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The Progressives’ Inner Totalitarianism is Showing More by the Day
The totalitarian impulse is not coming today from the U.S. government, although that will quickly change if the Democrats win in November, but it is coming nonetheless, and coming quickly. It’s not “screaming to get out” anymore. It’s out. August 12, 2020 Robert Spencer Totalitarianism is just what it says it is: total. In … Continue reading The Progressives’ Inner Totalitarianism is Showing More by the Day →
Video: Kamala Harris’ Forgotten Adultery Scandal
The intriguing – and telling – silence of the Democrat Party. August 12, 2020 American Truth Project In this new American Truth Project video, Clare Lopez discusses Kamala Harris’ Forgotten Adultery Scandal, unveiling the intriguing – and telling – silence of the Democrat Party. Don’t miss it! via Video: Kamala Harris’ Forgotten Adultery Scandal | … Continue reading Video: Kamala Harris’ Forgotten Adultery Scandal →
The Chickens Are Coming Home To Roost in NYC
How many of those people blindly vote Democrat, yet are opposed to homelessness in their own backyard? Do these folks, who just a few months were clamoring to defund the police, expect police protection from those shooting drugs up in the streets by their homes? Do they just hope masturbators in the street will miraculously … Continue reading The Chickens Are Coming Home To Roost in NYC →
Ilhan Omar’s ride on the gravy train continues
Jazz ShawPosted August 12, 2020 Despite all of the buzz that seemed to be surrounding Ilhan Omar’s primary race over the course of the summer, it ended pretty much as it began. And it wasn’t even all that close. The current tally shows Omar leading challenger Antone Melton-Meaux by a more than comfortable 57-39 … Continue reading Ilhan Omar’s ride on the gravy train continues →
State’s attorney Kim Foxx defends dropping charges at a much higher rate than her predecessor
John SextonPosted August 11, 2020 Yesterday both Chicago’s Mayor Lightfoot and Police Superintendent David Brown called on State’s Attorney Kim Foxx to do her job and prosecute the people who were being arrested during violent protests. “We made a lot of arrests during May and June and not many of those cases were prosecuted … Continue reading State’s attorney Kim Foxx defends dropping charges at a much higher rate than her predecessor →
Joe Rogan: ‘Defund the police’ is a silly, utopian mantra
John SextonPosted August 11, 2020 This clip is nearly two weeks old but I hadn’t seen it until today. That doesn’t matter though because what Rogan says here is just as relevant now. In fact it will probably be relevant for several months to come. He’s interviewing a Cal State Fullerton professor of psychology … Continue reading Joe Rogan: ‘Defund the police’ is a silly, utopian mantra →
“Someone else with a clipboard” should enforce L.A.’s lockdown rules
Jazz ShawPosted August 11, 2020 Just last week, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti let everyone know that he was fed up with people in the hills above his city hosting huge parties in defiance of his orders prohibiting large gatherings. In response, he issued yet another order, stating that the utility companies would be … Continue reading “Someone else with a clipboard” should enforce L.A.’s lockdown rules →
Civilian militias are no replacement for the police
Jazz ShawPosted August 11, 2020 Glenn Reynolds (a.k.a. The Blogfather) has a word of warning this week for those who may feel that armed civilian militias roaming the streets of America’s cities are an improvement over the police. The short version is, be careful what you wish for. Glenn starts out by relating some … Continue reading Civilian militias are no replacement for the police →
Progressive rallying cry: We can push Biden around
Ed MorrisseyPosted on August 11, 2020 Team Trump has already pounced all over Rep. Pramila Jayapal’s declaration on Comedy Central’s Daily Show, and one can see why. Jayapal, who co-chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus, wants to energize progressive voters into lining up behind Joe Biden, whose establishment positions over the decades have made those voters wary … Continue reading Progressive rallying cry: We can push Biden around →
Opposition candidate in Belarus flees the country, releases video under duress
John SextonPosted August 11, 2020 Yesterday I wrote about the election in Belarus which took place Sunday. After the government announced that President Aleksandr Lukashenko, who has been in office since 1994, would win another term there were massive protests in the streets and as many as 3,000 people were arrested. Opposition candidate Svetlana … Continue reading Opposition candidate in Belarus flees the country, releases video under duress →
Ceres: The Lesson of Occator Crater
We learned some time ago from the Dawn mission just how interesting a place Ceres is. If you’re wanting to dig into the latest research on the dwarf planet, as it is now termed, be aware that a collection of papers has appeared in Nature Astronomy, Nature Geoscience and Nature Communications, all published on August […]
This Is How Venezuela Lost Three Oil supertankers To China Because Of US Sanctions
An oil tanker is docked while oil is pumped into it at the ships terminal of PDVSA's Jose Antonio Anzoategui industrial complex in the state of Anzoategui April 15, 2015. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins/File Photo *Reuters:* *Exclusive: How Venezuela lost three oil supertankers to its Chinese partner* NEW YORK/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A shipping joint venture between Venezuela and China has fallen apart in the wake of U.S. sanctions, resulting in the South American nation losing three supertankers at a time when foreign shippers are reluctant to carry its oil, court documents show. Pe... more »
Soros endorses Kamala Harris as Biden’s running mate for presidency
by Alexandra Bruce Yesterday evening, the Joe Biden campaign announced his Vice Presidential running mate as Kamala Harris, leaving the field wide open for William Barr to now indict former National Security Advisor, Susan Rice for her manifold seditious acts. The Biden-Harris ticket is a syzygy between two exponents of the US criminal justice system […]
Longest monsoon in 33 years batters Korean Peninsula, leaving scores dead and 7 000 homeless
The Watchers » Latest articles - 11 hours ago
Flooding and landslides due to prolonged monsoon continue to wreak havoc across the Korean Peninsula, prompting almost 7 000 people to evacuate and leaving at least 42 dead or missing in the South as of August 9, 2020. The rainy season has been lashing the country...... Read more »
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Lockdown’ (Remix) By Anderson .Paak (Ft. JID, Noname & Jay Rock)
Anderson .Paak composed the tune based on his own experience attending Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and countless others at the hand of police officers. He created a sad reminder that despite any progress there is still a long way to go for justice. The recently released remixed version features additional poignant verses from JID, Noname, and Jay Rock. The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Lockdown’ (Remix) By Anderson .Paak (Ft. JID, Noname & Jay Rock) appeared first on Shadowproof.
Rio to Test Beach Placement Markings Using App
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Rio de Janeiro City Hall has announced that it will begin testing a marker system, through an App, for those planning to visit the city's beaches. The pilot project will be conducted on Copacabana beach, exclusively from Monday to Friday, when the flow of people is lower. The plan […] The post Rio to Test Beach Placement Markings Using App appeared first on The Rio Times.
Each one who realizes Fire feels evil with especial keenness as the direct antipode of his being.
282. How can attention be directed to new energies? By keenness of sight enhanced by straight-knowledge. Soon people will be divided according to the quality of their straight-knowledge. Those with an open consciousness must be known and paid attention to. Not education, not experience, not talent but precisely the fire of straight-knowledge opens the direct path to Shambhala. 380. In daily life we must refine keenness of our understanding of subtle energies, for in them lies the future. 639. Not vacant receptivity but a keenness of the centers: one must be able to distinguis... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Landlord removes windows and doors after Maple Ridge, B.C. mom late with rent Behind the Cover: Climate Migration Orson Welles' Narration of Plato Parable of the Cave Dying young: the healthcare workers in their 20s killed by Covid-19 America's PPE shortage could last years without strategic plan, experts warn Turkey Sends Military For 'Gunnery Drills' Off Rhodes As Contested Gas Exploration Resumes"Financially Devastated" - 83% Of NYC Restaurants Unable To Pay July Rent New Zealand Revives Lockdown 2 Months After 'Declaring Victory' Over Coronavirus: Live Updates ... more »
Trump Congratulates QAnon Supporter Greene on Georgia Win
President Donald Trump tweeted support for congressional candidate Marjorie Taylor Greene, a supporter of the far-right QAnon conspiracy theory who’s been criticized for racist comments, following her Republican primary victory in Georgia.
FEC Commissioner: “Substantial Chance” Winner Won’t be Known on Election Night
[image: fec-commissioner-substantial-chance-winner-won-t-be-known-on-election-night] Ellen Weintraub of the Federal Election Commission said there will more than likely be delays in knowing election results due to mass mail-in voting.
Crisis Management 101: Treating the Climate Crisis Like a Pandemic
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
SEOUL, Aug 12 (IPS) - Yujin Kim is a member of Youth 4 Climate Action Korea, a movement of youth activists fighting for a safe future for allOn 23 February 2020, the South Korean government raised the national Crisis Alert Level to the highest tier in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Since then, we have witnessed what our society is capable of when faced with a crisis. Read the full story, “Crisis Management 101: Treating the Climate Crisis Like a Pandemic”, on globalissues.org →
Youth Rural-Urban Migration Hurts Malawi's Agriculture
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
CHIRADZULU DISTRICT/BLANTYRE, Malawi, Aug 12 (IPS) - As households in Chiradzulu District in Southern Malawi start preparing their farms for the next maize growing season, Frederick Yohane, 24, is a busy young man. Read the full story, “Youth Rural-Urban Migration Hurts Malawi's Agriculture”, on globalissues.org →
Impending Food Crisis in Lebanon will Affect Migrant Workers
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 12 (IPS) - Migrant workers and refugees in Lebanon will "inevitably" suffer the most as food insecurity threatens the nation following last week's blast. Read the full story, “Impending Food Crisis in Lebanon will Affect Migrant Workers”, on globalissues.org →
To Stay Ahead of the Next Insect Outbreak, Harness Available Data Intelligence
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
ILLINOIS, United States, Aug 12 (IPS) - Recently, the UK contributed £17 million pounds to support the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to continue their efforts to combat the desert locust surge in East Africa and improve early warning and forecasting systems. Read the full story, “To Stay Ahead of the Next Insect Outbreak, Harness Available Data Intelligence”, on globalissues.org →
Looking for an Excuse to Crackdown, Police Departments are Pitting Protesters Against Each Other
Civil discontent leads to civil unrest, which leads to protests and counterprotests, and instead of restoring order, local police stand down. Tensions rise, violence escalates, and federal armies move in. The post Looking for an Excuse to Crackdown, Police Departments are Pitting Protesters Against Each Other appeared first on MintPress News.
WATCH: Power-Tripping Maskless Cop Rips Man’s Mask Off, Get in His Face for Filming
[image: mask]In a town where it is illegal not to wear a mask, a maskless trooper was recorded getting in a man's face and allegedly ripping his mask off for filming him.
Elephants Get Drunk Because They Can’t Metabolize Alcohol Like Us
Anecdotes about wild animals seemingly getting drunk after eating rotting fruit are widespread.
Did 3 States Pull CNN’s Broadcasting License?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
The Natural Immune System Versus COVID-19
Dr. Alan Palmer examines the components of the immune system and the power of natural compounds and a healthy lifestyle in strengthening and maintaining an effective immune response against COVID-19. The post The Natural Immune System Versus COVID-19 appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Pretty Nice Package For Such A Toxic Product-- Meet The Future Of The North Carolina GOP
A month ago we took a quick look at a GOP super-star in the making, Madison Cawthorn, the 25 year old right-wing, certifiably insane person who beat Trump's candidate for the deep red seat Mark Meadows gave up to become Trump's 20th Chief of Staff. It's the reddest district in North Carolina-- R+14-- and Trump won it in 2016 with 57.2%. Cawthorn will face retired Air Force Col. Moe Davis in November. Carefully gerrymandered, the 11th district includes the whole of the western part of the state except Asheville, which was considered too dangerously blue for the far right haven the ... more »
Jordan to close border with Syria amid spike in coronavirus cases
[image: Jordan to close border with Syria amid spike in coronavirus cases] BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:00 P.M.) – Jordan announced the closure of the Jaber Crossing between the Hashemite Kingdom and Syria, starting tomorrow, Thursday. According to the Jordanian news site, Al-Maqar, the Minister of Interior, Salameh Hammad, decided today, Wednesday, to close the Jaber border center between Jordan and Syria, starting tomorrow, for a period of a week. According to the site, the decision came after recording a number of coronavirus cases among workers at the border center. Continue reading Jord... more »
War of words: Greece blasts Turkey over eastern Mediterranean maneuvers
[image: War of words: Greece blasts Turkey over eastern Mediterranean maneuvers] BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:40 P.M.) – On Wednesday, the Greek Ministry of Defense condemned Turkey’s continued provocations in the eastern Mediterranean region and its violation of the country’s maritime borders. The Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Wednesday that “the ships of the Turkish Navy were at a distance of 60 nautical miles south of the Greek island of Kastellorizo, which constitutes a violation of the maritime borders,” explaining that the Greek naval fleet is in the area to monitor Turkis... more »
Syrian President hit by blood pressure drop during speech
[image: Syrian President hit by blood pressure drop during speech] BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:30 P.M.) – On Wednesday, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was hit by a slight pressure drop in his blood pressure while speaking before the People’s Assembly representatives. In a statement, the Syrian Presidency said, “At half past six in the evening … on the national media and the platforms of the presidency on social media … you will follow the speech of President Bashar Al-Assad in front of the members of Parliament.” They continued: “The speech paused for a few minutes due to a slight pressur... more »
France deploys warplanes to Cyprus amid tension with Turkey
[image: France deploys warplanes to Cyprus amid tension with Turkey] BEIRUT, LEBANON (5:20 P.M.) – The Cypriot media announced the arrival of two French Rafale fighters, in addition to a C-130H support plane, to the island of Cyprus, in what they said was a French message addressed to Turkey. The “Defense-Point.Gr” news portal, which specializes in military affairs in Greek, said that France, by sending the three military aircraft, sent a clear message to Turkey. It reported that the two French fighter and support aircraft landed yesterday afternoon at the Andreas Papandreou Air Ba... more »
China tests new air-to-surface missiles: video
[image: China tests new air-to-surface missiles: video] New footage from China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) shows Z-10A attack helicopters of the PLA Ground Force engaging in a live-fire drill, complete with what appears to be a new type of missile, according to a recent report from The Drive. The footage, republished to YouTube on August 6, shows the attack choppers firing on a number of armored vehicle targets. The Drive’s Thomas Newdick speculated in a Tuesday article that the weapon is likely a “fire-and-forget” missile, meaning it does not require additional guidance after... more »
Lebanon resumes work at Beirut Port for first time since explosion
[image: Lebanon resumes work at Beirut Port for first time since explosion] BEIRUT, LEBANON (4:00 P.M.) – The Port of Beirut gradually resumed work on Monday, with the aim of securing goods for the local markets, a week after a massive explosion that left over 170 dead and 4,000 more wounded. The Minister of Economy in the Lebanese caretaker government, Raul Nehme, announced, through his Twitter account, that ” there are 12 cranes out of 16 operating in Beirut Port.” He continued, “The port is now working to unload the ships, and merchants come to take their goods from the port.” O... more »
India deploys attack choppers to contested border region with China
[image: India deploys attack choppers to contested border region with China] India has deployed fighter jets, transport aircraft, and thousands of additional troops to the Ladakh region to counter movement by the People’s Liberation Army. The two Asian giants have failed to reach a consensus on disengagement in Pangong Tso and Depsang Valley after six rounds of military-level talks. Boosting its air combat capability in the Ladakh region, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed locally-developed armed helicopters carrying 70mm guns, unguided rockets, cluster bombs, and other weaponr... more »
NY City Councilman credits hydroxychloroquine for saving his life
“A Democratic New York City Councilman says hydroxychloroquine saved his life after a near-fatal run-in with COVID-19 in March.” click here
Do Teachers Next
@kevindrum writes this yesterday at his blog: How long will taxpayers put up with threats to stop doing their job every time police forces are asked to make even the smallest change or sacrifice? It’s childish stuff and before long it’s likely to create a backlash that does the police no good. Long time readers […]
The Marvel of Trains
Third in a #ReadWithMe series.* “For all of human history until the 1820s, nobody went faster than the speed of a galloping horse”. I cannot think of another consideration equally telling, of the tremendous progress we made in a rather short time. The main engine, pardon the pun, of such progress was the locomotive. […] The post The Marvel of Trains appeared first on Econlib.
My All-New “Economics of Immigration” Course
In three weeks, I premiere my all-new course on the “Economics of Immigration.” If GMU sticks to its current plan, I will start teaching it in-person on August 27 to a mixed class of grad students and undergrads. As you’d expect, the class closely follows the organization of Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of […] The post My All-New “Economics of Immigration” Course appeared first on Econlib.
Capitalists of the world unite!
This has to be a first: Now Hong Kong’s pro-democracy supporters are wielding a new protest weapon: their stock-market trading accounts. To show support for Jimmy Lai, the publisher who was arrested Monday under the city’s new national security law, Hong Kongers have been buying shares of his media network Next Digital Ltd. The result […] The post Capitalists of the world unite! appeared first on Econlib.
Joe Biden Names Kamala Harris as His Running Mate for Vice President
Harris, in order to appeal to the radical left, came out in favor of free college education, the Green New Deal environmental program, universal healthcare and free healthcare for illegal immigrants. Biden's deteriorating mental state makes it likely his VP could become president if Democrats win.
Tratado de Libre Comercio con Brasil es aprobado por el Senado sin debate y sin estudios durante la pandemia
bilaterals.org - 12 hours ago
12-Aug-2020 Con una discusión en sala del Senado igual de exprés que su negociación y firma, este martes 11 de agosto, el Tratado de Libre Comercio entre Chile y Brasil fue aprobado y quedó listo para su promulgación.
Germans Awaken – Video
In response to my post “Germans Awaken – Half-A-Million March Against Covid-19 Lockdown, Masks, Distancing “Here’s the German demonstration,” says Penelope. “Quite uplifting actually.” “Can’t imagine why youtube hasn’t killed it yet,” says Penelope The post Germans Awaken – Video appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Drug abuse researcher faked data in grant applications, says Federal watchdog
A researcher at Texas Tech University plagiarized or faked data in four different federal U.S. grant applications, according to a new finding by the agency responsible for oversight of research integrity at the National Institutes of Health. Rahul Dev Jayant, according to the Office of Research Integrity, “engaged in research misconduct by intentionally plagiarizing, falsifying, … Continue reading Drug abuse researcher faked data in grant applications, says Federal watchdog
Pence Congratulates Kamala Harris: “I'll see you in Salt Lake City”
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Pence and Harris will battle head-to-head for the first time in a vice presidential debate on October 7 in Utah. The news that presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden announced Kamala Harris as his running mate hit Vice President Mike Pence when he was heading to a campaign event in Arizona Tuesday. “I don’t know if you all heard the news, but on the way here I heard Joe Biden just named his running mate—California Senator Kamala Harris. So let me take this opportunity to welcome her to the race,” Pence said at a launch ev... more »
Explained: The High-Tech War Games Israel Uses to Train Its Army for War
*Seth J. Frantzman* *Security, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2B8E9W95LE&share=true] Jerusalem wants its combined arms forces to be fast and better on the battlefield. Israel is facing multiple challenges in preparing for potential upcoming conflicts on its northern border with Hezbollah and as it faces off against Hamas in Gaza and an Iranian missile and terror threat. The combination of all these adversaries, which Israel has faced in numerous past wars, has led Jerusalem to put in place a multi-year plan called Mo... more »
What Cognitive Research Tells Us About Study Skills
*Danielle Brewer-Deluce* *Education, World* [image: Reuters] Just regularly thinking about a topic and recalling the particulars is a real opportunity for success. Whether you are a student or the parent of one contending with coronavirus school closures, this year “back to school” means studying under some unusual circumstances. Learning and teaching can provide great opportunities for academic and personal growth, but in the midst of stressors, it’s worth remembering that some ways of learning and retaining information are more effective than others. For example, students rep... more »
CDC Advises People Not to Wear Masks With Vents or Valves
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Public Health, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2E4I9BHYZP&share=true] Just don't do it. Here's why. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new guidance that advises people not to wear face masks with vents or exhalation valves. The agency is still encouraging the public to wear face masks and coverings in public spaces to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. However, health officials have noted that vents and valves could allow the virus to escape the mask. “Masks with one... more »
The Politics of Korea’s Island Seokmodo
*Kim Yun-tae* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] The residents of the Korean Penninsula’s border area want to see peace in the region and believe that it can be achieved without the unwanted leaflets and bottles provided by “human-rights activists.” My hometown, Seokmodo, is a small island located on the west coast of Korea. The island is gifted with fertile soil with overflowing agricultural products and beautiful evening sunset that a person can see from the beach. Recently, however, our beautiful and peaceful island has attracted unwanted attention with unwelcome guests known a... more »
Nearly 100,000 Children Test Positive for Coronavirus Over Two Weeks in July
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2ZOG9XOFEI&share=true] Should this change the way some schools approach the Fall? At least 97,000 children in the United States tested positive for coronavirus during the last two weeks of July, according to a new review of state-level data by the American Academy of Pediatrics and Children’s Hospital Association. The release of the report comes as many schools across the nation grapple with how best to reopen classrooms safely. The Trump administration has p... more »
Forced Public Confessions Are an Attack on Liberty
*Walter Olson* *Society, Americas* Liberty was a safer thing with Judge Stephen Williams standing guard for it. Roger Pilon has already paid tribute in these columns to D.C. Circuit Judge Stephen F. Williams (1936–2020), a revered friend and inspirational figure to many of us here at Cato, and a giant of administrative law whose scholarly and writing interests extended to such far‐flung fields as pre‐Revolutionary Russian history. Some other appreciations: Fredrick Kunkle/Washington Post, Jonathan Adler first and second, Ben Wittes (friendship began after Wittes wrote somethin... more »
The Coronavirus "Long-Haulers" (When You Never Fully Recover)
*Margot Gage Witvliet* *Coronavirus, World* [image: Reuters] I’m what’s known as a long-hauler – part of a growing group of people who have COVID-19 and have never fully recovered. Imagine being young and healthy, a nonsmoker with no preexisting health conditions, and then waking up one morning feeling like you were being suffocated by an unseen force. Back in March, this was my reality. I had just returned from Europe, and roughly 10 days later started having flu-like symptoms. I became weak overnight and had trouble breathing. It felt like jogging in the Rocky Mountains without... more »
The Super Tank That Never Was: Meet the MBT-70
*Caleb Larson* *Technology, Europe* The tank was never more than a prototype. *Key Point*: The MBT-70 was ahead of its time but succumbed to cost overruns and technological complexity. The United States and West Germany realized their armor was good—but would soon be outmatched by Soviet anti-tank technology. They needed something of a revolution in tank design, and got it, through the jointly-developed MBT-70. However that amazing new tank was never more than a prototype—here’s why. *Chinks in Armor* The West German Leopard I and the American M60 tank were among the best of ... more »
China Could Have Naval Dominance by 2030 and Naval Superiority by 2049?
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* Such a foreboding prophecy comes from Captain James E. Fanell (Retired), former director of Intelligence and Information Operations for the U.S. Pacific Fleet, in a widely published account this past weekend. *Here's What You To Remember: *Maintaining it—dealing with the corruption—and trying to create its own “multi-power standard” might just be more than Beijing bargained for. According to some dire predictions, China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) could have naval dominance by 2030 and naval superiority by 2049. Such a foreboding proph... more »
Study Shows Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Can Lead to Autism in Infants
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC157C6AD590&share=true] Say no to drugs folks. A large study out of Canada suggests that children born to mothers who used marijuana while pregnant are one and a half times more likely to have autism . In settling on the study’s conclusions, which were published in the journal Nature, researchers from The Ottawa Hospital in Ontario, Canada, examined more than 500,000 births from April 2007 to March 2012. In 2,200 of the pregnancies, the mothers admitted they use... more »
Undefeated: None Of America's Essex-class Carriers Were Sunk In World War II
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* The role that the Essex-class aircraft carrier played in World War II can't be understated. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *It is a testament to U.S. industry that it was able to complete so many of the carriers quickly, beginning with the 30,000-ton USS* Essex *(CV-9), which was commissioned on December 31, 1942. The ship was 870 feet long and was outfitted with four twin and four single five-inch gun turrets. With its two fire-control radar systems, the *Essex *could hit targets up to seven miles away with proximity-fused air-bursting she... more »
The US Postal Service as an election football
I'm growing more and more annoyed at left-wing and progressive complaints that President Trump is trying to neuter the US Postal Service, in order to disrupt postal voting and "steal the election". (Right now, of course, anything and everything he does is painted as "stealing the election". I'm waiting for someone to insinuate that when he ties his shoelaces, he's actually tying the election up in knots!) Let's remember that the current process of reforming the USPS began in April 2018, as CNBC reported at the time. Bold, underlined text is my emphasis. President Donald Trump o... more »
PROPAGANDA, INCOMPETENCE, ERROR: No one criticized JFK!
*WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2020Also, no one said Gore was a liar:* Finally, the New York Times published the latest analysis piece which basically writes itself. One person after another had written the piece at the Washington Post. Our press corps runs on repetition and recitation—and over at the Washington Post, the scribes were reciting hard. Finally, the New York Times got itself into the game. In print editions, the highly familiar analysis piece was the featured report in Monday's National section. It said what everyone else had already said. But also, it started like this: BE... more »
In the Midst of a Police Brutality Epidemic, Tone Deaf Dems Nominate Queen of Police State for VP
[image: harris]The Left just nominated a ruthless and corrupt career politician, Kamala Harris, who has jettison her political aspirations forward by bolstering the police state.
A few wanderings on this Wednesday
My mind is wandering this morning searching for a topic that I can write more than a few words. I feel I have written too much about “he who shall not be named,” but when you live in a largely … Continue reading →
Anti-Lockdowners: Take a Stand
[image: undefined] “You’re a grandma killer.” “You’re not a scientist.” “You’d kill people to revive the economy.” “You should trust the experts.” “I knew you’d resort to conspiracy theories.” These phrases all have one purpose: silencing you, to control the competing narrative. The fact that they want to shame and intimidate you into compliance is evidence that your thoughts are dangerous — all the more reason to shout them from the rooftops. It is highly desirable and crucial to question motives, critique experts, and think for yourself. When that doesn’t happen, the force of the ... more »
Offshore Wind: Definitely Expensive
By Paul Homewood From GWPF: Back in 2017, there was great excitement among environmentalists and the media, when it was announced that two offshore windfarms had bid remarkably low prices into the government’s Contracts for Difference auction, offering to supply electricity to the grid for around half the price that had been seen […]
Defend Forward and Cyber Countermeasures
When a state suffers an internationally wrongful act at the hands of another state, international law allows the injured state to respond in a variety of ways. Depending on the nature, scope, and severity of the initial wrongful act, lawful responses can range from a demand for reparations in response to a low-level violation to a forcible act of self-defense in response to an armed attack. Countermeasures offer an additional way for a state to respond to an internationally wrongful act. Countermeasures are acts that would in general be considered internationally wrongful but are ... more »
Summary: Ninth Circuit Declines to Rehear State Secrets Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco, California. (Source: Ken Lund, https://flic.kr/p/hoh1wJ; CC BY-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/) On July 20, the Ninth Circuit declined to rehear en banc *Fazaga v. FBI*, a case concerning the application of the state secrets privilege and procedures laid out in the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) that allows for the protected review of privileged government evidence during litigation. A panel of the Ninth Circuit had previously decided the case in February 2019. The following sum... more »
Cosmic rays increase remarkably as solar activity shows persistent decline, resembles Dalton minimum of 1790 - 1830
The Watchers » Latest articles - 13 hours ago
Recent solar conditions indicate a persistent decline in solar activity‐‐‐possibly similar to the past solar grand minima, scientists reporting in AGU's Space Weather write. During such periods of low solar activity, the fluxes of galactic cosmic rays...... Read more »
Joe Biden Picks Gross Police State Shill Kamala Harris as Running Mate, Surprising Nobody
A vote for Biden is (officially) a vote for Harris.
The Fight Against Racism In Outer Space
Just when you thought intersectionality couldn’t get any sillier, the American space agency has joined the fight against racism. Or perhaps that should be spacism. If you thought NASA’s mission was to conquer space, “the final frontier”, think again, it is actually to lead “diversity and civil rights policies, programs, and services – enabling the […]
US reaction to Putin’s COVID vaccine both predictable and dishonest
On Tuesday I gave an English lesson, really in the form of practice and conversation, with a student who has become a friend as well. This student is older than I and the work the student does is quite prominent – as an example, our lesson was periodically interrupted by messages from or regarding high […]
Feminism, The Peter Principle, And America’s Ruin
If you haven’t heard of the Peter Principle, it is named after its originator, Laurence J. Peter, who with innate modesty published a book so titled in 1970. Stated briefly, the Peter Principle means people will rise to the level of their incompetence. Boris Johnson is a rare example of this in reverse. He was […]
Why Steve Wozniak Is Suing YouTube
Jul.23 -- Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak says YouTube has for months allowed scammers to use his name and likeness as part of a phony bitcoin giveaway. ...
Dr Steve Turley: Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine a blow to the BIDEN campaign [Video]
Dr. Steve Turley offers some very interesting analysis around the announcement on August 11th, that Russia has a new registered COVID-19 / Coronavirus vaccine. Named Sputnik V, the Russia vaccine is understood to be “simpler” than the six candidates nearing release by the US, but it also helps put President Trump and his efforts at […]
Biden Veep Pick Harris All But Called Him a Racist, Believed Women Who Say He Molested Them
[image: biden-veep-pick-harris-all-but-called-him-a-racist-believed-women-who-say-he-molested-them] Democratic VP pick Kamala Harris can spend the next 12 weeks explaining why she would run with a man who tried to stop busing, was quite friendly with Southern “segregationists,” and can’t keep his hands off the ladies.
Tweets For Today
Virus update: • Companies test antibody drugs to treat COVID-19. • Science, politics tied up in world vaccine race. • Australian state of Victoria has a record 21 virus deaths. • Parents more interested in homeschooling. Follow all @AP coverage: https://t.co/sP0bdzDcjq — The Associated Press (@AP) August 12, 2020 As coronavirus infections surge in Germany and Spain, here's a look at how Europe is handling the pandemichttps://t.co/8fkxQi2CXA — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) August 12, 2020 Factbox: World reaction to Russia's COVID-19 vaccine https://t.co/0QrmUZ8uIC pic.twitter.com... more »
The Beirut Port Explosion: A Comprehensive Analysis
On the evening of 4 August, there were two explosions in Beirut’s port area. The first was relatively small and was caused by ignited fireworks, which the fire brigade went to extinguish. Enormous clouds of smoke attracted a large number of onlookers, who caught the second explosion on camera. This […]
Is Joe Biden Reading From A Script When He Told Kamala Harris She Was His Pick A Big Deal?
.@JoeBiden had to read from a script when he told @KamalaHarris she was his pick 🙄 pic.twitter.com/hUV0dtUahX — Jon Nicosia (@NewsPolitics) August 11, 2020 *WNU Editor:* The fact that he read from a prepared script does not bother me. It is an important announcement. You want to make sure all the points are covered. But what I find is freaky is that he has his cell phone upside down?!?!?! And who is the other person when this Biden-Harris conversation occurred?
This Is What Media Bias Looks Like In Practice
Here’s what media bias looks like in practice pic.twitter.com/GO69dUSjRT — Matt Mackowiak (@MattMackowiak) August 12, 2020 *WNU Editor*: That's the New York Times for you. Massive glowing front page coverage for Kamala Harris. Small article critical of Mike Pence when he was selected by then candidate Donald Trump to be his running mate.
Media Mogul Sumner Redstone Dies at 97
Under his watch, Viacom became one of the nation's media titans, home to MTV, Comedy Central, and Paramount Pictures.
AIPAC, American Racism and Human Rights
This posting is going to be very short but hopefully it will cause us all to ponder the reality of racism across the globe and how the practice of racism is heavily dependent on your viewpoint. Here is a tweet from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee or AIPAC, outlining the organization's thoughts on the death of George Floyd back in June 2020: In case you weren't aware, AIPAC's mission is to "*engage with and educate decision-makers about the bonds that unite the two countries (the United States and Israel), and how it is in America's best interest to strengthen... more »
Wolf Richter: No, Americans Aren’t Suddenly Flying Again, Despite What the Media Said Today to Boost Stocks of Airlines and Boeing
Americans are eschewing flying in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to carnage in the airlines sector.
Government Furious After Red Light Cameras Across City Covered in Paint
[image: red light]A fed up citizen has had enough with the due process-removing red light cameras in their city and has begun covering them with paint.
Picture Of The Day
A general view shows the bulk carrier ship MV Wakashio, belonging to a Japanese company but Panamanian-flagged, that ran aground on a reef, at Riviere des Creoles, Mauritius. REUTERS/Reuben Pillay *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Top Photos of the Day* (Reuters).
"Economic Fantasy Update AM 8/12/20"
*"Economic Fantasy Update AM 8/12/20"* Chronicling the most enormous fraud and theft in human history, down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... Deceptive resemblances to reality by these arch-criminals are total lies. Only the consequences are real, to YOU, never *them.* ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ○ *8/11/20* *○* Gregory Mannarino, *AM* *8/12/20:* *“**Critical Updates: Trump, Biden/Harris, Stocks,* * Gold, Silver, Bitcoin, More**”* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ ○ *MarketWatch Market Su**mmar... more »
World News Briefs -- August 12, 2020
*Reuters:* *Belarus says police fired live rounds at protesters as EU weighs sanctions* MINSK (Reuters) - Belarus said on Wednesday that police had fired live rounds at protesters in the city of Brest and arrested more than 1,000 people nationwide, intensifying a crackdown that has prompted the European Union to weigh new sanctions on Minsk. Security forces have clashed with protesters for three consecutive nights after strongman President Alexander Lukashenko claimed a landslide re-election victory in a vote on Sunday that his opponents say was rigged. Hundreds of protesters to... more »
What happens when you die
News 1. “Depraved Predation”: Michael McNutt sentenced to 15 years in prison for abusing 34 boys Tim Bousquet reports on the sentencing of Michael McNutt, the former teacher, in the sexual abuse of 34 boys in Halifax and Dartmouth over a 19-year period starting in the early 1970s. McNutt was sentenced to 15 years for […]
“Depraved Predation”: Michael McNutt sentenced to 15 years in prison for abusing 34 boys
“Depraved predation.” That’s how Justice Jamie Campbell of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court described Michael McNutt’s sexual abuse of 34 boys in Halifax and Dartmouth over a 19-year period, from the early 1970s to the late 1980s. It took Campbell more than 20 minutes to detail the 35 charges McNutt had pleaded guilty to — […]
Wind energy is slaughtering birds but environmental radicals don't care
Endangered eagles are being killed at enormous rates. A study estimates that in 2012, nearly: 👉 600,000 birds were killed by wind turbines 👉 900,000 bats were killed by wind turbines Who is responsible? The wind industry. So why are climate change activists silent? pic.twitter.com/SJZGzHyIFl — PragerU (@prageru) August 10, 2020 In California environmental extremists are putting people out of work and keeping food from being grown because a tiny fish might go extinct. Yet those same environmentalists, and their friends across America, don't give a darn about Bald Eagles and ot... more »
Joe Biden is Catholic: Kamala Harris says that Catholics are unfit to serve as judges
Back in 2018 Senator Harris asked the following written question of Brian Buescher who was being considered by the Senate for a job as a district judge in Nebraska: Since 1993, you have been a member of the Knights of Columbus, an all-male society comprised primarily of Catholic men. In 2016, Carl Anderson, leader of the Knights of Columbus, described abortion as “a legal regime that has resulted in more than 40 million deaths.” Mr. Anderson went on to say that “abortion is the killing of the innocent on a massive scale.” Were you aware that the Knights of Columbus opposed a woman’s... more »
Kamala Harris doesn't believe that Joe Biden should be President: Kamala is the new Hillary edition
In April 2019 Kamala Harris said she believed the 8 women who said that Joe Biden sexually harassed them. The fact that Joe's picked her for his VP means that either she was lying then or she thinks a serial sexual harasser would make a great president. If she wasn't lying that pretty much drives a stake through the heart of the #MeToo movement and demonstrates beyond a doubt, as if after Democrats support of Bill Clinton there was a shred of doubt left, that to Democrats women are objects to be used not people to be loved. Clearly the Democrats are saying that they don't care about... more »
Still Time to #Stop Kamala Harris on US National Security Grounds; She Isn’t Officially Biden’s VP Nominee Until Next Week’s Convention; Spread the Word!
Please understand that National Security is something above and beyond issues of policy, record, and personality. We don’t want or … Continue reading →
Rethinking Discrimination
[image: rethinking-discrimination] The Supreme Court has ruled that more types of actions represent illegal discrimination, but laws about discrimination are both haphazardly applied and nonsensical.
Are Today’s Leftists Truly Marxists?
[image: are-today-s-leftists-truly-marxists] It is easy to be a Marxist if you know little of his life. Marx’s predictions about capitalism and the “withering away of the state” turned out to be grossly wrong. What most people do not know is that Marx was a racist and an anti-Semite.
Plato on The Love of the Half-Creatures
In Plato’s *Symposium*, there is the description of a drinking party to celebrate Agathon’s victory in a dramatic competition. The partiers compete with each other in making speeches about the nature of love. A man called Aristophanes presents his theory of love by narrating a myth about the origin of the human race. At first, he says, the humans had four arms, four legs, and so on—they were like two humans of our time fixed to each other, and they possessed enough strength and competence to challenge the hegemony of the gods. To outclass the humans, the gods split them two—thus th... more »
Tracking Apps are Unlikely to Help Stop COVID-19
The debate over using apps for contact tracing or exposure warnings to help fight COVID-19 is largely a sideshow to the principal coronavirus health needs.
‘Western’ Media Falsely Claim That Russia’s Covid-19 Vaccine Is Ready To Go
After President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia's Covid-19 vaccine candidate had gained an approval from its regulator, 'western' media went into a anti-Russian frenzy to sow fear and doubt about it.
How Video and Online Reading Is Undermining Cognition. Protecting and Sustaining Classroom Teaching
As the Coronavirus rages uncontrolled in the United States and elsewhere, in education we are once again relying on online delivery of courses. That of course is really the only sensible alternative we have. However, as we ramp up for another school year online, it behooves us to pause just for a moment to reflect on the serious downside of overplaying this emphasis on technology as a long-term educational method.
Twitter spreads paid US gov’t propaganda while falsely claiming it bans state media ads
Twitter says it bans ads from state-affiliated media outlets. However, US government propaganda organs like Voice of America’s VOA Persian pay the social media corporation huge sums of money to spread disinformation against Iran and other foreign adversaries.
Sweden’s Success is Kryptonite for Lockdown and Mask Advocates
Here in the United States, we have become inundated with tales of COVID-19 doom and gloom. In America, the mainstream narrative is rife with hopelessness. We are told that there is simply no way to stop this virus without repetitive lockdowns, healthy quarantine, even of asymptomatic individuals, and universal mask mandates. And even with all of those extreme policy measures put in place, the politicians and public health officials tell us that we will have to wait for a vaccine for the country to even think about our “new normal” following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Document exposes new US plot to overthrow Nicaragua’s elected socialist gov’t
A newly released document exposes a US government operation to overthrow the democratically elected socialist government in Nicaragua. The plot is administered by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), a regime-change vehicle that uses the pretense of “humanitarian aid” to advance Washington’s aggressive foreign-policy interests.
Kamala Harris
So it's Kamala Harris -- a graduate of Westmount High School -- who is the Democratic vice presidential nominee. She's the future, Frank Bruni writes. And, God knows, Donald Trump and his vice president -- Mike Pence -- are ghosts from the past. The vice presidential debate will be a study in contrasts: There’s Mike Pence, white of hair as well as cheek, his demeanor more starched than his dress shirt, his smile so tight it’s the twin of a grimace. He represents more than the Trump administration, God help him. He represents an America that’s half memory, half myth. And there’s K... more »
Defender in Chief, by John Yoo
John Woo, a Korean American, is the "wrong" kind of minority--he supports the President, although he didn't start out that way. In his new book, “Defender in Chief: Donald Trump’s Fight for Presidential Power,” Yoo makes the case that despite popular belief, President Trump has been a protector of constitutional law, not an offender. Democrats, liberals, and Progressives will not like this at all. The book was written before all the oozing of the left in 2020. https://youtu.be/RnPpIlhh16I “We are used to thinking of presidential power as presidents fighting with Congress…actually... more »
Ilhan Omar Wins Primary Against Well-Funded Challenger
In 2018, Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota became one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress. She seeks a second term in November.
Burnout: 10 Signs You’re Burning Out (And How To Stop It)
Burnout: 10 Signs You’re Burning Out (And How To Stop It) https://inc42.com/resources/burnout-10-signs-youre-burning-out-and-how-to-stop-it/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=resources&utm_content=10-signs-of-burnout
World’s first registered Covid-19 vaccine named ‘Sputnik V’, Russia launches official website.
World’s first registered Covid-19 vaccine named ‘Sputnik V’, Russia launches official website — RT Russia News https://www.rt.com/russia/497707-russian-vaccine-sputnik-v-website/?utm_source=browser&utm_medium=aplication_chrome&utm_campaign=chrome
Dark Matter Experiment Finds Unexplained Signal.
Dark Matter Experiment Finds Unexplained Signal | Quanta Magazine https://www.quantamagazine.org/dark-matter-experiment-finds-unexplained-signal-20200617/?fbclid=IwAR13Mvzr7-cxZYV8eIXJdenEbgMXZRnsRHnFyBMjKCrR0zi6BieNZGUMQn0
If the Russian claim about the COVID vaccine is indeed true, then the days of Russian glory are back
If the Russian claim about the COVID vaccine is indeed true, then the days of Russian glory are back https://tfipost.com/2020/08/if-the-russian-claim-about-the-covid-vaccine-is-indeed-true-then-the-days-of-russian-glory-are-back/
France's First Tank Had a Tendency to Explode
*Caleb Larson* *History, Europe* But its lessons proved useful for future designs. *Key Point*: The Schneider CA1 was not all that its designers had intended. The brutal trench warfare of World War One necessitated the development of the tank, which was intended to safely traverse No Man’s Land and the myriad obstacles like barbed wire and craters that dotted the ground between front lines. Perhaps the most recognizable tank of the war were the British heavy tanks—the Schneider CA1 was France’s version of the tank. The Schneider was originally intended as an infantry support vehi... more »
This U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Slammed into a 13 Mile Long Rock (And Survived)
*Steve Weintz* *History, Americas* Did we mention the ship was nuclear powered? *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The impact of a quarter-mile-long nuclear-powered object with a thirteen-mile-long solid rock is prodigious. The drowned island tore a sixty-foot-long gash in the side of the *Enterprise*’s torpedo-resistant hull. Three of the four giant propellers were totaled and the port keel gone. Spend some time with Google Earth, an atlas or a globe and you will see that California, for peoples used to the Atlantic, was indeed the far side of the world well into the nineteen... more »
The U.S. Navy Won't Ever Forget The F-14 Tomcat
*Peter Suciu* *Security, * During its three decades in service with the United States Navy the Grumman F-14 Tomcat more than lived up to the role. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The United States Navy continued to rely on the F-14 throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, where it was utilized in strike escort and reconnaissance roles in Operation Desert Storm as well in Operation Deliberate Force and Operation Allied Force in the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia. The F-14's final combat mission took place in February 2006 when two Tomcats were used in a bombing mission in Ir... more »
India's Biggest Military Mistake: Buying a Russian Aircraft Carrier
*Kyle Mizokami* *History, Asia* Of all India’s Russian procurement woes, none speak more to the dysfunctional relationship between the two countries than the saga of INS Vikramaditya. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Keeping *Vikramaditya *supplied with spare parts will be a major task in itself. Ten Indian contractors helped to build the carrier, but so did more than 200 other contractors in Russia, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Finland, France, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the U.K. Some countries, particularly Japan, were likely unaware they were exporting parts fo... more »
The U.S. Navy's Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyers are Old, But Capable
*Caleb Larson* *Technology, Americas* The Arleigh Burke-class was slated for replacement by the troublesome Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyers this year, though that did not happen. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Navy has squeezed out all the performance they can from the Arleigh Burke-class. Let’s hope that the LSC can be put into service before America’s Arleigh Burkes have to go to war. The Arleigh Burke-class of destroyers are old. Though there are several variants of the venerable ship, the Navy drew up the original blueprints in the mid-1980s and the first ... more »
The Politics of Pentagon Spending: Can the U.S. Military Budget Be Cut?
*Zack Brown* *Politics, Americas* Is Congress ready for real defense cuts? Three weeks after the House voted against her amendment to the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act, Representative Barbara Lee (D-California) couldn’t help but evince a bit of residual exasperation. “It was so modest,” she said in an interview with national security podcast, *Press The Button*. “We should have had 250 votes for this.” Lee’s amendment, put forward with Congressional Progressive Caucus co-chair Representative Mark Pocan (D-Wisconsin), proposed a ten percent cut in Pentagon spending—... more »
Trump's Latest Executive Order Will Cost Taxpayers for Years to Come
*Chris Edwards* *economy, Americas* Showering cash on people today comes at the cost of higher taxes on people tomorrow. The two parties are far from agreement on another aid package, so President Trump has decided to take tax and spending measures by executive action. Here are a few thoughts: *Unemployment Benefits*. Democrats want to extend extra unemployment benefits of $600 per week, and Trump has gone part way by extending them at $400 per week. The benefits create a work disincentive and will undermine the recovery. Even without the extra benefits, regular unemployment be... more »
Why the U.S. Navy Needs More Virginia-Class Attack Submarines
*Kris Osborn* *Security, * Viriginia class submarines will help offset an anticipated submarine shortage, best leverage the many technical advances contained in the submarine and optimize the fast-growing execution of undersea reconnaissance missions. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Virginia-class subs are armed with Tomahawk missiles, torpedoes and other weapons able to perform a range of missions; these include anti-submarine warfare, strike warfare, covert mine warfare, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance), anti-surface/ship warfare and naval special warfare,... more »
Putin Announces Russia As First Country to Register Its “Sputnik-5” Covid-19 Vaccine
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday, August 11th, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is the first country in the world to register a vaccine against the novel coronavirus causing Covid-19. Despite the announcement, little is known about the efficacy of this vaccine, and it has been challenged by international scientists. Russia has […] The post Putin Announces Russia As First Country to Register Its “Sputnik-5” Covid-19 Vaccine appeared first on The Rio Times.
Entrepreneurs Want New Stock Exchange in Rio to Focus on Social Impact Startups
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the SELIC rate at its lowest ever, fixed income is no longer enough to meet the return demanded by Brazilian The post Entrepreneurs Want New Stock Exchange in Rio to Focus on Social Impact Startups appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Health Ministry Welcomes Chinese and Russian Officials to Discuss Vaccines
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In addition to forwarding the agreement to the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) to manufacture the vaccine developed by the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, and the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, the federal government has welcomed officials from other countries interested in exporting vaccines to Brazil to The post Brazilian Health Ministry Welcomes Chinese and Russian Officials to Discuss Vaccines appeared first on The Rio Times.
Forty Percent of Brazil’s Youths with College Degrees Have No Professional Employment
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Daughter of a housemaid, 22-year-old Camila Striato Martinez was the first person in her family to complete university. Bruna Klingspiegel, also 22, graduated with a degree in history and completed her post-graduate studies. Bruno Vinícius Moreira Rodrigues, 27, graduated in law three years ago. However, the diplomas of all three […] The post Forty Percent of Brazil’s Youths with College Degrees Have No Professional Employment appeared first on The Rio Times.
Source: Bolsonaro Family Has History of Nearly R$1.5 Million in Cash Transactions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Bolsonaro family's terror of using the banking system to transfer money meant that at least R$1.5 million (US$300,000) was handled in cash, between receipts and payments. This total includes information disclosed yesterday by reporters Juliana Dal Piva and Chico Otávio, that Rogéria Bolsonaro, the mother of the President's three […] The post Source: Bolsonaro Family Has History of Nearly R$1.5 Million in Cash Transactions appeared first on The Rio Times.
Repost of article about consciprtion provisions in Lisbon Treaty, applicable to men and women in all EU countries except Ireland
* IRELAND REJECTED THE LISBON TREATY OVER CONSCRIPTION CONCERNS, VOTED FOR AMENDED LISBON TREATY REMOVING CLAUSES ALLOWING FOR CONSCRIPTION.* *IRELAND WAS THE ONLY COUNTRY ALLOWED A REFERENDUM ON THE LISBON TREATY IN THE EU AFTER THE CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULED THE TREATY ALTERNED THE CONSTITUTION SO MUCH, THE PEOPLE HAD TO BE GIVEN A VOTE* *Conscription lists are back with the Lisbon Treaty* *In 2007 the Heads of State and Foreign Ministers of the 27 EU member States met in Lisbon to discuss and sign a treaty of reforms for the European Union.* *After French president Holland,... more »
THE TRUMPERS' OTHER INSULTING NICKNAME FOR KAMALA HARRIS
Donald Trump and his team had months to concoct an insulting grade-school nickname for Kamala Harris, and the best they could come up with was ... Phony Kamala? In a video to supporters and text messages to donors, the Trump campaign nicknamed Harris “phony Kamala” for criticizing Biden for his record on school integration during the Democratic primary but then agreeing to join his ticket. “Biden picked Phony Kamala for VP: He isn’t smart enough to see her lies,” the campaign wrote in the text. It doesn't rhyme, it's not alliterative, and "phony" is a generic insult. Also, as I've ... more »
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*Math education prof: 2+2 = 4 'trope''reeks of white supremacy patriarchy'* Math professors and academics at top universities, including Harvard and the University of Illinois, discussed the “Eurocentric” roots of American mathematics on Twitter. They asserted that the statement “2 plus 2 equals 4” is rooted in Western definitions of mathematics. Math professors and educators at leading American universities have taken to Twitter in order to debate whether math is racist. Some asserted that objective mathematics is rooted in “white supremacist patriarchy” and white social construc... more »
The Insect Apocalypse that Never Was- Another AGW Lie Bites the Dust
*Recall the insect apocalypse news? I surely do. As someone who spends lots of time outdoors.. there seemed to be an abundance of insects- In fact I've never seen more butterflies fluttering about, then the many that have delighted me these past few months. Including identifying two new, to myself, types of butterflies. Which pleased me to no end!* *The Insect Apocalypse that Never Was* *"In recent years, the notion of an insect apocalypse has become a hot topic in the conservation science community and has captured the public’s attention. Scientists who warn that this catastrophe ... more »
Was ‘Born Basic Anti-Bac’ Hand Sanitizer Recalled in the US?
The FDA has a long — and growing — list of recalled brands of hand sanitizers.
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*The staggering human costs of “renewable” energy* By Paul Driessen Marathon Petroleum recently announced it will “indefinitely idle” its Martinez Refinery. The decision will remove hundreds of jobs, billions of dollars, and nearly 7 million gallons of gasoline, diesel and other petroleum liquids per day from the energy-hungry California economy. It will also send fuel prices even higher for minority and other poor families that already pay by far the highest gasoline prices in the continental United States: $1.32 more per gallon of regular than in Louisiana and Texas. California’... more »
The problem with extractive journalism
A new Bureau team member explains why he's left the NGO world, and why community-centred journalism matters
The Insect Apocalypse That Never Was
In recent years, the notion of an insect apocalypse has become a hot topic in the conservation science community and has captured the public’s attention. Scientists who warn that this catastrophe is unfolding assert that arthropods – a large category of invertebrates that includes insects – are rapidly declining, perhaps signaling a general collapse of ecosystems across the world. read more