after work and you’ve gone to the supermarket to grab some ingredients for dinner. You’re tired, anxious and pretty hungry. Plus you have to put on a mask because a thousand other people are there, and social distancing is hard to enforce at this moment. Now you’re uncomfortable, on top of everything. We all feel this way sometimes. But we tolerate it because there’s a pandemic and we all have to do our part... more »
Microwave anomalies strengthen the case for loop quantum cosmology, say physicists
Microwave anomalies strengthen the case for loop quantum cosmology, say physicists – Physics World https://physicsworld.com/a/microwave-anomalies-strengthen-the-case-for-loop-quantum-cosmology-say-physicists/
Dan Kwartler: How fast can a vaccine be made?
Dan Kwartler: How fast can a vaccine be made? | TED Talk
The Battle of Midway: What China Has Learned to Take on America
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] Beijing has studied this battle closely. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *For the last five years, the Chinese naval press has produced reams of analysis on carrier operations. One example of this is the detailed reports examining U.S. Navy accidents related to flying off carriers. There is no substitute for experience, of course, but it should be recalled that the U.S. Navy has not employed aircraft carriers in combat against another significant naval force since World War Two. China’s aircraft carrier program is maturin... more »
China vs. America: What History Can Tell Us About Strategy in 2020
*Douglas B. Atkinson* *Politics, World* [image: Reuters] In the international system, uncertainty is dangerous and can lead to war – but it can also create opportunities for peace. The coronavirus pandemic has inflamed existing tensions between China and the US. China blamed the US for spreading the virus across international borders while the US president, Donald Trump, continues to focus the blame on China by referring to COVID-19 as the “China virus.” Tensions between them have also mounted over the fate of Hong Kong and the South China Sea. My research, done in collaboration ... more »
H.266/VVC: How a New Streaming Technology Will Make the Internet Fairer
*Jason Schmitt* *Technology, World* [image: Reuters] I see the arrival of the H.266/VVC technology as an important step toward our media-saturated world becoming more inclusive. A new format for compressing video, called Versatile Video Coding (H.266/VVC), at first glance might not seem to be the most exciting or profound change to influence humanity. But in a world where 4.57 billion people identify as active internet users, 3.5 billion regularly use a smartphone, 80% of global internet traffic is compressed video data and 500 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute,... more »
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