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Another Record-Breaking Month for Overdose Deaths in British Columbia - No connection with the Plandemic????!!!!
*The Bullshitter will not Connect the Dots* *between her Lies and the Deaths of Despair* *THE GOVERNMENT IS DRIVING PEOPLE TO SUICIDE WITH THEIR FEAR PORN TERROR CAMPAIGN TO BRING ABOUT COMMUNIST TERROCRACY AND UNIVERSAL MANDATORY VACCINE WITH BRAIN DESTROYING GENETIC WARFARE!!!* The Police Spokesman said that *the average number of calls to Paramedics to attend to overdoses in July was a record 89 calls a day*. More people are trying to kill themselves than ever...but all THEY care about is* unhealthy mask wearing *and *social distancing*! They're lying murderers and the Bullshi... more »
Gene-editing explored as COVID-19 ‘solution’
Universities are currently exploring new ways to edit the human genome in order to prevent infections and track asymptomatic individuals ‘spreading COVID-19’. CRISPR and PCR-based diagnostics are being presented as ‘rapid, feasible and reliable approaches’ for the future of coronavirus surveillance across the world. [...Continued]
Five Books on Macroeconomics
Recently, Raffaele Rossi offered his recommendations for the best macroeconomics textbooks at Five Books. Here, Arnold Kling offers his recommendations: Macroeconomic Patterns and Stories, by Edward Leamer. This provides an excellent introduction to the data that are central to macroeconomics—how they are collected and what they mean. Although it is framed as an introductory […] The post Five Books on Macroeconomics appeared first on Econlib.
Escaping Paternalism Book Club: My Final Response to Questions
I’m now ready to wrap up my side of the Escaping Paternalism Book Club; Rizzo and Whitman will have the last word, coming soon. Hope you enjoyed the ride! Response to final questions: Knut Heen: When the unit of measurement is cash, discounting is standard practice and non-controversial. When the unit of measurement is utils, discounting […] The post Escaping Paternalism Book Club: My Final Response to Questions appeared first on Econlib.
Media Try To Discredit Inconvenient Record Temperature In 1913
By Paul Homewood A temperature of 54.4C (129.9F) has been recorded in California during an intense heatwave in what could be the hottest reading ever reliably taken on the planet. An automated station for the United States National Weather Service at Furnace Creek in Death Valley recorded the extreme heat at 3.41pm on […]
THINGS FALL APART: Governor Evers tweets from script!
*TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020Traditional norms fall apart:* Sunday's police shooting incident produced some familiar reactions. The shooting occurred in Kenosha, Wisconsin, late in the afternoon. Wisconsin's governor, Tony Evers, tweeted an instant reaction: EVERS (8/23/20): *Tonight, Jacob Blake was shot in the back multiple times, in broad daylight,* in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Kathy and I join his family, friends, and neighbors in hoping earnestly that he will not succumb to his injuries. According to Evers, Jacob Blake had been shot in the back in broad daylight, at night. Sometimes... more »
Fluoridation on Trial: RFK, Jr.’s Conversation with Attorney Michael Connett
Don't miss Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s enlightening conversation with fluoridation lawsuit attorney, Michael Connett, highlighting some of the more interesting twists and turns in the groundbreaking water fluoridation trial against the EPA The post Fluoridation on Trial: RFK, Jr.’s Conversation with Attorney Michael Connett appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
The Dengue Vaccine: A Cautionary Tale
As we anticipate the arrival of a fast-tracked and liability-free SARS-Cov-2 vaccine candidate, we should look at what went wrong with the introduction of the dengue vaccine, and learn from past vaccine failures. The post The Dengue Vaccine: A Cautionary Tale appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Horror: Why It Was So Hard to Retake Guam
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=392342] The battle for Guam was a tough fight that killed many. *Key Point: *The Imperial Japanese had dug in hard and were not going to give it up easily. The fighting would last for a good while, but ultimately the Marines and Coast Guard would prevail. Above all, the island was defendable. From Ritidian Point in the north to the extreme southern coastline, Guam is 34 miles long, made in an irregular shape covering 228 square miles, the largest of all Pacific island... more »
Yes, the U.S. Military Really Does Want Flying Armored Cars
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://media.defense.gov/2020/Aug/21/2002482209/-1/-1/0/200820-Z-WR850-0009.JPG] An amazing revolution or a really dumb idea? A first-of-its-kind flying car is now airborne, thanks to the Air Force Research Laboratory and industry innovation, potentially ushering in a new era in multi-domain combat attack operations. The first car, called eVTOL for Electric Vertical Take-Off and Flight, may be but a beginning. It is a small cab with extended legs or wheels with what looks like a circular pattern of small drone propellers clearly inten... more »
China's Hunt for Foreign Scientists
*Alex Joske* *Politics, Asia* [image: Reuters] The Chinese government’s talent-recruitment efforts are global, raising similar concerns in all developed nations. Attention on the Chinese government’s recruitment of overseas scientists reached a crescendo when renowned Harvard nanotechnology expert Charles Lieber was arrested and charged with hiding his participation in China’s Thousand Talents Plan in January. As ASPI’s new report, *Hunting the phoenix: The Chinese Communist Party’s search for technology and talent*, explains, he is likely only one among more than 60,000 scienti... more »
What Lawmakers Can Learn from the Coronavirus Pandemic
*Lucas Knight, Andi Dahmer, Timothy S. Rich* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] In a political climate where many facets of the U.S. response to the coronavirus have divided along partisan lines, domestic production of medical supplies, when framed properly, potentially provides an avenue by which U.S. politicians can help to better address health crises and find broad-based support while doing so. The public health crisis presented by the coronavirus has exacted a heavy toll globally in lives and economic damage. The United States alone accounts for over 4.3 million cases and... more »
Why the F-35 Stealth Fighter Is Now Israel's Domestic Political Football
*Seth J. Frantzman* *Security, * [image: Reuters] Can Israel and the United Arab Emirates get past the F-35 jet controversy to cement a stronger regional alliance? The United Arab Emirates sent F-16 jets to Crete for joint drills with Greece on August 25. The drills are part of an emerging alliance between the UAE, Egypt, Greece and Cyprus—one that seeks to counter Turkey’s claims to a swath of the Mediterranean between Turkey and Libya. Israel, which is normalizing relations with the UAE and has supported Greece in the Mediterranean, is also part of this emerging alliance. Howev... more »
Why You Don't Mess With the M72 Law
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* [image: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=125637] This weapon helped America fight in Vietnam. *Key Point: *This weapon was decently easy to carry and was powerful against tanks. It has served many times since the Vietnam War. Among the most effective and feared weapons of the communist North Vietnamese Army and the Viet Cong insurgency during the Vietnam War was the rocket-propelled grenade, commonly known as the RPG. These were simple weapons originally designed and manufactured in the Soviet Union. The RPG... more »
Security In Iraq Aug 15-21, 2020
For the fourth week security incidents by the Islamic State were in single digits in Iraq. With no major security operations by the government going on the insurgents must be taking this time to focus upon rebuilding rather than combat. Pro-Iran groups continued their steady pace of operations against upon U.S. targets to coincide with Prime Minister Kazemi’s visit to Washington D.C. There were a total of 14 incidents reported in the media from August 15-21. 5 of those were by pro-Iran groups. They fired rockets upon Camp Taji, the Green Zone and the Baghdad International Airp... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Aug 25
1920 British gave limited self-rule in Najaf to try to stop 1920 Revolt there 1920 UK Cmdr Gen Haldane wrote that almost all the tribes north of Diyala had joined the 1920 revolt and was afraid it was spreading to Kirkuk and Irbil (Musings On Iraq review *Reclaiming Iraq, The 1920 Revolution and the Founding of the Modern State*) 1922 British High Commissioner for Iraq Cox demanded apology from King Faisal for anti-Mandate comment at his party 1941 British forces in Basra and Diyala invaded Iran where Shah refused to expel Germans spreading Axis propaganda (Musings... more »
What Do Mainstream Republican Careerists Think Of The #CocaineConvention So Far?
Before the #CocaineConvention began yesterday, I passed a TV and noticed that Trump was doing a press gaggle of some kind. Briefly interested in the way you might be attracted to a pile-up on the inter-state shown on TV, I was soon wondering why the TV network didn't just label it "And now an uninterrupted hour of lies from your president." And that was just a precursor of what was coming-- Apocalypse Now, 2020. CNN, which was thanked by Señor T, for covering his shit-show, noted this morning that it "started off with a parade of dishonesty, in stark contrast with last week's Demo... more »
Trump v. Vance Update: The Case Drags On
On Aug. 20, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed President Trump’s lawsuit to block a subpoena issued by Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance. The subpoena seeks the president’s financial documents from the Mazars accounting firm. Earlier in the summer, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the president’s claim of absolute immunity and sent the case back to the lower courts to allow Trump to raise new arguments. On July 27, Trump filed an amended complaint arguing that the subpoena was invalid on the grounds that it was both overbroad and issued in ba... more »
Measurement Matters: The Key to Police Reform
Police cars in Houston, Texas (Wallpaperflare, https://rb.gy/18pex5) More and more Americans agree that policing needs rethinking—big time. As new as the demand to rethink policing may be to some, America has heard this call before. In 1965, President Johnson created a President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice for that very purpose. His mandate to the commission was broad, and it took its mission to heart. The commission revisited the criminal justice system as a whole and, in the process, refocused the roles of police, prosecutors, defense attorneys... more »
Are Sex Traffickers Tagging Cars as Potential Targets?
Human trafficking is a real problem in the world, but the schemes outlined in many viral rumors like this one are not.
Did Pelosi Call For Votes To Be Removed From U.S. Troops Overseas?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
This is the bogus anti-Semitism report that sank Jeremy Corbyn
The road to Jeremy Corbyn’s political downfall began at Oxford University Labour Club in February 2016. A rogue inquiry by a Labour staffer with close ties to the Israeli embassy included fabricated allegations of anti-Semitism. It destroyed the lives of several pro-Corbyn students sympathetic to the Palestinian cause.
To Defeat China In A War, Its Economy Must Be 'Strangled'
Fast-attack submarine USS 'Seawolf' enters Apra Harbor, Guam, in 2006. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Edward N. Vasquez *David Axe, Forbes:* *To Defeat China In War, Strangle Its Economy: Expert* Cutting off China from its trading partners and sources of oil, natural gas and other resources could be the best, and least costly, way for the United States to defeat China in a major war. To that end, the U.S. Navy should prepare to blockade China, according to Bradford Dismukes, a retired Navy captain and political scientist. “Globalization has made China, ... more »
Newly strengthened Albanian political power in North Macedonia will not lead to a Greater Albania
Can the new North Macedonian coalition government survive?
Musical Interlude: Moby, "Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad? (Ben-E.Dit)"
*A Very Worthy Repost!* Moby, "Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad? (Ben-E.Dit)"
GOP Confab: Tony Soprano Complains About "The Mob"
The oligarchic bickering within the suffocating confines of our two-party system has reached full throttle this week with the Republican side's version of reality. Who even needs a party platform, when the GOP train already left the station quite a while ago? But if you act now, perhaps you too can catch up and score a one-way ticket to hell on the Donald Trump special. But first, you have to dodge all the "socialist mobs" that are fleeing the crime-ridden cities to attack white people in the pristine suburbs. And stay patriotically paranoid at all times, because Joe and Kamala a... more »
Gallup Poll: Democrat Edge Was Shrinking Even Before DNC Convention
[image: gallup-poll-democrat-edge-was-shrinking-even-before-dnc-convention] The announcement from Gallup released on Monday was likely unnerving to Democrat Party loyalists: “Democratic Edge in Party Affiliation Shrinks.” And this was before the DNC convention that failed miserably in turning the tide.
Yes, Democrats Really Do Want to Take Your Guns — or at Least Prevent You From Owning One.
[image: yes-democrats-really-do-want-to-take-your-guns-or-at-least-prevent-you-from-owning-one] If adopted, the 2020 Democratic Party platform would be the most vigorous attack on the Second Amendment by a major political party in our nation’s history.
Tearing Down Statues of Real Heroes
[image: tearing-down-statues-of-real-heroes] Black Lives Matter and Antifa rioters have been targeting what they deem to be offensive statues: Christopher Columbus, George Washington, Robert E. Lee, etc.
A Most Consequential Presidency
[image: a-most-consequential-presidency] As Donald Trump is about to be nominated for a second term, how his presidency has already altered the orientation of his party is on display.
US-China War: A Smokescreen Towards One World Government
If we step back from the details of daily headlines around the world and try to make sense of larger patterns, the dominant dynamic defining world geopolitics in the past three years or more is the appearance of a genuine irregular conflict between the two most formidable powers on the planet—The Peoples’ Republic of China … Continue reading US-China War: A Smokescreen Towards One World Government →
Maximo Alvarez warns against communism while CNN "fact checks" the Republican National Convention...
* in a hilarious attempt to discredit Trump and the lineup of wonderful speakers last night.* Out of concern for the sensibilities and time constraints of my readers, I will not include a link to the aforementioned article on CNN. *I'll sum it up for you:* Everything they vetted was declared true followed by a "but." For instance: yes black employment was at an all time low, but it was mostly black *women* and didn't take into account what happened after the government imposed shut downs. Huh? By way of comparison the following is what the commie/libtards want for you: *The Gl... more »
Flu Shot: Why Do So Many People Refuse to Get Vaccinated?
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, * Despite the touted benefits of getting a flu shot each year, the majority of U.S. adults and about 60% of children still refuse to roll up their sleeves for one, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s 2018-2019 data. Is there a reason why? As hospitals and clinics across the country are preparing for a potentially devastating double whammy of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the fast-approaching flu season, medical experts are now urging all people to get the annual flu shot. Despite the touted benefits of getting a flu s... more »
Belarus Protests: How Lukashenko Could Fall
*Tatsiana Kulakevich* *Belarus, Europe* [image: Reuters] Even the most capable authoritarian rulers are fallible. Belarus’s President Alexander Lukashenko has a reputation as a master tactician. It is well-earned: Since 1994, he has balanced the former Soviet state’s relations with both the West and Russia, all while eliminating presidential term limits and orchestrating hefty wins in every presidential election. Lukashenko was declared president with 76% of the vote in 2001, 83% in 2006, 80% in 2010 and 83% in 2015. Now, his luck may be changing. Belarus’s Aug. 9 presidential el... more »
M109A7 Has Arrived: U.S. Army To Field Next-Generation Artillery System
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* With its huge turret, the M109 could be mistaken for an oversized tank, but its armor is actually only meant to stop small arms fire and shrapnel, and the platform isn’t intended to engage enemies with direct fire. The First Cavalry Division took to social media last week to announce that the GREYWOLF brigade had received the upgraded Paladin M109A7 Artillery system, which is the latest howitzer in the BAE Systems M109 family. “Say hello to the M109A7 Paladin, and the most recent addition to the GREYWOLF Family!,” the unit said in a tweet on the... more »
Dry Eyes and Foggy Glasses: What Face Masks Mean for Ocular Health
*Lyndon Jones* *Health, * As the world emerges from shutdowns, wearing face masks for extended periods of time in settings such as offices will increase. Face masks help reduce coronavirus transmission, which has prompted mandates and expert recommendations for their use where social distancing is difficult. As the world emerges from shutdowns, wearing face masks for extended periods of time in settings such as offices will increase. While these protective measures are essential to combating COVID-19’s spread, a new phenomenon is emerging: increasing reports of dry, uncomfortab... more »
Amazing piloting skills in action
A tip o' the hat to The Aviationist for bringing us this video of a Croatian Canadair CL-415 "water bomber" tackling a wildfire near Draga, Croatia, last year. Note the astonishingly low altitude as the aircraft flies down the steep slope to drop its water cargo accurately. It can't be more than ten to twenty feet up at some points, given the unevenness of the ground. I've started this video at 1m. 42sec. to concentrate on the down-slope flying. Go to its YouTube page to view the first part, which I found less interesting. Also, be sure to watch this in full-screen mode. T... more »
Understanding International Relations
When it comes to international relations, many things are obvious and need not be said. However, they get better when they are made explicit. In this first part, the author deals with the feeling of superiority that we all have and our unconscious prejudices about the meanness of our interlocutors. In the next episode, he will deal with the specificities of the Middle East.
China's Navy Conducts Drills In 4 Regions To Show Its Ability To Counter The U.S.
Reuters *Daily Mail:* *China flexes its muscle and conducts navy drills in four regions to 'signal its readiness to handle confrontation with the US and self-ruled Taiwan'* * Authorities cordoned off areas in four sea regions to conduct military exercises * The naval drills are running in locations including the disputed South China Sea * China is possibly signalling to the US and Taiwan with this rare move, experts say China is conducting a series of military drills in four sea regions at roughly the same time, an unusual move that could be sending political signals, reports sa... more »
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. - Jeff Rubin writes that the hoarding of supplies over the course of the coronavirus pandemic has provided compelling evidence that globalization falls apart just when it's needed most. And Amir Attaran warns that the Libs' failure to recognize that reality may leave Canada years behind other developed countries in being able to deploy vaccines. - The Globe and Mail's editorial board writes that we're just entering a new phase of the fight against COVID-19. Apoorva Mandavelli reports on new research showing that live coronavirus can float thro... more »
14 days in quarantine: “I know this backyard pretty well”
News 1.Dead Wrong Extra: Corey Tuma’s ever-changing witness account Each day this week, Tim Bousquet will publish one Dead Wrong Extra, exploring an angle into Glen Assoun’s story that didn’t make it to the Uncover: Dead Wrong podcast series. Today, Tim Bousquet writes about one witness whose story he couldn’t include in the podcast. That’s […]
Dead Wrong Extra: Corey Tuma’s ever-changing witness account
Each day this week, I’ll be publishing one Dead Wrong Extra, to explore an angle to the story of Glen Assoun’s wrongful conviction that didn’t make it into the Uncover: Dead Wrong podcast series. Yesterday, I looked at the what the Halifax police knew about serial killer Michael McGray. Today, I discuss one very problematic […]
"A Point Of No Return..."
"There is a point of no return, unremarked at the time, in most lives." - Graham Greene ○ "When swimming into a dark tunnel, there arrives a point of no return when you no longer have enough breath to double back. Your only choice is to swim forward into the unknown… and pray for an exit." - Dan Brown ○ "And it was pointless... to think how those years could have been put to better use, for he could hardly have put them to worse. There was no recovering them now. You could grieve endlessly for the loss of time and for the damage done therein. For the dead, and for your own lost self... more »
The U.S. Army Wants to Merge AI and the Human Brain to Win the Next War
*Kris Osborn* *Technology, * By integrating mobile eye-tracking sensors into soldier-worn glasses, Army scientists are developing AI-enabled algorithms able to receive electrical impulses from the brain to instantly identify “a-ha” moments or responses of significance. When the eye catches something of interest, Touryan explained, it generates an electrical response in the brain which can then be measured, calculated, processed and, as he put it, propagated. Under heavy enemy fire, a dismounted squad of soldiers encounter incoming sniper fire from a building and rapid movements ... more »
5 Worst Flu Outbreaks of All-Time
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, * The novel coronavirus might be grabbing most of the headlines these days, but people often forget that over the past hundred-plus years, there have been several other notable virus-related pandemics that were responsible for millions of lives lost. The novel coronavirus might be grabbing most of the headlines these days, but people often forget that over the past hundred-plus years, there have been several other notable virus-related pandemics that were responsible for millions of lives lost. Even in an average year, the seasonal flu virus can be in... more »
Simple and Crass
The Republicans have decided that they don't need a platform. What they will run on, Dana Milbank writes, was on full display last night -- fear: The Republican National Convention on its opening day was as uplifting as the apocalypse, as positive as perdition. The woke-topians,” Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) warned, “will disarm you, empty the prisons, lock you in your home and invite MS-13 to live next door, and the police aren’t coming when you call.” Kimberly Guilfoyle, the former Fox News personality and current girlfriend of Donald Trump Jr., informed the convention that Democrat... more »
With R$77 Billion at 38, Brazilian Co-founder of Facebook Says: “I Will Not Retire and Live on the Beach”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Sixteen years have passed since Brazilian Eduardo Saverin lived the most remarkable experience of his life when he helped found Facebook in 2004, together with Mark Zuckerberg - until then merely a young computer student that Saverin met at The post With R$77 Billion at 38, Brazilian Co-founder of Facebook Says: “I Will Not Retire and Live on the Beach” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Can One Be Infected by Covid-19 Twice? Q&A on the Hong Kong Case
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Monday, Hong Kong scientists announced the first confirmation of a case of reinfection by Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus (Sars-CoV-2). The research with the finding was validated and published in the "Clinical Infectious Diseases" of the Oxford University publishing house in the United Kingdom. The patient, […] The post Can One Be Infected by Covid-19 Twice? Q&A on the Hong Kong Case appeared first on The Rio Times.
Investigation Finds Federal Deputy Flordelis Had Husband Killed; Police Arrest Seven
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Federal Deputy Flordelis was indicted by the MP-RJ (Rio de Janeiro Public Prosecutor's Office) and the Civil Police as the perpetrator of her husband's murder, Pastor Anderson do Carmo, who died in 2019. Given her position as a legislator, she will not be arrested at this time, according to information […] The post Investigation Finds Federal Deputy Flordelis Had Husband Killed; Police Arrest Seven appeared first on The Rio Times.
New “Colombia Plan”? Trump and Duque Build Tighter Relationship
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Colombia's President Iván Duque has announced the beginning of a new stage in bilateral relations with the United States. Under the title "Colombia Grows", the US plans to invest several billion dollars in the Andean nation over the coming years. The program includes "rural development, infrastructure expansion, security and the […] The post New “Colombia Plan”? Trump and Duque Build Tighter Relationship appeared first on The Rio Times.
Coronavirus: Johns Hopkins Report Ranks Groups to Be Vaccinated
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The vaccine against the novel coronavirus is the most expected event of the year. But doubts remain and many people are concerned: who will be immunized first? A report prepared by the prestigious Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security in the United States recommended that some groups should be prioritized […] The post Coronavirus: Johns Hopkins Report Ranks Groups to Be Vaccinated appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ronaldinho’s Predicament in Paraguay Ends After Penalty Converted Into Fine
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Paraguayan courts have authorized the ex-star soccer player and his brother to return to Brazil after an agreement that requires the payment of over R$1 million in fines. The two were detained for almost six months after an unsuccessful attempt to enter Paraguay with an adulterated passport. However, while […] The post Ronaldinho’s Predicament in Paraguay Ends After Penalty Converted Into Fine appeared first on The Rio Times.
ECLAC Projects Economic Decline and Rising Poverty in Latin America
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A report by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) expects the number of people in Latin America living in poverty to increase from the current 185.5 million to as many as 230.9 million in 2020, with the highest increases in the poverty rate (by at least […] The post ECLAC Projects Economic Decline and Rising Poverty in Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times.
Despite Crisis, Brazilian States Waived Taxes of R$92 Billion in 2019
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite a fiscal imbalance scenario, revenue foregone by states because of tax incentives to business increased 12.2 percent in 2019 over 2018. Governors ceased to collect R$91.7 billion (US$18.3 billion) as a result. According to a National Treasury survey, 65.1 percent of the ICMS (tax on goods and services) waivers […] The post Despite Crisis, Brazilian States Waived Taxes of R$92 Billion in 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio de Janeiro Retail Sales Suffer Record-Breaking Drop in First Semester 2020
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rio de Janeiro's retail trade posted a 27 percent drop in sales in the first half of this year, compared to the same period in 2019. This was the highest drop ever in the sector in the capital, according to analysis by the Store Directors' Club (CDL Rio) and the […] The post Rio de Janeiro Retail Sales Suffer Record-Breaking Drop in First Semester 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.
"No Lives Matter"
*"No Lives Matter"* Our dystopia is their utopia. by Robert Gore "The only way to control a substantial population is to murder enough that the rest are terrified into submission. But it isn’t really the control that’s the objective, it’s the murder. At root, murder stems from a grotesque hatred of one’s self, which animates a craven fear of anything and everything, particularly death, and paradoxically, a psychotic desire to kill one’s self and every other value. Only by understanding our enemies do we have any chance of defeating them. The twentieth century and the two decades of... more »
Judge Gives EPA One More Chance to Do Its Job and Halt Fluoridation of Drinking Water
Watch an enlightening conversation between legal luminaries Michael Connett and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. , which highlights some of the more interesting twists and turns in this groundbreaking water fluoridation trial against the EPA. The post Judge Gives EPA One More Chance to Do Its Job and Halt Fluoridation of Drinking Water appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
How to File a Petition in Vaccine Court
The process for filing for compensation in the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (aka 'Vaccine Court') is not as difficult as many believe but there are a few steps in the process to help move the petition forward without delay. The post How to File a Petition in Vaccine Court appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Bertrand Russell, "Three Passions"
*"Three Passions" * "Three passions have governed my life: The longings for love, the search for knowledge, And unbearable pity for the suffering of humankind. Love brings ecstasy and relieves loneliness. In the union of love I have seen In a mystic miniature the prefiguring vision Of the heavens that saints and poets have imagined. With equal passion I have sought knowledge. I have wished to understand the hearts of people. I have wished to know why the stars shine. Love and knowledge led upwards to the heavens, But always pity brought me back to earth; Cries of pain reverberated in m... more »
"There Are None So Blind..."
“There are none so blind as those who will not see. The most deluded people are those who choose to ignore what they already know.” - John Heywood, 1546 “There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn't true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true.” - Søren Kierkegaard
Rosatom Releases Previously Classified Documentary Video Of The 'Tsar Bomba' Nuclear Test. The Most Powerful Nuclear Bomb Blast Ever
*The Barents Observer:* *Rosatom releases previously classified documentary video of Tsar Bomba nuke test* Photos and short video clips have previously been available, but this unseen 40 minutes declassified footage of the Soviet Union’s monster nuclear bomb give a whole new insight into what happened on Novaya Zemlya on October 30, 1961. The documentary film was released and posted on August 20 on the YouTube channel of Rosatom State Atomic Energy Corporation in connection with the celebration of 75 years of nuclear industry. The film, edited in classic Soviet-style propaganda,... more »
Ancient Greece and the Roman Republic
The priority for Ancient Greece was the development of good individuals. The priority for the Roman Republic (and the Roman Empire) was the development of a good nation or empire. The Ancient Greeks were individualistic; the Romans were nationalistic. In the second volume of his five-volume work, the *History of Rome*, Theodor Mommsen wrote: “Rome was, what Greece was not, a state.”
Aspects of Interstellar Transhumanism
In Shakespeare’s famous lines from The Tempest, the spirit Ariel addresses Ferdinand, prince of Naples, now grieving over the death of his father in the shipwreck that has brought them to a remote island in an earlier era of exploration. The lines have an eerie punch given our discussion of the changes humanity may bring […]
World Bank’s ‘Mobilizing Finance for Development’ Not Financing Development
The World Bank is trying to rebrand a failed public private partnership scheme as "blended finance". Developing countries, beware.
Former Republican Lawmakers Endorse Democrat Candidate Joe Biden For President
*Daily Mail:* *Former Arizona senator Jeff Flake leads dozens of 'Republicans against Trump' ex-lawmakers in public declaration of backing for Joe Biden at start of party convention* * Flake and two dozen former lawmakers are supporting 'Republicans for Biden' * Effort by the Biden campaign to undermine conservative support for Trump * Comes on first day of the Republican National Convention in Charlotte, NC * Biden campaign deployed renegade Republicans at the DNC last week Former Arizona senator Jeff Flake is leading dozens of 'Republicans against Trump' on the first day of the N... more »
Jacob Blake’s Dad Says Son Left Paralyzed by Police Shooting
Anger over the shooting led to nights of unrest in Kenosha, Washington, with police firing tear gas at hundreds of protesters who defied a curfew.
"We Should Mourn For What Is Happening To America"
*"We Should Mourn For What Is Happening To America"* by Michael Snyder "This week it was Kenosha, Wisconsin and next week it will probably be somewhere else. Yet another senseless police shooting was followed by more rioting, looting and violence. Of course rioting, looting and violence have basically become a nightly occurrence in America at this point anyway. The protests never seem to end in some cities, and crime rates are absolutely skyrocketing all over the country. Much of what is written about all of this chaos is focused on trying to pin the blame on someone, but even if we... more »
Kenosha PD Shot Jacob Blake Just Like They Did Michael Bell Jr., A Decorated Air Force Colonel’s Son
[image: bell]The same police department who just put 7 bullets into a father's back in front of his kids, also got away with killing a Lt. Colonel's son, execution style.
WATCH: Cops Kneel on Handcuffed Man’s Head Before Smashing His Face Into the Curb
[image: face]A disturbing video shows Texas cops piling on top of a handcuffed man before smashing his face into a concrete curb, knocking him out.
Cop’s Wife Found Dead After Being Locked in the Back of Husband’s Hot Patrol Car for Hours
[image: hot]Miami-Dade’s homicide bureau is investigating the death of the wife of a police officer after she was found dead in the back of his hot police cruiser.
The 1918 Flu Pandemic Was Bad—Novel Coronavirus Has Potential to Be Worse
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, * However, that may likely not happen even if they are comparable. The 1918 flu outbreak is often remembered as the deadliest pandemic in recent history. Lasting from February 1918 to April 1920, the contagion infected a third of the world’s population in four successive waves and killed at least fifty million people—roughly 675,000 of them in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Now eight months into this current pandemic, it appears that the novel coronavirus will surely head into the history books as well.... more »
10 Independently Owned Organic Companies Worth Investing Your Hard-Earned Money In
Now that laws have been passed that have effectively squashed common sense, text-based GMO labeling in the United States, it’s more crucial than ever to support organic and non-GMO companies that take the clean food movement seriously. With so much at stake and new, unregulated GMO technologies on the way such as crops produced with CRISPR (aka gene editing) technology, genetically engineered apples that don’t turn brown, and even genetically engineered animals like GMO salmon, the time is now to reclaim the integrity of our food supply. In response to the organic movement, mass... more »
10 Independently Owned Organic Companies Worth Investing Your Hard-Earned Money In
Now that laws have been passed that have effectively squashed common sense, text-based GMO labeling in the United States, it’s more crucial than ever to support organic and non-GMO companies that take the clean food movement seriously. With so much at stake and new, unregulated GMO technologies on the way such as crops produced with CRISPR (aka gene editing) technology, genetically engineered apples that don’t turn brown, and even genetically engineered animals like GMO salmon, the time is now to reclaim the integrity of our food supply. In response to the organic movement, mass... more »
California Justices Toss Death Penalty for Scott Peterson
The justices cited "significant errors" in jury selection in overturning the death penalty but welcomed prosecutors to again seek the sentence if they wish.
Republican Convention Showcases Rising Stars, Dark Warnings
The opening night of the four-day convention reflected the rising urgency fueling the Trump campaign with Election Day just 10 weeks away.
Russian warplanes fly over Idlib after jihadists attack military patrol
[image: Russian warplanes fly over Idlib after jihadists attack military patrol] BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:35 P.M.) – Russian jets and reconnaissance planes are currently flying at low and medium altitudes over the Idlib and Latakia governorates, as the situation in northwestern Syria remains tense following the attack on the Russian patrol. According to reports from northwestern Syria, Russian jets and reconnaissance aircraft are concentrated on the western region of Idlib, which is located near the administrative border of Latakia. This region is incredibly important for the Russian Air... more »
Syrian Army kicks off massive desert operation to eliminate ISIS cells
[image: Syrian Army kicks off massive desert operation to eliminate ISIS cells] BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) launched a massive desert operation in the Badiya Al-Sham region of Homs on Tuesday, as they attempt to eliminate the large number of Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) sleeper cells in the country. Backed by Palestinian-led Jerusalem Brigade (Liwaa Al-Quds) and National Defense Forces (NDF), the Syrian military stormed several areas in the Badiya Al-Sham region to destroy these terrorist sleeper cells. According to a field report from the area, t... more »
Iranian forces seize US-made weapons being smuggled across western border
[image: Iranian forces seize US-made weapons being smuggled across western border] BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – The Iranian border guards in the Western province of Kermanshah discovered and seized tens of U.S.-made guns from smugglers. “After receiving tips on a possible transit of a weapons and ammunition cargo by smugglers into the country, a team of border guards and intelligence forces at Salas Babajani border area were immediately sent to Chafteh border checkpoint (in Kermanshah province),” an informed source told Fars News on Monday. Continue reading Iranian forces seize U... more »
Syria’s Assad calls on Prime Minister to form new gov’t
[image: Syria’s Assad calls on Prime Minister to form new gov’t] BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad has ordered Prime Minister Hussein Arnous to form a new government, as the parliamentary elections have since concluded. The Syrian Presidency said in a statement on Tuesday that “President Bashar al-Assad issued Decree No. 210 for the year 2020 mandating Mr. Hussein Arnous to form the ministries of the Syrian Arab Republic.” Arnous, who was appointed to the premiership in June, will now be tasked with forming the first government since accepting his curren... more »
Large demonstration held in support of Gaddafi family in northern Libya: video
[image: Large demonstration held in support of Gaddafi family in northern Libya: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:35 P.M.) – Supporters of the Gaddafi family have once again gathered in Sirte, the birthplace of the former president, Muammar, to show their support for them amid ongoing turmoil between the two largest political blocs in Libya. According to Ouais Hasairi, the Libyan National Army (LNA) clashed with members of the Gdadfa Tribe, which is the tribe of Muammar Gaddafi, over the arrest of 50 civilians in the city of Sirte. Continue reading Large demonstration held in support of G... more »
Belarus intercepts ‘balloons’ along Lithuanian border: video
[image: Belarus intercepts ‘balloons’ along Lithuanian border: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:20 P.M.) – The Belarusian news site, “Military-Political Review”, published a video clip of the Belursian forces intercepting ‘balloons’ along the Lithuanian border. The footage captured from the helicopter’s cockpit shows how the Mi-24 flies into a group of balloons, to which the white and red flag used by the Belarusian opposition was attached to it, after which the video was cut off. As reported by the portal, after the approach with the Mi-24, the balloons were ‘scattered’ in the Luji villag... more »
Greece vows to defend sovereignty after Turkey’s warnings
[image: Greece vows to defend sovereignty after Turkey’s warnings] Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias issued a warning to Turkey on Tuesday amid the ongoing escalation of tensions over the territorial dispute in the Mediterranean, stressing that Athens is prepared to “defend its sovereign rights,” and accusing Ankara of continuing to violate its commitments. Dendias suggested that his country is prepared to hold a dialogue with Turkey on the gas drilling dispute, but “not under threats” from its government. The foreign minister added that Germany and the European Union are “stand... more »
Russia confirms casualties within ranks after militant attack in Syria’s Idlib
[image: Russia confirms casualties within ranks after militant attack in Syria’s Idlib] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that a Russian armored vehicle was targeted, Tuesday, by militants during a joint Russian-Turkish patrol in Syria. The Ministry of Defense said in a statement that the armed men targeted a Russian-Turkish patrol using a grenade launcher on the M-4 highway in the Syrian governorate of Idlib. The ministry pointed out that as a result of the accident, two Russian soldiers were wounded, as well as damage to an armored personnel c... more »
ISIS attack kills 4 Iraqi soldiers in Kirkuk
[image: ISIS attack kills 4 Iraqi soldiers in Kirkuk] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – On Monday, the Iraqi security information cell announced that eight soldiers were killed and wounded in an attack by the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorist organization in northern Iraq. The Iraqi security forces said that “a station belonging to the 3rd Regiment of the 20th Brigade of the 5th Division was subjected to an armed attack in the Daquq district on the main road to the Kirkuk Governorate.” They added, “The attack killed four soldiers and wounded four others.” !function(w,d,a){i... more »
Iranian defense chief reveals purpose of Russia visit
[image: Iranian defense chief reveals purpose of Russia visit] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) -Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami stated that Tehran and Moscow have set a precise program to strengthen defense relations, after the arms embargo imposed on his country was lifted. In an interview with Iranian TV, Hatami said that important discussions were held with the Russian side in the fields of regional and international cooperation and military relations. The Iranian Minister of Defense confirmed that he was briefed on the most important Russian military achievements during his vi... more »
Nancy Pelosi labels Republicans "enemies of the state": If that isn't fascist lingo I don't know what is
On MSNBC she said: *"They’re doing everything they can, suppress the vote — with your actions, scare people, intimidate by saying law enforcement will be there, diminish the role of the postal system in all of this. It’s really actually shameful. Enemies of the state,”* Can you imagine what Pelosi would say if any Republican labeled Joe Biden an "enemy of the state" for his taking bribes from China? But more importantly who talks about "enemies of the state"? Dictators, both Nazis and Communists that's who. I can't recall any American politician using that fascist phrase before. ... more »
Favoring Ayahuasca Over Hospitals, Indigenous Kokama See COVID-19 Deaths Drop in the Amazon
*Maria Fernanda Ribeiro* - Their confidence in Western medicine collapsed as a result of the series of deaths and the prejudice they suffered at the Tabatinga military hospital.
Where is the Virus? Fear is the Only Virus
*Jon Rappoport* - Expert propagandists know, and have stated, that the best lie to tell is a huge lie.
Here’s How a Cashless Society Would Affect Day to Day Life
*Daisy Luther* - Have you ever thought about the ramifications of a cashless society?
What Are China's Military Ambitions In Space?
Information about China's Chang'e-3 lunar probe displayed on a screen at the Beijing Aerospace Control Center, December 14, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer *R. Lincoln Hines, Business Insider/World Politics Review:* *China has big plans in space, but they're not about gaining military might* * China launched a spacecraft in late July that, if all goes to plan, should arrive at Mars in February 2021. * While analysts often focus on the security motives driving China's pursuit of achievements in space, its mission to Mars highlights the role of prestige in Chinese foreign policy, writes R. Li... more »
"Biblical Travails"
*"Biblical Travails"* by Jim Kunstler "It’s looking a little bit like the nation’s attention to the Republican Trump-O-Rama Fest this week will get shoved rudely aside by Hurricane Laura, currently tracking to make a direct hit on New Orleans and then beat a path up the south-central USA, drowning croplands clear into Kentucky and Ohio. The internal quarrels of the GOP will have to take a backseat to disaster relief. It might be a political blessing for the president, unless he blunders through the event George W. Bush style - remember “Brownie, you’re doing a heck of a job,” aprop... more »
Is Iran Looking to Export its Cruise Missile?
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Experts warn that Iran could respond to a perceived threat with its combat-tested and highly combat-capable cruise missiles. This past January Iran launched a number of ballistic missiles at U.S. bases in Iraq in response to the U.S. killing of Gen. Qassim Suleimani, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps—Quads Force commander. The strikes weren’t complete misses but were largely seen as militarily ineffective. Multiple experts suggested Iran “missed” on purpose so as not to escalate the crisis, but by launching its missiles s... more »
In 1968, Vietnamese Commandos Overran a Secret U.S. Military Base
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * The incident remained shrouded in secrecy for decades. *Key Point*: The memory of shadowy episodes like the battle of Lima 85 must be preserved. Fifty years ago on March 12, 1968, a top-secret U.S. base on a mountain top in Laos was overrun by an elite force of Vietnamese commandos. Only six of the eighteen CIA and Air Force personnel manning the remote outpost escaped with their lives in an incident that would remain veiled in secrecy for three decades. This was because the U.S. military was legally prohibited from operating in Laos. The southea... more »
Donald Trump Doesn't Want Any Part of Steve Bannon's Fall
*Fred Lucas* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2YHI9U8CNC&share=true] Why the President is staying away from his former associate's arrest. A month ago, President Donald Trump lashed out on Twitter about a 3-mile section of border wall built by a private company. On Thursday, after former campaign and White House adviser Steve Bannon was indicted for fraud for his role in the privately funded wall project, Trump offered little sympathy. He said he thought Bannon’s project was “showboating.” Bannon pleaded not... more »
Fact: South Korea Operates More Advanced Russian Tanks Than North Korea
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Asia* Koreans hate -- and love -- their Russian tanks. *Key Point*: The T-80U is still a relic, but one that has served admirably. One of the great ironies of the military balance in the Koreas is the fact that South Korea operates more advanced Russian tanks than North Korea. This situation came about in the 1990s after Russia inherited a $1.5 billion debt to South Korea. A deal was made: Russia would give many items of then top-of-the-line military equipment, in exchange for South Korea canceling 50 percent of Russia’s debt. Interestingly, this included... more »
Could Joe Biden’s Stance on Fracking Cost Him Pennsylvania Come November?
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, * If you can figure out his stance, that is. In the crucial, battleground state of Pennsylvania, recent polls indicate a tough road for President Donald Trump — but strong support for fracking that’ll preserve gas industry-related jobs might just grant him a shot at still winning, as Democratic nominee Joe Biden plans to cut all oil and gas drilling on federal property if elected in November. Pennsylvania general election polls show a considerable lead for Biden, as RealClearPolitics polling data revealed that his lead over Trump hovers from 4 to 9 ... more »
The B-52 Bombers Are Back in a Big Way in Europe
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* [image: Reuters] There have been more than two hundred reported successful flight sorties coordinated with NATO allies and partners since the Bomber Task Force missions began. While the 1980s pop band The B-52s went on tour in Europe during the summer of 2019, the U.S. Air Force’s B-52 Stratofortress bombers will be rocking and rolling in theater and flight training across Europe and Africa in the coming weeks. This weekend six of the aircraft from the Fifth Bomb Wing out of Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrived at Royal Air Force (RAF) Fai... more »
Could North Korea Suffer Its Own Chernobyl Disaster?
*Oleg Shcheka* *Security, Asia* The risks are real. *Key Point*: While North Korea’s nuclear weapons program gets most of the international attention, implications of Pyongyang’s pursuit of civilian nuclear energy should be a concern, too. Chronic power shortages are one of North Korea’s major vulnerabilities. The country is extremely reliant on hydropower stations which, according to North Korean official sources, provide 56 percent of the national power-generating capacity. Hydropower output depends on precipitation and drops drastically in dry years. Developing nuclear energy... more »
How Did America Bring Democracy To Germany? By Bombing It Into Dust
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* The air war contributed significantly to the eventual defeat of the enemy. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The advocates of strategic bombing and carrying the war to the civilian population had argued that these campaigns would bring the Third Reich to its knees without the need for brutal, bloody combat on the ground. They were wrong. By May 1945, the people of Germany may have lost their enthusiasm for Adolf Hitler’s regime and its wars, but they continued to carry on. It was only after the Allied armies with their superior manpow... more »
Fact: More Than Sixty Countries Rely on This One Sniper Rifle
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Meet the Barrett M82. *Key Point*: The utility of the Barrett M82 sniper rifle has been repeatedly proven over numerous conflicts. One weapon system not only revolutionized the field of military sniping but also created an entire new category of weapon systems. Using an existing large caliber bullet and adapting it to the precision rifle platform, the innovative Barrett M82 sniper rifle practically created the category of large caliber rifles that equip military snipers worldwide to this day. In 1982, Ronnie Barrett was a professional photographer ta... more »
Russian Developers Reveal The Mission And Capabilities Of Their New Drones
*Sputnik:** ARMY-2020: Developers Reveal Mission, Capabilities of Three Brand New Russian Drones* *Several new Russian drone designs were presented at the ongoing ARMY-2020 arms expo outside Moscow this week.* Developers have shared new details about the capabilities and purpose of several brand new Russian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designs, including the ‘Grom’ (‘Thunder’) and the Helios, created by unmanned aerial systems developer Kronstadt Group. The Grom, which made its debut at ARMY-2020, is designed to provide support for the Sukhoi Su-35 and Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jets,... more »
Jemele Hill says that being forced to ride in the back of the bus is as bad as genocide
Been reading Isabel Wilkerson’s new book, “Caste,” and if you were of the opinion that the United States wasn’t nearly as bad as Nazi Germany, how wrong you are. Can’t encourage you enough to read this masterpiece. — Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) August 23, 2020 This is an amazing tweet for several reasons. First and foremost it equates oppression with genocide. We all agree that slavery was wrong but if we can't distinguish between slavery and slaughter we're not being honest. The Jews who died in the camps would undoubtedly have gladly been enslaved instead. That doesn't mean tha... more »
What does Joe Biden want for the soul of America?
He wants us to be able to kill unborn babies for any reason at any point in a pregnancy. He wants to limit free speech to what Democrats like. He wants all whites to admit they're racists. He wants to massively increase how much of your money he gets to spend by increasing taxes. He wants people to be forced to go against their deeply held religious beliefs. He wants social media to censor people he doesn't agree with. He wants to impose the ever changing morality of the Democrat party on society. He wants us locked in our houses and afraid. He wants the violence to continue. ... more »
Chicago Democrat Mayor Lightfoot says she's better than other Chicagoans
Most modern Democrat politicians are fascists who want to rule over us not represent us. A great example of this is Chicago's radical leftists Democrat mayor Lori Lightfoot. While mobs rampage through Chicago causing untold damage, while thousands of Blacks are shot in Chicago each year, Lightfoot has banned protesters on her block. She said: ‘I have a right to make sure that my home is secure’ But apparently the rest of Chicagoans don't have that right. Folks where rioters ran rampant while Lightfoot did little apparently don't have a right to a secure home. Blacks who live in ... more »
Devastating storm causes millions' worth of damage, prompts state of emergency in northern Italy
The Watchers » Latest articles - 14 hours ago
A violent storm struck Italy's northern region on Sunday, August 23, 2020, bringing hail, paralyzing floods, strong winds, and a tornado. In a statement on Monday, August 24, the National Confederation of Farmers (Coldiretti) said the severe weather caused...... Read more »
Is Belarus about to fall?
‘Cry havoc and unleash the dogs of war‘
The Farmers’ Almanac Forecasts a “Grand Solar Minimum” Winter for 2020-21
Officially dubbed "Winter of the Great Divide", the Farmers’ Almanac is anticipating a brutally cold winter for northern, central, and eastern regions, "drought in the west, and everything crazy in between." The post The Farmers’ Almanac Forecasts a “Grand Solar Minimum” Winter for 2020-21 appeared first on Electroverse.
A Good Friday in the New Turkey: ‘It’s a Gas-Gas-Gas’
*Dr Can Erimtan* | Is Turkey really going to action its domestic energy ambitions, or is it just another election ruse?
Van Morrison Protests Against COVID Gig Limits, Says Policy Based on ‘Pseudoscience’
*21WIRE* | Arbitrary government rules are threatening to put thousands of live music venues out of business forever.
Chart: Nationwide sales of adult-use cannabis further eclipse those of medical marijuana
While the United States has three times as many state medical marijuana markets than adult-use programs, recreational sales are expected to be roughly 30% or more above MMJ in 2020. Chart: Nationwide sales of adult-use cannabis further eclipse those of medical marijuana is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The Bloodbath:The Dropout, Episodes 5 and 6
Part 3 of a #ReadWithMe Series Read the earlier posts here and here. By 2016, Holmes and Balwani had broken up, and he was leaving the company. Carreyrou’s series of articles about Theranos’s unreliable technology had been published in the Wall Street Journal. And yet, many of Elizabeth’s early investors, like Tim Draper, still defended […] The post The Bloodbath:The Dropout, Episodes 5 and 6 appeared first on Econlib.
THE MESSAGING AT THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION IS INSANE, BUT I'M NOT SURE IT'S FAILING
Until about a half hour ago, the Republican convention wasn't even the lead story at FoxNews.com -- that honor went to a story about unrest and property damage in Kenosha, Wisconsin, after video emerged of a white police officer shooting a black man repeatedly in the back. Fox's take: But this seems appropriate. The convention tried to sell President Trump as a great leader who has heroically fought Chinese hegemonists and NATO deadbeats while personally leading the fight to end the coronavirus pandemic, but that wasn't the most prominent message of the convention's first day. Thi... more »
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*Two British Reforms America Should Copy* Two recent British policy briefs on academic freedom and university reforms provide some broad suggestions applicable to colleges, British or otherwise. Policy Exchange, a center-right think tank, published “Academic Freedom in the UK: Protecting viewpoint diversity,” which highlights the disappearance of the conservative professor on campus. CIEO, a left-of-center think tank, published “Saving Britain’s Universities: Academic freedom, democracy and renewal,” which finds the flaw in universities to be incessant growth and over-marketization... more »
Opposition to RIMPAC war games
The Rim of the Pacific international military exercise, or RIMPAC as its known, is held every two years on land, in the air, and on the seas around the Hawaiian Islands. In the past, RIMPAC has included more than two-dozen participating countries. It began on August 17. This year will mark the 27th iteration of RIMPAC. Such military exercises are increasingly a show of force by the US and its so-called Pacific coalition aimed at China. The training will be conducted exclusively at sea, with a minimal presence of personnel on land, where the virus could be spread to or from the ... more »
Scotland Mandate Face Masks In Schools For Over 12’s
The post Scotland Mandate Face Masks In Schools For Over 12’s appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
"Economic Fantasy Update AM 8/25/20"
*"Economic Fantasy Update AM 8/25/20"* Chronicling the most enormous fraud and theft in human history, down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... Deceptive resemblances to reality by these arch-criminals are total lies. Only the consequences are real, to YOU, never *them.* ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ◆ *"Woke Capitalism: How Huge Corporations Demonstrate * *Status by Endorsing Political Radicalism"* "It’s a rather strange claim of the American far left that their interests are opposed to that o... more »
Covid-19: 257,000 Healthcare Professionals Have Been Infected in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Since the start of the pandemic, 226 healthcare professionals have died and another 257 thousand have been infected by the novel coronavirus. The balance was presented during a press conference yesterday, August 24th, by the Ministry of Health. Among the Covid-19 deaths, the most victimized categories were technicians and assistants […] The post Covid-19: 257,000 Healthcare Professionals Have Been Infected in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Butantan Director Says Chinese CoronaVac Could Provide Over 97 Percent Immunity
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Butantan Institute director Dimas Tadeu Covas, said yesterday in an interview to Jovem Pan that with the two doses, the CoronaVac vaccine developed in partnership with Chinese pharmacist Sinovac, could provide more than 97 percent immunity against the coronavirus. If the vaccine proves to be safe, the state of São […] The post Butantan Director Says Chinese CoronaVac Could Provide Over 97 Percent Immunity appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Records 565 Deaths in 24 Hours and Totals 115,309 Covid-19 Deaths (August 24th)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Yesterday, the country passed 115,000 deaths by Covid-19, according to the latest survey by the Ministry of Health. There were 565 new deaths recorded in the past 24 hours, totaling 115,309 since the start of the pandemic. The amount of new confirmed cases between Sunday and Monday reached 17,078, with […] The post Brazil Records 565 Deaths in 24 Hours and Totals 115,309 Covid-19 Deaths (August 24th) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Flames Spread Across Argentine Cordoba Province, Known for its Livestock Production
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In addition to the severe economic crisis that Argentina is experiencing, the country is now also faced with dramatic fires. At least 14,321 hectares caught fire in the province of Córdoba. The strong winds and lack of rain have contributed to the increase in flames, local authorities said on Monday, […] The post Flames Spread Across Argentine Cordoba Province, Known for its Livestock Production appeared first on The Rio Times.
How Congress Could Get Some of Its Power Back
The United States Capitol Building, home of Congress, in Washington D.C. (Wally Gobetz, https://flic.kr/p/6zXjj9; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/) *One lesson from Congress’s experience with the Trump administration is that the informational imbalance between Congress and the executive branch means that a president who does not wish to comply with a congressional mandate can, often, try to run out the clock. If the executive branch has information that Congress does not, or is in a position to prevent other actors from giving Congress material i... more »
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*Children raised in greener neighbourhoods have higher IQs and lower levels of difficult behaviour, study finds* *Only a small groan about this study. Income is of course the big potential confounder. Rich people tend to be the ones living in leafy areas and they tend to be smarter.And the researchers knew that and tried to control for it. And they didn't do a bad job. But both the index of income and the index of greenery encountered were geographical rather than personal so the correlations were ecological and such correlations are often high. The results are not given in... more »
Very bright fireball illuminates sky over Japan's Kanto region
The Watchers » Latest articles - 15 hours ago
A very bright fireball was recorded streaking through the night sky over Japan's Kanto region at 14:32 UTC (22:30 LT) on August 21, 2020. This is the second notable meteor event in Japan since July 1. One of the many eyewitnesses described it as a completely red...... Read more »
Facial Recognition and Masking in the COVID-19 Era - An Unintended Consequence
With many jurisdictions imposing mandatory masking for their citizenry, it was just a matter of time until someone figured out that there would be an unintended consequence to this policy. Apparently, the United States Department of Homeland Security, the government arm in charge of protecting the homeland, has realized that there is a downside to masking. In many parts of the globe, facial recognition has become one of law enforcement's key crime fighting tools. The combined use of CCTV and artificial intelligence technology has allowed governments around the world to track i... more »
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