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Shallow M6.5 aftershock hits near the coast of Atacama, Chile
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A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.5 hit near the coast of Atacama, Chile at 21:09 UTC (16:09 LT) on September 1, 2020, at a depth of 14 km (8.7 miles). EMSC is reporting it as M6.5 at a depth of 2 km (1.2 miles). This is an aftershock of a...... Read more »
Anatomy of Coup Attempt in Belarus
[image: undefined] The Russian President Vladimir Putin disclosed in a TV interview on August 27 that the Americans, amongst others, had fuelled the unrest in Belarus. He explained that the controversial presence of 33 Russian nationals (with military background) in Minsk in the run-up to the presidential election in Belarus on August 8, which briefly created misunderstanding between Minsk and with Moscow, was itself was a joint operation by Ukrainian and US intelligence agencies. The Russian nationals were apparently given job offers and were “simply lured there (Minsk), dragged ... more »
"A Look to the Heavens"
“Seen as a seagull and a duck, these nebulae are not the only cosmic clouds to evoke images of flight. But both are winging their way across this broad celestial landscape, spanning almost 7 degrees across planet Earth's night sky toward the constellation Canis Major. *Click image for larger size.* The expansive Seagull (upper left) is itself composed of two major cataloged emission nebulae. Brighter NGC 2327 forms the head with the more diffuse IC 2177 as the wings and body. Impressively, the Seagull's wingspan would correspond to about 250 light-years at an estimated distance of 3... more »
Chet Raymo, "Why Not?"
*"Why Not?"* by Chet Raymo "A reader asked: "If we are all one and made out of the same material - then the things that we make are made out of the same material. But they are not animate. Why not?" At first glance, this might seem like a naive question, one that we all know the answer to. On reflection, it turns out to be terribly profound. Or should I have said, "wonderfully profound"? Yes, everything, animate and inanimate, is made of the same stuff - the 92 naturally-occurring elements - but all of the animate things we know about are made mainly of carbon compounds - carbon in... more »
The Poet: Charles Dickens, “Things That Never Die”
*“Things That Never Die” * "The pure, the bright, the beautiful that stirred our hearts in youth, The impulses to wordless prayer, The streams of love and truth, The longing after something lost, The spirit's longing cry, The striving after better hopes - These things can never die. The timid hand stretched forth to aid A brother in his need; A kindly word in grief's dark hour That proves a friend indeed; The plea for mercy softly breathed, When justice threatens high, The sorrow of a contrite heart - These things shall never die. Let nothing pass, for every hand Must f... more »
Musical Interlude: Kevin Kern, “Above The Clouds”
*Kevin Kern, “Above The Clouds”* "For I have learned To look on nature, not as in the hour Of thoughtless youth; but hearing oftentimes The still, sad music of humanity, Nor harsh nor grating, though of ample power To chasten and subdue." - William Wordsworth, "Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, on Revisiting the Banks of the Wye during a Tour, July 13, 1798"
"Humans"
*"Humans"* by Emotional Competency "Humans resemble humans. Each of us shares a long list of intrinsic similarities to all other humans. These similarities extend across the sexes, races, and cultures and include many details of anatomy, behavior, and mental processes. Fish swim, birds fly, horses gallop, and humans walk upright. Ducks quack, dogs bark, birds sing, and humans speak. Anthropologists have studied human behavior in many very different cultures around the world. This has documented a broad range of culturally distinct behavior. It has also identified behavior that is c... more »
"Why Not Despair?"
*"Why Not Despair?"* "To view our times as decadent and dangerous, to mistrust the government, to imagine that those in power as not concerned with our best interests is not paranoid but perceptive; to be depressed, angry or confused about such things is not delusional but a sign of consciousness. Yet our culture suggests otherwise. But if all this is true, then why not despair? The simple answer is this: despair is the suicide of imagination. Whatever reality presses upon us, there still remains the possibility of imagining something better, and in this dream remains the frontier ... more »
Gotham City Digest
(Coming to a festering war zone near you- The Cad in the Hat.) ------------------------------ Let's be brutally honest here: All politicians lie, almost all the time. But a Republican White House will lie, double down then triple down on their lies even as the nation is being consumed from within by the deadliest, most communicable virus in the last century because right wingers hold human life in complete and utter contempt, especially this WH. ------------------------------ Another German who thinks the Holocaust is a laughing matter. ------------------------------ Blame... more »
FDA Bureaucracy Was Unprepared For A COVID-19 Vaccine - Here Is How To Fix It
In late March of 2020, the Food and Drug Administration gave Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19. The drug is already used off-label for diseases like arthritis and given how it behaves with human biology, it is plausible it might work on some with COVID-19. A peer-reviewed study found just that - but it was only epidemiology, and that is not how drug approval ever happens, any more than epidemiology alone should be how regulations happen at EPA or any policy-making group. read more
Hurricane Laura: category 4 over water declining to category 2 over land
“Last night, Hurricane Laura made landfall on the southwestern coast of Louisiana, bring heavy rain (6-8 inches), strong winds (gusting to 132 mph at one location), and a coastal storm surge (roughly 10 feet at the most vulnerable locations).“ click … Continue reading →
Julie Fleming and Alice Embree : THE VOTE | What you need to know about voting in Texas
Step out of line for democracy By Julie Fleming and Alice Embree | The Rag Blog | September 1, 2020 AUSTIN — In 43 days early voting begins in Texas. If you requested a ballot by mail, you are likely … Continue reading →
400,000+ Americans sick of political duopoly turn out for virtual ‘People’s Convention’ & vote to launch new anti-corporate party
1 Sep, 2020 FILE PHOTO. © Reuters / Adrees Latif Fed up with decades of two-party rule, hundreds of thousands of Americans tuned in for the People’s Convention, where they voted to form a new political alternative unbeholden to corporate power or the military-industrial complex. The event drew more than 400,000 viewers to its livestream … Continue reading 400,000+ Americans sick of political duopoly turn out for virtual ‘People’s Convention’ & vote to launch new anti-corporate party →
Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Slams Canadian Actions
August 27, 2020 by Common Dreams Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Slams Canadian Actions In his thorough critique, Jorge Arreaza detailed the Trudeau government’s support for Donald Trump’s aggression against Venezuela.byBianca Mugyenyi 6 Comments “Those who believe Canada should support a rules-based international order rather than the US empire, must continue to press Ottawa,” writes Mugyenyi. (Photo: Creative … Continue reading Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Slams Canadian Actions →
Matt McGrath’s Latest Howler!
By Paul Homewood h/t Joe Public Is this the best Matt McGrath can come up with? New research suggests that power companies are dragging their feet when it comes to embracing green energy sources such as wind and solar. Only one in 10 energy suppliers globally has prioritised renewables over fossil fuels, the study […]
Early Japanese Heian poet: The autumn, especially, is lonely
Early Japanese Heian poet: The autumn, especially, is lonely Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese poet Mibu no Tadamine belongs to the early Heian poetry scene in Japan. Sadly, not much is known about his actual birth and death. Hence, little is known about the things that reached his heart during his early […]
Tropical Storm "Omar" forms off the coast of North Carolina, U.S.
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Tropical Storm "Omar" formed at 21:00 UTC on September 1, 2020, as the earliest 15th named storm in the Atlantic Ocean. The previous record was set by Ophelia on September 7, 2005. The storm is moving away from the coast and is expected to be short-lived....... Read more »
With Kamala Harris, Americans yet again have trouble understanding what multiracial means
Jennifer Ho, Professor. Asian American Studies, University of Colorado Boulder at Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 6 hours ago
While the debates about Kamala Harris’ multiraciality may seem new, they are similar to the commentary other high-profile mixed-race people in the US have received about their racial identities.
A Look At How The US Airforce Is Using Its Fleet Of Old Bombers To Deter China
A B-52 Stratofortress, flown by Capt. Will Byers and Maj. Tom Aranda, prepares for refueling over Afghanistan during a close-air-support mission in this undated handout photo. (U.S. Air Force/Master Sgt. Lance Cheung via Reuters) *Task & Purpose/Reuters:* *Why the Air Force's aging fleet of Cold War bombers is the US's best hope against China* HONG KONG (Reuters) - On July 21, two U.S Air Force B-1B bombers took off from Guam and headed west over the Pacific Ocean to the hotly contested South China Sea. The sleek jets made a low-level pass over the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reag... more »
Ontario to double pace of new cannabis store approvals
Ontario’s cannabis store regulator will double the number of stores it licenses per month, signalling faster growth on the horizon for Canada’s single largest adult-use marijuana market. In a late Tuesday announcement, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) said it had issued 164 store licenses to date, with 150 stores open. “At the […] Ontario to double pace of new cannabis store approvals is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
How #covid-19 has highlighted the importance of design as well as price in the #NHS supply chain
How covid-19 has highlighted the importance of design as well as price in the NHS supply chain | The BMJ https://www.bmj.com/content/370/bmj.m3192?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_term=hootsuite&utm_content=sme&utm_campaign=usage
Starting over again – The covid-19 pandemic is forcing a rethink in macroeconomics.
Starting over again – The covid-19 pandemic is forcing a rethink in macroeconomics | Briefing | The Economist https://www.economist.com/briefing/2020/07/25/the-covid-19-pandemic-is-forcing-a-rethink-in-macroeconomics?fsrc=scn/fb/te/bl/ed/startingoveragainthecovid19pandemicisforcingarethinkinmacroeconomicsbriefing
Is Time Travel Possible?
Is Time Travel Possible? | NASA Space Place – NASA Science for Kids https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/time-travel/en/
Grey Hair? Here Are Some Effective Home Remedies to Help.
Grey Hair? Here Are Some Effective Home Remedies to Help | Femina.in https://m.femina.in/beauty/hair/home-remedies-for-grey-hair-167831.html
When’s The Best Time To Get A #Flu Shot During The #COVID-19 #Pandemic?
When’s The Best Time To Get A Flu Shot During The COVID-19 Pandemic? https://www.yahoo.com/huffpost/best-time-flu-shot-covid-19-pandemic-094500760.html
Suicide rate for men reaches its highest level in two decades
Suicide rate for men reaches its highest level in two decades | Daily Mail Online https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8685245/Suicide-rate-men-reaches-highest-level-two-decades.html?ito=social-facebook
‘Zombie’ Herman Cain Tweets That Coronavirus ‘Not As Deadly’ As Media Said.
‘Zombie’ Herman Cain Tweets That Coronavirus ‘Not As Deadly’ As Media Said | HuffPost India https://m.huffingtonpost.in/entry/herman-cain-coronavirus-not-as-deadly_n_5f4ca08fc5b64f17e13fc8b4?ri18n=true&ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063
Lessons: How Turkey Nearly Destroyed Its Own Air Force
*Michael Peck* *Security, * The Turkish government purged more than 300 F-16 pilots in the aftermath of a failed coup. *Key Point*: Perhaps it would have been easier not to get rid of those F-16 pilots. Fighter pilots aren't cheap. The U.S. Air Force estimates that training a new pilot to fly a plane like the F-35 costs $11 million. And that doesn't count the priceless experience of a veteran pilot who has been flying for years. That's why the U.S. Air Force is willing to offer half-million-dollar bonuses to retain experienced fighter pilots. So a nation that throws its fighter... more »
How to Compete With China by Relying on America's Strengths
*Clark Packard* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000183672&share=true] Tarrifs harm American consumers and fighting the WTO (rather than using it) also undermines America's advantages. With the coronavirus, China effectively annexing Hong Kong through the new national security law, a blistering speech from the U.S. Secretary of State and the closing of consulates in Houston and Chengdu, tensions between the world’s two largest economies are reaching a fevered pitch. Politicians and pundits are now routinely... more »
FDA Willing to Fast-Track Coronavirus Vaccine—It Didn’t Go Well With Polio in 1955
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, * [image: Reuters] FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said that an emergency authorization for a vaccine could be given the green light before phase three clinical trials are completed if the benefits outweigh the risks. In an effort to get a viable coronavirus vaccine out to the public as soon as possible, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration now appears prepared to skip the full federal approval process. In a recent interview with the *Financial Times*, FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said that an emergency authorization for a vaccine could be given the g... more »
‘Game of Thrones’ Creators Set for Netflix Sci-Fi Series
*Stephen Silver* *Entertainment, * [image: Reuters] Showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have remained hot property in Hollywood. For as much as many fans hated the final season of *Game of Thrones* when it arrived last year, the show’s creators and showrunners, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, have remained hot property in Hollywood. Just over a year ago, in August of 2019, it was announced that the two creators had signed a $200 million deal to make TV shows and movies for Netflix. The streaming service had been part of what was described as a bidding war over who would land ... more »
Joe Biden Might Be a Flip-Flopper on Fracking
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, * [image: Reuters] “I am not banning fracking. Let me say that again. I am not banning fracking, no matter how many times Donald Trump lies about me,” Biden said during a speech in western Pennsylvania, where one of the world’s biggest natural gas deposits exists. Democratic nominee Joe Biden said Monday that he would not ban fracking if elected in November, adding to his unclear political stance on the issue that has confused some voters, especially those in the battleground state of Pennsylvania. Fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, is a method of re... more »
Samsung Unveils a Surprisingly Affordable 8K QLED TV
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * [image: Reuters] The new TV, like all 8K TVs, offers upscaling, while the Q700T offers eight dedicated speakers, Adaptive Sound+ and Active Voice Amplifier. Like most TVs being released ahead of the arrival of new Xbox and PlayStation models later this year, the new 8K TV is being marketed towards gamers. Samsung this week announced the arrival of its latest QLED TV, the 8K Q700T. Ahead of the annual IFA show in Berlin, the announcement was made by Samsung’s UK division, and it’s unclear when the TV will be available in North America. The Q700T i... more »
5 Best Ways to Avoid Contracting or Spreading Coronavirus
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, * [image: Reuters] Asymptomatic carriers have the potential to infect those over the age of sixty-five who are considered to be at the highest risk of dying from the virus. There is a strong possibility that a viable coronavirus vaccine will be available this winter or early next year, but that doesn’t mean that you should let your guard down. As evidenced by the more than 25.4 million confirmed cases of coronavirus worldwide—including at least 849,000 deaths—many health officials and doctors are in agreement that the coronavirus is a highly contagiou... more »
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 2 Coming September 18
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * This new device allows for easy multitasking, including seamless drag-and-dropping from app to app. The Samsung Unpacked virtual event that Samsung held on August 5 was somewhat tepidly received, with the tech press criticizing the presentation of the event, and even expressing disappointment that the K-pop band BTS only appeared briefly. But the one thing that drew a nearly universally positive reception at the August event was the Galaxy Z Fold 2, a new smartphone featuring a 7.7-inch screen that folded at multiple angles. And while Samsung ann... more »
Report: Apple to Unveil Four iPhones, Two Apple Watches and a New iPad
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* [image: Reuters] Apple has not announced when it will be holding a fall event to announce the new products, and there has been some speculation that the announcements will be spread across two different events. Apple has long been expected to unveil four iPhones this fall, which will mark the company’s first devices with 5G capability. A new news report confirms that, as well as some other new devices that are set to arrive in the coming months. According to a report Tuesday by Bloomberg, Apple has ordered seventy-five million iPhones for ... more »
Donald's Comeback? Trump-Biden Race Tightens in Battleground States
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Compared to polling averages from the 2016 election, Trump is polling slightly higher against Biden in battleground states than against then-Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton, indicating a more competitive race. Democratic nominee Joe Biden has held a striking national lead over President Donald Trump for most of 2020, but recent polls suggest that crucial, battleground states are ticking in favor of the president, as the race for the White House bid inches closer. Compared to polling averages from the 2016 election, Trump... more »
Will the Israel-UAE Agreement Bring Peace or Instability to the Middle East?
*TNI Staff* *Security, Middle East* An expert panel weighs in on the prospects for Middle East peace. The Israel-UAE agreement has been heralded as a new breakthrough in Israel's relations with the Arab world and has won bipartisan support in Washington. Many experts believe that this accord will lead other Arab states to normalize relations with Israel, and that Israel in turn will freeze plans to further annex areas of the West Bank. Yet there are many voices both in and outside the region who maintain that this is false. Instead, the agreement will likely further increase tens... more »
'Tam the Man' determined to Poison Canadians with unnecessary and dangerous vaccine
[image: a woman sitting at a table] *Doubling down on a Busted Flush, 'Tam the Man'* * will not **give up on his Monetized/Transhuman* * Wet Dream--to turn us all into slave dataminers* No matter what the CDC just admitted about the low numbers. No matter that the inventor of the PCR test warned against using it to diagnose disease. No matter what humanity is saying in greater and greater numbers. Like a goose-stepping NAZI, Tam the Man keeps marching...a demented "Terminator Robot"...in lumbering lockstep, towards his programmed wet dream--the Transhumanization of our species into... more »
Congressional Black Caucus Kicks Off Virtually
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) kicked off its Annual Legislative Conference completely online, tackling critical topics like education, healthcare and the social status of Black men and boys.
Report Finds Enrollment Gaps at Community Colleges and Among Black Students
In the wake of COVID-19, community colleges and for-profit institutions as well as Black and male students were the highest impacted by continued online learning during the 2020 summer enrollment.
U of Florida’s Law School Receives $1.1 Million Gift To Fund Scholarships For HBCU Grads
In tribute to the late congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis, a Florida real estate developer has given $1.1 million to the University of Florida’s (UF) law school to fund scholarships for at least five graduates of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) each year, reports the Herald-Tribune. “Congressman Lewis used every day of […]
White House Report: Iowa University Towns Must ‘Dramatically Ramp Up’ COVID-19 Testing
With Iowa having among the highest rates of COVID-19 infection in the U.S. right now, a recent report from the White House coronavirus task force is advising Iowa’s university towns to “dramatically ramp up” testing, contact tracing and isolation plans. “University towns need a comprehensive plan that scales immediately for testing all returning students with […]
What Do Sporting Boycotts Tell Us About Ourselves?
The decision to boycott has been coupled with questions about what NBA players and other professional athletes are going to do next. The boycotting, however, needs to be framed as a greater cultural moment that is reflective of American shortcomings rather than asking athlete to carry the mantel for social activism.
Tropical Storm "Nana" forms near Jamaica, forecast to make landfall in Belize
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Tropical Storm "Nana" formed at 16:05 UTC on September 1, 2020, as the earliest 14th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season on record. The previous record was set by Nate on September 6, 2005. At the time it formed, Nana's center was about 195...... Read more »
What Happens When You Eventually Meet The Right One
It is not easy in a world where people find it essential about how others look rather then what a person is and has on the inside. People have more self-doubt than self-love. It seems most of finding it increasingly hard to learn self-love. To love oneself can be detrimental to relationships. However, on that note, it is needless to say that things will fall into place when you meet the right person. That special person will inspire you to become the best possible version of yourself and love you regardless of your flaws. They will be your lover and best friend and will make you... more »
Junk data hurts push for ethnic diversity in nation’s media and business
[image: Diversity in Australia's media] A report on media diversity in Australia relies on statistics that the Human Rights Commission has now walked away from. Yet it’s a different story from the Reserve Bank of Australia, which refused to give detailed answers about its dubious handling of those government statistics, writes Tim Palmer
The Tories and the BBC
A Tory placeman wants to curb criticisms of the Tories? An attitude appropriate to some failing tabloid rag surely, but the *Director General of the BBC*? The new boss, Tim Davie, has taken umbrage at left comedians telling jokes about racism, Brexit, and the government. How brittle must our betters be if even *Mock the Week* can bring them out in multiplying fractures? A throw away comment then to commence his tenure in the big chair which, as it happens, started today? As with all things, this seeming statement of intent has to be seen in context. Of which there are two most imme... more »
Lawyer: Plea Offer Implicated Breonna Taylor in Drug Ring
A lawyer for Breonna Taylor's family said a plea deal was offered to an accused drug trafficker that would have forced him to implicate her.
Pentagon Report Says China's Military On Track To Become A Global Superpower
Chinese-made Dong Feng-31 (East Wind-31) intercontinental ballistic missiles pass through Tiananmen Square (Reuters / Stringer) / Reuters Washington Times: *Pentagon sees China military on track for global superpower status* New report says Beijing doubling nuclear stockpile, expanding base China is on track to double the size of its nuclear warhead stockpile while expanding foreign military bases capable of attacking the United States — worrying signs Beijing is seeking global superpower status, according to the Pentagon’s annual report on the Chinese military released Tuesday. C... more »
No, Reuters, Climate Change Will Not Be Worse for Economy than COVID
Among today’s top Google News search results for “Climate Change” is an article by Reuters titled, “Climate change bigger economic risk than pandemic, ECB’s Schnabel says.” In it, Reuters interviews Isabel Schnabel, a member of the European Central Bank board, who claims climate change will be worse for the future economy than COVID-19 has been […] The post No, Reuters, Climate Change Will Not Be Worse for Economy than COVID appeared first on Climate Realism.
Peaceful Rallies Around the World to Champion Freedom
This was a historic weekend for freedom activists around the world. Saturday, August 29th, one million true citizens of all walks of life united to stand against unscientific lock downs, government totalitarianism, and medical mandates. The post Peaceful Rallies Around the World to Champion Freedom appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Children’s Health Defense Immediate Job Openings
Children’s Health Defense is expanding its Kennedy News and Views website and has several immediate positions open. Please email us if you’re interested in applying for any of the positions below. Put the position you are applying for in the subject line, and include a cover letter and resume. If applicable, include links to writing samples. Social Media […] The post Children’s Health Defense Immediate Job Openings appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Behavioral Modification – UK Covid Response Steered by Psychologists at the Behavioral Insights Team
*Alex Pietrowski* - This private company uses data analysis to influence public behavior, and is helping to shape the 'new normal.'
An Outside View: Kenosha Is A Microcosm Of The US In 2020
The situation in Kenosha is a microcosm of the United States in 2020 – tragedy on top of tragedy on top of tragedy: A Black man wantonly paralysed by cops, his three sons forced to watch, ethnic-based violence deteriorating a community already gutted by anti-patriotic neoliberal economics, shops frantically boarding up their windows after having been shuttered during a pandemic lockdown, a 17-year old shooting and killing two protesters – there is just a complete lack of security everywhere over here. The post An Outside View: Kenosha Is A Microcosm Of The US In 2020 appeared fir... more »
Chris Hedges’ Takedown Of Biden And Trump
There is only one choice in this election. The consolidation of oligarchic power under Donald Trump or the consolidation of oligarchic power under Joe Biden. The oligarchs, with Trump or Biden, will win again. We will lose. The oligarchs made it abundantly clear, should Bernie Sanders have miraculously become the Democratic Party nominee, they would join forces with the Republicans to crush him. The oligarchs preach the mantra of the least-worst to us when they attempt to ram a Hillary Clinton or a Joe Biden down our throats but ignore it for themselves. The post Chris Hedges’ Ta... more »
US Faces A ‘Perfect Storm’ Of Political Violence
Law enforcement and other authorities used force while intervening in nearly 400 Black Lives Matter protests since police killed George Floyd in May, according to new data that paints the clearest portrait yet of the historic unrest that’s swept across the U.S. this summer. Figures from the U.S. Crisis Monitor offer a bleak forecast of escalating political violence heading into a contentious election. While most of the protests have been nonviolent, police or other authorities intervened in about 725 Black Lives Matter protests in the U.S. between May 24 and Aug. 22, sometimes usi... more »
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What’s Going On With the Postal Service?
Post office trucks (Sam LaRussa, https://flic.kr/p/2jzJpTz; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) Lawfare is partnering with the Stanford-MIT Healthy Elections Project to produce a series on election integrity in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. The Healthy Elections Project aims to assist election officials and the public as the nation confronts the challenges that the coronavirus pandemic poses for election administration. Through student-driven research, tool development, and direct services to jurisdictions, the project focuses on confronting the logisti... more »
Evidence that U.S. pro-Israel groups may have violated U.S. laws
Israel has been illegally manipulating US policies – and some US organizations and politicians have been helping them, in violation of US laws... Will the government go after them and censure Israel, the way it did the claims of 'Russian interference'? Or will Israel and its collaborators once again escape consequences?
Russian Fighter Jet Flew Into Danish Territory After Intercepting B-52 Bomber Over The Baltic Sea
A map showing Bornholm Island in the Baltic Sea, as well as Russia's Kaliningrad enclave to the east. Google Maps *Warzone/The Drive:** Russian Su-27 Flew Into Danish Territory After Intercepting B-52 Bomber Over The Baltic Sea* The incident took place on the same day another Flanker performed an unsafe maneuver very close to a B-52 flying over the Black Sea. NATO says that a Russian Su-27 Flanker fighter jet committed a "significant violation" of Danish airspace while intercepting a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress in the Baltic Sea region last week. The incident occurred as s... more »
US-focused cannabis ETF set to launch on New York Stock Exchange
A Maryland-based investment management company said it is launching on Sept. 2 the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will focus solely on American cannabis companies, including multistate operators. The company said the fund, AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF, reflects the firm’s belief that the United States offers the greatest potential of any cannabis market. […] US-focused cannabis ETF set to launch on New York Stock Exchange is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
California lawmakers approve two marijuana bills, kill hemp regulations
On the final day they could approve bills this year, California lawmakers gave the go-ahead to a pair of marijuana measures but shelved a potentially major piece of hemp legislation. The two marijuana measures that won approval were: Senate Bill 827, which freezes the state’s ability to raise tax rates until July 2021. Assembly Bill […] California lawmakers approve two marijuana bills, kill hemp regulations is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Carbon Tax Update, September 2020
August 2020’s carbon tax discussion was surprisingly robust. Over the course of the past 31 days we’ve seen a new… The post Carbon Tax Update, September 2020 appeared first on IER.
Thousands protest in Mauritius over dolphin deaths after oil spill
Thousands of people protested in the Mauritian capital of Port Louis on Saturday, calling for an investigation into an oil spill from a Japanese ship and the death of at least 40 dolphins found near the site. Environmentalists have also called for an investigation into whether the dolphins died as a result of the spill, caused when the bulk carrier Wakashio struck a coral reef last month. One protester held a banner with a dolphin covered in oil reading “our lives matter” and another held one calling for the government to resign. Mauritian flags were waved across the packed square ... more »
Democrat Operative ADMITS: We’ve Been Committing MASSIVE Mail-in Vote Fraud for Decades
[image: democrat-operative-admits-we-ve-been-committing-massive-mail-in-vote-fraud-for-decades] The man, described as a “top Democratic operative” by the *New York Post*, has been committing mail-in vote fraud “on a grand scale, for decades,” writes the paper.
Indiana Congressman Introduces Bill to Strip Rioters of Unemployment Benefits
[image: indiana-congressman-introduces-bill-to-strip-rioters-of-unemployment-benefits] Representative Jim Banks introduced the “Support Peaceful Protest Act,” which would take federal unemployment benefits away from rioters committing crimes of violence or looting.
Court dismisses CAIR lawsuit against professor
Court Win for Professor Sued by Muslim Student, Punished by College Over Terrorism Course Judicial Watch August 28, 2020 A federal court has ruled in favor of a professor thrown under the bus by his public college after a Muslim student claimed the Islamic terrorism portion of a world politics class violated his Constitutional rights. The course is offered at Scottsdale Community College (SCC) in Arizona, which is part of the Maricopa County Community College District. It is taught by Nicholas Damask, a veteran professor who organizes the course into six modules that cover world pol... more »
Buying Chaos: Let’s Get Their Name Correct
Tired of hearing the MSM call the AntiFa and BLM Inc. thugs “peaceful protestors”? Tired of responding that they’re actually “rioters”? Maybe we need to relabel these people accurately for what they really are: M E R C E N A R I E S Last night President Trump told Laura Ingraham that a federal security agency intercepted “several” folks dressed in black, traveling commercial air to the RNC in Charlotte. Who bought their tickets? Last week I posted a story and video here of a bust in Kenosha of the “Riot Kitchen”, a vehicle staffed by (what else?) young … Continue reading →
Biden Is Taking The Offensive Against A Floundering Trump
*COVID-Kemp* Thanks to an incompetent ideologically-insane Trumpist governor, Georgia is one of the worst hit states by the pandemic. Georgia is the 8th most populous state but has the 5th most COVID cases of any state-- and the third most active cases, behind just Florida and California. Yesterday, Georgia reported 1,498 new cases, bringing the total to 270,471 cases, which comes to 25,474 cases per million residents (6th worst in the country and likely to overtake Alabama, for 5th place soon). Georgia now has had more cases than Italy, a country that was considered a disaster zone... more »
NZ Police have been quietly setting up a $9m facial recognition system which can identify people from CCTV feed
I heard the other day, Judith Collins on radio demanding a review, raising the alarm on privacy blah blah blah. Be assured, if Nats were the govt/corporation Judith would be quietly ushering in $9 million worth of the exact same thing seeing as we have a shadow govt/corp and all. And … Adern would be … Continue reading NZ Police have been quietly setting up a $9m facial recognition system which can identify people from CCTV feed →
Alert: The NZ Reform Banking Bill & the destruction of the middle class
A must watch. They are planning your subjugation. Neo feudalism & total control over you and your money. They have left the door open to digital currency. EWR Image by Jakub Orisek from Pixabay
“The Seven-Step Path from Pandemic to Totalitarianism” (we are at step 6)
As if it was planned in advance, billions of people around the globe are being forced step by rapid step into a radically different way of life, one that involves far less personal, physical and financial freedom and agency. Here is the template for rolling this out. LINK: https://off-guardian.org/2020/04/23/the-seven-step-path-from-pandemic-to-totalitarianism/ Photo: off-guardian.org
Yet another front line MD on the official CV narrative
Let’s see how long this lasts EWR Image by Darko Stojanovic from Pixabay
Annual Arctic Meltdown Scare
By Paul Homewood Every year alarmist scientists claim the Arctic is melting down, but it never actually happens: GENEVA — The United Nations weather agency says this summer will go down for leaving a “deep wound” in the cryosphere — the planet’s frozen parts — amid a heat wave in the Arctic, shrinking […]
DeVos Continues Transformation Into Arne Duncan
Arne Duncan said many not-so-swift things, often revealing his true attitudes about the dismantling and privatization of public education. But one of his truly revealing moments came in 2010 when he famously argued that Hurricane Katrina was "the best thing that happened to the education system in New Orleans." For the many Black teachers who lost their jobs to Teach for America tourists, and the families who have had to navigate a fully privatized but never organized system of charters and private schools, that may sound a bit wrong. Betsy DeVos came into the office billing herself... more »
Officials: Deputies Fatally Shoot Black Man Who Dropped Gun
Los Angeles sheriff's deputies shot and killed a Black man they stopped for a traffic violation after he dropped a gun, authorities said.
Obama Dominated Appeals Court Punts On Flynn
[image: Army Lt. Gen. Michael T. Flynn speaks during the change of directorship for the Defense Intelligence Agency on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., July 24, 2012. (DoD Photo)] As might be anticipated from its heavily Democratic majority, on Monday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia rejected Michael Flynn’s mandamus petition to end his case and sent it back down to the District Court. There, U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan will have a choice as to whether or not to continue his outrageous misconduct against General Flynn on behalf of Barac... more »
The US Army Now Has The Most 4-Star Generals On Duty Since World War II
Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper, presides as Gen. John “Jay” Raymond relinquishes command of USSPACECOM to Gen. James Dickinson, August 20,2020. (Dept. of Defense/Lewis Carlyle) *Military.com:* *The Army Now Has the Most 4-Star Generals on Duty Since World War II* The Army now has more four-star generals serving on active duty than the Army and Air Force combined had during World War II. Army Col. Christopher Coglianese, the chief of Future Operations at Army Futures Command, tweeted this month about the milestone, which the service has only hit once in the past. "Last tim... more »
Salmonella concerns prompt recall of organic microgreens
A Canadian company is recalling organic microgreens because of possible contamination with Salmonella, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The agency is urging consumers to check their homes for the Picoudi brand microgreens and immediately discard them if they have them on hand. The company Les Jardins Picoudi shipped the implicated sprouts to... Continue Reading
President Trump Participates in a Roundtable on Community Safety – Kenosha, Wisconsin – 2:30pm Livestream…
This afternoon President Trump will participate in a roundtable discussion on community safety with law enforcement while visiting Kenosha, Wisconsin. Anticipated Start Time 2:30pm ET [Livestream Links Below] White House Livestream – Fox Business Livestream – RSBN Livestream Link . … Continue reading →
President Trump Remarks Upon Arrival in Illinois/Wisconsin – Video…
President Trump is motorcading to Kenosha, Wisconsin from the Waukegan, Illinois, airport. It is an approximately 30 minute ride. Accompanying President Trump for this trip are: Attorney General Bill Barr, Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf, Presidential Advisor Ja’Ron Smith … Continue reading →
President Trump Delivers Impromptu Remarks Departing Joint Base Andrews – Video
President Trump delivers impromptu remarks and holds a press briefing as he departs Joint-Base Andrews for Kenosha Wisconsin. [Video Below – Transcript Will Follow]
Cities Are Burning...Mayors Blame Trump!
From Chicago to Portland to Kenosha, US cities are in flames. Looting and wanton destruction continues without interruption. Police are given orders to stand back and allow thugs to beat, loot, murder, and burn with impunity. And, as we saw with Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, those in charge of these burning cities all cry out together, "it's all Trump's fault!" Is it? Also in today's episode, WHO's communist leader screams that we need more Covid lockdowns even as the truth about the inflated numbers comes out. Dr. Scott Atlas making waves discussing the benefits of hydroxychloroquine... more »
The spectacular dumbness of our own!
*TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020If we had one wish:* If you only read one opinion column today, we'll recommend the opinion column written by Bret Stephens. Stephens describes a recent act of supernatural dumbness. Let it be said that principal target of the piece should be understood to be NPR. According to Stephens, NPR seems to be trying to re-elect Trump. Here's how his column starts: STEPHENS (9/1/20): *On Thursday*, as Donald Trump was about to accept the Republican nomination from the South Lawn of the White House with warnings that “No one will be safe in Biden’s America,” *N... more »
Trump Demands Patriotic Classrooms
Trump's education agenda is, well, terse. Eleven words, two items. And the second of the two is "Teach American Exceptionalism." Monday, Trump expanded on that idea, saying that the nation needs to install "patriotic education" in schools. It's his plan for quelling rebellion in cities and countering "lies" about US racism (i.e. the "lie" that it exists). Gotta counter that "left-wing indoctrination" that all those indoctrinaty teachers are up to all the time (in between, you know, collecting lunch money and checking masks and updating web-based assignment materials). As reported b... more »
Privilege of the Academic Job Search
Having recently started as a postdoc at Duke University, I had time to reflect on my job search process last year. While my final year of my Ph.D. was undoubtedly a challenge, including finishing a dissertation, teaching full-time, and leading our graduate student government, among other items, the job search was, undoubtedly, the most traumatic part of my final year. I am not alone; indeed, research has found that doctoral students’ well-being decreases during their program.
Earlham College Suspends Early Decision Admissions, Opts for Early Action Program Instead
Earlham College in Indiana is suspending the early decision option in its admissions program and is opting for an early action one instead, announced the school Monday, saying early decision isn’t consumer friendly, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the College Board, about 450 colleges and universities across the United States have early decision […]
Morehouse Hires Dr. Kendrick T. Brown as New Provost
Morehouse College has hired a new provost, Dr. Kendrick T. Brown, who will work to expand academic curriculum and foster research in science, education, the humanities and the Black experience “in a nation searching to understand the impact of systemic racism,” announced school officials. Brown carries with him more than 20 years of experience as […]
More men on the moon?
The federal government seems to have an almost inexhaustible willingness to waste money. At the same time we are experiencing a pandemic with a completely inadequate testing system, the government is contemplating spending many billions to send men back to the moon in 2024—55 years after the first moon landing. That would be about as […] The post More men on the moon? appeared first on Econlib.
A Portrait of My School
If I created my own school, what would it be like? Picture something like this: 1. The school has two goals: to (a) prepare students for independent adult life, and (b) give them a fun childhood. 2. Pursuant to 1(a), all students do at least 90 minutes of math every day. Most high-status jobs require […] The post A Portrait of My School appeared first on Econlib.
Dijon Kizzee killed; assassinations will continue until
Labor Day afternoon, south L.A. “He had a towel and he had his clothes, and his pants couldn’t even stay up, so that’s what made him slow down so they had enough to get him,” the woman granted anonymity said. “They didn’t have to shoot him more than 5 times, they could have shot him one time in the leg. What’s the use of having the prison system if y’all are just gonna kill us? What are y’all here for? Who are you protecting?” “Our suspect was holding some items of clothing in his hands, punched one of the officers in the face and then dropped the items in his hands,” Lt. ... more »
Tonawanda terminates Officer Rider over sexual misconduct, but not before hearing a mouth full
The Town of Tonawanda’s Town Board voted unanimously to authorize Supervisor Joe Emminger to terminate Police Department dispatcher Brett Rider on sexual misconduct allegations that the Town is refusing to disclose to the public. Rider is declining to make public
Military Poll Says More U.S. Troops Will Vote For Biden Than Trump
*Military Times*: *Trump’s popularity slips in latest Military Times poll — and more troops say they’ll vote for Biden* The latest Military Times poll shows a continued decline in active-duty service members’ views of President Donald Trump and a slight but significant preference for former Vice President Joe Biden in the upcoming November election among troops surveyed. The results, collected before the political conventions earlier this month, appear to undercut claims from the president that his support among military members is strong thanks to big defense budget increases in ... more »
The F-35 Is Getting Some Major Computer and Software Upgrades
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * The Tech Refresh 3 program for the fifth-generation stealth fighter will include an upgrade of the jet's core processor and memory as well as replacement of its Panoramic Cockpit Display. Other "improvements" will include a radar upgrade along with some hardware tweaks to the hardware for the weapons-handling. Introduced in the 1950s, the B-52 Stratofortress has remained in service thanks in part to the numerous upgrades it has received over the years. In fact, because it was introduced before the days of advanced computers, the B-52 has actually been ... more »
Stop The Desecration: Flowers For Moses Protest This Friday
A self storage facility is being built on the grounds of what is believed to have been an African cemetery where first there were slave death camps and industrial slave breeding operations and then a thriving community of freed slaves that was displaced through gentrification. Residents of the community have been calling for archaeological investigation and the erection of a museum to teach this local history, but they have been denied even having their own black archaeologist allowed in to examine the soil. The post Stop The Desecration: Flowers For Moses Protest This Friday appe... more »
Murder of Trump Supporter in Portland escalates Civil War [Video]
The “peaceful protesters” peacefully murdered a man in Portland, Oregon, who was a known Trump supporter. They peacefully executed him on Saturday, peacefully in cold blood. Really. They even celebrated this execution. The New York Post reporter Miranda Devine reported: It’s spine-chilling to hear activists in Portland cheering about the cold-blooded murder of a Trump supporter […]
Lancet study finds U.S. has, by far, the world’s most-overpriced medical care.
Eric Zuesse, originally posted at Strategic Culture On September 1st, Gallup headlined “50% in U.S. Fear Bankruptcy Due to Major Health Event” and reported that last year only 45% did. Both percentages are the world’s highest. One of the the world’s leading medical journals had just published a study which explains why it’s the case. […]
After long hiatus, the legislature’s Health and Public Accounts committees are going to meet next week
There are signs democracy may be stirring again in Nova Scotia. As children and teachers go back to school next Tuesday, elected MLAs will go back to at least some semblance of regular business at the Legislature. After a five-month plus absence during the pandemic, the Health Committee will meet in person at the Legislature […]
Is Halifax delaying affordable and seniors housing development next to the old Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children?
The people working to build affordable and seniors’ housing next to the old Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children are worried the municipality is unilaterally imposing delays on the project. But no matter the current planning dispute, those involved, and even a city councillor, believe the history of the property’s zoning reflects Halifax’s deep-rooted systemic […]
Are These the Parents of Kyle Rittenhouse?
The idiom "out of whole cloth" can be traced back to false advertisements from garment sellers in the 1800s.
Did Loretta Lynn and Kid Rock Get Married?
The 88 year-old country music legend sent readers to Snopes with an Instagram post in August 2020.
No, Chadwick Boseman Wasn’t Poisoned
A viral internet rumor had no standing in facts.
September Thoughts
It’s Taco Tuesday The Bouncing Ball The National Basketball Association recently suspended its season. At the time, the reason given seemed plausibly justified, given the emergence of COVID-19 and that several players in the league have now tested positive. However, it has been confirmed by anonymous sources that a league shutdown has been in […] The post September Thoughts appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
It Begins. U.S. Democrat Politicians Refusing To Debate Their Republican Counterparts
At this June 23rd press conference, Governor Jay Inslee addressed the state without wearing a mask. *770 KTTH:* * Rantz: Gov Inslee refuses in-person debate with Republican Culp* Incumbent Governor Jay Inslee refuses to debate Republican challenger Loren Culp in-person, a source with the Washington State Debate Coalition tells the Jason Rantz Show on KTTH. Instead, Inslee’s team is angling for a digital debate over Zoom, where he can participate from his home. This despite assurances that an in-person debate would practice social distancing and other coronavirus best-practices re... more »
Democrat Group Warns That President Trump Will Win In An Election Day Landslide, But Says Biden Will Win In A Landslide 4 Days Later
*Axios*: *Exclusive: Dem group warns of apparent Trump Election Day landslide* A top Democratic data and analytics firm told "Axios on HBO" it's highly likely that President Trump will appear to have won — potentially in a landslide — on election night, even if he ultimately loses when all the votes are counted. Why this matters: Way more Democrats will vote by mail than Republicans, due to fears of the coronavirus, and it will take days if not weeks to tally these. This means Trump, thanks to Republicans doing almost all of their voting in person, could hold big electoral colle... more »
Les Européens "très sceptiques" sur l'accord UE-Mercosur
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01-Sep-2020 Les ministres européens de l'Agriculture sont "très très sceptiques" sur l'avenir du vaste accord commercial entre l'UE et les pays sud-américains du Mercosur.
Climate protest against the EU-Mercosur trade deal
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01-Sep-2020 A protest against the planned EU-Mercosur trade agreement was held on 28 August, with the participating groups citing the incompatibilities of the EU's climate ambitions with actions taken by the Brazilian government.
EU countries sign intra-EU BIT termination agreement, ushering in brave new world of investor-state dispute settlement on the European continent
bilaterals.org - 9 hours ago
01-Sep-2020 While the termination agreement is in many ways the culmination of a process seeking to put an end to intra-EU investor-State dispute resolution, the story is far from over.
Barrick to appeal lost challenge over PNG mining rights
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01-Sep-2020 Barrick Gold Corp has lost a court challenge in Papua New Guinea over rights to a highlands gold mine and intends to appeal to the country's Supreme Court.
US to launch new annual economic dialogue with Taiwan
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01-Sep-2020 The United States will hold a new annual senior-level economic dialogue with Taiwan to strengthen bilateral economic ties, after Taiwan pledged last week it would open its market to previously banned categories of American pork and beef.
Suspension de l'extension de l'APE : le Cameroun a-t-il respecté la procédure ?
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01-Sep-2020 Des responsables de l'Union Européenne assurent que non ; la partie camerounaise dit pourtant avoir agi en conformité avec les dispositions de l'Accord qui régit ses relations commerciales avec la communauté européenne depuis 2016.
Trying to Achieve Herd Immunity in U.S. Could Lead to 2 Million Deaths
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2TJH97HKN3&share=true] It looks like face masks are and social distancing may be the only options for a good while longer. Herd immunity is once again becoming a controversial topic in the ongoing fight against the novel coronavirus. This particular approach—similar to what was pursued in Sweden—aims to have enough people within a population become immune to a disease, often through vaccination or natural infection, to make its spread unlikely. As a result, th... more »
Walmart Makes Walmart+, Its Amazon Prime Competitor, Official
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2L2I9XL9H9&share=true] How will they fare again Amazon Prime? There have been reports for months that Walmart was looking to launch a competitor to Amazon Prime, and last month the launch of the service was said to be delayed. Now, that service, Walmart+, is official. The new service will launch September 15, will cost $98 a year, and will be available to all Walmart customers. For that price—which is much less than Amazon Prime—the company says Walmart cust... more »
Army 2020: Russia Just Showcased to the World Its New Military Weapons
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] Despite the newfound difficulty of coordinating large-scale events in the post-pandemic world, ARMY 2020 has not been noticeably scaled down from its previous iterations. Russia’s Defense Ministry has concluded ARMY 2020, the largest annual exposition and demonstration of Russian military hardware. ARMY 2020 revealed a slew of new weapons and yielded several high-profile contracts, reaffirming the Kremlin’s commitment to remaining a leading Eurasian security provider. ARMY 2020 was held from August 23 to August 29 at the Patr... more »
RIMPAC Drills: U.S. Military and Allies Are Trying to 'Kill' Amphibious Assault Ship
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* The exercise, which reportedly involved more than ten nations, is also intended to assess and replicate allied interoperability, another reason why live-fire exercises are necessary. U.S. and allied nations fired weapons to destroy an amphibious assault ship in the Pacific Ocean during the ongoing multinational Rim of the Pacific exercise, as a way to assess the lethality and destructive power of sensors, weapons systems and ship defenses in a manner that could not be replicated through simulations. Called a “sinking” exercise, the live-fire at... more »
WHO Warns No Country Can ‘Pretend’ Coronavirus Pandemic Has Ended
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, * [image: Reuters] No country can just pretend the pandemic is over. Amid the coronavirus still spreading in many regions across the world more than eight months into the pandemic, the World Health Organization has urged countries to not become complacent and continue to implement public-health measures to contain the virus. During a virtual news briefing on Monday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus pressed countries, communities, and the general public to adhere to four key steps: prevent amplifying events, protect vulnerable people, ta... more »
2020 Has Been a Bad Year for Religious Tourism
*Faizan Ali, Cihan Cobanoglu* *Culture, * [image: Reuters] Many places of pilgrimage support a whole industry in travel, transport and accommodation, and all that has taken a hit. Religious tourism is among the oldest forms of planned travel and to this day remains a huge industry. About 300 to 330 million tourists visit the world’s key religious sites every year, according to a 2017 estimate. Some 600 million national and international religious trips are made around the world, generating around US$18 billion in global revenues. It makes up a sizeable chunk of an overall touris... more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/1/2020
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: Still better with Illinois and Indiana, but […]
"GOP. R.I.P."
*"GOP. R.I.P."* By Bill Bonner "Anticollectivist, anti-Communist, anti-New Deal, passionately committed to limited government, free market economics, and congressional (as opposed to executive) prerogatives…" – Historian George Nash described the Republican party "L’état, c’est moi." – Donald J. Trump (channeling Louis 14th) "Yesterday, we suffered through the recent Democratic National Convention… Now, we turn to the Republicans’ convention. Another sad affair. But this time, not because Republicans are sticking with the ideas of the past; they’ve abandoned them. The last Republi... more »
Rash of Black-on-white Attacks Might Have Been Spurred by BLM Dogma
[image: balto-cops-search-for-black-brick-attack-suspect-white-victim-disappeared-videos-show-anti-white-violence] Black-on-white crimes are seemingly being instigated by BLM rhetoric.
U.S. Economy’s Rebound Continues to Confound Forecasters
[image: u-s-economy-s-rebound-continues-to-confound-forecasters] The economic recovery is beating forecasters’ expectations in many categories.
FBI Says Chicago Gangs Have Pact to Shoot Police Officers
[image: fbi-says-chicago-gangs-have-pact-to-shoot-police-officers] The FBI released an alert warning that several prominent Chicago gangs have agreed to kill police officers who draw their weapons on suspects.
Portland Riots Continue: Leftist Democrat Politicians Frantic Over Public Backlash
[image: portland-riots-continue-leftist-democrat-politicians-frantic-over-public-backlash] After 95 days of rioting, death, and destruction, Mayor Ted Wheeler, Governor Kate Brown, and other Democrat politicians are beginning to see the writing on the wall.
This Is What President Trump Will See When He Visits Kenosha Today (Photo-Gallery)
The devastation - which was centered in Kenosha's 'uptown' neighborhood - will serve as a backdrop for President Donald Trump when he visits the city on Tuesday to promote his law and order campaign crusade *Daily Mail:* *The pictures of devastation in riot-torn Kenosha that Trump hopes will make the perfect backdrop for law and order campaign message when he visits on Tuesday* * Kenosha, Wisconsin, has been roiled by unrest in the week since the police shooting of Jacob Blake * Protests devolving into violence have left countless buildings charred, businesses looted and destroyed,... more »
Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser Said She Is Worried About A "Race War" In The U.S.
*ABC 6 News:* *D.C. mayor worries about 'race war' after urine thrown at cops, Trump's divisive tweets* WASHINGTON (WJLA) — Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday she worries about the country descending into a "race war" after violent acts were allegedly committed by some agitators toward D.C. police officers during several days of protests that became tense over the weekend. Bowser said urine and projectiles were thrown at officers during the protests. The mayor and Police Chief Peter Newsham also said "outsiders" are at least partially responsible for the violent protests over the we... more »
Whiskey-Tango-Foxtrot: AG Bill Barr Announces Intent to Codify, Permanently, a Two-Tiered Justice System for FISA…
The Department of Justice announces “Reform and Oversight” of the FBI [SEE HERE] However, this ¹second memorandum is just mind-blowing from the perspective of someone around the table at Main Justice not saying to the United States Attorney General: …Um, … Continue reading →
The truth about the riots and the rioters, plain and unvarnished
Tucker Carlson is, in my opinion, a national treasure, because he's one of the few commenters willing to put the truth out there, complete with supporting evidence, and let it speak for itself. He doesn't lie to us, unlike so many other so-called "journalists" who wouldn't recognize a fact if it bit them in the butt. Here's Mr. Carlson's address from last night. THIS NEEDS TO GO VIRAL! He speaks nothing less than the truth in everything he says, and backs it up with video clips and other evidence. Watch the first 17 minutes of this video, and see for yourself - *then tell your ... more »
Severe flood death toll at 251, more than 5 million affected and wide swaths of crops lost, Bangladesh
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A total of 251 people have lost their lives while more than five million people have been affected due to severe floods across Bangladesh, officials confirmed in a media statement on Friday, August 28, 2020. The loss of crops has also been put at 13.2 billion takas...... Read more »
CFACT weighs in on species habitats
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service are looking to swat Green gadflies by for the first time defining the term "habitat" under the ESA. The post CFACT weighs in on species habitats appeared first on CFACT.
US wildlife officials aim to remove wolf protections in 2020
The US administration plans to lift endangered species protections for gray wolves across most of the nation by the end of the year, the director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Monday. “We’re working hard to have this done by the end of the year and I’d say it’s very imminent,” Aurelia Skipwith told The Associated Press in a phone interview Monday. The administration also is pushing ahead with a rollback of protections for migratory birds despite a recent setback in federal court, she said. The Fish and Wildlife Service last year proposed dropping the wolf from the end... more »
Did RNC Attendees Forgo Masks And Social Distancing?
Masks — or lack thereof — at the Republican convention became a point of political partisanship during the 2020 presidential election.
If Trump refuses to accept defeat in November, the republic will survive intact, as it has 5 out of 6 times in the past
Alexander Cohen, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Clarkson University at Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 10 hours ago
Five of the six contested presidential elections in U.S. history were resolved and the country moved on -- one ended in civil war. What will happen if the upcoming election is contested?
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 244 – 2020
Originally posted on sunshine hours: South / North
9th Highest Antarctica – Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 242 – 2020
Originally posted on sunshine hours: Antarctica is well above the median. Slight chance of a record for Antartica. South / North ? ?
Climate Elite Say Thee, Not Me, Must $acrifice For The Planet
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Peter Murphy ~ The rich are different from you and me, as the saying goes. They have money. The super-rich have even more. Some of the wealthiest people on the planet are driving and funding the climate change political agenda for more electric cars, wind turbines and…
Laura Only Ranks 17th For Minimum Pressure
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood Hurricane Laura Much has been reported about Hurricane Laura’s wind speeds of 130 Kts at landfall, which if true would make it the fifth most powerful hurricane at landfall to hit the US, tied with five others: https://www.aoml.noaa.gov/hrd/hurdat/All_U.S._Hurricanes.html However atmospheric pressure tells…
TOM TRENTO: SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BIKERS! STURGIS 1….ANTIFA 0
theunitedwest Aug 17, 2020 Watch this short video about the base stupidity of the anti-Police terrorist group, Antifa. Ummm, in the future somebody tell them to use a little more sense when they plan their “takeover” of the United States. Antifa may want to NOT go where there are 300,000 motorcycle bikers! BUT for the cops, … Continue reading TOM TRENTO: SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BIKERS! STURGIS 1….ANTIFA 0 →
Use It. That’s What It’s There For.
There’s no question that the Stoics accustomed themselves to hard living. For many people, this is the image we have of them: Cato walking bareheaded and barefooted. Marcus sleeping on a hard mattress. Seneca practicing poverty and cold plunges. Yet less well known but equally true is that the Stoics knew the good life: Cato … Continue reading Use It. That’s What It’s There For. →
You Don’t Get To Not Care
There are a lot of tensions in Stoicism, as we have talked about before. How do you balance acquiescing to fate and embracing your own agency? How do you balance being aware of the dangers of the future without worrying about or fearing it? How do you think regularly of your own death without losing … Continue reading You Don’t Get To Not Care →
Like Arsonist Blaming the Fireman. Joe Draws crowd of 4. B2T Show Aug 31, 2020 (IS)
Blessed to Teach empowers Christian Patriots with Truth! Joe finally comes out of the closet. How did his reading from the teleprompter go? See pictures of the 4-5 people in the Warehouse as he was reading the teleprompter. Did he take any questions? Understand where the violence is really coming from, how Trump called out … Continue reading Like Arsonist Blaming the Fireman. Joe Draws crowd of 4. B2T Show Aug 31, 2020 (IS) →
Gene Decode! COVFEFE: The Evil False Darkness – Adrenachrone – B2T Show Aug 26, 2020 (IS)
Show Notes / By Blessed To Teach Blessed to Teach empowers Christian Patriots with Truth! Does COVFEFE actually have 6 meanings? Learn in this episode from Gene. In this episode we review a new Q drop around the battle between good and evil. Gene does a detailed decode on the … Continue reading Gene Decode! COVFEFE: The Evil False Darkness – Adrenachrone – B2T Show Aug 26, 2020 (IS) →
Trichome completes acquisition of James E. Wagner cannabis assets
Trichome Financial has wrapped up its acquisition of the assets of James E. Wagner Cultivation’s (JWC), the cannabis industry lender said this week. The company also said its subsidiary, Trichome JWC Acquisition Corp. (TJAC), has received licenses from Health Canada to operate JWC’s two marijuana facilities in Ontario. The announcement made Monday caps off a […] Trichome completes acquisition of James E. Wagner cannabis assets is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Auxly Cannabis cash crunch prompts ‘going concern’ warning
Auxly Cannabis Group does not have enough cash on hand to fund operations through the coming year, prompting the Toronto-headquartered company to warn investors of “significant doubt” over its ability to continue as a going concern. “The company currently has insufficient cash to fund its operations for the next 12 months,” Auxly said in a […] Auxly Cannabis cash crunch prompts ‘going concern’ warning is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
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