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Rounding the Earth Newsletter16 hours ago
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naked capitalism16 hours ago
Links 12/17/2021naked capitalism16 hours ago
More Cheery Omicron NewsThe latest Omicron findings. read more
Small Dead Animals16 hours ago
Its Friday On Turtle IslandAre you woke enough to live in Justin’s Canada? Have you received your jab? Story you won’t find at the CBC, because it has nothing to do with the Catholic Church. Perhaps the imam was simply looking for a bride. Taking public transit will be so exciting in the future. read more
naked capitalism16 hours ago
Climate Change: Where’s the Beef?McDonald’s continues to dodge meaningful movement on climate change policies, which at minimum would require a big shake-up of its beef dominant product mix. Meanwhile, three supermarket change have dropped Brazilian beef suppliers over deforestation concerns. read more
Bayou Renaissance Man16 hours ago
Creepy!I had to laugh - and suppress a shiver - when I read about a new knife (actually, more like a short sword) from Jean-Marc Laroche, a French knifemaker and artist. The hilt (perhaps "handle" would be a better term) is his creation; the blade is from Swedish knifesmith Roger Bergh. *(Click to enlarge)* Blade magazine reports: French knifemaker/artist Jean-Marc Laroche refers to his latest creation—this issue’s cover piece—as “The Living Knife.” Since it has a “hand” for a handle with “fingers” that close, an “eye” and an overall lifelike appearance, who are we to argue? As ... read more
naked capitalism16 hours ago
Mirabile Dictu! Appeals Judge Rejects $4.5 Billion Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement for Giving Sacklers Release from Civil SuitsA surprising but welcome smackdown of the Purdue Pharma settlement that would have let the Sacklers secure their considerable loot. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Argentina was the country with the highest growth in exports to BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Foreign Trade Indicator of the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV), Argentina has the highest growth in exports to Brazil with 71.3%, followed by Asia with 10.1%, the European Union with 9.8%, and China with 6.3%. The . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our […] The post Argentina was the country with the highest growth in exports to Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Retraction Watch17 hours ago
Exercise researcher earns more retractions as investigations mountRetractions are slowly stacking up for an exercise researcher in Brazil whose work has come under scrutiny by data sleuths, including a couple of his erstwhile co-authors. The concerns prompted an investigation by his former institution into one of his academic supervisors, who may be facing sanctions, Retraction Watch has learned. In June 2020, the … Continue reading Exercise researcher earns more retractions as investigations mount read more
CFACT17 hours ago
Fusion is not just a culinary treatNuclear breakthroughs abound despite doubts The post Fusion is not just a culinary treat appeared first on CFACT. read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT17 hours ago
MPs Finally Wake Up To Biomass ScandalBy Paul Homewood Burning wood to create power is a ‘scandal’, 50 MPs warn the energy minister in a letter today. The letter – which has cross-party support – marks a major shift in political opinion over the burning of biomass, which is currently classed by the Government as a green form of […] read more
The Carbon Sense Coalition9 hours ago
The Sun’s Influence On Climate – Why The Evidence Is Ignored By The IPCCBy Dr John Happs I’m often asked: “Why do so many people still believe that we are facing a climate crisis?” And: “Why is so much money being spent on reducing carbon dioxide emissions when many other factors control climate change?” My answers to these questions rest with the following facts: The general public has […] read more
UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page16 hours ago
ZooTampa working to treat manatees after year of record number deaths; 'We're alarmed'UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page16 hours ago
Futuristic 180-mph, all-electric seagliders will be tested in TampaUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page16 hours ago
Two fishermen have personal encounter with whale sharks on NSW coastUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page16 hours ago
Watch: When Jake Paul came face to face with a shark while scuba diving with Erika CostellUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page16 hours ago
New rules for scuba diving boats in Thailand to increase safetyUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page16 hours ago
Florida dolphin transferred to Brookfield Zoo for cancer treatmentUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page16 hours ago
We have the technology: Robotic fish scares invasive species so badly that it cannot breedUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page16 hours ago
End times: B.C.'s 'southern resident' orcas have been wandering far from home. Could this be the end?The National Interest17 hours ago
Comcast Continues to Diversify With New Video Doorbell*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* The new Comcast doorbell offers such features as high-definition video quality, two-way audio, motion alerts, and simple integration with other products in the Xfinity Home ecosystem. As its core business continues to be hurt by cord-cutting, Comcast is continuing to push into other businesses, including the smart home category. The latest is the arrival of a new video doorbell for its Xfinity Home customers. It’s called the Xfinity Video Doorbell, and it’s meant to work with existing Xfinity Home products. The product joins an increas... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Why Empires Rise and Fall, According to One Great Military Expert*James Jay Carafano* *Military History, Global* There is, of course, no pat formula for how to avoid plunging over the cliff to defeat. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Clausewitz’s culminating point should serve as a cautious reminder for every decision-maker from squad leaders in fire fights to the commanders of global coalitions. Commanders that pass their culminating point of victory might still find a way to win. Conversely, risk-averse leaders might find a way to fail while they still have bullets and beans aplenty. In March of 1812, thirty-two-year-old Carl von Clausew... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles17 hours ago
Anomalous and historic December derecho hits U.S.An anomalous and historic December derecho, a windstorm associated with an unusually strong and fast-moving line of thunderstorms, swept from the U.S. Southwest to the Upper Midwest on December 15, 2021, traveling roughly 1 060 km (660 miles) in just over 10 hours....... Read more » read more
Komando.com18 hours ago
10 tech freebies to grab now: Software, phone service, logos and moreOwning or working for a small business is full of joys: Seeing your business take off, working closely with a small team and watching your ideas flourish. It's not all a walk in the park, though. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Brazilian government grants US$250 million for post-pandemic education resumptionRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Economy's External Financing Committee (COFIEX) authorized this week the contracting of a US$250 million loan from the World Bank (IBRD) for the Post-Pandemic Education Recovery Project: "Educa mais Forte Norte e Nordeste." The project will be coordinated by the Ministry of Education (MEC). The goal is to […] The post Brazilian government grants US$250 million for post-pandemic education resumption appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Komando.com19 hours ago
This 18-piece accessory pack is perfect for any Instant Pot loverIf you're using a pressure cooker, you need accessories like steamer baskets, trivets and oven mitts. This kit has everything you need. read more
Komando.com19 hours ago
Check your fridge! Metal found in Coke, Sprite and Minute Maid cansThat soda in your fridge could be dangerous. A recall was just issued for cans containing foreign objects. read more
Komando.com20 hours ago
The Log4j flaw: What it means and what you can do to protect yourselfAll computer systems are vulnerable to attack, but one flaw is causing panic. Could this be one of the biggest hacks in history? read more
Socio-Economics History Blog21 hours ago
Inflation Just Got A Whole Lot Worse, Triggering Fears Of Global Economic CollapseThe Rio Times21 hours ago
Rio de Janeiro hotels register full occupancy for New Year’s EveRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Almost two weeks before New Year's Eve, the hotel network in the city of Rio de Janeiro is fully booked. According to data from the Rio de Janeiro Hotels Association (ABIH-RJ), the 2021 to 2022 New Year' Eve is looking better than the past two years, including 2019, before the […] The post Rio de Janeiro hotels register full occupancy for New Year’s Eve appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Will Joint Light Tactical Vehicles Soon See Combat?*Kris Osborn* *Joint Light Tactical Vehicles, * Many of the JLTV’s attributes are proving increasingly critical as the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps look to undertake additional types of missions on the battlefield. The Army’s Humvees were a war-tested tactical vehicle for decades, yet many of them were decimated in Iraq and Afghanistan by improvised explosive devices (IED). That’s why the Army worked intensely to better protect its Humvees with things like “uparmoring” and extra bolt-on protections. These innovative additions, though helpful, simply could not save the flat-bo... read more
Global Issues News Headlines18 hours ago
Lifesaving support for new mothers in crisis-wracked AfghanistanThe Malalai Maternity Hospital is one of the busiest in the Afghan capital, Kabul, welcoming around 85 babies into the world every day, including 20 by Caesarean section. But the ongoing crisis in the country is drastically undermining the staff’s capacity to care for their patients. Read the full story, “Lifesaving support for new mothers in crisis-wracked Afghanistan”, on globalissues.org → read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Hospitals Pushed to Limit Amid Omicron Spread*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Omicron, Americas* The United States is reporting approximately 120,000 one hundred twenty thousand new cases of coronavirus per day. As the new and highly mutated Omicron coronavirus variant continues to spread rapidly in the United States and across the world, hospitals are once again being stretched to the limit. In fact, it has gotten to a point in which the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and other hospitals have taken out full-page newspaper ads pleading with the public to wear face masks and coverings and get vaccinated. “We’re heartbroken. W... read more
Virtual Mirage19 hours ago
Let Them Eat CakeThe White House Staff wants you to know that the $3,500 impact on each American family is one of those, “Hold my beer” moments because inflation needs to gut the nation in order for everyone to go on the dole. (captioned photo) Retro Photo-of-the-Day Lunchpail Joe vs The Tornado Speaking in Wilmington, Delaware […] The post Let Them Eat Cake appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
The Duran19 hours ago
Putin Xi Hold Virtual Summit Amidst Russia-NATO Ukraine Stand off, Discuss Merger of Financial Systems, China Warns West to Respect Russia’s Core Interests, Red Lines
Putin Xi Hold Virtual Summit Amidst Russia-NATO Ukraine Stand off, Discuss Merger of Financial Systems, China Warns West to Respect Russia’s Core Interests, Red Lines News Topic 365 Talks with President of China Xi Jinping Talks with President of China Xi Jinping President of Russia Vladimir Putin: President Xi, my dear friend, I am delighted […] read more
Need To Know19 hours ago
Attorney Warns that Police Are Being Set Up by Leftist District Attorneys as Crime SkyrocketsLeo Terrell said that while police are arresting criminals, District Attorneys refuse to prosecute them and release them back onto the streets. He believes that police departments are being set up and it will only take one disputed police shooting or one disputed arrest, and "all hell is going to break loose." read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Advocates Plead to Extend Enhanced Child Tax Credit*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit, Americas* If an extension isn’t granted to the credits, then the consequences would likely take direct aim at the nation’s poorest children. Only a little over a week before Christmas, thirty-six million American parents were in line to receive direct cash payments via the enhanced child tax credit on Wednesday. But there is fear growing among these parents who have come to rely on the monthly funds that the money will come to a screeching halt unless Congress can come together and quickly pass the Build Back Better legislation, which inclu... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Lawmakers Call for the B-1s to Remain in Service Until B-21s Arrive*Peter Suciu* *B-1 Bombers, * After decades of heavy operational deployments in the Middle East, the B-1 fleet is in rough shape, but Congress won't let them retire just yet. The United States Air Force cannot further reduce its fleet of B-1B Lancer bombers, at least not until the B-21 Raider arrives. Lawmakers in Washington made that point crystal clear last week when the House of Representatives passed a compromise defense policy bill that is part of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which will next go to the U.S. Senate. While the House version actually con... read more
Modern Tokyo Times19 hours ago
Osaka fire kills many in a suspected arson attackOsaka fire kills many in a suspected arson attack Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times A suspected arson attack in Osaka, Japan, is believed to have killed 27 people. The fire broke out at a psychiatric clinic and was extinguished within 30 minutes by the fire brigade. However, in this short time, it […] The post Osaka fire kills many in a suspected arson attack first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Brazil’s Fiocruz to test flu vaccine against new H3N2 variantRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In addition to the considerable number of cases, the flu epidemic in Rio de Janeiro has a worrisome component. Among the variants of the influenza virus circulating in the city, there is a recent mutation of the H3N2 that had not yet been identified in Brazil. The variant is provisionally […] The post Brazil’s Fiocruz to test flu vaccine against new H3N2 variant appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Brazil’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office and Police conduct operation against Nazi groupsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Rio de Janeiro Prosecutor's Office (MPRJ) and the Civil Police yesterday served 4 arrest and 30 search and seizure warrants issued against self-proclaimed Nazi groups. In addition to Rio de Janeiro, police officers are working in São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, Paraná and Rio […] The post Brazil’s Federal Prosecutor’s Office and Police conduct operation against Nazi groups appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Brazil’s Central Bank president: “Fed decision has little bearing on what Brazil will do”RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto on Thursday said in a press conference on the Quarterly Inflation Report (RTI) that the change in the Federal Reserve's monetary policy positioning will not greatly affect the Brazilian institution's strategy. Campos Neto recalled that some Central Banks assumed that inflation was a transitory […] The post Brazil’s Central Bank president: “Fed decision has little bearing on what Brazil will do” appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Brazil’s Bolsonaro campaign seeks own polling instituteRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Faced with a succession of electoral polls that place Jair Bolsonaro (PL) far behind ex-president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT), the President's allies argued in favor of hiring a polling institute of their own. The issue has been discussed with Valdemar da Costa Neto, president of PL, Bolsonaro's party. […] The post Brazil’s Bolsonaro campaign seeks own polling institute appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Small Dead Animals21 hours ago
Oddments For The WeekendIncluding alternative apple-bobbing; a twenty-first century problem; a surprisingly detailed mushroom colour chart; some seasonal umbrage; and scenes of pretty hardcore daddy-daughter time. All this and more. read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Global parts shortage: Half of electronics plants in Brazil delayed or partially shut downRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The electro-electronic appliance industry continues to report higher-than-normal cost pressures, in addition to a shortage of parts that is causing delays and, in some cases, partial production stoppages in half the plants. A survey conducted last month by ABINEE, the association representing the sector, with companies in the industry of […] The post Global parts shortage: Half of electronics plants in Brazil delayed or partially shut down appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Brazil’s former Federal Attorney General takes office as Supreme Court JusticeRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Former Federal Attorney General André Mendonça was sworn in yesterday, December 16, as a Federal Supreme Court (STF) Justice. Nominated by President Jair Bolsonaro and approved by the Senate, Mendonça will fill the seat vacated by Justice Marco Aurélio, sworn in in 1990 and retired in July this year when […] The post Brazil’s former Federal Attorney General takes office as Supreme Court Justice appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Latest News - ADVANCE22 hours ago
Ten most pathetic quotes from Malcolm Turnbull’s cringeworthy biographyLast night the author of this article was gifted miserable Malcolm Turnbull’s cringeworthy biography as a joke at a boozy Christmas party. Luckily for the buyer, the 700-page diatribe was on sale due to lack of demand. read more
Latest News - ADVANCE22 hours ago
Former Victorian Labor MP ally calls Dictator Dan a ‘Machiavellian mad king’*Rogue Victorian Labor MP turned independent Adem Somyurek is putting the heat on Dictator Dan and his minions, and if you haven’t been following his Twitter feed you may have missed it. Below are some excerpts. * read more
Climate Collections22 hours ago
Mid-December polar bear habitat updateOriginally posted on polarbearscience: Compared to last year, polar bear habitat at 15 December 2021 is way up in the Barents and Bering Seas but way down in Hudson Bay but nothing any polar bear has to worry about. Here’s what the ice charts look like. Global sea ice 2021 at 15 December (12.1 mkm2):… read more
PopularResistance.Org6 hours ago
They Won’t Ever Find Us Because Our Love Is Bound To The RocksAt the US State Department’s Summit for Democracy (9–10 December), US President Joe Biden announced a range of initiatives to ‘bolster democracy and defend human rights globally’. These measures are to be funded by $424.4 million from the United States. This money will go towards the same institutions that have – for the past sixty years – intervened to undermine the sovereignty of democratic processes from Iran (1953) and Guatemala (1954) to Honduras (2009) and Bolivia (2019). The US focuses on falsely portraying governments that are unwilling to accept US leadership as corrupt –... read more
PopularResistance.Org6 hours ago
Why We Must Defend Julian AssangeDecember 10 is International Human Rights Day. It is always a sham holiday for the United States, which locks up its own people at rates exceeding those of every other country, and routinely makes war against the rest of the world. In 2021 the date was treated as even more of a mockery than in the past. Joe Biden convened a bizarre democracy summit, wherein he declared other nations good or bad based on whether they go along with the dictates of the U.S. empire. Although it was in London where the U.S. behaved in a particularly shameful manner, working with the United Kingdom to s... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Why B-52 Pilots Practice Flying Less than 100 Feet Above the Ocean*David Axe* *B-52 Bomber, United States* An official photo from 2007 depicts one of the bombers flying over a U.S. Military Sealift Command maritime prepositioning ship during a maritime intercept training mission. *Here's What You Need to Know*: As far back as the late 1970s, bomber crews honed sea-skimming flight profiles that would hopefully allow them to penetrate stiff enemy defenses and blow the Hell out of ships — *Soviet *ships, that is. One hundred and sixty feet from tip to tail. One hundred and eighty-five feet across. Two hundred and forty tons of metal, fuel, bombs ... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
‘Entire Muslim World’ Will Recognize Israel if It Returns to 1967 Borders: Saudi Arabia*Trevor Filseth* *Israel, Middle East* The Arab Peace Initiative plan calls for Israel’s return to the 1967 borders and for the creation of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. In an interview with Arab News, Abdallah al-Mouallimi, Saudi Arabia’s United Nations ambassador, claimed that the “entire Muslim world” was ready to recognize Israel and establish diplomatic relations with Tel Aviv if it agreed to withdraw to the territory it held on June 1, 1967. On that day, Israel entered the Six-Day War against Egypt, Syria, and Jordan, its three large... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
In Meeting, Xi and Putin Promise Strong Russia-China Relationship*Trevor Filseth* *China, Eurasia* It is notable that Joe Biden’s two-day Summit for Democracy, a virtual conference held last week with the attendance of representatives from more than one hundred countries, conspicuously excluded both Moscow and Beijing. Russian president Vladimir Putin and Chinese president Xi Jinping held a virtual summit on Wednesday, praising the state of the Sino-Russian relationship and describing it as “a proper example of interstate cooperation in the twenty-first century.” “A new model of cooperation has been formed between our countries,” Putin said ... read more
Terra Forming Terra20 hours ago
Dead pilots, vaccine tyranny, and the exopolitical Artificial Intelligence origins behind the plot to depopulate planet EarthThere is an operative intelligence at work whose apparent objective is severe population reduction. Historically this is just happening when our population is peaking and entering a natural decline due to the transition to developed starus. Long term it is unnecessary and highly counter productive. It has been linked essentially to the old aristocracy, but they are stupid and could well be catspaws as well. We are discovering aspects in many places. Very disquieting and meant to challenge faith in the PLAN. What i find disconcerting is the utter silence of the MSM. Now you... read more
Terra Forming Terra20 hours ago
A World With Cheap Aging Damage ReversalLife extension is becoming a thing and plenty of advice abounds. Start with 8000 mgs of vitimine C and 5000 mg vitimin D every day. That will take you forward into your eighties and let you look at the century mark. Then survive tghe next thirty years and you should be good. Even the Baby Boomers have a shot at this particular lottery. By then we all should expect a couple more centuries. However no one will be selling life insurance much anymore. Expect to familiarize your self with animal husbandry. The land needs all that and robots really cannot do it properly nor... read more
Terra Forming Terra20 hours ago
Michael Bloomberg Channels Marie Antoinnette
Folks do think we have strategies to survive Inflation. Good luck on all that. Most folks lack any elasticity in changing incomes or even expenses. Then along comes mr Bloomberg, tone deaf as usual. Perhaps he will lend me a million or two in order to attempt to dodge inflation? The Idiot. Most wealth in the developed world is tied directly to real estate. Now it appears that we will lose 2,000,000,000 people over five years. Just what is going to happens to real estate when we are suddenly making a lot more of it everywhere by population removal? What has not been underst... read more
Terra Forming Terra20 hours ago
On Christian Masculinity
If one single thing emerges from a reading of the Old Testament, it is that the whole alternative universe of paganism gave license to to a far wider range of what we may consider aberrant behavior. Thus Moses was continuously fighting the idolatry of the Golden Calf or Baal worship. Various aspects of fornication were readily indulged and used to draw supporters in this environment. If that was the milieu, why did Moses stand in opposition? Think about that. The Jewish culture we encounter in the Time of Yesua had asserted oversight and guided their young men to follow a f... read more
Modern Tokyo Times20 hours ago
Japan art and culture: Kaihō Yūshō (1533-1615), Buddhism, and ChinaJapan art and culture: Kaihō Yūshō (1533-1615), Buddhism, and China Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese artist Kaihō Yūshō (1533-1615) lived and breathed Buddhism, high culture, the arts, and the richness of Chinese culture. Yūshō was a lay Buddhist priest who fused the arts, ethics, faith, philosophy, and other aspects of Japanese high […] The post Japan art and culture: Kaihō Yūshō (1533-1615), Buddhism, and China first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
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