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Brazil´s SELIC at 2% or 5%? Persevera and Occam explain different interest rate projections for 2021
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Central Bank Monetary Policy Committee (COPOM) has held the SELIC rate at 2% a year for four meetings so far. But should it depend on the expectations of a significant part of the financial market, the situation is likely to change in the first half of this year, with […] The post Brazil´s SELIC at 2% or 5%? Persevera and Occam explain different interest rate projections for 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Gas boss warns of higher bills to pay for greener energy
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 17 hours ago
By Paul Homewood h/t Patsy Lacey If you can’t beat it, tax it! Household heating bills could be hiked to fund green energy projects for the fight against global warming, one of the country’s largest gas network owners has told MPs. Gus McIntosh, director of energy futures at Scotia Gas Networks, […]
Philippines says it wants more than ‘loose change’ for U.S. troops deal
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago
[image: Philippines says it wants more than ‘loose change’ for U.S. troops deal] MANILA (Reuters) – The United States is providing the Philippines with military aid that amounts to “loose change” compared to other Asian countries, a top official said on Monday, justifying demands by President Rodrigo Duterte for Washington to pay more. Duterte last week said the United States should fork out more if it wants to maintain a two-decade-old Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), which he unilaterally canceled last year in an angry response to an ally being denied a U.S. Continue reading Phi...
Will Walmart Save America?
Pierre Lemieux, Econlib - 17 hours ago
My question is only partly rhetorical. Just two days after I published my post “Vaccine Adventures,” I read in the Wall Street Journal that the federal and state governments had started allocating vaccines to large pharmacy chains, including Walmart (Sharon Terlep and Jaewon Kang, “CVS and Walmart Decide Who Gets Leftover Covid-19 Vaccine Doses,” February […] The post Will Walmart Save America? appeared first on Econlib.
Google & Facebook falling in line ‘very soon’ with Australian government media reform bill
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
[image: Google & Facebook falling in line ‘very soon’ with Australian government media reform bill] Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says that there has been “great progress” in talks between the tech giants and Australia in regards to the new Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code, which first emerged in 2019. The purpose of the bill is to establish reciprocity for news and media organizations mandating the tech companies to pay for content as well as implement certain transparency about the algorithms in use. Both Facebook and Google have rebutted the demands and states that i...
SLAMDANCE 'End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock'
Unknown, CENSORED NEWS - 7 hours ago
By Brenda Norrell Censored NewsThe premiere of 'End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock,' is now being featured at the online Slamdance Film Festival."Our fear is for the future generations. This is where we belong," says Madonna Thunder Hawk, speaking of the river that brings life."The world is ruled by corporations now."Protecting the Missouri River, the women of Standing Rock proclaimed
The 1973 Yom Kippur War And Its Political Consequences
Vladislav B. SOTIROVIC, OrientalReview.org - 15 hours ago
This war is known as the Fourth Arab-Israeli War or by Arabs as the October War. It was the last great direct clash between Arab nations and Israel.[1] The results of the war, as well, influenced the process of radicalization of the PLO. This conflict is usually known as the […]
The Horse and Buggy Media
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 15 hours ago
Gee, isn’t that a shame… THIS MONTH we learned that Tesla, a $400 billion public company run by one of the richest people in the world, has done away with its media relations department—effectively formalizing an informal policy of ignoring reporters. Though we should all be grateful for the chance to hear less about Tesla, we should also… Continue reading →
Culture review: 'Brutal world of competition'
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 15 hours ago
Journalist Chris Hedges reflects on Michael Jackson's death and the commodification of his life. Recorded in 2009. Many lessons to be learned in this video. The message resonates more each day.
Cuando Una Chispa de Fé o de Amor se Enciende en un Corazón - Una cita textual de M.N Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 16 hours ago
*Cuando una chispa de fé o amor se enciende en el corazón, ésta desintegra el miedo y la profunda tristeza de los tiempos. Entonces éste corazón se convierte en aquel que enciende a otros corazones, los cuáles a su vez encienden la llama del amor a otros más y así sucesivamente. A medida que más corazones se encienden con el fuego del amor, la consciencia en el planeta cambiará. Poco a poco, y entonces ésta se incrementa como la luz que le llega a este reino.* *© **M.N. Hopkins* *To read the original quotation in English, please click on the link below:* *https://mnhopkins.bl...
Haiti: A country trapped between two presidents, kidnapping gangs and chronic poverty
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Haiti’s chronic hardship and hunger have always been linked to a long string of corrupt, autocratic and brutal politicians who have compounded the country’s instability. The current president, Jovenel Moïse, has now joined the list. He is involved in a dispute over when he should leave office, and to remain […] The post Haiti: A country trapped between two presidents, kidnapping gangs and chronic poverty appeared first on The Rio Times.
Quando uma centelha de fé ou amor é acesa num coração - Uma Citação por M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 16 hours ago
*Quando uma centelha de fé ou amor é acesa num coração, queima o medo e a dor do coração dos tempos. Este coração torna-se então um arrancador de outros corações, que por sua vez acendem a chama do amor em outros corações e assim continua. À medida que mais corações ardem com o fogo do amor, a consciência no planeta irá mudar. Pouco a pouco e depois vai aumentando à medida que a luz que entra neste reino aumenta.* *©** M.N. Hopkins* *To read the original quotation in English, please click on the link below:* *https://mnhopkins.blogspot.com/2021/02/when-spark-of-faith-or-love-is-...
Brazil’s largest department store chain “Havan” projects R$16 billion in 2021 revenue
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As soon as he was discharged from the Santa Maggiore hospital in São Paulo, where he was recovering from the novel coronavirus, entrepreneur Luciano Hang learned about the appalling situation of Manaus (AM) healthcare units, with a shortage of basic supplies such as oxygen and ventilators. In a conversation with […] The post Brazil’s largest department store chain “Havan” projects R$16 billion in 2021 revenue appeared first on The Rio Times.
How to Make COVID Vaccines More Effective: Give People Vitamin and Mineral Supplements
Jerri-Lynn Scofield, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Supplementing vitamin and mineral levels of the elderly before they get vaccinated could boost the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines.
Brazil´s pandemic emergency aid will benefit over 40 million people – government estimate
Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The reinstatement of the pandemic emergency aid will serve more people than initially planned. According to the economic team's latest estimates, the program should cover over 40 million people in 2021. On February 4th, Economy Minister Paulo Guedes had expected that 32 million Brazilians would be covered by the emergency […] The post Brazil´s pandemic emergency aid will benefit over 40 million people – government estimate appeared first on The Rio Times.
Usefulness, Outlived
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 17 hours ago
The New York Times issued a correction on Sunday… …after it was revealed that the Capitol police officer who they reported had been killed by supporters of former President Donald Trump after being bludgeoned with a fire extinguisher actually died of a different cause. […] The paper used anonymous sources to substantiate their claim.… Continue reading →
Washington DC could see long-delayed start to recreational cannabis sales, new medical opportunities
Omar Sacirbey, Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
Washington DC’s long-stalled recreational cannabis market could get a new lease on life now that Democrats control both chambers of Congress, a development that could generate more than $200 million in annual sales for local marijuana retailers in a few years. At the same time, the District’s existing medical cannabis companies have gotten a shot […] Washington DC could see long-delayed start to recreational cannabis sales, new medical opportunities is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
São Paulo governor plans R$18 billion infrastructure investments by 2022
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - São Paulo governor João Doria (PSDB) is planning to sign concession contracts and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) by 2022 that could yield R$18 (US$3.3) billion in investments in the state in the medium and long-term. The estimated amount of resources and jobs created in an election year, as a result of […] The post São Paulo governor plans R$18 billion infrastructure investments by 2022 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio’s Carnaval History – the first street blocks licensed by the police were in 1889
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Sadly, blocks will not make an appearance in Rio de Janeiro's streets for this year's Carnaval, which will not be held. In normal times, the fact that streets, avenues and squares have been the stage for the four most joyful days of the year for over a century has greatly […] The post Rio’s Carnaval History – the first street blocks licensed by the police were in 1889 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Worst Snowfall in 50+ Years Hits Moscow, Manitoba sets 20 New Cold Records on Saturday Alone (in Books Dating Back to 1879), and Cars have been Buried under Snowdrifts in Britain
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 17 hours ago
The Northern Hemisphere is suffering a truly historic winter of 2020/21 as the Grand Solar Minimum intensifies... The post Worst Snowfall in 50+ Years Hits Moscow, Manitoba sets 20 New Cold Records on Saturday Alone (in Books Dating Back to 1879), and Cars have been Buried under Snowdrifts in Britain appeared first on Electroverse.
Brazil has put four car assembly plants up for sale in two months
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil currently has four vehicle production plants for sale, after closures were announced in December and January. One of these is the Mercedes-Benz plant, which produced luxury cars in Iracemápolis (SP), as well as three Ford plants in Bahia, Ceará and São Paulo. The Mercedes plant is the newest of […] The post Brazil has put four car assembly plants up for sale in two months appeared first on The Rio Times.
The one that got away: Researchers retract fish genome paper after species mix-up
Adam Marcus, Retraction Watch - 18 hours ago
A group of researchers in Canada has retracted their 2018 paper on the gene sequence of the Arctic charr — a particularly hearty member of the Salmonidae family that includes salmon and trout — after discovering that the sample they’d used for their analysis was from a different kind of fish. The paper, “The Arctic … Continue reading The one that got away: Researchers retract fish genome paper after species mix-up
There Is A Shortage of Physical Gold Too and Not Just Silver.
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 18 hours ago
maneco64 Today we will look at how premiums are not only running high for physical but also for gold. It is happening not only in the U.S. but also in the U.K. We also look at how in the past the GSR (Gold to Silver Ratio) spiked higher in periods of physical shortage and high …
Washington’s “Rules Of Civility”
CFACT Ed, CFACT - 19 hours ago
The 16 year old George Washington copied out these 110 rules and strove to live by them. "Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience." The post Washington’s “Rules Of Civility” appeared first on CFACT.
Autism Means 24/7/365 Love....and Exhaustion
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Note: Michelle Guppy posted this yesterday, on FaceBook, and I asked if I could share it here. The meaning of love changes as we grow up - old. For so many of us who are full time caretakers of our...
Dr. Meryl Nass: The Virus Is Real
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Below is the latest article from Dr. Meryl Nass. We aren't going to be wall to wall Covid - our main topic is and will always be autism. Of course, Covid has overtaken pretty much every topic for just about...
Liberals Have Faced a Conservative Supreme Court Before
Lucy Cane, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Lucy Cane* *Politics, The Americas* Roosevelt’s threat to pack the courts, and what happened next, illustrate the pressures the Supreme Court faces to limit how far it strays from the other branches and from public opinion. With control of the White House and both houses of Congress, Democrats are looking to make major changes in government initiatives – including on climate change, immigration and education. But many of those ideas may end up in court – where they will face a Supreme Court dominated by conservatives. Donald Trump’s appointments of Justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett ...
COVID Vaccines: Rich Countries Bought Way More than They Need
Robin Cohen, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Robin Cohen* *Coronavirus, * Here’s how they could be redistributed. In a number of wealthy countries, the number of COVID-19 vaccines ordered vastly exceeds what’s needed, while many poorer countries will have to wait – possibly for years – for vaccines to become widely available. If these rich countries’ orders are fulfilled, what will happen to the excess vaccines? Will they be wasted, traded to the highest bidder, or allocated free or at cost to those poorer countries where COVID-19 is still raging? Lamenting many countries’ lack of access to vaccines, the director-general ...
THE NAVALNY CASE, THE BERLIN DOCTORS & THE LANCET — THE HIPPOCRATIC ETHIC OF DOING NO HARM VERSUS THE MENGELE ETHIC
Editor, Dances With Bears - 18 hours ago
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with The mystery of what the Berlin doctors treating Alexei Navalny discovered in his bloodstream and urine tests in Germany has deepened after the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov publicly referred last week to the clinical findings of a Basel University Hospital neurologist, Vitaly Kozak. Kozak has been reporting for several weeks […]
Governments and industry seek solution for Troller, Brazil´s iconic off-road vehicle
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Efforts are being made to save the Brazilian brand producing the Troller T4, a four-wheel drive vehicle with a fleet of about 20,000 units in circulation, most of them in the hands of fans of the model, known as "troleiros". Considered one of the icons of the automobile industry in […] The post Governments and industry seek solution for Troller, Brazil´s iconic off-road vehicle appeared first on The Rio Times.
More than 3.8 million homes without power as unprecedented winter storm hits Texas
The Watchers » Latest articles - 18 hours ago
More than 3.8 million homes are experiencing power outages across the U.S. state of Texas and another 118 000 across Louisiana, 58 000 in Mississippi, and 163 000 in Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, and Kentucky after extremely cold temperatures and...... Read more »
Brazilian startup to erect wooden buildings in São Paulo´s artsy Vila Madalena neighborhood
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - If Noah built an ark, why not use wood to make buildings? Biblical jokes aside, a Brazilian startup is taking this prospect seriously. Established in 2019 and named Noah, the constructech plans to start its first ventures in the second half of this year. According to its founder, Nico Theodorakis, […] The post Brazilian startup to erect wooden buildings in São Paulo´s artsy Vila Madalena neighborhood appeared first on The Rio Times.
Latest voting intentions Peru shows disqualified Forsyth in first place -Ipsos poll
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The decline in support for former soccer player George Forsyth of the centre-right Victoria Nacional (VN) party and the jump to second place for center-leftist Yonhy Lescano, stand out in a new poll on the intentions of presidential votes in Peru. On February 10th, 2021, when presidential candidates were finalized, […] The post Latest voting intentions Peru shows disqualified Forsyth in first place -Ipsos poll appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilians rescued in Wuhan say staying in China would have been preferable
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On February 9th last year, Brazilian Air Force (FAB) planes landed in Goiás with 34 Brazilians who had been in Wuhan, China. The city was the epicenter of the coronavirus at the time. But a year later, some of the rescued Brazilians say that staying in China would have been […] The post Brazilians rescued in Wuhan say staying in China would have been preferable appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil´s Embraer delivered 130 jets in 2020; down 35% from 2019
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (AFP) Brazilian plane-maker Embraer said Friday, Februry 12th, it delivered 130 jets last year, down nearly 35 per cent from 2019, the latest sign of the heavy toll the coronavirus pandemic has taken on the aviation industry. "Although deliveries accelerated during the fourth quarter of 2020 relative to the three […] The post Brazil´s Embraer delivered 130 jets in 2020; down 35% from 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Memes that made me laugh 45
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 19 hours ago
Observed around the Web over the past week. More next week. Peter
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