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The Country's Political Future Runs Through State Legislative Elections
In Florida, the Republicans have pretty close to a one-party state government. Ron DeSantis is the most disliked governor in America, but he's still the governor (and not up for reelection in November). The state House has 71 Republicans and 46 Democrats. The state Senate has 23 Republicans and 17 Democrats. The state House is going to need concerted Democratic effort for several cycles to flip it. The Florida Democratic Party is just not capable of that and is, in fact, worse than useless. Democrats would have a better chance to flip seats if the state party ceased to exist. ... more »
German Meteorologists Warn “Now Comes Autumn” as Plunging Temperatures Threaten Rare September Snow
The higher elevations of Germany are bracing for a rare flurry of early-season snow as a record-setting mass of Arctic air approaches Europe... The post German Meteorologists Warn “Now Comes Autumn” as Plunging Temperatures Threaten Rare September Snow appeared first on Electroverse.
Australia’s Alpine Areas brace for more Heavy Spring Snow as Record-Threatening Antarctic Blast Approaches
This looks BIG... The post Australia’s Alpine Areas brace for more Heavy Spring Snow as Record-Threatening Antarctic Blast Approaches appeared first on Electroverse .
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From Jenna Orkin Police warn of apps that they say solicit child pornography Hate Inc - Taibbi Ricin Is Said to Have Been Sent to White House Demographics of Congress Carbon Monoxide Levels 10 Times Higher Because of California Fires FinCEN Files: All you need to know about the documents leak Volunteers quit COVID-19 vaccine trial in Spain amid serious side effects reported in U.K. study Canceling Beethoven is the latest woke madness for the classical-music world France Suffers Another Daily COVID-19 Record As New York Reports Most Cases Since Early June: Live Updates ICE doctor perfor... more »
RIP SCOTUS' Ruth Bader Ginsburg
This weekend marked the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, after a protracted war with cancer. She won many cancer battles, returning to work each time, long after most would have retired. She was 87 years old. In... more »
Sacramento’s Hottest August (Next To Highway!)
By Paul Homewood h/t Rick P One reader has managed to find somewhere in California where last month was the hottest August on record: SACRAMENTO, Calif. — We all know August 2020 was hot, but did you know how hot it really was? Almost every single day in downtown Sacramento was much hotter […]
Yes, the New Naval Arms Race With China Matters
*Stratfor Worldview* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2012%3Anewsml_GM1E84U0VQ901&share=true] Can America keep its technological edge even if it can't keep up with the number of ships built? *Key point: *The coming decade of development will significantly reduce, but not eliminate, the gap between China's navy — already the second most powerful maritime force on the planet — and the U.S. Navy by 2030. All fitted out, China's second-ever aircraft carrier — and the first built entirely in China — is set to sail for sea trials. The ... more »
Azerbaijani soldier killed in border clash with Armenian military
[image: Azerbaijani soldier killed in border clash with Armenian military] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – On Monday, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense announced that the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border has been tense and led to the death of an Azerbaijani soldier as a result of mutual exchange of hostilities. According to the statement of the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan, an exchange of fire with the Armenian forces resulted in the death of the soldier. The Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense also accused the Armenian forces of opening fire on his country’s forces. ... more »
China simulates attack on large US base in Pacific: video
[image: China simulates attack on large US base in Pacific: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – The Chinese Air Force released a “simulated video of an attack by H-6 bombers with nuclear capabilities on the Anderson Air Force base on the U.S. island of Guam in the Pacific Ocean,” as regional tensions continue to escalate. The 2-minute and 15-second video shows the H-6 bombers taking off from a desert air base in unknown location. In the middle of the video, a pilot is shown pressing a button to launch a missile at a coastal runway, whose name has not been revealed, but satellite i... more »
The Daily Brief 2020-09-20
[image: The Daily Brief 2020-09-20] This is a summary of *23* AMN articles on the following subjects: *Idlib, Russia, Syria, Britain, Jordan, Algeria, Palestine, Baghdad, Iraq, Iran, US, Nuclear Weapons, USA, IRGC, Belarus, Brest, Minsk, Deir_Ezzor, T-34, Sanctions, Afghanistan, Taliban, UK, Kosovo, Serbia, Trump, Assad*. Categories covered in this brief: Syria, World-News, North-Africa, Palestine, Iraq, Iran, Middleeast Let us know how you like this brief in the comments below. — The AMN Live Team Table of Contents - Syrian, Russian warplanes destroy jihadist command center in ... more »
Dems Pressured to ‘Pick a Fight for Once’ Over RBG Seat as Collins and Murkowski Oppose Pre-Election Vote
Each side squares off ito fill Ginburg’s seat. Do Democrats have the stomach to use all tools to block another right-wing judge?
Exclusive: University of Arizona says former researcher committed misconduct by plagiarizing figure
A former researcher in the University of Arizona’s optics school engaged in “a serious case of research misconduct,” Retraction Watch has learned. Palash Gangopadhyay, who until 2019 was a research scientist at Arizona, used a figure from a 2003 paper by other authors when he co-authored a 2018 paper in Optics Letters titled “High sensitivity … Continue reading Exclusive: University of Arizona says former researcher committed misconduct by plagiarizing figure
China Is Determined To Dominate The South China Sea
*James Holmes* *Security, Asia* The United States Navy can't stop it? *Here's What You Need To Remember: *China is a power on the rise. It is asserting rulemaking authority in Asian waters and skies. No arrangement a la the Black Sea compact is on offer in Southeast Asia. Nor is there much reason to think Beijing would accept one were it offered. Quite the reverse. China is serious about making itself the suzerain of maritime Asia and is striving to lock in its status. What would happen should a U.S. Navy warship collide with a Chinese vessel while demonstrating on behalf of fr... more »
Forget World War II, The Spanish-American War Set Washington Towards Global Greatness
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * Never before had the United States attempted war on such a global scale. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The defeat of a continental European power, Spain, was a major military accomplishment. The handing over of Guam and Philippines would have greater repercussions down the road, as placed the United States on a collision course with another rising, expansionist country: Japan. Like many conventional state-on-state conflicts, the Spanish-American War upset the old order and set the stage for a new one. The end of the Second World War is often con... more »
NFL Concussion Lawsuits Demonstrate Racial Bias in Science
*Matt Ventresca, Kathryn Henne* *Science, The Americas* If Black lives matter, science — like the criminal justice system — needs to reckon with the fact that its struggles with racism are not a thing of the past. The first week of the 2020 National Football League (NFL) season occurred amid a growing social justice movement in professional sport. While other athletes protested police violence and honoured Black victims, the NFL games included a “moment of unity” against racism. Slogans “End Racism” and “It Takes All of Us” featured prominently. Meanwhile, two former players, Na... more »
California’s Newsom vows to fight fire by copying Germany’s failed climate plan
Newsom wants to fast-track a California "Energiewende" The post California’s Newsom vows to fight fire by copying Germany’s failed climate plan appeared first on CFACT.
Covid-19: Brazil Records 363 New Deaths (September 20th)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the latest update from the Ministry of Health, 363 more people have died of Covid-19 in Brazil on Sunday, September 20th. This raises the total number of deaths to 136,895 since March 27th. The lethality . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to […] The post Covid-19: Brazil Records 363 New Deaths (September 20th) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Smoke From Amazon and Pantanal Fires Spreads Over 4,000 Kilometers And Reaches Neighboring Countries
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A gray cloud has reached Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay. Over 19 days in September, hot spots in the Amazon are now 34 percent more than in the same month in 2019. In the Pantanal, the increase is more than double compared to last year. The smoke from the […] The post Smoke From Amazon and Pantanal Fires Spreads Over 4,000 Kilometers And Reaches Neighboring Countries appeared first on The Rio Times.
Pandemic Breeds New Business Niches
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Covid-19 pandemic spawned a series of products and services, creating new market niches for companies and startups with solutions aimed at fighting the coronavirus. Most do not believe that the vaccine against the disease will hinder business. They believe that consumers are more aware of the need for health […] The post Pandemic Breeds New Business Niches appeared first on The Rio Times .
Latin America: New Battleground in China/US Struggle for Economic Dominance
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The blue and white plane, with a golden stripe along the middle, which landed on Friday night at the El Dorado airport in Bogotá, carrying US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, put an end to a long drought in terms of protocol welcomes. As observers noted, it was the first […] The post Latin America: New Battleground in China/US Struggle for Economic Dominance appeared first on The Rio Times.
What If You Skip Leg Day? 5 Leg Training Benefits You Will Miss
What If You Skip Leg Day? 5 Leg Training Benefits You Will Miss https://www.runtastic.com/blog/en/benefits-of-leg-workouts/?utm_content=in.benefits-of-leg-workouts&utm_source=runtastic&utm_medium=facebook.en&utm_campaign=strength&utm_term=paid
Chyawanprash Ingredients Health Benefits | How spices in Chyawanprash help reduce respiratory illness.
Chyawanprash Ingredients Health Benefits | How spices in Chyawanprash help reduce respiratory illnesses – Tata Nutrikorner https://tatanutrikorner.com/blogs/build-immunity/how-spices-in-chyawanprash-help-reduce-respiratory-illnesses?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=tatanutri&utm_content=spicesinchyawanprash
50% of Your Grocery Products Contain Palm Oil. Do You Know If It Is Sustainable?
50% of Your Grocery Products Contain Palm Oil. Do You Know If It Is Sustainable? https://www.thebetterindia.com/238118/round-table-on-sustainable-palm-oil-rspo-grocery-products-environment-wildlife/
10 Signs You’re In Need of New Friends
10 Signs You’re In Need of New Friends — Purpose Fairy https://www.purposefairy.com/89110/need-new-friends/
Strength Training for Runners: 6 Effective Bodyweight Exercises
Strength Training for Runners: 6 Effective Bodyweight Exercises https://www.runtastic.com/blog/en/top-6-core-exercises-you-should-be-doing-if-youre-a-runner/?utm_content=in.exercises-you-should-be-doing&utm_source=runtastic&utm_medium=facebook.en&utm_campaign=cardio&utm_term=paid
Your Man in the Public Gallery: Assange Hearing Day 13
Friday gave us the most emotionally charged moments yet at the Assange hearing, showed that strange and sharp twists in the story are still arriving at the Old Bailey, and brought into sharp focus some questions about the handling and validity of evidence, which I will address in comment.
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One thing that America has (may have) learned in 2020 is that voting for the right mayor and governor is just as important as voting for the right president. Questions Remain Mugshot of Jack Leon Ruby – Dallas nightclub owner who fatally shot Lee Harvey Oswald (the man charged with assassinating […] The post Add Title appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
"I Choose to Be a Cyborg": Why I Implanted Computer Chips in My Hands
*Tamara P. Banbury* *Technology, World* [image: Reuters] If cyborgs can win the right to alter their bodies by redefining the boundaries of acceptable body modification, then these rights can extend to other groups fighting for bodily integrity and autonomy. I have computer chips in my hands. The tiny (two millimetre by 12 millimetre) glass ampules are nestled just under the skin on the back of each of my hands and were implanted by a local body piercer several years ago. The chip in my right hand is a near-field communication device that I scan with an app on my smart phone to... more »
What, Besides Climate Change, Caused the California Wildfires?
*Nicolas Loris* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] When the risk is accurately assessed, it should incentivize more prescribed burns, timber harvesting, and installation of fire- resistant materials on homes and other buildings. Despite some progress made by heroic firefighters, wildfires continue to tear through the West. Tragically, the fires have taken more than 30 lives (with many more missing), destroyed thousands of structures, and burned millions of acres. Here are answers to some of the commonly asked questions on causes for the wildfires and obstacles that stand in t... more »
Goodbye, Campaign Bus: Presidential Races are Taking Flight
*Janet Bednarek* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] Aircraft have played a role in U.S. presidential campaigns for decades. The coronavirus pandemic has reshaped the 2020 U.S. presidential campaign, limiting the number of rallies and in-person appearances of the candidates. When candidates do venture out, a familiar form of campaign transportation, the campaign bus, is likely to remain grounded, as tight quarters make social distancing nearly impossible. Until recently, candidates have relied primarily on social media to reach voters. But this medium and campaigning from home... more »
A New Cold Record set at International Falls: Should we be Surprised?
By David Archibald News has come from the Duluth office of the National Weather Service that both International Falls & Hibbing broke their records for low temperatures on the morning of September 17. The Falls got to 23°, breaking the old record of 24° set in 1959, and Hibbing to 24°. We shouldn’t be surprised […]
Say NO to another lockdown.
A second national lockdown would be a complete and utter catastrophe for our country. We have reached the point now where the cure has become worse than the disease itself.
FBI agent who found Hillary Clinton's emails on Anthony Weiner's laptop speaks
It was blindingly obvious that these reords contained setrious criminal activity. We all knew. Then it was sent to the FBI and here we discover a complete lack of curiosity. This is not what we expect. No case officer appears to even be assigned. Suddenly FBI managers in the chain of command become complicit in high crimes. We are told that Sidney Powell will get the nod to replace Christopher Wray who is now ce3rtainly complicit. Yet four years have been squandered. Was the obstruction really that bad or were simple updates to william barr exercises in obstruction. . *F... more »
the CDC Swindle
There is ample indication that the whole vaccine enterprise is in fact completely criminal. Not least it is simply not possible to produce the appropriate science on demand and even the infamous claim story of the spanish flue is suspect as a faile vaccine. Is it possible that all promoted pandemic vaccine drives are outright manufactured events. The rumble of bribes to generate numbers tells us as much and tells us it is not the first rodeo. Throw on the known side effects and their running with the eugenics gurus and it is hardly surprising we seem to have a sertious crim... more »
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg dies at 87
A wonderful jurist who intellectually led the liberal Court in quite the same way Antoinin Scalia led the conservative court. when such great advocates ponder an issue, their resolution is important. In normal times we would wait to repace her after the election. Yet this year a sitting president was impeached in the house by a bare majority after a full three years of egregious obstructionism. Worse these same obstructiuonist promise more of the same in the face of another victory. There is also the MEME that she has been dead since 2019 and this has been a matter of useful... more »
Herschel Walker has slammed Black Lives Matter
The mere fact that anyone would self describe themselves as traimed Marxist is wild. Marxists and NHazais slaughtered ther political opponents by the tens of thousands over and over again. The last great Marxist bloodletting was Pol Pot. 25% of the Cambodian population. You simply cannot rationalize any of that but from Lenin onward it continjued again and again. At times it was answered in the same coin, but rarely. i do know that the So Koreans did as well after all their civil servants were slaughtered. Yet we allow an education system to suppress all this. . *Herschel ... more »
Memes that made me laugh 25
Harvested during the past 7 days on the Interwebs. *(For those who don't get the above meme, see here.)* And finally: not funny at all, but absolutely true. Goodness is not defined by following laws, but by *doing the right thing,* regardless of what the law may say or require. Doing the right thing may put you at risk, or make you a law-breaker. Peter
Louisville: Man Wearing ‘Justice for Breonna Taylor’ T-Shirt Arrested for Shooting 3 Men
Michael E. Rhynes Jr., a black man, was arrested on Saturday in the murder of three men who were shot to death in a bar. Rhynes was wearing a 'Justice for Breonna Taylor' shirt at the time of the killing.
Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Reported to Harbor ‘Executioner’ Rogue Officers
The Executioners gang is believed to comprise as much as 40% of the Compton Sheriff's Department. A county document listed dozens of cases since 1990 related to deputy gangs that have led to nearly $55 million in court judgments and settlements.
Nashville Officials Hid Low COVID-19 Cases in Bars and Restaurants and Continued Restrictions
Nashville City Councilman Steve Glover said, "We raised taxes 34% and put hundreds, literally thousands, of people out of work that are now worried about losing their homes their apartments etcetera and we did it on bogus data. That should be illegal!"
Yelp Reveals 60% Of Business Closures Are Now Permanent
Despite Washington DC and the Federal Reserve injecting more and more money into the real economy, creating unstable artificial growth, the economy has hit a road block. Yelp reported that 97,966 businesses, or about 60% of closed businesses, will never reopen their doors again.
Teacher Tells This Boy To Be Quiet. A Truly Touching Story.
*Youtube link. https://youtu.be/I0wUsp2a1ic*
China Is Deploying 5th Generation J-20 Fighters To Its Border With India
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* Should New Delhi be worried? *Here's What You Need To Remember: *China’s one-million-strong army, coupled with J-20-created air superiority would make the prospect of a Chinese incursion into India a formidable proposition, a reality which in part informs reasons for a strong U.S.-Indian alliance. As reported last month, the Chinese are seeking to intimidate India’s military by deploying two J-20 fifth-generation stealth fighters just several hundred miles from the tense border region, sparking considerable media speculation regarding the intent o... more »
The World's Plastic Crisis is Getting Out of Control and Recycling Isn't Enough to Stop It
*Stephanie B. Borrelle* *Environment, World* New research published in Science shows that even if governments around the world adhere to their global commitments to address plastic pollution, and all others join in these efforts, in 2030 we will still emit between 20 million and 53 million tonnes of plastic waste into the world’s aquatic ecosystems. Global commitments do not match the scale of the problem — we need to rethink our strategy. Plastic production and consumption has snowballed since large-scale production began in the 1950s. In 2020, an estimated 24 million to 34 mil... more »
How a German Cruiser Terrorized the Allied Fleet During WWI
*Warfare History Network* *History, World* [image: Wikimedia Commons] Of all Germany’s raiders, none had a career as bold as the Emden. World War I was only a few days old when the German light cruiser SMS *Emden*, patrolling off the Korean Peninsula, spotted its first target. Shortly after 4 am on August 4, 1914, lookouts spotted what they believed to be the Russian cruiser Askold. The Emden’s crew readied for action. The Russian vessel fled before it, prompting *Emden*’s crew to fire a series of warning shots. The vessel slowed after the tenth round and stopped after two more.... more »
Peace is the North Star During and the Post COVID-19 Pandemic
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 21 (IPS) - Amid various global conflicts in the 1980s and 1990s, the International Day of Peace (IDOP) was established to commemorate the strengthening of the ideals of peace globally. Today, peace is not just the absence of conflict, but a key prerequisite for development. It is in recognition of the crucial linkages between peace, respect for human rights and sustainable development that more than 36 indicators for peace were included across the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read the full story, “Peace is the North Star During and the Post COVID-19 P... more »
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Forged a New Place for Women in the Law and Society
Global Issues News Headlines - 19 hours ago
Sep 20 (IPS) - Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death has generated an outpouring of grief around the globe. Part of this grief reflects her unparalleled status as a feminist icon and pioneer for women in the legal profession and beyond. Read the full story, “Ruth Bader Ginsburg Forged a New Place for Women in the Law and Society”, on globalissues.org →
ALICE MAYHEW OF SIMON & SCHUSTER– IN MEMORIAM, IN ODIUM
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with If Alice Mayhew (lead image) hadn’t been a real person, the New York book market and the US Government would have had to invent her. Now that she’s dead (1932-2020) – “a veritable best-seller machine”, memorialised Vogue – she’s an invention that will be easy to replace. Best-sellers, like money, are […]
On Roosevelt and Stalin: What Revisionist Historians Want Us to Forget
Authored by Cynthia Chung: “Madman, thou errest. I say, there is no darkness but ignorance” – William Shakespeare (Twelfth Night) There is a very real attempt to rewrite history as we speak. A history that is at the root of what organises our world today, for it is understood that who controls the past, will have […]
Gold and Silver Markets Point to a Reset
Submitted by Steve Brown… With physical reserves of gold and silver in short supply or non-existent, market experts hint at big changes ahead for monetary metal markets. While much noise emanates from supporters of Federal Reserve output, ‘supply and demand’ has not been a true driver of precious metals markets since August 15th, 1971. Since […]
Rishi Sunak: Britain’s next prime minister?
Submitted by George Callaghan… Within a year Rishi Sunak will be Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Sunak is currently the Chancellor of the Exchequer (finance minister). He is the only cabinet minister to emerge from the coronavirus debacle with his reputation enhanced. Dishy Rishi is hailed as the saviour of restaurants and the licensed […]
Lebanese migrants drown in the sea near Cyprus as their country faces complete collapse
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Hundreds of Lebanese migrants are taking to the sea in small boats in a desperate life and death struggle to survive the economic, political, and social collapse of the tiny nation once called the ‘Switzerland of the Middle East’. The chain of events culminating in the drowning of Lebanese […]
Belarus’s future outlook
Submitted by George Callaghan… On August 9 a presidential election was held. The Electoral Commission declared that President Lukashenka had won his sixth consecutive election with 80% of the vote. The president has been in office since 1994. The 66 year old has no intention of resigning. Although Lukashenka is under pressure he has survived. […]
Harvey Organ on Gold, Silver and COMEX Chaos
Harvey Organ’s concise analysis of the present state of chaos in the gold and silver trading markets as of September 2020! Thanks so much to you for this analysis, and description of how these rather complex markets work.