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JR, GREENIE WATCH - 16 hours ago
* New data casts doubt on Boris Johnson’s 2030 offshore wind plans* The Global Warming Policy Foundation (GWPF) has today written to the chairman of the Treasury Committee of the House of Commons providing new evidence for their inquiry into the Net Zero target.The letter presents data from windfarm accounts showing that the wind industry has overestimated the technically accessible wind resource around the UK. This new information shows that it will be necessary to introduce greater separation distances between wind turbines and wind farms, at greater costs. This will force a mov...
A powerful low pressure system and cold front to sweep through the Eastern U.S.
The Watchers » Latest articles - 16 hours ago
A powerful low pressure system and cold front will sweep through the Eastern U.S. on Sunday, November 15, 2020. As a result, widespread high wind warnings and wind advisories are in effect across the Midwest, Great Lakes, and Ohio Valley. A surface low pressure...... Read more »
Who Wrote The Climate Assembly Report?
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 16 hours ago
By Paul Homewood The new survey on the Climate Assembly’s recommendations reminded me to take another look at their report, which was published in September: https://www.climateassembly.uk/report/ First thing we need to remind ourselves is that the Assembly was originally set up by the six Select Committees of the House of Commons. Government was never […]
Guarded
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
Cathy asks: If you’ve got any advice for parents of teens turning into young adults, what would you share? A beneficial bathrooming tip? A sound shopping suggestion? A clever communication cue? Share something you’ve experienced in the comments below. Want...
San Francisco is Ground Zero for Racism in America
Robert, Small Dead Animals - 17 hours ago
So sayeth’ the SF public school officials!
Typhoon "Vamco" makes landfall in disaster-stricken Central Vietnam
The Watchers » Latest articles - 17 hours ago
Typhoon "Vamco" has made landfall in Da Nang, Central Vietnam on Sunday, November 15, 2020, with winds of up to 150 km/h (93 mph), further inflicting damage to properties in the region already pounded by successive storms that had left at least 230 people...... Read more »
ICYMI: Counting Is Hard Edition (11/15)
Peter Greene, CURMUDGUCATION - 17 hours ago
Who knew that math would be such a big deal, or that counting would have such deep political issues? Just let me know when he's gone, or at least moved on to his next big grift. In the meantime, lots to read about this week. Remember, the stuff you like you should share. *What Happens When Ed Tech Forgets * Audrey Watters has some thoughts about how we keep putting failed ed tech enterprises in the memory hole and letting the architects of these failures carry on with freshly scrubbed reputations. Also, Proctorio sucks. *Merchants of Doubt* Bruce Baker guests to talk about ho...
China’s CH-4 Drone is Going Out of Style
David Axe, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*David Axe* *Technology, Asia* China’s CH-4 killer drone appears to be falling out of favor with some of its major operators. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *It’s unclear why Amman is trying to get rid of its CH-4s just three years after acquiring them. But it’s possible the divestment is related to Jordan’s ongoing efforts to source Predator-style drones from the United States. China’s CH-4 killer drone appears to be falling out of favor with some of its major operators. The Iraqi air force is down to just one operational CH-4 out of a fleet of around 10, according to an A...
Hitler's Nightmare: The Downfall of the Waffen-SS
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: Wikimedia Commons] The decision to enlist “Germanic” and “non-Germanic” foreigners in the Waffen-SS was based more on propaganda value than on the fighting ability of these volunteers. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Waffen-SS was intended as a small, elite paramilitary group, fanatically loyal to Hitler and the Nazi Party. As the war went on, the group transformed into a recruitment vehicle for foreign volunteers - which swelled its numbers, but destroyed its feared combat effectiveness. In 1933 a portion of the Nazi P...
India’s farewell to ASEAN as it boards RCEP train
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks at the 17th ASEAN-India Summit on November 12 makes sad reading. It comes in the specific context of the signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership [RCEP] on Sunday — the mega free trade agreement centred on the ASEAN plus China, Japan and South Korea.
Sunday morning music
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 17 hours ago
There can only be one choice of music this Sunday. Veteran Australian rock group AC/DC (formed in 1973, so they've been at it for 47 years) have just released their latest (and 17th studio) album, "Power Up". It's rocking the music world in their own inimitable style. AC/DC is one of the few rock groups that have never moved far from their hard-rocking roots. They've never been (or become) politically correct, or "sensitive", or ventured into other genres of music. They've simply thrashed the rock world into submission with a series of outstanding albums and tours, and at...
Iota Strengthens into 13th Hurricane of 2020; Approaches Central America
Agency Report, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Iota has strengthened into the 13th hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season and is expected to become a major hurricane as it approaches Central America, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Sunday, November 15th. “Reconnaissance aircraft finds Iota has strengthened into the thirteenth hurricane of the 2020 Atlantic […] The post Iota Strengthens into 13th Hurricane of 2020; Approaches Central America appeared first on The Rio Times.
Peru Interim Leader Under Pressure to Quit After at Least Two Die in Protests
Agency Report, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Peruvian interim President Manuel Merino came under growing pressure on Sunday, November 15th, to resign after half his new cabinet stepped down following the deaths of two people in protests over the sudden ouster of his predecessor. Thousands of Peruvians have staged some of the country’s largest . . . […] The post Peru Interim Leader Under Pressure to Quit After at Least Two Die in Protests appeared first on The Rio Times.
Analysis: Virtual Currencies Gain Ground and Market in Brazil
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Across the developed world, central banks are being drawn into the 21st century financial system. The main challenge for these institutions has been to keep up with the pace of innovations introduced by the market to revolutionize payment methods. In very few areas this can be perceived as well as […] The post Analysis: Virtual Currencies Gain Ground and Market in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Josh 2021
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood http://cartoonsbyjosh.co.uk/calendar-2021 A plug for the excellent Josh! The 2021 calendar is now ready to order here.
Interview: The Future of Latin-American Agriculture in a Post-Pandemic World
Agency Report, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Latin American agri-food systems face countless challenges to supply a constantly growing population without causing greater damage to biodiversity and promoting inclusive development models. Being a farmer in Latin America is not an easy task, particularly during the Covid-19 era. Although the region, in general, has succeeded in meeting the […] The post Interview: The Future of Latin-American Agriculture in a Post-Pandemic World appeared first on The Rio Times.
Is Development for the World Bank Mainly Doing Business?
Jerri-Lynn Scofield, naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
The World Bank finally gives up defending its controversial but influential Doing Business Report. It’s about time.
China, Japan, and South Korea sign the mega trade bloc RCEP
Lee Jay, Modern Tokyo Times - 18 hours ago
China, Japan, and South Korea sign the mega trade bloc RCEP Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times China, Japan, and South Korea – along with twelve other nations – signed the mega trade bloc called the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP). Hence, the largest free-trade bloc in the world cements the Asia-Pacific. […]
Analysis: What Changes in Brazil With Biden’s Victory? Less Than Expected
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Defeated candidate Donald Trump, still firmly planted in the White House, continues making baseless fraud allegations, filing petitions for a recount (which is expected, since many votes were very tight) and ordering federal government bodies not to cooperate in any way with president-elect Joseph Biden. In his crusade to make […] The post Analysis: What Changes in Brazil With Biden’s Victory? Less Than Expected appeared first on The Rio Times.
Biden Will Need the UAE for Leverage with Iran
Nicholas Saidel, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Nicholas Saidel* *Security, Middle East* The UAE’s behavior with respect to Iran is a symptom of a broader problem that involves gold smugglers, corruption, legal loopholes, an opaque real estate market, and criminally minded business elites and war profiteers from across the globe. President-elect Joe Biden will scrap President Donald Trump’s failed policy of “maximum pressure” and attempt to re-engage Iran within the context of the JCPOA, i.e. the Iran nuclear deal, from which Trump withdrew in 2018. However, the Biden presidency will continue to enforce the American sanction...
Could Joe Biden Be Inheriting a ‘Dream Scenario for Economic Growth?’
James Pethokoukis, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*James Pethokoukis* *Economcs, Americas* Presidents and what they do in office matter. Presidents and what they do in office matter. But it sure helps to have an economic tailwind and not a headwind. Sometimes it’s better and more important to be lucky than good. And while Joe Biden will face a tough health-and-economic challenge over the next four years, it’s not like there aren’t potential tailwinds. As economist Tim Duy sees things in a Bloomberg column, “Biden [is] stepping into a dream scenario for economic growth on the other side of the battle with the Covid-19 pandemic.”...
Chinese Nuclear Submarines Could Soon Be Visiting Russian Arctic Ports
Lyle J. Goldstein, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *China, Asia* The Russian-Chinese relationship is moving forward. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Neither Moscow nor Beijing have given anything close to an official imprimatur to such eccentric ideas. And yet there is a small possibility that this one vision of the future could reach fruition in coming decades if current trends toward cold war are not reversed. Moscow would have its fully built out Arctic infrastructure (both military and commercial) with ample Chinese capital and engineering assistance. In return, Beijing would gain a reliable way to str...
The U.S. Must Act Now to Curb China’s ‘Wolf Warrior Diplomacy’
James Marks, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*James Marks* *Security, Asia* Beijing wants to control semiconductor the market and use that leverage for its own national security aims. For over a generation China has been on a long march to assert its dominance on the global stage. As a young foreign affairs officer in Asia and later working in U.S. military intelligence, I came to respect the Chinese’s commitment to achieving their goals. They work hard and make great sacrifices to get ahead, often by any means necessary—not the least of which is commandeering others’ ideas and engineering those to serve their ends. When...
To Explain Trump’s Trade War, China Studied Reagan’s Economic Battle with the Soviets
Lyle J. Goldstein, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Lyle J. Goldstein* *Security, Asia* The United States may have already “passed the tipping point marking the advent of China’s economic hegemony.” *Here's What You Need To Remember: *There is no attempt to actually gauge the importance of all the many factors that led to the collapse of the USSR in 1991. However, Fu notes that a CIA report concluded that the impact of Western economic pressure was minimal, and that “the Soviet Union’s economic problems derived mainly from internal sources.” Many Americans are in a tizzy over President Donald Trump’s apparent fondness for tariff...
World War II: Did the Nazis Sabotage a Ship in New York?
Zachary Keck, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Zachary Keck* *History, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Although the subsequent reports differed on which person or organization was most responsible for the Normandie’s fate, they all ruled out sabotage as the cause. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *In hindsight, the ship's capsizing seems to have been the result of a careless mistake rather than a nefarious act of sabotage. Still, the public can hardly be blamed for panicking; after all, it was only weeks after Pearl Harbor. This week Americans celebrated the seventy-third anniversary of D-Day, the famous amphibious l...
“They Said If I Climbed in Polls They’d Kill Me”: Candidate Who Survived Murder Attempted
Lachlan Williams, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Journalist Solange Freitas, a PSDB (Brazilian Social Democratic Party) candidate for the São Vicente City Council, in Baixada Santista (SP), claims to have been the target of two death threats during the campaign before being attacked last Wednesday, November 11th. A man on a motorcycle shot five times at the […] The post “They Said If I Climbed in Polls They’d Kill Me”: Candidate Who Survived Murder Attempted appeared first on The Rio Times.
Private Banks in Brazil Close 1,000 Branches in Pandemic
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the increase in digital practices because of the pandemic, a trend has gained momentum among the country's three largest private banks: the closure of bank branches. In 2020 alone, around 1,000 in-person service points of Itaú Unibanco, Bradesco and Santander have shut their doors, resulting in the dismissal of […] The post Private Banks in Brazil Close 1,000 Branches in Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Alert on Paraguayan Border: Possible Explosive Cargo for Argentina Attack Investigated
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A few days ago, the Argentine embassy in the United Kingdom received an email alerting about a transport of explosives that originated in Encarnación, Paraguay, and would have as its destination a target in the Jewish community in the country. Police sources confirmed that an Interpol alert has been issued, […] The post Alert on Paraguayan Border: Possible Explosive Cargo for Argentina Attack Investigated appeared first on The Rio Times.
China makes efforts to revive endangered Pangolins
Adam Houser, CFACT - 19 hours ago
Pangolins, interestingly, are the only mammal in the world that have scales. They traditionally live in flatland forests and wetter climates. They are also the most trafficked mammal in the world. The post China makes efforts to revive endangered Pangolins appeared first on CFACT.
Silvia Federici: The exploitation of women and the development of capitalism
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 19 hours ago
Silvia Federici’s Caliban and the Witch is a classic work of anti-capitalist feminism. The book examines capitalism’s investment in sexism and racism, showing how the consolidation of the capitalist system depended on the subjugation of women, the enslavement of black and indigenous people, and the exploitation of the colonies. Federici demonstrates that unpaid labor–especially that of women confined to the domestic sphere and of enslaved workers–is a necessary support for waged labor.
On Election Eve, Bolsonaro Solicits Votes for Allies in Municipal Contests
Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the final run-up to the municipal elections, President Jair Bolsonaro used his Facebook profile on Saturday, November 14th, to call for votes for allies, but did not mention his son, Carlos Bolsonaro, who is running for reelection as city councilor in Rio de Janeiro for the Republicanps party. Over […] The post On Election Eve, Bolsonaro Solicits Votes for Allies in Municipal Contests appeared first on The Rio Times.
Social Distancing? (Sunday Sermonette)
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 20 hours ago
Worshiping the Meteorite I honestly don’t care that Muslims worship a meteorite. And I don’t care if they crowd together in their Hajj and catch the plague. You see, it’s all about choice. They don’t have to worship the meteorite or crowd together. It’s up to them. It’s sort of like bacon, one […] The post Social Distancing? (Sunday Sermonette) appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Rio de Janeiro’s Bars and Restaurants Have Lost Close to 30,000 Jobs in 2020
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
[image: La Calaca gourmet Mexican restaurant in Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Brazil News] RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Data released by the Rio de Janeiro Bar and Restaurant Union (SINDRIO), show that the state of Rio has now lost 29,269 jobs between March and September this year. Rio de Janeiro is among the most impacted states by the crisis triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic, second only to São […] The post Rio de Janeiro’s Bars and Restaurants Have Lost Close to 30,000 Jobs in 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Covid-19: Brazil Records 165,000 Deaths and 5.84 Million Cases (November 14th)
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus in Brazil during the pandemic is close to 5.85 million. In the past 24 hours, health authorities have reported 38,307 new positive diagnoses for Covid-19, totaling 5,848,959. On Friday, November 13th, the information panel marked 5,810,652 cumulative cases. Also according to […] The post Covid-19: Brazil Records 165,000 Deaths and 5.84 Million Cases (November 14th) appeared first on The Rio Times.
CommonPass: Digital health passports have arrived
TOTT News, News – TOTT News - 20 hours ago
TRAVEL TRACKING IS HERE It has been over six months since Australia instituted a historic travel ban that prevents most people from leaving the country. For many, that means six months of personal upheaval and separation from loved ones; for others, the frustration of unfulfilled wanderlust. While Australia’s outgoing travel restrictions are among the most Continue reading
Museums, Churches, And My Back Yard
Fr. Stephen FREEMAN, OrientalReview.org - 20 hours ago
A great cry went up from Orthodox throats across the globe earlier this year when the Turkish government repurposed Hagia Sophia from museum to mosque. The cry was an echo of May 29, 1453, when the city of Constantinople fell to the forces of Sultan Mehmed II. That day, and […]
We won’t forgive, or forget | Michelle Malkin
The Duran, The Duran - 20 hours ago
The 72 million Americans who voted to reelect President Donald Trump will not forgive, forget, or accept Joe Biden’s ‘fake’ olive branch, says Michelle Malkin. – via Michelle Malkin Sovereign Nation, Saturdays at 7PM ET on Newsmax TV
The Great 2020 US Election Steal, coming to a country near you!
FreeSpeechFan, The Duran - 20 hours ago
(BANNED VIDEO) **MUST WATCH** Gen. McInerney, Sydney Powell, Steve Bannon Project Hammer & Scorecard CENSORED* on Youtube, Twitter, Facebook **MUST WATCH** Gen. McInerney, Sydney Powell, Steve Bannon Project Hammer & Scorecard Don’t Have A Rumble Account SIGN UP HERE: https://rumble.com/register/Ir0 source How the Deep State stole the American people’s vote. The swamp is deeper than […]
America in Existential Crisis a the Legal Battle for the White House Rages On
dadu, The Duran - 20 hours ago
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Stop Socialism TV
dadu, The Duran - 20 hours ago
Stopping Socialism TV Stopping Socialism is a website devoted to informing the world about the dangers, including the moral dangers, associated with socialism, communism, and othe… source
The Press is playing an exceedingly dangerous game with the election [Video]
Seraphim Hanisch, The Duran - 20 hours ago
No doubt, Dear Reader, you are probably tired of the new and improved infusion of dystopian news reporting coming from both the Mainstream media and alternate media like us. The mainstream media is singing the “We’re Just Biden Our Time” song (poor Ira and George Gerschwin are no doubt spinning in their graves). It goes […]
90,000 Airline Jobs CUT, Bank Jobs Disappear as Economy Falls Next Phase Down!
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 20 hours ago
source Mass layoffs are taking place today and in contrast, we have seen such euphoria in the stock market. Of course, to those who have been paying attention, easy money policies have not only enabled this but encouraged such behavior. There has never been a time in history when such a discrepancy has occurred and […]
Drugs in sport will become legal – thank WADA for that
Anastasia Frank, The Duran - 20 hours ago
You are an athlete and you have been caught taking prohibited drugs? Just say that you did not do it to improve your performance. The World Anti-Doping Agency was created as a structure that would fight for fair sport. Today, there is a strong impression that WADA is doing the exact opposite. A number of […]
How Turkey Brought Down its Own Air Force
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Fighter pilots aren't cheap. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Numerous senior and field-grade officers were purged. More than 300 F-16 pilots were dismissed. This defanged the Turkish military as a political threat, and strengthened the increasingly authoritarian rule of Erdogan and his neo-Ottoman Justice and Development Party, which has imprisoned many journalists. But it left a gaping question: who would be left to fly Turkey's jet fighters? Fighter pilots aren't cheap. The U.S. Air Force estimates that training a new pilot to fly a plane like t...
Armenia Was Forced to Sign a Ceasefire Agreement with a Gun to Its Head
David L. Phillips, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*David L. Phillips* *Security, Europe* And the Trump administration is complicit in this outrage. *Editor’s Note: *The National Interest*, as part of its efforts to promote debate, welcomes letters from its readers. Below is a response to **a recent essay** that appeared on our website:* Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was forced to sign the ceasefire agreement with a gun to his head. Russia and Turkey dictated terms as Azerbaijan’s artillery took aim at Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh. Azerbaijani forces had already killed 1,300 Armenians and decimated Shu...
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