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Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
For Mena Catering, Zoom parties and small outdoor weddings are the new normal

It wasn't long ago that Jorge Mena was organizing up to six parties in a day with his team of 100 for crowds of thousands and celebrity clients including the...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Wayne Dupree: Trump isn’t going anywhere and shouldn’t. With a brilliant lawyer like Sidney Powell on his side, he’s going to win!

I think most people, when they have been beaten fair and square, will concede defeat. Even one-term presidents who feel hard done by. But the key words here are fair...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Gentle yoga, mindfulness and classes at Mr. C hotel have given this yoga studio a boost

Gentle yoga classes, mindfulness workshops and a hefty dose of student loyalty have created the recipe for Dharma Yoga Studio's survival during the pandemic. Since late June, online technology has...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
One half of the ‘Property Brothers’ praises solar in doc

As half of HGTV's “Property Brothers,” Jonathan Scott is all about transforming interior spaces. Now he's revealing a massive space he'd like to transform — the Earth. “Jonathan Scott's Power...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Limo company owner adds yacht charters. It’s all cruising, Miami-style

Weddings postponed from spring and summer are being rescheduled for winter months. Restaurants and clubs have slowly reopened after long COVID-19 shutdowns. All of this is good news for Lenin...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Retirees protest Belarus leader on 100th day since vote

Crowds of retirees marched Monday in the Belarusian capital of Minsk, marking 100 days since mass protests began and became an almost-daily feature of life in the country after authoritarian...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Kamala Harris’ smashing of the glass ceiling is the same as Mrs Thatcher’s… an irrelevance to those in society who need most help

The ascent of Kamala Harris and initiatives to help women progress in politics are being feted, but are ultimately meaningless for the most disadvantaged. It's real change rather than cosmetic...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Breaking News
Takeaway pints to be banned in bid to prevent outdoor gatherings

Takeaway pints are to be banned by the Government as part of a new crackdown on people gathering outdoors to drink.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Breaking News
Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have Wrexham takeover bid accepted

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have become the new owners of Wrexham after their takeover bid was approved by the National League club's Supporters Trust.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
94 people test positive at Washington state care facility

A long-term care facility in Washington state reported that 94 people have tested positive for COVID-19 since late October, its second outbreak since the coronavirus pandemic began. Snohomish Health District...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
94 people test positive at Washington state care facility

A long-term care facility in Washington state reported that 94 people have tested positive for COVID-19 since late October, its second outbreak since the coronavirus pandemic began. Snohomish Health District...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Asia-Pacific trade deal is a big win for China and a blow for US. America First has in fact put America Last on the world stage

The repercussions of the new RCEP free-trade agreement between China and 14 other countries are huge. It creates a massive trading bloc in Asia that America, though its insular policies,...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Former Olympic champion swimmer Schoeman faces longer ban

Former Olympic champion Roland Schoeman appeared by video link Monday at a Court of Arbitration for Sport hearing that could ban him beyond next year's Tokyo Games. The World Anti-Doping...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Breaking News
Living in a national park ‘can potentially boost house prices by 20%’

Homes in national parks typically command a 20% premium, according to analysis.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Cancel culture stems from good-v-evil Disney populism – I voiced doubt and now I’m the villain

Win or lose, the woke outrage mob are still on the warpath. Everyone, everywhere, is in danger of being canceled for the injustice of the week. In my opinion, the...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
So, doctors can ignore children’s wishes on life-saving blood transfusions – but not potentially life-wrecking hormone treatments?

Doctors override the wishes of children if they believe respecting them may ‘restrict their options in future.' If hormone therapy can render people infertile, surely they should resist prescribing it...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Email obtained by AP: 65 WHO staff have virus, 1 cluster

The World Health Organization has recorded 65 cases of the coronavirus among staff based at its headquarters, including at least one cluster of infections, an internal email obtained by The...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Science & Tech
‘NBA 2K21’ first impressions on PS5, Xbox Series X: A promising rookie campaign

'NBA 2K21' for the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X and S represent a solid rookie effort for the pro basketball franchise on next-gen platforms.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Editorial Roundup: Texas

The Dallas Morning News. Nov. 13, 2020. What a federal torture case in Dallas tells us about sex trafficking It's not a victimless crime, nor is it just another economic...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Ganassi to return to IMSA sports car racing with Cadillac

Chip Ganassi Racing will return to IMSA sports car competition next season with Cadillac in the Daytona Prototype international class. Ganassi made its sports car racing debut in 2004 in...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Breaking News
Venezuelan Olympian delivers food to support family and keep Tokyo dream alive

An Olympic gold medal winner has turned to delivering food to support his family as he bids to realise his dream of winning another medal in Tokyo next summer.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Hollywood stars complete takeover of Welsh club Wrexham

Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney on Monday completed a $2.5 million takeover of a Welsh club that plays in the fifth tier of English soccer. “This is really...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Business
BRICS bank ‘working at full speed on supporting economic recovery’ of member states amid Covid crisis (VIDEO)

The Covid-19 pandemic is bringing “unparalleled challenges,” but the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) is “rising to the occasion” to tackle the crisis and boost the trade bloc's economic recovery,...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Regretfully, US liberals now out-hawk conservatives in eagerness for aggression & war

You might have noticed something curious following Biden's apparent election win – liberal politicians and media are sounding the alarm that Trump may use his remaining months in office to...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Farming
Dairygold holds October Milk Price

Dairygold has maintained its October Quoted Milk Price at 31.75cpl, based on standard constituents of 3.3% Protein and 3.6% Butterfat, inclusive of bonuses and VAT.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Study suggests video games can help mental health

Time spent playing video games can be good for mental health, according to a new study by researchers at Oxford University. The finding comes as video game sales this year...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
The right is losing political battles because they aren’t even bothering to take part in the culture war

There's a deluge of progressive propaganda in mainstream entertainment, but where are the conservative creators and influencers? We need more people on the right to get involved in shaping our...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Foreign Affairs
Venezuelan Olympian delivers food to support family

Back home in Venezuela, Ruben Limardo Gascon is hailed as a national hero for winning a gold medal in fencing at the 2012 London Olympics. In Poland, where he has...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Breaking News
Britain ‘among countries experiencing steep decline in cash use amid pandemic’

Half of people across Britain have used cash less often during the coronavirus pandemic – putting it among the countries with the steepest declines in a global study.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Why is Boris self-isolating? He almost died from Covid in spring… and now his stupid rules have come back to bite him

Boris Johnson is almost certainly immune, after contracting a serious case early this year. The fact he's now self-isolating after coming into contact with an MP who tested positive shows...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
2nd coronavirus vaccine shows early success in U.S. tests

For the second time this month, there's promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
2nd coronavirus vaccine shows early success in U.S. tests

For the second time this month, there's promising news from a COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Moderna said Monday its shots provide strong protection, a dash of hope against the grim backdrop...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Science & Tech
Apple’s HomePod Mini review: Attractive price, more useful than Google speakers

With Apple's HomePod Mini you can dictate texts, find your phone and use as TV speakers. But some Siri commands will require some setup.

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Offices near Lincoln Road? That’s what Miami Beach has in mind

With tourism in the doldrums, Miami Beach is seeking to diversify its economy. The plan: a business district near Lincoln Road that can bring more companies, offices and workers. City...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
COVID-19 sent a small Miami bike shop on a wild ride. Now a Christmas shortage looms

For Marcelo Penengo, running a small bike shop during a pandemic-induced boom in demand has been like flying down the gnarliest dirt trail ever devised, with ruts, sharp rocks and...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
‘One-in-a-million chance.’ How Beyoncé helped this Black-owned hotel during COVID

Jamila Ross and Akino West knew they would need a little luck if they were going to keep their Overtown hotel afloat during the pandemic. You could say they won...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Despite pandemic odds, South Florida van vacation rental company amid successful comeback

Business is booming for South Florida's van vacation rental company Ondevan as more and more locals seek auto escapes. When COVID hit, Ondevan's original clients — international tourists — disappeared,...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Some residents are fleeing city centers. Crescent Heights is betting they’ll be back

City dwellers nationwide may be fleeing urban density, but Edgewater-based developer Crescent Heights remains keen on Downtown Miami. The firm's current projects include a two-block mixed-use complex, Nema Miami, at...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
Looking for an apartment? Try 11 South Florida cities where rents are slipping

Since the pandemic, locals have been trading sky-high living for sprawling space. To keep them from leaving, landlords have been lowering rents. And rents may go even lower. Median rents...

Posted by The Analyst | November 16, 2020 | Politics
How to read your Miami-Dade 2020 real estate tax bill

The old excuse “The check is in the mail” doesn't fly with the Miami-Dade Tax Collector. If you own a home or any other kind of real estate in Miami-Dade...