investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Technically Speaking: Looking For A Sellable Rally To Reduce Risk.

As July comes to an end , should we be looking for a sellable rally to reduce risk ?
As addressed in “ Fed Stimulus Has Created The Cobra Effect , ” the failure of the market to “ breakout ” of the June highs raises our risk .
To wit : “ With the late week sell-off , we have updated our risk/reward ranges below .
Unfortunately , the market failed to hold its breakout , which keeps it within the defined trading range .
The market did hold its rising bullish uptrend support trend line , which keeps @ @ @ @ @ @ @ market intact for now .
The ‘ not-so-bullish ’ aspect is that all four ( 4 ) of the primary buy/sell indicators have now tripped into “ sell ” territory .
Such does not mean an imminent crash for the market .
It does suggest upside is limited in the near term.
” Yesterday , the markets rallied a bit on hopes for additional “ stimulus ” support from the Government as another $ 1 Trillion package is being bantered about .
Given the broad differences between the Senate ’ s proposal and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ packages , there is a substantial risk of failure of quick passage .
Such could certainly roil markets near term .
Furthermore , while the rally off the March lows has been substantial , there is still a vast disconnect between the markets and the underlying economic fundamentals .
Given the divergence was driven by unprecedented monetary policy , the eventual reversion could be climatic .
Earlier this month , we discussed taking profits out of our most egregiously overbought technology stocks .
As the end of July approaches , there are several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ sellable rally ” to reduce risk further .
Despite the detachment of the market from the underlying fundamentals , investors have gotten much more “ exuberant.
” The RIAPro Greed/Fear Gauge ( Subscribe for 30-days Risk-Free ) is a function of how investors are “ positioned ” in the market .
Currently , at 83.15 , investors are very optimistic about future returns .
Historically , levels of 80 and above have served as a “ contrarian ” indicator .
The same goes for positioning by looking at the Rydex bullish funds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 35 % plunge to March lows , investors remain bullishly biased in their positioning .
Such suggests that investors remain aggressively positioned in equities , providing additional fuel for a market correction .
The current psychological conditions suggest a short-term top in the markets is likely .
Importantly , none of the data suggests the next great “ bear market ” is upon us .
However , in the short-term , it does suggest that downside risk may outweigh further upside reward currently .
While “ valuations ” are a terrible market timing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such , they tell us just about future returns from investing .
However , there are times , like now , where valuations can also tell us about the “ rationalization ” of investors to support an “ overly bullish ” bias .
As Jim Bianco recently noted , investors are trying to rationalize paying excessive valuations for stocks today by using forward earnings estimates .
The last time forward valuations were this expensive was at the peak of the “ Dot.com ” bubble .
Given that analysts are always overly optimistic about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ earnings will be worse than projected .
Such means investors have vastly overpaid for ownership of equities , but to rationalize that ownership , they are now using estimates 3-years into the future .
Jim ’ s chart uses 3-year forward earnings estimates , which shows that stocks are not cheap regardless of the metric .
The problem , as I stated above , is that analysts are always overly optimistic .
Such means that whatever rationalization you are using to buy stocks today thinking they are “ cheap , ” will wind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This chart overlays stock market performance and valuation .
This chart ( 1 ) demonstrates the strong effect that valuation has on future returns , and ( 2 ) provides a gaze at the future for likely returns over the next 10-years !
The line in the chart is valuation , as measured by P/E .
The bars in the chart reflect the 10-year total return for the S & P 500 Index .
The line is shifted forward 10-years so the P/E aligns with each bar .
That is the value for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Peaks in the line correspond to troughs in 10-year returns .
Similarly , dips in the line correspond with peaks in 10-year returns .
Valuation matters !
” As stated above , while valuations are a terrible market timing indicator in the short-term , it tells you everything you need to know about returns long-term .
Such is a lesson that young investors on “ Robinhood ” have yet to learn .
Unfortunately , that lesson is taught always in the most brutal of fashions .
If history is a guide and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ remain true , and low single-digit returns will likely be the future .
One of the big concerns we have had for some time has been the “ lack of breadth ” in the rally .
As Bob Farrell once stated : Such was a point noted by my brilliant colleague Dana Lyons last week : Our friends at SentimenTrader also confirmed much the same yesterday : “ Simply looking for prices above/below the 200-day moving average works just about as well as complex trend models , and it ’ s a good @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a simple view of whether prices are making higher highs and higher lows ( bull trend ) , lower highs and lower lows ( bear trend ) , or both ( neutral trend ) and you can get an excellent sense for whether bulls or bears are in control .
Those are mixed right now , with a slight edge to the bullish camp .
Healthy environments consistently see more than 60 % of stocks , industries , sectors , and countries holding above their 200-day averages .
Unhealthy environments consistently see fewer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ averages , and spikes above that level tend to get sold quickly .
That ’ s where we are now .
In addition to a large number of stocks trailing the S & P by double-digits , fewer than 60 % have held above their 200-day averages .
When it spiked above 60 % in June , selling pressure picked up immediately.
” Another clear warning has been that of retail investors .
When “ bad breadth ” collides with excessive “ optimism , ” you have all the ingredients for a short-term @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what will cause it ?
Unfortunately , no one knows the answer .
This is why we hedge risk to protect capital .
As SentimTrader went on to state : I have spoken about the risk to markets over the next couple of months not only from seasonality , but also declining economic data , and a potential “ s***-show ” of a Presidential election .
With the market currently overbought , and on a short-term sell signal , it is likely a time to reduce risk somewhat until a better “ setup @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to : • Re-evaluate overall portfolio exposures .
We will look to initially reduce overall equity allocations .
• Use rallies to raise cash as needed .
( Cash is a risk-free portfolio hedge ) • Look for opportunities in other markets ( The dollar is extremely oversold . )
• Trade opportunistically ( There are always rotations which can be taken advantage of ) • Drastically tighten up stop losses .
( We had previously given stop losses a bit of leeway as long as the bull market trend was intact .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) There remains an ongoing bullish bias that continues to support the market near-term .
Bull markets built on “ momentum ” are very hard to kill .
Warning signs can last longer than logic would predict .
The risk comes when investors begin to “ discount ” the warnings and assume they are wrong .
It is usually just about then the inevitable correction occurs .
Such is the inherent risk of ignoring risk .
In reality , there is little to lose by paying attention to “ risk.
” If the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is a simple process to remove hedges , and reallocate back to equity risk accordingly .
However , if these warning signs do come to fruition , then a more conservative stance in portfolios will protect capital in the short-term .
A reduction in volatility allows for a logical approach to making further adjustments as the correction becomes more apparent .
( The goal is not to be forced into a “ panic selling ” situation . )
It also allows you the opportunity to follow the “ Golden Investment Rule : ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are looking for a “ sellable rally .

by Lance Roberts
As July comes to an end, should we be looking for a sellable rally to reduce risk? As addressed in “Fed Stimulus Has Created The Cobra Effect,” the failure of the market to “breakout” of the June highs raises our risk. To wit:
“With the late week sell-off, we have updated our risk/reward ranges below. Unfortunately, the market failed to hold its breakout, which keeps it within the defined trading range. The market did hold its rising bullish uptrend support trend line, which keeps the “bullish bias” to the market intact for now. The ‘not-so-bullish’ aspect is that all four (4) of the primary buy/sell indicators have now tripped into “sell” territory. Such does not mean an imminent crash for the market. It does suggest upside is limited in the near term.”
A Rising Deviation
Yesterday, the markets rallied a bit on hopes for additional “stimulus” support from the Government as another $1 Trillion package is being bantered about. Given the broad differences between the Senate’s proposal and the House’s $3 Trillion packages, there is a substantial risk of failure of quick passage. Such could certainly roil markets near term.
Furthermore, while the rally off the March lows has been substantial, there is still a vast disconnect between the markets and the underlying economic fundamentals. Given the divergence was driven by unprecedented monetary policy, the eventual reversion could be climatic.
Earlier this month, we discussed taking profits out of our most egregiously overbought technology stocks. As the end of July approaches, there are several reasons why we are looking for a “sellable rally” to reduce risk further.
Psychology:
Despite the detachment of the market from the underlying fundamentals, investors have gotten much more “exuberant.” The RIAPro Greed/Fear Gauge (Subscribe for 30-days Risk-Free) is a function of how investors are “positioned” in the market. Currently, at 83.15, investors are very optimistic about future returns. Historically, levels of 80 and above have served as a “contrarian” indicator.
The same goes for positioning by looking at the Rydex bullish funds to bearish funds ratios. Despite the 35% plunge to March lows, investors remain bullishly biased in their positioning. Such suggests that investors remain aggressively positioned in equities, providing additional fuel for a market correction.
The current psychological conditions suggest a short-term top in the markets is likely. Importantly, none of the data suggests the next great “bear market” is upon us. However, in the short-term, it does suggest that downside risk may outweigh further upside reward currently.
Longer-term risks are more substantial.
Fundamental:
While “valuations” are a terrible market timing indicator and should not be used for such, they tell us just about future returns from investing. However, there are times, like now, where valuations can also tell us about the “rationalization” of investors to support an “overly bullish” bias.
As Jim Bianco recently noted, investors are trying to rationalize paying excessive valuations for stocks today by using forward earnings estimates. The last time forward valuations were this expensive was at the peak of the “Dot.com” bubble.
Given that analysts are always overly optimistic about the future, we can assume that earnings will be worse than projected. Such means investors have vastly overpaid for ownership of equities, but to rationalize that ownership, they are now using estimates 3-years into the future.
Jim’s chart uses 3-year forward earnings estimates, which shows that stocks are not cheap regardless of the metric.
The problem, as I stated above, is that analysts are always overly optimistic. Such means that whatever rationalization you are using to buy stocks today thinking they are “cheap,” will wind up being very wrong tomorrow.
Valuations Matter A Lot
As John Mauldin noted recently:
“This chart overlays stock market performance and valuation. This chart (1) demonstrates the strong effect that valuation has on future returns, and (2) provides a gaze at the future for likely returns over the next 10-years! The line in the chart is valuation, as measured by P/E. The bars in the chart reflect the 10-year total return for the S&P 500 Index. The line is shifted forward 10-years so the P/E aligns with each bar. That is the value for P/E at the start of the 10-years. Peaks in the line correspond to troughs in 10-year returns. Similarly, dips in the line correspond with peaks in 10-year returns. Valuation matters!”
As stated above, while valuations are a terrible market timing indicator in the short-term, it tells you everything you need to know about returns long-term. Such is a lesson that young investors on “Robinhood” have yet to learn. Unfortunately, that lesson is taught always in the most brutal of fashions.
If history is a guide and always is, the valuation principles will remain true, and low single-digit returns will likely be the future.
Breadth
One of the big concerns we have had for some time has been the “lack of breadth” in the rally. As Bob Farrell once stated:
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“Bull markets are strongest when broad and weakest when narrow.”
Such was a point noted by my brilliant colleague Dana Lyons last week:
“Relaxing the parameters a bit, we dove a little deeper into the data and identified all days during that period that saw the SPX gain at least 0.55%, while within 12% of a 52-week high, when the NYSE closed down on the day. This chart shows all 9-such days in the past 55 years.”
Our friends at SentimenTrader also confirmed much the same yesterday:
“Simply looking for prices above/below the 200-day moving average works just about as well as complex trend models, and it’s a good, clear-defined alternative. Combine that with a simple view of whether prices are making higher highs and higher lows (bull trend), lower highs and lower lows (bear trend), or both (neutral trend) and you can get an excellent sense for whether bulls or bears are in control. Those are mixed right now, with a slight edge to the bullish camp. Healthy environments consistently see more than 60% of stocks, industries, sectors, and countries holding above their 200-day averages. Unhealthy environments consistently see fewer than 60% of these above their averages, and spikes above that level tend to get sold quickly. That’s where we are now. In addition to a large number of stocks trailing the S&P by double-digits, fewer than 60% have held above their 200-day averages. When it spiked above 60% in June, selling pressure picked up immediately.”
Dumb Money Warning
Another clear warning has been that of retail investors.
“We’ve often noted that during times of unhealthy market environments, when fewer than 60% of stocks can hold above their 200-day averages, that periods of high optimism tend to lead to below-average forward returns. We’re seeing that now, to a historic degree. Since we’ve been tracking this data, just over 20 years, there has never been a day when Dumb Money Confidence was at or above 80% while fewer than 60% of stocks in the S&P 500 were trading above their 200-day averages. Until now.” – SentimenTrader
When “bad breadth” collides with excessive “optimism,” you have all the ingredients for a short-term market reversal.
The only question is what will cause it?
Unfortunately, no one knows the answer. This is why we hedge risk to protect capital.
The Rules For A Sellable Rally
As SentimTrader went on to state:
“Helping to push this higher was recent record-setting option speculation. Even though some of the market’s leaders stumbled last week, the Options Speculation Index remains near a 20-year high. Plus, we have the added headwind of being in the most seasonally unfavorable period for stocks.”
I have spoken about the risk to markets over the next couple of months not only from seasonality, but also declining economic data, and a potential “s***-show” of a Presidential election.
With the market currently overbought, and on a short-term sell signal, it is likely a time to reduce risk somewhat until a better “setup” emerges.
Therefore, use rallies to:
Re-evaluate overall portfolio exposures. We will look to initially reduce overall equity allocations.
We will look to initially reduce overall equity allocations. Use rallies to raise cash as needed. (Cash is a risk-free portfolio hedge)
(Cash is a risk-free portfolio hedge) Review all positions (Sell losers/trim winners)
(Sell losers/trim winners) Look for opportunities in other markets (The dollar is extremely oversold.)
(The dollar is extremely oversold.) Add hedges to portfolios
Trade opportunistically (There are always rotations which can be taken advantage of)
(There are always rotations which can be taken advantage of) Drastically tighten up stop losses. (We had previously given stop losses a bit of leeway as long as the bull market trend was intact. Such is no longer the case.)
The Risk Of Ignoring Risk
There remains an ongoing bullish bias that continues to support the market near-term. Bull markets built on “momentum” are very hard to kill. Warning signs can last longer than logic would predict. The risk comes when investors begin to “discount” the warnings and assume they are wrong.
It is usually just about then the inevitable correction occurs. Such is the inherent risk of ignoring risk.
In reality, there is little to lose by paying attention to “risk.”
If the warning signs do prove incorrect, it is a simple process to remove hedges, and reallocate back to equity risk accordingly.
However, if these warning signs do come to fruition, then a more conservative stance in portfolios will protect capital in the short-term. A reduction in volatility allows for a logical approach to making further adjustments as the correction becomes more apparent. (The goal is not to be forced into a “panic selling” situation.)
It also allows you the opportunity to follow the “Golden Investment Rule:”
“Buy low and sell high.”
So, now you know why we are looking for a “sellable rally.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--GOLD FEVER: do we need masks to keep it at bay?

This isn ’ t the sort of banner headline one normally gets in the largely brain-challenged French tabloid La Dépeche….and never on a Sunday .
Even odder is the suggestion that hard-pushed French consumers should sell their gold jewellery etc to dealers , who are just gagging to give them top dollar given the shiney stuff ’ s solid performance over the last fortnight .
Financial advice on a Sunday ?
In a French tabloid ?
Er , right .
Except no , it isn ’ t : something odd is afoot .
In world terms , France is near @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes to gold holdings – ahead of Germany , China , the US and the IMF .
Yet here is one of its most docile mouthpieces virtually suggesting that privately held gold articles should be sold into the market .
It ’ s pretty obvious to me that the Enarques want la Patrie to have all the gold it can get .
They ’ re not daft : they know that the EU Covid19 Marshall Plan is a peashooter trying to divert a lump of economic concrete before it sinks to the bottom @ @ @ @ @ @ @ below is also very unsual : At a time when you ’ d think any Central Bank would like gold to stay cheap and be busy rigging the markets to that effect , Google today was unremittingly bullish about Gold , pointing out that bulls were , indeed , largely the central banks themselves – and senior market institutions going long in the precious metal – that is , holding rather than profit-taking .
But then you look at the market dailies… .
….and you see the usual scenario – Asia takes the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ knocks it down to 1933 , market demand fights back to 1942 , New York opens to depress it to 1937 , market demand takes it back to 1943 .
Net net , however , it ’ s a 2 % rise .
If it carries on this rate , Gold will be at $ 2,100+ by the weekend .
It all looks like conflicting signals and a WTF conclusion .
Except , I don ’ t think that ’ s right .
First up , we must all remember that the share-owning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Blue Meanies from the late 1980s onwards never happened .
What we ’ re seeing here represents the machinations of the top 10 % – that is , the 3 % who run everything , and the 7 % who make an obese living serving them .
I have contacts in the Gold sector for two reasons : as a bloke on a fixed income these days , Gold is by far the best , low-risk way to keep my SIPP ’ s pecker up ; and I have always found that – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ manipulation of gold prices offers reliable clues about what the sociopaths might do next .
Second , obey the golden rule about 21st century sovereign governance : it is based on a not half bad belief that most people are ignorant , material and human .
They are thus primarily motivated by greed and fear .
In any sting , fear of missing the boat breeds greed – and drags them in the direction of the clinically-delivered uppercut .
Once penury has been delivered , fear of starvation then keeps them in line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the MSM tell you , what we ’ ve been putting up with since 2008 in the laughably termed ‘ financial capital markets ’ is not a New Normal , nor it is capitalism .
In order to take it to the next stage , at some point very soon there will have to be a reset when it comes to all forms of debt , asset valuation , commodity prices , and sovereign debt yields .
And last but by no means least , keeping control of that narrative ( to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the increasingly anarchic multi-branded Left ( to restore ‘ Order ’ ) is going to lead to increasingly anti-libertarian actions at the insistence of the spreading Intelligence/Surveillance community .
We are , I think , at the beginning of a subtle segue into the sucker punch .
Long holders of gold ( central banks , large insurance institutions , Hedge funds and bourse-banking firms ) are going to do very nicely thank you out of a medium-term gold boom .
But then the Powers that Be will march in and move more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ take “ official ” control of it – as part and parcel of the reset .
Fear will cause wild selling….and a rush into those corporate and commodity bargains the boom created in the first place .
The sovereign banks , meanwhile , will hoover up gold at a knock-down price – until between them they enjoy a near monopoly in that metal .
Their hope , I suspect , is that a return to the stock markets will then act as the stimulus for some kind of recovery .
I think they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll see .
For myself , I am a long-term holder of gold with relatively limited objectives .
Once I ’ ve doubled my money , I ’ ll be out : I require only a living wage rather than riches beyond the dreams of avarice .
What you do is as always up to you : I don ’ t have the bum-advice assurance the big players have , and the Law thus requires me to remind you my sole opinion is only that – a viewpoint .
It doesn ’ t @ @ @ @

by John Ward
This isn’t the sort of banner headline one normally gets in the largely brain-challenged French tabloid La Dépeche….and never on a Sunday.
Even odder is the suggestion that hard-pushed French consumers should sell their gold jewellery etc to dealers, who are just gagging to give them top dollar given the shiney stuff’s solid performance over the last fortnight.
Financial advice on a Sunday? In a French tabloid? Er, right.
Except no, it isn’t: something odd is afoot. In world terms, France is near the top of the Premiership when it comes to gold holdings – ahead of Germany, China, the US and the IMF. Yet here is one of its most docile mouthpieces virtually suggesting that privately held gold articles should be sold into the market.
It’s pretty obvious to me that the Enarques want la Patrie to have all the gold it can get. They’re not daft: they know that the EU Covid19 Marshall Plan is a peashooter trying to divert a lump of economic concrete before it sinks to the bottom of the Swamp.
This little capture below is also very unsual:
At a time when you’d think any Central Bank would like gold to stay cheap and be busy rigging the markets to that effect, Google today was unremittingly bullish about Gold, pointing out that bulls were, indeed, largely the central banks themselves – and senior market institutions going long in the precious metal – that is, holding rather than profit-taking.
But then you look at the market dailies….
….and you see the usual scenario – Asia takes the price to 1944, Europe opens and knocks it down to 1933, market demand fights back to 1942, New York opens to depress it to 1937, market demand takes it back to 1943. Net net, however, it’s a 2% rise. If it carries on this rate, Gold will be at $2,100+ by the weekend.
It all looks like conflicting signals and a WTF conclusion. Except, I don’t think that’s right.
First up, we must all remember that the share-owning democracy trumpeted across the West by the Blue Meanies from the late 1980s onwards never happened. What we’re seeing here represents the machinations of the top 10% – that is, the 3% who run everything, and the 7% who make an obese living serving them.
I have contacts in the Gold sector for two reasons: as a bloke on a fixed income these days, Gold is by far the best, low-risk way to keep my SIPP’s pecker up; and I have always found that – if you look hard enough – the manipulation of gold prices offers reliable clues about what the sociopaths might do next.
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Second, obey the golden rule about 21st century sovereign governance: it is based on a not half bad belief that most people are ignorant, material and human. They are thus primarily motivated by greed and fear.
In any sting, fear of missing the boat breeds greed – and drags them in the direction of the clinically-delivered uppercut. Once penury has been delivered, fear of starvation then keeps them in line.
Third, whatever the business-as-usual serfs in the MSM tell you, what we’ve been putting up with since 2008 in the laughably termed ‘financial capital markets’ is not a New Normal, nor it is capitalism.
In order to take it to the next stage, at some point very soon there will have to be a reset when it comes to all forms of debt, asset valuation, commodity prices, and sovereign debt yields.
And last but by no means least, keeping control of that narrative (to ensure belief in falsehood) and action against the increasingly anarchic multi-branded Left (to restore ‘Order’) is going to lead to increasingly anti-libertarian actions at the insistence of the spreading Intelligence/Surveillance community.
We are, I think, at the beginning of a subtle segue into the sucker punch.
Long holders of gold (central banks, large insurance institutions, Hedge funds and bourse-banking firms) are going to do very nicely thank you out of a medium-term gold boom.
But then the Powers that Be will march in and move more quickly to depress the price – to take “official” control of it – as part and parcel of the reset.
Fear will cause wild selling….and a rush into those corporate and commodity bargains the boom created in the first place. The sovereign banks, meanwhile, will hoover up gold at a knock-down price – until between them they enjoy a near monopoly in that metal.
Their hope, I suspect, is that a return to the stock markets will then act as the stimulus for some kind of recovery. I think they’re wrong, but we’ll see.
For myself, I am a long-term holder of gold with relatively limited objectives. Once I’ve doubled my money, I’ll be out: I require only a living wage rather than riches beyond the dreams of avarice.
What you do is as always up to you: I don’t have the bum-advice assurance the big players have, and the Law thus requires me to remind you my sole opinion is only that – a viewpoint. It doesn’t represent any recommendation.


Market Breadth.

Disclaimer : This information is only for educational purposes .
Do not make any investment decisions based on the information @ @ @ @ @ you own due diligence or Consult your financial professional before making any investment decision .

by WSBConsensus
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Mark Taylor: Doctors have gathered all over to Washington to let America know there is a cure for Co

Mark Taylor: Doctors have gathered all over to Washington to let America know there is a cure for Covid 19!

WOW : Physicians have gathered in Washington DC to let the American people know there ARE effective treatment options available @ @ @ @ @ from Texas says “ we have a cure to COVID-19 , it ’ s hydroxychloroquine @ @ @ @ @ # WhiteCoatSummit pic.twitter.com/9jm6RCnwyo

WOW: Physicians have gathered in Washington DC to let the American people know there ARE effective treatment options available for COVID-19.
One physician from Texas says “we have a cure to COVID-19, it’s hydroxychloroquine, azithromycin and zinc.”#WhiteCoatSummit pic.twitter.com/9jm6RCnwyo
— Mike Coudrey (@MichaelCoudrey) July 27, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Jerry Nadler in car accident. Bill Barr hearing delayed.

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler , D-N.Y. , was involved in a car accident Tuesday morning on his way to Washington but was not injured , a Nadler spokesman said — in turn delaying a highly anticipated hearing with Attorney General Bill Barr .
The accident , which involved Nadler ’ s car and another vehicle , took place while the congressman was on his way to the hearing , Nadler ’ s spokesperson said .
Nadler was not driving at the time , the spokesperson noted .
While he was not hurt , the accident will delay the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is set to preside over .
It was originally scheduled for 10 a.m .
ET , but is expected to be delayed by about 45 minutes .
Fox News is told Barr is “ ready to go on offense ” once the hearing actually begins .
According to prepared remarks obtained by Fox News on Monday night , Barr plans to use his first-ever appearance before the House Judiciary Committee to condemn the “ grave abuses ” in the “ bogus Russiagate scandal , ” while also defending law enforcement officers in no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., was involved in a car accident Tuesday morning on his way to Washington but was not injured, a Nadler spokesman said — in turn delaying a highly anticipated hearing with Attorney General Bill Barr.
The accident, which involved Nadler’s car and another vehicle, took place while the congressman was on his way to the hearing, Nadler’s spokesperson said.
Nadler was not driving at the time, the spokesperson noted.
While he was not hurt, the accident will delay the start of the planned hearing that Nadler is set to preside over. It was originally scheduled for 10 a.m. ET, but is expected to be delayed by about 45 minutes.
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Fox News is told Barr is “ready to go on offense” once the hearing actually begins.
According to prepared remarks obtained by Fox News on Monday night, Barr plans to use his first-ever appearance before the House Judiciary Committee to condemn the “grave abuses” in the “bogus Russiagate scandal,” while also defending law enforcement officers in no uncertain terms amid unrest in American cities.
www.foxnews.com/politics/nadler-involved-in-car-accident-but-unhurt-barr-hearing-delayed


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--He got $4 million in loans. Then bought LAMBORGHINI…  City of Miami considers suing county over coro

He got $4 million in loans. Then bought LAMBORGHINI…  City of Miami considers suing county over coronavirus relief funds

He got $ 4 million in loans .
Then bought LAMBORGHINI… One of the first things David T. Hines bought when he got $ 4 million in COVID-19 relief loans from the feds for his supposedly ailing South Florida moving business was a super-luxury Lamborghini Huracan Evo , authorities say .
Needless to say , the Italian-made sports car — purchased by Hines in May for $ 318,497 — was not on the list of permissible expenses under a Small Business Administration loan program meant to protect employees and cover other legitimate costs like rent during the coronavirus pandemic .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ also spent thousands of dollars on dating websites , jewelry and clothes , along with stays at high-end hotels such as the Fontainebleau and Setai on Miami Beach .
The SBA ’ s Payroll Protection Program totaling nearly $ 650 billion was approved by Congress as part of the CARES Act after the coronavirus struck the nation in March , but Hines ’ and other similar fraud cases are starting to pop up in South Florida and other parts of the country .
The PPP loans are forgiven by the government if they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is considering another major SBA loan infusion as the raging pandemic continues to hurt the U.S. economy .

He got $4 million in loans. Then bought LAMBORGHINI…
One of the first things David T. Hines bought when he got $4 million in COVID-19 relief loans from the feds for his supposedly ailing South Florida moving business was a super-luxury Lamborghini Huracan Evo, authorities say.
Needless to say, the Italian-made sports car — purchased by Hines in May for $318,497 — was not on the list of permissible expenses under a Small Business Administration loan program meant to protect employees and cover other legitimate costs like rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
Hines, who was arrested Friday, also spent thousands of dollars on dating websites, jewelry and clothes, along with stays at high-end hotels such as the Fontainebleau and Setai on Miami Beach.
The SBA’s Payroll Protection Program totaling nearly $650 billion was approved by Congress as part of the CARES Act after the coronavirus struck the nation in March, but Hines’ and other similar fraud cases are starting to pop up in South Florida and other parts of the country. The PPP loans are forgiven by the government if they are properly used by businesses. Congress is considering another major SBA loan infusion as the raging pandemic continues to hurt the U.S. economy.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Gold Is Telling Americans That Higher Inflation is Coming…The Fed is Now Cornered… And What Comes Ne

Gold Is Telling Americans That Higher Inflation is Coming…The Fed is Now Cornered… And What Comes Next Determines Everything

The Fed now has a major problem on its hands .
That problem is the fact that gold is ripping higher .
Americans see gold as a measure of inflation .
Food prices , car prices , home prices , stock prices , practically the price of anything can rise and the average American won ’ t think “ inflation.
” Once gold starts ripping higher to the point that the average American notices it… then everyone and their mother starts talking about inflation getting out of control .
We are at that point now .
Gold is going absolutely @ @ @ @ @ @ @ new all-time highs , rising almost $ 500 from its March lows .
This is a signal that the market is “ smelling ” higher inflation .
And because gold is now grabbing headlines , the average American is waking up to this fact .
The Fed will now either be forced to confront inflation ( hike rates or tighten policy ) OR it will begin to lose control .
Tightening monetary policy would mean kicking the already weak economy just as it ’ s getting back on its feet .
This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stock market crash .
On the flip side , ignoring gold ’ s move higher means letting inflation get out of control .
Can the Fed afford to let the inflation genie out of the bottle ?
The last time it did this was in the 1970s , and it didn ’ t stop until the Fed had raised interest rates to 19 % .
This is a literal “ no win ” situation for the Fed .
One choice leads to a depression/ crash .
The other leads to stag-flation at best @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We believe the Fed would rather risk letting inflation get out of control rather than triggering a depression .
The Fed has always adopted a “ kick the can ” mentality when it comes to major problems .
Inflation will prove no different .
Which is why we believe inflation will continue to spiral out of control in the coming months .
On that note , we just published a Special Investment Report concerning FIVE contrarian investments you can use to make precious metals pay you as inflation rips through the financial system @ @ @ @ @ @ @ titled Survive the Inflationary Storm .
And it explains in very simply terms how to make inflation PAY YOU through care investing in the precious metals sector and precious metals mining .
We are making just 100 copies available to the public .
There are just 9 left .
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The Fed now has a major problem on its hands.
That problem is the fact that gold is ripping higher.
Americans see gold as a measure of inflation. Food prices, car prices, home prices, stock prices, practically the price of anything can rise and the average American won’t think “inflation.”
It’s a different story with gold.
Once gold starts ripping higher to the point that the average American notices it… then everyone and their mother starts talking about inflation getting out of control.
We are at that point now. Gold is going absolutely vertical. And it has just hit new all-time highs, rising almost $500 from its March lows.
This is a signal that the market is “smelling” higher inflation. And because gold is now grabbing headlines, the average American is waking up to this fact.
Which means…
The Fed will now either be forced to confront inflation (hike rates or tighten policy) OR it will begin to lose control.
Tightening monetary policy would mean kicking the already weak economy just as it’s getting back on its feet. This is a guaranteed “depression” trigger and stock market crash.
On the flip side, ignoring gold’s move higher means letting inflation get out of control. Can the Fed afford to let the inflation genie out of the bottle? The last time it did this was in the 1970s, and it didn’t stop until the Fed had raised interest rates to 19%.
This is a literal “no win” situation for the Fed. One choice leads to a depression/ crash. The other leads to stag-flation at best.
Our money is on stag-flation.
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We believe the Fed would rather risk letting inflation get out of control rather than triggering a depression. The Fed has always adopted a “kick the can” mentality when it comes to major problems.
Inflation will prove no different. Which is why we believe inflation will continue to spiral out of control in the coming months.
On that note, we just published a Special Investment Report concerning FIVE contrarian investments you can use to make precious metals pay you as inflation rips through the financial system in the months ahead.Paragraph
The report is titled Survive the Inflationary Storm. And it explains in very simply terms how to make inflation PAY YOU through care investing in the precious metals sector and precious metals mining.
We are making just 100 copies available to the public.
There are just 9 left.
To pick up yours, swing by:
www.phoenixcapitalmarketing.com/inflationstorm.html
Best Regards
Graham Summers
Chief Market Strategist
Phoenix Capital Research


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--APPLEFACEBOOKAMAZONGOOGLE Reckoning?  CEOs brace for House grilling…

The CEOs of Amazon , Apple , Facebook and Google will testify before Congress Wednesday in what will be a crucial hearing for the future of both antitrust law and Big Tech ’ s relationship with Washington .
It will be the first time that Jeff Bezos , Tim Cook , Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai appear for questioning together and comes as the congressional panel hosting the hearing enters the final stretch of its investigation into digital marketplace competition .
For Democrats on the House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee , led by Rep. David Cicilline ( D-R.I. ) , Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the last major components of that exhaustive process , which started in June 2019 and included hundreds of hours of calls , meetings and briefings , as well as the review of 1.3 million documents .
No release date has been announced for the report .
A few Republicans on the subcommittee have signaled they will use the hearing to grill the nation ’ s top tech CEOs on content moderation , pursuing persistent yet unsubstantiated allegations that social media platforms discriminate against conservatives .
• Gaetz Refers Zuckerberg to DOJ : ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ While Testifying Under Oath ’ • Gaetz : Project Veritas Investigations ‘ Have Shown Ample Evidence of Such Bias and Manipulation ’ • Facebook CEO Mislead Congress When He ‘ Repeatedly and Categorically Denied Any Bias ’ • Zuckerberg ’ s congressional testimony ‘ violates the “ good faith ” provision of Section 230 ( c ) ( 2 ) ( A ) of the Communications Decency Act ’ [ Washington—July 27 , 2020 ] A criminal referral sent to Attorney General Attorney General William Barr called for investigation into Facebook CEO Mark @ @ @ @ @ @ @ company censors ’ content as announced by House Judiciary Committee member Matt Gaetz .
“ As a member of this body , I question Mr. Zuckerberg ’ s veracity , and challenge his willingness to cooperate with our oversight authority , diverting congressional resources during time-sensitive investigations , and materially impeding our work , ” wrote Gaetz in a letter released today .

APPLEFACEBOOKAMAZONGOOGLE Reckoning? CEOs brace for House grilling…
The CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google will testify before Congress Wednesday in what will be a crucial hearing for the future of both antitrust law and Big Tech’s relationship with Washington.
It will be the first time that Jeff Bezos, Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai appear for questioning together and comes as the congressional panel hosting the hearing enters the final stretch of its investigation into digital marketplace competition.
For Democrats on the House Judiciary antitrust subcommittee, led by Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.), Wednesday’s testimony will be one of the last major components of that exhaustive process, which started in June 2019 and included hundreds of hours of calls, meetings and briefings, as well as the review of 1.3 million documents. No release date has been announced for the report.
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A few Republicans on the subcommittee have signaled they will use the hearing to grill the nation’s top tech CEOs on content moderation, pursuing persistent yet unsubstantiated allegations that social media platforms discriminate against conservatives.
Congressman Seeks Criminal Referral Related To Zuckerberg…
Gaetz Refers Zuckerberg to DOJ: ‘for Materially False Statements Made to Congress While Testifying Under Oath’
Gaetz: Project Veritas Investigations ‘Have Shown Ample Evidence of Such Bias and Manipulation’
Facebook CEO Mislead Congress When He ‘Repeatedly and Categorically Denied Any Bias’
Zuckerberg’s congressional testimony ‘violates the “good faith” provision of Section 230(c)(2)(A) of the Communications Decency Act’
[Washington—July 27, 2020] A criminal referral sent to Attorney General Attorney General William Barr called for investigation into Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg for
misleading Congress into how his company censors’ content as announced by House
Judiciary Committee member Matt Gaetz.
“As a member of this body, I question Mr. Zuckerberg’s veracity, and challenge his
willingness to cooperate with our oversight authority, diverting congressional
resources during time-sensitive investigations, and materially impeding our
work,” wrote Gaetz in a letter released today.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--APPLE Glass puts computer on your eyes!  GOOGLE ‘smart tattoos’ turn skin into living touchpad

A FUTURISTIC “ Apple Glass ” headset could totally replace your iPhone – by giving you augmented reality cyber-vision .
@ @ @ @ @ rumoured headset has been mocked up by a skilled designer , giving us a glimpse @ @ @ @ @ Apple has been expected to release “ smart specs ” that let you see computer-generated @ @ @ @ @ some insiders have suggested the tech may be launching soon .
Now designer Iskander Utebayev @ @ @ @ @ showing off what the headset might look like .
The genius system lets you see @ @ @ @ @ even a virtual keyboard – all floating in the air in front of you .
@ @ @ @ @ that , when applied to skin , will transform the human body into a living @ @ @ @ @ Part of Research , the wearable project is called “ SkinMarks ” that uses rub-on @ @ @ @ @ an effort to create the next generation of wearable technology devices , the CNET reported @ @ @ @ @ videos , The sensor-driven tattoos are applied to a part of the body .

APPLE Glass puts computer on your eyes!
A FUTURISTIC “Apple Glass” headset could totally replace your iPhone – by giving you augmented reality cyber-vision.
Amazing concept footage of the rumoured headset has been mocked up by a skilled designer, giving us a glimpse of our sci-fi futures.
Apple has been expected to release “smart specs” that let you see computer-generated images for years.
And some insiders have suggested the tech may be launching soon.
Now designer Iskander Utebayev has mocked up concept designs showing off what the headset might look like.
The genius system lets you see apps and games – and even a virtual keyboard – all floating in the air in front of you.
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GOOGLE ‘smart tattoos’ turn skin into living touchpad
is working on smart tattoos that, when applied to skin, will transform the human body into a living touchpad via embedded sensors.
Part of Research, the wearable project is called “SkinMarks” that uses rub-on tattoos.
The project is an effort to create the next generation of wearable technology devices, the CNET reported citing white papers and demo videos,
Here’s how the technology works.
The sensor-driven tattoos are applied to a part of the body.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--The rioting and destruction are the point. George Floyd, at this point, is barely even an excuse.

The rioting and destruction are the point .
George Floyd , at this point , is barely even an excuse .
What ’ s Really Happening In America ?
How bad is the rioting and civil unrest ?
Who can we trust to tell us the truth ?
Police : Richmond riots instigated by white supremacists disguised as Black Lives Matter .
Let ’ s see who was arrested , what their records are , etc.
, in support of that claim .
But how would white supremacists instigate Black Lives Matter riots ?
Possibly it ’ s made easier @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protests have been taken over by white people already .
Anyway , if it ’ s true , it means that everyone who was out there rioting was basically doing the bidding of the KKK and should be ashamed .
If , as I suspect , it ’ s not true , it ’ s evidence that the riots are so unpopular that Richmond ’ s politicos are trying to pin them on someone else .
Plus , from the comments : “ Yeah I ’ ve see a bunch of white supremacist @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is Northam ’ s crew.
” Heh .
ROGER KIMBALL : The lunacy of the ‘ largely peaceful protest.
’ By now , the mainstream media has perfected the mendacious gambit with a sort of stereoscopic vision , saying one thing while also saying the opposite .
One of the best of the bunch came a few days ago when ABC , reporting on efforts of those ‘ largely peaceful ’ rioters to burn down a courthouse in Oakland , acknowledged that some of the ‘ largely peaceful ’ protesters ‘ smashed windows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers ’ .
Lasers ?
Yes , they ’ re a new favorite .
As White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany noted when describing other incidents , ‘ A federal agent ’ s hand was impaled by planted nails , another federal agent was shot with a pellet gun , leaving a wound deep to the bone , and tragically , three federal officers were likely left permanently blinded by the rioters using lasers pointed directly into their eyes.
’ But then ABC got out the sugar and tweeted this about the Oakland @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fire to a courthouse , damaged a police station and assaulted officers after a peaceful demonstration intensified.
’ ‘ Intensified ’ ?
‘ A peaceful demonstration intensified ’ ?
The Twittersphere loved that one .
It brought out everyone ’ s inner imp .
The Wall Street Journal ’ s James Taranto was quick off the mark with a delectable contribution to the general levity : ‘ It became even more intensely peaceful , ’ he wrote in response to ABC ’ s absurd tweet .
And Steve Hayward deserves honorable mention for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ covered Pearl Harbor : “ Honolulu , Dec. 8 : A peaceful flyover by Japanese pilots intensified yesterday… ’

HE’S NOT WRONG:
The rioting and destruction are the point. George Floyd, at this point, is barely even an excuse.
What’s Really Happening In America? How bad is the rioting and civil unrest? Who can we trust to tell us the truth?
Related: Great moments in gaslighting: Jerrold Nadler Calls Antifa Violence In Portland a ‘Myth’ (Video).
More: Google Engineer Arrested at Portland Riots.
Police: Richmond riots instigated by white supremacists disguised as Black Lives Matter. Let’s see who was arrested, what their records are, etc., in support of that claim.
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But how would white supremacists instigate Black Lives Matter riots? Possibly it’s made easier by the fact that Black Lives Matter protests have been taken over by white people already. Anyway, if it’s true, it means that everyone who was out there rioting was basically doing the bidding of the KKK and should be ashamed. If, as I suspect, it’s not true, it’s evidence that the riots are so unpopular that Richmond’s politicos are trying to pin them on someone else.
Plus, from the comments: “Yeah I’ve see a bunch of white supremacist in black face lately. Maybe it is Northam’s crew.” Heh.
ROGER KIMBALL: The lunacy of the ‘largely peaceful protest.’
By now, the mainstream media has perfected the mendacious gambit with a sort of stereoscopic vision, saying one thing while also saying the opposite. One of the best of the bunch came a few days ago when ABC, reporting on efforts of those ‘largely peaceful’ rioters to burn down a courthouse in Oakland, acknowledged that some of the ‘largely peaceful’ protesters ‘smashed windows, spray-painted graffiti and pointed lasers at officers’. Lasers? Yes, they’re a new favorite. As White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany noted when describing other incidents, ‘A federal agent’s hand was impaled by planted nails, another federal agent was shot with a pellet gun, leaving a wound deep to the bone, and tragically, three federal officers were likely left permanently blinded by the rioters using lasers pointed directly into their eyes.’ But then ABC got out the sugar and tweeted this about the Oakland incident: ‘Protesters in California set fire to a courthouse, damaged a police station and assaulted officers after a peaceful demonstration intensified.’ ‘Intensified’? ‘A peaceful demonstration intensified’? The Twittersphere loved that one. It brought out everyone’s inner imp. The Wall Street Journal’s James Taranto was quick off the mark with a delectable contribution to the general levity: ‘It became even more intensely peaceful,’ he wrote in response to ABC’s absurd tweet. And Steve Hayward deserves honorable mention for this gem: ‘If ABC News covered Pearl Harbor: “Honolulu, Dec. 8: A peaceful flyover by Japanese pilots intensified yesterday…’
Nadler Says Antifa Violence In Portland a ‘Myth’ (Video).
Liberal Media Scream: Media darling demands voters choose Biden, ‘end this reign of terror.’
h/t Glenn


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--The left has done to this country everything that they feared and dreaded Donald Trump would do when

The left has done to this country everything that they feared and dreaded Donald Trump would do when he was elected.

Approximately 1,000 protesters took to the streets of Portland on Monday evening , including parents and veterans groups , all @ @ @ @ @ something that has become a nightly tradition .
Daily footage from the city shows that @ @ @ @ @ and , in the latest disturbing escalation , accusations that members of the protest group @ @ @ @ @ devices at authorities have been made online , complete with eyewitness video purporting to show @ @ @ @ @

Approximately 1,000 protesters took to the streets of Portland on Monday evening, including parents and veterans groups, all of whom were teargassed in something that has become a nightly tradition.
Daily footage from the city shows that neither side is backing down and, in the latest disturbing escalation, accusations that members of the protest group have begun throwing actual explosive devices at authorities have been made online, complete with eyewitness video purporting to show the explosives in action.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--China warns of new floods as Three Gorges Dam under pressure: GDP may fall 0.2% in Q3 in the face of

China warns of new floods as Three Gorges Dam under pressure: GDP may fall 0.2% in Q3 in the face of 45m evacuees and $17bn in damages.

SHANGHAI — Chinese authorities cautioned on Sunday of water topping warning levels on the Yangtze River as a third wave @ @ @ @ @ Three Gorges Dam over the next three days .
Water level at Three Gorges Dam @ @ @ @ @ in 2 hours !
Currently 162.45 m 2 hour update , 19cm rise kow to @ @ @ @ @ off a bit to 55k , discharge still 38.4k Wuhan up to 28.48 meters , @ @ @ @ @ to 180.28 and flow of 43.1k At this rate water level will rise almost 1 @ @ @ @ @ m in 20 hours .Max designated height for this dam is 175 m.It will take @ @ @ @ @ 13 meters and overtopping the dam .130 hours is 5 days and 10 hours !

via asia.nikkei:
SHANGHAI — Chinese authorities cautioned on Sunday of water topping warning levels on the Yangtze River as a third wave of floodwater is expected at Three Gorges Dam over the next three days. Water level at Three Gorges Dam in China rising 20 cm in 2 hours! Currently 162.45 m
2 hour update, 19cm rise kow to 162.45 meters, inflow tapering off a bit to 55k, discharge still 38.4k
Wuhan up to 28.48 meters, flow is 61.2k
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Cuntan dowm to 180.28 and flow of 43.1k
2 hour update, 19cm rise kow to 162.45 meters, inflow tapering off a bit to 55k, discharge still 38.4k Wuhan up to 28.48 meters, flow is 61.2k Cuntan dowm to 180.28 and flow of 43.1k pic.twitter.com/xkQ98aqc1K — Juan Q FLOOD WATCH Public (@public_juan) July 28, 2020
At this rate water level will rise almost 1 m in 10 hours ,2 m in 20 hours .Max designated height for this dam is 175 m.It will take 130 hours to rise of 13 meters and overtopping the dam .130 hours is 5 days and 10 hours !


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--How to Sell Protest Footage to FOX AND CNN

I am a videographer who has figured out the technique to sell my footage to both of these news outlets @ @ @ @ @ you follow my very important guidelines .
Also this is a new character Clark Minden @ @ @ @ @ the fence but makes so much bank .
Tell your friends about Clark .

I am a videographer who has figured out the technique to sell my footage to both of these news outlets. You can to if you follow my very important guidelines. Also this is a new character Clark Minden. Guy is mad on the fence but makes so much bank. Tell your friends about Clark.
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Mexican state health minister dies after being hospitalized for COVID-19

Mexican state health minister dies after being hospitalized for COVID-19 t.co/61t0hZo1h5
— EndGameWW3 (@EndGameWW3) July 26, 2020


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--One good reason to wear a mask. Face masks are thwarting even the best facial recognition algorithms

It turns out face masks aren ’ t just effective at preventing the spread of airborne diseases like COVID-19 — @ @ @ @ @ at blocking facial recognition algorithms , researchers found .
In a report published Monday , @ @ @ @ @ Standards and Technology found that face masks were thwarting even the most advanced facial recognition @ @ @ @ @ from 5 % to 50 % , depending on an algorithm ’ s capabilities .
@ @ @ @ @ the facial recognition industry , which has been scrambling to develop algorithms that can identify @ @ @ @ @ nose alone as people turn to face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic .
Face masks @ @ @ @ @ the disease ’ s spread , and governments across the US are requiring people to @ @ @ @ @ have caused trouble for facial recognition software , prompting tech companies to adapt .
Apple @ @ @ @ @ pushed an update so Face ID can work even when people are wearing covers .

via cnet:
It turns out face masks aren’t just effective at preventing the spread of airborne diseases like COVID-19 — they’re also successful at blocking facial recognition algorithms, researchers found.
In a report published Monday, the US National Institute of Standards and Technology found that face masks were thwarting even the most advanced facial recognition algorithms. Error rates varied from 5% to 50%, depending on an algorithm’s capabilities.
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Those results are troubling for the facial recognition industry, which has been scrambling to develop algorithms that can identify people through their eyes and nose alone as people turn to face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Face masks are essential tools to limit the disease’s spread, and governments across the US are requiring people to wear coverings. The masks have caused trouble for facial recognition software, prompting tech companies to adapt. Apple, for instance, has pushed an update so Face ID can work even when people are wearing covers.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--COLD WAR II: India is reportedly looking to ban 275 more Chinese apps.

Last month , India banned 59 Chinese apps including TikTok , WeChat , and UC Browser after tension between both @ @ @ @ @ The country ’ s government is now inspecting to ban 275 more China-originated apps including @ @ @ @ @ ’ s BattleGround ( PUBG ) and ByteDance ‘ s music app Resso .
According @ @ @ @ @ Economic Times , government officials have created a list of 275 apps that might be @ @ @ @ @ privacy .
Apart from PUBG and Resso , the list includes ecommerce app AliExpress from @ @ @ @ @ .
India moved to ban 59 Chinese apps after more than 20 of its soldiers @ @ @ @ @ at the border with the neighboring country .
ET ’ s report also notes that @ @ @ @ @ formalize the process of banning apps that pose a threat to national and user security @ @ @ @ @ will form a law or a procedure to address such concerns in the future .

via thenextweb:
Last month, India banned 59 Chinese apps including TikTok, WeChat, and UC Browser after tension between both nations at the border.
The country’s government is now inspecting to ban 275 more China-originated apps including popular battle royale game PlayerUnknown’s BattleGround (PUBG) and ByteDance‘s music app Resso.
According to a report from the Economic Times, government officials have created a list of 275 apps that might be violating security measures and user privacy. Apart from PUBG and Resso, the list includes ecommerce app AliExpress from Alibaba and photo-sharing app ULike.
India moved to ban 59 Chinese apps after more than 20 of its soldiers were killed in a skirmish at the border with the neighboring country.
ET’s report also notes that the government is planning to formalize the process of banning apps that pose a threat to national and user security. A set of ministries will form a law or a procedure to address such concerns in the future.


investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Gym owner arrested for reopening tells Tucker he’s ‘not afraid of tyrants

Ian Smith , owner of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr , joins Tucker Carlson with insight on ‘ Tucker Carlson Tonight.
@ @ @ @ @

Ian Smith, owner of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, joins Tucker Carlson with insight on ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight.’ #FoxNews #Tucker
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investmentwatchblog--2020-07-28--Biden = “Biggest Idiot Democrats Ever Nominated”

President Trump loves branding his opponents .
Boy , do I have the brand for Joe Biden .
Other than “ Basement Biden.
” Or Biden is the leader of the “ Dementia-crats.
” Those two are effective and memorable too .
But nothing beats this little ditty : BIDEN stands for “ BIGGEST IDIOT DEMOCRATS EVER NOMINATED.
” Forget Biden ’ s nonstop stumbling and bumbling .
Forget that he appears to not know where he is ( he talked about New Hampshire , but was in Vermont ) …what day it is ( remember “ Super Thursday ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the presidential debate when old Joe said “ Joe203030 ” ) …or who he is ( remember Joe opening a speech with “ Hello , I ’ m Jill Biden ” ) .
Forget all that .
Forget his lifetime record of 40 years as part of the DC Swamp establishment , accomplishing nothing for the American people .
Forget about the massive corruption in China and Ukraine , with his son Hunter as the bagman .
Forget about presiding over the worst economic recovery in America ’ s history .
Forget @ @ @ @ @ @ @ trillion Green New Deal that will bankrupt the US economy and kill millions of jobs forever .
Forget about old Joe ’ s radical new beliefs in open borders and “ defund the police.
” Oh , and Biden also said recently , “ the police are the enemy.
” Process that for a minute .
Forget about his racist past , compliments for a former KKK leader , and use of the “ n word ” on the Senate floor .
Or telling black Americans that if they vote for Trump , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about his clear dementia issues .
Or the fact he can ’ t answer a single question by a reporter that isn ’ t pre-scripted , with the answer written on teleprompter .
Forget about the lack of intensity or enthusiasm by potential Biden voters .
Poor old Joe was on a nationwide video livestream conference the other day with 19 people tuned in .
And during that video livestream conference he grew confused multiple times , could not remember the word “ aneurysm ” and promised “ voter registration physicians ” at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has problems .
Cognitive problems .
Brain problems .
Speaking problems .
Leaving his basement problems .
But forget all of that .
Joe just said two things so stupid , moronic , mindless , revolting , and offensive to most Americans , we should just freeze the election right here .
Let ’ s roll the dice .
Let ’ s base the whole election on Biden ’ s latest statements about Islam .
President Trump should feature Biden ’ s own words in every TV commercial from this point on .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it ’ s game , set and match .
Checkmate .
Biden is finished- if you keep playing these two statements .
With all the problems plaguing America , from Covid-19 ; the economic meltdown ; riots in the streets ; mob takeovers of Portland and Seattle ; and a potential war with China ; with all of that , Biden thinks the big problem is we need to teach more about Islam in the schools .
That ’ s a quote .
Mr. President , relentlessly repeat Joe ’ s words every @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trust me , the American people will be as disgusted , offended , shocked and appalled as me .
Last I checked , we no longer allow Christianity to be taught in schools .
Liberal lawyers make sure we take down Christmas displays from public properties .
Yet teaching more Islam in schools is okay ?
Repeat this 24/7 , every day , in every speech , in every TV ad .
It ’ s the end of Biden .
Personally , I have nothing against Islam .
It ’ s a perfectly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suicide bombers…use of human shields…gays being thrown off buildings…women being stoned to death…little girls disfigured by acid for wanting an education…women sent to prison for being gang raped…honor killings…soldiers set on fire in cages…genital mutilation…and don ’ t forget artists being murdered for drawing a cartoon of Mohammed .
Other than that , it ’ s a swell religion .
Never forget , Basement Joe wants to convert all our kids to Islam !
Hip , hip , hooray .
But wait , there ’ s more .
Joe just promised on day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s “ Muslim Travel Ban.
” It ’ s THAT important to deal with it on day one .
Basement Joe is horrified that we don ’ t have more immigrants from the terrorist havens of Somalia , Yemen , Iran , Afghanistan , Libya , North Korea and Venezuela .
Isn ’ t this just what America needs during a pandemic and economic collapse ?
Teaching Islam to your kids .
And welcoming in Iranians , Somalians and Yemen-ese .
I can ’ t wait .
How about you ?
That @ @ @ @ @ @ @ BIGGEST IDIOT DEMOCRATS EVER NOMINATED .
”

by Wayne Allyn Root
President Trump loves branding his opponents. Boy, do I have the brand for Joe Biden. Other than “Basement Biden.” Or Biden is the leader of the “Dementia-crats.” Those two are effective and memorable too.
But nothing beats this little ditty: BIDEN stands for “BIGGEST IDIOT DEMOCRATS EVER NOMINATED.”
Forget Biden’s nonstop stumbling and bumbling. Forget that he appears to not know where he is (he talked about New Hampshire, but was in Vermont)…what day it is (remember “Super Thursday”)…what year it is (remember in the presidential debate when old Joe said “Joe203030”)…or who he is (remember Joe opening a speech with “Hello, I’m Jill Biden”). Forget all that.
Forget his lifetime record of 40 years as part of the DC Swamp establishment, accomplishing nothing for the American people.
Forget about the massive corruption in China and Ukraine, with his son Hunter as the bagman.
Forget about presiding over the worst economic recovery in America’s history.
Forget about supporting AOC’s $10 trillion Green New Deal that will bankrupt the US economy and kill millions of jobs forever.
Forget about old Joe’s radical new beliefs in open borders and “defund the police.” Oh, and Biden also said recently, “the police are the enemy.” Process that for a minute.
Forget about his racist past, compliments for a former KKK leader, and use of the “n word” on the Senate floor. Or telling black Americans that if they vote for Trump, they aren’t black.
Forget about his clear dementia issues. Or the fact he can’t answer a single question by a reporter that isn’t pre-scripted, with the answer written on teleprompter.
Forget about the lack of intensity or enthusiasm by potential Biden voters. Poor old Joe was on a nationwide video livestream conference the other day with 19 people tuned in.
And during that video livestream conference he grew confused multiple times, could not remember the word “aneurysm” and promised “voter registration physicians” at the polls.
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Poor old Joe Biden has problems. Cognitive problems. Brain problems. Speaking problems. Leaving his basement problems.
But forget all of that.
Joe just said two things so stupid, moronic, mindless, revolting, and offensive to most Americans, we should just freeze the election right here. Let’s roll the dice. Let’s base the whole election on Biden’s latest statements about Islam.
President Trump should feature Biden’s own words in every TV commercial from this point on. I’ll bet my life savings it’s game, set and match. Checkmate. Biden is finished- if you keep playing these two statements.
With all the problems plaguing America, from Covid-19; the economic meltdown; riots in the streets; mob takeovers of Portland and Seattle; and a potential war with China; with all of that, Biden thinks the big problem is we need to teach more about Islam in the schools. That’s a quote.
Mr. President, relentlessly repeat Joe’s words every day from now through the election. Trust me, the American people will be as disgusted, offended, shocked and appalled as me. Last I checked, we no longer allow Christianity to be taught in schools. Liberal lawyers make sure we take down Christmas displays from public properties. Yet teaching more Islam in schools is okay?
Repeat this 24/7, every day, in every speech, in every TV ad. It’s the end of Biden.
Personally, I have nothing against Islam. It’s a perfectly good religion…as long as we forget the suicide bombers…use of human shields…gays being thrown off buildings…women being stoned to death…little girls disfigured by acid for wanting an education…women sent to prison for being gang raped…honor killings…soldiers set on fire in cages…genital mutilation…and don’t forget artists being murdered for drawing a cartoon of Mohammed. Other than that, it’s a swell religion.
Never forget, Basement Joe wants to convert all our kids to Islam! Hip, hip, hooray.
But wait, there’s more. Joe just promised on day one of his presidency to end Trump’s “Muslim Travel Ban.” It’s THAT important to deal with it on day one. Basement Joe is horrified that we don’t have more immigrants from the terrorist havens of Somalia, Yemen, Iran, Afghanistan, Libya, North Korea and Venezuela.
Isn’t this just what America needs during a pandemic and economic collapse? Teaching Islam to your kids. And welcoming in Iranians, Somalians and Yemen-ese. I can’t wait. How about you?
That’s why Biden stands for “BIGGEST IDIOT DEMOCRATS EVER NOMINATED.”