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Thomas Paine

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

22 October - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

 10 pm MDT

Will The Movie About The Trump Campaign Be A Spy Thriller? A Tale Of A Crime Family? A Tragedy? A Comedy? All Of The Above?
DownWithTyranny, DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
*2 bullshit artists the public is done with* Ultimately, Trump will lose in less than two weeks because most Americans are sick of him (some literally with COVID and some just of his rotten persona) and because we're in serious times and serious times call for... well, not a self-serving clown. His non-response to a pandemic that has sickened over eight-and-a-half million Americans and killed over 227,000 of us has made most voters sit up and take notice. But there are other factors that have played into what is shaping up to be the biggest repudiation of an incumbent president ...
Fake Placebo Meningitis Vaccine May Have Killed Healthy 28 Year Old Brazilian Covid Vaccine Volunteer
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
That's the headline Reuters should have written, instead of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial Brazil volunteer dies, trial to continue. If you ask anyone with middle school grasp of science what is a "placebo," they will likely say, "a sugar pill."...
Developmental Language Disorder Formerly Known As Speech Delay
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
By Anne Dachel I just saw this October 15th story from Ireland about Developmental Language Disorder (DLD). I’m sorry I missed that acronym in the past. (I also missed DLD AWARENESS DAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020.) Really it’s just one more...
Bolsonaro’s Conservative Candidate for Supreme Court Receives Senate Approval
Lachlan Williams, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Senate approved, by 57 votes in favor and 10 against, the appointment of conservative Judge Kassio Nunes Marques, 48, to become a Justice of the STF (Federal Supreme Court). He will replace Celso de Mello, who retired this month. First nominated by . . . To read the […] The post Bolsonaro’s Conservative Candidate for Supreme Court Receives Senate Approval appeared first on The Rio Times.
German Government Accused of Disregarding Human Rights Violations in Brazil
Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In its relations between Germany and Brazil, the German government is allegedly disregarding human rights violations in the South American country in order not . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here Subscribe Login Here The post German Government Accused of Disregarding Human Rights Violations in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Argentina Seeks to Spur Construction Investment with Tax and Financing Benefits
Newsfeed, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina´s economy ministry said on Wednesday it had sent the country´s Congress a bill to spur construction activity through tax and financing incentives, an effort to create jobs and boost investment in an economy ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic. The project exempts investments in construction from the personal property tax […] The post Argentina Seeks to Spur Construction Investment with Tax and Financing Benefits appeared first on The Rio Times.
Evo Morales’ Party Victory in Bolivia Boosts Latin American Left-Wing
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The return of Evo Morales' party to power in Bolivia redesigns the map of political balance in Latin America. Although the country does not carry enough weight to rattle the region -with only 11 million inhabitants and a very modest economy compared . . . To read the full NEWS […] The post Evo Morales’ Party Victory in Bolivia Boosts Latin American Left-Wing appeared first on The Rio Times.
Amazon.com Announces US$100 Million Logistics Investment in Mexico
Newsfeed, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Amazon.com Inc AMZN.O said on Thursday it has invested US$100 (R$560) million in opening new warehouses in Mexico, including its first shipping centers outside the populous capital area, in a bid to offer faster deliveries. The new sites include two so-called fulfillment centers - one near the northern city of […] The post Amazon.com Announces US$100 Million Logistics Investment in Mexico appeared first on The Rio Times.
Epsilon rapidly intensified into a major hurricane on its way to Bermuda
Epsilon rapidly strengthened into a major hurricane on its way to Bermuda and is now slowly weakening. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bermuda where tropical storm conditions are expected intermittently through this evening (AST). According to the NHC,...... Read more »
Infection Fatality Rate of COVID-19 Inferred from Seroprevalence Data
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
Objective: To estimate the infection fatality rate of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from seroprevalence data.
Pope Francis Voices Support for Civil Union Between Homosexuals
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a movie that premiered on Wednesday, October 21st, in Italy, Pope Francis stated that homosexuals need to be protected by civil union laws. This was the Pope's most explicit approach to LGBTI rights in his time. "Homosexual people have the right to be in a family The post Pope Francis Voices Support for Civil Union Between Homosexuals appeared first on The Rio Times.
What you Need to Know About the Coronavirus Right Now (October 22nd)
Newsfeed, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: South Korean deaths after flu shots prompt vaccine worries Officials refused to suspend South Korea’s seasonal flu inoculation programme on Thursday, despite growing calls to do so following the deaths of at least 13 people who were vaccinated in […] The post What you Need to Know About the Coronavirus Right Now (October 22nd) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Black Agenda Report for 21 October 2020
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 16 hours ago
21 October 2020 — Black Agenda Report Peace, Black Self-Determination, and the Duopoly Trap Glen Ford, BAR Executive Editor Corporate institutions and their Black servants conspire to hide the fact that the Black American worldview is profoundly Left on issues of peace and social justice. Freedom Rider: Biden and Liberal Censorship Margaret Kimberley, BAR senior … Continue reading Black Agenda Report for 21 October 2020
The Antifa agenda: urban civil war
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 17 hours ago
The intentions of those behind Antifa and Black Lives Matter are becoming much clearer, thanks to the training materials they're circulating and other sources of information. American Greatness has just published a useful guide about what to expect after (and perhaps during) the elections in early November. As a heavily contested Election Day approaches, it is crucial for both conservative activists and officials in law enforcement to understand that left-wing organizing for direct-action and “nonviolent” civil disobedience is being planned by career organizing professionals ...
Links 10/22//2020
Jerri-Lynn Scofield, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Pandemic Deaths Compromise Brazil’s GDP, Says Institute of Economics of the Getúlio Vargas Foundation
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In general, countries with higher mortality rates related to Covid-19 also showed worse economic performance, according to a study by researchers Aloisio Campelo, Marcel Balassiano and Rodolpho Tobler, of the IBRE (Brazilian Institute of Economics of the Getúlio Vargas Foundation - FGV). The study considers a sample of 12 countries […] The post Pandemic Deaths Compromise Brazil’s GDP, Says Institute of Economics of the Getúlio Vargas Foundation appeared first on The Rio Times.
Algebra paper retracted because of questions about the “integrity of the mathematics”
Adam Marcus, Retraction Watch - 18 hours ago
A physicist who in 2016 threatened to sue Elsevier after the publisher retracted one of his papers has lost another article over concerns about the “integrity of the mathematics” in the paper. The article, “Eight-dimensional octonion-like but associative normed division algebra,” by Joy Christian, of the Einstein Centre for Local-Realistic Physics in Oxford, UK, appeared … Continue reading Algebra paper retracted because of questions about the “integrity of the mathematics”
Beyond Original Sin…..
reitanotsuka, Asian Straight Shooter - 18 hours ago
By Rei Tanotsuka, 22 October 2020 Readers who follow me, will know… Continue reading “Beyond Original Sin…..”… The post Beyond Original Sin….. appeared first on Asian Straight Shooter .
“Brazilians Will Not Be Guinea Pigs” – Bolsonaro on Chinese Vaccine
Iolanda Fonseca, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday, October 21st, on social media that the "Brazilian people will not be anyone's guinea pig" when commenting on the Chinese Coronavac vaccine. "For my government, before any vaccine is made available to the population, it must be scientifically verified by the Ministry of Health […] The post “Brazilians Will Not Be Guinea Pigs” – Bolsonaro on Chinese Vaccine appeared first on The Rio Times.
Military Reservists in Brasília Renew Protest Against Bolsonaro
Lachlan Williams, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - For the second day, reserve military and Armed Forces pensioners have protested in Brasília against President Jair Bolsonaro. Senior ranks and soldiers are complaining about the reduction in the amounts for additional pay (earned by officers for being forced to be available for active duty full time) and qualification (received […] The post Military Reservists in Brasília Renew Protest Against Bolsonaro appeared first on The Rio Times.
What Killed Hitler's U-Boat?
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: Wikimedia Commons] In the end, the defeat of the U-boats really came down to a numbers game. The strategic goal of the German U-boat force was to sink more shipping than the Allies could replace and force surrender through starvation. This was a fight the Germans were sure to lose. On the evening of October 13, 1939, the German submarine surfaced off the Orkney Islands in the North Sea. Lt. Cmdr. Gunther Prien, a promising U-boat commander, pulled himself up on the bridge. He soon discovered that, although weather conditions wer...
How Mussolini Died
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: Wikimedia Commons] The heritage of Benito Mussolini evolves and lives, a subject of ongoing fascination in Italy. Shortly before seven o’clock on the rain-drenched morning of April 27, 1945, the hum of motors gradually displaced the serenity of the mountainous northern Italian countryside. A road convoy was rolling north on the two-lane highway less than 10 miles from the Swiss frontier on the northwest side of wishbone-shaped Lake Como. Crouching figures, one of them taking photos, watched from the rugged hillside as the vehicl...
Evans Carlson and America's First Spec Ops Team
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Banner headlines screamed the story of the small group of Marines, only 221, who went by submarine to attack the Japanese-held island of Makin. Now Americans had a victory to cheer and heroes to praise. Major Evans Carlson stood on a rickety platform built from wooden crates, the kind their rations came in. He said nothing for a moment as he looked out over the young Marines he and his executive officer had personally selected after grueling interviews. These were the elite, the toughest and most adventurou...
Trade Dispute: Brazil’s Aluminum Industry Halts Exports to USA
Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "Today, agreements between Brazil and the United States were formalized on trade facilitation, anti-corruption, and best regulatory practices. These are measures that debureaucratize business between these countries," said Bolsonaro's #3 son, Deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro, in a string of tweets depicting photos of . . . To read the full NEWS […] The post Trade Dispute: Brazil’s Aluminum Industry Halts Exports to USA appeared first on The Rio Times.
JPMorgan Bets on Latin American Currencies With Biden’s Victory
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Latin American currencies should appreciate if Democrat Joe Biden wins the U.S. presidential election next month, who is inclined to adopt more friendly international policies, according to U.S. banking giant JPMorgan Chase. Currencies in the region could appreciate by an average of between five and ten percent in this scenario, […] The post JPMorgan Bets on Latin American Currencies With Biden’s Victory appeared first on The Rio Times.
Planners ‘must prepare’ for weather extremes – Met Office
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 17 hours ago
By Paul Homewood h/t Philip Bratby Isn’t it time that Roger Harrabin actually did the job he is paid to do, and not just repeat Met Office and WWF scaremongering? The Met Office is launching a tool to help planners prepare for further extremes of rainfall and high temperatures. It warns that wild […]
Coronavirus Raises Existential Question for Sector With US$3 Trillion Turnover Worldwide
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Since his near-death by Covid-19 earlier this year, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson went on a mission to reduce his and his fellow citizen's girth. The relationship between obesity and more severe coronavirus cases helped inspire Johnson to relinquish his liberal stance . . . To read the full NEWS […] The post Coronavirus Raises Existential Question for Sector With US$3 Trillion Turnover Worldwide appeared first on The Rio Times.
What Developing Countries Can Teach Rich Countries About How to Respond to a Pandemic
Jerri-Lynn Scofield, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Developing countries on various continents have had greater success in managing the pandemic. Why are rich countries not following their examples?
‘All And Any Vaccine Is Discarded,’ Says Bolsonaro After Controversy With São Paulo State Governor
Iolanda Fonseca, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday morning, October 21st, President Jair Bolsonaro ruled out the purchase of any vaccines by the government until their efficacy is proven. "Any and all vaccines are ruled out for now. A vaccine needs scientific verification to be applied, it's not like hodroxicloroquine". The statement was made during a […] The post ‘All And Any Vaccine Is Discarded,’ Says Bolsonaro After Controversy With São Paulo State Governor appeared first on The Rio Times.
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Jenna Orkin, From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 17 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin Polluted air killing half a million babies a year across globe Volunteer in AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial dies in Brazil: officials There Has Been an Increase in Other Causes of Deaths, Not Just Coronavirus - over 4 months old Poland Strikes $18 Billion Nuclear Power Deal With U.S.China's Mealtime Appeal: Don't Take More Than You Can Eat Joe Biden Not Opposed to Amy Coney Barrett, Says She 'Seems Like a Very Fine Person' Pandemic worsens NYC's food crisisThe Latest: Trump abruptly ends '60 Minutes' interview NYC Mayor Unveils Two-Part COVID-19 Vaccination Plan...
Chile Stressing Anti-Violence, Announces Free Metro Trips for Plebiscite
Four days before the historic plebiscite to decide on whether a new constitution is needed in Chile, the government reiterated on Wednesday its call against violence, given the possibility of disturbances on voting day and announced that on that day metro transport in the capital of Santiago will be free.
Bayern, Man City, Liverpool Win; Real Madrid Stumbles
Bayern Munich began the defense of its Champions League title on Wednesday by routing Atletico Madrid 4-0, while Manchester City rolled 3-1 over Porto, Real Madrid fell short in a 3-2 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk and Liverpool eked out a 1-0 victory against Ajax.
More Unexplained “Strange Red Auroras” — Dr Tony Phillips
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 18 hours ago
Earth's magnetic field has been very quiet of late. Such calm conditions should have produced no auroras at all, yet around the Arctic Circle, photographers have been capturing stunning scenes like this. The post More Unexplained “Strange Red Auroras” — Dr Tony Phillips appeared first on Electroverse.
Irish President Calls For Socialism To Fight Climate Change
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood A reminder that this is not about the climate. From the Belfast Telegraph: President Michael D Higgins is to call for a new approach to economics that incorporates the “radicalism” of climate activism. Mr Higgins is due to make the comments as part of his keynote address to a […]
New blow for BiFab yards as offshore contract bid collapses
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood Where did all those green jobs go (Part 97): The future of three BiFab fabrication yards in Fife and on Lewis are in even more doubt after its Canadian owners withdrew a bid for a major contract. DF Barnes had been negotiating to build jackets for wind turbines to be […]
Bezymianny Volcano, Kamchatka ERUPTS firing a “Dark Ash Plume” to [at least] 32,800ft/10km
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 18 hours ago
Clouds partially covered the eruption, the final altitude could well have been higher. The post Bezymianny Volcano, Kamchatka ERUPTS firing a “Dark Ash Plume” to [at least] 32,800ft/10km appeared first on Electroverse.
Thailand Meets US-funded Mob Demands to Lift Emergency Decree - Mob Complains
Land Destroyer, Alt Thai News Network ATNN - 20 hours ago
- *Mobs demanded end for emergency decree* - *Thailand's government announced last night a "step back" from confrontation* - *Protesters then attacked police and attempted to storm Government House* - *Thai government announced today end of emergency decree as additional compromise* - *US-funded mob condemned move, wants all of their demands met * - *Opposition demands include removing the current government, rewriting the entire Thai constitution, changing Thailand's form of government, erasing Thailand's culture and history, and rolling back Thai-C...
Minnesota just suffered its Largest Early-Season Snowstorm in Recorded History
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 20 hours ago
...in weather books dating back around 140 years. The post Minnesota just suffered its Largest Early-Season Snowstorm in Recorded History appeared first on Electroverse.
Thousands Join Nationwide Protests against Colombian Government
Another day of protests against the economic and social policy of the Colombian government began on Wednesday in the streets of the country’s main cities, where people came out en masse with music, dancing and signs that demanded the defense of peace and life.
Trump, Biden to Debate with New Rules, Including Silenced Mikes at Times
After three weeks of doubts about whether a new electoral debate between President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger, former vice president Joe Biden, would take place, everything is finally pointing to another in-person faceoff between the two men on Thursday in Nashville, Tennessee.
12 Gunned Down by Nigerian Security Forces, Amnesty Says
Nigerian security forces killed a dozen people when they opened fired on protesters demanding an end to police violence, Amnesty International said on Wednesday.
Kazakh President Chairs First Meeting of Supreme Council for Reforms
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev chaired on Wednesday the first meeting of the newly created Supreme Council for Reforms, which includes several foreign experts.
Piñatas, Catrina Merge to Keep Up Mexico’s Day of Dead Tradition
The “Catrina,” one of the most iconic symbols in Mexican culture, has merged with another tradition – piñatas – in a clever reinvention that seeks to revamp the Day of the Dead celebration to current circumstances.
Kazakhstan Calls Parliamentary Elections for Jan. 10
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called on Wednesday elections for the Mazhilis or Lower House of the Kazakh parliament to be held on Jan. 10.
UK, EU to Resume Brexit Talks on Thursday
Brexit negotiations between the United Kingdom and European Union will resume on Thursday in London, the British government announced on Wednesday.
Spain Surpasses 1 Million Cases; Study Reveals Mental Toll of Lockdown
Spain became the first western European country on Wednesday to report more than one million confirmed COVID-19 cases since the start of the pandemic.
Argentina President Wants to Accompany Morales Back to Bolivia
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez said on Wednesday that he would like to accompany ousted Bolivian leader Evo Morales when he returns to his homeland for the inauguration of Luis Arce, the unofficial winner of last weekend’s presidential election.
Police Probe Danish Submarine Murderer’s Failed Prison Escape
Police are investigating whether Danish submarine builder Peter Madsen had help escaping from the prison where he is serving a life sentence for the murder of journalist Kim Wall.
ILO: COVID-19 Has Shut Down Thousands of Textile Factories in Asia
The International Labour Organization warned on Wednesday that falling global consumption of clothing and measures to check the spread of the new coronavirus have resulted in a major crisis in the textile sector, with thousands of factories being shut down in Asia and millions of workers being affected.
Thailand to Lift Emergency Decree as PM Blames Protesters for Clashes
Thailand’s Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said on Wednesday he would lift the state of emergency imposed a week ago to prevent student-led anti-government protests if violence doesn’t erupt.
Chinese City Relaxes Requirements for Requesting Coronavirus Vaccine
Health authorities in the city of Shaoxing have begun accepting requests from residents to be vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.
Is Duterte the World’s Most Popular President?
In the midst of a serious health and economic crisis, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has achieved approval ratings of 91 percent, a new record in his more than four years in office that makes him the world’s most popular leader. But are statistics reliable?
Hurun Report: China’s Rich Listers Add $1.5 Trillion to Wealth in 2020
China’s richest people have added more wealth so far in 2020 than the previous five years combined, growing by the equivalent of half of the United Kingdom’s annual GDP despite the pandemic, the Hurun Report said on Wednesday.
At Least 28 Security Forces Killed in Taliban Offensives in North Afghanistan
At least 28 security forces were killed on Wednesday in a large-scale Taliban attack in the insecure northeastern parts of Afghanistan, according to officials, who also reported casualties among the insurgents.
Tokyo 2020 Tests Security and COVID-19 Prevention Measures
Organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have put the security measures they are considering to the test, in which anti-COVID-19 measures such as the use of heat-sensitive stickers will be added to routine controls.
WEF: Work Tasks to Be Split Evenly between Man and Machine by 2025
With millions already working from home, the COVID-19 pandemic is set to accelerate the onset of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and by 2025 the time spent on work tasks will be split evenly between human and machine, according to a report from the World Economic Forum on Wednesday.
Stampede Kills 11 People as Afghans Jostle for Pakistani Visas
At least 11 people were killed and 13 injured in a stampede on a football ground where thousands had gathered to secure Pakistani visas in eastern Nangarhar province of Afghanistan, officials said.
Australian Police Receive Information on Alleged Payments in Pell Trial
Australian Police said on Wednesday it had received information provided by the financial crimes control body about alleged transfers of funds from the Vatican during the trial against Cardinal George Pell for various sexual abuse accusations.
At Least 4 Killed, 23 Injured in Building Explosion in Pakistan
At least four people were killed and 23 injured on Wednesday in an explosion in a five-story residential building in the city of Karachi, in southern Pakistan, according to official sources.
NYT Criticizes Trump for Having a Bank Account in China
United States President Donald Trump, who is engaged in a trade and political war with the Beijing government, maintains a bank account in China, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.
Cathay Pacific to Lay Off 5,900 Employees, Close Low-Cost Subsidiary
Hong Kong’s flag carrier Cathay Pacific announced on Wednesday it would lay off 5,900 employees and close low-cost subsidiary Cathay Dragon following corporate restructuring in response to the coronavirus’s effect on aviation.
Venezuela’s PDVSA Estimates Dollar Rate at Bs.1.2 million Next Year
The so-called Budget Formulation Guide of state-owned oil company Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) has projected the country’s foreign exchange rate to be located at Bs.1.2 million per dollar in 2021.
COVID-19, a New Obstacle to the Slow Progress of Gender Equality, UN Says
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed and deepened social, ethnic and cultural inequalities in all corners of the planet, and gender equality has been no exception, according to “The World’s Women 2020” report published on Tuesday by the United Nations.
NASA Probe Makes Contact with Ancient Asteroid in Historic Mission
NASA’s Osiris-Rex spacecraft briefly touched Bennu asteroid on Tuesday to collect dust and pebbles to bring back to Earth in 2023.
Bahraini Prince Scales Nepal Mountain Peak amid Coronavirus Closure
At a time when the Himalayas have been closed to mountaineers for more than seven months due to the coronavirus pandemic, Nepal opened its peaks to the prince of Bahrain and his million-dollar expedition.
Americans in Mexico Vote amid Both Doubt, Certainty
Dozens of Americans residing in the western Mexican state of Jalisco began on Tuesday to vote electronically for their country’s presidential election on Nov. 3.
ICE, Brazil Federal Police Partnership Lead to Arrest of Human Smuggler
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Brazil assists Brazil Federal Police in the capture of a dual Egyptian-Lebanese national for the smuggling of nine Yemenis nationals.
Bolivian President-Elect Pledges to ‘Govern for Everybody’
Luis Arce, the unofficial winner of last weekend’s Bolivian presidential election, said on Tuesday that he plans an inclusive administration with a mission to “govern for everybody.”
Traditional Powerhouses Open New Champions League Season with Wins
A trio of heavyweights kicked off their Champions League campaigns with victories on Tuesday, with FC Barcelona and Juventus beating lesser squads and Manchester United going on the road and surprising 2019-2020 runner-up Paris Saint-Germain.
Trump’s Supreme Court Pick Poised for Confirmation Eight Days Ahead of Election
The US Senate will vote on Oct. 26 on whether to confirm Amy Coney Barrett, President Donald Trump’s nominee to fill the Supreme Court vacancy created by the death last month of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the leader of the Republican majority in the chamber said on Tuesday.
US Government Hits Google with Anti-Trust Lawsuit
The United States Department of Justice and 11 states’ attorneys general filed on Tuesday a landmark civil anti-trust lawsuit against Google, alleging anti-competitive and exclusionary practices by the American technology giant in the search and search advertising markets.
Sudan Readies Financial Normalization Ahead of Removal from US Blacklist
Sudan’s transitional government said on Tuesday that moves were under way to re-establish international financial links once the United States formally removes the country from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Brazilian Looks Back on 64 Years as Pele’s Barber
If not for the mirror and the barber’s chair, you’d think you were in a museum.
Matisse: A Burst of Color in Paris’ Pompidou
The Pompidou Center in Paris offers a way to escape the autumnal grey skies and the downtrodden atmosphere in the French capital this year with a retrospective on the master of color and joy, Henri Matisse.
Argentina Sees 1st Wild Red-and-Green Macaw Hatchlings in over a Century
A group of red-and-green macaw hatchlings in Argentina’s Ibera National Park – a vast protected area in the northeastern province of Corrientes – are the first members of their species to be born in the wild in that South American country in more than a century.
Spain Mulls Curfew Measures; Government Calls for Political Unity
Spain’s government said on Tuesday it was mulling the possibility of nightly curfews in regions with high coronavirus infection rates, but warned that such a measure would have to be legally underpinned by a nationwide state of alarm.
Leading Clubs in Talks to Join Breakaway European Super League
English Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester United are involved in discussions with some of European football’s biggest teams to create a new tournament, Sky News reported on Tuesday.
HRW Denounces Forced Anal, Vaginal Exams for Homosexuality in Sri Lanka
The nonprofit Human Rights Watch (HRW) denounced on Tuesday the practice of forced anal and vaginal examinations to ascertain sexual relations between people of the same-sex in Sri Lanka.
Courtois: Real Madrid Capable of Winning Champions League
Real Madrid has the quality this year to win the UEFA Champions League despite the lack of big signings over the summer, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said on Tuesday.
Venezuela: Should I Protest or Should I Go?
As the Maduro regime eases quarantine restrictions, protests multiply in Venezuela. Those not protesting are, again, fleeing Venezuela
Eleven Killed, Four Wounded in Twin Blasts in Central Afghanistan
At least 11 civilians were killed and another four were wounded on Tuesday in twin roadside bombings by the Taliban in the central province of Maidan Wardak in Afghanistan, officials said.
Danish Inventor Who Murdered Kim Wall Tries to Escape Prison
Danish submarine builder Peter Madsen, who is serving a life sentence for the 2017 murder of Swedish journalist Kim Wall, was caught trying to escape prison on Tuesday.
Venezuelan CITGO-Backed Bonds Soar after US Court Ruling
The value of CITGO-backed debt more than quadrupled on Monday after a NY court on Friday ruled that the Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) 2020 bonds are “valid and enforceable,” a severe blow to the legal team of the interim government led by Juan Guaidó, also president of the National Assembly.
Israel, UAE Sign Historic Deals to Strengthen Relations
Israel and the United Arab Emirates deepened their ties on Tuesday with the signing of four agreements in a ceremony mediated by the United States.
Thailand to Hold Parliamentary Session on Student Protests
Thailand’s government announced on Tuesday it will convene a parliamentary session to discuss student protests taking place daily in Bangkok and other cities despite the “severe” state of emergency decreed last week to prevent them.
Curfew in Lombardy Ordered; Portugal Rules Out New Lockdown
Authorities in the northern Italian region of Lombardy – which in February became the first epicenter for coronavirus in Europe – will impose a curfew starting Thursday amid rising infection rates, while the Portuguese prime minister has ruled out another lockdown like the one seen in the spring.
China Tests Vaccine in 60,000 People Without Adverse Effects, Official Says
More than 60,000 volunteers have received one of the four Chinese candidates for the coronavirus vaccine “without presenting significant adverse effects,” a senior official from the Ministry of Science and Technology of China said on Tuesday.
Japan Promotes Virtual Tourism amid Foreign Visitors’ Entry Ban
With its borders closed to international tourists on account of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and uncertainty surrounding a lifting of restrictions, Japan has chosen to promote virtual tourism with live broadcasts from different parts of the country.
Cinemas Stare into the COVID-19 Abyss
Without any major releases scheduled between now and the end of the year, cinemas are dying on their feet.
Espionage in Australia Greater Than during Cold War, Intelligence Agency Says
The levels of espionage in Australia are higher than during the Cold War, according to the head of Australia’s Intelligence Agency.
‘I’m the One’: Duterte Takes Responsibility for ‘Drug War’ Killings
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he has “no problem” in being held accountable for the murders in his bloody war on drugs, but denied they are crimes against humanity, as claimed by human rights groups.
Malicious Cyberattacks against Olympic Platform Cannot Be Ignored, Japan Says
Japan’s government said on Tuesday that cyberattacks such as the recent one in London, which affected the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, cannot be ignored although Olympic officials said they have not seen a “significant impact.”
Oscar-Winning Actor Jeff Bridges Reveals Lymphoma Diagnosis
American Oscar-winning actor and star of “The Big Lebowski,” Jeff Bridges, announced on Monday that he has been diagnosed with a form of cancer known as lymphoma.
South Korea’s SK Hynix to Buy Intel Division for $9 Billion
South Korean company SK Hynix, the world’s second largest chip maker, announced on Tuesday it will acquire the NAND memory chip business of American multinational corporation Intel in an operation worth about $9 billion.
The Company Giving Purpose to Vietnam’s Plastic Waste
A small business in Vietnam is taking plastic waste pollution and turning it into furniture ranging from elegant pieces of design to social housing.
Organizers to Mute Trump, Biden Mics during Parts of Final Debate
The microphones of United States President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival, Joe Biden, will be muted during parts of the next televised debate to be held later this week, the country’s debate commission announced on Monday.
Brazil Announces Positive Results in ‘Early’ Treatment for COVID-19
The Brazilian government announced on Monday that it had obtained “positive results” in an “early” treatment against COVID-19, through the application of the antiparasitic nitazoxanide in patients who have the infectious disease in its initial phase.
Conflict-Battered Indian Kashmir Battles Drug Abuse Epidemic
Drug abuse, particularly of heroin, is on the rise in disputed Kashmir thanks to a long-running separatist conflict that has made those opposed to Indian rule vulnerable amid an alleged Pakistan-based trafficking ring to finance the insurgency.
Volunteers Step In to Fight Myanmar’s COVID-19 Surge
With one of the worst healthcare systems in the world, the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar is confronting a surge in COVID-19 cases with the help of an army of community volunteers.
Trump Trying to Turn Page on Pandemic Just 15 Days before Election
President Donald Trump made it clear on Monday that he is trying to turn the page on the coronavirus pandemic with 15 days remaining before the Nov. 3 election, claiming that Americans are “tired” of the crisis and calling the country’s health experts “idiots.”
Street Artist’s New Mural Honors Pele Ahead of 80th Birthday
Eduardo Kobra, a Sao Paulo-born street artist whose socially conscious graffiti has won him international acclaim, is marking soccer legend Pele’s 80th birthday with a giant mural in the southeastern Brazilian city of Santos.
Early Voting Begins in Florida, Harris Says State Can Start Change to Biden
The polls opened on Monday in Florida for electors who want to cast their ballots early in the presidential and legislative elections due to be formally held on Nov. 3, and analysts are predicting record participation and very tight results in this decisive southeastern state.
Piñera: Chile Wants to Live in Peace after Night of Extreme Violence
Chilean President Sebastian Piñera said on Monday that the majority of his country’s citizens want to live “in democracy and in peace,” after a night of extreme violence during which one person was shot dead and police arrested more than 640 people.
Colombian Indigenous Protesters Bring Security Demands to Bogota
Thousands of indigenous people fed up with violence in their communities protested on Monday in the streets of Colombia’s capital, where they have traveled in a bid to extract greater security commitments from President Ivan Duque’s administration.
Argentina Nearing 1 Million COVID-19 Cases with No End in Sight
Seven months of restrictions have not managed to bend the coronavirus infection curve in Argentina, a country that now is nearing one million confirmed cases without any end in sight, with 26,267 COVID-19 deaths so far and an economic and social situation that is steadily becoming more critical.
Weekend Spike Edges Spain’s Overall Caseload Closer to 1 Million
Spain edged on Monday closer to registering one million cases since the COVID-19 pandemic began, as health authorities logged 37,889 new infections over the weekend.
Morales Hails Bolivia Election Exit Polls; Mesa Concedes
Leftist former head of state Evo Morales hailed on Monday the apparent victory of Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) candidate Luis Arce in the first round of Bolivia’s presidential election and confirmed his plans to return to his homeland.
Rakhine Insurgents Claim Kidnappings of Three Ruling NLD Candidates
Insurgents in conflict-ridden Rakhine state in Western Burma have claimed responsibility for the kidnappings of three candidates for the country’s ruling party last week.
Champions League Back with Blockbuster Fixtures as Bayern Prepare for Atleti
Bayern Munich is poised to launch its campaign to defend the Champions League title just under 60 days after it lifted the trophy in Lisbon back in August.
Czech Army Builds COVID-19 Field Hospital as Belgium, UK Toughen Measures
Having become the European Union’s pandemic hotspot, the Czech Republic has enlisted the military to set up a field hospital to house COVID-19 patients, while a hotel chain has made one of its establishments available to people who have tested positive for coronavirus.
India Records over 7.5 Million COVID-19 Cases, Nearly 115,000 Deaths
India crossed the barrier of 7.5 million COVID-19 cases on Monday, with 55,722 fresh infections recorded in the last 24 hours – figures marking a downward trend –, while the death toll approaches 115,000.
Japan Set to Protect Australian Military Assets in Defense Pact
Japan and Australia will collaborate toward a framework that will allow the Asian nation to protect Australian military assets even in non-combat situations, the defense ministers of both countries said on Monday.
Investigation Requested into Murdoch’s Media Monopoly in Australia
Hundreds of thousands of Australians supported a campaign promoted by former prime minister Kevin Rudd asking parliament to investigate the media monopoly of mogul Rupert Murdoch, who controls 70 percent of the country’s newspapers.
Indian Army Captures Chinese Soldier on the Border
The Indian Army captured on Monday a Chinese soldier who had crossed across the Line of Actual Control or LAC – which serves as the de facto border between India and China – in the northern Ladakh region, according to the Indian authorities on Monday.
Japan Signs Agreement with Vietnam to Sell Military Equipment
Vietnam and Japan signed on Monday in Hanoi a preliminary agreement for the export of Japanese military equipment and technology and pledged to strengthen economic ties as a counterweight to China’s strong influence in the region.
At Least 123 Killed in Floods, Landslides in Central Vietnam, Cambodia
At least 98 people have been killed and another 26 are missing due to floods and landslides that have ravaged central Vietnam for nearly two weeks, while at least 25 have died in neighboring Cambodia.
Pakistan Lifts Ban on Tiktok after Company Agrees to Censorship
Pakistan announced on Monday that it will lift the ban on TikTok, following assurances from the Chinese company that it will censor “obscene and immoral” content.
Taiwan, Beijing Accuse Each Other of Attacking Their Diplomats in Fiji
Taiwan accused Chinese diplomats on Monday of “attacking with violence” members of its staff stationed in the Fiji Islands, a complaint Beijing called “completely inconsistent with the facts” considering Taiwanese representatives attacked the Chinese.
Dwindling Numbers of Visitors Make a Ghost Town of Amsterdam
Before COVID-19, one of the defining images of Amsterdam was the groups of foreign tourists posing for photos along the Dutch capital’s picturesque canals and dragging their suitcases through the city’s narrow alleys in the Red Light District.
Thai Government Censors Local Media Outlets Covering Protests, Eyes Telegram Ban
The government of Thailand ordered four local media outlets on Monday to delete and suspend their coverage of the pro-democracy protests that have gathered thousands of people in Bangkok daily for the past five days and that demand the resignation of the prime minister.
Philippine Scientists Claim Coconut Oil Destroys COVID-19 Virus
Virgin coconut oil helps destroy the COVID-19 virus so it can be used as an antiviral against the disease, according to the preliminary experiments of a research in the Philippines.
MAS Candidate Celebrates Win Pending Official Results in Bolivia
Bolivia was awaiting the official results of Sunday’s general elections, as exit polls give tipped Luis Arce, of the Movement to Socialism, as the first round’s winner.
North Korean Pretrial Detention System ‘Arbitrary, Violent,’ HRW Says
North Korea’s pretrial detention system is arbitrary, lacks due process, and is violent and torturous, the non-profit Human Rights Watch detailed on Monday in a report based on interviews with former detainees.
China Finds Live Coronavirus Sample in Frozen Cod Package
China found a live sample of the novel coronavirus in packages of imported frozen cod for the first time on Monday in the eastern port of Qingdao, a scene of the latest outbreak in the country.
China’s GDP Expands 4.9% in Q3
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 4.9 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2020, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Monday.
Biden Appeals to Black Voters in North Carolina; Trump to Latinos in Nevada
United States Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden appealed to the African-American vote at a rally in North Carolina on Sunday, while rival President Donald Trump sought to convince Hispanics at a rally in Nevada.
Churches Burned in Massive Chile Anniversary Rally
Two churches in the center of Santiago were burned on Sunday after a massive demonstration that gathered tens of thousands of people to commemorate the first anniversary of the most serious wave of protests in Chile since the end of the military dictatorship.
PDVSA’s Debt with Central Bank Drives Hyperinflation in Venezuela
Venezuelan economist Hermes Pérez said that the debt of state-run Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA) with the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) is 55 times bigger today than the monetary base circulating in the nation’s economy.
Carlos Alberto Montaner: Donald Trump’s Best Defense (VIDEO)
“What has made the United States great, and what has made it the first nation on the planet, the only superpower, is precisely the absence of radicalism in the leadership of the country,” writes Latin American genius Carlos Alberto Montaner.
Beatrice Rangel: What is at Stake in Bolivia
Former Venezuelan Minister of Ministers Beatrice Rangel predicts hardship for Bolivia as Evo Morales’ party returns to power.
UK: The racist roots and reality of school segregation
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
As education becomes increasingly authoritarian, the battle against racist educational enclosure policies is one the left cannot afford to lose, argues the Institute of Race Relations’ Jessica Perera
There is no shortcut to an ecosocialist future
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
Voting for liberals won’t work. Nor will isolated actions by small groups. Building mass movements is hard work, but it is the only way to win
CalPERS: Poster Child of Private Equity Cargo Cultism
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
CalPERS' zealous defense of private equity looks pathological. So we hazard a diagnosis.
Watch: The Moment for Change Is Now. Medical Doctors Speak Out
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
On October 10, 2020, ACU2020.org announced the world doctors’ alliance in Berlin, Germany. It is an alliance of medical doctors, scientists and peace activists who together claim that this COVID-19 affair is just not true. And as medical doctors, it is their duty to speak out the truth.
Russia and the EU: “Business as Usual” Is Over
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Minister, is the world’s foremost diplomat. The son of an Armenian father and a Russian mother, he’s just on another level altogether. Here, once again, we may be able to see why.
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Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 19 hours ago
China in Focus (youtube link) Hunter Biden’s business partner may have helped set up meetings between White House officials and Chinese tycoons. That’s according to more leaked emails from the former vice president’s son. China’s GDP numbers are out. But are they telling the truth? Hanging the national flags of the US, UK, and Australia […] The post appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Search Term: “Corney”
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 19 hours ago
Clayton Cramer shares an oddity about this OIG document: Review of Four FISA Applications and Other Aspects of the FBI’s Crossfire Hurricane Investigation. I have not read all 434 pages. But I bring this to your attention because a friend noticed something odd and disturbing. He found when examining a previous issue that searching for… Continue reading →
More Covid Treatments – Nebulized Peroxide & Iodine
E.M.Smith, Musings from the Chiefio - 19 hours ago
An M.D. with a treatment that seems to help with Chinese Wuhan Covid symptoms gets hate mail from the FTC. I found his treatment interesting and novel. A collection of "The Usual" vitamins (A,C,D...) along with Iodine and VERY dilute Hydrogen Peroxide. Continue reading →
Strong eruption at Bezymianny volcano, ash up to 9.5 km (31 000 feet) a.s.l., Russia
A strong eruption started at the Russian Bezymianny volcano at 20:22 UTC on October 21, 2020, ejecting ash up to 9.5 km (31 000 feet) above sea level. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Red at 21:51 UTC and lowered back to Orange at 03:19 UTC on October 21 after...... Read more »
The U.S. is Unprepared for the "Scramble for the Arctic"
Henri-Nicolas Grossman, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Henri-Nicolas Grossman* *Politics, arctic* [image: Reuters] The United States needs a new framework of cooperation with Russia in the Arctic. The challenges ahead are too great to go it alone. A brand-new crimson-hulled Chinese icebreaker recently concluded an expedition through the Arctic, crunching ice up to five feet thick. The ominously named Xue Long 2 (or Snow Dragon) is a recent newcomer in an increasingly crowded Arctic. Competition is heating up as fast as the ice is melting. Countries north and south of the Arctic circle believe themselves to be in a 21st century "Scr...
The Battle of Verdun Was an Apocalyptic World War I Mistake
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: Wikimedia Commons] It is sobering to reflect that more men were killed and wounded at Verdun than the entire U.S. Army lost on both fronts of World War II. Operation *Gericht*—German for “judgment” or “tribunal”—was the brainchild of Erich von Falkenhayn, chief of the German general staff as the year 1915 was coming to a close. Descended from a long line of Prussian military men, he was a cold, rational, distant man. A personal favorite of Kaiser Wilhelm II, Falkenhayn was faced with a problem: The war against France, Belgium, ...
US confirms ‘secret visit’ by White House official to Damascus
[image: US confirms ‘secret visit’ by White House official to Damascus] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo commented on a White House official’s “secret visit” to Damascus, pointing out that the Syrian authorities rejected Washington’s request about the American citizens. Pompeo said in response to a question about the U.S. official’s visit to Damascus that the United States is seeking to push the Syrian government to release the detained American journalist, Austin Tice. “When we are working on detainees’ cases, we focus our attention on this issue...
Slate Reader Asks For Help With Forcing 2-Year-Old Daughter To Be ‘Anti-Racist’
admin, Prison Planet.com - 19 hours ago
*National File* | "When we try to discuss issues like structural racism, intersectionality, or White fragility, she doesn’t seem at all interested"
VIDEO: Trump Saw Through Sacha Baron Cohen Hoax, Knew He Was ‘Total Fraud’ In 2003
admin, Prison Planet.com - 19 hours ago
*National File *| Video resurfaces of Donald Trump embarrassing left-wing activist Sacha Baron Cohen in 2003 fake interview.
NBC Doesn’t See How Fake Proud Boy Emails Threatening To ‘Come After’ Dems If They Vote Biden Hurts Trump
admin, Prison Planet.com - 19 hours ago
*National File* | NBC News offered a particularly nuanced take on today's announcement by the FBI.
Thailand Meets US-funded Mob Demands to Lift Emergency Decree - Mob Complains
Land Destroyer, Land Destroyer - 20 hours ago
- *Mobs demanded end for emergency decree* - *Thailand's government announced last night a "step back" from confrontation* - *Protesters then attacked police and attempted to storm Government House* - *Thai government announced today end of emergency decree as additional compromise* - *US-funded mob condemned move, wants all of their demands met * - *Opposition demands include removing the current government, rewriting the entire Thai constitution, changing Thailand's form of government, erasing Thailand's culture and history, and rolling back Thai...
Turn Your Eyes More To The Coming Light - The Wisdom of Sri Aurobindo
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 20 hours ago
*Sri Aurobindo (15 August 1872 – 5 December 1950) – Indian nationalist, political leader, spiritual leader, author and poet. For over 40 years, Sri Aurobindo worked tirelessly for his vision of a divine life on earth. Through his writings and poetry he left a legacy which reflected his hopes of a golden future for humanity.*

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