general interest

Technocracy Hard Sell- Smart Cities for Emergency Management

Hard selling (aggressive salesmanship or advertising) of "smart cities" aka open air prisons.Nature

Last December, the Chinese city of Wuhan signed an agreement with the communications giant Huawei to install infrastructure to enhance its security and information services and convert it into a ‘smart city’.

Could the increased presence of 5 G infrastructure had an effect on the health and well being of the Wuhan residents?

Study says coronavirus did not originate in Wuhan seafood market-Stock Markets Dropping on Coronavirus spread

 An interesting report. Not implying anything by posting this report, but, it's interesting because all the western media news reports had this virus originating in the market. That is not the case according to the information below.  Also worth mentioning the stock markets, not just the Dow, look to be taking a hit due to the further spread of the coronavirus

“The Limits of Relying on Disagreement Between Moscow, Ankara”

 If you prefer irrationality, (the quality of being illogical or unreasonable) which is bizarre (strange or unusual), this is not the oped for you.  So much of the information in the oped has been covered here for many years. Including Turkey's cooperation with Syria and Russia to clear Aleppo city, back in 2016... Yup, there are a number of reports covering that reality here at PFYT's. They will be relinked. Sane non sensational oped from aawsat @ Akram Bunni

JINSA Proposes US Military Forces Transfer from Turkey to Greece and/or Cyprus

The anti Turkey sentiment expressed everywhere has roots somewhere. It comes through think tanks, msm and  the alternative media. Some expressions of irrational anti-Turkey sentiment may be unwitting. A great many are witting. Managing our perceptions is paramount. Worth keeping in mind. All the time.Readers here surely know about JINSA ? If not.... JINSA

Greed-a Thunberg CAPITALIZES on Cult Status Trademarking “ Friday’s for Future”

Capitalize- To Gain Advantage from“Friday’s for the Future”. Will that become as widely used as TGIF? If "everybody's workin' for the week end",is Friday really the future?Maybe it's Saturday?  As the life hating cult continues to exploit the inculcated, we can simply imagine the merchandise that can be sold for profit..  Undoubtedly lots of unnecessary junk can be created to enrich Greed-a and her ilk.

Fed Holds Interest Rate Steady, AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HIGHER INFLATION

  So far I don’t feel compelled to address the coronavirus or Trumps new map for peace in any substantive form. The coronavirus is garnering an excessive amount of coverage already. As for Trump’s idea of a “peace” plan, this was always going to be more pieces of Palestine for Israel’s expansionary benefit.  The very same plan is unfolding in the wider region around Israel. Trump has never hidden the fact that his primary concern was for Israel.

Brain Networks Allowing For More Complex Cognitive and Social Development Become Active During the Teen Years

Which makes sense, right?  However, at this crucial time in the development in the life of this young man or woman, they are interacting with a screen, on anti social media. Living in an artificial reality of their own creation.  Can't imagine that's going to be a plus for their well being. Or wider society.Any thoughts you might wish to share on this topic?Link