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A media lie turns ten: NY Times uses same misleading edit of Zimmerman’s 911 call that got two NBC journalists fired read more

Jennifer Marohasy7 hours ago

Polar Bear Update, The Arctic in 2021

Despite reduced sea ice, polar bears are doing OK. Numbers are still increasing. They were low back in the 1960s because polar bears were hunted. Now they are protected numbers are coming back. Polar bear expert, and good friend, Susan Crockford has just had an update for last year (2021) published by The Global Warming [...] The post Polar Bear Update, The Arctic in 2021 appeared first on Jennifer Marohasy. read more

Gangsters Out Blog2 hours ago

SKS Monte Carlo synthetic stock

Update: Kim Bolan is beaking off about Conor D’Monte but she's covering for Damion Ryan. I know I shouldn't mention this but perhaps the timing is right, now that the liberal freaks are admitting we should arm ourselves to prevent a foreign invasion. I will however, point out that the transnational president of the Ukraine isn't even in the Ukraine. He and his family are safe in London so all these sanctions don't hurt him they hurt his people but he doesn't care. He only cares about himself. Just like Joe Biden and Mitt Romney who make money off the Ukraine. A few years ago I t... read more

No More Mister Nice Blog6 hours ago

ON THE RIGHT, APPARENTLY THERE ARE LIMITS

Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar recently addressed a conference organized by the white nationalist America First Political Action Committee. Some Republicans are distancing themselves from Gosar and Greene -- in Georgia, Senate candidate Herschel Walker has backed out of an event organized by Greene -- but the response by House Republican leadership is so toothless even CNN's Chris Cillizza is criticizing it. On Monday night, McCarthy told CNN's Melanie Zanona that it was "appalling and wrong" for Greene and Gosar to speak at an event founded by the far-right activist Nick Fu... read more

Medical Kidnap6 hours ago

Poison Control Centers Issue Warning on Home COVID Test Kits as More than 200 Cases of Poisoning Reported Already

Last December we published a video report from Greg Reese of Infowars.com that a lethal drug that is included in Abbott’s BinaxNOW COVID-19 Home Test Kit has a history of killing people even in small doses. These test kits are NOT FDA approved, but were fast-tracked through emergency use authorization as the Biden Administration invoked the Defense Protection Act to spend $3 BILLION to purchase and make available a half billion of these COVID home testing kits for all Americans. With many of these kits now having been delivered to people's homes, poison control centers around the ... read more

Snopes.com6 hours ago

These Organizations Accept Donations To Help People in Ukraine

Hundreds of thousands are fleeing violence in Ukraine, others are staying behind to fight. Here's how you can help. read more

The National Interest6 hours ago

Russian Economy Collapses as Sanctions Hit Russian Central Bank

*Trevor Filseth* *Russia-Ukraine War, Russia* To stem the tide of losses, the Russian stock market suspended its exchanges until March 5, theoretically giving Moscow time to prepare a recovery strategy. The Russian economy saw sharp contractions on Monday after the United States, the European Union, and other Western nations and international organizations imposed a raft of sanctions against Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine last week. The U.S. Treasury Department, which initiated the sanctions, initially argued that they would both deprive the Kremlin of funds and punish Russi... read more

The National Interest6 hours ago

Turkey Closes Black Sea Access to Russia and Ukraine

*Trevor Filseth* *Russia-Ukraine War, Turkey* Russian navy ships have participated in an amphibious invasion on Ukraine's southern coast and attacked targets within Ukraine during the war. The Turkish government has shut down the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits for all military vessels. The decision effectively blocks access to the Black Sea for Russian warships located in the Mediterranean and around the world. Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the shutdown on Monday, citing the Montreux Convention of 1936 as a legal justification. That convention allows Turkey ... read more

From the Trenches World Report6 hours ago

Elon Musk activates free SpaceX Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine

CBS News SpaceX founder and billionaire Elon Musk is providing free satellite-based internet service in Ukraine through his company Starlink, as Russia invades the nation... The post Elon Musk activates free SpaceX Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report6 hours ago

Buttigieg on Drilling to Lower Gas Prices: We’re Engaging in Diplomacy to Increase Global Production, We’re in Transformation Away from Oil

Breitbart – by Ian Hanchett During an interview with CBS on Monday, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg responded to a question on whether the administration believes... The post Buttigieg on Drilling to Lower Gas Prices: We’re Engaging in Diplomacy to Increase Global Production, We’re in Transformation Away from Oil appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report6 hours ago

Joe Biden’s America Pays Putin $70 Million Per Day for Oil

Breitbart – by John Nolte Think about the madness of this… Joe Biden is running around trying to look tough, hitting Russia with sanctions over... The post Joe Biden’s America Pays Putin $70 Million Per Day for Oil appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

Truth Comes to Light7 hours ago

New Discoveries That Completely Alter Human History

New Discoveries That Completely Alter Human History by After Skool with Ben, Uncharted X March 1, 2022 UnchartedX is a youtube channel that explores anomalies in ancient history and examines possible forms of high technology. Ben, the creator of UnchartedX, is an explorer, film-maker and student of lost ancient civilizations. I’ve had the The post New Discoveries That Completely Alter Human History appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more

PopularResistance.Org7 hours ago

For African And Colonized Peoples, To Understand Ukraine: De-Center Europe And Focus On Imperialism

The Black Alliance for Peace emphatically declares that the conflict in the Ukraine emerges from the ceaseless and single-minded drive of the U.S., NATO, and the European Union for global economic and political dominance. The genesis of the current crisis, as BAP has previously asserted, is in the 2014 US-backed coup of Ukraine’s democratically elected government – and in the determination of the U.S./EU/NATO “axis of domination” to convert Ukraine into a heavily-militarized NATO member nation, lurking on the border of the Russian Federation. The post For African And Colonized Peo... read more

PopularResistance.Org7 hours ago

US Rejects Ukrainian Call For No-Fly Zone

On Monday, February 28, the US rejected the Ukrainian demand to impose a no-fly zone over the country to prevent Russian airstrikes. Replying to a specific question in an interview to an American news channel, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said that the move would be escalatory as it will “potentially put us in a place in a military conflict with Russia.” A day earlier, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy had asked the US and other NATO countries to implement a no-fly zone policy over Ukraine to prevent Russian air strikes. The talks which had started between Russian a... read more

PopularResistance.Org7 hours ago

The Ukraine Crisis With Dan Cohen And Scott Ritter

As the Ukraine crisis escalates, correspondent Dan Cohen is joined by former United Nations Weapons Inspector Scott Ritter. They contextualize the history of NATO deceptions, provocations, and the 7-year war on Donbas that led up to Russia’s invasion to “de-Nazify” Ukraine. Ritter compares the military capabilities of the US, NATO, and Russia, and explains how the US has armed neo-Nazi militias. The post The Ukraine Crisis With Dan Cohen And Scott Ritter appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE7 hours ago

Could diet help protect against severe COVID-19?

https://www.gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com/could-diet-help-protect-against-severe-covid-19-and-enable-a-proper-immune-response-to-vaccination/?fbclid=IwAR15WM_L9VzwL9nX1cEaqskaxcsjzBCZafzIoXy9IF1iC20py2D-KixlXeM read more

The Rio Times8 hours ago

Chile seeks to create an integrated emergency attention system

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The President of the Republic of Chile, Sebastián Piñera, announced yesterday an initiative to create the first Integrated Emergency Attention System in the country, which seeks to integrate the emergency calls received by Carabineros, Firefighters, and the Emergency Medical Attention Service (SAMU), improving coordination between institutions and citizen attention. "We […] The post Chile seeks to create an integrated emergency attention system appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Duran8 hours ago

China Takes First Steps to Mediate Between Russia and Ukraine

China Takes First Steps to Mediate Between Russia and Ukraine News Topic 431 Wang Yi Speaks with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on the Phone On February 26, 2022, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone conversation with German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the latter’s request. The two sides exchanged views […] read more

The Rio Times8 hours ago

Opinion: Is now the press in Russia freer than in the West?

By Thomas Röper RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – (Opinion) The EU and other states in the West are currently censoring Russian media, while Western media are still allowed to operate unhindered in Russia. The West claims to stand for freedom of the press. This could be aptly denied, at least since the beginning of the […] The post Opinion: Is now the press in Russia freer than in the West? appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Food & Water Watch8 hours ago

Protected: Averting Climate Catastrophe: Fossil Fuels Must End While Renewables Take Over

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post. The post Protected: Averting Climate Catastrophe: Fossil Fuels Must End While Renewables Take Over appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more

The Rio Times8 hours ago

China’s incursion into Argentine Patagonia and the repercussions for Chile

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In Chile, the US$17 million ransom decreed in August 2021 by the Argentine federal government to guarantee the Néstor Kirchner and Jorge Cepernic dams project (formerly La Barrancosa and Cóndor Cliff), to be built by a Chinese company on the Santa Cruz River for an investment of US$170 million went […] The post China’s incursion into Argentine Patagonia and the repercussions for Chile appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Halifax Examiner9 hours ago

Halifax Pavilion to be used as temporary shelter, other housing projects secure funding

A former all-ages music venue in Halifax is being converted into an overnight shelter, but only for a few weeks. In a news release on Tuesday, the provincial Department of Community Services announced that the municipally-owned building on Cogswell Street on the Halifax Common will be used as a 25-bed shelter, open from 9pm to […] read more

Pension Pulse2 hours ago

CPP Investments Bolsters European Renewable Energy Platform

Today, CPP Investments announced its support for Renewable Power Capital’s new investments in European onshore renewables: - Renewable Power Capital (RPC) entering the Swedish market with 100% acquisition of onshore wind farm from OX2 - CPP Investments is committing approx. €260 million to support RPC’s growth strategy - RPC forms a core part of CPP Investments’ multi-billion Sustainable Energies investment strategy and invests in solar, onshore wind and battery storage across Europe Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments) has committed* a fu... read more

PrairiePundit7 hours ago

The Russians are winning Biden's war on energy

Stephen Moore: How much is President Joe Biden’s war on US energy costing you and all Americans? Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the world oil price has been wildly fluctuating, but Monday it was just shy of $100 a barrel. Yet Biden is pushing forward with his war on American fossil fuels as part of his and the left’s climate-change obsession. Just last week, his administration put new restrictions on building liquefied-natural-gas terminals in the United States, which are needed to liquefy our abundant (and clean) natural gas and place it in tankers to be shipped to Europe and ... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago

Musical Interlude: Paul Mauriat, "Love is Blue" (1968)

*Full screen recommended.* *Paul Mauriat, "Love is Blue" (1968)* read more

War News Updates7 hours ago

European Parliament Accepts Ukraine's Application To Join EU

*Newsweek:* *European Parliament Accepts Ukraine's Application to Join EU, Work Remains* The European Parliament, one of the European Union's legislative branches, voted Tuesday in favor of making Ukraine a member of the union. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky filed an application to join the EU just the day before, asking for fast-track admittance due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which entered its sixth day on Tuesday. Being part of the bloc would allow Ukrainians to move freely between the other 27 member nations, which could help the hundreds of thousands of ... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago

"A Look to the Heavens"

“The constellation of Orion holds much more than three stars in a row. A deep exposure shows everything from dark nebula to star clusters, all embedded in an extended patch of gaseous wisps in the greater Orion Molecular Cloud Complex. The brightest three stars on the far left are indeed the famous three stars that make up the belt of Orion. Just below Alnitak, the lowest of the three belt stars, is the Flame Nebula, glowing with excited hydrogen gas and immersed in filaments of dark brown dust. Below the frame center and just to the right of Alnitak lies the Horsehead Nebula, a da... read more

PopularResistance.Org7 hours ago

Rand Report – Overextend And Destabilize Russia

Bruce Gagnon explains how the Rand Corporation (Pentagon Papers) outlined very clearly that the end, the goal of US foreign policy, is to overextend and destabilize Russia resulting in regime change and then the rape and pillaging of Russia's vast natural resources. The post Rand Report – Overextend And Destabilize Russia appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more

Cairns News7 hours ago

Assange says we are better off without ‘rotten and corrupt media’

Julian Paul Assange ; born 3 July 1971) is an Australian editor, publisher and activist who founded WikiLeaks in 2006. WikiLeaks came to international attention in 2010 when it published a series of leaks provided by U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning. These leaks included the Baghdad airstrike Collateral Murder video (April 2010), the Afghanistan […] read more

PrairiePundit7 hours ago

Biden administration stuck on stupid in dealing with climate and inflation

Red States: ... Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said it in a nutshell, “Joe Biden becoming president is the best thing to happen to Vladimir Putin.” He helped Russia get their Nord Stream 2 pipeline completed and he cut our energy production ability into the bargain, two things that Russia couldn’t want more. Meanwhile, our buying of Russian oil increased under Joe Biden, with us still reportedly buying 595,000 barrels a day, even now, after they’ve invaded. So what did the administration say in response to this? Are they planning to do anything to change that? Nope. As we reported before... read more

The Last Refuge7 hours ago

Day Six Update, The Peoples Convoy Passing Through Missouri

Friend of the Treehouse, John Spiropolous is traveling with The People’s Convoy and sharing ground reports along the route. Facebook Page ~ Official Convoy Website Here ~ Press Release pdf Here John has reported today, the convoy takes approximately 45 minutes from front to back to pass through an overpass area. That is a lot of trucks and supporters. […] The post Day Six Update, The Peoples Convoy Passing Through Missouri appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

PopularResistance.Org7 hours ago

March 18: International People’s Tribunal On US Imperialism

March 1, 2022 – Presently, the United States, with the support of the United Nations and European Union, has imposed sanctions and other economic coercive measures on over 30 percent of the global population, mostly located in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Sanctions are one of the key tools of U.S. imperialism, leading to mass starvation and suffering of peoples in the Global South, while opening up markets to U.S. and European corporations. The International People’s Tribunal on U.S. Imperialism: Sanctions, Blockades & Economic Coercive Measures will challenge the economic at... read more

The National Interest7 hours ago

China Calls U.S. Deployment to Taiwan Straits a Provocative Move

*Peter Suciu* *Taiwan, Asia* While the world watches developments in Ukraine, America sent a signal to Beijing by moving an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer to the Taiwan strait. Events in Ukraine dominated the news cycle over the weekend, and much of the world focused on Russia's unprovoked invasion of its neighbor. Yet, halfway around the globe, the presence of a U.S. warship off the coast of Taiwan caught the attention of Beijing. As with past incidents involving U.S. Navy vessels that were legally exercising freedom of navigation in neutral waters, it resulted i... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago

Chet Raymo, “To Sleep, Perchance To Dream”

*“To Sleep, Perchance To Dream”* by Chet Raymo “What is more gentle than a wind in summer? What is more soothing than a pretty hummer That stays one moment in an open flower, And buzzes cheerily from bower to bower? What is more tranquil than a musk-rose blowing In a green island, far from all men's knowing? More healthful than the leafiness of dales? More secret than a nest of nightingales?” What indeed? The poet Keats answers his own questions: Sleep. Soft closer of our eyes. I've reached an age when I find myself occasionally nodding off in the middle of the day, an open book floppe... read more

PrairiePundit7 hours ago

Russia continues to lose aircraft in Ukraine

I suspect Ukraine is using Russian equipment against Russian aircraft and troops. Ukraine is fighting a well-stocked enemy but is doing better than that enemy expected. Russia will be seen as a weaker power regardless of the outcome. Russia continues to underestimate the resolve and ability of the Ukraine fighters. read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago

"A Perpetual Illusion..."

"Human life is thus only a perpetual illusion; men deceive and flatter each other. No one speaks of us in our presence as he does of us in our absence. Human society is founded on mutual deceit; few friendships would endure if each knew what his friend said of him in his absence, although he then spoke in sincerity and without passion. Man is then only disguise, falsehood, and hypocrisy, both in himself and in regard to others. He does not wish any one to tell him the truth; he avoids telling it to others, and all these dispositions, so removed from justice and reason, have a natura... read more

All That Is Solid ...7 hours ago

A Case Study in Decrepitude

In many ways, contemporary Russia is the culmination of trends present in Britain and the United States. Whereas a balance of constitutionalism, long-established (but strictly limited) democratic norms, and the combustible potential of civil society has dragged on the long-dominant programme of marketisation and privatisation, that hasn't happened in Russia. Since the end of the Soviet Union, the old economy has been sold off and looted by a fast emergent plutocracy. Institutions of state get by on a shoestring, and not even oil and gas money can shift the stubborn miasma of decay.... read more

Cairns News7 hours ago

Rev Peyton playing his shotgun guitar

Shotgun guitar played and shot by Rev. Peyton of – Rev Peyton’s Big Damn Band. The three string Guitgun was conceived by Rev. Peyton and custom made by our pal Bryan Fleming who is an expert custom pickup designer (He hand wound the pickup for it!). read more

Real Climate Science8 hours ago

“This makes no sense at all”

“While Americans decry what is happening in Ukraine, the United States continues to allow the import of more than half a million barrels per day of crude oil and other petroleum products from Russia during this time of war. This … Continue reading → read more

The Aviationist8 hours ago

The Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 That Landed In Romania Flown Back To Ukraine

[image: Ukrainian Su-27] The Ukrainian Su-27 that landed at Bacau a few days ago with a full load of air-to-air missiles, has returned home (completely unarmed). On Feb. 24, 2022, during the opening phases of the Russian invasion [...] The post The Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 That Landed In Romania Flown Back To Ukraine appeared first on The Aviationist. read more

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education19 hours ago

How Humanities Play a Vital Role for Community College Students

Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is an Example of How Affirmative Action Really Works

The State of the Union is strong. Or at least stronger than you think. President Joe Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 26 hours ago

"Reading John Gray In War"

*"Reading John Gray In War"* by Andy Owen "All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone." - Blaise Pascal (1623-62) "I first read the English philosopher John Gray while sitting in the silence of the still, mid-afternoon heat of Helmand Province in Afghanistan. In "Black Mass: Apocalyptic Religion and the Death of Utopia" (2007), Gray showed how the United States’ president George W Bush and the United Kingdom’s prime minister Tony Blair framed the ‘war on terror’ (which I was part of) as an apocalyptic struggle that would forge the new Ameri... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago

Gregory Mannarino, "Alert! War: Is Russia Going Beyond Ukraine? The Market May Think So"

Gregory Mannarino, PM 3/1/22: *"Alert! War: Is Russia Going Beyond Ukraine?* * The Market May Think So"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago

"Get Your Money Out Of The Bank - Worst Economic Carnage I Have Seen; Banks Prepare For Trouble"

*Full screen recommended.* Jeremiah Babe, PM 3/1/22: *"Get Your Money Out Of The Bank - Worst Economic* * Carnage I Have Seen; Banks Prepare For Trouble"* read more

The National Interest8 hours ago

Germany to Ramp Up Defense Spending Following Russian Invasion

*Peter Suciu* *German Military, Germany* The decision means Germany may become one of the world's leaders in military spending in the coming years. Several nations have been dubbed sleeping giants throughout history. Russian president Vladimir Putin may have awoken one in Germany, which has responded to Russia's invasion of Ukraine by passing a special €100 billion fund to improve its armed forces. German chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the decision on Sunday. The boost in funding marks a significant reversal of decades of post-Cold War foreign policy. In addition, Scholz said ... read more

War News Updates8 hours ago

Ukraine President Zelensky Tells President Biden To Give 'Useful' State Of The Union Message In Interview From His Bunker

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave an interview in his command bunker, during which he demanded that President Joe Biden use his State of the Union address to deliver a strong and 'useful' message about the Russian invasion The White House said President Joe Biden and Zelensky spoke for more than 30 minutes on Tuesday. 'We will hold Russia accountable, and our sanctions are already having a devastating impact,' said Biden after their call *Daily Mail:* *Zelensky tells Biden to give 'useful' State of the Union message in interview from his bunker as US says Russian troop... read more

Politics + Society – The Conversation8 hours ago

What the Montreux Convention is, and what it means for the Ukraine war

The Montreux Convention Regarding the Regime of the Straits gives Turkey control over the water route between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean. read more

Israel Palestine News8 hours ago

Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinians in one day

Two Palestinians were killed Tuesday in an Israeli raid on the town of Jenin. A third was shot by Israeli forces near Bethlehem, allegedly for throwing stones; soldiers turned an ambulance away, and the victim bled to death. read more

From the Trenches World Report8 hours ago

The first casualty of war is truth.

Anything Goes Feb 28, 2022 • Whoops! The post The first casualty of war is truth. appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

Snopes.com8 hours ago

Are These Claims About Zelenskyy’s Family and Career True?

A roundup of the resume and history of the Ukrainian president. read more

MJBizDaily9 hours ago

Canadian cannabis unit of Village Farms reports another profit

The Canadian cannabis arm of produce grower Village Farms International reported revenue and profit ahead of expectations for the three months ended Dec. 31, 2021, according to the company's latest financial results. Canadian cannabis unit of Village Farms reports another profit is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

Kangaroo Court of Australia9 hours ago

Scott Morrison gets help, to cover up his corruption and dodgy past, from Amazon and its billionaire owner Jeff Bezos and CEO Andy Jassy

Scott Morrison is getting help from Amazon owner and chairman Jeff Bezos and Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy to stop selling the new book “The Jerilderie Letter Part Two: Australia’s Corrupt Prime Ministers” […] The post Scott Morrison gets help, to cover up his corruption and dodgy past, from Amazon and its billionaire owner Jeff Bezos and CEO Andy Jassy appeared first on Kangaroo Court of Australia. read more

The New Dark Age9 hours ago

Washington bears ‘special responsibility’ for Russia-Ukraine situation

The military conflict between Ukraine and Russia will enter its sixth day on March 1. The war has created new divisions and confrontations on a global scale. It also makes the situation of the battlefield, the European and even the global situation more complicated and uncertain. But we must note that under current circumstances, the door for a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian issue is not completely closed. read more

MJBizDaily10 hours ago

Oklahoma medical marijuana businesses gird for May seed-to-sale launch

Medical marijuana businesses in Oklahoma have until May 26 to become compliant with a Metrc seed-to-sale tracking system after a negotiated agreement to move forward. Oklahoma medical marijuana businesses gird for May seed-to-sale launch is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago

The Word From the Trenches – March 1, 2022

Join in on the conversation. Call (667)770-1530 then enter 220029#, press *6 to mute and unmute. VoIP Dialer: https://www.freeconferencecallhd.com/dialer You can listen on our player.... The post The Word From the Trenches – March 1, 2022 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

Lawfare10 hours ago

The Modern History of Economic Sanctions

The Central Bank of the Russian Federation. (Фотобанк Moscow-Live, https://flic.kr/p/zrZkuX; CC BY-NC-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/) A review of Nicholas Mulder, “The Economic Weapon: The Rise of Sanctions as a Tool of Modern War” (Yale University Press, 2022). *** Nicholas Mulder’s new book, “The Economic Weapon: The Rise of Sanctions as a Tool of Modern War,” remakes debates over European history between the two world wars. It rescues the League of Nations from the enormous condescension of posterity, arguing that the league was neither ridiculous ... read more

MJBizDaily11 hours ago

Florida awards medical cannabis track-and-trace contract to BioTrack

The Florida health department chose BioTrack as the software provider for the state's medical cannabis track-and-trace system. Florida awards medical cannabis track-and-trace contract to BioTrack is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

Centauri Dreams — Imagining and Planning Interstellar Exploration19 hours ago

Lowering the Laser Barrier

[image: Lowering the Laser Barrier] The continuing release of papers related to or referring to the Breakthrough Starshot sail concept is good news for the entire field. Interstellar studies as an academic discipline has never had this long or sustained a period of activity, and the growing number of speakers at space-related conferences attests to the current vitality of starflight among professionals and the general public alike. Not all interstellar propulsion concepts involve laser-beaming, of course, and we’ll soon look at what some would consider an ever more exotic concept... read more

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education21 hours ago

American Educational Research Association Announces 2022 Fellows

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) announced that 18 scholars have been selected as 2022 AERA Fellows. The Fellows... read more

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education21 hours ago

Wyoming Senate Votes To Stop Funding University of Wyoming's Gender Studies Program

On Friday, senators in Wyoming passed a budget amendment to end funding the University of Wyoming's gender and women's studies... read more

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education21 hours ago

New Jersey to Try Segregation Case on Thursday

The Latino Action Network vs. the State of New Jersey challenges state laws and policies that force students to attend schools... read more

The Last Refuge9 hours ago

House GOP Rep Victoria Spartz Delivers Passionate Remarks Calling Russia-Ukraine Conflict a Genocide Against Ukrainians

House Republican Victoria Spartz (Indiana CD-05) is originally from Nosivka in eastern Ukraine. Mrs. Spartz emigrated to the United States in 2000 after meeting her husband who is from Indiana. During the republican house press conference today, Representative Spartz delivered passionate remarks about her homeland and the regional war between Russia and Ukraine that is […] The post House GOP Rep Victoria Spartz Delivers Passionate Remarks Calling Russia-Ukraine Conflict a Genocide Against Ukrainians appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

null9 hours ago

Will Ukraine Crisis Backfire On America?

As the Russian attack on Ukraine continues, there are more and more moves in the US to weaponize banking and money itself in an attempt to "punish" Russia for its aggression. Some cooler heads are recognizing that the "sanction everything" hot heads may be producing some unintended consequences back home. Crypto users and fans should also be worried. Watch today's Liberty Report: read more

the daily howler9 hours ago

CBS News reports a poll!

*TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2022* *"Overwhelming" v. "flat-out insane:"* CBS News conducted a survey as part of Black History Month. Choosing to see the glass mostly full, a pair of CBS scribes offered this as part of the network's report: BACKUS AND SALVANTO (2/23/22): ...*Americans do overwhelmingly believe racism has been a problem in U.S. history. * *Big majorities also believe racism continues to be a problem today. * To the extent that this view is voiced by a smaller majority than the one that says racism was a problem in history, we find some who see it having moved from a major... read more

Snopes.com9 hours ago

Are ‘Ukrainian Army Cats’ Trained To Spot Sniper Lasers?

Movies don't always provide the most accurate depictions of war. read more

Snopes.com9 hours ago

New Orleans Hosts Its 1st Full-Dress Mardi Gras Since 2020

People are out to party as New Orleans’ first full-dress Mardi Gras since 2020 dawns, with a day of back-to-back parades through the city and masks against COVID-19 required only in indoor public spaces. read more

Small Dead Animals10 hours ago

Pfizer Document Drop

Looks like Laura beat me to it. See post below. Big day, lots of reading ahead for some folks. 10,000 pages released thanks to a court order. This is the second round of documents that the FDA wanted sealed until 2097. Newest ones are at the bottom of the page. I’m sure we’ll be hearing… Continue reading → read more

PopularResistance.Org10 hours ago

Foreign Agents Designation Causes Media Cold War

Most nations have some form of state media. These days, it’s pretty easy for Americans to access any number of foreign state media outlets, and many of them have journalists covering US affairs. Some of those journalists must register as “foreign agents” with the US government. But others don’t have to—a distinction that has more to do with geopolitics than with journalism. The post Foreign Agents Designation Causes Media Cold War appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more

PopularResistance.Org10 hours ago

Portland Mobilizes To Defend Fallout Camp From Sweeps

On Thursday, February 17th, park rangers and Portland police showed up to the PDX Houseless Radicals Collective’s Fallout Camp on Park’s land in southeast Portland, Oregon. Their intended eviction of the camp was prevented by the presence of several comrades who were there in support. They promised to return in force the following Tuesday. Organizing for a sweep defense started ramping up that weekend. A community potluck was called for that Sunday at Fallout Camp, where a meeting was held discussing strategy. A public-facing campaign combined with a civil disobedience-style sweep... read more

From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago

Rothschild funded both sides of every war

USWGO Mar 15, 2011 • The Rothschild Dynasty makes money off of both sides of every war. This has been ripped from Endgame Documentary by... The post Rothschild funded both sides of every war appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

The Last Refuge10 hours ago

The Rebellion Continues

We remember… Posted in Agitprop, Big Government, Culture The post The Rebellion Continues appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

PopularResistance.Org10 hours ago

UN Admits Refugees Have Faced Racism At Ukraine Borders

The United Nations has admitted that some non-Europeans refugees have faced discrimination while trying to flee to safety at Ukraine borders after their experiences were dismissed as lies and “Russian disinformation” by online commentators. Filippo Grandi, the organization's High Commissioner for Refugees, acknowledged their plight during a press conference on Tuesday afternoon. The post UN Admits Refugees Have Faced Racism At Ukraine Borders appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more

PopularResistance.Org10 hours ago

How Community Care Can Address The South’s Maternal Mortality Crisis

Nikki Greenaway is a New Orleans-based family nurse practitioner, trained doula, and international board-certified lactation consultant who started a practice, Bloom Maternal Health, after her own experience with postpartum depression. She provides care for new moms through postpartum home visits to homeless shelters in under-resourced communities. The practice has since expanded to Texas as well. Greenaway, who is Black, seeks to address the maternal mortality crisis by providing community-oriented care for her patients and empowering young parents to advocate for themselves in an... read more

Cairns News10 hours ago

In1992 former Federal Reserve Board Chairman, Paul A. Volker becomes Chairman of the European banking firm, J. Rothschild, then privatisation begins in Russia

by Alison Ryan Andrew Carrington Hitchcock wrote The Secret History of the Jewish World Domination the Synagogue of Satan and dedicated it to the millions of men, women, and children who, throughout the centuries, have suffered at the behest of this “synagogue of Satan”. You are not forgotten, he writes, and I quote from his […] read more

Charles Frith10 hours ago

Joe Biden on The Ukraine

If I'm not mistaken, this is Joe Biden not Sleepy Joe. Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced read more

Small Dead Animals10 hours ago

Nothing Says “Safe and Effective” Like 9 Pages of Side Effects

Withheld from the public until now. But the hair-sniffing cadaver in the White House will be letting you know during SOTU (in between slurps of pudding) that the pandemic is miraculously over so don’t worry about it, get over it, etc. read more

Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch10 hours ago

Police are removing profesters from Wellington’s Parliament Grounds (live)

Pro-festers are being evicted right now by NZ Police. MSM is not telling the truth about this. See at the link: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=670613064133264 read more

PopularResistance.Org10 hours ago

Facing Mexico’s Zero-Waste Challenge

Grassroots organizations in Mexico are promoting inclusive recycling by helping usher trash pickers, or pepenadores, into the salaried workforce. In the endeavor, they draw on positive experiences around the developing world. What’s more, Mexican environmental activists have devised unique ways to attract community participation in reducing and recycling domestic waste. Para leer este artículo en Español, haz click AQUÍ Inclusive recycling, according to an Economist Intelligence Unit report, is understood as: “Those waste management systems that prioritize recovery and recycling,... read more

Snopes.com11 hours ago

Viral Video of Biden Discussing Vaccinations with CNN’s Don Lemon Omits Context

A 34-second clip plucked from a "CNN Presidential Town Hall" was shared without context on Facebook, TikTok, and Twitter. read more

Small Dead Animals11 hours ago

Margin Of Fraud

With mid-terms approaching, undermining the democracy is cool again. read more

Komando.com14 hours ago

Free app to make smartphones easier to use for older folks

Chatsie aims to simplify the Android phone experience, particularly for older users. read more

Big Dan's Big Blog4 hours ago

Businesses Cut Ties With Russia Over Ukraine Invasion

CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin joins MSNBC's Chris Jansing to discuss how the international business community is responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. From the sports world to the oil industry to Hollywood, several businesses are severing ties with Russia, but Sorkin says it’s more Seth takes a closer look at Vladimir Putin rattling the world by raising the alert status of Russia's nuclear forces as Republicans gathered for the Conservative Political Action Conference and refused to condemn Trump for praising Putin. Procal Harum's A Whiter Shade of pale read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

Will Russia Demand Concessions on Ukraine to Revive the Iran Deal?

*Maya Carlin* *JCPOA, Eurasia* Although Moscow and Tehran have a complex history of relations, the two countries share a common goal of creating a unified axis against the United States. As the final stages of the Vienna nuclear negotiations approach, Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine can play a pivotal role in the outcome. Diplomats from Iran and the parties to the Vienna talks reconvened today to potentially finalize a revived Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Although Moscow is violating international law in its assault on Ukraine’s sovereignty, U.S. State Depart... read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

It’s Time for Vladimir Putin to Go

*Dan Negrea* *Regime Change, Europe* The Biden administration must implement policies leading to regime change in Russia. The Biden administration must implement policies leading to regime change in Russia. Short-term, the United States and the Free World must strongly support Ukraine’s resistance with severe sanctions against Russia, and weapons and money for Ukraine. Russia must pay dearly for its aggression. Long-term, the West must undermine the four pillars of Vladimir Putin’s power: the energy industry, the military, his gang of oligarchs, and his propaganda machine. Thr... read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

Russia Begins Targeting Broadcasting Hardware in Ukraine

*Mark Episkopos* *Russia-Ukraine War, Europe* Ukraine is asserting that Moscow plans to fabricate reports of a Ukrainian surrender. The Russian military has struck the area surrounding a large television tower in Kiev, according to Ukrainian officials. The strike was announced earlier on Tuesday by the Kremlin. "In order to thwart informational attacks against Russia, [Russian forces] will strike technological objects of the SBU and the 72nd Main PSO Center in Kiev. We urge Ukrainian citizens involved by Ukrainian nationalists in provocations against Russia, as well as Kiev res... read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is a Western Tragedy

*Ahmed Charai* *Russia-Ukraine War, Europe* This tragedy is perhaps only a prospect of more catastrophe to come, as the conflict between Vladimir Putin’s autocratic regime and Western democracies is only beginning. Often Russia was seen as a power in decline that could not credibly challenge Western goals, but this has repeatedly been proven false. The invasion of Ukraine is simply the latest example. Putin’s project will not stop at Ukraine; he aims to reconstitute the USSR and the Warsaw Pact. The Russian heartland—where most Russian-speakers live—is part of the vast European ... read more

Not PC9 hours ago

"In just one week’s time, we are already seeing the most stunning decline of a nation I have ever witnessed..."

*"While the so-called 'peaceful' sanctions are anything but, the good news is they are wrecking considerable havoc... They have actually had leveraged impact due to the war, itself, and the existing fragility of the global economy, and especially Russia’s long-starved economy. "The ruble has fallen off a cliff in just a few days to its lowest level ever against the US dollar!....* * "Here is what I find most impressive: In just one week’s time, Russia has become the pariah state of the world with very few nations even slightly hesitating from distancing themselves an... read more

A Different Perspective10 hours ago

The End of Project Mogul

In *Understanding Roswell*, I looked again, at the Air Force’s ultimate answer for the UFO crash, which had written off as a balloon array from the “highly classified” Project Mogul. The Air Force, in their investigation, had eliminated all possible terrestrial answers, as civilian UFO researchers had done in the years before the Air Force entered the arena. We knew, based on our research, that there had been no aircraft accidents, civilian, military or experimental. There were no stray rockets or missiles from the White Sands Proving Ground and nothing associated with the 509th... read more

MintPress News10 hours ago

Plan Puma: When Argentina Ran Military Drills at the Behest of the US to Invade Venezuela

"As an active member of the Lima Group, Macri’s government demonstrated an interventionist attitude in relation to Venezuela.” – Argentina’s Defense Minister Jorge Tayana The post Plan Puma: When Argentina Ran Military Drills at the Behest of the US to Invade Venezuela appeared first on MintPress News. read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 210 hours ago

The Daily "Near You?"

Duncan, Oklahoma, USA. Thanks for stopping by! read more

The Rio Times10 hours ago

Bank deposits in Uruguay reach record figures in 2021

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bank deposits set a record figure in Uruguay during 2021 by increasing by more than US$3 billion, according to a report prepared by the Technical Advisory Committee of the Uruguayan Bankers Association (AEBU). The document points out that half of the money reached the accounts that already had more than […] The post Bank deposits in Uruguay reach record figures in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times10 hours ago

Brazil: a race is on in the real estate market to install a casino in Santa Catarina State

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The law that can legalize casinos, bingo, and gambling still depends on the Senate and the sanction of President Jair Bolsonaro - who intends to veto the measure. But the approval of the basic text in the House of Representatives is already stirring the real estate market in Santa Catarina […] The post Brazil: a race is on in the real estate market to install a casino in Santa Catarina State appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Real Climate Science11 hours ago

Schiff – We Can’t Keep Up With Climate Change

“A new report found climate change is unfolding so rapidly that it may soon become impossible for us to adapt.” 12:58 PM · Feb 28, 2022 People responded by saying that won’t be able to breath unless we end capitalism. … Continue reading → read more

The Rio Times11 hours ago

Paraguay does not consider breaking off relations with Russia “very reasonable”

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Paraguayan Foreign Minister Euclides Acevedo reiterated his country's position condemning the violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity but dismissed the possibility of breaking off diplomatic relations with Russia. "Withdrawal and severance of diplomatic relations do not seem reasonable to me," the official told local radio Ñandutí when asked about Volodímir Zelenski's […] The post Paraguay does not consider breaking off relations with Russia “very reasonable” appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times11 hours ago

Amazonian fish has potential to become Brazil’s commodity on the global market

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A fish species with high fry production, high growth rates, a primarily vegetarian diet, resistance to low amounts of oxygen in the water, and good market demand is a fish farmer's dream. Without significant investments in innovation and genetic improvement, the tambaqui, also known as black pacu or black cachama […] The post Amazonian fish has potential to become Brazil’s commodity on the global market appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Duran11 hours ago

EU-NATO v Russia proxy war developing. No-fly zone floated. Morning Update 1

EU-NATO v Russia proxy war developing. No-fly zone floated. Morning Update 1 ***News Topic 760*** read more

Turcopolier11 hours ago

Why is the Russian Air Force so ineffective?

“Technical reasons may also be contributing to the relatively clear skies. The Russian air force has much less experience of operating with precision-guided munitions (PGM), according to Justin Bronk, an air power specialist at the Royal United Services Institute. In a new … Continue reading → read more

The Rio Times11 hours ago

Brazil to tender transmission lines for renewable energy integration

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The announcement of Auction No. 1/2022, the first Transmission Auction of 2022, has been approved. The document approved by the Collegiate Council of the Brazilian National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) concerns the bidding of 13 lots for the construction and maintenance of 5,291 kilometers of transmission lines and 6,260 MVA in […] The post Brazil to tender transmission lines for renewable energy integration appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times12 hours ago

Experts warn that sanctions against Russia could block trade with Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The sanctions imposed on Russia, such as the imminent partial withdrawal from the Swift international payment system and the freezing of part of its international reserves, may block trade with Brazil, particularly serious for fertilizers, Brazilian specialists warn. "The payment system is already affected . . . To read the […] The post Experts warn that sanctions against Russia could block trade with Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Econlib12 hours ago

Recipes for Student Reading Groups: The Many Uses of Are Economists Basically Immoral?

At private, religious schools like mine, students have to get a certain number of credits for attending chapel or convocation or similar events in order to register and ultimately in order to graduate. It is a credible threat: we have had students complete all their degree requirements except for convocation and have to come back […] The post Recipes for Student Reading Groups: The Many Uses of Are Economists Basically Immoral? appeared first on Econlib. read more

Science Matters13 hours ago

Arctic Ice Breaks 15M km2 Ceiling at Feb. End

As reported previously, Arctic ice extents are solid in most seas, but continue to fluctuate at the margins. Notably in 2022, ice extents broke the 15M km2 threshold on Feb. 28, whereas the 16-year average falls short of that even in March. It also exceeds the 2021 annual March maximum by 175k km2. Note the […] read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 210 hours ago

"How Is This Allowed?"

*Full screen recommended.* "*Streets of Philadelphia, True Story What’s Going On"* ○ "Happening Now: Just hours after a shooting on 3rd Ave in Downtown Seattle, the insanity has returned. This is the stretch between Pike/Pine St. Open air drug use, sales of all kinds of merch, trash everywhere. How is this allowed?" View video here: - https://twitter.com/choeshow/ @MayorofSeattle‬; ‪@downtownseattle;‬ @SeattlePD‬ ○ "*There but for the grace of God, go I*." *And you...* ○ *Full screen recommended.* *"Ex Obscurum"* by Spadecaller "From emotional turmoil, hatred, and addiction the mirac... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 210 hours ago

Paulo Coelho, "Killing Our Dreams"

*"Killing Our Dreams"* by Paulo Coelho "The first symptom of the process of our killing our dreams is the lack of time. The busiest people I have known in my life always have time enough to do everything. Those who do nothing are always tired and pay no attention to the little amount of work they are required to do. They complain constantly that the day is too short. The truth is, they are afraid to fight the Good Fight. The second symptom of the death of our dreams lies in our certainties. Because we don't want to see life as a grand adventure, we begin to think of ourselves as w... read more

From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago

The story of Russia and Ukraine and the cause of the military operation

Emperor Shetty Feb 27, 2022 The post The story of Russia and Ukraine and the cause of the military operation appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

naked capitalism11 hours ago

2:00PM Water Cooler 3/1/2022

~ Today's Water Cooler ~ read more

War News Updates11 hours ago

Will China Make Its Move On Taiwan While The World Is Looking The Other Way?

Beijing claims the self-governing island of Taiwan as its own territory, and has promised to take it by force if necessary. It has stepped up aggressive flights by warplanes in recent months *Daily Mail:* *Will China make its move while world is looking the other way? US sends delegation to Taiwan led by former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen amid fears Beijing could invade the island during Ukraine crisis* * Kurt Campbell, Biden's Asia czar, said 'unofficial' delegation is headed to Taiwan * It will be led by former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen * It... read more

PopularResistance.Org11 hours ago

GMG Union Staff At G/O Media Publications Go On Strike To Secure Fairer Contracts

Unionized workers at publications including Kotaku, Gizmodo, Jezebel, Lifehacker, The Root, and Jalopnik are striking to secure fairer contacts. A number of staff at those G/O Media-owned outlets have unionized under the Gizmodo Media Group Union (GMG Union) banner, and are attempting to collectively bargain for contracts that guarantee healthcare, offer adequate family leave, codify diversity initiatives, provide work-from-home flexibility, prevent G/O from lowballing salaries, and protect staff from forced relocations to the NYC office. The post GMG Union Staff At G/O Media Publ... read more

The Last Refuge11 hours ago

Senate Republicans Release 2022 Ad Campaign to Support Ukraine and George Soros

Senate republicans produced a video today announcing their position toward Ukraine. WATCH: Accept things as they are, not as you would wish them to be. Place your bets on whether blue and yellow ribbons will be deployed for all State of the Union attendees? Posted in Big Government, Big Stupid Government, Decepticons, Professional Idiots, propaganda, […] The post Senate Republicans Release 2022 Ad Campaign to Support Ukraine and George Soros appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago

Canada-wide human Freedom Chain hopes to end federal mandates

Western Standard – by Amanda Brown Organizers hope Canadians nationwide will be joining hands, literally, across the country this Saturday to protest the federal government’s... The post Canada-wide human Freedom Chain hopes to end federal mandates appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago

“Breadbasket Of World” Choked Off By Russian Invasion As Wheat Prices Soar

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden Ukraine has earned the nickname “breadbasket of Europe” for its rich dark soil, vast wheat fields, and other farm... The post “Breadbasket Of World” Choked Off By Russian Invasion As Wheat Prices Soar appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

Truth Comes to Light11 hours ago

Eugenics and the Awakening of Sleeping Monsters

Eugenics and the Awakening of Sleeping Monsters by Matthew Ehret, Canadian Patriot February 28, 2022 In this presentation delivered to the Day 6 proceedings of the Coronavirus Grand Jury hearing organized by Dr. Reiner Fullmich and his team of international lawyers, Canadian Patriot Review Editor-in-Chief Matthew Ehret was asked to deliver remarks elucidating the origins of The post Eugenics and the Awakening of Sleeping Monsters appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more

The Last Refuge11 hours ago

Tears Flow at EU Assembly As Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Delivers “Prove You Are With Us” Speech

There comes a time in every performance of the United Nations production when the arch villain bombs the milk factories. Today, Russian President Vladimir Putin takes his turn. As we return to our seats from the lobby during commercial interlude, we discover the model U.N. interns have left the blue and yellow ribbons on our […] The post Tears Flow at EU Assembly As Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Delivers “Prove You Are With Us” Speech appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

The Rio Times12 hours ago

Fuel price in Uruguay rises 36% in two years

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Industry of Uruguay has informed this Monday about a new fuel increase of two percent, which would represent a rise in the price of hydrocarbons of more than 36 percent in almost two years of the Government of Luis Lacalle Pou. In the communiqué, the Ministry of […] The post Fuel price in Uruguay rises 36% in two years appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times12 hours ago

“It became pitch black”: Scary phenomenon erupted in Argentina and Paraguay

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A special phenomenon darkened the day in areas of Paraguay and Argentina. It was apparently a huge, kilometer-long dust cloud that passed through the area due to strong winds. At least that is the official explanation. The situation occurred this Monday, and several users uploaded their footage to social networks. […] The post “It became pitch black”: Scary phenomenon erupted in Argentina and Paraguay appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE12 hours ago

Coenzyme Q10 to manage chronic heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction: a systematic review and economic evaluation.

Chronic heart failure is a debilitating condition that accounts for an annual NHS spend of £2.3B. Low levels of endogenous coenzyme Q10 may exacerbate chronic heart failure. Coenzyme Q10 supplements might improve symptoms and slow progression. As statins are thought … Continue reading → read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE12 hours ago

Switching generic levothyroxine preparations does not affect thyroid hormone levels

Adults who switch generic levothyroxine preparations from one manufacturer to another do not have a difference in mean thyroid-stimulating hormone levels compared with those who do not switch, according to study data. According to guidelines published by the American Thyroid Association in … Continue reading → read more

The Rio Times12 hours ago

Argentina’s farmers have suffered a dramatic loss of competitiveness in relation to Uruguay and Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the midst of withholding taxes, the obstacles to export products such as wheat and corn and the imbalances that, due to the lack of dollars, make imports of inputs more expensive, Argentine producers must allocate much more grain to buy a ton of fertilizer than their peers in Brazil […] The post Argentina’s farmers have suffered a dramatic loss of competitiveness in relation to Uruguay and Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE12 hours ago

COVID‐19 mRNA vaccine (Comirnaty)‐induced myocarditis

Clinical record A 20‐year‐old man presented to hospital with 3 days of pleuritic chest pain, fevers and diaphoresis. Past medical history was significant for asthma and depression. Medications included fluticasone–salmeterol and mirtazapine. He had no personal or family history of … Continue reading → read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE12 hours ago

Mitochondrial donation: is Australia ready?

Legalising mitochondrial donation will present a promising path forward to reduce mitochondrial disease transmission in affected families Australia is poised to make historic legislative changes that, for the first time, would enable couples affected by maternally inherited mitochondrial disease the … Continue reading → read more

Food & Water Watch12 hours ago

NY Advocates Demand President Biden Commit to Fossil Fuel Phaseout In First State of the Union

New York groups from the Build Back Fossil Free Coalition rallied in Albany, demanding President Biden declare a climate emergency, stop approving fossil fuel projects and more The post NY Advocates Demand President Biden Commit to Fossil Fuel Phaseout In First State of the Union appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more

The Rio Times12 hours ago

Ecad estimates a 62% drop in revenue during Brazil Carnival 2022

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The report What Brazil hears, prepared by the Central Bureau of Collection and Distribution (Ecad), reveals that the suspension of events and carnival blocks will have a strong impact on the music industry, resulting in a drop of more than 60% in copyright revenue. Ecad's forecast is to collect R$6 […] The post Ecad estimates a 62% drop in revenue during Brazil Carnival 2022 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Sardonicky8 hours ago

The Psy-Ops Blob Does Ukraine

Svengali-ized in the Name of Freedom! In the US proxy war for regime change in Russia, it is important that the American public be convinced that this war is strictly limited to the stalwart Ukrainian people defending their democracy, against all odds, from the latest incarnation of Hitler. And by the millions, we are swiftly getting with the Unity Program. For when it comes to defending and expanding the US hegemon and enriching our own domestic oligarchs, there is no Republican Party, and there is no Democratic Party. There is only the one, true, all-American Party of Blob. Y... read more

War News Updates11 hours ago

Will China Fund Moscow’s War Chest And Provide Banking Services To Its Businesses?

Beijing still wants to count on Moscow as a long-term strategic partner to fend off America's global influence | Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik/AFP *Politico:* *Will China fund Moscow’s war chest as Western sanctions bite?* Beijing has limited policy options to deal with a partner at war. China is the only major economy that still has a direct line to a fast-isolated Russia — but the pressure is increasing on Beijing to change that. Just weeks after the two countries signed a "no limits" partnership agreement, China now has no choice but to recalibrate its position on bilateral trad... read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 211 hours ago

"The Sarcastic Realization..."

"Why do we laugh at such terrible things? Because comedy is often the sarcastic realization of inescapable tragedy." - Bryant H. McGill read more

Cairns News11 hours ago

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky puts on concert for Scomo and Albo. Please send guns in appreciation

The National Interest11 hours ago

Russia Has Forced Germany to Find Its Fighting Spirit

*Kris Osborn* *Russia-Ukraine War, Europe* Germany’s decision to send 500 Stinger missile systems to Ukraine is emblematic of the rapid shift in German defense policy. Germany appears to have hit a massive turning point in its strategic posture toward Russia. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Belin quickly authorized new defense spending and fast-tracked arms to Ukrainian resistance fighters. In an appearance before the German Parliament, German chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the creation of a one-time, 100 billion euro fund for the German military. A powerful essay from... read more

Bayou Renaissance Man12 hours ago

Spare a prayer for fellow blogger Stilton Jarlsberg and his wife

I'm sure many of my readers are familiar with the blog of "Stilton Jarlsberg", who sheds illuminating (and very amusing) light on current events. Sadly, events in his life are anything but amusing right now. His wife has been battling with cancer for a long time, and it looks like her options for further treatment have run out. She's been admitted to a hospice for end-of-life care, and now it's just a matter of time. Stilton's written about it in two moving blog posts: *Hard Times* *Hospissed* He's trying to look on the lighter side as best he can, but it goes without sa... read more

Halifax Examiner12 hours ago

“I don’t know who has command”: RCMP confusion on the ground in Portapique

Jamie Blair called 911 at 10:01pm on Saturday night, April 18, 2020. She said her husband had been shot and killed. Colchester RCMP were called out at 10:04. Cst. Stuart Beselt was the first of four Bible Hill RCMP officers who arrived at Portapique at 10:26pm. As Beselt arrived, he met Andrew MacDonald, who had […] read more

MJBizDaily12 hours ago

Marijuana vape customers to get up to $200 each in Oregon class action case

Class action settlement checks of up to $200 each will soon be sent to Oregon consumers who bought certain mislabeled marijuana vapes from Cura Partners in 2018 and 2019. Marijuana vape customers to get up to $200 each in Oregon class action case is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

The National Interest12 hours ago

German Stinger Anti-Aircraft Missiles Are Going to War Against Russian Helicopters

*Kris Osborn* *Russia-Ukraine War, Europe* Germany’s decision to send Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine could prove to be extremely impactful for Ukrainian fighters facing a large Russian invasion force of 544 attack helicopters. Germany’s decision to send Stinger anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine could prove to be extremely impactful for Ukrainian fighters facing a large Russian invasion force of 544 attack helicopters. German chancellor Olaf Scholz pledged to fast-track 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 Stinger missiles to Ukrainian forces, according to a recent essay fro... read more

The National Interest12 hours ago

The Real Lesson for Taiwan From Ukraine

*Paul Heer* *Russia-Ukraine War, Eurasia* If Vladimir Putin lashed out at Ukraine after concluding that Moscow’s strategic interests were not being addressed, Beijing may well lash out if it ultimately concludes that its prior understandings with Washington on the Taiwan issue are no longer operative. Much commentary over the past several weeks has speculated on the war in Ukraine’s potential implications for Taiwan. The focus has been on the possibility that Beijing will interpret Washington’s decision not to directly intervene militarily in support of Ukraine and the U.S. preo... read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE12 hours ago

Independent Association of Lipoprotein(a) and Coronary Artery Calcification With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk

Central Illustration Abstract Background Elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] and coronary artery calcium (CAC) score are individually associated with increased atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk but have not been studied in combination. Objectives This study sought to investigate the independent and joint … Continue reading → read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE12 hours ago

Music therapy reduces depression, menopausal symptoms

Women who participated in music therapy had lower levels of depression and reduced menopausal symptoms compared with those who did not, according to findings in Menopause. “Evidence suggests that the prevalence of depression increases during the menopausal transition and postmenopausal period, … Continue reading → read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE12 hours ago

Vitamin D2 supplement may slow progression of new-onset type 1 diabetes in children

A supplement of Vitamin D2 may improve insulin sensitivity and slow the increase of HbA1c for children and adolescents with new-onset type 1 diabetes, according to study findings published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society. In findings from a randomized controlled … Continue reading → read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE12 hours ago

Obesity may increase diabetic kidney disease risk, especially in women

Adults with type 2 diabetes and a higher BMI may have an increased risk for diabetic kidney disease, according to study findings published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. In findings from a generalized summary Mendelian randomization using 56 BMI-associated single nucleotide polymorphisms … Continue reading → read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE12 hours ago

Hematoma aspiration, PRP injection may improve outcomes in athletes with hamstring strain

Compared with conservative treatment, hematoma aspiration combined with platelet-rich plasma injection may shorten return to play and reduce recurrence rate among athletes with grade 2 hamstring strains, according to published results. “Hamstring muscle injuries are among the most common injuries … Continue reading → read more

Small Dead Animals12 hours ago

How Long Before We’re All Speaking Russian?

BP’s decision to dump Rosneft stock will cost it up to $25 billion Following days of intense pressure from the U.K. government, UK energy giant BP Plc said it will exit its 19.75% stake in Russian oil company Rosneft, a dramatic reversal after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as Western nations are trying to inflict as… Continue reading → read more

.SOMEONE SOMEWHERE

13 hours ago

Anticoagulation in Patients With COVID-19

Abstract Clinical, laboratory, and autopsy findings support an association between coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) and thromboembolic disease. Acute COVID-19 infection is characterized by mononuclear cell reactivity and pan-endothelialitis, contributing to a high incidence of thrombosis in large and small blood vessels, … Continue reading → read more

Small Dead Animals13 hours ago

NATO: “We’re Good, Thanks for Asking”

NATO: Our commitment to Article 5, our collective defence clause, is iron-clad. We will protect and defend every inch of NATO territory. NATO is a defensive Alliance. We do not seek conflict with Russia. Russia must immediately stop the war. Pull out all its forces from Ukraine. And engage in good faith in diplomatic efforts.… Continue reading → read more

Small Dead Animals13 hours ago

“How long were they hitting you for?”

Related: The Convoy Protestors have angered a bureaucratic state The Russian invasion of Ukraine has driven the Freedom Convoy from the front pages. That Putin is a worse tyrant than Trudeau obscures, but does not change, the fact that peaceful protesters now face a vindictive and discriminatory application of the criminal law. This essay examines… Continue reading → read more

MJBizDaily14 hours ago

South Dakota House committee rejects adult-use marijuana bill

Efforts to legalize adult-use marijuana in South Dakota suffered another setback Monday when a House of Representatives committee dismissed a legalization bill by an 8-3 vote. South Dakota House committee rejects adult-use marijuana bill is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago

African Governments Urged to Support Plastic Pollution Solutions

Nairobi, Kenya, Mar 01 (IPS) - Environmental experts gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, have urged African governments to take advantage of ‘circular plastic opportunities’ to lower greenhouse gas emissions and stop environmental degradation. They were speaking to IPS on the sidelines of the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). Read the full story, “African Governments Urged to Support Plastic Pollution Solutions”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago

Protecting Workers & Enabling a Green Recovery from COVID-19

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 01 (IPS) - 2022 is a decisive year for all of us as recovery prospects remain highly uncertain. Global human development has witnessed a decline for the first time since the measurement began in 1990. As UNDP’s new *Special Report on Human Security* also reveals, 6 in 7 people worldwide are plagued by feelings of insecurity. Read the full story, “Protecting Workers & Enabling a Green Recovery from COVID-19”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago

Will Russia Follow USSR Expelled from League of Nations for Invading Finland in a Bygone Era?

UNITED NATIONS, Mar 01 (IPS) - The Russian Federation, condemned worldwide for invading a founding member of the United Nations-- and violating the UN charter-- came under heavy fire during a rare Emergency Special Session of the 193-member General Assembly, the highest policy-making body in the Organization. Read the full story, “Will Russia Follow USSR Expelled from League of Nations for Invading Finland in a Bygone Era?”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago

The Very Hungry Dragon: Meat-ing Chinas Self-sufficiency Targets for Dairy and Protein

MELBOURNE, Australia, Mar 01 (IPS) - Food security has long been a high priority for the Chinese central government and has been linked to China’s national security in recent years. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs recently released a national five-year plan under which China will seek to maintain a target to produce 95 percent of the protein domestically until 2025: China aims to become self-sufficient in poultry and eggs, 85 percent self-sufficient for beef and mutton, 70 percent for dairy, and 95 percent self-sufficient in pork. These targets intersect with many of ... read more

Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago

UN humanitarians call on combatants to spare Ukraine civilians as aid ramps up

Well over 600,000 people have fled Ukraine in under a week, since Russia’s military offensive began, UN humanitarians said on Tuesday, as they issued an appeal to protect civilians from further bloodshed. Read the full story, “UN humanitarians call on combatants to spare Ukraine civilians as aid ramps up”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago

Before It Kills, War Whispers

ROME, Mar 01 (IPS) - A small yellow puppet hangs from the butt of a gun. The eyes and shorts of the figure that children love are just traces of faded black. "It's a detail, but it tells what the war is." Read the full story, “Before It Kills, War Whispers”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago

Inflation Targeting Voodoo

SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 01 (IPS) - All over the world, people expect policies by central bankers trained in economics to have a sound scientific base. But in fact, inflation targeting is an article of faith with neither theoretical nor empirical basis. Read the full story, “Inflation Targeting Voodoo”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago

UN Environment Assembly opens, sets sites on ending plastic pollution

Delegates were looking to advance a global agreement on plastic pollution, among a series of draft resolutions on biodiversity and health, green economy, and circularity, as the resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly kicked off in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Monday. Read the full story, “UN Environment Assembly opens, sets sites on ending plastic pollution”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago

Human rights ‘inescapable and powerful’: Guterres

The answers to some of the world’s most pressing problems are rooted in human rights, UN Secretary-General António Guterres affirmed on Monday. Read the full story, “Human rights ‘inescapable and powerful’: Guterres”, on globalissues.org → read more

bilaterals.org12 hours ago

Malgré l'APE, les exportations du Cameroun vers l'Union européenne en baisse

01-Mar-2022 Selon la douane, le Cameroun rencontre de « nombreux » obstacles dans le cadre des exportations de ses produits vers l'UE. read more

bilaterals.org12 hours ago

I confess, I am an AfCFTA sceptic

01-Mar-2022 I do not share the view that the AfCFTA is the solution to Africa's low level of intra-Africa trade. Neither do I believe that it will trigger the great transformation of Africa's economies that its advocates assert it will. read more

bilaterals.org12 hours ago

NZ 'pushing hard' to secure free trade agreement with EU

01-Mar-2022 New Zealand will be "pushing hard" to secure a free trade agreement (FTA) with the EU this year, Trade Minister Damien O'Connor says. read more

bilaterals.org12 hours ago

Trade agreements must be climate-focused, new IPCC report shows

01-Mar-2022 Governments need to repair the incoherence between climate objectives and the emissions-intensive trajectory of the global economy. read more

bilaterals.org12 hours ago

Le Royaume-Uni signe un accord commercial avec la Nouvelle-Zélande

01-Mar-2022 Le Royaume-Uni signe un accord commercial post-Brexit avec la Nouvelle-Zélande, cherchant à renforcer ses liens commerciaux dans la région indopacifique avec l'ambition d'intégrer le traité commercial transpacifique. read more

bilaterals.org12 hours ago

NZ UK FTA “inclusive trade” agenda does nothing to redress failed free trade model

01-Mar-2022 Professor Kelsey repeated the calls for a comprehensive rethink of this model of free trade agreements to confront the social, environmental and economic challenges of the 21st century. read more

bilaterals.org12 hours ago

NZ-UK free trade agreement: “a missed opportunity”

01-Mar-2022 The announcement of the free trade agreement with the United Kingdom was described by Pita Tipene as “a missed opportunity to set a new bar for honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi”. read more

bilaterals.org12 hours ago

FTA with UK: Dairy and meat exporters thrilled, but academic criticises deal

01-Mar-2022 New Zealand's key export sectors are lauding a new free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, while it has received stiff criticism from one academic who said it was "hardly an economic bonanza". read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 212 hours ago

"Bank Runs, Bank Closures and Avocado Toast"

*Full screen recommended.* Dan, iAllegedly AM 3/1/22: *"Bank Runs, Bank Closures and Avocado Toast"* "There are continued Bank runs, Bank closures and millennials wanting to complain. Life is not fair and we need a trophy, avocado toast and a check. Where does a person get such a break between rest periods? Even airlines are closing." read more

The New Dark Age12 hours ago

Repeating ’70s Strategy of Grand Chess-Master Brzezinski

Biden Appears to Have Induced Russian Invasion of Ukraine to Bankrupt Russia’s Economy and Advance Regime Change read more

CFACT12 hours ago

ESGs and energy security (ft. IWF’s Charlotte Whelan)

IWF senior policy analyst Charlotte Whelan joins the podcast to discuss the problems with ESGs and failure to keep American energy security. The post ESGs and energy security (ft. IWF’s Charlotte Whelan) appeared first on CFACT. read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 212 hours ago

"How It Really Is"

"The State of Our Nation: Things Are Getting Worse, Not Better" read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 212 hours ago

Gregory Mannarino, "Situation Critical: This Is What You Must Know Now"

Gregory Mannarino, AM 3/1/22: *"Situation Critical: This Is What You Must Know Now"* - https://traderschoice.net read more

Politics + Society – The Conversation12 hours ago

Intelligence, information warfare, cyber warfare, electronic warfare – what they are and how Russia is using them in Ukraine

From jamming satellite signals to spreading disinformation, Russia’s military has sophisticated technologies it’s bringing to the battlefield in Ukraine. read more

Politics + Society – The Conversation12 hours ago

Putin is on a quest for historical significance by invading Ukraine and gambling on his own and Russia's glory