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Media Ignores The Anti-Vax Movement’s White Supremacist Roots
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 11 hours ago
Earlier this year, CBC Marketplace journalists attended a “$623 Mastering Vaccine Info Boot Camp.” The session’s host was Sherri Tenpenny, a woman who has built an empire based on convincing others that vaccines are harmful. The participants were introduced to some techniques that have helped push COVID-19 disinformation so effectively. In their article about the experience published on March 26, Marketplace calls Tenpenny the “self-proclaimed grandmother of the anti-vaccination movement.” She is portrayed as a grifter. The series does some back-of-the-serviette math on how much...
Why Models Can’t Predict Temperature: A History Of Failure
GCD, ClimateCite - 12 hours ago
By Christopher Monckton of Brenchley | May 9, 2021 This is a long and technical posting. If you don’t want to read it, don’t whine. The first scientist to attempt to predict eventual warming by doubled CO2, known to the crystal-ball gazers as equilibrium doubled-CO2 sensitivity (ECS), was the Nobel laureate Svante Arrhenius, a chemist, in 1896. He had recently …
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan Calls Israel A 'Terrorist' State
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 9 hours ago
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan attends a meeting of his ruling AK Party via video link in Ankara, Turkey March 4, 2021. (photo credit: PRESIDENTIAL PRESS OFFICE/HANDOUT VIA REUTERS) *Jerusalem Post:* *Turkey calls Israel 'terrorist' state, seeks to 'save Jerusalem' - analysis* Accusing Israel of being a “cruel” and “terrorist” state is part of Ankara’s desire to use the tensions in Jerusalem to boost Turkey’s image. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called Israel a cruel “terrorist” state, as Turkish media called to “free al-Aqsa” in Jerusalem, just like he...
Here Comes the (Economic) Boom: Stimulus Payments are Driving Recovery
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Biden Stimulus Payment, * Personal income surged by a record-breaking 21.1 percent in March largely due to the stimulus payments from President Joe Biden’s pandemic rescue package. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The latest round of stimulus payments had the largest impact in fueling consumer spending compared to the previous two rounds, according to Earnest Research, a data-analytics company. Personal income surged by a record-breaking 21.1 percent in March largely due to the stimulus payments from President Joe Biden’s pandemic rescue package, propellin...
Joe Biden Is All About Helping Americans with Stimulus (Just No More Payments?)
Eli Fuhrman, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Eli Fuhrman* *Stimulus Payment, * Government approach to stimulus efforts moving forward may involve an increased emphasis on measures other than direct payments. Distribution of direct federal stimulus payments of up to $1,400 continues, with the IRS recently announcing that it had begun to send out an eight batch of checks to eligible Americans. The 1.1 million payments included in this most recent batch brings the total number of payments distributed so far to 164 million, with a total value of approximately $386 billion. But the IRS’ campaign to distribute the third-round st...
Brace Yourself for the Outcome of Biden’s China Policy Review
James Steinberg, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*James Steinberg* *One China Policy, Asia* There are powerful reasons to sustain the One China policy, but equally powerful reasons to adapt it to meet the realities of today. Peter Beinart’s recent *New York Times* opinion piece on the Biden administration’s policy toward Taiwan misconstrues the new administration’s approach to Cross-Strait relations, but even more important, fundamentally misunderstands what will be necessary to sustain stability and prosperity in East Asia during a time when China’s increasingly assertive approach toward Taiwan threatens to upend more than fou...
Mexico drops four places in mining investment attractiveness
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 9 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In its global industry yearbook, the research center highlighted that the country dropped positions due to changes in its industry policies. Mexico dropped from 38th to 42nd position in mining investment attraction, due to changes in the country’s policies, according to Canada’s Fraser Institute, which assesses companies’ interest in investing in […] The post Mexico drops four places in mining investment attractiveness appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Plugged In Podcast #76: Tom Shepstone on Oil and Gas in Pennsylvania
IER, IER - 9 hours ago
On this episode of the Plugged In Podcast Tom Shepstone, of Shepstone Management Company, Inc. and Natural Gas Now, joins… The post The Plugged In Podcast #76: Tom Shepstone on Oil and Gas in Pennsylvania appeared first on IER.
Rising Carbon Prices Are Pushing Up Energy Bills
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 10 hours ago
By Paul Homewood Timera have just published a new analysis of European energy prices: Carbon prices have hit 50 €/t. Winter 21 prices for German power are pushing 70 €/MWh. Winter prices for TTF gas are around 25 €/MWh (8.75 $/mmbtu), with JKM at 10.50 $/mmbtu. These levels reflect an explosive […]
The Federal Bureau of Intentional Lying Claims Fuel Pipeline Cyber Attack is Darkside Ransomware
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 10 hours ago
The Federal Bureau of Intentional Lying (FBI-L) has claimed the Colonial Pipeline Network was compromised by a hack from Darkside Ransomware: “The FBI confirms that the Darkside ransomware is responsible for the compromise of the Colonial Pipeline networks. We continue to work with the company and our government partners on the investigation.” (LINK) When the […] The post The Federal Bureau of Intentional Lying Claims Fuel Pipeline Cyber Attack is Darkside Ransomware appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Meet the Neo-Nazi Advising Colombian Police on How to Break the National Strike
Dan Cohen, MintPress News - 10 hours ago
Behind The Headlines’ Dan Cohen examines the ongoing national strike in Colombia and how President Duque is relying on a neo-fascist ideology to subdue it. The post Meet the Neo-Nazi Advising Colombian Police on How to Break the National Strike appeared first on MintPress News.
Mark Maslin Promotes His New Alarmist Book
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 10 hours ago
By Paul Homewood Prof Mark Maslin has written this opinion piece in The Conversation, promoting his new book, “How to Save Our Planet – The Facts”: The climate crisis is no longer a looming threat – people are now living with the consequences of centuries of greenhouse gas emissions. But there […]
Synthetic Dyes in Popular Kids’ Foods Linked to Hyperactivity, Learning Disorders
Children's Health Defense - 10 hours ago
A new report, described as “the most rigorous assessment of the behavioral effects of food dyes ever conducted,” is based on a review of the results of 27 clinical trials in children performed on four continents over the last 45 years. The post Synthetic Dyes in Popular Kids’ Foods Linked to Hyperactivity, Learning Disorders appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Achieving the Dream’s Advisory Group Releases Research Agenda Around Student Parents
Sarah Wood, Diverse - 10 hours ago
To increase equitable access and completion rates, Achieving the Dream’s (ATD) Community College Women Succeed advisory group recently released a research agenda focused on the needs of student parents. With women representing over half of community college students, one-third are mothers while 60% are single parents, according to ATD. The group—which consists of leaders from […]
Dr. Nakeshia N. Williams Appointed Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Hollins University
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago
Dr. Nakeshia N. Williams has been appointed vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion at Hollins University. Williams was an associate professor in the educator preparation department in the College of Education at North Carolina A&T State University. A licensed professional counselor, Williams holds a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction with a concentration in urban […]
Morehouse College Celebrates the Life of Dr. Tobe Johnson
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago
Morehouse College is honoring the late Dr. Tobe Johnson, professor emeritus and Morehouse’s longest-serving faculty member, having been associated with the school for more than 70 years as student, alum, faculty and administrator. Johnson died last week. Johnson taught at the school for 59years as Avalon professsor and chair of the political science department. He […]
Washington and Lee University to Decide on Potential Name Change in June
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago
Washington and Lee University announced last week that it will decide on whether it will change its name in June, WSLS reported. This decision comes after a debate that started late last year regarding the school’s name. Some argued that changing its name would improve campus diversity and create a welcoming environment. The school has […]
Terrence Cheng Appointed President of Connecticut State College and Universities System
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago
Terrence Cheng has been appointed president of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system, NBC Connecticut reported. Cheng is currently serving as campus director of the University of Connecticut Stamford campus and faculty in the English department. Cheng holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Binghamton University and a MFA in fiction from the University […]
New Jersey Bill Would Allow County Colleges to Build On-Campus Housing
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago
A New Jersey bill may lead to community college students in the state getting on-campus housing, NJ.com reported. The bill, A246, which allows colleges to build dorms, dining halls and other service facilities, was approved by the Assembly Higher Education Committee last week. The bill would also allow county college board of trustees to create […]
EU Court Upholds Ban on Bayer’s Bee-Killing Pesticides in Landmark Ruling Against ‘Powerful Multinationals’
Children's Health Defense - 11 hours ago
In dismissing Bayer’s appeal, the European Court of Justice backed a lower court's decision to uphold restrictions on three bee-killing neonicotinoid pesticides, stating that “protecting nature and people's health takes precedence over the narrow economic interests of powerful multinationals.” The post EU Court Upholds Ban on Bayer’s Bee-Killing Pesticides in Landmark Ruling Against ‘Powerful Multinationals’ appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Tech, Healthcare Titans Who Donated to Gov. Newsom Rewarded With Lucrative, No-Bid Contracts
Children's Health Defense - 11 hours ago
An analysis by Kaiser Health News found at least 30 tech and healthcare companies received lucrative, no-bid government contracts in California to carry out critical public health activities during the state’s battle against the coronavirus. The post Tech, Healthcare Titans Who Donated to Gov. Newsom Rewarded With Lucrative, No-Bid Contracts appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Antrim County Court Hearing on Ballot Tabulation Fraud – 1:30pm Livestream
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 12 hours ago
Ongoing livestream in Michigan court related to the Antrim County ballot tabulation fraud. . Posted in 1st Amendment, Election 2020, Uncategorized, Voter Fraud The post Antrim County Court Hearing on Ballot Tabulation Fraud – 1:30pm Livestream appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Severe floods hit northern Oman after heavy rains and thunderstorms
The Watchers » Latest articles - 9 hours ago
Heavy rains and thunderstorms hit Al Batinah North Governorate in Oman last week, causing severe damage to homes, buildings, and infrastructure. The worst affected were northern parts of the governorate, including Shinas, Liwa, Sohar, and Saham. According to the...... Read more »
Help, Joe Biden: $386,000,000,000 In Stimulus Payments Are Nearly All Gone
Eli Fuhrman, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Eli Fuhrman* *Stimulus Payment, * [image: Plus-Up Stimulus] The IRS’ distribution of direct federal stimulus payments worth up to $1,400 as part of the American Rescue Plan continues, though there are signs that this third round of stimulus payments may be nearing its end. The IRS’ distribution of direct federal stimulus payments worth up to $1,400 as part of the American Rescue Plan continues, though there are signs that this third round of stimulus payments may be nearing its end. To date, the IRS has distributed over 164 stimulus payments worth a total of roughly $386 billio...
Joe Biden Wants to Give You a Stimulus Benefit to Help Pay for Your Internet
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Stimulus Benefit Internet, * [image: $1.9 Trillion Dollar Stimulus] Eligible recipients must have an income at or below 135 percent of the federal poverty threshold for the family size or they must be enrolled in an assistance program like SNAP benefits or Medicaid. Americans could also see the internet stimulus if they receive free and reduced-price school meal programs within the last or current school year. Stimulus benefits from a previously passed coronavirus rescue package are finally setting in this week, providing Americans struggling with financial tu...
2:00PM Water Cooler 5/10/2021
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 10 hours ago
~ Today's Water Cooler ~
OH, CANADA! Walter Gordon’s Cultural Engineering, Global Governance and Anarchism in Canada
Noor al Haqiqa, SNIPPITS AND SNAPPITS - 10 hours ago
By *Matthew Ehret* SOURCE The Duran May 10, 2021 It is the purpose of this brief study to shed light upon a character that has played a powerful role in creating the current dynamic shaping the monetarist, ecological and anarchistic tendencies now activated among the land of “strong and free”. The name of this character is Walter Gordon. *Who Was Walter Gordon?* *Walter Lockhart Gordon, Former Finance Minister, and President of Privy Council of Canada* Walter Lockhart Gordon’s legacy typifies the Delphic methods applied by the British Empire to subvert the cultures of their...
Lack of new cars in Brazil: with no parts at plants, used car market grows
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In addition to the automotive sector experiencing a sharp drop in sales since 2020 - when the coronavirus pandemic broke out in Brazil - automakers are now faced with a production issue: a shortage of components, a global crisis in the sector. It is estimated that each car requires approximately […] The post Lack of new cars in Brazil: with no parts at plants, used car market grows appeared first on The Rio Times.
Health Experts Admit Outdoor Mask Wearing Is Ridiculous
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 10 hours ago
After a year of questionable advice on masking, ranging from head-scratching and mildly amusing to outright laughable — such as Spain mandating use of face masks while swimming in the ocean — health experts who counter the prevailing narrative on universal masking are finally getting some airtime in the mainstream media.
Paraguay becomes active cocaine link and supply chain
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - An investigation work highlights the drug business era where production, transport, and distribution are part of a supply chain based on the logic of leasing and the provision of services. Drug traffickers have found in Paraguay a fertile ground for laundering their assets with investments ranging from construction, land purchase, […] The post Paraguay becomes active cocaine link and supply chain appeared first on The Rio Times.
Vaccine delivery in Brazil 27% higher than last month, government projects
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the Ministry of Health's vaccine delivery schedule, released last week, 32.9 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines are expected for this month, approximately 27% more than the April quota. The calculation considers only vaccines previously approved by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA). They are the Oxford/AstraZeneca consortium vaccine […] The post Vaccine delivery in Brazil 27% higher than last month, government projects appeared first on The Rio Times.
Credit Suisse raises Brazilian GDP projection to 3.6% in 2021; UBS expects normalization starting in October with vaccines
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Economists point to greater optimism with the dynamics of the economy after vaccination and fewer impacts from the 2nd wave, but risks remain on the radar. Credit Suisse raised its projection for the Brazilian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 3.2% to 3.6% in 2021, stressing that the rebound in supply, […] The post Credit Suisse raises Brazilian GDP projection to 3.6% in 2021; UBS expects normalization starting in October with vaccines appeared first on The Rio Times.
DOJ Introduces ‘Ghost Gun’ Regulations: Background Checks Required
Shalom, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
Breitbart – by AWR Hawkins The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued new “ghost gun” rules Friday, which include requiring a background check for “kits that... The post DOJ Introduces ‘Ghost Gun’ Regulations: Background Checks Required appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Analysis: Why is Brazil investigating Bolsonaro’s handling of Covid-19?
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Delayed vaccines, oxygen shortages, ineffective treatments against Covid-19. In Brazil, a committee is investigating the role of President Jair Bolsonaro's government in one of the world's worst coronavirus outbreaks. Covid-19 is nothing more than a "minor flu" and Brazilians should "stop whining." That's the kind of reactions Brazil's president Jair […] The post Analysis: Why is Brazil investigating Bolsonaro’s handling of Covid-19? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Cops Harass, Detain Innocent Woman Claiming Her Shorts Were Too Short
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist Oklahoma City, OK — An Oklahoma mother was detained by police and humiliated on her family vacation after... The post Cops Harass, Detain Innocent Woman Claiming Her Shorts Were Too Short appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Big Pharma Creates COVID Vaccination Wristbands to Help Speed Up Checkpoint Passage
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Global Research – by Sundance Comrades, let it not be said the ministry of COVID compliance does not listen to the citizens. After considering the... The post Big Pharma Creates COVID Vaccination Wristbands to Help Speed Up Checkpoint Passage appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Clocks Ticking On Colonial Pipeline Restart: “After 72 Hours… It Gets Really Tough”
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden While cyber-attacks have disrupted the operations of other energy assets in the U.S. in recent years. this weekend’s theft of Colonial’s... The post Clocks Ticking On Colonial Pipeline Restart: “After 72 Hours… It Gets Really Tough” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Fauci: ‘As Close To Back To Normal’ By Next Mother’s Day If ‘Overwhelming Proportion’ Of People Get Vaccinated
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
The Daily Wire – by Jon Brown Dr. Anthony Fauci predicted Sunday that life in the U.S. can be “close to back to normal” by... The post Fauci: ‘As Close To Back To Normal’ By Next Mother’s Day If ‘Overwhelming Proportion’ Of People Get Vaccinated appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Emergency declaration issued in 17 states and D.C. over fuel pipeline cyberattack
People for Life and Freedom, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Axios – by Rebecca Falconer The Biden administration said it’s “working with” fuel pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline to try and restart operations after a ransomware... The post Emergency declaration issued in 17 states and D.C. over fuel pipeline cyberattack appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
The Three Little Pigs Learn About Gun Control
Enemy of the State, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Firearms Unknown Mar 15, 2021 The Three Little Pigs and the Wolf on the Road ISBN: 978-0-578-82653-0 In this story the pigs learn why internet... The post The Three Little Pigs Learn About Gun Control appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Tourist rescued after being trapped on glass bridge that SHATTERED in China
Enemy of the State, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
RT A man visiting a resort in northeast China survived a nightmare scenario after a glass-bottomed bridge shattered under his feet. The tourist was eventually... The post Tourist rescued after being trapped on glass bridge that SHATTERED in China appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Lawfare Live: What’s Going on With Congressional Reform?
bklehm, Lawfare - 12 hours ago
This Thursday, May 13, at 4 p.m. ET, Molly Reynolds, a senior fellow in Governance Studies at the Brookings Institution, will join Benjamin Wittes, *Lawfare's* editor in chief, to take questions from the *Lawfare* community about potential changes in how Congress does its work, including reforms to the budget process, to Capitol security post-January 6 and to operations in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reynolds recently wrote an article for *Lawfare* about potential reforms to Congress’s power of the purse. powered by Crowdcast *Sign up now to become a patron of Lawfare...
Fauci: 'Masks Forever!'
Daniel McAdams, null - 10 hours ago
During his weekly media blitz over the weekend, Fauci claimed that Americans should be ready for more mask mandates into the indefinite future. He claims the masks eliminated the flu during the Covid outbreak. Did they? Also today, Dallas boxing match draws 70,000+ as Texas infections continue to drop off the map. Watch today's Liberty Report:
Police Should Sometimes Avert Their Eyes
Walter E. Block, null - 10 hours ago
[image: undefined] Many policemen have been kicked under the bus. It is now more difficult to attract people to this profession; numerous retirements have occurred, and the quit rate is high. But we need police officers to protect the most vulnerable in society. How can we solve the hemorrhaging of this sector of the labor force? How, then, can policemen, white and black, but particularly the former, save themselves from injustice? Well, at least reduce the risks thereof while remaining in their present jobs? It is simple: embrace avert their eyes from victimless crimes; become lib...
Maybe not snakes on a plane, but ... sharks?
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 10 hours ago
Well, the synthetic variety, anyway - and on the *outside* of the plane, not the inside! Lufthansa Cargo next year will cover its fleet of Boeing 777 freighters with a high-tech coating that mimics the structure of a shark’s skin to reduce aerodynamic drag and fuel consumption, the company said Monday. The low-friction film consists of riblets measuring about 50 micrometers that imitate the properties of sharkskin and allow air to flow more smoothly over the aircraft during flight. Sister company Lufthansa Technik developed the new AeroShark technology with German chemical man...
Bridging the Digital Divide Will Save Our Planet
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
NEW YORK, May 10 (IPS) - Data, analysis and information are essential building blocks in our race to save humanity from the clear and present risks posed by the climate crisis. Read the full story, “Bridging the Digital Divide Will Save Our Planet”, on globalissues.org →
How to Assess the Willingness of US to Suspend Patent Protection on Vaccines?
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
BRUSSELS / ROME, May 10 (IPS) - The news of the Biden Administration's willingness to lift intellectual property rights protections in the case of the Covid-19 pandemic has sent the world into turmoil, even though in recent days this willingness had become increasingly airy. Read the full story, “How to Assess the Willingness of US to Suspend Patent Protection on Vaccines?”, on globalissues.org →
CORRECTED VERSION: Struggle for the Future of Food
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 10 (IPS) - Producers and consumers seem helpless as food all over the world comes under fast growing corporate control. Such changes have also been worsening environmental collapse, social dislocation and the human condition. Read the full story, “CORRECTED VERSION: Struggle for the Future of Food”, on globalissues.org →
Free up ‘bottlenecks’ stifling Africa’s agri-food sector, urges FAO chief
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
The UN agriculture chief warned on Monday that severe underfunding of Africa’s agri-food sector has boosted food insecurity and was hampering the future development of countries across the continent. Read the full story, “Free up ‘bottlenecks’ stifling Africa’s agri-food sector, urges FAO chief”, on globalissues.org →
Is the Campaign for a Female UN Chief a Good Try in a Lost Cause?
Global Issues News Headlines - 10 hours ago
UNITED NATIONS, May 10 (IPS) - As negotiations for the upcoming election—or re-election-- of a UN Secretary-General gather momentum, one undeniable fact looms heavily over the final decision: the choice of a UN chief is the intellectual birthright of the five big permanent members (P5) of the Security Council, namely, the US, UK, France, China and Russia. Read the full story, “Is the Campaign for a Female UN Chief a Good Try in a Lost Cause?”, on globalissues.org →
Hamas Claims Rocket Attack On Jerusalem
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 11 hours ago
*Reuters:* *Hamas claims rocket attacks on Israel after clashes in Jerusalem* JERUSALEM, May 10 (Reuters) - Hamas said it fired rockets at Israel on Monday, triggering warning sirens in Jerusalem and near the Gaza border, in an apparent response by the militant group to the injury of more than 300 Palestinians in clashes with Israeli police outside al Aqsa mosque. Hamas, an Islamist group that controls the Gaza Strip, had given Israel an ultimatum to stand down its forces at al Aqsa and another Jerusalem flashpoint by 6 p.m. (1500 GMT). Minutes after the deadline passed, si...
AZ GOP Chairwoman Kelli Ward Exposes The Big Lie Behind Maricopa County Refusing to Permit Review of Router System During Ballot Audit
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 11 hours ago
Arizona GOP Chairwoman Kelli Ward provided an update this morning about the Maricopa County audit. The Maricopa board of supervisors previously denied the auditors access to the full electronic trail of ballot counting. The board held a closed-door emergency hearing and then stated allowing the auditors to review the rounter system, and/or providing passwords for […] The post AZ GOP Chairwoman Kelli Ward Exposes The Big Lie Behind Maricopa County Refusing to Permit Review of Router System During Ballot Audit appeared first on The Last Refuge.
US unions lodge first Mexico labor grievance under new NAFTA
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
10-May-2021 The AFL-CIO, the biggest US labor federation, will file the first petition for the US government to bring a labor complaint against Mexico under the USMCA trade deal.
Mercosur retomará la negociación con un país que provocó crisis regional en 2020
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
10-May-2021 El bloque sudamericano se verá las caras, después de un año, con Corea del Sur. Se trata de una discusión muy sensible para la Argentina ya que hay posiciones diferentes entre los socios de la región.
La UE y la India acuerdan reanudar las negociaciones sobre un pacto comercial
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
10-May-2021 Los líderes de la Unión Europea (UE) y la India decidieron este sábado reanudar las negociaciones para lograr un acuerdo de libre comercio bilateral, paralizadas desde 2013, así como poner en marcha conversaciones sobre convenios de protección de inversiones e indicaciones geográficas.
Malaysia eyes fresh free trade talks with EU
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
10-May-2021 As the EU secures trade deals with Southeast Asian nations, Malaysian industry groups are pushing to restart trade talks. Experts say a free trade agreement would boost post-pandemic recovery in both regions.
Thailand postpones CPTPP signing for 50 more days
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
10-May-2021 Following the hashtag #NOCPTPP trending due to resistance directed at Thailand's participation in the CPTPP, it has been explained that the Cabinet has only agreed to grant the Prime Minister another 50 days to consider the issue to ensure thoroughness.
Corte internacional da un revés a Carlos Slim en su pelea contra Colombia por una reversión de activos
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
10-May-2021 El CIADI negó la razón a América Móvil en un pleito contra Colombia por una polémica reversión de espectro y radiobases que data de hace 25 años y que ya costó 521 millones de dólares a esa compañía.
Acuerdo Unión Europea-Mercosur: sus consecuencias en la soberanía alimentaria
bilaterals.org - 11 hours ago
10-May-2021 Mayor dependencia de Europa, más poder para las empresas, alimentos más caros y deterioro ambiental. Son algunos de los impactos que padecerán los países del Mercosur si se ratifica el acuerdo con la UE. Un llamado a la acción para evitar políticas neocoloniales.
AP-NORC Poll: 71% Approve of Biden’s Handling of Pandemic
AP News, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
The survey shows President Joe Biden is buoyed in particular by the public's broad backing for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Chemicals To Put Out Fires Are 'Riskier' For Firefighters Than Actual Fires? Not According To Science
Hank Campbell, Science 2.0 blogs - 11 hours ago
A new paper uses emotional verbiage like "forever chemicals" and sketchy correlation to try and claim that fires are not what firefighters should be worried about when the alarm rings, it's the chemicals created by Evil Corporations they should fear. Firefighters are going to be enraged if they see it, and they should be. It puts their lives at risk. This is not junk science, it isn't science at all. read more
The net-zero shell game and Joe Biden’s deceptions
Rupert Darwall, CFACT - 12 hours ago
President Biden’s Earth Day announcement that the United States is to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% from 2005 levels (equivalent to a 42% cut of 2019’s pre-Covid emission levels) within nine years comes with a double deception – one of cause and the other of effect. The post The net-zero shell game and Joe Biden’s deceptions appeared first on CFACT.
Just Like Trump: Was Joe Biden's Stimulus Payment Letter a Mistake?
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Joe Biden Stimulus Letter, * White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki late last week appeared to defend President Joe Biden’s letter that was sent out to millions of Americans who received a $1,400 coronavirus stimulus check under the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki late last week appeared to defend President Joe Biden’s letter that was sent out to millions of Americans who received a $1,400 coronavirus stimulus check under the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan. Like his predecessor former President Donald Trump, simila...
Joe Biden Has Ready $10,000,000,000 in 'Stimulus Payments' for Homeowners
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Homeowner Stimulus, * Here are the two major forms of homeowner-related aid, both of which serve to prevent homeowners from losing their homes due to the pandemic. Homeowners across the country have been struggling to make mortgage payments on time and are experiencing “housing insecurity” due to the economic impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, forcing the White House to introduce legislation aimed at easing the mortgage burden amid a crisis that’s left millions of Americans vulnerable and unemployed. Last year, Congress passed the Cares Act, which offered the...
The Great Rental Car Shortage of Summer 2021 Is Coming
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Rental Car Shortage, * [image: Car Rental] Now that the United States is beginning to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, many people are scheduling the travel that they missed out on last summer. But those whose travel plans involve renting a car have gotten a rude awakening, with cars either being more expensive than usual or not available at all. Now that the United States is beginning to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, many people are scheduling the travel that they missed out on last summer. But those whose travel plans involve renting a car have go...
How One Disaster Led to the Professionalization of the U.S. Submarine Fleet
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Navy, * The U.S. Navy immediately moved to prevent such as tragedy from happening again. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The creation of SUBSAFE following the *Thresher *disaster led directly to tougher—and safer—submarines. In the United States Navy, submarines lost at sea are said to be on “eternal patrol.” One such submarine was USS *Thresher*. Meant to be the first in a new generation of fast nuclear-attack submarines, today it rests in more than eight thousand feet of water, along with its crew. *Thresher* is one of two American submarines lost since th...
Russia’s Submarine Fleet: A Growing Threat?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Russian Military, * Moscow operates as many as sixty-four submarines, and many of them are known for their sophistication in certain areas such as air-independent propulsion and other undersea warfare technologies. While Russia may have pulled back large numbers of ground troops near the Ukrainian border, perhaps in response to a clear message of deterrence and resolve from the West, Pentagon concerns about Russian provocations and potential interference in the region have likely not disappeared. “Putin isn’t one to stay on the retreat. So, where should we expect ...
Cannabis firm Cronos’ CEO gets CA$12 million-plus in partial-year pay
Matt Lamers, MJBizDaily - 11 hours ago
Canadian cannabis producer Cronos Group paid CEO Kurt Schmidt more than $10 million (12.2 million Canadian dollars) in salary and other compensation in 2020, according to the Toronto-based company’s recently disclosed proxy circular, even as the company continued to lose money. Schmidt’s compensation reflects a salary and bonus that covers only the part of the […] Cannabis firm Cronos’ CEO gets CA$12 million-plus in partial-year pay is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Scientists link rapid warming in Northwest Atlantic Shelf to migrating Gulf Stream
The Watchers » Latest articles - 11 hours ago
Parts of the North Atlantic saw some of the Earth's most extreme temperature anomalies, which had a major blow on fisheries. A new study reveals the link between the abrupt warming in the region to the Gulf Stream migrating closer to Newfoundland, Canada. The...... Read more »
Aircraft makes emergency landing at Galeão Airport in Rio
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 11 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The aircraft was bound for Brasilia and was forced to land due to a turbine malfunction. An Azul aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at the Tom Jobim International Airport (Galeão) in Rio de Janeiro, on Monday, May 10th. Flight 4800 was departing Rio de Janeiro bound for […] The post Aircraft makes emergency landing at Galeão Airport in Rio appeared first on The Rio Times.
Biden Is Reviewing US Policy In North Korea
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 11 hours ago
Since 2018, hundreds of new sanctions targeting the civilian economy have been imposed on the people of North Korea. In 2018 alone, new and existing sanctions caused almost 4,000 preventable civilian deaths. Around 11 million North Koreans are deprived of sufficient access to basic foodstuffs, clean drinking water or essential medical services. Subjected to ever-increasing sanctions, North Korea is projected to suffer a food deficit of 1.3. million tons this year, worsening the already dire condition endured by a broad swath of the population. More than 40 percent of North Korea’s...
Five keys for a better understanding of the mega-elections that will define Chile’s future
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 11 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The most important elections since the plebiscite marked the end of Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship (1973-1990) or the elections that will set the rules of the game for the next decades. These are some of the phrases that are said about the election day that Chile will experience next weekend. But […] The post Five keys for a better understanding of the mega-elections that will define Chile’s future appeared first on The Rio Times.
US, UK, EU Barbaric Sanctions Are Killing Syrians
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 11 hours ago
In order to review the sanctions against Syria, we must see these sadistic, punitive measures in greater context. We must review US UK and EU neocolonialist foreign policy which invariably leads to conflict and is based on lies, in order to protect their world order which is the oppression and subjugation of sovereign states that do not comply with their need to control global resources. On that basis the incremental and illegal sanctions now crippling the Syrian economy in its most fragile stage, post war, are an attempt by the US alliance to prevent Syria winning the hybrid war ...
NLG Urges Biden To Align US Israel-Palestine Policy With International Law
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 11 hours ago
Less than a week after Human Rights Watch published a scathing report accusing the Israeli government of the crimes against humanity of apartheid and persecution for its treatment of Palestinians, a leading U.S. legal advocacy group on Monday submitted a memorandum to the Biden administration outlining the legal basis for reversing Trump-era pro-Israel policies that violate human rights and international law. The memo (pdf), authored by the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) International Committee's Palestine Subcommittee, notes that after four years of "bullish and detrimental" U.S. ...
Novavax announces positive preclinical data from combined Covid-19 and influenza vaccine
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 11 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - U.S. drugmaker Novavax announced Monday that its combination vaccine against Covid-19 and seasonal flu had shown promising results in preclinical animal studies. The firm, in a statement, said the product has managed to develop robust immune responses to both influenza and coronavirus and said it would begin clinical studies with […] The post Novavax announces positive preclinical data from combined Covid-19 and influenza vaccine appeared first on The Rio Times.
Blockade lifted and humanitarian corridor opened in Colombia’s Cali on 13th day of protests
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 11 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Protesters and local authorities in Cali reached an agreement early Monday morning, May 10, to lift a blockade at the main entrance to the Colombian city. At the same time, the indigenous minga (march) announced the opening of a humanitarian corridor for 24 hours. On the thirteenth day of protests, […] The post Blockade lifted and humanitarian corridor opened in Colombia’s Cali on 13th day of protests appeared first on The Rio Times.
Hundreds Of Palestinians And Several Israeli Police Officers Injured In Clashes In Jerusalem
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 12 hours ago
*CNN: **Hundreds of Palestinians injured in Israeli police clashes as tensions soar in Jerusalem* Jerusalem (CNN)Hundreds of Palestinians were injured in clashes with Israeli police at one of Jerusalem's holiest sites on Monday, as tensions in the city continue to soar. Footage from social media showed Israeli police inside Al Aqsa mosque and its surrounding compound, throwing stun grenades, and Palestinians throwing rocks at officers. Around 50 injured Palestinians were taken to hospital for treatment, the Palestinian Red Crescent said. The clashes came hours before an a...
Cop Gets 5 Years for Using Badge to Run Fentanyl Ring, Causing Fatal Overdose
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 12 hours ago
[image: fentanyl]A drug kingpin, who used his job at the NYPD to run a fentanyl ring, has been sentenced to five years after his product killed someone.
Direct Evidence of Intentional Dominion Ballot Counting and Tabulation Fraud Submitted to Court in Michigan Following Forensic Audit of Antrim County Ballot Counting Systems
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 12 hours ago
This appears to be a rather big deal. In the Antrim County, Michigan lawsuit, the lawyer for plaintiff William Bailey has just submitted direct evidence of ballot counting manipulation within the electronic ballot counting system. Attorney Matthew DePerno has submitted the results of a forensic audit showing how votes were manipulated in the county tabulation […] The post Direct Evidence of Intentional Dominion Ballot Counting and Tabulation Fraud Submitted to Court in Michigan Following Forensic Audit of Antrim County Ballot Counting Systems appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Monday Morning Links
Unknown, Accidental Deliberations - 12 hours ago
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Marcin Osuchowski et al. highlight the importance of updating our understanding of COVID-19 rather than presuming it behaves the same way as previously-studied diseases. Sandy Barnard writes that we can't blame service workers for deciding they're best off not risking their lives for poverty wages from employers who don't value their health or well-being. And Gavin Fridell argues that Canada can't keep clinging to the unethical position that intellectual property monopolies over publicly-developed vaccines are more important than contro...
Reforming Congress's Power of the Purse
mreynolds, Lawfare - 13 hours ago
A photo of the U.S. Capitol taken on Sept. 21, 2020. (Geoff Livingston, https://flic.kr/p/2jKfguW; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/) Note: Congress is currently considering changes to how it oversees certain budgetary actions by the executive branch through the Power of the Purse Act, which was introduced in 2020. Molly Reynolds testified before the House Committee on the Budget on April 29 on the potential effects of the proposed legislation. This post is adapted from her testimony. The “power of the purse” is among Congress’s constitutional re...
A Conversation on Freedom, Populism, and Big Tech
Bryan Caplan, Econlib - 14 hours ago
Last month Edmund Santurri of St. Olaf College’s Institute for Freedom and Community interviewed me on “Freedom, Populism, and Big Tech.” The format was highly unconventional, and I liked it. There was no lecture. Instead, Santurri and St. Olaf students asked me a bunch of questions about a bunch of blog posts, especially this one. […] The post A Conversation on Freedom, Populism, and Big Tech appeared first on Econlib.
New Lawsuit Challenges ‘Fast-Track’ Permits Used for Oil and Gas Pipelines Nationwide
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 11 hours ago
For nearly a decade, pipeline companies have relied on the contested Nationwide Permit 12 when their projects cross waterbodies in the U.S.
Fourth Stimulus Payment? Sorry, Congress Has Approved Nothing (Yet).
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Stimulus Payments, * [image: Stimulus Check Return] A recent viral social media post claimed, falsely, that another round of stimulus checks are on the way. Since the start of the pandemic, the federal government has passed three legislative packages that included stimulus checks for most Americans, including two last year during the Trump Administration, and a third this spring by the Biden Administration. Ever since the American Rescue Plan passed, there have been calls for a fourth stimulus check, possibly to pass as part of the Biden Administration’s propos...
F-22 and F-35 Stealth Fighters Controlling Drones?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *F-22 and F-35, Eurasia* Air-to-air rapid connectivity between drones and armed, supersonic stealth fighter jets could enable attack aircraft to seek and destroy enemy targets before they are seen. The U.S. Air Force is successfully flying its Valkyrie drone alongside F-35 jets and F-22 jets as part of a series of clear steps toward bringing the much-discussed “loyal wingman” concept to life, a developing technological effort to enable fifth-generation fighter jets to operate nearby drones from the cockpit while in flight. This reduces latency and massively expedit...
Reality Check: Germany's Military Forces Need Improvement
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Germany, Europe* Here are five weapon systems that are emblematic of the problems Berlin faces. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *It is as if Berlin has given up any serious commitment to its own security. The military is small and underfunded to a shocking degree. The modern German armed forces, or Bundeswehr, were created just ten years after the end of World War II. Cold war tensions and the presence of Soviet troops in East Germany, Czechoslovakia and Poland made a West German defense force necessary. The Bundeswehr eventually grew to one of the largest, ...
The Rubbish That Rules People's Mind
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 12 hours ago
People venerate the rubbish that dehumanizes and enslaves them. This is why the mainstream media, the movie industry, and modern art, which show a profound indifference to the human condition and seek to impose frivolous and destructive remedies, are so popular and powerful.
Monday: Israeli military aggression in Jerusalem continues, medics denied access
contact@ifamericansknew.org, Israel Palestine News - 12 hours ago
The Israeli military continued its aggression toward Palestinians in Jerusalem by invading the Al-Aqsa Mosque, shooting and beating worshipers, blocking medics who tried to assist the injured, and causing damage to the Muslim holy site – all so that Israeli settlers could enter the area.
After Pipeline Cyberextortion Attempt, Gasoline Ticks Higher
AP News, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
Colonial Pipeline said that it had been hit by a ransomware attack and had halted all pipeline operations to deal with the threat.
Teen Hospitalized With Blood Clots in Brain After First Dose of Pfizer Vaccine
Children's Health Defense - 12 hours ago
The mother of the 17-year-old, whose symptoms were initially dismissed as a pulled neck muscle, said she regrets her decision to allow him to be vaccinated. The post Teen Hospitalized With Blood Clots in Brain After First Dose of Pfizer Vaccine appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Colonial Pipeline Shutdown Spotlights Need for Safe, Distributed Clean Energy Networks
Seth Gladstone, Food & Water Watch - 12 hours ago
Wind and Solar Networks Are Safer and More Resilient Than Fossil Fuel Pipelines
Afghans Are Outraged That The U.S. Military In Afghanistan Is Destroying Gear That They Cannot Take With Them
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 12 hours ago
A scrap dealer checks equipment in a scrapyard outside Bagram Air Base, northwest of the capital Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, May 3, 2021. As US troops pack up to leave Afghanistan after nearly 20 years of war, it's trashing tons of equipment and selling it as scrap to local dealers. Among Afghans it is causing anger that the mountain of supplies and equipment was trashed before being sold to them. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul) Rahmat Gul AP *Military Times/AP:* *US military trashes unwanted gear in Afghanistan, sells as scrap* BAGRAM, Afghanistan (AP) — The twisted remains of several ...
6 More Lawsuits Filed Against Syngenta Over Pesticide That Causes Parkinsons, First Trial Set for Today
Children's Health Defense - 13 hours ago
Six more lawsuits alleging Syngenta’s paraquat causes Parkinson’s Disease were filed last week, adding to more than a dozen similar lawsuits already filed in U.S. courts. The post 6 More Lawsuits Filed Against Syngenta Over Pesticide That Causes Parkinsons, First Trial Set for Today appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
The Left is killing comedy, humor, parody and satire
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 13 hours ago
https://fb.watch/5oXRZ0jYeT/ The Left is killing satire. They are indeed a parody, plus they are censoring humor. Snopes (leftist) checks their satire as "false" information and threatens the Bee as "fake" news. Of course, it's fake, it's satire, but the left is using it to control and condemn. Humor can deliver the truth, and for the Left that's scary. The Leftists are so absurd, like claiming men are actually women, and 2 + 2 = 4 is white supremacy, calling mothers, birthing people, that a satire site can get in trouble with Big Tech. My own theory is a bit more sinister--Babyl...
Biden vs. Biden
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 13 hours ago
In 1968 the Democrats had 3 factions. And today they have 3 factions or blocs, according to Pat Buchanan. And Biden has a foot in all three camps. "There is the Biden liberal establishment that controls the media, the academy, the Congress, the administration. There is the Bernie Sanders-Elizabeth Warren-AOC progressive-socialist wing. And there is, today, a new militant and radical third force. Included in its ranks are Black Lives Matter, antifa and protesters who burn Old Glory, tear down statues, monuments and memorials, assault cops, smash and loot stores and riot at will."...
Bill Gates’ friendship with Jeffrey Epstein rumoured to be part of reason behind divorce
Enemy of the State, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
7 News AU Bill Gates’ friendship with notorious paedophile Jeffrey Epstein was reportedly part of the reason for his divorce from wife Melinda, according to... The post Bill Gates’ friendship with Jeffrey Epstein rumoured to be part of reason behind divorce appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Starting tomorrow: SCRIPTED / ARROGANT / DUMB AND TOWN!
<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 14 hours ago
*MONDAY, MAY 10, 2021* *Can Our Town hope to survive this?:* This very morning, on page A3, the New York Times presents a list of seven Noteworthy Facts drawn from today's editions. There are seven "noteworthy facts" in all. This is one of the listings from today's version of this daily feature, which is available in hard copy only: *Of Interest* NOTEWORTHY FACTS FROM TODAY'S PAPER [...] In 2016, two media scholars analyzed a data set of 300 million tweets from the 2012 election. *Twitter users, they found, “selectively share fact-checking messages that cheerlead their own cand...
Virginia Military Institute To De-Person Stonewall Jackson, Re-Attribute Quotes in Soviet-Style Purge
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
The National File – by Frankie Stockes VMI, the famed Virginia Military Institute that employed Confederate General Stonewall Jackson and played an integral role in... The post Virginia Military Institute To De-Person Stonewall Jackson, Re-Attribute Quotes in Soviet-Style Purge appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
NY court threatens to take away child over confederate flag rock
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
The Post Millennial – by Brendan Boucher A New York court of appeals has ordered a mother to remove a rock painted with the confederate... The post NY court threatens to take away child over confederate flag rock appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Feds Say Violent Mexican Cartel Is Trying to Gain Foothold in Seattle, Northwest
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
Gateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft America Last — Authorities from Homeland Security say the violent Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) is attempting to gain... The post Feds Say Violent Mexican Cartel Is Trying to Gain Foothold in Seattle, Northwest appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Europe’s Extreme May Freeze is set to Continue
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 14 hours ago
Additional rounds of 'Arctic shock therapy' threaten to wake the masses from their manufactured 'global warming' psychosis: The post Europe’s Extreme May Freeze is set to Continue appeared first on Electroverse.
Purging Liz Cheney will purge some GOP voters along as well
Keith, musingsofanoldfart - 16 hours ago
It has long been observed by Thomas Wells, an attorney who worked with the former president before he was elected, if you are on Donald Trump’s good side, do not get used to it, as you won’t be there for … Continue reading →
Bay Area under extreme drought and wildfire risk as California dry spell worsens, U.S.
The Watchers » Latest articles - 12 hours ago
The latest version of the federal United States Drought Monitor map has put much of California's San Francisco Bay area under the extreme drought, as of Thursday, May 6, 2021. The dry conditions also placed almost 3.7 million ha (9.3 million acres) of land under...... Read more »
Does Russia Already Have an Air-Launched Hypersonic Missile?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Russian Military, Eurasia* The hypersonics weapons race, fueled by a vigorous, accelerated U.S. effort within just the last few years, is defined by an intense competition between Russia, China and the United States, which some pose the question as to whether the United States has fallen behind. The U.S. Air Force plans to fire hypersonic weapons from its now operational F-15EX aircraft, a plan which most likely applies to a wide sphere of platforms to possibly include the F-35 and F-22 jets among others. The hypersonics weapons race, fueled by a vigorous, accelera...
More $1,400 Stimulus Payments Likely Heading Out This Week
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Payment, * In a similar fashion that has been witnessed on a weekly basis for the past couple of months, the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department will likely release another one to three million $1,400 coronavirus stimulus checks that will be part of the ninth batch of payments under the American Rescue Plan. In a similar fashion that has been witnessed on a weekly basis for the past couple of months, the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department will likely release another one to three million $1,400 coronavirus stimulus c...
North Korea: Biden and Moon Should Focus on Complete, Verifiable, and Irreversible ‘Action’
Patrick M. Cronin, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Patrick M. Cronin* *North Korea Policy, * It doesn’t matter that President Moon’s domestic ratings are flagging as he embarks on his fifth and final year in the Blue House. President Biden knows what he wants to do, and he understands that alliances represent ‘force multipliers’ for getting things done. When President Moon Jae-in visits the White House on May 21st, President Joe Biden expects his South Korean counterpart to roll up his sleeves and get down to work. Every day counts. It doesn’t matter that President Moon’s domestic ratings are flagging as he embarks on his fift...
Opinion: “Law enforcement” in Rio’s favelas is largely non-existent
Michael Royster, The Rio Times - 13 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Opinion) Many people (including this writer) are shocked (but not surprised) by the Rio de Janeiro police killing 27 civilians in the hillside favela of Jacarezinho last Thursday, May 6th. Brazil's President Bolsonaro was neither shocked nor surprised. On Sunday, while congratulating the police for their successful action, he said, […] The post Opinion: “Law enforcement” in Rio’s favelas is largely non-existent appeared first on The Rio Times.
Πικρό & Γλυκό - Μια εικόνα από τον M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 13 hours ago
Για το φυσικό σώμα, η πίκρα είναι συχνά καταλύτης για την υγεία και η γλυκύτητα είναι συχνά καταλύτης για την ασθένεια. Για το συναισθηματικό σώμα ισχύει το αντίθετο. Η γλυκύτητα προάγει την υγεία και η πικράδα την αρρώστια. Για το Πνεύμα, το πικρό και το γλυκό είναι απλώς ένα μέρος της ανθρώπινης εμπειρίας. Κατά μία έννοια, από την οπτική γωνία της Ψυχής, παίρνουμε το πικρό μαζί με το γλυκό. Γνωρίζοντας αυτό, η αλλαγή είναι θέμα αλλαγής του σημείου αναφοράς. Το πικρό ή το γλυκό είναι ωφέλιμο ή επιβλαβές ή ουδέτερο, ανάλογα με το σημείο από το οποίο βλέπουμε. *©** 2017* *...
Amazon's Court Battle Against The Pentagon May Force It To End Its JEDI Cloud Project
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 13 hours ago
Pentagon officials are considering pulling the plug on the JEDI cloud-computing project, which has been mired in litigation from Amazon and faces continuing criticism from lawmakers https://t.co/Mt4SJXrcrA — Ben Pershing (@benpershing) May 10, 2021 *Zero Hedge:* *Court Battle With Amazon May Force Pentagon To Scrap 'JEDI' Cloud-Computing Program* Has Jeff Bezos overpowered the Pentagon with legal firepower? Amazon's legal battle with the Pentagon over its decision to grant its $10 billion JEDI cloud-computing contract to rival Microsoft may finally succeed in scuppering the progr...
Airlines flying to Brazil amid pandemic
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 13 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Several airlines have shut down international flights to Brazil because of the coronavirus pandemic and travel restrictions imposed by several countries. However, most airlines are currently operating connections from cities abroad, mainly to São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The international routes still in operation are being used by Brazilians […] The post Airlines flying to Brazil amid pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times.
Gas Price Spike Coming? How a Closed Pipeline Could Hit Your Wallet.
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Gas Prices, * [image: Gas Prices] One of the most important fuel pipelines in the U.S. suffered a cyberattack last week, leading to questions of whether fuel supply will be disrupted, and whether gas prices will rise. One of the most important fuel pipelines in the U.S. suffered a cyberattack last week, leading to questions of whether fuel supply will be disrupted, and whether gas prices will rise. According to CNBC, Colonial Pipeline last Friday suffered a cybersecurity attack involving ransomware, which forced the pipeline to shut down all operations temporar...
America's F-22 Raptor vs. China's J-20 Stealth Fighter: Which Is Better?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Stealth Fighters, China* The Chengdu J-20, which has only emerged in the last five years or so, is much newer than an F-22 Raptor stealth fighter aircraft. Yet is it comparable? Now that it has been in existence for several years, many are likely to speculate about the merits of the Chinese fifth-generation J-20 stealth aircraft. Naturally, a key question likely to come to mind quickly may simply be: can it rival the F-22? While there may not be huge volumes of available information on the Chengdu J-20 jet, leaving much to some degree of speculation, there are a f...
1,300,000 Americans Are Still Owed a Tax Refund (From 2017)
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Tax Refund Problems, * [image: Tax Refund] Currently, the Internal Revenue Service has tax refunds for an estimated 1.3 million taxpayers who did not file a 2017 Form 1040 federal income tax return – worth more than $1.3 billion, or an average of $865 per person. Currently, the Internal Revenue Service has tax refunds for an estimated 1.3 million taxpayers who did not file a 2017 Form 1040 federal income tax return – worth more than $1.3 billion, or an average of $865 per person. U.S. law provides most taxpayers with a three-year window of opportunity to claim a t...
Climate book shelf
HiFast, Climate Collections - 13 hours ago
Originally posted on Climate Etc.: by Judith Curry Reviews of new books by Steve Koonin, Matthew Kahn and Marc Morano. A year ago, we discussed [link]: • False Alarm, by Bjorn Lomborg • Apocalypse Never, by Michael Schellberger Earlier this year, two notable climate books were published [reviews]: • How to avoid a climate disaster,…
WATCH: Cops Harass, Detain Innocent Woman Claiming Her Shorts Were Too Short
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 13 hours ago
[image: shorts]A young mother was detained and humiliated by police on her family vacation by officers who claimed her shorts were too short.
Julie Birchill Blasts Eco-Nuts
HiFast, Climate Collections - 14 hours ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? h/t Mark Welford ? A blast of commonsense from the Telegraph for a change!? ? ? Unfortunately the Telegraph’s editorial policy is all over the place on climate change. While there are rare pieces of rationality from the likes of Julie…
Census reveals weird anomaly: Shows millions less voted in 2020 election than official tally
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
The Election Wizard US Census data released last week called into question the official vote tally from the 2020 election. As part of the Census,... The post Census reveals weird anomaly: Shows millions less voted in 2020 election than official tally appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Ford trucks parked indefinitely at Kentucky Speedway, other Kentuckiana lots amid chip shortage
Mark Schumacher, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
WHAS11 May 9, 2021 CARROLLTON, Ky. — The stands have been empty at the Kentucky Speedway for months but its parking lot tells a different... The post Ford trucks parked indefinitely at Kentucky Speedway, other Kentuckiana lots amid chip shortage appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
A Message for People Who Don’t Want the COVID Vaccine
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
Jimmy Kimmel Live May 5, 2021 26% of Americans are planning to skip the COVID vaccine. We get that people are skeptical of politicians and... The post A Message for People Who Don’t Want the COVID Vaccine appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
The Massacre Of Soviet Prisoners By The British
ORIENTAL REVIEW, OrientalReview.org - 14 hours ago
In early May 1945, the British military, pursuing political objectives, destroyed German ships carrying several thousand prisoners from Nazi concentration camps, the majority of whom were Soviet prisoners of war, and the British then mocked the Soviet citizens who survived.
Klaus Schwab: Implanted Microchip, World Economic Forum And The Great Reset — Mark of The Beast is Here!
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 16 hours ago
Traduction & Réinformation From a 2016 interview with Klaus Schwab, boss of the World Economic Forum in Davos, in which he says humans will have a chip implanted in their brain or skin within 10 years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrclQ0SlFi4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-xMKfJqIOU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYDYlZocN8M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43ddKhFcjM0 https://www.facebook.com/GregReesesPieces/videos/589897145205039/ end
Can the U.S. Air Force Stop China From Seizing Taiwan?
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *military, Americas* China has spent the past decade gradually building up its strength against U.S. assets operating in the Pacific *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The war game signals a step in the right conceptual direction, but there is much more work to be done*—*both in terms of strategic planning as well as ongoing defense investments*—*if Washington is to acquire the capability to credibly deter and defeat a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The U.S. Air Force finally has a plan for successfully repelling a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, but only at a steep ...
The Real 'Stimulus Payment' Is Going to Be Late (Your Tax Refund)
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Tax Refund, * [image: Tax Refund Delayed] If you filed your income tax return and haven't gotten your refund you're not alone. Some 31 million returns are being held for manual processing ahead of the May 17 tax filing deadline, and that backlog has grown by two million returns since mid-April. If you filed your income tax return and haven't gotten your refund you're not alone. Some 31 million returns are being held for manual processing ahead of the May 17 tax filing deadline, and that backlog has grown by two million returns since mid-April. As the Internal Reven...
By Renewing Palestinian Aid, America Is Funding Terrorism
Stuart Force, Sander Gerber, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Stuart Force, Sander Gerber* *Palestine, Israel, Middle East* We urge the administration to not dishonor itself by doing the unconscionable: laundering our own tax dollars to the very terror networks responsible for promoting and rewarding the shedding of innocent blood, particularly that of our fellow citizens. Capt. Taylor Force was an Eagle Scout, a West Point graduate who served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and an all-around terrific young man. In 2016, on a university study trip to Israel, he was murdered by a Palestinian terrorist on a stabbing rampage near Tel ...
Police Academies Dedicate Just 3.21% of Training Hours to Ethics
The Conversation, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*The Conversation* *Police Reform, America* Some people in the U.S. may not be happy with the police they have – but they are getting the police they train. Police academies provide little training in the kinds of skills necessary to meet officers’ growing public service role, according to my research. Highly publicized cases of police violence – such as the 2020 murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis and 2014 shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri – often raise questions about police training, and whether officers are prepared to do the job that is expected of them. As ...
ADHD Affects Girls Too, And it Can Present Differently Than Boys.
The Conversation, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*The Conversation* *Health, * ADHD is still a publicly misunderstood affliction, particuarly when it comes to its impact on girls. Two female Australian comedians recently revealed they’ve been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In an interview before her shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Fiona O’Loughlin alluded to lifelong challenges including disorganisation and inability to sustain attention. O'Loughlin, 57, described her diagnosis as a “seismic shift” in her life, and said medication has helped her immensely. But her struggl...
En Route to Cuba, a Russian Submarine Almost Destroyed the World
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Cold War, * The next time you think of the Cuban Missile Crisis, don’t think first of Kennedy brooding over his options in Washington. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *There is some disagreement over how close Savitsky really came to launching the nuclear torpedo. The nuclear warhead required a certain amount of preparation, and some maintain Savitsky's order reflected a momentary loss of temper under stressful conditions rather than a commitment to following through. It is commonly accepted that the world has never come closer to nuclear war than during t...
Covid Authoritarians Abuse Children
Ron Paul, null - 13 hours ago
[image: undefined] Centers for Diseases Control (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky has “recommended” that children wear masks while playing. Her offered reason is to ensure Covid is not spread by “heavy breathing” of children near each other while around a soccer ball. Dr. Walensky’s recommendation is one more example of Covid authoritarians' refusal to “listen to the science.” The science says no to lockdowns and masks. The masks are not blocking the very small viruses in “heavy breathing.” Dr. Walensky also ignores the science showing that wearing a mask while exercising or pla...
Another 'Woke' CIA Recruitment Ad Is Making Waves
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 13 hours ago
NEW CIA RECRUITMENT AD: “Growing up gay in a small Southern town, I always struggled with the idea that I may not be able to discuss my personal life at work. Imagine my surprise when I noticed a rainbow on CIA Director Brennan’s lanyard.” pic.twitter.com/fZ9rgCUkLJ — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) May 7, 2021 *FOX News*:* Another 'woke' CIA recruitment ad makes waves: 'I noticed a rainbow' on Brennan's lanyard* *'Humans of CIA' ad features member of LGBTQ community who describes himself as 'agency librarian' * Another "woke" CIA recruitment video is making waves in the wake of a vi...
Rivers overflow as heavy rain hits Uganda
The Watchers » Latest articles - 13 hours ago
Heavy rains affecting eastern and northern Uganda since May 6, 2021, have caused rivers to overflow leading to severe damage and at least 1 fatality. More than 15 000 people have been affected. The Manafwa and the Nakwasi Rivers in the Butaleja District overflowed...... Read more »
Reversing Trump, US Restores Transgender Health Protections
AP News, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
The action by the Department of Health and Human Services affirms that federal laws forbidding sex discrimination in health care also protect gay and transgender people.
Israeli Defense Forces Launch Massive Military Exercise to Simulate War on 'Multiple Fronts'
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 13 hours ago
© Flickr / Israel Defense Forces *Sputnik:* *IDF Launches Massive Military Exercise to Simulate War on 'Multiple Fronts' Amid Flaring Tensions* A number of Palestinian protesters sustained injuries during riots along the border of the Gaza Strip on Saturday as unrest flared around the Temple Mount and ahead of planned evictions in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of east Jerusalem, with the IDF launching tear gas and firing rubber bullets in response, according to Palestinian reports. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are launching the largest exercise in their history on Sunday, ...
Walter Gordon’s Cultural Engineering, Global Governance and Anarchism in Canada
Matthew Ehret, The Duran - 13 hours ago
It is the purpose of this brief study to shed light upon a character that has played a powerful role in creating the current dynamic shaping the monetarist, ecological and anarchistic tendencies now activated among the land of “strong and free”. The name of this character is Walter Gordon. Who Was Walter Gordon? Walter Lockhart […]
All right, let's do another raffle
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 13 hours ago
Following last month's successful raffle of an AR-15 pistol, I asked readers to let me know if they'd be interested in another one, and if so, what the prize should be. (For the benefit of those who aren't regular readers, I should explain that following my second heart attack in late 2019, I was put on a combination of medications that severely affected my creative thought process, so that writing has been very much delayed. The money I would have earned from publishing new books has not been there, and I've had medical and other bills to pay, so things have been very tight. ...
President Biden To Join Eastern European NATO States Virtual Summit
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 13 hours ago
U.S. President Joe Biden waves before boarding the Marine One helicopter for a planned weekend at Camp David, from the Ellipse at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 7, 2021. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst *Reuters*:* Biden to join eastern European NATO states summit, focus seen on Ukraine* BUCHAREST (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden will join a virtual summit of eastern European NATO states held in the Romanian capital Bucharest on Monday, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said, with a focus on security in the Black Sea region and Ukraine. The summit of the Bucharest Nine, a ...
Life on wheels for “nomads” hit by the crisis in Brazil
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A couple of vans, a school bus, and a mobile home occupy a street near one of São Paulo's busiest subway stops. Inside live Brazilian "nomads," people who lost everything in the 2015 crisis and were forced to turn their vehicles into homes. Unlike what was portrayed in "Nomadland", a […] The post Life on wheels for “nomads” hit by the crisis in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Marijuana MSO Trulieve buying Harvest Health in $2.1 billion mega-deal
Solomon Israel, MJBizDaily - 14 hours ago
Florida-based Trulieve Cannabis announced an agreement to acquire Arizona-based Harvest Health & Recreation in an all-stock deal valued at about $2.1 billion and touted as the largest U.S. marijuana transaction to date. Marijuana MSO Trulieve buying Harvest Health in $2.1 billion mega-deal is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
INFECTIONS IN VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS WILL NO LONGER BE RECORDED
Unknown, Roscoe Reports - 14 hours ago
If You Believed Something Else, You Wouldn’t Be Sitting Here: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix
Caitlin Johnstone, Caitlin Johnstone - 15 hours ago
Listen to this article: It sure is interesting how stuff keeps happening that makes free speech on the internet something dangerous which must be curtailed. Covid, the Capitol riot, Russian propaganda, all of which just happen to require tightening restrictions on our single best tool […]
A Universal Basic Income - Coming Soon to a Nation Near You
A Political Junkie, Viable Opposition - 16 hours ago
While, thanks to the nation's public broadcasting system, Canadians are completely distracted with all things COVID and while the House of Commons (Canada's federal parliamentary body) sits mainly empty, the ruling socialist-leaning Liberal Party under Justin Trudeau has introduced legislation that will ultimately lead to a Universal Basic Income/Guaranteed Basic Income. Bill C-273 was introduced for first reading on February 22, 2021 as a private members bill by Liberal Member of Parliament and backbench dweller Julie Dzerowicz: For those of you that don't understand Ca...
Haitians protest their president in English as well as Creole, indicting US for its role in country's political crisis
Tamanisha John, Ph.D. Candidate of International Relations, Florida International University, Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Haitian president Jovenel Moïse is accused of overstaying his term, embezzling funds and dismantling parliament. Protests are a hallmark of his presidency – but the language of them has changed.
States pick judges very differently from US Supreme Court appointments
Joshua Holzer, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Westminster College, Politics + Society – The Conversation - 14 hours ago
Many states have found ways to remove partisan politics from their court systems.
FLASHBACK: 1976 Swine Flu ‘Pandemic’ Hoax and Vaccine Debacle
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 14 hours ago
*21WIRE* | Another disaster, leaving thousands injured and some dead from their rushed vaccine.
Water reservoirs drop to critical levels as Taiwan suffers worst drought on record
The Watchers » Latest articles - 14 hours ago
Taiwan’s water reservoirs have dropped to critical levels in May 2021 in what is now the country's worst drought in 56 years. The government has allotted money to explore new sources of water and is using geoengineering planes to dump cloud-seeding...... Read more »
An increasing number of children are getting COVID, and the province won’t give us the data that explain why
Tim Bousquet, Halifax Examiner - 14 hours ago
News 1. COVID-19 It’s anyone’s guess as to whether the current outbreak of COVID-19 is growing, stabilized, or reducing. That’s because while daily new counts over the weekend came down a bit — 163 new cases were reported Saturday, 165 on Sunday, down from a record high of 227 reported Friday — the numbers are […]
South Korea Should Embrace Liberty in Confronting Pyongyang
Doug Bandow, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Doug Bandow* *South Korea, Asia Pacific* The government of one of the world’s most important and successful nations has exhibited a shocking fear of exposing its people to information freely available throughout most of the world. The Republic of Korea barely survived the Korean War, which ended 68 years ago. The ROK also barely survived the ensuing peace. The country was ravaged by war. Seoul changed hands four times. South Korean civilian casualties were in the hundreds of thousands. Destruction was widespread with massive numbers of people driven from their homes. An estimat...
Want A Stimulus Payment? Qualify But Never Was Never Paid? Do This Now.
Trevor Filseth, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Trevor Filseth* *IRS Stimulus, Americas* [image: Joe Biden Stimulus News] Although the disbursement has gone well, there have been a few delays as the IRS processes every check. *Key point: *The IRS has a way to check if you are qualified for the stimulus. If so, there is a payment trace tool to see where your check might be. Following the announcement of a third round of stimulus payments in March, most eligible American families have received their payments. If you are on Social Security and part of the SSDI or SSI programs, your third stimulus check will likely have arrived ...
See All of World History in One Great Video
Jeff Desjardins, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Jeff Desjardins* *History, * It’s pretty much impossible for a video like this to be perfect due to biases and a general lack of data. Throughout the history of the world, many civilizations have risen and fallen. You may be familiar with the achievements of prominent societies like the Romans, Mongols, or Babylonians, but how do all of their stories intertwine over time and geography? *Visualizing the History of the World* Today’s video comes to us from Ollie Bye, and it attempts to integrate the histories of all major civilizations known by historians into a single, epic vi...
A Gallon of Gas Is $4.52 In One Part of the U.S.
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Gas Prices, * [image: Gas Prices] Fears of surging gas prices in the U.S. mostly haven’t come to pass so far this year, but people are paying a lot more at the pump in one, particularly far-flung place: Guam. Fears of surging gas prices in the U.S. mostly haven’t come to pass so far this year, but people are paying a lot more at the pump in one, particularly far-flung place: Guam. The U.S. territory in the Western Pacific Ocean saw gas prices rise to $4.52 a gallon last week. That’s the highest prices in Guam have been since the start of 2020. According to Pac...
Better Than A Stimulus Payment? Not Having to Pay Taxes.
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Stimulus Payment, * Taxpayers will see a significant decrease in their bill in 2021 largely due to Biden’s historic implementation of the enhanced child tax credits, along with the stimulus payments. Taxpayers earning less than $75,000 each year will pay no taxes, on average, next year, due to provisions in President Joe Biden’s big-spending $1.9 trillion relief package, according to Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation. The committee released a report last month that reveals that Americans making between $75,000 and $100,000 will pay an average tax rate of j...
Watch Out: China’s Type 093A Attack Submarine Has Powerful Upgrades
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Chinese Navy, Asia* [image: Chinese Navy] Over the years, Beijing has made important and incremental improvements to its naval forces. *Key point: *The older Type 093 submarine was not very good. However, with enough time, learning, and changes, the newer Type 093A is a much better (and lethal) boat. The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) is now the largest naval force in the world, and a lot of attention has been paid to its two aircraft carriers, while a third flattop is reportedly on the way. This is in addition to its naval expansion, which includes assault ...
A Zero Trust Mindset Replacing the Age of Innocence in Cybersecurity
Dan Goure, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Dan Goure* *Cybersecurity, United States* In the past year, we have seen just how bad things can get when a lack of planning leads to the worst-case scenario becoming the new reality. In the face of repeated major exploitations of critical U.S. networks, it is past time for the U.S. government to recognize that traditional security systems such as perimeter entry controls or whitelists are no longer adequate. As the SolarWinds hack proved, any security system can be penetrated with enough time and effort. Cybersecurity must be based on “zero trust,” which assumes that threats ex...
$12,000 Stimulus Benefit? Joe Biden Has Big Plans to Help Americans
Trevor Filseth, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus Benefit, * Biden proposes that paid family leave of $4000 per month be instituted for 12 weeks, for a total of roughly $12,000 in savings – in addition, of course, to the benefits of the parents spending time with their newborn. Over the first three months of his presidency, Joe Biden has had much to be happy about. The COVID-19 pandemic appears to be on its way out. The economy is improving; vaccines are being distributed with greater efficiency; unemployment is decreasing, and the economy is doing well. For these reasons, when Biden gave his address t...
Russian Troops Are Staying at Ukraine’s Border—What Should Washington Do About It?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Russia, Europe* The Russian ground arsenal is formidable and likely to be the focus of much attention among NATO planners and strategists now analyzing the Ukraine situation. Threatening formations of Russian forces along the border with Ukraine have not sufficiently disappeared, a scenario of likely concern to the United States, NATO, and of course, Ukraine. “Moscow announced a pullback late last month but has since withdrawn only some troops and equipment, a U.S. official said,” according to an article in the *Wall Street Journal*. How large of a threat would ...
Beast: How the USS Missouri Helped America Defeat Imperial Japan
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *World War II History, Asia* [image: World War II History] The USS Missouri was one of many powerful battleships that helped America fight the Axis powers. *Key point: *The battleships were helpful in bombarding island prior to invasion. In fact, the USS Missouri in particular was the ship on which Tokyo signed the instruments of surrender. It was aboard the deck of the USS *Missouri* (BB-63) on September 2, 1945 that the Empire of Japan officially surrendered and ended World War II. For her efforts during the war, the *Iowa*-class battleship earned three battle st...
FLASHBACK: Channel 4 News Exposes Swine Flu Scandal of 2009
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 14 hours ago
*21WIRE* | Interestingly, the vested interests and stakeholders have hardly changed.
Chile and Bolivia work to resume diplomatic relations after decades-long hiatus
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chile and Bolivia, which have had no formal diplomatic relations since 1978, resumed the dialogue suspended in 2010 and agreed to implement a road map, which does not include the Bolivian maritime demand, Chilean Foreign Minister Andres Allamand said Friday, May 7th. "In order to restore bilateral relations between Bolivia […] The post Chile and Bolivia work to resume diplomatic relations after decades-long hiatus appeared first on The Rio Times.
U.S. investors withdraw up to 25% of their investment from Brazil, Mexico and Argentina
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to a recent report from the Treasury Department, investors from the United States are rapidly fleeing the once most promising and three largest countries of Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina). A total of US$16.3 billion of US investments pulled out of Brazil, US$11.5 billion left Mexico and US$6.1 […] The post U.S. investors withdraw up to 25% of their investment from Brazil, Mexico and Argentina appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chile: Sebastián Piñera enacts law permitting change in surname order
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "This law contributes to the cultural change we are promoting in terms of equality between men and women," said Monica Zalaquett. Chilean President Sebastián Piñera on Sunday, May 9th, enacted a law permitting to change the order of surnames, a measure that would favor equality between women and men since […] The post Chile: Sebastián Piñera enacts law permitting change in surname order appeared first on The Rio Times.
Edward Snowden on US Politics, Privacy and Technology’s Threat to Democracy
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 16 hours ago
*21WIRE* | The potential for total technocratic control of all aspects of society is frankly staggering.
Pottersville Digest
jurassicpork, Welcome Back to Pottersville - 9 hours ago
------------------------------ In other words, Trump acted like a typical disgruntled, evicted tenant. ------------------------------ And she got access to a handgun... HOW? ------------------------------ "The license-seeking man agreed to the deal, setting off a chain of events that included a November 2019 visit to Austin where he handed the middle man $30,000 cash in a car... Williams went through an alley..." This is like something out of a bad Dennis Lehane novel... ------------------------------ "The whole thing is like trying to bake a cake off a recipe...
Capitol Rioters Make Questionable Claims About Police
AP News, Snopes.com - 14 hours ago
At least a dozen of the 400 people charged so far in the Jan. 6 insurrection have made dubious claims about their encounters with officers at the Capitol.
City Demands Grandparents Pay $5,000 in Tickets Racked Up by Thieves Who Stole Their Car
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 14 hours ago
[image: tickets]A couple was carjacked and the criminals racked up thousands in traffic fines. The government now wants the couple to pay up.
Klaus Schwab (World Economic Forum) 2016 Interview Discussing Robot Butlers; Microchip Implants in Clothing, Under Skin, in Brain
miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 14 hours ago
“Implanted Microchip, Klaus Schwab, World Economic Forum and The Great Reset” https://youtu.be/UmQNA0HL1pw The above interview excerpt is 100% authentic and … Continue reading →
A Stanley Cup for the Talentless
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 14 hours ago
Steyn Whether you have the best written constitution on the planet (the US) or you have an unwritten constitution (the UK) or you have a constitution that is no more or less than an act of the Imperial Parliament (Canada) or you’ve had 157 constitutions since 1789 (France), we’re all heading off the cliff. And… Continue reading →
Bright fireball streaks across the sky over Minnesota
The Watchers » Latest articles - 14 hours ago
A bright fireball streaked across the sky over Minnesota at around 08:03 UTC on May 9, 2021. The event lasted several seconds before the object fragmented and disintegrated. The American Meteor Society (AMS) received 39 reports by early Monday morning, from users in...... Read more »
California marijuana firm settles false-claims lawsuit for $300,000
John Schroyer, MJBizDaily - 15 hours ago
California-based marijuana company CannaCraft agreed to pay $300,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by Sonoma County authorities over allegedly false claims that some of its products could have beneficial health effects. According to a news release from the Sonoma County District Attorney’s office, the agency brought a civil suit against CannaCraft in Monterey County Superior Court […] California marijuana firm settles false-claims lawsuit for $300,000 is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Green Organic Dutchman plans cannabis greenhouse sale by summer
Matt Lamers, MJBizDaily - 15 hours ago
Canadian producer Green Organic Dutchman expects to sell its massive greenhouse in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, by the end of June, becoming the latest company to unload a cultivation facility amid a glut of cannabis. As recently as last summer, The Green Organic Dutchman (TGOD) had said the structure was “expected to be the largest organic cannabis […] Green Organic Dutchman plans cannabis greenhouse sale by summer is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Cheney's Long Game
Owen Gray, Northern Reflections - 15 hours ago
A civil war is being waged within the Republican Party. It appears that Liz Cheney will be a casualty of that war. But Conrad Yakabuski writes that the Cheneys settle scores -- and they play the long game: The Cheneys supported Mr. Trump in 2016 as the lesser of two evils, Ms. Clinton constituting, in their eyes, the devil incarnate. And during Mr. Trump’s term in office, Ms. Cheney voted in Congress to advance his agenda. But it is now clear she was biting her tongue all along. The Cheneys began to reap their revenge against Mr. Trump even before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot that fo...
US FDA: Investigating Viruses in Cells Used to Make Vaccines; and Evaluating the Potential Threat Posed by Transmission of Viruses to Humans
miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 15 hours ago
Shouldn’t the vaccine makers be doing this research/paying for it, and then let the FDA evaluate it, rather than the … Continue reading →
L'UE et l'Inde reprennent leurs négociations pour un accord commercial
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
10-May-2021 L'Union européenne et l'Inde ont convenus de relancer des négociations sur le commerce, la protection des investissements et les indications géographiques.
Pakistan seeks more trade with Central Asia in diversity push
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
10-May-2021 Pakistan is looking to intensify trade with neighbor Afghanistan and countries in Central Asia, as it looks to diversify commerce beyond the top players, the nation's trade adviser said.
EU says not seeking escalation with China, working on investment deal
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
10-May-2021 The situation is less dramatic than people seem to think. The EU is still working very closely with China's Ministry of Commerce, the bloc's ambassador in Beijing said.
EU may gain from negotiating separate trade and investment pacts with India
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
10-May-2021 The decision by India and the EU to recast the stalled trade and investment agreement into three separate deals could favour the latter.
US, Pak discuss COVID-19, agree to continue TIFA Agreement dialogue
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
10-May-2021 The United States and Pakistan agreed to continue the Trade and Investment Framework (TIFA) agreement dialogue and Ambassador Tai expressed desire to build a strong US-Pakistan trade relationship.
Mexico's America Movil says loses tribunal ruling against Colombia
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
10-May-2021 America Movil said the World Bank's ICSID tribunal has ruled against the company in its dispute with Colombia and ordered it to pay $2.2 million to cover the costs of the case.
Accord de libre-échange Chine-Maurice : un pont stratégique pour le commerce sino-africain
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
10-May-2021 L'accord de libre-échange sino-mauricien offre un potentiel pour relancer l'économie de l'archipel de l'océan Indien aussi pour le commerce entre l'Afrique et la Chine.
Margin Of Fraud
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 15 hours ago
For people who believe they won an election, they sure don’t act like they won the election; Joe Biden’s Department of Justice (DOJ) is trying to stop the 2020 election audit in Maricopa County, Arizona, according to a report from the Washington Post. In a letter to the president of the Arizona State Senate, Pamela… Continue reading →
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