Saturday, October 03, 2020

3 October - Blogs I'm Following - 5 of 5

 10:30 pm MDT

Philosophy for a Time of Crisis
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 21 hours ago
Philosophy for a Time of Crisis – WSJ https://www.wsj.com/articles/philosophy-for-a-time-of-crisis-11598543519?mod=e2fb
First photo of a black hole supports Einstein’s theory of relativity
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 22 hours ago
First photo of a black hole supports Einstein’s theory of relativity – CNN https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/02/world/einstein-black-hole-shadow-scn-trnd/index.html
Oldest DNA in America Traced Back to Montana Man
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 22 hours ago
Oldest DNA in America Traced Back to Montana Man https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/05/23/oldest-dna-in-america/
First Compelling Evidence of Organisms That Eat Viruses as a Food Source
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 23 hours ago
First Compelling Evidence of Organisms That Eat Viruses as a Food Source – Science And Nature https://www.sci-nature.vip/2020/10/first-compelling-evidence-of-organisms.html?m=1
South Korea's KF-X Stealth Fighter Program Is Running Into Problems
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * The KF-X is a single-seat, twin-engine 4.5 generation fighter that iterates on the F-16 concept with improved aerodynamic performance, expanded hardpoints, several new stealth features, and a domestically produced AESA radar. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *South Korea sold a large investment share--approximately 20% of the initial costs, or just under $1.5 billion--to Indonesia in an effort to offset the project’s steep initial costs, but Jakarta has fallen approximately $420 million behind in payments as of August. Indonesia now seeks to reneg...
Is England's Coronavirus Pandemic Slowing? Here's What the Data Says
Christian Yates, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Christian Yates* *Coronavirus, * Daily case numbers in England are still increasing, but at a slower rate. The all-important R number may have fallen from a high of 1.7 in late August to a current value of 1.1, although there is significant uncertainty around both numbers. The latest REACT report, the biggest regular study of COVID-19 infection rates in England, seems to provide some much-needed good news. The authors of the report suggest that a combination of national measures and local lockdowns may have played a role in slowing down the spread of the virus. Daily case numbe...
So, I'm officially a published fiction writer (in Swedish)
noreply@blogger.com (Christian Munthe), Philosophical Comment - 19 hours ago
Not new to publishing books, or chapters in books, in my professional academic role, it nevertheless gives me immense pleasure to announce my official debute as a published fiction writer. Just as with my activity in music, this is an artistic expression I have been engaging with since my youth, on and off. The last ten years, I have returned to it with more concentration, and found a form I feel works well in the genre of short stories and novellas (or long short stories). Last year, I submitted one short story entitled "Memoir" (that's "Memoar" in Swedish) to a competition or...
This and That
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 19 hours ago
The moderator for the next presidential debate (if there is to be one) will be Steve Scully. He used to be an intern for none other than Joe Biden. How about that? How many times is name on the Lolita express manifesto? What about the Children? Texas Women…sigh I have ancestors […] The post This and That appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
John Bolton Reveals How Trump Has Destroyed U.S. Foreign Policy
Robert Wihtol, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Robert Wihtol* *Politics, Americas* Bolton wears his ideology on his sleeve. John Bolton is opinionated, self-righteous and a notorious hawk. By the time he left his job as US national security adviser, his disagreements with his boss, President Donald Trump, had escalated to the point where they couldn’t even agree on whether he was fired or quit. Under the circumstances, how could his memoir be objective? However, Bolton spent 17 months at the heart of global decision-making, has an eye for political detail and is legendary for his note-taking. Can anyone interested in knowin...
Why the Media May Be at Fault for Your Arachnophobia
Mike Jeffries, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Mike Jeffries* *Media, World* With the arrival of autumn comes lurid news stories of amorous house spiders “the size of your hand” invading homes to find somewhere warm and dry to mate and die. It happens every year, but the media’s insistence on turning this small arachnid’s breeding season into an annual spectacle could be doing more than selling papers. A new study from Italy suggests it could be stoking arachnophobia where it may otherwise not have existed. Spiders have an unfortunate media presence. No number of studies emphasising their ecological value or the potential of...
Many Obstacles Remain Before Afghanistan Will Be At Peace
Imtiaz Gul, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Imtiaz Gul* *Security, Asia* The good news is that despite competing interests in Afghanistan, the Afghan policies of the United States, Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan are now seemingly aligned with the US–Pakistan-led push for reconciliation. The 11 September launch of intra-Afghan negotiations in Doha is yet to translate into formal dialogue between the Afghan government and the Taliban. The embattled Afghan stakeholders are still labouring over modalities of talks before they can get into the nitty-gritty of the future political map and things are unlikely to get much easie...
Ramifications of California Governor Newsom’s ban on gas-powered vehicles
Ronald Stein, CFACT - 20 hours ago
Newsom’s recent suicidal jump onto the EV train will devastate California's economy and environment: The post Ramifications of California Governor Newsom’s ban on gas-powered vehicles appeared first on CFACT.
Inside Abraham Lincoln’s Surprising Career As A Wrestling Champ
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
Not quite national, but quite able to toss all comers for miles. I knew he had athletic prowess because he made serious coin clearing woodlands with an ax That means strong and stronger yet. Wrestling was the local rural sport during this era simply because it could drum up a respectable betting purse. Also impossible to cheat as rules were scant. . So something i have never known and should have known. . *Inside Abraham Lincoln’s Surprising Career As A National Wrestling Champ* *In 12 years of wrestling, Abraham Lincoln was known to have lost only one match out of 300 on his...
10 Things Incredibly Likable People Never, Ever Do
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
There are those who come across as naturally likable. Just as often some folks come across as profoundly unlikable. Ask yourself when this is encountered if this is supported by the evidence? I know this because i have been caught out been terribly unfair for zero reason, The starting point is self awareness that it is even possible. I train myself to like everyone just to avoid depending on false instincts. Then we can depend on real evidence.. *10 Things Incredibly Likable People Never, Ever Do (and Why You Love Them for It)* *What you do can make you extremely likable....
This 2,200-Year-Old Chinese Medical Text May Be The Oldest Known Chart Of Human Anatomy
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
*This 2,200-Year-Old Chinese Medical Text May Be The Oldest Known Chart Of Human Anatomy* *https://allthatsinteresting.com/mawangdui-medical-manuscripts* *The discovery of the text written on silk sheds light on the significant advances in medicine that led to the development of acupuncture in ancient China.* There exists a continuing conceit that knowledge was organized independerntly locale to locale which is nonsense. Scholars in particular traveled to learn and relearn methiods elsewhere. India, China and the Mediterranean were in constant communication. Thus useful ...
Ramjet Artillery and Missiles Will Have Five Times the Range
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
Turns out that a ramjet is viable as part of an artillery envelope. The result is truly long range artillery.. All very nice, but I am not so sure that this has real significance. Fighting is close in and personal. Long range guns are good for story telling but usually change nothing. bombarding farmland is not helpful. The fact is that your infantry has to get underneath artillery fire,. *Ramjet Artillery and Missiles Will Have Five Times the Range* *Brian Wang | September 30, 2020 * *https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2020/09/ramjet-artillery-and-missiles-will-have-five-times...
KOLB: Taking action to reform the parole board
The Buffalo Chronicle, The Buffalo Chronicle - 22 hours ago
BY BRIAN M. KOLB Media coverage seems to be ever-present in each of our lives. There are daily coronavirus reports, opinions on school re-openings and political campaign ads on repeat. It seems as if the average person is less concerned
Dollar Going Down Regardless of Who’s Elected US President – Peter Schiff
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Dollar Going Down Regardless of Who’s Elected US President – Peter Schiff by https://www.rt.com/ The US currency was “the mirror image” of precious metals, such as gold and silver, as well as equities in the third quarter of this year, according to veteran stockbroker Peter Schiff. – He pointed out in his podcast that the …
Netanyahu Not Ruling Out Preemptive Strike Against Iran
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
Netanyahu Not Ruling Out Preemptive Strike Against Iran by Lilia Dergacheva, https://sputniknews.com/ Last month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced the UN Security Council’s decision not to allow an extension of the arms embargo on Iran as “scandalous”, adding his country is set to continue jointly working with the United States to thwart what he …
A Swarm Of Nearly 600 Earthquakes Rattles Southern California As Speculation About “The Big One” Starts To Rise Again
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
A Swarm Of Nearly 600 Earthquakes Rattles Southern California As Speculation About “The Big One” Starts To Rise Again by Michael Snyder, http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/ Over the last few days, a swarm of almost 600 earthquakes has shaken southern California, and a lot of people are becoming extremely concerned about what will happen next. In fact, if …
‘President Pelosi’: As Trump Gets Covid-19, House Speaker Says Continuity of Government Plans ‘Ongoing’ With MILITARY
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 23 hours ago
MSNBC’s @SRuhle to @SpeakerPelosi: “You are second in line for the presidency. Has the White House contacted you about the continuity of government?” pic.twitter.com/HsanZxEiNh — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) October 2, 2020 ‘President Pelosi’: As Trump Gets Covid-19, House Speaker Says Continuity of Government Plans ‘Ongoing’ With MILITARY by https://www.rt.com/ Nancy Pelosi said the White House …
Why Men Take a Harder Hit From the New Coronavirus
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 23 hours ago
Why Men Take a Harder Hit From the New Coronavirus https://www.menshealth.com/health/a31265159/men-coronavirus/?utm_medium=social-media&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=socialflowFBMH
5 things scientists now know about COVID and 5 they still don’t know
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 day ago
https://ideas.ted.com/5-things-that-scientists-now-know-about-covid-19-and-5-things-theyre-still-figuring-out/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=social&utm_content=2020-10-02
$4M launches national study on COVID-19 antibodies in older adults.
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 day ago
$4M launches national study on COVID-19 antibodies in older adults – Brighter World https://brighterworld.mcmaster.ca/articles/4m-launches-national-study-on-covid-19-antibodies-in-older-adults/
Why South Korea's New 120-Millimeter Self-Propelled Mortar Will Be a Tank Killer
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EA4B16GW01&share=true] The new domestically-made system will further modernize their already excellent forces. *Key point: *These kind of large, 120-mm mortars can help destroy enemy armor. Mated to South Korea's K200 armored vehicle, the weapon would help deter a North Korean invasion along the border. Imagine this scenario. A number of North Korean tanks have broken through the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), quickly followed by a number of soldiers. Prior to th...
Yes, Israel Wants Even More F-35I Stealth Fighters
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2LAG9GPTXM&share=true] The F-35I is a special version of the stealth fighter made to Israeli specifications. *Key point: *America wants to sell more F-35Is to Israel and the IDF is buying. Also, Congress is required to help Israel maintain a military edge against its neighbors. The open source intelligence group Jane’s reported that the Israeli Air Force is mulling over buying even more stealthy F-35 fighters. Israel currently operates two squadrons of twent...
Tropical Storm "Gamma" to make landfall in Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Tropical Storm "Gamma" formed at 00:00 UTC on October 3, 2020, as the 24th named storm of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Gamma is the earliest forming 24th named Atlantic storm, breaking the previous record set on October 27, 2005. The biggest threat...... Read more »
Negative Rates and Helicopter Money Will Not Prevent the Economic Collapse. It’s Too Late.
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 21 hours ago
source “The financial system is complex and it’s convoluted, it’s designed to keep you from understanding the truth, and why is it this way? because it was built like that. If you read “The Creature from Jekyll Island” you’re gonna know some of the parts and the pieces of this puzzle. If you look at […]
Why does Europe ignore the chemical threat at its borders?
Anastasia Frank, The Duran - 21 hours ago
If you were thinking about Russia, you were wrong. Recently, we have often heard of chemical attacks. We all remember the horrific images from Syria, where Bashar al-Assad’s regime used chlorine against its own citizens. We all remember the events in Salisbury, Great Britain. Finally, just recently there was a resonant poisoning of the Kremlin […]
Bombshell Obscura as Hillary Clinton at center of Russiagate Hoax [Video]
Seraphim Hanisch, The Duran - 21 hours ago
Some months ago, it was featured news that Hillary Clinton was ordered to testify about her e-mails by court order on September 9th of this year. Sadly, Secretary Clinton’s lawyers were able to get her out of that, but the investigation into the Russiagate conspiracy turned up some very interesting material. A letter from the […]
The Dame's Last Bow
Craig, Is the BBC biased? - 21 hours ago
Dame Jenni Murray has become the latest in an ever-lengthening line of BBC leavers to immediately follow their departure from the Corporation by launching an attack on it. Writing for the *Daily Mail *today, Dame Jenni makes it plain that her main reason for leaving the BBC was her resentment at being "cancelled" by her bosses over her views on (a) transgender and (b) Brexit. She feels they were unjustly censoring her, firstly, by banning her from conducting any interviews about transgender issues on *Woman's Hour *since she wrote an article in* The Sunday Times *from 2017 sayin...
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
DownWithTyranny, DownWithTyranny! - 21 hours ago
*by Noah* Charlotte, South Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina, Charlottesville, Virginia, Pittsburgh, PA, even Oklahoma City; these are just a few of the recent shootings and killings with assorted ties to white supremacy groups. In the coming months or couple of years, we may get the definitive word on what associations accused Kenosha killer Kyle Rittnehouse had or didn't have. One thing's for sure, if you mention Kyle's name to Trump voters, they cheer him. You can see it on their FB pages right along with other disgusting sentiments. Ten days ago at a Wisconsin GOP rally,...
YOUR SATURDAY CARTOONS: OCTOBER 3, 2020
Noor al Haqiqa, SNIPPITS AND SNAPPITS - 21 hours ago
Horrible truth. Not to speak ill of the dead, but we were sold a bill of goods regarding this situation. Full Moon over the California Hills Great road for ZOOOOMing in Iceland Gotta be one of the dumbest creations EVER! India and Russian Populations (((Another one.))) Blue-eyed blonde Midwestern person. Jewels and beads Thanks Greta. People who run Twitter! These four grew up together. The cat is the BI...
A Riot of Sunlight
Craig, Is the BBC biased? - 21 hours ago
GWR 6412 heading for Totnes in July sunshine in 2016 The poet Derek Mahon died this week. The BBC quotes the BBC's lachrymose-tolerant Fergal Keane as describing his death as a "terrible loss" and calling him "a master whose words reached me at the darkest moments of life". Well, this is probably the recent poem he's best known for (well, by me anyhow), and I'm finding it rather uplifting at the moment too. So I thought I'd share it with you. So batten down the emotional hatches and don your rational Sou'westers, and look out for that sunshine (if you can): *Everything is ...
Artillery Or Missile Defense? A M109 Howitzer Just Shot Down A Maneuverable Cruise Missile
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* Could artillery be entering the missile defense game? *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Firing a hypervelocity projectile (HVP) from an artillery cannon is a concept which has been under-development for many years, dating back to Roper’s time directing the Pentagon’s Strategic Capabilities Office. The origins of the HVP can be traced to the Navy’s Rail Gun developmental effort as well as initiatives intended to explore firing the HVP from deck-mounted guns on Navy surface ships. In an amazing first, an artillery cannon took out a cruise missi...
Hisense’s H8G Quantum Series 4K HDTV: What We Think
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * Can it take on the best from Samsung or LG? For the past several years, the Chinese tech company Hisense, along with TCL, has become a go-to HDTV brand for budget-conscious consumers. As many American consumers have already attested, you will rarely overpay for Hisense’s offerings, but you’ll always land a decent set that the whole family can enjoy from gaming to movie nights. The H8G Quantum Series is no different. Currently retailing at Best Buy for $500 for the 55-inch model, $700 for the 65-incher, and $1,250 for the 75-incher, these are rea...
China Based Its J-31 Off The F-35, But Just How Good Is It?
Zachary Keck, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Zachary Keck* *Security, Asia* Could it beat the F-35 in a dogfight? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *As to the J-31’s ability to take down American and allied F-35s, most experts agree it’s too early to tell, although the J-31 *received largely negative reviews* at the air show last month. For instance, a senior U.S. pilot told *USNI News** at the time that*, once operational, the J-31 could probably challenge America’s fourth generation unstealthy American fighters. Several years ago, the president of a leading Chinese defense company boasted that China’s J-31 stealth figh...
How Many Google TV Products are There? Here Is Our Guide.
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * There is far more than YouTube TV. Here are the facts. Google took the wraps off of several new products Wednesday at its Launch Night In event, including the new Pixel 5 flagship smartphone, the additional Pixel 4A 5G, and a Nest Audio smart speaker. But the other marquee reveal from Google was a new streaming product called Chromecast With Google TV. The product, which had been widely leaked before its official release, is different from the previous versions of the Chromecast in that it doesn't require a phone. The $50 device works more like a ...
First Assignment: Peter Pan
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 21 hours ago
The Prime Minister's Office is hiring a storyteller. pic.twitter.com/ifvzFrxOxe — Andrew Lawton (@AndrewLawton) October 2, 2020
2nd Millennium Achronological Issues
Louis Hissink, Louis Hissink's Crazy World - 22 hours ago
Leona Libby published a climate interpretation of a single tree-ring generated oxygen and hydrogen isotope data covering almost 2000 years of history. The data are shown in the following graph. The data points represent 5 year averages of tree-ring samples … Continue reading →
Pelican with Repaired Pouch Tear Returns to the Wild
Watch then video of treatment and release After a month in care that included a 4-hour procedure to repair its torn pouch, a healed Brown Pelican was released this week and is back at home in the wild. The adult female pelican was banded with Y54, a special blue-band that helps International Bird Rescue track […]
October 3, 2020: Reader Tips
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 22 hours ago
Your tips in the comments, please.
Iranian Geostrategic Calculations In The Nagorno-Karabakh Crisis
Andrew KORYBKO, OrientalReview.org - 22 hours ago
Iran has an extremely rare opportunity to greatly improve its regional reputation by offering to host peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan to replace the failed OSCE Minsk Process, though it might experience intense Russian resistance if it opts for this course of action unless Tehran can convince Moscow that […]
Tweets For Today
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
NEW: White House physician says President Trump "is not requiring any supplemental oxygen" but has started Remdesivir therapy. pic.twitter.com/5WdOGBcVXo — NBC News (@NBCNews) October 3, 2020 Navy Commander Dr. Sean Conley issues update saying Trump is “doing very well” and is “not requiring any supplemental oxygen," But says that, “in consultation with specialists we have elected to initiate Remdesivir therapy," an antiviral medication. https://t.co/Gs6OGJqly9 — The Associated Press (@AP) October 3, 2020 President Trump is not the first president to be infected in a pandemic. Woo...
Picture Of The Day
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
October 2: The White House is lit before dawn after Donald Trump announced that he and Melania Trump have both tested positive for the coronavirus. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts *WNU Editor: *The above picture is from this photo-gallery ....* Timeline of Trump's week before COVID diagnosis* (Reuters).
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Friday 2nd October 2020
TonyfromOz, PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Tonight's Movie Is 'The Heroes of Telemark'
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
*From Wikipedia: *The Heroes of Telemark is a 1965 British war film directed by Anthony Mann based on the true story of the Norwegian heavy water sabotage during the Second World War from Skis Against the Atom, the memoirs of Norwegian resistance soldier Knut Haukelid. The film stars Kirk Douglas as Dr. Rolf Pedersen and Richard Harris as Knut Straud, along with Ulla Jacobsson as Anna Pedersen. It was filmed on location in Norway. *Read more* ....
Politico Hypes Soros-Linked Group Spending 7 Figures To Fight Barrett
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By Joseph Vazquez ~ Politico seems to be getting into the habit of hyping up radical leftist groups tied to liberal billionaire George Soros looking to sway American politics. This time, Politico elevated a group trying to derail President Donald Trump’s U.S. Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett. The outlet’s September 29 puff story, pushed in […]
NYT Mocks President and First Lady
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
In a tasteless display of partisanship, the Times bowed to its baser instincts. ~ Douglas Andrews · ~ As we stagger into the homestretch of an absolute dumpster fire of a year — a year that couldn’t possibly become any more odd or outlandish — 2020 just grinned that sadistic grin and said, Hold […]
Reclaiming Our American History
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
We’re teaching our children to hate their country, and the results are disastrous. ~ Douglas Andrews · ~ James Madison, our nation’s fourth president, had a personal motto that he used to seal his correspondence:Veritas non verba magistri. Loosely translated, it means, “Think for yourself.” But this doesn’t quite do it justice. The more […]
After COVID-19 Diagnosis, Trump Hospitalized, Says He’s ‘Doing Very Well’
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By Fred Lucas ~ President Donald Trump announced late Friday that he was checking into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after testing positive the day before for COVID-19. “I want to thank everybody for the tremendous support. I’m going to Walter Reed Hospital,” Trump said in a brief video announcement from the White House. […]
Public Disclosure of Presidential Illnesses: The Discouraging History
dpriess, Lawfare - 1 day ago
Marine One hovers near a flag with the presidential seal. (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead) In the time since the president announced his COVID-19 diagnosis in the early morning of Oct. 1, the public has received little news concerning his condition. First, the press reported that President Trump had “mild symptoms”; then, the White House released a letter from the president’s doctor stating that Trump was suffering from a fever and cough. By late afternoon on Oct. 1, Trump was flown to Walter Reed Medical Center, where he is expected to remain for several days, in...
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
Diogenes Sarcastica™, Diogenes' Middle Finger - 20 hours ago
*~* *NO TUXEDOS REQUIRED* *~ * Brought To You By *BLUESJUNKY:* Chair of Music - Middle Finger Symphony Music Director
Hiranyagarbha: The Founder of the Yoga System
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 23 hours ago
Patanjali has systematically compiled the teachings of Yoga in his *Yoga Sutras*, which is dated between fourth and ninth centuries B.C., but he is not the founder of the Yoga system, which is an ancient practice predating him by several millennia. Vācaspati Miśra, the ninth century A.D. Hindu philosopher of the Advaita Vedanta tradition, notes that, according to the *Yajnavalkya Smrti*, which has been dated between third and fifth centuries A.D., and belongs to the Dharmasastras tradition, a sage known as Hiranyagarbha is the original teacher of Yoga. That is why Patanjali begins ...
IBD/TIPP Poll: Biden Lead Over Trump Cut To 3 Points After Presidential Debate
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
*Investors Business Daily: **Biden Lead Over Trump Cut To 3 Points After Presidential Debate: IBD/TIPP Poll * Joe Biden's lead over President Donald Trump has narrowed to 2.7 points among likely voters, a new IBD/TIPP 2020 election poll finds. Trump's rise comes despite registered voters seeing Biden as the winner of Tuesday's debate and coming across as more likable by double-digit margins. The new IBD/TIPP Poll was conducted after the Trump-Biden presidential debate on Tuesday night but before the early Friday bombshell that President Trump has tested positive for the coronav...
Can You Get Covid-19 From Your Dog? Here’s What Disease Experts Say.
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 day ago
Can You Get Covid-19 From Your Dog? Here’s What Disease Experts Say – WSJ https://www.wsj.com/articles/can-you-get-covid-19-from-your-dog-heres-what-disease-experts-say-11599494410?mod=e2fb
World’s First Bionic Eye To Fully Restore Vision In Blind People Developed By Australian University.
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 day ago
World’s First Bionic Eye To Fully Restore Vision In Blind People Developed By Australian University – Science And Nature https://www.sci-nature.vip/2020/10/worlds-first-bionic-eye-to-fully.html?m=1
October 3rd – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1353
sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Saturday October 3rd – Open Thread
sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
EU gets project to look at future of food safety
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
A three-year project with 23 partners from 12 countries is going to look at the future of the European food safety system. The effort, dubbed “FOODSAFETY4EU,” will be coordinated by the Consiglio Nazionale Delle Ricerche (CNR) in Italy. Work is set to run from the start of 2021 until the end of 2023 with a... Continue Reading
Person-to-Person sub-classes emerge in COVID-19 classifications
Jim Mann, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
Opinion The CDC states that the death-dealing virus that causes COVID-19 spreads predominantly from person to person (P>P). A deeper dive into assessing this transmission route — and its presence in the food industry — may help sharpen intervention tactics. This assessment starts with a look at an infected person’s cough, sneeze, singing and talking,... Continue Reading
The Heartbeat of MAGA – White House Policy Report on “Buy American/Hire American” Success…
sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
The White House is pleased to release a new report from the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy entitled “Donald J. Trump: The Buy American, Hire American President.” This comprehensive report demonstrates that President Trump has not only talked about … Continue reading →
Take the jab or lose your job: Medical journal calls for a MANDATORY Covid vaccine, says ‘noncompliance should incur a penalty’.
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 day ago
Take the jab or lose your job: Medical journal calls for a MANDATORY Covid vaccine, says ‘noncompliance should incur a penalty’ — RT USA News https://www.rt.com/usa/502270-vaccine-compliance-mandate-study/
Lisa Genova: What you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s.
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 1 day ago
Lisa Genova: What you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s | TED Talk
Fireball Over Central Spain on Sep. 30 // Bola de fuego sobre centro de España (30 de septiembre)
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Meteors This fireball was almost as bright as the Full Moon and overflew Spain on 2020 September 30 at about 1:23 local time (equivalent to 23:23 universal time on September 29). It was generated by a rock (a meteoroid) from an asteroid that hit the atmosphere at around 95,000 km/h. It began at an altitude …
Global Food Shortages Begin! US Grocery Store Chains Are Preparing For Worst Case Scenarios
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
DAHBOO77 The head of the UN World Food Program repeatedly warned us that we would soon be facing “famines of biblical proportions”, and his predictions are now starting to become a reality. We have already seen food riots in some parts of Africa, and it isn’t too much of a surprise that certain portions of …
Gold Price Manipulation is Real; JPMorgan’s Spoofing Case Explained
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
Kitco NEWS JPMorgan settled a $920 million fine with U.S. authorities on charges of precious metals price manipulation last week. This is significant because rumors and speculation about metals manipulation is confirmed in such a large profile case for the first time, said Will Rhind, CEO of GraniteShares. “Throughout my career, there have always been …
The Microchip Is HERE: DARPA Biochip to “Save” Us from COVID Can Control Human DNA
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 1 day ago
The Microchip Is HERE: DARPA Biochip to “Save” Us from COVID Can Control Human DNA by Robert Wheeler, https://www.theorganicprepper.com/ While half of the American voting public is no doubt waiting in earnest for the announcement of a release of the COVID vaccine and as totalitarian states and governments the world over attempt to require proof …
Quote of the Day
vonMesser, 'Nox & Friends - 1 day ago
Poland's Futuristic PL-01 Stealth Tank Looks Like Something From Another Planet
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * The entire tank was covered with multiple layers of a modular ceramic-aramid shell, which could be replaced in the field if sections took damage. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Polish-designed tank also utilized a form of stealth technology – and while it wouldn't actually make the tank invisible on the battlefield, it had a thermal camouflage system to make it much harder to detect with standard thermal sensors. Reportedly the entire tank could also be covered with radio wave absorbent materials. While the Polish military likely feared an inv...
Why Don't Liberals Respect Dr. Scott Atlas?
Victor Davis Hanson, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Victor Davis Hanson* *Politics, * [image: Reuters] Critics fault Atlas for not following science, but they do so in a fashion that is completely … well, unscientific. The news media until recently had rarely criticized the medical advice of experts—especially those who worked for federal bureaucracies, international organizations, or elite universities. Yet the much-praised Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general of the World Health Organization, has demonstrably weakened the effort to fight COVID-19. During the critical initial weeks of the virus’ spread, Tedros parroted ...
Yes, China Does Want Armored Vehicles to Serve as Drone Swarm Motherships
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_GF10000272165&share=true] This is a new technology that America is also working on. *Key point: *These kinds of armored cars would help control drones as scouts or even as attack platforms. Here is how Beijing hopes it will help them win a future fight. If armored combat vehicles were fast approaching heavily fortified enemy positions, and closing with an enemy within range of fire, integrated drone swarms might offer a substantial tactical advantage by blanketing the a...
Japan’s F-35 Stealth Fighters Will Get Long-Range Missiles
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EA660E7101&share=true] These missiles will let the planes strike from far-off, safer distances. *Key point: *Japan has a large number of the very capable F-35 stealth fighter jet. While avoiding detection, these warplanes could use their new missiles to surprise any enemy. The Japanese Defense Ministry has announced plans to acquire a long-range standoff (LRSO) missile with a range of about 500 kilometers for use with its F-35 Lightning II stealth fighters. The missi...
Everyone Hates William Barr-- And For Good Reason
DownWithTyranny, DownWithTyranny! - 1 day ago
1,612 former Justice Department lawyers and judges have signed an open letter to Trump consiglieri William Barr, calling him out for using the Department as an auxiliary of the Trump reelection campaign (which is illegal). They have served both Democratic and Republican administrations and each took the same oath that Barr did "to defend the Constitution and pursue the evenhanded administration of justice free from partisan consideration. Many of us," they wrote, "have spoken out in previous statements, motivated by an ongoing concern that President Trump and Attorney General B...
These Democrats Have Class
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
My husband Abraham and I offer our best wishes and aloha to President @realDonaldTrump and the First Lady @FLOTUS and praying for their speedy recovery. We also send our best wishes to Ivanka, Tiffany, Donald Trump Jr., Eric, and Barron during this difficult time. #TrumpHasCovid — Tulsi Gabbard 🌺 (@TulsiGabbard) October 2, 2020 God bless the president and the first lady. If you pray, please pray for their speedy and complete recovery — and for everyone infected, everywhere. This virus is horrific and merciless — no one would wish its wrath on anyone. We must get its spread under ...
Majority Of Democrats Are 'Happy And Excited' That President Trump Is Sick With The Covid-19 Coronavirus
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
According to a new @MorningConsult poll, 40% of Democrats are "happy" and 31% are "excited" about @realDonaldTrump's COVID-19 diagnosis. pic.twitter.com/GLMTuC3HaR — Matt Margolis 🇺🇸 (@mattmargolis) October 2, 2020 *PJ Media:* *SHOCK POLL: Astounding Percentage of Democrats 'Happy' About Trump's COVID Diagnosis* When news of Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis broke, many unhinged liberals took to Twitter to express joy, and even wish death upon the president. It would be nice to believe that unhinged liberals on social media aren’t representative of the whole Democratic Party, but sad...
Surge in illegal immigrants smuggled in commercial tractor-trailers
The Buffalo Chronicle, The Buffalo Chronicle - 1 day ago
As COVID-19 ravages Latin America—especially Mexico—a record number of illegal immigrants are being smuggled into the United States through the southern border in commercial tractor-trailers. Human smugglers cram the migrants, mostly from Central America, in large trailers with no ventilation,
Soros funds campaign of candidate who vows to lock up fewer criminals
The Buffalo Chronicle, The Buffalo Chronicle - 1 day ago
Leftwing billionaire George Soros just donated $1.5 million to help the nation’s most populous county elect a Black Lives Matter-endorsed prosecutor who promises to lock up fewer criminals. The sizable contribution to former San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon’s campaign for Los Angeles District
Judge rejects HHS effort to stall release of Fauci emails until after election
The Buffalo Chronicle, The Buffalo Chronicle - 1 day ago
WASHINGTON, DC – Judicial Watch announced today that a federal judge ordered the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to begin producing communications and other records of National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci and Deputy Director H.
Penn counties admit giving incorrect voter enrollment to feds
The Buffalo Chronicle, The Buffalo Chronicle - 1 day ago
WASHINGTON, DC – Judicial Watch announced today that the State of Pennsylvania and three Pennsylvania counties admitted they reported incorrect information to a federal agency concerning the removal of ineligible voters from their voter rolls. In April, Judicial Watch filed a
September unemployment rate falls to half of recent projections
The Buffalo Chronicle, The Buffalo Chronicle - 1 day ago
BY MATT WEIDINGER According to today’s jobs report from the US Department of Labor, the US unemployment rate in September was 7.9 percent, down from 8.4 percent in August. As the following chart shows, that’s significantly better than the projections issued by the Congressional
Just a quick refresher on the ACA animosity in the Republican Party
Keith, musingsofanoldfart - 1 day ago
Our friend Scottie asked me why the Republican Party detests the Affordable Care Act (ACA) so much and wants to kill it. I have written many posts about this, but here is quick refresher. The Republican party has spent about … Continue reading →
Xi told the two-day Xinjiang Central Work Forum
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 1 day ago
Xi told the two-day Xinjiang Central Work Forum that ended on Saturday that China's XUAR strategy was “totally correct and must carry on for a long time,” according reports issued by state media. "The whole party must treat the implementation of the Xinjiang strategy as a political task, and work hard to implement it completely and accurately to ensure that the Xinjiang work always maintains in the correct political direction," Xi said. "We must also continue the direction of Sinicizing Islam to achieve the healthy development of religion…."It is necessary to tell the story of X...
history of Yevgeny Prigozhin
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 1 day ago
8-26-20 Prigozhin, who has been the subject of hard-hitting FBK corruption investigations, announced on August 25 that he bought up the debt owed by Navalny and his company relating to a lawsuit settlement won by a Moscow school-catering company. A Moscow court in October ordered Navalny, FBK and the organization's lawyer, Lyubov Sobol, to pay a total of 87.6 million rubles ($1.15 million) split evenly among them to the catering company, Moscow Schoolchild, for defamation. The FBK had also said that the caterer was owned by Prigozhin. The investigation found that half of Mos...
Vaccine trial FAILURE: Second AstraZeneca COVID-19 volunteer develops rare neurological condition
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
(NaturalHealth365) As COVID-19 vaccine trials continue speeding along, a major pharmaceutical company leading the way is facing heat yet again for subjecting volunteers to these fast-tracked vaccines. Internal papers from AstraZeneca reveal another victim who has developed a rare and serious condition affecting the nervous system after getting treated with the investigational drug. Of course, AstraZeneca representatives say it’s, … Continue reading Vaccine trial FAILURE: Second AstraZeneca COVID-19 volunteer develops rare neurological condition →
9/11: Phone Calls from People Trapped in the Towers | 911 Documentary | Reel Truth History
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 1 day ago
Originally posted on progressiveissuesblog: After the 9/11 attacks, many people were trapped inside The World Trade Centres desperate to make contact to the outside world. Some were able to speak on the phone to loved ones, others were only able to leave messages. Many of these calls have never been heard but now they are…
Checking-In
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 1 day ago
“If you don’t want a man unhappy politically, don’t give him two sides to a question to worry him; give him one.” – Fahrenheit 451 (h/t Adrienne) It would be a great motto for Facebook, wouldn’t it? The plague, face diapers, political correctness, government control, gun control (over the middle class), a packed and […] The post Checking-In appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
President Trump Walks To Marine One Without Assistance For Trip To Walter Reed
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
President Trump was seen walking and wearing a face mask to board Marine One as he heads to Walter Reed Medical Center on Friday. He was not accompanied by the first lady. pic.twitter.com/5wJwFR1yv3 — CBS News (@CBSNews) October 2, 2020 *WNU Editor*: I had a bad case of H1N1 in 2009 - 2010 that made me terribly sick for almost two months, and a recovery period that lasted 3 months. I hope Presdient Trump does not go through anything like that.
President Trump Releases Message For The Public Before Heading to Walter Reed (VIDEO)
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
*WNU Editor:* A short message. I expected a longer speech. One cannot tell from the video on how the coronavirus is impacting his health.
Woah: The F-35 Stealth Fighter Just Got a Bit Cheaper
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Peter Suciu* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2014%3Anewsml_GM1EAB40QRH01&share=true] It is all about ordering in bulk and taking advantage of economies of scale. *Key point: *The F-35 is now cheaper than the F-15EX even though the F-35 is a much more advanced and capable fighter jet. Does that mean America should simply buy more? On the one hand, the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter is the arguably the most lethal and versatile aircraft of the modern era. Three unique variants have been produced so that the aircraft ...
QLED Killer: LG’s 55-Inch BX Series Offers Affordable Entry Into Coveted OLED Panels
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * And that means it should be a hit with consumers—and a threat to QLED. In the premium HDTV market, LG’s OLED offerings are known to be the undisputed champs. If you’re in the market for fantastic picture quality, accurate colors, wide-angle viewing, deepest blacks, and inimitable uniformity and contrast ratio, look no further than these highly regarded sets manufactured by the Korean tech giant. The caveat, however, always has been that these panels don’t come cheap and are out of reach for many middle-class Americans. Know that if you’re looki...
Response To Trump Covid Diagnosis Shows His ‘Opposition’ Always Saw Him As Part Of The Club
Caitlin Johnstone, Caitlin Johnstone - 1 day ago
The Joe Biden campaign is reportedly taking down all negative ads against the US president due to his recent positive test for Covid-19. The Hill reports that according to two sources within the former vice president’s camp, the campaign has “decided to scrap the negative ads […]
Want a Free Amazon Fire TV? Get It With Insignia’s 50-inch 4K Set
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Technology, * A clearance deal you won't want to miss? These days, if you have $300 to spend at Best Buy, you would consider yourself lucky to come away with a decent soundbar or a laser printer. But an all-around solid smart HDTV? You can now check off that box because Insignia’s 50-inch 4K Fire TV can be yours for a reasonable sum of $333. Right off the bat, you should know that Best Buy’s Insignia brand often uses parts from past-year versions of LG, Toshiba, and Samsung TVs, so sometimes you don’t know exactly what you’re getting. But there’s no reason t...
China's H-20 Bomber Can Strike Targets From Over 5,000 Miles Away
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* This is a gamechanger for Beijing. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The New Zealand report says the new supersonic stealth bomber could “double” China’s strike range. Interestingly, although much is still not known about the platform, its existence was cited in the Pentagon’s 2018 and 2019 annual “China Military Power Report.” The 2019 report specifies that the new H-20 will likely have a range of “at least 8,500km” and “employ both conventional and nuclear weaponry.” While waiting for large numbers of its emerging H-20 bomber to arrive, China h...
Will the GOP Need a New Nominee For the Election?
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2MAJ9HI8PX&share=true] Everyone is wondering about the implications of Trump testing positive for the Coronavirus. President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus after contracting it from a close aide, raising concerns about the impact the infection will have on the final sprint of his campaign trail, as well as the upcoming presidential election. The president announced early Friday morning around 1 a.m. that he and the first lady, Melania Trump,...
America Must Come to Terms with North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons
Doug Bandow, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Doug Bandow* *Politics, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2M8J9P15F0&share=true] Recognition of reality should govern U.S.-North Korean relations in the future--no matter who wins the White House come November 3. If President Donald Trump is defeated on November 3, will his most dramatic initiative, engaging North Korea’s Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, fade away along with Trump’s presidency? Many in Washington hope so. His initiative receives little more than scorn. The Washington Post’s Joby Warrick and Simon Denyer recently ...
President Trump At Walter Reed For Tests; Treatment; Work
adam, LaRouchePAC Feed - 1 day ago
[image: President Trump addresses the nation Friday night in a brief video tweet linked below. October 2, 2020] The President, following his diagnosis of COVID-19, went to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Friday evening. According to his physicians, this was out of “an abundance of caution.” At Walter Reed he will have a full suite of Presidential offices which have been set up at the facility to allow all Presidents of the United States to keep working while undergoing medical procedures. According to postings on the White House website, he did sign disaster and emerge...
Musical interlude
Unknown, Accidental Deliberations - 1 day ago
Texas King - Baby
Dr. Carrie Madej with Dr. Andrew Kaufman on vaccines, hydrogel, and secret government programs
greencrow, Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 1 day ago
Dr. Carrie Madej with Dr. Andrew Kaufman on vaccines, hydrogel, and secret government programs
Michigan Supreme Court Rules Comrade Governor Gretchen Whitmer Exceeded Her Powers in COVID Compliance Lockdown…
sundance, The Last Refuge - 1 day ago
The supreme court in Michigan has ruled that Governor Gretchen Whitmer exceeded her constitutional authority under state law in the arbitrary enforcement of her unilateral decrees to mitigate the COVID-19 virus. [pdf here] As the court wrote in the opinion … Continue reading →
Why are our churches talking justice and racial reconciliation now—it’s trendy and they are woke?
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 1 day ago
2020 wasn't about George Floyd. BLM was launched in 2014 by three lesbian feminists steeped in Marxism. "Homicide is the leading cause of death for young black men in the U.S., and around 90 percent of the perpetrators are also black. Yet for months [2014] we’ve had protesters nationwide pretending that our morgues are full of young black men because cops are shooting them. Around 98 percent of black shooting deaths do not involve police. In fact, a cop is six times more likely to be shot by someone black than the opposite. The protestors are pushing a false anti-cop narrative, an...
Never a better description of what's on the left.
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 1 day ago
“Imagine to find yourself again in a wide open field, alone with your Guardian Angel; to your left you see the devil on a lofty throne, he is surrounded with many devils nearby; and around them you see an immense number of people acknowledging him as their master and lord and they render him homage, who by sinning in one way and who in another. Examine the behavior of the disgraced courtesans of that king of abomination: some are furious because of hatred, envy and rage; others are given to murdering, there is a group worn out with their vain pursuit of riches and fame but findin...
How to Think in a Time of Crisis? Think Like Beethoven!
David, LaRouchePAC Feed - 1 day ago
Classical Renaissance World Land-Bridge New International Economic Order Stop WWIII How to Think in a Time of Crisis? Take a Cue from Beethoven! Video of How to Think in a Time of Crisis? Take a Cue from Beethoven! LaRouchePAC will convene an Emergency Town Hall On-Line Meeting with Schiller Institute chairwoman Helga Zepp-LaRouche, on Saturday, October 3rd at 2:00 PM to address the strategic maelstrom erupting in the United States and around the world, now exacerbated by the announcement that President Trump and the first lady have tested positive for COVID-19. On October 3, 1990,...
After Trump?
Phil, All That Is Solid ... - 1 day ago
Fate has dealt 2020 a cruel hand, but there's something poetic seeing Donald Trump contract the diease he steadfastly refused to take seriously. He should have taken his own advice and necked the bleach. I'm mindful of the consequences crowing can have for those scared out their wits about contracting it. But in Trump's case, there is no sympathy here. The worst possible president at the worst possible time, he has encouraged every boss to force their workers back into work, backslapped every Covid-sceptic governor to lift restrictions, made the most ridiculous *and harmful* public...
Canada requires E. coli test for some California romaine lettuce imports
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
File this one under: can you blame them? Canada acknowledges it enjoys fresh produce year-round because of imports. But, according to an announcement today, starting on Oct. 7, 2020, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is requiring importers to either provide proof that romaine lettuce destined for import into Canada does not originate from counties in... Continue Reading
Somewhat Good News on Unemployment and Employment
David Henderson, Econlib - 1 day ago
The Bureau of Labor Statistics data on employment and unemployment in September were released this morning. It’s not nearly as good news as in the last few months, of course, something you would expect as we get closer to full employment. But it’s good news nevertheless. The overall unemployment rate fell yet again, this time […] The post Somewhat Good News on Unemployment and Employment appeared first on Econlib.

3 October - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

 10:30 pm MDT

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Jenna Orkin, From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 16 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin A Covid-19 Nasal Swab Test Punctured Woman's Brain Lining and Leaked Brain Fluid From Her Nose Trump Has Covid Nanoparticles Destroy Plaque Responsible for Heart Attacks Amazon reveals over 19,000 workers got COVID-19 Japanese Simple Water Recycling Idea Coronavirus infections, on average, seem to have gotten milder over time, research shows — perhaps because of mask-wearing More than 100,000 businesses have closed during the pandemic but they only got 1 mention during the first debate. Here's an outline of both candidates' plans to support entrepreneurs. [image: Goo...
Analysis: Many Rulers Have Faced Coronavirus Pandemic with Empty Populist Rhetoric
Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The announcement of Donald and Melania Trump's Covid-19 diagnosis comes just two months after the US president declared that the virus would vanish on its own, despite the spread of infections in his country. "One day, as if by a miracle, it will disappear", he stated. Just like the President […] The post Analysis: Many Rulers Have Faced Coronavirus Pandemic with Empty Populist Rhetoric appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mainers are not stupid - they know authentic when they see it....
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 14 hours ago
My volunteer work on Lisa Savage's US Senate campaign (a Ranked Choice Voting - RCV race) basically consists of two things. First, I've been helping to hold banners in various communities across Maine. So far a statewide team of extraordinary volunteers has visited more than 25 towns. Some folks have come repeatedly and have developed a good sense of how one location might compare with others. The response in some communities has been so good that we go back more than once. My other task is to track Maine donors and send them a bumper sticker and frig magnet. Along with ...
Saturday Snippet: A new collection, and I'm in it
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 15 hours ago
It's nice to have something new to report on the writing front. Some months ago Jim Curtis, better known in the blogosphere as Old NFO, invited several Texas authors, including the members of our local North Texas Writers, Shooters and Pilots Association, to contribute stories to an anthology. We could write about anything we pleased; the idea was to have an easy-reading fireside collection of stories by local authors who were given free rein. The results were a lot of fun. Vampires in Wichita Falls? We got 'em (with a typically Lawdog twist, too!). Space adventures? Other pl...
Will Skyborg be a Kamikaze Weapon for the U.S. Air Force?
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* [image: https://media.defense.gov/2019/Mar/26/2002105883/-1/-1/0/190326-F-F3456-1001.JPG] Could it really be effective in that role? Just weeks ago, Boeing Australia announced that it had conducted the first engine run of the "artificial intelligence-powered teaming aircraft" for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). This latest milestone came on the heels of Boeing completing the first unmanned Loyal Wingman aircraft for the RAAF earlier in the year. The unmanned vehicle serves as the foundation for the global Boeing Airpower Teaming System, ...
Disney+ Seen Hitting 150 million Subscribers By 2024
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, * Disney is certainly feeling the force--as in revenue. Can they keep a good thing going? The Disney+ streaming service hasn’t yet celebrated its first birthday but it has already shown exceptional growth. The service, which launched in mid-November of last year, had hit the sixty million subscriber mark as of the end of the second quarter of this year, per the company’s earnings announcement in August. Disney now has more than one hundred million streaming subscribers, across the services—Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu—that it controls. As CNBC reported...
The U.S. Air Force Could Use Virtual and Augmented Reality to Train Pilots
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_GF10000363268&share=true] Will it be just as effective as the real thing? The use of virtual reality (VR) could become increasingly part of the new reality in how U.S. Air Force fighter pilots are trained. In August, the Air Force announced the inauguration of its new Virtual Test and Training Center (VTTC) at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada. The $38 million center will allow Air Force pilots to practice advanced tactics that can replicate combat against near-peer natio...
The Huge 88mm Flak Gun Was So Effective The Nazis Put It On Their Tanks
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* The German 88mm gun, originally designed as an antiaircraft artillery weapon, was equally effective as an antitank gun. The November 21, 1944 daylight flight of *Teddy’s Rough Riders* was anything but routine for American pilot Werner G. Göring, nephew of Nazi Reichsminister of Aviation Hermann Göring, and the other nine men on the ill-fated B-17 Flying Fortress. Before the day was over, the plane had flown some four hours eastward in an armada of 1,291 bombers to strike Leuna, a large chemical complex lying deep inside Germany. The pla...
President Super-Spreader Won't Be Making An Already Stricken Green Bay Worse With His Poxy Presence Today
DownWithTyranny, DownWithTyranny! - 16 hours ago
*Murder/Suicide by Nancy Ohanian* Wisconsin is pandemic-central right now. Thursday, the state reported 2,887 new cases, third most in the country after Texas and California, both with far bigger populations. Friday, while the media was reporting on the Trump family's COVID-ity, Wisconsin reported 2,745 more cases, bringing the state's total to 127,906-- a very rapidly rising 21,968 cases per million residents. And the center of the contagion, Green Bay, where Trump's rally was scheduled for today. He had also scheduled a rally in La Crosse today, but Mayor Tim Kabat told him to...
Watch Kamala Harris Deceive Joe Biden Re Her Uncle; Why Didn’t She Want To Tell Biden Her Uncle Was Affiliated With India’s Ministry of Defence Funded Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)?
miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 16 hours ago
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : Watch Kamala Harris Deceive Joe Biden Re Her Uncle; Why Didn’t She Want To Tell Biden…
Kamala Harris was Willie Brown’s “Constant Companion” During His Mayoral Campaign: The Creation of Kamala Harris
miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 16 hours ago
Originally posted on Mining Awareness + : People need to understand what it meant to Kamala Harris’ career to date and campaign with…
Links 10/3/2020
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Paraguay Declares State of Emergency as Forest Fires Rage
Newsfeed, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Paraguay’s Congress declared a national emergency on Thursday, October 1st, as forest fires raged, burning vast swaths of the Chaco dry forest, home to sprawling cattle ranches, jaguars and many indigenous tribes. The emergency declaration boosts funds for fire-fighting and opens the door to requesting international aid to tame the […] The post Paraguay Declares State of Emergency as Forest Fires Rage appeared first on The Rio Times.
São Paulo State Seeks Regulatory Approval for Sinovac COVID-19 Vaccine
Newsfeed, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Governor João Doria said on Friday, October 2nd, that the state of São Paulo has asked health regulator ANVISA to register for general use the COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd, a major step in what could be one of the first vaccination programs in the Americas. […] The post São Paulo State Seeks Regulatory Approval for Sinovac COVID-19 Vaccine appeared first on The Rio Times.
A Story of Love and Hate
Pierre Lemieux, Econlib - 18 hours ago
One of my book reviews in the Fall issue of Regulation is about Philip Coggan’s More (The Economist, 2020) and has the same title as this post. In the article, I explain what my love and hate story is about: I am certainly not the only one to have a love–hate relationship with The Economist, […] The post A Story of Love and Hate appeared first on Econlib.
While Correios Privatization Drags On, Sequoia Logística Seeks R$1+billion IPO
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While the Correios' privatization drama drags on, a company that was born and grew in the last decade alongside the state-owned company is aware the potential growth in online sales may crown its trajectory with its debut in the stock market: Sequoia Logística plans to announce the success of its […] The post While Correios Privatization Drags On, Sequoia Logística Seeks R$1+billion IPO appeared first on The Rio Times.
Hols
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood We’re off to Scotland for a week, so things will be quiet.
Oxburgh On Decarbonising Heat
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood http://www.ccsassociation.org/news-and-events/reports-and-publications/parliamentary-advisory-group-on-ccs-report/ While we are talking about demands on the grid from EVs, it is worth looking back to Lord Oxburgh’s report to the Secretary of State in 2016 on decarbonising heat. This was what he found: . To summarise: 1) Even with much better insulation, maximum heating demand […]
Without Divided Opposition to Morales, Polls Point to Second Round in Bolivian Elections
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A poll released on Wednesday in Bolivia, a little over two weeks before the elections, draws as the most likely scenario the holding of a second round between the candidate leading the voting intentions, Luis Arce, of the Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS, party of . . . To read the […] The post Without Divided Opposition to Morales, Polls Point to Second Round in Bolivian Elections appeared first on The Rio Times.
Drug Screening Has Caught 170,000 Drivers and Reduced Numbers of Licenses
Iolanda Fonseca, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mandatory since 2016, the toxicological test on bus, vans and truck drivers has already detected 170,000 drivers throughout Brazil who were regular drug users. Almost half of them drove public transport vehicles; the predominance (67 percent of them) is for cocaine use. The data are part of a SOS Estradas […] The post Drug Screening Has Caught 170,000 Drivers and Reduced Numbers of Licenses appeared first on The Rio Times.
Lava Jato: Court Releases Part of Lula’s Blocked Assets Belonging to His Deceased Wife
Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Court, recognized the legality of income received by Lula's deceased wife, from lecture fees received by ex-president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to contractors under investigation in Operation Lava Lato. It also released the part of the blocked funds and . . . To read the full NEWS and […] The post Lava Jato: Court Releases Part of Lula’s Blocked Assets Belonging to His Deceased Wife appeared first on The Rio Times.
Analysis: São Paulo Mayoralty Candidates Quote False Data, Distort Facts in Debate
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - In the TV Band debate, the Republicanos candidate for Mayor of the city of São Paulo, Celso Russomanno, was accused by the PSL (Social Liberal Party) candidate Joice Hasselmann of voting against the Ficha Limpa (Clean Record) Law, which is untrue, according to Estadão Verifica's fact check. The law that prevents […] The post Analysis: São Paulo Mayoralty Candidates Quote False Data, Distort Facts in Debate appeared first on The Rio Times.
Political Analysis: How Bolsonaro Now Intends to Shape Brazil’s Supreme Court Profile
Lachlan Williams, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Jair Bolsonaro has never concealed his contempt for the current composition of the Federal Supreme Court (STF). During his campaign, he said he could expand the number of justices from 11 to 21 in order to appoint "ten impartial members" to the Court. Once sworn in as President of the […] The post Political Analysis: How Bolsonaro Now Intends to Shape Brazil’s Supreme Court Profile appeared first on The Rio Times.
The F-35’s Partner in Crime: The U.S. Air Force’s Skyborg Program Just Got a Big Boost
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Security, * [image: Wikimedia Commons] The Air Force now has a whopping thirteen companies competing for aircraft contracts worth up to $400 million. In a release on its website, the United States Air Force Life Cycle Management Center announced that it had issued the second phase of awards for its Skyborg program. The list of awardees is enormous. The Air Force stated that this next round of awards adds a healthy mix of aerospace heavyweights as well as a few lesser-known companies and academic institutions, including AeroVironment Inc., Autodyne LLC, BAE System...
South Korea's New Stealth Fighters Will Keep Kim Jong-un Awake At Night
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* The prototype, called the Korean Fighter Experimental, is expected to make its first flight in 2022. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Given that Korea is acquiring its own F-35, it may be that the new plane is intended to fortify, supplement or support an F-35 by offering additional attack possibilities. Perhaps the plane, being somewhat stealthy, can operate in high risk areas yet operate in more of a supportive role, at least initially. South Korea is taking new steps to build its own multi-role stealth fighter by further advancing constructi...
Marco Fulvio Barozzi: My Five Cents On Venusian Phosphine
Tommaso Dorigo, Science 2.0 blogs - 17 hours ago
*Marco Fulvio Barozzi (b.* read more
How Three Prior Pandemics Triggered Massive Societal Shifts
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Some past pandemics ushered in massive changes....but only with massive death levels. So can the powers that be rest easy with Covid?
A Call for Kindness
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 18 hours ago
By Kim Rossi Yesterday, the President of the United States was admitted to Walter Reed Hospital suffering from COVID infection. I always listen to all news sources. I was raised as a Massachusetts Independent. I have voted for Democrats and...
It’s Social Isolation
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 18 hours ago
Trust us. We know from social isolation. We have PhDs in social isolation. Black belts in social isolation. Decades of social isolation. When COVID ends for the world, our loved ones with autism will still endure social isolation. This is...
“Why I’m Voting for Donald Trump”
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
An illustration that some and perhaps many Trump voters don't fit mainstream media stereotypes.
Texas Dems arrested for 2018 Organized Mail-In Voter Fraud
Uriel, 'Nox & Friends - 18 hours ago
East Texas county commissioner accused of vote-harvesting Associated Press September 26, 2020 LONGVIEW, Texas (AP) — An East Texas county commissioner and three other people have been indicted on charges that they fraudulently solicited mail-in votes from able-bodied voters by claiming they were disabled, often without the voters’ knowledge or consent. [all indicted are considered not guilty until proven otherwise.] Gregg County Commissioner Shannon Brown and three paid workers of Brown’s 2018 Democratic primary campaign — Marlena Jackson, Charlie Burns, and DeWayne Ward — were charg...
Five Thousand Brazilians Have Tested Oxford Vaccine with No Severe Side Effects
Daniel Lopes de Alcantara, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Oxford vaccine trials in Brazil are continuing at a speedy pace. To date, at least 5,000 volunteers have been administered the drug - or a placebo drug - and have not presented any serious adverse reactions The post Five Thousand Brazilians Have Tested Oxford Vaccine with No Severe Side Effects appeared first on The Rio Times.
Covid-19: Brazil Passes 145,000 Deaths From the Pandemic
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil beat the mark of 145,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus pandemic. In the past 24 hours, there were 708 new records of lives lost to Covid-19, totaling 145,388. By Thursday, the . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already […] The post Covid-19: Brazil Passes 145,000 Deaths From the Pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Monmouth County, NJ receives its Earliest Snow EVER (in 127 years of record keeping)
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 19 hours ago
More than two-thirds of the CONUS is currently suffering temps 4C to 14C below the norm, and now even some all-time, record-busting, early-season SNOW has been added to the mix. GSM. The post Monmouth County, NJ receives its Earliest Snow EVER (in 127 years of record keeping) appeared first on Electroverse.
Another Bow
Craig, Is the BBC biased? - 19 hours ago
Another interesting part of Dame Jenni Murray's *Daily Mail* piece is where she talks about her £100K salary: I was astonished to receive such an enormous sum. I was a working-class girl from Barnsley *[and used to live in a brown paper bag in a septic tank]* and my father could never have dreamt of earning such a vast amount *[because he used to get up in the morning at ten o'clock at night, half an hour before he went to bed, drink a cup of sulphuric acid, work twenty-nine hours a day down mill, and pay mill owner for permission to come to work]*. Nevertheless, I found that t...
Depression: Causes and How to Overcome It
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 19 hours ago
Depression: Causes and How to Overcome It https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/wisdom/article/depression-causes-how-to-overcome
‘We deserve to be taught about it’: why students want climate crisis classes.
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 20 hours ago
‘We deserve to be taught about it’: why students want climate crisis classes | Universities | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/education/2020/sep/28/we-deserve-to-be-taught-about-it-why-students-want-climate-crisis-classes