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The Free Thought Project16 hours ago
Over 230 People Freed After a Single NYPD Cop Caught Framing Innocent People for Drug Crimes[image: framing]After a top detective at the NYPD was caught framing innocent people for drug crimes, hundreds of people have had their charges dismissed. read more
From the Trenches World Report16 hours ago
Biden Weighs Deploying Thousands of Troops to Eastern Europe and BalticsNew York Times WASHINGTON — President Biden is considering deploying several thousand U.S. troops, as well as warships and aircraft, to NATO allies in the... The post Biden Weighs Deploying Thousands of Troops to Eastern Europe and Baltics appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report16 hours ago
Canadian Trucker Convoy takes over the highways…Canadian trucker convoy in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada heading to Ottawa for next weekends protest against mandates. pic.twitter.com/3F9IIaCiyS — Marie Oakes (@TheMarieOakes) January 23, 2022... The post Canadian Trucker Convoy takes over the highways… appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report16 hours ago
Tonga volcano eruption produced mysterious, puzzling concentric ripples in the atmosphereNatural News – by Ethan Huff Scientists are baffled over a strange series of ripples that were observed in Earth’s atmosphere following the recent eruption of the... The post Tonga volcano eruption produced mysterious, puzzling concentric ripples in the atmosphere appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Next Grand Minimum Profit17 hours ago
The Birth of Manufacturing Next
[image: Manufacturing Next]As a result of manual double entry bookkeeping is time consuming and susceptible to mathematical errors, there are not any entries, ever, which can be entered immediately into a common ledger account. All entries are first recorded in journals, totaled and balanced across at the finish of each month, and posted in totals to the final ledger accounts. As a normal rule, this helps to insure that the Common Ledger might be in steadiness. The ROI can be even larger in the event you rank high on a number of keywords. Most small enterprise WEB OPTIMIZATION pro... read more
Socio-Economics History Blog18 hours ago
US Orders Ukraine Embassy Staff And Families to Leave | DW NewsHow likely is this coming conflict going nuclear? If it is only war between Russia-Ukraine, I don’t think it will be nuclear. Russia do not need to employ any nuclear weapons to defeat Ukraine. I think within 48hrs Kiev will fall. However, if NATO decides to intervene, I believe Russia will not hesitate to employ … read more
Enlightened Consciousness19 hours ago
‘I’ve No Friends’: Why You Feel This Way And What To Do About It.If you an introvert, you might not have many social connections. You might feel as if you have no friends at all. Most of us feel this way sometimes. Why do you feel as if you don’t have any friends you can trust and rely on? Here are the five very common reasons why. 1. […] The post ‘I’ve No Friends’: Why You Feel This Way And What To Do About It. appeared first on Enlightened Consciousness. read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
Comment Paris veut muscler la défense commerciale européenne24-Jan-2022 Durant sa présidence de l'Union européenne, la France entend avant tout renforcer la défense de la politique commerciale plutôt que de conclure de nouveaux accords. read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
Dangerous man, dangerous deals24-Jan-2022 Why the EU should not strengthen relations with Bolsonaro. read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
Regional trade agreement burdens global carbon emissions mitigation24-Jan-2022 Complete tariff elimination among RCEP members would increase the yearly global CO2 emissions from fuel combustion by about 3.1%, doubling the annual average growth rate of global CO2 emissions in the last decade. read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
Dhaka likely to sign PTA with Colombo in April next24-Jan-2022 Final offer lists of products from both sides will be sent virtually later in January, said a senior official of the commerce ministry in Bangladesh. read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
Taiwan considers lifting ban on Japanese food imports to improve odds of joining CPTPP24-Jan-2022 Taiwan looks set to lift a long-standing ban on imports of food products from five Japanese prefectures as it seeks to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
RCEP to enter into force on March 1824-Jan-2022 The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the world's largest free trade agreement, will finally be effective for Malaysia on March 18. read more
UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page14 hours ago
Bug out: Lobstermen concerned as deadline for whale-friendly gear draws nearUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page14 hours ago
Rare marine mammals sighted in Salish Sea; 'it’s just a real treat to be able to watch them'UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page14 hours ago
Pufferfish rushed to dentist to have its teeth sawed in half after becoming too long to eatUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page14 hours ago
In India, aquaculture has turned a sprawling lake into fish pondsUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page14 hours ago
Whale Tales: Auckland art project on plight of Bryde’s whales sheds light on Auckland artistsUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page14 hours ago
Here's how scientists are using machine learning to listen to fish; 'I get to spy on critters in the ocean, without disturbing them.'UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page14 hours ago
It's big: Fin whale largest animal ever washed ashore on Dutch coastUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page14 hours ago
Almost One Thousand Orcas Identified in Icelandic WatersThe National Interest15 hours ago
The F-15EX is One of the Baddest Fighter Jets on the Planet*Alex Hollings* *F-15EX, America* With the addition of 21st century avionics and more capable engines, it seems likely that the F-15 will maintain its advantage of the competition. *Here's What You Need to Know: T*he F-15 has already squared up against a number of capable fighters and emerged on top. In fact, of the 104 air-to-air duels the F-15 has entered, it has lost exactly zero of them. Not too shabby. On Tuesday, the first ever F-15EX took to the skies in a test flight that brought the U.S. Air Force that much closer to fielding what may be the most capable 4th generation ... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Black men expressed empathy for what Kavanagh went throughInstapundit: A FEMINIST ASKS: What if Brett Kavanaugh were Black? Srinivasan acknowledges as much. In fact, she explores the liberal abuse of “believe all women” as a serious moral and cultural problem. She notes the work of Atlantic writer Jemel Hill. In October 2018, as the atomic blast surrounding the Kavanaugh hearing was slowly starting to dissipate, Hill went to Ozy Media’s “Take On America” town hall series in Baltimore. The gathering featured over 100 black men in the audience. Coming on the heels of the Kavanaugh battle, Hill was positive she was going to hear a lot of ... read more
All Posts - LaRouchePAC16 hours ago
Washington’s Delusional Warriors Don’t Really Want You Dead, It’s Just an Unfortunate Consequence of Their ThinkingThe Sunday-talking-heads shows of January 23rd, were filled with war fever and outright delusional psychosis—all about how we have to stand our ground to protect Ukraine against the evil Vladimir Putin who is about to pillage the place and slaughter all of its innocents. We have to begin preparing our young men and women to fight there if necessary, the pundits insisted, in a hot propaganda drive with all the cultivated intensity of the run-up to the Iraq war. read more
Real Climate Science16 hours ago
Junk Science Makes The Future Of Journalism Non-ExistentThe Associated Press has determined from a single outlier that cross-country skiing is doomed. For the first time in 32 years, organizers of the Yellowstone Ski Festival in West Yellowstone, Mont., had to cancel November’s traditional start-of-the-ski-season event due to … Continue reading → read more
Econlib16 hours ago
Labor Econ Versus the World: Essays on the World’s Greatest Market
Big announcement: I’m publishing eight new books of my all-time best EconLog essays. Today, the first volume – entitled Labor Econ Versus the World: Essays on the World’s Greatest Market, goes on sale on Amazon. I spent weeks reviewing the several thousand essays I’ve written since 2005, organizing them all by theme. Labor Econ Versus the World […] The post Labor Econ Versus the World: Essays on the World’s Greatest Market appeared first on Econlib. read more
Real Climate Science17 hours ago
New Mexico Continues To LeadNew Mexico has been a leader in mask, lockdown and vaccine tyranny, and they continue to be a leader in infections, deaths as well as influenza infections – where they take the top spot. Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report | … Continue reading → read more
Is the BBC biased?13 hours ago
A very sad storyThis is a very sad tale of multiple tragedies. My intention here is primarily to focus on the BBC’s conduct, but also to recount a bit of a story. Michael Rosen is one of the BBC’s most treasured contributors, and as Craig reminded me, his radio programme *‘Word of Mouth'* is interesting and exceedingly listenable. He has broadcast several first-hand accounts of his near-death experience due to Covid-19 - the *bad* one - and has expressed his sincere gratitude to the NHS and explained how well they treated him. He experienced a devastating personal loss several years ago wh... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles15 hours ago
Heavy rain and snow hit Pakistan, leaving at least 12 people deadAt least 12 people have died and several were injured after heavy rains and snow hit Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces over the past 4 days. 7 people died after landslides caused by heavy rain in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including 5 children...... Read more » read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
The Jan. 6 witch huntClarice Feldman: For quite some time, Congress has ceded its constitutional power to legislate to the unelected administrative state -- at least when Democrats are both the congressional majority and hold the White House. Now, having ignored its true function, it seeks to expand its mandate to judicial powers. The Select Committee set up by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to investigate the January 6 riot has obviously determined that its mandate does not require a legislative purpose: It will act as a judicial branch, albeit one with no constitutional limits whatsoever. You won’t see much... read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
Ballistic Missiles Fired From Yemen Intercepted Over Abu Dhabi*CNBC:* *Ballistic missiles intercepted over Abu Dhabi; U.S. State Department issues alert* * The ministry confirmed that there were no casualties from the attack, and that “fragments of the ballistic missiles fell in different areas” around Abu Dhabi. * The targeted missile launch comes just one week after a deadly Houthi-claimed attack on Abu Dhabi that used what UAE officials say were drones and missiles. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates intercepted two incoming ballistic missiles over its capital Abu Dhabi early Monday morning, state media agency ... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Newt Gingrich: Democrats are ‘running over people’s civil liberties’Democrat true believers are driving themselves over a cliff. The Jan. 6 committee is breaking laws and they will pay a price when there is a Republican Congress after 2022. See, also: *Gingrich: January 6 Committee, AG Garland ‘Lynch Mob’ ‘Face a Real Risk of Jail for the Kind of Laws They Are Breaking’* read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
USDA significantly cuts its soybean supply forecasts for Brazil and ArgentinaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At the beginning of this year, all eyes have been on South America and the severe drought hurting crop performance and grain production. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) significantly cut its soybean supply forecasts for Brazil and Argentina in its latest report. Brazil's Conab, The post USDA significantly cuts its soybean supply forecasts for Brazil and Argentina appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Viable Opposition15 hours ago
Statistical Manipulation by Governments During the PandemicDuring the pandemic, the public and media have relied on government statistics at levels rarely seen during the pre-pandemic period. Every day we are presented with a plethora of data; during the pre-vaccine stage of the pandemic we were repeatedly told about the number of new cases, the number of hospitalizations and ICU admissions and the number of deaths from COVID-19. As the narrative morphed, the public was presented with additional data including the number of vaccinated individuals and the number of vaccines administered in their jurisdiction which has since morphed into ... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Paraguay closed 2021 with new record banana exportsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Revenues generated in Paraguay by banana exports in 2021 totaled US$19.3 million, a figure that represents 23.7% more than in 2020, when shipments reached US$15.6 million, according to data from the Single Window for Exports (VUE) of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC). In this regard, Hugo Franco, producer […] The post Paraguay closed 2021 with new record banana exports appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
From Uruguay to the world: Tech companies that expanded into global marketsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Entering the market with a view of global growth facilitates the expansion process. According to IEEM professor of business policy Pablo Regent, companies facing greater growth challenges are established with a successful management model in Uruguay, which is very different from the regional model and even more so from the […] The post From Uruguay to the world: Tech companies that expanded into global markets appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog15 hours ago
UntitledFrom Jenna Orkin Fastest DNA sequencing technique helps undiagnosed patients find answers in mere hours SCIENTISTS DISCOVER BLACK HOLE THAT’S CREATING STARS INSTEAD OF DEVOURING THEMIS THIS THE LEAST DEADLY BLACK HOLE IN THE UNIVERSE? Keystroke tracking, screenshots, and facial recognition: The boss may be watching long after the pandemic ends Prices are rising all over the world, and leaders see no quick fix Low-wage workers prop up the nursing home industry. They’re quitting in droves Stressed hospitals are increasingly asking staff with covid to work while potentially infectiou... read more
the daily howler15 hours ago
STARTING TOMORROW: Humans v. others!*MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2022* *Empathy for the devil:* On Saturday, we called attention to what we called "a very important post." The piece had been posted by Kevin Drum. It sat beneath this headline: *Fox News viewers don’t deserve contempt. Save it for the folks fleecing them.* People who watch Fox News "don't deserve contempt," Drum said. As we noted, early commenters to Drum's post didn't seem to agree with that sentiment. To some extent, neither did Drum himself! The blogger wasn't a total squish. He'd ended his post in the manner shown: DRUM (1/22/22): *We can and should tre... read more
Balkinization15 hours ago
Administrative Democracy?For the Balkinization symposium on Susan Rose-Ackerman, Democracy and Executive Power: Policymaking Accountability in the US, the UK, Germany, and France (Yale University Press, 2021). John Ferejohn *Democracy and Executive Power* is an important study of the administrative state in advanced democracies. It usefully contrasts practices in France, Germany and UK – all of which have long and deep experiences with public adminstration -- with those in the United States. I think the most important contribution is her assessment of the administrative state as an es... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Who are the 20 % that strongly support Biden?*Dailywire:* *POLL: Just 20% Of Voters ‘Strongly’ Approve Of Biden; 60% Would Vote For Someone Else If Next Election Held Today* They are probably made up of his base at Big Tech and the media who got him elected. read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Will the Best Submarines Always Rely on Nuclear Power?*Marcus Hellyer* *Submarines, Australia* It just isn’t the industry you might first imagine. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Every time the Australian Strategic Policy Institute has looked at the path to acquiring nuclear boats we’ve concluded that Australia still needs a new conventional submarine to ensure we can safely transition to a nuclear fleet. Yet the government has cancelled the Attack program and burned its bridges behind it. So, the final question is, what gives the government such confidence that this plan is going to work? It is correct, as former prime ministe... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
BRRRRT: Why the A-10 Warthog Hasn't Been Retired*WarIsBoring* *Aviation Security, USAF, NDAA, * Nothing provides Close Air Support like the A-10 Warthog. *Here's What to Remember: *Since the late 1980s, the USAF has pushed to retire the A-10 but the plane has avoided permanent grounding. The A-10 will continue to fly in support of America’s ground forces, thanks to the quick passing of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act. The aircraft, which has not been manufactured since the early 1980s, is useful to the U.S. but is showing its age. Just two years ago, nearly half of the A-10 fleet was grounded. The spending plan wi... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
South Korea is Ready to Face Kim Jong-Un*Kyle Mizokami* *South Korean Military, Asia* But North Korea's nukes are still a serious obstacle. *Here's What You Need to Know*: It’s no accident that the North Korean military has evolved asymmetric means to counter the South’s increasing technological superiority. In the last seventy years, the Republic of Korea Army (ROK Army) has evolved from a constabulary force into one of the largest, most powerful, technologically advanced armies in the world. This remarkable evolution is entirely due to the original 1950–53 invasion and war by neighboring North Korea. This existentia... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
FocusEconomics already projects Paraguay’s economic slowdownRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Paraguay's economic growth is expected to slow this year after a strong recovery forecast for 2021. The slowdown will be partly due to a statistical effect, as solid public and private spending will support economic activity, international consultancy FocusEconomics said in its Latin Focus report. Relatively high government debt and […] The post FocusEconomics already projects Paraguay’s economic slowdown appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Turcopolier16 hours ago
The Guns of February? Are we really that mad?
“Last week, Biden said he had warned Russian President Vladimir Putin that his country’s invasion of Ukraine would cause Washington to send more troops to the region. “We’re going to actually increase troop presence in Poland, in Romania, et cetera, … Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Fast delivery is what matters most when shopping in BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to a Capterra survey of 1,063 Brazilians, consumers are most interested in ultra-fast delivery. Furthermore, 49% declared that speed is the most important factor in delivery service, surpassing even the importance of the freight price (33%). Only 7% of respondents said . . . To read the full NEWS […] The post Fast delivery is what matters most when shopping in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazil: Community gardens resist urbanization in São PauloRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At first, whoever enters Marquês de Herval Street, in Vila Saúde, São Paulo, does not see anything different. But among houses and buildings, a narrow iron gate offers passage to a true oasis. The Mandalas Wood is one of the 273 vegetable gardens registered in the city of São Paulo, […] The post Brazil: Community gardens resist urbanization in São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Gangsters Out Blog3 hours ago
In Defense of Rebel NewsYesterday I was browsing through some articles and I came across a ridiculous campaign of hate perpetrated by a leftist lobbyist group against Rebel Media. It was a successful campaign that got Rebel News banned from PayPal. This brings us to Drea Humphries and Ezra Levant. I first met Drea in Surrey when she was an independent media outlet covering the lockdown protests. Then I learned about Candace Owens, Leslyn Lewis, Rob Smith, Melissa Tate and the Hodge Twins. An army of Black conservatives who are champions of justice. I was like wow, these people are going to save the plane... read more
Organizing Notes7 hours ago
Must see documentary on Ukraine coup in 2014Documentary produced by Oliver Stone about the US orchestrated coup in Kiev, Ukraine in 2014 and about the western media and US role. Learn more about the Nazi death squads that played a key role in the coup. These death squads have been turned on the Russian-ethnic Ukrainian population that lives in the Donbass region next to the Russian border. read more
The Itihasa & The Darshana14 hours ago
Stalin's April Fool Joke and the Conquest of BerlinOn the morning of 1st April 1945, Stalin met two of his most aggressive generals, Marshal Georgy Zhukov and Marshal Ivan Konev. “Who is going to take Berlin: are we or are the Allies?” Stalin asked. Konev was the first to answer. He said: “We will take Berlin.” Stalin praised Konev for his quick response. But he allowed both to believe that either of them could take Berlin. He said, “Who ever storms into Berlin first, the city will be his.” The race was on between Zhukov and Konev to win the title of the conqueror of Berlin. The instant their meeting with Stalin was over, both rush... read more
Northern Reflections16 hours ago
When Will They Ever Learn?Last week was a tough slog for politicians with an exaggerated sense of self. Michael Harris writes: Take Jason Kenney, temporarily Alberta’s premier until next year’s election. He was already on a bullet-train to oblivion for a host of tawdry scandals and poor decisions, including botching the response to the pandemic. Remember, this is the guy who told Albertans that the summer of 2021 would be the best one ever. The CBC later reported that at least 129 people contracted COVID-19 at the 2021 Calgary Stampede. What fun. Now his suspended justice minister Kaycee Madu has been oute... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 216 hours ago
"Massive Food Shortages At Target! Empty Shelves Everywhere!"*Full screen recommended.* Adventures with Danno, 1/24/22: *"Massive Food Shortages At Target!* * Empty Shelves Everywhere!"* "In today's vlog we are at Target with empty shelves everywhere! We are here to check out skyrocketing prices, and a massive food shortage! It's getting rough out here as stores seem to be struggling with getting products!" read more
War News Updates16 hours ago
Burkina Faso President Kaboré Detained By Military In Coup*BBC:* *Burkina Faso President Kaboré reportedly detained by military* The President of Burkina Faso, Roch Kaboré, has reportedly been detained by mutinying soldiers. Some troops in the West African nation have demanded the sacking of military chiefs and more resources to fight Islamist militants. Gunfire had been heard overnight near the presidential palace and at barracks in the capital, Ouagadougou. The government on Sunday denied suggestions of a military coup or that the president was under arrest. President Kaboré was detained at a military camp by mutinying soldier... read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
Biden energy polices made Germany and Europe dependent on Russia*Fox News:* *Ukraine crisis highlights German dependence on Russian oil* *Germany has become dependent on Russia for much of its energy sector needs* Trump opposed the Nordsteam pipeline deal between Germany and Russia and argued that Germany should be buying US LNG instead. Biden foolishly started restricting the US supply of oil and gas which enriched Russia with higher price oil and gas to finance its aggression. Biden at the same time made Germany and Europe more dependent on Russia. Biden's anti-energy policies were a strategic blunder of dangerous proportions. He made... read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
NATO send ships and planes to Eastern Europe to deal with Ukraine threatFox News: NATO announced Monday that it will send fighter jets and ships to eastern Europe as tension with the alliance and Russia hit a fever pitch due to the possibility of a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Denmark will sail a frigate to the Baltic Sea and send four F-16 fighter jets to Lithuania. Spain is also sending ships to join NATO naval forces in the region and is considering sending fighter jets to Bulgaria, the statement read. France said it is willing to send troops to Romania, and the Netherlands also said it will send two F-35 fighter aircraft to Bulgaria in April. T... read more
Organizing Notes16 hours ago
Russian & American discuss space arms race & UkraineVladimir Kozin (Russia) and Bruce Gagnon (Maine), two experts on weapons in space and the militarization of space, believe that we, as a species, are facing imminent grave danger. First, we are all being terrorized about this imminent invasion of Ukraine by Russia. But, on top of that, is the possibility of a war breaking out in space. read more
No More Mister Nice Blog16 hours ago
CALLING IT NOW: LIZ CHENEY WON'T RUNA sign of what's to come in Wyoming: The candidate endorsed by former President Trump in the Republican primary against Rep. Liz Cheney won a straw poll conducted by GOP activists in Wyoming on Saturday. Harriet Hageman won 59 votes in the straw poll conducted by the Wyoming Republican State Central Committee, according to the Casper Star-Tribune. Cheney won six votes, while state Sen. Anthony Bouchard (R) won two and Denton Knapp won one. I get that this is a tiny sample of the voting population. But if party activists can't bring themselves to vote for the person seen as the Es... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
How the U.S. Navy's F/A-18's Keep Flying Past 10,000 Hours*Kris Osborn* *F/A-18 Super Hornet, United States* Upgrades to the F/A-18 include new avionics, infrared search and track target radar, quasi-stealthy conformal fuel tanks, and even a special glide-slope flight enhancing software called “Magic Carpet.” *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Navy’s fiscal year 2017 budget request asked for twenty-one new Super Hornets to be added through 2021. The Navy put an additional fourteen Super Hornets on the “unfunded requirements” list to Congress, as part of a clear effort to “bridge a gap” until the F-35C jet arrived. US. Navy F/A-18 ... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Another North Korean Missile Test: Should You Care?*Peter Suciu* *North Korea, * The international community has applied pressure on North Korea to abandon its nuclear arsenal. *Here's What to Remember: *Ballistic missiles are powered by a rocket and generally follow an arc-like trajectory, whereas a cruise missile is powered by a jet engine. Only a handful of nations currently have nuclear-capable, long-range cruise missiles in their arsenals and as of this past weekend, North Korea could be added to that list. The state-run Korean Central News Agency announced on Monday that the North Korean military had successfully tested th... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
The Suspicious Similarity of a Soviet Space Shuttle*Kyle Mizokami* *Russia Space Shuttle, * The ultimately unsuccessful Soviet shuttle program got a boost from the KGB. *Here's What You Need to Remember*: The Space Shuttle project was approved in 1969, boosted by NASA’s success with the Apollo moon landing. That the Soviet space program didn’t immediately embark on its own shuttle program is curious; it may have had reservations about the technical feasibility of a reusable space plane. The intense rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union pushed the two countries to compete, not only on Earth but throughout the sola... read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Corn market keeps an eye on the weather and on the Brazilian cropRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The weather is still an essential factor for the corn market. The losses registered in South American crops continue to support prices in the international market. For the Brazilian domestic market, the analysis is that prices will remain firm until May this year. Check . . . To read the […] The post Corn market keeps an eye on the weather and on the Brazilian crop appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Caitlin Johnstone17 hours ago
Censorship By Algorithm Does Far More Damage Than Conventional Censorship
Listen to a reading of this article: ❖ Journalist Jonathan Cook has a new blog post out on his experience with being throttled into invisibility by Silicon Valley algorithmic suppression that will ring all too familiar for any online content creators who’ve been sufficiently critical […] read more
Lawfare17 hours ago
Guantanamo Bay: Twenty Years LaterThe Honor Bound sign at Joint Task Force Guantanamo’s Camp Delta (Official photo by the U.S. Army) The 20th anniversary of the opening of the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay on Jan. 11 has produced much thoughtful commentary, including by Sen. Dianne Feinstein here in Lawfare and by former Ambassador for Guantanamo Closure Lee Wolosky in Politico. Having been present at the creation of Guantanamo in January 2002, when I was National Security Council legal adviser, and having spent countless hours over the next seven years in interagency discussions on Guantanamo-related issue... read more
CFACT17 hours ago
Canada’s capital chooses climate suicideOttawa prepares to bankrupt the city and endanger its most vulnerable citizens. The post Canada’s capital chooses climate suicide appeared first on CFACT. read more
The Duck of Minerva18 hours ago
Whisk(e)y and Epistemic Pluralism: A Quack-and-Forth (Part II)This is part II of the first instalment of a new series of interviews on Duck of Minerva entitled Quack-and-Forths. read more
MJBizDaily18 hours ago
Washington state marijuana industry robust, but challenges remain 10 years after legalizationTen years after Washington voters approved one of the nation's first recreational marijuana programs, the state's cannabis industry has become among the country's largest, with annual sales of roughly $1.5 billion and more than 11,000 employees. Washington state marijuana industry robust, but challenges remain 10 years after legalization is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Electroverse18 hours ago
U.S. In Grip Of Fierce Polar Plunge; Iran’s Gas Consumption Hits Record High As Historic Cold And Snow Intensifies Across The Middle East; Russia Busts Snowfall Benchmarks; + Rare Flurries Hit Greece
West Virginia set a record low of -31F (-35C) over the weekend... The post U.S. In Grip Of Fierce Polar Plunge; Iran’s Gas Consumption Hits Record High As Historic Cold And Snow Intensifies Across The Middle East; Russia Busts Snowfall Benchmarks; + Rare Flurries Hit Greece appeared first on Electroverse. read more
The Reference Frame15 hours ago
In a war restricted to Ukraine, NATO would get totally humiliatedMy recent blog post focusing on the U.S.-Russian tensions surrounding Ukraine was written on December 6th. The situation seems more tense today. Both sides are piling troops and weapons near the Russian-Ukrainian border although the U.S. only does so on the territory of NATO members. Meanwhile, the U.K. and especially the EU say that there is no reason to dramatize the situation in Ukraine and they aren't evacuating the diplomats from Kiev at all. Almost all the dudes in the Alexandrov Ensemble Choir who sang the Czechoslovak folk song "On the St Catherine Day" above died in an air ... read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
Biden stills shows no grip on inflationJay Cost: Joe Biden is a man beset with problems on all sides. His domestic agenda has stalled in Congress and is unlikely to be restarted any time soon. His foreign policy has been a disaster. Afghanistan has collapsed, Russia looks set to acquire portions of Ukraine, and China is making noises about possessing Taiwan. And, of course, the coronavirus still rages. It was irresponsible and foolish of President Biden to promise as a candidate that he would “shut down” the virus — how does one shut down a highly communicable disease? — but promise he did, and he has caught the blame... read more
musingsofanoldfart17 hours ago
You know the rules of the road going inLast week, an airplane departing from Miami headed to London had to turn around after 500 miles due to an unruly first-class passenger who refused to wear a mask. The first-class ticket may have given a sense of entitlement or … Continue reading → read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
Has Biden given any thought to COMPROMISE?* W. James Antle III:* *Biden's dilemma: Filibuster reform or failure* He is trying to push through radical Bernie Sanders agendas which have little to no support outside the liberal fever swamps of the Squad and Crazy Bernie. His "voting rights" agenda looks like a ticket to election theft by the left. It is also deeply unpopular outside of a few radical libs. S super majority of voters support Voter ID including minorities yet Biden and the left insult the intelligence of minorities by calling ID's racist for voting. At the same time, they are lushing vaccine ID cards for o... read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
Biden continues assault on supply chain* Freightwaves:* *US to close borders to unvaccinated Canadian, Mexican truckers on Saturday* *Mandate moving ahead as planned despite pushback from industry* The Biden mandates are taking a toll on the economy. There is little evidence that they have had a significant impact on the virus. Meanwhile: *Thousands of anti-vaccine mandate protesters flaunt mask rules to descend on DC where they blast songs by anti-mandate singer Meat Loaf and listen to speech from Robert F. Kennedy* read more
War News Updates17 hours ago
Two U.S. Super Carriers, 2 Big Deck Amphibs Drill Together in the Western PacificOperations in the #PhilippineSea, Jan. 22, w/ships & aircraft from #USSCarlVinson & #USSAbrahamLincoln Carrier Strike Groups, Carrier Air Wings 9 & 2, #USSAmerica & #USSEssex Amphibious Ready Groups joined by elements from the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force [@jmsdf_pao_eng]. pic.twitter.com/OvOj1QlbbG — U.S. Navy (@USNavy) January 23, 2022 *USNI News: **VIDEO: 2 U.S. Carrier Groups, 2 Amphibious Ready Groups Drill with F-35s, Japanese Ships in the Philippine Sea* KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Two U.S carriers and two amphibious ships, along with their escorts and 26 F-35 Lightning ... read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Free exhibition of 86 Brazilian artists in BrasíliaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The exhibition Espelho Labirinto ("Labyrinth Mirror") is on display in Brasília, opening the 2022 calendar at Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil ( The post Free exhibition of 86 Brazilian artists in Brasília appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Watchers » Latest articles17 hours ago
Emergency alerts issued, schools closed as below-freezing temperatures and heavy snow hit GreeceHeavy snow and below-freezing temperatures affecting Greece, including capital Athens and many Aegean islands, on Monday, January 24, 2022, forced authorities to close schools and warn the public to limit their movements. The temperatures across the country started...... Read more » read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Market reduces projection for Brazilian GDP in 2023 from 1.75% to 1.69% -Focus reportRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The median of the market projections for the growth of the Brazilian economy in 2022 remained at 0.29% in the Focus Report of the Central Bank (BC), released this Monday (24), with estimates collected until the end of last week. For 2023, however, the midpoint of expectations for expanding the […] The post Market reduces projection for Brazilian GDP in 2023 from 1.75% to 1.69% -Focus report appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Woman hikes alone through Brazil and chooses the three most challenging trailsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Before becoming a trend among many people during the pandemic, isolating herself in the middle of the forest was already part of Daiana Antonio da Silva's lifestyle (@daieletrica). Years ago, she discovered the pleasure of hiking alone in nature. And, until today, she has already done several solitary hikes in […] The post Woman hikes alone through Brazil and chooses the three most challenging trails appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Small Dead Animals18 hours ago
Its Another Monday On Turtle IslandChina Joe gets his 10%. The Biden family and their 31 million from China. Justin flies Hip Hop to the Arctic. Opposition to mandates in Europe. Covid protestors met with tear gas and water cannon. Our Woke world. Wokeism is a dangerous cult. Norway’s government welcomes the Taliban. Dr. Malone’s new book. Lies my government… Continue reading → read more
War News Updates18 hours ago
Space Force Launches Two New Satellites Capable Of 'Inspecting' Enemy Satellites*Warzone/The Drive:* *Space Force Just Launched Satellites Capable Of 'Inspecting' Enemy Satellites* *Two new satellites launched as part of Space Force's push for more space domain awareness can get up close and personal with other objects in orbit.* Space Force launched two additional satellites today as part of its push for greater Space Domain Awareness, or SDA, in geosynchronous orbit some 22,000 miles away from Earth. The two satellites are part of the Geosynchronous Space Situational Awareness Program, or GSSAP, and will allow Space Force to not only locate and ident... read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Links 1/24/2022The Watchers » Latest articles18 hours ago
Tropical Cyclone "Ana" makes landfall over MozambiqueTropical Cyclone "Ana" formed on Sunday, January 23, 2022, and made landfall over Mozambique early Monday morning with maximum sustained winds of 85 km/h (53 mph). Ana is the first named storm of the 2022 Southwest Indian Ocean cyclone season. The system...... Read more » read more
Socio-Economics History Blog18 hours ago
Russia Fires Shot Across Petrodollar’s Bow By Hinting at Gold-Backed Ruble.The New Dark Age19 hours ago
Nostalgia At The AUKMIN Talks: Britain’s Forces Eye AustraliaGive the man credit where it’s due. Few could possibly be congratulated for selling the sovereignty of a country in full view of its citizenry, but Peter Dutton, former Queensland copper turned sadistic Home Affairs minister turned Defence Minister, is very capable of it. Australia promises to become a throbbing bordello for the strategic affairs of other states (to a large extent, it already is), awaiting submarine insertions, naval manoeuvres, and more troop rotations. read more
Cairns News19 hours ago
Ivermectin trials prove a 67 per cent improvement in patientsby Alison Ryan January 13, 2022Documents that showed Ivermectin and Hydroxychloroquine were effective in treating COVID were buried There are 67 controlled studies of Ivermectin’s effect on COVID-19 that show a 67% improvement in COVID patients. There are 298 Hydroxychloroquine studies that show a 64% improvement in patients for COVID-19 patients. Despite the science, Dr. […] read more
Cairns News19 hours ago
Deep State has the mRNA antidoteby Alison Ryan The Plan to Tag Us for the New World Order Slave System, by Dr. Joseph Mercola, 16 January 2022 Dr. Zelenko (Dr Z) was among the first U.S. physicians to develop an early treatment program for the novel SARS-CoV-2 infection. He popularised the use of hydroxychloroquine and zinc. Dr. Z puts it […] read more
Socio-Economics History Blog20 hours ago
2022’s Biggest Incursion I China Sends 39 Warplanes Into Taiwan’s ADIZ After US-Japan Naval DrillsWhat has changed compared to the past? Why do I feel WW3 is highly likely? Both China & Russia have mobilized troops and are ready for WW3. Their stance indicate that they feel it is inevitable. Putin-Russia has concluded, IMO, that conflict with US-NATO is inevitable after the failed Kazakhstan color revolution. – China is … read more
Charles Frith22 hours ago
The Juice & Booster-Juice - They Make You SickIn terms of health, maybe even saving lives, this is the most important post I've ever had to do. If you've had or are thinking of having the Maxine, or let's put it another way, if you've been... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
The Forgotten Naval War Between the U.S. And Iran*Sebastien Roblin* *Foreign Policy Iran, Middle East* The orders from the Joint Chiefs of Staff were clear: the Iranian frigate Sabalan must die. *Here's What You Need To Remember: * It didn't take long for the two sides to come to blows. The orders from the Joint Chiefs of Staff were clear: the Iranian frigate *Sabalan *must die. On April 14, 1988, the frigate *USS Samuel B. Roberts *had run into an Iranian mine while attempting to extricate herself from a minefield. The blast tore open a 21-foot long hole in her hull and wounded ten sailors. Only a heroic damage control effor... read more
naked capitalism19 hours ago
John Helmer: Content Analysis of Secretary Blinken at Geneva Reveals Psychopathological Incapacity to Negotiate with RussiaTested in two hot wars, and during the Cold War, the RAND method for gauging the intention of the adversary predicts this about Blinken – he wants war with Russia; he has no mind for any alternative. read more
bilaterals.org19 hours ago
Groups, mayors oppose RCEP trade agreement24-Jan-2022 Over 60 groups of farmers, fishers, workers, civil society organizations and 186 mayors oppose the Senate's concurrence to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) trade agreement. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 219 hours ago
"Has Our Luck Finally Run Out?"*"Has Our Luck Finally Run Out?"* by Charles Hugh-Smith "Long-term cycles escape our notice because they play out over many years or even decades; few noticed the decreasing rainfall in the Mediterranean region in 150 A.D. but this gradual decline in rainfall slowly but surely reduced the grain harvests of the Roman Empire, which coupled with rising populations resulted in a reduced caloric intake for many people. This weakened their immune systems in subtle ways, leaving them more vulnerable to the Antonine Plague of 165 AD. The decline of temperatures in Northern Europe in the ea... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
How the Air Force Is Upgrading Its Stealth Bombers*Kris Osborn* *B-21 Bomber, * Upgrades to the B-2 are making it an almost entirely new stealth bomber capable of performing against a new generation of threats. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *The possibility of increasing the Air Force’s B-21 fleet size not only relates to this well-known reality that the force desperately needs new platforms for the future, but also pertains in an extremely significant way to technological progress and the existing threat environment. The Air Force is beefing up its budget for its new B-21 stealth bomber as the service moves into productio... read more
Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!19 hours ago
We Remember
Yesterday was 5 years that we lost the leader of the Rebel Alliance, Dan Olmsted. Cathy Jameson created that memorial photo on our Facebook page. I think Dan would have been aghast at the state of the world today. The... Related Stories - Defeat The Mandates DC - Defeat The Mandates Rally 1/23/22 Washington DC - Katie Wright on Federal Autism Funding's New Highlights and the Usual Lowlights read more
Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!19 hours ago
Defeat The Mandates DCYesterday in Washington, DC. #DefeatTheMandatesDC Were you there? Remember folks, when the media approves of your message, you are a marcher, exercising your sacred American rights. Even if you have a Molotov cocktail in your hand, "Hey, it's for hydration!"... Related Stories - Defeat The Mandates Rally 1/23/22 Washington DC - Katie Wright on Federal Autism Funding's New Highlights and the Usual Lowlights - Trailblazers read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 219 hours ago
"It Is Our Fate...""Well, it is our fate to live in a time of crisis. To live in a time when all forms and values are being challenged. In other and more easy times, it was not, perhaps, necessary for the individual to confront himself with a clear question: What is it that you really believe? What is it that you really cherish? What is it for which you might, actually, in a showdown, be willing to die? I say, with all the reticence which such large, pathetic words evoke, that one cannot exist today as a person, one cannot exist in full consciousness, without having to have a showdown with ones self, ... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 219 hours ago
"Consider The Possibility That This Is Already The Dystopia You Fear"*"Consider The Possibility That This * *Is Already The Dystopia You Fear"* by Caitlin Johnstone "Consider the possibility that the Orwellian dystopia you fear is already here and has been in place for many years, you just haven’t noticed because you’re still allowed to watch Netflix or buy a gun or say whatever you want to say within a small impotent online echo chamber. Consider the possibility that the powerful are already getting everything they want from you, right now, exactly as things are, and that any suspicious action you see them taking isn’t them constructing a cage for ... read more
Econlib19 hours ago
A Simple Model of War and PeaceRumors of war (think Ukraine) in a complicated world suggest that we look at a simple model of war and peace. Consider a world with two countries, Borduria and Syldavia. State propagandists as well as diplomats often say things like “Borduria has asked Syldavia to respond in writing to its demands.” In reality, it is […] The post A Simple Model of War and Peace appeared first on Econlib. read more
Retraction Watch19 hours ago
Wiley snafu costs an early-stage researcher his first paperThrough no fault of his own, Martin Bordewieck is oh-for-one in his publishing career. The psychology researcher at Ruhr-University Bochum, in Germany, published his very first paper in Applied Cognitive Psychology in August 2020 – only to lose the article to retraction because of a screw-up by the journal. Malte Elson, Bordewieck’s co-author – whose … Continue reading Wiley snafu costs an early-stage researcher his first paper read more
War News Updates19 hours ago
White House Warns That Cyberattacks In Ukraine Show Potential For 'Widespread Damage' To U.S. NetworksNEWS IN KYIV: Several Ukrainian government websites down due to a major a cyberattack. Below is the @MFA_Ukraine website now. It reads in part: "Ukrainians!...All information about you has become public, be afraid and expect worse." Sites of MOD and Education ministry also down. pic.twitter.com/3lbA06Q3Fl — Christopher Miller (@ChristopherJM) January 14, 2022 *Warzone/The Drive:* *Cyberattacks In Ukraine Show Potential For 'Widespread Damage' To U.S. Networks, Government Warns* *The White House is rushing to secure critical networks from similar attacks that have brought down Uk... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 219 hours ago
"This Sucker's Going Down..."*"This Sucker's Going Down..."* by MN Gordon "By now, anyone with half an inkling of curiosity about why prices and values don’t add up has traced the divide back to the money itself. It’s not hard to see. Asset prices, like houses and the major stock market indexes, have lost all visible connection with the underlying economy. However, wage growth has stagnated; over the last 40 years low level wages have only increased by $0.32 per hour in real inflation adjusted terms. Stocks and residential real estate, at the same time, have gone to the moon. Even with the NASDAQ’s 11.2 percen... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles19 hours ago
Wildfire near Big Sur prompts evacuations, closes major highway, CaliforniaThe Colorado Fire near Big Sur in Monterey County, Palo Colorado Canyon, California has so far consumed 283 ha (700 acres) of land as is 35% contained, as of 04:25 UTC on January 24, 2022. The fire started on January 21 in a steep canyon and quickly spread toward...... Read more » read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Covid-19: Official Brazilian health document defends effectiveness of chloroquineRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In what is probably a globally unique, courageous, and exemplary process, the Brazilian Ministry of Health on Friday (21) published a technical note signed by the Secretary of Science, Technology, Innovation, and Strategic Inputs in Health, Helio Angotti Neto, stating that hydroxychloroquine is effective against Covid-19, but vaccination is not. […] The post Covid-19: Official Brazilian health document defends effectiveness of chloroquine appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Jair Bolsonaro travels to Russia: why is Brazil’s President focusing on an alliance with Vladimir Putin?RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In November 2004, Russian President Vladimir Putin made the first visit by a Russian head of state to Brazil. At the time, he highlighted the strategic relevance of the South American giant and after the U.S. second-largest economy of the Americas for Russian foreign policy, comparing it to that of […] The post Jair Bolsonaro travels to Russia: why is Brazil’s President focusing on an alliance with Vladimir Putin? appeared first on The Rio Times . read more
Komando.com20 hours ago
4 things to try if a website won’t loadWhen your browser won't load web pages, try clearing your cache, closing your browser and opening again. You can also use a VPN or Down Detector. read more
Bayou Renaissance Man20 hours ago
Memes that made me laugh 93Gathered around the Internet over the past week. Click any image for a larger view. More next week. Peter read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Homeless population grew 31% in past 2 years in Brazil’s São PauloRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The City Hall of São Paulo on Sunday, January 23, released alarming data on the growth of the capital's homeless population: in two years a 31% increase was recorded. There are currently 31,884 people living on the city's streets, in 2019 it was 24,344. The increase of 7,540 people is […] The post Homeless population grew 31% in past 2 years in Brazil’s São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Here is What You Need to Know About the F-14 Fighter Jet*Charlie Gao* *U.S. Military, Global* The F-14 was a Cold War plane the Navy didn’t really see a need to keep operating *Here's What You Need to Know:* But for a brief period in the 1990s, the F-14 was used as a strike aircraft. The F-14 Tomcat was designed to defend the U.S. Navy’s fleets from practically every airborne threat. While it packed long range AIM-54 Phoenix missiles for defense against bombers carrying standoff missiles, it was no slouch in a dogfight either, although early versions were held back by its TF30 engines in that arena. But for a brief period in the 199... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Drones Are a Game-Changer for Small Powers*Malcolm Davis* *Autonomous Drones, Nagarno-Karabakh* The suicide drone isn’t going to disappear from the battlespace and, given the sophistication of the systems now being used by both sides in the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh, it’s prudent to consider the capabilities that might be employed by a major power in the Indo-Pacific region. The distant conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh has already provided a sharp lesson on how future battles might be fought. The war has been most visibly characterised by ‘kill cam’ footage of dro... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
How Worried Should We Be About Russia and China's Joint Military Exercises?*Peter Suciu* *Military Exercises, Asia* But how close is the Sino-Russian partnership really? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Russia and China have moved closer together in recent years, and have an ongoing military partnership. This past August, forces from the two nations took part in an exercise involving a joint command and control system, while Russian troops integrated into Chinese formations. The United States Navy has conducted a series of joint exercises with allies and regional partners in the Western Pacific as a show of force and unity in defiance to Beijing, bu... read more
War News Updates20 hours ago
Iran Nuclear Agreement Unlikely Without Release Of U.S. PrisonersUS Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley and Barry Rosen, campaigning for the release of US citizens imprisoned in Iran, during an interview with the Reuters news agency [Francois Murphy/Reuters] *Reuters*:* Exclusive-Iran nuclear agreement unlikely without release of U.S. prisoners -Malley* VIENNA (Reuters) - The United States is unlikely to strike an agreement with Iran to save the 2015 Iran nuclear deal unless Tehran releases four U.S. citizens Washington says it is holding hostage, the lead U.S. nuclear negotiator told Reuters on Sunday. The official, U.S. Special Envoy fo... read more
Cairns News20 hours ago
European security forces unite to defeat scamdemicSaying it loud and clear – no misunderstanding.Valencia, Spain: Police Officers Announce, “We Are with the People, Not with Corrupt Politicians”Valencia police have proclaimed, ”We promised to protect and serve the people not the corrupt politicians. We feel very proud to be police but real police, not hit men of the government. Our association is […] read more
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