Current and former security officials say they are concerned that serving U.S. troops or law enforcement officers could pose a danger on Inauguration Day. — Read on time.com/5929581/security-insider-threat-inauguration/
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The Edge: How Higher Ed Can Help Repair Our Democracy
The Edge: How Higher Ed Can Help Repair Our Democracy — Read on http://www.chronicle.com/newsletter/the-edge/2021-01-13 These ideas generally have a place in universities across the globe wherever universities are undervalued or underperforming.
How a Far-Right Militia Uses Facebook to Train New Members | Time
Ukrainian militant group Azov’s use of social media has been a key part of its recruitment and training tactics that led to global growth. — Read on time.com/5926750/azov-far-right-movement-facebook/ How much have they infiltrated North America? How many are direct Trump supporters?
Trump called Georgia’s lead investigator and tried to get him to invent fake election fraud
Just a week ago, news broke that Donald Trump had called Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and attempted to threaten him into “finding” enough votes to “recalculate” the results of the 2020 election. That blatant attempt at election… — Read on http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2021/1/9/2007595/-Trump-called-Georgia-s-lead-investigator-and-tried-to-get-him-to-invent-fake-election-fraud
We Must Impeach Donald Trump Again | Time
After the attack on the U.S. Capitol of January 6th, Donald Trump and his seditious Congressional allies must be banished from public life. — Read on time.com/5927034/impeach-donald-trump-again/ This is an excellent summary of the misfit Donald Trump. The big question is “Why have so many Americans followed him?” That is the question that will be … Continue reading
Record numbers in Ontario
I strongly suspect the TBDHSC will soon have ‘farm out’ patient rooms into the community, ie, the LSSR Armoury, vacant schools, vacant public and private buildings, Lakehead University, etc. Similar moves may have to occur across the province if ICU numbers skyrocket. http://www.cp24.com/mobile/ontario-reports-record-number-of-covid-19-cases-for-third-straight-day-as-number-of-patients-in-icu-reaches-alarming-new-high-1.5249601
Inside New York City’s Mass Graveyard on Hart Island | Time
As NYC has become overwhelmed during the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of New Yorkers have been buried in mass graves on Hart Island. — Read on time.com/5913151/hart-island-covid/
New non-invasive technology could spot early signs of motor disorders in babies
New non-invasive technology could spot early signs of motor disorders in babies — Read on medicalxpress.com/news/2020-11-non-invasive-technology-early-motor-disorders.html And Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Canadian military prepares to help with COVID-19 vaccine distribution | CTV News
The Canadian military says it is making plans to play a role in the eventual rollout of COVID-19 vaccines nationwide. As positive news about potential vaccines continues to make headlines, there are already military teams “fully integrated” with the Public Health Agency of Canada on planning for what’s set to be a herculean effort: getting … Continue reading
‘A very dire situation.’ Brampton’s northeast corner tops list of 30 GTA neighbourhoods with alarming rates of COVID-19 infections | The Star
One in five people test positive for COVID-19 in Brampton’s hard-hit northeast corner, with “shocking” positivity rate even outstripping embattled U.S… — Read on http://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/11/16/a-very-dire-situation-bramptons-northeast-corner-tops-list-of-30-gta-neighbourhoods-with-alarming-rates-of-covid-19-infections.html The effect of ethnic enclaves with high birth rates and high regular social proximity.
As Trump Refuses to Concede, America Is Caught in the Middle | Time
The orderly transfer of power has been a bedrock of American democracy since its founding, and the consequences of Trump’s standoff are far-reaching. — Read on time.com/5910875/trump-concede-biden/ How much longer is the GOP going to do nothing?
Donald Trump lost, but Trumpism is still thriving. Could it take hold in Canada, too? | The Star
Whether opposition to global trade and immigration, or grudge-fuelled resentment of institutions and experts, the political forces whipped up by Donal… — Read on http://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/2020/11/08/donald-trump-lost-but-trumpism-is-still-thriving-could-it-take-hold-in-canada-too.html Why would you even make the suggestion??
Converted shipping containers help in fight against COVID-19 – TBNewsWatch.com
Seniors in care homes able to see family, connect safely — Read on http://www.tbnewswatch.com/spotlight/converted-shipping-containers-help-in-fight-against-covid-19-2853636 Great idea!! Is Thunder Bay next in line?
Joe Biden or Donald Trump? Americans will choose between a gentleman and a maniac | The Star
Delawareans are proprietary about their Joe Biden, whom they’ve seen through Shakespearean grief and resurrection, now — on his third stab at the pres… — Read on http://www.thestar.com/news/world/2020/11/02/joe-biden-or-donald-trump-americans-will-choose-between-a-gentleman-and-a-maniac.html Maniac is the correct diagnosis. See his history in the White House then think about it.
P.J. O’Rourke: Conservative Dreams of a Boring America | TVO.org
The American political satirist discusses his book, “A Cry from the Far Middle: Dispatches from a Divided Land.” — Read on http://www.tvo.org/video/pj-orourke-conservative-dreams-of-a-boring-america
Trump After the Election: jitters
The return of Fake Melania Trump is a fitting end to this bonkers election | The Star
Rumours of a bogus FLOTUS are crazy talk, writes Vinay Menon, but wild theories are to be expected when no one can believe what the Trump camp says. — Read on http://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/2020/10/31/the-return-of-fake-melania-trump-is-a-fitting-end-to-this-bonkers-election.html Are we surprised?
President Trump’s stock market: Dow Jones opens down again – The Washington Post
Markets again opened down significantly on Wednesday. — Read on http://www.washingtonpost.com/us-policy/2020/10/28/trump-stock-market-2020/ Trump just doesn’t get it. No wonder his businesses go bankrupt.
