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Did Trump Say This About His Plans for a Second Term?
The president "has strained to define what his second-term agenda would be."
3-Year-Old Girl Safe After Being Lofted by Kite in Taiwan
Video shot at the scene showed her twisting several times above a crowd of adults who struggled to pull the kite back to earth.
Collision Course: The Andromeda Galaxy Halo Is Already Running Into Our Own
The Andromeda galaxy, our nearest large galactic neighbor, has been found to have a nearly invisible halo of diffuse plasma that extends about halfway to our Milky Way. That's 1.3 million light-years, and it may go 2 million light-years in some parts, which means Andromeda's halo is already touching our own. The halo has a layered structure, with two main nested and distinct shells of gas. These reservoirs of gas contain fuel for future star formation within the galaxy, as well as outflows from events such as supernovae. read more
Are Preschoolers Racist? Only If Learned, But They Notice Skin Color Differences Even Earlier
With racial tension erupting again, parents may be wondering the appropriate age to discuss what they see in news or in protests at sporting events. Psychologist believe that some infants are aware of race and children are capable of thinking about all sorts of complex topics at a very young age. They must, because they see older, bigger people doing things that may seem almost magical, and it becomes important to make sense of their world and will come up with their own ideas. But if they only see news on television, with two sides rioting and committing violence in the name of op... more »
The Strange Story of Why Russian Navy Warships Sailed Through an Alaskan Fishing Fleet
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * A fleet of commercial fishing boats from Alaska reportedly had a close encounter with the Russian Navy last week. One U.S. fisherman, who claimed he was part of a commercial flotilla 80 miles from the U.S.-Russian maritime boundary in the Bering Sea, said he was ordered to "move" while other vessels reported being "buzzed" by Russian aircraft and ordered out of the area on a specific heading. A fleet of commercial fishing boats from Alaska reportedly had a close encounter with the Russian Navy last week. One U.S. fisherman, who claimed he was part of a... more »
What Genome Sequencing Can Tell Us About Auckland Coronavirus Outbreak
*David Welch* *Health, Oceania* [image: Reuters] The resulting sequences will be useful to science well beyond the immediate response, as we seek to develop a deeper understanding of this virus, and epidemics more generally. Genome sequencing — mapping the genetic sequences of the virus from confirmed COVID-19 cases in a bid to track its spread — is now an integral part of New Zealand’s coronavirus response. It is providing greater certainty in identifying clusters and helps focus the investigations of contact tracers. In contrast to the first outbreak, during which only 25 of t... more »
Australia and South Korea Should Pursue Closer Strategic Ties
*Bill Paterson* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] With tensions rising, unease about US capability and commitment, and pressures on national budgets to repair the damage from Covid-19, the time may have come for both countries to reassess this relative detachment and to give greater priority to defence and security collaboration. To be part of an official interaction with the Republic of Korea is to receive frequent expressions of thanks for Australia’s role in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. As an impoverished nation faced aggression from a Soviet-backed North Korea and from ... more »
Russia's 'Gathering Storm': Here Comes the Mi-171Sh Storm Helicopter
*Peter Suciu* *Securtiy, * The Russian military is preparing for a significant "storm" development – as in serial production of its upgraded Mi-171Sh Storm military transport helicopter, which will be equipped with guided missiles. Production on the new model will begin in two years, state media reported. The Russian military is preparing for a significant "storm" development – as in serial production of its upgraded Mi-171Sh Storm military transport helicopter, which will be equipped with guided missiles. Production on the new model will begin in two years, state media reported.... more »
Jacob Blake, the NBA, and Sports in Politics
*Vinu Selvaratnam* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] As long as there are people and organizations carrying out acts of resistance, there’s hope for political mobilization that could spark significant social and political change. Earlier this year, the basketball season went on hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic. The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association reached a deal to restart on July 30, and among the conditions embedded in the agreement were stringent health and safety protocols. The league set up a “bubble” at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florid... more »
Can the UK Translate its Science Superpower Aspirations into Economic Wellbeing?
*Harry Farmer* *Science, UK* The UK needs to become far less agnostic about the direction that innovation and scientific research takes, abandoning the long-held assumption that new technologies automatically deliver public benefit in the long run. What will be Britain’s place in the world after Brexit? Since the publication of the UK government’s research and development (R&D) roadmap, one part of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s answer to this question has become far clearer: the future of the UK is, apparently, as a “science superpower”. At first glance – especially when compa... more »
New Study Shows the Added Risks Vaping Adds to COVID-19 - With Some Anomalies
*Deirdre Gilpin* *Public Health, The Americas* Why might vaping increase your risk of getting COVID-19? Here are some possibilities. By now, we are all familiar with guidance on how to reduce your risk of contracting coronavirus: wash your hands, wear a mask, social distance. But here’s another important piece of advice: don’t vape. Smoking has been shown to be a risk factor for more severe forms of COVID-19, and now vaping is under fire for similar reasons. A recent study, published by researchers from Stanford and the University of California, San Francisco showed that vaping ... more »
Q&A: Because of Anti-Vaxxers, Things Won't Be Back to Normal For a Long Time
*Matt Motta* *Coronavirus, Americas* [image: Reuters] Poltical scientist Matt Motta studies the social and political determinants of anti-science attitudes. In this Q&A, he answers questions about the current levels of vaccine hesitancy in the U.S. and how that might affect the country’s ability to achieve herd immunity after a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available. *How Many People Plan to Take a COVID-19 Vaccine?* Our understanding is that the number of Americans who plan to refuse a vaccine for COVID-19, when it becomes available, is quite pervasive. Somewhere between 1 in 5 to ... more »
Dead Dish: What Happens if DirecTV Loses NFL Sunday Ticket?
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * What would that mean for DirecTV? Probably nothing good. Any slipping of its exclusivity would likely cause the service is bleed even more subscribers, as both residential and business customers realize they can still get the valuable NFL package through other means. AT&T is in talks to sell its DirecTV subsidiary, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday. The satellite TV company has been bleeding subscribers, including over 800,000 in each of the year’s first two quarters, while the CEO who presided over the merger has retired and the company has ... more »
WATCH – David Icke’s Inspiring Speech at the Unite for Freedom Rally in London
*Vic Bishop* - Without commentary, we wanted to share this video for all those in need of a boost in this time of ongoing crisis.
Democrats using all possible accusations in effort to squelch Trump wave [Video]
The Republican convention was a smash hit among Trump supporters. In fact, those supporters are not merely Republicans. The ordinary people who were repeatedly and resoundingly well represented in the Convention show America as so many of us remember it and wish it to remain: “One nation under God, with liberty and justice for all.” […]
Smears targeting Kyle debunked by Lin Wood & even New York Times
Via Revolver News (https://www.revolver.news/2020/08/lin-wood-debunks-kyle-rittenhouse-conspiracy-theory/)… If you’ve been online the past few days, you’ve seen it over and over again. Left-wing internet lawyers are everywhere, claiming that Kyle Rittenhouse is guilty of murder because he “crossed state lines with a gun while underage.” But Attorney Lin Wood, of Richard Jewell fame, just debunked that wild conspiracy […]
Smears targeting Kyle debunked by Lin Wood & even New York Times
Smears targeting Kyle debunked by Lin Wood & even New York Times by The Duran Kyle smears debunked by Lin Wood & even New York Times. The Duran Quick Take: Episode 651. Via Revolver News (https://www.revolver.news/2020/08/lin-wood-debunks-kyle-rittenhouse-conspiracy-theory/)… If you’ve been online the past few days, you’ve seen it over and over again. Left-wing internet lawyers are […]
Over 350 "Faith Leaders" Endorse Abortion Advocate Joe Biden
[image: over-350-faith-leaders-endorse-abortion-advocate-joe-biden] A coalition of religious leaders announced their support for Biden, despite his pro-abortion, pro-LGBTQ political positions.
Michael Moore: “Tragedy of Major Proportions” if Trump Wins in November
[image: michael-moore-tragedy-of-major-proportions-if-trump-wins-in-november] On his Facebook page, liberal filmmaker Michael Moore told his 2.3 million followers over the weekend that unless something drastic happens between now and November 3, a Trump victory is certain.
Black Democrat Lawmaker Calls Out BLM Riots in Fiery Speech
[image: black-democrat-lawmaker-calls-out-blm-riots-in-fiery-speech] John DeBerry, a state representative in Tennessee, condemned the riots and destruction in many cities, claiming that inaction has “emboldened" agitators.
Sarah Palin’s Defamation Lawsuit Against New York Times Will Go to Trial
[image: sarah-palin-s-defamation-lawsuit-against-new-york-times-will-go-to-trial] For three years, Sarah Palin, John McCain’s vice-presidential aspirant in 2008 and former governor of Alaska, has been trying to obtain justice. She’s about to get it.
Supreme Power No More? Chinese Air Defenses Could Soon Neutralize U.S. Stealth Fighters
[image: supreme-power-no-more-chinese-air-defenses-could-soon-neutralize-us-stealth-fighters] In simulated war games against China, the United States “gets it’s a** handed to it,” said a military analyst last year, and America is not improving in this area, though it easily could.
Black and Blue In America
Culture wars which pit various factions of the poor and working classes against one other are almost always created by and waged for the ultimate benefit of the oppressive oligarchy. That is why the Movement For a People's Party, whose four-hour streamed convention on Sunday was trending at Number Two on Twitter, is receiving so little media coverage today. It's the bloody and sometimes lethal street battles between social justice protesters and right-wing militias in a few US cities that are gobbling up all the headlines. The burgeoning threat of solidarity among regular people mus... more »
Iowa’s 2020 Primary in the Wake of the Coronavirus
Voting carrels (Tim Evanson, https://flic.kr/p/2hTHn9R; CC BY-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/). Lawfare* is partnering with the Stanford-MIT Healthy Elections Project to produce a series on election integrity in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. The Healthy Elections Project aims to assist election officials and the public as the nation confronts the challenges that the coronavirus pandemic poses for election administration. Through student-driven research, tool development, and direct services to jurisdictions, the project focuses on confronting the lo... more »
Trump Must Back Iraq Withdrawal Promise With Action
[image: undefined] Earlier this month, while meeting with the Iraqi Prime Minister, President Trump reaffirmed his intent to remove all US troops from Iraq. “We were there and now we’re getting out. We’ll be leaving shortly,” the president told reporters at the time. Although President Obama should never have sent US troops back into Iraq in 2016, it is definitely well past time to remove them as quickly as possible. Over the weekend, the Administration announced it would be drawing down troops currently in Iraq from 5,200 to 3,500. That’s a good start. One big roadblock to finall... more »
Going SCORCHED EARTH against Barnes and Noble…
Something unusual happens when you write a New York Times bestselling book like PLAGUE OF CORRUPTION… By Kent Heckenlively, JD A lot of people come out of the woodwork, wanting to congratulate you, and to your complete surprise, many have been your long-time heroes. But there’s another group who introduces themselves, the super-predators, the alphas, … Continue reading Going SCORCHED EARTH against Barnes and Noble…
Security In Iraq Aug 22-28, 2020
After two months of Iraq being relatively quiet security incidents suddenly shot up in the last week of August. This could be the start of a late summer offensive, but it’s still too early to tell. There were 32 incidents reported in Iraq from August 22-28, 29 of which were by the Islamic State. That was up from 9 incidents by IS the third week of August, 11 the week before, and 6 the week before that. That was largest weekly total since the third week of May which was the end of the Islamic State’s spring campaign. Pro-Iran groups conducted three attacks during the week. ... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Aug 31
1922 Gertrude Bell wrote King Faisal telling him he was vain and weak (Musings On Iraq review *Gertrude Bell And Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *Gertrude Bell, Explorer of the Middle East*) (Musings On Iraq movie review *Letters from Baghdad*) 1986 Iran started Op Karbala 2 in Haj Umran Advanced deep into Kurdistan in retaliation for Iraq air attacks on oil facilities (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 *Iran-Iraq War Volume 4: The Forgott... more »
Wolf Richter: The State of the American Restaurant, City by City
New York City, San Francisco, Honolulu are still down over 80% from a year ago in terms of “seated diners.” Then there is the “LN-shaped” recovery in Pittsburgh.
Who is Taking the Beijing Bribes?…
ODNI John Ratcliffe made an interesting, frightening & stunningly open direct statement yesterday when he described intelligence evidence that China is putting on a full-court press against governors and local officials to retain their influence campaign in 2020. Essentially what … Continue reading →
Go-away pay
Seeing the latest executive, this one with a last name of Falwell, walk away with “go-away” pay totaling $10 million, it reminds me of a broken recording playing the same song over and over again. Mr. Falwell left his leadership … Continue reading →
Member of Congress Asks Intel Agencies If They're Surveilling Members of Congress
*Do America's intelligence agencies cast their shadow on the halls of Congress as well?* *by Thomas Neuburger* *"Collect it all."* —NSA chief Keith Alexander in 2005 This story is both very recent and old. The recent part: On August 28, 2020, a middling Democratic backbencher, "big Pharma shill" and reliable Pelosi loyalist, Rep. Anna Eshoo, asked the heads of two of America's spy agencies, the NSA and the DNI, if they were spying on Congress: Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, asked two intelligence agencies on Friday if sur... more »
What If SETI Finds Something, Then What?
Beyond its immediate cultural and philosophical implications, the reception of a signal from another civilization will call for analysis across all academic disciplines as we try to make sense of it. Herewith a proposal for an Interstellar Communication Relay, both data repository and distribution system designed to apply worldwide resources to the problem. Author Brian […]
UPDATED: Monday Morning Coming Down-after the Weekend of protests in London and Berlin - The PerpZ RAMP up the construction of the vaccine spider web
*UPDATED: August 31, 2020* CTV has now put their *vaccine threat* on the back pages and have updated it, adding the factoid that "*Johnson & Johnson"* are partnering with *Novavax. *Excuse me, but is that the *SAME Johnson & Johnson* that is paying billions to victims of their "*Cancer-causing asbestos in the baby talcum powder" scamola???* *Spider Web Construction - Metaphor for* *what the PerpZ are doing with vaccines* *BEWARE!!!* Feds sign deal with Novavax to secure up to 76M doses of vaccine candidateHundreds of thousands of humans gathered in *London *and *Berlin* last weeken... more »
Coaching Great John Thompson of Georgetown Dead at 78
John Thompson, the imposing Hall of Famer who turned Georgetown into a “Hoya Paranoia” powerhouse and became the first Black coach to lead a team to the NCAA men’s basketball championship, has died.
Watch: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Demo Berlin on August 29, 2020
Robert F. Kennedy Jnr, Berlin, 29 August 2020
WATCH: The War on Journalism: The Case of Julian Assange
A new documentary by Juan Passarelli can be seen here on Consortium News, followed by a panel discussion with Passarelli, director Ken Loach and filmmaker Suzie Gilbert.
Medical Establishment licensed to Defraud the American Taxpayer
As I lay thinking this morning, before I got out of bed, it dawned on me that mt last two posts are absolutely related. The Medical Establishment, in the way of hospitals, nursing homes, nursing centers, and doctors are committing fraud against the American taxpayer, with the blessing of Congress, and the CDC. The CDC has set up a system whereby the Medical Establishment can simply write Covid-19 on any Death Certificate and receive a LOT of extra money in the form of “Covid Cash”. Congress and the CDC, which oversees the program, then pays $76,975 (for each patient) to … Continue r... more »
Pansy mayor buckles to the leftist rhetoric
OHHHH, big bad mayor tells Trump to stay away?! Strange though how that happened two days after the Activists occupied his apartment and just as he figures out that apartment security couldn’t get 911 to come to help him…………………..snicker QUESTION —- WHERE ARE THE DAMN FOLKS WHO LIVE IN PORTLAND??? Have they all packed their bags and bugged out OR did they all drink the Dem koolaid? That rainbow koolaid is for unicorns and elves NOT people with common sense and mature attitudes. The violence BEGAN, continues, and is escalating ON THIS MAYOR’S WATCH — TRUMP HAS SAID OVER AND … Continue... more »
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- August 31, 2020
Turkish and European naval forces in the Mediterranean © France 24 *France 24*: *Troubled waters: Greek-Turkish escalations in the Mediterranean* Greece and Turkey have increased their military manoeuvres in the Mediterranean Sea in recent days. At the heart of the dispute between the historic rivals lies the search for hydrocarbons. Tensions have been mounting in the Mediterranean Sea in recent days with announcements of military exercises in the area emerging from a slew of countries. It has not reached the stage of open conflict fortunately, but the escalations between Greece ... more »
UKC News: ‘Case-demic’ Exposed and Why Gov’t COVID Narrative is Collapsing
*UKC News* | Co-hosts Mike Robinson, Patrick Henningsen and David Scott with the early week news round-up.
The push to decriminalize, justify, and legitimize looting
There's a pattern evident in left-wing and progressive propaganda. One article will appear, "sowing the seed" for a particular idea; then, within days (sometimes within hours) several more articles will appear, referencing the original idea, lauding it, and trying to popularize it. What's more, opposing ideas will be shouted down or "de-platformed" by the mainstream media. Within a couple of weeks, the idea will be viewed (at least in far-left-wing circles) as accepted wisdom, and any dissent will no longer be tolerated. It's become part of the progressive pablum. That's evide... more »
Powerplay in Paradise: Sino-Indian Tussle in the Maldives
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
Aug 31 (IPS) - The Maldives is a picturesque country of merely 515,000 people located just beyond the southern tip of the South Asian land mass, in an idyllic Indian ocean setting. The nation is spread across 26 pretty atolls, comprising about 1192 islets, not all still inhabited. These are lapped by crystal blue waters containing flora and fauna of remarkable magnificence. Its scenic bounties attract droves of tourists who frolic in the sands, sun and the sea in salubrious languor. It has a thriving fishing, garment and tourism industry which have recently helped it graduate out ... more »
Neo Colonialism vs. Sovereignty in Sri Lanka
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Aug 31 (IPS) - Asoka Bandarage* is a scholar and practitioner, has taught at Yale, Brandeis, Mount Holyoke (where she received tenure), Georgetown, American and other universities and colleges in the U.S. and abroad. Her research interests include social philosophy and consciousness; environmental sustainability, human well-being and health, global political-economy, ethnicity, gender, population, social movements and South Asia. On August 5, 2020, a new government was elected in Sri Lanka, bringing down the previous regime associated with the Central Bank bond... more »
The Country That Discovered How to Grow During the Pandemic: Sell Citizenship
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With more or less coronavirus cases, with high or low mortality rates, virtually every country in the world is suffering the devastating economic consequences of the measures taken to stop the spread of COVID-19. Even those that imposed mild restrictions, given that the blow to international trade was too severe. […] The post The Country That Discovered How to Grow During the Pandemic: Sell Citizenship appeared first on The Rio Times.
Don't Blame Me
Andrew Rawnsley writes that Boris Johnson's government is guided by the "novel doctrine of total power with absolutely no responsibility." Consider what has happened to the principle of ministerial responsibility on Johnson's watch: One of the rules that they have been shredding most aggressively is the concept of ministerial responsibility. Under previous governments of many different complexions, this idea has been central to how democratic politics is supposed to work. When things go wrong, the minister is accountable to parliament and must answer to the public for his depar... more »
Anatomy Of Coup Attempt In Belarus
The Russian President Vladimir Putin disclosed in a TV interview on August 27 that the Americans, amongst others, had fuelled the unrest in Belarus. He explained that the controversial presence of 33 Russian nationals (with military background) in Minsk in the run-up to the presidential election in Belarus on August […]
STARTING TOMORROW: The misreported and the dead!
*MONDAY, AUGUST 31, 2020A long journalistic event:* According to the Washington Post's Fatal Force reporting project, roughly a thousand people per year are shot and killed by police officers around the United States. What percentage of those events involved misconduct by the officer or officers in question? We know of no one who has ever tried to perform such an analysis. The Post has tried to sort these events according to the race or ethnicity of the deceased—the dead. The newspaper's reporting project began at the start of 2015. As of this very morning, the numbers look like t... more »
How Americans Get Tricked Into Participating in Disinformation Campaigns
*Elinor Harty* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] There are things that people can do to vaccinate themselves against the disinformation efforts of foreign adversaries. Russia capitalizes on fear and doubt by weaving disinformation campaigns into vulnerable media sources. This is hardly a new phenomenon—manipulating information is something in which the Kremlin is well-versed. The concern only grows for the West’s ability to defend itself against cyber and psychological warfare, particularly when people’s dependence on communication technology is at an all-time high due to the ... more »
California: Standoff in Woodland Hills after Reports of Shots Fired Near Pro-Trump Rally
An estimated 700 vehicles participated in a pro-Trump caravan in the Valley that slowly and loudly passed by a Black Lives Mater demonstration. Gunshots aimed at the Trump rally were reported to have come from an apartment, causing a flat tire on one of the cars.
Oakland, California: BLM and Antifa Marched through Streets Chanting ‘Death to America’
On Saturday night, Black Lives Matter and Antifa marched down the streets of Oakland chanting "Death to America" to the sound of smashing glass, openly proclaiming they want to destroy America. Rocks, bottles, lasers & shields were used to assault officers.
Insane Leftist Mob Goes After Rand Paul and Republicans in DC on the Final Night of the RNC
Rand Paul said the rioters likely were from out of town and had been paid. Most of them were wearing new cloths and were staying in hotels. He said the hotel bills should be subpoenaed to find out who bankrolled the operation so criminal charges can be made against them and those who hired them.
Portland: A Man from Patriot Prayer that Supports Trump Was Shot to Death
2,500 people attended a “Trump cruise rally” outside the city, and then some cars re-routed through downtown Portland where they engaged in conflicts with BLM and Antifa, exchanging pepper spray and projectile volleys. It ended in violence when a man wearing a hat with the Patriot Prayer insignia was shot to death.
Virginia: Democrats Seek to Pass Law Making Assault on Police and Firemen a Misdemeanor Instead of a Felony
The legislation would eliminate the mandatory minimum sentence for assault against a police officer, judge, magistrate, prison guard, warden, firefighter, or paramedic. Critics contend that this will signal that it is 'open season' on officials who maintain peace and safety, thus eroding law and order.
Why The US Navy Fears China's 'Aircraft-Carrier Killer' Missiles
*National Interest:* *China's Ballistic Missiles: Why the Navy Fears 'Aircraft-Carrier Killer' Missiles* Many here in Washington believe that the solution is to increase the range of the carrier air wing, but that is easier said than done. The U.S. Navy’s carrier fleet is increasingly challenged in the Western Pacific as China continues its efforts develop anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) capabilities. Some of those systems include the infamous DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missile and Xian H-6K bomber armed with advanced air launched cruise missiles. Many here in Washington believe ... more »
A Tale of Two Protests
This past weekend, two European capitals witnessed large-scale protests. Both of them protested against the government, both carried the flags that once symbolized their state, in both cases the police was involved, and during one of them the crowd was chanting “Putin! Putin!”. If you think the latter happened in Minsk you are sadly mistaken: […]
Zero liability by government or drug companies for damage from Covid vaccines
Dr Carrie Madej Watch this excellent explanation about Covid vaccines by a doctor and you will never go near it. Human 2.0 is transhumanism. A cross between artificial intelligence and human genes. https://www.bitchute.com/video/0j5B3qkMwfvi/
High Ranking Cop Admits to Running ‘Sadistic’ Child Porn Ring on Gov’t Network, While On Duty
[image: children]The top cop admitted he was distributing images depicting actual prepubescent children, which portrayed “sadistic or masochistic conduct.”
Cop Arrested for Punting Cuffed Man’s Head Like a Football on Video, Says He Did Nothing Wrong
[image: head]A cop facing multiple charges for kicking a handcuffed man in the head and beating him, pleaded not guilty this week.
The Failed UN Bid for "Snapback" Sanctions on Iran Shows the U.S. and Europe are Not on the Same Page
*Scott Lucas* *Security, * In June, the UK, German and French foreign ministers were blunt in their message to the Trump administration: snapback sanctions would have “serious adverse consequences” in the security council and they could not support it. Mike Pompeo was angry. The US secretary of state stood in the UN headquarters in New York on August 20 and proclaimed a new axis of evil between former American allies – the UK, France and Germany – and the Islamic Republic of Iran. They chose to side with ayatollahs. Their actions endanger the people of Iraq, of Yemen, of Lebanon... more »
Russia's New Project 885M Yasen-M Submarines to Carry Kalibr-M Cruise Missiles
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* Voronezh and Vladivostok – laid down last month at the Sevmash Shipyard will carry upgraded Kalibr-M cruise missiles, which will be capable of delivering either conventional high-explosive fragmentation or nuclear warheads to a target. Even as its economy is slowing, Moscow has been making a big play to build more warships and submarines, and in July Russian shipbuilders announced that they would lay down two multi-purpose Project 23900 amphibious assault ships, two Project 22350 frigates, and two Project 885M "Yasen-M" multi-purpose nuclear-pow... more »
Behold: Netflix Is Getting a Layout Makeover
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * A new look, free access to some content, and more. Happy Monday. Netflix is doing pretty well these days, having added 26 million subscribers in the first half of 2020, even as concerns have been raised over whether the service might begin to lose subscribers once the coronavirus production shutdown leads to a decline in new programming. On Monday, there were a couple of big developments with the world’s most popular streaming service. Gadgets 360 reported that, in a first, Netflix was offering free access to several of its most popular movies and... more »
What Gulf Cities Can Learn from Biloxi's Post-Katrina Recovery
*Jennifer Trivedi* *Recovery, Americas* [image: Reuters] Every storm that hits the Gulf Coast is unique in some way, but some things about the recovery process are constant. The one-two punch of tropical storms Marco and Laura along the U.S. Gulf coast eerily echoes Hurricane Katrina’s arrival 15 years ago, on August 29, 2005. Katrina, which caused some US$170 billion in damages, remains the most costly storm in U.S. history. Much attention in 2005 focused on the devastating flooding that Katrina wreaked in New Orleans. But other hard-hit towns also have stories to tell. I’ve sp... more »
Shocking 1957 Film Shows Five Men Stand Directly Beneath a Nuclear Weapons Test
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * The dangers of radiation were not yet fully understood. *Key Point*: All six men present under the Genie detonation (including the cameraman) eventually developed cancer. Instead of being granted three wishes the five United States Airmen and cameraman who volunteered to stand directly under a nuclear explosion during a test of the Douglas AIR-2 Genie air-to-air rocket in the Nevada desert were eventually “rewarded” with cancer while they were in their 1940s and 1950s. Whether it should be seen as a “successful” test that the AIR-2 Genie could, in fact... more »
Is AT&T Getting Ready to Dump DirectTV?
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * The Wall Street Journal is reporting that AT&T is “taking a fresh look at its DirecTV business,” and eying a possible sale to a private equity firm. It’s been clear for a while now that AT&T doesn’t see DirecTV as a part of its future. The telecom giant bought the satellite TV company in 2015 for around $49 billion-plus assumption of debt, but in the years since, the service has continued to bleed subscribers, losing nearly 900,000 in the first quarter of the year, and nearly as many, 846,000, in the second. Both were the steepest losses of any sat... more »
It Isn't Too Late For America To Deter China (Here's How Japan Can Help)
*Wallace C. Gregson* *Security, Asia* Chinese and North Korean power projection capabilities have become more powerful, but not all hope is lost. U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper is slated to visit Guam on Aug. 29 and meet with Japan’s Defense Minister Kono, who is flying in for the occasion aboard a Japan Air Self Defense Force airplane. According to Military Times, Secretary Esper will also visit the Republic of Palau, and Hawaii. According to Japan’s Jiji Press, citing Japanese government sources, the officials will discuss Japan’s new missile defense program to replace the ... more »
Joe Biden's North Korea Policy Will Put Allies, And Facts, First
*Sang Hyun Lee* *Security, Asia* Achieving progress on North Korea requires a sustained dialogue with both allies and regional stakeholders. *Editor’s Note:* As Election Day rapidly approaches, and with it, a potential change of presidential administration, the Center for the National Interest’s Korean Studies team decided to ask dozens of the world’s top experts a simple question: If Joe Biden wins come November, what do you expect his North Korea policy to look like? The below piece is an answer to that question. Please click here to see even more perspectives on this importan... more »
Why is TikTok So Popular?
*Kevin Munger* *Culture, World* [image: Reuters] Despite its superficially frivolous nature, young people have been using the platform to send political messages, coordinate political actions and hang out in an online space largely free of adults. TikTok, a social media platform targeted at young mobile phone users, was the second-most downloaded app in the world in 2019. It was the most downloaded app in July 2020. It’s also become a geopolitical football. Owned by Chinese company ByteDance, TikTok has been banned by India along with 58 other Chinese-owned apps in July in respo... more »
Reflecting on the Realities and (Un)Realities of Inception 10 Years Later
*Daryl Sparkes* *Culture, The Americas* Ten years on from its release, and hitting cinemas again, Christopher Nolan’s Inception still puzzles and intrigues. Ten years on from its release, and hitting cinemas again, Christopher Nolan’s Inception still puzzles and intrigues. It is one of those films in which you discover something new each time you watch it. Or, more likely, it makes you reinterpret what you thought you already knew. Nolan’s oeuvre builds complex paradoxes of time, space and dimension. Memento (2000) and Insomnia (2002) deal with the order of time; The Prestige (... more »
Historical Patterns of Violence Rear Their Heads Once More in Darfur
*Tsega Etefa* *Post-Conflict, East Africa* The recent upsurge in violence is linked to countrywide protests demanding implementation of reforms by the Sudanese government. After relative peace, violence has returned to Darfur. In July alone, more than 60 people were killed, according to the United Nations. Darfur is made up of three states – North, South and West. All have seen renewed attacks against peaceful protesters, civilians, rural communities and camps for internally displaced people. Protests were fuelled by specific causes in the territories such as frequent attacks o... more »
To Ease Social Distancing, Churches Could Be Used as Schools
*Andrew Barnes* *Education, Americas* [image: Reuters] There has never been a time in the history of Christianity – indeed the history of all major religions – when religious space was not used for educational purposes. Andrew Barnes, *Arizona State University* Could places of worship ease the burden of schools looking to reopen while giving students space to social distance? It might not be such an outlandish suggestion. With space at a premium and places of worship still empty amid concerns of coronavirus spread, some education experts are actively promoting the idea. In New ... more »
Can God Be Hurt? Trump Says Yes; Theologians Weigh In
*Sameer Yadav, Helen De Cruz* *Theology, World* [image: Reuters] As experts in Christian theology and the philosophy of religion, we explain how under in Christian thinking, it might actually be possible to hurt God – just not in the way that Trump claims. President Trump claimed recently that the prospect of a Biden presidency would “hurt God.” More specifically, he said, Biden would be “following the radical left agenda, take away your guns, destroy your Second Amendment, no religion, no anything, hurt the Bible, hurt God. He’s against God. He’s against guns.” With this speech... more »
In 1969, the United States Almost Attacked North Korea Again
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Asia* [image: Reuters] Ultimately, the Nixon administration—not dovish by any stretch of the imagination—declined to retaliate. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *With the Cold War raging and the Vietnam War already ongoing, the United States could ill afford a new war in Asia. April 15, 1969 marked one of the deadliest days for the United States in postwar Asia. The shootdown of a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance aircraft off the coast of North Korea was unprovoked, and cost the lives of thirty-one Americans. Despite stern calls from Congress to avenge t... more »
We’re probably going to get a lot of advisories about potential COVID exposure this week
News 1. COVID and universities Yesterday, Nova Scotia Health issued three advisories about potential COVID-19 exposures. Two of them were related to the same flight from Calgary to Halifax, WestJet WS 232, landing in Halifax at 5:14pm, but on two different days, August 24 and August 26 (the seat numbers of most concern are at […]
Is Moral Philosophy a Mistake?
“Does Moral Philosophy Rest upon a Mistake?” is the name of the 1912 paper by H. A. Prichard. Moral philosophy has assumed the task of providing a reason or justification for holding that something which we value as our duty, but in his paper Prichard tries to prove that the demand for such a reason or justification is untenable. To defend his position, he makes two arguments. In his first argument, he notes that people may try to justify the view that something is their duty by showing that what is their duty is essential to their pleasure, or conducive for some good, but if pleas... more »
A Doctor Shared 7 Tips for Avoiding #Coronavirus While Traveling
A Doctor Shared 7 Tips for Avoiding Coronavirus While Traveling https://www.menshealth.com/health/a33380562/coronavirus-pandemic-doctor-explains-flying-driving-safety-tips-youtube-video/?utm_medium=social-media&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=socialflowFBMH
Covid Nutrition, the Gut and Inflammaging
Covid Nutrition, the Gut and Inflammaging – Dr Peter Dingle https://drdingle.com/covid-nutrition-the-gut-and-inflammaging/?fbclid=IwAR0hX9cODfCht7sDD57uw2XF8_i3uRR45nLCWWAob5IcWPPhgqwTHP-heCk
Meditations On Peace
Perhaps the most significant of the many weak points in human cognition is our persistent tendency to overlook the absences of things. To notice what’s there but not what isn’t there. We notice problems, but seldom notice the absence of problems. We notice when things […]
Real news or more COVID whipsawing as CDC releases surprising findings
The Western Journal noted in its piece by Jack Davis dated Augest 30, 2020 that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that only six percent of COVID-19 related deaths were solely due to the disease itself. In the United States, where COVID-19 and the coronavirus itself are perhaps the most important political weapon the Democrats […]
The Key Indicators of the Real Estate Crash Unfolding in 2020. HUGE Disparities Right Now
source This is what the future looks like. You’ll see this today of course, but every street corner will be filled with those who fell into the downward spiral. Every country today is going through a series of events that are always seemingly assisted by those in control. They’re helping us, they say. But meanwhile, […]
The Danger of War Coming from the Globalists Is Real, But So Is the Potential to Defeat Them!
If Our Enemy is Not Each Other or Other Nations, Who is it? Video of If Our Enemy is Not Each Other or Other Nations, Who is it? We must face reality: Those behind the continuing efforts to remove President Trump are willing to risk war and a full-scale depression collapse, in order to defeat him and the movement which backs him. LaRouche's strategy to defeat the forces of the financial oligarchy behind the coup attempt in the U.S. can and will succeed, if those committed to defend our sovereign, constitutional republic, link up with other nations—such as Russia, China and India—w... more »
State Police Returning to Portland Following Deadly Shooting
State Police will return to Portland to help local authorities after a fatal shooting.
Senior French Military Officer Accused Of ‘Spying For Russia’
French Defence Minister Florence Parly (C) on a visit to a military air base in Jordan on August 28, 2020. © AFP Photo / Ministère des Armées / Handout *France 24*: *Senior French military officer arrested on suspicion of spying for a 'foreign power'* French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly said on Sunday that an investigation had been launched into a senior French officer who is suspected of being behind a "security breach". According to French media and a judicial source, the officer is believed to have transmitted sensitive documents to a "foreign power", possibly Russia. ... more »
Microsoft Wants to Buy TikTok, but Has a History of Working With China
[image: microsoft-wants-to-buy-tiktok-but-has-a-history-of-working-with-china] Microsoft developed a Windows-based operating system used by the Chinese Communist Party, raising concerns about the company’s bid to acquire TikTok.
Banking Revolution Should Boost Competition Among Fintechs and Banks in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Two new tools - PIX and open banking - promise to revolutionize the Brazilian banking system and, as a result, to heat up competition in the market. To prepare for this new stage, while banks are heavily investing in technology (read more below), the so-called fintechs have decided to go […] The post Banking Revolution Should Boost Competition Among Fintechs and Banks in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chanel’s Heir Places Brazil on Its “Sustainable Fashion” Radar
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Heir of the French brand Chanel, one of the world's leading luxury labels, David Wertheimer believes that Brazil can be a granary to export sustainable practices applied to fashion worldwide. A member of the family's fifth generation at the head of the luxury empire, the executive leads an investment fund […] The post Chanel’s Heir Places Brazil on Its “Sustainable Fashion” Radar appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Municipal Elections Will See Largest Digital Campaign in Country’s History
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The 2018 presidential race was marked by being the first to use digital media on a large scale to influence voting, whether by messaging Apps like WhatsApp or through social media. With the progress of technologies and their increasingly ostentatious presence in people's daily lives, it was inevitable that The post Brazilian Municipal Elections Will See Largest Digital Campaign in Country’s History appeared first on The Rio Times.
Crowds Throng São Paulo’s Coastal Beach Towns Despite Restrictions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A crowd filled the beaches of Santos, on the São Paulo coast, enjoying the sunny Sunday. The flexibilization of beaches in the region and the forecast for sun attracted thousands of tourists to the coast, who crowded highways that access the Baixada Santista metropolitan area for two . . . […] The post Crowds Throng São Paulo’s Coastal Beach Towns Despite Restrictions appeared first on The Rio Times.
Masks Feature Colors and Prints, Become Fashion Accesories
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Face masks have become a must to protect one's own health and that of others amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. So much so that it is now hard to imagine what it would be like to leave home without it. And if The post Masks Feature Colors and Prints, Become Fashion Accesories appeared first on The Rio Times.
Democrat Portland mayor Ted Wheeler: It's all Trump's fault...w/Update
* huh?* After allowing, and tacitly encouraging 95 days of destruction, riots, looting, and mayhem in his city culminating in the shooting death of Aaron Danielson, aka as Jay Bishop, by a rabid Antifa member, this weasel has the audacity to blame Trump? I'm not often left speechless, but after the latest goings on in Portland, there is nothing left to say. *Except:* After Jay Bishop was gunned down in the streets of Portland, Antifa members called Jay a "Nazi", cheered, and shouted they "took out the trash." You would have to be possessed by an evil spirit to spew such hate a... more »
Want to Change Your Destiny?
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14 million acres of crops affected by powerful derecho in Iowa, U.S.
The Watchers » Latest articles - 13 hours ago
Up to 5.6 million ha (14 million acres) of crops in Iowa have been battered a powerful derecho that struck parts of the Midwest on August 10, 2020. Northern Illinois University meteorology professor Victor Gensini considers it as one of the worst weather events of...... Read more »
"Much Worse Is Coming"
*"Much Worse Is Coming"* by Michael Snyder "It has been heartbreaking to watch what has been transpiring on the streets of America in recent months. Our founders intended for us to be united by a common set of values, but now our differences are literally tearing our nation to pieces. Americans are fighting other Americans in the streets, and that should make all of us incredibly sad. Does anyone out there actually believe that all of this violence will be resolved by the upcoming election? If anything, rising political tensions are likely to make the violence even worse, and if th... more »
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Hannah Aldridge writes that we should be expecting far more from the provinces in taking care of people in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic - particularly since the federal government has absorbed so much of the fiscal cost of relief: The EI changes have effectively created two income floors—one for those with recent work experience, and a much lower one for those furthest from the labour market. This leaves an opportunity for provincial and territorial governments to step up and reinvest their savings from these changes in those left... more »
Strike Leader Detained in Belarus as Crackdown Continues
Belarus' authorities have detained the organizer of a strike as part of an effort to stifle protests demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader.
Definitive Eurasian Alliance is Closer than You Think
Beijing-Moscow is already on; Berlin-Beijing is a work in progress; the missing but not distant link is Berlin-Moscow by Pepe Escobar We have seen how China is meticulously planning all its crucial geopolitical and geoeconomic moves all the way to 2030 and beyond. What you are about to read next comes from a series of private, multilateral … Continue reading Definitive Eurasian Alliance is Closer than You Think →
Submarine Spotted Off The Coast Of Alaska Was American Nto Russian As Initialy Reported
This photo shows a submarine surfaced not far from the shore of U.S.-owned St. Matthew Island, in the Bering Sea. Fishermen thought the submarine was Russian, but defense analysts say it’s a U.S. naval vessel. (Courtesy Mike Fitzgerald) *Forbes:* *Submarine Scare Off Alaska May Have Been U.S. Navy, Not Russian* There has been speculation about the identity of a submarine that reportedly surfaced off Alaska last week. U.S. Northern Command tweeted that they were monitoring the situation. Analysis of potential Russian Navy submarines pointed to the Omsk, an Oscar-II Class cruise miss... more »
How the Coronavirus Is Affecting American Jihadist Travelers
Travelers have tried to make it abroad to join jihadist groups by leaving from Los Angeles International Airport, 2015 (Eric Salard/https://flic.kr/p/zJwcSC/CC BY-SA 2.0/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/) The coronavirus pandemic has slowed global travel across the board. Countries around the world have cut down on air traffic, enforced quarantine measures for arriving travelers and blacklisted other countries from inbound travel. With all the heightened restrictions, many analysts predicted that one demographic in particular would be negatively impacted: foreign te... more »
Dr. Fauci’s Hydroxychloroquine Denial
The commentary comes from Mikko Paunio’s article Dr. Fauci’s Hydroxychloroquine Denial. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. As an epidemiologist, I believe that America has been profoundly ill-served by the contribution of its public health authorities to the debate on the efficacy of treating vulnerable COVID-19 patients with hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). It is a debate with […]
Freezing Walkers Rescued from Scottish Mountain as Feels-Like Temperature Plummets to -10C (14F)
A windchill of -10C (14F)? In August? In the UK? 'Nothing to see here', right BBC? The post Freezing Walkers Rescued from Scottish Mountain as Feels-Like Temperature Plummets to -10C (14F) appeared first on Electroverse.
Video and Witness Testimony Provides New Details of Shooting at Kenosha Riots
Rittenhouse, the teenager who fired the fatal shots, can be seen being chased by BLM rioters BEFORE a shot is heard on camera. Witnesses say that BLM rioters were angry because he had a gun and also because he was attempting to put out some of the fires they had started.
Japan and Britain delay agreement on post-Brexit trade pact
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
31-Aug-2020 The Japanese and British governments stopped short of reaching a broad accord on a new bilateral trade deal, citing the need for further negotiations on how to handle Japanese tariffs on British blue cheese.
Why China's diplomatic push may not be enough to secure EU investment deal
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
31-Aug-2020 Despite a recent charm offensive by senior Chinese diplomats, the chances of wrapping up a landmark investment deal with the European Union remain uncertain, analysts said.
Pig farmers protest government move to ease imported pork restrictions
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
31-Aug-2020 Some 200 pig farmers and workers staged a protest in front of the Yunlin County government building to oppose the central government's decision to allow imports of US pork containing the controversial veterinary drug ractopamine.
Taiwan paves way for US trade deal by easing pork, beef imports
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
31-Aug-2020 Taiwan paved the way for an eventual free trade deal with the United States by announcing an easing of restrictions on the import of US beef and pork.
Taïwan allège les restrictions sur les importations de viande américaine
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
31-Aug-2020 Taïwan a annoncé assouplir les restrictions qui pèsent sur les importations de bœuf et de porc en provenance des Etats-Unis, un geste qui pourrait ouvrir la voie à un accord commercial bilatéral.
PH, Korea to resume free trade talks in September
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
31-Aug-2020 The Philippines and South Korea will resume bilateral free trade negotiations in the second week of September in order to finalize an agreement before the end of the year.
Mexique : libre commerce contre semences autochtones
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
31-Aug-2020 Le Traité de libre-échange Mexique-États-Unis-Canada est entré en vigueur le 1er juillet 2020. Il oblige le Mexique à adopter une protection intellectuelle renforcée sur les semences.
S. Korea, Cambodia to hold 2nd round of FTA talks
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
31-Aug-2020 South Korea said Monday it will launch the second round of free trade negotiations with Cambodia this week as the country broadens efforts to expand its export portfolio to cushion the economic fallout from the new coronavirus pandemic.
India seeks stronger rules of origin as it urges ASEAN for FTA review
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
31-Aug-2020 India has pitched for stronger provisions in the rules of origin, removal of non-tariff barriers and better market access in the existing FTA with the the ASEAN, arguing the changes should kick off sooner rather than later.
Signing of PTAs: Dhaka plans to open talks with dozen countries
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
31-Aug-2020 The government plans to start negotiations with a dozen countries including US and Canada for signing preferential trade agreements to help boost the country's export earnings
Time to get the RCEP done
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
31-Aug-2020 Ministers from 15 Asia Pacific countries resumed their negotiations to forge the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) last Thursday without the participation of India, which walked away from the sprawling free-trade agreement (FTA) last November.
"Covid-19 Pandemic Updates AM 8/31/20"
*"Covid-19 Pandemic **Updates AM 8/31/20" * *- Frequently **Updated* Please visit these sites often for the very latest information. ◆ • *Here are the latest maps and tables tracking the virus in every U.S. state.* *• Updated Aug 31, 2020, 8:07 A**M E.T.* *Coronavirus Map: Tracking the Global Outbreak* More than 25,204,000 people around the world have been infected with Covid-19; 6,008,376 of them are Americans. Here is the latest map/case count. The number of daily tests conducted in the U.S. is only 52 percent of the level considered necessary to mitigate the spread of the virus. ... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Shifting Dynamics of the Mideast Pushed Israel and U.A.E. Together Chinese researcher at UCLA arrested, accused of destroying evidence 'It's terrifying': can anyone stop China's vast armada of fishing boats? Missouri lawmakers pass bill making it legal to give guns to kids without parents' permission Mail Delivery Suspended at LA Public Housing Project India Records Largest Daily Jump in Covid Cases Huge explosion leaves crater 165ft deep in Arctic tundra following record hot summer Rabbi Lerner - Infiltration of Protests MLK's 12-year-old granddaughter called for 'g... more »
Watch Three Anti-Ship Missiles Rip Through The USS Durham During RIMPAC NAval Exercises Off The Coast Of Hawaii
*Warzone/The Drive:* *Watch Three Anti-Ship Missiles Rip Through USS Durham During RIMPAC Sinking Exercise* The Navy's big RIMPAC drills may have been dialed back this time around, but its highly anticipated SINKEX event certainly wasn't. Even though this iteration of the biennial Rim Of The Pacific (RIMPAC) international naval exercises off Hawaii is smaller than in years past, the highlight of the drills, where a real ship is sunk with live weaponry, wasn't dropped from the program. For the sinking exercise, otherwise known as SINKEX, the ex-USS Durham, a mothballed amphibious c... more »
Pandemic goldmine for private unemployment agencies as Coalition boosts payments
[image: Job seekers] Despite their long history of putting profit ahead of the interests of their unemployed clients, the private job service agencies tasked with getting people back into work are set to reap more than half a billion dollars in the next six months simply for signing people up. Sam Brennan reports.
Nancy Pelosi says that Joe Biden can't deal with Putin
Nancy Pelosi is desperately trying to avoid Joe Biden going toe to toe with Trump in a debate. That can only be because she knows that Joe is unable to deal with Trump. But if Joe can't handle Trump how's he going to handle Putin or Xi Jinping? Nancy doesn't care about that because her only concern is amassing more power over we the people here in the US. Modern Democrats are friends with our enemies. Obama ridiculed Romney for saying that Russia was a threat. Only when acting as if Russia was a threat helped Democrats try and undo the 2016 election did they change their position... more »
Science says going to Mass is safe in China virus time
A study by members of the Thomistic Institute Working Group on Infectious Disease Protocols for Sacraments & Pastoral care published a study in Real Clear Science that showed that there have been no examples of local outbreaks of COVID19 due to Masses that followed social distancing guidelines. Even though asymptomatic carriers of COVID19 attended some Masses there was no evidence they spread the disease. The study says: *“For Catholic churches following [the] guidelines, no outbreaks of COVID-19 have been linked to church attendance, even though we have examples ... of asymptoma... more »
Joe Biden thinks you're dumber than a rock
While riots raged, Black businesses were burned, people were hurt, people were threatened Joe Biden was silent. But when it came out that he was losing votes by his clear support of violence he suddenly declared himself to be against all violence. He then declared that the violence was Trump's fault. Somehow the fact that Trump has condemned the violence, that Trump has offered Federal help to deal with the violence, that all the violence is by left wing groups that support Joe Biden, that all the violence is in cities run by Democrats means that it's all Trump's fault. Clearly Joe... more »
“…climate models could not produce reliable multidecadal variations as observed in real-world data…”
Dr. Willie Soon: “Mann’s paper that was published January 2020 found climate models could not produce reliable multidecadal variations as observed in real-world data (as you can even read from the abstract of his junkie pal-reviewed paper!). Today he thinks … Continue reading →
Peru Is Now Home to World’s Highest Covid-19 Mortality Rate
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Since Wednesday,August 26th, Peru has been leading the statistics for the highest number of deaths per inhabitant. A total of 858 people per million inhabitants died of SARS-CoV since March - almost one of every thousand. This places the . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, […] The post Peru Is Now Home to World’s Highest Covid-19 Mortality Rate appeared first on The Rio Times.
Children Investing in the Brazilian Stock Market? “It’s Not Child’s Play”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Around 13,000 youths up to age 15 invest in the Brazilian stock market. Ten years ago, this number was only 2,000. The increase of children and adolescents on the stock market is a reflection of the general increase of new investors in the market. A decade ago, the stock market […] The post Children Investing in the Brazilian Stock Market? “It’s Not Child’s Play” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Analysis: Coronavirus Crisis Blows Away Economic Policy Dogmas
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mario Draghi, the great craftsman of the European rebound after the past decade's eternal crisis (first the global one, then that of sovereign debt), resurfaced last week after months behind the scenes. It was in his native Italy, with a powerful double message - young people come first, and the […] The post Analysis: Coronavirus Crisis Blows Away Economic Policy Dogmas appeared first on The Rio Times.
Former Brazilian President FHC Says He Will Support Any Candidate to Defeat Bolsonaro in 2022
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Former President Fernando Henrique Cardoso said in an interview that he does not feel obliged to support a PSDB (Brazilian Social Democratic Party) candidate in the 2022 presidential election and that he will support anyone who is able to The post Former Brazilian President FHC Says He Will Support Any Candidate to Defeat Bolsonaro in 2022 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Company to Produce NASA-Developed Ventilator
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A partnership of the Brazilian pharmaceutical company Russer and the National Service of Industrial Learning (SENAI) will enable the production of lung ventilators based on a project developed by the United States Space Agency (NASA). The equipment is used in the treatment of Covid . . . To read the […] The post Brazilian Company to Produce NASA-Developed Ventilator appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Records 3.8 Million Coronavirus Cases (August 30th)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Yesterday, August 30th, the Ministry of Health released new figures for the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in the country. According to a daily assessment conducted by the portfolio, Brazil counts 3,862,311 confirmed cases of the disease and 120,828 recorded deaths . . . To read the full NEWS and much […] The post Brazil Records 3.8 Million Coronavirus Cases (August 30th) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Is The Pentagon's Budget Facing Cuts In The Future?
*Savannah Wooten, Business Insider:** The end is near for the Pentagon's endless budget explosion* * The US spends more on its military than the next nine countries combined. * The defense budget is bloated and includes plenty of money that could be better used elsewhere. * During a national pandemic, it is unconscionable that this money isn't being spent on Americans in need. * Savannah Wooten is an activist and nonprofit professional. * This is an opinion column. The thoughts expressed are those of the author. The US is, quite literally, addicted to war. While it's no secret that th... more »
WE'RE LETTING REPUBLICANS CREATE THEIR OWN REALITY AGAIN
The mainstream media is now implying that violent protesters are the central issue in the presidential election, or at least one of the central issues. That's what Donald Trump's campaign wants the #1 issue to be. Is it? No, it isn't. Gallup routinely asks an open-ended question about what’s the most important problem facing the country today. In August, 35 percent said something about COVID/disease. 12 percent economy. 10 percent race relations. Only 4 percent crime. https://t.co/mHxoAWM0Fc — Josh Barro (@jbarro) August 28, 2020 Here are the top six responses in August to the... more »
Historic Bristol Bay, Alaska salmon fishery dealing with latest challenge: COVID-19
Brett Watson, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Fisheries Economics, University of Alaska Anchorage at Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
The harvesters of the historic wild salmon run out of Bristol Bay, Alaska, were already facing tough competition from relatively cheap and plentiful farmed salmon. Then came the pandemic.
Are Radical Democrats Helping To Re-Elect President Trump?
Reuters *Aram Bakshian Jr., National Interest:* *Why Radical Democrats Are Handing the Election to Donald Trump* After so many years of successfully exploiting fear and deception, class resentment and racial tension, much of the Democratic leadership has ideologically overdosed. A few days ago, as I walked past the boarded-up storefronts of looted shops, pharmacies and liquor stores in an ordinarily peaceful neighborhood of my Washington, DC, home town, I found myself remembering a quote from Dr. John Arbuthnot (1667-1735), a canny Scots physician, scientist, mathematician and po... more »
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*Chaos coast to coast as a school year like no other launches * It’s going to be screen time all the time for kindergartners and graduate students alike. Teachers are threatening strikes. And students are already coming home infected with the coronavirus, which has upended American education. The 2020-21 school year has dawned, and it's more chaotic than any before it. Plans are changing so fast that students and parents can hardly keep up. Districts that spent all summer planning hybrid systems, in which children would be in school part of the week, ditched them as coronavirus ca... more »
Severe storms with giant hail and tornadoes hit northern Italy, leaving at least 4 people dead
The Watchers » Latest articles - 15 hours ago
Powerful storms brought lightning, giant hail, and tornadoes to northern Italy over the weekend, causing significant material damage and leaving at least 4 people dead. Severe weather continued into Monday, August 31, but the threat is now shifting into southeastern...... Read more »
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*Loss of biodiversity through the destruction of the world's forests will 'unleash more pandemics' scientists warn* *This is not very logical. If there are fewer species then surely there are fewer species to infect us with stuff. Lost species would take their bugs with them* Conservationists have warned that environmental destruction, such as deforestation and the exploitation of wild animals, could lead to increasing numbers of pandemics. A UN summit on biodiversity, being held in New York in September, will be told by biologists there is evidence of a strong link between loss... more »
Washington and Iran's Nuclear Capabilities - A Complicated Web
As I have posted in the past, there is a great deal more to Iran's nuclear ambitions than Washington would have us believe. In the past, I have posting this article which looks at the connections between the United States and Iran's nuclear program going back to the Eisenhower Administration. In this brief posting, we will take a look at more recent history which clearly shows Washington's complicity in the nuclearization of Iran. Let's open with this document, a signed copy of the formerly "Secret" National Security Decision Memorandum 292 dated April 22, 1975 (during the Ge... more »
America Should Double Down, And Not Retreat, From Its South Korean Alliance
*Welton Chang* *Security, Asia* It is past time for America to re-engage our South Korean treaty allies and strengthen the longstanding U.S.-South Korea alliance. *Editor’s Note:* As Election Day rapidly approaches, and with it, a potential change of presidential administration, the Center for the National Interest’s Korean Studies team decided to ask dozens of the world’s top experts a simple question: If Joe Biden wins come November, what do you expect his North Korea policy to look like? The below piece is an answer to that question. Please click here to see even more perspect... more »
Why Russia’s Great Power Game in Iraq Matters
*Anna Borshchevskaya* *Security, Middle East* From the author: The United States has invested hundreds of billions of dollars in Iraqi security but increasingly faces competition for influence in Iraq from Russia. Moscow is playing a broad— though quiet— geopolitical game. What’s worse, this advancement has gone unanswered by top policymakers in Washington. The United States has invested hundreds of billions of dollars in Iraqi security but increasingly faces competition for influence in Iraq from Russia. Moscow is playing a broad— though quiet— geopolitical game. What’s worse, ... more »
Why Police Unions Are Not Like Other Unions
*Paul F. Clark* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Police officers were the foot soldiers who defended the status quo. In the wake of George Floyd’s death at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer, news reports have suggested that police unions bear some of the responsibility for the violence perpetrated against African Americans. Critics have assailed these unions for protecting officers who have abused their authority. Derek Chauvin, the former police officer facing second-degree murder charges for Floyd’s death, had nearly 20 complaints filed against him during his care... more »
Joe Biden Would Strengthen the U.S.-South Korea Alliance, But Is That Best For America?
*Jennifer Lind, Daryl Press* *Security, Asia* It may be time to rethink America's role in Korea, for the sake of America. *Editor’s Note:* As Election Day rapidly approaches, and with it, a potential change of presidential administration, the Center for the National Interest’s Korean Studies team decided to ask dozens of the world’s top experts a simple question: If Joe Biden wins come November, what do you expect his North Korea policy to look like? The below piece is an answer to that question. Please click here to see even more perspectives on this important topic. In an era ... more »
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