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Thomas Paine

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

28 December - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

 10 pm MST

The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazil unemployment rate stands at 12.1% in the quarter to October -IBGE
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The unemployment rate in Brazil was 12.1% in the quarter ended in October, according to data from the Continuous National Household Sample Survey (Continuous Pnad) released on Tuesday, October 28, by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). The result was within the expectations of analysts heard by Projeções […] The post Brazil unemployment rate stands at 12.1% in the quarter to October -IBGE appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
Pander to gender dysphoria is losing
PJ Media: ... With all this ridiculousness about gender being a social construct, the existence of a gender spectrum, gender fluidity, or who else knows what else, it’s easy to feel you’re in the minority if you believe in the biological fact that there are only two genders, male and female. But you’re not in the minority. Far from it. You are part of the overwhelming majority. According to a new Rasmussen Reports survey, “75% of American Adults agree that there are only two genders, male and female. That total includes 63% who Strongly Agree. Eighteen percent (18%) disagree.” ... read more
Small Dead Animals16 hours ago
Biden’s America
Its no secret that cities under leftist leadership are falling apart. Canadian cities are no different. American writer explains why he left a crime ridden D.C. read more
Record snowfall hits western Japan, disrupting traffic and stranding vehicles
Strong winter pressure pattern continues bringing strong winds and dropping heavy snowfall along the coast of the Sea of Japan for the 7th day in a row, disrupting traffic and stranding many vehicles. At least 10 people were injured over the past weekend due to...... Read more » read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Covid-19: Jair Bolsonaro stresses that his daughter will not be vaccinated
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday assured that his daughter would not be vaccinated against COVID-19. For the conservative leader, this is an issue that raises "many doubts" and that - as so often - will lead to a confrontation with the country's judiciary, which de facto governs the country […] The post Covid-19: Jair Bolsonaro stresses that his daughter will not be vaccinated appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
21st Century Wire17 hours ago
Why Do People Flee from Freedom?
*Academy of Ideas* | Throughout history, humanity has exhibited a tendency towards this seemingly counter-intuitive paradox. read more
MJBizDaily17 hours ago
Marijuana M&A sizzled in 2021 and is poised for a hot 2022
Marijuana merger and acquisition activity proceeded at a torrid pace in 2021 - and could accelerate in 2022 - thanks to lower interest costs and pressure on larger companies to expand their footprints and boost revenue. Marijuana M&A sizzled in 2021 and is poised for a hot 2022 is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Virtual Mirage18 hours ago
A Few Thoughts
I’m in the hospital, connected to stuff, post-surgical, sitting in my room, thinking that the blog must go on. Fully Vaccinated It is interesting that the USS Milwaukee, a US Navy warship with a fully vaccinated crew is quarantined at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay where it had stopped for a port call. The […] The post A Few Thoughts appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Autumn colours to be cut short as climate change ‘altering landscapes forever’, warns National Trust
By Paul Homewood h/t Ian Magness More climate lunacy from the National Trust. As usual, the useless Emma Gatten simply trots it all out, without bothering to do any factchecking: Autumn colours could be cut short as climate change causes leaves to turn and drop earlier and more quickly, the […] read more
"How It Really Is"
*Related:* "It Would Be Tempting to Forget Just How Bad This Year Was; Most Americans Stayed Silent" read more
The Age of Polio Revisited
Dan Olmsted wrote, But the question remains, and it remains important, because while the worldwide eradication effort makes slow progress, related viruses like EV-68 -- which paralyzed and killed children in the U.S. -- are surfacing, and other diseases with... read more
Retraction Watch18 hours ago
‘Highly professional, but the process seems to take a long time’: Is this the best way to correct the record?
A Nature journal has retracted a 2021 paper which made a bold claim about certain chemical reactions after several researchers raised questions about the analysis – but not before another group pulled their own article which built on the flawed findings. The first article, “The amine-catalysed Suzuki–Miyaura-type coupling of aryl halides and arylboronic acids,” appeared … Continue reading ‘Highly professional, but the process seems to take a long time’: Is this the best way to correct the record? read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Unpopular Brazil Supreme Court buys weapons; has to hide from the population
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's highly unpopular Supreme Court (STF) reported Monday that it decided to acquire a batch of "non-lethal weapons" in order to prevent "violent actions and threats" that some of its members have received from groups sympathetic to the government. Even more than ever before, the Supreme Court has usurped the […] The post Unpopular Brazil Supreme Court buys weapons; has to hide from the population appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
In 2021, Brazil held 79 infrastructure auctions, says minister
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil closes the year 2021 with 39 infrastructure auctions held: 22 for airports, 13 for ports, 3 for highways, and 1 for railroads. The amount contracted in investments amounts to R$40 (US$7) billion. "That year will go down in history for its successful partnerships," said Minister Tarcísio Gomes de Freitas, […] The post In 2021, Brazil held 79 infrastructure auctions, says minister appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Komando.com19 hours ago
How to take great photos with a cheap camera or smartphone
Just how money can’t buy happiness, expensive cameras don't always capture the best images. read more
The Duran19 hours ago
Destroying Democracy to Save ‘Our Democracy’: The Proposed Political Prosecution of Donald Trump [Locals Exclusive]
[LOCALS EXCLUSIVE] Destroying Democracy to Save ‘Our Democracy’: The Proposed Political Prosecution … Destroying Democracy to Save ‘Our Democracy’: The Proposed Political Prosecution of Donald Trump https://www.ft.com/content/85ff09bc-eb08-4d99-b7d5-57e07b191dd1 Destroying Democracy to Save ‘Our Democracy’: The Proposed Political Prosecution of Donald Trump The US system is no match for Donald Trump Democrats hate to be reminded that […] read more
Komando.com21 hours ago
Trouble reading your prescription labels? There’s an app for that
CVS' Spoken Rx reads your prescription label out loud. Here's how to use it. read more
2021 in a nutshell
It's been a funny old year here at *Is the BBC biased?* We closed and then re-opened. Here's a far from exhaustive review of some of the things we caught - and some we didn't catch. So Memory Lane, here we come! If we've missed anything major please let us know: *January* The BBC began the year by broadcasting fireworks from London in tandem with Mayor Sadiq Khan. Their broadcast featuring NHS worship, praise of multiculturalism and Sir David Attenborough lecturing us on climate change was described as “soulless propaganda”. BBC One ended their New Years Day *Doctor Who* wi... read more
Volcanic activity at Ambae increased to major unrest level, Vanuatu
The Volcanic activity on Ambae Island has now increased from minor to major unrest level in December 2021. Accordingly, the Volcanic Alert Level increased from Level 1 to Level 2 on December 27. New analyses suggest that activity at the volcano has significantly...... Read more » read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Climate Denial Satire “Don’t Look Up” Now Top Film on Netflix Worldwide
Mirabile dictu! An allegorical climate change film becomes a hit. And a billionaire is the bad guy. read more
Untitled
* Islamic idoctrination in an American public school* After knowing what her child’s homework was all about, Tara Cali of Bakersfield hurriedly stopped her son from doing it and went into social media to express her dismay to the school that made her son answer such thing that she thinks ridiculous. Cali’s son brought home assignments that required seventh graders to list the five pillars of Islam, which include charitable giving, prayer, fasting, faith, and holy pilgrimage. The homework also includes a bar code that allowed students to listen to a YouTube video of the call to pra... read more
Electroverse18 hours ago
Record Cold And Snow Grip Western U.S., Canada Suffers First -50C (-58F) In December Since 1998, + Historic Snowfall Hits Western Japan And South Korea
As much as 7 feet has fallen in Japan, breaking all-time records in books dating back to 1893. The post Record Cold And Snow Grip Western U.S., Canada Suffers First -50C (-58F) In December Since 1998, + Historic Snowfall Hits Western Japan And South Korea appeared first on Electroverse. read more
2021 Year in Review: UN support for countries in conflict
Long-running conflicts continued in Syria and Yemen this year, whilst fresh unrest caused serious instability in Myanmar, Afghanistan, Ethiopia and Sudan. United Nations "Blue Helmet" peacekeepers suffered losses and injuries, particularly those serving in the peacekeeping missions in Mali and the Central African Republic (CAR). Nevertheless, the UN reaffirmed its commitment to protect those caught up in the fighting. Read the full story, “2021 Year in Review: UN support for countries in conflict”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Brazil suspends gold prospection permits in Amazon reserves
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The administration of President Jair Bolsonaro, which advocates mining even in indigenous reserves in the Amazon, decided to suspend the licenses granted after rejection of the regulatory bodies and harsh criticism from environmentalists. The cancellation of permits was issued in a decree on Monday in the Federal Gazette signed by […] The post Brazil suspends gold prospection permits in Amazon reserves appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
CFACT19 hours ago
Twenty-six UN Climate conferences – Theater of the absurd Part One
UN climate pronouncements bear little resemblance to reality. The post Twenty-six UN Climate conferences – Theater of the absurd Part One appeared first on CFACT. read more

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