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Rich People Have Always Been Assholes-- Prayers And Whatever For All The Folks Who Caught COVID-19 At CPAC Or AIPAC Last Week
*"It is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."* From the time of Constantine-- who subjugated the values preached by Jesus to the values and needs of the Roman Empire-- onwards, influential, wealthy people have demanded, and received, reinterpretations of the passage from *Matthew 19* that implies rich people won't go to Heaven. Today the anti-Jesus so-called "prosperity gospel" is the latest iteration among crackpot Protestants who insist that financial blessing *and physical well-being* are always the will of Go... more »
SUNDAY WIRE – ON THE ROAD THIS WEEK
*SUNDAY WIRE* | Strap yourselves in and lower the blast shield – this is your brave new world…
Virginia’s ‘Clean Economy Act’ will have dirty results
Virginia’s “carbon-free” bills would shut down some 6,200 megawatts of coal-based electricity and ban construction of new gas-fired units. The post Virginia’s ‘Clean Economy Act’ will have dirty results appeared first on CFACT.
"All Hospital Beds In The US Will Be Filled With Patients 'By About May 8th' Due To Coronavirus: Analysis"
*"All Hospital Beds In The US Will Be Filled With Patients * *'By About May 8th' Due To Coronavirus: Analysis"* by Tyler Durden "A sobering analysis of how coronavirus is likely to impact the US healthcare system suggests that hospitals will be quickly overwhelmed with patients, and that all available beds will be filled by around May 8th if the virus tracks with Italy's figures and 10% of patients require an ICU. Of note, the Straits Times reported last week that thousands of people were waiting for hospital beds in South Korea as the disease surges. Liz Specht, a PhD in biology an... more »
Individuals Affected by This Disease Should Never Drink Alcohol
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to a new research, the intake of alcoholic beverages by HIV-infected people is directly correlated to lower levels of a protein involved in bone formation, thus increasing the risk of osteoporosis. The findings are drawn from a team of researchers at Boston University in the United States who have […] The post Individuals Affected by This Disease Should Never Drink Alcohol appeared first on The Rio Times.
New Left Media March 2020
It's a Sunday, and that means it's high time a look at hot new left media. Today, we're taking a look at ... 1. Idle Observations 2. Invert Journal: A journal of queer and trans Marxism (Twitter) 3. Mutual Interest Media (Twitter) 4. scenicpasture (Twitter) 5. The Great Moving Left Show (Facebook) If you know of any new(ish) blogs, podcasts, channels, Facebook pages or whatever that haven't featured before then drop me a line via the comments, email, Facebook, or Twitter. Please note I'm looking for blogs etc. that have started within the last 12 months or thereabouts. The new ... more »
Celebrate Sunday (Life's a Beach)
COVID-19 is said to be destroyed by warm weather. That's why I'm not at the White Wolf Mine. Meanwhile, back home on the Mogollon Rim, where it snowed last week and is supposed to snow next week, the troops are restless. Some of you ask how I could afford to languish on a beach. Well, I bought stock and index futures and other index-related stocks on the way up and sold when I told you to on this blog, on February 23, before the market crashed. I may not be back at the mine before spring (which shouldn't be long in coming) But you never know. I've been told that I'm needed on t... more »
Links 3/9/2020
The Second Career of Michael Riegels Granta Physicists Think We Might Have a New, Exciting Dark Matter Candidate Science Alert (chuck l) Why is this interesting? – The Go Bag Edition Why is this interesting? Can US-Japan avoid train wreck on defense costs? Asia Times (The Rev Kev) Study: building a better super-capacitor out of super-stinky […]
Abolishing Billionaires Would Be a Really Bad Idea. Here's Why
*James Pethokoukis* *Politics, Americas* It would be very painful...for you. I mean, so what if a wealth tax took half of American billionaire wealth over the next decade or so? Or what if it took more? All these folks would still have plenty left to spend — which is why some democratic socialists would prefer a much, much lower wealth cap. As a policy adviser to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio–Cortez has said, “If you have $5 million, you can live off the interest of that and be a one percenter. There’s nothing in this world that anybody wants or needs to do that you can’t do with, let’s... more »
Recession Ahead? Between Coronavirus and Brexit, Europe Might Be in Trouble
*Stratfor Worldview* *Economics, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC22ND9WJU3S&share=true] What will the ECB do? Households, companies and investors alike should brace for a year of lackluster economic growth in the eurozone. The European Commission expects the 19-member currency area to grow by only 1.2 percent this year — the same rate as 2019, but below the 1.9 percent and 2.5 percent growth seen in 2018 and 2017, respectively. While uncertainty about the future of global trade has taken a toll on Europe's economic climat... more »
RIP 5.56 Round: The Army Now Has a New Bullet That Can Pierce Any Kind of Body Armor
The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2009%3Anewsml_GM1E59P1RJM01&share=true] What does this new caliber look like? *Key point:* Warfare is a constant battle between better and better armor and bullets. In this case, America is looking to regain the upper-hand once again. The Army is developing a more powerful bullet that’ll penetrate body armor capable of stopping 5.56 mm rounds, the Army’s Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Milley told senators on Thursday. “The 5.56 round, we recognize there is a type of body armor it does not penetra... more »
Hitler Was Proud Of Nazi Germany's Best Battleship, But This Warship Is Better
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Or not? What do the experts say? *Key point:* Had things been different, we might think of America’s initial war against the Axis as taking place in the Atlantic and not the Pacific. Despite the vast scope of the Second World War, the navies of the United States and Nazi Germany fought few, if any, direct surface engagements. By the time of America’s entry into the war the Royal Navy had already sunk or neutralized the lion’s share of Hitler’s *Kriegsmarine*, with only Hitler’s U-boats remaining a substantial German threat. But what if the UK’s Roya... more »
China's New Military 'Stealth' Is Far From Revolutionary
*David Axe* *Security, * Better luck next time. *Key Point:* The consensus is that their product still has a lot of room for improvement But the development probably is not the breakthrough that some observers claim it is. Prof. Luo Xiangang and colleagues at the Institute of Optics and Electronics, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Chengdu, said they had created the first-ever mathematical model to precisely describe the behavior of electromagnetic waves when they “strike a piece of metal engraved with microscopic patterns,” according to *South China Morning Post* . ... more »
Why Trump Cannot Afford to Mess up on Coronavirus
*Peter Brookes* *Public Health, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2N8F9PWNIQ&share=true] Here are the stakes. The Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus outbreak thus far has been robust as the disease that originated in Wuhan, China, spreads across the world. Through a combination of travel restrictions, quarantines, and keeping the public informed on the best public hygiene practices, the administration has focused on slowing the entry of the disease into the United States and then containing it. Thus far,... more »
Collapsing Permafrost Is Transforming the Arctic (Next, the Planet)
*Philip Marsh, Evan Wilcox, Niels Weiss* *Environment, Americas* Some lakes in the Arctic are expanding and others are disappearing as permafrost thaws. Lakes, ponds and streams cover a large fraction of the low-lying tundra that circles the Arctic. For example, roughly 65,000 lakes and ponds lie within the Mackenzie Delta and an area to its east. Lakes across this terrain often exist because of the impermeable nature of the permafrost around and below these lakes. Some of this permafrost has existed here since the last ice age. Yet as the climate warms, this permafrost is at r... more »
What Would It Take For Both Democrats And Republicans To Take Climate Change Seriously?
*Robert Brulle* *Politics, * They once did. June 23, 1988 marked the date on which climate change became a national issue. In landmark testimony before the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Dr. James Hansen, then director of NASA’s Institute for Space Studies, stated that “Global warming has reached a level such that we can ascribe with a high degree of confidence a cause-and-effect relationship between the greenhouse effect and observed warming…In my opinion, the greenhouse effect has been detected, and it is changing our climate now.” Hansen’s testimony made... more »
A-10 Warthog Pilots Reveals What It Is Like to Fly Into Battle
*Jeff Schogol* *Security, Americas* [image: Ahh, the Warthog: A close air support death machine that looks like the energy drink and dip-fueled daydream of a grunt turned aeronautical engineer who decided to make a giant cannon — the GAU-8 Avenger — and then slap some wings on it. Few aircraft hav] Brrrrrt. *Key point:* The A-10 packs a serious punch to help troops on the ground. Flying a Warthog is one heck of an experience. Ahh, the Warthog: A close air support death machine that looks like the energy drink and dip-fueled daydream of a grunt turned aeronautical engineer who de... more »
Climate sensitivity to CO2 is practically zero
Gabor Drotos, Tobias Becker, Bjorn Stevens. Global variability in radiative-convective equilibrium with a slab ocean under a wide range of CO2 concentrations. Tellus A: Dynamic Meteorology and Oceanography, Volume 72, 2020 doi.org/10.1080/16000870.2019.1699387 In radiative-convective equilibrium (RCE), radiative cooling of the … Continue reading →
Wikipedia Deletes “List of Scientists who Disagree with the Scientific Consensus on Global Warming”
By Paul Homewood h/t Dave Ward In other words, this decision was apparently taken by a single individual, the ‘Editor’, in Wiki parlance, points out Dr Roger Higgs. His/her “consensus” (ironic choice of word) is based on the online discussion among Wikipedia ‘Users’ at that site (link here), each of whom was evidently asked to […]
Bernie Sanders Plans to Legalize Marijuana: Adverse Consequences; Link Between Use & Psychiatric Disorders; Secondhand Smoke
Bernie Sanders wants to legalize marijuana by executive order in the first 100 days. This will result in non-smokers being … Continue reading →
China has been running a secret biological warfare program for years
India publication warned of Chinese bio-warfare program in August 2019 from GreatGameIndia First published August 2019, Last modified on February 29th, 2020 at 9:55 pm, republished March 8, 2020 by Cairnsnews Canada has launched an investigation into China’s Biological Espionage. Bio-warfare experts question why Canada was sending lethal viruses to China. In a table-top pandemic exercise at […]
Paraguayan Court Orders Ronaldinho Gaucho and Assis to Jail
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a hearing that started on Saturday morning, March 7th, and lasted over four hours, the Paraguayan court decided to keep Ronaldinho Gaúcho and his brother, Assis, imprisoned for using forged documents. The order of pre-trial detention was handed down by Judge Clara RuÃz DÃaz. Both will remain in prison […] The post Paraguayan Court Orders Ronaldinho Gaucho and Assis to Jail appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chile’s President Orders Tax Reform Amid Protests
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Since early March, social protests in Chile have regained momentum. Thousands of people are on the streets in Santiago and other towns. Meanwhile, President Sebastián Piñera has announced a successful agreement with sections of the opposition on a tax reform, which would nevertheless clearly conflict with the demands of the […] The post Chile’s President Orders Tax Reform Amid Protests appeared first on The Rio Times.
‘Time to Really Start Worrying’, Says Manager of Allianz Global Investors
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The markets are unprepared for the severity of the consequences of the global spread of the coronavirus, and the turbulence has only just begun, according to a manager whose portfolio outperforms its peers. The alert was sounded by Mike Riddell, manager of Allianz Global Investors, who manages US$4.7 billion for […] The post ‘Time to Really Start Worrying’, Says Manager of Allianz Global Investors appeared first on The Rio Times.
Foreign Investors Pull R$44.8 Billion from Brazilian Stock Exchange by Early March
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - By March 4th, foreigners had withdrawn R$44.8 (US$11.2) billion from the Brazilian Stock Exchange. The figure exceeds the amount withdrawn in the whole of 2019, of R$44.5 billion, excluding public offerings (IPOs and follow-ons). The withdrawal also exceeds the 2008 figure, the highest in the B3 historical series. In figures […] The post Foreign Investors Pull R$44.8 Billion from Brazilian Stock Exchange by Early March appeared first on The Rio Times.
Six-year-old girl drowns in Kakadu National Park
Just In - 18 hours ago
Police say the girl was swimming at the base of Motor Car Falls with her family and friends on Saturday when she was swept away by a sudden surge of floodwaters.
The World Will Not End Tomorrow ‒ A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro Accused of Trying to Censure the Press
[image: Brazil,Bolsonaro's government has been accused of attacking the press and journalists who write less than positive stories about the Administration.] SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – Eighteen entities operating in Brazil are accusing the government of Jair Bolsonaro of violations of freedom of expression, attacks on the press, and censorship of artistic and cultural freedoms. The accusations were presented to the Human Rights Commission of the OAS (Organization of American States) on Friday. The Brazilian government denied […] The post Brazil’s Bolsonaro Accused of Trying to Censure the... more »
Brazilian Creates Plant-based Oil That Speeds up Scarring in Diabetics
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A researcher from Paraná discovered that a typical plant in the Brazilian coast can be the base for an ointment able to expedite scarring in diabetics. It is the cordia (Cordia verbenacea), found in the sandbank vegetation, near the beaches. The research was conducted by Jéssica Kelly Pereira Martim, a […] The post Brazilian Creates Plant-based Oil That Speeds up Scarring in Diabetics appeared first on The Rio Times.
March 10th-15th Program at Federal Justice Cultural Center in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Check out the events currently scheduled at the CCJF — Centro Cultural Justiça Federal (Federal Justice Cultural Center) in downtown Rio de Janeiro for the week of March 10th until March 15th. CINEMA Classics and Successes of the Cinema / Film Club. (Photo: internet reproduction) Classics and Successes of the […] The post March 10th-15th Program at Federal Justice Cultural Center in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
Switzerland Returns R$20 Million in Diamonds and Gold from Sérgio Cabral Scheme
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Through a joint strategy of the International Cooperation Secretariat of the Federal Prosecutor's Office and the Lava Jato task force in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has recovered 27 diamonds and 4.5 kilos of gold bought with illegal money from the management of the former Rio de Janeiro governor Sérgio Cabral. […] The post Switzerland Returns R$20 Million in Diamonds and Gold from Sérgio Cabral Scheme appeared first on The Rio Times.
After Nine Months Closed, Niemeyer Avenue Is Reopened in Rio
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Closed since May last year by court order, Niemeyer Avenue, which connects Leblon to São Conrado, in the south zone of Rio, was reopened on Saturday morning, March 7th, following authorization by the Superior Court of Justice (STJ). The reopening was attended by Mayor Marcelo Crivella, who on Friday celebrated […] The post After Nine Months Closed, Niemeyer Avenue Is Reopened in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Date of the Union
From The Houston Chronicle: There was U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston, in her coveted State of the Union perch along the aisle. Wearing an eye-catching lime-green jacket, she got her brief moment of TV exposure and a handshake from President Barack Obama, as usual, as the president made his way into the august chamber […]
Moses And The Ten Words
Recently I read an interesting critique of American Christianity. It pointed out that in an earlier day the schoolrooms for our children used to feature the Ten Commandments written on the wall, rather than (for example) the Beatitudes. The author thought this rather odd for a Christian nation, and evidence […]
India Makes Most of the World’s Formulated Medicines. And Then Coronavirus Hit.
*Roger Bate* *Public Health, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC150A4AA020&share=true] But China gives them the ingredients--and thanks to Covid-19, there is a shortage. Yikes. India makes most of the world’s formulated medicines. And as I wrote about earlier, it gets most of its ingredients from China. With China’s Covid–19 shutdown, there are fewer ingredients making their way to India. That’s having an impact. The Indian government yesterday announced that it was restricting the export of 26 medicines and ingredient chemi... more »
Why Congress Shouldn't Mix Coroanvirus Spending With Mass Surveillance
*Patrick G. Eddington* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2013%3Anewsml_GM1E96K11JH01&share=true] A very bad idea. National Review reported earlier this week that a coronavirus spending package allegedly moving through Congress would not, in fact, contain language reauthorizing a handful of soon‐to‐expire PATRIOT Act provisions that are part of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. We’ll likely know by today whether that’s true, at least as far as the House bill is concerned. And while roughly 40 House GOP members made ... more »
Worried About Russia? This Is How America Can Deter Putin's Mighty Military
*Dan Goure* *Security, Europe* Although Russia's military strategy is officially defensive, the Russian Ground Troops' fundamental principle of land warfare is violent, sustained, and deep offensive action. *Key point:* The decision to deploy key elements of an armored division to Poland is a step in the right direction. The Putin regime has built a conventional military machine that is capable of posing a significant threat to its immediate European neighbors, including members of NATO. According to the Defense Intelligence Agency's 2017 report, Russian Military Power: Althoug... more »
How a Jewish-American Private Held Off Nazi German Attacks For Three Days Before Getting Captured
*Kevin M. Hymel* *History, Europe* [image: A WWII reenactment Nazi soldier engages the Allied army during Operation Desperate Stand, Dec. 13, 2015, in Bertogne, Belgium. Blank rounds were used in all rifles and machine guns during the reenactment battle.] Did he survive the war? Private Leon Goldberg pulled the trigger on his heavy, water-cooled M-1917 Browning machine gun and fired bursts of .30-caliber rounds into the attacking German infantry. The Germans below the forested hilltop Goldberg and his comrades occupied had to cross a stream and charge uphill to engage them. Amer... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah Sunday Thoughts:* On the surface, the question posed in tonight's meme would be a logical one to ask, but not when you realize that the Jesus Republicans worship is a vengeful, nasty, vindictive Jesus, not the idealized Jesus of the New Testament. The Jesus Republicans believe in would never provide meals made from loaves and fishes for the masses. No, the Jesus Republicans worship would take food away, even from the mouths of toddlers. The Jesus that Republicans kneel down before would never be for healing the sick. Instead, the Jesus that Republicans cheer decapitates... more »
Let’s Get Real. Economists Have a Women Problem
Lynn Parramore discusses another blindspot for most economists : their treatment of women. Happy International Women’s Day!
Year after Townsville floods, businesses knocked 'right down again' by burst water main
Just over a year after the Townsville floods, small businesses in the city are again inundated and face a costly clean-up after a burst water main triggers serious flooding.
Quote of the Day
There ought to be one day — just one — when there is open season on senators. Will Rogers (Might work well for Representatives and Judges as well. vonMeßer)
THE CORONA VIRUS VACCINE IS NOW “READY FOR HUMAN TESTING”
So as we suspected, the Wuhan coronavirus (CoVid-19) vaccine will soon be ready for mass release and it would not come as any surprise given the level of attention that the Coronavirus virus has been... The post THE CORONA VIRUS VACCINE IS NOW “READY FOR HUMAN TESTING” appeared first on Healing Oracle.
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