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When Will Wave 2 Begin And How Bad Will It Be?
Europe seems to have gotten through the first phase of the pandemic relatively well-- at least compared to Trumpland. The virus burned through their population pretty early and pretty fast and then mostly died down as people followed social distancing and mask rules to an extent unheard of in most of the U.S. Even including Russia, most of which is part of Asia, Europe has had 3,161,778 cases, compared to America's 5,539,841 cases. Then, about a month ago, as Europe started reopening and people started becoming lax about social distancing, cases started rising again in country af... more »
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From Jenna Orkin Iowa's corn yields could be cut in half where hurricane-force winds flattened fields Missionaries gain access to Amazon’s Indigenous peoples, despite pandemic How Three Conspiracy Theorists Sparked QAnon Trump said he's considering a pardon for Edward Snowden after previously calling for his execution Analysis: Ventilation should be part of the conversation on school reopening. Why isn’t it? Vladimir Putin has offered to send military assistance to support Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko as up to 200,000 protestors gather to demand his removal 'Trump warns ... more »
Barnaby’s Boondoggle: documents reveal $80m price for ‘Watergate’ licences was nearly twice valuation
[image: Barnaby Joyce, ANAO, Watergate] The Coalition paid the tax haven-linked Eastern Australia Agriculture nearly double what independent valuers recommended for water licences. Most of the record $80 million from the sale ended up with a Cayman Islands company established by Energy Minister Angus Taylor. Investigative journalist Kerry Brewster has this exclusive report.
The Escalating Leftist Violence
Regarding the continuing and escalating violence and riots from the leftists…. a) They want widespread violence before the election so they can blame Trump. That’s why they are trying to goad us into openly fighting back and making a few of them martyrs. b) The instant the networks announce Trump winning again, the left will initiate all out war on police and on Trump supporters. That’s why you don’t see Trump yard signs. – Crawfish
“The Largest Unethical Medical Experiment in Human History”
Note: Many of our readers have taken steps to thwart wireless in their homes. However, with COVID school and work restrictions, most all of us are being forced to use wireless devices several hours every single day. It's a Zoom/Google... more »
First scenes from confrontation between Syrian Army and US military
[image: First scenes from confrontation between Syrian Army and US military] BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and U.S. military were involved in a brief confrontation in the northeastern governorate of Al-Hasakah on Monday. According to a field report from the Al-Hasakah Governorate, the U.S. military attempted to bypass the Syrian Army’s “Rasho Checkpoint”, when they were ordered to turn around. The U.S. Coalition and Syrian Army traded words and then the two parties exchanged gunfire; this would lead to an American military chopper targeting the Rasho Chec... more »
First of its kind: New Chinese J-20 fighter jet displays 2 seats
[image: First of its kind: New Chinese J-20 fighter jet displays 2 seats] BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – A two-seat version of the fifth generation of the J-20 fighter jet has been created by China, BMPD reported, citing the Ministry of Defense of the People’s Republic of China. Chinese national television later released footage of the new fighter in flight, showing the upgrades to the J-20. The two-seat J-20 was the world’s first such aircraft. In comparison, the U.S.-made F-22 and F-35 and Russian Su-57 have cockpits with only one seat. Continue reading First of its kind: New Chine... more »
Iran sends warnings about crossing its red lines
[image: Iran sends warnings about crossing its red lines] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:50 P.M.) – On Monday, the Iranian Armed Forces issued a statement confirming that they would “respond decisively to any aggression and violation of policies and red lines, by a government or people working for a government, so that the recipient will regret it.” The Iranian Armed Forces’ Virtual Space Center said, in a statement reported by the Mehr News Agency, “The Iranian Armed Forces believe that in the event that the cyber attacks of enemies reach the country’s infrastructure and almost turn into armed... more »
Turkey lashes out at Armenia and ‘evil alliance’ in eastern Mediterranean
[image: Turkey lashes out at Armenia and ‘evil alliance’ in eastern Mediterranean] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – The Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman, Hami Aksoy, considered that Armenia’s expression of its opinion on the Eastern Mediterranean file constitutes an example of transgressing its borders and its irresponsible behavior, and affirmed that his country will defend its rights there. He stressed that Turkey will continue to defend its rights and the rights of Turkish Cypriots in the eastern Mediterranean. Aksoy clarified in a statement on Monday that Armenia is making a fu... more »
New information about Syrian Army, US military clash in Qamishli countryside
[image: New information about Syrian Army, US military clash in Qamishli countryside] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:30 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) blocked a U.S. military convoy from bypassing the Rasho checkpoint near the small village of Tal Al-Dahab on Monday. According to a field report from northeastern Syria, a U.S. military convoy consisting of four armored vehicles attempted to cross the checkpoint near Tal Al-Dahab; however, they were turned away by the Syrian Army soldiers who present there. The report revealed that a confrontation took place between the two sides, culminat... more »
Turkish Army comes under attack inside Idlib
[image: Turkish Army comes under attack inside Idlib] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:10 P.M.) – The Turkish Army came under attack on Monday morning while carrying out a patrol along the M-4 (Aleppo-Latakia) Highway in the Idlib Governorate. According to the reports from the Idlib Governorate, the Turkish Army began their patrol on Monday in northeastern Latakia and made their way east along the M-4 Highway. Once the Turkish Army patrol made their way into the Idlib Governorate, they came under attack by unknown assailants, who fired an RPG round at the soldiers. Continue reading Turkish Arm... more »
US Air Force bombs Syrian Army troops in Qamishli: report
[image: US Air Force bombs Syrian Army troops in Qamishli: report] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:50 A.M.) – The U.S. Air Force allegedly bombed the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the Al-Qamishli countryside, following the latter’s obstruction of an American patrol in northern Al-Hasakah. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the U.S. warplane bombed a Syrian Army checkpoint in Tal Al-Dahab, killing one soldier and wounding two others. No further details have been reported at this time. This latest attack by the U.S. Continue reading US Air Force bombs Syrian Army troops in Qamishli: re... more »
Iraqi PM met with Qassem Soleimani’s replacement before US visit: report
[image: Iraqi PM met with Qassem Soleimani’s replacement before US visit: report] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 A.M.) – Iraqi politician ‘Izzat al-Shabandar said that the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mustafa al-Kazimi, received the commander of the Iranian Quds Force, Esmail Ghaani, before traveling to Washington. He tweeted on Sunday: “While the Katyusha rockets did not stop on the American forces present in the Taji camp last night and the Green Zone this evening, Mr. Al-Kazemi received his guest, Mr. Ghaani.” He added, “Al-Kazemi listened to his soft (Ghaani) messages before traveling to the ... more »
Iran reveals they have all types of cruise missiles and plans to launch 2 satellites
[image: Iran reveals they have all types of cruise missiles and plans to launch 2 satellites] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – Iranian Defense Minister, Brigadier General Amir Hatami, announced on Sunday, that work is underway to launch two missiles for the ‘Simragh’ and “Zu Al-Jinah” satellites this year, pointing out that Iran possesses all types of cruise missiles. On the occasion of Defense Industries Day, Brigadier General Hatami said, as quoted by the Mehr News Agency, “The Iranian space program is a permanent program and has passed several stages and has several stages to come... more »
Israeli forces strike Gaza for 3rd night in a row
[image: Israeli forces strike Gaza for 3rd night in a row] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – For the third night in a row, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) targeted the Gaza Strip with airstrikes and artillery shells. The Israeli army said, “Tonight, IDF tanks bombed a monitoring site of the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip.” In its brief statement, the army added, “The bombing came in response to the launching of incendiary and booby-trapped balloons from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, in addition to the riots on the security fence.” No casualties, injuries, or material... more »
Syrian tribe refuses to handover weapons to US forces in Deir Ezzor
[image: Syrian tribe refuses to handover weapons to US forces in Deir Ezzor] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:40 A.M.) – The Al-Baggara Tribe in eastern Syria refused a request from the U.S.-led Coalition to hand over the weapons that they confiscated yesterday from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Deir Ezzor countryside. The fierce clashes that took place on Sunday between the two sides ended with the expulsion of the SDF from the village of Jadeed Baggara. Following the battle, representatives from the Al-Baggara Tribe met with the U.S. Continue reading Syrian tribe refuses to handove... more »
US backs Cyprus amid friction with NATO ally Turkey in eastern Mediterranean
[image: US backs Cyprus amid friction with NATO ally Turkey in eastern Mediterranean] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – On Sunday, a senior U.S. State Department official revealed that the United States supports Cyprus’ right to explore the hydrocarbon reserves discovered in its waters, and Washington’s desire for closer cooperation in the “strategically important” eastern Mediterranean. According to the Associated Press, the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, David Hale, said that the hydrocarbon resource development work aims to “achieve lasting energy security and ... more »
COVID Reality: Why Americans Should Adopt the Sweden Model
*Dr. Gilbert Berdine* | Once again, the real data has vindicated Sweden, while exposing US and UK debacles.
Tropical Storm "Genevieve" forecast to become a major hurricane by August 18
The Watchers » Latest articles - 16 hours ago
Tropical Storm "Genevieve" formed south of Mexico at 21:00 UTC on August 16, 2020, as the 7th named storm of the 2020 eastern Pacific hurricane season. The system is rapidly strengthening and is expected to become a major hurricane by August 18. There are...... Read more »
University of São Paulo Researcher: Covid-19 Spray Vaccine May Arrive in 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A research group from the School of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences of the University of São Paulo (USP) is excited about the development of a Brazilian vaccine in nasal spray format to immunize people against the novel coronavirus. In its latest trials, the results of the formula developed by USP […] The post University of São Paulo Researcher: Covid-19 Spray Vaccine May Arrive in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Did a journal retract your paper on homeopathy? Meet the journal that will publish your complaint
A homeopathy journal that Elsevier dropped in the wake of concerns about excessive self-citation appears to have carved out a new niche for itself: self-pity. In 2016, Homeopathy lost its slot on Thomson Reuters’s (now Clarivate’s) influential journal rankings list after an analysis found that more than 70% of citations in the papers it published … Continue reading Did a journal retract your paper on homeopathy? Meet the journal that will publish your complaint
Battling insurers in the aftermath of lootings: Q&A with California cannabis executive Keith Stephenson
Keith Stephenson’s 14-year-old Oakland cannabis shop, Purple Heart Patient Center, was one of scores that were ransacked the weekend of May 29 during widespread Black Lives Matter protests in California and across the nation. Having shuttered in March as a precaution during the initial coronavirus outbreak, Purple Heart has been closed for roughly five months, […] Battling insurers in the aftermath of lootings: Q&A with California cannabis executive Keith Stephenson is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Latin America Coronavirus Cases Exceed Six Million and Continue to Accelerate
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Coronavirus cases in Latin America, the region of the world worst-affected by the pandemic, exceed six million and continued to accelerate, according to the WHO figures, as most of its nations begin to relax lockdown measures. The region has reported an average of more than 86,000 daily infections of the […] The post Latin America Coronavirus Cases Exceed Six Million and Continue to Accelerate appeared first on The Rio Times.
Why America's Relationship with Australia Revolves Around Its Geopolitical Competition with China
*James Curran* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] “Who lost Australia?” retains currency in the American capital. Even if its use is not widespread, the phrase carries baggage worth unpacking, for it highlights a central dilemma for the U.S.-Australia relationship as it responds to China’s rise. IT SEEMS remarkable that some U.S. congressional hawks are reported to have recently asked: “Who lost Australia?” At first glance, the very need to raise this question borders on the absurd. Notwithstanding the dip in Australian public support for President Donald Trump and the doubts t... more »
Light Pollution is Confusing Nocturnal Animals
*Svenja Tidau, Daniela Torres Diaz, Stuart Jenkins* *Environment, World* [image: Reuters] Only by understanding if, when and how light pollution affects nocturnal life can we find ways to mitigate the impact. Many nocturnal animal species use light from the moon and stars to migrate at night in search of food, shelter or mates. But in our recent study we uncovered how artificial light is disrupting these nightly migrations. Electric lighting is transforming our world. Around 80% of the global population now lives in places where night skies are polluted with artificial light. A t... more »
Luxury Condo Will Take Up Last Free Land on Copacabana Beachfront
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Whether one is from Rio de Janeiro or not, it is undeniable that the Copacabana beachfront is one of the most beautiful places in the country, if not in the world. Not by chance, the neighborhood that houses the postcard was named the most coveted in the country in a […] The post Luxury Condo Will Take Up Last Free Land on Copacabana Beachfront appeared first on The Rio Times.
Room for Fundraising in 2020 for 59 Percent of Brazilian Startups
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the midst of what could be the greatest economic crisis in decades due to the pandemic, Brazilian startups hope to raise more funds for the expansion of their businesses. In addition, most of them avoided layoffs despite uncertainties - which, concurrently, forced most of them to rethink their 2020 […] The post Room for Fundraising in 2020 for 59 Percent of Brazilian Startups appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil: Rapid Increase in New Pesticide Registrations during Bolsonaro Administration
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil has seen an upsurge in new pesticide registrations under the administration of President Jair Bolsonaro, as Larissa Bombardi, professor and researcher at the University of São Paulo's Institute of Geography, explains in a recently released video. Bombardi is considered one of the most successful scientists in the pesticide field […] The post Brazil: Rapid Increase in New Pesticide Registrations during Bolsonaro Administration appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilians Carefully Return to Pleasure of Traveling
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Remaining at home, the basic rule for containing the novel coronavirus, has cut people off from one of their greatest pleasures: traveling. But after five months of forced confinement, and amid improved pandemic numbers in some regions, tourists and entrepreneurs in the business glimpse prospects of a return to normalcy. […] The post Brazilians Carefully Return to Pleasure of Traveling appeared first on The Rio Times.
Ten-year-old Pregnant Girl, Denied Abortion in Espírito Santo, Travels to Other State
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The 10-year-old child, pregnant after being raped by her uncle, was denied an abortion by Cassiano Antônio Moraes University Hospital (HUCAM). A Court had authorized the procedure on Saturday. According to sources in the Health Secretariat of Espírito Santo (SESA), the HUCAM has no protocol to perform the procedure. The […] The post Ten-year-old Pregnant Girl, Denied Abortion in Espírito Santo, Travels to Other State appeared first on The Rio Times.
Eighty-nine Percent of Brazilians Want Covid-19 Vaccination, When Available
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Amid trials and a race to produce vaccines against the novel coronavirus, nine out of ten Brazilians say they intend to be immunized as soon as the product is available. According to a Datafolha survey, conducted between August 11th and 12th, nine percent of respondents said they would not take […] The post Eighty-nine Percent of Brazilians Want Covid-19 Vaccination, When Available appeared first on The Rio Times.
Biden/Kamala Statements Reveal Highly Critical Position on Brazilian Government
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - By building the democrat presidential slate with Senator Kamala Harris, Joe Biden seems to lead the political coalition that is most directly opposed to a Brazilian president in the history of the US elections. This is because both Biden and Kamala have been openly, repeatedly and nominally critical of Jair […] The post Biden/Kamala Statements Reveal Highly Critical Position on Brazilian Government appeared first on The Rio Times.
Analysis: Brazil Economy Minister Guedes May Leave Government – Does It Matter?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The departure of Special Secretaries Salim Mattar and Paulo Uebel ten days ago has intensified an old debate within the government and in public opinion: Would the Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes, be leaving too? Guedes himself has been showing his dissatisfaction with people close to President Jair . . […] The post Analysis: Brazil Economy Minister Guedes May Leave Government – Does It Matter? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio City Hall Decides to Extend Phase 5 of Social Isolation Relaxation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Sunday, August 16th, Mayor Marcelo Crivella announced that phase 5 of the plan to relax social isolation measures in the city would be extended for a further 15 days. The city hall stated that Covid-19's indicators in Rio are favorable, within normal and under control for what was expected […] The post Rio City Hall Decides to Extend Phase 5 of Social Isolation Relaxation appeared first on The Rio Times.
Covid-19: Brazil Records 23,101 More Confirmed Cases (August 16th)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The balance released yesterday, August 16th, by the Ministry of Health, shows 620 new deaths from Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, totaling 107,852 lives lost to the virus since the start of the pandemic. In addition, 23,101 new cases were recorded, totaling 3,340,197 cumulative cases, of which 2,432,456 (72.8 […] The post Covid-19: Brazil Records 23,101 More Confirmed Cases (August 16th) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brawl Over Mayberry v. KKR: Big Hearing Monday Over One Contested Issue, Whether Attorney General Can Intervene in Kentucky Retirement Systems Case
The next phase of Mayberry is set to be particularly scrappy as lawyers joust for position.
CLINTEL issues Great Charter of Universities for research freedom
CLINTEL has issued the Magna Carta Universitatum 2020. This short document is basically an aspirational code of conduct for freedom of inquiry and speech at universities. The post CLINTEL issues Great Charter of Universities for research freedom appeared first on CFACT.
First-ever fire tornado warning issued by the NWS, California
The Watchers » Latest articles - 18 hours ago
A fire tornado produced by the Loyalton Fire in Northern California forced the National Weather Service to issue its first-ever fire tornado warning on Saturday, August 15, 2020. At least five tornado-strength/scale vortices are likely to have occurred within just 2...... Read more »
Fathers Are the Key To Solving Poverty and Crime: Liberals and Conservatives Agree
*Larry Elder* *Politics, Americas* [image: Members of the Rodriguez family carry groceries distributed by the Houston Food Bank for residents affected by the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Houston, Texas, U.S., July 18, 2020. REUTERS/Adrees Latif] Yet Moynihan was "crucified" by the Left for saying it. America has witnessed months of civil unrest in cities around America following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Many of the protesters decry income and net worth “inequality.” But the most serious “inequality” is the unequal per... more »
The Rise of Fall of Black British Literature
*Malachi McIntosh* *Society, United Kingdom* Like their forebears in the 1950s, 1960s, 1980s and early 2000s, are there only certain stories Black writers are allowed to tell? In many ways, the current state of the world seems unprecedented. The last few years – but especially 2020 – have brought shocks that no one could have foreseen. Although much headline news has been cause for anxiety, there have been a few notable moments of hope. For me, like so many, the worldwide protests in response to the murder of George Floyd have been among them. In the centre of the uprising’s ho... more »
Pimping Summer Movies
You may or may not like these films, but in an era of plague and no new movies, they may have to do: Flight of the Intruder The Film: Flight of the Intruder is a 1991 war film directed by John Milius, and as of 2020 is Milius’ final theatrical release as a director. […] The post Pimping Summer Movies appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
How Gen. Eisenhower Spun a Humiliating WWII Defeat into Winning Military Strategy
In the end, he fixed it correctly then and there and made sure that his leaders were truly keyed in for the task. No small thing that. Eisenhauer's military talents were well obscured by the vaunting reputations of his more famous subordinates. Yet he was the one who pulled their chestnuts out of the fire. Most of those in the post war era bought in to the concept that others were better soldiers. That never rang true. He gave Monty a short lease and Patton a long lease. Not short enough for Monty at Market Garden. *How Gen. Eisenhower Spun a Humiliating WWII Defeat into Wi... more »
The new battery cell chemistry would have game-changing density and an extended life span.
Treat this as a serious heads up on battery tech. we already have a sufficient solution allowing the primary application of automotive power. Now we get the rest of it. This looks to be the long awaited great leap forward. Recall that true battery power allows a doubling and tripling of installed capacity by the simple expedient of eliminating transmission infrastructure. . *The new battery cell chemistry would have game-changing density and an extended life span.* *Tesla has a battery research team located in Canada. It works side-by-side with world-renowned battery* *Aug ... more »
Christ, not Caesar, Is Head of the Church
This is an important axiom that needs repeating..In fact the meddlers have been onto this along with multiple assaults on the family. They attrack at the edges always. Think CCP It is stunning just how smoothly they emptied the churches these past several months. I am calm because we have won and this is all a movie to inform. The Roman Hiearchy must leave the CHURCH, once and for all. Restoration of the sacred authority of the Bishops starts through the RULE of TWELVE. The CHURCH opens its umbrella to enfold all devotees of Yesua as the CHRIST,. This process has already l... more »
Can China Take Taiwan? Analysis
This is an excellent review. I already knew that such an invasion was a tall order. After that it gets down to details. Actual landing targets are few as in perhaps three. Thus land defence can be focused. The big problem for defense is that the the Taiwan strait is shallow making submarine operations too risky. Yet the crossing itself is a free fire zone for defensive missles and ultimately artilary. Much more important is that the weather season is September through October. Thus we have the arrival this summer of three USN Carrier groups along with all known allies... more »
It's No Wonder There Is A Rise In Sickness And Poverty - A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins
*It's no wonder there is a rise in sickness and poverty. We each feed each other and this helps us maintain and encourage greater emotional and mental health through our positive interactions. Instead, we have chosen to fight each other and project negativity upon each other which has resulted in a world of war, disease, and financial crises that are fuelled by the greed of a few whose sole aim is to enslave humanity as they have been enslaved by their own weaknesses and needs for control and power over others.* *©** M.N. Hopkins*
Love And Art - A Quotation by Karl Kraus
*''Love and art do not embrace what is beautiful but what is made beautiful by this embrace.''* Karl Kraus, Austrian writer (1874-1936).
What happens if black holes fall into wormholes? A new way to find out.
What happens if black holes fall into wormholes? A new way to find out. | Space https://www.space.com/black-holes-fall-into-wormholes-gravitational-waves.html
In Embracing Life & Death as One, You Can Live Totally
In Embracing Life & Death as One, You Can Live Totally https://isha.sadhguru.org/in/en/wisdom/video/daily-wisdom-embracing-life-death-as-one
Starting over again – The covid-19 pandemic is forcing a rethink in macroeconomics
Starting over again – The covid-19 pandemic is forcing a rethink in macroeconomics | Briefing | The Economist https://www.economist.com/briefing/2020/07/25/the-covid-19-pandemic-is-forcing-a-rethink-in-macroeconomics?fsrc=scn/fb/te/bl/ed/startingoveragainthecovid19pandemicisforcingarethinkinmacroeconomicsbriefing
Hydroxychloroquine has been proven safe in more than 1 million patients
By Dr Harvey Risch As of Wednesday, some 165,000 people in the United States have died from COVID-19. I have made the case in the American Journal of Epidemiology and in Newsweek that people who have a medical need to be treated can be treated early and successfully with hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and antibiotics such as azithromycin or doxycycline. I have also argued […]
Memes that made me laugh 20
From here, there and sundry and diverse places. I have to say, in passing, that political memes are becoming very disappointing. Most of them, on both sides of the aisle, are rude, mean and nasty, not funny at all. What's the point of a meme that's not amusing enough to share with both sides? All that does is preach to the converted. I'd rather have something we can all enjoy. Oh, well. So much for the United part of these States of America . . . Peter
Preparing for the COVID-19 Third Wave: The Case for Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: a promising Covid-19 treatment that is being ignored.
Recommended reading
Very well worth reading: *Effie Deans*: The broadcast media has disgraced itself
"Palestinians lose"
Lance Forman caught my eye with a tweet this morning: The peace deal agreed between Israel and the UAE has been truly historic and bodes well for the whole Middle East. But there has been so little coverage in the MSM as if they don’t approve of this. Perhaps they’re unhappy Israel has made peace or that it was a Trump initiative? In fairness to the BBC's Middle East editor, Jeremy Bowen has tweeted about this too - though it won't surprise Lance to hear that he doesn't sound happy about it: - Going public with relationship good for UAE & Israel. Their enemy Iran gets a... more »
Not a parody
Breaking news from Sky News this morning... Initial comments could be going better: - Wow. Top level journalism from Sly News. - She's holding down her dress in the wind. She later holds his hand. Stop promoting something that's nothing. - Stooping to new levels... - What the heck is wrong with you guys? - Do not repost this! Once is enough! Naturally, they *did *repost it.
Quadrilateral Quandary: America and Its Asian Allies Must Move Toward Security Cooperation
*Nicholas Hanson, David Laszcz* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] The next U.S. president needs to operationalize this vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific by bolstering America’s commitment to the region—the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue is the best place to start. THE RAPID spread of COVID-19 has caused cataclysmic disruptions in the global order and severely tested the ability of national governments to cope with this seemingly unstoppable and deadly enemy. The pandemic has subtly, but overwhelmingly, reinforced the notion that great power competition in the internat... more »
Dealing With an Eating Disorder During the Coronavirus Pandemic Is No Joke
*Lindsey Haynes-Maslow* *Coronavirus, * The coronavirus pandemic has affected millions with other illnesses. Control. What does it mean to lose control? For someone who has spent nearly half their life battling an eating disorder, losing control is about an extremely heightened awareness of numbers. Numbers I believe I can control. Because I have an acute need for control, this pandemic drove me to focus on numbers that I spent years in therapy training my brain not to obsess over. What is my weight? How many minutes have I exercised today? When is the next time I can eat? How m... more »
The Real Crisis Hasn’t Begun. March 2020 Was the Tip of the Iceberg and We’re On the Titanic
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Is a mask necessary in the operating room?
Neil W M1 Orr, Is a mask necessary in the operating threatre? Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (I98I) vol. 63 No masks were worn in one operating theatre for 6 months. There was no increase in … Continue reading →
Salvation from Aceh fishermen breaks the silences of the refugee regime
Asylum seekers' silence, which the regime cannot recognise as an expression of vulnerability, is reason enough for Acehnese fishermen to deliver protection. The post Salvation from Aceh fishermen breaks the silences of the refugee regime appeared first on New Mandala.
How to Remove Abandoned Fishing Gear and Plastic Marine Debris That Pollute the Oceans
*Tony Robert Walker, Alexa Jillian Goodman, Craig J. Brown* *Environment, * An estimated 640,000 tonnes of lost and abandoned fishing gear enters the oceans annually. Fishing gear and plastic marine debris is a growing global issue. Abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear — often called ghost gear — can contribute up to 76 per cent of all marine debris found during beach cleanups. Estimates of the weight of abandoned fish gear vary widely by region and by type of gear used. One study retrieved 14 tonnes from the northwestern Hawaiian Islands. In one fishing region in Nova Sco... more »
Demons Seducing Humans is Actually Pretty Common In Jewish and Christian History
*Cavan W. Concannon* *Religion, World* [image: Reuters] The belief that demons – or fallen angels – regularly have sex with humans runs deep in the Jewish and Christian traditions. Houston physician and pastor Stella Immanuel – described as “spectacular” by Donald Trump for her promotion of unsubstantiated claims about anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine as a “cure” for COVID-19 – has some other, very unconventional views. As well as believing that scientists are working on a vaccine to make people less religious and that the U.S. government is run by reptilian creatures, Imman... more »
The List: The Best Police Guns on the Planet
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Here are five guns well suited for police, including handguns, rifles and shotguns. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Approximately 93 percent of gun homicides in the United States are committed with handguns. Concealable and intimidating, handguns are an attractive choice for criminals. As a result, it is rare that a law enforcement officer needs more than a handgun to equal the firepower of criminals. American law enforcement faces a unique challenge: keeping the peace in a country with an estimated three hundre... more »
John Lewis and the Faces of Black Preachers
*Kenyatta R. Gilbert* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Preachers wear performative masks. Who ministers understand themselves to be has major implications for how they prepare and perform sermons. U.S. Congressman John Robert Lewis was a Black preacher, inescapably so. Like his spiritual mentor, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the long-standing congressman was an ordained Black Baptist minister. It meant that he not only knew how to parse legislative briefs but also ancient biblical texts and extrapolate wisdom from them to address social issues of great urgency. For ... more »