The rise of China has fostered national pride among its citizens. Some see a disturbing trend that any public criticism is met with a fierce rebuke, which could result in online harassment and the loss of a job, a report said. The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that political researchers say the surge in...
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LEBANON: BLOWING UP, GETTING OUT
As we have been reporting when demonstrations broke out across Lebanon last October, it was a one of many nations erupting in the “New World Disorder.” From France to South Africa, from India to Chile, tens of millions across the globe were taking to the streets, protesting the lack of basic living standards, government corruption,...
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ARMENIA APPEALS TO RUSSIA IN NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashninian appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin to provide security assistance while fighting continues over Nagorno-Karabakh, which would be seen as a major development in the conflict and could result in a showdown with Turkey. The Associated Press reported last Saturday that the Kremlin was yet to respond to Pashninian’s request....
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COVID: CENTER STAGE AT DEBATES
As the cover of the 20 October 2020 Trends Journal illustrates, the major theme of this year’s Presidential Reality Show® is: “It’s the Economy, Stupid! Lock it Down or Open it Up.” As the nation goes to the polls, “Open it Up” has become the primary Trump pitch while Biden preaches possibilities of mandatory mask...
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ELECTION DAY 2020: LAWYERS LINED UP. WHO WILL WIN?
Long before today, the campaigns for President Trump and Joe Biden were preparing for a drawn-out legal fight if the election is too close to call even weeks after today. We forecast this will be the most litigious fight for the Presidency in modern history. The New York Times reported in July that there had...
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MALL OWNERS FACING ULTIMATUMS
Lenders have foreclosed on the Saks Fifth Avenue store that anchors Miami’s Dadeland Mall after the retailer has left its April and subsequent mortgage bills unpaid. The $846-million note is secured not only by the Florida store but also by 24 Lord & Taylor stores around the U.S., meaning the bondholders also could seize those...
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PUTIN MANDATES FACE MASKS AMID SURGE IN CASES
Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, announced last Tuesday that the country would implement a nationwide mask mandate to prevent new coronavirus cases, reports said. Rospotrebnadzor, the federal health watchdog agency, also appealed to the heads of Russia’s 85 regions to take measures to close bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues by 11:00 PM each night, The...
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COVID COLLEGE CRUNCH
In February, when schools across America began to close down, we warned of a college crash. Not only did we forecast that once-prosperous college towns would become the “Rust Belt 2.0’s,” we noted many colleges would go broke and close down. Now, colleges across the U.S. are taking drastic measures to survive the economic hit...
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WALMART BACKTRACKS ON PLAN TO PULL GUNS FROM STORE SHELVES
Retail giant Walmart said last week it would reverse its decision to pull all guns and ammunition from shelves due to the threat of social unrest. The Wall Street Journal reported the store’s corporate office sent a letter to staff telling employees to pull the guns due to “the current unrest in isolated areas of...
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DE BLASIO TO NY’ERS: DON’T TRAVEL FOR THE HOLIDAYS
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said last Tuesday that residents should avoid traveling this holiday season, and the city would strictly enforce a two-week quarantine for those visiting from other states which have seen an increase in cases. The Wall Street Journal reported that due to the virus outbreak, de Blasio said, “This...