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Thomas Paine

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

5 January - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 5

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Why US Prisons Don’t Want Prisoners To Read
In a recent piece for Protean magazine entitled “The American Prison System’s War on Reading,” Alex Skopic writes, “Across the United States, the agencies responsible for mass imprisonment are trying to severely limit incarcerated people’s access to the written word—an alarming trend, and one that bears closer examination.” From outright banning books and letting prison libraries fall into decay to the intrusion of for-profit electronic reading services that inmates have to pay for, the assault on prisoners’ ability to read books while incarcerated is one of many calculated cruelt... read more
The ‘White Saviour’ Deal For Nature
There is no denying that the world’s biodiversity is under serious threat. A recent proposal that has gained significant traction to address this decline is to designate 30 per cent of the earth’s surface as protected areas by 2030 (commonly referred to as the Global Deal for Nature, or the 30×30 Plan). This proposal will be discussed at the world’s top-most biodiversity summit expected in 2022 in Kunming, China. The 30 per cent reservation for “nature” is itself viewed as part of a roadmap towards the idea that “Nature Needs Half” – a campaign calling for half of the world to be ... read more
MintPress News11 hours ago
Closer Scrutiny Reveals How Close To State Power Sacha Baron Cohen Really Is
MintPress reviewed documents and spoke to a former CIA agent who worked with Sacha Baron Cohen to reveal how the famed actor worked with the national security state to sell America's wars. The post Closer Scrutiny Reveals How Close To State Power Sacha Baron Cohen Really Is appeared first on MintPress News. read more
Capitalist Bonanza: Share Buybacks Reached Record High In 2021
The coronavirus pandemic continued to wreak havoc in 2021, with the Omicron and Delta variants, supply chain disruptions, and inflation battering the global working class. In the United States, companies continued to put profits before worker well-being while the Biden administration refused to provide relief like continuing the child tax credit. Amid much bad news for workers last year emerged a key victor: wealthy shareholders. Share buybacks hit a record high last year. Companies in the S&P 500 — a market index which tracks the stock prices of 500 leading U.S. companies — repur... read more
Proposal Would Create Alert System For Missing Indigenous People
A bill proposed in Olympia would create an alert system for missing and murdered Indigenous women and people, the first of its kind in Washington and the United States. House Bill 1725 would create an alert to help identify and locate missing Indigenous women and people. Similar to “silver alerts” for missing vulnerable adults, it would broadcast information about missing Indigenous people on message signs and in highway advisory radio messages when activated, as well as through news releases to local and regional media, according to a news release from state Attorney General Bob ... read more
Komando.com13 hours ago
10 tips and tricks for your new iPad
Want to get more out of your Apple iPad? Try these 10 tips and tricks that you'll wish you knew sooner. read more
Virginia Winter Storm Leaves Hundreds Stranded
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? Joe Biden wants everyone to drive electric cars. How many of them would be dead now if they had been stuck in this jam? ? ? The Virginia Department of Transportation is warning drivers to stay away from Interstate 95 Tuesday… read more
CURMUDGUCATION4 hours ago
Social Impact Bonds Are Still A Thing, Sadly
Remember Social Impact Bonds? They've been around for at least a decade or so (here's an explainer I wrote in 2015). Also called "pay for success" programs, these are another instrument for privatizing public stuff. As such, they make an appearance in the new book *The Privatization of Everything, *a must-read from Donald Cohen and Allen Mikaelian. The book is a deep dive into the many, many, many ways in which privatization has wormed its way into the public sphere in everything from prisons to pharmaceuticals to patents to health care to municipal water systems to parking space... read more
"Things We Don't Want to Do: Outside the Comfort Zone"
*"Things We Don't Want to Do:* *Outside the Comfort Zone"* by Madisyn Taylor, The DailyOM "Doing things we don't want to do, or that scare us, creates flow in our lives and allows us to grow. Most of us have had the experience of tackling some dreaded task only to come out the other side feeling invigorated, filled with a new sense of confidence and strength. The funny thing is, most of the time when we do them, we come out on the other side changed and often wondering what we were so worried about or why it took us so long. We may even begin to look for other tasks we've been avoid... read more
naked capitalism10 hours ago
2:00PM Water Cooler 1/5/2022
~ Today's Water Cooler ~ read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
France’s Macron Vows To Make Life Difficult For The Unvaccinated
*Daily Mail: **French government defends Emmanuel Macron's vow to 'pi** off' the unvaccinated, saying the unjabbed are already 'pi**ing off' health workers and businesses* * French President Macron said yesterday he wants to 'p*** off' the unvaccinated * Government backed Macron, said unvaccinated are already 'pi**ing off' citizens * Comes as new pass will effectively ban unjabbed from public venues from Jan 15 * French citizens must already show a negative PCR test or proof of vaccination The French government has defended President Emmanuel Macron's vow to 'pi** off' t... read more
LA’s First Case Of Flurona Detected At COVID Testing Site Near Getty Center
CBS LA LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The first case of flurona – the combination of both influenza and coronavirus – has been detected at the COVID-19... The post LA’s First Case Of Flurona Detected At COVID Testing Site Near Getty Center appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Car owner shoots, wounds suspect driving away in stolen BMW, SAPD says
KSAT 12 Jan 4, 2022 The post Car owner shoots, wounds suspect driving away in stolen BMW, SAPD says appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Poet: William Butler Yeats, "The Second Coming"
*"The Second Coming"* "Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the center cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all conviction, while the worst Are full of passionate intensity. Surely some revelation is at hand; Surely the Second Coming is at hand. The Second Coming! Hardly are those words out When a vast image out of Spiritus Mundi Troubles my sight: somewhere in sands of the desert A shape with lion body and the head ... read more
"Our Dilemma..."
"Our dilemma is that we hate change and love it at the same time; what we really want is for things to remain the same but get better. " - Sydney J. Harris read more
The Daily "Near You?"
Wichita Falls, Texas, USA. Thanks for stopping by! read more
Fauci Says ‘Fully Vaccinated’ Now Includes “Up To Date” Boosters
Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden A few weeks ago, Dr. Anthony Fauci hinted that the federal government would soon change its definition of “fully vaccinated” to include... The post Fauci Says ‘Fully Vaccinated’ Now Includes “Up To Date” Boosters appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Theranos Used ‘Indentured’ H-1B Foreign Visa Workers to Keep Fraud Scheme Operating Under Secrecy
Breitbart – by John Binder Defunct biotech corporation Theranos, whose founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes was convicted of fraud and conspiracy, used the United States government’s H-1B... The post Theranos Used ‘Indentured’ H-1B Foreign Visa Workers to Keep Fraud Scheme Operating Under Secrecy appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Mayo Clinic Terminates 700 Unvaccinated Employees at Locations Nationwide
Breitbart – by Nick Gilbertson Mayo Clinic fired 700 employees on Tuesday because they were not vaccinated by its Monday deadline. Employees had until Monday to... The post Mayo Clinic Terminates 700 Unvaccinated Employees at Locations Nationwide appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Mercedes-Benz Warns 800,000 Customers Of Fire Risk, Says Part Shortage Will Delay Fix
Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden German newspaper Bild reports Mercedes-Benz has notified owners of its luxury automobiles that a defective coolant pump could spark a fire,... The post Mercedes-Benz Warns 800,000 Customers Of Fire Risk, Says Part Shortage Will Delay Fix appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
When You Accidentally Walk Through the Wrong “GAYborhood”
The Charlie Kirk Show Published January 3, 2022 The post When You Accidentally Walk Through the Wrong “GAYborhood” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Problem With Goblins: J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter, & Jews
The Problem With Jon Stewart Dec 16, 2021 Hey, so, those Gringotts Goblins, huh? Kind of an interesting choice, design-wise. Kind of a fascinating decision... The post The Problem With Goblins: J. K. Rowling, Harry Potter, & Jews appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Betty White’s Cause of Death Revealed, Agent Shuts Down Booster Shot Rumors
Epoch Times – by Isabel van Brugen Comedic actress Betty White died just weeks shy of her 100th birthday as a result of “natural causes,” her agent... The post Betty White’s Cause of Death Revealed, Agent Shuts Down Booster Shot Rumors appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
MJBizDaily11 hours ago
Cannabis MSO MariMed to acquire Kind Therapeutics of Maryland for $20 million
Cannabis company MariMed announced a $20 million deal to acquire Kind Therapeutics, a vertically integrated medical marijuana business in Maryland. Cannabis MSO MariMed to acquire Kind Therapeutics of Maryland for $20 million is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Unvaccinated to be banned from booze and marijuana in Canada – media
RT If taking away jobs and large gatherings isn’t enough to coerce some people into getting vaccinated against Covid-19, cutting them off from hard liquor... The post Unvaccinated to be banned from booze and marijuana in Canada – media appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Crunch time for workplace vaccine mandates: U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in
Philadelphia Enquirer – by Bob Fernandez In the midst of the latest surge in omicron COVID-19 cases, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Friday... The post Crunch time for workplace vaccine mandates: U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
State Of Emergency Declared In Kazakhstan’s Largest City After Fuel Price Riots, Internet Cut
Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden Large-scale protests in Kazakhstan are growing more fierce by the day, with video emerging from major cities showing police... The post State Of Emergency Declared In Kazakhstan’s Largest City After Fuel Price Riots, Internet Cut appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Joe Rogan interviews Robert Malone--a must read
Dr. Robert Malone on Joe Rogan's Podcast (rumble.com) Ready for some heavy-duty listening from a virologist with nearly 100 peer-reviewed articles which have been cited thousands of times? Twitter has blocked him--always a good sign something must be right in what he is saying. Big Tech seems allergic to the truth, or even a hint of truth. COVID-19: Famotidine, Histamine, Mast Cells, and Mechanisms - PubMed (nih.gov) Cationic liposome-mediated RNA transfection - PubMed (nih.gov) More Than Just Heartburn: Does Famotidine Effectively Treat Patients with COVID-19? - PubMed (nih.g... read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile Into The Sea
*Daily Mail:* *Kim Jong Un fires suspected ballistic missile into the sea off Japan days after vowing to beef up his military to bolster 'national defence'* * Japanese and South Korean authorities reported a suspected missile launch * The suspected missile landed in the sea off the coast of Japan today * It comes after Kim Jong Un vowed to bolster North Korea's national defences * The state has continued to test missiles despite international sanctions North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile off its east coast on Wednesday, authorities in the region reported, unde... read more
Is the BBC biased?10 hours ago
Why ?
I see Rabbi YY has reached the end of his tether. Yes, Rabbi YY Rubinstein has had enough already. But why, Why? (sorry) Well, it’s the bus thing. The thing over which the BBC sees fit to dig itself deeper and deeper each time someone queries the expression “Dirty Muslims”. Which is a weird thing in itself, as this particular adjectival insult is more commonly hurled at Jews. When have you ever heard ‘dirty’ applied to Muslims? Ever? Never? Thought not. Which of the ‘great religions’ takes the greatest pains to ensure their worshippers cleanse themselves of actual dir... read more
News media: the journalistic rot sets in yet again
The lockstep political orthodoxy now enforced by so many American news and social media outlets appears to have spread just as widely in Canada. Former Canadian Broadcasting Corporation journalist Tara Henley has the story. When I started at the national public broadcaster in 2013, the network produced some of the best journalism in the country. By the time I resigned last month, it embodied some of the worst trends in mainstream media. In a short period of time, the CBC went from being a trusted source of news to churning out clickbait that reads like a parody of the student... read more
"War in Pieces"
*"War in Pieces"* by Bonner Private Research *Poitou, France* - "The nasty little bug launched an aggressive new assault on the Bonner household yesterday. Another member of the family got sick… and your editor was ambushed in an unexpected flank attack. The doctor was called to the scene… a portly man with a walrus mustache. He came to the house and confirmed that we were sick. He left us with prescriptions for antibiotics… and advice to call him again if the bugs seem to be advancing. Your editor now sits in his office with a box of Kleenex and a cup of hot tea, nursing his wound... read more
Cairns News11 hours ago
Qld firemen increasing plandemic preparedness level
Dear colleagues, We are now in a situation where there is widespread community transmission of the COVID-19 outbreak, which is causing direct and indirect impacts on QFES’ business and operations. As such, from 1800hrs (6pm) today, Wednesday 5 January 2022, QFES is increasing our Pandemic Preparedness Level (PPL) from PPL3 to PPL4. This applies across […] read more
Is Ethiopia Preparing for War on Somaliland?
*Michael Rubin* *Somaliland, Africa* The Biden administration must reaffirm that the United States recognizes the immutability of Somaliland’s (and Somalia’s) recognized borders. It is time to put diplomacy first. BERBERA, SOMALILAND—The Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa is quiet. Whereas a month ago, the Ethiopian Army appeared to be on the brink of defeat, an Iranian, Turkish, and Emirati airlift of drones and ammunition tipped momentum in favor of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. But it will be a Pyrrhic victory for the disgraced Nobel Laureate: Widespread reprisals and collective p... read more
Could a Democratic China Supplant America’s Role in the World?
*Mark N. Katz* *Democratic China, Asia Pacific* The role that America currently plays in the world depends not just on it being a powerful democracy, but there being threats from dictatorships that other states want the United States to protect them from. Most observers see the rule of President Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as firmly entrenched in Beijing, and that the rise of China under their control is the foremost security challenge faced by the United States and its allies. In mid-2021, though, former British diplomat and World Banker Roger Garside publis... read more
China Is Testing Anti-Ship Missiles in the Desert with the Pacific in Mind
*Sebastien Roblin* *Anti-Ship Missiles, Asia-Pacific* On the downside, the surrounding desert environment will create different discrimination challenges for both radar and infrared seekers than a vessel would at sea, so it’s not a completely satisfactory substitute. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *China’s apparent return to land-based ASBM target tests is likely intended to limit the controversy and observability of tests in the open commons of the Pacific Ocean. Photos taken by satellite imagery company Maxar on November 7, 2021, on behalf of the U.S. Naval Institute reveal... read more
Arctic Anarchy: Does the U.S. Navy Need More Icebreakers to Counter Russia?
*Charlie Gao* *Icebreakers, Arctic Circle* Having one heavy icebreaker shared between all polar missions in the Arctic and Antarctic is a big stretch on the U.S. Coast Guard’s fleet. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *The lower numbers of American icebreakers aren’t as serious of a strategic flaw as the numbers alone may suggest. Recently, the state of the U.S. Coast Guard’s icebreaker fleet has been making waves in Washington, DC. Republicans have suggested diverting funding from the Coast Guard’s initiative to acquire a new heavy icebreaker to the border wall. This comes at ... read more
South Korea and Japan Bristle After Suspected North Korea Ballistic Missile Launch
*Mark Episkopos* *North Korea, * South Korea’s National Security Council convened an emergency meeting, stating that the launch “came at a time when internal and external stability is extremely important” and calling on Pyongyang to resume denuclearization talks. North Korea fired what appears to be a ballistic missile Wednesday, according to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The Joint Chiefs said that U.S. and South Korean intelligence are collaborating on further analysis of the suspected launch. Seoul stated the missile was fired from the northern Democratic Peopl... read more
After Afghanistan, US military presence abroad faces domestic and foreign opposition in 2022
If the United States expects to sustain its global influence, it will have to navigate increasing international and domestic pressure against its foreign military presence. read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Kazakhstan Declares State Of Emergency. Government Resigns With Violent Protests Raging Over Fuel Price Increases
*Daily Mail:* *Police fire tear gas and stun grenades as thousands of Kazakh protesters torch mayor's office and government is forced to resign amid unprecedented demonstrations over fuel price hikes* * Protesters stormed the mayor's office in Kazakhstan's biggest city, Almaty, during violent demonstrations * Explosions and gunfire were heard as police failed to push back the protesters * Demonstrations were sparked after fuel price cap was lifted at New Year Thousands of Kazakh protesters armed with clubs and metal bars have stormed a mayor's office as police hit back wit... read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Brazil hits record soybean exports in 2021; corn falls to lowest level since 2012
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil ended 2021 with shipments of 86.63 million tons of soybeans, compared to 82.3 million the previous year, a new record for the country, while foreign sales of corn plummeted, the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec) said on Tuesday. The data showed that the previous record had been reached […] The post Brazil hits record soybean exports in 2021; corn falls to lowest level since 2012 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
A Bit O’ Fun – Would I Lie To You?
A Bit 0' Humor to lift spirits. A return to normalcy to some extent. Continue reading → read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
That Picture of Betty White Flipping the Bird is Fake
... But the real, original photo is arguably even better. read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
13 Dead, Including 7 Children, in Philadelphia House Fire
Officials said that there were four smoke detectors in the building but that none were operating. read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
Did BMW Reveal a Color-Changing Car?
Digital artists have been imagining color-changing cars for years, but BMW has purportedly made it a reality. read more
IER13 hours ago
The End of Coal Power Is Not In Sight
According to the COP26 communications team, the end of coal power is in sight. Yet just months later, the implausibility… The post The End of Coal Power Is Not In Sight appeared first on IER. read more
Econlib14 hours ago
A Discriminating Exception
Last month, I put the following on my list of potentially popular deregulations: Create an ironclad free speech limitation on discrimination law, which explicitly includes both (a) political speech, and (b) jokes. Along the lines of, “Expression of political opinions or jokes by co-workers, managers, or owners are Constitutionally protected free speech and can never be treated […] The post A Discriminating Exception appeared first on Econlib. read more
"Healthy Athletes Dropping Dead of Cardiac Arrest for 'No Reason'"
*Full screen recommended.* *"Healthy Athletes Dropping Dead of Cardiac Arrest for 'No Reason'"* "What is the common factor affecting athletes world wide as they collapse unexpectedly?" ○ *Related:* "Unthinkable Thoughts" ○ *"The Vaccine Death Report"* by David John Sorenson and Dr. Vladimir Zelenko, MD *"Purpose:* The purpose of this report is to document how all over the world millions of people have died, and hundreds of millions of serious adverse events have occurred, after injections with the experimental mRNA gene therapy. We also reveal the real risk of an unprecedented genocid... read more
"Grocery Prices Going Up At WalMart! What's Coming?"
Adventures with Danno, 1/5/22: *"Grocery Prices Going Up At WalMart! What's Coming?"* "In today's vlog we are at Walmart with a lot of empty shelves. We are here to check out skyrocketing prices, and to get a few items. It's getting rough out here as stores seem to be struggling with getting products!" read more
21st Century Wire12 hours ago
There’s a New Climate of Panic Among the Panic-Mongers
*The American Thinker* | What the climate crazies don't want you to know: there has been no global warming at all for approaching eight years. And that's just the beginning. read more
CFACT12 hours ago
Exiting RGGI is a win for Virginia producers and consumers
“RGGI describes itself as a regional market for carbon, but it is really a carbon tax that is fully passed on to ratepayers. It’s a bad deal for Virginians. It’s a bad deal for Virginia businesses,” Youngkin said. The post Exiting RGGI is a win for Virginia producers and consumers appeared first on CFACT. read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
U.S. Army Showcase Their New Sniper Rifle
*Warzone/The Drive:* *Army Green Berets Brought Out Their Newest Sniper Rifle For A Celebrity Shoot-Off* Army Green Berets first began receiving their new Advanced Sniper Rifles last year and conventional units are now set to get versions of these guns. One of Barrett's Mk 22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifles, the U.S. special operations community's newest sniper rifle, has made one of its first public appearances at a recent Celebrity Tactical Challenge held at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. While most of the official photos from the event show individuals firing Glock pistols a... read more
Michigan Teachers Discuss Collective Action To Close Schools
Michigan teachers took part in an emergency meeting Tuesday afternoon to organize collective action to close schools and stop the spread of COVID-19. The meeting, sponsored by the Michigan Educators Rank-and-File Safety Committee, included a large number of educators, parents and young people from Detroit and other Michigan school districts, as well as teachers from Illinois, Pennsylvania and New York. Also participating was a leader of the Educators Rank-and-File Safety Committee in the United Kingdom, where 218,000 new COVID-19 infections were recorded Tuesday. The post Michigan... read more
Free at Last: Trafficked Woman's Story a Warning to Other Vulnerable Job Seekers
KIGALI, Rwanda, Jan 05 (IPS) - When Kamikazi* ** from Gisagara, a district in Southern Rwanda, was forced to quit her job due to COVID-19 last year, she desperately sought other employment. Read the full story, “Free at Last: Trafficked Woman's Story a Warning to Other Vulnerable Job Seekers”, on globalissues.org → read more
Population Ageing: An Inescapable Future
PORTLAND, USA, Jan 05 (IPS) - The ageing of human populations is an inescapable demographic future. That evolving and universal future is increasingly challenging governments and the public, who are by and large ill prepared for that certain future. Read the full story, “Population Ageing: An Inescapable Future”, on globalissues.org → read more
Truth as War Causality? The Case of Ethiopia
STOCKHOLM, Jan 05 (IPS) - A brutal drama is unfolding in Ethiopia and it is difficult to find straightforward accounts of what is happening there. However, this does not prevent people from taking a unilateral stand for either of the factions involved in the disaster. Read the full story, “Truth as War Causality? The Case of Ethiopia”, on globalissues.org → read more
Discriminatory Sexual Violence Laws in Latin America Stigmatize Adolescent Victims of Abuse
WASHINGTON DC, Jan 05 (IPS) - Across Latin America and the Caribbean there is a culture of impunity for perpetrators of sexual violence. Crimes against women and girls often go unpunished and under-reported due to societal misconceptions about victimhood and the nature of sex crimes. Read the full story, “Discriminatory Sexual Violence Laws in Latin America Stigmatize Adolescent Victims of Abuse”, on globalissues.org → read more
Coronavirus ‘Mass Formation Psychosis’ Admittedly Used by Governments as Tool of Population Control
Coronavirus ‘Mass Formation Psychosis’ Admittedly Used by Governments as Tool of Population Control Leaked details of UK government’s early pandemic response back up Dr. Malone’s assertions. by Paul Joseph Watson, Summit News January 3, 2022 Dr. Robert Malone’s assertions about “mass formation psychosis” in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic are underscored by the The post Coronavirus ‘Mass Formation Psychosis’ Admittedly Used by Governments as Tool of Population Control appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Bolivia creates 1.1 million jobs in 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Bolivian Minister of Economy, Marcelo Montenegro, informed this Tuesday that around 1.1 million nationals joined labor centers during 2021, which constituted another indicator of the economic growth in that country. In this sense, the head of the economic portfolio specified that the number of unemployed decreased from 11.6 percent […] The post Bolivia creates 1.1 million jobs in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
A South Korean steel company announced a US$830 million investment in Argentina
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Chief of Cabinet, Juan Manzur, received this Wednesday, the president of the South Korean steel company Posco Argentina, KwangBok Kim, and the director of the company, SungKook Chung, who announced an investment in its plant in Argentina for 830 million dollars. "We decided to execute our project by starting […] The post A South Korean steel company announced a US$830 million investment in Argentina appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Halifax Examiner12 hours ago
Rankin stepping down as Liberal leader
Former premier Iain Rankin has decided to step down as leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party. “Last year was a rollercoaster for all of us. Personally, my life went through many changes,” Rankin said in a media release Wednesday morning. He also shared the details of the release in a series of tweets. “Given […] read more
21st Century Wire12 hours ago
Macron: Calls Unvaxxed ‘Non-Citizens’ – Vows to “Piss Them Off”
*21WIRE* | The floundering French leader unleashed a scathing rant against the unvaccinated, blaming them for all of the nation's ills. read more
Food & Water Watch12 hours ago
South Florida Part Time Organizer
The main responsibility of the Part Time Organizer in Florida will be to help stop the worsening impacts of climate change by moving local and federal elected officials to oppose liquified fracked gas (LNG) operations in South Florida. The post South Florida Part Time Organizer appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more
Food & Water Watch12 hours ago
Director of Finance
The Director of Finance is responsible for directing the financial and risk management operations of the 501(c3), 501(c4), and PAC. The post Director of Finance appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more
Virginia Winter Storm Leaves Hundreds Stranded
By Paul Homewood Joe Biden wants everyone to drive electric cars. How many of them would be dead now if they had been stuck in this jam? The Virginia Department of Transportation is warning drivers to stay away from Interstate 95 Tuesday morning so crews can free up hundreds of drivers who […] read more
The New Dark Age13 hours ago
TRUCUTÚ – Sebastián Chérrez live (Tommy Olivencia)
5 January 2022 — Youtube And now for something completely different! Este es un tema que me gusta mucho; hace un tiempo subimos un pequeño video de esta canción, hoy quisimos grabarlo con orquesta en vivo y la emoción que sentí fue única, espero que lo disfruten, pues me llena de alegría compartir con ustedes … Continue reading TRUCUTÚ – Sebastián Chérrez live (Tommy Olivencia) read more
MJBizDaily17 hours ago
Analysts cut hundreds of millions from Tilray, Canopy, Aurora marijuana sales forecasts
Analysts have slashed hundreds of millions of dollars off their 2022 sales forecasts for three Canadian cannabis producers, reflecting an increasingly competitive landscape across the adult-use industry, falling overall prices and poor execution by some executive teams. Analysts cut hundreds of millions from Tilray, Canopy, Aurora marijuana sales forecasts is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
ANZEIGE AN DIE STAATSANWALTSCHAFT. DAS WESENTLICHE MOMENT VON JOHN BELLS AUSSAGE KANN NUR STERILIZIEREN IM SINN VON UNFRUCHTBAR MACHEN SEIN
“But then don’t forget, these vaccines are unlikely to completely sterilise the population. They’re very likely to have an effect which works in a percentage, say 60 or 70 per cent. "Aber vergessen Sie nicht, diese Impfungen werden wahrscheinlich nicht die Bevolkerung vollkomen steriliseren. Sie werden sehr wahrscheinnlich eine Wirkung haben, welche in eine Prozentteil wirkt, sagen wir 60 bis 70 Prozent." https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/professors-vaccine-sterilisation-comment-used-out-of-context-to-mislead/ Ich zitiere aus ein sogennante Factcheck artikel. Facebook h... read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Chile’s lithium application faces new obstacle, now in Chamber of Deputies
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Partido por la Democracia (PPD) party filed a protective action Tuesday with the Santiago Court of Appeals to halt the controversial lithium bidding process, which was unexpectedly launched by the Ministry of Mines last Oct. 13 to establish special operating contracts for the exploration, exploitation, and utilization of lithium […] The post Chile’s lithium application faces new obstacle, now in Chamber of Deputies appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Growing tension between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Argentine Foreign Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that the Government of Alberto Fernandez will reiterate its claim to the United Kingdom, in case the integrity of declassified files on the sending of ships with 31 nuclear weapons to the Malvinas Islands during the 1982 war conflict is confirmed. Argentina's position […] The post Growing tension between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the Falkland Islands appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
French President Views Unvaxxed as Not French, Vows to ‘Piss Them Off’
Mish Talk Macron No Longer Views Unvaxxed as French Please consider Macron No Longer Views Unvaxxed as French, Vows to ‘Piss Them Off’ and ‘Reduce’ Them... The post French President Views Unvaxxed as Not French, Vows to ‘Piss Them Off’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Can’t Make This Up: Flocks Of Sheep Assembled To Form Giant Syringe In Germany To ‘Get The Message Across Better’
Gateway Pundit – by Alicia Powe If you are still hesitant about getting a Covid vaccine, observing how easily sheep conform and comply should do... The post Can’t Make This Up: Flocks Of Sheep Assembled To Form Giant Syringe In Germany To ‘Get The Message Across Better’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Tweets Of The Day
Local news reports say the presidential residence in Kazakhstan’s largest city is engulfed in flames and armed protesters have stormed another government building. The demonstrations were sparked by a rise in fuel prices and have escalated sharply. https://t.co/5q3jQ25f16 — The Associated Press (@AP) January 5, 2022 #UPDATE Kazakhstan's president Kassym-Jomart #Tokayev addressed the unrest-gripped Central Asian nation on Wednesday, vowing a "tough" response to mass protests over a New Year energy price hike https://t.co/Fko1C8Qw3D pic.twitter.com/7rrJz4XXRM — AFP News Agency (@AFP)... read more
Chris Wray Lied: Secret Service Admits They Knew 13 ‘Counter-Protest’ Groups Were Organizing to Attend Washington DC Jan. 6 Protests
Gateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft In March 2021 FBI Chief Chris Wray went in front of the US Senate and lied. Wray claimed there... The post Chris Wray Lied: Secret Service Admits They Knew 13 ‘Counter-Protest’ Groups Were Organizing to Attend Washington DC Jan. 6 Protests appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
What Year Are We In?
*Daily Mail:* *'There's a lot of reason to be hopeful in 2020': Biden gets the YEAR wrong during official White House COVID briefing* * President Biden, 79, was speaking from the White House during a briefing on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic * The president was saying that a lot of good could happen in the coming year but that people would have to get vaccinated against the virus * 'There's a lot of reason to be hopeful in 2020. But for God's sake, please take advantage of what is available,' the president said * Biden has been prone to gaffes and misspeaking throughout ... read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
No Republican Wave In This Year's U.S. Midterm Elections?
The U.S. Capitol Building is seen shortly before sunset in Washington, U.S. May 17, 2017. REUTERS/Zach Gibson *The Hill:* *Republicans lose edge on generic congressional ballot: poll* Republicans have lost their lead on the generic congressional ballot ahead of November's midterm elections, according to a new USA Today-Suffolk University poll released on Tuesday. The survey shows Democrats narrowly leading Republicans on the generic ballot, 39 percent to 37 percent, marking a major shift from the GOP's previous 8-point lead in a November USA Today-Suffolk University poll. The... read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Should A Permanent January 6th ‘Insurrection Memorial’ Be Built At The US Capitol?
BREAKING: Democrats Planning to Build Permanent ‘Insurrection Memorial’ at US Capitol https://t.co/10byuTvtgU — Jack Posobiec (@JackPosobiec) January 4, 2022 *WNU Editor:* You would think that with one million Covid cases being reported the day before the US Congress would be focused elsewhere. read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Picture Of The Day
Press Secretary Jen Psaki holds a media briefing with a reduced number of members of the press due to the Omicron variant of coronavirus at the White House in Washington, January 4, 2022. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein *WNU Editor:* The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Top Photos of the Day* (Reuters). read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Pension reform: the definitive step in Chile that follows Latin America
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to a study by the International Labor Organization (ILO), Chile's privatized pension system model - imposed under the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet - was copied by 29 countries between the years 1981 and 2014, of these 13 in Latin America. Of this figure, 18 countries had reversed this system […] The post Pension reform: the definitive step in Chile that follows Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Importance of Hydrochloric acid (HCL) in the Stomach – Dr. Berg
Dr. Eric Berg DC Mar 15, 2016 The post The Importance of Hydrochloric acid (HCL) in the Stomach – Dr. Berg appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Shadowy CIA Data Firms Behind the Creation of Digital Vaccine Passport IDs
Daily Veracity In January 2021, tech giants such as Microsoft, Oracle, and MITRE Corporation announced their launch of the Vaccination Credential Initiative (VCI) in partnership with healthcare... The post The Shadowy CIA Data Firms Behind the Creation of Digital Vaccine Passport IDs appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Los Angeles Public Schools Canceled Their Vaccine Mandate After 30,000 Kids Were Not Complying
Gateway Pundit – by Cassandra Fairbanks Los Angeles Unified Schools were planning to implement an extreme vaccine mandate for students but had to cancel it... The post Los Angeles Public Schools Canceled Their Vaccine Mandate After 30,000 Kids Were Not Complying appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Ghislaine Maxwell Trial – Everything We DIDN’T Learn
AwakenWithJP Jan 4, 2022 The post Ghislaine Maxwell Trial – Everything We DIDN’T Learn appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
California Deputy DA Who Fought Vaccine Mandate Dies Abruptly After Falling Ill With COVID at Age 46
Yahoo News A deputy district attorney and up-and-coming Republican political star in California’s Orange County has died abruptly after telling friends she contracted COVID-19. Kelly... The post California Deputy DA Who Fought Vaccine Mandate Dies Abruptly After Falling Ill With COVID at Age 46 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Soviet satellite fell on Earth surprising Brazil and Uruguay
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Uruguay's typical southern summer tranquility on the coasts and in the countryside was abruptly interrupted on the night of January 3, when tourists and locals saw a fireball streaking across the night sky. The phenomenon was recorded by a woman in the town of Quebrada de los Cuervos, a protected […] The post Soviet satellite fell on Earth surprising Brazil and Uruguay appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Producer inflation in Brazil slows down to 1.31% in November
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's production prices slowed the high to 1.31% in November, from 2.26% in October. The rate accumulated in 12 months reached the lowest level in almost a year, data released this Wednesday by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). The result led the Producer Price Index (IPP) to […] The post Producer inflation in Brazil slows down to 1.31% in November appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Paraguay used 17.3% of power produced by Yacyretá in 2021; Argentina used 82.7%
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In 2020, the National Electricity Administration (ANDE) withdrew 1,666 GWh (1 GWh = 1000 MWh), 28.1% less than the amount used in 2021, 11.21% of the accumulated production of the power plant in 2020, a year in which Yacyretá produced up to 10% more than the previous year, according to […] The post Paraguay used 17.3% of power produced by Yacyretá in 2021; Argentina used 82.7% appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
"21/22"
*"21/22"* by Raúl Ilargi Meijer "If I say that 2020 was the year of the virus, and 2021 the year of the vaccine, most people would probably agree. But 2021 was so much more than that; it was also the year of propaganda, media capture and narrative control at levels beyond anything we’ve ever seen. Even if many -most- people haven’t experienced it that way. And that has likely had more negative impact on us than the vaccine itself. A close call perhaps, I know. The good thing that has come out of this is that so much of it has been exposed. Much of the underlying tendencies towards... read more
MintPress News12 hours ago
Israel’s New Air Force Head Talks Scared and Tough on Iran: He Has Little Reason to be Either
Two things prevent an all-out war between Israel and Iran. The first is that Israel knows that attacking Iran will end in a total Israeli defeat. The second is Iran's exercise of discipline in the face of ongoing threats by both the U.S. and Israel. The post Israel’s New Air Force Head Talks Scared and Tough on Iran: He Has Little Reason to be Either appeared first on MintPress News. read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
Political Fragmentation Makes Govt Formation All The More Difficult In Iraq
(Iraqi News Agency) Iraq’s political leaders have only just begun talks over forming a new government even though elections were held three months ago. Fragmentation has made the process all the more difficult. The main dispute is between Moqtada al-Sadr and the Coordination Framework that includes the other major Shiite parties. The Framework continues to talk as if it won the election and Sadr should join it, even though he’s much likelier to create the new administration. Sadr on the other hand is attempting to break apart the alliance by excluding his longtime foe former pr... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Jan 5
1909 Riot in Mosul after Kirkuk soldier insulted a woman Organized by elites opposed to Ottoman reforms 60 killed 1916 British attacked Shaikh Saad 2nd time in attempt to reach trapped forces at Kut Took 1st defensive line but then bogged down 1918 UK PM George said Ottoman provinces including Mesopotamia should have “separate national conditions” (Musings On Iraq review *When God Made Hell, The British Invasion of Mesopotamia and the Creation of Iraq, 1914-1921*) 1957 Iraq backed Eisenhower Doctrine to oppose communism in Middle East 1981 Iranian Pres Bani Sadr annou... read more
Gregory Mannarino, "The Data Is All Fake And The Proof Is In Our Face!"
Gregory Mannarino, AM 1/5/22: *"The Data Is All Fake And The Proof Is In Our Face!"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
French President Labels Unvaxxed As ‘Non-Citizens’, Vows To ‘Piss Them Off’
[image: unvaccinated]French President Emmanuel Macron launched a tirade against the unvaccinated using dehumanizing language while promising them hell. read more
How China's Type 81 Rifle Beat Out the AK-47
*Charlie Gao* *Assault Rifle, * The Type 81 continues to see service in the People’s Armed Police, upgraded with Picatinny rails that allow it to mount modern optics, and has proven to be an adaptable design. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *China’s 1980s stopgap rifle may continue to see service far into the twenty-first century. In the 1980s, China’s small arms were largely inferior to the United States and Russia. The PLA was mostly armed with the Type 56 assault rifle, a clone of the original AK-47, and the Type 56 carbine, a clone of the Soviet SKS. There was an abortive... read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Navy Captain Becomes 1st Woman to Command US Nuclear Carrier
The USS Abraham Lincoln deployed this week from San Diego under the command of Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt. read more
Multiple States Now Prioritizing Skin Color for Distribution of Life Saving Covid Treatments
[image: race]Health officials consider being a minority a health 'risk factor' due to 'longstanding systemic health and social inequities'. read more
The Duran13 hours ago
What makes a Modern Malthusian Tick?
In this interview with Italian journalist Costantino Ceoldo, The editor of the Canadian Patriot Review delivered some remarks about the origins of the Green New Deal and the rebirth of Malthusianism which became hegemonic in the post-JFK era. We talked about the sabotage of fusion power (cold and hot), the fraud of statistical thinking, how […] read more
The sheer, mind-boggling stupidity is overwhelming
I found this tweet courtesy of a post at MeWe. Clickit to biggit. If you want to dial up your *schadenfreude*, click over to the thread and read the replies. Some are side-splittingly funny. What scrolls my nurd is that the Reddit poster is clearly absolutely serious. Perhaps he/she/it doesn't even understand that one's chromosomes are fixed, unalterable - in which case his/her/its education was abominably neglectful of biological facts. Even worse, he/she/it is openly asking whether a DNA analysis service is willing to *falsify its results* for the sake of political corr... read more
Halifax Examiner14 hours ago
NSTU survey: “overwhelming majority” of teachers and school specialists say in-person learning currently unsafe
An “overwhelming majority” of teachers and school specialists believe in-person learning is currently unsafe for students and staff, according to a survey distributed Tuesday by the union representing them. In a media release Wednesday morning the Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU) said of the 4,418 teachers and school specialists who responded to the survey, 83.9% […] read more
naked capitalism14 hours ago
Germs in the Family: The Long-Term Consequences of Intra-Household Endemic Respiratory Disease Spread
Garden-variety respiratory infections lead to more hospitalizations among infants than older kids and produce adverse long term results. read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
I’m Sure Its Nothing To Worry About
Group is asking Dear Leader’s parliament to tax gas and diesel vehicles, in order to pay for green scams. And Canada’s Per Capita debt reaches new levels. Your morning smile. read more
More Sea Ice Than 100 Years Ago
Arctic sea ice extent is the highest 18 years, about the same as 1991 and greater than 1922 ftp://osisaf.met.no/prod_test/ice/index/v2p1/nh/osisaf_nh_sie_daily.txt January 4, 1991 … Continue reading → read more
Turcopolier14 hours ago
“Manhattan DA gives many misdemeanors a pass even as new mayor vows to combat growing crime”
“Alvin Bragg, a former federal prosecutor sworn in as Manhattan District Attorney on Jan. 1, sent guidance to his office calling for the “decriminalization/non prosecution” for crimes including marijuana possession, turnstile jumping, trespassing, resisting arrest, interfering with an arrest and … Continue reading → read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Man Free After 37 Years Due to ‘Sex for Lies’ False Witness
The trial witness was charged with perjury just days after Willie Stokes was convicted of murder in 1984. read more
WATCH: Cop Driving Over 100MPH in Neighborhood, Jumps Sidewalk, Kills Innocent Man—Not Charged
[image: sidewalk]A cop was recklessly driving at high speeds through a neighborhood, with only one hand when he lost control, driving onto a sidewalk, killing an innocent man. read more
Vaccine Efficacy
There are three times as many “active cases” in the US now as there was when the mass injections were started. United States COVID – Coronavirus Statistics – Worldometer read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Big Tech in big fight with GOP
The Hill: Twitter’s ban on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) personal account is fueling Republican attacks against “Big Tech” and the nation’s dominant social media platforms. Former President Trump, who was banned himself from Twitter a year ago, and several of Greene’s GOP House colleagues have blasted the company for removing the congresswoman's personal account over violating COVID-19 misinformation policies. In some ways it is unsurprising that Twitter’s ban on Greene provoked a loud response from the GOP. A number of Republicans, including Greene, have seen the figh... read more
Tu-144: Russia’s Answer to the Concorde Was a Catastrophic Failure
*Caleb Larson* *Russia, Europe* Compared to its arch-rival Concorde, the Tu-144 was a fiasco, draining precious time and rubles from other projects. *Here's What You Need To Remember: T*he problems Concorde experienced were due to regulations and market forces, rather than shortcomings inherent to the airframe itself. The Soviet-built Tu-144 actually flew before its supersonic rival Concorde, though it had a number of flaws inherent to the design that severely limited its usefulness. Part of the problem with the Tu-144 was its weight. Not only was it heavier than the Concorde—b... read more
How the Air Force Rebuilt the B-52s to Keep Flying Combat Missions
*Kris Osborn* *B-52 Bomber, United States* B-52 airframes date as far back as the 1960s, but are still viable and effective in combat. *Key point: *More firepower for the B-52 bomber by arming it with new generations of advanced weapons, to even include nuclear-armed cruise missiles, will vastly increase mission scope and help the aircraft attack targets from safer standoff ranges. The U.S. Air Force is looking for a special blend of old and new for its future fleet as it looks to both introduce the B-21 Raider over the next few years and continue to upgrade the classic, combat-... read more
Halifax Examiner14 hours ago
Housing: party for a few, crisis for the rest
News 1. Woman claims in lawsuit she was repeatedly sexually abused by cops while in protection from sexual trafficking as a teen Zane Woodford reports on a lawsuit by a woman who claims she was sexually abused as a teen by officers from the Halifax police and the RCMP. The woman, identified only as “X.Y.,” […] read more
the daily howler14 hours ago
TRIBES AND TRUE: What Koppel was told!
*WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 202* *The Mount Airy tourists' tales: *The segment aired on CBS last September. It was thirteen minutes long. In the view of the Washington Post's Emily Yahr, it was "one of the most striking TV segments of the year." We won't disagree with that view. The segment was broadcast on CBS Sunday Morning, a program which rarely "makes news." It was a 13-minute report about a trip Ted Koppel took to Mount Airy, North Carolina—a town of some 10,000 souls in the western part of the state. Mount Airy was the hometown of the late Andy Griffith, star of the beloved 19... read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Iran wants Trump tried for killing mass murdering terrorist
*Legal Insurrection:* *Iran Threatens ‘Revenge’ if Trump is Not Put on Trial for Terror Operative Soleimani’s Killing* *Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi: “If Trump and Pompeo are not tried … Muslims will take our martyr’s revenge.”* This tells you how deranged the leadership of Iran is. They are genocidal religious bigots responsible for mass murder across the Middle East and all of them should meet a similar fate. Soleimani was actively trying to kill Americans in Iraq when he was killed. He totally deserved his fate. read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
The Pelosi Jan. 6 cover-up
Washington Times: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is concealing information about her culpability in the security breakdown during the Jan. 6 riot, according to Republican lawmakers who have been pursuing those documents since immediately after the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Rep. Rodney Davis of Illinois, the top Republican on the Administration Committee that oversees the management of the Capitol complex, said Mrs. Pelosi is stonewalling. “The Sergeant at Arms, at the direction of the Speaker has refused to provide us their communications surrounding January 6. I believe those re... read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Cruz says Biden's open borders policy an impeachable offense
*Daily Mail:* *Ted Cruz says Republicans will IMPEACH Biden over his 'refusal to enforce the border and defy immigration laws' if they win back the House in 2022 after Democrats 'weaponized' the investigations against Trump* Biden's dereliction of duty is an impeachable offense. It has led to increased crime and drug deaths and has attempted to change the demographics in states in order to elect more Democrats. read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Expect New York crime to get worse
* NY Post:* *Manhattan DA to stop seeking prison sentences in slew of criminal cases* This stupidity has resulted in a crime wave in every jurisdiction that has tried it. Most of them have had Soros-backed prosecutors who do not prosecute many cases. New York is already losing population and this kind of prosecutor will lead more law-abiding citizens to leave the crime capitols. read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Dem's blame Republicans for everything that goes wrong when they are not in office
*Fox News:* *Critics quick to blame Glenn Youngkin for icy I-95 crisis -- despite not being in office yet**Youngkin takes office from incumbent Democrat Ralph Northam on Jan. 15* The Democrats are probably disappointed that they can't blame Trump too. BTW: *Virginia Gov. Northam says National Guard is on stand-by to assist stranded drivers who have been stuck without gas, water or food for more than 24 hours on I-95 as 50 miles of highway remains closed and rescues continue* read more
CFACT14 hours ago
How many “last chance” climate summits will there be? Watch new Morano Minute
Every climate summit seems to be labeled the "last chance" for humanity to save the world from climate change. When will everyone realize its always going to be the "last chance"? Enough already! The post How many “last chance” climate summits will there be? Watch new Morano Minute appeared first on CFACT. read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
Dr. Robert Malone: What if the Largest Experiment on Human Beings in History is a Failure? “Surge in All Cause Mortality”
A seasoned stock analyst colleague texted me a link today, and when I clicked it open, I could hardly believe what I was reading. What a headline. “Indiana life insurance CEO says deaths are up 40% among people ages 18-64”. This headline is a nuclear truth bomb masquerading as an insurance agent’s dry manila envelope full of actuarial tables. read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Are the missing weapons in the hands of the cartels?
*Breitbart:* *REPORT: Mexican Army Loses 30% of Weapons Purchased from U.S.* The weapons are showing up at crime scenes, along with weapons Mexico has purchased from other governments. read more
Cloaking Inequity14 hours ago
Meeting the Moment: Challenges, Strategies, and Resources for Leading in a Time of Disinformation
I have attached the agenda for the upcoming Education Deans for Justice and Equity (EDJE) meeting. Here is a link to the EDJE organization. It’s an honor to sit on the EDJE Steering Committee and in this capacity I invite you to join this important event. Please mark your calendars today! Meeting the Moment: Challenges, Strategies, and Resources for Leading in a read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Supreme Court hears Texas case on Biden mandate
Power Line: Jonathan Turley notes the year-end decision of Judge James “Jimi” (just kidding) Hendrix — *Texas v. Becerra* — that has preliminarily enjoined HHS’s vaccine and masking mandates on Head Start programs in Texas. The Biden administration is in a purple haze. They’re acting funny, and I know why. They aren’t nuts, exactly, but they are crazed. It’s a frustrating mess. Professor Turley offers a brief and temperate take on the HHS mandate case in “Is the ‘Workaround’ Working? Federal Judge Enjoins Another Biden Mandate in Texas.” In his conclusion Professor Turley antici... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
The AWOL presidency of Joe Biden
*National Pulse:* *Joe Biden Has Spent Over 25 Percent of his Presidency on Vacation.* *The President of the United States has been AWOL as the country continues through crisis upon crisis.* Judging by his record when he is on the job, perhaps he should spend more time on vacation. read more
The New Dark Age15 hours ago
Something Hopeful for the New Year – Sort of
The wise men of that Academy of Wisdom (aka The Atlantic Council) tell us "How to deal with the Kremlin-created crisis in Europe". The piece is mostly codswallop, boasting, cheap threats and hot air but there is one good thing about it: It doesn't threaten war. read more
The New Dark Age15 hours ago
Meta Censors Anti-Imperialist Speech In Obedience To The US Government
Anti-imperialist commentator Richard Medhurst reports that Instagram has deleted some 20 images from his account and given him a warning that he could face a permanent ban if he continues making similar posts. The posts in question are screenshots from a Twitter thread Medhurst made to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the Trump administration's assassination of renowned Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani. read more
Lawfare16 hours ago
Do the Legal Rules Governing the Confidentiality of Cyber Incident Response Undermine Cybersecurity?
Cybersecurity Visuals Challenge Graphics (Source: Ifrah Yousuf) When businesses suspect that they may have experienced a cyber incident, their first call is typically not to a cybersecurity firm, public relations outfit or even their cyber insurer. Instead, it is increasingly to a lawyer. These lawyers—many of whom market themselves as “breach coaches”—then coordinate all subsequent elements of the response to their client’s potential cyber incident, including the efforts of the client’s internal personnel and those of third-party cybersecurity and public relations firms that the ... read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
Georgia investigating ballot harvesting in 2020 election
John Solomon: Georgia authorities have launched an investigation into an allegation of systematic ballot harvesting during the state's 2020 general election and subsequent U.S. Senate runoff and may soon issue subpoenas to secure evidence, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger confirmed to Just the News. Georgia law strictly prohibits third-party activists from picking up and delivering ballots on behalf of voters, a tactic called "harvesting" that liberal organizers have tried to get legalized in many battleground states without success. The U.S. Supreme Court this sum... read more
A "democratic commie Marxist" girl a frontrunner to lead the Czech Pirates
The Czech Pirate Party was founded in 2009 and at the beginning, it was mostly meant to be a one-dimensional, anti-copyright party promoting Napster and helping other people to steal things on the Internet (yes, they got the name from digital pirates, not from the marine ones). However, it gradually found experts in most other topics and it naturally obtained an ideological flavor. Whenever such a flavor was apparent, every sane person must have seen that the Pirates were a far left party. Most of the members promote all the woke, climate alarmist, and other "causes". The party belo... read more
Balkinization14 hours ago
January 6th as a Constitutional Crisis
Over a decade ago, in a more innocent time, Sandy Levinson and I developed a definition and typology of constitutional crises. Essentially, constitutional crises occur when the Constitution is no longer able to keep struggles for power within the boundaries of the Constitution. In other words, constitutional crises occur when the Constitution fails at its central task of keeping struggles for power within the legal boundaries of politics that the Constitution creates and maintains. Levinson and I describe three ways this might happen. In Type One crises, political leaders decide t... read more
While The Truth Is Putting On Its Shoes
The nutbars are loose and roaming the range. Stephen Mahar writes: On Sept. 22, Shanon Sheppard of Halifax posted a video on Facebook to share terrible news with the world. Sheppard, who comes across like a normal, worried mom in the video, says she hopes she can keep from crying. After she composes herself, she reveals the disturbing news she just learned from her daughter at school. “One of her friends is now in critical care in hospital here in Halifax because her heart stopped right after she had a vaccine,” Sheppard says. “She’s not well right now. She can’t breathe. Her hea... read more
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin US sets COVID record with more than 1 million daily cases A record 4.5 million workers quit or changed jobs in November New Covid Variant in Southern France Indiana life insurance CEO says deaths are up 40% among people ages 18-64Jerusalem Post website hacked on Soleimani assassination anniversary Drones to Protect Women on Street Concerns over supplies after lockdown of largest port in China In this study of six U.S. hospitals during July–August, 2021, approximately three quarters of pediatric patients with COVID-19–related hospitalizations were hospitalized for COVID... read more
Trotsky’s Duck Hunting & the Fate of the Russian Revolution
“One can foresee a revolution or a war, but it is impossible to foresee the consequences of an autumn shooting-trip for wild ducks.” ~ Trotsky in *My Life* (Chapter 40, “The Conspiracy of Epigones”). What path would the history of the Soviet Union have taken if Trotsky, instead of Stalin, had won in the power struggle that ensued after the death of Lenin in 1923? Trotsky was not a man of violence, to the extent that Stalin was. He was a better ideologue. He had a better grasp of culture and economics. He might have transformed the Soviet Union into a strong nation which could have o... read more
Organizing Notes14 hours ago
Back on my feet with many unanswered questions
Mary Beth and I drove to nearby Popham Beach yesterday to walk about 1.5 miles and to enjoy the sun. I'd not been anywhere, except to the hospital since December 20, other than to walk about a bit in our neighborhood. Needless to say it was great to feel alive again. I've been re-gaining some weight and strength - still a bit shaky at times but my mind fog is mostly gone which allows me to be more active on internet. I do miss blogging and such. People tell me it will still take some time for my lungs to heal from the pneumonia but even that so far is feeling good. During the ... read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
The failed deal between Antrix and Devas Multimedia
05-Jan-2022 Why has a Canadian court ordered the seizure of more than $30 million worth of AAI's assets? How can a foreign power issue such an order? read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
Lait canadien: premier contentieux du traité nord-américain et victoire des Etats-Unis
05-Jan-2022 Washington reproche à Ottawa de réserver une partie du lait des éleveurs canadiens aux laiteries canadiennes, minorant ainsi automatiquement la quantité de lait qui leur est vendue. read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
US wins Canada trade spat as panel says dairy rules defy pact
05-Jan-2022 The US notched a victory in a spat with Canada over dairy trade, with a dispute-settlement panel finding that the nation's allocation of American lower-tariff imports violates their agreement. read more
Are 10 Columbia-Class Ballistic Missile Submarines Enough for the Navy?
*Kris Osborn* *Columbia-class Submarine, United States* There may not be enough overlap between the retirement of some of the Ohio-class submarines and the construction of the new Columbia-class. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Will operating with only ten nuclear-armed submarines be sufficient for the Navy to sustain enough of its high-priority strategic deterrence patrols? The Navy might not seem entirely sure, which is part of why there continues to be echoes of U.S. plans to acquire “at least” twelve Columbia class boats. The U.S. Navy now has as many as fourteen Ohio-cla... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Uruguay fears German pressure to prevent sale of the Graf Spee battleship eagle
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Uruguayan Judiciary ruled a few days ago in the second instance in favor of the Uruguayan businessmen Alfredo and Felipe Etchegaray (the first was in 2019, after more than a decade of litigation), owners of the relics that their organization has extracted from the wreck of the former German […] The post Uruguay fears German pressure to prevent sale of the Graf Spee battleship eagle appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
OrientalReview.org15 hours ago
Russia Wants To Force The US To Respect The UN Charter
Russia and China have just written to the United States asking it to respect the United Nations Charter and the word it has given. This approach, devoid of any aggressiveness, calls into question not only the functioning of the UN, NATO and the European Union, but almost all the US advances since the dissolution of the USSR. It is obviously unacceptable to Washington. But the US hyper-power is not what it used to be. It will have to begin its withdrawal. read more
Balkinization15 hours ago
Covid and OSHA’s emergency powers
For many purposes—notably, responding to a pandemic—a strong federal government is right handy. But for more than 200 years, some Americans, thinking that they were promoting personal liberty, have tried to persuade the Supreme Court to interpret federal law in a way that would hobble the government. It is happening again with Covid-19. And once again the argument focuses on a technical legal question about the meaning of the word necessary. The court gave the right answer in 1819. If it gets it wrong this time, thousands will die. This Friday, the court will hear oral arguments in ... read more
TOM FRIEDMAN IS SO CLOSE TO GETTING IT
Tom Friedman worries that there could be a repeat of January 6 after the 2024 election. If the majority of G.O.P. lawmakers continue to bow to the most politically pernicious “alternative fact” — that the 2020 election was a fraud that justifies empowering Republican legislatures to override the will of voters and remove Republican and Democratic election supervisors who helped save our democracy last time by calling the election fairly — then America isn’t just in trouble. It is headed for what scientists call “an extinction-level event.” He calls on one particular group to do wh... read more
Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Madhukar Pai and Manu Prakash discuss how artificially limited vaccination is allowing COVID variants to get the jump on any attempt to protect public health, while Felicia Ceban et al. find that widespread fatigue and cognitive impairment are among the prices of letting the coronavirus run rampant. An open letter calls out Francois Legault for again using ineffective curfews as a substitute for effective public health measures in workplaces and commercial environments, while Bruce Arthur notes that Ontario's delayed reaction may... read more
musingsofanoldfart15 hours ago
Being silent is not enough
The courageous few Republicans who are among the truth tellers in their party are strong in principle, but seem to be standing alone or in small groupings way too often. For their truth telling, they are knowingly vilified and some … Continue reading → read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
FBI Still Hunting Jan. 6 Suspects, Pipe Bomber a Year Later
The suspect placed two explosives outside the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees. read more
How Russia's Kornet Missile Threatens NATO's Tanks
*Charlie Gao* *Kornet Missile, * The primary infantry Anti-Tank Guided Missile for Russian troops is the Kornet missile. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Developed following the fall of the Soviet Union in 1994, the Kornet was meant to defeat all current peer tanks, including the Leopard 2 and M1 Abrams tanks. Infantry Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) have always been a historical strength of the Russian military. During the Cold War, the Konkurs and Metis systems fielded by the Soviet Union were considered to be among their best in their class, far better than the American ... read more
Are the Navy SEALS Ready to Bring the Fight to China?
*Kris Osborn* *Navy SEALs, United States* Great power competition with China and Russia is back. That means Special Forces are training and planning for the next big war. *Key point: *Major power war by no means precludes the need for small unit combat operations, but may in fact require more of them. Smaller units are more difficult for enemies to detect and can be effective for clandestine reconnaissance missions, rescue operations or even targeted attack missions. Navy SEALs are swimming in dangerous rough seas, Marines are being dropped ashore for amphibious attack or Navy sm... read more
Who Dominates the Air?: Russia's Su-35 vs. America's F-15 Eagle
*Sebastien Roblin* *Fighter Jets, Russia, United States* A comparison of the venerable American F-15 Eagle fighter to Russia’s new competitor for the crown of best Fourth Generation fighter, the Su-35S “Flanker E.” *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Nonetheless, the Su-35 takes the crown of best dogfighter, and also remains a very capable and versatile missile platform against both air and ground targets, though it is held back by its lack of state-of-the-art AESA radar. I have been asked to compare the venerable American F-15 Eagle fighter to Russia’s new competitor for the cr... read more
These New Upgrades Help the V-22 Stay in the Fight
*Kris Osborn* *V-22 Osprey, United States* Digital Interoperability upgrades improve the command and control system of the Osprey and allow it to network with other assets during flight. The V-22 Osprey tiltrotor was first introduced in 2007, yet the platform continues to be refined, upgraded, and improved so it can serve for many years to come. Adjustments to the aircraft include routine maintenance, replacements of electronics, avionics, and communication equipment. Innovative new technologies have also been implemented. One of the most impactful innovations is the integration... read more
Think China Can Sink American Aircraft Carriers? Think Again
*Kris Osborn* *Aircraft Carriers, United States* The Chinese claim that U.S. carriers are extremely vulnerable is a question open to debate and varied interpretation. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Despite Chinese claims that its carrier killer missiles make carriers “obsolete,” it seems reasonable that aircraft carrier battle groups could successfully defend against them. Chinese-government backed newspaper is reporting that U.S. carriers in the South China Sea are “fully within the grasp of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army…..which has a wide selection of anti-aircraft ... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Uruguay: Central Bank estimates 4% GDP growth in 2021 and refers to “strong growth phase”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) Director of Economic Policy Marcela Bensión stated that a 4% growth floor in 2021 "is not far-fetched" after the third quarter GDP data was released. On Tuesday, the monetary authority released a statement with the analysis and grounds for establishing the Countercyclical Capital […] The post Uruguay: Central Bank estimates 4% GDP growth in 2021 and refers to “strong growth phase” appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Due to drought and energy demand from Brazil, Uruguay has highest record in thermal power plants since 2012
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Due to a "strong drought" and "increased demand" from Brazil, also due to the lack of rainfall in its territory, Uruguay increased, in 2021, its The post Due to drought and energy demand from Brazil, Uruguay has highest record in thermal power plants since 2012 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

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