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As Expected, Obama Obsession Gave Status Quo Joe A Plurality In Beet Red South Carolina
You probably know by now that Biden came in first with almost half the votes in South Carolina. Biden's last hurrah! The #NeverTrump Republicans who dominate the cable stations couldn't wait to start crowing about someone like them won. Look at this tweet from former Republican congressman-- and former Trump crony-- Joe Scarborough: South Carolina looks like the Democratic Party? I wonder what he's been snorting? Two-thirds of the electorate yesterday was Black. That isn't remotely like the Democratic Party. Biden's big win was primarily among elderly conservative rural Black vo... more »
Why Some Voters Really Hate Donald Trump
*John Colarusso* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Here are 5 lessons to take away. Recent surveys suggest that people who do not like Donald Trump as United States president find nothing at all to like. But, like him or not, Trump has shown us a great deal in his short time on the political stage. For that, we should be grateful. After all, expressing gratitude is the polite and civilized thing to do. So, how much do we owe Trump? As a U.S.-born linguist, an expert in Caucasian languages and politics, and someone who advised the Bill Clinton White House on Russia at variou... more »
A U.S. Senator Called Trump a 'Jackass' (Why That Isn't Shocking)
*Chris Lamb* *History, Americas* The history of 'jackasses' in American politics. When Virginia Democrat Sen. Tim Kaine called President Donald Trump a “jackass” in early February, Kaine engaged in a political practice that is as old as the nation. Probably no animal is used more as an object of ridicule and derision in U.S. politics. Kaine’s epithet was hurled because Trump hadn’t shaken hands with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi before his 2020 State of the Union address. Yet jackasses are so entangled in American political history that I must ask: Where would politics be in this ... more »
Forged By Fire: How The Army's Elite Delta Force Became Second To None
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * Delta didn’t allow officers below the rank of captain—who outrank all lieutenants—into the unit. *Key point: *Despite being a top-notch force, they have not always succeeded. After more than three decades and dozens of Hollywood movies, the U.S. Army’s Delta Force—one of Washington’s premier specialized units—is still largely hidden from public view. The Pentagon offers few details about the group, its organization or even how many Delta “operators” there are in total. But the unit—technically the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment D—is a... more »
Has Donald Trump Killed Politics?
*Jason Hannan* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] How social media may be contributing greatly to it. Some time ago, the *New York Times* took on the seemingly impossible task of counting the lies of Donald Trump. To make this task manageable, they counted all the lies over the course of his first six months in office. They arrived at a grand total of 100 lies. And that’s without even including in their count such categories as the president’s “dubious statements” and “careless errors.” It is difficult to imagine a more demoralizing job than counting the lies of a man common... more »
“The truth about mobile phone and wireless radiation” — Dr Devra Davis
"The truth about mobile phone and wireless radiation: what we know, what we need to find out, and what you can do now"
Sunday morning music
This video clip (or, rather, a link to it) was sent in by one of my readers, who wishes to remain anonymous - presumably for fear of the composer's revenge! It's the legendary Spike Jones and his orchestra, playing what's described as a "Tchaikovsky medley". I bet the even more legendary Russian never even *dreamed* that his music would be subjected to torture re-interpretation like this! Oh, well . . . There are many Spike Jones videos on YouTube, where his musical and comic genius shines through. Great fun, if you're in the mood for some *really* light (and light-hearted)... more »
Argentina and IMF Agree on new Debt Relief Program
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Kristalina Georgieva, Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and Argentina's Economy Minister Martín Guzmán agreed on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Saudi Arabia last Saturday to renegotiate the South American country's debt agreement. Both sides are willing to work together to find a solution to Argentina's debt […] The post Argentina and IMF Agree on new Debt Relief Program appeared first on The Rio Times.
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*Lesbian Feminist: It's Time to Stop Trans Indoctrination in Public Schools* On Wednesday, Miriam Ben-Shalom, the first lesbian to be reinstated to the U.S. Army after getting kicked out for her sexual orientation, spoke out against the "indoctrination of children by the trans community." A vocal radical feminist, Ben-Shalom championed the cause of parents in Madison, Wisc., who are suing the local school district over the issue. She and her allies with the Hands Across the Aisle Coalition spoke at a press conference at the downtown Madison public library. "It is time to put a sto... more »
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*Temperature drivers* *Some notes from a reader* A few day ago I watched a documentary by a person in the paleontology field......don't recall the name so that shows how much of an impression he was. I have the recording so I will look him up again(Kirk Johnson). The documentary titled "Polar Extremes" was very interesting and very compelling. It was presented as a geological history of the range of earth climate with focus on the expansion and contraction of the polar ice caps. Data and graphs were supported with geological evidence in the way of actual site visits, excavations,... more »
Meet Flippy the Burger Chef, Who Never Sleeps or Goes Home — and Makes $3 an Hour
[image: meet-flippy-the-burger-chef-who-never-sleeps-or-goes-home-and-makes-3-an-hour] A new Karl Marx can come along shouting “Workers of the world, unite!” but Flippy the burger chef will hear none of it. An employee even illegal aliens can’t compete with, he does his job dutifully, never goes home, doesn’t get sick or take bathroom breaks and won’t unionize — and can be had for $3 an hour. And if you have a beef with his undercutting you, he doesn’t care. Flippy, you see, is a robot.
All Hands on Deck For Vaccine Bills Across the USA
By Cathy Jameson I never used to pay attention to politics when I was younger. I knew the basics and recognized who sat in the top government positions, but that was about it. Now, I read and watch everything I... more »
Editor's Note
Taking some R&R today. Blogging will return later this evening.
The SEA Directive
By Paul Homewood Heathrow Airport A bit more information about the Appeal Court’s decision to block the Heathrow expansion. Below is the finding of the Appeal Court’s judgement, which seems to be the crucial factor behind their decision: https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Heathrow-judgment-on-planning-issues-27-February-2020.pdf [ANPS is the Airports National Policy Statement] Leaving aside the legal question […]
Iranian Forces in Syria Warn Turkey Over Recent Drone Strikes in Idlib
*21WIRE + South Front* | Any more escalation by Ankara could lead to a serious military confrontation in the region.
Why East Germans Are Not Taking Advantage of the Large Wage Gap Between East and West Germany
Reallocating workers to better jobs at their current location could be a more cost-effective avenue to increase aggregate wages, and even accelerate regional convergence
AIDS Drugs Cure Coronavirus Patient in Spain
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The application of lopinavir/ritonavir, also used to fight HIV infections, along with interferon beta, a protein that helps cells protect themselves from infection, confirmed medical sources to EL PAÍS. "It's an experimental course of treatment that has yielded positive results against other viruses," explains Albert Bosch, president of the Spanish […] The post AIDS Drugs Cure Coronavirus Patient in Spain appeared first on The Rio Times.
Justice Minister Announces Auction of 612 Properties Seized from Traffickers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Justice and Public Safety Minister Sérgio Moro announced on his Twitter that 612 properties confiscated from drug trafficking 'will soon' go up for auction. Moro points out that the National Secretariat of Drug Policy (SENAD), a branch within the Ministry he heads, has released detailed information on the properties, including […] The post Justice Minister Announces Auction of 612 Properties Seized from Traffickers appeared first on The Rio Times.
Senate President Summons Session That Could Grant Congress Control Over R$42 Billion
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Senate President Davi Alcolumbre has called a Congressional joint session for next Tuesday, March 3rd, at 2 PM, to vote on presidential vetoes. Among them, number 52, President Jair Bolsonaro's partial veto of the bill that includes the so-called Appropriations Budget in the Budget Guidelines Act (LDO). As O Estado […] The post Senate President Summons Session That Could Grant Congress Control Over R$42 Billion appeared first on The Rio Times.
China’s Industry Sees Worst Performance in History with Advancing Coronavirus
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Amid the global surge in Covid-19 (coronavirus) cases, industrial activity in China, the world's second-largest economy, dropped to an all-time low in February this year. The information was released on Saturday, February 29th (Friday night, 28th, Brasília time) by the National Bureau of Statistics (BNS). The purchasing managers' index (PMI) […] The post China’s Industry Sees Worst Performance in History with Advancing Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Has 17 Suspected Coronavirus Cases; Health Secretary Favors Use of Hand Sanitizer
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The state of Rio de Janeiro has 17 suspected cases of infection with the new coronavirus (Covid-19). Two French patients who had been in Paraty were ruled out for this disease. The numbers were updated on Friday, February 28th, by the State Health Secretary, Edmar Santos. He used the opportunity […] The post Rio Has 17 Suspected Coronavirus Cases; Health Secretary Favors Use of Hand Sanitizer appeared first on The Rio Times.
Second Confirmed Case of Coronavirus in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry is notified of the second confirmed case in Brazil. US announces first death related to the disease, and Trump government considers imposing barriers on border with Mexico. Follow real-time coverage on the Covid-19 (Coronavirus). Passengers wear masks at Guarulhos International Airport in São Paulo. Around the world, the […] The post Second Confirmed Case of Coronavirus in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Hashtag “#MaiaGolpista” Ranks Second on Twitter’s Most Quoted
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The repercussions of the meeting between the president of the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies, Rodrigo Maia, and Spanish authorities to discuss "parliamentarianism", among other issues, is yielding the politician an avalanche of criticism, among them that of a "coup plotter". As 'Opinión Crítica' reported earlier, President Bolsonaro's allies released a […] The post Hashtag “#MaiaGolpista” Ranks Second on Twitter’s Most Quoted appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil’s Justice Minister Claims Police Mutiny in Ceará State is Illegal
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister of Justice, Sérgio Moro, said on Saturday, February 29th, that the riot of state police (PM) officers in Ceará is illegal and needs to be stopped as soon as possible. "Police officers are dedicated professionals, they must be appreciated". "Obviously the strike is illegal, it should not be […] The post Brazil’s Justice Minister Claims Police Mutiny in Ceará State is Illegal appeared first on The Rio Times.
Astronomers Recorded Largest Ever Explosion in Space
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A group of astronomers detected the largest explosion in the universe ever recorded, an event caused by a giant black hole located 390 million light-years away. According to CNN, the explosion was so large that it could have fit fifteen galaxies the size of our Milky Way, simply to get […] The post Astronomers Recorded Largest Ever Explosion in Space appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Stock Market Index IBOVESPA Drops Heavily in Week Marked by Coronavirus
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The week was short for the IBOVESPA, but the drops were large. The return to trading on Ash Wednesday occurred at the height of renewed concern about the coronavirus spreading outside China. Over the week, the IBOVESPA dropped by a cumulative 10.6 percent . . . To read the full […] The post Brazil Stock Market Index IBOVESPA Drops Heavily in Week Marked by Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.
A tale of two futures for air travel
Would the world be better off without air travel? The post A tale of two futures for air travel appeared first on CFACT.
The Way Forward?
I've been flying, and was surprised to hear on landing, that Biden's black people turned out in numbers to propel him to a first-place finish in South Carolina. He was touting the win "for Barack and I" even though the former president has put a lot of daylight between himself and creepy, senile, old, corrupt, Slow Joe. For some of the Bernie bros, it may have been disappointing, but I think that it will keep him alive with Super Pac money, burning donkey funds and fumbling his way along. Former hedge fund manager Tom Steyer announced that he's out. He looked like some sort of cree... more »
Russia Is Using Its Oil Exports to Make One Nation Surrender
*Stratfor Worldview* *Economics, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_UP1EEC70KKZ2U&share=true] Will it work? Fearing the loss of its last ally in Eastern Europe, Russia has weaponized its crucial oil exports to force Belarus into accepting a level of integration that would effectively guarantee its allegiance. But Belarus has rejected Russia's proposals, knowing that the kind of economic and political synthesis Moscow is demanding would severely restrict its ability to pursue opportunities with Europe and the United States. To ... more »
Has Cancer's Killer Finally Been Found?
*Ingo Ringshausen* *Public Health, World* Could this end this scourge once and for all? *Key point:* This new treatment method might benefit hundreds of thousands of people currently diagnosed who are under observation or treatment. Cancer of the immune system, called lymphoma or leukaemia, generally affects the entire body’s bone marrow and lymph nodes. Because these types of cancers are so widespread, surgery isn’t useful, so patients are usually treated with chemotherapy. Although these treatments have become significantly better in the past ten years, lymphoma and chronic leu... more »
"It Is Our Fate..."
"Well, it is our fate to live in a time of crisis. To live in a time when all forms and values are being challenged. In other and more easy times, it was not, perhaps, necessary for the individual to confront himself with a clear question: What is it that you really believe? What is it that you really cherish? What is it for which you might, actually, in a showdown, be willing to die? I say, with all the reticence which such large, pathetic words evoke, that one cannot exist today as a person - one cannot exist in full consciousness - without having to have a showdown with one’s sel... more »
Musical Interlude: Liquid Mind , “Slow World”
Liquid Mind , “Slow World”
Polar bears are doing just fine…withholding bear health and survival data does not change reality
Crockford, S.J. 2020. State of the Polar Bear Report 2019. Global Warming Policy Foundation Report 39, London.
School work Help support Great Neck Variety studydaddy
How To Make Homework Fun! Back-to-school sales are rampant this time of year. As a parent shopping for your special student, it’s hard to resist the great savings you find at the office supply stores. From the “bulk” deals to the “buy two, get one free” offers, you could find yourself returning home with a lot more than what was listed on your child’s classroom supply sheet. Schoolwork – A Site for college kids and School In this fast running life today, one thing that has become inevitable for the students is homework help. Homeworkhelp has become important due to many reasons. Rep... more »
Chile News Links 1 March 2020
1 March 2020 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Chile’s Struggle To Democratize The State https://popularresistance.org/chiles-struggle-to-democratize-the-state/ The fall of the U.S. empire and the coming economic crash https://seeyouin2020.blogspot.com/2020/02/the-fall-of-us-empire-and-coming.html The Media’s Deafening Silence on Mike Bloomberg’s Ties to Epstein … Continue reading Chile News Links 1 March 2020
COVID-19 Coronavirus: A Fake Pandemic? Who’s Behind It? Global Economic, Social and Geopolitical Destabilization
The media hype and disinformation campaign regarding the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus have created a Worldwide atmosphere of fear and uncertainty following the launching of a global public health emergency by the WHO on January 30th.
Musical Interlude: Moody Blues, "New Horizons"
Moody Blues, "New Horizons"
BWorld 415, World trade and the virus
* My article in BusinessWorld, February 27, 2020. The Philippines’ average merchandise trade deficit in 2018 was $3.6 billion a month, went down to $3.1 billion a month in 2019. The US and Japan remain the Philippines’ main exports market while China remains our main source of imported goods. While we have generally balanced trade with the US, Japan, and Germany, that cannot be said of the rest of our Asian neighbors including our ASEAN partners. Our biggest trade deficits are with China, South Korea, Indonesia, and Thailand (see Table 1). The main reason for this is that while ... more »
Greg Hunter, "Credit Meltdown Coming, Debt Cannot Be Paid"
*"Credit Meltdown Coming, Debt Cannot Be Paid"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Financial writer and precious metals expert Bill Holter says forget about the relatively small sell-off in the gold and silver markets. The big worry shaking the markets is an enormous global credit problem. Holter explains, “Your protection about the credit market coming down is asset money, if you want to call it that. Gold and silver have no liability. They are not issued by a central bank, and there is no promise that has to be kept for it to perform. Dollars, euros, bonds or what have you, those ... more »
US, Turkey in talks about deploying Patriot missiles to northern Syria
Washington and Ankara are discussing Turkey’s request for the temporary deployment of American Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems on its border with Syria, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday. Trump’s remarks came in response to a reporter’s question about whether the former had spoken with his Turkish counterpart Erdogan about Ankara’s request, as well as […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Forgiveness – The Hardest Love Of All
I cannot think that any of my readers is a stranger to forgiveness, either the need to be forgiven or the need to forgive. The need to forgive, according to the commandment of Christ, extends well beyond those who ask for our forgiveness: we are commanded to forgive our enemies […]
"Covid-19 Summary, Sat, 02/29/2020 - 22:13"
*Covid-19 Summary, Sat, 02/29/2020 - 22:13:* "Illinois Reports Another "Presumptive" Case Of Coronavirus, Bringing US Total To 24; Washington Declares State Of Emergency After 1st US Death: Live Updates" Please view this complete summary article here: - https://www.zerohedge.com/ ○ *"Meanwhile At A Costco In Brooklyn, The Hoarding Begins"* "The same long lines that we've seen in China, Japan, South Korea, and across the world as people panic buy food and health supplies have started in the US. On Saturday, the US Surgeon General urged people to "stop buying masks," saying on Twitter ... more »
UPSEAA lecture 5, Iggy Sison and Del Monte pineapple farming
Last Thursday, I attended another UPSE Alumni Association (UPSEAA) Boardroom Lectures, the speaker was fellow UPSE alumni, Ignacio "Iggy" Sison, the Chief Corporate Officer of Del Monte Pacific Ltd (DMPL). The lecture was held at their office in BGC, Taguig City. Iggy discussed their firm's many sustainability projects, details here, https://www.delmontephil.com/sustainability Here Iggy getting the Certificate of Appreciation from UPSEAA President, Jeffrey Ng. Both are from batch 1986, along with VP Leni Robredo. Towards the end of his lecture, Iggy showed photos of their wide pinea... more »
Baptism of Fire: How American Soldiers Fought at the World War I Battle of Cantigny
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC1741DE82D0&share=true] A tough fight. As the fateful day drew to a close, the exhausted soldiers of the German 25th and 82nd Reserve Divisions huddled in their trenches. It was May 30, 1918, and for the past two days the Germans had battled elements of the American 1st Division for control of the small village of Cantigny and its environs. Before them the virgin ground had been churned, the town shot up, and its cemetery turned into a ghoulish battlefield... more »
Trump's Middle East Peace Plan Has the Potential to Enrage the Gulf States
*Yoel Guzansky, Ari Heistein* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] Persian Gulf countries have cautiously reacted to Trump’s “deal of the century,” which is hardly a departure from their usual approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and will likely become more hostile toward the plan should Jerusalem launch unilateral moves, including annexation. Following President Donald Trump’s presentation of his peace plan on January 28, 2020, many Gulf State officials found themselves speaking out of both sides of their mouths and engaging in mental gymnastics. They have said tha... more »
The Navy Has Big Ambitions: Will New Submarines And Destroyers Fit The Bill?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * America asks a lot from its navy. *Key point: *The Navy is undergoing a massive modernization initiative. (Washington, D.C.) The Navy’s ambitious fleet-size expansion relies upon a massive increase in heavily armed Destroyers able to launch long-range attacks, fire interceptor missiles, defend carrier strike groups and engage in massive open blue water warfare. Within the next 15 years, the Navy plans to add as many as 30 DDG 51 Destroyers, including 22 new, high-tech DDG 51 Flight III warships and eight state-of-the-art DDG 51 Flight IIA destroyers. P... more »
This Is How Russia Would Survive a Nuclear Apocalypse
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Well, some in Moscow would at least survive. *Key point:* Despite the vast number of bunkers, recent advances in fuzing technology for nuclear weapons are threatening to make the minimum civil defense standard obsolete. According to Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations, in the event of a nuclear attack on Moscow, there is space in underground facilities for all of the population. While this is a very bold claim, Moscow is famous for the massive amount of bunkers it has available for Civil Defense (гражданской обороны) and the military. The average... more »
China Could Soon Have Two Stealth Bombers
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Speed vs. stealth. *Key point: *While an JH-XX might eventually be detected as it sprints towards its target, the combination of speed and reduced detection range would theoretically give interceptors and air defenses too little time to react. In January 2018, two sentences in an annual report by the DIA on Chinese military power sent a minor shockwave rippling across the defense-related internet: “The PLAAF is developing new medium- and long-range stealth bombers to strike regional and global targets. Stealth technology continues to play a key ... more »
How General Sherman's Devastating March to the Sea Crushed the South
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2013%3Anewsml_GM1E9770FA801&share=true] The Confederacy was finished. *Key point:* Sherman broke the back and will of the South to keep fighting. Then General Grant finished the job. Union General William T. Sherman was a friend and trusted subordinate of General Ulysses S. Grant, commander of all Union armies in the field during the Civil War. Sherman supported Grant during difficult times and assisted him capably during the pivotal Battle of Shiloh in the spring of 1... more »
The U.S. Navy’s Latest Expansion Plan Is Pure Fantasy
*David Axe* *Security, * The U.S. Secretary of the Navy over the next 30 years wants to expand the American fleet from today’s 294 front-line ships to a staggering 435 ships. The U.S. Secretary of the Navy over the next 30 years wants to expand the American fleet from today’s 294 front-line ships to a staggering 435 ships. Thomas Modly’s proposal, first reported by USNI News, doubles down on the Trump administration’s failing plan to grow the U.S. Navy to 355 ships. But Modly has not fully explained how the Navy can afford 420 front-line vessels when the service readily admits it... more »
Five Most Popular Posts in February
Where on earth did the last month go? Here are the five posts that got most attention: 1. Caroline Flack and Social Murder 2. Dear Lisa Nandy 3. Why I'm Voting for Rebecca Long-Bailey 4. On Flouncing Labour MPs 5. Stoke Central Labour's Nomination Meeting Not prizes for guessing the sad passing of Caroline Flack got the lion's share this month. If celebrities are placed into a media maelstrom that is demonstrably injurious to their mental health, why is this any different to dangerous workplaces or living conditions? It's not, hence why Engels's famous concept of social murder is ap... more »
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