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From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago
Biden’s DHS Chief: Sanctuary Country Orders Ensure ‘Majority’ of Illegal Aliens Not DeportedBreitbart – by John Binder President Joe Biden’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas says the agency’s new so-called “sanctuary country” orders will... The post Biden’s DHS Chief: Sanctuary Country Orders Ensure ‘Majority’ of Illegal Aliens Not Deported appeared first on From the Trenches World Report . read more
From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago
Democrats Across U.S. Take Biden’s Lead, Seek to Ban ‘Illegal Alien’ TermBreitbart – by John Binder Democrats across at least seven states this year sought to ban terms like “alien” and “illegal alien” from state statutes,... The post Democrats Across U.S. Take Biden’s Lead, Seek to Ban ‘Illegal Alien’ Term appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The National Interest9 hours ago
Israel Closes Borders to Keep Omicron Out*Trevor Filseth* *Pandemic, Middle East* Naftali Bennett indicated that Israel’s phone-tracking technology, developed by Israel’s Shin Bet counterterrorism agency, would be used for contact tracing and following the footsteps of infected Israelis. The Israeli government has announced a two-week ban on all foreign travel into the country, shutting down its borders altogether in an attempt to contain the spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Israeli prime minister Naftali Bennett announced the ban on Saturday, indicating that it would last fourteen days and could be ext... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 29 hours ago
The Daily "Near You?"Branson, Missouri. USA. Thanks for stopping by! read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 29 hours ago
The Daily "Near You?"Branson, Missouri. USA. Thanks for stopping by! read more
War News Updates9 hours ago
Russian Foreign Minister Says NATO Shipping Weaponry To Russian BorderFILE PHOTO. © Sputnik / Russian Foreign Ministry *RT:* *NATO shipping weaponry to Russian border – Moscow * Alarming quantities of weapons are being shuttled by NATO towards the border with Russia, Moscow's top diplomat has warned, adding that Western states are engaging in provocations that could lead to an actual armed conflict. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov revealed that “significant units and armaments from NATO countries, including American and British, are being moved closer to our borders.” He said that, in neighboring Ukrai... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 29 hours ago
"You Pretend...""That life. This life. It looks as if you can have both. I mean, they're both right there, one on top of the other, and it looks as if they'll blend. But they never will. So, you take this thing. You take this thing you want, and you put it in a box and you close the lid. You can let your fingers trace the cracks, the places where the light gets in, the dark gets out, but the lid stays on. You don't look inside. You don't look at this thing you want so much, because you Can. Not. Have. It. So there's this box, you know, with the thing inside, and you could throw it away or shoot it... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 29 hours ago
The Poet: Rainer Maria Rilke, "I Want A Lot"*"I Want A Lot"* "You see, I want a lot. Perhaps I want everything: the darkness that comes with every infinite fall and the shivering blaze of every step up. So many live on and want nothing and are raised to the rank of prince by the slippery ease of their light judgments. But what you love to see are faces that so work and feel thirst... You have not grown old, and it is not too late to dive into your increasing depths where life calmly gives out its own secret." - Rainer Maria Rilke read more
The Duran10 hours ago
Shifts in Global Balance Leave No Good Outcome for West from Ukraine War
Shifts in Global Balance Leave No Good Outcome for West from Ukraine War News Topic 353 What war with Russia over Ukraine would really look like – Responsible Statecraft What war with Russia over Ukraine would really look like – Responsible Statecraft Recent days have seen a new flurry of Western media reports that U.S. […] read more
Collecting My Thoughts10 hours ago
Saying good-bye to my old address bookI've updated my Christmas address book. The paper one, bought in 2008. I had so many cross outs and referrals and scribbles, it was unreadable. I know I bought a few extra at the time because they were only .99 cents, but I can't find the others. Some of the younger folk are just e-mails--not even a phone number. My first and second degree living relatives are much harder to track than my 6th cousin twice removed in my genealogy--those folks from the 1800s stay put! First, I ran a copy of my 2021 x-mas labels for our Christmas cards. Then I ran a 2nd copy for 2022 because I'm chan... read more
The National Interest10 hours ago
The Army Will Defend Next-Gen Vehicles with Stinger Missiles and Attack Drones*Kris Osborn* *Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle, United States* The Lynx vehicle in the OMFV competition could be armed with Stinger Anti-Aircraft Missiles and Attack drones. *Here's What You Need to Know: *Developers of the Lynx said it would be feasible to arm the vehicle with some measure of air-defense weaponry such as Stinger missiles. The Army’s new Bradley Fighting Vehicle replacement, known as the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) infantry carrier, will likely be armed with an entirely new sphere of weapons, including counter-drone air missiles, anti-tank weap... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 210 hours ago
"Prices for Food and Gas are Sky High - What’s Next?"*Full screen recommended.* Dan, iAllegedly, 11/30/21: *"Prices for Food and Gas are Sky High - * *What’s Next?"* read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
Does Video Show Athletes Fainting Due to COVID-19 Vaccine?A series of fear-mongering videos were circulated on social media with unsubstantiated and false claims. read more
Halifax Examiner11 hours ago
61 new cases of COVID-19 announced on Tuesday, Nov. 30; there is a new “cluster of cases in a defined group of largely unvaccinated individuals”Jump to sections in this article: Overview of today’s cases Vaccination Demographics Testing Potential exposure advisories Nova Scotia announced 61 new cases of COVID-19 today, Tuesday, November 30. By Nova Scotia Health zone, the new cases break down as: • 33 Northern • 24 Central • 4 Western • 0 Eastern “While there is a […] read more
ClimateRealism11 hours ago
CBC Understands the Difference Between Weather and Climate, Other Canadian News Outlets Don’t
Amid back to back “atmospheric rivers” bringing substantial amounts of rainfall to much of the Pacific Northwest, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation published a thoughtful article, describing the difference between weather and climate. The CBC’s article titled, “Weather and climate are not the same thing. Here’s why that is important,” disposes of the notion that the […] The post CBC Understands the Difference Between Weather and Climate, Other Canadian News Outlets Don’t appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
MintPress News11 hours ago
Diego Sequera Discusses the Underpinnings of Venezuelan Election and Huge Maduro/Socialist VictorySunday’s result underscores the notion that the Venezuelan people blame the U.S. sanctions for their suffering, rather than purely pointing the finger at the government. The post Diego Sequera Discusses the Underpinnings of Venezuelan Election and Huge Maduro/Socialist Victory appeared first on MintPress News. read more
IER11 hours ago
The Transportation and Climate Initiative Is a No-GoConnecticut and now Massachusetts have indicated that they will not enter into the Transportation and Climate Initiative due to the… The post The Transportation and Climate Initiative Is a No-Go appeared first on IER. read more
CFACT12 hours ago
Washington State isn’t following the science on black bear conservationBy cancelling the upcoming spring bear 2022 hunt, Washington State and Governor Jay Inslee aren't following the science The post Washington State isn’t following the science on black bear conservation appeared first on CFACT. read more
Econlib12 hours ago
Walt Disney and the Chinese StateAccording to the Wall Street Journal, the Chinese government has censored one episode of “The Simpsons” from Walt Disney’s streaming service in Hong Kong or, we don’t know, it may be the company itself that self-censored (Dan Strumpf, “Disney’s Missing ‘Simpsons’ Episode in Hong Kong Raises Censorship Fears,” November 29, 2021): Yet one episode is […] The post Walt Disney and the Chinese State appeared first on Econlib. read more
137496 b: A Rare ‘Hot Mercury’
[image: Story 512899327] We haven’t had many examples of so-called ‘hot Mercury’ planets to work with, or in this case, what might be termed a ‘hot super-Mercury’ because of its size. For HD 137496 b actually fits the ‘super-Earth’ category, at roughly 30 percent larger in radius than the Earth. What makes it stand out, of course, is the fact that as a ‘Mercury,’ it is primarily made up of iron, with its core carrying over 70 percent of the planet’s mass. It’s also a scorched world, with an orbital radius of 0.027 AU and a period of 1.6 days. Another planet, non-transiting, turns ... read more
naked capitalism10 hours ago
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/30/2021By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Bird Song of the Day The other species in the Darwin finch genus. Not a lot of chatter, though. “Tanager of the Year” [Indignity]. • The author describes how they discovered a new species, in Peru. * * * #COVID19 Because what we laughingly call our government does not deem […] read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 210 hours ago
“'Investors' Get Bitten"*“'Investors' Get Bitten"* By Bill Bonner BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – "And what would you expect? Since the Money Madness began in earnest in March 2020, consumer spending – as measured by real retail sales – has gone up 13.5%. That’s thanks to the feds’ giveaways, stimmies, non-repayable loans, deficits, and other money-shuffling claptrap. According to Say’s Law real demand (purchasing power) comes from output. In other words, you gotta have something to spend. And you get it by having something to sell (labor, product, service, etc.). In the same period, real output (real personal inco... read more
Peace and Prosperity10 hours ago
Don't Take the 'New Strain' Omicron Bait[image: undefined] We’ve seen this movie before. Since early 2020, the “new, dangerous, unprecedented COVID strain” playbook has remained the same. It’s now been almost two years since the first “new strain” came on the scene. Here’s how the hype cycle works: A random nation-state detects a new coronavirus strain. That information is then introduced to the public by the press through hysterical means, setting off a chaotic few days in global financial markets, and a frenzied churnalism race to get the most eyes locked in on their respective publications. “Is a new plague on the ho... read more
Peace and Prosperity10 hours ago
A President Betrayed by Bureaucrats: Scott Atlas’s Masterpiece on the Covid Disaster[image: undefined] I’m a voracious reader of Covid books but nothing could have prepared me for Scott Atlas’s A Plague Upon Our House, a full and mind-blowing account of the famed scientist’s personal experience with the Covid era and a luridly detailed account of his time at the White House. The book is hot fire, from page one to the last, and will permanently affect your view of not only this pandemic and the policy response but also the workings of public health in general. Atlas’s book has exposed a scandal for the ages. It is enormously valuable because it fully blows up what... read more
The National Interest10 hours ago
Erdogan Blames Currency Manipulation for Turkish Lira’s Plunge*Trevor Filseth* *Turkey, Middle East* The Turkish lira has lost nearly half of its value since the start of the year. Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has launched an investigation into the Turkish lira’s rapid loss of value in November, suggesting that it could have been the result of intentional currency manipulation, according to a Sunday report by the Turkish state-run Anadolu news agency. The report announced that Erdogan had assigned his “State Supervisory Council” auditors to investigate large purchases in lira of foreign currencies within Turkey in an attempt to d... read more
No More Mister Nice Blog10 hours ago
LET'S KEEP PRETENDING THAT THE INMATES AREN'T RUNNING THE ASYLUMEric Boehlert reports on Chris Christie's spectacular failure. It’s hard to recall a former politician who was showered with more free media attention than Chris Christie this month as he peddled his new book, “Republican Rescue.” ... CNN even dedicated an entire primetime hour to him.... Consumers aren’t buying it. A senior publishing source with access to the industry’s BookScan tabulations tells me that “Republican Rescue” sold just 2,289 copies during its first week in stores, which constitutes a colossal publishing flop.... In comparison to Christie’s 2,000 copies debacle, Jon... read more
Real Climate Science10 hours ago
Biden’s Green Energy SuccessesPresident Obama’s Taxpayer-Backed Green Energy Failures Evergreen Solar ($25 million)* SpectraWatt ($500,000)* Solyndra ($535 million)* Beacon Power ($43 million)* Nevada Geothermal ($98.5 million) SunPower ($1.2 billion) First Solar ($1.46 billion) Babcock and Brown ($178 million) EnerDel’s subsidiary Ener1 ($118.5 million)* Amonix ($5.9 million) Fisker Automotive ($529 million) Abound Solar ($400 million)* A123 … Continue reading → read more
Viable Opposition11 hours ago
What Impact Did the Lockdowns Have on American Children and Obesity?Americans are well known around the world for having a significant issue with obesity as shown on this graphic from the National Institutes for Health: ...and this graphic from the CDC: ...and this graphic which lists national obesity rates by nation: When it comes to childhood obesity in the United States, we find this: "*For children and adolescents aged 2-19 years in 2017-2018:* *The prevalence of obesity was 19.3% and affected about 14.4 million children and adolescents.* *Obesity prevalence was 13.4% among 2- to 5-year-olds, 20.3% among 6- to 11-year-olds... read more
Small Dead Animals11 hours ago
VariantsEvery dot is another variant. No idea what constitutes “a lot”. ( click on image for full screen) More here. read more
Small Dead Animals11 hours ago
Even More of a TwitTotalitarian racist thugs come in all colours: Twitter will brag about its diversity but the fact is, there is only one line of thought allowed amongst its employees. read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE11 hours ago
#WHO urges ‘rational’ measures against #Omicron #Covid variantWHO urges ‘rational’ measures against Omicron Covid variant https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/who-urges-rational-measures-against-omicron-covid-variant/articleshow/88012745.cms Download Economic Times App to stay updated with Business News – https://etapp.onelink.me/tOvY/135dde21 read more
Real Climate Science12 hours ago
The Alpha VariantMJBizDaily12 hours ago
Colorado senators urge passage of marijuana banking via defense billColorado's two U.S. senators added their names to a growing list of members of Congress urging legislative leaders not to strip a marijuana banking bill out of an omnibus defense spending package that is likely to be renegotiated in December. Colorado senators urge passage of marijuana banking via defense bill is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Real Climate Science12 hours ago
Banned From Twitter And YouTubePeople on Twitter and YouTube are wondering where I am. I was locked out of both accounts for posting a paper presented at the recent American Heart Association meeting, and a direct quote and table from the UK government. You … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE13 hours ago
The Shady Side Of Steven Seagal Revealed.The Shady Side Of Steven Seagal Revealed – Wing Chun News https://www.wingchunnews.ca/the-shady-side-of-steven-seagal-revealed/ read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
I, For One, Welcome Our New Self-Driving OverlordsBuried deep within the massive infrastructure legislation recently signed by President Joe Biden is a little-noticed “safety” measure that will take effect in five years. Marketed to Congress as a benign tool to help prevent drunk driving, the measure will mandate that automobile manufacturers build into every car what amounts to a “vehicle kill switch.”… Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE14 hours ago
Watch “Elon Musk JUST REVEALED #Neuralink Features Of the TESLA PHONE!” on YouTubeSOMEONE SOMEWHERE14 hours ago
Daily Aspirin Linked to Increased Risk of Heart FailureDaily Aspirin Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Failure https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/963641?src=soc_fb_211130_mscpedt_news_tho_aspirin&faf=1 read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE15 hours ago
Daily Aspirin Linked to Increased Risk of Heart FailureDaily Aspirin Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Failure https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/963641?src=soc_fb_211130_mscpedt_news_tho_aspirin&faf=1 read more
Sardonicky10 hours ago
The Science of Omnicrap"When I was elected," Joe Biden schmoozed to the nation on Monday in an ass-covering attempt *to be seen as* addressing the variant of the Covid virus being dubbed *Omicron*, "I said I would always be honest with you. So today, I want to take a few moments to talk about the new Covid variant first identified last week in Southern Africa. It's called the Omnicron." Since *Omni* is the Latin root word for *all*, and Cron is derived from *Chron*, or *time*, this wasn't just an ordinary Joe-gaffe. Biden was simply and honestly signaling that he would continue the grand old president... read more
Bayou Renaissance Man11 hours ago
How our elections were - and are - stolen
American Thinker has a fascinating article showing the machinations and shenanigans underlying our supposedly "democratic" elections. After the 2020 election results stopped in the middle of the night and vote trajectories magically changed when they fired up again, thousands of people, just like you, didn't buy it. They formed armies of canvassers in 35 or more states. They did something that has not been done at scale in the history of the country: they started checking voter rolls. They did more. They filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests at unprecedented leve... read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Same-sex marriage in Chile reaches decisive moment in CongressRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Upper House has the last word on the bill. Still, it must be reviewed in the Senate Constitution Committee, which could delay the final vote or even postpone it for another day. "This bill must become law right now. There are no more excuses to continue extending the discussion […] The post Same-sex marriage in Chile reaches decisive moment in Congress appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Virtual Mirage11 hours ago
MemoirsI’ve been encouraging MikeW to publish his memoirs from the Viet Nam War. He suggested posting a couple of them on the blog while I was otherwise occupied. That works. So here is the first of three memoirs from one of the more deadly men that I know. MikeW, along with WoFat, Wild Bill, the […] The post Memoirs appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
100 Years of the Chinese Communist Party. What's Next?*Mark Episkopos* *CCP, China* Whereas China’s adversaries and competitors would be inclined to view these developments with apprehension, some others welcome Beijing’s increasing assertiveness. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* The CCP, added Xi, delivered the Chinese people from a century of exploitation by the Western imperialist powers and “showed the world that the Chinese people had stood up, and that the time in which the Chinese nation could be bullied and abused by others was gone forever.” Firmly in control at home, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) seeks to project ... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Amphibious Ready Groups: The Navy's Plan for a Pacific Counterpunch*Kris Osborn* *Amphibious Assault Ships, Pacific Ocean* Amphibious Ready Groups introduce a measure of mission versatility that a heavier, longer-range Carrier Strike Group might not achieve *Here's What You Need To Remember:* Many potential scenarios in the Pacific might require amphibious forces. Should Taiwan or Japan fall victim to some kind of Chinese attack, then an Amphibious Ready Group could immediately bring thousands of Marines to support defenses, launch F-35 jets to attack approaching forces, and quickly reinforce supplies, troop reinforcements, weapons, and equipmen... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
What America Is Getting Wrong about Ukraine*Mark Episkopos* *Ukraine Crisis, Europe* Ukraine's vast diversity of national identities won’t come as a surprise to any student of Eastern European history. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *However, this prevailing view is premised on a grossly misguided understanding of Ukrainian society and political culture—one that jettisons the historical complexity of Ukrainian political identities in favor of a shallow liberal-developmentalist model that forces millions of Ukrainians into a nation-building project that they want no part of. The impeachment hearings in the House of Re... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Belarus, Russia to Hold Joint Military Exercises*Trevor Filseth* *Belarus, Eurasia* Moscow has increased the number of troops on the border it shares with Ukraine and stoked fears of an invasion. On Monday, state-run media outlets within Belarus announced that the country would hold joint military exercises with Russia on the two nations’ border with Ukraine—a development that will likely lead to further tensions between the three eastern European countries. Belarusian troops have never played a major role in the ongoing confrontation between Russia and Ukraine over the former’s 2014 seizure of the Crimean Peninsula and supp... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Oshkosh Defense's Plan for the OMFV: Use Partnerships to Compete*Kris Osborn* *Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle, United States* Oshkosh developers have worked with Northrop Grumman, QinetiQ, Rafael, and other defense contractors. *Here's What You need to Know: *Part of Oshkosh Defense’s OMFV strategy has been to assemble a team of vendors with specialized expertise, such as Pratt & Miller, Rafael and QinetiQ, among others. Oshkosh Defense is primarily known for medium tactical vehicles such as the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle and blast-deflecting Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle. But now it is preparing to develop weapo... read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
It’s Official: Rihanna’s ‘Right Excellent’ in BarbadosTop Barbadian government officials encouraged her to join them at a crucial moment in her nation's history. read more
Halifax Examiner11 hours ago
Councillor responds to claims that East Preston is underserved by transit systemDistrict 2 councillor David Hendsbee says the Black community of East Preston once had weekend bus service. “There was weekend service in the past when the bus route was operated under the former ‘Halifax County Beaver Bank Transit Service’; a holdover service prior to HRM Amalgamation,” Hendsbee said in an e-mail. “The weekend service was […] read more
The Duran11 hours ago
Religion in China: Propaganda vs Reality
In this episode of Truth Jihad Radio, Kevin Barrett and I unpack the psychological operations deployed by the highest echelons of Anglo American intelligence agencies in order to paint China as the nefarious super villain behind all of the world’s problems. Whether it is the cause of the Great Reset, push for world government, color […] read more
The Aviationist11 hours ago
RAAF Bids Farewell To The F/A-18A/B Classic Hornet[image: RAAF Classic Hornet] Australia formally retired the Hornet after more than 35 years of service and nearly 408,000 total flight hours. The Royal Australian Air Force officially retired the F/A-18A/B “Classic” Hornet during an official farewell ceremony at [...] The post RAAF Bids Farewell To The F/A-18A/B Classic Hornet appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education12 hours ago
Can Higher Ed Learn From the Arbery Trial Prosecutor’s Approach?... read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Republican Massachusetts Governor Considering Implementing Vaccine PassportsNewsmax – by Jeremy Frankel Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, a Republican, may implement vaccine passports for state residents. Baker appeared on GBH News Boston Public Radio and... The post Republican Massachusetts Governor Considering Implementing Vaccine Passports appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Lawfare14 hours ago
Introducing the January 6 ProjectTrump supporters outside of the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 (Blink O'fanaye, https://flic.kr/p/2kpQPuv; CC BY-NC 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/). Nearly 11 months have passed since the events of Jan. 6, 2021. What has the government been doing in response? The investigations into the attack on the Capitol are in full swing. In Congress, investigators have subpoenaed Trump allies, requested records from agencies and companies, held hearings and fought against lawsuits attempting to block the delivery of documents. Meanwhile, federal prosecutors have charged more ... read more
Lawfare15 hours ago
Livestream: D.C. Circuit Hears Donald Trump v. Bennie ThompsonThe U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit will hear arguments in the case Donald Trump v. Bennie Thompson at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 30. Former President Trump’s legal team appealed a district court decision that would allow the National Archives and Records Administration to turn over hundreds of pages of Trump’s White House records to the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack. You can watch the proceedings here. Topics: - Documents, - The January 6 Project Tags: - livestream, - Jan. 6: Civil Litigation [image: Emily Dai] Emily Da... read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE15 hours ago
Largest study of suicide attempts confirms genetic underpinnings that are not driven by underlying psychiatric disordersLargest study of suicide attempts confirms genetic underpinnings that are not driven by underlying psychiatric disorders https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-11-largest-suicide-genetic-underpinnings-driven.html read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE15 hours ago
Type 1 diabetes: Is there a cure? Maybe — for one man ‘It’s a whole new life’Type 1 diabetes: Is there a cure? Maybe — for one man ‘It’s a whole new life’ – pennlive.com https://www.pennlive.com/nation-world/2021/11/type-1-diabetes-is-there-a-cure-maybe-for-one-man-its-a-whole-new-life.html read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE15 hours ago
How Exercise Can Help Through Addiction Recovery.How Exercise Can Help Through Addiction Recovery – Purpose Fairy https://www.purposefairy.com/83244/exercise-help-addiction-recovery/ read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation12 hours ago
Who's in? Who's out? The ethics of COVID-19 travel rules
Should countries require COVID-19 vaccination for entry while vaccines remain globally scarce? read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation12 hours ago
What the public doesn't get: Anti-CRT lawmakers are passing pro-CRT laws
Critical race theory is often distorted by GOP politicians and pundits to stir up its Trump base. But CRT is needed more, not less, argues one legal scholar, to explain American racial disparities. read more
Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago
Fighting Loss of the Greater Mekongs Prized Rosewood ForestsCANBERRA, Australia, Nov 30 (IPS) - The famed Rosewood forests of the Greater Mekong region in Southeast Asia produce dark, richly grained timbers zealously sought after worldwide by manufacturers of luxury furniture, flooring and musical instruments, among other products. But their high value has also made them a major commodity in transnational organized crime. Read the full story, “Fighting Loss of the Greater Mekongs Prized Rosewood Forests”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago
How to Tackle the Femicide EpidemicBRISTOL, UK, Nov 30 (IPS) - Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the increase in domestic violence rates has led the United Nations to declare a ‘shadow pandemic’ of gender-based violence. In the most brutal cases, the violence has led to murder – or ‘femicide’, as the World Health Organisation calls the killing of women *specifically because of their gender*. Read the full story, “How to Tackle the Femicide Epidemic”, on globalissues.org → read more
MintPress News12 hours ago
Camila Saab Speaks Out: Wife of Venezuelan Diplomat “Kidnapped” by US Gov’t Talks to MintPressWhile Washington cannot choose the president of Venezuela, it can make life impossible for officials, such as Alex Saab, who attempt to defy its sanctions regime. The post Camila Saab Speaks Out: Wife of Venezuelan Diplomat “Kidnapped” by US Gov’t Talks to MintPress appeared first on MintPress News. read more
Accidental Deliberations12 hours ago
Tuesday Morning LinksThis and that for your Tuesday reading. - Niels-Jakob Hansen and Rui Mano study the effect of mask mandates in saving tens of thousands of lives in the U.S. alone - while noting that far more could have been saved if they had been more widely applied. Anthony Vasquez-Peddie reports on a new study showing that thousands of Canadians died as a result of the systemic fallout from the pandemic beyond those who succumbed to COVID directly. And Bruce Arthur writes that we can't afford for our leaders to confuse hope for a strategy in responding to the Omicron variant, while Matthew Ygle... read more
The Duran12 hours ago
On the brink of Great Power Conflict. How did we get to this point? [Part 2]
On the brink of Great Power Conflict. How did we get to this point? [Part 2] The Duran: Episode 1153 read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Pfizer CEO Says “Most Likely Scenario” is “Annual Revaccination” Against CovidGateway Pundit – by Cristina Laila Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on Monday said the most likely scenario is an annual revaccination against Covid. “I made... The post Pfizer CEO Says “Most Likely Scenario” is “Annual Revaccination” Against Covid appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Argentina records its worst performance in Unesco’s international learning assessmentRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Before the pandemic, there were already severe learning deficiencies in Argentina. This is confirmed by a comparative test carried out by Unesco. Third and sixth-grade students performed below the average of Latin America and the Caribbean in four of the five subjects evaluated, reflecting the most significant drop in learning […] The post Argentina records its worst performance in Unesco’s international learning assessment appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Forced to Get Vaccine to Remain on Lung Transplant List, 49-Year-Old Who Survived COVID Dies After Second Moderna ShotChildren’s Health Defense – by Megan Redshaw A 49-year-old Texas man who recovered from COVID — but was required to be fully vaccinated against the virus before... The post Forced to Get Vaccine to Remain on Lung Transplant List, 49-Year-Old Who Survived COVID Dies After Second Moderna Shot appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Greece to make Covid vaccines mandatory for over-60sIndependent Greece is to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for people aged 60 and over, in a drastic move to stem a new surge in coronavirus cases. The measure will... The post Greece to make Covid vaccines mandatory for over-60s appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Ghislaine Maxwell trial begins as prosecution say British socialite was Epstein’s ‘partner in crime’Daily Mail Ghislaine Maxwell was a ‘dangerous predator’ who ‘served up’ girls for sexual abuse, a court was told yesterday. The British socialite was billionaire paedophile Jeffrey... The post Ghislaine Maxwell trial begins as prosecution say British socialite was Epstein’s ‘partner in crime’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
bilaterals.org12 hours ago
México busca con Canadá momento para inicio panel automotriz contra EEUU en TMEC30-Nov-2021 México trabaja con la industria automotriz y con Canadá para encontrar el "momento preciso" de inicio del panel contra Estados Unidos sobre las reglas origen para automóviles en el marco del acuerdo comercial de Norteamérica, el TMEC, dijo el jueves la secretaria de Economía, Tatiana Clouthier. read more
From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago
Merriam-Webster Declares ‘Vaccine’ Word of Year 2021Sputnik MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Merriam-Webster said Monday it had chosen “vaccine” as the word of the year, one that went beyond its medical meaning to... The post Merriam-Webster Declares ‘Vaccine’ Word of Year 2021 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
MJBizDaily13 hours ago
SciPhy Systems & Artisan Industries Inc. introduce the next generation of distillation systems – the ARTISAN X-D200.www.sciphysystems.com For Immediate Release – SciPhy Systems, Portland OR & Artisan Industries Inc., Stoughton, MA have introduced the ARTISAN X-D200, an evolutionary thin film distillation system specifically designed for the cannabinoid processing industry. The Next Generation of Distillation Systems The ARTISAN X-D200 represents a major improvement in distillation equipment compared to traditional wiped film […] SciPhy Systems & Artisan Industries Inc. introduce the next generation of distillation systems – the ARTISAN X-D200. is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Ca... read more
From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago
Biden’s Blunder Could Send Oil Prices To $100Oil Price – by Irina Slav When President Biden announced earlier this week that the federal government would be releasing 50 million barrels of crude from... The post Biden’s Blunder Could Send Oil Prices To $100 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Woods Says a Return to the Top Not a ‘Realistic Expectation’Tiger Woods says he expects to play golf again, just not very often. read more
The Free Thought Project13 hours ago
New Twitter CEO’s First Decision: Ban Mean Memes[image: twitter] "Growing concerns about the misuse of media and information..." read more
The Free Thought Project13 hours ago
Trial Begins for Cop Who Shot, Killed Unarmed Man on Video Over Stop for ‘Air Fresheners’[image: shot]The trial for a cop who shot and killed a man over a stop for an air freshener begins this week. read more
Science Matters14 hours ago
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The Rio Times13 hours ago
Heavy rains cause floods in 5 Bolivian municipalities near CochabambaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The city of Cochabamba, capital of the region of the same name, and the municipalities of Tiquipaya, Colcapirhua, Cliza and Arbieto have been affected by flooding and overflowing of rivers, streams and irrigation canals, damaging homes and agricultural crops, the Ministry of Defense reported Monday (29) in a Facebook post. […] The post Heavy rains cause floods in 5 Bolivian municipalities near Cochabamba appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Russian President Putin Warns West That Russia Has A 'Red Line" On Ukraine© Mikhail Metzel/POOL/TASS *PA Media:* *Putin warns West: Russia has ‘red line’ over Ukraine * Russian president Vladimir Putin has warned Nato against deploying troops and weapons to Ukraine, saying this represents a red line for Moscow and would trigger a strong response. Commenting on Western concerns about Russia’s alleged intention to invade Ukraine, he said that Moscow is equally worried about Nato drills near its borders. Speaking to participants of an online investment forum, the Russian president said that Nato’s eastward expansion has threatened Moscow’s core secu... read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Chile is OECD country with highest percentage of population participating in new venturesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to a report recently published by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which considers countries of the group and the European Union, Chile also stands out for the number of new business owners among its inhabitants. In the recently published report "The Lost Entrepreneurs 2021", the OECD […] The post Chile is OECD country with highest percentage of population participating in new ventures appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Argentina’s currency restrictions are affecting ParaguayRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The measure banning credit card use for foreign travel sparked criticism not only in Argentina, but also in Paraguay and in other countries of the region, mainly since Argentina's decision could violate MERCOSUR terms. The measure, announced on Thursday 25, was published on the Argentine Central Bank's website. "The decision, […] The post Argentina’s currency restrictions are affecting Paraguay appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Rescue plan: Argentina is said to negotiate financial aid with China in swaps -newspaperRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Amid the negotiations with the IMF for the debt and given the liquidity of the Central Bank's funds, the Argentine government is currently negotiating the extension of a swap with China to protect the national reserves and support the exchange rate scheme. Negotiations for this financial rescue plan have the […] The post Rescue plan: Argentina is said to negotiate financial aid with China in swaps -newspaper appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Duran13 hours ago
Twitter’s Dorsey resigns, new CEO Agrawal. Meet the New Boss, Worse Than the Old Boss
Twitter’s Dorsey resigns, new CEO Agrawal. Meet the New Boss, Worse Than the Old Boss ***News Topic 646*** Twitter’s new CEO Parag Agrawal previously rejected free speech in favor of “healthy public conversation” Twitter’s new CEO Parag Agrawal previously rejected free speech in favor of “healthy public conversation” He also wished the company had censored […] read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 213 hours ago
"Fear And Loathing"*"Fear And Loathing"* by The Zman "Since the Great Panic began almost two years ago, the question on the minds of the curious has been how long will it last? Panics are not new in human society and they are not new to recent times either. The satanic panic that started in the 1980’s never really ended completely. The “face on a milk carton” meme is still with us, despite the fact few people remember is started in a panic. That was close to half a century ago, suggesting panics never really end. The missing kid panic changed American society. Prior to that time, it was not unusual ... read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Merger of Santiago Stock Exchange with Colombian and Peruvian peers progressesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Preparations to merge the leading stock exchanges of Chile, Colombia, and Peru are progressing smoothly. Yesterday, the Chilean stock exchange advised the Financial Market Commission (CMF) about the new steps of regional integration, which will be carried out through a holding structure domiciled in Chile. In addition, the Santiago Stock […] The post Merger of Santiago Stock Exchange with Colombian and Peruvian peers progresses appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Paraguayan Airlines returns under Brazilian Nella’s ownershipRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The news was announced in several Paraguayan media after Brazilian lowcost airline Nella's CEO Mauricio Souza and National Directorate of Civil Aviation head Felix Kanazawa were interviewed by Paraguay's 'La Nación' newspaper. According to the regulator, Nella will hold a very important asset, namely the prospect of exploiting the LAP […] The post Paraguayan Airlines returns under Brazilian Nella’s ownership appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Real Climate Science13 hours ago
1936 TyphoonsI’m aggregating a page of 1936 weather disasters, and putting this here for reference. 01 Sep 1936 – 1516 DEAD. – Trove 14 Oct 1936 – PHILIPPINES TYPHOON – Trove 15 Oct 1936 – TOLL OF TYPHOON – Trove 18 … Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Uruguay’s Ministry of Economy expects tourist season to reach 70% of pre-pandemic levelRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ms. Bensión said that compared to the 2019-2020 summer, tourism activity is expected "to reach 70% of that level," adding that 100% would be reached in 2023 or perhaps in 2024. She said that "it is very difficult to estimate the impact that restrictions on outbound tourism imposed by the […] The post Uruguay’s Ministry of Economy expects tourist season to reach 70% of pre-pandemic level appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Real Climate Science14 hours ago
Chinese Spy Calls For Chinese Style Governance In The US9:10 PM · Nov 29, 2021 FBI Briefs Pelosi And McCarthy On Rep. Swalwell’s Ties To Suspected Chinese Spy : NPR He’s worried about his children under age five, which make up 0% of US COVID-19 deaths. CDC COVID Data … Continue reading → read more
Real Climate Science14 hours ago
Restoring The Safe Climate Of 193426 Sep 1934 – Toll of Typhoon 2,500 Dead – Trove NASA erased the heat of 1934 – perhaps they can also reverse typhoon damage? NASA 1999 NASA 2019 read more
Bayou Renaissance Man14 hours ago
The trials and tribulations of dealing with bureaucratsDave Freer, fellow expatriate South African and author, has been fighting bureaucrats in Australia for years over some land he bought and the house he built on it. He writes about his misadventures (some of them, anyway) in a recent blog post. Reading it, it looks like Australian bureaucrats have taken official obstructionism to new levels... but US bureaucrats are nothing to sneeze at in the tear-your-hair-out stakes. I've been fighting the bureaucrats for the best part of two years over my work-related injury back in 2004. Medical benefits for its long-term after-effects w... read more
Israel Palestine News14 hours ago
Israel’s negligence killed Sami Al-Amour14 years ago, they got engaged. He spent 13 years in an Israeli prison, and now has died – apparently from deliberate medical neglect by Israeli prison authorities. read more
Israel Palestine News14 hours ago
Why were these Palestinian prisoners willing to die of starvation?As Americans plan holiday meals and bake Christmas cookies, let's be aware of the Palestinians who have been on hunger strikes – some for well over 100 days – just to obtain a basic right: to know why they're in prison or be released. read more
Halifax Examiner14 hours ago
Ethan doesn’t have Twitter gameIt’s the last day of the Examiner subscription drive. You’ve put up with a month of solicitations at the start of every Morning File, so I’ll keep this brief. It takes a lot to investigate and report what’s happening in this province. There are no advertising dollars to help fund this work. Subscribers allow our […] read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
José Pereyra elected representative of Uruguay’s entrepreneurs on BPS boardRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The election of social representatives to form BPS board of directors was held in Uruguay on Sunday, with Un Solo Uruguay (USU) movement candidate Pereyra securing 48.9% of the vote (about 70,000), against 31.7% for Ríos, from list 22 and supported by the main business chambers. The compulsory voting had […] The post José Pereyra elected representative of Uruguay’s entrepreneurs on BPS board appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
Security In Iraq Nov 22-28, 2021
Security has been relatively stable in Iraq. For the last ten weeks attacks by the Islamic State have been in the teens and tens. Pro-Iran groups are slowly ramping up their operations against the U.S. however. There were 15 security incidents reported in the media in Iraq from November 22-28. The week before there were 14 incidents, the second week of November there were 15 and 20 the first week of the month. Four of those were by pro-Iran groups. They hit logistics convoys carrying supplies for the U.S. with IEDs in Basra, Muthanna and twice in Diwaniya. That was a larg... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Nov 301915 Ottomans attacked retreating UK forces from Ctesiphon/Salman Pak at Um at Tubul Forced UK to retreat further south UK suffered 37 dead 218 missing 218 wounded 520 taken prisoner along with 2 ships Turks had 748 casualties 1918 UK India office authorized head political officer Wilson to hold plebiscite on future of Mesopotamia Wilson made questions so would only support British rule and only administered to areas where people would respond positively (Musings On Iraq review *Enemy On The Euphrates, The Battle For Iraq 1914-1921*) 1920 British said all of its colonial... read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
We Want A Nice Clean DeathWe will tell you how to live, and we will tell you how to die. The Spectator- German euthanasia clinics refusing unvaccinated customers read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Russia Carries Out Another Successful Hypersonic Missile Test*Daily Mail:* *Russia reveals 'successful' test of its 6,670mph hypersonic Zircon missile from warship - as Belarus dictator Lukashenko vows to join forces with Moscow in the event of war in Europe* * The missile was launched from the Admiral Gorshkov frigate in the White Sea * Described as 'unstoppable', it was able to hit a target some 250 miles away * Test came after Russia announced it had started serial production of the missile Russia has revealed a 'successful' test of its 6,670mph hypersonic Zircon missile fired from a warship in the White Sea. The 'unstoppable' w... read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
Tiger RetiresNational Post- ‘I accept it’: Tiger Woods says he will never play full-time golf again read more
The National Interest14 hours ago
Russia Shows Why Migration Rhetoric Matters*Caress Schenk* *Migration, Eurasia* If politicians changed how they talk about migration, we would all be better for it. *Editor’*s* note: In November, *The National Interest* organized a symposium on the confluence of demographics, migration, and climate change. We asked a variety of scholars the following question: “Can migration be a solution to the various demographic challenges facing many nations, or is it a challenge in its own right? How should states adapt to and/or mitigate the effects of changing demographics and influxes of migrants?” The following article is one of... read more
The National Interest14 hours ago
Is India an Asset or a Liability to America’s Indo-Pacific Alliance?*Muqtedar Khan* *India, Indo-Pacific* The United States and India need to have a serious conversation about the containment of Hindu nationalism, which is a bigger threat to the viability of the Quad and America’s Indo-Pacific strategy than India’s shopping habits. India has begun receiving S-400 missiles from Russia despite the risk that it will be sanctioned by the United States, its ally and trading partner. There is a possibility that in the long-term interest of maintaining good relations with India, the United States may find some way to get around this. Already U.S. senat... read more
The National Interest14 hours ago
Clarity Out of Chaos: America Must Explain Its Taiwan Policy*Wallace C. Gregson* *Taiwan, Asia* Given that Taiwan is deemed by many thoughtful people to be the most dangerous place on Earth, and that it is unarguably the place where the vital interests of two contending major powers overlap, clarity is important. Deterrence depends on it. The past few weeks revealed much about U.S.-Taiwan relations, U.S.-China relations, and the clarity of U.S. policy. Given that Taiwan is deemed by many thoughtful people to be the most dangerous place on Earth, and that it is unarguably the place where the vital interests of two contending major powers ... read more
The National Interest14 hours ago
Turkey Wants Its Own Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet*Mark Episkopos* *Turkey Air Force, Eurasia* There is, however, an even more salient problem plaguing Turkey’s foray into fifth-generation fighter production: exorbitant costs. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* And therein lies the danger of Turkey modeling the TF-X fighter too closely after the F-35; given the likelihood that they lack the resources and license to reproduce the F-35’s avionics, the Turkish defense industry stands to inherit all of the F-35’s weaknesses while failing to capture its strengths. Turkey’s recent ejection from the F-35 program has spawned a wave of ... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 214 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, "Alert! More Fear, Propaganda, and Misinformation"Gregory Mannarino, AM 11/30/21: *"Alert! More Fear, Propaganda, and Misinformation"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog14 hours ago
UntitledFrom Jenna Orkin Humiliation All the Way DownKevin McCarthy's latest grovel Vaccine efficacy for Omicron has likely dropped: Moderna CEO Omicron variant now in North America as first cases found in CanadaBarbados to cast off Queen Elizabeth II, declare itself a republic Panicked Democrats are ready to shove Biden aside. Again China Avoids Olympic Boycott By Banning Foreign Spectators Chinese spy ship spotted off Australia’s coast, federal government confirms Scoop: Germany urges Congress not to sanction Putin’s pipeline Macau Casino Stocks Sink After Police Arrest City’s Junket King read more
The Aviationist14 hours ago
Croatia Buys Second-Hand Rafales From France To Replace MiG-21sThe signing of the contract follows the selection of Rafale earlier this year, after a first acquisition of second-hand F-16s failed in 2019. Croatia signed a government-to-government deal with France, worth 999 million euros, for [...] The post Croatia Buys Second-Hand Rafales From France To Replace MiG-21s appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
New Info Shows Omicron Spread Wider Earlier Than ThoughtNew findings about the coronavirus's omicron variant made it clear that the emerging threat slipped into countries well before their defenses were up. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
The Biggest Secret of The Keto Universe – Dr.BergDr. Eric Berg DC Apr 14, 2019 The post The Biggest Secret of The Keto Universe – Dr.Berg appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
US Supreme Court Refuses to Block Vaccine Mandate For Massachusetts Hospital WorkersGateway Pundit – by Cristina Laila The US Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant relief to hospital workers at Mass General Brigham, a Boston-based... The post US Supreme Court Refuses to Block Vaccine Mandate For Massachusetts Hospital Workers appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
FBI And Other Agencies Paid Informants $548 Million In Recent Years With Many Committing Authorized CrimesForbes – by Adam Andrzejewski Federal agencies paid out at least $548 million to informants working for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Drug... The post FBI And Other Agencies Paid Informants $548 Million In Recent Years With Many Committing Authorized Crimes appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Pennsylvania man fatally shot by young relative in deer hunting incident, police sayPhilly Voice – by Michael Tanenbaum A 71-year-old man, who was hunting with family members in Cambria County on Saturday, was fatally shot by a... The post Pennsylvania man fatally shot by young relative in deer hunting incident, police say appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Econlib15 hours ago
The Two-Front War on TechtopiaI may have a perfect betting record, but six years ago I made a big generalization that almost instantly blew up in my face. In my youth, I saw Industrial Organization as the heart of our secular religion. My history textbooks loudly and repeatedly decried “monopoly”; teachers, peers, and parents echoed their complaints. Since the late-90s, […] The post The Two-Front War on Techtopia appeared first on Econlib. read more
Small Dead Animals16 hours ago
It Took A MonthThe Trudeau cult’s CBC finally got around to correcting their story about a muslim at Elections Canada, who ranted that old white people are Islamophobic. And container services at the port of Halifax is now controlled by Singapore. Meanwhile Justin orders the Toronto Star to promote his censorship bills. read more
News – TOTT News18 hours ago
Victorian government confident it has enough votes to PASS pandemic billVictoria’s controversial pandemic laws are expected to pass parliament, after the crossbench MP Rod Barton agreed to support the legislation with amendments. read more
Is the BBC biased?13 hours ago
''Fact check please?''
Robert Poll of the Save Our Statues campaign noted another BBC headline: One line in it reads: Roads such as Canning Street, Cannon Hall Road, Dundas Road and Havelock Street were named after people who were heavily involved in slavery. Robert tweeted: BBC says historic street names are racist. Despite most people disagreeing, it's reported without quotation marks, so clearly represents BBC News's own view. They also say Havelock was "heavily involved with slavery" despite zero connection. Fact check please? Indeed, Major General Sir Henry Havelock (1795-1857) wasn't involved in... read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Former UK Admiral Warns Russia And West ‘One Mistake’ From Nuclear Conflict In Most Dangerous Moment Since Cold WarLord West told The Sun Online that 'one mistake' could lead to conflictCredit: PA:Press Association *The SUN: **MINUTE TO MIDNIGHT Russia and West ‘one mistake’ from nuclear conflict in most dangerous moment since Cold War, warns UK admiral* THE world is "one mistake" from all-out nuclear war thanks to Vladimir Putin's "dangerous games" in Eastern Europe, warns an ex-Navy chief. Moscow is amassing 100,000 troops on its Ukrainian border and is also supporting Belarus dictator Alexander Lukashenko as he "weaponises" migrants against the EU. And after accusing the US of conduct... read more
The National Interest14 hours ago
Oshkosh Defense's Plan to Build the Army's Next-Generation Vehicles*Kris Osborn* *Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle, United States* Oshkosh Defense has a broad and massive reach across the Army vehicle fleet, but its contributions to the military service have primarily been in the realm of tactical-wheeled vehicles. *Here's What You Need to Know: *Oshkosh is drawing upon the technical standards built into the JLTV to up-gun the vehicle with new missiles, anti-tank weapons and other technologies for heavy combat. The Army’s Joint-Light-Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) and Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) and a collection of la... read more
naked capitalism14 hours ago
Foreclosure Looms for Homeowners Who Thought They’d Won, Thanks to Top New York Court RulingForeclosure suits from the financial crisis era get a new life thanks to a ruling by a conflicted New York judge. read more
Mining Awareness +14 hours ago
OMICRON Points to Minions of Fauci, US CDC, Gates, Wellcome-British Intel, Rockefeller in South AfricaOMICRON Points to the Minions of Fauci, US CDC, Gates, Wellcome-British Intel, Rockefeller in South Africa and much more. Botswana, … Continue reading → read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Tweets Of The DayVirus update: • Omicron puts COVID-19 vaccine inequity back in spotlight. • Biden vaccine rule for health workers blocked in 10 states. • Japan confirms first case of new variant. • Omicron in the Netherlands earlier than thought. More coverage: https://t.co/z37f9vGURO — The Associated Press (@AP) November 30, 2021 A South African doctor who was one of the first to suspect a different coronavirus strain among patients said that symptoms of the Omicron variant so far were mild and could be treated at home https://t.co/bBxkqYphXw pic.twitter.com/dmi3s6GeAA — Reuters (@Reuters) Novembe... read more
the daily howler14 hours ago
STORYLINE CONQUERS KENOSHA: What name would we call Kyle Rittenhouse?*TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2021* *For starters, we'll go with "teenager:"* For starters, we'll admit an embarrassing fact: We aren't inclined to agree with, or to affirm, Dana Milbank's latest name-calling. In this case, the name-calling is directed at Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.), who we'd regard as one of the least constructive members of Congress. The name-calling starts in the headline to Milbank's new column for the Washington Post. That headline announces this: *Lauren Boebert is what George W. Bush called the ‘worst of humankind’* Is Boebert "the worst of humankind?" We wou... read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Corruption is the Biden family businessDailywire: Long before Hunter Biden ever considered joining a Ukrainian energy company named Burisma, Joe Biden and his family used his power and position to leverage business deals with businesses seeking his influence, according to a new book. Joe Biden personally benefited from his political influence in a series of fortuitous real estate landfalls, even as virtually every member of the Biden family claimed its own piece of the pie, writes New York Post columnist Miranda Devine in her new book, Laptop from Hell: Hunter Biden, Big Tech, and the Dirty Secrets the President Tried... read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
Picture Of The DayChristmas wreaths hang from the facade of the White House in Washington, November 28, 2021. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts *WNU Editor: *The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Deck the White House halls* (Reuters). read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Biden administration out of touch with rural America*Breitbart:* *Pete Buttigieg: Rural Drivers Should Buy Electric Cars Because They Use the Most Gas* Rural drivers are some of the hardest hit by the Biden administration's deliberate driving up the4 cost of gas, but electric vehicles are not the answer at this time. Rural drives rely heavily on pickup trucks and not compact electric cars. There are few electric trucks on the market and they have limited range compared with say a gas or diesel, F-150 Ford. To the extent that they do exist their range shrinks quickly when they are used to tow trailers which is also a common n... read more
The Free Thought Project15 hours ago
To Fight COVID Tyranny, California City Declares Their Independence, Becomes ‘Constitutional Republic’[image: independence]After watching their government impose lockdown after lockdown and mandate after mandate, a city in California is declaring their independence. read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
The Russia hoax, the biggest misinformation story in history was not a subject* John Sexton:* *Ben Smith: Harvard academics are hosting zoom meetings with news executives about 'misinformation'* They are instead focused on the Biden "laptop from hell" which exposes the family corruption that the media pretended was "misinformation" and was "hacked." read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
China needs Aussie coal that it banned* News.com:* *Chinese plan to cause Australia ‘economic pain’ from trade bans backfires* *China has swallowed its words in what is embarrassing for the communist nation but a clear win for Australia.* The Chicoms were angry because the Aussies wanted to investigate the Origins of the Covid 19 virus. read more
MJBizDaily15 hours ago
Massachusetts cannabis retailer sues city over ‘community impact fees’A cannabis retailer in Cape Ann, Massachusetts, is suing the city of Gloucester over "community impact fees" the company says are excessive and bad for business. Massachusetts cannabis retailer sues city over ‘community impact fees’ is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Northern Reflections15 hours ago
Lauren Boebert And The Other BigotsLast week, a lot of Americans spent time giving thanks. But Lauren Boebert was not in a thankful mood. Dana Milbank writes: While the rest of the country paused to express gratitude for our many blessings. Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado, a QAnon-admiring Republican, referred to Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), who is Muslim, as part of a “Jihad Squad” and told an audience a false story of a worried Capitol Police officer chasing down Omar. Boebert claimed she said: “Well, she doesn’t have a backpack. We should be fine.” Boebert at first apologized “to anyone in the Muslim community I o... read more
OrientalReview.org15 hours ago
Project UATX: New Universities, Old ProblemsAmong the motivations behind establishing a university is a desire to leave old ones. Old in tooth, depraved, decayed, the assumption is that a new institution will return to original purposes on the pretext that these are truly radical. This, on the face of it, is the purpose of The […] read more
21st Century Wire15 hours ago
CrossTalk: Ukraine as NATO’s Weapon + Biden Exporting ‘Woke Democracy’
*CrossTalk* | Host Peter Lavelle with editor Patrick Henningsen and author Dr Marcus Papadopoulos. read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
Barbados Bids Farewell to British Monarchy, Becomes RepublicBarbados stopped pledging allegiance to Queen Elizabeth II as it shed another vestige of its colonial past and became a republic for the first time in history. read more
21st Century Wire16 hours ago
Fauci: ‘You May Need a Covid Booster Every Six Months’
*21WIRE + Pandemic News* | Now 'America's Doctor' is telling citizens they may need to line up for more experimental jabs. Where does it end? read more
21st Century Wire16 hours ago
Ministry of Propaganda Then and Now: YouTube Censorship and ‘Covid-19 Medical Misinformation’
*Stephen Karganovic* | Silicon Valley's inelegant solution is to try to ram Big Pharma and government propaganda down everybody’s throat - and it's likely to backfire. read more
The Itihasa & The Darshana14 hours ago
Is the Pacifism of Germany and Japan Permanent?Germany and Japan were the world’s most violent and warlike nations during the first half of the twentieth century. The two populations were convinced that they were the ultimate masters of mankind, and that it was their destiny to rule the world. They were transformed by their defeat in the Second World War and became utterly pacific. Germany was broken into two parts, with the Eastern part going under Soviet control and the Western part under American control. While Japan was not broken up, two of its industrial cities had been nuked during the war and other areas had suffered ext... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
What America's Bomber Force of the Future Will Look Like*Kris Osborn* *Air Force Bombers, United States* The composition of the future bomber force will primarily consist of seventy-six upgraded B-52 Stratofortress bombers and a yet-to-be-determined number of B-21 Raiders. *Here's What You Need to Know: *For many years now, the Air Force has maintained that its bomber fleet size was insufficient to meet the demand of the Defense Department’s combatant commanders. At several points in recent years, senior military officials have regularly referred to a “bomber deficit.” The number of bomber aircraft in the Air Force’s fleet will be d... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
NASA’s Planetary Protection Mission Took Off into the Sky*Caleb Larson* *NASA, * The Double Asteroid Redirection Test will try to knock an asteroid off course, simulating what could happen if an asteroid threatens our planet. NASA’s Double Asteroid Redirection Test, also known as DART, took off from Earth into space as part of what will be the first-ever evaluation of protecting the planet from incoming asteroids. The DART test will ascertain whether a spacecraft can navigate to an asteroid target, collide with the space body, and alter the asteroid’s trajectory. “DART is turning science fiction into science fact and is a testament to ... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
China and Russia Are Inking De Facto Military Alliance*Caleb Larson* *Russia, Eurasia* Russia and China’s interests intersect in several ways. Though the two countries already cooperate militarily, a recent document defines their relationship more concretely. Russia and China’s defense ministers inked a roadmap for closer future ties, moving closer to a de facto military alliance. During a video conference call, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Wei Fenghe, the Chinese Defense Minister, signed the cooperation document “simultaneously” according to TASS, the Russian state-owned news agency. Russia’s Defense Ministry explained tha... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
The Royal Air Force Wants to be a Greener Force and Make Jet Fuel at Sea*Caleb Larson* *Royal Air Force, Europe* The Royal Air Force’s Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal believes that transitioning to a “greener” force would help the United Kingdom meet its climate obligations and be a boon to military logistics. Fuel production onboard ships would make the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy leaner, more flexible fighting forces. The Royal Air Force’s Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal, Sir Mike Wigston, believes that transitioning to a “greener” force would help the United Kingdom meet its climate obligations and be a boon to military lo... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Build Back Better Bill Would Present Child Tax Credit Payments, But Not Stimulus Checks*Stephen Silver* *Joe Biden, Americas* Earlier proposals had pushed for the credit to be extended to 2025. During the pandemic, the federal government passed three separate laws that mandated direct stimulus checks to the majority of Americans. The most recent such law was the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which was signed into law by President Biden back in March. Ever since, there have been calls from some, including some members of Congress, for a fourth stimulus check, but none of the attempts have advanced very far, mostly because the Biden Administration and Congress... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Biden Should Worry: Omicron Coronavirus Variant Poses ‘Very High’ Global Risk*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Omnicrom, Americas* If another major surge of the coronavirus takes place driven by omicron, then consequences may be severe. Medical experts from both the United States and the World Health Organization are now warning nations that the omicron coronavirus variant—which was first detected in southern Africa last week—poses “very high” global risk and will likely continue to spread across countries. “The likelihood of potential further spread of omicron at the global level is high,” the WHO noted on Sunday in a preliminary technical brief. *More Deadly? *... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Help Joe Biden: Why Are US Navy Sailors Taking Out Loans to Make Ends Meet?*Peter Suciu* *U.S. Navy, * It isn’t that the Navy has stopped paying sailors, but there has been a months-long delay in pay to some service members who earned increases in their housing allowances this year. Those serving in the U.S. Navy may get to see the world, but it comes at a price. There have been reports of backed-up toilets on aircraft carriers, spoiled food, and of course the risk of contracting COVID-19 due to the close quarters. This week, reports circulated that some sailors have been forced to take out loans after being shorted on pay. It isn’t that the Navy has s... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Joe Biden Should Worry: Gas Prices Drop Thanks to Omicron*Stephen Silver* *economy, Americas* Just as the original arrival of the coronavirus pandemic caused demand and prompted oil and gasoline prices to plunge in 2020, fears surrounding the Omicron caused another drop last week. A few weeks ago, most people would have been happy to hear that gas prices had dropped significantly. But now that it’s happened, most likely won’t be so happy about why. The average gas price in the United States dropped this week, for the third week in a row, this time falling 3.4 cents, to $3.379 per gallon. The reason for the drop was the drop last week... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Behind The C-130 Was Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works Unit*Kris Osborn* *C-130 Skunk Works, Americas* There are lesser-known but impactful programs tied to the Skunk Works Unit. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *So although Skunk Works is known for far-reaching basic research and long-term innovations looking years into the future, the organization operates with an equally intense commensurate focus to better enable existing systems by integrating new technologies as they emerge. Lockheed Martin’s famous secretive Skunk Works unit is known for its role in giving life to the U-2 Dragon Lady spy plane, F-22 Raptor and first-ever stea... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
These are the Five Deadliest Battleships*James Holmes* *Battleships, United States, Japan, Germany, Russia* A Death Star of the sea would sport irresistible weaponry, impenetrable armor, and engines able to drive the vessel at breakneck speed. But again, you can't have everything in the real world. Weight is a huge challenge. *Here's What You Need to Know*: At Leyte Gulf in October 1944, a task force centered on *Yamato* bore down on the transports that had ferried General Douglas MacArthur's landing force ashore on Leyte, and on the sparse force of light aircraft carriers, destroyers, and destroyer escorts guarding the... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
From Tanks to Jets: Russia's Growing African Arms Trade*Mark Episkopos* *Russian Military, Africa* As Russia expands its footprint in the Central African Republic, it's important to revisit how it got there. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Rosoboronexport’s success is part of Moscow’s larger strategy of establishing political, economic, and military inroads with a slew of African partners. Africa’s chronic political volatility guarantees a constant demand for military hardware of all kinds—a demand that Russia’s defense sector continues to meet with a supply of cost-effective and reliable weapons. Russia’s state arms export agen... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Why the U.S. Army is Prioritizing the Precision Strike Missile*Kris Osborn* *Precision Strike Missile, United States* Weapons like this allow commanders to attack enemy air defenses, troop installations or armored vehicle formations from twice the stand-off distance and even more precision. *Here's What You Need to Know:* The Lockheed Martin-built PrSM weapon is now entering the Engineering Manufacturing and Development phase with the Army, a step that quickly brings the nascent technological promise of the weapon much closer to production. There is often discussion about the specific technological merits of innovative weapons systems and ... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Lessons Learned: How NATO Operations Against ISIS Improved the Alliance*Kris Osborn* *NATO, Afghanistan* The United States is undoubtedly leveraging lessons learned from coalition cooperation to better prepare NATO and other allied partnerships for potential major power engagement. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Forging successful combat partnerships across Europe and the Middle East is something likely to prove quite valuable when it comes to potential U.S. engagement against a major power adversary, such as Russia in particular. The Commander of Operation Inherent Resolve tasked with destroying ISIS says coalition members were able to achiev... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
The Dogfight No One Wants: Russia's Su-57 vs America's F-35*Mark Episkopos* *Fighter Jets, World* It’s even more difficult, for the political, technical, and strategic reasons discussed above, to envision a viable scenario for this kind of engagement to unfold. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* The F-35 retains a lead in its overall package of stealth capabilities, which it would likely use to evade the Su-57 before the latter comes within engagement range; however, the extent to which the F-35 could leverage its stealth advantage depends on the circumstances of the engagement. As Russia's Su-57 stealth fighter moves into serial produ... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
The politicized FBI*NY Post:* *Roger Stone says FBI is acting like Biden’s ‘personal Gestapo’* Democrats appear to have weaponized the FBI against their political opponents since Trump was elected. From the Russian collusion hoax to the ridiculous operation to arrest Stone as if he were some terrorist threat the FBI looks like the Gestapo wing of the Democrat party these days. read more
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