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The Hack Obsession with Corbyn
Okay, so there's a national crisis and everything but the Westminster calendar remains stubbornly fixed. Instead of, I don't know, taking the government to task for economic failure, their cronyism, and openly practising corruption in full view, our so-called politics journalists are more interested in having their silly season fun. Exercising the court stenographers this weekend were extracts from the forthcoming book on Jeremy Corbyn by Gabriel Pogrund and Patrick Maguire. Have they unearthed new information about HQ under Corbyn? Documentary evidence to better assist an underst... more »
Huge Snowfalls in Australia
With a super storm dumping on Australia’s ski slopes since Wednesday, the country’s ski areas have reported more than 60cm (2 ft) of snowfall over the past three days. 22 Aug 2020 – Most of the resorts open are in New South Wales. They include Perisher and Thredbo, which both reported 25cm of snowfall in ... Read more Huge Snowfalls in Australia The post Huge Snowfalls in Australia appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Summer will not return to Yakutia this year
The frosts started in Russia – Meteonovosti Summer is ending and it is not surprising that the lowest temperature in Russia today is in the coldest Republic of Russia – Yakutia. In the village of Eyik, Oleneksky district of Yakutia, the temperature dropped to -8°C, the lowest temperature in Russia. The temperature dropped below freezing ... Read more Summer will not return to Yakutia this year The post Summer will not return to Yakutia this year appeared first on Ice Age Now.
It is all about the immune competence of the individual
“It is not a simple matter with black and white answers.” – John Pak ____________ It is all about the immune competence of the individual John Pak After a good education in the 70s it seemed natural to vaccinate my first child in 1990, until he developed high-pitched screaming and hand tremors within 24 hrs ... Read more It is all about the immune competence of the individual The post It is all about the immune competence of the individual appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Libya's Haftar Rejects GNA's Call For A Libyan Ceasefire
A member of the self-styled Libyan National Army (LNA) commanded by Khalifa Haftar stands on a military vehicle at one of their sites west of Sirte, Libya [Esam Omran Al-Fetori/Reuters] *Al Jazeera:* *Haftar rejects GNA's call for Libya ceasefire* LNA dismisses ceasefire announcement as 'marketing' stunt, says GNA is planning a Turkish-backed offensive on Sirte. Renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar's forces have dismissed a ceasefire announcement by Libya's internationally recognised government as a "marketing" stunt. Ahmed Mismari, spokesman for Haftar's self-styled Libyan ... more »
The Afghan Capital Of Kabul Is Increasing Beginning To Look Like A City Under Siege
A police vehicle was hit by magnetic bomb in Kabul, Afghanistan, last month. Reuters *New York Times*:* With Delay in Afghan Peace Talks, a Creeping Sense of ‘Siege’ Around Kabul* Instead of mass-casualty attacks, the Taliban are carrying out targeted assaults in the capital and neighboring districts. The country’s security forces seem unable to control them. KABUL, Afghanistan — Mornings in the city begin with “sticky bombs,” explosives slapped onto vehicles that go up in flames. With night comes the dread of hit-and-run assassinations in the nearby suburbs — government employee... more »
EP 99: Jeff Angers of Center for Sportfishing Policy
In Episode 99 of District of Conservation, Gabriella spoke to Center for Sportfishing Policy president Jeff Angers. Here's more about the organization: The Center for Sportfishing Policy’s role is to affect public policy related to the conservation of marine resources with broad abilities to pursue political solutions. The organization is non-partisan and focuses on having [...] The post EP 99: Jeff Angers of Center for Sportfishing Policy appeared first on CFACT.
The Biden Campaign Walks Back its Attack on BDS… Sort Of
The Biden campaign’s attack on BDS and activist Linda Sarsour shows that the DNC is not ready to truly embrace the progressive values it claims to represent. The post The Biden Campaign Walks Back its Attack on BDS… Sort Of appeared first on MintPress News.
Hoping to Seize on UAE-Israel Deal, Pompeo and Kushner Head East in Search of New Allies for Israel
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Trump adviser Jared Kushner are hitting the road in an attempt to strong-arm more Arab states into normalizing relations with Israel, turning their backs on Palestine and isolating Iran. The post Hoping to Seize on UAE-Israel Deal, Pompeo and Kushner Head East in Search of New Allies for Israel appeared first on MintPress News.
Insure The Domestic Tranquility? – Nancy Pelosi Calls President Trump, Republicans and Trump Supporters: “Enemies of The State”…
According to the Preamble of our Constitution, one of the purposes for establishing our Constitutional Republic was to insure domestic tranquility: “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic … Continue reading →
The Banal Evil Of US Imperialism: A View From Inside The CIA
As the US Empire falls, the US government continues its regime change attempts around the world in an effort to hang onto power. We see the same tactics applied over and over again. We speak with John Kiriakou, a former CIA analyst and case officer, about what regime change looks like from inside the CIA, which he describes as similar to the Bansky painting, "The Banality of the Banality of Evil." He reveals the tension between those who ignore the illegality of what the US is doing and those who believe in the rule of law, how the process of deciding to intervene in a country work... more »
Reforms Are Won When Social Movements Inflict Real Costs On The Economic Elite
In an interview over email, co-author Kevin A. Young discussed the limits of electoral politics to advance a more egalitarian social contract and the strategies today’s social movements can employ to fight injustice. The challenges are formidable, especially given the Trump administration’s exercise of a new and despotic federal police power in reaction to nationwide Black Lives Matter protests against police violence. As Levers of Power demonstrates through examples from the labor movement and the Civil Rights Movement, the path to enduring change requires mobilization that infli... more »
Uribe Called To Testify Over Alleged Role In Three Massacres
Colombia’s former President Alvaro Uribe is sinking even deeper into legal trouble after the Supreme Court called him to testify over his alleged role in three massacres and a homicide. The investigation is not directly related to the ongoing fraud and bribery investigation that spurred the Supreme Court to place Uribe under house arrest, but massacres that left between 150 and 200 people dead in his native Antioquia province between 1996 and 1997. This investigation will however be using testimonies from paramilitary fighters Uribe allegedly tried to bribe ahead of last year’s tr... more »
Grand Jury Resistor Jailed For Fighting Federal Repression Against BLM
At 3:00 pm, Wednesday, August 19th, Jesse Shackelford, 28, was taken into federal custody at the Dane County Jail and joined a long history of grand jury resisters. He claimed his Fifth Amendment right to silence in order to protect himself and his community and in a strong stand against both this grand jury in particular and the grand jury process as an oppressive, movement-busting tactic. For refusing to testify in front of a grand jury targeting the Black liberation struggle and uprisings in Madison, Jesse was charged with civil contempt and put in a cage: he is currently being... more »
How To Remember A Feminist Movement That Hasn’t Ended
Increasing outrage from critics over what the New York Times’ Brent Staples called the monument’s “lily-white version of history.” The proposed monument, wrote another critic in a similar vein, “manages to recapitulate the marginalization Black women experienced during the suffrage movement,” as when white organizers forced Black activists to walk at the back of a 1913 women’s march on Washington. Historian Martha Jones in an op-ed in the Washington Post criticized the way the planned monument promoted the “myth” that the fight for women’s rights was led by Anthony’s and Stanton’s ... more »
Pressure On Netanyahu Mounts As Israel Bombs Gaza Again
Embattled Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been facing pressure at home and abroad amid his government’s continued bombing of the Gaza strip. With protests in both Jerusalem and the UK, Israel’s bombardment of Gaza has continued. And the Israeli PM is refusing to back down on all fronts. The PA news agency reported that on Saturday 22 August, thousands of protesters marched on Netanyahu’s residence in central Jerusalem. They were protesting over his continued tenure as prime minister. The demonstrations came amid a backdrop of a summer of protests, centered around Net... more »
Disastrous US School Openings Lead To 2,500 Infections Across 44 States
Within weeks, the reopening of schools across the United States has already become a complete catastrophe. Outside of the mobilization of educators, parents and the broader working class to halt this homicidal policy, there will be rapid acceleration of the spread of the deadly COVID-19 disease throughout every region of the country. Because no government agency at the local, state or federal level is systematically tracking work-related COVID-19 cases and deaths, Kansas teacher Alisha Morris took it upon herself to begin compiling this data in a spreadsheet. The list, which is no... more »
How Co-operative Architecture Shaped Britain
In the 19th and 20th centuries, Britain's growing co-operative movement provided an alternative to capitalist business practices – and made its mark on cities and towns with ambitious building projects. Co-operative forms of organization have proliferated in the UK during the pandemic, with self-organizing networks of mutual aid groups forming and thriving at street and neighborhood level to meet people’s needs in a collective way. These kinds of relationships feel novel, but co-operative organization has a long history in Britain. Throughout much of the last 170 or so years, the ... more »
Tennessee To Strip Right To Vote From Protesters
Tennessee protesters will face harsh penalties, including losing the right to vote, as punishment for participating in protests under a law enacted by the Tennessee GOP-dominant General Assembly. Right-wing Governor Bill Lee quietly signed off on the bill Thursday, AP reports. Under the new law, demonstrators who camp on state property can now be charged with a Class E felony, punishable by up to six years in prison, rather than a misdemeanor it was previously. Since George Floyd’s killing earlier this year, protesters have camped outside the Tennessee Capitol in Nashville, dema... more »
SCANDAL! Anthony Fauci has been Mass Murdering People for Decades! Prevented AIDS Patients from Receiving Life-saving Cheaper Drug
Putting his own life and career on the line, Yale epidemiologist Dr. Harvey Risch continues to make public media appearances exposing the hydroxychloroquine scandal, which he admits is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans, and millions worldwide. Appearing on Fox News last night (Sunday, August 23, 2020) on the Mark Levin show, Dr. Risch explained how the FDA is also complicit with these mass murders, and that this is not the first time Anthony Fauci has withheld cheap, older and effective drugs from patients whose lives could have been saved, in exchang... more »
Russia Built This Tank for a Nuclear War With NATO
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, Europe* It was a failure. *Key Point*: The Object 279 was never more than a prototype. In a war that never happened, formations of heavy and rather odd-looking Soviet tanks would have powered through atomic explosions in breakthrough attacks into West Germany. Enter the Object 279 tank, a curious oddity from the late 1950s which was obsolete — despite its design principles deliberately reflecting the fear of a nuclear battlefield — by the time it was produced. It was certainly not a success, as the Soviet Union only manufactured a handful of protot... more »
Will Netflix Start Losing Subscribers Thanks to Coronavirus?
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC19BFEAD770&share=true] For months, no usual production took place for new movies or TV shows. The only handful of exceptions were shows that were filmed overseas or shows that are animated or otherwise produced in a method that’s not live action. Therefore, there’s going to be a dearth of live action TV shows on networks and cable channels as soon as this fall. Could such delays affect the subscriber count of the most popular streaming service, Netflix? One an... more »
Joe Biden Says He Will Raise Taxes for Anyone Making More Than $400,000
*Rachel Bucchino* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC23II98U8EA&share=true] But would those making below that number see their taxes remain steady? Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and his running mate Senator Kamala Harris (D-California) appeared in their first joint interview, with the former vice president saying everyone should pay “their fair share” and that he will raise taxes on Americans who make more than $400,000 if elected in November. “I will raise taxes for anybody making over $400,000,” B... more »
Russia's Su-27 Stealth Fighter: Now Remote-Controlled?
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] The fifth-generation multi-role fighter was designed by United Aircraft Corporation as an aerial platform to destroy all types of air, ground and naval targets. And it might come with an impressive new feature. The combat capabilities of Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter have been compared to the United States Air Force’s F-22 Raptor. The Russian aircraft’s speed and armament could allow it to respond quickly to potential threats—and if necessary back out just as quickly from fights it cannot win. But now the Su-57 could ... more »
SCANDAL! Anthony Fauci has been Mass Murdering People for Decades! Prevented AIDS Patients from Receiving Life-saving Cheaper Drug
Putting his own life and career on the line, Yale epidemiologist Dr. Harvey Risch continues to make public media appearances exposing the hydroxychloroquine scandal, which he admits is responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans, and millions worldwide. Appearing on Fox News last night (Sunday, August 23, 2020) on the Mark Levin show, Dr. Risch explained how the FDA is also complicit with these mass murders, and that this is not the first time Anthony Fauci has withheld cheap, older and effective drugs from patients whose lives could have been saved, in exchang... more »
Michigan Absentee Ballot Chaos Raises Questions About Mail-in Voting
[image: michigan-absentee-ballot-chaos-raises-questions-about-mail-in-voting] Mail-in voting threatens the integrity of the election — as illustrated in Michigan.
**** ** **** *** ***** and ****, *********! will be broadcast by the BBC after all. Sort of.
I might be wrong in how I'm reading this tonight, but I think the BBC has been clumsily canny in the way it's now - this very day - trying to have its cake and eat it over the Last Night of the Proms row. (No wonder such Blairite masters of spin like James Purnell thrive there. This could have come straight out of the Alastair Campbell/Peter Mandelson triangulation handbook.) They may have been far, far too clever by half though. A typically huffy statement today from the BBC listed the items in the Last Night, and it included *Rule, Britannia! *and *Land of Hope and Glory *(a... more »
How Bad Is This Gates-Funded Essay Cyber-Scorer? This Bad.
Software that can grade an essay is the great white whale of automating education. If software could actually score an essay effectively, data-mining personalized [sic] algorithm-delivered edu-product could work with more than just multiple choice and true or false questions. I've written a plenty about why this great white whale is not going to be landed any time soon. But let me give you a specific example of how bad one product really is, even though it's getting funding from the Gates Foundation. Ecree was founded in 2014 and promises to use "artificial intelligence to replicat... more »
Iran Confirms Blast At Its Nuclear Facility At Natanz Was 'Sabotage'
*The Guardian:* *Iran says 'sabotage' caused blast at Natanz nuclear site* *Officials say security investigations confirmed sabotage, with further details to be released later* Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation said on Sunday that “sabotage” was the cause of an explosion that damaged the Natanz nuclear facility last month. “Security investigations confirm this was sabotage and what is certain is that an explosion took place in Natanz,” spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi was quoted as saying by state news agency IRNA. “But how this explosion took place and with what materials ... will be... more »
Israeli soldiers assaulted Palestinian, mocking and beating him him severely
"It has been six days, and I still ache all over. My ribs hurt when I breathe, and I still have blue marks on the right side of the body and on my back. I still have no idea why the soldiers attacked me so violently. All I know is that they didn’t even ask to see our ID’s." Report by Israeli NGO B'Tselem on June incident... more »
Monumental Hypocrisy
[image: monumental-hypocrisy] With the approval of Democratic politicians, radical leftists are destroying our cultural infrastructure under the guise of social justice, despite the immense hypocrisy involved.
Wisconsin Governor, Biden Undermine Cops in Kenosha; Say Blake Shooting Was Unjustified
[image: wis-governor-biden-undermine-cops-kenosha-suggest-blake-shooting-was-unjustified] After the shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, yesterday, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden condemned the officers without knowing all the details of the incident.
Never forget: If Kamala Harris takes over as president, she WILL come after guns with a vengeance and may send law enforcement to take them
08/23/2020 / By JD Heyes To be honest, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden was never going to pick a Second Amendment supporter to be his running mate. And we knew that he would never even pick a ‘moderate Democrat’ who recognizes that the Constitution guarantees Americans the right to keep and bear at least some … Continue reading Never forget: If Kamala Harris takes over as president, she WILL come after guns with a vengeance and may send law enforcement to take them →
BLOOD in the streets: Left-wing Portland rioters display bloody guillotine as they burn American flags; new Democrat logo says “Death to America”
08/23/2020 / By Mike Adams Now the mask is off and the Democrats are telling us exactly what they have planned for America. In Portland, left-wing rioters — all of whom support Joe Biden over President Trump — brought a blood-splattered guillotine to the riot and put it on display while they burned American flags … Continue reading BLOOD in the streets: Left-wing Portland rioters display bloody guillotine as they burn American flags; new Democrat logo says “Death to America” →
Body Of "George Floyd" that was lifted on to gurney had NO LEGS
QAnon Official Jun 12, 2020 via Body Of “George Floyd” that was lifted on to gurney had NO LEGS
Join in the People’s Canada-wide August 29 Day of Action vs the Lockdown: TheLineCanada.com
Alfred Lambremont Webre Aug 21, 2020 Join in the People’s Canada-wide August 29 Day of Action against the Lockdown: TheLineCanada.com TheLineCanada.com: Occupy Ottawa: August 29, 2020, 2-6pm EST Parliament Hill. Protest 2020. Pitch a Tent WATCH ON ExopoliticsTV https://youtu.be/Y5FRefdpq68 NEWSINSIDEOUT https://newsinsideout.com/2020/08/joi… Post on Facebook: NEWSINSIDEOUT BLOG https://exopolitics.blogs.com/newsins… WATCH LIVE ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AHzS… WATCH ON … Continue reading Join in the People’s Canada-wide August 29 Day of Action vs the Lockdown... more »
Should the Gov’t Be Allowed To Control Your Thoughts? This Prof Thinks So
Michael Austin August 22, 2020 For anyone wondering how far academia has fallen, look no further than at the writings of an ethics professor from Western Michigan University. According to this astute scholar, any citizen who doesn’t fall in line with the ever-shifting coronavirus policies of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention should take … Continue reading Should the Gov’t Be Allowed To Control Your Thoughts? This Prof Thinks So →
Activist Nails It: It’s Not the Police, “It’s Us”
August 24, 2020 by Tom Knighton Despite the prevalence of “Black Lives Matter” as part of the social framework these days, a whole lot of black people–particularly young black men–are dying. They’re being murdered at an incredible rate and have been ever since the riots kicked off following the death of George Floyd. Yet there’s … Continue reading Activist Nails It: It’s Not the Police, “It’s Us” →
Mad About Looting? Chicago BLM Activists Says “Get Over It”
August 24, 2020 by Tom Knighton Looting bothers me in a way that protests in and of themselves never could. While I may not agree with your protests, a peaceful protest is still proof that we live in a free society. For all the people screaming about how we live in a police state, … Continue reading Mad About Looting? Chicago BLM Activists Says “Get Over It” →
FULL ARTICLE Benjamin Fulford 8-17-20… “C…-19 campaign is sign of Full Satanic Rebellion against the Creator” | KpBlog.Space… the New Kp Blog
Originally posted on Econamic Global Organizations: https://kpblog.space/2020/08/20/benjamin-fulford-8-17-20-c-19-campaign-is-sign-of-full-satanic-rebellion-against-the-creator-2/
Luciferase chain reaction to ID2020
Originally posted on Econamic Global Organizations: Information we need to know and discern Luciferase Chain Reaction to ID2020 Source:?Prepare for Change By Rosanne Lindsay, ND Disclaimer: We at Prepare for Change (PFC) bring you information that is not offered by the mainstream news, and therefore may seem controversial. The opinions, views, statements, and/or information we…
Though Only 20% Of Americans Hold Negative Views About Vaccination, The Political Skew Impacts Policy
What do anti-vaccine believers have in common? A similar distrust in other settled science like GMOs and nuclear power, for one. And they all are more likely to share similar voting patterns, which means that even though only 20 percent of Americans hold negative views of vaccines, they have an outsized impact on policy. Because most of them are on the same political side. read more
Why Kamala Harris?
The wealthiest ethnic groups of Americans are Asian, specifically, Indian Americans (household income $123,453). After that it's Taiwanese Americans (household income $102,328). Just for comparison, English and German American household income (my ethnicity who were here before the Revolution) is under $50,000. Even the Chickasaw and Choctaw tribal nation members have a household income higher than English and German Americans. But most whites (as Europeans are called) are not even close to Indian or Taiwanese. Indian Americans used to be grouped with "white" in these divisions un... more »
"Many of us go through life with a list of made-up obligations. We wake up in the morning with a long list of 'must do' items. Such phony obligations get in the way of clear thinking." #QotD
*"Another way many of us think unclearly is by going through life with a list of made-up obligations. We wake up in the morning with a long list of 'must do' items.* * After a while, our feet start dragging and we feel a heavy burden on our shoulders. But we 'must' press on. Such phony obligations get in the way of clear thinking. "There is very little in the world that we actually must do. Let’s face it, unless we are in jail or otherwise detained, we have complete freedom about how to spend our day. The reason we don’t just pack up and go sit on the beach every day is that ... more »
Australia’s universities: bosses reel in $1m-plus salaries, $1bn profit on back of staff underpayment
[image: Teaching casual staff at universities underpaid] The rampant commercialisation of Australia’s public universities has been laid bare with behaviour more expected of multinationals than learned institutions. While huge numbers of teaching staff have been reportedly underpaid, the sector is reporting bumper profits and eyewatering corporate salaries. Michael Sainsbury runs the numbers.
Several Colorado cities, counties may loosen marijuana business restrictions
As local governments across the nation look to expand their tax base during the recession, several in Colorado have begun contemplating loosening restrictions on marijuana companies, including prohibitions on home delivery, repealing bans on adult-use or medical MJ sales, and adding new social equity business permits. According to Westword, some of the cities and counties […] Several Colorado cities, counties may loosen marijuana business restrictions is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Covid-19 Deaths And New Cases Conitnue To Decline In The U.S.
The number of infections across the US have continued on a downward trajectory for more than a month after spiking in the Sunbelt states in June and July. The average number of cases per day was at 42,600 on Sunday The average number of Americans dying from COVID-19 was at 981 on Sunday. It marks the first time the death toll, based on a seven day average, has dropped below 1,000 after plateauing for the past three weeks *Daily Mail:* *Coronavirus deaths average less than 1,000 over 7 days in the US for the first time in almost a month as infections continue to decline across the c... more »
A Not-To-Do List for Guyana’s New Administration When It Comes to Oil
Global Issues News Headlines - 7 hours ago
LA JOLLA, California, Aug 24 (IPS) - Just over five years ago, a major oil discovery occurred on the northeastern coast of South America. There have been a series of additional discoveries ever since. But this time it was not Venezuela. It was Guyana. Read the full story, “A Not-To-Do List for Guyana’s New Administration When It Comes to Oil”, on globalissues.org →
How Women-led Agribusinesses are Boosting Nutrition in Africa
Global Issues News Headlines - 7 hours ago
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe, Aug 24 (IPS) - Oluwaseun Sangoleye's son developed rickets after rejecting baby formula. So she started a business to make natural baby cereal from locally-sourced ingredients in Nigeria. Read the full story, “How Women-led Agribusinesses are Boosting Nutrition in Africa”, on globalissues.org →
Everyone Wore Masks During The 1918 Pandemic. They were useless.
Everyone wore masks during the 1918 flu pandemic. They were useless. *People called them “flu fences” and “chin sails.” Gala attendees fastened theirs with gaudy earrings. Smokers cut flaps in them, and movie houses gave them away with tickets.* *Face diapers is good to. * *During the influenza pandemic of 1918, officials often advised Americans to wear face masks in public. Doctors believed that masks could help prevent “spray infections,”* according to historian *John M. Barry in his book, “The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History.” * *Prevent "spray... more »
Did Pepsi Donate $100M to Black Lives Matter?
Not every project related to racial justice is automatically linked to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Did Biden Say ‘Christians Violate LGBTQ Rights by Simply Existing’?
This was not a remotely accurate nor reasonable summary of what the former U.S. vice president actually said.
Did Joe Biden’s Great-Great-Great Grandfather Own a Slave?
While we can't confirm with complete certainty, the evidence gathered here is compelling.
Gregory Mannarino, PM 8/24/20: "ALERT! Fed. Prepares NEW DOLLAR. Looking At Several Different Blockchains"
Gregory Mannarino, *PM 8/24/20: "ALERT! Fed. Prepares NEW DOLLAR.* *Looking At Several Different Blockchains"* - https://traderschoice.net/
Musical Interlude: Moby, "Love Of Strings"
*Moby, "Love Of Strings"* Life... precious, magnificent Life...
Covid-19 Medical News -- August 24, 2020
*UN News:* *WHO presses for greater investment in global COVID-19 vaccine facility * So far, 172 countries are engaging with the COVAX Global Vaccines Facility, which aims to deliver two billion doses by the end of next year, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told journalists. “Investing in the COVAX Facility is the fastest way to end this pandemic and ensure a sustainable economic recovery,” he said. Last week, Mr. Tedros made a push for countries to join the facility, which currently has nine vaccines in its portfolio and another nine under evaluation. *Read more* .... ... more »
HUD Pennsylvania RoundTable on Fair Housing
We rarely ever hear about what Ben Carson is doing at HUD. Maybe because he is actually achieving something? Anyway, for interested folks here is what he posted on Facebook on August 21st and as a HUD press release. HUD SECRETARY BEN CARSON HOSTS ROUNDTABLE WITH PENNSYLVANIA ELECTED OFFICIALS ON THE REMOVAL OF THE 2015 AFFH RULE WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today held a roundtable with local and federal officials in Pennsylvania to discuss the importance of local zoning decisions being made by local communities rather than unelected bureaucr... more »
President Trump Delivers Remarks – Food Box Program Distribution – Mills River, NC – Livestream…RoRum
President Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks in Mills River, North Carolina on Farmers to Families Food Box Program Distribution. Anticipated start time 3:45pm ET WH Livestream Link – RSBN Livestream LInk – Fox News Livestream Link . .
President Trump Remarks at RNC Convention After Formal Re-nomination – Video…
President Trump delivers remarks to the RNC audience in North Carolina after the formal roll call vote and formal party renomination for candidacy in 2020.
Turkey promised Russia they would re-pump water to Hasakah: governor
[image: Turkey promised Russia they would re-pump water to Hasakah: governor] BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:30 P.M.) – The governor of Al-Hasakah, Major General Ghassan Halim Khalil, confirmed that they are in constant contact with Russia, as they are the only mediator between them and Turkey. According to Khalil, the Turkish authorities promised to re-pump the water from the Alouk Station to Hasakah city and its surroundings. The governor pointed out that the Russian forces were working behind the scenes to pressure Turkey to restore the water flow to the over one-million people that were af... more »
Colombia preparing an attack against Venezuela: CEOFANB commander
[image: Colombia preparing an attack against Venezuela: CEOFANB commander] BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:00 P.M.) – The commander of the Venezuelan Army Operation Command (CEOFANB), Admiral Remigio Ceballos, said on Saturday that Colombia is preparing to launch an attack on Venezuela, the Orinoco Tribune reported, citing the Twitter account of the CEOFANB leader. “We are in the presence of a Colombian government that has attacked Venezuela the most in all of our history. What the Venezuelan people have done is receive continuous attacks by the Colombian government,” Ceballos wrote on his Twitt... more »
Iran soon to be in possession of sound barrier-breaking missiles: commander
[image: Iran soon to be in possession of sound barrier-breaking missiles: commander] BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:55 P.M.) – The commander of the Iranian Navy, Admiral Hossein Khanzadi, said that Iran will soon obtain sound barrier-breaking missiles. During his introduction to a number of the new commanders of the naval fleet in southern Iran, Khanzadi said that the missile group is the most important guarantee of the country’s security and power. He added, “In light of the high concerns of the people of the country, we have been able to manufacture Qadir missiles with a range of 300 km and ... more »
Syria accuses US of green lighting Turkey’s move to cutoff water to 1 million people
[image: Syria accuses US of green lighting Turkey’s move to cutoff water to 1 million people] BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:40 P.M.) – The Syrian government condemned the recent move by Turkey and its allied militants to cutoff the water supply to over one-million people in the Al-Hasakah Governorate nearly two weeks ago. According to the Syrian Foreign Ministry, Turkey move to cutoff the water supply constitutes a “war crime”, while further accusing the U.S. of approving this measure. According to a statement issued by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs published on its Facebook page: “... more »
Watch: Russian intelligence forces thwart ISIS recruitment operation for jihad in Syria
[image: Watch: Russian intelligence forces thwart ISIS recruitment operation for jihad in Syria] BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:20 P.M.) – The Russian Federal Security Services revealed that it had thwarted the activity of a cell recruiting militants for the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh), who were planned to be transferred to Syria to fight in its ranks there. The operation to thwart the work of this secret terrorist cell took place in the republics of Tatarstan and Dagestan, and the Tyumen region in northern Russia. The Russian intelligence arrested the organizer of this dangerous cell. ... more »
Turkey to hold naval exercise near Greek island in new show of force
[image: Turkey to hold naval exercise near Greek island in new show of force] BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:00 P.M.) – The Turkish media said on Monday that the Defense Ministry announced the implementation of a naval exercise tomorrow, Tuesday, south of the Greek island of Crete. The Turkish move came after Athens announced that it would conduct military maneuvers in the disputed areas with Turkey in the eastern Mediterranean. Earlier, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar expressed his condemnation of Greece’s announcement of holding air and sea military exercises on August 25 and 27 in the ... more »
A Rousing Musical Interlude: Outlaws, “Green Grass and High Tides”
Outlaws, “Green Grass and High Tides” *Turn it up! lol*
WATCH: WikiLeaks Iraq War Logs: What It Means for Press Freedom
WikiLeaks editor Kristinn Hrafnsson leads a discussion with investigative journalists Iain Overton and Chris Woods about the impact of the Iraq War Logs’ release a decade ago.
BREAKING: Anti-Pedo Mob Swarms Buckingham Palace Gates 🏰
Originally posted on 971blog: ? https://twitter.com/C_W_UK/status/1297956418029596672 ? LINK – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60vlqKFI_Oo WATCH the moment an enraged crowd of people gathered outside Buckingham Palace and appeared to chant “paedophile” repeatedly. [VIDEO] https://twitter.com/jbwhitesnake/status/1297943199969947649 https://twitter.com/_lexample/status/1297539835998199809 MORE HERE LATER – FC
The beat goes on…more GOP names for Biden
In an article by Zack Budryk yesterday called “Jeff Flake, dozens of former GOP congressman joining ‘Republicans for Biden,'” he speaksto the growing list of Republican legislators who have openly stated their support for Joe Biden. “Former Sen. Jeff Flake … Continue reading →
Erin Elizabeth on Stage Calling Out Fake News Written About Her and Her Peers by Main Stream
Our very own Erin Elizabeth speaking about Censorship and Suppression at The Truth About Cancer in Anaheim, California in 2019. The post Erin Elizabeth on Stage Calling Out Fake News Written About Her and Her Peers by Main Stream appeared first on Health Nut News.
So You Don’t Like Socialism? Socialism Doesn’t Work, You Say? Then Please…
*I hope someone shows this to Joe Biden and his speech-writers* *-by Noah* The 2020 Republican Con-Vention is here. Already, their advertising is calling Joe Biden a "radical socialist" (I wish!). So, prepare for endless fear mongering about "Socialism!!!" In doing that, Republicans always deliver a tsunami of their brand of hypocrisy. By the end of this week's utter babbling insanity, that idiot Republican uncle or neighbor of yours will be whipped into a demonic anti-socialism fervor and trying to not only convince you that Joe Biden is a socialist threat but that any Democrat is.... more »
New Survey Highlights Effectiveness of Anti-China COVID Rhetoric
A new YouGov survey reveals the real effects that Anti-China rhetoric is having on shaping public perception and the reality of COVID-19's impact on the world. The post New Survey Highlights Effectiveness of Anti-China COVID Rhetoric appeared first on MintPress News.
Musical Interlude: Justin Hayward, "The Way of the World"
Justin Hayward, "The Way of the World"
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Why is the Lobster Nebula forming some of the most massive stars known? No one is yet sure. Cataloged as NGC 6357, the Lobster Nebula houses the open star cluster Pismis 24 near its center - a home to unusually bright and massive stars. The overall blue glow near the inner star forming region results from the emission of ionized hydrogen gas. *Click image for larger size.* The surrounding nebula, featured here, holds a complex tapestry of gas, dark dust, stars still forming, and newly born stars. The intricate patterns are caused by complex interactions between interstellar winds, r... more »
"A Dreamer..."
And why does it make you sad to see how everything hangs by such thin and whimsical threads? Because you're a dreamer, an incredible dreamer, with a tiny spark hidden somewhere inside you which cannot die, which even you cannot kill or quench and which tortures you horribly because all the odds are against its continual burning. In the midst of the foulest decay and putrid savagery, this spark speaks to you of beauty, of human warmth and kindness, of goodness, of greatness, of heroism, of martyrdom, and it speaks to you of love." - Eldridge Cleaver
“You’re no better than anybody else!"
*MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020And yes, that includes the others:* We recommend Gene Lyons' recent column about Candidate Biden. We've known Gene for many years now, though mostly by phone and by email. In his column, Gene says that Biden reminds him of his Irish-Catholic father, who "had been a first sergeant in the U.S. Army and played ball around North Jersey with guys of every ethnicity." His father gained from those experiences, Lyons says. He ascribes a slogan to his father—a watchword Biden has often ascribed to his own working-class parents: LYONS (8/20/20): Doing those things h... more »
Professor: Put “Morality Pills” in Water Supply to Make People Wear Masks and Socially Distance
[image: professor-put-morality-pills-in-water-supply-to-make-people-wear-masks-and-socially-distance] A “bioethicist” at Western Michigan University is disturbed that many people are skeptical of mask and social-distance mandates, and suggests secretly putting psychoactive “morality pills” in the water supply to ensure lockdown-measure compliance.
Red Goons Attack Portland Police for Third Night. Fires Set, Officer’s Home Threatened
[image: red-goons-attack-portland-police-for-third-night-fires-set-officer-s-home-threatened] Red brigades in Portland attacked police again last night in a return to the North Precinct station house that the deranged bloodthirsty goons attacked on Friday.
Twitter Places “Public Interest” Notice on Trump’s Tweet
[image: twitter-places-public-interest-notice-on-trump-s-tweet] Twitter added a label to a tweet from President Trump alleging that it promoted misleading claims that “could potentially dissuade people from participation in voting.”
High-tax States Continue to Lose High-income Individuals
[image: high-tax-states-continue-to-lose-high-income-individuals] Politicians in high-tax states such as New York and California continue to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs, driving away high-income individuals with oppressive taxes and regulations.
Texas County Requests State Police Assistance After Austin Defunds Police
[image: texas-county-requests-state-police-assistance-after-austin-defunds-police] As Austin, Texas, capitulates to the demands of Black Lives Matter and Antifa and reduces funding to its police force, one county connected to the city is asking for state assistance in dealing with increased crime.
Guardian warns ‘last chance’ on climate change, after many other ‘last chances’
If we do not heed this latest last chance, I’m sure there will be another last chance in the near future, just like all the previous last chances we’ve been given in the past 30 years. The Observer view on the climate catastrophe facing Earth Observer editorial Thirty years ago we were warned. Now is […] The post Guardian warns ‘last chance’ on climate change, after many other ‘last chances’ appeared first on Climate Realism.
West African Leaders And Talks With Mali's Junta Leaders End Without Deal
*BBC:* *Mali coup: No deal on transitional government* Talks in Mali aimed at resolving the political situation in the aftermath of last week's coup have ended without agreement. West African leaders have said that the deposed President, Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta, should be reinstated. But envoys from regional body Ecowas failed to convince Mali's military leaders that this was the way forward. Mr Keïta faced huge street protests before his overthrow and many in Mali have welcomed his removal. Military spokesman Col Ismael Wague is quoted by the Reuters news agency as saying afte... more »
ARE RED AND BLUE AMERICA SO INCOMPATIBLE THAT WE'LL HAVE SEPARATE VACCINES?
A couple of weeks ago, I warned you that President Trump might try to use a Russian COVID-19 vaccine as an October surprise in order to get reelected. Now the *Financial Times* reports this: The Trump administration is considering bypassing normal US regulatory standards to fast-track an experimental coronavirus vaccine from the UK for use in America ahead of the presidential election, according to three people briefed on the plan. One option being explored to speed up the availability of a vaccine would involve the US Food and Drug Administration awarding “emergency use authorisat... more »
Canada, US business groups to support global cannabis industry expansion
Two North American business groups signed a memorandum of understanding to support Canadian and American companies seeking to capitalize on the growth of the international cannabis market. The agreement between the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s International Cannabis Council and the American Trade Association for Cannabis and Hemp (ATACH) will support businesses on both sides of […] Canada, US business groups to support global cannabis industry expansion is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
More licensed cannabis stores coming to Manitoba
The next wave of cannabis stores has begun to arrive in Manitoba, giving Canada’s regulated marijuana industry a chance to increase market share in the country’s fifth-most-populous jurisdiction. Manitoba’s government started taking new applications for licensed cannabis stores on June 1, prioritizing applicants without any existing Manitoba stores. Provincial cannabis wholesaler Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries […] More licensed cannabis stores coming to Manitoba is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
People Who Are in Denial About Coronavirus
Eric Zuesse, originally posted at Strategic Culture There are basically two different policy-approaches to the coronavirus problem: One is the passive approach, waiting for ‘herd immunity’ to develop naturally. And the other is the active approach, in which the Government does take action — not just wait while the most-vulnerable individuals die off from the […]
Explained: How To Talk to Anti-Vaxxers
*Erica Weintraub Austin, Porismita Borah* *Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] Collectively, by turning around those who believe otherwise, we can save lives. An estimated 24,000 to 62,000 people died from the flu in the United States during the 2019-20 flu season. And that was a relatively mild flu season, which typically starts in October and peaks between December and February. The latest computer model predicts 300,000 deaths from COVID-19 by Dec. 1. With the advent of flu season, and COVID-19 cases rising, a public health disaster even worse than what we’re now experiencing c... more »
Why Americans Shouldn't Get Excited About Biden's North Korea Policy
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC22II9YX2KE&share=true] It loooks likely to be the same old story all over again. *Editor’s Note:* As Election Day rapidly approaches, and with it, a potential change of presidential administration, the Center for the National Interest’s Korean Studies team decided to ask dozens of the world’s top experts a simple question: If Joe Biden wins come November, what do you expect his North Korea policy to look like? The below piece is an answer to that question. Plea... more »
If North Korea Collapsed, South Korea Would Have To Clean It Up
*Priya Sethi* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] ROK forces must also be prepared to provide humanitarian assistance and emergency relief. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *U.S. forces will be crucial in enabling international humanitarian agencies to enter affected areas and in providing protection for aid operations. Located miles from the Military Demarcation Line, U.S. forces are able to mobilize immediately to stage and support humanitarian relief operations. They maintain the airlift and aerial reconnaissance capabilities to quickly assess affected areas and to provide im... more »
Will iPhones Be Made in Mexico?
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * The politics are tricky and it might not be Apple itself that makes them. It’s occasionally been a point of contention, especially during the Trump era and its fitful trade war with China, that Apple continues to mostly make and assemble its products in China. It’s also often led to confusion—especially last November, when President Trump joined with Apple CEO Tim Cook to visit a plant in Texas, which the president implied was both an Apple manufacturing facility, and newly open as a result of his administration’s policy. Neither was true, as the p... more »
Is North Korean Leder Kim Jong-un Dead?
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un attends a political assembly meeting of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, in North Korea, in this photo released on August 14, 2020 by North Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang. KCNA via REUTERS *Business Insider:* *Rumors about Kim Jong Un dying are going viral again, but experts say not to believe them* * Rumors are once again spreading that Kim Jong Un is dying, but experts say they're unfounded. * The rumor began on Friday after a former South Korean minister said he had on good authority that the North Korean leade... more »
Bannon Arrested for Wall Fraud on Yacht of Exiled Chinese Billionaire; They “Created” New Federal State of China in Exile in June; Billionaire Accused of Being Spy in July
Fraudster Bannon arrested on yacht of filthy rich exiled Chinese billionaire who claims to fight corruption and who may be … Continue reading →
The Commonwealth & Britain: the Trouble with “Empire 2.0”
From “The Conversation”: The Commonwealth and Britain: the trouble with ‘Empire 2.0’ Destroying Chinese war junks by Edward Duncan. Wikimedia … Continue reading →
Germany Says ‘Fairly Likely’ Alexei Navalny Was Poisoned
“Germany Says ‘Fairly Likely’ Alexei Navalny Was Poisoned By VOA News August 24, 2020 08:22 AM The German government says … Continue reading →
The US is in a water crisis far worse than most people imagine
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/24/the-us-is-in-a-water-crisis-far-worse-than-most-people-imagine
Researchers at UCL Set a New World Record for Fastest Internet
https://gizmodo.com/researchers-at-university-college-london-set-a-new-worl-1844789699?utm_campaign=Gizmodo&utm_content=&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_source=facebook
Why Lifting Heavy and Eating More Is the Best Way to Lose Fat.
Why Lifting Heavy and Eating More Is the Best Way to Lose Fat | Men’s Health https://www.menshealth.com/weight-loss/a19532511/why-lifting-heavy-and-eating-more-is-the-best-way-to-lose-fat/?utm_campaign=socialflowFBMH&utm_medium=social-media&utm_source=facebook
Erin Brockovich’s “Superman’s Not Coming” is a guide to saving your safe drinking water
Erin Brockovich’s “Superman’s Not Coming” is a guide to saving your safe drinking water https://www.inquirer.com/arts/books/erin-brockovich-supermans-not-coming-new-book-20200822.html?fbclid=IwAR3eIwN8b0l-iGYYwlf71JDgRV0t7fyRkKeK8t0Lfuj95o8uX4_mu6lqSSE
Molecular Discovery Will Lead to Greater Understanding of X-Linked Genetic Diseases Like Rett Syndrome
Molecular Discovery Will Lead to Greater Understanding of X-Linked Genetic Diseases Like Rett Syndrome – Patient Worthy https://patientworthy.com/2020/08/20/molecular-discovery-understanding-genetic-diseases-rett-syndrome/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Patient%20Worthy&utm_content=Molecular%20Discovery%20Will%20Lead%20to%20Greater%20Understanding%20of%20X-Linked%20Genetic%20Diseases%20Like%20Rett%20Syndrome
German Doctors Says Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Was Poisoned
*Daily Mail:* *Putin foe Alexei Navalny WAS poisoned: German doctors reveal he could be ‘incapacitated for months’ - days after Russian medics insisted they found no sign of toxins* * Navalny was flown to Germany on Saturday from a hospital in Omsk, Siberia * Allies have said he will survive but be 'incapacitated for months' from his work * They have accused the Kremlin of masterminding the alleged poisoning Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has been poisoned, medical tests carried out by German doctors have indicated. In a statement the Berlin hospital where he is being ... more »
Why must we take Grutter seriously?
I confess myself quite mystified by the argument underlying Jason Mazzone's posting earlier today. Most obviously, the 25-year limit is dicta rather than holding, unless one really does believe that the Supreme Court is a super-duper legislature entitled to adopt rules and at the same time stipulate a sunset provision, without the slightest semblance of, say, hearings or citation of evidence as to why 25 years instead of 20 or 50 or whatever. I suspect that the "liberals" signed on to O'Connor's intellectually problematic opinion because it was necessary to have an "opinion of the... more »
NFL Testing Contained Many False Positives- Tests Contaminated? How Widespread Is This Contaminated Testing Problem?
*Is it a problem, globally? It would have to be. 'Cause when you think about it what would the odds be this many tests would all have been contaminated?* *Link * *"On August 22, BioReference Laboratories reported an elevated number of positive COVID-19 PCR test results for NFL players and personnel at multiple clubs," the statement, released online, said. "The NFL immediately took necessary actions to ensure the safety of the players and personnel."* *"Our investigation indicated that these were most likely false positive results, caused by an isolated contamination during test prep... more »
Did Kamala Harris Say Joe Biden Is ‘Trash to Me’?
A quote lifted from a blog post about Harris and Biden was misattributed to Harris.
World News Briefs -- August 24, 2020
*Daily Mail: **Trump is officially nominated as Republicans' 2020 candidate on first morning of scaled-back convention - and makes surprise appearance to chants of 'four more years' as he calls election 'most important of our lifetime'* * Donald Trump made a stop at the Republican National Convention Monday * The surprise speech came just after delegates formally nominated Trump to become the the Republican presidential candidate in November * Trump is preparing to speak all four nights of the Republican Convention this week – in addition to the surprise speech on Monday afternoon ... more »
As Many As 646,000 Die Globally Thanks to the Flu (And Then Came COVID-19)
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, World* What happens if people also get the coronavirus? These days, most Americans are inundated with up-to-the-minute data detailing the horrific effects of the novel coronavirus. But what often gets ignored amid this ongoing pandemic is that the flu season is right around the corner—which can be a lethal virus in its own right. More than eight months into the global pandemic, roughly 810,000 deaths have been reported due to the coronavirus, according to the latest data from Johns Hopkins University. That indeed is a substantial figure, but what cur... more »
Clash of the Titans: India and Pakistan Continue to Battle Over Kashmir
*Ahsan Butt* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] But if the two countries are interested, there are a few viable solutions to the decades-old conflict. Last week, a senior Indian national security reporter dropped a bombshell that, at first glance, should have turned more heads. The story revealed “persistent” rumors in New Delhi of a secret diplomatic backchannel currently underway between India and Pakistan. The speculation is that these talks, purportedly involving senior officials holed up in Washington and London, have included discussions on everything from “the fate of Kash... more »
Back to the Future, Muppets and More: Best of What’s Coming to Netflix in September
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] You will want to keep your subscription for these. The fall of 2020 is upon us, and while not as many Americans are stuck at home at this point as they were in the spring, those with kids at home might need a break. And for those that do- there’s plenty of new stuff coming to Netflix in the month of September. - The “Back to the Future” trilogy (September 1.) The “Back to the Future” movies are one of those things that gets traded frequently among streaming services, and all three movies, directed by Robert Zemecki... more »
Smartwatch Category Surged in First Half of Year (Apple Watch Was the Winner)
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC16E1588EE0&share=true] Apple just keeps on winning. The global market for smartwatches, despite the pandemic, posted 20% revenue growth in the first half of 2020, even as shipments remained flat. In addition, Apple now holds more than 50% of the global market share in the category. That’s according to new research released this week by Counterpoint Research, which found that the smartwatch category is growing, contrary to the smartphone category and other markets w... more »
Scientists “Stunned”: Planet Has Lost 28 Trillion Tons of Ice in Less Than 3 Decades
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Environment, World* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC1C21D19160&share=true] Can the planet recover from such rapid change? A total of twenty-eight trillion tons of ice have disappeared from the surface of the Earth since 1994, according to U.K. scientists who analyzed satellite surveys of the planet’s poles, mountains and glaciers. Scientists from Leeds and Edinburgh universities and University College London, whose findings were published in the journal Cryosphere Discussions, described the ice loss between 19... more »
Bolsonaro Threatens to Punch Reporter who Asked Questions About Corruption and the First Lady
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday, August 23rd, threatened to punch a reporter repeatedly in the mouth after being asked about his wife's links to an alleged corruption scheme. “I so want to pound your mouth with punches,” the far-right president said when the reporter posed the question. The journalist […] The post Bolsonaro Threatens to Punch Reporter who Asked Questions About Corruption and the First Lady appeared first on The Rio Times.
BWorld 449, Energy reserves and security
* My article in BusinessWorld, August 20, 2020. During the media briefing by the Independent Electricity Market Operator Philippines (IEMOP) last week, Aug. 11, data on electricity supply, demand, reserves and prices for the Luzon-Visayas grids from March to early August this year were shown, covering the various COVID-19 lockdown periods (ECQ, MECQ, GCQ). I compared the year-on-year (yoy) data and the good news is: One, while average demand in April-June declined by -14.7% (which correlates with the -16.5% GDP in the second quarter), the decline in July was only -3.5%. Two, av... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 8/24/2020
~ Today's Water Cooler ~
There Is Now No Racial Disparity In Lung Cancer Incidence - Except For White Women
Historically, lung cancer incidence rates have been higher in Black people than White people among men of all ages and among younger women, likely reflecting historically higher smoking rates in Black adults. That is no longer the case, and in women the trend has even reversed. That is a big win for science and health nonprofit groups like ours, which have warned about the perils of smoking for our entire existence. read more
Conspiracy...Or Ignorance? Why World Leaders Are Covid Copycats
Why, with just a few exceptions, have all political leaders pursed virtually the same response to the coronavirus outbreak? Lockdown, "social-distancing," masks? Even the same empty slogans: "Alone together." Is it a worldwide conspiracy? As Jeff Tucker writes in a recent article, the truth is likely more banal. Ignorance and laziness. Plus in today's Liberty Report: more on cooking the Covid books, teen depression thanks to the lockdowns, and more...
California blackout scapegoating
The really bad news is that these blackouts are going to be an ever-present reality in California for years to come. WATCH NOW The post California blackout scapegoating appeared first on CFACT.
The Processional colonnade in Egypt's Luxor temple [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: The Processional colonnade in Egypt's Luxor temple] The Processional colonnade of Amenhotep III at Egypt's Luxor Temple , Luxor
The Sun court of Amenhotep III at Egypt's Luxor temple [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: The Sun court of Amenhotep III at Egypt's Luxor temple] Visitors , mostly Egyptians at the Sun court of Amenhotep III in February 2012, Egypt's Luxor temple in Luxor.
The Sun court of Amenhotep III at Egypt's Luxor temple [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: The Sun court of Amenhotep III at Egypt's Luxor temple] The Sun court of Amenhotep III from Egypt's temple of Luxor in Luxor , Upper Egypt
The Sun court of Amenhotep III at Egypt's Luxor temple [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: The Sun court of Amenhotep III at Egypt's Luxor temple] The Sun court of Amenhotep III from Egypt's temple of Luxor in Luxor , Upper Egypt
Inside Egypt's Luxor temple [Flickr]
Kodak Agfa posted a photo: [image: Inside Egypt's Luxor temple] Inside Egypt's Luxor temple at the Sun court of Amenhotep III.
The Tribulations of Triangulation: Few Options for Belarus Amid a Color Revolution
Belarus shows that any small state with a mildly socialist system and independent foreign policy invites subversion by the Yankee hegemon and its collaborators. The post The Tribulations of Triangulation: Few Options for Belarus Amid a Color Revolution appeared first on MintPress News.
“Paid Vacation” for Kenosha Cops Who Shot Unarmed Jacob Blake in the Back
Being in the midst a summer of unprecedented racial and political unrest was apparently not enough to stop Kenosha police from emptying seven rounds into the back of yet another unarmed black man. The post “Paid Vacation” for Kenosha Cops Who Shot Unarmed Jacob Blake in the Back appeared first on MintPress News.
Type 81: This Chinese Rifle is as Tough as Nails, Thanks to its Russian DNA
*Caleb Larson* *History, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC142D1B0000&share=true] The Type 81 is still relevant today and benefits from a cheap, robust design. The Type 81’s genesis began in the early 1980s. Around that time, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) had been issuing their own indigenously designed and built Type 63 automatic rifle to soldiers. This terrible rifle was an attempt at replacing both the Type 56 carbine, essentially a Chinese-made SKS copy, and the Type 56 assault rifle, a Chinese copy of Kalashnikov’s ... more »
Why Russia Is Getting Ready to Invade Belarus
*John Herbst* *Security, Eurasia* It is not clear that Lukashenko’s security forces are able or willing to do what is necessary to restore order to the country. Would Putin decide to step in? Belarus continues to amaze. After twenty-six years of seemingly stable leadership, Alexander Lukashenko’s regime may be on the rocks. Public demonstrations have rattled the country ever since Lukashenko tried to steal Belarus’s presidential elections on August 9. A major crackdown—the arrest of thousands, the widespread use of torture—has thus far failed. It is not clear that Lukashenko’s... more »
A Modest Proposal? Defunding or Disbanding the U.S. Military as Responses to National Failure
*Anand Toprani, Michael Dennis* *Security, Americas* While defense prognosticators are more concerned about budgets, platforms, and national adversaries, we propose a modest thought experiment of shifting the language of defunding or disbanding the police to the military, and considering what that might mean in practice. In the midst of these profound social challenges afflicting the United States today, our national security establishment is stubbornly focused on “great-power competition,” which is a short-hand for conventional, high-end kinetic conflict between militaries. The ... more »
Study: Just Over 60 Percent of Broadband Households Still Subscribe to Cable or Satellite
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * New research from Parks Associates, released Monday, shows that just 62 percent of broadband-equipped households in the U.S. continue to “subscribe to a traditional pay-TV service via a cable or satellite provider.” That number was 69 percent as recently as the first quarter of 2019. It’s been well-established, especially since the start of the pandemic, that cord-cutting has accelerated significantly. According to Leichtman Research Group, Inc. (LRG), the fifteen largest pay TV companies lost 2 million subscribers in the first quarter of 2020, and... more »
Biden Holds 52-Point Lead over Trump Among College Students. But Will They Vote?
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, * Most students -- nearly 7 in 10 -- said they are “absolutely certain” that they will vote in the upcoming election, with female college students dominating the response over their male counterparts by a margin of 10 points. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden holds a massive 52-point lead over President Donald Trump among full-time college students, according to a new poll released Monday. Seventy percent of college students said they would vote for Biden, and 18 percent said they’d back Trump. Even though the pool of participants are more l... more »
President Biden Would Face a Tough Road Ahead on North Korea
*Duyeon Kim* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC23WH9COMIK&share=true] Biden has a lot of goals, but it not clear how he could sucessfully get there. *Editor’s Note:* As Election Day rapidly approaches, and with it, a potential change of presidential administration, the Center for the National Interest’s Korean Studies team decided to ask dozens of the world’s top experts a simple question: If Joe Biden wins come November, what do you expect his North Korea policy to look like? The below piece is an answer to that q... more »
Statewatch News Online 24 August 2020 (10/20)
24 August 2020 — Statewatch Also available as a pdf: https://www.statewatch.org/media/1322/email-24-8-20-final.pdf NEW PUBLICATIONS Press release: EU’s planned ‘deportation machine’: expensive, dangerous and lacking in transparency and accountability measures Plans to increase the number of deportations from the EU will cost hundreds of millions of euros, create giant, opaque and unaccountable agencies and further undermine claims that the … Continue reading Statewatch News Online 24 August 2020 (10/20)
Doppelsprache
On July 23, 2020, Germany’s largest weekly magazine, Der Spiegel, published an article alleging that right-wing conspiracy-theorists and “doomsday prophets” were luring Germans to Cape Breton to establish a colony of “like-minded” new settlers. Within two days, two of those named in the article — Andreas Popp and Eva Herman — issued official statements denouncing […]
Covid-19 Reinfection or Reactivation?
Work by researchers in Hong Kong finds that reinfection may be possible in rare cases. (2020, August 24). The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/24/world/covid-19-coronavirus.html#link-4b468050 REACTIVATION OR RE-INFECTION • Galanti M, Shaman J. (2020) Direct Observation of Repeated Infections With Endemic Coronaviruses [published online ahead of print, 2020 Jul 7]. J Infect Dis. 2020;jiaa392. doi:10.1093/infdis/jiaa392 • Huang, J. et al., (2020). Recurrence of SARS-CoV-2 PCR positivity in COVID-19 patients: a single center experience and potential implications... more »
Dept of Education extends student loan relief to Dec. 31
Secretary DeVos Implemented President Trump’s Presidential Memorandum Extending Student Loan Relief to Borrowers Through End of Year DoE News Release August 21, 2020 Acting on President Donald J. Trump’s Presidential Memorandum signed August 8, 2020, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos today directed Federal Student Aid (FSA) to extend the student loan relief to borrowers initiated by the President and Secretary in March 2020 through December 31, 2020. All borrowers with federally held student loans will have their payments automatically suspended until 2021 without penalty. In ... more »
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