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Bayou Renaissance Man11 hours ago
So the "woke" are putting you on lists? Make your own lists!
Divemedic advises: Local apparatchiks are doing what communists always do - they are making lists of the enemies of communism so, when they are finally let off the chain, they know who to target. Keep your own lists. Know who the enemy is before things get sporty. I couldn't agree more. Take careful note of every "woke" body around you and all their "woke" members - school boards, administrative bodies, charities, anyone and everyone who administers official and/or unofficial policies that affect society. If they can keep records on you, because they consider your differin... read more
From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago
Pentagon Says It Can Overrule Oklahoma Guard on VaccinationsMilitary.com – by Travis Tritten, Steve Beynon The Pentagon weighed in Monday on Oklahoma’s decision to defy a mandate that National Guard troops get COVID-19 vaccinations, saying... The post Pentagon Says It Can Overrule Oklahoma Guard on Vaccinations appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago
Australian women to sue Qatar over forced invasive examinations at Doha airportCNN A group of seven Australian women, some of whom were subjected to invasive medical examinations after authorities found an abandoned baby at Doha international airport, are... The post Australian women to sue Qatar over forced invasive examinations at Doha airport appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago
Tesco’s Christmas advert is hit by more than 1,500 complaints for featuring Santa with a Covid vaccine passport after anti-vaxxers called for boycott of storeDaily Mail Tesco‘s festive TV advert featuring Father Christmas bearing a Covid vaccine passport has received more than 1,500 complaints, making it the most complained-about of the... The post Tesco’s Christmas advert is hit by more than 1,500 complaints for featuring Santa with a Covid vaccine passport after anti-vaxxers called for boycott of store appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago
The longest lunar eclipse this century will happen early Friday morning. Here’s how to see it.Business Insider – by Aylin Woodward The longest lunar eclipse of this century is coming this week. During the early hours of Friday morning, Earth... The post The longest lunar eclipse this century will happen early Friday morning. Here’s how to see it. appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago
China Is Now World’s Richest Nation, Ahead Of USNDTV Global wealth tripled over the last two decades, with China leading the way and overtaking the U.S. for the top spot worldwide. That’s one... The post China Is Now World’s Richest Nation, Ahead Of US appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
US-based firm offers trans employees pay for sex change & new clothesRT American software company Salesforce has introduced a $40,000 financial package for its transgender employees around the world, including money for sex change operations and... The post US-based firm offers trans employees pay for sex change & new clothes appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Accept Critical Race Theory or elsehttps://twitter.com/MediaShattered/status/1460325618701197313 The post Accept Critical Race Theory or else appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 210 hours ago
"End of the COVID Panic?"*"End of the COVID Panic?"* by Bill Bonner BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – "Change is coming. Here’s David Leonhardt writing in The New York Times: "In Seattle (which publishes detailed data), the daily Covid hospitalization rate for vaccinated people has been slightly above one in one million. By comparison, the flu hospitalization rate in a typical year in the U.S. is more than twice as high. For most vaccinated people in a place like Seattle or San Francisco, Covid already resembles just another virus. The risks are also low for unvaccinated children because Covid tends to be mild for th... read more
Food & Water Watch10 hours ago
IA Landowner Names Impacted by Carbon Pipelines Must be Public, Legal Filing StatesFor Immediate Release Yesterday, Food & Water Watch filed legal comments requesting that the names of landowners impacted by the proposed Summit Carbon Solutions carbon pipeline be made public. Given the project’s substantial dangers and uncertain regulatory environment, Food & Watch demanded the Iowa Utilities Board make landowner names public to facilitate transparency and community […] The post IA Landowner Names Impacted by Carbon Pipelines Must be Public, Legal Filing States appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
China's EU Envoy Says There Will Be No Compromise On Taiwan, Sanctions, TradeMr. Zhang Ming, China’s Ambassador to the EU. *Reuters: **China's EU Envoy Says No Flexibility on Taiwan, Sanctions, Trade* BRUSSELS (Reuters) - China will never change its position on Taiwan and will also not shift its view that the European Union must lift its sanctions if a new Sino-EU investment deal is to be ratified, China's ambassador to the EU said on Tuesday. Despite plans for an EU-China summit by the end of this year, Zhang Ming's comments offered little hope for a diplomatic breakthrough after EU countries such as Lithuania increased contacts with Taiwan this year... read more
the daily howler10 hours ago
It's all about Kyrsten Sinema's clothes!*MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2021* *It's the stupidity, Stupid: *The saddest words in the English language may well be these: "Tressie McMillan Cottom is an associate professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill." Actually, those words would only be *sad *on their own. They become the *saddest* words when they appear in the identity line of the featured opinion essay in today's New York Times. In print editions, the opinion essay to which we refer appears in the spot traditionally reserved for New York Times editorials. In the present day, this dumbest of all American j... read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Argentinian woman reportedly cured of HIV by natural immunityRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The woman is known to reside in the city of Esperanza, in the central-eastern province of Santa Fe. Researchers have nicknamed her the " Hope " patient because of her place of origin and the significance of the scientific finding, researchers have nicknamed her the "Hope" patient. The woman is […] The post Argentinian woman reportedly cured of HIV by natural immunity appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
Next Generation Of Israeli Made Robots Could Replace Troops On Front Lines*Jerusalem Post: **Israel’s next-gen robots could replace ground troops on front lines* *Elbit Systems and Roboteam have released the ROOK UGV, which will support infantry in a number of frontline roles. * “If you want to send robots where you don’t want to send soldiers, you need a solution for that,” said Elad Levy, CEO and founder of Roboteam. His company, together with Elbit Systems, on Tuesday, announced the debut of what they are calling “the mothership of unmanned vehicles”: ROOK, a multi-payload military 6x6 Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV). The UGV’s innovative desi... read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Impeachment trial to remove Piñera from office faces long day in the SenateRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The impeachment trial that could end in the removal of the president of Chile, Sebastián Piñera, faces this Tuesday, its last day in the Senate with an unprecedented vote that could extend until early Wednesday morning. At 9.00 a.m. (local time), the Upper House began to analyze the accusation against […] The post Impeachment trial to remove Piñera from office faces long day in the Senate appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education11 hours ago
HBCU Community Awaits Next Executive Director of White House Initiative on HBCUsThe Biden administration has not yet appointed an executive director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs... read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
China Took Control Of An Italian Military Drone Maker Without Authorities Knowing ItA CH-92A armed reconnaissance drone is delivered to Serbia. Photo: Website of Serbia's Ministry of Defense *CNBC: **China took control of an Italian military drone maker without authorities knowing it, report says* * Two Chinese state firms took control of an Italian military drone maker in 2018 via an offshore company — without the knowledge of authorities in Italy and Europe, the Wall Street Journal reported. * Italian police traced the purchase of 75% stake in Alpi Aviation to China Railway Rolling Stock Corp — a state-owned rail company — and an investment group controlle... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Why Iran's Army Makes it a Regional Power (Even if it Is Poorly Armed)*Kyle Mizokami* *Iran, Middle East* Between the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran would pose a serious challenge to any of its neighbors. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The most important part of the IRGC, and possibly all of the Iranian Armed Forces, is the Quds Force. Consisting of fifteen to thirty thousand of the best IRGC troops, the Quds Force provides Tehran’s regime with an unconventional warfare capability. One of the most powerful and influential countries in the Middle East is undoubtedly Iran. The Islamic Republic of Iran sits astride s... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Russia Is Taking Its New Hypersonic Missiles Out to Sea*Kris Osborn* *Russian Submarines, Eurasia* Russia thinks its Navy has matching capabilities to the US Navy. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Should Russia succeed in launching a scramjet-powered hypersonic missile from beneath the surface, then that development might represent a substantial breakthrough sufficient to generate international attention. Russia plans to be the first country to fire a hypersonic missile from a submarine, a new attack prospect likely to introduce new tactical options for commanders looking to attack from the sea. Submarines can fire high-speed c... read more
The Duran11 hours ago
China-US virtual summit. Xi calls Biden ‘my old friend’
China-US virtual summit. Xi calls Biden ‘my old friend’ The Duran: Episode 1142 Biden-Xi talks: China warns US about ‘playing with fire’ on Taiwan Biden and Xi Jinping hold virtual meeting Mr Xi said that China was “ready to move US-China relations forward in a positive direction”. read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Russia Rejects Accusations of Endangering ISS AstronautsRussian officials rejected accusations that they endangered astronauts aboard the International Space Station by conducting a weapons test that created more than 1,500 pieces of space junk. read more
The Duran11 hours ago
MUST SEE 🤣🤣🤣 ICELAND tourism trolls Facebook Meta with Icelandverse video
MUST SEE 🤣🤣🤣 ICELAND tourism trolls Facebook Meta with Icelandverse video ***News Topic 630*** Introducing the Icelandverse Iceland Trolls Mark Zuckerberg and His Meta Vision in Tourism Video Iceland Trolls Mark Zuckerberg and His Meta Vision in Tourism Video Iceland’s tourism board has mercilessly trolled Facebook’s new Meta-verse strategy with a video mocking both Mark […] read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
No, Ben and Jerry’s Did Not Honor Rittenhouse Shooting Victim with New FlavorA Twitter post spoofed Ben & Jerry's public statement on the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. read more
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education12 hours ago
Biden Nominates Dr. Karen Stout to the National Council for the HumanitiesPresident Biden nominated Dr. Karen A. Stout to be a member of the National Council for the Humanities, a board of 26 distinguished... read more
The New Dark Age12 hours ago
The Woody Biomass BlunderOne of the most controversial fixes for global warming is the use of woody biomass, cutting trees, burning trees to achieve “carbon neutral” status in the worldwide battle to conquer climate change/global warming. read more
Small Dead Animals12 hours ago
Stories You Won’t Find At The CBCWhile the bought and paid for media are excited about Dear Leader giving a pep talk to soccer players, here are a couple of stories they won’t cover. The Libranos were up to their old tricks when the election was called. And more information on his wife’s Remembrance Day message. Update: A Story you will… Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
Safe And Effective ®: Blurring The LinesA featured comment posted here yesterday, from Natalie Gordon: Are we missing adverse vaccine reactions days 1-14 in Canada, (1-21 in Saskatchewan)? Re: Covid-19: Stronger warnings are needed to curb socialising after vaccination, say doctors and behavioural scientists [https://www.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.n783/rr] Examining the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Use Authorization Review Memorandum, note on page 41 Pfizer reports… Continue reading → read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Why Russia Is Reinforcing Its Black Sea Fleet*Mark Episkopos* *Russian Navy, Black Sea* Russia and Ukraine each announced military exercises in the region in September 2021. *Here's What You Need to Know:* Military tensions in the Black Sea have become routine following the 2014 Euromaidan revolution in Ukraine and Russia’s subsequent annexation of Crimea, bringing a cascade of aerial interceptions, high-profile military exercises, and increasingly risky naval altercations between Russian and NATO forces. The Russian Navy is holding large-scale exercises in the Black Sea amid simmering military tensions with Ukraine. “Ab... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
The Barbel Class: The U.S. Navy's Last Diesel Attack Submarines*Mark Episkopos* *Barbel-class, United States* The Barbel line is perhaps best seen as a contingency class of advanced diesel-electric submarines, produced in case nuclear propulsion became a technological dead end. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The *Barbel *class boasted six torpedo tubes for a total of eighteen torpedoes, a range of 14,000-19,000 miles, and was capable of a respectable (though hardly record-shattering) top submerged speed of twenty-five knots. The last of the U.S. Navy’s diesel-electric attack submarines, the *Barbel*-class submarines were among the most... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Biden, Xi Hold Cordial Virtual Summit*Trevor Filseth* *China, * Biden described the summit as conciliatory in nature, arguing that both countries had a moral imperative to ensure that tensions did not “veer into open conflict.” U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their long-awaited virtual summit meeting, following months of speculation and after a preliminary phone call between the two countries’ chief diplomats, on Monday evening in Washington, DC and Tuesday in Beijing. The meeting was arranged after tensions had escalated over the status of Taiwan, the democratically-run island that B... read more
MJBizDaily11 hours ago
Canadian cannabis store launches packaging buyback programAn independently owned cannabis store in St. Catharines, Ontario, believes it has found a partial solution to the growing amount of trash created in the booming new industry. Canadian cannabis store launches packaging buyback program is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
EU Readying New Sanctions For Kremlin-Linked Russian Mercenary GroupFILE - An undated photo published by the Security Service of Ukraine purports to show Wagner Group mercenaries at an unidentified location. (ssu.gov.ua) *Moscow Times: **EU Readying New Sanctions for Kremlin-Linked Wagner Mercenary Group* The European Union is readying new sanctions for Wagner, the Russian mercenary group with alleged links to the Kremlin, France’s foreign minister said Monday. “There’s a common desire to draft a legal framework for sanctions against Wagner,” Russia’s Interfax news agency quoted Jean-Yves Le Drian as telling reporters in Brussels. Wagner h... read more
21st Century Wire12 hours ago
Australia Vaccine-Mandate Protesters Compare State Gov’t to Nazis
*21WIRE* | The latest round of protests comes after the government’s push to enact new draconian legislation meant to ‘fight the pandemic.’ read more
Children's Health Defense12 hours ago
Court Deals New Blow to ‘Fatally Flawed’ Biden Vaccine Mandates, But What Does That Mean?Even as the court last week upheld its earlier decision barring enforcement of the Biden administration’s employer vaccine mandates, major media outlets continue to portray the many federal, state and local legal challenges to vaccine mandates as unlikely to succeed. The post Court Deals New Blow to ‘Fatally Flawed’ Biden Vaccine Mandates, But What Does That Mean? appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago
The Squid Game: The Story about Losers in the Shadow of GlorySeoul, Nov 16 (IPS) - Immediately after its release, the Squid Game went viral, grabbing the attention of the world's entertainment stage. The grotesque and hyper-violent thriller has reportedly become Netflix's biggest show, the world's most-watched and the most-talked-about streaming entertainment. Is it a case of art imitating life? Read the full story, “The Squid Game: The Story about Losers in the Shadow of Glory”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago
Politicians Subsidise Fossil Fuel with Six Trillion Dollars in Just One YearMADRID, Nov 16 (IPS) - It sounds incredible: while politicians have been cackling about the climate emergency and profiling in empty promises to halt it, they have spent six trillion US dollars from taxpayers' money to subsidise fossil fuels in just one year: 2020. And they are set to increase the figure to nearly seven trillion by 2025. Read the full story, “Politicians Subsidise Fossil Fuel with Six Trillion Dollars in Just One Year”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago
Push for Civil Registration Set to Hit Key Milestone in Asian and Pacific CountriesBANGKOK, Thailand, Nov 16 (IPS) - Most countries in the Asia-Pacific region are on track to reach universal birth registration by 2030: an incredible achievement and a significant milestone in realizing human rights and equality. However, as the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed, many weaknesses remain in official recording systems, creating gaps in knowledge about the population and affecting how authorities respond to crises and reach those in greatest need. Read the full story, “Push for Civil Registration Set to Hit Key Milestone in Asian and Pacific Countries”, on globalissues.or... read more
Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago
Ethiopia: Mass arbitrary arrests target Tigrayans, says UN rights officeOver the past week, mass arrests of people reportedly of Tigrayan origin have continued in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa and elsewhere, the UN rights office said on Tuesday. Read the full story, “Ethiopia: Mass arbitrary arrests target Tigrayans, says UN rights office”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago
COVID-19: Licensing agreement for new candidate drug ‘an important first step’Access to a new COVID-19 drug will be expanded in low- and middle-income countries following a voluntary licensing agreement between the pharmaceutical company Pfizer and a UN-backed global health initiative, announced in Geneva on Tuesday. Read the full story, “COVID-19: Licensing agreement for new candidate drug ‘an important first step’”, on globalissues.org → read more
Accidental Deliberations12 hours ago
Tuesday Morning LinksThis and that for your Tuesday reading. - Nora Loreto writes about the need for governments to make COVID management plans which take into account pockets of anti-vaxxers who will create significant risks for the general population. Andre Picard discusses why parents will need to ensure their children get vaccinated, while Matt Gurney wonders how children will react if a continued failure to take reasonable precautions foreseeably results in the loss of core activities. And Zak Vescera reports on research showing significant damage to the health of Saskatchewan people who have avo... read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Border Clashes Resume Between Armenia And Azerbaijan*BBC:* *Armenia loses positions in deadly border clash* A number of Armenian soldiers have been killed and captured in a flare-up of violence on the border with Azerbaijan. Armenia's defence ministry confirmed the losses. Officials said two combat positions had been lost and that it had asked Russia to help defend its territorial sovereignty. Azerbaijan made big gains in a six-week war fought last year over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. Tensions have remained since the conflict ended in a shaky peace deal. *Read more* .... *More News On Border Clashes Resum... read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
Is Joshua Ladu the Tallest Man in the World at 9 feet 8?Someone may be stretching the truth. read more
MJBizDaily12 hours ago
More changes likely to L.A. marijuana licensing as topic becomes political hot potatoLos Angeles' marijuana licensing and social equity program might be in for another round of major changes, spurred by a stream of complaints to the City Council and regulators by license applicants who have yet to open their businesses. More changes likely to L.A. marijuana licensing as topic becomes political hot potato is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
MintPress News12 hours ago
Cubans Say They Are More Excited About School Reopening Than Regime ChangeMost Cubans seem more concerned with getting their economy fired up than toppling their leaders. Even if they blame their government for mismanagement, corruption and a system that stifles private enterprise, few fail to recognize the enormous impact of U.S. sanctions. The post Cubans Say They Are More Excited About School Reopening Than Regime Change appeared first on MintPress News. read more
The Free Thought Project12 hours ago
US Covered Up Worst Massacre Since Vietnam, Slaughtering 70 Syrian Civilians in 2019[image: massacre]The New York Times has exposed one of the US military's worst massacres and cover-up scandals since My Lai in Vietnam. read more
The Duran13 hours ago
Before Biden-Xi Meet US calls China Nuclear Build-up “one of largest geostrategic power shifts ever”
Before Biden-Xi Meet US calls China Nuclear Build-up “one of largest geostrategic power shifts ever” News Topic 340 China’s nuclear build-up: ‘one of the largest shifts in geostrategic power ever’ On July 27, China became the first nation to fly a hypersonic glide vehicle – a manoeuvrable craft that travels at more than five times […] read more
Econlib14 hours ago
Climate Shock Bet: Reply to ReevesHere’s my point-by-point reply to Daniel Reeves. He’s in blockquotes; I’m not. Daniel gets the last word if he wants it! Bryan seems to start by acknowledging that 6 degrees of warming (we’re approaching 1 degree so far, for those just tuning in) would be devastating and that a 10% chance of that by the […] The post Climate Shock Bet: Reply to Reeves appeared first on Econlib . read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Latin American countries reopen borders in contrast to European restrictionsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the World Health Organization, the pandemic has killed over 5 million people and caused 253.1 million infections worldwide. America is the most affected region, with 2.3 million deaths and 95.1 million cases, while 1.4 million people have died and 81.1 million have been infected in Europe. CUBA REOPENS […] The post Latin American countries reopen borders in contrast to European restrictions appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Miami to become new hub for Chilean venture capital fundsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Little by little, this city has become a new hub for innovation. During the pandemic, many of the large U.S. venture capital funds were based in California or New York- migrated to the capital of Florida. In many cases, remote work proved to investors that they could work from anywhere. […] The post Miami to become new hub for Chilean venture capital funds appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Northern Reflections12 hours ago
The Road To SerfdomRepublicans in the United States have no clothes. They stand naked with no pretenses left. Eugene Robinson writes: We are bombarded daily with heavy-lies-the-crown tales of woe about President Biden, Vice President Harris and the razor-thin Democratic majorities in Congress. Meanwhile, the Republican Party somehow evades similar scrutiny and skepticism. The truth is that if you want to see a portrait of factionalism and aimlessness, look closely at the dysfunctional collection of politicians that once could legitimately call itself the Grand Old Party. Today’s Republicans agree ... read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Germany Suspends Approval For Russia's Nord Stream 2 Gas Pipeline. Natural Gas Prices Explode In Europe*Daily Mail:* *Germany suspends approval for Russia's Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline hours after Boris Johnson told EU it must choose between Ukraine's freedom or buying gas from Moscow* * Construction of pipeline directly to Germany has been delayed by US sanctions * Washington and London say the pipeline gives Kremlin too much influence * Comes as Kremlin brings chaos to EU, with crises at Polish and Ukrainian borders * Boris Johnson last night urged Europe it was time to 'stick up for Ukraine' Germany energy regulator has suspended approval for Russia's Nord Stream 2 pip... read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
The Cold War Is Over, But These Missiles are Still Used Today*Kyle Mizokami* *Nuclear Weapons, Europe* The Scud short-range ballistic missile was developed as a nuclear asset for Soviet commanders during the Cold War, but can be found all around the globe today. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Scud missile, while never firing a shot in anger in the Cold War it was designed for, ironically went on to become a major military threat of the post–Cold War era. The missile has since spawned more dangerous missiles—and even worse, missile research programs—in the hands of rogue states. While the Scud itself will eventually go away, its ... read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
Joe Biden's Big Win: The $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Is Now Law*Trevor Filseth* *Infrastructure Bill, * Biden claimed that the $1.2 trillion bill’s passage would result in tangible economic progress for the United States as it continued to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. “My message to the American people is, America is moving again,” the president said. “Your life is going to change for the better.” A bipartisan bill negotiated between moderate Senate Democrats and Republicans and narrowly approved by the House of Representatives last week was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Monday afternoon. In a signing ceremony on the Whit... read more
bilaterals.org13 hours ago
Int'l ruling prevents Egypt from paying $30M in compensation to Bahraini company16-Nov-2021 The arbitral tribunal rejected the requesting company's request to compensate it in the amount of $29.3 million in addition to the accrued interests. read more
bilaterals.org13 hours ago
Tentative plans to sign CIS free trade in services agreement in May 202216-Nov-2021 The agreement on free trade in services in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) may be signed in May 2022, said CIS Executive Secretary Sergei Lebedev. read more
bilaterals.org13 hours ago
Facing election, France urges EU caution on trade deals16-Nov-2021 France urged EU partners on Thursday to proceed more firmly and cautiously with trade negotiations, while denying it was blocking the conclusion of any deal before its presidential election in April. read more
bilaterals.org13 hours ago
How the Mercosur deal's ethanol boost contradicts EU green promises16-Nov-2021 While the EU maintains that ethanol has a role to play in Europe's shift to clean transport, the production of ethanol is damaging the environment and hurting local communities in South America. read more
bilaterals.org13 hours ago
Governments risk 'trillions' in fossil fuel climate litigation16-Nov-2021 Governments which enact climate legislation risk being sued for trillions of dollars by fossil fuel companies seeking compensation for lost revenue and stranded assets. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
U.S. President Biden excludes Bolivia from pro-democracy summitRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bolivia was excluded from a summit organized by United States President Joe Biden. The meeting aimed at strengthening democracy will be held in the North American country on December 9 and 10 and is expected to convene 10 world leaders. Bolivia is on the list of the 8 countries that […] The post U.S. President Biden excludes Bolivia from pro-democracy summit appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
MintPress News13 hours ago
Israel’s Designation of Palestinian Human Rights Groups as Terrorist Orgs Baffles Europe
Once it became clear to the Israeli government that their European friends were not buying the claim that these human rights organizations are connected to terrorism, and would refuse to stop funding them, Israel pulled out the “big gun” and designated them as “terrorist organizations.” The post Israel’s Designation of Palestinian Human Rights Groups as Terrorist Orgs Baffles Europe appeared first on MintPress News. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Bolivia’s MAS ruling party files complaint against Civic Committee leader for alleged seditionRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The government of Bolivian president Luis Arce announced that it would repeal the anti-money laundering law, the main motive for the strike organized by the Committee in the country. However, on Sunday the Committee protested again, stating that it would continue to do so until the repeal was officially signed, […] The post Bolivia’s MAS ruling party files complaint against Civic Committee leader for alleged sedition appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Free Thought Project13 hours ago
‘Frickin’ Black Guy! I’m Going Shots Fired’: Lunatic Cop Almost Kills Black Teen for Delivering Newspapers[image: black]For delivering newspapers in a racist cop's neighborhood, an innocent Black teen was held at gunpoint, racially profiled, and nearly killed. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Taiwan highlights favorable business environment in ParaguayRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At the event's opening, FEPRINCO and Rural Association of Paraguay (ARP) chairman Dr. Pedro Galli Romañach said that Paraguay's conditions generate a very favorable business environment to establish business partnerships between Taiwanese and Paraguayan entrepreneurs, for its sustainable and economical food production, its environmentally friendly and inclusive society, and its […] The post Taiwan highlights favorable business environment in Paraguay appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
O CDC confirma que não tem registro de casos com imunidade natural se reinfectando ou infectando outras pessoasRIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL – Em resposta a uma solicitação da Lei de Liberdade de Informação (FOI), os Centros de Controle e Prevenção de Doenças dos Estados Unidos (“CDC”) admitiram que não há casos documentados de indivíduos não vacinados que tenham sido reinfectados ou transmitidos Covid a outra pessoa após adquirir a chamada “imunidade natural.” […] The post O CDC confirma que não tem registro de casos com imunidade natural se reinfectando ou infectando outras pessoas appeared first on The Rio Times . read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
Australian War Propaganda Keeps Getting Crazier60 Minutes Australia has churned out yet another fearmongering war propaganda pieceon China, this one so ham-fisted in its call to beef up military spending that it goes so far as to run a brazen advertisement for an actual Australian weapons manufacturer disguised as news reporting. read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
Why have we doctors been silent?What has been most upsetting for me has been the unquestioning compliance from the medical community as increasingly draconian, non-evidence-based and destructive virus control measures have been implemented. Some of the overt corruption, financial conflict of interests and politicisation has been laid bare in editorials in prominent medical journals such as the BMJ. But the vast majority of doctors have had no interest in asking questions or looking further. read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
COP26: India ends up as fall guyGreta Thurnberg, the famous Swedish climate change activist, summed up that the deal reached at COP26 at Glasgow on Saturday was “very, very vague” with several loopholes. She told the media in Glasgow that the pact only “succeeded in watering down the blah, blah, blah”. read more
bilaterals.org13 hours ago
Energies fossiles : pourquoi les états qui s'engagent à les réduire s'exposent à des poursuites judiciaires16-Nov-2021 Au fur et à mesure que les pays diminuent la part des énergies fossiles, les géants du pétrole ou du charbon ont recours à des tribunaux d'arbitrage qui leur permettent de poursuivre les Etats. read more
bilaterals.org13 hours ago
Partenariat régional en Asie-Pacifique : Taïwan au coeur crispations16-Nov-2021 La Chine et Taïwan ont entamé des négociations pour intégrer le CPTPP. Les pays déjà membres craignent que la candidature de Taipei ne débouche sur une crise politique. read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
New U.S. Report Notes Continued Institutional Problems With Iraqi Security Forces
(NINA) The U.S. just issued a quarterly report about Operation Inherent Resolve its anti-Islamic State campaign in Iraq and Syria. This one focused upon the continued institutional problems within the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF). One major issue is how the ISF conducts itself out in the field. Most of the time it just focuses upon presence operations where it carries out patrols during day and mans checkpoints. These are routine and almost never run into the Islamic State which mostly operates at night. Next were the major sweeps that the ISF does. Most of these are announce... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History – Nov 161914 British forces attacked Ottomans in Fort Zain, Basra (Musings On Iraq review *When God Made Hell, The British Invasion of Mesopotamia and the Creation of Iraq, 1914-1921*) 1914 Leading Iraqi cleric Sayid Kadhim al-Yazidi gave speech in Najaf telling people to defend Islam against British and provide money 1918 UK political officer in Mesopotamia Wilson wrote average Iraqi saw the future of area with British and agreed with occupation (Musings On Iraq review *The Chatham House Version and other Middle-Eastern Studies*) (Musings On Iraq review *Enemy On The Euphrate... read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Yes, Photo Shows an Astronaut Giving Himself a Flu Shot in SpaceThe picture was taken aboard the International Space Station. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 213 hours ago
"Are Gasoline Prices Being Pushed Higher On Purpose?"*"Are Gasoline Prices Being Pushed Higher On Purpose?"* by Michael Snyder "Is it just a “coincidence” that gasoline prices have absolutely exploded since Joe Biden took office? The hatred that many on the left have for traditional forms of energy is well known. Many of them are entirely convinced that the changes that are happening to our climate can be reversed if we can just transition away from traditional forms of energy. So on the left there is a lot of interest in finding ways to create incentives for people to use “cleaner” forms of energy instead of “dirtier” forms of energ... read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Cuba Government Crushes Dissent. Nationwide Protest Fizzles*The Guardian: **Cuba democracy protests thwarted after rallies banned and leaders arrested* *Authorities act swiftly to snuff out dissent after being caught off guard by demonstrations for change in July * Cuban authorities have snuffed out protests planned by activists to call for nationwide demonstrations for democracy and more freedom of expression. After being caught off guard by unprecedented protests in July, the government acted in advance to ban the demonstrations planned for Monday, ran a media campaign arguing it was a US attempt at regime change, and placed pro... read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation13 hours ago
Congress is waiting on the CBO for its Build Back Better report – but how did fiscal scorekeepers come to be so powerful in politics?
Five Democrats are refusing to vote on a signature bill until the Congressional Budget Office delivers its full cost estimate. For a small agency, the CBO can hold a lot of legislative sway. read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation13 hours ago
The concrete effects of body cameras on police accountability
Police body-worn cameras increase disciplinary action against officers and reduce racial bias against citizen complainants, according to a recent study. read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation13 hours ago
Journalism in middle America got communities through the pandemic
The decline of the news industry has been well documented. How did news organizations in the US heartland, facing potential extinction, survive – and even thrive – through the pandemic? read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Can Deterrence Hold Strong If More States Get Nukes?*James Holmes* *North Korea, North Korea, United States, China* In short, gatekeepers of the first nuclear age—the five nuclear-weapon states codified by the Nonproliferation Treaty—are struggling with how to cope with gatecrashers such as North Korea and Iran *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Bottom line, atomic deterrence was a straightforward matter in yesteryear: the Soviet Union counterbalanced the NATO allies and vice versa, while the outlier nuclear-weapon state, China, maintained a humble arsenal while foreswearing first use of it. It appears the fat kid in Pyongyang ha... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Why Pilots Fall in Love with the F-35 Stealth Fighter*Kris Osborn* *F-35, Americas* The information dominance elements of the F-35 change the paradigm for pilots who used to look at multiple different screens to absorb critical mission information. Why is the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter so popular? Why have so many nations signed on to the program? The pilots who fly the plane seem to have the answer. *The F-35 Alliance* The United States, the UK, Italy, the Netherlands, Australia, Norway, Denmark, and Canada have invested in the stealth jets. This group has in recent years been joined by Israel, Japan, South Korea, Poland, Belgiu... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Winter of Europe’s Discontent: Belarus Threatens EU With Migrants and Gas Shortages*Lillian Posner* *Belarus, Europe* Already, thousands of migrants are shivering in the frigid forests on the Polish border, and if Europe can’t manage the migration and energy crises, Europeans, too, may be feeling the cold. Europe may have thought that with the Nord Stream II pipeline near completion and the resolution of the Moldovan gas crisis that its energy problems were over. Not a chance. Belarusian dictator Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s recent threats to shut down the Yamal-Europe pipeline suggest they are only beginning. Already, thousands of migrants are shivering in the ... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
The North Korean Special Forces are No Joke*Kyle Mizokami* *North Korea, Asia* They have evolved from a nuisance force designed to stage attacks in the enemy’s rear into something far more dangerous. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In the event of war, North Korea would likely launch dozens of separate attacks throughout South Korea, from the DMZ to the southern port of Busan. Whether or not these forces can make their way through Seoul’s considerable air and sea defenses is another question. One of the most vital parts of North Korea’s war machine is one that relies the most on so-called “soldier power” skills. Nort... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
What Life Is Like Under the Afghan Taliban*Hollie McKay* *Afghanistan, * [image: Taliban] The Taliban is in over its head—and it is all coming at a time when the nation is on the brink of a harrowing economic collapse. KABUL, Afghanistan – Three months ago, a band-aid was ripped for a bullet wound. President Ashraf Ghani fled the Presidential Palace on the searing Sunday afternoon of August 15, paving the way for the encroaching Taliban to storm right in without a crescendo of bullets. Two weeks later, the last U.S. evacuation aircraft rose into Kabul’s night sky from the Hamid Karzai International Airport (HKIA), dramat... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
America's ICBMs Need Better Infrastructure*Kris Osborn* *ICBMs, Americas* There's rust growing on these deterrence technologies. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Weapons systems are increasingly becoming cyber reliant, which is why command and control networks and computer processing must be hardened to protect new ICBMs. After all, advanced connectivity can bring unprecedented advantages while also introducing some risks. Some people may assume the Air Force’s new ground-based strategic deterrent (GBSD) is purely focused on a fast-tracked replacement of four hundred or more intercontinental (ICBMs) dispersed across ... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
The F-35s Biggest Advantage: Upgradability*Kris Osborn* *Jets, Americas* Over the past decade, engineers working on the F-35 fighter jet have built a specific modernization plan into the stealth aircraft with a mind to keeping the jet cutting edge and hopefully superior well into the 2070s. Although the number of state-of-the-art F-35 fighter jets is increasing rapidly, what impact will emerging technologies have on this one-of-a-kind stealth fighter? The advent of sixth-generation aircraft and explosive growth in artificial intelligence has generated a technological climate in which breakthrough systems come to fruit... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Why America's Special Forces Have No Peer*Kyle Mizokami* *U.S. Military, Americas* Fighting against these elite soldiers will ruin your day, to say the least. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Despite the axiom that one “cannot mass produce special forces,” the ranks of U.S. operatives have more than doubled in size since 2001 in an effort to keep pace with demand. Special operations forces have been at the forefront of U.S. combat operations in the last two decades. They are nearly at the forefront of risky combat missions—and suffer higher casualties as they are often deployed to remote locations and exposed to gre... read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Film Crew Union Narrowly Approves Contract with ProducersThe agreements passed 56% to 44% among delegates from the 36 local unions of the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage Employees. read more
Halifax Examiner14 hours ago
The houses Henry J. Harris builtIt’s November and we’re still in our annual subscription drive. As you may have noticed, we’ve been sharing stories from subscribers about why they subscribe and what they enjoy about the Examiner. It’s been interesting to read their insights. I think one of my favourite stories was from Vel Oakes who said she enjoyed the […] read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 210 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, "Risk In This Market Is Rising - Important Updates"Gregory Mannarino, AM 11/16/21: *"Risk In This Market Is Rising - Important Updates"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
Organizing Notes11 hours ago
Cultural destruction as control mechanism* Virtually every generation faces a 'period of capital accumulation' by Mr. Big* - Any gains workers have made for higher pay and benefits, social and political freedoms, civil liberties and such are pulled back by the ruling oligarchs in order to insure that the poor and the middle class don't get 'high and mighty' and become a real challenge to corporate power. So Mr. Big must continually devise a cynical and dishonest strategy to overturn the mobilizing energies coming from the bottom-half of the pyramid. Over the centuries the divide and conquer strategy ... read more
the daily howler14 hours ago
RAPS ON RACE: One heard bilge, the other heard brilliance!*TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021* *When Mead and Baldwin rapped: *It's never been easy to conduct serious discussions of the construct we refer to as "race." Centuries of brutal inhuman history underlie the concept. For reasons which are obvious. deep feelings underlie, and may undermine, attempts at such discussion. It's never been easy to discuss such deeply fraught topics. Consider what happened when James Baldwin and Margaret Mead conducted their once-famous 1970 colloquy—a two-day discussion which came to be known as "A Rap on Race." In 1971, a transcript of the discussion was ... read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
White House narrative mimics closing scene in Animal House--All is wellDaily Wire: Forget about that crazy high inflation, those sky-high gas prices, and the empty shelves at your local grocery store: to White House chief of staff Ron Klain, everything’s great. Klain made his claim in an interview with “The Lead With Jake Tapper,” in which Tapper asked President Joe Biden’s right-hand man about inflation, noting that “it’s at a 30-year high” and “up 6.2%. That’s worse than had been feared.” “Well, look, I do think, as I said, Jake, things are a lot better in this country than they were a year ago, with regard to COVID, with regard to the economy, ... read more
Bayou Renaissance Man14 hours ago
So non-profits and charities are aiding and abetting illegal aliens...
... in open contempt for the black-letter law of this country (although the Biden administration's policies on the subject are just as much in violation of the law, and it turns a blind eye to those who do likewise). That should make you very angry. It certainly makes me angry. The question is, what can we do about it? If well-funded charities and NGO's are helping to scatter illegal aliens like grass seed all across our country, how can we make them pay for such conduct? If possible, can we make them pay so high a price that they're forced to stop these nefarious practices... read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Qatar Agrees To Act As The US Diplomatic Representative In Afghanistan*Axios*: *Qatar agrees to represent U.S. interests in Taliban-led Afghanistan* Qatar has agreed to become the "protecting power" for U.S. interests in Afghanistan, taking on a formal role as the diplomatic intermediary between Washington and the new Taliban government, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Friday. *Why it matters:* The U.S. has shown no indication it will recognize the Taliban government, but diplomatic engagement will be necessary in order to stave off the mass humanitarian crisis bearing down on Afghanistan as winter approaches. *Driving the news... read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Wisconsin sued for breaking election lawFederalist: Wisconsin’s former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch filed a lawsuit with the state Supreme Court on Monday against the Wisconsin Elections Commission for breaking state laws in the 2020 cycle. In her lawsuit, Kleefisch, a Republican running for governor next year, asked the court to declare that the elections commission’s guidance is against state law and enjoin the commission to carry out a lawful election in 2022. She requested that the Supreme Court take up jurisdiction so the lawsuit doesn’t get tangled up in the lower courts and stalled during next year’s election. “... read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Report Says US Military Covered Up Airstrike That 'Killed Dozens Of Civilians' In SyriaCombined Air Operations Center (CAOC) at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. US military officials watched the Baghuz massacre here via drone footage in real time. (US Air Force) *Daily Mail: **'We just dropped on 50 women and children': US military covered up airstrike that 'killed dozens of civilians' in Syria during ISIS final stand* * Airstrike in Syria killed up to 64 women and children in 2019, the NYT reports * Military reportedly covered up the civilian death toll despite internal protests * Strike came as ISIS holed up to make a final stand in a camp near Baghuz * Secretiv... read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
This Sounds FunMontreal Gazette- Canada’s national emergency alert system will be tested Wednesday read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
“I Don’t Think About Monetary Policy”David Murrell, in the comments; Yesterday Statistics Canada reported that total manufacturing shipments declined by 3.0% (month over month) in September, and the industrial price index rose by 1.0% (month over month). The latter statistic means that industrial prices rose by 12% yearly for September: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211115/dq211115a-eng.htm Naturally the corporate media ignored these numbers. “Be happy!”… Continue reading → read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Atmospheric River Whips Northwest; 1 Missing, Roads ClosedFlooding and landsides prompted the complete closure of the West Coast's main north-south highway near Bellingham, Washington. read more
The Free Thought Project14 hours ago
School Board Ends Mandate After Heroic 8yo Girl Suspended 36 Times for Refusing to Wear Mask[image: girl masks]An 8-year-old girl's months-long act of civil disobedience ended in victory after the school board finally made masks optional. read more
Cloaking Inequity14 hours ago
African American Community Agenda Discusses Education CensorshipAfrican American Community Agenda Initiative (AAI), the Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Psi Boulé of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity co-hosted an AAI Virtual Summit on the attack on anti-racism initiatives, mainly through our education institution by mischaracterizing and rebranding a field of academic study referred to as Critical Race Theory (CRT). Watch the LIVE Summit below that took read more
Small Dead Animals15 hours ago
It All Started In 1306I’m not sure about my brothers, but I’ve been eager with anticipation for some public acknowledgment of our vast ancestral lands which are rightfully ours, but now lived on by others in Scotland. Alas, so far there has been silence. Even with world leaders and climate elites gathering in Glasgow for another climate summit. One… Continue reading → read more
Lawfare15 hours ago
Agile Multilateralism Is Needed to Address Cybercrime Safe HavensPresident Joe Biden. (Photo by the State Department) With the Treasury Department’s announcement of sanctions against the cryptocurrency exchange SUEX and the 30-nation summit led by the White House, the past few weeks have served as a reminder that in a particularly busy year for cybersecurity, important policy opportunities reside in work with international organizations and allies and partners. The particular issue that has captivated such sustained attention is the harm caused by ransomware, which has reached critical levels both domestically and abroad. Broadly speaking, lea... read more
MJBizDaily15 hours ago
Schwazze acquires Colorado marijuana store for $4 million and stockColorado-based retail chain Schwazze said it acquired the cannabis shop Smokin’ Gun Apothecary in the Denver suburb of Glendale for $4 million and 100,000 shares of stock. The vertically integrated Schwazze has been on an acquisition spree, having gobbled up indoor cultivator Brow 2 in August for $6.7 million, Southern Colorado Growers in July for […] Schwazze acquires Colorado marijuana store for $4 million and stock is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
In Some Parts Of America, Looting Has Become A Way Of LifeEnd of American Dream – by Michael Snyder The level of lawlessness that we are now witnessing in the United States of America is absolutely... The post In Some Parts Of America, Looting Has Become A Way Of Life appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Biden’s spending bill drops key child tax credit requirement that could pay out billions to illegal immigrantsYahoo News – Fox News President Biden’s massive $1.75 trillion spending bill would drop a component of the child tax credit program that could lead... The post Biden’s spending bill drops key child tax credit requirement that could pay out billions to illegal immigrants appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
21st Century Wire15 hours ago
Big Pharma Anschluss: Austria Imposes ‘Lockdown for the Unvaccinated’ – Germany and Czech Could Follow
*21WIRE* | As the saying goes: history doesn't strictly repeat itself, but it often rhymes. read more
Lawfare16 hours ago
Learning From China's TechlashPresident a Xi Jinping waves as he gets off a plane to meet with U.S. executives. (Photo by U.S. National Archives) In a congressional hearing in September, a senator asked a question that would have once seemed implausible: “So what do you think of the Chinese edict” that limits the time children can spend on video games, he asked. “And should the United States government think about doing something like that?” A decade ago, tech policy in the United States and China were on different paths. In a speech on internet freedom in 2010, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton championed ... read more
PrairiePundit3 hours ago
The 'climate change' scam 50 years of getting it wrongNY Post: Apocalypse . . . now? For the past two weeks in Glasgow, Scotland, world leaders have gathered at COP 26, the United Nations Climate Change Conference, to listen to the same message: Disaster is just around the corner. “The world has to step up, and it has to step up now,” former President Barack Obama said. “When it comes to climate, time really is running out.” Professional yeller Greta Thunberg demanded the United Nations declare a “systemwide climate emergency,” and force countries to take action. Press accounts were similarly Chicken Little-esque. If developed nati... read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Bannon to use indictment to fight the Jan. 6 committeeThe Hill: Ex-Trump White House adviser Stephen Bannon threatened to make the charges against him “the misdemeanor from hell” for the Biden administration as he exited his first court appearance after being indicted for defying a congressional subpoena. The Department of Justice on Friday scored an indictment against Bannon after filing two charges of criminal contempt of Congress, saying the former Trump staffer failed to “comply in any way” for a request for documents and a deposition from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. “I'm telling you rig... read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Why Democrats are losing the rural votePower Line: My friend who reads the New York Times pointed me to a devastating front-page Times article about the supply chain mess. I think of the crisis in terms of getting products from ports to U.S. consumers. However, the Times article focuses on the problem of U.S. farmers getting produce to ports for shipment overseas The article begins with this: It’s just 60 miles from El Dorado Dairy in Ontario, Calif., to the nation’s largest container port in Los Angeles. But the farm is having little luck getting its products onto a ship headed for the foreign markets that are cruc... read more
Balkinization14 hours ago
What the Legal Battles Over Chinese Migration Teach UsFor the Symposium on Carol Nackenoff and Julie Novkov, American by Birth: Wong Kim Ark and the Battle for Citizenship (University Press of Kansas, 2021). Robert Tsai In *American By Birth*, Carol Nackenoff and Julie Novkov tell the story of Wong Kim Ark, whose Supreme Court case interpreted the Fourteenth Amendment so as to secure the principle of birthright citizenship, especially through patrilineal descent. Their book is a richly-textured presentation of not only the twists and turns of that particular litigation, but also other efforts by Chinese migrants and their allies t... read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Paraguay: Some 900,000 tons of agricultural products carried through Paraná RiverRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Due to the drought affecting the Paraná river, coordinated operations have been undertaken by the binational Itaipu and Yacyretá dams to open the discharge flows and allow navigability. Additionally, the rainfall of the past few weeks has increased the flow. At present there are some 170,000 tons to be transported […] The post Paraguay: Some 900,000 tons of agricultural products carried through Paraná River appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page14 hours ago
Iran names newly discovered species of fish after footballer Ali DaeiUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page14 hours ago
Clearwater Marine Aquarium arranges 'Celebration of Life' for Winter the DolphinUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page14 hours ago
‘Cheeky’ sea lions are returning to New Zealand’s shores — and locals are learning to share the coastUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page14 hours ago
Beauty still abounds under surface of Biscayne Bay. Coral City Camera offers a glimpseUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page14 hours ago
Beluga whalers in Northwest Alaska and on North Slope report a successful 2021 season; 'That’s what I live to do'UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page14 hours ago
Steve Irwin’s best friend reflects on eerie 'farewell' speech prior to tragic death; 'I felt uncomfortable'UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page14 hours ago
An 11-year-old boy is injured by a shark in Ilha Comprida; is the second case in Sao Paulo in the monthUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page14 hours ago
Red Sea: Experts weigh in on how to save Hong Kong’s marine life; 'There is no silver bullet solution'UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page14 hours ago
How Did A 72-Pound Carp End Up In Chicago Park’s Lagoon? Big Catch Could Be From A Decades-Old Mistake, Experts SayReal Climate Science15 hours ago
‘Follow the Islamic way to save the world,’ Prince Charles urges environmentalists‘Follow the Islamic way to save the world,’ Charles urges environmentalists | Daily Mail Online read more
Real Climate Science15 hours ago
Mostly Peaceful ProtestSole survivor of Kyle Rittenhouse is a career criminal and had charges dropped just before trial | Daily Mail Online read more
Roscoe Reports15 hours ago
KISS OFF
*Gene Simmons has once again blasted people who are defiantly skeptical of COVID-19 vaccines, calling them "delusional" and the "enemy" and saying they are posing a risk to themselves and to all those around them.* *Simmons stated, “If you're willing to walk among us unvaccinated, you are an enemy.”* *Ha Simmons can you read? * STUDY: Government’s Own Data Reveals that at Least 150,000 Probably DEAD in U.S. Following COVID-19 Vaccines *All I can say is I hope you did get your "kill shot".* *9 FOR EVIL* *9 FOR STUPID* *Paul Stanley* *The KISS musician shared the news of his ... read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
Pfizer Agrees to Let Other Companies Make Its COVID-19 PillThe move could make the treatment available to more than half of the world’s population. read more
Real Climate Science17 hours ago
Sound Of Music SequelWill the Von Trapp family escape Austria again, like they did in 1938? read more
From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog15 hours ago
UntitledFrom Jenna Orkin In a disastrous drought, a grim milestone: California could see its first big reservoir run dry China slaughtering pets of COVID patients under draconian new law Under scrutiny, U.S. admits airstrikes killed numerous civilians in Syria years ago Hackers compromise FBI email system, send thousands of messages Russia: Belarus Didn’t Coordinate With Moscow Threat To Halt Gas To Europe 1. Taiwan is overhauling how it trains reserve troops. It may still not be enough to hold off a Chinese invasion.Sen. Patrick Leahy, who presided over Trump's 2nd impeachment tri... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
School boards continue to mishandle the parents' rebellionJeff Charles: The activist media constantly excoriates them. The National School Board Association colluded with the federal government to label them as “domestic terrorists.” At least one school board is forcing them to dox themselves if they seek to speak out against Critical Race Theory (CRT) in the classroom. Now, another school district is targeting parents who have been outspoken against wokeism being infused into the curriculum at their children’s schools. AZ Free News reported: The Scottsdale Unified School District’s administration is scrambling to do damage control af... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Convicted school rapist pleads no contest to new sexual assault charge*Washington Examiner:* *Loudoun County teenager convicted of bathroom rape pleads no contest in second sex crime case* His conduct exposed the dangers of the school board's trans policy allowing students to choose the restroom they wanted. read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Japan's Plan to Counter China in the Pacific? Investing in Submarines.*Kyle Mizokami* *Japanese Navy, Pacific* Submarine nuclear propulsion would be an attainable but expensive project for Japan. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) is planning to increase its submarine fleet to twenty-two operational diesel and AIP-powered submarines, plus one testing and two training submarines. The increase is likely meant to counterbalance China’s burgeoning undersea fleet of around seventy submarines, including several nuclear-powered attack and ballistic missile submarines. In June 2019, submarine manufacturer ... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Fourth-Generation Fighter Jets, What Are They Good For?*Kris Osborn* *Stealth Jets, World* In counterinsurgency, fourth generation aircraft can be just as effective for instance. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *These aircraft are not quite advanced, stealthy and effective enough to truly rival enemy fifth-generation jets and successfully counter next-generation enemy air defenses. And yet, they may be far too advanced for counterinsurgency or counterterrorism missions wherein the United States already has air superiority. The Navy and the Air Force appear to be making a push to supplement the Defense Department’s growing fifth-g... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Take a Look at America’s Secret “Ninja Missile”*Caleb Larson* *Missiles, Americas* A video posted to social media shows several recovered AGM-114 R9X Hellfire missiles. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Instead of an explosive charge, the missile uses several pop-out blades to chop up targets and prevent civilian casualties. The Hellfire missile was originally developed in the 1980s as an anti-tank missile, though its role has been expanded for a variety of missions thanks to the missile’s high precision. It is currently in service with a number of countries including the United States, and is most often used with the Predator... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Does East Asia Need a Collective Defense?*James Holmes* *China Missile, East Asia, China, United States* NATO could serve as guidance. *Here's What You Need to Remember: * A Golden Rule governs alliances and ententes of all types: the ally who furnishes the gold makes the rules. Last week the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Center (USSC) set policy circles aflutter when it issued a novella-length report that questions the staying power of U.S. military strategy in the Indo-Pacific theater while urging inhabitants of the region to take up their share of the defense burden vis-à-vis a domineering China. Read ... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Undersea Technologies are One Way to Keep Submarines Safe*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Submarines, Americas* Northrop Grumman isn't only good for stealth bombers. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Part of the challenge is finding ways to minimize Navy submarine vulnerability to enemy detection and attack by simply remaining at safer depths, yet in order to achieve a high-degree of high-speed connectivity, submarines need to break the ocean surface by coming to “periscope depth,” which is closer to the surface. Sub-hunting spy planes armed with torpedoes, maritime drones armed with missiles, high-resolution, surface scanning cameras, and fast-m... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Bottom story of the day*Epoch Times:* *Beto O’Rourke Enters Race for Texas Governor* Beto has a family willing to indulge his political ambitions, but the voters not so much. read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Liz Cheney on the outs with Wyoming Republicans*Fox News:* *Wyoming GOP votes to stop recognizing Liz Cheney as a Republican* *Cheney is now facing at least four Republican opponents in the 2022 primary* Cheney has been polling poorly in the state ever since she voted to impeach Trump after the Jan. 6 riots. Her participation in the Jan. 6 committee has also alienated voters. Trump has endorsed one of the four candidates running against her in the GOP primary. read more
Organizing Notes15 hours ago
Socialism with Chinese characteristicsBy Pepe Escobar Make Trade, Not War: that would be the motto of a Pax Sinica under Xi. The crucial aspect is that Beijing does not aim to replace Pax Americana, which always relied on the Pentagon’s variant of gunboat diplomacy. The declaration subtly reinforced that Beijing is not interested in becoming a new hegemon. What matters above all is to remove any possible constraints that the outside world may impose over its own internal decisions, and especially over its unique political setup. The West may embark on hysteria fits over anything – from Tibet and Hong Kong to Xinji... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Uruguay seeks to attract interest from European companies for green hydrogen exportsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After the official trip of the Minister of Industry, Energy and Mines, Omar Paganini, during which he presented the project for the development of green hydrogen in Uruguay to investors from European countries, he explained that they are working to develop export markets and at the same time use green […] The post Uruguay seeks to attract interest from European companies for green hydrogen exports appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Russia denies plan to invade UkraineRT: The Kremlin has strongly denied suggestions that Russia is planning to invade Ukraine, after reports emerged that officials from the US had warned their counterparts in Europe that Moscow is considering a “military operation.” Speaking to the press on Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov slammed the suggestion as groundless. *“This is not the first publication and not the first statement by the US that they are concerned about the movement of our armed forces in Russia,” he said. “We have repeatedly said that the movement of our armed forces on our own territory should b... read more
musingsofanoldfart15 hours ago
Forgetting a name is a humbling experienceYesterday, I was thanking a blogging friend, Polly, for her re-blogging a post I wrote. All was good until I called her Barbara on her own blog and mine. I can offer up excuses, but this is attributable to operator … Continue reading → read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Illegal immigration slowing?Washington Examiner: Illegal migration at the southern border declined in October by nearly 15%, the first significant drop since President Joe Biden took office in January. Data released Monday evening by Customs and Border Protection show that federal law enforcement officials stopped 164,303 noncitizens along the 2,000-mile southern border as they attempted to sneak in between ports of entry or were denied admission at inspection booths. The majority tried to get across the border in areas without a border wall. ... The October number is down from 192,001 in September and 2... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles15 hours ago
Natural gas prices in Europe soar as Germany suspends approval for Nord Stream 2 pipelineNatural gas prices in Europe soared again on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, as the German Federal Network Agency -- Bundesnetzagentur -- suspended the process of certifying the new Russian gas pipeline called Nord Stream 2. The pipeline was completed in September...... Read more » read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Inflation and the out of touch mediaMany in the media are making excuses for Biden's mismanagement of the economy and the impact it is having on millions in this country who are seeing their gas prices double and can't afford groceries if they can find them in the stores. Farmers not only have to pay more to fill up their trucks but also operate the machinery required for farming and ranching. It should be no surprise that Democrats got wiped out in rural Virginia in the recent election and polls show much of rural America opposes the Democrats. It also impacts the inner-city poor who were already stretched on pay... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Uruguay regrets difficulties in completing negotiations between Mercosur and the EURIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Uruguay regrets "the difficulties observed" to conclude the negotiations of the agreement between the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and the European Union (EU) since it does not allow to deepen the relationship between both blocs. According to information provided, this was stated by the Uruguayan Foreign Minister, Francisco Bustillo, during […] The post Uruguay regrets difficulties in completing negotiations between Mercosur and the EU appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
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