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Register Here for U.S. Cyber Command's Annual Legal Conference
RChesney, Lawfare - 7 hours ago
U.S. Cyber Command is hosting its annual legal conference this Thursday (March 4th), and all are welcome to (virtually) attend. Advance registration is required. You can register here. *The schedule is as follows:* *10:00 – 10:30:* General Paul Nakasone, U.S. Army, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command *10:30 – 11:15: *Dr. James Lewis, Center for Strategic and International Studies *11:25 – 12:10: *Commander Robin Crabtree, U.S. Navy, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Central Command *12:15 – 13:15:* Professor Bobby Chesney, University of Texas at Austin School of Law; Prof...
Was Jan. 6 an Intelligence Failure, a Police Failure or Both?
rkurup, Lawfare - 8 hours ago
A police officer checks his watch on Jan. 6, 2021 prior to the Capitol breach in Washington, D.C. (Elvert Barnes, https://flic.kr/p/2kqc3v6; CC BY-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/) Weeks after the attack on the Capitol Building, Congress is getting underway with a serious effort to understand just what happened on Jan. 6. The work began in earnest last week and will continue this week—starting Tuesday, Mar. 2, when FBI Director Chris Wray will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the insurrection, domestic terrorism and other threats. Wray has ...
Technical Errors and Controversy Stain Golden Globes Awards
Latin American Herald Tribune - 4 hours ago
In its 78-year history, the Golden Globes celebrated Sunday night one of the most complicated galas, after the objective of conducting a three-hour ceremony via video call was added to accusations of corruption and bias by the organization.
‘The Crown,’ ‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Sweep at Golden Globes TV Awards
Latin American Herald Tribune - 4 hours ago
The Golden Globes left two clear winners on Sunday in the television section: “The Crown,” the drama about the British royal family that won four awards, and “The Queen’s Gambit,” with two awards for the miniseries that has awakened a true fever for the game of chess.
‘Nomadland’ Triumphs at Golden Globes, Sets Course for Oscars
Latin American Herald Tribune - 4 hours ago
“Nomadland” fulfilled the forecasts that placed it as a great favorite in Sunday’s Golden Globes as it won the award for best dramatic film and set the standards for the Oscars, at which it will clearly arrive as the rival to beat.
India Expands Coronavirus Vaccination Drive after Inoculating 14 Million
Latin American Herald Tribune - 4 hours ago
After inoculating some 14 million health-care workers and those in the front-line in the fight against the pandemic, India extended its vaccination drive on Monday to those over the age of 60 and adults over 45 with comorbidities such as heart problems or diabetes.
Philippines Begins COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign
Latin American Herald Tribune - 4 hours ago
The Philippines began on Monday its immunization campaign against COVID-19 by vaccinating several health authorities, after receiving its first 600,000 doses of the Chinese Sinovac jab the day before, donated by China’s government, authorities said in a statement.
South Korea’s Trade Surplus Fell 33.9% in February
Latin American Herald Tribune - 4 hours ago
South Korea registered a trade surplus of $2.7 billion in February, the 10th consecutive month of a positive balance that, nevertheless, marked a reduction of 33.9 percent year-on-year, the government said on Monday.
Carlos Alberto Montaner: The Meaning of Life
Latin American Herald Tribune - 4 hours ago
Latin American genius Carlos Alberto Montaner waxes philosophical on America’s search for life on Mars and his – and man’s – search for meaning.
Beatrice Rangel: Yamani and the Passing of an Epoch
Latin American Herald Tribune - 4 hours ago
Former Venezuelan Minister of Ministers Beatrice Rangel discusses the legendary insightfulness, accurate predictions, and telling warnings (especially for Venezuela) of Saudi Arabian and OPEC oil minister Ahmed Zaki Yamani, who passed away last week in London at 90.
160 Shootdowns: Iran’s Mighty F-14 Tomcat Fleet in the Iran-Iraq War
David Axe, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* The American-made F-14 Tomcat dominated the sky during the Iran-Iraq war from 1980 to 1988. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The F-14 was not to be trifled with. Iran’s force of American-made F-14 Tomcat interceptors dominated the sky during the Iran-Iraq war from 1980 to 1988. F-14s reportedly downed more than 160 Iraqi planes. Journalist Kash Ryan in his book *Air Combat Memoirs of the Iranian Air Force Pilots* compiled first-hand accounts of some of these aerial battles, including one by F-14 radar intercept officer Capt. Parviz Moradi. “De...
No Laughing Matter: Iran’s Ballistic Missile Program Threatens the Entire Middle East
David Axe, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* Tehran has the infrastructure and expertise to improve its existing rockets. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Iran's missiles can hit land and sea targets throughout the region. Iran is continuing to develop increasingly long-range ballistic missiles -- and is firing some shorter-range missiles in combat -- despite demands from the U.S. government that the Islamic republic totally give up any weapons that could, in theory, carry a nuclear warhead. On Sept. 8 and Oct. 1, 2018, Iran launched Zulfiqar, Quim-1 and Fateh-110 rockets at enemies in Ir...
Is Donald Trump Really Getting Ready to Run Again?
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Donald Trump 2024, Americas* Expert: “He has a lot to gain by waiting. He keeps his potential opponents off guard,” Ken Kollman, a political science professor at the University of Michigan, said. Former President Donald Trump teased another run for the White House at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Fla. and declared his devotion to Republican Party reelection efforts, squashing speculations that he’ll form his own third party. Trump addressed a cheerful crowd of party members and supporters on Sunday in his first political speec...
Pfizer Demand Bank Reserves & Military Bases as Collateral For Vaccines
James Allard, OYE Alternative News - 5 hours ago
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The Zombie Apocalypse Is Here
James Allard, OYE Alternative News - 5 hours ago
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Does Fisher-Price Sell a ‘My Home Office’ Set for Kids?
Dan MacGuill, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
The toy manufacturer is a frequent target of online parodies.
Comic-Con to Remain Virtual in 2021, Cites Financial Strain
AP News, Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
San Diego Comic-Con will remain virtual for the July event, but organizers of the massive convention are planning for a smaller-scale gathering later in 2021.
Passing Observations
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 6 hours ago
Team Biden — Balking Jo/Ho may not give a State of the Union speech to Congress. Biden suffers from dementia and wouldn’t likely get through it, so his PR team is saying that white people plan to disrupt the speech. Really? The Capitol Building is surrounded by 25,000 armed troops, a Stryker battalion, […] The post Passing Observations appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
FoxyProxy Add-on Is Nice
E.M.Smith, Musings from the Chiefio - 6 hours ago
FoxyProxy is REALLY nice and works well. Simplifies browser setup for use with a combination of Tor, i2p, clearnet and any others you like. Uses wild cards and regular expressions on URLs to choose proxy to use. Continue reading →
NOAA Data – Catastrophic Cold Events Are Becoming Less Common
James Taylor, Climate Realism - 6 hours ago
While Chuck Schumer, John Kerry, and other climate alarmists blame global warming for the disastrous extreme cold event last month in Texas and surrounding states, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) data clearly show such catastrophic cold events are becoming less common. Writing today in the Washington Times, I summarize and link to NOAA’s state-specific […] The post NOAA Data – Catastrophic Cold Events Are Becoming Less Common appeared first on Climate Realism.
Historical Pandemics in perspective
The Healing Oracle Team, Healing Oracle - 7 hours ago
COVID19 is not the first pandemic ‘unleashed’ upon mankind. In fact, diseases have long been the tools of suppression, fear and propaganda – tracing the lamentable catalogue of corrupting the microbe, we can go right... The post Historical Pandemics in perspective appeared first on Healing Oracle.
Analysis: How Exxon Is Being Forced To Accept The Reality Of Bad Fossil Fuel Investments
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 10 hours ago
With the pile of debt facing Exxon — debt that increased by over $20 billion in 2020 and is expected to increase by as much as another $8 billion this year — the truth about whether the oil company really is “stronger” should become obvious soon enough.
CDPQ Gains 7.7% in 2020
Leo Kolivakis, Pension Pulse - 4 hours ago
Rob Kozlowski of Pensions & Investments reports CDPQ returns 7.7% in 2020: Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec, Montreal, returned a net 7.7% on its investments in 2020 and reported net assets of C$365.5 billion ($285.9 billion), said a news release Thursday. The return was 1.5 percentage points below its benchmark, which the pension fund attributed primarily to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on real estate returns, specifically on the retail and office building sectors, the news release said. *For the five and 10 years ended Dec. 31, CDPQ returned an annualized net 7....
Since Google Suppressed My Post on the CDC, School Reopening, and Aerosols, I’m Re-Posting It
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 6 hours ago
Google spills its secret sauce
Why Iran Refused Biden’s Invitation to Negotiate
Alireza Ahmadi, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Alireza Ahmadi* *Iran, Middle East* It makes little sense for Iran to return to some form of unilateral full compliance for a limited amount of actual economic benefit only to then engage in a years-long negotiation where it has little leverage and is being called on to surrender its regional interests and deterrence capacities. President Joe Biden ran for office saying that he would like to see a restoration of the Iran nuclear deal. But over a month since inauguration, Iran and the United States are set in a standoff about the order for which the two sides will return to the ...
The South Korean Alliance Improves Under Biden, But Issues Remain
Daniel R. DePetris, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Daniel R. DePetris* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2021%3Anewsml_RC228L9SFPUX&share=true] South Korea should not neglect its defense infrastructure and Washington and Seoul need to complete the OPCON transfer. Moon Jae-in may be too careful and diplomatic to say it, but it’s hard not to believe the South Korean President wasn’t jumping for joy when he learned about Donald Trump’s defeat last November. While the U.S.-South Korea alliance stayed intact throughout Trump’s four-year term, it was consistently hobbled by a cost-shar...
The Next Arms Race in the Making? Robotic Warships Are On Their Way
David Axe, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * More drone ships will help America increase the size of its fleet. They also represent a cheaper option for winning future conflicts. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *America is not the only country working on robotic warships. The proliferation of robotic warships could make naval warfare safer for human beings. But it also could have the unintended effect of reducing the threshold for military action. Recent events in the Strait of Hormuz underscore that danger. In the summer of 2019 U.S. and Iranian forces each shot down a surveillance drone belon...
The Apple Stores in the United States Have All Reopened
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* When the coronavirus winter surge hit, Apple closed several more stores, with the company temporarily closing all of its stores in the state of California last December. It’s been quite a strange road for the Apple Stores in the United States, since the start of the pandemic last March, with stores closing, opening, and in some cases, closing again. Apple announced on March 13, 2020, that it was closing all of its retail stores outside of Greater China when the coronavirus pandemic first hit the United States. At the time, the planned clos...
Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 1, 2021
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 7 hours ago
The airstrike was the first military action undertaken by the Biden administration, after repeated tensions between Iran and the Trump White House over the previous four years which reached a peak following Qassem Soleimani's killing in early 2020 *Daily Mail:* *Biden's first air strike: Satellite images reveal how seven 500lb bombs wiped out Iranian-backed Shia militia compound in Syria 'killing 22 fighters' - as Pentagon calls attack 'the more restrained option' * * The US dropped seven 500lbs bombs on site - which was used by two Iranian-backed Shia militia groups * Images ...
Cuomo Sends Letter Authorizing Probe of Harassment Claims
AP News, Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
New York's attorney general said she's moving forward with an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Andrew Cuomo after receiving a letter from his office authorizing her to take charge of the probe.
I've Got A New Blogging Job
Peter Greene, CURMUDGUCATION - 7 hours ago
For many years, Diane Ravitch has taken on the task of maintaining a sort of town square for folks who care about the health and future of public education. Most of us who are part of this blogosphere owe her a heap of thanks for helping us find our audiences and for amplifying our voices. But right now, Diane is scaling back (so, only 50 posts a week instead of 600) by concentrating on her own original content. The new blog will be a sort of spin-off, a place to keep making available a cross-section of the many, many, many voices lifted in concern about and support for public ed...
Number of Injuries Reported to CDC After COVID Vaccines Climbs by Nearly 4,000 in One Week
Aerowenn Hunter, Children's Health Defense - 7 hours ago
Between Dec. 14, 2020, and Feb. 18, 2021, 19,907 reports of adverse events were submitted to VAERS, including 1,095 deaths and 3,767 serious injuries. The post Number of Injuries Reported to CDC After COVID Vaccines Climbs by Nearly 4,000 in One Week appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Variances in Tenure Process Raise Gender Equity Concerns Exacerbated by COVID-19
cmaadmin, Diverse - 7 hours ago
Faculty across the country have expressed concerns about the equity considerations they feel are being missed in current conversations about what tenure should look like in the pandemic.
George Floyd? Get to Know Angelo Quinto’s Story
Emil Guillermo, Diverse - 7 hours ago
If you haven’t heard, there was another George Floyd incident in America. You know, a policeman’s knee to the back of the neck of a suspect, facedown, cuffed behind his back. But the victim this time wasn’t African American. He was Asian American of Filipino descent. His name was Angelo Quinto.
The Poet: Mary Oliver, "Coming Home"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 7 hours ago
*"Coming Home"* "When we are driving in the dark, on the long road to Provincetown, when we are weary, when the buildings and the scrub pines lose their familiar look, I imagine us rising from the speeding car. I imagine us seeing everything from another place- the top of one of the pale dunes, or the deep and nameless fields of the sea. And what we see is a world that cannot cherish us, but which we cherish. And what we see is our life moving like that along the dark edges of everything, headlights sweeping the blackness, believing in a thousand fragile and unprovable things. Looking out...
Are Vaccine Companies Blackmailing the National Militaries of Western Countries...including Canada?! PLUS: Sajjan vows action on 'culture change' within Canadian Forces...... Interviewer points out "Double Standard" applied in investigations re both Generals
greencrow, Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 8 hours ago
*Watch this Video. Is this why Canada is blackmailing* *and dismissing it's Chief of Defence Generals????* *Pfizer's abusive vaccine deals (facebook.com)* This is a very important "Must Watch/Listen" video. It is a game changer. What *IS going on in Canada's military?!!!! First watch the video above...then watch the video below and connect the dots!* *CTV's Evan Solomon and Cdn Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan* *CTV News | News Video - Top National News Headlines - News Videos* *NOTE:* Please watch and read *my first post on this explosive topic* that I put up over the weekend. Th...
The Daily "Near You?"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 8 hours ago
Roosevelt, Utah, USA. Thanks for stopping by!
STOP SAYING "FAR RIGHT" WHEN YOU MEAN "MAINSTREAM REPUBLICAN"
Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog - 9 hours ago
A *Washington Post* editorial begins: VANITA GUPTA is among the nation’s most esteemed civil rights lawyers, revered by liberals for her decades of effective, levelheaded advocacy, and by many of the nation’s biggest police and law enforcement groups for her measured, constructive approach. That rare combination has evidently triggered a case of the vapors among extremists opposed to progress on voting rights, mass incarceration, systemic racism and law enforcement abuse. How else to explain the categorically dishonest video hit job by *a far-right outfit* that labels Ms. Gupta, P...
The Women of Adwa: Unsung Jegnoch of Ethiopia Who Defeated Colonizers
Teodrose Fikremariam, null - 9 hours ago
On this day 125 years ago, Ethiopians united beyond their differences and whipped the hindparts of thousands of would-be Italians colonizers. The progenies of Caesar The post The Women of Adwa: Unsung Jegnoch of Ethiopia Who Defeated Colonizers appeared first on .
March 1, 2021 Arctic Ice Recovers from PV Hit
Hifast, Climate Collections - 9 hours ago
Originally posted on Science Matters: Update March 1, 2021 to previous post This update is to note a dramatic effect on Okhotsk Sea ice coincidental with the Polar Vortex (PV) event that froze Texas and other midwestern US states mid-February. When Arctic air extends so far south due to the weak and wavy vortex,…
“Very Promising:” USC Researchers Discover How to Regenerate Your Entire Immune System in 72 Hours
Nick Meyer, AltHealthWorks.com - 9 hours ago
The immune system is something that is highly misunderstood not just by everyday people but also by the many conventional doctors who we depend on for health advice. Most people resort to things like synthetic vitamins and medicines (ignoring better natural alternatives) to deal with colds and improve immunity, but the cycle of sickness always seems to continue. For people with compromised immune systems, there are many natural options, and now researchers have discovered what could well be one of the best ways to reset and recharge your immune system; one that happens to be free and...
Ferris State Professor Fired For Racist, Anti-Semitic, Homophobic Comments on Twitter
Jessica Ruf, Diverse - 10 hours ago
Ferris State University fired an assistant physical sciences professor, Dr. Thomas Brennan, after he posted racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic comments on Twitter, reports the Detroit Free Press. Brennan had previously been placed on administrative leave in November 2020 for his comments, which included “the N-word regarding Neil deGrasse Tyson, a homophobic slur, COVID-19 denial, and […]
Review study: Cannabis and driving cognition
Pamela Moore, Marijuana Business Daily - 7 hours ago
How long should you wait after using cannabis before getting behind the wheel of a vehicle? The answer is not straightforward according to a review and meta-analysis of the effects of cannabis on driving and driving-related cognition. While the study confirms THC impairs driving, there is no simple formula to determine how long to wait […] Review study: Cannabis and driving cognition is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Minneapolis Will Spend $6.4 Million to Try and Get More Police Following Aftermath of Defund Police Movement
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 8 hours ago
Allow liberalism and leftist policies to be carried out to their logical conclusion and this is what happens. After Minneapolis, Minnesota decided to adopt a ‘Defund The Police’ posture, violent & property crime skyrocketed. Now the same city council that … Continue reading → The post Minneapolis Will Spend $6.4 Million to Try and Get More Police Following Aftermath of Defund Police Movement appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Was Lamar Fudge a Black Food Writer Who Critiqued Former Whites-Only Eateries?
Snopes Staff, Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Every Military In The World Wants To Have Drone Swarms In Their Arsenal
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 8 hours ago
*Forbes:* *What Are Drone Swarms And Why Does Every Military Suddenly Want One? * Militaries all over the world are moving ahead with swarming attack drones. But what actually is a drone swarm and what makes it so effective? Recent weeks have seen a slew of new swarm announcements, including the French Icarus project, the Russian Lightning, the Spanish RAPAZ, the U.K.’s Blue Bear swarm and the UAE/South African N-Raven, as well as a drone swarm on show hitting targets at India’s Army Day. Last week Armenia, which suffered heavy casualties from Azeri drones in the recent conflict...
US foundation will study effects of cannabis on PTSD
Pamela Moore, Marijuana Business Daily - 8 hours ago
Across the US, an estimated 22 veterans lose their lives each day due to their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to the California-based Battle Brothers Foundation, the causes of death range from opioid overdoses to suicide. In late February, the foundation received approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to conduct an observational study of […] US foundation will study effects of cannabis on PTSD is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Attorney-General Christian Porter alleged to have raped 16-yr-old Katharine Thornton in 1988
Shane Dowling, Kangaroo Court of Australia - 8 hours ago
Attorney-General Christian Porter is the alleged “Cabinet Minister Rapist” accused of raping 16-yr-old Katharine Thornton in 1988 in Sydney. It is a national security crisis that has left the Prime Minister and […]
Jen Psaki Explains Why American People Do Not See Joe Biden Press Conferences
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 8 hours ago
The White House head of narrative engineering is questioned about why the current occupant of the executive branch does not give press conferences where he can be asked random questions by the American Media. Obviously, we already know why the … Continue reading → The post Jen Psaki Explains Why American People Do Not See Joe Biden Press Conferences appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Donors Choose Monday: Out of the Ordinary
Peter Greene, CURMUDGUCATION - 8 hours ago
One of the harder things about retirement has been sitting on the bench while friends, old colleagues, and family are in there doing the work. I deal with that partly by making contributions where and how I can, and that includes poking through Donors Choose for classrooms to help. Yes, so much of what is there is stuff that the school districts ought to be taking care of themselves, but I'm going to help a little bit anyway, because I can. And every so often on Monday, I've been sharing with you what I'm contributing to so that you can A) also chip in, B) search Donors Choose for...
Is Mother Nature trying to tell us something?
Robert, Ice Age Now - 8 hours ago
Questions that need to be answered. ___ Is Mother Nature trying to tell us something? Lyn Jenkins Questions that need to be answered: [1] WHAT caused the Mediaeval Warm Period circa AD 1000 when the Vikings were able to FARM much, much more of Greenland? It was not MAN that caused that “global warming”, was ... Read more The post Is Mother Nature trying to tell us something? appeared first on Ice Age Now.
The Word From the Trenches – March 1, 2021
Henry Shivley, From the Trenches World Report - 9 hours ago
Join in on the conversation. Call (712) 770-5597 then enter 220029#, press *6 to mute and unmute. (If you are unable to get through call... The post The Word From the Trenches – March 1, 2021 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Washington DC weighs competing recreational cannabis bills
Omar Sacirbey, Marijuana Business Daily - 9 hours ago
Washington DC lawmakers have two recreational marijuana legalization bills to consider after Mayor Muriel Bowser and City Council Chair Phil Mendelson introduced separate measures. The move is significant because after District of Columbia residents voted in 2014 to legalize adult use, Congress used an arcane federal law to prevent DC tax dollars from being used […] Washington DC weighs competing recreational cannabis bills is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
We have all been herded like cattle into the global warming pen
Robert, Ice Age Now - 9 hours ago
“Crop failure and famine will no doubt accompany a new dawning ice age and that spells trouble for most of the world population.” – Benito Lorez _________ We have all been herded like cattle into the global warming pen Benito Lorez Pretty sure it’s global COOLING not warming as I’ve been telling people for a ... Read more The post We have all been herded like cattle into the global warming pen appeared first on Ice Age Now.
REAL threats to threatened species
Robert, Ice Age Now - 9 hours ago
“In reality, the gravest threats plants, animals and habitats face are not from climate change. They are from “green” energy policies and programs implemented in the name of stabilizing Earth’s never-stable climate.” – Paul Driessen ___________ “The Biden Administration is using executive orders and regulatory diktats, while the Democrat-controlled House and Senate are legislating by ... Read more The post REAL threats to threatened species appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Kristi Noem takes on Bill Gates’ latest environmental demands – Video
Robert, Ice Age Now - 10 hours ago
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem slams Bill Gates’ for saying Americans’ should stop eating beef and weighs in on the devastation of canceling the Keystone XL pipeline. . . “These blackouts that we were seeing in Texas were reminiscent of what we saw in the former Soviet Union, and Cuba, and California last summer,” says ... Read more The post Kristi Noem takes on Bill Gates’ latest environmental demands – Video appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Marijuana MSO Cresco Labs files $1 billion shelf prospectus
Jeff Smith, Marijuana Business Daily - 10 hours ago
Illinois-based marijuana multistate operator Cresco Labs filed a preliminary prospectus to raise up to $1 billion in securities over the next 25 months. Cresco is the latest cannabis company to file a large so-called shelf registration as the investment climate for marijuana companies brightens. Cresco filed its preliminary short-form prospectus with the U.S. Securities and […] Marijuana MSO Cresco Labs files $1 billion shelf prospectus is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The Real Lesson of the Texas Power Debacle
ldenardis, Lawfare - 10 hours ago
A power line at dusk. (Pixabay, https://pixabay.com/service/license/) The infrastructure was essential, ubiquitous and providing basic functionality for everything in daily life from water to heat and transportation. And in an instant it was gone, plunging tens of thousands of residents into a life-threatening crisis. This is, of course, the narrative of the recent debacle in Texas where a winter storm overwhelmed the state’s electrical grid and brought the state to a near-total blackout. But it should also be interpreted as a preemptive warning of what Americans will face from th...
Eighth Circuit Strikes Down Arkansas’s Anti-BDS Law
esetzer, Lawfare - 10 hours ago
The Arkansas state capitol building in Little Rock. (F McGady, https://tinyurl.com/4z4wrfmv; CC BY-SA 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en) The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit on Feb. 12 ruled that an Arkansas law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel violates the First Amendment. In a 2-1 panel decision, the majority ruled that the Arkansas law was written so broadly that it would also apply to vendors that support or promote a boycott of Israel—even if they did not engage in a boycott themselves. And the court explained t...
Five Negative Potential Side Effects of Coffee and How to Counteract Them Naturally
Nick Meyer, AltHealthWorks.com - 10 hours ago
Coffee is the second most popular beverage in the United States (not counting water) behind carbonated drinks, providing a host of health benefits that are still being discovered by many researchers. Among the top health benefits of coffee include improved reaction time, heightened mental energy, focus and awareness, an increase in the important “master antioxidant” glutathione within the human body, and many more. Coffee is so popular that an entire cottage industry devoted to whimsical goods like mugs and t-shirts with slogans like “don’t talk to me until I’ve had my coffee” has p...
The World's Biggest Tank Force Belongs to China: Why So Many?
David Axe, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* These massive numbers doesn't necessarily translate to military strength, though. *Here's What You Need To Remember: * Many of the older tanks are obsolete against modern American or Russian ones - and there is some evidence that China could not use the newer ones properly if it came to a war. In 2019 both the U.S. and Russian armies introduced new versions of their primary main battle tank, helping to enhance what is widely viewed as the world’s leading armored forces. But China, not the United States or Russia, possesses the planet’s *biggest *tan...
Nikol Pashinyan Is Armenia’s Prime Problem
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Eurasia* The ensuing outrage over Pashinyan’s comments has ballooned into an ongoing wave of popular mass protests that are threatening to topple his government. Armenia is teetering on the brink of government collapse following waves of violent mass protests, and it all started with a dispute over a Russian missile system. During an interview with a local news outlet in late February, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was grilled on Armenia’s ill-fated war effort during the Second Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The interviewer confronted Pashinyan...
China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Is No Joke
David Axe, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, Asia* Disappointing air shows are irrelevant, as are direct comparisons to the F-22 or F-35 or any other fighter. *Here's What You Need to Know*: No fighter exists in a vacuum. China's J-20 stealth fighter was a disappointment at the 2018 edition of the country's annual air show in Zhuhai in southern China. Three of the twin-engine warplanes put on what one reporter called a " conservative" aerial display lacking quick turns and other high-energy maneuvers. Likewise, it was apparent that the J-20s at Zhuhai didn't feature the latest, Chinese-made WS-15 eng...
Walmart Will No Longer Require $35 Minimum for Walmart Express Deliveries
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* The company had previously, in December, dropped the requirement for a $35 minimum purchase for free next-day and two-day shipping on online orders. Walmart announced Monday that it will no longer require a $35 minimum for Express deliveries. Regardless of the size of the order, Express delivery costs $10 in addition to the delivery charge. Express is a service for delivering groceries and “pantry staples,” as well as other products. Those who are members of Walmart+ will pay only the Express fee. “Many customers use Express delivery for wh...
Will Biden's Syria Attack Help ISIS?
Daniel McAdams, null - 8 hours ago
ISIS is back, we are told. Suddenly after a prolonged silence the ISIS threat is now being used to justify expanding the US presence in the Middle East. Last Thursday, however, President Biden ordered an airstrike on one of the Iraqi militias formed in 2014 to fight against ISIS. So...are we helping or hurting ISIS? Does anyone know? Watch today's Liberty Report:
The F-35 Is Proving That the Naval Strike Missile Has a Bright Future
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* NSM is designed to be low-observable—not entirely stealthy, but Kongsberg made design decisions to reduce the missile’s radar signature. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Kongsberg has developed a variant of the NSM known as the Joint Strike Missile (JSM). JSM is meant for long range strike against both land targets and ships. The missile was designed to fit in the internal weapons bay of the F-35 Joint Strike Missile. To accomplish this, the turbojet’s air intake was moved from the bottom of the missile to both sides of the aircraft, and th...
The B-21 Stealth Bomber Could Have a New Role
David Axe, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * It could take to the sky as a dogfighter. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Advanced air-to-air capabilities could be a gamechanger for America’s newest stealth bomber. The U.S. Air Force’s new B-21 Raider stealth bomber could fly as early as 2021. And at least one Air Force general believes the new Northrop Grumman-made bomber could gain air-to-air capabilities in order to help it fight its way to its target. There is some precedent for a bomber aircraft with a secondary air-to-air mission. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the U.S. Navy paid Genera...
Bill Gates: This Is When You Can Take Off Your Coronavirus Masks
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, Americas* Gates believes that there is still much work to be done before Americans can return to their normal lives. There is a rising hope that public health measures like face masks will be eased in the coming months if new coronavirus cases continue to decline. But billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates believes that there is still much work to be done before Americans can return to their normal lives. “It’s only by late spring or summer that we’re going to get to numbers where you can look at changing your behavior in a significant way,” the sixty-...
Joe Biden’s Pressure On Saudi Arabia Has High Stakes
Ilan Berman, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Ilan Berman* *Security, Middle East* Washington should have every interest in nurturing the Kingdom of Riyadh’s current course, and ample reason to fear the potential consequences of nudging it in the opposite direction. Last week, the White House decided to publicly release a long-suppressed intelligence report pinning the blame on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s *de facto* ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, for the 2018 death of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi. On the heels of the disclosure, the U.S. Treasury Department leveled new sanctions against a slew of high-r...
Nova Scotia’s vaccination registration website overwhelmed, taken off line
Yvette d'Entremont, Halifax Examiner - 8 hours ago
If you’ve spent the day trying to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment for someone 80 or older without success, you’re not alone. The third-party server responsible for booking the online appointments has been disabled, and the provincial Department of Health and Wellness isn’t sure exactly when it’ll be back online. Social media has been abuzz […]
Sovereign 2: Could Cuba’s Covid Vaccine Break Big Pharma’s Grip on Production?
Alan Macleod, MintPress News - 8 hours ago
"A successful coronavirus vaccine from Cuba would help to break the global control of the market by the big pharmaceutical companies in the US and Europe.” -- Antiguan Barbudan diplomat Sir Ronald Sanders The post Sovereign 2: Could Cuba’s Covid Vaccine Break Big Pharma’s Grip on Production? appeared first on MintPress News.
Did CPAC Attendees Pray and Bow to a Golden Trump Statue?
Jordan Liles, Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
The appearance of the gold-colored statue at the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) resulted in at least two questionable pictures.
Did a Pastor Say Pokemon Was ‘Satanic Witchcraft’?
Bethania Palma, Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
The video sermon about Pokemon could be seen as an example of satanic panic.
Mets to Honor Seaver with 41 Patch on Jerseys This Season
AP News, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
The Mets announced they’ll pay tribute to the Hall of Fame pitcher by putting his number on the right sleeves of their uniforms.
Will Trump Reclaim the Presidency on March 4?
Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
A QAnon conspiracy theory finds new life, along with its share of detractors.
Argentina’s Fernandez says he won’t rush new deal with IMF
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 9 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina’s President Alberto Fernandez said on Monday, March 1st, that he did not want to rush into a new deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) amid broader concerns that a previously set May date to reach an agreement will be missed. Fernandez, addressing the country’s Congress, said that Argentina […] The post Argentina’s Fernandez says he won’t rush new deal with IMF appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil posts US$1.2 billion trade surplus in February
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 9 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil posted a trade surplus of US$1.2 billion in February, figures showed on Monday, more than the consensus forecast in a Reuters poll for a US$900 million surplus, but around half of the US$2.3 billion surplus in the same month last year. Exports in February totaled US$16.2 billion and imports […] The post Brazil posts US$1.2 billion trade surplus in February appeared first on The Rio Times.
Trump Calls for GOP Unity, Repeats Lies About Election Loss
AP News, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
Former President Donald Trump called for GOP unity, even as he exacerbated intraparty divisions by attacking fellow Republicans and promoting lies about the election.
CFACT exposes the Climate Hustle at CPAC
Craig Rucker, CFACT - 10 hours ago
CFACT brought the facts on climate to CPAC. The post CFACT exposes the Climate Hustle at CPAC appeared first on CFACT.
1 new case of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Monday, March 1
Tim Bousquet, Halifax Examiner - 11 hours ago
One new cases of COVID-19 is announced in Nova Scotia today (Monday, March 1). The case is Nova Scotia Health’s Central Zone and is a close contact of a previously announced case. It is a man aged 60-79. There are now 35 known active cases in the province. Two people are in hospital with the […]
It’s Time to Checkmate Nord Stream II
Daniel Kochis, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Daniel Kochis* *Security, Europe* In this game of geopolitical chess, there can be only one winning outcome. We are approaching the endgame for the Nord Stream II (NS2) natural gas pipeline. Begun in 2018, the pipeline aims to link Ust Luga, Russia, to Greifswald, Germany. Today, it has under one hundred miles remaining to be completed. Decisions made over the next few weeks will determine whether gas ever flows through NS2. It is time for the United States to finally checkmate the project, which is neither economically necessary nor geopolitically prudent, and which harms tr...
TLC Vietnam-Reino Unido dispara comercio bilateral
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
01-Mar-2021 Tras un mes de firmado el tratado de libre comercio (TLC) entre Vietnam y el Reino Unido, el comercio bilateral experimentó un aumento interanual del 78,57 por ciento, informó hoy aquí el Departamento General de Aduanas.
British American Tobacco’s Illegal Smokes Burn Through Mali’s Quest for Self-Determination
Raul Diego, MintPress News - 8 hours ago
A recent investigative report reveals the extent of an illegal cigarette smuggling operation in Mali by Big Tobacco that is helping to keep European and American interests viable in West Africa The post British American Tobacco’s Illegal Smokes Burn Through Mali’s Quest for Self-Determination appeared first on MintPress News.
World Health Organization Says Global COVID-19 Infections Up For The First Time In Seven Weeks
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 9 hours ago
* Reuters*:* Global COVID-19 infections up for first time in seven weeks, WHO says * ZURICH (Reuters) - The number of new coronavirus infections globally rose last week for the first time in seven weeks, the World Health Organization said on Monday. “We need to have a stern warning for all of us: that this virus will rebound if we let it,” Maria Van Kerkhove, the WHO technical lead for COVID-19, told a briefing. "And we cannot let it.” WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the rise in cases was “disappointing but not surprising” and urged countries not to relax ...
After Years of Propaganda, American Views of Russia and China Hit Historic Lows
Alan Macleod, MintPress News - 9 hours ago
Both pro- and anti-war voices have stated that the U.S. is on the cusp of entering a second Cold War, and a new Gallup poll suggests that the groundwork for such a conflict has already been laid. The post After Years of Propaganda, American Views of Russia and China Hit Historic Lows appeared first on MintPress News.
Nikki Haley Attempts To Gain Back MAGA Favor, Showcases Her Conniving Decepticon Nature
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 9 hours ago
CTH has watched this conniving, manipulating liar who lies for years. Nikki Haley has absolutely no central value system other than her own manipulative self interest. It really is quite remarkable how Haley thinks she just reverse course after criticizing … Continue reading → The post Nikki Haley Attempts To Gain Back MAGA Favor, Showcases Her Conniving Decepticon Nature appeared first on The Last Refuge.
President Trump Post CPAC Interview With Steve Hilton
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 9 hours ago
President Trump called-in after his CPAC speech for an interview with Fox News’ Steve Hilton. The interview covered a variety of subjects and touched on current events that are critical for our nation. However, Steve Hilton praising RNC Chairwoman Ronna … Continue reading → The post President Trump Post CPAC Interview With Steve Hilton appeared first on The Last Refuge.
In Memoriam 02/01/1969 – 03/01/2012
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 9 hours ago
The best Happy Warrior. We Will Never Forget! Nine years as an angel on our shoulders…. We miss you deeply. Shine on you crazy diamond, we look forward to laughing with you once again. ~ Sundance The post In Memoriam 02/01/1969 – 03/01/2012 appeared first on The Last Refuge.
UPDATED: British Columbia Premier Revealed Government Plans For Mass Injections of Experimental mRNA Operating System Today at Press Conference
greencrow, Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 9 hours ago
*UPDATED: March 1, 2021 *- Mass Cull on the Installment Plan. * Read the Details *of the BC "Roll Out" of the mRNA Experimental Operating System Upload by Injection. Not one single word, ever, in the MZM about the escalating reports of Adverse Reactions to the injections...particularly in Extended Care Facilities all over the world. *British Columbia Premier to Reveal Government Plans For Mass Injections of Experimental mRNA Today at 10:30 am Press Conference* Premier Horgan to present details of B.C.'s COVID 19 mass immunization plan (cheknews.ca) *Premier John Horgan, Healt...
Citing Conflicts of Interest, Fayetteville State Faculty Demand Revocation of Chancellor Appointment
Jessica Ruf, Diverse - 10 hours ago
The faculty senate at the historically Black Fayetteville State University has declared the school’s search for a chancellor a failure, demanding the revocation of Darrell Allison’s appointment and recommending that interim Chancellor Peggy Valentine be installed to the position instead, reports The Fayetteville Observer. The decision comes amid rising allegations that Allison “lacks the requisite […]
The BBC defends their Slalom Witch Trial
Craig, Is the BBC biased? - 10 hours ago
LunchTimeLoather brings us news that the BBC has published its response to complaints about "their 'more BAME people should be skiing' preaching" on *Ski Sunday*. "Judge. Jury. Executioner. As usual." I think the word 'supercilious' best catches the BBC's tone here (though if you can think of other, better words, please note them below): *Summary of complaint* We received some complaints about a segment that looked at how snow sports could become more inclusive to people from all backgrounds, from those who felt it was inappropriate. *Our response* We do not agree that it w...
About those “bond vigilantes”
Scott Sumner, Econlib - 10 hours ago
Adam Tooze has a post discussing the bond vigilante theory: The phrase “bond vigilante” is normally attributed to Ed Yardeni a Wall Street economist who coined it in the 1980s to describe the role of bond markets in disciplining governments. “Bond Investors Are The Economy’s Bond Vigilantes”, Yardeni once declared. “So if the fiscal and monetary […] The post About those “bond vigilantes” appeared first on Econlib.
Gates Foundation, Stop Funding Industrial Farming in Southern Africa
Aerowenn Hunter, Children's Health Defense - 10 hours ago
In an open letter to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Southern Africa Faith Communities' Environment Institute said Gates is fueling hunger and poverty by funding farming methods that fail to protect small-scale farmers and the environment. The post Gates Foundation, Stop Funding Industrial Farming in Southern Africa appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
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