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Kiss Of Death Endorsements: Trump And Pelosi
I know I don't have to interpret that Twitter poll for you, although if you don't know who Shahid Buttar is, he's the progressive Democrat who, along with Nancy Pelosi, came out of the March jungle primary and will face her one-on-one in November. (You can contribute to Shahid's campaign here, as you can see, the *only* candidate endorsed by this blog.) After Pelosi exhibited startling, even breath-taking hypocrisy by endorsing Joe Kennedy III who is challenging incumbent Democratic Senator Ed Markey for his Massachusetts seat, just 6.8% of respondents said her endorsement will in... more »
In the midst of the pandemic, Native Americans relying on agriculture, fishing and gathering inspire hope
While the pandemic devastates Native American economies, those based on agriculture, fishing and gathering inspire hope By Brenda Norrell Censored News The pandemic has devastated the economies of Native Americans. In the long pages of testimony on economic devastation for Native people, a few words stand out, offering a glimmer of hope for a sustainable future. Separate from the
Green California Faces Dark Future
By Paul Homewood The blackouts that hit California over the past few days exposed the fragility of one of the most-expensive and least-reliable electric grids in North America. They also show that California’s grid can’t handle the load it has now, much less accommodate the enormous amount of new demand that would have […]
Almost 60 Percent of Brazil’s Northern and Northeastern Homes Receive Emergency Aid
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The novel coronavirus pandemic exposed Brazil's deep geographic and socioeconomic inequalities. The economy, which was no longer performing well, stagnated once and for all, thus rendering the The post Almost 60 Percent of Brazil’s Northern and Northeastern Homes Receive Emergency Aid appeared first on The Rio Times.
Intense Snowfall May Cause Losses of 70 Percent of Sheep in Argentine Highlands
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Snowstorms and frosts in the high areas of the Argentine Patagonia Rio Negro province could cause the death of 70 percent of the flock, according to estimates from the provincial Livestock Secretariat, Tabaré Bassi. Together with technicians from the Agriculture Technology Institute, INTA, officials made a first estimate of losses […] The post Intense Snowfall May Cause Losses of 70 Percent of Sheep in Argentine Highlands appeared first on The Rio Times.
Amid Coronavirus Crisis: Police Carry Out Eviction on Settlement in Minas Gerais
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In Brazil, ongoing clashes erupt after the violent eviction of an agricultural workers' settlement in the state of Minas Gerais a week ago. Hundreds of police officers, some of them heavily armed, surrounded the Campo Grande settlement in order to evict the 450 families living . . . To read […] The post Amid Coronavirus Crisis: Police Carry Out Eviction on Settlement in Minas Gerais appeared first on The Rio Times.
Argentina Freezes Prices for TV, Internet and Mobile Services Until 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina is extending a price freeze for TV, Internet, and mobile phone services until the end of the year, deeming them “essential public services.” The freeze means service providers won’t be able to raise prices going forward without government approval, according to a statement sent after the close of business […] The post Argentina Freezes Prices for TV, Internet and Mobile Services Until 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Angela Merkel Voices “Serious Doubts” About Future of EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Friday, for the first time, German Chancellor Angela Merkel voiced her "serious doubts" about the future of the trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Mercosur countries, given the ecological threat looming over the Amazon in Brazil. "We have serious doubts about whether . . . To read […] The post Angela Merkel Voices “Serious Doubts” About Future of EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bloomberg Misery Index: Venezuela, Argentina and Colombia Among Worst-Ranked Countries
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Venezuela, Argentina, South Africa, Turkey and Colombia held on to their unenviable rankings from 2019 as the world’s most miserable economies, with Venezuela keeping status as the world’s worse for a sixth straight year. The troubled South American country continues to suffer from soaring prices, with Bloomberg’s Cafe Con Leche […] The post Bloomberg Misery Index: Venezuela, Argentina and Colombia Among Worst-Ranked Countries appeared first on The Rio Times.
Evidence-based recommendations on wearing surgical masks in the operating room.
M. W. SKINNER, B. A. SUTTON Do Anaesthetists Need to Wear Surgical Masks in the Operating Theatre? A Literature Review with Evidence Based Recommendations Anaesth Intensive Care 2001; 29: 331-338 Many operating theatre staff believe that the surgical face mask … Continue reading →
Dr. Larry Palevsky February Presentation to CT Assembly on the Nightmare in Connecticut
Note: Thank you to Anne Dachel for transcribing Dr. Larry Palevsky's presentation to the CT Assembly last February, during which time the religious exemption was in jeopardy. Then... COVID. By Anne Dachel Nightmare in Connecticut On February 19, 2020 there... more »
Nightmare in Connecticut
by Anne Dachel The representatives questioning Dr. Palevsky about vaccines should have had more than a little interest what’s causing the decline in the health of children in Connecticut. Connecticut is the future Back on February 10, 2014, The Connecticut... more »
Trump Administration Collaborates with McKesson for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
Oh really, Mr. President? Do you think the President and his family - ALL of them - will be getting any of the Operation Warp Speed vaccines as soon as they are available? Are any of them in clinical trials... more »
Coming Soon from Russia: A New Version of the S-300 For Sale?
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Department of Defense] The air defense system that reportedly had been used to track U.S. aircraft in Syria has gone through another update and the export version will be unveiled at Russia's upcoming Army-2020 International Military and Technical Forum. The air defense system that reportedly had been used to track U.S. aircraft in Syria has gone through another update and the export version will be unveiled at Russia's upcoming Army-2020 International Military and Technical Forum. Russia defense contractor Almaz-Antey Group announced i... more »
Fact: The United States and Iran Used to Be Friends
*Daniel Thomas Potts* *History, Middle East* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Until 1953, when the CIA’s involvement in Iran’s internal affairs set the United States on the road to conflict with Tehran, Americans were the good guys. The British- and American-backed plot to overthrow Iran’s prime minister in 1953 laid the groundwork for the 1979 Iran hostage crisis and decades of hostility with the U.S. A documentary about the plot released on Aug. 19 offers new details of what happened. I believe it is worth recalling the time before the events chronicled in “Coup 53,” when the two co... more »
What If the Air Force Forgot Its History When Choosing the F-35?
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_TM3E8BL0OEX01&share=true] Dogfights and hit-and-run battles might not really be dead. *Key Point:* America has built fighters before that were supposed to kill from a distance and not face up-close fights. Yet that was a mistake that the Air Force appears to be repeating. In Len Deighton’s book *Fighter*, he describes the tactics used by the outnumbered English fighter pilots defending against German *Luftwaffe* bombers in the Battle of Britain: *This piece was fi... more »
Time to end lockdowns from public school alternatives
Some families with school-age children are wondering if or when their kids will be able to get any sort of "normal" education experiences The post Time to end lockdowns from public school alternatives appeared first on CFACT.
Saturday Snippet: Political conventions ain't what they used to be
In his excellent book "The Good Years: From 1900 to the First World War", Walter Lord chronicled the start of the 20th century in the United States. He included the Democratic Party convention of 1912, at which Woodrow Wilson was nominated as the party's candidate for the Presidency of the United States. From Lord's account, it was a very lively affair - much more so than the Democratic Party convention we've witnessed over the past week. I thought you might enjoy some highlights about the way it was done, more than a century ago. At exactly 12:16 P.M. on Tuesday, June 25, De... more »
Bolshoi Brasil Features “Chopiniana” on YouTube
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Today August 22nd, at 5 PM, the Bolshoi School performs the ballet "Chopiniana", on the Youtube channel 'Bolshoi School Brazil'. This piece pledges to delight the audience, where students and dancers take on the responsibility of conveying the full sensitivity of this ballet, also known as "Les Sylphides", which is part […] The post Bolshoi Brasil Features “Chopiniana” on YouTube appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dollar Exceeds R$5.60, Highest Value In Past Three Months
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The dollar closed up 0.95 percent at R$5.6068 on Friday. This is its highest value in the past three months and was aided by domestic fiscal unease and the The post Dollar Exceeds R$5.60, Highest Value In Past Three Months appeared first on The Rio Times.
Abortion: Why Has Brazil Made so Little Progress in This Crucial Debate
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the midst of two enormous crises, the health and the economic crises, yet another national current drama has been somewhat overlooked, that of a civilizational regression. An equally urgent struggle, this obscurantist wave that has been advancing in recent years has multiple aspects, starting at the folkloric level of […] The post Abortion: Why Has Brazil Made so Little Progress in This Crucial Debate appeared first on The Rio Times.
WHO Expects Coronavirus Pandemic to End in Less Than Two Years
[image: Brazil,Brazilian lawmaker blames China for starting pandemic of Covid-19.] RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The World Health Organization (WHO) said it expects the coronavirus pandemic to end in less than two years. "Our hope is to end this pandemic in less than two years," said the Director-General, pointing to vaccines as the "new tools" to achieve this end. At Friday's press conference, WHO Director-General […] The post WHO Expects Coronavirus Pandemic to End in Less Than Two Years appeared first on The Rio Times.
Covid-19: Brazil Records a Further 1,054 Deaths and 30,355 Confirmed Cases (August 21st)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the past 24 hours, Brazil recorded 1,054 Covid-19 deaths and 30,355 people infected by the novel coronavirus. The data were introduced in the Ministry of Health's daily balance, released on Friday evening, August 21st. As a result, the total number of deaths reached 113,358. The result marked an increase […] The post Covid-19: Brazil Records a Further 1,054 Deaths and 30,355 Confirmed Cases (August 21st) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Covid-19 Antibodies Last Only Three Months, Says Oxford
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - During a live stream on YouTube, Oxford University Professor John Bell said that people who were infected with the novel coronavirus in March may now be prone to re-infections. According to Bell, Covid-19 antibodies can be depleted by between ten and 30 percent every month and they "quickly vanish". A […] The post Covid-19 Antibodies Last Only Three Months, Says Oxford appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Federal Police Regulations Authorize Sale of Four Weapons per Citizen
[image: Brazil, Brazil news, disarmament] RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Federal Police (PF) yesterday announced that it has formalized the regulations set forth in Decree 9.785, of 2019, which debureaucratizes the possession and carrying of firearms by ordinary citizens in Brazil. According to the law enforcement body, rulemaking ordinance IN-174, published on August 20th, formalizes the regulations of the […] The post Brazil’s Federal Police Regulations Authorize Sale of Four Weapons per Citizen appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Confirms Emergency Aid Extension Until December
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Friday, August 21st, President Jair Bolsonaro confirmed that the emergency aid will be extended until December, but did not specify the amount of the benefit's future installments to help people face the novel coronavirus. "Unfortunately it can't be permanent," said Bolsonaro. When asked by the audience, the President said […] The post Bolsonaro Confirms Emergency Aid Extension Until December appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dictator Dan’s mask edict illegal – patriot fights back
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Weekend Edition
Some describe this view as “desolate”. I see it through different eyes. If the Democrats Win… What role will Hillary Clinton play in the new administration? I realize that it’s all speculation at this point, but might she be Harris’ vice presidential pick? She could self-identify as a black woman, after all she wore […] The post Weekend Edition appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Not Dead Yet: Why the Stealthy F-117 Nighthawk Is Still (Sort Of) in Action
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C1999%3Anewsml_RP1DRIKWLHAA&share=true] It is great for training purposes. *Key point: *The F-117 was a revolutionary plane. It still is useful, although it should soon no longer see service given its increasing age. Eleven years after the U.S. Air Force officially retired the type, an F-117 Nighthawk stealth fighter has made yet another public appearance. Plane-spotter Kris Tanjano was posted up outside the Nellis Test and Training Range in Nevada on Dec. 3, 2019 when he witnessed an a... more »
A Radical New Model of the Brain Illuminates Its Wiring
Our knowledge is slowly improving. All good. But a long way from been too hopeful. We do have a short list of known biologicals that generate measurable effects and even improved outcomes. Those have to become our empirical tools. It still means thousands of experiments and meticulous recording. Imagine just using doses of THC at a multi range level and then observing the effects on multiple subjects who report both passively and actively as well oiver a range of time. All this produces a high resolution matrix of data points. At best we can vary the dosage during the same ... more »
Orwellian schemes for maximizing health-care industry profits
This was published twenty years ago and things have simply gotten worse. Understand that the industry deliberately suppresses efficious protocols they cannot patent. Not least are vitamins C and even D, lack of which produce the common symptons of old age., also known as rickets and scurvy. The most recent howler is out rediscovery of Quinine to minimize corona and flu viru.s symptoms. Here we are dealing with the assault on both TCM and also just then on herbal medicine. All of which is scientifically outrageous. Empirical selection has allowed us to collect knowledge rega... more »
FDA Stops Henry Ford Health System From Using Hydroxychloroquine as COVID Treatment Despite Study Proving Its Effectiveness
There is a WAR underway, It is Global in scope. It is certainly funded by CCP money along with many other allies as well. It must end with Nuremburg Trials even more horrific than the originals. The machinary is already in place and grinding it down. These may well be the last echos of this s**t show. Virtually everyone in the world understands that quinine is hugely beneficial, yet these criminal shills are still singing the song... *FDA Stops Henry Ford Health System From Using Hydroxychloroquine as COVID Treatment Despite Study Proving Its Effectiveness* *The FDA does ... more »
A Bull Case for Tesla is Increasing Operating Leverage
What Tesla has is complete access to fresh cash.. When that happens, you concentrate on production expansion while driving operating costs down which allows selling prices to drop again increasing sell through. The point in all this is to completely displace the whole automobile industry with the electic solution. and it is obviously working and the legacy industry can only play catch up which they fully deserve for never leading. We are actually over the hump here. Technology is also catching up as well and this will continue to dtrive the end sell price down. Right now it... more »
Huge Snowfalls across Eastern Australia as Antarctic Air takes charge
And looking forward, the GFS is suggesting something truly historic could be on the cards as the calendar flips to September... The post Huge Snowfalls across Eastern Australia as Antarctic Air takes charge appeared first on Electroverse.
StrongHearts Native Helpline -- Mental Health Effects of Historical Trauma
Mental Health Effects of Historical Trauma StrongHearts Native Helpline Censored News The outbreak of coronavirus earlier this year left many mental health professionals concerned that stay-at-home orders and other safety measures designed to protect citizens from the pandemic could cause an increase in mental health issues. Unfortunately, mental health disorders and access to mental health
Russia to unveil new anti-drone system
[image: Russia to unveil new anti-drone system] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:45 A.M.) – The Deputy Director General of the Russian State Corporation “Rostec”, Vladimir Artyakov, announced on Friday, that the companies belonging to Rostec will present at the military-technical forum “Jeremiah 2020” a new set of anti-aircraft systems. Artyakov said, in an interview with Russia’s Sputnik that a number of companies will present their new anti-aircraft systems, along with a number of other weapons. The exhibition will feature the new “COBOL-PRO” portable anti-aircraft drone system. Continue rea... more »
UAE to potentially purchase laser defense system from Israel: newspaper
[image: UAE to potentially purchase laser defense system from Israel: newspaper] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – An Israeli newspaper said on Friday that the UAE is interested in purchasing the “Light Blade” system used by the Israeli army, and made by the Israeli company, “OptiDefense”. According to Israel Hayom, the UAE is considering the purchase of the Light Blade system to boost its defensive capabilities. The newspaper said the Light Blade system “aims to counter the threat posed by balloon-strapped incendiary and explosive devices, as well as drones launched from the Gaza Str... more »
Rare satellite image captures Chinese submarine entering hidden cave base
[image: Rare satellite image captures Chinese submarine entering hidden cave base] A recent satellite photo managed to capture a Chinese submarine entering a cave base on Hainan Island, at the northern end of the South China Sea. On Tuesday, a photograph of the sea outside of Yulin Naval Base by private Earth-imaging company Planet Labs captured an unusual scene: a large submarine positioned just outside the mouth of the cavernous Chinese citadel. The photo was first posted on social media by Radio Free Asia, a US government-funded media outlet that is part of the US Agency for Glo... more »
Syrian gov’t rushes water tanks to Hasakah after Turkish-backed forces cutoff supply to 1 million people
[image: Syrian gov’t rushes water tanks to Hasakah after Turkish-backed forces cutoff supply to 1 million people] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 A.M.) – The Syrian government rushed several tanks of drinking water for the people of Al-Hasakah on Friday, where some neighborhoods have been without water for up to 20 days. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the Syrian government had installed several tanks to alleviate the suffering of the people of northeast Syria “as a result of the Turkish occupation forces and their terrorist mercenaries continuing to commit the crime of cutti... more »
Israel forces strike Gaza for 11th day in a row
[image: Israel forces strike Gaza for 11th day in a row] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – The Israeli army announced the bombing of several sites in the Gaza Strip last night, marking the 11th day in a row that they have hit the region. “The IDF tanks bombed military sites belonging to the Hamas terrorist organization in the southern Gaza Strip in response to the rocket fire from the Strip towards Israeli territory last night,” the Israeli army spokesman, Avichay Adraee, said on Twitter. Continue reading Israel forces strike Gaza for 11th day in a row at AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر ... more »
Russia preparing to showcase its Tornado rockets for first time ever
[image: Russia preparing to showcase its Tornado rockets for first time ever] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – Technodynamics, a Russian high-tech company, announced that it will unveil for the first time during, the “Tornado S” rocket launcher to all the attendees of the Jeremiah 2020 exhibition. The Tornado S rockets are guided by satellites, which helps its projectiles with its overall accuracy. According to Igor Nasenkov, General Manager of Technodynamics, you can straighten each Tornado S rocket toward a specific goal. The shell weighs more than 800 kg and it has a range of more ... more »
Turkey to convert another historical church into mosque
[image: Turkey to convert another historical church into mosque] BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:45 A.M.) – On Friday, the Turkish Religious Affairs Administration confirmed that the Chora Monastery in Istanbul will be converted into a mosque for prayer. A representative of the administration told Russia’s Sputnik, “this building, which was stationed in it until 2019, a museum and its affiliated institutions, will be handed over, according to a presidential decree, to the Department of Religious Affairs of our circuit.” It is noteworthy to mention that the Chora Monastery is a Byzantine church ... more »
New ceasefire announced in Libya, Sirte and Al-Jafra to be demilitarized zones
[image: New ceasefire announced in Libya, Sirte and Al-Jafra to be demilitarized zones] BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 A.M.) – On Friday, the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA), which is based in Tripoli, announced a unilateral ceasefire in all Libyan territories, and called for Sirte and Al-Jafrah to be demilitarized zones. The Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord issued a statement saying: “Based on its political and national responsibility, and the current situation imposed by the country and the region, and the pandemic conditions, the President of the Presid... more »
Armenia unveils new ‘Dragon’ suicide drone: video
[image: Armenia unveils new ‘Dragon’ suicide drone: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 A.M.) – A video clip appeared on the website VK this week, showing the Armenian military testing a new drone. The video shared by the Armenian Video Portal showed the new ‘Dragon’ drone patrolling in the Nagorno Karabakh region. The Dragon operates as a kamikaze drone, with an operating range of 100 km and maximum speed of 200 km/hr. New Armenian Loitering munition suicide UAV "Dragon" is being tested. Continue reading Armenia unveils new ‘Dragon’ suicide drone: video at AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر ن... more »
Turkey announces largest discovery of natural gas in Black Sea
[image: Turkey announces largest discovery of natural gas in Black Sea] BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:45 A.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Friday, that Turkey has achieved the largest discovery of a natural gas reservoir in the Black Sea. The Turkish President pointed out that the natural gas reserves that were discovered in the Black Sea amount to 320 billion cubic meters. Erdogan stressed that energy is of great importance in achieving national independence, in addition to being a major component of development. Continue reading Turkey announces largest discovery of... more »
The Daily Brief 2020-08-21
[image: The Daily Brief 2020-08-21] This is a summary of *9* AMN articles on the following subjects: *Ansarallah, Yemen, Lebanon, Turkey, Colombia, Iran, Venezuela, UAE, IRGC, Pompeo, Gaza, Israel, Palestine*. Categories covered in this brief: Yemen, Lebanon, Turkey, Iran, World-News, Palestine Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents - Ansarallah forces score new advances in Yemen despite heavy strikes by Saudi-led Coalition - Turkey’s alleged arms shipments to Lebanon cause security concerns: media - Colomb... more »
Why Do I Write Poems? - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
*Why do I write poems?* I have been given a gift To be shared through words *©** 2020 M.N. Hopkins* *To read more of my poems & quotations, please click on the link below:* *Poems by M.N. Hopkins* *or visit:* *Pinterest*
I Must Not Fear - A Quotation by Frank Herbert
*Frank Herbert (1920 – 1986)* *An American science fiction author.*
Rhetoric or the Scientific Method?
Mineral exploration geologists, as a group, have more experience using the scientific method than anyone. I am a retired mineral exploration geologist, in diamonds. The scientific method involves using physical facts to confirm or falsify scientifically defined hypotheses. Rhetoric plays … Continue reading →
Judge rules Lakota Nick Tilsen will face jury trial on felony charges for Mount Rushmore action
NDN COLLECTIVE PRESIDENT AND CEO NICK TILSEN WILL GO TO JURY TRIAL FOR FELONY CHARGES NDN Collective President and CEO Nick Tilsen stands with supporters outside of the NDN Collective headquarters in downtown Rapid City who joined in prayer and words of encouragement before his preliminary hearing on Friday morning. Photo by Willi White. A Pennington County judge determined that NDN
Musical Interlude: Alan Parsons Project, “Ammonia Avenue”
Alan Parsons Project, “Ammonia Avenue”
NASA And FEMA Prepare for Sept 20 Asteroid Impact in California, Off Coast: Documents Reveal
Listen to Pastor Dana Coverstone’s latest dream (10 August 2020) about an Asteriod strike in October 2020? Bottom of post: – “2nd week of October … through the 3rd week of the month … October 31st and it held the position … the first thing I saw was a rock, it came flying out of …
CAUGHT: DNC Faked Kamala Supporters! Used Double Images of Kamala Fans in Crowd Shot
CAUGHT: DNC Faked Kamala Supporters! Used Double Images of Kamala Fans in Crowd Shot by Jim Hoft, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ Holy Smokes! Kamala Harris delivered her DNC virtual convention speech on Wednesday night from somewhere. After she was done there was dead silence and then some women only appeared on a screen and she waved at them. It …
The Insurance Policy Is Now Set For The Transition Of The [CB] Petrodollar System: Bob Kudla
X22Report Spotlight Today’s Guest: Bob Kudla Bob Kudla breaks down the economy, he explains how gold and silver and other precious rise and fall. Bob explains how the payroll tax cut holiday is going to benefit people and businesses, the tax cut puts more currency back into the people’s pocket. Oil is a game changer, …
Palestinians Have Been Bombed Every Day Since UAE-Israel Normalisation
Palestinians Have Been Bombed Every Day Since UAE-Israel Normalisation by https://www.trtworld.com/ While the Gulf’s gas-rich Abu Dhabi made peace with Israel last week, Gazans in Palestine have been bombed every day for the last ten days. – The Middle East woke up to the announcement of a controversial peace agreement between the UAE and Israel …
Can Schools Afford to Go Forward With NCAA Football? Can They Afford Not to?
*David Ridpath* *Sports, * The schools weighing whether to postpone are taking into account the health of staff and student athletes. But top of mind has to also be the financial implications of canceling a season, with Power Five conference schools facing the biggest repercussions. The coronavirus continues to jeopardize college sports. The NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments were canceled back in the spring. In early August, smaller conferences like the Mid-American Conference and the Mountain West Conference postponed all fall sports, including football. But the bi... more »
Achilles' Heel: China's Military Has a Combat-Experience Problem
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] "The few combat veterans who remain in service will all retire within the next few years, which means the military will soon have no personnel with firsthand combat experience." *Here's What You Need To Remember: *"Whether China had made sufficient efforts to overcome the sizable gaps in the quality of its command, training rigor, integration, and other factors could prove important if the conflict drags on. But even then, the ultimate outcome of a long war between the two global powers will likely be decided by factors beyond the co... more »
"These Then..."
"These then are my last words to you: Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact." - William James
Something Remarkable Just Happened This August: How the Pandemic Has Sped Up the Passage to Postcapitalism
Yanis Varioufakis discusses the emerging shape of postcapitalism.
Tropical Storm "Marco" forecast to move over or near the Yucatan Peninsula on August 22
The Watchers » Latest articles - 19 hours ago
Tropical Storm "Marco" formed over the northwestern Caribbean at 03:00 UTC on Saturday, August 22, 2020, as the 13th named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. This is the earliest named 13th storm in the Atlantic on record. The previous record was...... Read more »
The Colt Delta Elite Rail 10mm Gun Packs a Massive Punch
*Kyle Mizokami* *Guns, Americas* [image: Colt] The Delta Elite Rail sports several other features the notoriously conservative 1911 crowd has grown to accept. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The 10mm Auto round is the heart of the Delta Elite. Invented by gun scholar and author Jeff Cooper, 10mm Auto was an attempt to create a 200 grain bullet capable of supersonic speeds. One of the most powerful semi-automatic handguns is also from one of the oldest firearms manufacturers in America. The Colt 10mm Delta Elite Rail combines the 10mm Auto cartridge with the 1911 pistol platf... more »
India Lives In A Dangerous Neighborhood, America's New F-15EX Can Help
*Mangesh Sawant* *Security, Asia* The Indian multi-role fighter acquisition program sees another contender in the F-15EX manufactured by Boeing. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The strength of any country is measured by the deterrent capacity of the air force which is manifested in the quality of fighters. The F-15EX has a potent deterrent capability as compared to its smaller cousin the F-35. Heavy fighters are deployed for strategic effect while fighters like the F-35 usually have a restricted role and fit in the naval aviation framework. The enemy may engage the smaller F... more »
Could Europe's Typhoon Tangle With Russia's Su-35 Fighter And Live?
*TNI Staff* *Security, * The Typhoon has some advantages. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *There is no question that Russian jets have come a long way technologically since the end of the Cold War. The Su-30 and especially the Su-35 are excellent fighters—and they’ll be a handful for any Western fourth-generation fighter in the event of a war. But at the end of the day, the Russian machines still lag behind on in terms of sensors and pilot vehicle interfaces. With heightened tensions in Europe over Russia’s actions Ukraine, NATO countries have stepped up their air patrols ove... more »
China Is Pairing Attack Helicopters And Armed Drones (The Results Are Deadly)
*Michael Peck* *Security, * PLA ground commanders are sending the message that integrated air-land operations will become the norm. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *There are a few hurdles that must be overcome to make manned-unmanned teaming a reality. The human half of the team needs a control interface that will a lone human, such as a fighter or helicopter pilot, to easily control a swarm of drones with a few general commands. The machine half needs AI that can seamlessly coordinate the actions of hundreds of drones in response to a few simple instructions from a human op... more »
6. Worst. Military. Leaders. Ever.
*James Jay Carafano* *Security, * You'd be better off without them. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Soviets saw the American humiliation in Vietnam as a turning point. They dramatically upped their game, pressing the U.S. worldwide. The 1970s were scary times. Fortunately, along came Reagan—if not for that, Westmoreland’s military reversals could well have signaled the beginning of our end. How do you measure military leaders? When all is said and done, it doesn’t matter how nice, brave, courageous, gutsy, loyal or brilliant commanders they’ve been. It doesn’t matter if... more »
Echo Chamber Politics: The “All About Trump” Democratic National Convention
It was hard to stomach. The usual suspects, the usual scripts tatty from overuse. The 2020 Democratic National Convention was a prolonged display of avoidance, evasion and theatrical amnesia. There were moments of formality masquerading as promise: Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez nominating Senator Bernie Sanders for presidential candidate. But it was […]
If you think the A levels algorithm was bad, what about the ones you don't know about?
The A-levels shambles was actually the result of a fairly open process by Ofqual - so what does it tell us about the risks of more complex, less transparent systems?
Earl Katz: Regenerative Agriculture and Massive Planting of Trees is Our Only Hope
Earl Katz, an early climate change warrior, looks at the dwindling number of options humans have for alleviating global warming.
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