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Report: Are Charter Schools A Big Risk For Families?
In a new report, the Network for Public Education shows how big a gamble it can be to enroll your child in a charter school. And the odds are not in parents’ favor. “Broken Promises: An Analysis of Charter School Closures From 1999-2017” is a deep dive into the data surrounding patterns of charter closure and the number of students affected by those closures, especially those in high poverty areas. NPE is a advocacy group co-founded by Diane Ravitch, the Bush-era Assistant Secretary of Education who has since become an outspoken critic of education reform. The organization's execu... more »
Skidelsky on Economics
On our sister website, Law and Liberty, I have a review of Robert Skidelsky’s last book, What’s Wrong With Economics. I was unimpressed by the book. It looks to me like an attempt to build a straw man out of modern economics, which is blamed by Skidelsky for, of course, “neoliberal” policies. The book is […] The post Skidelsky on Economics appeared first on Econlib.
‘Disappointed’ UW-Madison Student Leaders Ask the University to Move All Classes Online
Elected student government leaders at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are asking that the school move to an all-virtual format, amid other requests, saying it is “disappointed with the University’s leadership in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.” In a letter, later published by WKOW news, the Associated Students of Madison wrote, “The University must understand […]
West Virginia U Suspends In-Person Classes After Increase in Cases and Holiday Weekend Parties
West Virginia University is suspending in-person classes at its main campus in Morgantown through Sept. 25 following a recent spike in COVID-19 infections among students there, reports NBC news. All courses, besides graduate-level and professional courses, will be online during that period. According to university officials, the decision was in direct response to both the […]
GW History Dept. to Dr. Jessica Krug: Resign
George Washington University’s Department of History has responded to the news that one its faculty members, Dr. Jessica Krug, lied about having an Afro-Caribbean identity throughout her entire career as an African and Latin American studies professor. She is a White woman. In a statement released Thursday, the department described itself as “shocked” and “appalled,” […]
St. Louis Cardinals’ Lou Brock, ‘The Greatest Base-Stealer Ever Known’, Dead at 81
Lou Brock, the St. Louis Cardinals’ Hall of Fame outfielder who “became the greatest base-stealer the major leagues had ever known,” died on Sunday at age 81, reports The New York Times. By the end of his 1961-1979 career, Brock held a batting average of .293, had hit 149 home runs and had scored 1,610 […]
Coach John Thompson, Jr. in Retrospect
Coach John Thompson, Jr. died on August 30, 2020, at the age of 78. He redefined college basketball and challenged stereotypes of black masculinity and mental aptitude. ESPN host Michael Wilbon calls him a mentor and a master teacher. Thompson’s journey began on September 2, 1941, in the segregated housing projects of Washington, DC’s Anacostia neighborhood. Thompson found solace and his identity on the basketball court in junior high and the local Police Boys Club. He went on to play center for Archbishop John Carroll Catholic High School, leading them to three city championsh... more »
President Trump Doubles Latino Support in Key Miami-Dade Region – Remember: “There’s Nowhere Else To Go”..
An interesting article in the Miami Herald highlights increased support within the Miami-Dade Latino community for President Trump’s re-election. The article is based around a local poll conducted September 1 through 4, and notes two-thirds of spanish speaking respondents support … Continue reading →
President Trump Delivers Remarks Upon Departure – Video…
President Trump delivers remarks from joint base Andrews as he departs for a 3:00pm event in Florida to discuss environmental accomplishments by the administration. [Video Below, Transcript will Follow] Suburban voters are pouring into the Republican Party because of the … Continue reading →
‘F*ck White People!’ – BLM-Biden Supporters Scream at Elderly Couple Dining Outdoors in Pittsburgh, Steal Their Drinks Off Table (VIDEO)
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: Cristina Laila This is how Biden supporters treat elderly Americans. Black Lives Matter terrorists screamed obscenities at elderly people dining outdoors in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Sunday. “F*ck 12 and f*ck white people! You old dick!” one BLM militant yelled to a peaceful elderly white man sitting at a table.…
Impossible! BLM & Antifa Are Actually Promoting Trump!?! This Truth Is Unlike Anything You’ve Heard!
Justus KnightonSeptember 8, 2020 On today’s broadcast: Part 1 – Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. It appears BLM and Antifa are taking those words to heart. They are actually helping to re-elect President Donald Trump! Shocked?! Well you shouldn’t be, they are all but assuring a landslide victory. Part 2 – (only … Continue reading Impossible! BLM & Antifa Are Actually Promoting Trump!?! This Truth Is Unlike Anything You’ve Heard! →
American Airlines Will Permit Flight Attendants To Wear BLM Pins. Some Employees Are Furious.
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: Hank Berrien On Sunday, American Airlines (AA) announced fight attendants will be permitted to wear “Black Lives Matter” pins on their uniform, an announcement that engendered anger among some of its employees. Defending the policy, the airline stated, “Clearly we live in a time where it is so important…
Exclusive: Zach Fuentes, Top Aide to John Kelly, Denies Atlantic Story About Trump
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: MATTHEW BOYLE Former Deputy White House Chief of Staff Zach Fuentes denied to Breitbart News?The Atlantic’s?account of President Donald Trump’s comments about troops in Europe. Fuentes unequivocally denied?The Atlantic’s?report last week, a huge blow to the establishment media narrative. Fuentes personally briefed President Trump on the weather situation that…
The US’s pursuit of Julian Assange threatens media freedom
Assange’s extradition to the US would set a chilling precedent for those who publish leaked or classified information. by Julia Hall 6 Sept 2020 WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange leaves Westminster Magistrates Court in London, UK, January 13, 2020 [Henry Nicholls/Reuters] The last time I saw Julian Assange he looked tired and wan. Dressed neatly in … Continue reading The US’s pursuit of Julian Assange threatens media freedom →
U-Md. professor testifies, amid glitches, at Assange extradition hearing in London
By William Booth September 7, 2020 at 10:37 a.m. CST LONDON— The long-delayed evidentiary hearing in the extradition case ofimprisoned WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange returned to the courtroomhere Monday. The proceedings were beset by technical glitches as thecourt attempted to hear testimony from witnesses via remote video link. U.S.prosecutors say the Australian … Continue reading U-Md. professor testifies, amid glitches, at Assange extradition hearing in London →
U.K. judge rejects Julian Assange bid to delay U.S. extradition case
Global News Sep 7, 2020. WikiLeaks’ founder Julian Assange, who is fighting to avoid extradition to the United States from Britain, failed on Monday in a bid to further delay hearings that resumed after months due to the coronavirus lockdown. The U.S. authorities accuse Australian-born Assange, 49, of conspiring to hack government computers and of … Continue reading U.K. judge rejects Julian Assange bid to delay U.S. extradition case →
Julian Assange in court to face 18 new charges as he fights US extradition
Wikileaks founder arrested in cells at Old Bailey shortly before hearing Emily Pennink,Henry Vaughan,Taz Ali 13 hours ago Julian Assange supporters protest outside the Old Bailey(AP) WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has failed in a bid to exclude fresh allegations against him in his fight to avoid extradition to the United States. The activist, who has … Continue reading Julian Assange in court to face 18 new charges as he fights US extradition →
Anonymous Sources Confirm Anonymous Sources Saying Anonymous Sources Don’t Like Donald Trump [Satire]
Originally posted on Listen to everyone. Trust no one.: Anonymous Sources Confirm Anonymous Sources Saying Anonymous Sources Don’t Like Donald Trump?[Satire] Source: By. Andrew Klavan Sep 8, 2020 DailyWire.com Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Four separate anonymous sources have told The Atlantic magazine that Donald Trump killed a man in Reno just to watch him die.…
Fishing with ... shotguns???
Yes, apparently it's a thing. Americans seem to make sport of almost anything, and today’s example is no exception. Several sportsmen made lemonade out of lemons when it came to the invasive species of fish dubbed Flying Carp that’s been plaguing southern boaters since the 1970s, and have reached as far north as Minnesota. Silver Carp, or Asian Carp, are termed Flying Carp because they literally fly out of the water when startled by a boat motor. The carp in question have caused injuries to boaters and have raised concerns over the aquatic ecosystems they’ve invaded. People have... more »
Pan Biscuits & Gravey
How to make a decent "almost a biscuit" with just a frying pan. Good for emergency breads, camping, or just rapid biscuits and gravy without making the house hotter from a full sized big oven. Continue reading →
Atlantic Editor Now Admitting That A Key Detail Of His Article That Says President Trump Called Fallen Soldiers 'Losers' May Be Untrue
*PJ Media:* *Atlantic Editor Admits Key Detail of Anti-Trump Hit Piece May Be Untrue* Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, admitted that a key detail of his article about Trump could be wrong during an interview with CNN on Sunday. “When President Donald Trump canceled a visit to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery near Paris in 2018, he blamed the rain for the last-minute decision, saying ‘the helicopter couldn’t fly’ and that the Secret Service wouldn’t drive him there. Neither claim was true,” Goldberg wrote in his piece published last week. According to Goldbe... more »
An Update on the "Failing at Fairness" Gender Myth
A couple of years ago I wrote about the 1994 Myra Sadker book "Failing at Fairness," a book that tried to make the case that girls were getting hosed (as compared to boys) by the US educational system. Leaving aside my general sense that all kids of all races and genders are getting hosed by […]
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/8/2020
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. #COVID19 At reader request, I’ve added this daily chart from 91-DIVOC. The data is the Johns Hopkins CSSE data. Here is the site. Here again is the Midwest: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin: Oy, Illinois; the spike is said to […]
China, Wuhan pool party like it is 2019
*****News Topic 7***** China “Parties Like It Is 2019” As Patrons Pack Pool Parties, Nightclubs & Bars From Wuhan To Beijing. China “Parties Like It Is 2019” As Patrons Pack Pool Parties, Nightcubs & Bars From Wuhan To Beijing A few weeks ago, we joked that the people of Wuhan were ‘partying at ground zero’ […]
Assange extradition trial, dark & tragic, offers ray of hope for Julian Assange
Via Reuters (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-assange/assange-warned-he-will-be-removed-from-extradition-hearings-if-outbursts-continue-idUSKBN25Z1UD)… Julian Assange, the Wikileaks founder who is fighting to avoid extradition to the United States from Britain, was warned by a judge on Tuesday he will be removed from the courtroom and tried in his absence if he continues to interrupt proceedings. The proceedings were briefly adjourned after Assange shouted “nonsense” as […]
Assange extradition trial, dark & tragic, offers ray of hope for Julian Assange
Assange extradition trial, dark & tragic, offers ray of hope for Julian Assange. by The Duran The Duran: Episode 663. Via Reuters (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-assange/assange-warned-he-will-be-removed-from-extradition-hearings-if-outbursts-continue-idUSKBN25Z1UD)… Julian Assange, the Wikileaks founder who is fighting to avoid extradition to the United States from Britain, was warned by a judge on Tuesday he will be removed from the courtroom and […]
Selling Clean Bottled Water Has Made This Person China's Thrid Richest Person
*Zero Hedge*: *Chinese Bottled Water IPO Is 1,148 Oversubscribed, Makes Founder China's 3rd Richest Person* With US stocks suddenly in freefall, they are only now catching up to a recent bout of weakness in China where the Shanghai Composite - which has gone nowhere since early July - just dropped below its 50DMA. The lack of a market meltup in China, however, has clearly not dented local appetite for stocks and as a result the founder of China’s biggest bottled water company - whose red-capped plastic bottles can be seen at most official gatherings in China because apparently in C... more »
Did the Trump Boat Parade Result in This Sunken Ship Photo?
Several boats did sink during a parade for U.S. President Donald Trump in September 2020.
SHOTGUN POST #5: FreakedOut Update: Good news and bad news on the 5G continuing rollout...
*Greencrow says:* Folks, this is *the last in a series of five "Shotgun Posts"* that I had circling in a "holding pattern" over the landing strip of this blog while I allowed my post re *Judy Mikovits* to "*marinate*". Hope you enjoy them and I would advise reading them from #1 onwards. gc ***************** *FreakedOut says: Good news and bad news on the 5G continuing rollout...* Bad news first: According to an article posted by DefenseOne.com via the Less EMF Newsletter, 5G deployment will be speeding up due to the United States Department of Defense freeing up frequencies... more »
WTG ALL Patriots Across Our Country…
Now is the election for patriots to take states and our country back! Stop allowing Soros, foreign powers, and socialists to determine our fate. Money CANNOT buy freedom. ——————- WE THE PEOPLE MUST CONTINUE OUR REPUBLIC UNITED WE STAND! FREEDOM TO DETERMINE OUR FATE, TO SPEAK WITHOUT FEAR, TO PRACTICE OUR FAITH, TO THINK AND DETERMINE OUR OWN FUTURE, AND TO PROSPER AS ONE NATION UNDER GOD–WITHOUT MANIPULATION, COERCION, OR FEAR OF REPRISAL Men and Women of all national backgrounds have died since the days we stepped foot on this soil to make that not just a vision of some … Continue ... more »
Is there a middle ground in the study of ideas in international relations?
I’m working on a new project about the use of religion in power politics (part of which I’ll be presenting “at” APSA this week). I’m finding good evidence, but the framing is tricky. Religion as a power political tool happens, and matters, but it rarely works out the way the wielders intended. Is this an […]
Explained: Peloton Launches Its New Bike+
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1D1C4AFA70&share=true] The famous (infamous?) bike company will also offer a cheaper treadmill. Peloton is known as a high-end home exercise brand, which has demonstrated significant customer loyalty, while also contributing a bizarre cultural moment late last year thanks to its viral “Peloton wife” commercial. Now, the company has announced a pair of new products. Bloomberg News reported last week that Peloton was getting ready to launch a new high-end bike, while c... more »
How Did “Tenet” and “Mulan” Do This Weekend?
*Stephen Silver* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2JIF9K8UEC&share=true] These two block busters were widely anticipated, but were released in different ways due to the coronavirus pandemic. Labor Day weekend is usually a quiet one when it comes to new movie releases. But this year, the long holiday weekend was the occasion of the debut of two new films whose performance may have major implications for the future of how motion pictures are distributed and exhibited. “Tenet,” director Christopher Nolan‘s new t... more »
China Is Now Operating Two Aircraft Carriers Together in Simultaneous Training Missions
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* For the first time in history, China is operating two carriers together in simultaneous training missions to refine attack tactics and closely approach and ability to conduct dual-carrier operations. For the first time in history, China is operating two carriers together in simultaneous training missions to refine attack tactics and closely approach and ability to conduct dual-carrier operations. Citing various news reports, the Chinese-backed Global Times said China’s first carrier, the Liaoning was “spotted” in the Yellow Sea and that China’s s... more »
The rise of anti-Christianity in America...
*is well underway.* It's actually been underway for many decades, but now it's out front and in your face with no apologies. *From Todd Starnes:* Seattle Bans Christians From Worshipping in Park, But Then God Intervened The City of Seattle shut down a local park in advance of a massive gathering of Christian worshippers. Christians were banned from the park, but not Black Lives Matter or Antifa. Let that sink in, folks. *But then:* ...But instead of canceling the event, the Christians simply relocated the service to the street and called it a “worship protest.” Brilliant! A... more »
The GOP's Mega-Donors Do Not Want To Support President Trump
*Zero Hedge:* *Trump Weighs $100MN Personal Campaign Contribution As GOP Donors Bolt, Biden Fundraising Surges* If there's one skill the mainstream media has mastered in the "Age of Trump", it's pushing a coordinated narrative. To mark the passing of the Labor Day holiday and the arrival of presidential campaign mania, the mainstream press is trying to paint a picture of a Trump re-election campaign in disarry. Late last week, and over the long weekend, the dominant story was a set of polls that were overwhelmingly spun as a positive for Biden, though Trump saw gains in Texas and s... more »
Another Air Force Investigation
I have been reviewing the Levelland landing with its electromagnetic effects. I have said that an Air Force NCO conducted a one-day investigation and that was it. I have reported that the Air Force made a number of points about the case including that while Donald Keyhoe of NICAP claimed nine witnesses, there were only three. Interestingly, the claim of three witnesses is contradicted in the Blue Book file that contains interviews with a half dozen witnesses and information about others. In fact, in an undated and unsigned summary of the case, the Blue Book file says, “A The sce... more »
SHOTGUN POST #4 Good news: What a fine man! Italian mayor suggests imposing penalties for WEARING a face mask when ‘unnecessary’ Bad News: EMP Attack on our Electrical Grid Coming?
[image: What a fine man! Italian mayor suggests imposing penalties for WEARING a face mask when ‘unnecessary’] *Mask Wearing in Ital*y *Photo Courtesy RT* In my previous post I reported that Russia has again been targeted by the Globalists and* ipso facto *is humanity's only hope to escape the crush of the Anvil of Communism that is hanging by a slender thread over our heads. As further evidence of this contention, *RT has stepped up its reporting of resistance against the Scamdemic pretext. * To my knowledge,* RT is the only mainstream news outlet that has published examples of hum... more »
Indigenous urge Robert Redford to drop Chase Bank as Sundance Film Festival sponsor
Hello, I, David Felix Sutcliffe, a Sundance-supported filmmaker, along with Michelle Cook, a Dine' (Navajo) human rights lawyer and founder of the Indigenous-led divestment campaign Divest Invest Protect, are releasing an open letter next week in advance of the 2021 Sundance Film festival. The letter asks Robert Redford -- a well known environmentalist and supporter of Indigenous
Probe clears Maryland medical cannabis licensing of bias
An inquiry into Maryland’s 2019 medical marijuana licensing process found “no evidence of bias or undue influence,” according to a 40-page investigative report released last week. The licensing round, which was designed to expand minority participation in the state’s MMJ program through four cultivation and 10 processing licenses, spurred allegations of racial bias, lack of […] Probe clears Maryland medical cannabis licensing of bias is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Should The U.S. Enrich 'A Hostile Regime' That Is 'Configuring Its Military To Kill Americans'?
*FOX News:* *Gordon Chang warns China 'configuring its military to kill Americans'* *Chang urged Trump to decouple the US economy from China.* The United States shouldn't be enriching "a hostile regime" that is "configuring its military to kill Americans," China analyst Gordon Chang said Monday. In an interview on Fox News, Chang expressed support for President Trump's consideration of completely decoupling the U.S. economy from China, calling the move "absolutely a good idea." "China is configuring its military to kill Americans," Chang told "Bill Hemmer Reports." "We shouldn’... more »
Britain Wants To Settle Its Military Debt To Iran
Captured Iranian Army Chieftain tank being operated by the People's Mujahedin Organization of Iran (MEK) militant group in Iraq. AFP Photo / Philippe Desmazes *Forbes:* *Will Britain Follow In America’s Footsteps And Repay Iran For Undelivered Military Hardware?* The United Kingdom may repay Iran for undelivered military hardware sold to Iran during the reign of its last Shah in the not-too-distant future. By doing so, Britain will be following in the footsteps of the United States, which, during the Obama administration, also repaid Iran for undelivered weapons systems from the ... more »
Biden Plans: Citizenship for Illegals and Imported Relatives. Force Your Suburb to House Them
[image: biden-plans-citizenship-for-illegals-and-imported-relatives-force-your-suburb-to-house-them] If Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden is elected and gets his way, the view from your four-bedroom, single-family home in the burbs might well be a housing project packed with Third World immigrants who can’t speak English.
Illegals Caught at Border Jump 21.2 Percent From July. Criminals, Virus Carriers Keep Coming
[image: illegals-caught-at-border-jump-21-2-percent-from-july-criminals-virus-carriers-keep-coming] August apprehensions of illegal immigrants were up from July, and many illegals are infected with COVD-19.
US Army Chief Says Military Leaders Only Recommend Combat As Last Resort
Army Chief of Staff General James McConville arrives at a military field hospital for non-coronavirus patients inside CenturyLink Field Event Center during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Seattle, Washington, U.S., April 1, 2020. REUTERS/Lindsey Wasson *Reuters:* *Military leaders only recommend combat as last resort: U.S. Army chief* WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Army’s head said on Tuesday that military leaders would only recommend sending troops to combat when it was in the national security interest or as a last resort, but declined to comment on President Don... more »
Le Traité sur la charte de l'Énergie, signé il y a plus de vingt ans, menace la transition énergétique européenne
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08-Sep-2020 Le Traité sur la charte de l'énergie, signé en 1994 par l'Europe et les pays de l'ancien bloc soviétique, donne aux investisseurs la possibilité d'attaquer les gouvernements qui modifieraient leur politique énergétique.
‘Obsolete' Energy Charter Treaty must be reformed or ditched, lawmakers say
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08-Sep-2020 The 1991 Energy Charter Treaty must be profoundly overhauled in order to remove all “obsolete” provisions protecting fossil fuel investments and hindering climate action, lawmakers from across Europe said.
Japan blocks green reform of major energy investment treaty
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
08-Sep-2020 The Japanese government is blocking reform of a treaty that allows energy companies to sue nation states when climate policies affect their profits.
Japan wants to reach broad agreement on trade with UK this week: government official
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08-Sep-2020 Japan wants to reach broad consensus with the United Kingdom on trade this week, a Japanese government official said, signalling Tokyo's desire to make progress on the bilateral trade deal before a change in government.
UK-Canada trade deal back in focus as talks restart
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
08-Sep-2020 Hopes of securing a post-Brexit free trade deal with Canada were given a boost after trade secretary Liz Truss announced the UK had kickstarted discussions.
Sinking Transparency at the Old Bailey: The Assange Extradition Hearing Resumes
The fine circus that is British justice resumed at London’s Central Criminal Court on September 7, with the continued extradition proceedings against Julian Assange. Judge Vanessa Baraitser was concerned that approximately 40 individuals had received remote video access they apparently should not have. “In error, the court sent out orders to others who had sought access. I remain concerned about my ability to maintain the integrity of the court if they are able to attend remotely.”
Supply of medical cannabis restored in Malta after shortage
After a weeks-long shortage of high-THC medical cannabis flower in Malta, at least one variety became available again as of Friday, Sept. 4, Marijuana Business Daily has confirmed. “Thankfully, one of the only two locally licensed brands, Bedrocan, made it to the pharmacies last Friday, while Pedanios should be in stock soon,” Andrew Bonello, president […] Supply of medical cannabis restored in Malta after shortage is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Aurora names new CEO, signals revenue decline and massive write-downs
Aurora Cannabis has promoted Miguel Martin to CEO, while warning investors to expect declining quarterly revenue and write-downs of up to 1.8 billion Canadian dollars ($1.37 billion) when it reports fourth quarter results in two weeks. Martin, former CEO of hemp company Reliva, joined Aurora as chief commercial officer after it acquired Reliva earlier this […] Aurora names new CEO, signals revenue decline and massive write-downs is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
SHOTGUN POST #3: PERPZ RAMPING UP AGAINST RUSSIA AGAIN: How do We know that Putin's on our side? The Brits have started up another Skripal Campaign against Russia
[image: navalny]Alexei Navalny: Russia opposition leader poisoned with Novichok - Germany Simmering away on the M*Z*M back burner was the latest of a never-ending program of co-ordinated media calumny against Russia and its president Putin. But, just in the past two weeks, it has been moved to the front burner and is heating up. Below, I have a series of links and snippets that are evidence offered in support of my contention that this is all* vengeance against Russia for not going along with the CovID Plandemic HOAX. * Sure, Russia sent its people home for a two week "vacation" la... more »
2020 Election: The Looming Danger to America Heading Into November 3rd
*Daniel L. Davis* *Politics, Americas* [image: We are entering the gauntlet of what will almost certainly be the toughest trial America has faced since the Civil War. Whether we will emerge stronger, weakened—or suffer a potentially fatal train wreck—remains to be seen. But it is beyond doubt that dur] America needs parties that will govern well and that will not contribute to the Republic's downward spiral. We are entering the gauntlet of what will almost certainly be the toughest trial America has faced since the Civil War. Whether we will emerge stronger, weakened—or suffer a... more »
Durham Investigation: “Additional Documents” Prove Ex-Officials are in “Real Trouble”
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, * "Additional documents that I’ve been able to review say that a number of the players, the Peter Strzoks, the Andy McCabes, the James Comeys, and even others in the administration previously are in real trouble because of their willingness to participate in an unlawful act and I use the word unlawful at best, it broke all kinds of protocols and at worst people should go to jail as I mentioned previously," Meadows told Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo. Since the outset of his presidency, President Donald Trump has been infuriated by the profusion ... more »
Democrats Tried to Give Billions to Iran, Russia and Communist China
*Peter Huessy* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] This was America’s way of helping the world to overcome economic damage from the pandemic. The House of Representatives passed a major appropriations bill, 229 to182, on July 31, 2020. Among other things, the bill contained funding for the next fiscal year for all eleven departments of the U.S. government. For most news outlets, that was not particularly surprising since Congress must pass a budget for the government every year. Except that this time there was something unusual. The House Rules Committee, just before the leg... more »
Is the Donald Trump 2020 Campaign Nearly Broke?
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Politics, * Trump himself is reportedly considering pumping $100 million of his own money into the campaign, though he has always been loath to use his own funds. At the same time, he’s conceding nothing publicly. Is his campaign really in trouble? Donald Trump has gone broke before. Is he about to do it again? His presidential campaign, a study in mismanagement, has apparently burned through almost $800 million of the $1.1 billion it raised, including wasting 11 million on Super Bowl ads and another 4 million at Trump hotels and restaurants. Meanwhile, the B... more »
Russia Claims NATO Deploying More Troops on Border and Increasing Spy Flights
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000170358&share=true] Tensions are rising over the possibility of a Russian intervention in Belarus. According to a top Russian military official, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is massing troops near its border and increasing flights of reconnaissance aircraft. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu told reporters over the weekend that NATO plans to redeploy another U.S. military contingent to Poland in the near future, and that NATO Allied Command... more »
Pew Study: 52% of Young Adults Now Live With Parents
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Society, * Thanks, Coronavirus: 52% of young adults were living with their parents—which is five percentage points higher than in February. The actual number now sits at 26.6 million. The crippling economic effects of the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic is driving millions of Americans, especially young adults, to move back in with their parents, according to a new study posted by the Pew Research Center. The data is now showing that, as of July, 52% of young adults were living with their parents—which is five percentage points higher than in February. T... more »
Christchurch Terrorist's Verdict: Life in Prison Without Parole
*Alexander Gillespie* *Politics, Oceania* [image: Reuters] The black hole of pain the killer left in his wake is near incomprehensible. Was Brenton Tarrant’s silence and acceptance of sentence in court a final act to expand his notoriety? Was his disavowal of previously expressed ideological views a trick? A person capable of planning the Christchurch mosque attacks so methodically may well have mapped the last public chapter, too. By saying little and expressing no real remorse, alone and without even his own lawyer, was he hoping the world would see a determined stoicism, an e... more »
COVID Is Creating a Crisis for Landlords and Renters at the Mall
*Matthew Bailey* *economy, Australia* Though the coronavirus crisis has brought things to a boil, tensions between shopping centre tenants and landlords have simmered for more than 40 years. “This is not a bluff,” Scott Evans, the chief executive of Mosaic Brands, has said of his threat to permanently close 300 to 500 stores in Australia unless landlords reduce rents. Mosiac’s network of about 1,300 apparel stores includes Katies, Noni B, Rivers, Rockmans, Millers and Crossroads. With stores shuttered temporarily due to COVID-19 restrictions, it posted a A$170.5 million loss in ... more »
Environmental Factors During Childhood: The Resaon People Get MS?
*Ruth Dobson* *Health, * Childhood obesity and smoking are well-known risk factors for heart disease and cancer. What is less well known is that they are associated with an increased risk of multiple sclerosis (MS). Obesity and smoking are well-known risk factors for heart disease and cancer. What is less well known is that they are associated with an increased risk of multiple sclerosis (MS). Several studies looking at how MS develops have associated childhood obesity and smoking with a significant increase in the subsequent risk of getting the disease. MS is becoming increasin... more »
What Would The ‘Ideal’ Capitalist Society Look Like?
*Rainer Zitelmann* *Security, Americas* In the United States, Donald Trump is in power and has reduced taxes and deregulated in some areas, which is positive, but at the same time, he is pursuing protectionist policies that jeopardize the gains achieved by globalization. Interviewers often ask me: “What do you think the ‘ideal’ capitalist society would look like?” I believe there is an urgent need for more capitalism, but do not think anyone benefits from utopian ideas of the “perfect” capitalist society. *The Age Of Reform: 1980 to 2000 * All countries suffer from government... more »
To Keep Its Military Edge on China, The Pentagon Must Embrace Change
*Michael Rubin* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1A3FCFCDD0&share=true] America needs both a qualitative and quantitative edge that only private R&D can provide. During a debate just weeks before the 2012 presidential elections, then-Senator Barack Obama dismissed Governor Mitt Romney’s observation that the U.S. Navy had less ships at its disposal than it did during World War I. “You mentioned the Navy, for example, and that we have fewer ships than we did in 1916,” Obama said. “Well, Governor, we also have... more »
Vortex Optics Strike Eagle 4-24x50 Scope: Just How Good Is It?
*Richard Douglas* *Security, * Is it worth your hard earned cash? The Vortex Strike Eagle has a staggering array of features, but without the high price tag to match. In fact, I’ve hand-tested this scope to reveal just how well all of the features perform. By the time you finish reading this Vortex Strike Eagle review, you’ll know if this is the right scope for you. Let’s get started! The Vortex Strike Eagle is perfect for those who want to get into long-range shooting without breaking the bank to do it. It’s got crystal clear fully multi-coated lenses, a glass-etched reticle, ... more »
Is the Leupold VX-3i the Best Scope for Hunters?
*Richard Douglas* *Security, * Or a waste of time? The Leupold VX-3i 4.5-14x50 is by far the best medium to long range rifle scope on the market. As if that’s not enough, it has exceptional low light capabilities, making it perfect for hunting in the early morning or evening. This is one of my favorite hunting scopes for my 223 rifle. Want to know why? Keep on reading to find out. *Glass Clarity & Reticle * This scope provides a crystal clear image, even in dim lighting. The exterior lens has a coating called DiamondCoat 2 that allows more light transmission so you can see cle... more »
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. - Linda Silas writes about the need to invest in improved care and better jobs in order to build a health society. And Linda McQuaig reviews Seth Klein's *A Good War* as outlining how to turn a pandemic response into an opportunity to make desperately-needed changes to an unsustainable society. - Paul Karp reports on new research confirming that tax giveaways to the rich do nothing to improve matters for the rest of us. - Andre Picard warns that Canada's COVID-19 curve is on the rise even before the return to school this fall, while Dominic R... more »
WATCH: Cop Shoots Man in the Back of the Head Over Missing Bicycle Light—Taxpayers Shell Out $6 Million
[image: bicycle]After he was never held accountable for shooting a man, execution-style in the back of the head over a bicycle light, this cop went on to kill a sleeping man a year later.
The Impossibility of Windmills
By Paul Homewood Jan Smelik has sent me his video about windmills in the Netherlands. It presents the impossibility of relying on wind power in a very visual and graphic way:
Demolition likely as unregistered Queen Street heritage properties for sale after Halifax council denied registration
The colourful commercial buildings of Queen Street are up for sale, and after Halifax regional council voted earlier this year not to add the properties to the city’s heritage registry, they’re likely to be torn down. A listing from commercial real estate brokerage CBRE for 1525 Birmingham St. advertises the “Queen & Birmingham project” as […]
'Plug And Play' Brain Prosthesis Debuts In Paralyzed Person
A brain-controlled prosthetic limb have shown that machine learning techniques helped an individual with paralysis learn to control motion using their brain activity without requiring extensive daily retraining. It is proof-of-concept for how future models can overcome limitations of prior brain-computer interface efforts, which existing had to be reset and recalibrated each day, almost like asking someone to learn to ride a bike over and over again each day. read more
Children Use Both Brain Hemispheres To Understand Language, But Adults Don't
Children learn languages much easier than adults, and also seem to recover from neural injuries better. The reason may be that adults process most discrete neural tasks in specific areas in one or the other of their brain's two hemispheres, while kids use both the right and left hemispheres to do the same task. read more
Independent Frontier Mentality Still Exists In Modern Mountain Regions - And With It Less Neuroticism
If you are a tourist and visit California in the United States or Bavaria in Germany, you will quickly notice it is not like a lot of other places in those countries. A cultural mentality exists and people who identify with the stereotype are more likely to stay or even move there. A new paper finds that people who live in mountain regions of the U.S. maintain more of that sensibility even in the modern era. Historian Frederick Jackson Turner, a Harvard academic, presented his thesis on the US frontier in 1893, describing the "coarseness and strength combined with acuteness and acqu... more »
Lyndon LaRouche Day: The Real Revolutionary We Need Now
[image: Lyndon LaRouche seen here at his 95th birthday, accompanied by his wife Helga and his beloved dog. September, 2017 (Photos EIRNS)] Today, September 8th, would have been the 98th birthday of Lyndon LaRouche, the economist and statesman whose work, *The Power of Reason,* 1988, was only one of those numberless works, great projects, and bold initiatives by which he located the power of labor in the limitless power of human reason and creativity. From his earliest major economic work, *Dialectical Economics,* Lyndon LaRouche demonstrated Lincoln’s conception that the productive ... more »
Lincoln On Labor Day—the First Power In The Economy
Yesterday was Labor Day, a recognition of the power of labor which was “called for” — though its legal establishment was not begun for another two decades — in Abraham Lincoln’s State of the Union message to Congress of Dec. 3, 1861. While informing Congress that “despotism” was being reimposed in the seceded Southern states, Lincoln subtly rebuked the idea that freedom involved merely the existence of democratic institutions and popular rights. He explicitly rebuked the idea among many American capitalists, that the position and power of labor could be taken as fixed, either in b... more »
UN Report On Violence Against Iraqi Protesters
(UN) The United Nations recently released a report about the violence Iraq’s protest movement has faced. It covered the period from October 2019 when demonstrations started up to April 2020. The U.N. provided no new details but did give some raw data on the number of attacks that the country’s activists have faced over the last few months. The first thing covered was the losses. The United Nations counted 487 protesters that were killed and 7,715 injured. The Kazemi government actually had a higher figure of 560 deaths reported on July 31. 109 of those fatalities and 821 of th... more »
This Day In Iraqi History - Sep 8
1922 Gertrude Bell wrote that while King Faisal was beloved he was also weak and that was because he was Oriental Was in relation to Faisal’s demand for Iraqi independence which Bell believed was due to Faisal’s nationalist advisers that she saw as troublemakers (Musings On Iraq review *Gertrude Bell And Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *Gertrude Bell, Explorer of the Middle East*) (Musings On Iraq movie review *Letters from Baghdad*) (Musings On Iraq review *Inventing Iraq: The Failure of Nation Building and a History Denied*) 1933 King Faisal I died of heart attack in Euro... more »
CDC Releases New Data; 6% of Total Deaths are from Coronavirus Only
CDC Releases New Data; 6% of Total Deaths are from Coronavirus Only – UncoverDC https://uncoverdc.com/2020/08/31/cdc-releases-new-data-6-of-total-deaths-are-from-coronavirus-only/
The 3 Biggest Myths About Running in the Morning on an Empty Stomach
The 3 Biggest Myths About Running in the Morning on an Empty Stomach https://www.runtastic.com/blog/en/the-3-biggest-myths-about-running-in-the-morning-on-an-empty-stomach/?utm_content=in.running-on-empty-stomach&utm_source=runtastic&utm_medium=facebook.en&utm_campaign=cardio&utm_term=paid
Is Disneyland Abandoning California, Moving to Texas?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
SHOTGUN POST #2 - Two Great Warriors for Humanity: Max Igan - Have you realized that the Lockdown will Never End? Plus Jon Rappoport
*The Face Masks will never End.* *H/T robinwestenra.blogspot* Plus this excellent update from *Jon Rappoport.* The Cov*ID *Plandemic/ *HOAX* is collapsing...*There's a huge awakening going on around the world.*..but wait... *Baal GateZ*...is now saying that* it's not the CovID*..*.it's "Global Warming".*..this is why we will never be allowed to "go back to Normal". The old *"Bait and Switch"*. ************************* *The political battle over a COVD vaccine: your health is of no concern* *by Jon Rappoport* September 7, 2020 (To join our email list, click here.) The news medi... more »
Facebook: Tipping the Scale on the Election?
[image: facebook-tipping-the-scale-on-the-election] Facebook is making changes to its policy to allow it to more easily influence the outcome of the 2020 presidential election.
Wall Street Selloff Putting Trump Reelection in Jeopardy?
[image: wall-street-selloff-putting-trump-reelection-in-jeopardy] With Wall Street extending its pre-Labor Day selloff into Monday morning, stocks are close to giving back their historic gains made in August, causing some to warn about risks to President Donald Trump’s reelection.
Rich Members Of Congress Make Economic Policy That Assists Their Own Class-- At The Expense Of Normal People
Congress is filled with multimillionaires representing the interests of their own class. This past April, OpenSectrets.org entitled a news piece by Karl Evers-Hillstrom Majority of lawmakers in 116th Congress are millionaires. It skewers policy drastically in favor of the status quo and in favor of the rich and against the working class. And not all the multimillionaires are Republicans-- not by a long-shot. The 3 wealthiest members are all reactionary Republican enemies of working families-- Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), Rep. Greg Gianforte (R-MT) and Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX... more »
A strange White House deal between Serbia and Kosovo
Via Balkan Insight (https://balkaninsight.com/2020/09/07/trump-was-real-winner-from-kosovo-serbia-deal/)… The agreement signed between Kosovo and Serbia in Washington does no major damage to either side – but its main beneficiary was the US President.
A strange White House deal between Serbia and Kosovo
A strange White House deal between Serbia and Kosovo. by The Duran The Duran: Episode 662. Via Balkan Insight (https://balkaninsight.com/2020/09/07/trump-was-real-winner-from-kosovo-serbia-deal/)… The agreement signed between Kosovo and Serbia in Washington does no major damage to either side – but its main beneficiary was the US President. *** The Patriot Beacon #1 Tactical Flashlight on the Market […]
Merkel flirts with pull out from Nord Stream 2 due to Navalny incident
Via DW (https://www.dw.com/en/opinion-merkel-should-pull-germany-from-nord-stream-2/a-54846823)… Opinion: Merkel should pull Germany from Nord Stream 2. All eyes are on the chancellor as calls for Germany to end the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline grow louder. By pulling the plug on the pipeline, Angela Merkel could make history all over again.
Merkel flirts with pull out from Nord Stream 2 due to Navalny incident
Merkel flirts with pull out from Nord Stream 2 due to Navalny incident published on The Duran: Episode 661. Via DW (https://www.dw.com/en/opinion-merkel-should-pull-germany-from-nord-stream-2/a-54846823)… Opinion: Merkel should pull Germany from Nord Stream 2. All eyes are on the chancellor as calls for Germany to end the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline grow louder. By pulling the plug […]
SHOTGUN POST #1: A Series of "shotgun" posts, beginning with Dana Ashlie's latest Video Update
*"America as UN2030 Kindling"* *Video by Dana Ashlie* *H/T FreakedOut* Folks, I left the post about the Dr. Judy Mikovits revelation (that was never followed up on) up for a couple of days for a reason...I wanted as many readers as possible to ask themselves the questions that are asked in that post. The main question is WHY. Why* don't* the perpZ, Anthony Fauci et al, go after Mikovits for her outrageous allegation about them going after Blacks via vaccines (through their DNA)? If she's lying...then they have her on a roasting barbeque skewer. They could easily take her down a... more »
The Truth About CV Tests
The peoples’ instincts are right, though they have been kept in the dark about this “pandemic” that isn’t. Responsible citizens are starting to act out their outrage from being victimized by a medical-industrial complex (to update Eisenhower’s warning decades ago). The truth is, governments are not justified to take away inalienable rights to life, liberty […]
Beyond Prisons Podcast: Prison By Any Other Name Feat. Maya Schenwar & Victoria Law
We discuss the fundamental issues with reform & the co-optation of abolitionist demands, how electronic monitoring denies people’s basic needs while shifting the costs of incarceration from the government onto the individual, why community policing is anti-community, and more. The post Beyond Prisons Podcast: Prison By Any Other Name Feat. Maya Schenwar & Victoria Law appeared first on Shadowproof.
Failing Africa’s Farmers, Starving the Continent
Global Issues News Headlines - 14 hours ago
BOSTON, Sep 08 (IPS) - African organizations are demanding answers after a recent report found that Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) strategies have failed spectacularly to meet its goals of increasing productivity and incomes for millions of small-scale farming households by 2020 while reducing food insecurity on the continent. Read the full story, “Failing Africa’s Farmers, Starving the Continent”, on globalissues.org →
Financing Economic Recovery
Global Issues News Headlines - 14 hours ago
BANGKOK, Thailand, Sep 08 (IPS) - As the socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the length and breadth of Asia and the Pacific, finance ministries are continuing their relentless efforts to inject trillions of dollars for emergency health responses and fiscal packages. With continued lockdown measures and restricted borders, economic rebound seems uncertain. Read the full story, “Financing Economic Recovery”, on globalissues.org →
Regressive Taxation Must Be Reversed
Global Issues News Headlines - 14 hours ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sep 08 (IPS) - With many in the world experiencing declining living standards, there has been growing frustration. Many hope that progressive taxation will improve things. While some economies once had progressive tax systems, recent decades have seen regression. Read the full story, “Regressive Taxation Must Be Reversed”, on globalissues.org →
Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi on Where to Find the $1 trillion Needed for Marginalised Children
Global Issues News Headlines - 14 hours ago
HYDERBAD, India, Sep 08 (IPS) - Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi says that $1 trillion can solve many of the problems the world's most marginalised communities are facing. Read the full story, “Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi on Where to Find the $1 trillion Needed for Marginalised Children”, on globalissues.org →
PERFORMATIVE BELIEF: Jesus wept for the second time...
*TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2020...while reading this morning's Post:* Marisa Iati is a "storyteller who taps into the pulse of local communities." We know that because that's her self-description at her own web site. At that site, Iati also describes herself "a reporter on the General Assignment desk at The Washington Post, where I write about everything from prison violence to whether Catholics can eat the Impossible Burger during Lent." We feel quite sure that Iati is also a good decent person. To position her within the annals of time, she's six year out of college (Notre Dame, cla... more »
Biden Urged to Adopt a Good Neighbor Policy Toward Latin America
Over 100 organizations that work on issues related to Latin America and the Caribbean sent a letter calling for the next administration to adopt a new Good Neighbor Policy toward the region based on non-intervention, cooperation and mutual respect. The post Biden Urged to Adopt a Good Neighbor Policy Toward Latin America appeared first on MintPress News.
Selecting Biden-Harris Could Be Disastrous for the US
Perhaps he [Biden] knows that his new progressive allies would be happy for him to win them a presidency but even happier for him to then disappear as soon as possible.—Victor Davis Hanson, September 6, 2020, New York Post Previous readers of this blog will long since have understood my view that there are very […]
What Will Be The Foreign Policy Of The Next US President?
The two programs for the Trump and Biden candidacies are not similar to those of previous candidates. It is no longer a question of adjusting the United States to the changing world, but of defining what they will be. The question is existential, so it is quite possible that things will degenerate and end in violence. For some, the country must be a nation at the service of its citizens, for others it must restore its imperial status.
Nations In The Pacific Want US Bases
Note: Squares denote countries/states with full- or part-time U.S. military presence, not locations or bases or installations. Sources: U.S. Defense Dept.’s Defense Manpower Data Center; The Heritage Foundation’s 2019 Index of U.S. Military Strength; U.S. Indo-Pacific Command *Wall Street Journal*: *U.S. Military Is Offered New Bases in the Pacific* Palau invites Pentagon presence at unspecified joint-use facilities, marking an advance of U.S. efforts to pressure China PALAU—The Republic of Palau has asked the Pentagon to build ports, bases and airfields on the island nation, offi... more »
At least 21 dead, thousands of homes destroyed or damaged after severe flooding hits Nigeria
The Watchers » Latest articles - 14 hours ago
At least 21 people have lost their lives while around 51 000 families have been displaced after severe flooding struck Nigeria following last week's heavy downpours, the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) reports. Heavy rains struck the state of Jigawa...... Read more »
Teaching Race and International Politics: Notes from a Canadian Classroom
Eric Van Rythoven (PhD) is an Instructor in the Department of Political Science at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. His research focuses on the intersection between the politics of emotion, International Relations, and security. His articles have been published in the Journal of Global Security Studies, the European Journal of International Relations, Security Dialogue, among […]
Portland Policing: a Federal Trojan Horse
[image: portland-policing-a-federal-trojan-horse] As the federal government gets more involved in policing the riots in areas such as Portland, this could be a slippery slope to a federal police force.
Fox News Analyst: Biden Not Appealing to Young Black Voters
[image: fox-news-analyst-biden-not-appealing-to-young-black-voters] Joe Biden is having a hard time appealing to black voters, getting far less support from the black community than Barack Obama did.
Portland and Kenosha violence was predictable – and preventable
Cynthia Miller-Idriss, Professor of Education and Sociology, American University at Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
The increasing visibility of a wide range of militia and vigilante groups has repeatedly caught local communities and national leaders off guard.
Trump’s law-and-order campaign relies on a historic American tradition of racist and anti-immigrant politics
Austin Sarat, Associate Provost and Associate Dean of the Faculty and Cromwell Professor of Jurisprudence and Political Science, Amherst College at Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 15 hours ago
President Trump's law-and-order campaign rhetoric has been compared to Richard Nixon's and George Wallace's similar themes in 1968. But such appeals go much further back, to the US in the early 1800s.
Australia’s Covid Police State
[image: undefined] Last week’s arrest of Zoe Buhler by Australian police, the video of which swept the world, should terrify every person who believes in liberal democracy. Buhler, a 28-year-old pregnant mother, was arrested at her home near Ballarat, Victoria, on Wednesday. She was handcuffed in front of her family, had her computer and phones confiscated, and was led out of her house by the police. What had she done that was deserving of such heavy-handed treatment? What had she done that made it worth subjecting her family to the sight of seeing her in handcuffs? Very little. ... more »
The Effectiveness of Temperature Screenings to Control the Spread of COVID-9
Airports and border entry points around the world are using non-contact body temperature scanning devices to ensure that people with COVID-19-related symptoms are detected. Unfortunately, recent research would suggest that this effort is futile. In a commentary in the September - October 2020 Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease by Michel Bielecki et al entitled "Body temperature screening to identify SARS-CoV-2 infected young adult travellers is ineffective", the authors look at the efficacy of body temperature screening among young adults. This is particularly key to contr... more »
8 Things Gifted People Experience
We’re all gifted in some way or another. While some gifts are easily recognized, some are subtle and can even make you feel weird. Gifted people vary from being somewhat too intense and complex: emotionally, physically, intellectually, creatively, sensually, existentially, or a few combinations. Their intensity can be exhilarating and sometimes extremely challenging, for themselves and their social environment. Spiritual gifts are not common or comfortable. If you don’t learn to manage them, it can burden you. Check out how many of the following signs resonate with you. 1. Are you... more »
The Muslim Council of Britain forces the BBC to change its headline
The Muslim Council of Britain has successfully pressurised the BBC into changing a headline on the front page of the BBC website. Click to enlarge The MCB's Miqdaad Versi, thanking the BBC for its "important correction", complains that it was "an unverified, misleading, and frankly irrelevant claim" and "wrong" to be included in the headline on the front page of the news website. "Prayer is not an indicator of terrorism, nor relevant to terrorist activity", he says. The replies suggest the public isn't necessarily buying it: *Vanessa Atalanta*: So, new leadership, same old B... more »
Not another one!
Another day, another item for Tim Davie's in-tray - except that he's already received this one. This one comes via Lee Harpin at *The Jewish Chronicle* again: So here she is, a Senior Digital Producer for the BBC with a history of (often inaccurate) anti-Israel tweets and retweets, "currently producing a new BBC documentary [for BBC Arabia] looking into the activities of Israel’s Elad and City of David organisations in East Jerusalem". These organisations aim to strengthen the Jewish connection to Jerusalem, and renew the Jewish community there so, obviously, will be absolu... more »
Chess Behind The Scenes
Justin Trudeau is talking about adding another $100 billion to the deficit. Don Lenihan and Andrew Balfour wonder if he's bluffing: In politics, expectations are everything and Justin Trudeau’s team has been working overtime to ratchet them up – way up. So, what if Budget Day comes and this much-discussed figure of $100 billion is, say, ‘only’ $50 billion? We think a lot of people – many of them Liberals – will breathe a sigh of relief. Conservatives, on the other hand, could be in a panic. Erin O’Toole appears to have hitched his wagon to the big number. In an interview with the ... more »
The Risks of Friendship: A Socratic Dialogue
The scene: Ancient Athens. Glaucon is standing in the Parthenon, wearing a face mask. Socrates enters with his face fully visible. Socrates: Greetings, Glaucon! How fare you during this awful plague? Glaucon: [jumps 5 feet] What the hell are you doing? Are you trying to kill me? Socrates: No, why would you think so? Glaucon: […] The post The Risks of Friendship: A Socratic Dialogue appeared first on Econlib.
Hurricanes and Wildfires Will Make COVID-19 Even Worse
*Ali Mostafavi* *Health, * [image: Reuters] At the intersection of a natural hazard and a pandemic is a decision process fraught with contradictions. With the Hurricane Laura hitting Louisiana and Texas as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm and wildfires menacing the western U.S., millions of Americans are facing the complex risks of a natural disaster striking in the middle of a pandemic. The steps people normally take to prepare for a severe storm or to evacuate can contradict the public health recommendations for protecting themselves and others from COVID-19. That’s w... more »
Smith & Wesson's Governor Shows Revolver Shotguns Are Here To Stay
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * One of the most interesting trends in the world of handguns is the revolver than first not only handgun ammunition but also shotgun shells. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Governor is a double action/single action revolver. Under normal circumstances, it can be cocked and fired with a single long, fairly heavy pull of the trigger—a so-called double action operating system. However, cocking the exposed hammer rearward reduces both the trigger pull and trigger travel distance, making the gun easier to fire and more accurate than when fired in do... more »
What New Zealand's Border Quarantine Failures Can Tell Us About Policy Implementation
*Barbara Allen, Flavia Donadelli* *Politics, New Zealand* While some interpret it as a serious government “botch-up”, a lack of transparency or even an attempt to intentionally mislead the public, others frame the issue as a natural manifestation of how governments actually work. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has shown a remarkable grasp of fine detail and an ability to communicate it under pressure. But short of monitoring every flight, border interaction and hotel perimeter herself, she must rely on various forms of authority to ensure her government’s directions are carried ou... more »
Here’s How the U.S. Marine Corps Will Sink Chinese Ships
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2011%3Anewsml_GM1E73V011801&share=true] The United States’ force in readiness is combining a few already-existent platforms into potent ship-killers. As a part of the United States Marine Corps’ (USMC) massive shift from being a “Second Army” towards being an extension of naval power projection in the Pacific, the Corps is preparing to take down Chinese ships and aircraft carriers. By adapting platforms that are already in use with other branches of the military, the USMC hopes to r... more »
Netflix: 500 Million Subscribers by 2030?
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * Report: Netflix could reach as many as 500 million subscribers by 2030, up from its current total of just under 200 million. Netflix is already the top streaming service and gained a huge amount of new subscribers during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. But does Netflix still have room to grow? According to one analyst, it does. RBC analyst Mark Mahaney, as reported by The Street, published a note recently which predicted that Netflix could reach as many as 500 million subscribers by 2030, up from its current total of just under 200 m... more »
Are Populists Like Donald Trump and Progressives Like AOC Here To Stay?
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Or, a better question: Will populism and progressivism stand the test of time? Cycles of the political system are inevitable. Throughout history, there has been a global evolution of different political parties—the Greenback Party, the Populist Party, the Bull Moose Party—and have made deep-rooted impacts in what Republicans and Democrats currently represent. During a time of complete political and social tumult, the country has endured a president who goes against the norm and preaches aggressive rhetoric that’s earned ... more »
Australia's "Belt & Road" Agreements: Dead and Buried?
*Michelle Grattan* *Law, Australia* The legislation, if passed, can be expected to lead to the Victorian government’s “belt and road” agreement with China being quashed, and will put up in the air many university arrangements. The Morrison government will introduce legislation to enable it to review and cancel agreements state, territory and local governments and public universities have entered with foreign governments. The legislation, if passed, can be expected to lead to the Victorian government’s “belt and road” agreement with China being quashed, and will put up in the air... more »
FACT: Women Are Still Unequal in Tech. Could Culture Change Fix That?
*Francine Berman* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Culture change is a marathon, not a sprint, requiring constant vigilance, many small decisions, and often changes in who holds power. In 1995, pioneering computer scientist Anita Borg challenged the tech community to a moonshot: equal representation of women in tech by 2020. Twenty-five years later, we’re still far from that goal. In 2018, fewer than 30% of the employees in tech’s biggest companies and 20% of faculty in university computer science departments were women. On Women’s Equality Day in 2020, it’s appropriate to ... more »
Why Children Need to Walk to School and Feel Safe Doing It
*Rob Noonan* *Health, U* Nowadays, many children in the UK commute to school by car. But getting more parents to ditch the car for school journeys and switch to more active modes of travel, such as walking or cycling, is of great public health importance. As the summer holidays come to an end and children return to school following lockdown, there couldn’t be a better time for us to consider the school commute. Nowadays, many children in the UK commute to school by car. But getting more parents to ditch the car for school journeys and switch to more active modes of travel, such ... more »
India's New Hypersonic Missile Heats Up Its Rivalry With China
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1AETIUPJSAA&share=true] India just successfully tested their first indigenously-designed hypersonic missile. In a tweet, the DRDO, otherwise known as the research and development branch of the Indian Ministry of Defense, announced the successful test-launch of the Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV), an indigenously designed hypersonic missile test platform. According to an Indian government press release, this latest HSTDV test demonstrated the effica... more »
Russian MiG-31 Fighters Intercepted NATO Aircraft in Three Incidents Over Barents Sea
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * Trouble: Last week Russia responded to three different incidents and sent MiG-31 fighter jets to "intercept" NATO aircraft that flew near its border. The waters of the Barents Sea have been teeming with activity in recent months as the United States and its allies have increasingly conducted reconnaissance flights in the neutral waters. Last week Russia responded to three different incidents and sent MiG-31 fighter jets to "intercept" NATO aircraft that flew near its border. According to Russia's National Defense Control Center, Russian airspace contro... more »
Fact: The Cure for Blindness Lies in the Brain and Not the Eyes
*Meike Scheller* *Health, * While every blind person has their own ideas of what sight rehabilitation should do for them, what resonates with most is the aim to increase independence by allowing blind people to gain more access to visual information. But does the brain need vision for that? Not necessarily. In a society focused on visual communication, being blind can have severe disadvantages. In fact, research shows blind people are at higher risk of unemployment, social isolation, and lower quality of life than sighted people. Given the huge impact blindness has on society an... more »
Did Netanyahu Really OK F-35 Stealth Fighters to the UAE?
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * From the author: The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter was designed to give air superiority to its users, and as such is a weapon that could help win wars. However, the F-35 could also damage or at least otherwise impact the prospect of peace in the Middle East The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter was designed to give air superiority to its users, and as such is a weapon that could help win wars. However, the F-35 could also damage or at least otherwise impact the prospect of peace in the Middle East. Even as... more »
Why Muslim Neighbors Are the Antidote to Islamaphobia
*Val Colic-Peisker, Adrian Flitney* *Society, Australia* Australians see Muslim women wearing hijabs or face veils, and quickly - as well as wrongly - conclude all Muslims are traditional and far too serious about their religion for our modern and secular standards. But living side-by-side with Muslim neighbors can counter these stereotypes. The most recent Islamophobia in Australia report shows Muslims continue to be the targets of hostility and violence. The September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001 propelled them to this unenviable position. More recently, Islamic State has reinf... more »
Julian Assange News Links 8 September 2020
8 September 2020 — The New Dark Age Watch John Pilger’s speech outside the London show-trial of Julian Assange The working class must demand an end to the show trial of Julian Assange Sinking Transparency at the Old Bailey: The Assange Extradition Hearing Resumes by Dr Binoy Kampmark https://countercurrents.org/2020/09/sinking-transparency-at-the-old-bailey-the-assange-extradition-hearing-resumes/ DAY ONE OF ASSANGE HEARING: Dramatic … Continue reading Julian Assange News Links 8 September 2020
U.S. War On Journalism – Assange Fights Extradition In British Court
Why an Australian publisher who worked from Europe and evidently published truthful evidence of war crimes should by guilty under a political U.S. law is beyond me.
Lukashenko Says He May Have 'Overstayed a Little' As Belarusian President
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko. Sputnik *Sputnik:* *Lukashenko Says He May Have 'Overstayed a Little' in His Post as Belarusian President* Belarus has been rocked by weeks of protests following the August 9 presidential election, in which incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko won his sixth term in office with 80 percent of the vote. The opposition declared their candidate Svetlana Tikhanovskaya the winner and have demanded a 'peaceful' handover of power. Alexander Lukashenko has said that he may have 'overstayed a little' in his post as Belarus's president, but added th... more »
Critical race theory classes are illegal: Hating whites because they're white is racism too
This photo tells you all you need to know about Critical Race Theory: Ashleighthelion is a Black women who right after saying all white people are racist tells those vile mean evil white people to send her their money. Apparently capitalism is ok for people of color. She goes on to say "I believe that white people are born into not being human." And "You're[white people] always going to be racist actually" And "that's what y'all[white people] are taught to do; to be demons" Wow. If you ever wanted to know what racism looks like you now know; white people are demons indeed. I h... more »
Queen Marie Pelosi: Let them exercise at home edition
In ultra woke San Francisco gym owners have been suffering since the government has closed their stores indefinitely; allegedly due to the China virus. However due to a gym owners desire to help we now know that the gyms in government buildings have been open all along. Gyms for me but not for thee saith the Democrats who run SF. The story came out when a gym owner offered free one on one training for police officers and was told that wasn't necessary since their indoor gyms were open. Clearly if indoor gyms are unsafe for private citizens they're unsafe for government workers... more »
Andrew Cuomo Putin's puppet: Andrew's blocking natural gas pipelines and instead is buying gas from Putin
For years Cuomo has blocked natural gas pipelines that would deliver cheap gas securely from Pennsylvania. We thought it was because he didn't care about New Yorkers freezing in the winter and because he wanted eco-nut's votes. It turns out it's more diabolical than that. He did so, it would seem, to curry favor with Vladimir Putin. To keep New Yorkers from freezing New York is importing liquified natural gas from Russia thereby putting your dollars in Putin's pockets. Now some Putin fans will say that Cuomo's actions weren't part of deliberate plan of collusion with Putin but g... more »
Boys and their aviation toys, current and future
Here's a great video showing the US Navy's VAQ (electronic attack) squadrons and their operations over the past year. Wikipedia notes: The VAQ designation was established in 1968 to designate "Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron". On 30 March 1998 the name of the designation was changed to "Electronic Attack Squadron" and all VAQ squadrons then in existence were renamed from "Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron-____" to "Electronic Attack Squadron-____". Electronic Attack Squadrons consists of seven Boeing EA-18G Growlers with the exception of the Fleet Replacement Squadron whi... more »
President Trump Calls Vice President Biden "Anti-Vaccine"
We are at a loss for words to explain what is happening Through The Looking Glass right now. Tighten your seat belt, all the same. Trump blasts Biden, Harris for 'anti-vaccine rhetoric' President Trump on Monday took aim at his... more »
The Daily Brief 2020-09-07
[image: The Daily Brief 2020-09-07] This is a summary of *14* AMN articles on the following subjects: *Russia, Syria, Khashoggi, Saudi, Lavrov, Muallem, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Libya, Hasakah, Ansarallah, Yemen, Europe, Soleimani, Sirte, ISIS, Sukhnah, Assad, US*. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, Gulf, Iran, World-News, North-Africa, Yemen Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents - Russia is sending ‘tank destroyer’ missile system to Syria: report - Saudi Arabia convicts 8 people for Jamal Khashoggi murder ... more »
Tweets For Today
Among 5 Things to Know today: • California has already set a record with 2 million acres burned, and wildfire season is just getting going. • Congress returns but hopes are dim for more virus relief. • Opposition activist refuses to leave Belarus.https://t.co/AlrJRwaz63 — The Associated Press (@AP) September 8, 2020 One week of NEW Covid-19 cases, Sept 1 - 7: India: 583,300+ US: 273,400+ Brazil: 239,500+ Spain: 62,600+ Argentina: 61,200+@AFP pic.twitter.com/9C1srJV8SD — AFPgraphics (@AFPgraphics) September 8, 2020 Chinese President Xi Jinping honored the ‘heroes’ of China's ‘people... more »
‘I Can’t Breathe. I’m Gonna Die, Help’: Cops Beat, Hold Handcuffed Man’s Face in the Dirt Until He Dies
[image: breathe]A man in need of medical attention received police instead who threw him to the ground, beat him, and shoved his face into the dirt until he died.
Mother Calls 911 for 13yo Autistic Boy’s Tantrum, Cops Show Up and Fill Him With Holes
[image: holes]The mother of a 13-year-old boy with autism called police for help with her unarmed son's mental crisis but when police showed up, they filled him with holes.
Treating Offenders: They Tried To Make Me Go to Rehab and I Said “Yes, Yes, Yes”
A new study on custody treatments of juvenile offenders finds rehabiltation reduces recidivism compared to coercive regimes.
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