Why a declining China is so much more terrifying than a rising one

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A If for any reason you believe you received this email in error or if you no longer wish to receive these emails, click here to unsubscribe. Well, Good Morning!   Let's take a look at what the day has in store for us.   So, let's dig in, shall we? Here's What You Need To Know... Alabama House approves prison plan using virus funds The Alabama House of Representatives voted 74-26 for the $1.3 billion construction plan and 75-25 to use $400 million from the state's share of American Rescue Plan dollars to help pay for the construction of another state prison. The votes came after Republicans, who hold a lopsided majority in the Alabama Legislature, voted to cut off debate. The bills now move to the Alabama Senate, where lawmakers hope to approve them by the end of the week.   The lone Democrat in Alabama's congressional delegation, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, wrote on Twitter that she is disturbed her state is using the pandemic money for prisons, "especially as the virus rages in our state." The Department of Justice last year sued Alabama, saying male inmates in the state live in prisons "riddled with prisoner-on-prisoner and guard-on-prisoner violence."   Biden already had to make a last-minute amendment to the American Rescue Plan bill that would prevent (predominantly red) states from using the money for tax cuts. The bill has been criticized for its broadness, with conservatives saying they should have only gone to those who needed it most. Planning on attending the 2022 Winter Olympics? If you had hopes of attending the 2022 Winter Olympics but you don't already live in China, you may be in for a rude awakening.    That's because yesterday it was just announced that only residents of China will be able to buy tickets to the Winter Games. According to the International Olympic Committee, "Specific requirements on COVID-19 countermeasures for spectators from China's mainland and the details of ticketing arrangements are under discussion and development, and will be released to the public in due course once they are finalized."   There have been growing concerns and vocal boycotts in the making. That's what got the Winter Games dubbed the Genocide Games. Will these efforts lose steam in a "locals only" Olympic convention? Take a look at some of the challenges organizers will face under the new rules.  How a police officer abused his power in the worst way imaginable The kidnapping, rape, and murder of Sarah Evard has swept the U.K. and sparked a nationwide conversation about the safety of woomen. Wayne Couzens, an elite officer with London Metropolitan Police's diplomatic protection command, was charged with 33-year-old Evard's murder. The court is now hearing the horrifying details of his crime.   We are told that, in a deliberate and premeditated act of the most vile crimes, Couzens approached Evard on the street, showed her his identification as a police officer, and handcuffed her. He then drove her to the into countryside, where he would rape and murder her, then leave her body to be burned later.   Naturally, protests followed as citizens fear for women's safety — we are reminded of similar movements in the United States and further abroad. Already enraged with the London police, the stifling of vigils for Evard has not gone over well with protestors, even as the U.K. struggles to control the coronavirus. Only two people from different households are allowed to meet in a public space in the U.K., while bars, restaurants and most stores remain closed. Nevertheless, hundreds showed up at a vigil for Evard, including the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton.   As the sunlight faded, the previously peaceful mood turned, and police officers grabbed several women in the crowd, pulling them away and handcuffing them. London's mayor said on Twitter that while officers had a responsibility to enforce Covid-19 restrictions at the rally, it was clear that their response was "at times neither appropriate nor proportionate." With our own Black Lives Matter movement in the United States already spilling over into other countries, it's worth watching how Evard's death and police's reactions will shape the conversation in D.C. Get INSTANT Access (Free of Charge!) Click to read these free reports and automatically sign up for daily research and other important offers. You can unsubscribe at any time. Free Report: Buy This $2 Alt Coin  (Privacy Policy) Man Called Tesla at $50, Says Buy This EV Stock  (Privacy Policy) Your Guide to the Hottest Asset on the Planet  (Privacy Policy) Here Are Today's Conversation Starters In Focus: Culture, Sports & Entertainment What Bill Cosby has to say about the R. Kelly conviction  In light of recent events, it's really not surprising that disgraced comedian Bill Cosby is weighing in on the R. Kelly conviction. But what he has to say about those charges actually "sticking" is.   Lessons learned on giving up on rookies too soon We're three weeks into the NFL season. And what we're really learning right now is what we could have learned from the legends about not giving up on rookie quarterbacks too soon.    What this study has to say about upcoming holiday travel trends  It's starting to look like we're finding our "new normal." An Expedia survey was just released on upcoming holiday travel trends. Here's what folks are doing and where they're heading. In Focus: Science, Tech & Health Is there a secret Mars-like planet hiding in our solar system?  All the planetary uncertainty lies in the outer reaches of the solar system, beyond the orbit of Neptune.   How telescopes make the universe self-aware  Telescopes are time machines. Someday, they could take us to a time before starlight.   Mars on the cheap: Scientists working to revolutionize access to the Red Planet  The concepts include souped-up Mars helicopters and inexpensive orbiters and landers. In Focus: Business, Markets & The Economy Why a declining China is so much more terrifying than a rising one  A lot of people lose sleep when it comes to the rise of China. But what you should really be terrified about is a declining China. Here's why it matters…   Rents in the United States are rising at an alarming rate  Typically, this is the time of year when rental rates "seasonally dip." But that's not happening this year. In fact, they're spiking higher. You won't believe how bad it is in Georgia and Florida.    Dollar Tree is raising prices and people don't like it at all  A dollar sure doesn't go as far as it used to. Not even at Dollar Tree. That's why there's now Dollar Tree Plus. And saying folks don't like it is putting it mildly. The #1 Stock Under $5 Virginia Stock-Picking Millionaire Says It's Not About Diversification! Buy one single $3 stock  that trades under a secret name — and it could help make your retirement. His instructions are here. In Focus: Politics & World Affairs How Biden's been caught between allies and critics on his border policies  Biden embraced major progressive policy goals on the issue after he won the Democratic nomination, and he has begun enacting some. But his administration's response to high numbers of migrants has inflamed both critics and allies.   Pelosi's Jan. 6 committee just dealt another blow to major Trump allies  Former President Trump has suggested the group in his inner circle is covered by executive privilege. Others aren't so sure.   Finger-pointing, or on the money? Milley's blunt private blame does not lie with Biden  These private remarks were far more blunt than Milley's public testimony, in which the nation's top general said the issue of whether the order should have been given earlier is an "open question that needs further exploration." David Bowie's "lost album" is about to see the light of day    This is what rethinking the American flag looks like    Ever wonder if elephants feel gratitude? Watch this…    A museum paid $84,000 for this. The joke's on them   These small changes to your garden are guaranteed to attract wildlife to your yard    A judge has finally made a decision on Britney Spears' conservatorship    This woman allegedly made bomb threats for the most frivolous reason…    Gabby Petito's dad has a message he says is for everyone  It's Time For Your Clickbait Break! "Demon" dog that looks like Pennywise the Clown leaves people terrified One For The History Books On this day back in 1659, Robinson Crusoe was shipwrecked (if you ask Daniel Defoe); in 1888, Jack the Ripper struck again, taking two more victims; in 1927, Babe Ruth smacked his MLB record 60th home run; in 1934, Babe Ruth also played his very last game as a Yankee; in 1955, actor and cultural icon James Dean died in a car crash at just 24.  "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." — Theodore Roosevelt     The Seven At 7 14422 Shoreside Way Suite 110-238 Winter Garden, FL 34787   © 2021 The Seven at 7. 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