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Good showing by AEK so far (36’). Lousy refereeing. Score is at 0-0

It doesn't look like we will have any progress in re-unification talks any time soon.

In Northern Cyprus, right-wing nationalist Ersin Tatar is elected president. Erdogan-backed Tatar favors a two-state solution for the island and says 'they will never tear the ties between us and Turkey'

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Poor technique, non existent football-IQ. Can’t go very far with a team like this!

From the Guardian: Cyprus scraps 'golden passport' scheme after politicians caught in undercover sting Official and lawmaker filmed pledging to support application from fictitious investor with criminal record Al Jazeera has an hour show exposing corruption in Cyprus. One of those filmed was Cyprus's parliamentary speaker, Demetris Syllouris, who said he would step down until an investigation was completed. Should the European Commission pursue legal action against Cyprus? Watch the Cyprus Papers Undercover - an Al Jazeera investigation:

An interesting segment on Anderson Cooper with guest Bill Gates, talking about therapeutics and vaccine. Some information is encouraging in the fight against the coronavirus.

Here's a site you might find useful: trackers.gr

Eddie Van Halen, who has died at the age of 65, opened up dozens of new possibilities for the electric guitar with his wildly inventive, and largely self-taught, techniques. He was master of his craft. May he rest in peace. Here is a Spotify playlist with some of his work:

To prepare voters for potential voter intimidation, Georgetown University Law Center created fact sheets for all 50 states on illegal militias and what to do if voters encounter them. From the website: ICAP has created fact sheets for all 50 states explaining the laws barring unauthorized private militia groups and what to do if groups of armed individuals are near a polling place or voter registration drive. Select a state from the menu below to view the corresponding fact sheet.

The same news story reference for our English readers: From the BBC: Greece Golden Dawn: Neo-Nazi leaders guilty of running crime gang After a trial lasting more than five years, the leadership of Greece's neo-Nazi party has been convicted of running a criminal organisation. That was a very hard to get verdict. It essentially means that Golden Dawn is no more. As Nils Muiznieks of Amnesty International said, the trial sent a clear message: that "violent and racist criminal activity - whether perpetrated by individuals on the street or members of parliament - will not go unpunished".

A very useful study from the British Medical Journal showing how air circulation and even the behavior of those present in a group setting affected the likelihood of spread.

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While I understand the importance of winning this game, the first half was boring. Hopefully PAOK wakes up and scores the second half.

He needs to go. He’s really costing the team.

Fact checking what bullshit Donald 'the Clown' Trump fed the American viewers:

In a disgraceful debate - courtesy of the Orange Orangutan Donald J. Trump - the Asshole in Chief and the Republicans have laid out in plain view their plans of hijacking democracy. In my previous post, Fareed Zakaria outlines their plan - their only plan in hanging on to power to the detriment of the wish of the People of this country. In case you missed it - just be ready for the most ugly debate you have ever seen.

With Trump not committing to a peaceful transfer of power, Fareed Zakaria presents a scary scenario of how Republicans might hold on to power. In Pennsylvania (where I vote) it seems that Republicans are actually working towards making this happen. I have to admit that I do fear for Democracy in this country. Republicans have shown time and again that they don't believe in it, do not respect political norms, and they will pull out all the stops in order to hang on to power. All I can say is: vote as if your life depends on it! It really does!

Chris Wallace, Fox News.

200,000 dead of Covid-19 in US (CNN) The death toll has surpassed the number of American combat deaths in the country's five most recent wars combined. Remember this when you vote on Nov. 3. Hold your politicians responsible for the role they played in this terrible chapter in the history of this country. It didn't have to be this way!

Very shaky for a keeper. Like he never played the game before!

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An interesting article and one that seems to capture the gravity of the moment. I do agree with the author that says: "The answer to the question: “who on earth is dumb enough to believe in the gaslighting of America, at the point of literal mass death?” is, sadly, too many in a position of mainstream intellectual and cultural power in America." The US is on the verge of succumbing to Trump's authoritarianism, yet the majority of the citizens fails to understand and take this seriously. I also agree with the author's statement that the US fails to understand this because they have not experienced anything similar to this in the past. Medium: The Trumps are Gaslighting a Collapsing America Ever Wondered How Authoritarianism Happens? Exactly Like This.

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