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Brazilian Archipelago Reopens Only To Tourists Who Have Already Had COVID

Brazil rebuilds its tourism industry with new safety measures.

As countries reopen their doors to tourists, each has taken on their precautions to mitigate the risks of spreading the coronavirus. Some have opted to ban visitors from individual nations. Others require proof of negative COVID tests or enforce a mandatory quarantine upon arrival.

But now, Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago off the coast of Brazil in the state of Pernambuco, has implemented a new protocol unseen anywhere else in the world: To enter, tourists must prove that they have already had COVID-19.

According to Insider, an announcement on the Pernambuco government website states that Fernando de Noronha, a national park and UNESCO World Heritage site, will only allow “tourists who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and are already cured.”

Escape one Brazilian miles deep into a space of beauty

To visit the archipelago, travelers will have to submit one of two tests taken more than 20 days before their arrival. — a positive PCR virus test or a positive serology test, also known as an antibody test.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes the PCR test as a molecular test that shows whether you have an active coronavirus infection. In contrast, the antibody test checks whether your body has developed coronavirus-specific antibodies.

The 20-day limit means that those who have tested positive for the virus should have since recovered. It also means that the body will have had time to develop antibodies as the CDC states that “antibodies can take several days or weeks to develop after you have an infection and may stay in your blood for several weeks or more after recovery.”

For those interested in visiting Fernando de Noronha, it’s important to note the CDC also states: “at this time researchers do not know if the presence of antibodies means that you are immune to the coronavirus in the future.” Cases of reinfection have also been reported in Hong Kong, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

“You can get it again,” Florian Krammer, a vaccine scientist and virus expert at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, told Business Insider in July.

Brazil currently has the second-worst outbreak of COVID-19 cases in the world. However, Fernando de Noronha, which initially closed to visitors in mid-March, has had 93 confirmed cases and no deaths as of August 30, according to Reuters.

Guess Writer: Jessica Poitevien

Compton Police Attacked In Revenge Shooting — The Shooter Possibly Still At Large.

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L.A. County police on edge after a brazen attack on two sheriff deputies.

At about 1900 hours, a crazed person with a hate-filled heart walked up to a patrol vehicle with two LA County Sheriff Deputies and shot them both “in the head.” A grainy area surveillance video shows a lone shooter (male or female) running away from the location. The person appears to be someone not of a great statue with a slightly disfigured sprint.

LA Deputies confront protesters who celebrate a violent attack on two deputies.

The officers were monitoring the Metro Blue Line station at Willowbrook Avenue and Compton Boulevard when the ambush occurred. In addition to the shooter, at least one other person was walking nearby when the shooter fired what appears to be about five shots into the vehicle on the deputies.

According to LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who reminds the public that he was pissed off, both deputies have been with the Department for 14 months are were sworn in together from the same class. One of the victims is a female described as a 31-year-old mother with a six-year-old son; the other is a 24-year-old male.

High Alert And Pissed Off

As police in battleground fatigues roam the streets and neighborhoods of LA looking for, at this point, an attempted murderer, whom they say they don’t know — a small group of mindless demonstrators gathered at the hospital (making noise) where the injured deputies are reportedly in critical condition. The demonstrators were confronted by police who tried to chase them away.

LA Sheriff Deputies winning friends and influencing people / rough arrest of reporter Josie Huang

Meanwhile, an angry mob of Sheriff deputies also rushed, tackled, subdued, and arrested a female reporter for a local radio station KPCC 89.3 FM. Police identified the reporter as Josie Huang. Police say Huang failed to follow their orders and did not identify herself as a reporter. During the rough arrest, there was what appears to be press credentials hanging from the next of Ms. Huang. Huang was booked and later released from custody.

Staff Writer: Clinton Franklin

Rochester, NY, Police Chiefs Involved In Apparent Murder Cover-up, Retire With Their Tails Between Their Legs.

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“Stupid Is As Stupid Does.” Get OUT!

For nearly six months, the Rochester Police Department sat on, covered up, hid, buried a video of seven of its officers contributing to the death of a naked 41-year-old man — Daniel Prude. Prude’s brother Joseph Prude had called police for help after Daniel began to show signs of mental distress. While it is not clear what happened before the arrival of the law — after their arrival, a video from a police body camera shows Daniel Prude butt naked on the cold asphalt with light snow falling. The “officers” on the scene wore long-sleeved shirts or jackets and or headgear to protect them from the snow and the cold.

Rochester’s Grand incompetent Mayor (NOT) Lovely Warren

One of the seven cops on the scene (Mark Vaughn) gave Prude commands, and he complied, he followed their instruction. “Get on the ground, get on the ground, Vaughn shouted. Put your hands behind your back,” Vaughn continued to yell commands. To which Daniel Prude replied, “Yes sir,” all while showing clear signs of mental distress and out crying for help.

Instead of helping Prude, they mocked and suffocated him. At one point, they placed a hangman’s sack over his head. After the March 23 incident, Prude lingered in the hospital for seven days before he succumbed to the brutal action of the seven cops. The county coroner ruled his death was caused by asphyxiation. The night of the incident, officer Troy Talladay was caught on bodycam, placing his knee on Prude’s neck. In contrast, officer Josiah Harris and Francisco Santiago giggled and mocked the dying man.

The commanding officer on the scene, Sgt. Michael Magri did not intervene; instead, he aided and abetted the other killers of the helpless Prude lying on the ground naked.

Rochester Police mocked and tortured a naked man in the snow — Daniel Prude

When the sun came up, and Chief La’ Ron Singletary arrived at the station, at which time his subordinates briefed him (thoroughly) on the incident of torture. Prude died seven days later in the hospital. At which time, Singletary ordered the customary police internal investigation into the rough and prolonged killing of Mr. Prude. The Rochester Internal investigators concluded their customary investigation with its customary coverup findings. Shortly after, Singletary and his top lieutenants (Deputy Chief Joseph Morabito and Commander Fabian Rivera) joined in a conspiracy of shelving of the facts and video of the killing of Prude.

They are fleeing the crime scene, in broad daylight, with their pensions.

For several months Chief Singletary kept the video of the crime under wraps until attorneys for the family of Daniel Prude were able to get a copy of the video and released it to the media. After the release of the video, the protesters demanded the officers and Singletary be held accountable. To protect Singletary, Mayor “Lovely” Warren scampered into damage control mode. She claimed ignorance and staunchly defended the chief’s behavior in the cover-up. Chief Singletary went as far as to condone the killing of Prude and by saying his officers acted appropriately when they mocked, suffocated, and ignored Prude’s cries for help. Singletary claims the torture and killing of Daniel Prude were consistent with their training of his officers.

Forty-One-Year-old Daniel Prude became a victim of Rochester’s NY police hate, scorn, and inhumane brutality.

Within days after the incident came to light and calls for accountability grew louder, Chief Singletary and has tendered his resignation effective September 29, 2020. He blames his dilemma on the news media for shining a spotlight on the murder of Daniel Prude.

The Mayor of Rochester “Lovely” Warren– a strong defender of Chief La’ Ron Singletary, it appears that she has cut some deal with Chief Singletary. The agreement will allow Singletary and his top cohorts to flee the scene of the crime without any accountability and with a fat pension for life — paid for courtesy of the taxpayers.

Two of the Department’s other top cops — Deputy Chief Mark Simmons and Commander Fabian — were returned to their previous ranks of lieutenants.

Staff Writer: Clinton Franklin

Airlines Continue to Entice Travelers with Flexible Bookings, Free Travel Insurance, and More.

The Gifts Are Getting Bigger.

As travel companies fight to keep their businesses afloat, some of the world’s largest airlines continue to launch new incentives and increased safety protocol to encourage customers to fly again.

Delta Air Lines, for example, recently announced the enhancement of its COVID-19 sanitation policies. The company has doubled its cleaning staff, from a crew of 3-5 people to a minimum crew of eight to properly disinfect the aircraft between flights.

“We’ve done quite a lot of change to our turn process,” Mike Medeiros, the head of Delta’s new Global Cleanliness division, told Reuters.“As important as [being] on-time is to our company, we know that cleanliness, particularly in this environment but also going forward, will be just as important.”

According to the Reuters report, Delta will focus on disinfecting common touchpoints like tray tables and bathroom door handles. After an initial cleaning, a flight attendant and gate agent will inspect the cabin together and call back the cleaning staff if necessary.

In addition to cleaning, Delta said it would continue to block middle seats until at least Jan. 6, 2021 and limit the number of passengers on board through at least Oct. 31.

Meanwhile, American Airlines is enticing would-be travelers with increased flexibility in its booking policies.

Passengers who book a flight now through Sept. 30 will be eligible for free changes for travel through Dec. 31, 2020. Travelers can cancel or change their flight up to one time with no penalty. The offer will also apply to basic economy tickets, which are typically not eligible for changes. Passengers can even change their origin or destination as part of this new flexible booking offer. Only the fare difference will need to be paid. Those who cancel a flight will be issued a travel credit to be used within 12 months. Refunds will not be issued.

To specifically address the COVID-19 concerns of its passengers, struggling airline Virgin Atlantic is partnering with Allianz Global Assistance to offer coronavirus insurance coverage for travelers flying now through March 31, 2021.

Should a passenger fall ill during their vacation, the insurance policy will fully cover up to $650,000 in emergency medical expenses, including repatriation and funeral costs if necessary, as well as accommodations and transportation if a passenger is forced to quarantine.

“We believe this complimentary cover will provide some added reassurance for our customers as they start to plan trips further afield,” Juha Jarvinen, Virgin’s chief commercial officer, said in a statement.

Guess Writer: Jessica Poitevien

Vicious Killer Murders His Wife, Then Shoots Black Neighbors, Shoots at Police — Captured Alive.

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Unequal Justice: Dual System of Laws.

This why they march: On August 30, 2020, 48-year-old Jason Michael Mesich emptied his gun on his wife, Angela Lynn Mesich. Jason wanted to have more sex, and Angela was not in the mood. Their argument moved to the garage, where Jason shot and killed Angela. After murdering his wife, the savage beast turned his gun on two of his Black female neighbors. His victims were taken to a hospital. Twelve-year-old Makayla Saulter-Outlaw was shot in the head — she remains in critical condition, her adult sister, 29-year-old Canisha Saulter, received three bullets to her legs and hip area and is in stable condition.

Twelve-year-old Makayla Saulter-Outlaw And Her One-year-old Niece Victims of a Beast

Upon the arrival of Bloomington Police, Jason Mesich assaulted them by firing at least 40 rounds at them from his garage. At the end of the three-hour standoff, the Minnesota police were able to take him into custody — ALIVE. The killer claims he does not remember slaughtering his wife and attempting to kill his neighbors. The 12-year-old victim (Makayla who had her one-year-old niece in her arms) and her aunt Canisha were loading a U-Haul truck in their yard when they were attacked and shot by Mesich.

 Police said the 11:pm incident left the neighborhood in shock. During the argument — in the detach garage — Jason Mesich, who has a Hunting Permit, went into his house to get on of his guns. When he returned to the garage, he alleged that Angela hit, at which time he punched her in the lower neck area. Angela responded to him by saying, “Just shoot me, then.” Jason then emptied the magazine in her upper neck body to make sure she was dead — he told police during interviews.

Police recovered several guns and hundreds of ammunition from the residence of the Mesichs.

Guest Writer: Victor Magni

Jason Mesich

Daniel Prude Handcuffed, Mocked, Suffocated By Rochester Police: Another Senseless Killing.

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Where is your humanity?

“How you sitting here with your knee in my brother damn back? When he’s defenseless, he got on no damn clothes. I mean, come on, let’s keep it real. If you wanna know the truth? The video of your foot is gonna show the truth. And these people back here who is steady trying to cover this up, come on, let’s stop this. Because if you don’t stop it now — it’s gonna be some more then it going to stop. I mean, what’s makes me any lesser than the next man of this American society? Is it the color of my skin? It doesn’t make me any lesser than you. Because my skin is darker than yours? My melanin is ‘better’ than yours? I don’t care what it is, we are all human. I’m no animal and that what the f%@k they treat my brother like — a damn animal.” Words of Joe Prude

Joe Prude Holds News Conference to Talk About His Brother’s Death at The Hands of The Police

While he was butt naked in the snow, for thirty minutes Daniel Prude was exposed to freezing temperature as several Rochester, NY, police stand around mocking him. At one point one of the officers placed an executioner’s death bag over his head. On March 23, Daniel’s brother Joseph Prude had called 9-1-1 and asked for help because Daniel was experiencing a mental break down. Upon his arrival to the hospital, Daniel was pronounced brain dead. On March 30 life support was removed from Daniel Prude. The coroner ruled that his death was caused by “complications of asphyxia in the setting of physical restraint as a finding. The report also cites excited delirium and acute PCP intoxication as causes of death.”

On Wednesday, police body camera footage was released to news outlets, courtesy of the Prude’s family attorney Elliot Shields. The video shows police pressing knee/foot on Prude while he was handcuffed. Video of the 3:16 a.m. incident shows that the victim was very compliant, although somewhat agitated. Audio of the video revealed Prudee handcuffed, praying, “in Jesus Christ, I pray, amen.”

John 3:16

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

Guess Writer: Victor Magni

Breona Taylor Killers Go Unpunished, While Some City Officials Work to Frame Her In Her Grave.

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Drug Dealer Offered Plea Deal To Say Breonna Taylor Was A Drug Dealer.

WBRD, a Louisville Kentucky news source, is reporting that on July 13, city law enforcement officials offered a local drug dealer, Jamarcus Glover, a plea deal to help them fabricate evidence against his ex-girlfriend, Breonna Taylor. Taylor was shot and killed by Louisville Metro Police four months earlier.

On March 13, 2020, at about 1:00 a.m. three Louisville Metro Police plainclothes officers (Jonathan Mattingly; Brett Hankison, and Myles Cosgrove) carried out a drive-by home invasion style raid on 26-year-old Breonna Taylor’s apartment. At the time of the attack, Taylor, an emergency medical technician, was asleep with her boyfriend, Kenneth Walker. The police were executing a no-knock search warrant — meaning they could kick in the door without announcing or identifying themselves before entering.

Breonna Taylor in her EMT garb

As police began to use a battering ram on the door to Taylor’s apartment, Kenneth Walker, a licensed firearm holder, opened fire on the men entering his castle — his claim is that he thought he was being robbed by intruders. The three officers returned fire. Twenty shots were fired and Taylor was shot at least eight times in her apartment. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her then-boyfriend, Kenneth Walker was arrested and charged with attempted murder for shooting a police officer in his leg during a narcotics investigation. There were no drugs found in Taylor’s apartment.

Breonna Taylor’s family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Louisville Police  Department. The suit alleges that Louisville Police showed “a total disregard for the value of human life” when they entered the apartment of Ms. Taylor without knocking or announcing a search warrant.

Guess Writer: Victor Magni

Costa Rica Will Open to American Travelers From Only Six States

 Thrill-seekers, It’s Time to Get Your Adrenaline-pumping.

Starting Sept. 1, 2020, Costa Rica will join the shortlist of countries allowing entry to American travelers, but not everyone from the U.S. is invited to explore this Central American paradise.

Targeting tourists from states with low numbers of coronavirus cases, only residents from Connecticut, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Maine, and Vermont, will be allowed to visit Costa Rica. As travelers are funneled through one of three airports — Juan Santamaría International Airport, Daniel Oduber Quirós Airport, and Tobías Bolaños Airport—they will be required to show their driver’s license or another form of state ID to prove they are residents from these approved locations.

Scarlet Macaw: Costa Rica

Travelers lucky enough to fly a private plane to Costa Rica will be assessed on a case-by-case basis before allowed to enter the country.

Although Costa Rica reopened to international travel on Aug. 1, it only recently updated its regulations to include provisions for American travelers. The U.S. State Department, however, continues to have a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Costa Rica.

No matter their nationality, all travelers heading to Costa Rica must test negative for COVID-19 within 48 hours of their departure. They will also be required to fill out a government-issued health form beforehand and must have proof of international travel health insurance. The policy needs to cover up to $50,000 in medical costs in case a traveler falls ill while on their trip. Those arriving without insurance can purchase it through Costa Rica’s National Insurance Institute or the local company Sagicor. In addition to these regulations, visitors will be expected to follow mandatory mask rules and physical distancing guidelines.

The country currently has over 30,000 cases of coronavirus, and just over 300 people have died, according to data tracked by Johns Hopkins University.

Chadwick Aaron Boseman: Black Panther Actor Dead @ 43 — Colon Cancer.

Billion Dollar Marvel Actor Will Be Significantly Missed.

For four years, the actor who set Box Office records struggled with colon cancer. Even during the 2017 — 2018 filming of his most successful film, the Black Panther Chadwick Boseman kept his head and spirits high. The Howard University graduate stared in some notable movies depicting real-life stand-up men such as Jackie Robinson, James Brown, and Thurgood Marshall.

Actor Chadwick Boseman In The Movie 42, a Portrayal Of Baseball Legend Jackie Robinson

Boseman is survived by his newly minted wife singer Taylor Simone Ledward. The couple had been dating for several years and reportedly were engaged last year.

Boseman publicist Nicki Fioravante said in a statement released that his family was by his side at the time of his death. “They were countless surgeries and chemotherapy during and between several of his films.

Budget$200 million[2][3]
Box office$1.347 billion
Revenue for the smash hit movie “The Black Panther”

Kenosha’s Senseless Police Shooting, Root Cause: Poor Police Training, Ignorance, And A Lack of Discipline.

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Two wrongs don’t make a right, but a double negative makes a positive?

“Milwaukee Bucks Boycott Game 5 In Response to Jacob Blake Shooting”

There is a disconnect between the arc of societal change (the times) and the culture of policing — especially the relationship between Black people and the Police. There is a history of some police officers — mostly white Police to treat people of “African” descent with extremely detrimental prejudice. While on the other hand, there is a minority of black men and women — mostly men who will, foolishly, resist the Police with physical force. Mix those two ingredients, and there is a significant probability that the Black male ends up with the short end of the stick.

On Sunday, August 23, 2020, at 5:11 p.m. Wisconsin police was dispatched to an apartment at 2805 40th St, referencing a call from a female regarding a male Black (Jacob Blake) who allegedly was not supposed to be at that location because of a previous “family issues.” The female caller advised police that (29-year-old) Blake isn’t supposed to be there and that he had taken her keys and was refusing to give them back. Dispatch informed the officers that Blake had a warrant for his arrest stemming from a domestic case in May.

A Young Warrior For Justice / Getty Images (Brandon Bell)

At 5:13:47 p.m., the caller advised 9-1-1 dispatcher that Blake was trying to leave, and at this point, she refused to cooperate or to give a description of the vehicle that he was leaving in. At 5:14:28 p.m., when a second police officer arrived on location, Blake got into a scuffle with two officers on the passenger side of his grey SUV.

At 5:15:37 p.m., upon the arrival of a third officer who witnessed the scuffle, the third officer called for more officers to assist. Black freed himself and hurriedly walked toward the driver side of his SUV wit three officers in tow. As Blake opened the front door to his SUV and dove in, one officer grabbed his shirt, attempted to pull him out of the vehicle — at this point officer fired seven shots into the back of Blake.

At 5:15:50 p.m., an officer on the scene reported, “Shots fired.” After verifying that all officers were OK, another officer advised Dispatch that Rescue was needed ASAP. Blake was taken by ambulance to Bradford High School about eight blocks away, and from there he was MediVac in a Flight For Life Helicopter to an area hospital.

Since the August 23 shooting of Jacob Blake, there have been protests and counter-protests on behalf of Blake and in favor of the police shooting of Blake. White radicals have shot three protesters — so far.

This report was supplemented by a transcript from Broadcastify, a platform for streaming live audio of public safety, aircraft, rail, and marine-related communications. 

Guest Writer: Benton Frye, Conservative Guy On The Fly

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