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Thomas Paine

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

Thursday, December 17, 2020

17 December - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 5

 11 pm MST

COVID-19 - Things Are Starting To Get Better
Hank Campbell, Science 2.0 blogs - 12 hours ago
A meta-analysis of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the 2019 form of coronavirus that led to the COVID-19 pandemic, found that the chance an infected person showing symptoms was infecting someone else even in their home was only 18%, while it plummeted to 0.7% if they are not symptomatic. The pool was not small, it was data from over 77,000 participants. That's actually good news, and it may mean a return to normalcy, because if even being trapped in a home with someone has only a minor risk for those not at respiratory distress risk from flu or anything...
America Is Heading Into “The Dark Days…”
Tim Bolen, BolenReport - 14 hours ago
They are right around the corner… Opinion by “Deplorable” Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen Here at the BolenReport we are known for being way out ahead of many issues, explaining what is really going on long before most thinkers have found where they left their coffee cups. We were way out ahead on the delivery of … Continue reading America Is Heading Into “The Dark Days…”
What We can Learn from the Immortal Beethoven, to Overcome the Present Systemic Breakdown
Alicia, LaRouchePAC Feed - 16 hours ago
Yesterday was the 250th anniversary of the birth of Ludwig van Beethoven. Though he lived in chaotic times, and suffered great personal misfortune, he rose above them, giving to us, today, an example of one whose creativity provides a challenge to us, as well as insights into the quality of mind and love for mankind required to successfully address the existential threats confronting us today. Take some time to listen to his compositions today. For more on what it means to "Think Like Beethoven," you can view the 4th panel of the Schiller Institute's online conference. Watch Harl...
Building a Mass Movement to Counter the Collapse of the International System
Alicia, LaRouchePAC Feed - 1 day ago
Helga Zepp LaRouche In reflecting on the just-concluded Schiller Institute two-day conference, Helga Zepp LaRouche emphasized the significance of the question posed by Jacques Cheminade, a former candidate for President of France, in his address during the 4th panel. Cheminade asked, “Why is there no mass movement to counter the present global crisis?” In her review of the developments of the last week — from the ongoing battle to overturn election fraud in the U.S., the escalation of anti-Russia, anti-China actions by the same networks behind the fraudulent Russiagate, and aggres...
LaRouche Shocker—The American System is Neither Capitalist or Communist—Why Didn't You Know That?
Alicia, LaRouchePAC Feed - 1 day ago
Lyndon LaRouche As the result of the American Revolution and the genius of Alexander Hamilton, an entirely new form of economy was designed, meeting the Constitution's mandate to protect the general welfare of a free people. That unique economic design was further elaborated by Henry Carey, Abraham Lincoln's economist, presenting the ideas which resulted in the superior logistics of the North in the Civil War. This invention has been attacked, distorted, and rather thoroughly wiped from American history books, as the result of a concerted infiltration and mobilization by our Britis...
Will You Be a Victim of the Global Re-Set?
Alicia, LaRouchePAC Feed - 1 day ago
As the world economy is "on the edge of a cliff", according to the former chairman of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, he proposed an escalation for the implementation of the "Global Re-Set", giving central bankers the power to determine which businesses and industries are bailed out, and which fail. At the same time, the authors of the fraudulent Russiagate coup plot are at it again, accusing Russia—again without evidence except for "anonymous sources"—of a massive hack. Watch now Send Harley your questions at *harleysch@gmail.com* Every weekday morning Harley briefs yo...
Surrender Is Not an Option; Anything Less Than Pure Fighting Optimism Now Will Lose the War
adam, LaRouchePAC Feed - 2 days ago
[image: President Donald J. Trump is escorted on to the football field as an Army cadet runs with a U.S. flag Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, prior the coin toss to the start of the 121st Army-Navy football game at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.] Barbara Boyd PDF: [image: PDF icon] 20201215-surrender-nao-i.pdf *by Barbara Boyd* Yesterday, December 14, alternative slates of electors, pledged to Donald Trump, in the battleground and contested states of Georgia, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Nevada were forwarded to Congress. Despite the attempt by Michigan’s female Napoleon Bona...
How Bill Barr Perpetuated the Lie at the Heart of Russiagate
Alicia, LaRouchePAC Feed - 2 days ago
When the Mueller Report came out in March 2019, Barr correctly reported that it found no collusion by Trump with Russia, and no obstruction of justice. However, he let stand the lie of Russian "meddling" and "hacking", which is still repeated to the present day. By not exposing this lie, his "defense" of Trump undermined the major strategic initiative of his presidency, to reverse the dangerous geopolitical confrontation course with Russia pursued by Bush and Obama and replace it with friendship and cooperation between the superpowers. And what is the status of the Durham probe? N...
Franklin in Paris: December, 1776—July, 1785 The Power of Patriotism
Alicia, LaRouchePAC Feed - 3 days ago
*by Robert Ingraham* “Call it the idea of freedom achieved through the creation and defense of government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Call it the determination that such political creations shall prosper, and be defended at any price necessary, that such 'democracy' not perish from the earth.” – Lyndon LaRouche, “The Impact of the American Ideology upon the Failures of U.S. Strategy,” 1988 Patriotism is the most powerful of strategic weapons. It springs forth from within the soul of the slumbering individual, to awaken a morality, a courage, which is sacred. ...
The Regime Change Coup Can Still Be Defeated
Alicia, LaRouchePAC Feed - 3 days ago
Video of hmOl64x2DQk On Saturday, December 12, Harley addressed the Schiller Institute's conference, "The World after the U.S. Election Creating A World Based on Reason." His address, titled, "The Regime Change Coup Can Still Be Defeated," is excerpted above in lieu of a daily update this morning.
This is a Fight, and We Can Win It!
adam, LaRouchePAC Feed - 4 days ago
This is a Fight, and We Can Win It! Video of This is a Fight, and We Can Win It! On Saturday, December 12, Bruce Director gave the opening remarks to LaRouchePAC's Westcoast Activist call.
Facing an Economic Crisis, Colombia Turns to Fracking
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - San Martín is full of oil men. This small, no-nonsense Colombian town in the department of Cesar, is hot, chaotic, and long accustomed to the presence of the petroleum industry. Ecopetrol, the state-owned oil company, is everywhere. Standing in the town center it is impossible not to notice that two […] The post Facing an Economic Crisis, Colombia Turns to Fracking appeared first on The Rio Times.
Corporations Can Be Listed as ‘Chair’ of Biden’s Inauguration for $1 Million
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
Breitbart – by Hannah Bleau President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee is offering VIP donor packages ahead of Inauguration Day, allowing corporations to be listed as... The post Corporations Can Be Listed as ‘Chair’ of Biden’s Inauguration for $1 Million appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Fauci Wants Christmas Canceled: “Just One Of The Things You’re Going To Have To Accept”
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Summit News – by Steve Watson Dr. Anthony Fauci declared this week that he believes Christmas celebrations between family members should be canceled, warning that... The post Fauci Wants Christmas Canceled: “Just One Of The Things You’re Going To Have To Accept” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Gas Company Sues To Destroy Small Town’s Rights Of Nature Law
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 11 hours ago
In a clear signal of how the fossil fuel industry feels about efforts to enact Rights of Nature protections that safeguard communities and the environment from the impacts of coal, gas, and oil development, an energy company has—yet again—filed a federal lawsuit challenging a local law in Grant Township, Pennsylvania. This is the second time that Pennsylvania General Energy Company (PGE) has sued over the 2015 law, which aims to keep fracking waste injection wells out of the community of about 700 people. Though the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) also p...
Top Dems Make ADMISSION Proving they FAILED The American People In their MOST DESPERATE Hour of Need
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
The Next News Network Dec 14, 2020 The post Top Dems Make ADMISSION Proving they FAILED The American People In their MOST DESPERATE Hour of Need appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Economic Consequences Of A Second Economic ‘Mitigation’ Bill
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 11 hours ago
As of mid-December 2020 the US economy has begun showing increasing signs of an exceptionally weak 4th quarter, October-December, growth. After having collapsed -10.5% in the March-June 2020 period, followed by a partial ‘rebound’ (not sustained recovery) in the 3rd quarter, July-September 2020, the economy is now slowing rapidly once again. Dismal reports of consumer and especially retail sales in October-November appear driving the slowing growth—in turn driven by rising unemployment claims, a growing number of permanent layoffs by large businesses as the economy structurally ch...
Infrastructure Advances Improve Lives Of All Nicaraguans
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 11 hours ago
During the neoliberal governments from 1990 to 2007, the Nicaraguan population suffered lack of electricity an average of five to twelve hours a day. Electricity was needed to pump water so Nicaraguans had even more hours without the precious liquid. In my Managua neighborhood, Ciudad Jardin, we prepared for the outages with candles, kerosene and stored water. We sat outside together in the dark in the early evenings – one good thing – and the kids played. But the frequent electricity cuts ruined refrigerators, televisions, etc. because, when the electricity returned, it would oft...
Just Who Is Getting Hammered?
Karen Garcia, Sardonicky - 11 hours ago
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, blandly admitting that his cruel denial of direct cash aid to Americans has led to the two sleazy Georgia GOP candidates getting so "hammered" by desperate voters that his majority power is threatened, appears to be relenting. He reportedly has agreed to try and cheaply bribe people with a new round of one-time stimulus payments of about $600. If it comes at all, this monetary relief will not come in time to buy the kids Christmas presents this year. It will, however, come just in time to justify imposing a new round of austerity on people i...
U.S. Senate Hearing On Voter Irregularities
E.M.Smith, Musings from the Chiefio - 11 hours ago
This U.S. Senate Homeland Security & Govt. Affairs Committee has some very interesting testimony in it. I skipped over the Politicians Posturing and started with the first witness at 32 minutes. IMHO, clear evidence of fraud and a stolen election. … Continue reading →
The FDA’s Deadly Caution
David Henderson, Econlib - 12 hours ago
The earliest Moderna probably would have sold the mRNA-1273 vaccine would have been after it began scaling up manufacturing. A company doesn’t begin manufacturing until it believes in a product. In the timeline above, that’s March 23. But manufacturing takes some time to get going. Let’s assume that by April 1, five weeks from the […] The post The FDA’s Deadly Caution appeared first on Econlib.
Prime minister must abandon ‘reckless’ COVID Christmas plans, say DPOs
John Pring, Disability News Service - 12 hours ago
Disabled campaigners have made a last-minute appeal to the government to abandon its plans to relax rules on socialising over Christmas, as fears grow that this will cause a sharp rise in coronavirus infections and many thousands of deaths. Disabled people’s organisations […]
Call for action over ‘scandal’ of benefit claimant suicides ignored by DWP
John Pring, Disability News Service - 12 hours ago
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is failing to investigate the suicides of hundreds of benefit claimants every year, despite the vital lessons it could learn from such inquiries, new analysis of official figures suggests. In more than five years, DWP […]
‘Vast majority’ of important government COVID information ‘is inaccessible to BSL-users’
John Pring, Disability News Service - 12 hours ago
The “vast majority” of important COVID-19-related information provided by the UK government is not accessible to users of British Sign Language (BSL), a new investigation has found. A report on the investigation will be submitted by lawyers for BSL-user Katie Rowley as […]
Court ruling ‘shows systemic discrimination’ within ‘vile and horrendous’ asylum system
John Pring, Disability News Service - 12 hours ago
A high court ruling has demonstrated the systemic disability discrimination within the Home Office’s asylum support system, say disabled activists. The high court this week rejected the Home Office’s argument that it was justified in discriminating against disabled claimants in the interests […]
Legoland agrees sweeping changes after leaving disabled five-year-old ‘humiliated’
John Pring, Disability News Service - 12 hours ago
A children’s theme park that forced a disabled five-year-old to leave his wheelchair and prove he could walk – twice – before he was allowed to use a ride, has apologised and agreed to make sweeping changes. The owners of Legoland Windsor […]
Disabled people ‘have survived pandemic rights attacks with resilience’, says activist-peer
John Pring, Disability News Service - 12 hours ago
Disabled people’s equality and human rights have been “deeply undermined” during the COVID-19 pandemic, a disabled activist and peer has told an annual lecture. But Baroness [Jane] Campbell also told the online audience for the annual Caroline Gooding Memorial Lecture that disabled […]
Disabled people ‘should push for radical overhaul of society after pandemic’
John Pring, Disability News Service - 12 hours ago
Disabled people should resist the idea that life should return to “normal” once the pandemic crisis is over, and instead push to “radically overhaul” the way society is organised, according to a leading disabled activist and academic. Dr Miro Griffiths (pictured) said […]
Ugly Frog Pulls Chinese Eyes…
reitanotsuka, Asian Straight Shooter - 13 hours ago
By Rei Tanotsuka, 18 December 2020 ….yet some how, I WILL BE… Continue reading “Ugly Frog Pulls Chinese Eyes…”… The post Ugly Frog Pulls Chinese Eyes… appeared first on Asian Straight Shooter .
America Is Heading Into “The Dark Days…”
Tim Bolen, BolenReport - 14 hours ago
They are right around the corner… Opinion by “Deplorable” Consumer Advocate Tim Bolen Here at the BolenReport we are known for being way out ahead of many issues, explaining what is really going on long before most thinkers have found where they left their coffee cups. We were way out ahead on the delivery of … Continue reading America Is Heading Into “The Dark Days…”
U Maryland virus researcher up to 13 retractions
Adam Marcus, Retraction Watch - 22 hours ago
A veterinary researcher at the University of Maryland has lost seven papers for problematic images and other issues, bringing his retraction total to 13. Siba Samal, who studies viruses and vaccines, lost four of his articles in March after journals determined that figures in the papers were unreliable. And he was a co-author on papers … Continue reading U Maryland virus researcher up to 13 retractions
Roku Stock Surges on HBO Max Deal News
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* The stock dipped in early March but surged over the next few months, as it became clear that the pandemic was leading to a lot more streaming and a great deal more engagement by users with Roku’s platform. Roku’s shares went over $200 in September and broke the $300 mark around Thanksgiving. For much of the year, those who observe entertainment have been waiting for Roku to reach a deal with AT&T and Warner Media to make HBO Max available on the Roku platform. For weeks, it was rumored that an agreement was imminent. On Wednesday, the word ...
How the Soviet Union Planned To Win a Land War With NATO
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Eurasia* The plan was known as the "Seven Days to the River Rhine." *Here's What You Need to Know*: Fortunately, the Soviet Union never had the chance to give this plan an actual go. There have been numerous discussions regarding how NATO could have defeated the Soviet Union and its Warsaw Pact allies in a World War III that fortunately never occurred. As the National Interest has previously noted, crucial to NATO's strategic mission was to prevent the destruction of the alliance by military force. That required four wartime goals of gaining and maintain...
The Daily "Near You?"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 10 hours ago
Ronkonkoma, NY, USA. Thanks for stopping by!
Will Eating Charred Oranges Restore Sense of Smell After COVID-19?
Madison Dapcevich, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
"Anosmia" refers to the complete loss of the sense of smell.
American Geophysical Union Fail: Climate Change Is Not Harming Mental Health
H. Sterling Burnett, Climate Realism - 11 hours ago
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) is attacking objective scientific evidence and the consensus position of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) by claiming global warming is harming mental health by causing more global drought. Fortunately, we have ample scientific evidence to provide a more accurate picture. The AGU on Tuesday published an […] The post American Geophysical Union Fail: Climate Change Is Not Harming Mental Health appeared first on Climate Realism.
WARNING! “Dark Winter” Begins! Next Phase is “Digital Pandemic” as Cyber Wars Start
Mary, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Health Impact News – by Brian Shilhavy Millions of people around the world got a very small taste of what can happen when technology fails... The post WARNING! “Dark Winter” Begins! Next Phase is “Digital Pandemic” as Cyber Wars Start appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
US Cybersecurity Agency Warns of ‘Grave’ Threat from Hack
AP News, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
U.S. authorities are expressing increased alarm about an intrusion into computer systems around the globe that officials suspect was carried by Russia.
Does Seattle Have a ‘Schitt’s Creek’-Inspired Mini Rosebud Motel?
Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
The popular Canadian television show became a creative outlet for one man during the pandemic.
About That Frank Shallenberger ‘Informed Vaccine Consent’ Post
Alex Kasprak, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
A post allegedly authored by a doctor that promotes the dubious "ozone therapy" falsely argues the cornoavirus pandemic is over.
“Just because you get vaccinated after the second dose does not mean you should be … traveling … or that you’re liberated from masks.”
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
MSNBC’s @VinGuptaMD: "Just because you get vaccinated after the second dose does not mean you should be … traveling … or that you’re liberated from... The post “Just because you get vaccinated after the second dose does not mean you should be … traveling … or that you’re liberated from masks.” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
I tested the signature match for absentee ballots in Georgia and it failed
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
I tested the signature match for absentee ballots in Georgia and it failed. I'm tired of the deniers saying there is "no evidence" sig match... The post I tested the signature match for absentee ballots in Georgia and it failed appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Fake Shot? Local News Airs Health Care Worker Receiving Empty Vaccine
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Infowars – by Kelen McBreen Footage aired on a local El Paso, Texas news station showed a health care worker receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, but... The post Fake Shot? Local News Airs Health Care Worker Receiving Empty Vaccine appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
The war on manliness and masculinity
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 11 hours ago
Frontpage magazine asks some very pertinent questions, and has answers. Why is the Left so heavily invested in discrediting and dismantling traditional sex roles? Why do woke celebrities and their fans so fervently leap to defend the notions that women can compete right alongside men in a collision sport, that men wearing dresses on the cover of a women’s fashion mag is “cool,” and that, as actor Kumail Nanjiani tweeted recently, “Traditional masculinity is a disease”? The answer is that Progressives are at war with anything perceived as normal and traditional. Everything that...
Nearly 8 million Americans have fallen into poverty since the summer
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 12 hours ago
Washington Post – by Heather Long The U.S. poverty rate has surged over the past five months, with 7.8 million Americans falling into poverty, the... The post Nearly 8 million Americans have fallen into poverty since the summer appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
McConnell included $600 checks in COVID-19 stimulus plans after hearing that opposition could cost Republicans the Senate runoffs in Georgia, report says
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 12 hours ago
Yahoo News Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s decision to support $600 payments to Americans as part of a new round of federal coronavirus relief was... The post McConnell included $600 checks in COVID-19 stimulus plans after hearing that opposition could cost Republicans the Senate runoffs in Georgia, report says appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
SUPREME COURT: The KRAKEN Has Hit SCOTUS DOCKET, Has PROOF Of HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FAKE BIDEN VOTES, Dominion System GLITCHES, REMOVAL OF TRUMP VOTES
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 12 hours ago
The Daily Fodder – by John Paluska Sidney Powell’s “Kraken” has finally made it to the docket of the Supreme Court. The suit is perhaps... The post SUPREME COURT: The KRAKEN Has Hit SCOTUS DOCKET, Has PROOF Of HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF FAKE BIDEN VOTES, Dominion System GLITCHES, REMOVAL OF TRUMP VOTES appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Maria Bartiromo’s Claim on Intel Source
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 12 hours ago
Published Reporter Dec 16, 2020 Such an announcement is an incredibly huge statement to be made from the highly respected and long-time journalist who has... The post Maria Bartiromo’s Claim on Intel Source appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
The Earthing Movie: The Remarkable Science of Grounding
James Allard, OYE Alternative News - 12 hours ago
The post The Earthing Movie: The Remarkable Science of Grounding appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
MADAR - Instrumentality and UFOs
KRandle, A Different Perspective - 12 hours ago
I’ve mentioned the types of evidence for the existence of alien visitation. One of those elements of the proof is the interaction with the environment. I’ve mentioned the electromagnetic effects which have been reported in some, but not very many of the sightings. Levelland, Texas, of course, is the best example. There were vehicle engines stalled and lights dimmed around the Levelland area on November 2, 1957. These were independently reported. For those who want more information, you can find it here: http://kevinrandle.blogspot.com/2016/03/one-of-best-cases-levelland-texas.htm...
Gold & Dollar: How Money Became Worthless
James Allard, OYE Alternative News - 13 hours ago
The post Gold & Dollar: How Money Became Worthless appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
California Hits Single-Day Record of Over 50,000 Coronavirus Cases
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Health, Americas* Several counties, including Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County, Contra Costa County and Butte County, also broke single-day fatality records on Wednesday. Pandemic records exploded this week, as California—the most infectious state in America—experienced unseen spikes in the number of coronavirus cases, deaths and hospitalizations, leaving health care workers overwhelmed and the quality of patient care at risk. The state reported 51,724 infections on Wednesday, breaking the state’s previous single-day record on Monday of 42,088 cases,...
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/17/2020
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 11 hours ago
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Bird Song of the Day #COVID19 At reader request, I’ve added this daily chart from 91-DIVOC. The data is the Johns Hopkins CSSE data. Here is the site. Case count by United States region: Still flat. Looks like the Midwest did it, from the regional data. I feel I’m engaging […]
White House Senior Advisor Peter Navarro Releases Independent Report on 2020 Election
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 11 hours ago
In his capacity as a private citizen, likely a position related to legal advice from White House counsel, Senior White House Policy Advisor Peter Navarro has released a 36-page report containing a review and summary of findings from the 2020 … Continue reading → The post White House Senior Advisor Peter Navarro Releases Independent Report on 2020 Election appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Israeli Air Force F-15D Launched A Blue Sparrow Ballistic Test Target During Latest “David’s Sling” Interception Test
David Cenciotti, The Aviationist - 11 hours ago
The Israeli Air Force released some interesting images of an F-15D carrying a Blue Sparrow air-launched test target. This week, the Israeli Air Force has carried out a series of tests of its multi-layered anti-missile [...] The post Israeli Air Force F-15D Launched A Blue Sparrow Ballistic Test Target During Latest “David’s Sling” Interception Test appeared first on The Aviationist.
North Korea Now Has 4 TV Stations: Report
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2XUI96BCJS&share=true] North Korea propaganda is getting a face lift with now four channels available across the impoverished country. Back in the early 1990s, Bruce Springsteen wrote a song called “57 Channels (and Nothing On),” because that’s about how many TV channels were available on cable packages back then. Now, those with cable in the Western world have access to hundreds of channels, although the streaming revolution has kind of made “channels” an obsole...
Streamers Who Sign up for Free Trials Tend to Keep Them: Survey
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Economics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC25GK9AE5C3&share=true] This is why so many streaming companies love free trials and monthly fees as an excellent source of recurring revenue. As streaming services have both proliferated and added subscribers throughout 2020, many of them have attempted to get new users in the door by offering free trials of various length. A new survey says that the majority of those who sign up for free streaming trials have kept subscribing past the free trial period. Acco...
Rejoice, Twitter Users: The Regular Retweet Button Is Back
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1AEUIXLWVAA&share=true] The unpopular change was temporary and there was a lot of user backlash. As part of its campaign during the final weeks of the election to cut back on misinformation, in October Twitter made a change to its functionality: it made it slightly harder for users to retweet things. As the company announced back in October, the change made it so temporarily users could no longer immediately retweet messages from other users, instead taking th...
Tom Cruise Loses It On Set! LEAKED AUDIO! Justified or Out Of Line!?
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Popcorned Planet Streamed live on Dec 15, 2020 BREAKING! Tom Cruise Freaks Out on the set of Mission Impossible. We have the Leaked Audio. We’re gonna go through it and ask – was he justified or out of line? via Tom Cruise Loses It On Set! LEAKED AUDIO! Justified or Out Of Line!? – YouTube
Covidiots everywhere should be forced to hear Tom Cruise’s profane rant on the set of ‘Mission: Impossible 7’
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Vinay Menon Wed., Dec. 16, 2020 If the Oscars had a category for Best On-Set Rant Caught On Tape, this year’s winner is Tom Cruise. The actor is currently in London, shooting “Mission: Impossible 7.” It’s a cinematic mission only possible if all involved follow the COVID-19 protocols. The star leads by example. He has … Continue reading Covidiots everywhere should be forced to hear Tom Cruise’s profane rant on the set of ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ →
U.S. Cyber Defenses Completely Failed In The Latest Cyber Attack
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 11 hours ago
*New York Times: **Billions Spent on U.S. Cyberdefenses Failed to Detect Giant Russian Hack* WASHINGTON — Over the past few years, the United States government has spent tens of billions of dollars on cyberoffensive capabilities, building a giant war room at Fort Meade, Md., for United States Cyber Command, and installing sensors all around the country — a system named Einstein to give it an air of genius — to deter the nation’s enemies from picking its networks clean, again. It now is clear that the broad Russian espionage attack on the United States government and private co...
The Hidden World Of Trudeau’s Rural Immigration Policy Agenda For Canada
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
December 17, 2020 Brad “Canada’s minister of immigration, Marco Mendicino, made two announcements on changes to the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program (RNIP) on December 14, 2020.” “One year of eligible work experience is still required for the program, but having breaks in employment does not make someone ineligible for the program.” Readers will … Continue reading The Hidden World Of Trudeau’s Rural Immigration Policy Agenda For Canada →
Dec. 14-17: Israelis abduct, injure, attack & shoot Palestinians in West Bank & Gaza
contact@ifamericansknew.org, Israel Palestine News - 11 hours ago
News reports about Israeli actions in the Palestinian Territories December 14-17, 2020... Israeli forces shoot teenagers, abduct civilians, destroy property, etc
Cultural Superiority isn’t Racism: Why Western Values Underpin the World’s Best Countries
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Originally posted on Wake Up To The Truth: Elements of the left and their allies in the media are constantly driving this point home: White people are bad and so is the culture that they have created. Everything we value as a society is bad and, more than that, little more than an ex post…
BREAKING: US Department of State Issues New Warnings: “The Chinese Communist Party Poses a Real Threat”
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
PERHAPS the US Department of State should Issue A New Warnings To Trudeau: “The Chinese Communist Party Poses a Real Threat” Overnight the US State Department released three tweets warning of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) threat to the US. The first tweet from the State Department was a picture of the President confirming that … Continue reading BREAKING: US Department of State Issues New Warnings: “The Chinese Communist Party Poses a Real Threat” →
BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Hunter Biden, James Biden, Former Top DOJ Leaders and a China Billionaire Held a Last Minute Meeting in 2017 with New York Governor Cuomo – Why was That?
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Joe HoftDecember 17, 2020 Hunter and James Biden set up a last minute meeting with top former DOJ members, a Chinese billionaire and New York’s governor Cuomo in New York in 2017. Why did they do this and what was discussed? The Bidens continued to work on deals and relationships they had cultivated since VP … Continue reading BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Hunter Biden, James Biden, Former Top DOJ Leaders and a China Billionaire Held a Last Minute Meeting in 2017 with New York Governor Cuomo – Why was That? →
On non-goals
Unknown, Accidental Deliberations - 11 hours ago
The combination of Paul Merriman's appalling use of poll numbers as a measure of COVID success - followed by Scott Moe's feckless response - has rightly been the subject of plenty of criticism. But it's worth a reminder that there's nothing new in either of their messages - such that those criticisms are properly seen as addressing structural problems with the Saskatchewan Party, not personal foibles or slips which can plausibly be minimized. Let's remember after all that Moe's own reaction to public awareness of the coronavirus was to use it as an excuse to hold a snap election. A...
THERE IT IS: Fired Cyber “Expert” Chris Krebs Admits in Senate Hearing that Dominion Voting Machines Linked to the Internet
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Jim HoftDecember 16, 2020 For months and years, top government officials have assured us the voting machines were NOT connected to the internet. Until today. Fired Director of Cyber Security Chris Krebs told the US Senate Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday that some Dominion Voting Machines were connected to the internet. Krebs insisted the 2020 … Continue reading THERE IT IS: Fired Cyber “Expert” Chris Krebs Admits in Senate Hearing that Dominion Voting Machines Linked to the Internet →
RAW AUDIO: Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Phone Call With Hillary Clinton’s State Department
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 12 hours ago
Project Veritas Dec 16, 2020 via RAW AUDIO: Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange Phone Call With Hillary Clinton’s State Department The Latest from Project Veritas
Conservative Woman & Britain’s Wild Weather
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 13 hours ago
By Paul Homewood As you know, I have run a few pieces on the Panorama “documentary”, Britain’s Wild Weather. I also wrote a shortened version for the Conservative Woman website, which is worth a read as well: https://www.conservativewoman.co.uk/on-panorama-it-never-rains-but-it-pours-bogus-facts/
ENDANGERING LIVES: PFIZER’S VACCINE DEPLOYMENT IN THE UK
SEO Admin, Healing Oracle - 15 hours ago
First, an ‘incurable’ virus took over the world and now – the vaccine is here too! This global media narrative, that grows bigger as it feeds on fear-mongering, is eerily similar to a large scale... The post ENDANGERING LIVES: PFIZER’S VACCINE DEPLOYMENT IN THE UK appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Globalist COLONIAL invasion 2020 CONTINUED - Odessa breaking news - Plus Amandha Vollmer speaks truth about the "Virus"...the entire concept of the "virus" is a HOAX!!!
greencrow, Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 3 hours ago
*UPDATE: December 18, 2020** Amazing Polly's latest "Must Watch" video* about dissidents and political persecution of those who oppose the Colonial take over of our very bodies. *Christopher Columbus landing in America with the Piuzon Brothers bearing flags and crosses, 1492. Original Artwork: By D Puebla (1832 - 1904). Hulton Archive/Getty Images* *In the modern-day global Colonial Conquest, the Cross and Flag have been replaced by a Vaccination Syringe and a Mask - gc* Good morning readers. I have a few pre-Christmas tasks to complete today, so this post will hopefully be short. ...
Was a Gigantic Pile of Baggage Spotted at the Denver Airport?
Bethania Palma, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
Like all things related to Denver's famous airport, the video of piled-up baggage sparked speculation.
BREAKING: Project Veritas Releases Shocking Never-Before-Heard Phone Call Between Julian Assange and Hillary Clinton’s State Department
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 12 hours ago
Cassandra FairbanksDecember 16, 2020 Project Veritas has obtained a never before heard phone call between Julian Assange and Hillary Clinton’s State Department from prior to the publication of 251,000 US embassy cables that the WikiLeaks founder has now been charged with releasing. The stunning phone call between Assange and State Department lawyer Cliff Johnson sheds … Continue reading BREAKING: Project Veritas Releases Shocking Never-Before-Heard Phone Call Between Julian Assange and Hillary Clinton’s State Department →
Did the Queen Tell Meghan Markle To ‘Stop’?
Jordan Liles, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
Online advertisements displayed photographs of Meghan Markle and Queen Elizabeth II with big circles that purportedly pointed to something shocking.
BOOM! Maria Bartiromo: “Intel Source” Told Me Trump Did in Fact Win the Election – It’s Up to Supreme Court to Take the Cases and Stop the Clock (VIDEO)
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 12 hours ago
Jim HoftDecember 16, 2020 Maria Bartiromo dropped a bomb on her morning show. The award-winning journalist told viewers she was told by an intel source that Trump did win the 2020 election. And then she added that the Supreme Court must take the cases challenging the massive election fraud to stop the clock! Maria Bartiromo: … Continue reading BOOM! Maria Bartiromo: “Intel Source” Told Me Trump Did in Fact Win the Election – It’s Up to Supreme Court to Take the Cases and Stop the Clock (VIDEO) →
Halifax developer appealing community council decisions to deny added apartments
Zane Woodford, Halifax Examiner - 12 hours ago
A Halifax developer is asking the provincial utility and review board to overturn two community councils’ decisions to deny its application for more residential units in Bedford. Cresco Holdings Ltd. — the developer behind subdivisions like the Parks of West Bedford and the Ravines of Bedford South — applied to the municipality to add more […]
BREAKING SEAL 5! Black Friday and the Market Crash of 2020
Teodrose Fikremariam, null - 12 hours ago
This is an omen of what is to come tomorrow. Before the wolves of Wall Street make a bee line for the exit doors, I The post BREAKING SEAL 5! Black Friday and the Market Crash of 2020 appeared first on .
Russia Can’t Use Its Name and Flag at the Next 2 Olympics
AP News, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
The ruling also blocked Russia from bidding to host major sporting events for two years.
Cuba redobla el acoso a quienes piden libertades creativas después de diálogo 'inédito' con artistas
María Isabel Alfonso, Professor of Spanish, St. Joseph's College of New York, Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
Negociaciones con el gobierno terminó con acusaciones de que los artistas contestarios son agentes de Estados Unidos. Pero esta protesta de artistas fue un movimiento de cocecha propia cubana.
Black candidates can win in swing districts
Jacob Smith, Assistant Research Professor of Statistical Science and Political Science, Duke University, Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
Evidence shows Black candidates can win elections in majority-white congressional districts.
Did Chipotle Employees Mysteriously Vanish?
Jordan Liles, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
A TikTok video shot at Chipotle Mexican Grill showed an empty restaurant in broad daylight with no sign of anyone inside or outside.
Debunked COVID-19 Myths Survive Online, Despite Facts
AP News, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
From speculation that the coronavirus was created in a lab to hoax cures, an overwhelming amount of false information clung to COVID-19 as it circled the globe in 2020.
American Medical Association Rescinds Previous Statement Against Prescription of Hydroxychloroquine to COVID-19 Patients
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 12 hours ago
Len Bilen CHICAGO, IL – The American Medical Association (AMA), in a surprising move, has officially rescinded a previous statement against the use of Hydroxychloroquine... The post American Medical Association Rescinds Previous Statement Against Prescription of Hydroxychloroquine to COVID-19 Patients appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Vermont looking to launch recreational cannabis regulatory board
Bart Schaneman, Marijuana Business Daily - 13 hours ago
Vermont is seeking to fill three positions on the board that will regulate the state's recreational cannabis program. Vermont looking to launch recreational cannabis regulatory board is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Security In Iraq Dec 8-14, 2020
Joel Wing, MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 13 hours ago
Security in Iraq was basically unchanged between the first and second weeks of December. The main difference was that pro-Iran groups carried out two attacks for the first time in a month. There were a total of 21 incidents in Iraq reported in the media. Two of those were by forces aligned with Iran leaving 19 by the Islamic State. The week before there were 19 attacks by the insurgents. Attacks took place in Babil (1), Baghdad (1), Irbil (1), Muthanna (1), Salahaddin (1), Anbar (2), Kirkuk (4), Diyala (5), and Ninewa (5). Those left 13 killed made up of 3 Hashd al-Sha...
This Day In Iraqi History - Dec 17
Joel Wing, MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 13 hours ago
1918 UK cabinet member Amery said Mesopotamia should be under British administration after war (Musings On Iraq review *The Chatham House Version and other Middle-Eastern Studies*) 1940 Regent called cabinet meeting telling them they lacked unity to run govt PM Gaylani rejected Regent’s criticism and blamed problems on For Min Said Later in day Regent asked Gaylani to resign He refused Pro-Said MPs criticized Gaylani PM asked Regent to dismiss parliament (Musings On Iraq review *Rashid Ali al-Gailani, The National Movement in Iraq 1939-1941*) 1956 Foreign Min Nuri al-Sai...
Lockdowns push Greece towards another financial crisis
The Duran, The Duran - 13 hours ago
Lockdowns push Greece towards another financial crisis The Duran: Episode 832. Greece Is Setting Itself Up for Another Financial Crisis Greece Is Setting Itself Up for Another Financial Crisis | Antonis Giannakopoulos Listen to the Audio Mises Wire version of this article. The Greek economy shrunk by a record 14 percent in the second quarter […]
Do we want people to take those vaccines?
<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 13 hours ago
*THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020* *The Post doesn't seem real sure:* Covid vaccines have begun to arrive. As they do, the daily death rate across the nation continues to go up. (Current 7-day average, nationwide: 2,561 Covid deaths per day, according to the Washington Post's numbers.) Covid vaccines have begun to arrive. Do we want people to *take* those vaccines? Reading the Post, it isn't real clear! Once again, we get the sick feeling that we may love our storylines more. Last week, we thought Michele Norris favored storyline over good, sound advice in the column which bore this ...
On Duty Cop Stole Fentanyl from Evidence, Overdosed While Driving, Caused Multi-car Crash
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 13 hours ago
[image: fentanyl]Highlighting the failure of the drug war, a cop stole and then overdosed on fentanyl while on duty and caused a multiple vehicle crash.
China Needs Its Coal Fleet to Power Its Rising Electric Vehicle Fleet
IER, IER - 13 hours ago
China is building an enormous coal-fired fleet—more than the entire generating fleet of the United States from all sources, despite… The post China Needs Its Coal Fleet to Power Its Rising Electric Vehicle Fleet appeared first on IER.
Cuba cracks down on artists who demanded creative freedoms after 'unprecedented' government negotiations
María Isabel Alfonso, Professor of Spanish, St. Joseph's College of New York, Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
Talks with the government ended with accusations that the dissenting artists were 'paid by North American agencies' – an age-old way to discredit dissent in Cuba. But these protests are homegrown.
President Trump's use of the authoritarian playbook will have lasting consequences
Luis Jimenez, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Massachusetts Boston, Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 12 hours ago
Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump has exposed the fragility of democratic institutions, mirroring a global trend in authoritarianism, and that will have a lasting effect on the United States.
Arent We Missing Food Security Experts in the Incoming President-Elect Biden-Kamala Harris Administration?
URBANA, Illinois / ABUJA, Dec 17 (IPS) - Food insecurity across the U.S. continues to be on the rise because of the effects of COVID-19. According to Feeding America, over 50 million Americans will experience food insecurity, including 17 million children. Read the full story, “Arent We Missing Food Security Experts in the Incoming President-Elect Biden-Kamala Harris Administration?”, on globalissues.org →
Reclaim Your Rights: Defend Indigenous Peoples Lands
QUEZON CITY, Philippines, Dec 17 (IPS) - Rights are earned through hard-fought struggles. And for Indigenous Peoples (IP), its fulfillment comes from the collective and continuous defense of ancestral land and territory, and assertion of their ways of life and the right to self-determination. Read the full story, “Reclaim Your Rights: Defend Indigenous Peoples Lands”, on globalissues.org →
Fauci Sees Life Back to Normal When at Least 75% of Americans Vaccinated
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, Americas* Nearly three million of Pfizer’s recently approved coronavirus vaccine doses have been shipped to 145 designated locations across the United States. More doses could be on the way if Moderna is granted an emergency use authorization for its vaccine candidate this week. The United States could be on the fast-track to normal life again if enough Americans are willing to roll up their sleeves for a coronavirus vaccine, according to White House coronavirus advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci. “So, if we can get the overwhelming proportion of the populatio...
AOC Doesn't Want to Become Speaker of the House (She Wants a Succession Plan)
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Politics, Americas* The progressive firebrand argued that Democrats failed to develop a succession plan for the “next generation” of lawmakers after Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer and other leaders in the party step down. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) believes that there needs to be new leadership in the Democratic Party and has launched direct attacks at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.). The progressive firebrand argued that Democrats failed to develop a succession plan for the “next generation” of la...
Taiwan’s Warning to China—Meet the Aircraft Carrier Killer Corvette
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1AETHXXWVAA&share=true] Could these smaller, missile-toting ships actually pose a threat to large Chinese aircraft carriers? This year China sent a loud and clear message to the U.S. Navy when the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) conducted several tests of its new “aircraft carrier killer” missiles. However, Beijing may have received a similar, and notably as clear message from Taipei this month after the Taiwanese Navy announced that it has launched the first of i...
Hypersonic-Armed B-1B Bombers? A Recent Test Points to a "Yes"
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC1FB58E8DC0&share=true] The Air Force wants to be able to strap a hypersonic missile onto the vaunted B-1 warplane. The United States Air Force Global Strike Command has moved one step closer to arming a number of B-1B Lancer bombers with external weapons, which can provide geographic combatant command with increased capabilities while putting fewer aircraft and aircraft in harm’s way. Earlier this month the 419th Flight Test Squadron successfully conducted an exte...
Some Small Packages Under The Defense Authorization Bill Christmas Tree
Frederico Bartels, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Frederico Bartels* *Security, Americas* The ever-increasing National Defense Authorization Act might be analogous to a Christmas tree with all the possible ornaments and stockings around it. Some of these ornaments are really valuable and worth highlighting. Save the best for last? Not the 116th Congress. Its lawmakers have apparently been saving the longest for last: the annual defense authorization bill. The bill has been growing consistently in size and scope since its inception sixty years ago. The first one in 1962 was under one page. But the fiscal year 2021 bill is set t...
RS-28 Sarmat: New Russian ICBM to Enter Combat Duty in 2022
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_UP1EF590NI74G&share=true] The RS-28 Sarmat will provide a greater speed and a longer range. In March, Russia completed the upgrade of its facilities for serial production of the Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), and this month announced that the first of the platforms will enter combat duty in 2022. The RS-28 Sarmat is an advanced silo-based system that is equipped with a heavy liquid-propellant ICBM. It has been in development since the early 2000s ...
Why COVID-19 Hits Rural Communities Especially Hard
Ignazio Cabras, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Ignazio Cabras* *Coronavirus, UK* Conventional wisdom might cause consternation over cities, but rural communities have much to lose from COVID-19. Although vaccinations against COVID-19 have begun in the UK, the effects of the pandemic on the economy and society will continue to be felt for a long time. Rural communities, in particular, will be hit hard. The closure of local hubs such as pubs and community centres in rural and remote areas has been a trend in recent years. The pandemic is likely to exacerbate this. Understanding the impact of COVID-19 is crucial when consideri...
Tempest: Everything We Know About the UK’s 6th-Gen Fighter
Alex Hollings, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Alex Hollings* *Security, Europe* The Tempest has made some big promises, though arguably no bigger than those of the U.S., China, or Russia’s 6th generation fight programs. Last week, the Royal Air Force Capabilities Office and the branch’s Team Tempest held a virtual briefing to provide updates regarding their forthcoming 6th generation fighter dubbed “Tempest.” Along with industry updates and discussion about the program’s progress, the UK’s Ministry of Defence also revealed a new artist’s rendering of the new fighter (shown above). Team Tempest includes a laundry list of de...
Why AI is Literally Hungry for Power
Kate Saenko, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Kate Saenko* *Technology, * It takes a lot of energy for machines to learn. This month, Google forced out a prominent AI ethics researcher after she voiced frustration with the company for making her withdraw a research paper. The paper pointed out the risks of language-processing artificial intelligence, the type used in Google Search and other text analysis products. Among the risks is the large carbon footprint of developing this kind of AI technology. By some estimates, training an AI model generates as much carbon emissions as it takes to build and drive five cars over the...
Study: Female Faculty and Caretakers Disproportionately Impacted by COVID-19
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 1 day ago
A new study of ecologists and evolutionary biologists at U.S. colleges and universities reveals that female faculty and those who are caregivers, have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19.
Supreme Court Takes Up Long-Running NCAA Dispute Over Student-Athlete Compensation
Jessica Ruf, Diverse - 1 day ago
The Supreme Court will take up a dispute between the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and a group of student-athletes who say the NCAA’s restrictions on education-related compensation violate federal antitrust law, reports CBS News. The court agreed on Wednesday to consider the appeal, which was filed by the NCAA after the 9th U.S. Circuit […]
Two Universities Receive $50,000 Grants To Strengthen Community Partnerships
Jessica Ruf, Diverse - 1 day ago
The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Virginia Commonwealth University plan to strengthen partnerships with community stakeholders after becoming the first cohort of universities to receive $50,000 grants from The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU). The awards, known as Collaborative Opportunity Grants, are part of APLU […]
America’s Sixth Oldest College, Moravian, to Become a University
Jessica Ruf, Diverse - 1 day ago
Pennsylvania’s Moravian College plans to become a university in a move that the college says reflects its growth and graduate program offerings, reports The Morning Call. “Because of the increasing strength of Moravian, it is time for us to claim the prestige that a university title brings to any institution,” Moravian President Bryon Grigsby said […]
MacKenzie Scott Donates $4.2 Billion to 384 Organizations, Including HBCUs
Sara Weissman, Diverse - 1 day ago
MacKenzie Scott, an author and philanthropist formerly married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced on Tuesday that she would donate about $4.2 billion to 384 organizations, including historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), CNN reported. The world’s 18th richest person, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires’ Index, she committed to the Giving Pledge Initiative by Warren […]
Dixie State University Board of Trustees Votes to Recommend Removing “Dixie” From Name
Sara Weissman, Diverse - 1 day ago
The board of trustees for Dixie State University voted unanimously to recommend removing “Dixie” from the school’s name on Monday, The Salt Lake Tribune reported. The student executive council, faculty senate, university council, staff association board and president’s cabinet supported the decision. The suggestion comes after a consulting firm, Cicero, conducted a study on the potential […]
What a Biden Administration Could Mean for Community Colleges
Sara Weissman, Diverse - 1 day ago
With President-elect Joe Biden preparing to take office in January, this might be community colleges’ big moment. The institutions’ advocates are already celebrating what a Joe Biden presidency could mean for the community college sector.
Russian Intelligence Has A Data Security Problem
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 12 hours ago
Leaked data has revealed intimate details about the officials and businessmen surrounding Vladimir Putin. Photograph: Sputnik/Reuters *The Guardian:* *Outing of FSB hit squad highlights Russia's data security problem * *Analysis: trade in stolen data is a boon for investigators and a headache for Kremlin * In early 2019, the journalist Andrei Zakharov managed to buy his own phone and banking records in a groundbreaking investigation into Russia’s thriving markets in stolen personal data, in which law enforcement and telecoms employees can be contracted anonymously to dip into th...
Does Joe Biden Have a Body Double?
Jessica Lee, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
The answer is supposedly in the earlobes.
"We Are All..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 13 hours ago
"Market Fantasy Updates AM 12/17/20
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 13 hours ago
*"Market Fantasy Updates AM 12/17/20* "Down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... Only the consequences are real - to you! ○ "The more I see of the monied classes, the better I understand the guillotine." - George Bernard Shaw ○ *"Initial Jobless Claims Surge To Highest In Almost 4 Month"* *Click image for larger size.* "After rising for three of the last four weeks (with a big surge in the previous week) as lockdowns re-accelerate across America, analysts expected initial jobless claims to slow modestly this week, but instead claims soared from an upwardly revised 862k...
"Year Zero" (Strong Language Alert!)
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 13 hours ago
*"Year Zero"* by CJ Hopkins "2020 was GloboCap Year Zero. The year when the global capitalist ruling classes did away with the illusion of democracy and reminded everyone who is actually in charge, and exactly what happens when anyone challenges them. In the relatively short span of the last ten months, societies throughout the world have been transformed beyond recognition. Constitutional rights have been suspended. Protest has been banned. Dissent is being censored. Government officials are issuing edicts restricting the most basic aspects of our lives … where we can go, when we...
Record Snowfall – More Snow in Parts of Northeast than All Last Season
Robert, Ice Age Now - 13 hours ago
More than three feet (more than a meter) of snow in many areas. “Isn’t it ironic that the US Northeast, home to so many AGW academic radicals, is being chastened by reality?” – Bill Sellers _______________ 17 Dec 2020 – Tens of millions of Americans in Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states were blanketed with more snow ... Read more The post Record Snowfall – More Snow in Parts of Northeast than All Last Season appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Devastating! New IC Report So Damning ‘Never Trumpers’ Demand Release! Trump Mulls Special Counsel!
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 13 hours ago
Originally posted on Justus Knight News: December 17th, 2020 By: Justus Knight! FREEDOM OF THE PRESS Must Continue! 14 Days FREE OFFER!!Join http://www.restrictedrepublic.com now and you heard us right…14 Days, on us, to check it out absolutely for FREE!! Now available on Roku, Apple, Android or Amazon apps! https://youtu.be/LwZTGDJ8Wrw On today’s broadcast: Let me start…
Special Urgent Message for the Rest of the World
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 13 hours ago
Originally posted on American Patriots Email Report: By Judge Anna von Reitz | Big Lake, Alaska In responding to the flood of “concerns” being voiced by Americans, and especially by Americans who have taken our advice and left Babylon months if not years ago, I forgot momentarily about everyone else. Please forgive me. Here is…
Emmanuel Macron, Who Now Has COVID, Will Celebrate His Birthday On December 21st At Same Time The ‘Christmas Star’ Will Appear In The Sky
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 13 hours ago
It will be their closest alignment since July 16, 1623, but that one was too close to the Sun for anyone to observe. The last alignment as easy to see as the “great conjunction” of December 21, 2020 was way back on March 4, 1226 when the two planets appeared to be just one fifteenth … Continue reading Emmanuel Macron, Who Now Has COVID, Will Celebrate His Birthday On December 21st At Same Time The ‘Christmas Star’ Will Appear In The Sky →
Six new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Thursday
Tim Bousquet, Halifax Examiner - 13 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. Six new cases of COVID-19 are announced in Nova Scotia today (Thursday, Dec. 17). Three of the cases are in Nova Scotia Health’s Central Zone — one is a close contact of a previously reported case, one is […]
Must Watch! Gregory Mannarino, “Situation Hyper-Critical! The Meltdown Accelerating - Be Really For Anything”
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 14 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, *AM 12/17/20:* *“Situation Hyper-Critical! * *The Meltdown Accelerating - Be Really For Anything”* - https://traderschoice.net/
The New World Order is Ready To Decode Your Brain
WTStaff, Waking Times - 14 hours ago
*Dr. Mercola* - “Everyone will wear them, because people have shown that they’re quite willing to give up privacy for convenience;” a prototype could be here in the next decade.
Untitled
Jenna Orkin, From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 14 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin People Thought Covid-19 Was Relatively Harmless for Younger Adults. They Were Wrong. Senate Hearing Election Security BITCOIN PRICE HITS NEW RECORD HIGH, CAUSING EXCHANGES TO CRASH Iran uses disguised tanker to export Venezuelan oil - documents One Wild Mink Near Utah Fur Farms Tests Positive for Virus Food Is the Pathway to Peace: World Food Programme Wins Nobel Peace Prize & Warns of Hunger Pandemic Scientists Create Whole Functional Thymus from Human CellsResearcher Finds Evictions Are Associated With More Than 10,000 Deaths From COVID-19 COVID-19 vaccine shipment ...
Radiation From Wireless Devices May Cause Breast Cancer, New Study Shows
WTStaff, Waking Times - 14 hours ago
*Dafna Tachover* - A meta-analysis of eight studies reveals that exposure to radiation from cell phones, iPads and laptops significantly increases the risk of breast cancer, especially for women over 50.
With $4.2 Billion In Direct Giving, MacKenzie Scott, Formerly Bezos, ‘Puts Shame To The Billionaire Class’
WTStaff, Waking Times - 14 hours ago
*Jessica Corbett* - The bulk of these gifts are to the works of mercy during this pandemic - food banks and the most vulnerable.
Riot-hit Portland businesses can't get insurance. Which city will be next?
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 14 hours ago
Courtesy of a link provided by the always useful Second City Cop blog, we learn that riot-hit businesses in Portland can no longer get affordable or sufficiently comprehensive insurance cover. Eric Murfitt watched helplessly from a live security feed as looters trashed his downtown clothing store, Mercantile, during a riot on May 30. Murfitt said the business suffered $1 million in losses due to the break-in and had to file an insurance claim to stay afloat. But in November, Murfitt was informed that his insurance carrier would not be renewing the store’s policy. Nearly a doze...
When Role of Vaccines as Public Health Clashes with Their Role As Source of Super Profits
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 15 hours ago
In recent years a different role for vaccines emerged – vaccines as a source of huge profits. Things became more worrying when this role of vaccines started clashing with the role of vaccines as public health and even appeared to be superseding it.
New COVID restrictions in place for the holidays
Tim Bousquet, Halifax Examiner - 15 hours ago
News 1. COVID-19 Just as the province was celebrating the first COVID-19 vaccinations in Nova Scotia yesterday, four new cases of the disease were announced. All four cases are in Nova Scotia Health’s Central Zone — three are close contacts with previously announced cases and the other case is still under investigation. There are still […]
How Biden Can Take the High Road on Misinformation
aengler, Lawfare - 17 hours ago
A disembodied hand holds a cell phone (Stock Catalog, https://flic.kr/p/23qV3ca; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/). In his last weeks in office, President Trump has dug in his heels on the annual defense spending bill, promising to veto the legislation over Congress’s refusal to rescind legal protections for internet platforms. As absurd as Trump’s insistence is, it shouldn’t be surprising. Throughout his term, Trump has threatened the platforms through tweets and executive actions, angling for more favorable treatment of the right-wing media and politician...
Regime change in Annapolis County over Gordonstoun School
Jennifer Henderson, Halifax Examiner - 17 hours ago
The newly elected warden and council for the Municipality of Annapolis have voted to fire its Chief Administrative Officer John Ferguson as well as its lawyer, Bruce Gillis. The motions received unanimous consent during an in-camera portion of a regular council meeting held via Zoom last Tuesday. Nobody is talking about the reasons for the […]
Dom, Doom
Craig, Is the BBC biased? - 12 hours ago
As noted on the open thread.... Is that Godzilla I see stomping down Whitehall towards the Houses of Parliament to mark the new year and Brexit? No, it's just the BBC's home affairs correspondent Dominic Casciani. He's in fancy dress as Private Frazer from *Dad's Army *and breathing fire ever so impartially (as ever). Just look at his language here: *Less than 350 HOURS now from full-flavour Brexit. Here are the facts about how the UK will crash out of a host of security, criminal justice and crime-fighting tools keeping you safe. [Translation: You're doomed! DOOMED!] *Police wil...
Social influence campaigns in the cyber information environment
Guest Blogger, Balkinization - 13 hours ago
From the Workshop on “News and Information Disorder in the 2020 US Presidential Election.” Kathleen M. Carley Beliefs, opinions, and attitudes are shaped as people engage with others. Today, that is often through social media. A key feature of social media is that all information is digital, and all information is shared through devices by agents who need not be human. This has created a Wild West for information where it is as easy to create and share false information as true, where nonhuman agents are often better equipped than humans to share information, where technology a...
Twitter To Remove ‘Harmful, Misleading Or False Information’ On COVID-19 Vaccinations
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 13 hours ago
ZeroHedge Tyler Durden Wednesday, Dec 16, 2020 Tweets claiming that vaccines “intentionally cause harm to control populations” or promote ‘conspiracy theories’ can and will be removed to a post on their official blog; Moving forward and beginning next week, we are expanding the policy and may require people to remove Tweets which advance harmful false … Continue reading Twitter To Remove ‘Harmful, Misleading Or False Information’ On COVID-19 Vaccinations →
Mitch McConnell, Dominion, and DC lobbyists
Alex Christoforou, The Duran - 13 hours ago
Mitch McConnell, Dominion, and DC lobbyists ****News Topic 209***** Dominion Lobbyists Paid McConnell Thousands Before He Crushed Election Integrity Bills, Ignored Election Contests Dominion Lobbyists Paid McConnell Thousands Before He Crushed Election Integrity Bills, Ignored Election Contests – National File Mitch McConnell quashed two election integrity bills in July last year, after receiving thousands in […]
Trump’s End Game – American Thinker
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 13 hours ago
American Thinker December 16, 2020By Mark Landsbaum The good news is it’s still entirely possible for Donald Trump to be reelected. The bad news is that it is likely to come down to the RINOs. Joe Biden, in his cough-punctuated speech Monday night, declared victory and enumerated all the ways that he defeated Donald Trump … Continue reading Trump’s End Game – American Thinker →
Refuse to be a Victim!
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 13 hours ago
Originally posted on The Tactical Hermit: 2nd Camera Angle From Mexico: Two motorcycle banditos try to do a quick “Stop and Rob” on the guy in the white car but the INTENDED victim had other plans. He does the right thing by Accelerating out of the Kill Zone but then decides to go a step…
Uruguayan President Warns of Post-pandemic Protectionism at Mercosur Summit
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 13 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Countries should be wary of turning to protectionist trade measures in a bid to shore up their pandemic-hit economies, Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou said on Wednesday, December 16th. Addressing the 57th Presidents' Summit of South American trade bloc Mercosur (Southern Common Market), held virtually due to the novel coronavirus […] The post Uruguayan President Warns of Post-pandemic Protectionism at Mercosur Summit appeared first on The Rio Times.
Video: Deputy Runs Over Fleeing Black Man in Kansas Field
AP News, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
Lionel Womack was on his way back home from a business trip to California when a Kansas Highway Patrol officer in western Kansas initiated a chase over “an alleged traffic violation,” according to the lawsuit.
2020 Christmas tree
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 13 hours ago
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The nearly Christmas Open Thread
Craig, Is the BBC biased? - 13 hours ago
It's beginning to feel a lot like time for a new open thread (when the last one has run its course). Thank you for your comments.
Some Uncomfortable Facts
Robert, Small Dead Animals - 14 hours ago
Last night, a longtime friend in Vancouver sent me a news article that 24 more people in British Columbia died from Covid. I scanned through it. Once again, there was no mention of the ages or health conditions of these people who passed away. Are we 100% certain that each of them actually died from… Continue reading →
News organizations as fact-checkers: Any potential issue?
Guest Blogger, Balkinization - 14 hours ago
From the workshop on “News and Information Disorder in the 2020 US Presidential Election,” *Jisu Kim and Soojong Kim* During the presidential election, major news organizations, including *USA Today*,* The New York Times*,* The Associated Press*, and *The Washington Post*, have verified with fact-checking organizations what politicians said in their speeches and presidential debates. However, unlike fact-checking organizations, which are not strongly connected with a specific group of audiences, several news organizations have been preferred and trusted by different audiences....
Brazil Launches Campaign on Importance of Getting Vaccinated Against COVID-19
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's government launched a campaign on Wednesday, December 16th, to raise awareness about the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19 since the country has seen over 7 million infections and 183,735 deaths. "Today we are launching a communication campaign in two phases," Secretary of Health Surveillance Arnaldo Medeiros said during […] The post Brazil Launches Campaign on Importance of Getting Vaccinated Against COVID-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mexico to Hike Daily Minimum Wage for Workers by 15%
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mexico’s National Minimum Wage Commission (CONASAMI) on Wednesday approved a 15% rise in the daily minimum wage for workers, the government said in a statement. The daily minimum salary is set to be increased to 141.70 pesos ($7.15) from 123.22 pesos currently, while in the special economic areas near the […] The post Mexico to Hike Daily Minimum Wage for Workers by 15% appeared first on The Rio Times.
Watch SpaceX’s last launch of 2020 — Join CFACT LIVE!
CFACT Ed, CFACT - 14 hours ago
We've all got our 2020 stories to tell but for America in space 2020 has been glorious. UPDATE: Launch on hold for weather. Launch window still open Thursday morning, next launch window Friday morning. Stay with us! Watch SpaceX launch a classified military satellite on a REUSABLE Falcon 9 rocket, possibly in minutes. WATCH NOW The post Watch SpaceX’s last launch of 2020 — Join CFACT LIVE! appeared first on CFACT.
CISA Issues Emergency Directive on Solarwinds Orion Network Management Products
Uriel, 'Nox & Friends - 14 hours ago
This is an insightful and pretty thorough commentary that will help people understand a lot of the information on Dominion and Solarwind. There is a bombshell going off since December 14 that involves foreign and domestic espionage and strengthens the call for Cold War. –##– FBI, Texas Rangers, and US Marshals united in action; Lin Wood: Georgia officials to be jailed? Front Page Scott Goulet 12/17/20 CISA Issues Emergency Directive to Mitigate the Compromise of Solarwinds Orion Network Management Products December 13, 2020 | Last revised: December 14, 2020 The Cybersecurity and Inf...
“Wise Guy” is Back! Regenerated After 10 Years At the “Boneyard” B-52H Flies Again After PDM at Tinker AFB
David Cenciotti, The Aviationist - 15 hours ago
B-52H Stratofortress “Wise Guy” has started flying from Tinker Air Force Base after Programmed Depot Maintenance, prepares to return to active service. “Wise Guy”, the B-52H Stratofortress bomber tail number 60-034, is preparing to return [...] The post “Wise Guy” is Back! Regenerated After 10 Years At the “Boneyard” B-52H Flies Again After PDM at Tinker AFB appeared first on The Aviationist.
Election 2020: The Tide is Turning
Ragnar, 'Nox & Friends - 15 hours ago
With Ann Vander Steel: The Steel Truth This is a 1 hour video with the following content: 1) The founder of Overstock.com Mr. Byrne -> I gave Hillary Clintoin a $18 million bribe in cooperation with the FBI. I have since found out I was used to get Hillary for the Deep State…. 2) Matt Couch discusses Solar Wind and it’s “Hacking” of systems, including government agency’s….It has been reported that the DOD for one has shut down their systems….This shouldn’t surprise you, any computer system with chin components is accessible to hack…. 3) Every Legal Vote website and founder … Continu...
CDC Reveals Hospitals Counted Heart Attacks as COVID-19 Deaths
Hadenoughalready, 'Nox & Friends - 15 hours ago
One America News Network October 27, 2020 ~As suspected, Covid-19 is complete BULLSHIT! They are depriving us of our Civil Rights under the color of “Law”. But the question is, WHO’S LAW? This farse will continue until people say – ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! HEA
2A Thought for Today
SafeSpace, 'Nox & Friends - 16 hours ago
Now, looking ahead: — Safespace —
Become a Bureau fellow
Meirion Jones, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism - 14 hours ago
From 2021 the Bureau hopes to run three paid fellowships. Here's how to apply for one
OUR TOWNIES, OURSELVES: The barrister Powell seems to be nuts!
<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 14 hours ago
*THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2020* *But what about us Over Here?: *Anthropologically speaking, this has become a remarkable time for the study of human mental dysfunction. In recent years, our species' mental dysfunction has been on wide display. In the past few days, the New York Times has done an excellent job chronicling the current behaviors which speak to this age-old problem. What's the current state of this mental dysfunction? Consider this manifestation of The Crazy, as reported today: ALBA AND FRENKEL (12/17/20): *Sidney Powell, a lawyer who was part of President Trump’s le...
Tweets Of The Day
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 14 hours ago
Today's top coronavirus headlines: 🇫🇷 French President Macron tests positive 🇺🇸 FDA decides whether to authorize Moderna COVID-19 vaccine 🇨🇳 Nightlife returns to Wuhanhttps://t.co/AIkIfbk1Co pic.twitter.com/o0aMHkXU61 — Reuters (@Reuters) December 17, 2020 #UPDATE French President Emmanuel #Macron has tested positive for Covid-19, the presidency said on Thursday, adding he would now self-isolate for the next week https://t.co/6YQmm2RJSY pic.twitter.com/Lc2OMefKfT — AFP News Agency (@AFP) December 17, 2020 European parliament sets Sunday deadline for post-Brexit trade deal http...
Picture Of The Day
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 14 hours ago
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden arrives to address a drive-in campaign rally on behalf of Democratic U.S. Senate candidates from Georgia Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, ahead of their January 5 runoff elections, at Pullman Yard in Atlanta, Georgia. REUTERS/Mike Segar *WNU Editor*: The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Top Photos of the Day* (Reuters).
No Charges for Cops Who Responded to Hostage Situation and Killed the Hostage
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 14 hours ago
[image: trader joe's]“This is what LAPD does. They can fire eight shots into a Trader Joe’s and kill someone and they think that’s just how these things played out."
Record-Breaking Snowfall Blankets Northeast
AP News, Snopes.com - 15 hours ago
Towns from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts saw major snowfall during the first winter storm of the year.
North Carolina officer, armed person both killed in gunfire
Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 15 hours ago
AP CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina police officer and a person with a weapon were killed in an exchange of gunfire that wounded... The post North Carolina officer, armed person both killed in gunfire appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Patrick Byrne, Operation SNOWGLOBE and $18M to Hillary Clinton
Alex Christoforou, The Duran - 15 hours ago
Patrick Byrne, Operation SNOWGLOBE and $18M to Hillary Clinton ****News Topic 207***** Patrick Byrne Explosive — ‘I facilitated an $18 million bribe for Hillary Clinton’… Patrick Byrne Explosive – ‘I facilitated an $18 million bribe for Hillary Clinton’… Patrick Byrne claims that he was complicit in facilitating a bribe for Hillary Clinton in the amount […]
Amistad Project Exposes Influence of Mark Zuckerberg’s Dark Money Network in 2020 Election
miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 15 hours ago
Don’t think for a second that Zuckerberg cares about the well-being of Americans: “Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Facebook for … Continue reading →
In 2012, Zuckerberg Hosted “World Hack Moscow” & Gave Prizes for Figuring Out How to Mine Facebook Friends’ Data
miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 15 hours ago
This sounds familiar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Facebook–Cambridge_Analytica_data_scandal “Academic linked to Cambridge Analytica data mining sues Facebook for defamation: Aleksandr Kogan mined the social … Continue reading →

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