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Thomas Paine

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

Friday, June 11, 2021

11 June - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 5

 10 pm MDT

The Rio Times11 hours ago
Analysis: Brazil 2021, the Copa America of discord
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (EFE) Sponsor flight, judicial mess, players' criticism, and 1,800 deaths per day due to Covid-19. Against this backdrop, Copa America will kick off on Sunday in Brazil, a country badly hit by the pandemic that decided to organize at the last minute the most controversial edition in the recent history […] The post Analysis: Brazil 2021, the Copa America of discord appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Historians Will Look Back on Lockdowns as ‘Most Catastrophic Health Policy Mistake of All Human History’ + More
The Defender’s Big Brother NewsWatch brings you the latest headlines related to governments’ abuse of power, including attacks on democracy, civil liberties and use of mass surveillance. The post Historians Will Look Back on Lockdowns as ‘Most Catastrophic Health Policy Mistake of All Human History’ + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Growing Crisis: Tiny Plastic Nurdles Threaten Vital Ecosystems
The non-degradable, virtually indestructible nurdles thwart Sri Lankan fishermen and threaten ecologically vital mangrove swamps — and they will, for all intents and purposes, forever. The post Growing Crisis: Tiny Plastic Nurdles Threaten Vital Ecosystems appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Diverse11 hours ago
Discover This Year’s Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs
Now in its 8th year, Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs (PPWSA) is a national recognition that celebrates student affairs workplaces that are vibrant, diverse, supportive and committed to staff work-life balance, professional development and inclusive excellence. PPWSA offers institutional leaders information that can be used to improve practices across their student affairs community, while also serving as a useful tool for employers, career services staff and job-seekers across the country. read more
The New Dark Age12 hours ago
Johannesburg in decay
Johannesburg – Joburg, Jozi, eGoli, eRhawutini, Gauteng, Maboneng – is a city of gold, lights, barbed wire, jazz, the sun setting into lava, the burnt orange of aloes in flower against dry grass, a great university, men with guns, shopping malls, the sudden malachite of parakeets on the wing above the city forest and the smoke from the braziers hanging low in the shack settlements when winter bites. Its paths are strewn with lumps of quartz, its rivers and rain poisoned and its jacarandas overwhelmingly beautiful in October. read more
"Struggle Session"
*"Struggle Session"* by Jim Kunstler "Syllogism: Dr. Tony Fauci says he is *The Science*… Dr. Tony Fauci lied to the nation early and often about his relationship with the Wuhan lab and his role in the development of the Covid-19 virus… therefore, The Science is a liar! Say what…? Yet another revered institution bites the dust! At this rate, will America ever be able to get its mind right? Let’s face it: the government has done everything wrong around the Covid-19 episode from the start, and continues to this day. For a whole year since the outbreak, *The Science* (Dr. Fauci) manag... read more
Lawfare12 hours ago
Biden Issues Executive Orders on Chinese Companies and Apps
A Huawei office building. (https://flic.kr/p/GBtAdX; CC0 1.0, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) Biden Issues Executive Orders on Chinese Companies and Apps On June 3, President Biden signed an executive order prohibiting Americans from investing in 59 Chinese companies with alleged links to the Chinese military. This latest move marks a significant expansion of Trump-era restrictions on investments in firms with similar ties. On June 9, Biden issued an order revoking the Trump administration’s TikTok and WeChat bans, in favor of a broader regime requiring scrutin... read more
Halifax Examiner10 hours ago
1 new death, 8 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Friday, June 11
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. Jump to sections in this article: Overview Vaccination Demographics Testing Potential exposure advisories A man in his 50s has died in Nova Scotia from COVID-19. He lived in Nova Scotia Health’s Central Zone; he is the 89th […] read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
Plans for Movie on New Zealand Mosque Attacks Draw Criticism
The movie would be set in the days after the 2019 attacks in which 51 people were killed at two Christchurch mosques. read more
The Child Tax Credit Has Changed: Here’s How to Qualify and Get It
*Eli Fuhrman* *Child Tax Credit, * The Child Tax Credit has been expanded this year, with a number of important changes to both eligibility and the size of payments available. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In order to guarantee that these estimates and the payments themselves are correct, the IRS is encouraging those who have not yet filed their 2020 tax returns to do so as soon as possible. The IRS will also be opening up a pair of online portals that will help American families provide the IRS with updated information, including a portal designed specifically for those pe... read more
China’s Comanche: The Z-19 ‘Black Whirlwind’ Helicopter Has a Problem
*Sebastien Roblin* *Helicopters, * It may have a fatal flaw. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Though a Z-19 prototype was lost in an accident in 2010, Wu’s new design was unveiled to the public just two years later and soon entered limited PLA service. Developing a scout helicopter that balances agility, protection, stealth and firepower—all at an affordable price—is a tricky business. The Pentagon spent twenty-two years and $7 billion developing the hyper-advanced RAH-66 Comanche before throwing in the towel due to costs in 2004. Less than a decade later, China debuted its ... read more
How Did Israel's Air Force Become the Best In the Middle East?
*Robert Farley* *Israeli Defense Forces, Middle East* The country's current aerospace strategy depends on the health of its relationship with the United States. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Israel continues to invest heavily in its air force. Since the 1960s, the air arm of the Israel Defense Forces (colloquially the IAF) has played a central role in the country’s defense. The ability of the Israeli Air Force to secure the battlefield and the civilian population from enemy air attack has enabled the IDF to fight at a huge advantage. At the same time, the IAF has demonstrated ... read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
Yes, Cigarettes Were Once Used to Treat Asthma
Once upon a time, opium, caffeine, iodine, and morphine were recommended treatments for the respiratory distress caused by asthma. read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
DOJ Seeks Internal Probe on Seizure of Democrats’ Data
The Justice Department has asked for an internal investigation after revelations that former President Donald Trump's administration seized phone data from House Democrats in 2018 as part of an aggressive leaks investigation. read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Ex-Mossad Chief Appears To Admit That Israel Is Behind Iran Nuclear Attacks
The comments by Yossi Cohen, speaking to Israel's Channel 12 investigative program 'Uvda' in a segment aired Thursday night, offered an extraordinary debriefing by the head of the typically secretive agency in what appears to be the final days of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's rule *Daily Mail:* *'If a man endangers Israel, he must stop existing': Mossad chief appears to admit Israeli assassinations and blowing up Iranian nuclear plant in extraordinary TV interview* * Yossi Cohen warned that Israel would assassinate those who 'constitutes a capability that endangers the ci... read more
Gangsters Out Blog11 hours ago
Straw Lies, Dirty Cops and Fake News
Before I move on to other things, I just want to pause and point out two more bold faced lies coning from Dr Spin and the Compromised BC Gang Task Force. Gang members do not use registered firearms to execute gang hits. Dr Spin admitted that Francois Gauthier was a hired hitman from out of province that left his gun at the scene of the crime. This professional hitman left the gun at the scene of the crime because it was not registered and was untraceable. Notwithstanding that fact, this unholy alliance is still pushing the straw purchase fallacy. If someone with a gun license buys... read more
Tom Cotton says Critical Race Theory encourages RACISM in military
The Hill Jun 10, 2021 In a Senate hearing on Biden’s proposed 2022 defense budget, Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton said that he received reports that... The post Tom Cotton says Critical Race Theory encourages RACISM in military appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson Urges World To Be 'More Gender Neutral, Feminine And Green' At G-7 Summit
*Daily Mail:* *Boris Johnson urges world to be 'more gender neutral, feminine and green' as it builds back from Covid in bizarre opening remarks at G7 summit* * Boris Johnson is hosting world leaders for the G7 summit at Carbis Bay in Cornwall over the next three days * PM urged leaders to ensure the world was more 'feminine' and 'gender neutral' in confusing opening remarks * He insisted they should 'build back better' and avoid repeating mistakes made after the 2008 credit crunch * Downing Street has come off the fence on England team 'taking the knee' saying PM backs... read more
Frustrated Homebuyers Are Competing With Investment Funds That Are Literally Buying Up Entire Neighborhoods
End of the American Dream – by Michael Snyder Home prices have been rising aggressively all over the nation this year, and this has caused... The post Frustrated Homebuyers Are Competing With Investment Funds That Are Literally Buying Up Entire Neighborhoods appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Biden DOJ Refuses to Release Jan. 6 Security Camera Footage
Gateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft Investigative journalist Julie Kelly at American Greatness came out with her latest report on the Jan. 6 protests at... The post Biden DOJ Refuses to Release Jan. 6 Security Camera Footage appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Scheer Intelligence: Has Silicon Valley Made It Impossible For Us To Listen?
At a time in which distractions seem to multiply by the second thanks to the omnipresence of screens and social media, and COVID-19 pandemic has isolated us further, we’re all having a hard time truly listening to one another and connecting. Silicon Valley veteran Ximena Vengoechea wants to change that with her new book “Listen Like You Mean It.” On this week’s installment of “Scheer Intelligence,” host Robert Scheer speaks to the User Experience designer about her work at Twitter, LinkedIn, and Pinterest, and the role tech companies have had on our ability to listen to one another... read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Indiana Jones Was Originally Indiana Smith
There are no bad ideas in brainstorming ... except maybe this one. read more
WH budget office approves Biden’s plan to retract insulin, epipen discounts: report
Fox Business The White House this week gave President Biden the greenlight to move forward with removing a Trump-era health care policy designed to bring... The post WH budget office approves Biden’s plan to retract insulin, epipen discounts: report appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Gov Greg Abbott Says SCREW Biden, Texas Will Build Its Own Border Wall
EnVolve Texas Governor Greg Abbott is completely fed up with the Biden administration’s inept border policy and is no longer going to wait for the... The post Gov Greg Abbott Says SCREW Biden, Texas Will Build Its Own Border Wall appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Biden and world leaders meet at 2021 G7 summit
CNN G7 summit in the UK: Leaders gather today for the G7, which represents the world’s major economies — Britain, France, Germany, the US, Italy,... The post Biden and world leaders meet at 2021 G7 summit appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Companies Losing 100’s of Billions – Global Chip Shortage
ColdFusion Jun 10, 2021 The post Companies Losing 100’s of Billions – Global Chip Shortage appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
Your Guide to ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ and the ‘Star Wars’ Easter Eggs
A few familiar characters pop up in Indiana Jones, if you know where to look. read more
UPDATED: The Scoop Behind the Magnetofection "Vaccines" - It's a Forced Gene Delivery System--via SPIONS [Supra Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles]
*UPDATED: June 11, 2021*, Folks. Mark this day on your calendar. This is historical. This is the day the Satanists' evil agenda SHTF. Before today, the perpZ were carefully funnelling the Sheeple towards the Mode*RNA* "option".....BUT today the *magnetofection[TM]* of the so-called "vaccines" has now come out in the alternative truth media and will soon need to be dealt with by the lying Mainstream Media. They will HAVE to come to terms with the evil they have wrought on humanity. Bullshit Bonnie will have to slink off into a cave somewhere. Here is how fellow blogging colleagu... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ11 hours ago
Review Iraq, A Report From The Inside
*Hiro, Dilip, **Iraq, A Report From The Inside**, London: Granta Books, 2003* This book got two releases. It was originally published as *Iraq, In The Eye of the Storm* in 2002. Then it switched publishers and came out as *Iraq, A Report From The Inside* the next year. There was absolutely no difference between the two other than the title. Dilip Hiro was one of the few people consistently writing about Iraq from the 1980s-2000s. This book covers the country from the Gulf War to just before the 2003 invasion. The two most interesting parts were the plots against Saddam and the... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ11 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 11
1925 Head of League of Nations Mosul Commission called King Faisal a “poor creature” 1925 British intel report Iraqi govt picked MPs privately Political parties had no power and no programs 1948 UN negotiated armistice in Arab-Israeli War 1972 Saddam went to France Finalized oil deal Said French holdings in Iraq would be last to be nationalized Also said Iraq wanted to buy weapons (Musings On Iraq review *Saddam His Rise and Fall*) 1984 2nd time UN got Iran and Iraq to agree to not attack each others cities Didn’t last (Musings On Iraq interview with author Anthony Tucke... read more
CFACT11 hours ago
Seventeen year cicadas “shocked” by failed climate predictions
A cicada is outraged the climate doom he prepared for 17 years ago failed to occur. The post Seventeen year cicadas “shocked” by failed climate predictions appeared first on CFACT. read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Bolsonaro dissociates himself from his own idea of removing obligation to wear masks
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, took a step back on Friday from his Thursday announcement to remove the obligatory use of masks for those who are vaccinated or have already been infected, a pronouncement that at the time raised strong criticism and was described as "reckless" by experts. According […] The post Bolsonaro dissociates himself from his own idea of removing obligation to wear masks appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Waking Times11 hours ago
How Mind Control is Derailing Your Life – And How to Reverse It
*Dylan Charles* - You are running out of time to break free from the Matrix. read more
Thanks, Joe Biden? Homeowners See Their Collective Wealth Surge $2 Trillion
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *US Economy, * [image: Biden Stimulus Money] Individuals with mortgages saw their equity climb by 20 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier. And broken down further, that’s an average gain of $33,400 for each homeowner. Do U.S. homeowners really need another round or two of coronavirus stimulus checks? According to new data revealed by CoreLogic, it appears to be an emphatic no. The findings by the California-based analytical firm have indicated that American homeowners have gotten nearly $2 trillion richer as real estate prices continue to surge all... read more
Diverse11 hours ago
San Diego City College Humanities Building Renamed After Retiring Chancellor
The San Diego Community College District Board of Trustees has voted to name San Diego City College’s Arts and Humanities building after retiring Chancellor Dr. Constance M. Carroll, honoring her work over 17 years. The building will be located on City College’s downtown San Diego campus. The board also voted to grant Carroll the title […] read more
CENSORED NEWS11 hours ago
Mohawk Nation News 'Crown/Vatican admits crime: Stand with us or leave'
Read article and listen to audio at Mohawk Nation News.Mohawk Nation News read more
Diverse11 hours ago
Dr. M. Brian Blake Selected as Finalist for Georgia State University Presidency
Dr. M. Brian Blake has been selected as the finalist for president of Georgia State University, a role which would make him the first Black person to hold it, The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported. Blake is currently provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at George Washington University. Previously, he served in administrative roles […] read more
the daily howler11 hours ago
NORRIS EMERGES: Her pronouns take a turn!
*FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2021* *An unusual "You" emerges:* Should our struggling nation, the United States, conduct "a national conversation on race," as Michele Norris proposed in last Sunday's Washington Post? If so, how should such a conversation proceed? As an initial point of caution, let us note that our national culture tends toward clownish, dumb. Should our conversation proceed from the White House on down, as Norris proposed? Is it really possible that the conversation could continue for decades? Also, what should get said in some such conversation? Whose views should be con... read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Chile faces regional elections that could shape November presidential race
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - More than 13 million Chileans are called to the polls this Sunday to elect the first governors of Chile's 16 regions in a second round of voting, the results of which will be examined as a key to a future presidential race. This is the first time Chileans will elect […] The post Chile faces regional elections that could shape November presidential race appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Photos Of China's New Aircraft Carrier Are Leaking
Fighter jets and helicopters aboard the Liaoning. REUTERS/Bobby Yip *Business Insider:* *Photos of China's new aircraft carrier are leaking, and they appear to show a modern flattop in the making* * Over the past week, a number of photos of China's third aircraft carrier have leaked online. * The photos appear to show a ship that is very different from the first two Chinese carriers. * "It is not a US carrier, as things are today, but it's still a huge step for China," an expert said. China's third aircraft carrier, which is expected to be the country's first modern flat... read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Petrobras to sell remaining stake in BR Distribuidora through stock offer, not auction
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Petrobras (PETR3;PETR4) has released a note on June 10, clarifying that it will sell all its remaining stake (37.5%) in BR Distribuidora (BRDT3) through a secondary public offering of shares. The board of directors approved the sale of the stake through a follow-on, and not an auction. The amount to […] The post Petrobras to sell remaining stake in BR Distribuidora through stock offer, not auction appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Brazil’s Senate passes bill with incentives for soccer clubs to become companies
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Senate on Thursday, June 10, passed a bill that provides incentives for soccer clubs to become companies. The bill will now be forwarded to the Chamber of Deputies for a further vote. According to the Senate news agency, the bill establishes the Brazilian Soccer System, by typifying Football Corporations […] The post Brazil’s Senate passes bill with incentives for soccer clubs to become companies appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
CFACT12 hours ago
Beijing power players poised to pull plug on prospects to go ‘all-electric’
Last year, China built over three times as much new coal power capacity as all other countries in the world combined — the equivalent of one large coal plant per week. The post Beijing power players poised to pull plug on prospects to go ‘all-electric’ appeared first on CFACT. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
China accesses state reserves to curb rising commodity prices
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - China has decided to tap into its massive state-owned and secret reserves amid a campaign to curb rising commodity prices. The country plans to expand pork stocks to strengthen control over the market, while officials are calling for faster construction of coal reserve infrastructure and considering setting a price cap due […] The post China accesses state reserves to curb rising commodity prices appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Waking Times12 hours ago
CDC To Hold “Emergency Meeting” After 100s Suffer Heart Inflammation Following COVID Vaccines
*Tyler Durden* - The "emergency" meeting is in 7 days? ... and in the meantime, every public health authority figure is encouraging parents to get their young children vaccinated. read more
CURMUDGUCATION12 hours ago
Utopia Thinking (Education Is A Journey, Not A Destination)
One of the signs that Common Core was fatally flawed was not just that it was one size fits all, but that it was one size fits all in four dimensions, that it would fit not just every student today, but every student in the future for years and years and years to come. There was no review process, no mechanism in place to revisit and adjust parts of it, not even an organization to provide oversight and reflection. And the guys who wrote it just released it and then walked away, moving on their next gigs. "Set it and forget it," is terrible education policy. Education exists at the... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Brazil’s Health Minister says Bolsonaro’s anti-mask stance is aimed at prompting research
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga downplayed President Jair Bolsonaro’s request - amidst the current upsurge of the pandemic - to produce an opinion evaluating the possibility of relaxing mask use in Brazil. According to Queiroga, Bolsonaro's stance aims to "spur" Brazilian researchers. "The president wants to encourage research in all areas. […] The post Brazil’s Health Minister says Bolsonaro’s anti-mask stance is aimed at prompting research appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Consequence of Richard Lionheart’s Death: Magna Carta
The unexpected consequence of the sudden death of Richard Lionheart, the hero of the Third Crusade, in April 1199, due to an arrow injury that he received while trying to suppress a revolt at the castle of Châlus-Chabrol, in southwestern France, was the Magna Carta in England. Richard was a courageous, jealous, and ruthless monarch. He had a traditionalist view of the institution of monarchy. He was convinced that he possessed the divine right to rule. He would have never allowed the nobles of England to coerce him into accepting the Magna Carta. He would have viewed the nobles who ... read more
Stimulus Check Update: Nearly 40 Million Americans to Receive Biden’s Child Tax Credit
*Rachel Bucchino* *Child Tax Credit Stimulus, * Nearly 80 percent of recipients are set to receive the child tax credit by direct deposit, while the rest of families will get it by paper check or prepaid debit card. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *If families are ineligible for the child tax credit due to having a high income level, they can get a $2,000 credit for their children, but their income must be less than $200,000 for individuals and $400,000 for married couples. The IRS announced this week that it would send letters to more than 36 million American families who ma... read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Will President Biden Revoke Anne Sacoolas's Diplomatic Immunity And Face Trial In The UK For The Death Of A Motorcyclist?
*Daily Mail:* *President Joe Biden is 'actively engaged and extremely sympathetic' in the case of motorcyclist Harry Dunn, Boris Johnson reveals at G7 ahead of Court of Appeal challenge against suspect Anne Sacoolas's diplomatic immunity* * Boris Johnson and Joe Biden discussed case in their first face-to-face meeting * Prime Minister said President Biden is 'actively engaged' in the Harry Dunn case * Teenager was killed when a car crashed into his motorbike in Northamptonshire * US suspect Anne Sacoolas, 43, had diplomatic immunity asserted on her behalf President Jo... read more
Severe flash floods damage multiple properties in capital Ankara, Turkey
Heavy downpours lashed the Turkish capital Ankara on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, causing severe flash floods. As a result, traffic was paralyzed and multiple properties were damaged. Heavy rains began Wednesday noon, causing floodwaters to spread through streets and...... Read more » read more
The Aviationist12 hours ago
Check Out These Shots Of Air Force One and SAM46 At RAF Mildenhall For Biden’s Trip To G7 Summit
[image: Air Force One Mildenhall] Both the Air Force One and its back up made a stopover in the UK on their way to the G7 summit in Cornwall. U.S. President Joe Biden is currently in the UK to attend [...] The post Check Out These Shots Of Air Force One and SAM46 At RAF Mildenhall For Biden’s Trip To G7 Summit appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
To Improve Global Health Security, We Must Not Abandon Tackling Existing Epidemics
HOVE, United Kingdom, Jun 11 (IPS) - As world leaders come together in the UK for the G7, the global response to COVID-19 and how we can build a better defence system against infection is at the forefront of discussions. Whilst we applaud the incredible global efforts in tackling COVID-19 and support calls for vaccines to be shared equitably across the world, we also urge G7 leaders not to abandon efforts to tackle existing epidemics such as neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), HIV/AIDs, malaria, TB and polio. Read the full story, “To Improve Global Health Security, We Must Not A... read more
Why Mixed Messages Could Turn Boris Johnsons Glasgow Climate Summit Dream into a Nightmare
NEW YORK, Jun 11 (IPS) - How are preparations for the Glasgow Climate Summit in November proceeding? Currently, we are more than halfway through three weeks of virtual preparatory negotiations taking place in June. These online talks are challenging in their own right, just as many had feared (see: ‘Should the 2021 Climate Summit in Glasgow Still Take Place?’). Read the full story, “Why Mixed Messages Could Turn Boris Johnsons Glasgow Climate Summit Dream into a Nightmare”, on globalissues.org → read more
UN Scientists: Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss. Two Parts. One Problem.
UNITED NATIONS, Jun 11 (IPS) - Earth is in the throes of multiple environmental crises, with climate change and the loss of biodiversity the most pressing. The urgency to confront the two challenges has been marked by policies that tackle the issues separately. Now, a report by a team of scientists has warned that success on either front is hinged on a combined approach to the dual crises. Read the full story, “UN Scientists: Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss. Two Parts. One Problem.”, on globalissues.org → read more
UN rights chief urges accountability for escalating ‘catastrophe’ in Myanmar
Escalating violence across Myanmar including attacks on civilians must be halted to prevent even greater loss of life and a deepening humanitarian emergency, UN rights chief Michelle Bachelet said on Friday. Read the full story, “UN rights chief urges accountability for escalating ‘catastrophe’ in Myanmar”, on globalissues.org → read more
For Kids, Benefits of COVID Vaccine ‘Don’t Outweigh Risks,’ Experts Tell FDA
During an FDA meeting Thursday to discuss granting Emergency Use Authorization for COVID vaccines for children under 12, several experts spoke out against the plan, saying the benefits don’t outweigh the risks for young children. The post For Kids, Benefits of COVID Vaccine ‘Don’t Outweigh Risks,’ Experts Tell FDA appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Climate Realism12 hours ago
Miami Fail: ‘Conservative’ Climate Rally Fizzles in Indifference
Self-identified ‘conservatives’ at a rally in Miami last Saturday attempted to drum up support for ‘conservative’ climate activism. Despite fawning coverage from the liberal mainstream media, barely anybody other than the speakers and the media cared enough to show up. Typical of the media’s coverage was a story on NBC Miami’s “Impact” program the day […] The post Miami Fail: ‘Conservative’ Climate Rally Fizzles in Indifference appeared first on Climate Realism. read more
The New Dark Age12 hours ago
UK: medConfidential Bulletin, 11th June 2021
On 12 May, NHS Digital quietly announced there would be a new GP data collection, known as ‘GP Data for Planning and Research’, ‘GPDPR’ – or the #GPdataGrab, for clarity. NHS Digital and the Secretary of State, who on 6th April had Directed NHS Digital to run the scheme, hoped no-one would notice. read more
MSM Admits Fact Checkers Were Wrong — Truth Will Never Be Found Through Censorship
[image: truth]Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and the rest of the ilk erred greatly over the last year with massive censorship stifling the pursuit of truth. read more
The Duran12 hours ago
IMF targets El Salvador after making Bitcoin legal tender
IMF targets El Salvador after making Bitcoin legal tender ****News Topic 438***** El Salvador president’s bitcoin push casts shadow over IMF efforts El Salvador president’s bitcoin push casts shadow over IMF efforts A push by El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele to make his country the first in the world to formally adopt bitcoin as legal […] read more
The Duran13 hours ago
US Snubs Desperate Zelensky on NATO Membership & Summit As Ukraine’s Military & Economy Decay
US Snubs Desperate Zelensky on NATO Membership & Summit As Ukraine’s Military & Economy Decay News Topic 182 Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of […] read more
The New Dark Age13 hours ago
Inequality & tax dodging. Heaven for the rich, hell for the poor
11 June 2021 — theplanningmotivedotcom Hell has been described in a number of ways. It takes place after death and is reserved for non-believers or those who disobey “our” religious instruction. There are at least 20,000 Christian churches and sects who all claim they are the true followers of Jesus. Tens of thousands of different … Continue reading Inequality & tax dodging. Heaven for the rich, hell for the poor read more
Centauri Dreams13 hours ago
Liquid Water on a Free Floating Planet’s Moon?
As we learn more about how planetary systems form, it’s becoming accepted that a large number of planets are being ejected from young systems because of their interactions with more massive worlds. I always referred to these as ‘rogue planets’ in previous articles on the subject, but a new paper from Patricio Javier Ávila (University […] read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
UK: State Suppression
11 June 2021 — Craig Murray Yesterday the House of Commons was debating “safety of journalists”. After reams of MP waffle about evil foreigners, the Alba Party was allocated 60 seconds and tried to use it to raise my case. That is a completely unedited extract from Hansard. So much for the “mother of democracies”. read more
Biden's ‘Plus-Up’ Stimulus Payment: How You Could Be Due for More Cash
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *‘Plus-Up’ Stimulus Payment, * Like the last several batches of payments, the current eleventh once again featured a sizeable number of checks for those who qualify for the so-called “plus-up” or supplemental payments. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Although payments are automatic for most people, the IRS continues to urge people who don’t normally file a tax return and haven’t received Economic Impact Payments to file a 2020 tax return to get all the benefits they’re entitled to under the law, including tax credits such as the 2020 Recovery Rebate Credit,... read more
Undersea Drone Motherships: Certain Death for China's Submarines?
*Robert Farley* *Drones, * UUVs could shake modern antisubmarine warfare to its core. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Such drones offer better opportunities to track and destroy diesel-electric subs, even those which use Air-independent propulsion (AIP) technology. Imagine a future in which nuclear attack submarines (SSNs) can deploy undersea drones (UUVs) to hunt, and possibly kill, enemy subs. The U.S. Navy, at least, is taking steps to make this a reality. What impact could this have? On the one hand, UUVs could shake modern antisubmarine warfare (ASW) to its core, making... read more
Why Not Light Aircraft Carriers?
*Kyle Mizokami* *Aircraft Carriers, * Large carriers might not actually accomplish our national security goals. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *During World War II, the U.S. Navy operated two types of carriers: larger fleet carriers and escort carriers The United States Navy’s ten nuclear supercarriers are the largest warships on the high seas. Home to more than five thousand sailors and Marines, the Nimitz-class carriers are nuclear-powered and can carry nearly ninety combat aircraft. Still, it didn’t have to be this way: had the Navy taken a different tack several decades ... read more
Child Tax Credit 'Stimulus Payments': Here's What to Expect
*Eli Fuhrman* *Child Tax Credit, * The Child Tax Credit has been expanded this year, with a number of important changes to both eligibility and the size of payments available. Next month will see the first advance payments as part of the expanded Child Tax Credits sent out to eligible American families. If you are or think that you will be a recipient of these payments, there are some helpful things to keep in mind. The IRS recently announced that it was sending letters of notice to about 36 million American families that could be eligible for the payments. Those receiving lette... read more
200,000 Reasons Why Joe Biden Should Fear North Korea's Special Forces
*Kyle Mizokami* *North Korea, * Pyongyang commands approximately 200,000 special forces troops. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Special forces are generally meant to operate behind enemy lines, and North Korea employs considerable, though often obsolete, means of getting them there. One of the most vital parts of North Korea’s war machine is one that relies the most on so-called “soldier power” skills. North Korea has likely the largest special-forces organization in the world, numbering two hundred thousand men—and women—trained in unconventional warfare. Pyongyang’s comm... read more
The Real Stimulus Check Story You Missed
*Stephen Silver* *Stimulus Payment, * The World Bank this week released a forecast predicting that the world economy will grow by 5.6 percent in 2021. The reason: stimulus. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *“The strength of the near-term global recovery is largely attributable to a few major economies, such as the United States and China, with many emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) lagging behind,” the post said. The World Bank this week released a forecast predicting that the world economy will grow by 5.6 percent in 2021- which the institution describes as “i... read more
Pakistan's JF-17 Fighter May Not Be an F-35, but It's Powerful
*Charlie Gao* *JF-17, Asia* The JF-17 is a Chinese plane, with a Russian engine, used extensively by the Pakistani Air Force. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Pakistan is ready to take on India in the skies. The 2019 India-Pakistan border skirmish resulted in major shake-ups within the Indian Air Force (IAF). The most accepted narrative, that of a loss of an IAF MiG-21 Bison to no losses of the Pakistan Air Force bodes poorly for the IAF. But interestingly, according to a July interview, the skirmish marked one of the first “hot” use of Pakistan’s new Chinese JF-17 “Thunder” fig... read more
Do Europe’s Navies Have an Anti-Aircraft Problem?
*Michael Peck* *Naval Warfare, Europe* European warships don’t carry as many missiles as their American and Asian counterparts. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Europe isn't combat-ready. Europe’s navies are falling behind when it comes to anti-aircraft warfare. The problem? European warships don’t carry as many missiles as their American and Asian counterparts. More specifically, their vertical launch systems (VLS), which consist of dozens of cells that each contain a missile, don’t have as many cells as the VLS on U.S. and Asian warships. “One striking differential in terms of ... read more
The Unemployment Tax Refund Crisis Impacting Millions of Americans
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Unemployment Tax Refund, * As for the refunds on the federal benefits, the IRS has already indicated that it will automatically adjust tax returns if individuals qualify for a refund. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *For weeks, the Republican governors in these states have contended that the $300 weekly checks are keeping thousands of individuals out of the workforce. The Internal Revenue Service made quite a splash recently when it announced that more than 2.8 million refunds for 2020 unemployment benefits were sent out to eligible Americans. That story,... read more
Robert C. O'Brien: The Jones Act Is Essential for U.S. National Security
*Robert C. O’Brien* *Jones Act, Americas* Unfortunately, the world remains a dangerous place and the original purpose of the Jones Act is still relevant. Before World War I, the United States relied on a combination of U.S.-flagged vessels and foreign vessels to conduct trade across the Atlantic, in U.S. coastal waters, and across our inland waterways. As the Great War approached, allied and enemy countries alike withdrew their vessels from U.S. commerce to aid their own war efforts. Our potential adversaries also wanted to hamstring the U.S. economically by disrupting maritime ... read more
Child Tax Credit Update: The One Thing That Could Impact Your Stimulus Money
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Taxes, Americas* These enhanced child tax credits, made possible via President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan, will allow families to claim a credit of up to $3,600 per year for a child under the age of six and up to $3,000 for children between ages six and seventeen. In only about a month, the Internal Revenue Service will begin disbursing the newest “stimulus” checks to eligible Americans. These enhanced child tax credits, made possible via President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan, will allow families to claim a credit of up to $3,600 per year for a chi... read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Can G-7 Countries Repay The Debt That They Have Accumulated Over The Years And Made Worse By The Pandemic?
As G7 leaders meet in Cornwall to discuss the global economic recovery in the wake of Covid, is it feasible the debt can ever be repaid? https://t.co/87EtvDASgL pic.twitter.com/MUHLVPDStr — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) June 11, 2021 *WNU Editor:* To be fair. Almost every country in the world has been running huge deficits before the pandemic started. read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
Racial Tensions Simmer As Southern Baptists Hold Key Meeting
Over the past year, however, several Black pastors have exited the Southern Baptist Convention in frustration over what they see as racial insensitivity within its overwhelmingly white leadership. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Brazil’s Senate passes bill implementing ‘vaccine passport’
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Senate on Thursday (10) approved the creation of a vaccination certificate that can be requested to authorize the entry of people into public and private spaces, such as public transportation, hotels and parks. The document, called the Certificate of Immunization and Health Security (CSS), is inspired by the Digital […] The post Brazil’s Senate passes bill implementing ‘vaccine passport’ appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Brazil loses 24 trees per second in 2020 as deforestation alerts explode – report
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Expert report points out that satellite warnings of tree fellings increased 30% in 2020; however, IBAMA has inspected virtually none of them. IBAMA, the Brazilian environmental enforcement agency, has failed to attend to virtually all deforestation alerts by satellites monitoring Brazilian forest areas in recent years, according to data from […] The post Brazil loses 24 trees per second in 2020 as deforestation alerts explode – report appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
China willing to deepen Covid-19 vaccine cooperation with Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (REUTERS) China’s foreign ministry said Beijing is willing to deepen cooperation with Brazil in Covid-19 vaccines, after the chief executive of Sinovac, a major vaccine supplier, said anti-China comments in Brasilia didn’t help with shipments. During a meeting with Brazilian diplomats in Beijing last month, Sinovac Biotech CEO Yin Weidong […] The post China willing to deepen Covid-19 vaccine cooperation with Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Need To Know13 hours ago
CDC Calls “Emergency Meeting” After Reports of Heart Inflammation Following Vaccination. Germany Advises Against Covid Shots in Young People.
The CDC has called for an “emergency meeting” following 573 reports of myocarditis inflammation of the heart in people vaccinated with the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. The CDC recently said it would launch an investigation into a link between the vaccine and several cases of heart inflammation in vaccinated adolescents. read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
Laws Are For The Little People
He had a note from his doctor. read more
Need To Know14 hours ago
Urgent: Stop the Unconstitutional Federal Takeover of Elections, H.R. 1 and S. 1. Vote Set for End of June.
H.R. 1/ S. 1 is a bill that would federalize elections and favor Democrats. It is a top priority for Democrats that control the House, Senate, and White House. The Senate is the primary obstacle to passing S. 1, which is set to vote on it in the last week of June. read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
Scratch A Leftist
Only Democrats have permission to “clarify”: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that she welcomed a clarification from Rep. Ilhan Omar over a tweet about Israel that critics on both sides of the aisle said had unfairly compared the U.S. and Israel to terrorist groups. read more
naked capitalism13 hours ago
Space Trip: Bon Voyage Jeff!
A story in yesterday’s WSJ says space tourists fly at their own risk. But do they? read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Brazil Central Bank set for another 0.75% hike; “partial” strategy not enough – Reuters poll
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (REUTERS) Brazil’s Central Bank will announce the third consecutive 75 basis points hike of its benchmark SELIC rate next week and possibly hint at a more aggressive cycle ahead by dropping its commitment to a “partial normalization” of policy, a Reuters poll showed. Officials are worried about a persistent acceleration […] The post Brazil Central Bank set for another 0.75% hike; “partial” strategy not enough – Reuters poll appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Increased seismic activity in Michoacán may foretell birth of new volcano
For the second time since 2020, scientists are considering the possibility of a new volcano forming in Uruapan City in the state of Michoacan, Mexico, after detecting 236 low magnitude micro quakes in the area from May 1 to June 8, 2021. In 2020, a team of about 50...... Read more » read more
WATCH: Cops Repeatedly Punch Teen, Hold Him Down as Fellow Cop Stomps His Face
[image: teen]Cops in plainclothes attacked a teen boy, repeatedly punched him in the face as a uniformed cop stomped his head. read more
Government Can Still Work
Canada botched its response to COVID. But, when it came to vaccines, Alan Freeman writes, we did it right. Consider the difference between Canada and Australia: Australia has long been hailed as a haven in the midst of the pandemic. Taking advantage of its geographic isolation, the Australian government instituted some of the strictest travel restrictions anywhere, and a no-nonsense approach to lockdowns when the smallest clusters of infections arose. The result has been dramatic. While Canada has lost 25,774 lives to COVID-19, the toll in Australia has been relatively mild — jus... read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Trump DOJ Seized Data from House Democrats in Leaks Probe
The records of at least twelve people connected to the intelligence panel were eventually shared, including Chairman Adam Schiff, who was then the top Democrat on the committee. read more
21st Century Wire13 hours ago
UKC News: Biden, Boris at G7, Plan to ‘Vaccinate the World’
*UKC News* | Co-hosts Mike Robinson and Patrick Henningsen for the end of week news round-up. read more
More probable voter fraud, this time in California
We've read many allegations coming out of Arizona, Georgia and Michigan concerning what may be massive voter fraud in those states during the November 2020 elections. Now comes this report out of Santa Barbara, California, where it looks like a bureaucratic cover-up may be in progress. Thomas Cole of Analytics 805, which monitors elections, uncovered the Goleta precinct’s voting irregularities during the course of his routine analysis ... Mr. Cole’s subsequent complaint, filed with the Sheriff’s Office, alleges that: - Someone in charge of the mail at the [student residen... read more
Halifax Examiner14 hours ago
How Ralston MacDonnell cheated the taxman, moved NSCAD to the Port, and got a lucrative Port contract along the way
News 1. Acadians go to court “The organization representing the province’s Acadians has filed a notice of motion with the Nova Scotia Supreme Court as part of their decades-long attempt to secure an electoral riding in the Chéticamp area of Cape Breton,” reports Yvette d’Entremont. Click here to read “Acadians go to court in bid […] read more
WATCH: Cop’s Own Body Camera Catches Him Deleting Arrest Video From Man’s Phone
[image: video]A Philly cop is now under investigation after he was caught on his own body camera deleting controversial arrest video. read more
The Hoover Dam’s water falls to its lowest level EVER as California’s mega-drought puts more than two million people under emergency rations
Daily Mail The water level of Lake Mead at the Hoover Dam is set to meet its lowest level on record as California‘s megadrought leave... The post The Hoover Dam’s water falls to its lowest level EVER as California’s mega-drought puts more than two million people under emergency rations appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Famine hits Ethiopia’s Tigray region, UN humanitarian chief says, with 350,000 reportedly at risk
RT Ethiopia’s troubled Tigray region is now in a state of famine, the UN’s humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock has said, as reports suggest that hundreds... The post Famine hits Ethiopia’s Tigray region, UN humanitarian chief says, with 350,000 reportedly at risk appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
‘Stay Away From Me’: Indian Police Stick “Death Head” Banners on Non-Vaccinated People
Sputnik Amid several reports about prevailing public hesitation for vaccines in India, the state governments as well as the local administrations are trying various steps... The post ‘Stay Away From Me’: Indian Police Stick “Death Head” Banners on Non-Vaccinated People appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Banks are So Stuffed With Cash They Tell Companies: No More Deposits
Mish Talk Some banks, awash in deposits, are encouraging corporate clients to spend the cash on their businesses or move it elsewhere. It’s a strange... The post Banks are So Stuffed With Cash They Tell Companies: No More Deposits appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Oregon will allow homeless individuals to pitch tents on public land
The Oregonian – by Nicole Hayden Oregon communities must rewrite local rules to allow Oregonians to sit, lie, sleep and keep warm and dry on... The post Oregon will allow homeless individuals to pitch tents on public land appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Aviationist14 hours ago
Rare Photos Show Italian Eurofighters Dropping Flares During Live-Fire CAS Training With U.S. JTACs In Kuwait
[image: Typhoon flares] Images of Eurofighter Typhoons popping flares are pretty rare. Here are some cool ones taken during joint training between Italian Air Force and U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps personnel in Kuwait. Four [...] The post Rare Photos Show Italian Eurofighters Dropping Flares During Live-Fire CAS Training With U.S. JTACs In Kuwait appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
Canton PD, Ohio – Earning The Hate Hall Of Fame – A Truly Psychopathy Blue Line Hero
ThinkLikeACop June 10th, 2021. This has to be the TOP 5 Most Out of Control and truly dangerous Cop I have ever seen. On June... The post Canton PD, Ohio – Earning The Hate Hall Of Fame – A Truly Psychopathy Blue Line Hero appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Flashback 2012 – Look Up: The New Age of Inoculation Is Aerial Vaccines and Nano Delivery Systems
Prevent Disease – by Dave Mihalovic, January 17, 2012 As the masses enjoy a steady awakening regarding the dangers and fraud that are vaccinations, the... The post Flashback 2012 – Look Up: The New Age of Inoculation Is Aerial Vaccines and Nano Delivery Systems appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
musingsofanoldfart16 hours ago
Bipartisan House group proposes an infrastructure solution
With the latest talks between President Biden and the Republican Senators on an infrastructure bill falling apart, I took some encouragement from a House caucus of 58 members evenly split between the two parties. In an article called “Bipartisan caucus … Continue reading → read more
All You Need to Know About America’s Sovereign Wealth Funds
*Richard E. Caroll* *Sovereign Wealth Funds, United States* Unknown to the general American public is that there are twenty-one domestic sovereign wealth funds in the United States of America. *Editor’s note: This article is part one of a four-part series that The National Interest is running on sovereign-wealth funds. Check back with the author for more.* Unknown to the general American public is that there are twenty-one domestic sovereign wealth funds in the United States of America. While there are twenty-one domestic sovereign wealth funds, only twenty states have a domesti... read more
Special Stimulus Delivery: 2.3 Million Stimulus Payments Just Reached Americans
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Payment Update, * The latest estimates now indicate that about 88 percent of the $450 billion total earmarked for the third round of stimulus have been issued to eligible Americans. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Keep in mind that this batch also included 1.1 million so-called “plus-up” or supplemental checks. In all, the IRS has made more than eight million of such payments this year. The Internal Revenue Service has announced that more than 2.3 million coronavirus stimulus checks have been disbursed as part of the eleventh batch of payments un... read more
Coming to Your Mailbox: One Million More ‘Plus-Up’ Stimulus Checks
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *‘Plus-Up’ Stimulus Checks, * These top-off funds, according to the agency, are for taxpayers “who earlier in March received payments based on their 2019 tax returns but are eligible for a new or larger payment based on their recently processed 2020 tax returns.” Although nearly 90 percent of all coronavirus stimulus checks for this current third round of payments under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan have been sent out, know that there are still millions of eligible Americans who have yet to see a dime from the federal government. Earlier this week... read more
The Crazy Story of How Russia 'Helped' Build the SR-71 Blackbird
*Trevor Filseth* *History Hisotyr, Eurasia* If the Soviet Union had known that its exports were being used to build American planes, then it certainly would not have sold them. Perhaps no plane—other than the U-2 Dragon Lady—is as reminiscent of the Cold War as the SR-71 Blackbird. The airplane is instantly recognizable at a distance, distinguishable for its long, curved nose and twin jet engines. In many ways, it is a symbol of the power of the U.S. Air Force, the ingenuity of U.S. aircraft manufacturers, and the talent of the “Skunk Works” team at the Lockheed Corporation that ... read more
The IRS Is Sending Out a Letter You Want to Get (Stimulus Money Coming)
*Trevor Filseth* *IRS Letter, * In ordinary times, a letter from the IRS is rarely good news. Usually, it’s an indication that there was a mistake on your taxes, or that an audit is underway; either can have their own frustrations. But 2020 and 2021 have not been ordinary years, and if you receive a letter, it might be good news. In ordinary times, a letter from the IRS is rarely good news. Usually, it’s an indication that there was a mistake on your taxes, or that an audit is underway; either can have their own frustrations. But 2020 and 2021 have not been ordinary years, and if... read more
Hey Joe Biden: What Is Up With the Stimulus Checks?
*Eli Fuhrman* *Stimulus, * As the distribution of stimulus payments winds down, a growing number of Americans are calling for additional payments. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Despite the growing momentum for a fourth round of payments, it still appears unlikely that such a measure will come into being in the near future. Any such proposal, whether it is presented on its own or if it is tacked on to one of the Biden administration’s proposed tax and spending bills, would face significant resistance in Congress. The IRS is approaching the end of its campaign to distribute ... read more
Bad News: Your Unemployment Benefits are Not Tax-Free
*Trevor Filseth* *Unemployment Benefits, * Well-meaning efforts to resolve this and other problems on Capitol Hill have been somewhat helpful, but in many cases have also deepened the confusion. Most Americans struggling financially during the pandemic have more important things to worry about than next year’s taxes. Topics for concern are the third stimulus check, which 10 percent of families still have not received; the increased Child Tax Credit payments, being mailed out starting on July 15; or their tax refunds, due to arrive within the next few weeks following the 2020 tax... read more
Is the U.S. Military Preparing to Use Lasers against Enemy Missiles?
*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Military, * Much work still needs to be done, yet initial efforts are beginning to show great promise, as many explain that the space environment is highly conducive to laser weapons. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *“Lasers are super useful as optics in space. We view lasers as foundational to our space architecture,” Colonel Eric Felt, Director, Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate, Kirtland Air Force Base. Space-based anti-missile laser weapons calls many military possibilities to mind. After all, there are already different lasers ... read more
Food & Water Watch14 hours ago
New York Legislature Votes to Establish Public Water in Nassau County
Bills to establish two new public water utilities for Nassau County head to Governor Cuomo’s desk for signature read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
Miner files mega-claim against Congo
11-Jun-2021 Avima Iron Ore has become the latest mining company to file for ICC arbitration against the Republic of the Congo over the revocation of its licences, claiming US$27 billion in damages. read more
"Inflation Is Starting To Get Really Crazy – And It Is Worse Than You Think"
*"Inflation Is Starting To Get Really Crazy – * *And It Is Worse Than You Think"* by Michael Snyder "Inflation is making headlines all over the country, but the mainstream media is not being honest about the true severity of the crisis. We are being told that the official rate of inflation is still in single digits, but what we aren’t being told is that the way inflation is calculated has changed dramatically over the years. In fact, according to Forbes “the government has changed the way it calculates inflation more than 20 times” over the past 30 years. The rate of inflation direc... read more
Retraction Watch14 hours ago
Kentucky professor resigns ahead of vote that could have stripped him of tenure
A former endowed professor at the University of Kentucky has resigned from the faculty days before a committee at the institution was scheduled to vote on whether to fire him for misconduct, Retraction Watch has learned. In 2018, the university began investigating Xianglin Shi, a toxicologist and cancer biologist who that year, as we reported … Continue reading Kentucky professor resigns ahead of vote that could have stripped him of tenure read more
More Experimental Vaxx Failure to Impede Transmission- Seasonality the Reality: Australia/Seychelles
* Recall my post on the seasonality of the Coronavirus? You can find it embedded to the right, but, it will be accessible below as well:* ** Reality vs Fallacy: Covid Seasonality FACTS vs LIES of Vaccine Efficacy- The Pandemic's Big Human Experiment* *Second and most importantly for this report the coronavirus, like all other corona/respiratory viruses have a seasonality. * *The case was made that the illusion of vaccine success, depended on a roll out of the jab, when the seasonal spread of the respiratory virus would be at it's natural low point.* *The current outbreak in the... read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Dog Ejected from Vehicle in Idaho Crash Found Herding Sheep
The unharmed but stunned dog then ran away, prompting an immediate search. read more
OrientalReview.org14 hours ago
US Reclaims Turkey For The Western Alliance
Less than forty-eight hours separate the US President Joe Biden’s meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Erdogan in Brussels from his summit with Vladimir Putin at Geneva on June 16. In between falls the shadow of the North Atlantic Security Organisation (NATO) summit. This is simply exquisite as far as planning of […] read more
The New Dark Age15 hours ago
Britain’s shame: supplying components enabling Turkey to bomb its own citizens
11 June 2021 — Airstrikes Link: https://politicalcleanup.wordpress.com/2021/05/28/britains-shame-supplying-a-crucial-component-enabling-turkey-to-bomb-its-own-citizens read more
Organizing Notes15 hours ago
Union leader/teacher beats corporate power
For the first time in Peru's history, a leftist and working-class candidate won the presidency. While Pedro Castillo's election has generated big expectations, his ability to govern faces many challenges. Peruvian journalist and analyst Francesca Emanuele analyzes the election result. read more
Ben Roberts-Smith’s end game is to avoid jail, so he won’t be following Christian Porter and Alan Jones by cutting and running
Ben Roberts-Smith’s main objective in suing the media companies and journalists is not the alleged defamation. His main goal is to avoid being charged with war crimes allegedly committed in Afghanistan and […] read more
Australia: New South Wales and Victoria face coldest weather in decades
* Coldest Weather in Decades?! * * Cold = Absence of Warmth* *: Cold exists when warmth does not * *Australia is experiencing some of its coldest temperatures in decades as snow covers part of New South Wales and Victoria. * *Sydney experienced its coldest day since 1984. * *The low temperatures come as a pool of cool air travels up from Antarctica.* * Cold = Absence of Warmth**: Cold exists when warmth does not * Cold snap brings snow and bitter weather to eastern Australia Temperatures expected to drop more than 10C below average in parts of NSW and Queensland, with severe wa... read more
Econlib17 hours ago
The Centrality of Exchange
Most government interventions consist in forbidding adult individuals (or their voluntary associations) to freely engage in acts of exchange: securities laws, antitrust laws, minimum-wage laws, maximum prices (like in “price gouging” laws, for example), laws and regulations mandating or banning discrimination, legal privileges for trade unions, tariffs and import controls, and so forth. Some believe […] The post The Centrality of Exchange appeared first on Econlib. read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
The State Of The U.S. Media Today
The dynamics on display in this interview are completely fascinating and amazing. https://t.co/ENgdAwf28c — Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) June 10, 2021 *WNU Editor:* No comment necessary. *Update*: 'I'm allowed to have my own thoughts': Florida Rep. Byron Donalds slams CNN's Brianna Keilar for suggesting his support of Trump makes him ineligible to join the black caucus (Daily Mail). read more
Historic change: Arab political parties are now legitimate partners in Israel's politics and government
An unwritten rule in Israeli politics kept Arab political parties out of ruling government coalitions -- until the latest election. read more
Sports writers could ditch the 'clown questions' and do better when it comes to press conferences
Athletes no longer need the press to communicate with fans. They can do that directly through social channels – and unless sports reporters do a better job asking questions, they may become obsolete. read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
Tweets Of The Day
Virus update: • UK economy nears pre-pandemic levels. • Federal COVID-19 safety rules exempt most employers. • China's children may soon get COVID-19 vaccines. • U.S. extends expiration dates for J&J COVID vaccine by 6 weeks. More @AP coverage: https://t.co/ECEESGTFMO — The Associated Press (@AP) June 11, 2021 China's quick rollout of a law against foreign sanctions has left European and American companies shocked and facing "irreconcilable" compliance issues, two top business groups said Friday, despite Beijing saying the move would unlikely impact investmenthttps://t.co/7fYXW5Giwh... read more
Volvo Truck Workers In Virginia Return To The Picket Lines
Following Sunday’s massive repudiation of the second sellout contract negotiated by the pro-corporate United Auto Workers, 3,000 workers at the Volvo Truck North America’s New River Valley Plant in Dublin, Virginia, are back on the picket line. Inasmuch as the struggle of the Volvo truck workers has been scarcely reported on in the national media and all but ignored in the publications of the middle-class pseudo-left organizations, it is necessary to provide a concise review of the events leading up to Sunday’s vote. Volvo workers originally went out on strike on April 17, determi... read more
Heavy rains trigger landslides and worst river flooding since record-keeping began, Brazil
Several tributaries of the Amazon River in Brazil are registering the biggest floods ever recorded as heavy rains continued lashing parts of the country. On June 5, 2021, the Negro River in Manaus reached 30 m (98 feet), becoming the city's largest flood since...... Read more » read more
A FOX NEWS GOVERNOR IN MICHIGAN?
It's a GOP poll, so take it with a grain of salt, but... If the election were held today, former Detroit Police Chief James E. Craig would defeat Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer – 45 percent to 38 percent – according [to] polling data ... released Wednesday by the Michigan Republican Party. In that same poll, Detroit businessman John James trails Whitmer in a hypothetical match up -- 50 percent to 45 percent. The poll [was] commissioned by the Michigan GOP and conducted by Competitive Edge Research and Communication Inc. ... I'm sure this poll has a partisan skew, but even if Ja... read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
Picture Of The Day
U.S. President Joe Biden laughs while speaking with Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson during their meeting, ahead of the G7 summit, at Carbis Bay, Cornwall, Britain June 10, 2021REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Top Photos of the Day* (Reuters). read more
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From Jenna Orkin WHO warns delta variant taking hold in Europe Inside the Koch-Backed Effort to Block the Largest Election Reform Bill in Half a Century Mosquitoes armed with virus-fighting bacteria sharply curb dengue infections, hospitalizations Climate change is making ocean waves more powerful, threatening to erode many coastlines Mongolia votes for new president amid COVID outbreak PRECIOUS METALSFirst European Physical Gold ATM Opens In Prague, Czech Republic Causal modeling establishes that weight-adjusted HCQ and AZM therapy improves survival by over 100%. U.S. warns Venez... read more
Royals enter G7 arena where crucial policy decisions about our planet could be made. Covid vccines or green and financial reform?
The Royals are out in force at the G7 summit tonight where historical talks are going on about environmental policies, vaccines and the pandemic. I urge them not to support the cynical, cruel plan to give hundreds of millions of defective covid jabs to so called third world countries, and to fight the good fight of financial and environmental reform. Tremendously impressive appearance from Prince Charles, William, Kate, Anne, Edward and Sophie showing that they really are better off without Harry and Andrew, who in retropsect seems to have been double crossed by Trump. He may hav... read more
Caitlin Johnstone15 hours ago
The Lie That A Kinder, Gentler US Empire Is Possible
Listen to a reading of this article: Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar has once again been the center of an artificial controversy launched in bad faith, this time over a tweet where she mentioned the United States and Israel in the same breath as Hamas and […] read more
Every Region Of The World Is The Worst Affected
Each month, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) releases a monthly food price index. The release on 3 June showed that food prices have surged by 40%, the largest rise since 2011. The impact of this food price rise will grievously hit developing countries, most of whom are major importers of food staples. Prices rise for a range of reasons, the current rise largely fuelled by the collapse of sizeable sections of the global economy during the pandemic. Warnings of general inflation due to lockdown-related pent-up demand, shipping bottlenecks, and oil price increases lo... read more

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