Opit's LinkFest!: 1 December - Blogs I'm Following

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World’s First Electric Self-Propelled Container Ship Launches in Oslo to Replace 40K Diesel Truck Trips

This is a really good start and we will see all shipping transition to drone operation rather soon. Emergency crews can become standby crews in the event of technical failure. Understand it is much safer to use drone tech for tasks that demands eyes on skills. All forms of pilotage fits this model. We still use live bodies, but they are comfortably a long way away and easily trades out. An overwelmed mind and body is always dangertous and been safe with associates watching makes it hugely safer. . *World’s First Electric Self-Propelled Container Ship Launches in Oslo to Re... read more

Terra Forming Terra21 hours ago

Friar Alexis Bugnolo Says 2 Billion Dead in the Next Year.

Those following my blog, know that i have been posting this 2,000,000,000 population reduction for some time. To this point, I have been completely alone in saying this. I did query the OTHER SIDE for this number and it certainly coincides with the numbers most at risk. This is happening all through the vaccinated who have innoculated with AIDs in particular. That we know AIDs will kill and it is easy to spread by Vaccine. Everything else may be misinformation to throw us off the scent. Really too much faux science out there to be sure. Now we have a second voice. This may ... read more

Terra Forming Terra21 hours ago

Marianne Faithful

She was really there and knew them all in the London music scene of the sixties onward. I hope she can discover a way to teach us all about the Romantic Poets. It truly is needed. Like a great trsanslation of Beowulf or hte Divine Commedia it is often better read than the original to our ear. In the world of popular music and culture, she was a spirit by the door and seen but never felt. she may still have it in her to be a Grande Dame of Letters. I would rather remember her for all that. *She’s Marianne Faithfull, Damn It. And She’s (Thankfully) Still Here.* *The British mus... read more

Terra Forming Terra21 hours ago

Doctors Might Have Been Focusing on the Wrong Asthma Triggers

We have been looking in the home, but quite rightly, those are the factors we have already adjusted for. So staying at home has to tgen make things easier. More likely then we run across an activator elsewhere and been new this trigger a strong reaction. Mixing is good. but too much mixing, not so much. *Doctors Might Have Been Focusing on the Wrong Asthma Triggers* *The pandemic was a big social experiment that sent asthma attacks plummeting.* *By Sarah ZhangUniversal Images Group / GettyJULY 9, 2021* *https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/07/the-pandemic-drove-... read more

Science 2.0 blogs21 hours ago

A Milder Omicron Can "evolve In Ways We Cannot Predict" - But Vaccines + #DOITALL Can Safely End The Global Health Emergency

Some news stories are suggesting that if Omicron is mild it is a “blessing in disguise”. They imply that we should just let everyone get it as fast as possible. If Omicron is indeed a little milder, this may reduce pressure on the health system in the short term, but longer term this is not a safe strategy. Vaccines ARE our way out of this. But letting mild variants of COVID spread without trying to stop them is NOT a safe way to try to end the pandemic. Mild variants aren't a substitute for a vaccine. read more read more

News – TOTT News21 hours ago

Perth workers lay down uniforms on steps at Parliament as mandates set to begin

As "D-Day" arrives, workers from a variety of industries lay their uniforms down on the steps of Parliament in Perth. read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 219 hours ago

The Universe

“There are no accidents. If it's appeared on your life radar, this is why: to teach you that dreams come true; to reveal that you have the power to fix what's broken and heal what hurts; to catapult you beyond seeing with just your physical senses; and to lift the veils that have kept you from seeing that you're already the person you dreamed you'd become. There are no accidents. And believe me, that was one heck of a dream.” “Tallyho,” The Universe “Thoughts become things... choose the good ones!” - www.tut.com read more

GREENIE WATCH19 hours ago

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* Joe Biden's Dirty Little Secret: He Wants Higher Gasoline Prices* When he announced last week that he would release more oil from the American Strategic Petroleum Reserve, President Joe Biden told the American people he is doing everything possible to bring down gas prices at the pump. That's a lie. This administration and the climate change crazies have declared war on American energy. They want high oil and gas prices. The Biden master plan is for American oil and gas production and consumption to go to zero over the next 15 to 20 years. How do you achieve that goal? By making... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 219 hours ago

"Effort and Understanding: Having It Easy"

*"Effort and Understanding: Having It Easy"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "When we view the lives of others and think they have it easy, we are not seeing the whole of their life or the story they are presenting. Our lives are an exercise in facing challenges. We dream the grandest of dreams as youngsters only to discover that we must cultivate copious inner strength and determination in order to meet our goals. Our hard work does not always yield the results we expect. And it is when we find ourselves frustrated by the trials we face or unable to meet our own expectations that we... read more

Is the BBC biased?19 hours ago

Guess where Andrew Marr's off to?

Silly leftists on Twitter who have stormed at former *Independent *editor Andrew Marr every week in recent years for being 'a BBC Tory' will probably keep quiet about him now that he's becoming the *New Statesman*'s chief political commentator - a move that may surprise *them* but surely won't surprise anyone sensible. As it's editor Jason Cowley puts it, the *NS* is 'a publication "of the left, for the left", so Andrew Marr is evidently returning home. *Update*: He tweeteth: I see in reply that someone had the same thought as me: *Samuel Lloyd*: The Left, for years: “Marr is... read more

naked capitalism19 hours ago

Congress ‘Asleep at the Switch’ as Biden Continues Trump-Era Ploy to Privatize Medicare

Call or write your Congresscritters to amplify the >1,500 physicians who warn that "direct contracting" threatens "Medicare as we know it." read more

The Watchers » Latest articles19 hours ago

Very bright fireball over Tennessee, U.S.

A bright fireball was seen streaking through the night sky over Tennessee, U.S at around 03:17 UTC on December 1, 2021 (21:19 CST on November 30). The American Meteor Society (AMS) has so far received 40 reports from the southeastern states and 1 video of the...... Read more » read more

Is the BBC biased?19 hours ago

''Since when is this their remit?''

This might be of interest from British-American blogger Sam Hooper. It begins with the BBC's US partner CBS News: I feel like for every 100 words published by news outlets, at least 20 are now unnecessarily wasted trying to shape public sentiment to whatever is being reported (even when I happen to agree with it). It's in this sense of constant manipulation that distrust of media is born. Here, it's clear that CBS News was so eager to head off any notion that the Omicron variant originated in South Africa that they published a triumphant "Ha! See, it was in Europe first!" article,... read more

All That Is Solid ...19 hours ago

Five Most Popular Posts in November

That's 2021's penultimate month done, so what did the business round these parts for the last 30 days? Look no further: 1. The North Shropshire Stitch-Up 2. The Myth of the Good Tory 3. Is Left Media in Decline? 4. Cynically Exploiting Antisemitism 5. The Crumbling Blue Wall There might come a time when Keir Starmer does zero stupid things over the course of a month, but here we are again with the completely unnecessary stitch up of a parliamentary by-election Labour has only an outside chance of winning. This stitch up, readers will recall, is despite the passing at Labour conferen... read more

Global Issues News Headlines19 hours ago

Inequality is Set to Kill Millions – “We Have to Fight it Together.”

GENEVA, Dec 01 (IPS) - This week I called out to the world to warn them that inequalities are making us all unsafe. I noted starkly our new analysis that we face millions of additional AIDS deaths – 7.7 million in the next decade alone – as well continued devastation from pandemics, unless leaders address the inequalities which drive them. We have to treat this threat as an emergency, as a red alert. Read the full story, “Inequality is Set to Kill Millions – “We Have to Fight it Together.””, on globalissues.org → read more

Komando.com20 hours ago

Kim’s holiday shopping list: 10 crowd pleasers for your favorite people

Don't miss these great holiday gift ideas. They are all on Kim's favorites list. read more

The Rio Times20 hours ago

São Paulo governor reassesses releasing mask use after positive cases of Omicron

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The two confirmed cases of infection by the Omicron, the new variant of the Sars-Cov-2 coronavirus, may delay the pandemic flexibility calendar in São Paulo. A couple that came from South Africa tested positive for the new strain before boarding a return flight to the African country at Guarulhos airport […] The post São Paulo governor reassesses releasing mask use after positive cases of Omicron appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times20 hours ago

Brazil’s health regulator approves first HIV treatment with only one pill

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) has approved the first HIV treatment combining two different substances in a single pill. The new drug is a combination of lamivudine and dolutegravir sodium. Previously, patients were required to take two pills or more, depending on the type of treatment. "The approval represents […] The post Brazil’s health regulator approves first HIV treatment with only one pill appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Komando.com21 hours ago

Before you upgrade to Windows 11, read this warning to save yourself a lot of time

Before upgrading to Windows 11, read this warning. You might change your mind. read more

The Rio Times21 hours ago

Brazil’s government contravenes health regulator and decides not to raise restrictions to African countries

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In a statement, the Chief of Staff said that "there is still a need for further clarification on the epidemiological situation in Angola, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia." The decision was taken during a meeting at the Planalto Palace between officials from the Chief of Staff and the Ministries of Health, […] The post Brazil’s government contravenes health regulator and decides not to raise restrictions to African countries appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times21 hours ago

Brazil’s Bolsonaro joins PL and seals link with Centrão voting bloc

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After two years with no party and months of negotiations, President Jair Bolsonaro on Tuesday, November 30, signed his affiliation to the PL (Liberal Party) to run for reelection in 2022. The affiliation ceremony took place on Evangelical Day, at the Brasil 21 Complex, in Brasilia, and was attended by […] The post Brazil’s Bolsonaro joins PL and seals link with Centrão voting bloc appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times21 hours ago

Unemployment drops in 20 of the 27 Brazilian states between second and third quarters

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The unemployment rate posted a statistically significant drop in 20 of the 27 Brazilian states between the second and third quarters, according to data from the Continuous National Household Sample Survey (PNAD Continuous), released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). The highest unemployment rates were found in […] The post Unemployment drops in 20 of the 27 Brazilian states between second and third quarters appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Socio-Economics History Blog22 hours ago

Deputy CMO: Omicron Variant Highly Transmissible But a Milder Strain of COVID-19

Sky News Australia Early indications appear to demonstrate the Omicron variant is a highly transmissible but a milder strain of COVID-19, says Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Sonya Bennett. Nevertheless, with a lack of data over the severity of the new variant, Dr Bennett has backed the federal government’s cautious approach by delaying the border … read more

Socio-Economics History Blog22 hours ago

Mainstream Doctors Now Acknowledging Mask Mandates Don’t Work #Duh

Socio-Economics History Blog22 hours ago

NATO Issues Warning to Russia, Vladimir Putin Warns West ‘Not to Cross Red Line’ | English News

WION US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated a warning for Russia to stay away from aggression in Ukraine, saying “any renewed aggression can trigger serious consequences.” NATO has now issued a stark warning to Russia to which Putin has issued a new statement warning the West ‘not to cross the red line’. end read more

PA Pundits – International23 hours ago

Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Tuesday 30 November 2021

By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […] read more

Is the BBC biased?7 hours ago

December Open Thread

I name this ship "December Open Thread". I wish success to her and all who sail in her. Thank you for your comments. read more

Is the BBC biased?18 hours ago

'Today' thinks it got it about right

As discussed at 'the other place', here's an Advent treat from this morning's *Today* programme - a lovely moment where the BBC says it got something about right, never mind what *you* think: 6.01 *Mishal Husain*: It's the first of December, so we will open the *Today *Advent calendar. 7.25 *Simon Jack*: It's December 1st, and the start of Advent. 7.42 *Simon Jack*: I've just got to say about our Advent calendar, which we started today on the first of December, we're getting quite a bit of pushback from people saying Advent actually started on Sunday, not today, it's got nothing t... read more

The Watchers » Latest articles20 hours ago

Wettest spring since 2010 and the wettest November since records began in 1900, Australia

Australia has experienced its wettest spring since 2010 and the wettest November since records began in 1900, according to data provided by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) on December 1, 2021. Spring rainfall was above to very much above average for most...... Read more » read more

The Watchers » Latest articles20 hours ago

Heavy rains destroy over 5 million ha (12.4 million acres) of crops in 2021, India

Heavy rain in India has destroyed more than 5 million ha (12.4 million acres) of crops in 2021. Karnataka was the worst affected, with 1.4 million ha (3.5 million acres) of crop lost, followed by Rajasthan with 679 000 ha (1.68 million acres), West Bengal with 690...... Read more » read more

Is the BBC biased?20 hours ago

Wednesday morning reading

Here's some Wednesday morning reading from the newspapers, beginning with Simon Heffer in the *Daily Telegraph*: I strongly believe that by any objective standards the persecution of Michael Vaughan by the BBC and BT, who were both due to carry his broadcast analysis this winter before he was cancelled, has become an outrage. Monty Panesar, in his excellent column for the Telegraph last Saturday, noted the violation of the ancient precept of innocence until proven guilty. I draw the attention of Vaughan’s persecutors to the observations of Panesar, as a man of colour, about his fri... read more

The National Interest21 hours ago

Why the United States Won't Place Cruise Missiles on Taiwan

*Robert Farley* *Taiwan, East Asia* Missiles based in Taiwan can strike over a wide range of the PRC, the South China Sea and the East China Sea. Even unmodified Tomahawks could put a substantial portion of China at risk. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Just because missiles in Taiwan would mean something awfully bad is about to happen doesn’t mean that it won’t happen. In 1962 the Soviet Union saw fit to deploy nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles to Cuba, in the hope that it could escape US scrutiny and re-establish the strategic balance. In 1962, the United States and the So... read more

The National Interest21 hours ago

Will Kamikaze Drones Help Taiwan Counter China's Military?

*David Axe* *Taiwanese Military, Asia* Taiwan is going all-in on drones. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Taiwan is counting on drones to counter China’s expanding advantage in ships, planes and troops. A new suicide drone appeared at the August 2019 edition of the biennial Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition in the island country’s capital. The unmanned aerial vehicle bears a strong resemblance to the small, hand-launched drones that are popular with U.S. forces. The other clearly draws inspiration from Israel’s Harpy anti-radar drone. A suicide drone essentia... read more

Is the BBC biased?21 hours ago

Yazidi-phobia

A five-year old Yazidi girl’s Islamic State killer has been convicted of genocide in an historic trial in Germany. There are certain things I read in *The Times*'s account of his conviction that I didn't read in the BBC's account, the most important being the name of the child: Reda. I don't know why the BBC didn't think to humanise her by including it. *The Times* also tells us that IS, among all the other wicked things they did to Reda and her mother, ''forced them to practise Islam', something the BBC also omits to mention. And, of course, in standard BBC practice, IS are '... read more

War News Updates22 hours ago

Putin Says Nation That Leads In AI 'Will Be Ruler Of The World'

The software will also analyse news, social media, CCTV and public transport data to foresee upcoming riots, and has drawn comparisons to the Tom Cruise film Minority Report (pictured) *Daily Mail: **Russia develops Minority Report-style AI that will be able to predict riots and protests - after Putin said nation that leads in AI 'will be ruler of the world'* * Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry said to be developing special AI software * Technology will use machine learning to detect and prevent riots and protests * The software is set to be rolled out in 2022 as part ... read more

OrientalReview.org22 hours ago

Arming Against China: The US Global Posture Review

Get the Marines ready. Store the supplies. Marshal the allies. The United States is getting ready for war (the preferable term in Washington is policing) in the Indo-Pacific region, and is hoping to do so with a range of expanded bases across client states, or what it prefers to call […] read more

Socio-Economics History Blog22 hours ago

Nurse in Idaho Explains that Covid Patients Are Dying from?? Majority Va_x_xed?? Not Covid?? All Kinds of Symptoms???

Nurse in Idaho explains that Covid patients are dying from the treatments, not Covid. pic.twitter.com/2AI0N82Oa2 — 🇺🇸 Rep. Wiz Chadwick 🥶 (@LetsgoRandom2) November 27, 2021 True or False draw your own conclusions. Is this nurse telling the truth?? end read more

Small Dead Animals23 hours ago

This Is CNN

Featuring the best news banner in the history of television news. Background here, and from Gutfeld. read more

Real Climate Science23 hours ago

Another Genius In #10

During October 1897, a typhoon and storm surge killed 7,000 people in and around Tacloban, Philippines. “TYPHOON AND TIDAL WAVE IN THE PHILLIPINES. 7000 Lives Lost. MAIL advices, brought by the steamer Gaelic from Chinese and other ports in the … Continue reading → read more

The Last Refuge23 hours ago

December 1st – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 316

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post December 1st – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 316 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

The Last Refuge23 hours ago

Wednesday December 1st – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Wednesday December 1st – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

Real Climate Science1 day ago

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Latest News - ADVANCE1 day ago

Ten reasons to blame the Chinese Communist Party for COVID-19

Presbyterian Minister and author Mark Powell has penned a powerful article in Quadrant Magazine titled “Ten Reasons to blame the CCP for COVID”. The piece is so damning, ADVANCE thought it would be worth summarising it for our readers. read more

Climate Collections1 day ago

Atlantic Hurricane Season 2021

Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood http://rammb-data.cira.colostate.edu/tc_realtime/season.asp?storm_season=2021 The Atlantic Hurricane season has now officially ended, with a count of seven hurricanes, spot on the 30-year average. Of these four were major, slightly above the average of three. Long term comparisons of Atlantic hurricanes are essentially meaningless,… read more

Climate Collections1 day ago

Arctic River Discharge Growing

Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? ? AMHERST, Mass. — A civil and environmental engineering researcher at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has, for the first time, assimilated satellite information into on-site river measurements and hydrologic models to calculate the past 35 years of river discharge in… read more

Climate Collections1 day ago

Deep freeze in Arctic Europe sends power prices soaring

Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? It’s so cold, even Norwegians refuse to ski! ? ? On the Finnmark plateau, between Kautokeino and Karasjok, temperatures dropped down to -35°C on Sunday. The forecast for the coming week shows a temperature anomaly for the last days of November… read more

EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL22 hours ago

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* Three teens killed by Michigan high school shooter identified* * Both the victims and the perp were white* The three teens who were gunned down by a fellow student at their Michigan high school were identified Tuesday night — as authorities revealed the gunman’s father purchased the firearm used in the rampage just four days ago. Among the victims in the horrific shooting was Tate Myre, a 16-year-old “standout” football player at Oxford High School who died from his wounds on the way to the hospital in the back of a patrol car. The two other victims were Hana St. Juliana , 14 an... read more

The National Interest22 hours ago

Tu-160: Russia's Largest, Heaviest, Fastest Bomber is Getting Even Tougher

*Mark Episkopos* *Tu-160 Bomber, * The new plane largely retains the ubiquitous variable-sweep wing design of its predecessor, adding numerous improvements under the hood. The Tu-160’s NK-32 turbofan engines are widely acknowledged as the largest and most powerful engines ever fitted on a combat aircraft and they're about to get better. One of Russia’s most iconic bombers, the Tupolev Tu-160 White Swan is slated to receive a major redesign. A source in Russia’s domestic aircraft-building industry told state news outlet TASS on Monday that development work is underway on the Tu-... read more

The National Interest22 hours ago

How Would the U.S. Navy Prepare to Defend Taiwan? Enter The F-35

*Kris Osborn* *Taiwan Invasion, Taiwan* American naval airpower would play a vital role in establishing air superiority over Taiwan for defense or counterattack. A quick look at force structures, basing, and geography in the Pacific suggests that U.S. and allied naval power would be crucial to stopping a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Although China now operates a larger navy than the United States, there are several key factors to consider. The first and most obvious factor is timing and location. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command operates as many as five aircraft carriers and more than 1... read more

The National Interest22 hours ago

Bad Leadership Nearly Doomed This World War II Aircraft Carrier

*James Holmes* *Aircraft Carriers, Americas* This is a story worth telling and retelling. *Here's What You Need to Know*: This was far from the navy’s finest hour. Seldom do I come away incensed from reading history. The saga of the World War II aircraft carrier USS *Franklin* (CV-13) constitutes an exception. We normally think of *Franklin*’s history as a parable about the importance of shipboard firefighting and damage control. It’s about materiel and methods, in other words. And these things are important without a doubt. Fighting ships are metal boxes packed with explosives a... read more

The National Interest22 hours ago

Hit Hard, Hit Fast: The U.S. Military's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle

*Kris Osborn* *Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, United States* The Army’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), was originally designed as a next-generation Humvee that would bring new speed, protection, and combat performance to both counterinsurgency operations and major power warfare. *Here's What You Need to Know: *The U.S. Marine Corps has been experimenting with arming its JLTVs with anti-tank missiles such as TOW missiles and Javelin missiles. Pentagon war planners have been trying to find better ways to fight against improvised explosive devices, hit-and-run small group ambu... read more

The National Interest22 hours ago

Diesel Submarines Can Help Resist China

*James Holmes* *Diesel Submarines, Americas* Deterrence and warfighting exigencies demand it. *Here's What You Need to Know*: SSKs have no need to match SSNs; they need to be good enough for the job, and cheap enough to buy in bulk. Among the more-than-ample reasons for acquiring a flotilla of diesel-electric submarines for the U.S. Navy: SSKs could help deter war by demonstrating American resiliency should war come in the Western Pacific. Deterrence comes from capability and visible resolve to use it. And from staying power. Foes blanch at starting a fight if they fear they can ... read more

War News Updates23 hours ago

Tweets Of The Day

WHO urges those at risk from disease to delay travel over Omicron https://t.co/VHSZRQJiop — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) November 30, 2021 South Korea’s daily jump in coronavirus infections has exceeded 5,000 for the first time since the start of the pandemic. A delta-driven surge is also pushing hospitalizations and deaths to record highs. https://t.co/tw1FFLdLPK — The Associated Press (@AP) December 1, 2021 Greece to make Covid vaccinations mandatory for over-60s https://t.co/1bDP9SsvF9 — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) November 30, 2021 On World Aids Day @AFP looks at the fight ag... read more

Need To Know23 hours ago

Financial Expert Excoriates Vaccine Passports and Explains Why Controllers Are Targeting Children

A digital ID is necessary to bring in central bank digital currency (CBDC) for totalitarian control, and vaccine passports are necessary to bring in digital ID. Vaccine passports will also combine social credits and carbon credits. China has already instituted CBDC. read more

War News Updates23 hours ago

Picture Of The Day

The USS Fitzgerald, the USS Abraham Lincoln and the USS Gridley transit the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 13, 2021. Photo By: Navy Seaman Thaddeus Berry read more

Michael West Media23 hours ago

The hidden world of power and influence: donors pay top dollar for a seat at Ministers’ table

[image: political donations] “We don’t live in a democracy anymore. We live in a plutocracy. The Australian political system is a wholly owned subsidiary of big corporations.” An investigation reveals donors paying top dollar at political fundraising events for exclusive access to ministers read more

Need To Know23 hours ago

Federal Judge Blocks Biden Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers Nationwide

Judge Doughty wrote, “There is no question that mandating a vaccine to 10.3 million healthcare workers is something that should be done by Congress, not a government agency. It is not clear that even an Act of Congress mandating a vaccine would be constitutional.” read more

Food Safety News23 hours ago

Letter From the Editor: What’s coming into focus for 2022

Opinion This time we’ve been living through reminds me of when I first started going to the movies. A simple technique they often used back then was to start with a blur on the screen that soon became a nice sharp image. That blur we’ve experienced during these pandemic days also, with time, becomes a... Continue Reading read more

Food Safety News23 hours ago

EU survey on herbs and spices finds fraud, dyes, extraneous material, allergen risks

A survey on herb and spice authenticity in Europe has found potential adulteration, illegal dyes and allergens. The work was overseen by DG SANTE, the European Commission’s health and safety body, and carried out in 21 EU member states, Switzerland and Norway. Technical support came from the Joint Research Centre, an agency that provides scientific... Continue Reading read more

Food Safety News1 day ago

Testing points to cadmium as a problem for spinach

The consumer protection group As You Sow claims it has new testing data showing cadmium, a non-essential heavy metal, in a range of spinach products. Results from the extensive testing, prompted As You Sow to file legal notices under California’s Toxic Enforcement Act over more than 20 companies whose spinach products contain cadmium. Included in the notices were retailers... Continue Reading read more

Food Safety News1 day ago

E. coli in lamb and flour prompts warning in Germany

Findings of E. coli in lamb and flour has triggered a warning from German authorities. Basic rules of kitchen hygiene, such as using different cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables, should be followed. Proper cooking is one of the best ways to avoid food poisoning from E. coli. As part of zoonosis monitoring in... Continue Reading read more

Small Dead Animals1 day ago

December 1, 2021: Reader Tips

This evening we wander down the streets of Vancouver in 1907, with an assist from modern technology. Your best tips of the past day are mightily appreciated! read more

Manhattan Contrarian1 day ago

The Malicious Dead End Of "Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion"

* “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) — That’s the officially-established creed/cult currently devouring American higher education (not to mention plenty of other institutions at the controlling heights of society). * At elite academic institutions, what began fifty and more years ago as a reasonable effort to identify talented but previously overlooked black candidates for admission, has gradually morphed into a crazed obsession that overwhelms and obliterates any and all other purposes and goals of the institution. * Where once, with a purpose of educating students, we sought... read more

Cairns News1 day ago

Looming teacher shortage over mandate could see class sizes double

Class sizes could double, important subjects be scrapped and schools in rural and remote locations be forced to close as a result of the Palaszczuk Labor Government’s new teacher and school support staff COVID-19 vaccine mandate, Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) MPs have warned. The new mandate, announced in the Queensland Parliament this morning, will apply […] read more

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