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Rio de Janeiro Governor Suspended Over Alleged COVID-19-Related Graft
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A raft of investigations have been opened in Brazil and other Latin American countries, including Peru, Ecuador and Mexico, into alleged corruption related to the response to the coronavirus outbreak in the world’s hardest-hit region. The 180-day suspension handed down by the Superior Court of Justice in Brasilia is a […] The post Rio de Janeiro Governor Suspended Over Alleged COVID-19-Related Graft appeared first on The Rio Times.
COVID-19: Myths And Reality About Weather And Seasonality
You've probably gotten a summer cold, perhaps even the flu, even though the weather is warm. SARS-CoV-2, the 2019 form of coronavirus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, is in the same family as the common cold, so it is correct that heat will kill it, but just like colds and flu, weather is not a magic bullet. Some do believe that with summer heat social distancing means less but that isn't reliable. False confidence can have adversely shaped risk perception and put people you know in the .03 with devastating risk factors in greater jeopardy. read more
Eat A Vegetarian Diet If It Suits You, It Won't Make You Healthier - Only Fewer Calories Will
People often adopt vegetarian or even vegan diets because they are told it will make them healthier, but the same epidemiological correlation that tried to link butter with heart disease claimed trans fats would prevent it, and now statistical links claim just the opposite. read more
Looking Back to Look Forward: What Does the Next Normal Look Like?
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
PRETORIA, Aug 28 (IPS) - Gary Rynhart, Specialist, Employers' Activities, DWT/CO-Pretoria, International Labour Organization (ILO)In the last 100 years there have been seven crises that have had a truly global impact. Two global wars (1914-18 & 1939-1945); two global health pandemics, the Spanish Flu (1918) and HIV/AIDS (1980s onwards); one major political crisis (1989 – the end of the cold war); and two financial crises (1929 and 2008). Read the full story, “Looking Back to Look Forward: What Does the Next Normal Look Like?”, on globalissues.org →
Turkey allegedly deployed Syrian fighters to Azerbaijan: ANHA
[image: Turkey allegedly deployed Syrian fighters to Azerbaijan: ANHA] BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – The Hawar News Agency (ANHA) claimed on Friday that Turkey is allegedly deploying Syrian fighters from the cities of Afrin and Azaz to Azerbaijan. According to the publication, the Syrian fighters will be assisting Azerbaijan in their long-standing conflict with neighboring Armenia. “Sources, who did not want to be identified for security reasons, said that dozens of ‘National Army’ gangs based in the occupied areas of northern Syria, especially in Afrin and Azaz, crossed into Azerba... more »
China directs its forces towards US warship amid fears of potential military conflict
[image: China directs its forces towards US warship amid fears of potential military conflict] BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:10 P.M.) – An infringing U.S. warship in China’s territorial waters has received a warning to stay away, a military spokesman confirmed, pledging that the Chinese army will continue its resolute efforts to safeguard national sovereignty and maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. Colonel Li Hua Min, spokesman for the Southern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, made the remarks late Thursday in response to the USS Mosten’s guided missil... more »
Three rockets target Baghdad’s Green Zone
[image: Three rockets target Baghdad’s Green Zone] BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:40 P.M.) – On Thursday, the Security Media Cell in Iraq announced that three Katyusha rockets had fallen inside the Green Zone of Baghdad. The cell said in a statement on Twitter: “Three Katyusha rockets landed in one of the empty squares inside the Green Zone in Baghdad, without any significant losses.” The cell added that it “was found that it launched from the Al-Baiji area, west of the capital.” سقوط ثلاثة صواريخ نوع كاتيوشا قبل قليل في إحدى الساحات الفارغة داخل المنطقة الخضراء ببغداد، دون خسائر تذكر، حيث تب... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 28, 2020
U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper listens during a news conference at the U.S. Department of State following the 30th AUSMIN in Washington, D.C. July 28, 2020. Brendan Smialowski/Pool via REUTERS *Reuters:* *U.S., China trade jibes as military tensions worsen* (Reuters) - The United States and China traded jibes as military tensions grow between the world’s two largest economies, with the U.S. defense chief vowing not to “cede an inch” in the Pacific and China saying Washington was risking soldiers’ lives. Both are at loggerheads over issues from technology and human rights to ... more »
Why The ‘Lesser Evil’ Is An Illusion
*Caitlin Johnstone* - Those oligarchic forces use the illusion of the puppet show to manipulate the public into consenting to their continued rule.
What's My Take On The Republican Convention
*WNU Editor*: This is Trump's Republican party. It is no longer the party of the Bush family, Romney, McCain, or anyone else. This was also the most diverse convention that I have ever seen. Democrat conventions included. This is definitely no longer the party of old white men behind closed doors. The best line that I liked was when Ivanka Trump's said that Washington DC did not change her father, her father has changed Washington. That is a line that I think all sides will agree upon.
A Bit More Funny Friday
Badea badea badea … dat’s all, folks! — Safespace —
TGI Funny Friday
I came across a bunch again this week so here we gooooo… Hope these make you day……take off of Dirty Harry…. ~Ragnar (RFXtFR)
Cult Reawakening: An Extinction Rebellion Post-Mortem
What lessons can we learn from the extinction of the Extinction Rebellion death cult?
THINGS FALL APART: Rayshard Brooks fell asleep in his car!
*FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2020Nicolle Wallace finds her "assassin:"* Yesterday afternoon, we just had to turn it off. We were watching Deadline White House. Nicolle Wallace and two guests were crafting an instant novel. In this case, the instant novel concerned Kyle Rittenhouse, the 17-year-old who shot and killed two people in Kenosha on Tuesday night. Rittenhouse has been arrested. His case will proceed from there. It will of course involve his right to mount a defense for his actions. For ourselves, we wish his mother had kept him home that night. This very young person's case will... more »
"The Bond..."
"The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life. Rarely do members of one family grow up under the same roof." - Richard Bach, “Illusions” Freely download "Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah" by Richard Bach here: - https://denver-psychic.com/
Amazing Polly Says the PerpZ are in full on Panic
*Amazing Polly Says the PerpZ are in full on Panic* I have a big problem with* QAnon* [*I am totally against masks...no matter WHO is wearing them*] but Polly's videos are always thought-provoking. In this video Polly examines *the panic being exhibited *by the child-trafficking perpZ. Panic which she contends has been caused by the Trump Administration reining in the endemic child traffickers and their multi-billion industry in the United States. She supports Qanon's efforts in revealing the corruption that has gone on in *Arizona* and *Haiti, *amongst other places. Of course, ... more »
Death by a thousand cuts
Others are rightly pointing out that we have a strong precedent as to what the Saskatchewan Party's version of austerity actually means, in the form of the disastrous 2017 budget which saw massive and cruel cuts made with no regard for their devastating impact on the province. But there's an even more instructive example as to the Moe government's cut-first mindset in its treatment of education funding this fall. Right now, parents across Saskatchewan are wrestling with questions as to how to handle the start of the school year. Our choices have been made far more difficult by the S... more »
Can Ivermectin Cure Coronavirus?
The canine heartworm-preventative joined a long list of drugs touted as possible cures for COVID-19.
Did RNC Speaker Abby Johnson Advocate ‘Household Voting’?
The anti-abortion activist tweeted that she believes in "one vote" per "Godly household," with husbands having the final say.
"The Day Has Been So Full Of Fret And Care..."
"The day has been so full of fret and care, and our hearts have been so full of evil and of bitter thoughts, and the world has seemed so hard and wrong to us. Then Night, like some great loving mother, gently lays her hand upon our fevered head, and turns our little tear-stained faces up to hers, and smiles; and though she does not speak, we know what she would say, and lay our hot flushed cheek against her bosom, and the pain is gone. Sometimes, our pain is very deep and real, and we stand before her very silent, because there is no language for our pain, only a moan. Night's hear... more »
The Daily "Near You?"
Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. Thanks for stopping by!
"Poof!"
"Some people center the universe around themselves; while making other people nothing but decorations to their existence. "I will do this and then I will do that and then people will think this about me and then people will think that about me, and then I will add that person to my life when the convenient time arrives, and this person over here would make a very convenient addition as well..." They build their own thrones for themselves, and add decorations all around their thrones. The problem with that is: it does not bring happiness. A throne must be built* for *you; it must no... more »
Last Night's Festival Of Deception And Lies
On Thursday night Trump spoke for an hour, closing out his 2020 nominating convention. The media rushed to count the lies and put them all into context. Glenn Kessler's fact-checking team at the *Washington Post* dubbed his speech "a tidal wave of tall tales, false claims and revisionist history" and listed 32 lies-- 25 from Señor Trumpanzee himself and 7 from his handpicked Thursday speakers. You're welcome to read them all here. The Big Liar Ends The RNC With Big Lies About Himself And Biden was how Ed Kilgore introduced the topic for *New York* Magazine reader. He wrote that ... more »
No Surprise: Rioters Helping Trump in Polls
[image: no-surprise-rioters-helping-trump-in-polls] President Trump is showing a bump in his poll numbers, especially among young voters. This is due in large part to people’s reaction to the ongoing violence in big cities.
White boy privilege
This is 17 year old Kyle Rittenhouse-Lewis and his mom Wendy. They live in Illinois where it is against the law for a 17 year old to have a gun. She drove him and his AR-15 rifle from Antioch, IL to Kenosha, WI where it is ALSO AGAINST THE LAW for a 17 year old to have a gun. But because he was white, FOR HOURS, police watched Kyle Rittenhouse walk all over town with it, and just gave him a pass. Mommy's boy shot 3 people. 2 died and 1 lost his arm. Then walked right past police and drove himself to Illinois. In the wake of the police pumping 7 bullets into the back of Jak... more »
US and Billionaire-led Opposition Mobs Take First Step Toward Violence
*August 28, 2020 *(Tony Cartalucci - ATN) - Protesters scuffled today at Samran Rat police station in Bangkok where mob leaders were being held. The mobs dismantled barricades, pushed police, and threw objects at officers. *Image: Throwing objects at another person, including paint, is called "assault" and is a form of violence. It is just a taste of the violence the protest's sponsors have planned - having previously deployed terrorists and having burned down entire sections of Bangkok. *It should be recalled that many of the media organizations now downplaying this violence, had ... more »
Free Download: Howard Zinn, “A People’s History of the United States, 1492-Present”
"Since its original landmark publication in 1980, “A People’s History of the United States” has been chronicling American history from the bottom up. Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, “A People’s History” is the only volume to tell America’s story from the point of view of - and in the words of - America’s women, factory workers, African-Americans, Native Americans, the working poor, and immigrant laborers. As historian Howard Zinn shows, many of our country’s greatest battles - the fights for a fair wage, an eight-hour workday, child-labor laws, ... more »
"Hell..."
“Hell, Madame, is to love no longer.” - Georges Bernanos, “The Diary of a Country Priest”
The Poet: Czeslaw Milosz,"Hope"
*"Hope"* "Hope is with you when you believe The earth is not a dream but living flesh, That sight, touch, and hearing do not lie, That all things you have ever seen here Are like a garden looked at from a gate. You cannot enter. But you're sure it's there. Could we but look more clearly and wisely We might discover somewhere in the garden A strange new flower and an unnamed star. Some people say we should not trust our eyes, That there is nothing, just a seeming, These are the ones who have no hope. They think that the moment we turn away, The world, behind our backs, ceases to exist, As... more »
Teachers ‘Bruised, Bloodied, Traumatized’ After Being Shot By Cops With Pellet Guns In Shooting Drill
*Matt Agorist* - Monticello, IN — In some sick and twisted act, Indiana elementary school teachers were ordered to kneel against a wall before being shot “execution-style” from behind with pellet guns during a safety drill.
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. - George Monbiot writes that we shouldn't let distractions about population divert our attention from the role the wealthiest and most privileged few have played in causing (and profiting from) our climate breakdown. - Kate Kelly writes that private capital is once again wringing massive returns out of others' misery, this time due to the collapse of shopping malls. - Jose-Luis Jimenez discusses the need to act on the growing evidence that COVID-19 can be spread through aerosols which can linger in the air for hours. - Tehseen Lahda points out ... more »
Cold wave arrives in Spain
Temperatures far lower than normal, abundant rains and snow. 08/27/2020 – According to the AEMET, as of Friday the temperatures in several areas of the interior and north will run 10º C to 15º C lower than usual. The abrupt drop in temperatures will be accompanied by abundant rains in the northeast, the Cantabrian Sea ... Read more Cold wave arrives in Spain The post Cold wave arrives in Spain appeared first on Ice Age Now.
This Day In Iraqi History - Aug 28
1948 Jews forbidden to work in banking or foreign currency transactions after creation of Israel 1984 Senate Foreign Relations report said US and Soviet Union both backing Iraq in Iran-Iraq War (Musings On Iraq interview with author Anthony Tucker-Jones on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq interview with author Tom Cooper on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq review *The Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988*) (Musings On Iraq review *Iran-Iraq War, The Lion of Babylon, 1980-1988*) (Musings On Iraq review *The Iran-Iraq War*) (Musings On Iraq review *The Longest War, The Iran-Iraq Military... more »
Victory For The Humboldt 3!
Es lebe die freiheit – long live freedom – is the cry of every Palestinian and all people longing for freedom from colonialism.They were also the last words of Hans Scholl, a member of the White Rose anti-fascist resistance movement in Nazi Germany, before his execution on February 22 1945. The White Rose brought the Nazis’ crimes to public awareness, and demanded justice for their victims. Over seventy years later we, the Humboldt 3, drew inspiration from the White Rose. Along with Israeli anti-Zionist activists Ronnie Barkan and Stavit Sinai, I disrupted a talk given at the Humb... more »
British Soldier Arrested For Opposing UK Arming Saudi Arabia
A British soldier has been arrested for opposing the United Kingdom’s role in the Saudi-led war against Yemen. Video shows Lance Corporal Ahmed Al-Babati of the Royal Signals being led away by military police from his protest outside Britain’s Ministry of Defense in London. Al-Babati earlier released a video explaining his decision to risk his freedom rather than participate in what he feels is a grossly immoral war. “Our government continues to arm and support Saudi Arabia,” he said. “We tried to make our voices heard by protesting in London, Manchester, Liverpool and many other ... more »
Mexico: First The Poor
Mexico is a semi-colony with a population of 129 million. Its political, financial and business elites are bound to the US, which receives 80% of Mexican exports. International corporations feast on Mexico’s cheap labor and resources, from the maquilas in the north, to the central mines and the coffee lands of the south. Walmart is Mexico’s biggest employer. Mexico’s GDP per capita is nearly one-third that of the US and 20% greater than that of China. (World Bank, 2019.) But while China will eliminate its poverty very soon, in Mexico half the country is poor. The post Mexico: Firs... more »
Some remarkable landscape photography
I've always liked good landscape art, whether paintings or photographs. Perhaps it comes from growing up in South Africa, where nature is very lovely and offers almost infinite variety. I was struck by this photograph on Gab the other day. It's by photographer Kevin McNeal, taken in the Arches National Park in Utah. Click the image for a larger view. Intrigued, I found the photographer's Web site. It's full of lovely images taken all over the country. I picked a few examples to illustrate his work. Click each for a slightly larger view. I'd love to get a couple of tho... more »
China's Test of Aircraft Carrier-Killer Missiles (DF-21D and DF-26B), Explained
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * Why did China take such a provocative step? What message was Beijing trying to send? The concept of anti-aircraft missiles has been around since the First World War more than 100 years ago, but now China has reportedly tested missiles that could accurately be described as anti-aircraft carrier missiles. Multiple sources including Bloomberg News and the *South China Morning Post* reported that the missiles launched included the DF-21D and DF-26B – weapons that are believed to central to China's strategy of deterrence in the region. Both of the missile... more »
Russia and China Want to Build a 'Non-Nuclear' Submarine Together
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Asia* The two countries could stand to benefit from what the other has to offer: Russian submarine engineering expertise, and deep Chinese pockets. According to a recent announcement by the Russian state-controlled media outlet RIA Novosti, Moscow and Beijing are teaming up in yet another military engineering venture, this time a submarine. More specifically, Russia and China are “jointly designing a new generation non-nuclear submarine.” While the United States Navy prefers to build nuclear-powered attack submarines, both Russia and China continue to d... more »
Tsar Bomba: The Largest Nuclear Explosion in History (Now We Have the Video)
*Caleb Larson* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000188192&share=true] The Soviet Union’s Tsar Bomba was the highest-yield nuclear explosion in history. After the Soviet Union tested the Tsar Bomba in 1961—the highest-yield nuclear device in history—the White House issued the following statement. “Fear is the oldest weapon in history. Throughout the life of mankind, it has been the resort of those who could not hope to prevail by reason and persuasion. It will be repelled today, as it has been repelled in the p... more »
Study Reveals Blood Thinners May Increase Coronavirus Survival by 50%
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_GM2E86E0ZKD01&share=true] The study looked at the health outcomes of 4,389 coronavirus-infected patients in New York. Blood thinners appear to increase the survival rate of coronavirus-infected patients by up to 50%, according to an observational study by a team of Mount Sinai researchers in New York. The study’s findings, which were published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, also showed that patients who were given anticoagulants were 30% l... more »
Is Donald Trump on the Comeback Trail?
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Politics, Americas* Biden has been put on notice. Trump has a plan for a crusade. The true battle between the two sides has only begun. With his lengthy speech last night, Donald Trump made it clear that he’s going on the offensive. His delivery was flat and he often clutched the podium like a man on a boat in heaving seas, but the pageantry was peak Trump. In a scene worthy of Citizen Kane—one of his favorite movies, incidentally—Trump turned around to face the White House and raised his arms and bathed in the glow of the lights. He was exultant. The message w... more »
$200 Billion Man: Jeff Bezos First Person to Reach That Mammoth Sum
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC23HE9X7CCL&share=true] What can he even do with all that money? Even during a global pandemic, Jeff Bezos just keeps getting richer and richer. The personal wealth of the richest man in the world climbed to an estimated $202 billion at market close on Wednesday, according to Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index. His overall worth has skyrocketed a mind-boggling $87 billion since January. The Amazon CEO, who is now the first person ever to amass a $200 billion ... more »
Cop Praised as ‘Hero’ Just Arrested on Multiple Charges of Child Sexual Abuse
[image: hero]A cop heralded as a "hero" just ten months ago has been arrested for unspeakable crimes against a child under the age of 13.
State Law Lets Cops Steal Cars of Innocent People and They’ve Done it 14,000 Times in 3 Years
[image: cops]A Minnesota state law gives cops authority to take the vehicles of non-lawbreaking individuals and sell them for profit.
2:00PM Water Cooler 8/28/2020
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Patient readers, this is a travel day for me, but I’m going to try being a little bit smarter, and post section by section until I hit the WiFi dead zone. After that, talk amongst yourselves! –lambert UPDATE Looks like I made it through…. #COVID19 At reader request, I’ve added […]
The World Health Organization and Climate Change in the COVID-19 Era
The World Health Organization (also known as the Bill Gates Health Organization) has become an instrumental driver of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic and is largely responsible for many of the more egregious examples of pandering. Recent but relatively little covered comments by WHO's Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus provides us with an interesting but unexpected link between the pandemic and one of the world's most divisive issues. "*Throughout history, outbreaks and pandemics have changed economies and societies. This one will be no different. * *In particu... more »
Amid crying over low Arctic ice, W Hudson Bay polar bears leave ice as late as 2009
Originally posted on polarbearscience: This year, the last collared Western Hudson Bay polar bear to leave the ice left as late, or later, than the last collared bear did in 2009 (which was an unusually late breakup year) and so far, all bears spotted have been in good physical condition despite inhabiting one of the…
Why is Chula Professor Thitinan Pongsudhirak Lying about Thai Protests?
Thitinan Pongsudhirak claims ongoing protests are "student-led" and "organic" despite all evidence clearly indicating otherwise. Why is a supposed "professor" lying and basic facts, accusing others of "fake news" while engaged in it himself? *August 28, 2020 *(Tony Cartalucci - ATN) - Thai-based English-language newspaper the Bangkok Post is never short on pro-Western anti-government voices eager to write columns. Thitinan Pongsudhirak's most recent op-ed is a perfect example of this. *When Thitinan calls something that is a fact, "fake new," he is the one making fake news. * C... more »
"The Duration of What?"
*"The Duration of What?"* by Jim Kunstler "It’s nice to see The New York Times acting like a whipped dog after hounding the nation year upon year through thickets of falsehood and deceit to put over their hustle of systemic racism. “…some worry that local Democratic leaders are failing…” Really? Do you think that videos showing flash mobs of black looters rampaging through a Target Store, busting up cars on a dealer’s lot with baseball bats, and setting fire to a furniture shop might tell a different story? And that everybody still sane in this land knows that Democratic mayors an... more »
Biden’s “Clean Energy Standard” Will Increase Electricity Prices as Demonstrated by California’s Quest for “Clean Energy”
California set its first renewable portfolio standard in 2002 and currently requires 60 percent of its generation to come from… The post Biden’s “Clean Energy Standard” Will Increase Electricity Prices as Demonstrated by California’s Quest for “Clean Energy” appeared first on IER.
The SDF’s International Humanitarian Law Obligations to Islamic State Detainees During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The U.N. headquarters in New York (hiimlynx/https://flic.kr/p/MLSqXq/CC BY-NC-ND 2.0/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/) Between March and June, former Islamic State fighters held at Ghweran prison in the northeastern Syrian city of Hasakah rioted three times, at various points seizing control of sections of the prison. According to some media reports, the riots stemmed not only from detainees’ frustration over their long-standing legal limbo but also from dissatisfaction with overcrowded and unhygienic conditions. Concern over these conditions has only been exacer... more »
Is Biden Ceding the Law-and-Order Issue?
[image: is-biden-ceding-the-law-and-order-issue] Is Joe Biden forfeiting the law-and-order issue to Donald Trump? So it would seem.
Understanding international relations (II)
A historical region, artificially divided Contrary to popular belief, no one really knows what the Levant, the Near East or the Middle East is. These terms have different meanings depending on the times and political situations. However, today’s Egypt, Israel, the State of Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Turkey, Iran, […]
Hurricane Laura
By Paul Homewood Fortunately the damage from Hurricane Laura has turned out to be much less than originally predicted, although wind damage in and around Lake Charles, which bore the brunt, is still massive: https://www.nola.com/news/hurricane/article_9d69f56e-e88d-11ea-b1f5-a35013378fd2.html https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-53921285 Laura made landfall with estimated wind speeds of 130 Kts, though as […]
Battered Souls #013 – Conspirituality & The Medicine Journey w/ Rak Razam
Dylan talks with journalist, author and filmmaker Rak Razam about the world crisis and the psychedelic movement.
Seattle: Rioters Allegedly Tried To Seal Police Precinct Door Before Lighting A Fire Outside
The Police Officers Guild president said that this act shows that the leftists are intent on killing police officers and that the city is being held hostage by 100 to 150 people that are bent on destroying the city.
PCR Tests Show Positive Because They Respond to Genetic Material Present in All Humans
Dr. Kaufman says no one has ever purified the virus, therefore, it cannot be proven that it is a new, never-been-seen before virus that is causing illness. He estimates a 100% error rate in the PCR test and the antibody test is even worse.
CNN’s Don Lemon Warns Democrats that Polls Show Riots Make Them Look Bad
CNN anchor Don Lemon is warning Democrats that they’ll face consequences on election day for ignoring rioting across the country and that the riots must stop. He then suggested that Joe Biden could address police reform and blame the riots on Trump by saying it is happening under his watch.
Kenosha: Armed Teenager Kills Two BLM/Antifa Rioters in Self Defense
This event will test if Americans are allowed to defend themselves and their property or the property of others. Video appears to show that Rittenhouse was attacked by BLM and Antifa rioters and, in self defense, shot three of them, killing two. He has been charged with six crimes, including first-degree homicide.
Wisconsin Department of Justice Finally Admits that Jacob Blake Had a Knife in His Vehicle
The Wisconsin DOJ finally released a statement confirming that Jacob Blake appeared to be reaching for the knife when he was leaning into his car. Governor Evers and AG Josh Kaul should be held accountable for withholding pertinent information that led to rioting.
Money for nothing and your motions for free
News 1. District 12 candidate rescinds offer to bring motions to council for every $100 donation. Now says he’d do it “for free.” Zane Woodford reports on District 12 candidate Eric Jury’s offer to bring any motion to council for donors who contribute a minimum of $100 to his campaign — and on Jury’s follow-up, […]
The Bloom is Off The Ruse – Tom Donohue and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Announce Support for Far-Left Democrats in 2020…
A fifteen year argument is finally over…. We win. Most CTH readers probably don’t even remember the reason for the name: “The Last Refuge” upon this little corner of the internet. However, for well over a decade we have tried … Continue reading →
Paraná State Says Russian Vaccine Trials in Brazil Could Begin in 45 Days
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Thursday, the government of Paraná State met with the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) to define the potential production of the Sputnik V vaccine, announced by the Russian government as the first able to fight the coronavirus. The meeting . . . To read the full NEWS and much […] The post Paraná State Says Russian Vaccine Trials in Brazil Could Begin in 45 Days appeared first on The Rio Times.
Analysis: Why the Dollar, Depreciating Worldwide, Remains Bullish in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Unlike what has been happening in relation to currencies in other emerging countries, in Brazil the dollar has been appreciating since the peak of the impact of the novel coronavirus in the market. Since March 23rd, when the stock market dropped sharply, the commercial dollar became . . . To […] The post Analysis: Why the Dollar, Depreciating Worldwide, Remains Bullish in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Joe Biden endorsed China's involuntary abortion policy in 2011
For decades China had a one child rule. A woman who was pregnant with her second child was forced to have an abortion. The pro-choice movement in America didn't seem to have any problem with that since they were near universally silent about it. Joe Biden, pseudoCatholic, said the following at a Chinese University in 2011: "As I was talking with some of your leaders, you share a similar concern. You have no safety net. Your policy has been one which I fully understand — I'm not second-guessing — of one child per family," So Joe was cool with women being forced to kill their babies.... more »
Joe Biden says he'll protect us from threats but his record shows otherwise
I promise you that as president, I will protect America. I will protect you and your family. I will defend our nation from threats seen and unseen. It's the least of what we should expect from an American president. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) August 26, 2020 That sounds comforting until you consider Biden's actual record. While Biden acts as though he's a newcomer he's been in politics for 48 years so we can see how he's done at protecting us in the past. While VP Biden supported Obama's Iran policy which included sending billions of dollars to Iran even though Joe knew that some of... more »
Cuomo admits that his COVID19 rules are capricious
People entering New York from China virus hot spots have to quarantine for 2 weeks. Unless they're important musicians. Then the rule is waved. Music stars headed to the VMAs won't have to quarantine even if they come from New York virus hot spots--70% of American COVID19 cases trace to New York so.... It's like when riots and peaceful protests occur where all the social distancing rules are broken Cuomo is cool but if a bunch of Jews want to get together for a service the state brings down the hammer. Either the rules are useful or they're not. But Cuomo is just acting as usual; ... more »
"The Idiot Culture..."
"We are in the process of creating what deserves to be called the idiot culture. Not an idiot sub-culture, which every society has bubbling beneath the surface and which can provide harmless fun; but the culture itself. For the first time, the weird and the stupid and the coarse are becoming our cultural norm, even our cultural ideal." - Carl Bernstein
US Black Farmers Association Sues Bayer and Calls for Ban on Roundup
A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday on behalf of the National Black Farmers Association in the Eastern District of Missouri is calling for the removal of Monsanto’s popular weedkiller Roundup from the market, Tri States Public Radio reported Thursday. German biotech giant Bayer AG, which bought Monsanto two years ago, said in a statement that the […] The post US Black Farmers Association Sues Bayer and Calls for Ban on Roundup appeared on Sustainable Pulse.
US Senator Rand Paul And His Wife Are Attacked By BLM Mob As They Leave The White House
*Daily Mail:* *Senator Rand Paul and his wife are attacked by BLM mob as they leaves the White House following RNC and he thanks cops for 'saving out lives' after protesters earlier tried to silence Trump's speech with air horns* * Kentucky senator Rand Paul and his wife were attacked by protesters as they left the White House Thursday * Video shows him being nearly knocked down, before being escorted away from the scene by police * Protesters were seen accosting and heckling other guests leaving the Republican National Convention * Hundreds of protesters gathered to chant and b... more »
Biden’s Supporters
What’s next? Assassinations? Senator Rand Paul wasn’t the only politician surrounded and harassed by protesters. Many attendees needed escorting from the White House. These thugs are a cancer and must be dealt with promptly before they are emboldened further. ~ Hardnox
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From Jenna Orkin The Hill: NASA: Asteroid headed toward Earth before November election MTA Losing 200 Million Per Week COVID-19 can waft through toilets into other apartments, study finds Why the Baltic states are reconfiguring their electric grids #LetUsSpeak campaign launched against Victorian laws 'silencing' sexual assault victims China Fires Two Missiles Into Sea As "Warning To US" In Huge Escalation Following Spy Plane Breach Jeff Bezos is now worth more than $200 billion, making him the richest person in the world by nearly $90 billion The White House discussed changing CDC gui... more »
Friday Questions: Can President Trump Win Re-election w/Economic Crisis Due to the Corona Lock-down?
Friday Questions: Can President Trump Win Re-election w/Economic Crisis Due to the Corona Lock-down? Video of Friday Questions: Can President Trump Win Re-election w/Economic Crisis Due to the Corona Lock-down? What will happen if the U.S. "Decouples" from China? There are economic solutions which can be implemented now, which would lead to a recovery of the physical economy, while exposing the Democrat's pro-war, anti-growth agenda as a dangerous threat to mankind, which must be defeated. Send Harley your questions at *harleysch@gmail.com* Every weekday morning Harley briefs you... more »
Try As He Might
Erin O'Toole has won the leadership of the Conservative Party of Canada. But, to achieve that victory, he tied his fortunes to the party's social conservatives. Alan Freeman writes: In the 2017 Tory leadership race, O’Toole ran as a moderate against a pretty right-wing roster of candidates. He came in third. Scheer won by hoovering up social conservative votes and capturing support in Quebec by promising to defend supply management for dairy farmers. Realizing that being a moderate wasn’t going to work in 2020 against the equally moderate MacKay, O’Toole took on a harsher, more be... more »
The Effect of International Scrutiny on Manufacturing Workers: Evidence from the Rana Plaza Collapse in Bangladesh
Why an analysis that argues that post-Rana Plaza interventions hurt workers in the long run looks shoddy.
"Eventually You Understand..."
"That's where it all begins. That's where we all get screwed big time as we grow up. They tell us to think, but they don't really mean it. They only want us to think within the boundaries they define. The moment you start thinking for yourself- really thinking- so many things stop making any sense. And if you keep thinking, the whole world just falls apart. Nothing makes sense anymore. All rules, traditions, expectations- they all start looking so fake, so made up. You want to just get rid of all this stuff and make things right. But the moment you say it, they tell you to shut up a... more »
Teaching kids hate
id="fb-root"> This is 17 year old Kyle Rittenhouse-Lewis and his mom Wendy. They live in Illinois where it is against the law for a... Posted by Go Left America on Thursday, August 27, 2020
Hillary Clinton “gifted” Maxwell’s nephew ‘Arab regime change’ position at State Department (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 648.
School Cop Caught on Own Body Cam Watching Porn Instead of Protecting Children
[image: school cop]After a school cop was caught on his body cam streaming porn, he defended it saying he though the girl in the porn was underage.
Library books and Covid
Browsing the new rules and guidelines for OSU Libraries for the autumn semester 2020 I see there’s not a lot of agreement on how long the virus lives on books. The guidelines say a book will be quarantined for 5 days when returned to service. I’ve checked various websites, and at least in the recent (yet ever changing) rules and research nothing is that draconian. It will push faculty and students even more to on-line use. I know when I was employed there (retired in 2000) the library was absolutely dependent on our student staff; I assume it is still that way and they will have... more »
New Zealand’s South Island treated to “Stunning” Low-Level Snow, with another “Significant Snow Event” arriving next Tuesday
"[I was] thinking ‘my goodness, that is something I have never seen before and I doubt I’ll see for a very long time.'" The post New Zealand’s South Island treated to “Stunning” Low-Level Snow, with another “Significant Snow Event” arriving next Tuesday appeared first on Electroverse.
Sniper-Proof: Meet the Body Armor That Can Stop .50 Caliber Bullets
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Would you trust it? *Key Point*: While .50 caliber resistant body armor exists, it’s impractical for the average infantryman. Heavy machine guns and sniper rifles in .50 caliber are some of the most feared weapons for the infantryman on the battlefield. As the .50 caliber round was originally meant to pierce armor and take down aircraft, a hit is practically guaranteed to incapacitate a soldier. Most body armor is useless against .50 caliber rounds, as they are only meant to protect against cartridges with less than 1/3 of the energy of the .50 caliber... more »
Battle Tank Showdown: What Happens When Russia's Armata Meets America's Abrams in Battle?
*Charlie Gao* *Security, Europe* A rough idea of how they might perform on the battlefield is possible. *Key Point*: The Abrams tank may have met its match. During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in a constant competition to develop better tanks and anti-tank technology. While this was disrupted by the breakup of the Soviet Union and the resulting cuts in defense budgets on both sides, the next generation of tanks are finally reaching maturity. Representing the United States and based on a slow progression of technology on an existing design is the M1... more »
The Rational Mind Thrives On Irrationalities
Paradoxically, the people with a rational mode of thinking are often the believers in the most outrageous irrationalities. This is because the more rational people are, the more susceptible are they to the irrationalities which come packed in a language that might seem scholarly and profound.
When police stop Black men, the effects reach into their homes and families
Armon Perry, Professor of Social Work, University of Louisville at Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
As the country reels from a series of killings of Black men by the police, two scholars report that their research shows that stops by police of Black men can hurt their families.
Joe Kennedy III challenges Ed Markey in 2020's weirdest primary race
Robert Boatright, Professor of Political Science, Clark University at Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
There aren't any clear ideological differences between the two, and Senate incumbents who aren't embroiled in scandal rarely, if ever, lose. So what's Kennedy's calculation?
One coup leads to another, history shows – though many in Mali hope theirs was the very rare 'good coup'
Clayton Besaw, Political Science Researcher, University of Central Florida at Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Malians celebrated the military's swift and bloodless removal of their unpopular president on Aug. 18. A coup may be a quick fix for a bad leader, but it rarely ushers in democracy.
The US has lots to lose and little to gain by banning TikTok and WeChat
Jeremy Straub, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, North Dakota State University at Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Banning the Chinese-owned social media platforms raises free speech concerns and could worsen the US-China trade war.
Brains and Bias: A Review of Science Fictions
Stuart Ritchie has written a very interesting and timely half of a book in Science Fictions. He has correctly identified and painstakingly articulated why those who claim to have clear cut answers based on “science” should be taken with a grain of salt. His biggest accomplishment is reminding the reader that part of the problem […] The post Brains and Bias: A Review of Science Fictions appeared first on Econlib.
La Chine veut un accord de libre-échange rapide avec la Norvège mais met en garde sur le Nobel
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
28-Aug-2020 Le chef de la diplomatie chinoise a plaidé ce jeudi pour la conclusion rapide d'un accord de libre-échange avec la Norvège.
Wang Yi calls for speedy free trade agreement with Norway
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
28-Aug-2020 Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an acceleration in free trade talks with Norway as he concluded a visit to the country.
Trade secrets: climate breakdown
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
28-Aug-2020 New book Trade Secrets is based on a thorough analysis of leaked papers from three years of secretive trade talks, as well as multiple other official documents and sources.
RCEP states make 'significant' progress in trade talks without India
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
28-Aug-2020 Ministers from 15 Asia-Pacific countries negotiating a sprawling free trade agreement said they have made “significant progress” toward the signing of the deal in November.
Les droits des paysans doivent être mieux protégés, selon des ONG
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
28-Aug-2020 Une étude mandatée par plusieurs ONG indique que la politique extérieure de la Suisse concernant la paysannerie va à l'encontre de la Déclaration de l'ONU de 2018 sur les droits des paysans.
Les Traités bilatéraux d'investissements, entraves à la souveraineté des États : l'exemple équatorien
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
28-Aug-2020 Le 22 juillet 2016, suite à une plainte internationale déposée par l'entreprise pétrolière Chevron-Texaco devant la Cour Permanente d'Arbitrage, l'État équatorien est condamné à payer une amende d'un montant de 112,8 millions de dollars.
Investor-state disputes arising from COVID-19: balancing public health and corporate wealth
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
28-Aug-2020 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments globally are engaging in a difficult balancing act of protecting public health, mitigating economic damage and avoiding interference with private rights.
Egypt to exempt 600 MERCOSUR-bound export items from customs in September
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
28-Aug-2020 MERCOSUR agreement supports state's current trend of increasing exports, opening of new markets, says Minister of Trade and Industry Nevine Gamea.
Major indexing service rejects appeals by two suppressed journals
Journals hoping that Clarivate Analytics — the company behind the Impact Factor — would reverse their decision to suppress their titles from the closely watched metric are batting .500. In July, as we reported, Clarivate suppressed 33 journals from its Journal Citation Reports (JCR), which means they will not have a 2019 Impact Factor, because … Continue reading Major indexing service rejects appeals by two suppressed journals
Can Brazil’s Nubank Match Banco Itaú? UBS Believes Not (Yet)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Nubank, the largest fintech in the country, is beginning to have the size of a large bank. The Brazilian fintech has reached a 26-million-client base, an increase of 6.3 million in the first half of the year. Its clients are also spending more: there was an increase of 54 percent […] The post Can Brazil’s Nubank Match Banco Itaú? UBS Believes Not (Yet) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Central Bank Justifies Release of R$200 Banknote on September 2nd
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Thursday, August 27th, the Central Bank notified the Federal Supreme Court (STF) that the The post Brazilian Central Bank Justifies Release of R$200 Banknote on September 2nd appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Zero Sum Game
I'm feeling a little dumb at the moment, because a light bulb just went on that should have gone on a while ago. I was having the same conversation I've had many times. "Charters and vouchers and public schools could absolutely coexist. There's no reason it has to be a zero sum game," said someone. And I agree, sort of. There are some things that can't help being zero sum, like having enough students to run certain programs. But financially, it's absolutely true that we don't have to make it a zero sum game. We don't have to be forced into the ridiculous attempt to finance multiple ... more »
Information Sources: Don't Quit Your Day Job
The New York Times just announced another "project" to be embedded within the paper and funded by philanthropic types. It's not a new model; the Gates Foundation has been funding journalism "projects" for a while. This piece by Tim Schwab at the Columbia Journalism Review lays out in depressing detail just how large the Bill Gates Underwritten Journalism Industry actually is (freakin' huge). This kind of funding model reflects how hard times for "journalism" has affected the tilt of what you and I get to read. Blame the internet, at least in part, because of its prodigious grasping ... more »
ISIS launches big attack on Syrian Army forces in western Deir Ezzor
[image: ISIS launches big attack on Syrian Army forces in western Deir Ezzor] BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:20 P.M.) – The Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) launched a heavy attack against the troops of the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and National Defense Forces (NDF) in the western countryside of the Deir Ezzor Governorate on Friday. According to a field report from the Deir Ezzor Governorate, the Islamic State forces launched a number of attacks on the defenses of the Syrian Army and NDF, resulting in several casualties for all parties involved. Continue reading ISIS launches big attack on Syri... more »
Russia developing new air defense system to deal with drones in Syria: MoD
[image: Russia developing new air defense system to deal with drones in Syria: MoD] BEIRUT, LEBANON (3:00 P.M.) – Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu announced on Friday, that a new air defense system will be sent to Syria if the tests are successful during the “Caucasus-2020” strategic maneuvers for officers Command and Staff. Shoigu said, “We have a need to develop such means. If it is ready for testing, let us test it in the Caucasus-2020 strategic command and staff training. If the test is positive, we will send it to Syria.” Shoigu issued instructions to test certain sample... more »
The Daily Brief 2020-08-27
[image: The Daily Brief 2020-08-27] This is a summary of *13* AMN articles on the following subjects: *Greece, Turkey, UAE, Saudi, Yemen, Russia, Syria, Iran, Hasakah, US, Libya, Sirte, ISIS, Lebanon, Cyprus*. Categories covered in this brief: Middleeast, Turkey, World-News, Gulf, Yemen, Syria, Iran, North-Africa, Lebanon Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents - UAE sends 9 military aircraft to Greece as tensions with Turkey intensify - Saudi Arabia announces interception of ballistic missile fired from Yemen ... more »
"Economic Fantasy Update AM 8/28/20"
*"Economic Fantasy Update AM 8/28/20"* *Updated as available.* 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 ◆ *8/28/20* *○* Gregory Mannarino, *AM* *8/28/20:* *"US Dollar Cratering, Important Updates"* - https://traderschoice.net/ ◆ *MarketWatch Market Su**mmary, Live Updates* - ht... more »
Russia Scrambled a MiG-31 to Intercept Norwegian Spy Plane
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] The Mikoyan MiG-31 is a Cold War-era fighter that was designed as a home-defense interceptor. Codenamed “Foxhound” by NATO, the aircraft has maintained a certain mystique in the west, in part because there remains much speculation over all of its capabilities. On Wednesday the Russian Navy’s Northern Fleet scrambled a MiG-31 fighter jet to intercept a Norwegian Air Force P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft over the neutral waters of the Barents Sea when the alleged spy plane approached Russia’s state border. “A MiG-31 fighter ... more »
Japan PM Shinzo Abe Says He’s Resigning for Health Reasons
The departure marks the end of an unusual era of stability that saw the Japanese leader strike up strong ties with President Donald Trump even as Abe's ultra-nationalism riled the Koreas and China.
Cannabis industry veterans share business survival tips from past three recessions
(This is the second installment in a two-part series in which cannabis industry executives share their tips for getting through the coronavirus-induced recession of 2020. Part 1 is available here.) Cannabis industry veterans share business survival tips from past three recessions is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
3 dead, hundreds of thousands affected as destructive storms hit Victoria, Australia
The Watchers » Latest articles - 15 hours ago
Destructive storms packing winds of up to 158 km/h (98 mph) wreaked havoc in Victoria, Australia, on Thursday, August 27, 2020, leaving at least three people dead. Power was disrupted to 95 000 households, while 250 000 homes were affected by possible water...... Read more »
Woman Could Be First HIV Patient Cured Without Use of Medication
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A woman could be the first person in the world to be cured of HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) without the use of medication. Infected in 1992, the American patient did not need a bone marrow transplant and did not take any medication to be cured, according to a […] The post Woman Could Be First HIV Patient Cured Without Use of Medication appeared first on The Rio Times.
City Council Passes Law Banning Dogs Barking, But Mayor Vetoes Measure
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A bill unanimously passed in the Penha City Council, in Santa Catarina State, establishes a R$23,000 (US$4,600) fine for the owners of noisy animals. The law considers an infraction "to induce or fail to prevent animal noise". In practice, it can be said that The post City Council Passes Law Banning Dogs Barking, But Mayor Vetoes Measure appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Deputies Demand Justice Minister Explain Opening Office in US to Buy Weapons
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The PSOL (Socialism and Liberty Party) bench in Congress called on Justice Minister André Mendonça to explain the reasons for his Ministry opening an office in the United States to purchase weapons, ammunition and security equipment. The request was presented to the Chamber's presiding officers, to be forwarded to The post Brazilian Deputies Demand Justice Minister Explain Opening Office in US to Buy Weapons appeared first on The Rio Times.
Covid-19: Brazil Counts 118,649 Deaths and 3.76 Million Cases (August 27th)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil has reached 118,649 deaths due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to the Ministry of Health's daily update released on Thursday evening, August 27th. The result marks an increase of 0.8 percent over Wednesday when 117,665 deaths were counted since the start of The post Covid-19: Brazil Counts 118,649 Deaths and 3.76 Million Cases (August 27th) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Some Reasons Behind Messi’s Desire to Leave Barcelona
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The news that rocked the soccer world on Tuesday was the confirmation by the European press that Lionel Messi has notified Barcelona that he intends to leave the club. In a season with no titles, something that hadn't happened since 2007/08, the team said goodbye with a tragic 8-2 defeat […] The post Some Reasons Behind Messi’s Desire to Leave Barcelona appeared first on The Rio Times.
Moderna’s Scientific Director Stated Some Will Get Sick Despite Coronavirus Vaccine
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Moderna's biotechnology science director said on Thursday he was "very pleased" with the results of his COVID-19 vaccine, which produced a promising immune response even in elderly patients, although he cautioned that "no The post Moderna’s Scientific Director Stated Some Will Get Sick Despite Coronavirus Vaccine appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Drug Wars Escalate, Young Mother Shot Dead Protecting Son
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A "war" between drug traffickers over control of the São Carlos favela complex in Central Rio has been raging for over 24 hours. Rival faction criminals have been at war since Wednesday, August 26th, and continued on Thursday afternoon, August 27th. Criminals began heading to the favelas . . . […] The post Rio Drug Wars Escalate, Young Mother Shot Dead Protecting Son appeared first on The Rio Times.
Homicide of Blacks Grows 11.5 Percent in 11 Years; Others Drop 13 Percent
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In 2018, 75.7 percent of homicide victims in Brazil were black. In the historical context, between 2008 and 2018, the number of homicides of black people in the country increased by 11.5 percent, while among non-black people it . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe […] The post Homicide of Blacks Grows 11.5 Percent in 11 Years; Others Drop 13 Percent appeared first on The Rio Times.
“I’d Rather Lose a Year than a Child”: The Debate on the Return to School in São Paulo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "If my son loses a year in school, it won't make a difference to him in the future. But if I lose a child, it will. I'd rather lose a year than lose a son". Researcher Érika Andreassy, 47, has been working from home for almost five months with her […] The post “I’d Rather Lose a Year than a Child”: The Debate on the Return to School in São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times.
I THOUGHT REPUBLICANS WERE SHAMELESS. THEY'RE WORSE.
In a *New York Times Magazine* profile of Rudy Giuliani published in January, Jonathan Mahler wrote: Watching his invariably viral TV performances, it often felt as if the closest thing to a unifying explanation for his behavior was his pronounced inability to experience shame. Shamelessness is not an art or even a skill. It’s simply a way of operating in the world that informs all of your actions and interactions, for good or ill.... Giuliani seemed to exist at the intersection of shame and shamelessness, inflicting shame on his perceived enemies and yet invulnerable to it himself... more »
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