7 Steps to a Better Mood, According to Science.
7 Steps to a Better Mood, According to Science — Purpose Fairy https://www.purposefairy.com/87056/better-mood/
Mononine, a Hemophilia B Treatment, is Being Discontinued
Mononine, a Hemophilia B Treatment, is Being Discontinued – Patient Worthy https://patientworthy.com/2020/09/17/mononine-hemophilia-treatment-being-discontinued/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Patient%20Worthy&utm_content=Mononine,%20a%20Hemophilia%20B%20Treatment,%20is%20Being%20Discontinued
Will Anything Change with North Korea Under a President Biden?
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Politics, Asia* A brief overview of Joe Biden's past comments on North Korea doesn’t inspire much confidence that U.S.-North Korea ties would get any better under his watch. Americans have become numb to cut-throat political campaigns. Every presidential election cycle is branded by the pundits as the ugliest in U.S. political history, only for the next one four years later to be even uglier. The 2020 presidential matchup between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, however, has long since entered the danger-stage. It’s not every day the President of the United Stat... more »
Why Not Trump? The Nobel Peace Prize Finds Itself At War
*Douglas Bulloch* *Security, World* If in the next few weeks further Middle Eastern states emerge to join the new peace arrangements, then not awarding the prize to Trump may come to be seen as their greatest error yet. Every year, during an early week in October, the Nobel prizes are announced. Monday starts with Medicine, followed by Physics and Chemistry on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday there are usually a few rolled eyes in the world’s literary salons, but on Friday all hell breaks loose as the Norwegians take center stage to talk about “peace.” It wasn’t always like th... more »
The Loon: The U.S. Military's Forgotten World War II Cruise Missile
*Robert Farley* *History, Americas* [image: Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1274475] An important fact: The Loon provided the foundation of America’s postwar cruise-missile industry. In the final year of World War II, Nazi Germany attempted to offset the growing Allied military advantage by deploying a series of advanced “super weapons” intended to sow terror in Allied soldiers and civilians. Among the most effective of these weapons was the V-1 cruise missile, a cheap replacement for the strategic bombers that Germany could no longer afford. In... more »
The U.S. Air Force Wants a Lot More Drones
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* The Air Force is revving up plans to acquire more Reaper surveillance and attack drones faster with a decided effort to expedite the development and delivery process of up to as many as thirty-six new drones per year. The Air Force is revving up plans to acquire more Reaper surveillance and attack drones faster with a decided effort to expedite the development and delivery process of up to as many as thirty-six new drones per year. The refined acquisition plan, led by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s MQ-9 Program office, is expected ... more »
The New Geopolitical Role Of The UAE
The United Arab Emirates has unexpectedly found itself the focus of global attention after signing an agreement with Israel on 13 August that covers a full normalisation of relations. The talks were mediated by the US. The UAE has therefore become the third Arab state to recognise Israel (after Egypt […]
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*Our guest speaker today, class, is a Jew-hating terrorist* by Jeff Jacoby IN AN ONLINE program next week, the College of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University will host “A Conversation With Leila Khaled,” an event it is promoting as a “historic” encounter with a prominent “Palestinian feminist, militant, and leader.” One of the program’s two moderators, Professor Rabab Abdulhadi of the college’s Race and Resistance Studies Department, extols Khaled for her “steadfastness” and “resilience,” and hails her “stubborn commitment to an indivisible sense of justice.” In an e... more »
RBG and SCOTUS
Yesterday a very famous Justice of the Supreme Court of the US (SCOTUS), Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) died at 87. She has been battling cancer for the past few years, in and out of the hospital. RIP, Ms. Ginsburg. Appointed by former US President Bill Clinton in 1993, she is the second female justice in SCOTUS history, that alone is a great achievement. Now there is vacancy in the SCOTUS, it must be filled up, naturally. And a twist, the anti-Trump crowd do not want him to appoint any replacement and that it must be done only by whoever wins in the Nov. 3 Presidential elections. This ... more »
On the Discussions of Samkhya in the Mahabharata
The *Bhagavad-Gita* and *Mokshdharm *sections of the *Mahabharata *contain several valuable passages explicating the principles of Samkhya which is described as the one system of liberation through knowledge. Even the approximate date of the *Mahabharata *is impossible to determine, but most modern scholars place the epic in the fourth or fifth century B.C. In his 1901 book *The Great Epic of India*, Edward Washburn Hopkins notes that Kapila, the legendary founder of Samkhya, is the only founder of a philosophical system known to the *Mahabharata*; Kapila is described a “supreme s... more »
The Cycles (and Eddies) of Political Time
For the Symposium on Jack M. Balkin, The Cycles of Constitutional Time (Oxford University Press, 2020). Jedediah Britton-Purdy David Singh Grewal Thanks to Jack Balkin for letting us comment on his *Cycles of Constitutional Time*. We wish to offer a few general remarks on some themes at the heart of the project: the idea of cycles in politics, and of different modalities (“time”), whether progression (in a “linear” fashion or otherwise) and repetition (albeit “rhyming” not repeating, to follow Jack following Mark Twain – and, more recently, Seamus Heaney and Joe Biden.) We dare... more »
Phosphine On Venus Sounds Obscure But Here Is Why It's A Big Deal
On Sept. 14, 2020, a new planet was added to the list of potentially habitable worlds in the Solar System: Venus. read more
Poll: Seventy Percent of Brazilians Believe Lula Should Not Run for President in 2022
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While the PT (Workers' Party) dreams of a Fernando Haddad-Lula coalition, a national survey from Paraná Research shows that the ex-president's unpopularity is still high in Brazil. For 70 percent of respondents, Lula should not return to the polls in . . . To read the full NEWS and much […] The post Poll: Seventy Percent of Brazilians Believe Lula Should Not Run for President in 2022 appeared first on The Rio Times.
English vineyards introduce new grapes due to global heating- Grauniad
By Paul Homewood h/t Dennis Ambler On a hot morning in Devon, a single field stands as a barometer of climate change. Charlie Brown, 30, an assistant winemaker at Sandridge Barton vineyard, explains that the site in which they will soon start planting pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meunièr wine grapes would […]
More Business Schools Go Test-Optional for MBA Admissions
Two more prominent business schools have announced test-optional policies for the 2020-2021 MBA admissions cycle, Poets & Quants reported. The Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business MBA program will pilot a GMAT/GRE test-optional admission process for fall 2021 enrollment, and the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business will offer a flexible test waiver program […]
Bellarmine University Creates New Scholarship Program for Low-Income Students
Bellarmine University is creating a scholarship program to recruit low-income, high-achieving students into several STEM fields using an approximately $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The STEM fields are computer engineering, computer science, mathematics and data science. “The STEM Career Pathways Scholarship program will award annual scholarships of $7,200 each to two […]
“Freedom!” Australians face off against riot police in food market
*****News Topic 31***** Video: Australians Chant “Freedom!” as Market is Shut Down by COVID Riot Cops https://summit.news/2020/09/17/video-australians-chant-freedom-as-market-is-shut-down-by-covid-riot-cops/
AG Barr digs in on law & order. SEDITION for violent protestors
Via The Daily Coin (https://thedailycoin.org/2020/09/18/ag-barr-drops-massive-truth-bombs-wants-violent-rioters-charged-with-sedition-liberals-freaking-out-over-barrs-comments-on-lockdowns-riots-prosecutors-and-media/)… For those who have been hearing mysterious “bangs” and “booms,” no worries, that is just the sounds of tens of thousands liberal heads exploding, as Attorney General William Barr drops truth bomb after truth bomb and Democrats, liberals, and the media ( all the same at this point), just can’t […]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a giant on the Supreme Court, passes away [Video]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away due to complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer on Friday. She was one of the most visible justices during her 27 years on the Court, regarded with adulation by progressives, vilification by conservatives, and yet, this woman must be acknowledged as an excellent example of America’s freedom in action. As a […]
Financial System Failure Warning Triggered: First CMBS Begins To Fall. What’s Next?
source The Financial Crisis has taught investors nothing. They shied away from risk for about a few months before jumping right back into it. Sure, maybe subprime mortgages weren’t the top pick but they just moved on. Today, the most overt concern is the debt connected to retail, the derivatives mess underneath it, and how […]
AG Barr digs in on law & order. SEDITION for violent protestors
AG Barr digs in on law & order. SEDITION for violent protestors. by The Duran AG Barr digs in on law & order. SEDITION for violent protestors. The Duran: Episode 675. Via The Daily Coin (https://thedailycoin.org/2020/09/18/ag-barr-drops-massive-truth-bombs-wants-violent-rioters-charged-with-sedition-liberals-freaking-out-over-barrs-comments-on-lockdowns-riots-prosecutors-and-media/)… For those who have been hearing mysterious “bangs” and “booms,” no worries, that is just the sounds of tens […]
NGOs Stage Managing color revolution in Belarus
*****News Topic 30***** Russia’s Foreign Spy Chief Says US Is “Stage Managing” Belarus Unrest https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/russias-foreign-spy-chief-says-us-stage-managing-belarus-unrest
GHCN V4 Data Show That ONLY 277 Stations Have Temperature Data Since 1880
Hi, everyone. Almost certainly you’ve seen the temperature charts put out by government agencies like NASA and NOAA going back to about 1880 and often shown by our mainstream media. However, as some climate realists include Tony, Mr. Joseph D’Aleo … Continue reading →
Syria responds to upcoming Dutch lawsuit against Bashar Al-Assad
[image: Syria responds to upcoming Dutch lawsuit against Bashar Al-Assad] BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:40 P.M.) – On Saturday, Syria accused the Dutch government of using the International Court of Justice to serve the United States’ political agendas. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) quoted an official source in the Syrian Foreign Ministry as saying, “In response to the announcement by the Dutch Foreign Minister of his country’s intention to file a lawsuit against President Bashar Al-Assad for what he described as (human rights violations), the Dutch government has accepted its role as the... more »
US military strengthens forces inside Syria as new equipment arrives: report
[image: US military strengthens forces inside Syria as new equipment arrives: report] BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:20 P.M.) – On Friday, the U.S. military announced that it was boosting its military presence in northeastern Syria despite previous efforts to limit its forces there. The spokesman for the U.S. Central Command, Bill Urban, said in a statement, as reported by Monte Carlo Al-Doualiya, that their leadership deployed the Sentinel radar system, intensified the sorties of American fighters over their allied forces and deployed Bradley combat vehicles to reinforce American troops in th... more »
Iran vows ‘appropriate response’ to sabotage attack on nuclear facility
[image: Iran vows ‘appropriate response’ to sabotage attack on nuclear facility] BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – Iran’s permanent representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency, Kazem Gharib Abadi, said that the explosion that occurred at the Natanz nuclear facility some time ago was an act of sabotage by the enemies. This came in a speech delivered by Abadi on Thursday, during the meeting of the Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency, in which he reviewed his country’s positions on safeguarding their facilities. Continue reading Iran vows ‘appropriate... more »
Largest Venezuelan oil tanker now flying Russian flag
[image: Largest Venezuelan oil tanker now flying Russian flag] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:40 P.M.) – In May, the largest Venezuelan oil tanker reportedly raised the Russian flag and renamed the vessel, “Maxim Gorky”, according to the EQUASIS shipping database. Since 2013, the ship had been operating in Venezuela under the name Ayacucho, but on May 1, 2020, it was renamed Maxim Gorky. The tanker has been operating under the flag of the Russian Federation since June 1 of this year, the maritime traffic site revealed. Continue reading Largest Venezuelan oil tanker now flying Russian flag at A... more »
Russia responds to Trump’s revelation about potentially assassinating Bashar Al-Assad
[image: Russia responds to Trump’s revelation about potentially assassinating Bashar Al-Assad] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – Russia’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzia, responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s revelation about wanting to assassinate Syrian leader Bashar Al-Assad after Washington accused his government of carrying out a chemical weapons attack. “We recently heard about plans to assassinate the president of a sovereign state, President Bashar Al-Assad,” Nebenzia said during the U.N. Security Council session on Friday. “How is this not a... more »
French Foreign Ministry denies Hezbollah is storing ammonium nitrate inside France
[image: French Foreign Ministry denies Hezbollah is storing ammonium nitrate inside France] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:00 P.M.) – The French Foreign Ministry said that there is no evidence to suggest that the armed wing of Hezbollah is storing chemicals for making explosives in France. “As far as we know, there is nothing concrete confirming such a claim in France today,” French Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Agnès Von Der Mühll told reporters on Friday. This statement came after comments from the U.S. State Department coordinator for counterterrorism, Nathan Sales, for which he claimed Hez... more »
Iraqi military to potentially revive T-62 tanks
[image: Iraqi military to potentially revive T-62 tanks] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 P.M.) – The Iraqi Army plans to reintroduce the Soviet-era T-62 tank to its forces, a new report from the Russian newspaper, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, said this week. Citing evidence at a repair facility near the Taji Military Base, the Russian newspaper said the T-62 tank is being worked on so that it can be reintroduced into the Iraqi Armed Forces. The report said that due to financial restrictions, the Ministry of Defense has not been able to acquire new equipment, so the army is now working to restore the... more »
Turkey’s Erdogan is upset over Fayez Al-Sarraj’s resignation in Libya
[image: Turkey’s Erdogan is upset over Fayez Al-Sarraj’s resignation in Libya] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:20 P.M.) – Reuters quoted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as saying that Turkey was upset with the resignation announcement made by the President of the Libyan Government of National Accord, Fayez al-Sarraj, stressing that there is no objection to dialogue with Egypt. On Friday, the Turkish President said that Turkey was “disturbed by reports that the Libyan President Fayez al-Sarraj wants to resign by the end of October.” Speaking to reporters after Friday prayers in Istanbu... more »
IRGC commander threatens to target everyone responsible for Qassem Soleimani’s assassination
[image: IRGC commander threatens to target everyone responsible for Qassem Soleimani’s assassination] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard said in a statement this week, “the U.S. president believed we will assassinate his ambassador in South Africa in exchange for assassinating Qassem Soleimani, but we tell him that we will target everyone who had a role in the assassination.” Major General Hossein Salami, Commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, pointed out that his country “monitors the interests of enemies everywhere and they wil... more »
Egypt reveals border guard rescued 11 Turkish nationals in eastern Mediterranean
[image: Egypt reveals border guard rescued 11 Turkish nationals in eastern Mediterranean] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – Major General Ayman Shehata, commander of the Egyptian border guards, revealed that his forces had rescued 11 Turkish nationals from drowning in a maritime search and rescue patrol. Shehata explained that the rescue operation took place in 2019 after the sinking of the Turkish fishing boats in the Abu Ramad area, and they were pulled out of the water and medical and health care was provided to them, according to Al- Watan. Continue reading Egypt reveals border gu... more »
Syrian military commander targeted in new assassination attempt
[image: Syrian military commander targeted in new assassination attempt] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:20 A.M.) – Unknown assailants targeted the car of a commander in the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) 5th Corps, resulting in the latter suffering serious wounds in the Dara’a Governorate. According to a source in the Dara’a Governorate, the explosion occurred near the historical city of Busra Al-Sham in the southeastern part of the governorate. The explosion occurred in front of the judicial complex, marking one of the first times in the last few months that any attack has been carried out in the ... more »
New explosion reported east of Iranian capital
[image: New explosion reported east of Iranian capital] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:00 A.M.) – The deputy governor of Tehran for military and security affairs confirmed that an explosion occurred east of the Iranian capital on Thursday night. The Iranian official said in an interview with the semi-official Young Journalists Club website that the explosion was a result of military training that took place in that area, stressing that there were no reports of any human or material losses. Prior to Thursday’s explosion, Iran has experienced a relatively calm month and a half, especially after... more »
Republicans Backed The Donald's Every Move-- And Now They're Being Flushed Down The Toilet With Him
A new PBS-NPR poll by Marist finds the Donald down by 10 points nationally-- 52% to 42%. Trump's overall disapproval number is a dismal 53%. *Coronavirus and trust* Going into the final stretch of his reelection bid, Trump has tried to stir optimism about the outlook for the coronavirus pandemic, even when top infectious disease experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, paint a different picture. On Wednesday, Trump claimed that Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield was “confused” after Redfield testified to a Senate committee that any coronavirus vacc... more »
Trump receives top honor from Kosovo
This next story has got to be chaffing quite a few Democrat leftists collars. Bwahaha. Even if it isn’t, they probably are biting their tongues and cheeks to keep themselves in some bit of check as they attempt to control the optics just before election day. Add this to news of the Nobel Prize, the 2020 Election voting date creeping closer, several wins and current political climate, and the death of Justice Ginsberg, their boiling point is surely about to erupt. Meaning they are about to turn vicious — so brace for it. –##– The Republic of Kosovo has a … Continue reading →
No snippet this morning, I'm afraid . . .
. . . Miss D. and I have house guests, and we were up later than usual settling them in and talking about everything under the sun. I haven't had time to prepare my usual Saturday Snippet. (Most of them I type from a printed copy of the book, as many aren't available in e-book format. That takes time and concentration.) Please amuse yourselves with the bloggers in my sidebar. They all write well, too! Peter
US to Deploy Bradley Fighting Vehicles Into Syria
*21WIRE* | Strangely, this comes on the heels of the President declaring "we are out of Syria."
Pew: About Half of U.S. Adults Say They Won’t Get a Coronavirus Vaccine
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2HLI93XLST&share=true] Does that put millions of American's at risk? Nearly half of U.S. adults (49 percent) say they definitely or probably would not get a coronavirus vaccine at this time, according to a new survey conducted by the Pew Research Center. The intent to get a vaccine has fallen from 72 percent in May—a sizable 21-percentage point drop. The share of respondents who would definitely get a vaccine now sits at just 21 percent. Conducted between Sept... more »
India's Military Now Has Hypersonic Missiles
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Asia* India is among the elite nations of the world to possess nuclear weapons, and according to multiple sources could also be in another elite club of nations to possess hypersonic missile technology. India is among the elite nations of the world to possess nuclear weapons, and according to multiple sources could also be in another elite club of nations to possess hypersonic missile technology. After years of research and development (R&D) efforts this month, India successfully tested an indigenously developed hypersonic technology demonstrator vehicle ... more »
Sex in Open Spaces? New Recommendation to Avoid Coronavirus
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The new normalcy also concerns sex. Yes, because several experts have issued a number of recommendations for people to enjoy sexual intercourse without risking contracting the novel coronavirus, which causes Covid-19, according to an article published in the Spanish . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, […] The post Sex in Open Spaces? New Recommendation to Avoid Coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.
Air Pollution Exceeds Acceptable Limit, Threatens Life in Brazil’s Midwest
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Pollution in the Brazilian Midwest has reached alarming levels. UOL's "OtaLab" last Thursday, September 17th, reported on the situation that has been caused by the fires in the Pantanal, which have escalated since last month . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium […] The post Air Pollution Exceeds Acceptable Limit, Threatens Life in Brazil’s Midwest appeared first on The Rio Times.
Rio Mayor Drastically Raises Fines on Bars and Restaurants for Crowding
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rio de Janeiro currently records approximately 85 percent occupancy of the city's Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds by patients with Covid-19. This occurs after the city closed approximately 100 beds over the past two weeks, in the hope that the number of cases and deaths caused by the disease would […] The post Rio Mayor Drastically Raises Fines on Bars and Restaurants for Crowding appeared first on The Rio Times.
Resumption of Tourism Shows Positive Results in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Tourism was one of the most impacted sectors by the coronavirus pandemic. There was a reduction in air traffic and the tourist attractions were forced to remain closed for approximately five months. However, Rio's main tourist attractions have reopened The post Resumption of Tourism Shows Positive Results in Rio de Janeiro appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Totals 4.4 Million Covid-19 Cases and 135,000 Deaths (September 18th)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil passed the 135,000 Covid-19 deaths on Friday, September 18th. The number was released in the Ministry of Health's update. In the past 24 hours, 858 deaths by Covid-19 were recorded, totaling 135,793 since the start of the pandemic. There are a further 2,352 deaths under investigation by health authorities. […] The post Brazil Totals 4.4 Million Covid-19 Cases and 135,000 Deaths (September 18th) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Covid-19: Brazil’s Private Hospital Bed Occupancy Rate Fell to 57 Percent in August
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The monthly bed occupancy rate for Covid-19 in 52 private health plan carriers' hospitals dropped to 57 percent in August 2020. The data were released yesterday, September 18th, in the National Supplementary Health Agency (ANS) Covid-19 Bulletin, which monitors assistance and economic . . . To read the full NEWS […] The post Covid-19: Brazil’s Private Hospital Bed Occupancy Rate Fell to 57 Percent in August appeared first on The Rio Times.
Forbes: Joseph Safra Surpasses Lemann to Become Brazil’s Wealthiest Person
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The list of Brazil's largest fortunes, compiled by Forbes magazine, saw a change in leadership this year. Banker Joseph Safra, with an estimated fortune of R$119 billion (US$24 billion), took first place from entrepreneur Jorge Paulo Lemann, partner of ABInbev and 3G . . . To read the full NEWS […] The post Forbes: Joseph Safra Surpasses Lemann to Become Brazil’s Wealthiest Person appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dollar Soars 2.8 Percent as Real Continues World’s Weakest Currency in 2020
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The dollar has shot up by 2,8 percent and closed sold at R$5,3787 on Friday, September 18th. Although the US currency had also appreciated against other emerging currencies, the real had the world's worst performance in recent months. According to Jefferson Ruik, Correparti's currency exchange director, the move is justified […] The post Dollar Soars 2.8 Percent as Real Continues World’s Weakest Currency in 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Bolsonaro Says ‘Staying Home’ Is Only ‘Idle Talk’ for ‘The Weak’
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro called social isolation "idle talk" and said the "stay at home" campaign is "for the weak". The statement occurred yesterday, Friday, September 18th, during an event in Sorriso, Mato Grosso, where the President was welcomed by rural producers and agribusiness executives. "You didn't stop during the pandemic. […] The post Bolsonaro Says ‘Staying Home’ Is Only ‘Idle Talk’ for ‘The Weak’ appeared first on The Rio Times.
France Halts Agreement Between EU and Mercosur, “Concerned” Over Impact on Deforestation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - France claims to have confirmed its greatest fears over the negative environmental impact, particularly in terms of deforestation, of the trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur, which is still pending ratification. For this reason, the government of President Emmanuel Macron announced on Friday, September 18th, that it […] The post France Halts Agreement Between EU and Mercosur, “Concerned” Over Impact on Deforestation appeared first on The Rio Times.
Eeyore reacts
As Morecambe goes back into lockdown on Tuesday, I feel my inner Eeyore bursting to get out: “I might have known,” said Eeyore. “After all, one can’t complain. I have my friends. Somebody spoke to me only yesterday. And was it last week or the week before that Rabbit bumped into me and said ‘Bother!’. The Social Round. Always something going on.”
Picking the right horse for the right course
Robert Cuffe *BBC News's head of statistics, Robert Cuffe, was on Newswatch this week. Here's a transcript: * *Samira Ahmed*: Well, the man whose job it is to guide and advise the BBC's journalists on questions like these is Robert Cuffe, who is head of statistics for BBC News, and he joins me now from our newsroom camera upstairs here at New Broadcasting House. Thank you for coming on *Newswatch*. Can we start with all the different numbers being cited in stories about testing? There are the numbers of tests that can be done in theory, the number of tests being done, and the numb... more »
iOS 14: The Destroyer of Online Advertising?
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2HLI93XLST&share=true] A big change by Apple was delayed in the newest OS rollout. But rest assured, change is coming. And the internet might not be the same. iOS 14, the latest version of Apple’s mobile software for iPhones, began rolling out this week, a few weeks before the expected arrival of this year’s new iPhone lineup. A big change in the new operating system, which was unveiled this summer at the virtual World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC), is a ... more »
Could Donald Trump Achieve Peace with North Korea In a Second Term?
*Timo Kivimäki* *Security, Asia* Or will Trump's so-called realism get in the way? President Donald Trump’s first term has been guided by the idea of putting America first in U.S. foreign policy and assuming that other states will also put their own national interests first in their own policies. At the same time, Trump’s foreign policy line has been moderated by a moralistic bureaucracy that emphasizes U.S. responsibilities towards its allies and towards humanity. If Trump gets a second term, it is likely that president’s own nominees will start getting the upper hand in the ad... more »
An Arm For Every Shot! President Trump Declares "Massive" Supply Coming
Pardon the paraphrased headline, 92 years after the original Hoover slogan.... Below is the CNBC version of yesterday's announcement. Brings to mind another famous ad campaign... "Some new cereal. Supposed to be good for you. You try it. I'm not... more »
The Forgotten Americans: Those with Intellectual Disabillities
Thanks to SafeMinds for bringing this article to readers. It's true, from coast to coast, red states, blue states, purple states alike - our loved ones with special needs are suffering. And for most of us, that means WE ARE... more »
There Is No Second Wave
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Record-Breaking September Snow Headed for the Alps
"European ski-fields are on the demise due to global warming," is the li(n)e we're constantly fed. But as with all the other 'bleats of ignorance' spewed by the MSM intended to keep us compliant, this simply isn't the case. The post Record-Breaking September Snow Headed for the Alps appeared first on Electroverse.
Kyrgyzstan Records Early-Season Snowfall
"Herders managed to drive cattle from pastures. Crops remained unharvested, however. The rural municipalities are evaluating the damage." The post Kyrgyzstan Records Early-Season Snowfall appeared first on Electroverse.
Global fires have dropped by 25 percent between 2003 and 2019
“Using satellite technology, NASA determined that between 2003 and 2019, global fires have dropped by roughly 25 percent. This makes the “climate change is worsening wildfires” argument completely moot.” click here
Economic blindness at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
In recommending a “carbon tax” this commission clearly demonstrates it has not done its homework….blinded by economic-speak…..pushing a policy known to fail…. “The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, a government body led by Republican appointee Heath Tarbert, has just recommended imposition of a … Continue reading →
‘Astounding’: Trump Officials Reportedly Bypassed CDC Scientists to Publish ‘Dangerous’ Covid-19 Testing Guidelines
Top Trump HHS officials caught out again on bypassong CDC on COVID-19 testing recommendations for those with possible exposure to virus.
Japan and diplomacy with China: Australia, India, Japan, and America to meet
Japan and diplomacy with China: Australia, India, Japan, and America to meet Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Prime Miniter Yoshihide Suga is the new leader of Japan. Thus, the meeting between senior officials from America, Australia, India, and Japan in Tokyo early next month will be analyzed carefully. It is known […]
California’s energy scorecard fails on the world stage
While the growing world’s population pursues continuous uninterruptable electricity, California pursues intermittent electricity from wind and solar. The post California’s energy scorecard fails on the world stage appeared first on CFACT.
Knock-off Apache: Just How Similar Is China's Z-10 Helicopter?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC1F28BA2F00&share=true] Beijing is known to steal technology and designs from Washington. *Key point: *The helicopter really does appear to be directly mimicking the Apache. However, it looks like China tried to make thier version stealthier. China’s Z-10 attack helicopter emerged in 2003 as what could be seen as a rather transparent response to the war-tested and highly effective U.S. Apache helicopter. After all, the Z-10 does appear to have a number of similarities,... more »
Could the F-35 Still Be the Ultimate Stealth Fighter Jet?
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC110196CD00&share=true] The plane was plagued by many problems and cost overruns, yet is now widely used by American forces. *Key point: *The fighter jet was one of the bigges boondoggles in American history. However, it proponents insist the kinks have been largely worked out. An F-35 Joint Strike Fighter would be able to use its sensors, weapons and computer technology to destroy Russian and Chinese 5th-Generation Stealth fighters in a high-end combat fight, ser... more »
Coronavirus Has Exposed The Problems With India's Underfunded Healthcare System
*Ramesh Thakur* *Security, Asia* COVID-19 ranks only 18th among India’s biggest killers. On 15 September, India had over 5.1 million COVID-19 infections, behind only the United States; and 83,000 deaths, behind the United States and Brazil. The country recorded a mortality rate of 60 deaths per million, compared to 26 for its neighbours in South Asia and 11 in Asia. The real toll might even be higher — some Indian states are undercounting COVID-19 deaths by attributing them to comorbidities, while others have weak health surveillance systems. There are reports of discrepancies b... more »
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Friday 18th September 2020
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Trump signs executive order to lower drug prices
Fine tuning the original order to make it work at the pharmacy level. Curious how that became a choke point. Big Pharma at its best. The main thing is that pricing success anywhere is quickly translated into the USA market. So yes we are getting there on this issue. *Trump signs executive order to lower drug prices* *Friday, September 18, 2020 by: Ethan Huff* *Tags: Big Pharma, Donald Trump, drug prices, executive order, President Trump, Trump* *(Natural News) President Trump has signed a new executive order to expand his efforts at lowering prescription drug prices for Ame... more »
BLM founders steeped in witchcraft, satanism
This is outrageous. At a time in which our organized religions have actually eschewed the teaching of spiritual practices, along comes the demon worshipers to fill the obvious gap. We all need and even demand spiritual guidence. We want it from angels and not from the demonic. The demnonic path can not be sustained as it must also be hidden. This is so because it promotes real criminality that can not be rationalized away. It actually did best when christianity was dominant and a real threat. That slackening has now allowed this MEME to enter public awareness. It will have ... more »
YPG/PKK recruited foreign fighters from Antifa groups in Western countries, report says
Obviously they all share the same paymasters. On the other hand this is the Kurdish Workers party and all this is first a separatist struggle led by the Marxists. None of that is good. Meddling with foreign ideologues comes with the territory. An independent nation city state would solve the Kurdish problem. In the meantime just why has the vaunted Turkish Army been unable to run this to ground? *YPG/PKK recruited foreign fighters from Antifa groups in Western countries, report says* *BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL WAR ON TERROR * *JUL 03, 2020 6:52 PM GMT+3* ... more »
Is Peace at Hand in the Middle East? By Patrick J. Buchanan
This lists the known obstacles to peace and they are ample. Yet i am seriously optimistic and that is because of Trump himself. He has a proven track record in finding a way forward over and over agaion. This recent set of treatys were a real breakthrough from an unexpected direction. It places Saudi Arabia in position to do the same, though we must expect a couple more to step up first.. At this point trade can open up in direct competition with Beirut as well. Suddenly arab passports are also welcome in Israel. How about Arab tourists? Way more important is that the Pales... more »
Play Hard
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Lakotas arrested at KXL pipeline protest: Zeibach Sheriff intrudes, police use excessive force, on Cheyenne River Lakota Nation
Photos by Andy HighBearPhotos by Andy HighBearPhoto by Andy HighBearLakotas arrested at KXL pipeline protest on Friday: Zeibach Sheriff intrudes, tribal police use excessive force, on Cheyenne River Lakota Nation"It became clear the police were more than happy to hurt our people when they targeted one of our white allies. Cheyenne River Sioux Tribal police instigated, by pulling out tasers and
81% of Black Americans Want the Same Amount or More Police Presence in Their Neighborhood; 61% Confident Police Would Treat Them Respectfully; 54% of American Women Unhappy with how Women are Treated
The majority of Black Americans want police, and are fairly confident of respectful treatment, whereas the majority of American women … Continue reading →