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Small Dead Animals11 hours ago
One Flu Out Of The Wuhan NestWretchard T. Cat; It’s like mentioning the pandemic Chinese lab origin theory has set some vast subterranean mechanism grinding, releasing a huge rolling boulder and triggering the closure of the exit doors. What did we touch? Related: Whereabouts of two scientists fired from Winnipeg virus lab for possible national-security issues shrouded in mystery read more
Lawfare12 hours ago
Artificial Intelligence Act: What Is the European Approach for AI?European Union flags outside the European Commission building in Brussels (Flickr/Stefano Cannas, https://flic.kr/p/4oofGt; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) On April 21, the European Commission unveiled the first-ever legal framework on artificial intelligence (AI): the Artificial Intelligence Act. The extensive AI Act addresses the risks stemming from the various uses of AI systems and aims to promote innovation in the field of AI. Mark MacCarthy and Kenneth Propp have called the proposed regulation “a comprehensive and thoughtful start to the legislative ... read more
Gangsters Out Blog8 hours ago
Bonnie Henry is a lying freak
Feedback from the States that have opened made Bonnie Henry's lies statistically impossible. read more
The Reference Frame9 hours ago
Predators, hawks are more intelligent than their preyLeft-wing "virtues" are not positively correlated with the intelligence at all I had a fun chat with a right-wing friend that was dedicated to some recent battles on the Czech political scene (Klaus vs Soros' conspiracy theorists; Babiš vs Pirates), and related events. And I couldn't overlook his assertion that, roughly speaking a person's preference for non-violent solutions is highly positively correlated with his or her intelligence. Oh, really? This belief made me worried (and upset) because the conflation of intelligence and left-wing and PC beliefs is clearly one of the most f... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles9 hours ago
Finland basks in unusual heat while cold prevails in parts of eastern EuropeFinland is facing unseasonal heat for early June, in contrast to the cold weather conditions experienced by countries farther south. On Thursday, June 3, 2021, a Finnish weather station within the Arctic Circle registered a sweltering 29.3 °C (84.7°F), while...... Read more » read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
President of Dominican Republic says it’s a ‘sin’ not to vaccinate against Covid-19RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The president of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, who received Friday the second dose of the Sinovac covid vaccine, affirmed that not being inoculated against the disease "is a sin". Abinader, who received the first dose on May 5, received the serum this Friday in a vaccination center installed in […] The post President of Dominican Republic says it’s a ‘sin’ not to vaccinate against Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
Unrest Erupts After Man Dies in Minneapolis Arrest AttemptCrowds vandalized buildings and stole from businesses in Minneapolis’ Uptown neighborhood after officials said a man wanted for illegally possessing a gun was fatally shot by authorities. read more
CFACT10 hours ago
Russia bets big on coal, gas, fossil fuels, and not on renewablesThe West is switching to trendy unreliable energy while Russia is ramping up coal and gas production. The post Russia bets big on coal, gas, fossil fuels, and not on renewables appeared first on CFACT. read more
naked capitalism10 hours ago
2:00PM Water Cooler 6/4/2021By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Bird Song of the Day Our final honey-eater. Robert J. Lurtsema would have liked this one. (In case readers don’t know, if you click on the link that’s the name of the bird, in this case “Yellow Wattlebird,” you get a lot of additional information, including photos and a range […] read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
Russian President Putin Says The First Stretch Of The Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline Was Completed This Friday Morning
© Agiteco/Nord Stream 2 *RT:* *First stretch of Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline completed on Friday morning Putin reveals, despite vehement US objections to scheme* Work on the first core section of a controversial underwater energy pipeline linking Siberia’s gas fields to Western Europe has already been completed, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday in a surprise announcement. Speaking at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, Putin said* “I am pleased to say that today, just two-and-a-half-hours ago, we have completed laying the pipes for the first section of Nord Stream... read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
No, Elon Musk Didn’t Tweet ‘I Miss You Ghislaine’ in Acrostic CodeCritics of the SpaceX founder often point out that he was once photographed with Ghislaine Maxwell. read more
The Last Refuge10 hours ago
A Momma Bear in Carmel New York Fights Back Against Critical Race Theory and Confronts School BoardA mom in Carmel, New York, has had enough and attends the school board meeting to confront the indoctrination of her children in school. The board attempts to shut her down, even claiming that her speech is not peaceful, but she will not be silenced; and she has the receipts. This is epic… . May […] The post A Momma Bear in Carmel New York Fights Back Against Critical Race Theory and Confronts School Board appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Brazil’s Nubank confirms 12-month installment plan for purchases using its cardRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The fintech's new service allows users to choose any purchase made through the institution's credit card to be paid in up to 12 installments. Latin America's largest fintech, São Paulo-based, Nubank has unveiled another new feature for its Brazilian customers. According to the financial institution's information, this tool allows credit […] The post Brazil’s Nubank confirms 12-month installment plan for purchases using its card appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Rio de Janeiro mayor warns city could cancel Copa America soccer gamesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (REUTERS) A potential increase in Covid-19 cases in Rio de Janeiro could force the city to abruptly cancel matches in this month’s Copa América, Mayor Eduardo Paes warned on Friday, June 4, less than 10 days before the first tournament match. An unhappy Paes said he was not consulted about […] The post Rio de Janeiro mayor warns city could cancel Copa America soccer games appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Children's Health Defense10 hours ago
Children’s Health Defense Seeks Rutgers Students Opposed to COVID Vaccine Mandate for Legal ChallengeChildren’s Health Defense is preparing a legal challenge against Rutgers University’s student-only COVID vaccine mandate for on-campus learning this fall 2021, and is seeking Rutgers students who oppose the mandate to become potential plaintiffs. The post Children’s Health Defense Seeks Rutgers Students Opposed to COVID Vaccine Mandate for Legal Challenge appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Uruguay court convicts seven retired military officers of dictatorship-era crimesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The former officers were standing trial for proceedings opened in 2018, for deprivation of liberty and torture carried out against leftist activists arrested between 1975 and 1977 in the clandestine detention center known as 'Inferno Grande.' A Uruguayan court has convicted seven retired military officers of crimes committed during the […] The post Uruguay court convicts seven retired military officers of dictatorship-era crimes appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Kamala Harris travels to Guatemala to speak about illegal migration and corruptionRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Illegal migration, and corruption, two interrelated scourges, are the main reasons for the visit to Guatemala this Sunday and Monday of the United States Kamala Harris vice president, in a tour that will also take her to Mexico. It does not seem a coincidence that three days before Harris' visit, […] The post Kamala Harris travels to Guatemala to speak about illegal migration and corruption appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Cuba registers 1,129 new cases and seven Covid deaths (June 3)RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Cuba registered on Friday 1,129 new cases of covid-19 and seven deaths, according to the daily report of the Cuban Ministry of Public Health (Minsap). The country, which has accumulated March 2020 146,696 positive cases and 992 deaths, has been suffering since January a third wave of contagions. It has […] The post Cuba registers 1,129 new cases and seven Covid deaths (June 3) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Bayou Renaissance Man11 hours ago
It looks like Second City Cop has a new homeIn January the well-known Second City Cop blog, authored by an anonymous policeman (-men?) in Chicago, went dark, thanks to the threatened public identification of its author(s) (which would have exposed him/them to retaliation). I wrote about it at the time. In April, he/they published an update on his/their situation, and on law and order in Chicago, at the Chicago Contrarian blog. Again, I covered their report. It now looks as if he's/they've taken up longer-term residence as guest authors at Chicago Contrarian. So far he/they have published four articles there, includin... read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Suspected killer of gay men in Brazil says crimes were not hate-motivatedRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Suspected of killing at least 3 gay men in Brazil's southern states Paraná and Santa Catarina states, José Tiago Correia Soroka, 33, denies that the murders were motivated by homophobia and that he premeditated them. In an interview with Folha de S.Paulo, he said that the victims were selected for […] The post Suspected killer of gay men in Brazil says crimes were not hate-motivated appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Brazil’s online marketplaces grow in pandemic, specialize in niche businessesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - During the pandemic, marketplaces posted significant growth within e-commerce. If in 2019 they represented 35% of the sector's revenue, in 2020 they increased their share to 51%. Marketplaces work as digital retail malls, in which small stores are sheltered by the large networks' umbrella. Ana Paula Simões, 45, founder of […] The post Brazil’s online marketplaces grow in pandemic, specialize in niche businesses appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
“100 Startups To Watch 2021” in Latin America’s innovation powerhouse BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This year has it all to hit records in the Brazilian innovation ecosystem. Between January and May alone, startups raised US$3.2 billion in investments, which represents 90% of what was invested through all of 2020. Also in this period, 91 mergers and acquisitions were registered - another proof of the […] The post “100 Startups To Watch 2021” in Latin America’s innovation powerhouse Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Organizing Notes9 hours ago
Everybody wants to know....
*What about this and what about that? The mail bag is full today. Questions & my answers.* - *Is it true that Biden is going to break the Russians away from the Chinese at the summit?* He'd have to make Putin one hell of an offer. Like disband NATO and shut down 800 American military bases. Let's wait and see. Hopefully Biden can at least remember all his talking points. - * If the Swiss won't allow the Russian media to come to Geneva because they took the Sputnik V vaccine, how can they justify letting Putin and Lavrov come to the summit?* Good question,... read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
President Biden Adds 59 Chinese Companies – Including Huawei And Military Linked Firms – To An Investment Blacklist*CNBC:* *Biden prohibits U.S. investment in 59 Chinese companies allegedly tied to military, surveillance* * President Joe Biden on Thursday expanded restrictions on American investments in certain Chinese companies with alleged ties to the country’s military and surveillance efforts. * Biden barred U.S. investors from financial interests in 59 Chinese companies, continuing some portions of the tough tact former President Donald Trump took with Beijing. * Among the 59 companies barred are Aero Engine Corp. of China, Aerosun Corp., Fujian Torch Electron Technology and Huawei T... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 210 hours ago
"What If the “Big Lie” Is the Big Lie?"
*"What If the “Big Lie” Is the Big Lie?"* by Jim Kunstler "Maybe now that Dr. Tony Fauci has begun to spill the beans on his doings in service to the Wuhan virology lab, the phrase “conspiracy theory,” flogged by the media as jauntily and incessantly as by the soviet kommissars of yore, will have worn out its welcome. In a sane polity, Dr. Fauci would be cooked. He looks circumstantially like an epic villain of history, who promoted and funded dangerous research activities knowingly, which led to an international disaster that killed millions of people and destroyed countless livel... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles10 hours ago
Drought ravages California reservoirs, record low levels expected this summerSevere drought has caused California's reservoirs to run low, with Lake Oroville expected to reach a record low later this summer. Nearly three-quarters of the state is suffering from the extreme dry spell, with other areas facing a dire water supply situation...... Read more » read more
Adrienne's Corner10 hours ago
This is all I need to know about Anthony Fauci...
*which sums up perfectly who and what he is.* From Wiki: (emphasis mine) Fauci grew up Catholic, *but now considers himself a humanist*, stating that he thinks "that there are a lot of things about organized religion that are unfortunate, and [that he tends] to like to stay away from" it. And, wait for it - he was educated by Jesuits through college. *There you have it folks.* Humanism is a progressive philosophy of life that, *without theism or other supernatural beliefs*, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the gre... read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Trump Suspended From Facebook Until At Least 2023Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been banned from Facebook since the days following the attack on the U.S. Capitol. read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Growing Global Concerns On The Spread Of The Nepal Covid Variant
*Daily Mail:* *Nepal Covid variant that was 'spread by Mount Everest climbers' is detected in US: Mutation is potentially 'vaccine-defeating' and even more infectious than other strains* * A health expert says a variant of the coronavirus has emerged in Nepal, with at least one confirmed case in the US * It is said to be closely related to the Indian variant and South African variant, meaning it is more transmissible and could evade vaccines more easily * As many as 13 travelers from Nepal to Japan were spotted carrying the new strain, leading to theories that emerged during a... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 211 hours ago
"As Police Brace For A 'Summer Of Violence', Murder Rates Are Absolutely Exploding All Over America"
*"As Police Brace For A 'Summer Of Violence', * *Murder Rates Are Absolutely Exploding All Over America"* by Michael Snyder "It appears that the violence in major U.S. cities is about to escalate even further. Summer is usually the worst season for violent crime in America, and authorities are openly warning us that a “summer of violence” is approaching. But at this point it is difficult to imagine things getting worse because we are already in the midst of a horrific crime wave. According to the New York Times, homicide rates were up by an average of “more than 30 percent” in 2020,... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
China Is Furious Over DARPA’s New Hypersonic Missile*Caleb Larson* *Hypersonic Missiles, * DARPA's new hypersonic missiles could be a revolution in hypersonic technology — if successful. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Once design and flight testing are completed, the Lockheed-Martin-DARPA OpFires could be a game-changer, especially in the hands of American Marines. Still, it will be a few years until this technically challenging venture bears fruit. DARPA's new hypersonic missiles could be a revolution in hypersonic technology — if successful. *The Need* The Defense Department’s secretive DARPA research and development grou... read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Did Rowan Atkinson Die in May 2021?This is not the first time Mr. Bean has been "killed" by an internet rumor. read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ11 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Jun 41920 Ex-Ottoman officer and nationalist al-Ahd member Jamil al-Midfai’s men attacked and took Tal Afar Claimed Abdullah of the Hijaz was coming from Syria to become king of Iraq Called for revolt against British 1922 Gertrude Bell said King Faisal was indecisive and lacked backbone to stand up to others (Musings On Iraq review *Gertrude Bell And Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *Gertrude Bell, Explorer of the Middle East*) (Musings On Iraq movie review *Letters from Baghdad*) (Musings On Iraq review *The Role of the Military In Politics, A case study of Iraq to 1941*) 192... read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
United Nations Say Global Food Prices Post The Biggest Jump In A Decade*Straits Times/Financial Times*:* Global food prices post biggest jump in decade* LONDON (FINANCIAL TIMES) - Global food prices have surged by the biggest margin in a decade, as one closely watched index jumped 40 per cent in May, heightening fears that the inflation initially stoked by pandemic disruption was accelerating. The year-on-year rise in the UN Food and Agriculture Organizations monthly index was the largest jump since 2011, as commodity prices surged. The higher inflation will hit poorer countries reliant on imports for staple goods. For richer countries, the cos... read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Where To Get Free Doughnuts on ‘National Donut Day’Donut miss out! read more
Diverse11 hours ago
Education Department Withdraws Recognition of Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
The Education Department is withdrawing its recognition of the controversial Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), The Washington Post reported. The Education Department relies on accrediting agencies to determine whether colleges can participate in the federal student aid program. In a decision last Wednesday, Jordan Matsudaira, deputy undersecretary for education, deemed ACICS unfit, […] read more
Diverse11 hours ago
Black Chemist Declines UNC Faculty Position, Citing Controversial Nikole Hannah-Jones Tenure Case
Dr. Lisa Jones, a prominent Black chemist, has turned down an offer to join the faculty at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill citing a decision by UNC trustees not to offer tenure to Pulitzer Prize journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones, The News & Observer reported. And some faculty worry the loss of Jones – who […] read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 211 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, AM 6/4/21: "ALERT: The Economy Continues To CRATER"Gregory Mannarino, AM 6/4/21: *"ALERT: The Economy Continues To CRATER"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Google Street View Driver Orders at McDonald’s Drive-ThruThe driver of the Google Street View car can be seen ordering and then reaching out to pay for food at a McDonald's drive-thru window. read more
Climate Collections14 hours ago
Joplin & Bill McKibben Ten Years OnOriginally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? Today marks the 10th anniversary of the Joplin, Missouri tornado that killed 161, the first triple-digit toll since 1953. At the time the usual suspects quickly came out of the woodwork top blame it on global warming: ? ? ? Caution:… read more
Marjorie Cohn14 hours ago
Barbara Lee Introduces Bill to Help Vietnamese Victims of Agent OrangeThe Vietnam War ended in 1975, but Vietnamese people today continue to suffer the effects of Agent Orange, the deadly dioxin-containing chemical weapon that the U.S. sprayed over 12 percent of South Vietnam from 1961-1971, poisoning both the people and the land. Descendants of the approximately 2 to 4 million Vietnamese people, hundreds of thousands... Read more » read more
Climate Collections15 hours ago
Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Closure Will Escalate Energy PovertyOriginally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Ronald Stein ~ California’s big challenge is not an environmental way of replacing its last nuclear power plant at Diablo Canyon destined for closure in 2024, but how to stop fueling the growth of poverty and homelessness. The bigger problem that will thrive in perpetuity, is the… read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
$1000 Stimulus Checks Every Month: Could This Be in America's Future?*Trevor Filseth* *Universal Basic Income Stimulus Check, * [image: Joe Biden and Honest Abe] Andrew Yang, the former Democratic presidential candidate and the current frontrunner in the New York mayoral election was able to draw attention to himself through a signature proposal – the “Freedom Dividend,” a universal basic income (UBI) payment of $1000 per month to every adult American with no strings attached. Andrew Yang, the former Democratic presidential candidate and the current frontrunner in the New York mayoral election was able to draw attention to himself through a signat... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Video: Why a Bunker Won’t Save You From a B-2 Bomber*Mark Episkopos* *B-2 Bomber, * There has been no shortage of B-2 footage over the past several decades, extensively capturing its takeoff and maintenance routines as well as a wide range of aerial shots. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Aside from the changes to the Fuze mechanism, Boeing engineers have worked to mitigate the effects of ground impact through sheer size and mass; coming in at a whopping 30,000 pounds and with a 32-inch diameter, GBU-57’s warhead is encased in a massive hunk of protective steel as it burrows toward its target. The B-2 Spirit is the most advanc... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Why Is the A-10 Warthog Unbeatable? Just Ask the Pilots*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Air Force, Americas* “It is built to withstand more damage than any other frame that I know of. It’s known for its ruggedness,” A-10 pilot Lt. Col. Ryan Haden, 23rd Fighter Group Deputy, Moody AFB, told Scout Warrior in an interview last year. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Air Force officials have told Scout Warrior that the current approach involves a three-pronged effort; the Air Force may consider simply upgrading the existing fleet of A-10s in a substantial way in order to extend its service life, acquire an off-the-shelf existing aircraft or develo... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Stimulus Check Update: $2000 Stimulus Checks Are Going Out (But To Who?)*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus Check Update, * [image: Fourth Stimulus Check] In addition to the $3200 paid out by the IRS since the beginning of the pandemic – $1200 in March 2020, $600 in December 2020, and $1400 in March 2021 – members of the Cherokee Nation are receiving an additional $2000 stimulus payment. In addition to the $3200 paid out by the IRS since the beginning of the pandemic – $1200 in March 2020, $600 in December 2020, and $1400 in March 2021 – members of the Cherokee Nation are receiving an additional $2000 stimulus payment. The payment is slated to be split in two... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Russia’s Doomsday Nuclear Torpedo Drone Could Murder Billions*Michael Peck* *Nuclear Weapons, Europe* This leaves the question of why Russia would choose to nuke an American city with an underwater drone – even one that allegedly travels 100 miles an hour – when an ICBM can do the job in 30 minutes. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *More intriguing is the suggestion that Poseidon could be used against U.S. aircraft carriers. A very fast, nuclear-armed drone could prove difficult for American anti-submarine defenses to stop. Russia has begun underwater tests of its Poseidon thermonuclear torpedo. The Poseidon is an 80-foot-long nuclear-p... read more
Global Issues News Headlines11 hours ago
'Let's Talk About Sex' Discussion Highlights Risks to WomenDHAKA and NEW YORK, Jun 04 (IPS) - Every two minutes, a girl or woman dies from pregnancy or childbirth-related complications, including unsafe abortions. Every year, around 12 million girls are married while in their childhoods. An additional 10 million are now at risk of child marriage due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the full story, “'Let's Talk About Sex' Discussion Highlights Risks to Women”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines11 hours ago
UN health agency urges nations to donate 250 million doses of COVID-19 vaccineSome two billion doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been distributed globally but only 0.5 per cent have reached low-income countries where frontline health workers and the elderly have yet to receive a shot, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday. Read the full story, “UN health agency urges nations to donate 250 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine”, on globalissues.org → read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Tweets Of The DayVirus update: • Heart issue probed as possible rare vaccine link in teens. • France welcomes vaccinated tourists. • Most vaccinated California workers must keep masks on. • Jobs data to show if worker shortages still slow hiring. More @AP coverage: https://t.co/W2G3gFPMl9 — The Associated Press (@AP) June 4, 2021 Covid infections in England spike 76% to 86,000 and R rate rises to between 1 and 1.2 as Indian variant surges https://t.co/h5p33X798r — Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) June 4, 2021 Ethiopia promised the withdrawal of Eritrea troops from Tigray several times in the past, bu... read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
7 States Still Have Bans on Atheists Holding OfficeTennessee’s Constitution includes a provision that bars three groups from holding office: atheists, ministers and those engaging in duels. read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Videos Show Leonardo DiCaprio on Set of New Scorsese FilmA number of behind-the-scenes videos were recorded in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, that showed DiCaprio filming for "Killers of the Flower Moon." read more
CFACT12 hours ago
Model mayhem and the folly of false acceptanceComputer models get a weather reality check. The post Model mayhem and the folly of false acceptance appeared first on CFACT. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
LATAM CEO reiterates that its Brazilian operation is not for saleRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Santiago-based LATAM is focused on exiting the receivership proceeding opened in the United States over a year ago, not a piecemeal sale of the business. CEO Roberto Alvo, who is seeking to avert an offer by rival Azul, said the airline's Brazilian operation is not for sale. Last week, the […] The post LATAM CEO reiterates that its Brazilian operation is not for sale appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
The Sea Captain That (Probably) Invented DoughnutsIt was a dark and stormy night in 1847... read more
Small Dead Animals12 hours ago
Y2Kyoto: Polar Bear Extinction WatchA joint US/Russian aerial survey has estimated that a minimum of 3,435 polar bears (but possibly as many as 5,444) likely inhabited the Chukchi Sea in 2016, quite a bit more than a previous study that estimated a population size of 2,937 the same year (which used data from one small US area extrapolated to… Continue reading → read more
The Free Thought Project12 hours ago
Report Shows Facebook’s Fact Checking Actually “Amplifies” Spread of Misinformation[image: facebook]A shocking new report shows that fact-checking censorship on Facebook has the opposite effect for which it is ostensibly intended. read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
BLM versus . . . BLMHey virtue signaling Lefties in Portland, where the heck were you for this “March Against Murder”?!? Guess it didn’t support your favorite narrative, eh? So just admit it, YOU DON’T CARE ABOUT BLACK LIVES, do you?!? read more
CFACT13 hours ago
Facebook barraged with free speech concerns at stockholder meetingRegardless of what they said in their reports to shareholders, they could not have left that meeting feeling like the spotlight wasn’t on them for their refusal to stop censorship of inconvenient viewpoints. The post Facebook barraged with free speech concerns at stockholder meeting appeared first on CFACT. read more
CFACT13 hours ago
Biden’s climate order will undermine U.S. financial stabilityRather than ensuring a stable U.S. financial system, this undemocratic action will undermine U.S. economic competitiveness, national security and financial stability. The post Biden’s climate order will undermine U.S. financial stability appeared first on CFACT. read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
Talk to your DoctorHe’ll tell it to you straight. BC doctor stripped of ER shifts after raising COVID vaccine side effect concerns According to Dr. Charles Hoffe from Lytton, BC, he was suspended from the St. Bartholomew’s Health Centre’s emergency shift due to the alleged “vaccine hesitancy” his claims have caused. In April, Hoffe published an open letter… Continue reading → read more
musingsofanoldfart15 hours ago
War is old men talking and young men (and women) fightingThe following was written about nine years ago, but it still has merit. I repeat it to honor our Veterans on Memorial Day and Flag Day. The above title is a paraphrased line from the movie “Troy” and while I … Continue reading → read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation12 hours ago
El Salvador's façade of democracy crumbles as president purges his political opponents
El Salvador 'is inching back toward its authoritarian past' after President Nayib Bukele fired five supreme court justices and the attorney general – essentially the only checks on his power. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Bolsonaro: we are experiencing biggest hydrological crisis in BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Commenting on the crisis, the president mentioned the use of solar roofs and other ways to store energy as alternatives for dealing with the energy issue in the country. President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday, June 3, said during a stream on his social networks that Brazil is experiencing the biggest […] The post Bolsonaro: we are experiencing biggest hydrological crisis in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Balkinization12 hours ago
How to Do Constitutional Theory While Your House Burns DownI've posted my latest essay, How to Do Constitutional Theory While Your House Burns Down, on SSRN. Here is the abstract: The events of the past five years, culminating in the 2020 election and the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol, have posed a new and urgent set of questions for American constitutional theory. The first is *constitutional diagnosis*: What has gone wrong with our constitutional system? The second is *constitutional repair*: what can we do in the short run to repair the damage that has already occurred to our democracy? The third is *constitutional reform*... read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Brazil’s May deforestation alerts reach highest level since 2016RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Amazon lost 1,180 square kilometers of forest in May, the largest devastated area for that period since 2016, when the historical series began to be measured, according to deforestation alerts released this Friday. According to monthly data captured by the Real-Time Legal Amazon Deforestation Detection System (Deter) and […] The post Brazil’s May deforestation alerts reach highest level since 2016 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
What You Donut Know About DoughnutsLet's take a trip down the doughnut hole. read more
bilaterals.org12 hours ago
China begins TPP groundwork as UK moves closer to entry04-Jun-2021 Wednesday's decision to begin talks on having the U.K. join the Trans-Pacific Partnership has refocused attention on the 11-member trade agreement's expansion plans, as China puts out unofficial feelers about getting on board. read more
bilaterals.org12 hours ago
EU seeks tighter bond with Indonesia: Top diplomat04-Jun-2021 The Indo-Pacific region will be the new “center of gravity” for the 21st century, the European Union's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell exclaimed, as he kicked off his visit to Jakarta this week amid lasting tensions on palm oil. read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Editor's NoteI injured my eye a few days ago. Been suffering from blurred vision because of the swelling. Having it checked out right now (again) as a precaution. Should be back to blogging an hour or two. read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
From the Beatles to Elton John: Oldest DJ’s Storied CareerAs Hong Kong's most recognizable DJ, Ray Cordeiro got to know stars such as Elton John and Tony Bennett. read more
CURMUDGUCATION13 hours ago
ME: Another Assault On The Church State Wall
Having failed to win popular votes, voucher supporters this year are turning to legislatures and courts to push and expand vouchers, and a lawsuit in Maine is the perfect vehicle for them. Maine actually has a voucher-ish law on the books-- if you don't have a high school in your town, then you get tuition paid to a high school elsewhere. Unless, the law says, you want to choose a religious school. So here comes the lawsuit. Three families sued the state's commissioner of education over the restriction, using the now-familiar argument that the tuition law “violates the principl... read more
The Duran13 hours ago
China Preparing Information War Offensive Against West
China Preparing Information War Offensive Against West News Topic 175 China needs a voice that matches its national strength, international status: Xi China needs a voice that matches its national strength, international status: Xi Microphone Photo: VCG Chinese President Xi Jinping said China needs “to develop a voice in international discourse that matches China’s comprehensive […] read more
Children's Health Defense13 hours ago
Industrial Chemicals Linked to Decreased Fertility in WomenResearchers measured the levels of 31 common industrial chemicals in the blood of 60 women and found women with higher levels of chemicals in their blood sample also had fewer immature eggs left in their ovaries. The post Industrial Chemicals Linked to Decreased Fertility in Women appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
21st Century Wire13 hours ago
UKC News: ‘Fauci’s Pseudo-Pandemic’ with guest Dolores Cahill*UKC News* | Co-hosts Mike Robinson and Patrick Henningsen joined by special guest Dr. Dolores Cahill. read more
Modern Tokyo Times13 hours ago
Births hit a record low in Japan: Ministries ruled by silver spoon elites to grand foreign projectsBirths hit a record low in Japan: Ministries ruled by silver spoon elites to grand foreign projects Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The government of Japan continuously focuses on helping other nations like America under President Joe Biden. This is based on a false narrative of endless international responsibility while greater […] The post Births hit a record low in Japan: Ministries ruled by silver spoon elites to grand foreign projects first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
The Free Thought Project13 hours ago
Cop Arrested for Shooting Child in Head With Taser for Interrupting Fellow Officers[image: taser]Two cops did nothing as they watched a fellow cop taser a child in the side of his head for interrupting their conversation. read more
The Conservative Socrates13 hours ago
The Sykes-Picot Agreement to Divide the Ottoman EmpireAfter capturing power in Russia, the Bolshevik government led by Lenin and Trotsky went to extraordinary lengths to discredit the policies of the deposed government of Tsar Nicholas II. Trotsky, then People’s Commissar of Foreign Affairs, published some of the dirtiest secrets of the Tsar’s regime in the Soviet newspaper *Izvestia*. In late November 1917, he published all the documents related to the secret Sykes-Picot Agreement between Russia, England, France, and Italy to partition the territory controlled by the Ottoman Empire. The agreement signed on 16 May 1916 was based on the... read more
The Free Thought Project13 hours ago
‘You’re Going to Kill Him!’: Grandma Cries as Cops Taser Innocent Grandpa, Slam Him to the Ground[image: grandpa]An innocent grandpa was left injured and bleeding after a deputy attacked him with a taser and slammed him to the ground. read more
Next Grand Minimum Profit15 hours ago
3 Strategies For manufacturing companies Next You Need To Use Today
[image: manufacturing business Next]The compound is a popular industrial chemical and it’s used in a wide range of applications. It’s used in the manufacture of paper, pulp, and textile. The compound is often present in cleansing agents like detergent and cleaning soap, and drain cleaners. It’s also employed in the technique of obtaining aluminum oxide from bauxite. The opposite line that made it to the listing is the Pillow Pets. These cute stuffed toys will not be simply stuffed toys because they’re referred to as Pillow Pets for a cause. With a simple flick of the Velcro strap, ... read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
More deforestation and less rain threaten Brazilian agribusiness – studyRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (REUTER) Brazilian agribusiness is losing up to US$1 billion dollars a year as rising deforestation cuts rainfall in the southern Amazon - a problem set to expand if forest loss continues, a group of Brazilian and German researchers have warned. In a study published in the journal Nature Communications in […] The post More deforestation and less rain threaten Brazilian agribusiness – study appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
The end of the world as we know it”, Argentina’s view of climate changeRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (EFE) With its vast extension and biodiversity, Argentina is a favorable country to study the effects of climate change, and that is the objective of the documentary "Point of No Return", which travels from the cold Antarctic to the northern desert to give a local look at a global phenomenon. […] The post The end of the world as we know it”, Argentina’s view of climate change appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Is the F-35 Better Than the F-22 Raptor? We Ask a Pilot Who Flew Both*Harry J. Kazianis* *F-35, * A lot of people initially point to stealth, which of course is a unique characteristic, but stealth by itself isn't really what separates the F35. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The question about how the F-35 isn't just individually a really capable weapon, but a sensor that operates out in the battlespace that acts not just as an information gatherer, but a quarterback of other systems that are out there and how it initiates not just the communication, but also the decision-making process. *Editor's Note:* *The National Interest* spoke with Dav... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Kim's Worst Nightmare: Would China Dare to Invade North Korea?*Kyle Mizokami* *North Korea, Asia* Amid the near-constant threat of a crisis breaking out on the Korean Peninsula, one major power is often left out of the discussion: China. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The PLA of today however is a completely different beast. While the PLA lacks the institutional skill of the battle-tested U.S. Army, it is certainly better than the Korean People’s Army. Amid the near-constant threat of a crisis breaking out on the Korean Peninsula, one major power is often left out of the discussion: China. The People’s Republic of China shares an 880 ... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
The Ultimate Stimulus Check: Will Joe Biden Help Pay Your Mortgage?*Trevor Filseth* *Mortgage Stimulus, * To qualify for funding from the HAF, you must demonstrate you have experienced financial hardship during the pandemic. You must also have an income of at least less than 150 percent of your area’s median income, indicating a difficulty or inability in continuing to pay mortgage payments at your current salary. Finally, homeowners must also owe less than $550,000 on their mortgage. Unfortunately, it appears unlikely that there will be a fourth stimulus check. President Joe Biden has said nothing on the topic; White House Press Secretary Jen ... read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Brazil’s Vale closes mines after prosecutors order evacuation of dam areaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (REUTERS) Brazilian miner Vale SA has interrupted production at its Timbopeba mine and part of its Alegria mine after prosecutors ordered the evacuation of an area around the nearby Xingu dam, the company said in a securities filing. The closures, in the state of Minas Gerais where Vale has been […] The post Brazil’s Vale closes mines after prosecutors order evacuation of dam area appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
ICBMs Launched From Airliners: A Wacky Idea?*Caleb Larson* *ICBMs, Americas* It's one of the stranger delivery system ideas ever devised. *Here's What You Need to Know*: This strange launch system had a few interesting benefits. ICBMs are typically launched from underground silos, submarines, or mobile launchers. This proposal would shoot ICBMs through a plane’s fuselage. *Planes, Trains, and Automobiles* ICBMs—intercontinental ballistic missiles as they are known—typically launch from hardened silos deep underground so they are protected from nuclear blasts. ICBMs were initially propelled using liquid fuel that required... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
It Took A Huge Chunk of the Royal Navy to Sink Hitler’s Bismarck Battleship*Kyle Mizokami* *Battleship Bismarck, * Bismarck’s swift reversal of fortune was the result of a heroic effort by the Royal Navy to hunt down and destroy the battlewagon, and avenge the more than 1,400 Royal Navy personnel killed in the Denmark Strait. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *No single element of the Royal Navy present at the battle was strong enough to defeat *Bismarck* singlehandedly, but together a force of aging aircraft carriers and torpedo bombers, twenty-to-thirty-year-old battleships, and more than a dozen scrappy cruisers and destroyers were able to ensure t... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Did Stimulus Checks Save the U.S. Economy?*Stephen Silver* *Biden Stimulus, * The study’s authors concluded that the stimulus has, in fact, worked. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *“During the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government used a flexible, broad-based, quickly deployed, cash-based safety net to respond to the greatest economic crisis in modern times. The evidence suggests that doing so went a long way in preventing widespread hardship,” the study concluded. When one asks whether stimulus packages have “worked,” they’re really asking two questions. The first is whether the packages had the economic effect ... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Good or Bad News For Joe Biden? U.S. Economy Added 558,000 Jobs in May*Stephen Silver* *Jobs Numbers, * [image: Stimulus Dollars] The 559,000 figure of jobs added was lower than the consensus estimate of 671,000. When the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced its monthly jobs report for April, it was significantly lower than expected, leading to some worries that economic recovery had slowed. Now, the May number is out, and it’s much improved from the month before, even if it came in below the analyst consensus. The BLS on Friday morning announced that total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 559,000 in May, while the unemployment rate dropping 0.3... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Joe Biden Just Killed Your Stimulus Check Dreams (Well, Maybe?)*Stephen Silver* *Stimulus Check Update, * [image: Stimulus Check] On Thursday, the White House gave the strongest indication yet that no more universal checks are on the way. Ever since the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act in March, many have been calling for additional stimulus checks, through a fourth round of checks. A petition asking for more checks has earned more than 2.25 million signatures, and members of Congress have written letters pushing for more checks. However, there have been indications from the White House over the last few months that they weren’t inte... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Project Icarus: MIT’s Plan To Save Planet Earth From Armageddon*Caleb Larson* *Space, Space* The final plan involved sending a series of six or seven nuclear-armed missiles towards an asteroid. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Asteroids are a real threat. *President*: What is this thing? *Truman*: It’s an asteroid, sir. *President*: How big are we talking? *Scientist*: Sir, our best estimate is 97.6 billion— *Truman*: It’s the size of Texas, Mr. President. *President*: Dan, we didn’t see this thing coming? *Truman*: Well, our object collision budget’s about a million dollars a year. That allows us to track about three percent of the sky, a... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Could Russia’s Su-57 Stealth Fighter Become a Stealth Drone?*Caleb Larson* *Su-57, Europe* Though pilots would sit in the jet’s cockpit, they would allegedly just be used to monitor the airframe’s systems. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Su-57 has some serious issues that need to be addressed first, before looking into pilotless flight. Domestically, Russia touts its Su-57 stealth fighter as a highly capable platform—and on paper it is. It carries a respectable weapon load, is decently maneuverable, and also has some stealth characteristics. It also has several glaring problems. As I previously wrote, one of the crucial issues with ... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
What Joe Biden Doesn't Want You To Know About the Child Tax Credit*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit, * [image: Stimulus Payment Tax Credit] Some divorced couples often have their own arrangements, such as alternating which years they will claim a dependent on their tax returns. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Take note that if one parent mistakenly claims a dependent, he or she may be on the hook to repay any difference in the final credit amount. Moreover, if one’s financial situation changes throughout the year, that could also trigger an overpayment of the credits that will need to be paid back. Thanks to the Internal Revenue Service... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Joe Biden Might Have Lost Some Votes: Is a New Stimulus Check RIP?*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Biden New Stimulus Check, * [image: Biden New Stimulus] Press Secretary Jen Psaki largely downplayed the idea that a fourth stimulus check was on the table, adding that the president’s current recovery plan is, in fact, the best option right now. For millions of struggling Americans, the three coronavirus stimulus checks disbursed over the past year have enabled them to pay for basic everyday needs, such as groceries, utilities, and rent. But as the rollout of the current third round of stimulus under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan winds down, thes... read more
The Duran13 hours ago
Denmark bans Russian fans from EURO football match, citing health restrictions
Denmark bans Russian fans from EURO football match, citing health restrictions ****News Topic 429***** Denmark rejects calls to lift travel ban for Russian fans at Euro 2020, says restrictions not politically motivated Denmark rejects calls to lift travel ban for Russian fans at Euro 2020, says restrictions not politically motivated Denmark will not grant any […] read more
The Duran13 hours ago
Let’s talk geopolitics
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Uruguay’s former president Sanguinetti asks Government to make adjustments in its fight against CovidRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The former president of Uruguay Julio María Sanguinetti (1985-1990 and 1995-2000) asked this Friday, the Executive of Luis Lacalle Pou, of whose coalition he is a member, to change some adjustments in the fight against the covid-19 pandemic given the evolution of the situation. "Lacalle Pou reiterated his criterion of […] The post Uruguay’s former president Sanguinetti asks Government to make adjustments in its fight against Covid appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Reports: Facebook to End Rule Exemptions for PoliticiansFacebook has had a general “newsworthiness exemption” since 2016. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Nicolás Maduro criticizes U.S. Government’s refusal to donate vaccines to VenezuelaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, criticized on Thursday, June 3, 2021, that the United States government donates vaccines to the world and excludes the Caribbean country, with which it has maintained a manifest enmity for years. "James Story (U.S. diplomatic representative for Venezuela from Colombia) has just declared that […] The post Nicolás Maduro criticizes U.S. Government’s refusal to donate vaccines to Venezuela appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Venezuela accumulates 238,013 Covid-19 infections and 2,689 deaths (June 3)RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Venezuela added in the last 24 hours 1,258 new cases of Covid-19 and 15 deaths, bringing the total number of people who contracted the disease to 238,013 and deaths to 2,689, informed this Thursday the executive vice-president, Delcy Rodríguez. The Presidential Commission for the Prevention and Control of Covid-19 reports […] The post Venezuela accumulates 238,013 Covid-19 infections and 2,689 deaths (June 3) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Peru elections: Castillo and Fujimori close most polarized electoral campaign everRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With promises to change the system or "save" the country from "communism", in addition to defeating the Covid-19 pandemic, candidates Pedro Castillo and Keiko Fujimori have closed their campaigns for the second round of the presidential elections to be held this Sunday in Peru. Far-left Castillo and authoritarian right Fujimori […] The post Peru elections: Castillo and Fujimori close most polarized electoral campaign ever appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
ClimateCite13 hours ago
Mathematical Proof of the Greenhouse Effectby Bob Wentworth, Ph.D. (Applied Physics) | June 4, 2021 I am sometimes shocked by the number of climate change skeptics who are certain that the “Greenhouse Effect” (GHE) isn’t real. As a physicist, I’m as certain of the reality of the Greenhouse Effect as I am that 1 + 1 = 2. The GHE depends on physical principles that … read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Picture Of The Day (And My Memories Of The Tiananmen Square Massacre)
A man stands in front of a convoy of tanks on the Avenue of Eternal peace in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, June 5, 1989. REUTERS/Arthur Tsang *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Crackdown at Tiananmen Square, 32 years ago* (Reuters). It is hard to believe that this happened 32 years ago. But the memory that sticks in my mind is what a Chinese provincial premier told me 2 months prior to this crackdown in one of those banquets that the Chinese always enjoy having. I was working in China as a minor and humble diplomat at the time, and I asked hi... read more
Bayou Renaissance Man14 hours ago
Sometimes the jokes write themselves...
I did a double-take when I saw this advertisement. Click the image for a larger view. For a start, the caption "Air Force Pride" is, to say the least, problematic. Remember, back in the day, being gay (i.e. homosexual) was referred to by some as being "light in the loafers". To actually *market* loafers under the "Pride" label, with its current connotations (as in "Gay Pride", etc.) appears, in so many words, to be inviting their wearers to self-identify with the latter trend. That's made worse by the wording of the blurb accompanying the advertisement. Introducing the ... read more
OrientalReview.org14 hours ago
China’s Promise Of Full Support To Syria Might Be A Geopolitical Game-ChangerPresident Xi’s telegrammed promise of full support to Syria after its latest elections could be a geopolitical game-changer if his rhetoric presages a new reality wherein the People’s Republic assists its Arab counterpart with perfecting its tricky balancing act between various powers. Syria’s Balancing Act Syria’s been mired in a […] read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
Supreme Court narrows scope of sweeping cybercrime lawPolitico The Supreme Court has sharply curtailed the scope of the nation’s main cybercrime law, limiting a tool that civil liberties advocates say federal prosecutors... The post Supreme Court narrows scope of sweeping cybercrime law appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The New Dark Age15 hours ago
Roman Protasevich, Casualty Of The Ryanair Incident In Belarus, Is Spilling The BeansA TV documentary of the bomb threat against a Ryanair plan (vid) has confirmed our analysis of a false narrative which had been constructed by Belorussian regime change activists. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Barack and Michelle Obama team up with Netflix to deliver the animated civics lesson nobody asked forRT Barack and Michelle Obama have previewed their latest political project: an animated music series to teach the virtues of American civics to kids. Hitting... The post Barack and Michelle Obama team up with Netflix to deliver the animated civics lesson nobody asked for appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
PopularResistance.Org15 hours ago
We Stand With Cuba Against the US Embargo and Hybrid WarOn May 26, The New York Review of Books published an open letter signed by a group of successful artists and writers — including Junot Díaz and Edwidge Danticat — stating that Cuban artist Luís Manuel Otero Alcántara is “detained…solely for expressing his ideas through his art.” We the undersigned challenge the aforementioned signatories to reconsider their letter, which fails to mention Otero Alcántara’s alleged connections to the U.S. government and ignores crucial context, namely the ongoing war waged by the U.S. against Cuba. The post We Stand With Cuba Against the US Embargo ... read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
NYPD operates over 15,000 facial recognition cameras as part of ‘Orwellian’ surveillance network – reportRT The NYPD controls an extensive network of cameras that it can use to track New Yorkers across the city, raising concerns about invasive and... The post NYPD operates over 15,000 facial recognition cameras as part of ‘Orwellian’ surveillance network – report appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Frederick Deputy Shoots Multiple Times At Unarmed 15 Year Old Kid By Mistake – Earning The HateThinkLikeACop June 3rd, 2021. Frederick County Deputy and State Police shoot at 15 YOA Kid by mistake while chasing 37 Year old male. DA says... The post Frederick Deputy Shoots Multiple Times At Unarmed 15 Year Old Kid By Mistake – Earning The Hate appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Northern Reflections15 hours ago
A Great Humanitarian?
Bill Gates has spent his later years helping the world's poor. But Linda McQuaig writes that, when COVID hit, he didn't focus on the poor: Hard to believe now, but in the first few months of the pandemic it looked like the world was going to act together to develop a "people's vaccine." Given the scope and urgency of the looming crisis in February 2020, hundreds of global health experts and researchers converged for two intense days at the Geneva headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) where they drew up extensive plans for pooling global scientific knowledge in order ... read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
“Slaughterbot” Autonomous Killer DronesRalph Ocampo Nov 17, 2017 Perhaps the most nightmarish, dystopian film of 2017 didn’t come from Hollywood. Autonomous weapons critics, led by a college professor,... The post “Slaughterbot” Autonomous Killer Drones appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Our army is a terrorist organisation run by war criminals, confesses Ex-Israeli pilotGVS A former Israeli Air Force pilot has described the Israeli government and army as “terrorist organisations” run by “war criminals.” According to a report... The post Our army is a terrorist organisation run by war criminals, confesses Ex-Israeli pilot appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
PopularResistance.Org15 hours ago
New York City: Closed Door Negotiations Could Privatize Workers’ MedicareA hush-hush operation between New York City and the Municipal Labor Council (MLC) to essentially privatize the health care coverage for thousands of retirees has exploded into public view in the past several weeks. The internet has been buzzing with protests against the closed-door negotiations that would take retirees out of traditional Medicare and place them in a Medicare Advantage program run by private insurers, with all its traps and pitfalls. The post New York City: Closed Door Negotiations Could Privatize Workers’ Medicare appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
Retraction Watch15 hours ago
Medical journal retracts article on “tribalism” after readers call it offensiveA journal has retracted — and replaced — an article on “tribalism” in medicine and deleted a tweet about it, too, after readers complained that the language in the piece was offensive to Indigenous peoples. The article, which appeared in the Journal of Hospital Medicine in April, was titled “Tribalism: The Good, The Bad, and … Continue reading Medical journal retracts article on “tribalism” after readers call it offensive read more
PopularResistance.Org15 hours ago
A People’s Guide To The War Industry: Portfolio of ConflictsWithout looking at military adventurism through the lens of the corporation, analysts are bound to produce error-filled studies. For example, one analyst contended in an interview on The Real News Network, “Military force is almost never going to achieve your political aims. The Americans learned this in Vietnam. They’re learning it in Afghanistan. They’re learning it in Syria… So [President Barack] Obama supporting the Saudis and Emiratis in Yemen is a sign really of incoherence on the part of the United States.” The post A People’s Guide To The War Industry: Portfolio of Conflic... read more
Caitlin Johnstone15 hours ago
MSM Wastes No Time Using Senate UFO Report To Promote Arms RaceListen to a reading of this article: The New York Times has published an article on the contents of the hotly anticipated US government report on UFOs, as per usual based on statements of anonymous officials, and as per usual promoting narratives that are convenient for […] read more
Stranger in a Strange Land16 hours ago
O Objectivo da Evolução - Uma Perspicácia de M.N. Hopkins
*O objectivo da evolução é integrar a nossa humanidade com o Divino. A nossa humanidade foi criada para ser actualizada e elevada gradualmente ao longo do tempo, a fim de manter o equilíbrio dentro da entidade humana. Ao longo do tempo, o Divino será permanentemente integrado no sistema humano. Nem o Humano nem o Divino assumirão o domínio sobre o outro. Tanto a Humanidade como o Divino serão integrados e trabalharão em cooperação em liberdade. Nenhum deles poderá impor plenamente a sua vontade ao outro, uma vez que o que impulsiona a evolução é o que há de melhor no sistema ... read more
Stranger in a Strange Land16 hours ago
La finalidad de la evolución - Una visión de M.N. Hopkins
*La finalidad de la evolución es integrar nuestra humanidad con lo que es divino. Nuestra humanidad fue creada para ser actualizada y elevada gradualmente con el paso del tiempo, así como también mantener el balance dentro de una entidad humana.* Con en tiempo, lo que es Divino estará permanentemente integrado al sistema humano. Ni lo Humano o lo que es Divino dominará uno del otro. La humanidad y lo que es divino estarán ambos integrados, y trabajarán juntos de forma cooperativa y en libertad. Ninguno de los dos puede imponer completamente su voluntad al otro, debido a que lo qu... read more
Gangsters Out Blog10 hours ago
Where do you think Naseem got the $30,000.00 from?
Kim Bolan is reporting that Brother's Keeper Naseem Mohammed spent $30,000 cash at a Richmond shoe store before running to US. She claims that "Naseem bought rare Dior X Air Jordan runners for $19,500, as well as an Air Dior messenger bag and blue Air Dior sweater at Stay Fresh in the Richmond Centre mall. He then posted the receipt for his luxury purchases - totalling $29,510 - on his Instagram account, along with photos of the shoes and stacks of cash." How is this not glamorizing gang life? At first one is left to conclude what a ridiculous waste of money and what a ridiculous ... read more
naked capitalism14 hours ago
Ranked Choice and Most-Least VotingRanked choice voting is getting a following in America. But how does it work in practice compared to similar-seeming systems like most-least? read more
Halifax Examiner14 hours ago
We’re turning the Eastern Shore into the Nova Scotian equivalent of the Chernobyl Exclusion ZoneNews 1. The Halifax Examiner Ever since I started the Examiner in 2014 (June 18 is our seventh birthday), well-wishers and other curious folk have continuously asked, “how many subscribers do you have?” There was nothing untoward about these questions, but I demurred. My joke answer was always “it’s either so few that you think […] read more
the daily howler14 hours ago
“ACADEMIA...PROBLEM?” Are some academics maybe too "woke?"*FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2021* *Brooks emits lunatic slanders:* Way back when, David Brooks wrote a column in which he said that same academics may possibly be just a trifle too "Woke." "Woke" was the ugly, insensitive term the insensitive columnist used. In an early part of his column, he pretended he thinks that "the thing we call wokeness" is actually great at its core: BROOKS (5/14/21): *The thing we call wokeness contains many elements. At its core is an honest and good-faith effort to grapple with the legacies of racism. *In 2021, this element of wokeness has produced more understa... read more
Viable Opposition14 hours ago
The Perception of Democracy - Part 2 - The Key Threats to Democracy
In part one of this two-part series on global democracy, we looked at the perception of democratic by people from 53 nations around the world according to the Democracy Perceptions Index study by the Alliance of Democracies. In this posting, we'll look at the greatest threats to democracy around the world. From the survey of 53,000 people, the Alliance of Democracies study asked the following questions: Respondents were asked to rank their answers by strongly agreeing, somewhat agreeing, neither agreeing nor disagreeing, somewhat disagreeing and strongly disagreeing. H... read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
And The Budget Will Balance ItselfTrudeau’s COVID-19 spending was tilted to latte Liberals; Canada’s highest-earning families were the biggest beneficiaries of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s pandemic aid, opening his government to criticism that its programs were wasteful. The top 20 per cent of income-earning families received an average of $6,728 (US$5,577) from emergency COVID-19 assistance programs, according to data provided… Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals15 hours ago
White Supremacy Made Him Do It!Oh wait, the perp is a black teenager. read more
Small Dead Animals15 hours ago
Maybe the jobs will just create themselvesOnce these latest stats sink in, we’ll probably hear more calls for “stimulus”. In reality, it’s precisely this “stimulus” that results in an avalanche of government borrowing that hoovers up and destroys capital that could have been otherwise used to refit aging industrial infrastructure. Covid theater is taking a huge toll as well. Canada’s labour… Continue reading → read more
Modern Tokyo Times15 hours ago
Tigray Defense Forces Resist Ethiopian Army Offensive as Sudan, Eritrea, and Ethnic Militias Enter the FrayTigray Defense Forces Resist Ethiopian Army Offensive as Sudan, Eritrea, and Ethnic Militias Enter the Fray Publication: Terrorism Monitor By: Michael Horton The Jamestown Foundation After nearly seven months of fighting, the war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region shows no sign of abating. Instead, the highly predictable has occurred: the war has metastasized into a grinding […] The post Tigray Defense Forces Resist Ethiopian Army Offensive as Sudan, Eritrea, and Ethnic Militias Enter the Fray first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
PopularResistance.Org15 hours ago
A Truly Free Society Would Have No Official NarrativesMany of Anthony Fauci’s emails during the US Covid-19 outbreak last year have been obtained via Freedom of Information Act and published by BuzzFeed News and The Washington Post. Depending on what ideological echo chamber you inhabit you may have heard that they are completely innocuous or historically damning; the ones eliciting the most controversy right now include a scientist telling […] The post A Truly Free Society Would Have No Official Narratives appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org15 hours ago
Outside Amazon fulfillment center, workers demand tax fairnessMinnesota workers unfurled a “Tax the Rich” banner outside Amazon’s MSP1 fulfillment center here today. It was a not-so-subtle suggestion to state lawmakers about how they might pay for investments in child care, paid family leave, education, infrastructure and other supports for working families. The post Outside Amazon fulfillment center, workers demand tax fairness appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org15 hours ago
The Regressive Economic Policies Of Bolivia’s Coup GovernmentThe IHRC/UNHR report emphasizes the racist nature of the violence, including that all of the victims of these massacres were Indigenous. Bolivia has the largest percentage of Indigenous people in the Americas, and Evo Morales was the country’s first Indigenous president. His government had undertaken numerous reforms and economic policies that had benefited Bolivia’s Indigenous people, who are economically disadvantaged relative to the rest of the population. The post The Regressive Economic Policies Of Bolivia’s Coup Government appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
No More Mister Nice Blog15 hours ago
NOONAN: EVERYONE IS TO BLAME FOR THE RISE IN RIGHT-WING CONSPIRATORIALISM EXCEPT RIGHT-WINGERSPeggy Noonan has just published "an attempt to get at some of what’s behind conspiracism." She's referring specifically to QAnon, and to the belief that Donald Trump had victory stolen from him in 2020 and will soon be reinatated as president. First she blames human nature, as well as the nature of life in America: It is pleasurable to know and hold a higher knowledge—you get it, others don’t. In confusing times it’s good to have a Theory of Everything that explains it all to you. America has always had more than its share of cranks and crackpots—it’s the darker side of what gives ... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
China Keeps Rattling its Nuclear Saber. How Long Until it is Unleashed?*Anders Corr* *China, Asia* China and Russia’s growing belligerence in such an unstable strategic environment are therefore incredibly and unprecedentedly irresponsible. Is Joe Biden doing enough to counter them? Some China experts consider the *Global Times* to be a toothless tiger. Others see it as a loose cannon. On June 1, its editor called for more Chinese nuclear missiles and warheads. *Global Times* is state-run media, and the country is already in the midst of doubling the number of its nuclear warheads. And, widely-quoted estimates of Chinese nuclear weapons in the low ... read more
PopularResistance.Org15 hours ago
Julian Assange’s Father And Brother Announce US TourThe father and brother of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange are planning a nationwide tour of the United States next month to advocate for the release of the detained journalist and for the Biden administration to drop its extradition effort—and to highlight the broader implications that his prosecution has for global press freedom. John and Gabriel Shipton, Assange's father and brother, will kick off the #HomeRun4Julian tour in Miami on June 6, then travel to over a dozen U.S. cities for the rest of the month, wrapping up in Washington, D.C. in July. Some events will be live-strea... read more
From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog15 hours ago
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