Books & Looks

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It is a crazy time in the world of sports as Baseball is on hold. There is the Djokovic fiasco in tennis and, of course, lots of reasons not to watch the Olympics. I look at why I cover foreign stories on science and technology and ponder why US media refuses to cover these amazing stories both here and from abroad. We look at the new threats that Russia has made to bring military deployment to both Cuba and Venezuela and try to figure out exactly what the Biden Administration’s foreign relations policies really are. Finally, we look at the President's incendiary Voting Rights/anti-Filibuster speech which even got much criticism from the progressive left. I take next week off due to another big winter storm coming to Greenville, as well as that my daughter Sara will be here for a visit and we will be celebrating a belated Christmas!

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Ah yes, considered at one time as the most serene city in Italy, a place where many want to go. But what about the residents? Find out why these hardy folks are stranded! North Korea has announced it will not attend the Winter Olympics in Beijing, why is this even a news story? We focus on a mid-winter holiday in Iceland; An angry French populace shows their displeasure in a most unusual manner; and we head back to Bristol, England to take a look at the danger posed by banning Strip Clubs; and finally we take a look at a rather bizarre new requirement for the armed forces in Norway! Come back tomorrow for My 2 Cents.

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Imagine if many of the diseases of aging can be negated by a vaccine. Well, doctors in Japan have developed a vaccine that helps reverse many such problems. We take a deep dive into his. Also, we learn that French dressing has now been deregulated by the FDA, if you are like me I never knew the FDA regulated those ingredients. We also learn of a first-ever lifesaving drone delivery in Sweden. We give a nod to the movie “The Eyes of Tammy Faye”, and learn about the dying art of making False Teeth. Lastly, we travel to Japan to discover the newest premium Tomato Juice - hold onto your wallets!!! We will come back tomorrow with more Views on the News.

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The dirty little secret that the media will not tell you is that the Dems are just as guilty of gerrymandering as the GOP. We expose this issue in today's episode. We examine the “toughest” EU sanctions against Belarus and find out they are rather toothless! Also, we have a brief look at the Theranos trial of Elizabeth Holmes. Also, we look at a federal power grab relating to High Voltage Power lines, a lawsuit in Nevada to stop Geothermal power plant being built on religious tribal grounds, and an all-electric development of 19,333 homes that will actually put a quarter-million metric tons of carbon into the atmosphere, Oops! Germany will miss their climate goals for 2022 & 23, but nuclear energy still is a contentious issue in the EU. The EU cannot agree on much of anything other than their banning of Tattoo ink! Ah yes, so many issues. And I will be back on Monday with a new episode of Views on the News!

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No, it’s not Krispy Kreme or Dunkin’ Donuts, it is the newest Wasp extermination drone!! Namibia wants to become a Hydrogen superpower; an Olympic champion suspended due to text messages; Scottish seal pup turns up at UK pub; Chinese aggression prompts return to language roots on Taiwan; Back from the dead as an assumed extinct fish turns up in Australia; a major hiking achievements in Iceland; France bans food in movie theaters; and some Octopus are smarter than others - only from our friends down in Australia!! And next Monday we come back with a busy week of Views on the News, but don’t forget tomorrow’s My 2 Cents episode.

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For our first show of the new year, we tackle a holiday eating issue: Meat Sweats! And from there we go over to Finland to try and find out why they are the happiest country in the world. Over in North Korea, the military is implored to be even more than 100% loyal to President Kim. Russia announces that they will produce Kalashnikov rifles in Venezuela, and we look at a very happy pilot who has the most contented passengers. Have not received your at-home Covid test kit? We find out why! We also find out how animals are tested for diseases and pregnancy and it might just surprise you. France starts the year with new limits on plastic and they are bringing back public water fountains. Finally, rest well, there is a record agave and tequila production down in Mexico. And come back tomorrow for more Views on the News.

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In my final My 2 Cents for 2021, I look at the continuing food shortages in our schools, as well as looking at two Monster Solar projects approved by the Biden Administration. I also discuss the possible demise of the movie musicals and what now attracts moviegoers. The US and Finland are involved in a super new project for an undersea internet cable system. And we conclude with some New Years' wishes.

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The noble grape has suddenly become the most popular fruit in Korea, and we look at the countries changing fruit tastes. From there we travel to Japan and learn about Senior Citizen Videogaming! And folks are confused by a Russian veto at the UN. And we now have the first Pokemon-themed park which is part of the redevelopment of Fukushima. We also discuss what is behind the massive rise of suicides by housewives in India. And apparently, the Vikings were not the first people to discover certain locales, not by hundreds of years! We travel to Kenya to look at the rise of Vending machines. Learn about dual-mode vehicles, and we also have two stories from the US as we look at a Pet Food dilemma, as well as a battle between environmentalists and conservationists out in California! And come back tomorrow for My 2 Cents.

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Where else can this story come from but our friends in Australia! Truly the most unique Top 5 Album I have heard!! Then we go back to learn more about that Ransomeware attack on the small hospital in Japan, and stay in Asia to determine if Koreans are proud of their Korean Fried Chicken! Find out what Penguins are doing to assist robots, and the Mayor of Paris has run into some opposition in her attempts to change the city. Travel to Africa to find out about the newest UNESCO Heritage Award, and then back to Paris to celebrate the 100th birthday of a popular drink. Apparently, lobsters and other sea creatures have feelings, and we look at the painful demise of a huge bird 50,000 years ago. Finally travel to Italy to discover one of the most bizarre Michelin star restaurants. All this, and more tomorrow on Views on the News.

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