A fascinating article from The Sunday Times in London reveals a potential relative to the coronavirus strain currently ruining everyone’s 2020 plans may have its origins from an abandoned southwest Chinese copper mine…in 2012. It’s important to note the viruses mentioned in The Times are similar but not exact so there’s no proof COVID-19 came from the copper mine.On Tuesday April 24, 2012, a 45-year-old man with the surname of Guo was admitted to the hospital’s intensive care unit suffering from severe pneumonia.The next day a 42-year-old man with the surname Lv was taken to the hospital...…A fascinating article from The Sunday Times in London reveals a potential relative to the coronavirus strain currently ruining everyone’s 2020 plans may have its origins from an abandoned southwest Chinese copper mine…in 2012. It’s important to note the viruses mentioned in The Times are similar but not exact so there’s no proof COVID-19 came from the copper mine.On Tuesday April 24, 2012, a 45-year-old man with the surname of Guo was admitted to the hospital’s intensive care unit suffering from severe pneumonia.The next day a 42-year-old man with the surname Lv was taken to the hospital...WW…

China’s totalitarian hold on Hong Kong is getting even tighter after prosecutors almost 50 democracy advocates with subversion. The 47 ‘criminals’ include famed Demosisto co-founder Joshua Wong and fired University of Hong Kong Associate Law Professor Benny Tai. Ousted HK Legislative Council members Claudia Mo and Jeremy Tam are also among the group as is sitting Eastern District Councilor Andrew Chiu. The latter’s charging is a day after his political party, Power for Democracy, decided to organized activities and vowed to follow Basic Law and the National Security Law. Not enough to...…China’s totalitarian hold on Hong Kong is getting even tighter after prosecutors almost 50 democracy advocates with subversion. The 47 ‘criminals’ include famed Demosisto co-founder Joshua Wong and fired University of Hong Kong Associate Law Professor Benny Tai. Ousted HK Legislative Council members Claudia Mo and Jeremy Tam are also among the group as is sitting Eastern District Councilor Andrew Chiu. The latter’s charging is a day after his political party, Power for Democracy, decided to organized activities and vowed to follow Basic Law and the National Security Law. Not enough to...WW…

A political flashpoint erupted last week when it became apparent the Dallas Mavericks skipped playing the Star-Spangled Banner before their first 13 preseason and home games. Let’s ignore the fact fans were present for just one game and no one noticed until The Athletic noticed and reported it. The Internet and political horde immediately grabbed their battle standards and torches (tiki and traditional) either accusing team owner Mark Cuban of being “un-American” and “canceling” the National Anthem or suggesting it time to rethink when the anthem is played. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan...…A political flashpoint erupted last week when it became apparent the Dallas Mavericks skipped playing the Star-Spangled Banner before their first 13 preseason and home games. Let’s ignore the fact fans were present for just one game and no one noticed until The Athletic noticed and reported it. The Internet and political horde immediately grabbed their battle standards and torches (tiki and traditional) either accusing team owner Mark Cuban of being “un-American” and “canceling” the National Anthem or suggesting it time to rethink when the anthem is played. Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan...WW…

The Republican Party’s so-called identity crisis post-2020 falls more into the category of the figurehead than policy. It’s all about who gets credit for any future, and in some cases past, success.Take the current ”brouhaha” regarding former President Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Trump’s caustic language about the Kentucky Republican at a GOP donor retreat focused more on loyalty versus policy disagreements. His rant, if and are to be believed, is more about Senate Republicans upholding the Electoral College in last year’s election.Let’s not forget McConnell...…The Republican Party’s so-called identity crisis post-2020 falls more into the category of the figurehead than policy. It’s all about who gets credit for any future, and in some cases past, success.Take the current ”brouhaha” regarding former President Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Trump’s caustic language about the Kentucky Republican at a GOP donor retreat focused more on loyalty versus policy disagreements. His rant, if and are to be believed, is more about Senate Republicans upholding the Electoral College in last year’s election.Let’s not forget McConnell...WW…