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What if …
Robert, Ice Age Now - 6 hours ago
What if this climate-change thing is all about money and power. No! That couldn’t possibly be the case, could it? Could it? Say it ain’t so, Joe. Thanks to Pat Harris for this image The post What if … appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Rasmussen – Trump edging out Biden 48% to 47%
Robert, Ice Age Now - 6 hours ago
Also see video “The Best Is Yet To Come.” __________ “The race has been tightening since early in the month and now appears neck-and-neck going into Election Day,” says Rasmussen Reports. “The latest national telephone and online survey finds Trump edging Biden 48% to 47% among Likely U.S. Voters.” https://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/elections/election_2020/white_house_watch_oct28 The post Rasmussen – Trump edging out Biden 48% to 47% appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Mystery surrounds two new E. coli outbreaks with genetic links to past Romaine events
News Desk, Food Safety News - 6 hours ago
With Halloween only hours away, two new E. coli outbreaks have shown up to haunt the nation’s Romaine growers because genetic links to the past have been discovered. The two outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157: H7 (STEC) illnesses are under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control, and Prevention (CDC),... Continue Reading
UKC News: ‘Where Did All the Flu Deaths Go?’
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 6 hours ago
*UKC News* | Co-hosts Brian Gerrish, Mike Robinson and Alex Thomson with the midweek news round-up.
On local decisions
Unknown, Accidental Deliberations - 6 hours ago
I haven't paid a lot of attention yet to Saskatchewan's municipal elections, due primarily to the reality that anything which happens at that level can be undone by a provincial governments which considers itself entitled to override the will of municipalities. (And sadly, there's little indication that respect for other levels of government is going to find its way into the Sask Party's plans anytime soon.) But I'll start now by pointing out Paul Dechene's summary of the state of the races in Regina, as well as an exceptionally strong set of candidates endorsed by the Regina & Di...
In Congress, There Is A Big Difference Between Bipartisanship And Waving A White Flag As You Cross The Aisle
DownWithTyranny, DownWithTyranny! - 7 hours ago
*Meet The Blue Dogs and New Dems* Working across the aisle in a bipartisan fashion in an art. Most Democrats in Congress do not have a clue about how it's done. The so-called "Problem Solvers"-- like Third Way and the Blue Dogs and New Dems-- make up the Republican wing of the Democratic Party, colloquially, "the Democraps." They are always the first to rush across the aisle and claim they are thereby bipartisan. Being a coward and having no values is *not* the same thing as being a smart, skilled bipartisan legislator. That's way over the heads of the conservative Democrats who...
FOX: Costco Dumps Companies Using Monkey Labor. Here Is A List Of Companies That Don’t!
Erin Elizabeth, Health Nut News - 7 hours ago
Editors note: We understand that there are actually people who say they have no problems with monkeys in the wild being ripped from their mothers and forced to pick coconuts for such long hours that they often die on the job from heat exhaustion. Furthermore, they are physically chained to the trees so they cannot […] The post FOX: Costco Dumps Companies Using Monkey Labor. Here Is A List Of Companies That Don’t! appeared first on Health Nut News.
California and New Jersey Jump on Biden’s Electric Vehicle Bandwagon
IER, IER - 7 hours ago
New Jersey is following California’s lead in banning the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 in line with Democratic Party… The post California and New Jersey Jump on Biden’s Electric Vehicle Bandwagon appeared first on IER.
"He rolled out his Great American Health Care Plan!"
<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 7 hours ago
*WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2020* *As heard on the PBS NewsHour: *A long time ago, he said he'd dreamed "a crazy dream." He said he'd dreamed he was walking through World War III! So it was for the (very) young Dylan, as reported in 1963. Last night, we also thought we'd dreamed a dream. We dreamed we were watching the PBS NewsHour, and someone identified as "acting director of the White House Domestic Policy Council" told Judy Woodruff this: WOODRUFF (10/27/20): Let me also ask you about a health care plan. ROLLINS: Sure. WOODRUFF: *The president has been saying, since he was elect...
#ElectionEdge 3: The Plan for Post-Election Chaos, Trump vs Biden Optics
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 8 hours ago
*Patrick Henningsen* | Learn how the Democrats, MSM and Silicon Valley plan to hold-up the 2020 election result.
8 Signs of Possible Mind, Body, and Soul Exhaustion
Ashley Walker, Enlightened Consciousness - 8 hours ago
Ever feel like your energy has drained away from your body? Like your soul is exhausted? Here are eight signs that could indicate that you are suffering from soul exhaustion. 1. You get body aches – Body pains during challenging times are something pretty much every one of you has gone through. Tension in the neck and back muscles, sharp pains in arms or legs can be a sign of soul exhaustion. We witness these effects when we are under stress and going through emotional pain during troublesome times. Body aches are the body’s way of indicating that our soul is tired. 2. You suffer...
Hurricane Zeta Landfall Imminent – Southeastern Louisiana Landfall – Storm Surge Warnings: Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama…
sundance, The Last Refuge - 8 hours ago
Fast moving Hurricane Zeta is approaching the southeastern gulf region of Louisiana. Currently traveling over 20mph and expected to increase in forward speed Zeta is carrying winds near 100mph and pushing a dangerous storm surge along the coastline. Residents in … Continue reading →
Scientist’s Body Found with Severed Thumb “Killer Used to Access Phone”
Erin Elizabeth, Health Nut News - 9 hours ago
The naked body of a Russian biochemist and model was found in her flat with her thumb severed. Ekaterina Antontseva was discovered by her boyfriend, a construction entrepreneur, on his return from a business trip. Law enforcement sources say Antontseva, 34, was believed to have been strangled or suffocated. A male computer game fanatic identified […] The post Scientist’s Body Found with Severed Thumb “Killer Used to Access Phone” appeared first on Health Nut News.
Erdogan slams devastating Russian attack on Syrian militant camp
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 9 hours ago
[image: Erdogan slams devastating Russian attack on Syrian militant camp] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:10 P.M.) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the Russian Armed Forces of launching an attack on a site of the Turkish-backed Free Syrian Army (TFSA), saying that this indicates Moscow’s unwillingness for peace. In a parliamentary speech in Ankara on Wednesday, Erdogan said, “Russia’s attack on a training center for the Free Syrian Army in Idlib indicates its unwillingness to achieve lasting peace.” According to a field source in the Latakia Governorate, the total number of dead...
Armenia’s counter-attack against Azerbaijan will be ‘timely and devastating’: PM
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 10 hours ago
[image: Armenia’s counter-attack against Azerbaijan will be ‘timely and devastating’: PM] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 P.M.) – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that the Armenian side will launch a counter-strike against the Azerbaijani forces in Karabakh “at the appropriate time.” In a speech to the citizens on Tuesday evening, Pashinyan said that the Karabakh Republic has sufficient quantities of weapons for the resistance and that “the people of Artsakh Karabakh and all the Armenians will fight, and the counter-strike against the enemy will be timely and devastating for ...
Erdogan accuses Western nations of wanting to ‘relaunch the crusades’
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 10 hours ago
[image: Erdogan accuses Western nations of wanting to ‘relaunch the crusades’] Turkey said earlier that diplomatic and legal action will be taken as a response to the caricature of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that was published by French magazine Charlie Hebdo. Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that western countries want to “relaunch the crusades” by attacking Islam. The comment was made as Erdogan addressed members of his AK Party in parliament. “France – and Europe as a whole – does not deserve this provocative, dirty, hateful and divisive policy pursu...
Climate Emergency: This Year's Arctic Freeze Is Unseasonably Late
Mark Serreze, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Mark Serreze* *Environment, * The decay of the Arctic sea ice cover shows no sign of stopping. With the setting of the sun and the onset of polar darkness, the Arctic Ocean would normally be crusted with sea ice along the Siberian coast by now. But this year, the water is still open. I’ve watched the region’s transformations since the 1980s as an Arctic climate scientist and, since 2008, as director of the National Snow and Ice Data Center. I can tell you, this is not normal. There’s so much more heat in the ocean now than there used to be that the pattern of autumn ice growth ...
Who Really Cares About “Anonymous?”
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2URJ9K9S3G&share=true] The mysterious writer’s book caused an uproar, but the revelation of his identity was underwhelming. Miles Taylor, the former chief of staff at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), confirmed Wednesday that he was the anonymous senior official to President Donald Trump’s administration who wrote a seething 2018 *New York Times* op-ed piece and a subsequent book condemning the president’s character while in public office. “Much has ...
Why Boeing's F/A-18E-F Super Hornet Is One Dangerous Fighter Jet
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * There are just under 600 Super Hornets currently in service, with no concrete retirement date. With Blocks I and II now finally off the assembly line, Boeing recently signed a $4 billion dollar contract with the Navy for 78 new Block 3 F/A-18E/F Super Hornets. While certainly not a stealth fighter, this fighter jet has improved with the passage of time. The U.S. Navy has signaled its intent to wind down production and delivery of older F/A-18E-F Super Hornet models, but Boeing’s prolific strike and air superiority fighter remain a core pillar of Ame...
Why Obama’s Raw Attacks on Donald Trump Could Backfire
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Barack Obama, * The attacks on Trump don’t align with Biden’s overall message: to serve as a unity candidate to join a divided and broken Capitol Hill and country. Quite the contrary. Former President Barack Obama returned to the campaign trail in a two-week blitz to harvest support for the Democratic presidential ticket on Nov. 3, where he’s thrown several personal punches at President Donald Trump — and even seemed a bit euphoric about it. He has abandoned any pretense of post-presidential neutrality, attacking Trump in raw and personal terms. “Hello Orlando...
Report Reveals the Experiences of Working Community College Students
Sarah Wood, Diverse - 6 hours ago
New research from the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) analyzed the experiences of working community college students.
Mitzy González Named Program Manager for Coalition of Urban Serving Universities
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 6 hours ago
Mitzy González is just about two weeks into her new role as program manager of the Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU), a partnership with the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). As project manager, González is working on the Frontier Set project, which aims to “improve student outcomes and close attainment gaps” as […]
Margin Of Fraud
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 6 hours ago
LOCK HER UP! #RiggedElection pic.twitter.com/kJ3a20JR2f — Project Veritas (@Project_Veritas) October 28, 2020
Did Actor Sam Elliott Endorse Biden for President in 2020?
Dan MacGuill, Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
The actor lent his distinctive voice to pro-Biden ads in October 2020.
Lodestone
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 6 hours ago
Breaking News: New York Times reveals the anonymous author of a 2018 New York Times Op-Ed describing a “resistance” in the administration is an anonymous nobody. But oh, how they speculated.
Arizona Rally #2 – President Trump Make America Great Again Rally – Phoenix, Arizona – 5:30pm Livestream
sundance, The Last Refuge - 6 hours ago
For the second MAGA rally in Arizona President Donald J. Trump heads to Phoenix Goodyear Airport in Phoenix. The anticipated start time is 5:30pm EDT [Livestream Links Below] Trump Campaign Livestream – RSBN Livestream Link – Fox News Livestream . … Continue reading →
Fraudster and crook Clive Palmer and his perjuring wife Anna ramp up the lies for the Queensland election
Shane Dowling, Kangaroo Court of Australia - 7 hours ago
Billionaire fraudster and thief Clive Palmer is again telling lie after lie in the Queensland election and this time with the help of his wife Anna who is running in the electorate […]
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- October 28, 2020
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 7 hours ago
Photo source Pinterest *The Guardian*: *Russia issues extraordinary statement over reports CIA agents were attacked in Australia* Embassy spokesman suggests those blaming Russia for targeting agents with mysterious weapon are ‘mentally unwell’ Claims that Russian operatives targeted CIA agents in Australia with a mysterious weapon have been dismissed by the Russian embassy, which suggested that those who blamed the country for such attacks were mentally unwell. According to a report published in GQ magazine, two CIA agents, including one of the agency’s highest-ranking officia...
Latest US Arms Sale To Taiwan ‘Will Assist In Destroying Half Of Any Chinese Invasion Force’
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 7 hours ago
*SCMP:** Latest US arms sale to Taiwan ‘will help destroy half of any Chinese invasion force’ * * The State Department has approved a US$2.4bn deal to supply the island with Harpoon anti-ship missiles to bolster its coastal defences * Deal to supply Boeing-built weapons comes after China said it would sanction a subsidiary of the aerospace giant and three other US firms Taiwan’s ability to strike back at any attack from mainland China has received a further boost after the US approved another potential arms deal to boost its coastal defences. Taiwanese officials said the deal w...
Green Party, Libertarian presidential candidates on Israel-Palestine
Alison Weir, Israel Palestine News - 7 hours ago
Green candidate Howie Hawkins and Libertarian candidate Jo Jorgensen are also on the ballot – and unlike Trump and Biden, they and their running mates appear to be remarkably independent of the Israel lobby... See their statements on Palestine-Israel here...
71 Years Ago Today: First Flight of the XB-51, The Weirdest Plane You’ve Never Heard Of.
Tom Demerly, The Aviationist - 7 hours ago
The Enigmatic XB-51 Was Ahead of Its Time, and That May Have Ended its Program. It’s unusual for an airplane to almost completely disappear from history. Especially a pioneering aircraft that emerged at the dawn [...] The post 71 Years Ago Today: First Flight of the XB-51, The Weirdest Plane You’ve Never Heard Of. appeared first on The Aviationist.
MERITZA TAMEZ
cmaadmin, Diverse - 8 hours ago
*MERITZA TAMEZ* has been appointed dean of students at the University of Houston- Downtown. She has served as interim dean since July 2019 and previously served as assistant dean of students and the director of UHD’s Office of Disability Services. Tamez holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Texas A&M University, a master’s degree in counseling from Prairie View A&M and a Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from Penn State.
JOHN D. STRONG
cmaadmin, Diverse - 8 hours ago
*JOHN D. STRONG* has been named chief diversity and equity officer at Niagara County Community College. Assistant professor in health and physical education and personal trainer certificate coordinator at the school, Strong holds a bachelor’s degree from Canisius College and a master’s degree from Walden University.
DALLAS A. GRUNDY
cmaadmin, Diverse - 8 hours ago
*DALLAS A. GRUNDY* has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer at the University of Akron. Most recently vice dean and CFO of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Grundy holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and an M.B.A in management information systems and marketing, both from Rutgers University. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in educational leadership from Rowan University.
GAILDA PITRE DAVIS
cmaadmin, Diverse - 8 hours ago
*GAILDA PITRE DAVIS* has been appointed senior director and chief of staff for the learning and engagement division at the American Council on Education (ACE). Previously director of professional learning at ACE, Davis holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin; a master’s degree in counseling and guidance from Texas State University-San Marcos; and a Ph.D. in higher education administration from The George Washington University.
JOVETTE DEW
cmaadmin, Diverse - 8 hours ago
*JOVETTE DEW* has been named director of the Office of Multicultural Affairs at Oklahoma State University (OSU). Currently an assistant vice president for institutional diversity and director of diversity at OSU, Drew holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and management, a master’s degree in counseling and student personnel and a Ph.D. in educational psychology — all from OSU.
The Rule That Made the Modern Internet
AP News, Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
Twenty-six words tucked into a 1996 law overhauling telecommunications have allowed companies like Facebook, Twitter and Google to grow into the giants they are today.
Sending Going Home Song for Evo Morales, by Ofelia Rivas, Tohono O'odham
Unknown, CENSORED NEWS - 6 hours ago
Ofelia Rivas, co-chair of Indigenous rights working group, Cochabamba, BoliviaPhoto by Ben Powless, MohawkCrow Voices Radio -- Govinda talked with Ofelia Rivas, Tohono O'odham, live from Montana.Photo by Jason JaacksBy Brenda NorrellCensored NewsOn Crow Voices Radio, Govinda interviewed Ofelia Rivas, Tohono O'odham, live from Montana today. Ofelia described the opposition to the Israeli spy
Was a Poll Worker Fired for Stopping Voters in ‘Black Lives Matter’ Shirts?
Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
Tennessee laws prohibit campaign slogans on clothing at polls, but does BLM count?
WHO food safety expert speaks at IAFP
Joe Whitworth, Food Safety News - 7 hours ago
The Coronavirus pandemic, why producing food is not like selling T-shirts, and technology’s role in outbreak investigation were highlights of a talk today by a food safety expert at the World Health Organization. Peter Ben Embarek gave the John H. Silliker Lecture on this final day of the International Association for Food Protection’s (IAFP) annual conference... Continue Reading
Distributed Generation Provides Hope of Energy for the Poor in Brazil
Global Issues News Headlines - 7 hours ago
RÃ O DE JANEIRO, Oct 28 (IPS) - "Showing solidarity is consuming the energy generated in your own municipality" - this is the motto of a project of distributed electricity generation in one of Brazil's many poor neighbourhoods. Read the full story, “Distributed Generation Provides Hope of Energy for the Poor in Brazil”, on globalissues.org →
Cultivating a Eco-friendly Culture in Indonesia's Schools
Global Issues News Headlines - 7 hours ago
JAKARTA, Oct 28 (IPS) - In West Jakarta, Indonesia, teachers at the private Santo Kristoforus High School are so environmentally conscious they make other schools seem a little bit green when it comes to environmental education. "We integrate environmental issues into science, especially natural science subjects. At school we teach them to conserve water and electricity. And since we don't have a designated area for students to grow and learn about plants, we organise field trips to botanical gardens in the capital Jakarta and surrounding towns," teacher Senobius Santi told IPS. ...
Global Data Community's Response to COVID-19
Global Issues News Headlines - 7 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 28 (IPS) - The world is currently counting more than 42 million confirmed cases of the COVID-19 and over 1 million deaths since the start of the pandemic.*1* Read the full story, “Global Data Community's Response to COVID-19”, on globalissues.org →
The Mental Health Consequences of the Lekki Toll Gate Attack
Global Issues News Headlines - 7 hours ago
ABUJA, Oct 28 (IPS) - On October 20, 2020, young Nigerians who were protesting against police brutality were shot by men in Nigerian military uniforms. Unarmed, peaceful citizens were massacred at the Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, southwest Nigeria. Read the full story, “The Mental Health Consequences of the Lekki Toll Gate Attack”, on globalissues.org →
Does a Pic Show Hunter Biden Used Malia Obama’s Credit Card to Snort Cocaine?
Dan Evon, Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
The photograph isn't new, the card likely doesn't belong to Malia Obama, and no evidence connects it to Hunter Biden.
Has Biden Proposed Taxing 401(k) Plans?
David Mikkelson, Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
The proposed Biden-Harris plan would replace individual retirement account deductions with a flat deduction available to everybody.
How Likely is an Election Meltdown? The Importance of Down-Ballot Races
Stephen Griffin, Balkinization - 7 hours ago
Now that President Trump has gone there in terms of saying he hopes that counting ballots will stop on Election Day, I wanted to post a short note to raise the possibility that commentary on possible election meltdowns has been ignoring the significance, legal and otherwise, of down-ballot races. There are many election meltdown scenarios, of course. One that I've heard from students as I've been teaching an election law course this semester revolves around the possibility of the count being stopped somehow after Election Day. Trump says that it should be done by the courts, alt...
Short Thoughts on Bobulinski Interview…
sundance, The Last Refuge - 7 hours ago
Essentially, Hunter Biden was a bag man for the Biden family; courting foreign businesses and governments for money so the payments could be laundered (by front businesses) and used to support the Biden family. That is the general takeaway from … Continue reading →
Top US General In Japan Says American Troops Could Be Sent To ‘Defend The Senkaku Islands’
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 8 hours ago
Japan and the United States began a 10-day joint military exercise on Monday. Photo: US Pacific Fleet *SCMP*: *American troops could be sent to ‘defend the Senkaku Islands’, US commander says * * Lieutenant General Kevin Schneider made the remarks after touching down on a Japanese destroyer for the start of a joint drill * He also took aim at recent ‘malign activities on the part of Beijing’, including its military build-up in the South China Sea American troops could be sent to disputed islands in the East China Sea, the head of US forces in Japan said, as the two allies began...
Don’t Lose Your Joy Over the Troubles of the World
Teodrose Fikremariam, The Ghion Journal - 8 hours ago
Yesterday evening, I had an encounter that was at once a valuable lesson and a tragic reflection of the times we live in. As I was heading out of my house to run some errands, I passed an elderly man who in my neighborhood who was acting erratically. I said hello to him and he replied back that he was trying to walk a straight line on a wooden block that separated the sidewalk from… The post Don’t Lose Your Joy Over the Troubles of the World appeared first on The Ghion Journal.
Ten Planks of the Communist Manifesto
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 8 hours ago
Educate Yourself In the early ’60’s during the days of the “former” Soviet Union, Russian Premier Nikita Kruschev pounded his shoe on the podium of... The post Ten Planks of the Communist Manifesto appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
A modern-day fairy tale
Peter Cresswell, Not PC - 8 hours ago
"One crisp winter morning in Sweden, a cute little girl named Greta woke up to a perfect world, one where there were no petroleum products ruining the earth. She tossed aside her cotton sheet and wool blanket and stepped out onto a dirt floor covered with willow bark that had been pulverized with rocks. “What’s this?” she asked. “Pulverised willow bark,” replied her fairy godmother. “What happened to the carpet?” she asked. “The carpet was nylon, which is made from butadiene and hydrogen cyanide, both made from petroleum,” came the response. Greta smiled, acknowledging that a...
Integrity?
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 9 hours ago
Does Kamala Harris reflect traditional American values? Who is she, really, down deep? You know that senile old Joe won’t last out the first sixty days in office. There is a large take-away from the past four years. The US Government has become unbelievably corrupt to include an attempted coup by the Federal Bureau […] The post Integrity? appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Dozens Of North Korean Soldiers Injured Laying Landmines Along The Chinese Border
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 9 hours ago
North Korean troops were allegedly laying mines in North Hamgyong province along the border with China (as shown on this map) where many defectors usually cross *Radio Free Asia:** Soldiers Injured as North Korea Deploys Landmines at Sino-Korean Border to Stop Escapees * Dozens of North Korean soldiers were injured in two separate incidents while they were laying landmines near the Sino-Korean border to block citizens from fleeing to China to escape grim economic conditions made worse by coronavirus controls, sources in the country told RFA. Pyongyang has rolled out a series of ...
The Word From the Trenches – October 28, 2020
Henry Shivley, From the Trenches World Report - 9 hours ago
Join in on the conversation. Call (712) 770-5597 then enter 220029#, press *6 to mute and unmute. (If you are unable to get through call... The post The Word From the Trenches – October 28, 2020 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Earth’s biggest telescopes reopen after months of COVID closures.
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 13 hours ago
Earth’s biggest telescopes reopen after months of COVID closures | Astronomy.com https://astronomy.com/news/2020/10/earths-biggest-telescopes-reopen-after-months-of-covid-closures
Connecting the CovID DotZ with Dave Cullen.....The "Notice of Liability"..... Plus: Russia becomes one of first nations to apply to WHO for registration of Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine
greencrow, Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 7 hours ago
*Dave Cullen "Why They're Doing This"* *Also available on BitChute if this YouTube* *Channel Goes Down* Good morning folks. Yesterday was certainly a *red-letter day *in terms of Humanity's Existential War against *the CovID-19 Communist Takeover of Planet Earth.* *Claire Edwards* and *Steven Whybrow *served a *Notice of Liability* on the President of Austria. This *Notice of Liability,* which was subsequently read into the record *HERE* [link subsequently disconnected] by *Claire Edwards*, is humanity's *"Declaration of Independence"* document for our freedom from transhumanized ...
Does a Photo Show Jill Biden Lunging To Protect Joe?
Jessica Lee, Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
Supporters of the Democratic U.S. presidential nominee shared the photo as evidence of the couple's teamwork.
Time to Accept North Korea As a Nuclear Weapons State?
Harry J. Kazianis, The National Interest - 7 hours ago
*Harry J. Kazianis* *North Korea, * The Center for the National Interest in collaboration with the National Interest put this question to an all-star cast of experts and former policymakers. No matter who wins the U.S. Presidential election come November 3, North Korea will be a top national security priority thanks to its growing nuclear weapons capabilities and long-range missiles. For decades, the majority of North Korea experts, policymakers and politicians on both sides of the political spectrum have maintained that denuclearization is the best policy option, arguing that...
Facebook Is Tilting the Political Playing Field More Than Ever, And It’s No Accident
David Mikkelson, Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
The platform is optimized for boosting politically conservative voices calling for fascism, separatism and xenophobia.
Former DHS Official Says He Wrote ‘Anonymous’ Trump Critique
AP News, Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
A former Trump administration official who penned a scathing anti-Trump op-ed and book under the pen name “Anonymous” has made his identity public.
On Twitter, bots spread conspiracy theories and QAnon talking points
Emilio Ferrara, Associate Professor of Computer Science; USC Viterbi School of Engineering; Associate Professor of Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 8 hours ago
Twitter bots amplify conspiracy theories, including the so-called 'collective delusion' that is QAnon, making them appear more popular and able to reach more real humans.
Why Is The Media Ignoring The Explosive Biden Scandal(s)?
Daniel McAdams, Peace and Prosperity - 8 hours ago
With the exception of a few in the mainstream media - such as Tucker Carlson - there has been a total blackout on what appear to be a credible and very damning tidal wave of information on corrupt Biden business deals. Last night Tucker Carlson interviewed one individual in the center of the scandals with first-hand information. So why won't the media do its job and look into the story - whether to confirm or debunk it? Instead, Democrat operatives and deep staters have been brought back to scream "Russia Russia Russia!" Also today, coronavirus tyranny hits churches here and abroad. ...
On Twitter, Bots Spread Conspiracy Theories and QAnon Talking Points
David Mikkelson, Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
Americans who seek political insight and information on Twitter should know how much of what they are seeing is the result of automated propaganda campaigns.
Korovin volcano alert level raised, Alaska
The Watchers » Latest articles - 8 hours ago
Increased seismicity and recent satellite detections of significant sulfur dioxide emissions forced the Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO) to increase alert levels for Korovin volcano on October 28, 2020. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Yellow and Alert Level to...... Read more »
Times Editorial Lets Slip Joe Biden’s Latin America Policy: More Obama-Style Coups
Alan Macleod, MintPress News - 8 hours ago
Figures on both the right and the left are presenting Biden as a progressive champion, the reality though, is that he has always represented the right-wing of the Democratic Party, and his Latin America policy is no exception. The post Times Editorial Lets Slip Joe Biden’s Latin America Policy: More Obama-Style Coups appeared first on MintPress News.
Google's Nightmare: Is Apple Preparing to Launch Its Own Search Engine?
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Apple, Americas* [image: Reuters] An internal web search capability called Applebot, which could “form the foundation of a fuller attack on Google,” the report stated. In recent weeks, a couple of developments have brought attention to Google’s search engine, and its dominant position. The Department of Justice and eleven state attorneys general, on Oct. 20, brought a lawsuit against Google, in order to “stop Google from unlawfully maintaining monopolies through anticompetitive and exclusionary practices in the search and search advertising markets and to reme...
PAK-DA: Russia's New Stealth Bomber Is Coming
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *PAK-DA, * As of the time of writing, Russian defense commentary has suggested an operational range of around 12,000 km, a maximum payload of 25-30 tons, and subsonic speed. But will it ever be built? Russia’s aircraft industry is forging ahead with the construction of its next-generation PAK DA, in a bid to lead its NATO rivals in stealth bomber technology. Russian Defense Minister Aleksei Krivoruchko told defense outlet *Krasnaia Zvezda* late last year that the PAK DA had entered the research and development stage. Earlier this summer, a defense industry ins...
Say It Isn’t So, Joe!
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 9 hours ago
Leaked Audio: Hunter Biden Discussing Business Deals With The “Spy Chief Of China”
Manitoba COVID-19 Data
David Henderson, Econlib - 10 hours ago
In this video interview, Dr. Joel Kettner, formerly the Manitoba government’s chief public health officer, presents some striking statistics and commentary. I checked his numbers and it’s clear that the interview is current. The interviewer starts by stating the “flatten the curve” rationale. But look at his numbers, which I confirmed here, and see if […] The post Manitoba COVID-19 Data appeared first on Econlib.
Good advice in so many ways!
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 11 hours ago
Seen on MeWe: Valuable advice for many scenarios: personal, political, social and economic. The organized will triumph over the disorganized almost every time. Peter
Mail Voting Litigation in 2020, Part III: Challenges Seeking to Expand Delivery Options
lcorrigan, Lawfare - 11 hours ago
A ballot drop box in Colorado. (https://flic.kr/p/26TP7ze; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) This post is the third of a five-part series on litigation about mail voting during the 2020 general election. This series is part of Lawfare's collaboration with the Stanford-MIT Healthy Elections Project. This election will see a greater number of mail-in ballots than any general election in U.S. history. What’s more, many voters will be using mail-in ballots for the first time. Millions of voters will thus fill out ballots using an unfamiliar process and then deli...
Mail Voting Litigation in 2020, Part II: Submission of Mail-In Ballots
cclerkin, Lawfare - 11 hours ago
Mailboxes (Pam Lane, https://flic.kr/p/8v1wjj; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/). This post is the second of a five-part series on litigation about mail voting during the 2020 general election. This series is part of Lawfare's collaboration with the Stanford-MIT Healthy Elections Project. As the coronavirus pandemic has wrought unprecedented change on the U.S. election system in general and on mail voting in particular, voters and advocates have challenged nearly every aspect of the vote-by-mail process. This post surveys litigation brought since...
Can Trump Order the FDA to Approve a Treatment for Unscientific Reasons?
bwillmore, Lawfare - 12 hours ago
President Trump makes a speech in May (NASA, https://flic.kr/p/2j7dTxx; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/). Editor’s Note: Lawfare is not a public health law site, and normally, we would not run a piece on food and drug law and the authority of the FDA. This post, however, involves a matter core to Lawfare’s concerns: the authority of the president to direct the conduct of a federal agency in apparent defiance of clear statutory language. Over the past several months, President Trump has claimed repeatedly that a novel coronavirus vaccine could be...
Foreign Influence Operations After 2020
ebrooking, Lawfare - 12 hours ago
People on their phones (Byronv2, https://flic.kr/p/M3EzHY; CC BY-NC 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/). In partnership with the Stanford Internet Observatory, Lawfare is publishing a series assessing the threat of foreign influence operations targeting the United States. Contributors debate whether the threat of such operations is overblown, voicing a range of views on the issue. For more information on the series, click here. After 2016, the issue of foreign influence and social media manipulation seized the public’s attention. Broadcast media have aired hundre...
How Fast Can the U.S. Military Build Hypersonic Weapons?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2MPI9KIM8T&share=true] “We’re looking to deliver real capabilities in just a handful of years. We don’t say exactly when because we’ve got peer competitors who are carefully monitoring what we’re doing. We do believe that we are in a bit of a race right now,” said Dr. Mark Lewis, Director Of Defense Research And Engineering For Modernization. The Pentagon wants to build hypersonic weapons quickly and in large numbers. Senior Department of Defense weapons developer...
Pakistan eyes preferential trade with Afghanistan
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
28-Oct-2020 Pakistan would discuss a preferential trade agreement with Afghanistan, as the two neighbours would open talks on a new transit trade agreement.
Trade agreements are a powerful piece in the geopolitical chess game
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
28-Oct-2020 Trade agreements can be as powerful as military force for achieving a country's strategic objectives.
Différends d'investissement : L'année 2020 du CIRDI dans la balance
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
28-Oct-2020 D'après son rapport annuel 2020 rendu public, le CIRDI a administré 768 affaires d'arbitrage, dont 303 au cours de cette année.
UK-Japan trade deal will provide political cover - but only a limited trade boost
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
28-Oct-2020 UK-Japan trade deal contains very limited improvements relative to the trade deal the UK enjoyed with Japan through its EU membership - the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), which entered into force in February 2019.
PH gets Hungary's support for EU free trade talks
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
28-Oct-2020 The Hungarian government has assured the Philippines of support to continue negotiations for a free trade deal between the Philippines and the European Union (EU).
Taiwan's representative to US calls for expedited trade talks
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
28-Oct-2020 Taiwan's de facto ambassador to the United States Hsiao Bi-khim urged the US to initiate bilateral trade talks.
Trump’s Plan to Expand the National Police-State
Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
Tenth Amendment Center – by Mike Maharrey A draft report from the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice reveals the Trump... The post Trump’s Plan to Expand the National Police-State appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Greek Media Outlets Claim Six F-35s Originally Destined to Turkey May End Up in Greece
David Cenciotti, The Aviationist - 10 hours ago
Greek media outlets report that the U.S. will divert to Greece six F-35s originally built by Lockheed Martin for Turkey. Although the details are still pretty fuzzy, Greek social media went abuzz following the reports [...] The post Greek Media Outlets Claim Six F-35s Originally Destined to Turkey May End Up in Greece appeared first on The Aviationist.
Pro Sports Players Signing For $45,000,000 A Year Contracts – Where The Hell Is The Money Coming From?
Mark Schumacher, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
More billionaire bullshit, acting as if people actually give a damn about a fixed ass bullshit game catering to mobsters and gambling junkies. I gotta... The post Pro Sports Players Signing For $45,000,000 A Year Contracts – Where The Hell Is The Money Coming From? appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Italy rises up against lockdown. Crowds chant "Liberta!" (“Freedom!”)
Alex Christoforou, The Duran - 10 hours ago
*****News Topic 123***** Italians Rise Up Against “Health Dictatorship” As Country Moves Toward New Lockdown Italians Rise Up Against “Health Dictatorship” As Country Moves Toward New Lockdown Earlier this year Italy became the first entire nation to impose strict lockdown and social distancing measures when it was the first to see a major coronavirus outbreak […]
Kayleigh McEnany CRUSHES AOC, Ilhan Omar & Joe Biden in one go!
Alex Christoforou, The Duran - 10 hours ago
*****News Topic 122***** McEnany Rails Against Dem ‘Squad’ for Calls to Pack the Supreme Court McEnany Rails Against Dem ‘Squad’ for Calls to Pack the Supreme Court White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany is sounding off on Democratic members of the “squad” for calling for the expansion of the Supreme Court following the confirmation of […]
Attorney General Bill Barr Uses Nationwide Riots to Push for Police State Expansion
Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
Liberty Conservative News – by Shane Trejo Attorney General Bill Barr has done little if anything to bring justice to ANTIFA and Black Lives Matter... The post Attorney General Bill Barr Uses Nationwide Riots to Push for Police State Expansion appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Operation Warp Speed Head And Gates Foundation Are Pushing BioElectronics And Vaccine Patches
Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
The Last American Vagabond – by Derrick Broze To understand the goals of Operation Warp Speed we must understand Dr. Moncef Slaoui and his connections... The post Operation Warp Speed Head And Gates Foundation Are Pushing BioElectronics And Vaccine Patches appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Bolivia’s Hardline Christian Govt Charged with Massacring Protesters as Morales Returns from Exile
Alan Macleod, MintPress News - 10 hours ago
In her last days in office, US-backed strongwoman Jeanine Añez is attempting to push through judicial reforms that could help her in the coming months should she face trial for her crimes. The post Bolivia’s Hardline Christian Govt Charged with Massacring Protesters as Morales Returns from Exile appeared first on MintPress News.
Swiss Fatalism Is So Endemic They're Not Feeling Worse About The World During The Pandemic
Hank Campbell, Science 2.0 blogs - 10 hours ago
The Swiss are famously negative about everything. The anti-science attack site Swiss Public Eye, for example, routinely undermines the science community and claim the world is doomed unless people switch to products made by their funding sources. It's a pretty bleak existence but they've bee surrounded by militant Germany, France, and Italy for much of their history. They have forts built into nearly every mountain, compulsory military service and almost as many guns as America. They have been expecting to be overrun for centuries. read more
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