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Conservative Judges Doing Law All the Way down are Politicians in Robes

Guest Blogger, Balkinization - 16 hours ago

For the Symposium on Mark Tushnet, Taking Back the Constitution: Activist Judges and the Next Age of American Law (Yale University Press 2020). Aaron Belkin I was honored to be asked to review Mark Tushnet’s *Taking Back the Constitution*, a brilliant and well-written book that I enjoyed reading. His crystal-clear mapping of the damage that conservative justices have wreaked over the past generation, his sober and troubling assessment of where a modern, conservative Supreme Court might take us next, and his devasting critique of originalism—or, as he shows, originalisms—are quite ...

Trump Tells American Pharma, Serve the Country, Not Globalists

adam, LaRouchePAC Feed - 16 hours ago

[image: President Donald J. Trump speaks with laboratory personnel during a tour Monday, July 27, 2020, at the Bioprocess Innovation Center at Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies in Morrisville, N.C. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)] In a series of initiatives over the last week, President Trump took executive action to push American pharmaceutical companies to stop serving Wall St. and London and start serving the interests of the American people. The actions continue the trend to heed the wake-up call of the Covid-19 pandemic and reverse the decades-long decline of ...

Russia's 'Stealthy Heavy Attack' Drone: Meet the Okhotnik

Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 16 hours ago

*Kris Osborn* *Security, Eurasia* Coming soon? *Key Point*: Moscow is modernizing its forces and building new weapons. Russia is pursuing additional tests, demonstrations and “familiarization flights” of its emerging Okhotnik stealthy heavy attack drone. These tests are intended to bring surveillance technology and stealthy assault mission options to this 5th generation aircraft. The drone, which first emerged in August of last year, performed a joint flight with a Russian Su-57 last September. During that exercise, it “maneuver[ed] in the air in the automated mode at an altitu...

Stoeger P3000 Freedom Series Supreme—A Most Versatile Pump-Action Shotgun

Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 16 hours ago

*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* If fine craftsmanship that is worthy of displaying on a wall is what one wants, then there is always Holland & Holland or Benelli, but for a reliable “workhouse” look no further than Stoeger. In the world of firearms, Accokeek, Maryland-based Stoeger isn’t as well known as the American brands such as Mossberg and Winchester, or English makers such as William Evans and Holland & Holland, yet it has made a name for itself for producing reliable shotguns. In addition, Stoeger, which is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Benelli (itself part of Berett...

Premier resists renewed calls for public inquiry into Northwood deaths after NSGEU president bails on review

Jennifer Henderson, Halifax Examiner - 16 hours ago

The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Despite renewed calls from the president of the largest public-sector union in the province, Premier Stephen McNeil is not prepared to call a public inquiry into the deaths of 53 residents at the Northwood nursing home. But in a new development, the Premier says he […]

Coronavirus Criminality: Bolsonaro and the International Criminal Court

Binoy KAMPMARK, OrientalReview.org - 16 hours ago

This could be the stuff of fiction. But then again, many legal principles began, at some point or rather, in the sludge of speculation before hardening into legal briefs and prosecutorial documents. Holding heads of state to account for crimes against their people remains a perennial project with a patchy […]

Wanna play on Canada’s ocean playground? You’ll need a car

Suzanne Rent, Halifax Examiner - 16 hours ago

News 1. Halifax Examiner is not major enough Yesterday, the Halifax Examiner learned it’s not one of the eight major news organizations whose reporters will be permitted at the in-person cabinet scrums, which start today. The eight news organizations whose reporters will be allowed in are Global, CTV, CBC, Radio Canada, allNovaScotia, Herald, Canadian Press, […]

Nietzsche on Liberalism

Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 16 hours ago

In his book *Twilight of the Idols* (1888), here’s what Nietzsche has to say about liberalism: “Liberal institutions cease to be liberal as soon as they are attained: later on, there are no worse and no more thorough injurers of freedom than liberal institutions. Their effects are known well enough: they undermine the will to power; they level mountain and valley, and call that morality; they make men small, cowardly, and hedonistic — every time it is the herd animal that triumphs with them. Liberalism: in other words, herd-animalization." Nietzsche is right; once liberal institutio...

Quadrilateral Foreign Ministers’ Video Conference

Zamir AWAN, OrientalReview.org - 17 hours ago

China-Afghanistan-Pakistan-Nepal Quadrilateral Foreign Ministers’ Video Conference on Joint Response to COVID-19, was held on 27 July 2020. The meeting was chaired by State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China and attended by Acting Foreign Minister Mohammad Haneef Atmar of Afghanistan, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, and Federal Minister […]

Myth vs. Fact: 50+ Nights of Violence, Chaos, and Anarchy in Portland, Oregon

miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 16 hours ago

“FACTS: Enforcing federal law is not by invitation. The FBI, DEA, ATF, and other federal law enforcement agencies do not … Continue reading →

Tropical Storm "Isaias" impacts the Caribbean on its way toward Florida, U.S.

The Watchers » Latest articles - 16 hours ago

Tropical Storm "Isaias" formed at 03:00 UTC on July 30, 2020, as the 9th named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Isaias continued record early storm formations in the basin and is now the earliest 9th Atlantic named storm formation on record....... Read more »

US Economy Shrank at Record-Breaking 33% Rate Last Quarter

AP News, Snopes.com - 16 hours ago

The plunge is by far the worst on record dating to 1947.

White Portland Protester Charged in May 29, 2020 Arson at Justice Center was Apparently Trying to Burn Record of February Charges Against Him

miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 16 hours ago

Last February Edward Thomas Schinzing was charged with what appears to be elder or child mistreatment in combination with multiple … Continue reading →

Coronavirus: A Vaccine Will Likely Require Regular Boosters

Sarah Pitt, The National Interest - 16 hours ago

*Sarah Pitt* *Health, * The need for a booster should not provide a barrier for the roll-out of any potential COVID-19 vaccine. In the global race to contain the coronavirus pandemic, there is hopeful news on the vaccine front, with a number of potential candidates being developed and some promising early results. Based on what we know so far, it currently seems likely that most potential vaccines designed to protect against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 will require boosters, perhaps regularly. Why is this? When an infectious agent enters the body, the immune system...

U.S. GDP Crashes 32.9% in Second Quarter, Down 37.9% Since Beginning of Year

Harry J. Kazianis, The National Interest - 16 hours ago

*Harry J. Kazianis* *Economics, * While economists predict a big rise in the third quarter, how will rising coronavirus cases impact the rest of the year. As Coronavirus cases continue to hold near record levels across the country along with a mounting death toll, newly released figures show U.S. GDP fell a historic 32.9 percent in the second quarter of this year. Combined with a 5 percent crash in the first quarter, U.S. GDP is now down an astounding 37.9 percent since the beginning of 2020. At the same time, U.S. debt levels continue to rise as a number of different stimulu...

Ignore the Protesters: The American Dream Is Real

Alexander Jelloian, The National Interest - 16 hours ago

*Alexander Jelloian* *Politics, Americas* [image: U.S. President Donald Trump delivers an] Some people just don't appreciate history. If we’ve learned one thing from the demonstrations and riots that followed the death of George Floyd in police custody, it’s that Americans, particularly younger Americans, don’t appreciate the great history of their country. It’s been a team effort to get into this situation. Teachers, schools, universities, even former first lady Michelle Obama, who said in a commencement speech earlier this year: “For too many people in this country, no matter...

The Wonderful Walther Q4 Steel Frame Gun (A Top Pick for Concealed Carry?)

Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 16 hours ago

*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* This is a small handgun that features a steel frame precision machined from a solid steel billet. It also included a wrap-around grip panel, Picatinny rail and recessed slide release. When the name Walther is brought up, people might immediately associate it with the compact PPK used by James Bond, or perhaps even that the gun that Adolf Hitler used to kill himself, but Carl Walther GmbH has been producing handguns for more than one hundred years. Walther actually continues to produce firearms for the military, law enforcement and civilians. Th...

The Hagia Sophia's Reversion to a Mosque is at Odds with its Status as a Unesco World Heritage Site

Senija Causevic, The National Interest - 16 hours ago

*Senija Causevic* *Culture, * Converting the Hagia Sophia back into a mosque has very challenging consequences within Turkey but also on a transnational level. The Hagia Sophia has just opened to receive Sunni Muslim worshippers for the first time since 1931. The decision to convert the building in Istanbul, Turkey from a museum back into a mosque has divided opinion. Many Turkish inhabitants commend the transformation while mostly secular Turkish inhabitants and much of the international community find it inconceivable. Strategically located for more than two millennia on the B...

Could Gold Hit $2,000 an Ounce? (Thanks to Coronavirus and Trillions in U.S. Debt?)

Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 16 hours ago

*Rachel Bucchino* *Economics, * Spikes in the price of gold typically occurs during economic downturns or when interest rates reach alarmingly low levels. However, this time around, there are other factors--like Coronavirus. With economic uncertainty comes increased investments in gold, as “gold bugs” swear by the commodity for its inherent value and limited supply. Since March -- when the pandemic struck the globe -- gold has reached a record high price of $1,968 an ounce, reported this week, and economic analysts expect the price to reach $2,000 an ounce within the next two m...

Could America's Sixth-Generation Stealth Fighters Be Coming Soon?

Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 16 hours ago

*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* Move over, F-35. *Key Point*: Work on a futuristic sixth-generation fighter continues apace. The Air Force is making progress with its sixth-generation aircraft initiative, called Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD). It had been largely conceptual for years, but Air Force officials now say current “prototyping” and “demonstrations” are informing which technologies the service will invest in for the future. Air Force officials have said that an analysis of alternatives has been completed and that work on requirements is underway. Work includes ...

The Trump Administration Is Attacking DACA Again. (And It Makes No Sense)

David J. Bier, The National Interest - 16 hours ago

*David J. Bier* *Politics, Americas* We broke the memo down for you. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a new memo to curtail the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This program has allowed (previously) unauthorized immigrants who grew up in the United States since at least 2007 to stay and receive work authorization. The memo responds to the Supreme Court’s decision last month to block the government’s September 2017 attempt to wind down the program. Here are important facts to understand about this latest memo. *Same as 2017 rescission*: As ...

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JR, GREENIE WATCH - 16 hours ago

*Tropical Plants Harmed by Global Warming (??)* *There is a very clear trend in the response of plant life to temperature: The warmer it gets the more plant life flourishes. So the article below is aberrantSo how did the researchers come to a different conclusion? They looked at existing data on seed germination. But the data was not optimized to determine temperature maxima so is not conclusive. A proper experiment where the effects of a range of temperatures on germination ceteribus paribus would be needed to give sound results.And even in the survey concerned, it wa...

DOES IT COUNT AS AN OCTOBER SURPRISE IF MOST OF AMERICA YAWNS?

Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog - 16 hours ago

I'm still worried about the November elections. I'm worried that Trump's poll numbers have stopped declining. I'm worried that Joe Biden's running mate won't be embraced by voters (or even by his own advisers). Know what I'm *not* worried about? This: *Barr says he won’t wait until after election to reveal Durham’s findings. Democrats fear a campaign-altering surprise.* Attorney General William P. Barr reiterated this week that he will not wait until after November’s election to release whatever U.S. Attorney John Durham finds in his examination of the FBI’s 2016 investigation into ...

Federal Deputy Daniel Silveira Wants Rio de Janeiro to Become Co-Capital of Brazil

Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The debate about the city of Rio de Janeiro becoming a Second Federal District has gained added substance with the introduction of a Proposed Constitutional Amendment (PEC) submitted by Federal Deputy Daniel Silveira (PSL-RJ). Some of its proponents argue that the city . . . To read the full NEWS […] The post Federal Deputy Daniel Silveira Wants Rio de Janeiro to Become Co-Capital of Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.

Misinformation on Coronavirus is Proving Highly Contagious

AP News, Snopes.com - 16 hours ago

Experts worry the torrent of bad information is dangerously undermining efforts to slow the virus, whose death toll in the U.S. hit 150,000 on July 29.

Brazilian Movie “Shine Your Eyes” Premiers on Netflix In 190 Countries

Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As of Wednesday, July 29th, over 190 countries - which make up the Netflix base worldwide - began watching Shine Your Eyes. The movie will only be available in Brazil at the end of this year. The expectation is all the greater for the performance of the feature film in […] The post Brazilian Movie “Shine Your Eyes” Premiers on Netflix In 190 Countries appeared first on The Rio Times.

Fed Guarantees Unproductive Debt And Perilous Speculation

Kevin Zeese, PopularResistance.Org - 17 hours ago

The Federal Reserve Board – our unaccountable Central Bank – needs more citizen and Congressional supervision. Fees from financial institutions fund its operations, not Congressional appropriations. It is as secret as it wants to be and that’s plenty. (See Secrets of the Temple: How the Federal Reserve Runs the Country by William Greider). Plus, the Fed can print money at will. In the past several years it has “produced” trillions of dollars that juiced the stock market’s speculation. Fed Chairman, Jerome H. Powell, has chosen to instill “confidence” in the stock markets and credi...

Venezuela May File Appeal Against UK Gold Reserve Freeze Court Order

Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) is entitled to appeal against a British court ruling denying it access to the 31 tons of gold that Venezuela has stored at the Bank of England (BoE). On July 2nd, the British High Court "unequivocally recognized the opposition leader Juan Guaidó as president," […] The post Venezuela May File Appeal Against UK Gold Reserve Freeze Court Order appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mandatory face masks for all Victorians

TOTT News, News – TOTT News - 17 hours ago

From midnight this Sunday, it has been announced all Victorians will be required to wear a face mask when outside their home, regardless of where they live.

The Trumpanzee Regime Is A Clown Show That Has Ceased Being Entertaining

DownWithTyranny, DownWithTyranny! - 11 hours ago

Damn! I wish the Lincoln Project would do some ads like this Susan Collins hit piece above targeting Trump enablers in the House like Michael McCaul and Roger Williams in Texas, and Ken Calvert and Doug LaMalfa in California (Fox News and the Corona, CA Police Department practically did all the work to set up the Calvert one already). There's so much material to work with-- even beyond the whole enabler thing. Like how about this report from *Forbes* yesterday that as of tomorrow over 40% of American renters will be in danger of being evicted. That's when 25 million unemployed p...

Memories of Phil Bruce for Memorial and Interment of Ashes at Lakeside, August 2, 2020

Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 15 hours ago

This past week at Lakeside the Preacher of the Week was Father Michael Renninger , pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia. His theme was “Dining in the Kingdom of God,” which contained many wonderful stories, both spiritual and practical, about food. On Wednesday he asked the audience in the open air of the park what memories they had about food that helped them remember a person or an event of the past. As I listened to my fellow Lakesiders, all in masks, tell of delicious memories, I thought about sharing stories of my mother’s wonderful pies, or even her overc...

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jonjayray, EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL - 16 hours ago

*Hysterical Left Ignores CDC, Demands Schools Stay Closed* *The teachers unions are very far Left and make extortionist demands, which may drive more kids to alternative education.* In recent weeks, President Donald Trump has been excoriated by Democrats and teachers unions for demanding that schools reopen this fall. He stands accused of ignoring the science and putting America’s 57 million school children in mortal danger. Yet now that the CDC has issued new guidelines for opening schools, the outcry from Democrats and teachers unions has only become more hysterical. “It is crit...

NASA Launches Mars Rover to Look for Signs of Ancient Life

AP News, Snopes.com - 17 hours ago

NASA's Perseverance rode a mighty Atlas V rocket into a clear morning sky in the world's third and final Mars launch of the summer.

“Pressure Worked,” Says Norwegian Fund Demanding End to Deforestation

Lachlan Williams, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Storebrand Asset Management, Norway's largest private investor, sees a "real impact" of its pressure campaign on Brazil to protect the Amazon Forest. The manager has now combined 34 funds, with more than US$4.6 trillion (R$23 trillion) in assets, in an attempt to persuade the Brazilian government to reverse policies that […] The post “Pressure Worked,” Says Norwegian Fund Demanding End to Deforestation appeared first on The Rio Times.

For Superstar Annie Lennox, Sweet Dreams Are Made of Anything But Madonna

Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago

Strike a pose! We're VOGUE! But none of us are like vaccine virgins. Covid is really turning the world inside out. Two music superstars are battling it out: Annie Lennox of Eurythmics and Madonna. The Material girl is one of...

Central Bank to Issue R$200 Banknote Featuring Maned Wolf Imprint

Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Central Bank yesterday announced the issue of the R$200 banknote (US$40), which will feature the maned wolf (lobo guará), common to Brazil's cerrado (savanna) regions. The new banknote is expected to be in circulation from late August. The largest denomination now in circulation is the R$100 bill. The definitive […] The post Central Bank to Issue R$200 Banknote Featuring Maned Wolf Imprint appeared first on The Rio Times.

How Grow, Formerly Yellow and Grin, Went from Bicycle Boom to Bust

Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The pandemic amplified what was already on the way down, and the crisis of the micromobility company Grow has now reached its worst moment. The company, born from the merger between Brazilian Yellow and Mexican Grin in early 2019, filed . . . To read the full NEWS and much […] The post How Grow, Formerly Yellow and Grin, Went from Bicycle Boom to Bust appeared first on The Rio Times.

Gymnastics Australia announces independent AHRC review following gymnasts' abuse allegations

Just In - 18 hours ago

Gymnastics Australia says the culture of gymnastics in Australia needs to change if the sport is to be "trusted, respected and celebrated" following abuse allegations from a number of high profile gymnasts.

Journal retracted 46 articles in one fell swoop for faked peer review

Adam Marcus, Retraction Watch - 19 hours ago

In Retraction Watch world, it’s like finding long-buried and forgotten treasure. A now-defunct journal retracted nearly four dozen papers in a single sweep, citing questions about the integrity of the peer review process for the articles. The Open Automation and Control Systems Journal, formerly published by Bentham, released a list of 46 articles, which it … Continue reading Journal retracted 46 articles in one fell swoop for faked peer review

‘Generic and Unfounded Attacks’, Reacts Lava Jato to Prosecutor General Augusto Aras

Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After sharp criticism of Operation Lava Jato by Prosecutor General Augusto Aras, members of the task force in Paraná reacted with a note of repudiation to what they referred to as 'generic attacks', 'unfounded statements' and 'inferences'. The demonstration, released on Wednesday, July 29th, rebuts points raised by the head […] The post ‘Generic and Unfounded Attacks’, Reacts Lava Jato to Prosecutor General Augusto Aras appeared first on The Rio Times.

Woolworths 'strongly encourages' mask use in NSW, ACT and some Queensland stores

Just In - 19 hours ago

Woolworths chief executive Brad Banducci says while masks are not compulsory in NSW, ACT or Queensland, facial coverings will be encouraged in its supermarkets, metro stores, Big W, Dan Murphy's, BWS and ALH Hotels.

Earth’s Atmosphere has no “walls” or “lid” — Greenhouse Gas Theory is both Mathematically and Physically Wrong

Cap Allon, Electroverse - 19 hours ago

“The CO2 greenhouse effect of the Earth's atmosphere is a pure fiction of people who like to use large computers, without physical bases.” The post Earth’s Atmosphere has no “walls” or “lid” — Greenhouse Gas Theory is both Mathematically and Physically Wrong appeared first on Electroverse.

Woman in hotel quarantine granted bail after allegedly abusing staff, refusing to stay in her room

Lucy MacDonald, Just In - 20 hours ago

A Northern Tasmanian woman who was in hotel quarantine after returning from Victoria has been granted bail after being charged over allegedly refusing to stay in her room and being "abusive and aggressive" towards hotel staff.

Sacrilege charge over alleged church break-in a 'throwback to a different time'

Joshua Boscaini, Eugene Boisvert And Sara Tomevska, Just In - 20 hours ago

An Adelaide man appears in court charged with sacrilege, raising questions about whether such a crime deserves to still be on the books.

Aussie pilot detained in PNG over mystery plane crash allegedly linked to drugs

Liam Fox, Just In - 20 hours ago

An Australian man is detained in Papua New Guinea amid an ongoing investigation into a plane crash, which police suggest may be linked to drug trafficking.

Prominent jockey banned for his role in fall that led to horse being euthanised

Just In - 20 hours ago

The former rider of champion mare Winx will miss the first Group One race of the Sydney season for a fall on the weekend that left jockey Andrew Adkins with seven fractured ribs, two broken bones in his leg, a broken collar bone and a collapsed lung.

'I have sick leave': Employer deducts annual leave for worker sick at home with coronavirus

Nadia Daly, Just In - 21 hours ago

Eh Coe is isolating at home with coronavirus, yet his employer counted his days off work as annual leave. His case highlights one of the big problems facing essential workers.

COVID-obsessed supermarket owner burnt down own business to 'keep customers safe'

Joanna Menagh, Just In - 21 hours ago

The co-owner of a small town's only supermarket burnt down his business at the height of the pandemic because he was "obsessed" with the virus and under pressure from angry customers and out-of-town panic buyers, a court hears.

More Sydney venues close as Potts Point restaurant cluster spreads

Rani Hayman, Just In - 1 day ago

NSW Health authorities record another 18 coronavirus cases as venues in Sydney's eastern suburbs, inner west and south west are forced to close for cleaning.

Explained: Why Benelli Shotguns Are Among the Best in the World

Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 18 hours ago

*Peter Suciu* *Security, * Over the past five decades Benelli Armi SpA of Urbino has earned a reputation among hunters and target shooters alike and today it is hard to think of a semiautomatic shotgun without thinking of this Italian manufacturer. Italy is truly a land of contrasts—it is a land rich with history but has in fact only been a unified country for just less than 160 years. It is known for fine craftsmanship and engineering yet has a reputation of having a workforce that isn’t known for working all that hard. Its firearms industry has similar contrasts with Beretta ...

A New Chinese Fighter Jet Could Soon Rival America's F-35

Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 18 hours ago

*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* China may engineer a new, carrier-based variant of its J-31 jet. *Key Point*: The existence of such an aircraft could provide counterbalance to the U.S. Marine Corps’ F-35B fighter jet and the U.S. Navy’s F-35C fighter jet. The Chinese appear to be preparing to launch a first-of-its-kind new-generation fighter jet in 2021, a move which could signify a large step forward in power-projection and air-attack capability for a country seeking to strengthen its global influence. Citing an “aviation industry report,” the Chinese-backed Global Times sta...

One Thing Kept This Stealth Fighter From Beating the F-22 Raptor

Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 18 hours ago

*Peter Suciu* *Security, * Dogfighting. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Where the YF-22 had the edge however was in agility, something that is of the utmost of importance in a fighter aircraft. The YF-22 "Lightning II" was simply better in a dogfight, and that was enough to convince the Air Force that it would be the better of the two. For every winner, there is also a second best. When it comes to military hardware there are plenty of designs that were very good, very innovative and likely would have been more than up to the role required – but there was simply something j...

The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: July 22 - 28, 2020

The Watchers » Latest articles - 18 hours ago

New activity/unrest was reported for 3 volcanoes from July 22 to 28, 2020. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 9 volcanoes. New activity/unrest: Copahue, Central Chile-Argentina border | Nishinoshima, Japan | Turrialba, Costa Rica. Ongoing...... Read more »

Phylloxera: The Worst Enemy Of Wine Gets Its Genome Mapped

News Staff, Science 2.0 blogs - 18 hours ago

Biologists have mapped the genome of phylloxera, an aphid-like pest capable of decimating vineyards. In so doing, they have identified nearly 3,000 genes enabling the insect to colonize and feed on grape vines by creating what are essentially nutritionally enhanced tumors. read more

FES 2020–Hydrogen Scenario

Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago

By Paul Homewood A quick look now at the second core scenario of the Future Energy Scenarios, named “System Transformation”, essentially the high hydrogen option: FES main report Electricity consumption is about a fifth down on the Consumer Transformation scenario, which we looked at the other day. However the electricity mix is similar […]

Some WHO cannabis recommendations draw strong opposition at recent UN meeting

Alfredo Pascual, Marijuana Business Daily - 19 hours ago

Two of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) cannabis scheduling recommendations might face an uphill battle getting adopted later this year by the United Nations’ Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). That revelation stems from an analysis of statements made by U.N.-member states at a recent two-day CND meeting. Still, many in the cannabis industry are hoping […] Some WHO cannabis recommendations draw strong opposition at recent UN meeting is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Jordan Shows Nadler What He ‘Mythed’

Terry, 'Nox & Friends - 19 hours ago

Remember this recent baffling bit of BS from the beak of Rep. Jerry ‘The Penguin’ Nadler (Dumbass-NY) : As his opening statement at the House Judiciary Committee’s circus hearing of AG William Barr, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) played 6 minutes of ‘myth’ for the less than appreciative committee chairman. Nadler’s response: It’s too long. Maybe Nadler should watch this video a few more times, just in case he ‘mythed’ something again. ~Terry

Dome A On The Antarctic Plateau Is The Ideal Spot For The Next Big Telescope

News Staff, Science 2.0 blogs - 20 hours ago

There will never be another large telescope built in the United States, due to the influence of environmental activists, so those high-paying multicultural white collar jobs are instead going to Chile. But if we want even better conditions. Dome Angus, the highest ice dome on the Antarctic Plateau near the centre of East Antartica, is where to be, finds an analysis . The problem is that, unlike Chile, no one wants to live there. That's due to the conditions that make it great for a telescope; high altitude, low temperature, and long periods of continuous darkness. read more

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