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PrairiePundit16 hours ago
The disparate impact delusionsLiberals blunder into a new form of discrimination that hurts those they claim they want to help. read more
Socio-Economics History Blog16 hours ago
Italy Bans Unvaccinated From Cinemas, Restaurants and Sports EventsItaly Bans Unvaccinated From Cinemas, Restaurants and Sports Events by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ As protesters and governments alike braced for another round of unrest during the coming weekend, with most of the US preoccupied by the Thanksgiving holiday, Italy’s increasingly authoritarian government has declared instead that a growing number of government workers will be subjected … read more
Electroverse16 hours ago
Nordic Power Prices Surge On Sub-Zero Temps And Low Winds, ‘Danger To Life’ Warning Issued In Scotland, + No Hurricanes For First Time In 65 Years…
...a reality that has AGW Party members scratching their heads. The post Nordic Power Prices Surge On Sub-Zero Temps And Low Winds, ‘Danger To Life’ Warning Issued In Scotland, + No Hurricanes For First Time In 65 Years… appeared first on Electroverse. read more
The New Dark Age15 hours ago
Go to hell, ShellShell is responsible for more of the human-generated emissions that are accelerating the climate crisis than most countries. However, until recently, it was not, like states, required to abide by the Paris Accord. In May this year, a Dutch court changed that and compelled Shell to cut its emissions by 45% from 2019 levels by 2030, and ruled that Shell was a threat to the right to life. read more
The New Dark Age15 hours ago
Safe Passage Breaking News: UK dis-invited to EU meetingYou may have seen that Priti Patel has been dis-invited to an upcoming summit of European Ministers this weekend to discuss the tragedy in the Channel. As the Home Secretary won’t be meeting with European Ministers to discuss policy, it's more important than ever that the Government hears our calls for safe routes now loud and clear. read more
The New Dark Age15 hours ago
Climate Warriors and Flagships from HellThere should be encampments and occupations in and near Middlesborough and Hull. There should be. If the spirit of Earth First and actual environmentalism was with us, perhaps there would be. read more
musingsofanoldfart16 hours ago
They’re all my chairs, but you can sit in that one (a reprise)I wrote this post in tribute to my grandmother on her birthday seven years ago. She was Thanksgiving to me. My grandmother, who we called Big Mama, lived life large. She was quite the character and was unlike the acquiescent … Continue reading → read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
What are her thoughts on Biden selling Strategic Petroleum Reserve oil to China?*Epoch Times:* *Warren Blasts US Oil Producers for Fuel Exports Ahead of Winter* And what are her thoughts of Biden blocking drilling on federally controlled sites and blocking pipelines? If she is really worried about fuel for the winter why isn't she criticizing Biden's ridiculous energy policies? I do give her credit for recognizing that wind and solar are not adequate replacements for fossil fuel. Wait? I do not think she meant to expose that too. BTW: *OPEC considers pausing oil production increase after Biden releases more crude* *Biden ordered record 50M barrels o... read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
This one appears scarier than the Delta variant*Epoch Times:* *New CCP Virus Variant Detected in South Africa Sparks Travel Bans by Israel, UK* ... Scientists say the new variant is a concern because it has a high number of mutations and spreads rapidly among young people in Gauteng, the country’s most populous province, he said at an online press briefing. “Over the last four or five days, there has been more of an exponential rise [in new infections],” he said of South Africa’s case numbers of the CCP virus. ... They do not seem to have a handle on it yet. Thus the travel bans. See, also: *WHO meets to discuss new, ... read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Tug-of-war within Brazil government unsettles Argentina vacationers, by far the country’s most important foreign touristsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - There seems to be a rift in the administration of the Brazilian government under Jair Bolsonaro. On one side of the Brazilian conflict are the Ministries of Tourism and Transportation, which are pushing to open the Brazilian land border to allow the entry of buses and private cars with tourists […] The post Tug-of-war within Brazil government unsettles Argentina vacationers, by far the country’s most important foreign tourists appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Both Russia and the U.S. Spied on Israel's Nuclear Facilities*David Axe* *Israeli Nuclear Weapons, Middle East* Moscow and Washington brought out their secret spy planes. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The United States launched one of its now-legendary Lockheed SR-71s from American soil on a 10-hour round-trip mission to verify Israel’s nuclear activation. In the late 1960s and early ‘70s the most sophisticated spy planes in U.S. and Soviet service—the Mach-three SR-71 Blackbird and equally speedy MiG-25 Foxbat, respectively—flew dangerous reconnaissance missions over the Middle East, supporting opposing American and Russian policie... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Does Ukraine Have a Fighting Chance against Russia?*Mark Episkopos* *Russia Ukraine, Europe* It is no less the case today than it was in 2014 that Kiev is overwhelmingly likely to lose a full-fledged war with Russia. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *But the underlying problem is that military power is relative, not absolute. Though it is clear that Ukraine’s armed forces are not what they were in 2014, much the same can be said about the Russian troops currently massing on Ukraine’s eastern border and in occupied Crimea. In a recent speech given at Ukraine’s Combat Training Center Yavoriv, U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Ukraine ... read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
Biden's garbage economyTiana Lowe: You can't help but notice that her sterling silver "RESIST" necklace is a tad tarnished and her smile a smidge wan as she concedes she had to bring regular gluten-packed biscuits because the supply chain shortage has not even spared either tempeh or almond flour. Not a full year since ousting the Bad Orange Man from the White House, proving that, indeed, #PussyGrabsBack, your Biden-supporting aunt is uncharacteristically quiet about her president until she finally relents: Yes, the economy really has started to show a dent — but why? Wasn't President Joe Biden suppos... read more
Viable Opposition16 hours ago
Iran's Nuclear Weapon Breakout Timeline - Bracing the World for WarLet's open this posting with a quote from General Kenneth McKenzie, commander of the U.S. Central Command from this article in Time Magazine about Iran's nuclear program and how it is progressing in the post-JCPOA period: "*Our president said they’re not going to have a nuclear weapon. The diplomats are in the lead on this, but Central Command always has a variety of plans that we could execute, if directed....**They’re very close this time. I think they like the idea of being able to breakout*.” In this posting, we will look at a very recent report from the Institute For... read more
Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!16 hours ago
Final Sprint for our Matching Gift Campaign!
Today marks the end of our $5,000 Matching Gift program. We're so close, I can taste it - or maybe that's the pumpkin pie I had for breakfast. Anyway - I have 15 copies of Robert Kennedy Jr's book The... Related Stories - Tucker Carlson Interviews Skyhorse Publisher Tony Lyons About #1 Bestseller The Real Anthony Fauci - The Virus Was Made in a Lab - Swim down! The Real Anthony Fauci Hits #1 read more
The New Dark Age17 hours ago
UK Crony Capitalism: They’re undermining ParliamentNo 10 reportedly made these threats to force MPs to spare Tory MP Owen Paterson from suspension, after he broke parliamentary rules by lobbying for a private firm that paid him £100,000 a year. One backbencher said MPs were told “they would lose funding for their constituency” if they failed to vote with the Prime Minister. read more
The Watchers » Latest articles17 hours ago
Rare Red weather warning issued for Storm Arwen, U.K.The UK Met Office has issued a rare Red weather warning for coastal areas in the northeast of the United Kingdom as Storm Arwen, named on November 25, is expected to bring high winds and disruption for much of the UK. "Storm Arwen is associated with a deep low...... Read more » read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Versace, Pininfarina, Lamborghini & Co: buildings signed by luxury brands arrive in BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Buildings signed by brands are already a reality in the national luxury real estate market. In São Paulo, Gafisa pre-launched in October the Tonino Lamborghini Apartments São Paolo, in Jardins, with the lifestyle brand of the family famous for sports cars. The brand is present in the façade lines, with […] The post Versace, Pininfarina, Lamborghini & Co: buildings signed by luxury brands arrive in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The New Dark Age17 hours ago
UK: Priti must resignYesterday 24 November 2021, at least 27 men, women and children died attempting to reach safety in the UK. Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones of all those who have lost their lives. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Chinese Tencent Cloud opens its first data center in Brazil for Latin AmericaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Thursday (25), the cloud computing division of Chinese giant Tencent, Tencent Cloud, officially announced its entry into Brazilian territory with its first Internet Data Center (IDC) in São Paulo. Currently, Tencent Cloud's global network is present in 27 regions and has 68 availability zones. The opening of the company's […] The post Chinese Tencent Cloud opens its first data center in Brazil for Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Tax burden in Brazil are up to five times higher than in neighboring countries such as ParaguayRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The high tax burden in Brazil makes national products more expensive, discourages investment, and opens the door to illegality. Taxes on Brazilian goods can be up to five times the value of taxes levied on the same goods in other countries, especially neighboring countries. According to experts on the subject, […] The post Tax burden in Brazil are up to five times higher than in neighboring countries such as Paraguay appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Real Climate Science18 hours ago
Quietest Period On Record For New England HurricanesThe past 25 years has been the quietest on record for southern New England Hurricanes and below average for all tropical cyclones. (PDF) Climatic history of the northeastern United States during the past 3000 years But The Conversation said Hurricane … Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Brazil’s Ministry of Health recommends Janssen booster doseRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Health released a technical note on Thursday evening, November 25, advising that the 4 million Brazilians immunized with the Janssen vaccine should take a booster dose between 2 and 6 months after the first administration. According to the note, the guidance was based on scientific studies that […] The post Brazil’s Ministry of Health recommends Janssen booster dose appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Is the BBC biased?11 hours ago
GroupthinkSopes, Maitlis and The Zurch gathered again for* Americast* this week to review the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, absolute oozing disapproval of Kyle Rittenhouse and his defence team and his supporters. The Zurch complained about two-tier justice for the rich because of all the funding for Kyle R; while Maitlis asserted that his gun was illegal despite the judge saying it wasn't; and Sopes sneered at him for meeting Tucker Carson and for becoming ''a celebrity'' after killing two ''protestors''; and both Sopes and Maitlis were aghast at him being offered internships, and played clips o... read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
Links 11/26/2021The Duran17 hours ago
Belarus’ Lukashenko takes on BBC in amazing interview
Belarus’ Lukashenko takes on BBC in amazing interview ***News Topic 643*** Lukashenko says he’ll speak to Belarusian opposition when Putin begins talks with Navalny Lukashenko says he’ll speak to Belarusian opposition when Putin begins talks with Navalny Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has rejected Moscow’s call for him to sit down with opposition leaders, instead suggesting […] read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
South East Asia’s Biggest Bank (By Assets) Just Suffered Its Biggest Outage in Over a DecadeAs lenders increasingly nudge their customers toward online services, the frequency and scale of bank outages raises serious questions about the resilience and reliability of those services. read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Is Russia's New Hand-Held Drone a Game Changer?*Kris Osborn* *Drones, * It seems designed for Arctic warfare. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The underlying significance of this Russian report on Arctic drones may simply be that it adds new elements to Russia’s well-documented military build-up in the region which includes the addition of land facilities as well as icebreakers, air and naval assets, and a visible uptick in operations in the region. Russia is now operating hand-held military drones able to function in temperatures as extreme as minus 52 degrees Celsius, a technology that introduces new operational combat... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
The USS Nautilus is One of the Most Important Submarines of All Time*Kyle Mizokami* *USS Nautilus, United States* The USS Nautilus traveled around the world, blockaded Cuba in the early 1960s, and set the standard for nuclear-powered submarines. *Here's What You Need to Know*: *Nautilus* was formally commissioned into service on September 30, 1954, but it didn’t take to sea for months. Its reactor was started up on December 30, and on January 17, 1955, it finally left the pier, sending the signal UNDERWAY ON NUCLEAR POWER. In 1948, the U.S. Navy established a Nuclear Power Branch, kicking off a revolution in ship propulsion. The department, heade... read more
The Aviationist18 hours ago
Frecce Tricolori And Patrouille De France Display Teams Carry Out Historic Joint Flyover In Rome[image: Joint Flyover] The Italian and French aerobatic display teams flew with colored smokes over Rome to celebrate the signing of the Italy-France cooperation treaty. On Nov. 26, 2021, French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Mario [...] The post Frecce Tricolori And Patrouille De France Display Teams Carry Out Historic Joint Flyover In Rome appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL18 hours ago
Untitled*Australian city to ditch slave-link name* *This is absurd. "Moreland" is a perfectly normal Anglo name. Google records 17 million uses of it. Are they all wrong and racist? * A Melbourne council is making moves to change its name after discovering its namesake was a Jamaican slave estate. Traditional owners and other community representatives presented the City of Moreland with information showing the name came from land between Moonee Ponds Creek to Sydney Road, that Farquhar McCrae acquired in 1839. He named the land 'Moreland' after a Jamaican slave plantation his father and gr... read more
EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL18 hours ago
Untitled* Oxbridge to address inequalities in postgraduate education* * It is foolish enough to enrol underqualified students into first degrees. Trying to get them into graduate degrees is an even bigger folly. Postgradute degrees are very demanding. Trying to get students who were mediocre performers elsewhere into such degree programs is really Quixotic* Cambridge and Oxford have announced a collaborative programme to widen participation across the postgraduate higher education sector. The project aims to increase admission rates for students from underrepresented ethnic minority backg... read more
GREENIE WATCH18 hours ago
Untitled* Germany to complete the transition away from coal over the next nine years* * They are going to rely on Russian natural gas instead. Rather hilarious, really* Germany plans to phase out coal use by 2030, eight years earlier than previously planned, as part of its latest climate pledge. That same year, the country wants 80 percent of its electricity to come from renewable sources. Per the BBC, Olaf Scholz, the leader of Germany’s Social Democratic Party, announced the plan on Wednesday as part of a deal that will see the former vice-chancellor govern the country at the head of a... read more
Komando.com18 hours ago
You don’t need an iPhone to use FaceTime: How to place a call on your computer or AndroidGood news: Apple's FaceTime is no longer limited to only iPhone and iPad users. Here's the insider trick to having FaceTime calls with your Android users. read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT19 hours ago
‘Battery arms race’: how China has monopolised the electric vehicle industryBy Paul Homewood Think of an electric car and the first name that comes to mind will probably be Tesla. The California company makes the world’s bestselling electric car and was recently valued at $1tn. But behind this US success story is a tale of China’s manufacturing might. Tesla’s factory in Shanghai now […] read more
CFACT19 hours ago
Biden’s climate power grab via trillions of dollars in annual federal procurementThe FAR Council has issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rule Making (ANPRM) titled "Federal Acquisition Regulation: Minimizing the Risk of Climate Change in Federal Acquisitions" The post Biden’s climate power grab via trillions of dollars in annual federal procurement appeared first on CFACT. read more
21st Century Wire19 hours ago
RFK Jr Freedom Speech: ‘They Are Taking Away Our Rights’
*Oracle Films* | Watch this stunning pro-freedom address to a crowd in Milan, Italy. read more
21st Century Wire19 hours ago
Dr Tom Cowan: ‘We’re in a Pandemic of Not Thinking’
*Dr Sam Bailey* | A fascinating interview covering a range of issues with Dr. Tom Cowan. read more
IER20 hours ago
Is There Enough Coal to Supply Power This Winter?
Despite the United States having the largest coal reserves in the world—almost as much as China and India’s coal reserves… The post Is There Enough Coal to Supply Power This Winter? appeared first on IER. read more
Komando.com21 hours ago
15 Black Friday deals you can’t afford to miss – Get them while you can!Save hundreds of dollars right now with Amazon's Black Friday deals. Here are 15 cheap gadgets you'll use again and again. read more
Terra Forming Terra21 hours ago
NUREMBURG II BeginsIt is interesting that the CCP signed on to the COV 19 plandemic programm. Someone really thought that they were too big to fail. a few are dying, but in the face of full disclosure. The end game is emerging. We are slowly discovering how complicite the Medical industry itself is. I cannot believe it was based on true knowledge of the general intent, but then are they really that stupid. Most likely also compromised as well to silence any that came to their senses. BIG PHARMA has had decades to identify those too lazy to do anything other than follow orders. Thousands wil... read more
Mining Awareness +21 hours ago
Freiheit, Selbstbestimmung und Eigenverantwortung werden bedroht durch das Covid Gesetz; Stimmt NEIN! (Liberté menacées par loi Covid-Freedom Threatened by Covid Law)“Freiheit, Selbstbestimmung und Eigenverantwortung werden bedroht durch das Covid Gesetz https://youtu.be/c24Fdm_ike0 Nov 23, 2021 Wichtige Werte werden bedroht durch die … Continue reading → read more
Bayou Renaissance Man2 hours ago
Good point!
Recce Rifleman posts this image from social media: However, he believes it leaves something to be desired: Please point to one societal collapse from the past 200+ years where these skills trumped combat skills. This point is certainly not putting down skills of growing food and general "survivalism," but is pointing out that combat skills have been mandatory in every collapse in recent history. Good point! I'd like to confirm his perspective. I've seen societal collapse in ways that are infinitely worse than anything we've experienced (so far) in the USA. I've traveled... read more
Is the BBC biased?17 hours ago
"Lies, damned lies, and statistics"
The BBC's home editor Mark Easton has an advocate's way with statistics. On Wednesday's *News at Ten *he made this statement: There aren't more asylum seekers asking for sanctuary in Britain. By Thursday's *News at Ten -* which began with the statement “Boatloads of desperation continue to wash up on Kent's beaches. Only a fraction of asylum seekers in Europe choose the UK” - Mark Easton added this, almost in passing: Figures released today indicate asylum applications at their highest level for six years, at 37,000. And there's a canny bit of jiggery-pokery here. *The Times... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
When Nuclear Submarines Can Be a Tool For Diplomatic Signaling*David Axe* *Nuclear Submarines, Asia* Why did three nuclear submarines surface simultaneously in 2010? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *America’s intent in the aftermath of the Chinese tests was to signal U.S. strength with just the right amount and kind of potential force. Nuclear powers rarely go to war with each other, but that doesn’t mean they don’t *threaten* to do so. Indeed, military posturing is an integral part of what Forrest Morgan, an analyst for the RAND Corporation, called “crisis stability.” In other words, “building and posturing forces in ways that allow a ... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Israel Captured Thousands of AK-47s and Used Them to Build this Assault Rifle*Kyle Mizokami* *Assault Rifle, Israel* The Israeli Galil was adopted in 1972 and soldiered on for nearly three decades, through the Yom Kippur War, the 1982 invasion of Lebanon and anti-terrorism actions through the 1990s. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Galil uses the same piston-based method of operation as the AK-47, a rotating-bolt operating system that diverts propellant gasses to drive a combined piston/bolt carrier that cycles the weapon. The 1967 Six-Day War provided many military lessons for the young state of Israel. One of many lessons was that the Israeli Ar... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
The Pentagon Needs to Keep Promises to Defense Partners*Dan Goure* *Defense Industry, Americas* Without a reasonable prospect of a production program that generates a revenue stream and profits, what incentive is there for a company to risk its own funds? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *But an equally significant reason why defense companies are putting more of their own skin in the game is the apparent change in attitude at the DoD towards the defense industry. In particular, there is a willingness to treat industry as a partner rather than an adversary and to incentivize increased investment in innovation and manufacturing by ... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Fail-Safe: How the United States Planned to Survive Cold War Armageddon*Zachary Keck* *Nuclear War, Former Soviet Union, United States* The survivors would likely envy the dead. *Here's What You Need to Remember*: In the popular imagination, civil defense has become synonymous with the duck and cover drills in American schools. In reality, the plans were much more elaborate—though not any less insane. America emerged from World War II as the most powerful nation on earth. Not only did it produce half of the world’s economic output, but it was also in sole possession of the most devastating weapon ever created. Initially, U.S. officials believed Ame... read more
Is the BBC biased?18 hours ago
ToneHere are a few tweets this morning from Dan Hodges: - Macron cancelled a meeting about how to stop people drowning in the English Channel because he didn't like the tone of a letter he was sent. And he then accuses Boris of not acting seriously... - It doesn't matter what the issue is. In any argument between the UK and an EU member state the FBPE crowd will always align themselves with the EU. If this was reversed they would be screaming "Boris cancelled a meeting because of a letter!!! For God's sake, lives are at stake!". - And have you ever refused a meet... read more
naked capitalism19 hours ago
Probable Vaccine-Escaping Covid Variant Sequenced in Gauteng, South Africa and Spreading Rapidly; Press Underplaying Downside RiskA very nasty new variant is spreading rapidly and looks to evade monoclonal antibodies and current vaccines. Assume the brace position. read more
Need To Know19 hours ago
Three Men Found Guilty of Murder in the Killing of Ahmaud ArberyGregory McMichael, a retired law enforcement official, and his son Travis McMichael pursued Ahmaud Arbery in their vehicle. Travis McMichael has a shotgun and struggled with Arbery. Neighbor William Bryan also joined altercation. All three men were convicted of murder and multiple lesser charges. read more
Global Issues News Headlines19 hours ago
New Pan-African Payments System Provides Big Relief for African TradersUNITED NATIONS, Nov 26 (IPS) - When Fidelis Adele, the CEO of Freetown-based Solid Graphics, a printing and communications company, needed to order some printing equipment from Nigeria in September, he paid an extra $165 on top of a $10,000 bank transfer to the seller. Yet it took three days for the money transferred in Sierra Leone to be credited to the beneficiary’s account in Nigeria. Read the full story, “New Pan-African Payments System Provides Big Relief for African Traders”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Using Pix for Brazil’s Black Friday shopping: Check the night time limitsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Black Friday takes place this week and the Pix is currently offered as a payment method in many online stores, including at discounted prices. However, consumers should be aware of the limits set by the Central Bank (BC) for night time purchases. Those who wish to make purchases between 8 […] The post Using Pix for Brazil’s Black Friday shopping: Check the night time limits appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Cairns News20 hours ago
Global Peace and Restoration Consortium to replace UN?An interview in 2020 with Russian Military Intelligence Colonel Vladimir Kvachkov about the purpose of the Covid plandemic. The COVID Pandemic plan was revealed early on by Vladimir Kvachkov a Colonel for the GRU, Russian Military Intelligence, who holds a Phd. in Military Science exposed the COVID Pandemic while it still appeared to be a […] read more
Virtual Mirage20 hours ago
After Turkey DinnerCaptioned Photo: The dog tags of 58,307 US soldiers killed during the Vietnam War at the Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago. Think about that as the Brandon Regime prepares to escalate the ongoing civil war in Ukraine and elsewhere. Snapshot – truth be told Bilboes Not anything like a Hobbit… Here we […] The post After Turkey Dinner appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Need To Know20 hours ago
New York City Removing Statues of Presidents Thomas Jefferson and Theodore RooseveltThe New York City Public Design Commission, appointed by the mayor, removed a statue of Thomas Jefferson because he owned slaves. In 2017, when statues of Confederate figures were targeted, former President Trump predicted that statues of Jefferson and Washington would face the axe. History is being erased. read more
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