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Lawfare13 hours ago
U.S. Cyber Command’s Annual Legal ConferenceThe annual legal conference hosted by U.S. Cyber Command has always been an interesting affair, but in the past it has been an in-person event that few outsiders attended. Well, this year it is online and open to all, and the timing just couldn’t be better given the ongoing war in Ukraine. The event will include remarks from key Cyber Command leaders and discussions of various timely topics including information warfare. The event will be *this Thursday, March 10, * from 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. (EST). All you need to do is *register here*. Topics: - Cybersecurity and Dete... read more
Lawfare13 hours ago
The Seizure of A Russian Merchant Vessel Raises Questions About NeutralityThe English Channel, where the Baltic Leader is currently held. (Markus Trienke, https://tinyurl.com/2p9fx5dt; CC BY-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en) Amid the international response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, French warships recently relied on sanctions measures to intercept and seize a Russian merchant ship at sea. This detention raises an important question states should consider as they continue their attempts to impose costs on Russia: During armed conflict, can neutral states seize belligerent merchant vessels on the high seas and retain t... read more
Real Climate Science13 hours ago
Mainstream Media Accidentally Tells The TruthMainstream Media Accidentally Tells The Truth About Biden read more
Lawfare14 hours ago
The Open App Markets Bill Moves Out of the Senate Judiciary CommitteeApp Store icon on an iPhone. (YunHo Lee, https://flic.kr/p/GBK9da; CC0 1.0, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) On Feb. 3, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved S.2710, the Open App Markets Act, with an impressive bipartisan vote of 20-2. The bill’s narrow focus on competition problems in the mobile app ecosystem might give it a better chance of moving forward than the broader non-discrimination bill that cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on Jan. 20 with a smaller bipartisan vote of 16-6. The Open App Markets Act seeks to give app developers more power to r... read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
SNAFUMark Steyn- War in Europe: Day Twelve Well, the fifteen days to flatten the Tsar is turning out as usual: “Ensuring Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine fails could take “months, if not years“, the [UK] deputy prime minister has told Sky News.” Oh, well. Tough for the Ukrainians and the Russkies, but I’m nowhere near,… Continue reading → read more
Lawfare15 hours ago
What If Trump Were Still the President?Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump at the 2019 G20 Osaka Summit (Official photo by the Russian Presidential Press and Information Office; www.kremlin.ru) Because Donald Trump had the good fortune of avoiding a major foreign-policy crisis during his four years in office, the United States never experienced the worst-case scenario of a Trump presidency. Although he arguably set the stage for major foreign policy crises, including the current one in Ukraine and last year’s disaster in Afghanistan, none of them came to a head during his administration. Rather, all of his scandals and mi... read more
The Duck of Minerva15 hours ago
What is in a Name? Additional Sources of Bias in Citation CountsArticles by authors with foreign-sounding names are cited far less than those written by people with “typically-American” names. read more
PrairiePundit12 hours ago
Biden's goofy energy policiesJeffrey Folks: Rising gas prices are an immediate problem — rising seas are not. Yet in his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Biden had nothing new to say about bringing gas prices down. Releasing a few barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is not a solution; it's a Band-Aid that will last about two days. Yet all that Biden can do is repeat the outworn bromide that global warming is a catastrophe bringing drought, storms, and rising seas. According to most estimates, global sea levels rose by five inches in the 20th century. That's five inches for the *... read more
the daily howler12 hours ago
How scripted and dumb can our own tribe get?*TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022* *Consider these braindead comments: *Back in November 2020, after Biden had won the election, with Thanksgiving fast approaching, a fiery college kid wrote an opinion column in her student newspaper. The student, a junior at UVa, wrote on the subject of pushing back against racism. Dual headlines included, here's the way her fiery column started: *Stand up to your racist family* *This holiday season, white progressives must privilege their principles over personal comfort* As the holidays approach, the typical jokes about family political fights will no d... read more
PrairiePundit12 hours ago
Liberals reaping the whirlwind because of police cuts*Steven Hayward:* No city matches Seattle for electing lunatic socialists to the city council as well as Congress (i.e., Rep. Pramila Jayapal). So having demonized police and letting the city descend into anarchic chaos, Seattle is now surprised and “rattled” by a sharp rise in crime, according to the Wall Street Journal this morning... ... Nightly protests in the summer of 2020 after the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer pulled Mr. Diaz’s officers away from their focus on gun violence, he said. The city council responded by cutting millions from the poli... read more
Organizing Notes12 hours ago
Letter to a U.S. Senator
TO: Senator Todd Young (R-IN, on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee) Good Morning Senator Todd, Thank you for your recent e-mail and the fiscal problems seem particularly gloomy. Your message about Ukraine has been consistent and I am hoping that you will hear some of what I am saying. President Putin is not crazy. Please start with that thought in mind. What has been happening in the Ukraine since 2014 is a tragedy, I agree. It is a tragedy that our actions in support of a revolutionary change in the Ukraine government are seen as provocative to Russia. President Put... read more
PrairiePundit12 hours ago
Russian casualties include another General*Hot Air:* *Ukraine kills another Russian general* It tells you something about the lack of leadership in frontline units that Generals are exposing themselves like this. There is also a morale problem to go along with a botched logistic effort. I suspect Putin is sending the Generals forward to to try get the army moving again. read more
PrairiePundit12 hours ago
Lawlessness in San Francisco leads to move to Texas*Legal Insurrection:* *San Francisco Restaurant Owner Explains Why He Moved to Texas* *San Fran is “more dangerous, dirtier [and] very expensive to deal with everything, in any aspect private life.”* Police in San Francisco no longer arrest many people for crimes because the progressive prosecutor there will not prosecute them. This has led to an explosion of crime. History has shown that prosecution of minor offenses leads to few crimes big and small. Liberal proecutors are ignoring this history. read more
Covert Geopolitics12 hours ago
Israel’s Bennett Verified and Stunned by Ukrainian neo-NazisThe state-organized presence of neo-Nazis within the Ukrainian army is not anecdotal, even if it is not possible to quantify it in a certain way. On the other hand, it is easy to count their victims. In general indifference, they have killed 14,000 Ukrainians in eight years. This situation is one of the causes of … Continue reading Israel’s Bennett Verified and Stunned by Ukrainian neo-Nazis → read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Proud Boys Leader Charged with Conspiracy in Capitol RiotThe leader of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group was arrested on a conspiracy charge for his suspected role in a coordinated attack on the U.S. Capitol. read more
Turcopolier13 hours ago
Second Russian general killed
A Russian general has been killed near the besieged city of Kharkiv, according to Ukrainian officials, making him the second senior Russian commander to die in the invasion. Major General Vitaly Gerasimov, the first deputy commander of Russia’s 41st army, … Continue reading → read more
Halifax Examiner13 hours ago
$23 million to boost NS film industry “historic,” says executive director of Screen Nova ScotiaThe executive director of Screen Nova Scotia says the province’s announcement of $23 million to boost Nova Scotia’s industry is “historic.” “This is a historic and pivotal day for us. It’s been almost seven years since the film tax credit was eliminated, and since that time the industry has worked hard to recover and rebuild […] read more
From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago
Protesters Are Calling for War with Russia – A Nuclear Power – This May Not End WellGateway Pundit – by Joe Hoft War protesters marched on Michigan Avenue – this time calling for war with nuclear power Russia. We have gone... The post Protesters Are Calling for War with Russia – A Nuclear Power – This May Not End Well appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago
“We Want AR-15s” – GOP Nassau Executive Announces Gun Drive To Send Weapons To UkraineZero Hedge – by Tyler Durden Americans have expressed sympathy for Ukrainian amid the Russian invasion. Bars and restaurants have stopped serving Russian vodka, up to 3,000 Americans have joined the... The post “We Want AR-15s” – GOP Nassau Executive Announces Gun Drive To Send Weapons To Ukraine appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
When Did The Ukraine War Begin?Viewing the Ukraine war as starting with the current Russian invasion leads to very different conclusions than if you consider that the starting point of this war was the 2014 US-orchestrated coup in Ukraine. The coup, which had elements of an authentic popular revolt, has been used by outside powers to pursue geopolitical ends. The conception that the war started on February 24 of this year is like viewing the “invasion” by the US and its allies of Normandy in June 1944 against the “sovereign” and “democratic” Vichy French as the start of World War II. Never mind that the Vichy g... read more
From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago
American Medical Association: Biden ‘Test to Treat’ Plan Sets Dangerous PrecedentChildren’s Health Defense – by Megan Redshaw The American Medical Association (AMA), in a press release on March 4, warned against the Biden administration’s test-to-treat plan saying the approach... The post American Medical Association: Biden ‘Test to Treat’ Plan Sets Dangerous Precedent appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago
Will the World Soon Be Ready for Central Bank Digital Currencies? The IMF Seems to Think SoNaked Capitalism – by Nick Corbishley The move towards central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) “is gaining momentum, driven by the ingenuity of Central Banks.” As... The post Will the World Soon Be Ready for Central Bank Digital Currencies? The IMF Seems to Think So appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago
China Considers Buying Stakes in Russian Energy, Commodity FirmsBloomberg China is considering buying or increasing stakes in Russian energy and commodities companies, such as gas giant Gazprom PJSC and aluminum producer United Co. Rusal International PJSC,... The post China Considers Buying Stakes in Russian Energy, Commodity Firms appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago
Is Klaus Schwab the Most Dangerous Man in the World?Awaken With JP Published March 5, 2022 Klaus Schwab is bringing you the great reset. And not only will it be great, it’ll be a fantastic reset!... The post Is Klaus Schwab the Most Dangerous Man in the World? appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
MJBizDaily13 hours ago
4 ways to empower women in the marijuana industryNumbers, as they say, don’t lie. But they don’t tell a full story, either. The number of women working in the cannabis industry is on the decline. 4 ways to empower women in the marijuana industry is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Truth Comes to Light14 hours ago
The Great Reset’s 5G Cyborg Ecosystem
The Great Reset’s 5G Cyborg Ecosystem by Dr. Joseph Mercola March 8, 2022 STORY AT-A-GLANCE The Great Reset is a globalist plan that is moving forward at lighting speed. The COVID-19 pandemic was part and parcel of that plan, but to really fulfill the technocrats’ ambitions, a war of some kind is likely needed The post The Great Reset’s 5G Cyborg Ecosystem appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE16 hours ago
A Dead Rocket Just Crashed Into the Moon, and Scientists Are ThrilledA Dead Rocket Just Crashed Into the Moon, and Scientists Are Thrilled https://www.scienceexplorist.com/2022/03/a-dead-rocket-just-crashed-into-moon.html?m=1 read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Russia’s Attack on Ukraine Raises Stakes For Iran Nuclear Talks*Vali Kaleji* *Iran Nuclear Deal, * While it does not appear that Russia has become interested in undermining the JCPOA as a whole, dragging out the talks could serve Russia's interests. Russia’s military attack on Ukraine has had a number of consequences for Iran, the most important of which have impacted the state of the nuclear negotiations and the energy market. With nuclear talks in Vienna in their final and most critical stages, a return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) would lead to the lifting of the “maximum pressure” sanctions that were first imposed on... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
More U.S. Troops Will Be Deployed to Eastern Europe*Trevor Filseth* *Russia-Ukraine War, Europe* A Pentagon official also warned that Russia has resorted to hiring Syrian mercenaries to supplement its troops in Ukraine. The Department of Defense announced on Monday that 500 additional troops would be deployed to Europe in the coming days, bringing the total number of U.S. forces on the continent to roughly 100,000. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby indicated that the decision to deploy additional troops had been brought about by rising security concerns in Eastern Europe, particularly the deepening conflict in Ukraine. While the adm... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
With New Highs Expected, Gas Price Average Breaks $4 a Gallon*Stephen Silver* *Gas Prices, United States* The average gas price in the state of California hit $5 a gallon for the first time, late last week, with the average also approaching $5 a gallon in the Chicago area. Gas prices were already uncommonly high in the United States, even before Russia invaded Ukraine. But now, they have reached historically high levels, with more record-breaking numbers likely to come. Average gas prices in the United States have exceeded $4 a gallon, GasBuddy reported over the weekend, the highest average since 2008. As of last Friday, the site said, t... read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Biden has lost control of the energy issue*DailyWire:* *Congress Introduces Bill Banning Russian Oil Imports, Suspending Normal Trade Relations With Russia, Belarus* It is a bill with strong bipartisan support which probably explains why Biden is now willing to move away from purchasing Russian oil. The fact is that if it were not for his goofy energy policies we would not have been buying it in the first place. See, also: *Just 7% of America's imported oil is Russian, so why is Biden choosing 'terrorists over Texans'? Experts say ban wouldn't impact supply and US wells or Canada could plug the gap instead of 'funding ... read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
O'Rourke's complaint about energy exec's donations to Abbott leads to suit* The Hill:* *O'Rourke says Texas oil tycoon is suing him for defamation* ... O’Rourke has sharply criticized the industry in its aftermath, including Warren and his company, and has suggested a connection between donations and policy actions. Energy Transfer spokesperson Vicki Anderson Granado said in an email that Warren was not interested in "barring Mr. O’Rourke from talking about the winter storm" but rather that want he is interested in "stopping are the irresponsible, defamatory and highly offensive statements by Mr. O’Rourke related to his donation to Governor Abbott’s c... read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Did UN Ban the Word ‘War’ Regarding Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine?Staff were reportedly advised to instead use “conflict” or “military offensive.” read more
The Duran13 hours ago
Closing the Donbass cauldron & closing Nord Stream 1
Closing the Donbass cauldron & closing Nord Stream 1 The Duran: Episode 1240 read more
Accidental Deliberations13 hours ago
Tuesday Morning LinksThis and that for your Tuesday reading. - Ed Yong rightly questions how the U.S. (like Canada) has come to see a large number of preventable COVID-19 deaths as normal. Hannah Rosenblum et al. study the effects of coronavirus vaccines and find that even reported adverse events were largely mild. And Pam Belluck reports on the growing body of research showing that COVID has can do lasting damage to the brain. - Meanwhile, Elizabeth Chuck reports on new research showing that about half of the U.S.' population has suffered neurological damage from lead in gasoline. And Andre Picard d... read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation13 hours ago
In 2014, the 'decrepit' Ukrainian army hit the refresh button. Eight years later, it's paying off
Though the Russian army dwarfs the strength of the Ukrainian army, the underdog has managed to resist during the early days of the Russian invasion. Military reforms are part of the reason. read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation13 hours ago
Canada has long feared the chaos of US politics
‘Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness’ were the founding principles of the US. In Canada, the goals are ‘Peace, Order, and good Government.’ read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation13 hours ago
Support for democracy is waning across the Americas
For the commitment to democracy to regain strength across the Americas, citizens need to become more confident in the integrity of their elections and their elected officials. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Record summer: the 20 most popular destinations in ArgentinaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports yesterday published the final report on the summer season, which was described by all sectors of the industry as "the most important of the last decade": 32.3 million tourists were mobilized and revenues of over $635 million were generated. The mobilization of tourists compared […] The post Record summer: the 20 most popular destinations in Argentina appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Trump predicted the price of gas under BidenBreitbart: Donald Trump’s 2020 prediction that gas prices under President Biden would reach $7.00 per gallon came true this week. The price of gas in Gorda, California, reached $7.59 on Sunday. Fuel stations in Los Angeles County were also selling premium gasoline for more than $7.00 a gallon. One gas station in Los Angeles was advertising gas for $6.99. The average price for gas in California is $5.343. Nationally, the average price of gas is $4.065, up over one dollar from last year. Trump predicted gas would reach $7 under Biden on November 3, 2020, right before election d... read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
79% of people killed by police in Brazil are black -UNRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, today denounced that the number of people of African descent killed by police remains disproportionately high in many countries such as Brazil and the United States. Taking stock at the Human Rights Council today, she pointed out that in the […] The post 79% of people killed by police in Brazil are black -UN appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Organizing Notes13 hours ago
Jimmy Dore gets a callThe Rio Times13 hours ago
Bitcoin is already in Bolivia, but the government ratifies its prohibitionRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The use of cryptocurrencies has spread globally and is already in Bolivia. Experts in the matter point out that this trend is irreversible. However, the government banned its use in the financial system and warned the population of possible scams and money losses. In recent weeks, the Central Bank of […] The post Bitcoin is already in Bolivia, but the government ratifies its prohibition appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Brazil has enough potassium reserves to supply agriculture until 2100 -studyRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While the country's agricultural producers worry about the impact of the war in Ukraine on the supply of fertilizers, a study by the Federal University of Minas Gerais shows that Brazil has reserves that could guarantee the supply of potassium until 2100. According to Embrapa, 50% of imports of this […] The post Brazil has enough potassium reserves to supply agriculture until 2100 -study appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Chilean exports increase by 9.2% in January and FebruaryRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the January-February period, Chilean imports increased by 42.1% compared to 2021, reaching a value of US$15.7 billion, according to the report of the study department of the National Customs Agency. Exports, on the other hand, increased by 9.2% in the first two months of the year, resulting in Chilean […] The post Chilean exports increase by 9.2% in January and February appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Free Thought Project14 hours ago
Gun Grab? Politicians Holding Gun Drive, Urging Citizens to ‘Donate’ Their AR-15s to Ukraine[image: gun] "...I want you to think about the French Resistance in World War II, where citizens took up arms against the Nazis..." read more
IER14 hours ago
An Energy Policy Wake-Up CallA survey conducted by Morning Consult found 90 percent of U.S. voters favor domestic energy development over foreign imports. In… The post An Energy Policy Wake-Up Call appeared first on IER. read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ5 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Mar 8International Women’s Day Iraqi Women Before And After The 2003 Invasion, Interview With Prof Nadje Al-Ali Univ of London Musings On Iraq Review Iraqi Women, Untold Stories from 1948 to the Present 1916 Battle of Dujaila British attack on Ottomans failed British lost 3,474 casualties Turks 1,235 Was defeat in British effort to relieve siege at Kut 1917 British tried to cross Diyala River again to move on Baghdad but failed (Musings On Iraq book review *Enemy On The Euphrates, The Battle For Iraq 1914-1921*) (Musings On Iraq review *When God Made Hell, The British Invasion of... read more
PrairiePundit11 hours ago
Liberals blaming Republicans for Ukraine war is act of desperationFox News: American pundits and liberal journalists have bent over backward to compare Ukrainians getting bombed and killed during Russia’s ongoing attack to the plight of Americans under Republican rule. Ukraine has been devastated since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion that has resulted in civilian deaths, destruction of cities and over 1.7 million refugees as women and children attempt to flee the war-torn nation. While Ukrainians are fighting for their lives, some pundits have been equating literal war to things such as voting rights and the Jan 6 Capito... read more
CENSORED NEWS13 hours ago
Zapatistas: 'Stop the Repression Against the Indigenous Peoples in Mexico'Members of the Indigenous Council destroy the statue of Fray Antonio de San Miguel after it was pulled down as they said it was promoting racism and discrimination during a protest in Morelia, Mexico, on Feb. 14, 2022.Calli Alejandra / ReutersThe Pueblos Unidos group, which is made up of 20 communities from the Cholulteca region of the state of Puebla, took over the facilities of the Bonafont read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
Chilcot Report Section 1.2 UK strategy September 2000 To September 2001
Section 1.2 of the Chilcot Report discussed the difficulties the United Kingdom ran into trying to maintain its containment policy on Iraq. First, the international community and Arab states were losing interest in Iraq, so it was more difficult to maintain sanctions against it. Second, elements in the new Bush administration were talking about removing Saddam as soon as they entered office. Despite that, London mistakenly believed that it could continue with its Iraq strategy. At the start of the 2000s England saw Iraq as an outlaw state. London believed that Iraq still had W... read more
Global Issues News Headlines13 hours ago
<em>International Womens Day, 2022</em><br>Global Community Urged to Challenge Deep-Rooted Biases and Stereotypes about What Women Can DoNairobi, Kenya, Mar 08 (IPS) - The following feature is part of series to mark International Women’s Day, March 8. Teresa Lokichu recalls the day she attended a meeting convened by high-ranking government officials, community leaders and elders to discuss various pressing issues such as security in her pastoral community of West Pokot in Kenya's Rift Valley region. Read the full story, “International Womens Day, 2022
Global Community Urged to Challenge Deep-Rooted Biases and Stereotypes about What Women Can Do”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Community Urged to Challenge Deep-Rooted Biases and Stereotypes about What Women Can Do”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines13 hours ago
Veto is the Chief Culprit but Expulsion or Suspension is Not the RemedyNEW YORK, Mar 08 (IPS) - The ongoing war in Ukraine has raised the question of expulsion or suspension of the Russian Federation from the United Nations. As is known, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, its UN seat was transferred to the Russian Federation. Read the full story, “Veto is the Chief Culprit but Expulsion or Suspension is Not the Remedy”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines13 hours ago
Inflation Targeting Constrains DevelopmentSYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Mar 08 (IPS) - All too many developing countries have been persuaded or required to prioritize inflation targeting (IT) in their monetary policy. By doing so, they have tied their own hands instead of adopting bolder economic policies for growth, jobs and sustainable development. Read the full story, “Inflation Targeting Constrains Development”, on globalissues.org → read more
balance1013 hours ago
white to move and win chess
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PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Fight or flight in the US*Newsmax:* *Poll: More Republicans Than Democrats Would Fight for US If Invaded Like Ukraine* Respondents of a Quinnipiac University Poll released on Monday revealed that more Republicans than Democrats would stay in the U.S. and fight if the country was in the same situation as Ukraine during the ongoing Russian invasion. Among Republicans surveyed, 68% said they would stay and fight compared to 40% of Democrats. Fifty-two percent of Democrats said they would flee the country, while only 25% of Republicans said the same. A majority of overall respondents, 55%, said they would... read more
The Itihasa & The Darshana13 hours ago
The Multinational OligarchsWhat kind of people does the word “oligarch” bring to mind? The Russians: Boris Berezovsky, Mikhail Fridman, Vladimir Gusinsky, Mikhail Khodorkovsky. The Ukrainians: Rinat Akhmetov, Victor Pinchuk, Kostyantyn Zhevago, Ihor Kolomoyskyi. You might think of the Middle Eastern and Chinese tycoons. You might think of the drug czars of South America. But you are unlikely to think of the Western tycoons as oligarchs. This is because of the power of Western propaganda, which has convinced most people that oligarchy is a problem of the non-Western nations. Some of the most notorious oligar... read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Bolivia signs gas agreements with Colombia’s CanacolRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Bolivian government signed on Monday natural gas exploration and production agreements with Canacol Energy Colombia SAS, which are expected to bring at least US$94 million of investment to the sector. In a public act, the president of the Bolivian oil company YPFB, Armin Dorgathen, informed that the . . […] The post Bolivia signs gas agreements with Colombia’s Canacol appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Duran14 hours ago
Which is more trustworthy: America’s press, or China’s press?Eric Zuesse On March 2nd, the New York Times bannered “China Asked Russia to Delay Ukraine War Until After Olympics, U.S. Officials Say”, and reported that: A Western intelligence report said senior Chinese officials told senior Russian officials in early February not to invade Ukraine before the end of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, according […] read more
Organizing Notes14 hours ago
Which nations will the sactions hurt most?The US-UK-NATO are now going to reap what they have sown after the years of demonization and military encirclement of Russia. The economic sanctions are going to hit western economies the hardest. Russia will just turn and sell their gas to India, China and others. Why does the US want to hurt Europe and itself? read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Paraguay’s foreign trade generates business for US$1.9 billion in JanuaryRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In January 2022, transactions were carried out in Paraguayan foreign trade for US$1.9 billion, representing an increase of 23.7% compared to January 2021, according to the report released by the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP). The bulletin details that total exports reached US$803 million, 4.8% higher than the records of […] The post Paraguay’s foreign trade generates business for US$1.9 billion in January appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 214 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, "Another Super-Tsunami Of Inflation Is About To Hit; US To Ban Russian Oil Imports"Gregory Mannarino, AM 3/8/22: *"Another Super-Tsunami Of Inflation Is About To Hit;* * US To Ban Russian Oil Imports"* read more
Schools Matter14 hours ago
Hillsdale College Proudly Published Putin PaeanJust after Putin helped elect D----- T---- as President, higher ed's highest bastion of Trumpism invited Christopher Caldwell, Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute, to deliver the keynote at the *Hillsdale College National Leadership Seminar in Phoenix, Arizona* on February 15, 2017, less than a month after the T---- inauguration (remember the record crowds?). The speech was entititled "How to Think about Vladimir Putin." The President of Hillsdale College leadership was so impressed that, when he returned to campus, he had the College's ideological organ, *Imprimis*, to print ... read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Court Rejects GOP Redistricting Plans in NC, PennsylvaniaThe justices are allowing maps selected by each state's Supreme Court to be in effect for the 2022 elections. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Paraguay: Bill announced to stabilize fuel pricesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Through the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Government of Paraguay will present this week a bill aimed at regulating the price of fuels, the media reported today. The objective is to establish a mechanism to maintain the price of this item, whose constant rise in the last months has […] The post Paraguay: Bill announced to stabilize fuel prices appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Bayou Renaissance Man14 hours ago
"He who has the gold, makes the rules"That's a very old saw, a variation on the Biblical Golden Rule that doesn't exactly square with what Jesus taught. It seems China may now be in a position to do exactly that. If you thought the West was unprepared for inflation – or indeed for Russia – wait and see just how unprepared it is for this bombshell. This is the biggest story in world finance, and yet nobody, bar your intrepid blogger, is reporting on it. For those without the attention spans to read all the way to the end, let’s cut to the chase and get the main point out upfront: China has more gold than the Unit... read more
Halifax Examiner15 hours ago
People are bigger assholes than everNews 1. Affordable housing in New Glasgow A former inn in New Glasgow will be turned into 36 affordable housing units. On Tuesday, Zane Woodford spoke with Dianne Kelderman, president and CEO of Nova Scotia Co-operative Council, which announced on Monday that it bought the Tara Inn on East River Road in New Glasgow. Kelderman […] read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Is Putin in over his head in Ukraine?Mike Brest: In Sen. Marco Rubio's assessment, Russian President Vladimir Putin is no longer able to "win" the conflict with Ukraine. The senator's statements, which he gave on CNN Sunday morning, came a week and a half after Putin launched the invasion into Russia's smaller neighbor. "You see a person that’s now engaged himself in a conflict that he can’t win," the vice chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence explained. "He is now engaged in a conflict where he’s either going to have a costly military victory followed by a costly occupation that he can’t afford, ... read more
The Free Thought Project14 hours ago
Cop Gets 10 Years After Police Found Him Running a Meth Lab While Arresting Him for Domestic Violence[image: meth]After police went to his home over a domestic violence call, this top cop was found to be running a meth lab in his basement. read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Vindman leads a parade of leftist trying to blame GOP for Russian aggressionRed States: The situation with Russia invading Ukraine seems to have caused the “expert” Alexander Vindman to melt down. We reported how he tried to blame President Donald Trump and then he even blamed Fox for Vladimir Putin invading. If that weren’t unhinged enough, now he’s completely gone over the slide. Now Vindman is blaming the Republican Party in general and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) specifically for the invasion. Exactly how are Greene and the Republicans supposed to be responsible for Putin invading on Joe Biden’s watch? Let’s review — not that Vindman cares a... read more
Balkinization14 hours ago
The Independent Congress DoctrineI have a simple-minded question. If there is a such thing as an "independent state legislature" doctrine, then does it not follow that there must also be an "independent Congress" doctrine? In other words, if a reference to "state legislatures" means that state constitutions and state courts cannot or are very limited in their ability to review actions by a state legislature because that body is specified, why would the same not be true for references to the "Congress" in the Federal Constitution? (Or, I suppose, textual references to the President.) Basically, this is a very robu... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Russia’s Dual Challenge: Aggression and State Rupture*Janusz Bugajski* *Russia, Europe* Without economic modernization and diversification in combination with democratization, decentralization, and genuine federalism, Russia will slide toward an existential crisis. Moscow presents a dual challenge for the West: its neo-imperial ambitions, as evident in the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and the looming prospect of Russia’s state rupture. While much has been written about Moscow’s expansionism, less attention has been paid to the shaky pillars of the Russian Federation. The two factors are closely related, as the Kremlin will beco... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
A Russian Cyber War in Ukraine Was a Fantasy*Brandon Valeriano, Benjamin Jensen* *Russia-Ukraine War, Europe* For all the cyber activity, Russia’s vaunted “hybrid operations” were not employed in the initial fighting between Russia and Ukraine. Despite an initial series of disruptive denial of service (DDoS) attacks on Ukrainian sites and malware launched at government servers, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine opened with special operations, missile strikes, and probing attacks. There was no cyber *fait accompli *that wiped out Ukraine’s ability to defend itself. Russia’s inability to ensure secure communications, gain air sup... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Democrats refuse to take responsibility for what happens on their watch*Christian Datoc:* *Putin invaded Ukraine under Biden. Democrats say Trump is to blame* Democrats deliberately misinterpret Trump's sarcasm as approval for what Putin has done since Trump left office. It is just another way that Democrats try to avoid responsibility for what happens on their watch. It is like Democrats are ignoring the flashing green light that Biden's Afghan bug lit up. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Biden to ban Russian oil imports over Ukraine warYahoo News WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has decided to ban Russian oil imports, toughening the toll on Russia’s economy in retaliation for its invasion of... The post Biden to ban Russian oil imports over Ukraine war appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Ukraine Body Bag Propaganda Fails As The Actors Just Won’t StayMis Inspirit March 7th, 2022. The post Ukraine Body Bag Propaganda Fails As The Actors Just Won’t Stay appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Mining Awareness +15 hours ago
In April of 2021 Russia Deployed Nuclear Capable Iskander Ballistic Missile Systems Able to Shoot Far into Ukrainian TerritoryAlmost a year ago (April 2021) Russia deployed nuclear capable Iskander ballistic missile systems to 175 km from Ukraine’s border … Continue reading → read more
The Free Thought Project15 hours ago
State Agents Raid Preschools, Question Toddlers Without Parental Consent for Not Wearing Masks[image: masks]To make sure toddlers were complying with California's mask mandate, state agents from social services "raided" multiple daycares, questioning toddlers without parental consent. read more
Mining Awareness +15 hours ago
Will Russia Self-Invade to Destroy its US Funded Bio-Labs? US Gave $1 Billion to Russia to Fund its Bio-Labs/Research; Here’s a Long List of US Funded Russian Bio ProjectsThe dumbest ever propaganda is that Russia’s blowing up Ukrainian bio labs and that’s supposed to save people, when that … Continue reading → read more
Mining Awareness +16 hours ago
US Funded Biological Threat Reduction Program in Ukraine: Most Projects Funded Under Pro-Russian President YanukovychThe dumbest ever propaganda is that Russia’s blowing up Ukrainian bio labs and that’s supposed to save people, when that … Continue reading → read more
Mining Awareness +16 hours ago
Notes on Hunter Biden’s Connections to China and Russian Actors Connected to Putin, Along with Ecology Minister Under Pro-Russian Ukrainian President Yanukovych (Burisma-Zlochevsky)While much has been made about Joe Biden apparently trying to undermine the investigation of Burisma, the fact that the … Continue reading → read more
Real Climate Science16 hours ago
Protecting The Public Health Through Forced Injections10:10 AM · Mar 7, 2022 10:33 AM · Mar 7, 2022 4:53 PM · Mar 5, 2022 read more
Mining Awareness +16 hours ago
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “I’m Not Hiding And I’m Not Afraid” (7 March 2022-23:42)“Every day of resistance creates better conditions for Ukraine in the negotiations to guarantee our future in peace – address … Continue reading → read more
Real Climate Science16 hours ago
Another Biden AccomplishmentThe White House has achieved another milestone, doubling gasoline prices since the pretend election of 2020. Gas Station Price Charts – Local & National Historical Average Trends – GasBuddy.com This has been the plan since all along. read more
Small Dead Animals17 hours ago
The Never Ending Plague Of SocialismIf democracies abandon the idea of freedom and happiness of the individual, they admit their civilization is not worth preserving. read more
Real Climate Science17 hours ago
White House Giddy About High Gas PricesThe EPA Administrator is very excited about poor people no longer being able to afford gasoline, food, heat, air conditioning, light, communications and other commodities – and calls it “zero emissions” and “justice” Zero Emissions Through Unaffordable Energy Gas Station … Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals17 hours ago
Democracy In Trudeau’s CanadaRex Murphy on how Trudeau views democracy. read more
From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog15 hours ago
UntitledFrom Jenna Orkin These Bacteria Digest Toxic Metals And Poop Out Tiny Gold Nuggets Ukraine decries escape routes to Russia, as most of the proposed evacuation corridors lead to Russia or Belarus The Atlantic’s elevation of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is an insult to journalists Furious Zelensky tears into "weak" NATO for ruling out "no-fly" zone Germany's energy dependence on Russia is enormous. Will nuclear power plants have to operate longer and the coal phase-out have to be postponed? Some see fresh opportunities in the current crisis. Green minister Habeck scrambles on... read more
null15 hours ago
Revenge of the Putin-Nazis![image: undefined] (*n.b. - some strong language*) And they’re back! It’s like one of those 1960s Hammer Film Productions horror-movie series with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee … Return of the Putin-Nazis! Revenge of the Putin-Nazis! Return of the Revenge of the Bride of the Putin-Nazis! And this time they are not horsing around with stealing elections from Hillary Clinton with anti-masturbation Facebook ads. They are going straight for “Democracy’s” jugular! Yes, that’s right, folks, Vladimir Putin, leader of the Putin-Nazis and official “Evil Dictator of the Day,” has launched... read more
null15 hours ago
Stop the Crazy War in Ukraine[image: undefined] The brazenly biased western media is giving us the impression that the Ukraine fighting is some sort of sports competition. Russia’s media, now shamefully silenced in the west by the banning of Russia Today and Sputnik News, portrays the so far modest war in Ukraine as a renewed struggle against WWII fascism. Both views are totally wrong. In reality, Moscow has been complaining about the West’s meddling in Ukraine for over 14 years. Russian forces are now waging a slow-motion offensive against parts of Ukraine and, so far, trying to keep down casualties. Compare ... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Harris County mishandles 10,000 mail-in ballots?Washington Examiner: Election officials discovered 10,000 uncounted mail-in ballots over the weekend in Texas's most populous county after the first-in-the-nation 2022 primary last week. Two close Democratic primary races, one for a state House seat and another for Texas attorney general, hang in the balance. The ballots, 6,000 for Democrats and 4,000 for Republicans, were scanned into the tabulation computer, but they were not added to the unofficial final results, Harris County officials announced Sunday. “While we understand the seriousness of this error, the ability to ident... read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Zelensky Sells A Villa In Italy For 4.5 Million Euros – MediaGlobal Happenings The head of state got a house in an elite resort, where there are only show business stars and oligarchs around. President Volodymyr... The post Zelensky Sells A Villa In Italy For 4.5 Million Euros – Media appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
the daily howler15 hours ago
GATES ON RACE: Do you know what the professors are talking about?*TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022* *Quite frankly, we pretty much don't: *The headline on the essay suggests the presence of an important discussion. The essay appeared this past weekend in the New York Times' Sunday Review. The promising headline to which we refer went exactly like this: *We Need a New Language for Talking About Race* In our view, that headline was very promising. Plus, one of the essay's two authors was Harvard professor Henry Louis "Skip" Gates, a person who is very sane and also very well-known. In part, Professor Gates is well-known because of his popular PBS series, ... read more
Turcopolier15 hours ago
IRGC Space Force launches LEO satellite
“The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force is the strategic missile, air, and space force within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran. It was renamed from the IRGC Air Force into the IRGC Aerospace Force in 2009.” Comment: Iran … Continue reading → read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Climate change is not a problem* Rupert Darwell:* *There is no climate crisis* *If there were, the IPCC wouldn’t be quietly turning the dial towards one* The purveyors of doom and gloom have been serially wrong for the last 50 years. The poles are still not ice-free and the coastal cities are still not underwater. read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
Crisis Deepens, Ukraine Accuses Moscow of ‘Medieval’ TacticsRussian forces intensified their shelling and food, water, heat and medicine grew increasingly scarce, in what Ukraine condemned as a medieval-style siege by Moscow to batter it into submission. read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Biden Bans Russian gas importsWashington Examiner: The White House will announce a U.S. ban on Russian oil imports in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. A U.S. embargo on Russian oil would mark a new step in the crippling slate of sanctions imposed by Washington on Russia's economy, targeting a sector that accounts for more than one-third of Moscow’s annual income. The ban will include Russian oil, liquefied natural gas, and coal, two sources told *Bloomberg News*, and could come as soon as Tuesday. A White House official confirmed to the *Washington Examiner* that an announce... read more
Balkinization15 hours ago
Constitutionalism after Populism: Empowering Which Democracy?For the Balkinization symposium on Mark Tushnet and Bojan Bugaric, Power to the People: Constitutionalism in the Age of Populism (Oxford University Press 2021). Silvia Suteu Tushnet and Bugaric offer a welcome reassessment of our understanding of populism in a constitutional key. In their *Power to the People: Constitutionalism after Populism*, they argue against easy assumptions about what populism is and isn’t, and in particular “write against a background of popular and academic publications arguing that populism is by definition antithetical to constitutionalism.” (36) Their ... read more
Northern Reflections15 hours ago
It's Getting Warmer
Things are beginning to heat up. Apparently, Jean Charest will announce his bid for the leadership of the Conservative Party on Thursday. Stephanie Levitz writes: While the federal Conservative leadership race sets the course for the party’s future, some story lines from the past are shaping the race. Former party leader and Conservative prime minister Stephen Harper, for instance, has been sending signals he’s not willing to take a back seat if former Progressive Conservative leader Jean Charest runs. The two interacted often when Harper was prime minister and Charest was premie... read more
UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page15 hours ago
Fossil hints that orcas don’t have a long history of killing whalesUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page15 hours ago
Trial: Scuba diver died after instructor held him underwater for 'safety stop' at Stoney CoveUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page15 hours ago
Kiwi woman, 52, who ran illegal flounder operation fined, has boat seizedUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page15 hours ago
2nd state record fish caught in Georgia river in just over a yearTruth Comes to Light16 hours ago
People’s Convoy Protesting Against Vaccine Mandates Circles Washington D.C. and Promises to Cause Travel Chaos Until Demands Are Met
People’s Convoy Protesting Against Vaccine Mandates Circles Washington D.C. and Promises to Cause Travel Chaos Until Demands Are Met by Will Jones, The Daily Skeptic March 6, 2022 The 30-mile-long People’s Convoy is circling the Washington D.C. Beltway in protest at “unconstitutional” coronavirus restrictions, such as mask and vaccine mandates. MailOnline has more. The self-styled freedom convoy departed from the speedway in Hagerstown, Maryland Sunday The post People’s Convoy Protesting Against Vaccine Mandates Circles Washington D.C. and Promises to Cause Travel Chaos Until De... read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
Israel stunned by Ukrainian neo-NazisThe state-organized presence of neo-Nazis within the Ukrainian army is not anecdotal, even if it is not possible to quantify it in a certain way. On the other hand, it is easy to count their victims. In general indifference, they have killed 14,000 Ukrainians in eight years. This situation is one of the causes of the Russian military intervention in Ukraine. Israel is confronted for the first time with what it could never have imagined: the support of its US protector to its historical enemy, Nazism. read more
Science Matters16 hours ago
Energy Puritans Enable Enemies of Democracies
Western media has stirred up a puritanical revulsion against carbon-based energy, resulting in calls for prohibition of fossil fuels. Leaders in western democracies responded with regulations and constraints punishing companies either producing energy or operating supply infrastructure. This empowers market dominance by sovereign energy nations, some of whom are autocratic, and one of whom just […] read more
OrientalReview.org17 hours ago
After Ukraine: Are The Baltic States Next?The logical question is whether Putin’s military action of pacification of NATO extremists and denazification of Eastern Europe will stop in Ukraine (called by some commentators on social networks Nazikraine) or will the action continue in the direction of the west, i.e., to Central Europe and/or the Baltic States? Of […] read more
UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page15 hours ago
Controversy: Contractor was prevented from rescuing divers in Trinidad underwater pipeline tragedyUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page15 hours ago
Lost art: Harvey George, master carver of fish boats, diesUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page15 hours ago
The gilled menace: San Marcos researchers try to stop invasive suckermouth catfishUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page15 hours ago
He didn't make it: After hitting rocks at low tide in California, a rare Pygmy Sperm Whale was put to sleep.UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page15 hours ago
'Close encounter': Sydney surfer escapes after morning shark attack at MaroubraUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page15 hours ago
When krill host social gatherings, other ocean animals thriveUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page15 hours ago
Hot: Fukushima river fishing limits remain 11 years after nuclear disasterCURMUDGUCATION15 hours ago
National Politics Vs. EducationYou may not read anything from the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, that right-tilted, Common Core pushing, privatization-loving thinky tank, but I'm going to direct your attention there for a moment and a piece by Dale Chu. Chu and I disagree on a great deal, but in this recent piece, while talking about Rick Scott's crazy-pants (my word) plan to save America, he makes some worthwhile points, starting with this one: *What we have today is a smash-and-grab version of education reform that features a maximalist approach to securing legislative victories. The ethos seems to be: Throw the... read more
Gangsters Out Blog16 hours ago
Slandering and demonising of the Canadian truckers by Anita Krishna
Anita Krishna on News Uncut said "ON SUNDAY, January 30, if you watched the 6 o’clock news in British Columbia, Canada on the most watched station in the province, a show that I directed for eight years by the way, until my recent firing from Global News, there was not a single story about the massive Freedom Convoy, not one." "If you dropped on to the planet that very day and that newscast was the only thing available for you to watch, you would never know that a world-record breaking convoy of semi-trucks that stretched 70 kilometres, (43 miles) and up to 18,000 people descended... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Russia's War in Ukraine Demands U.S. Self-Reflection*Scott McCann* *Russia-Ukraine War, Europe* The pursuit of primacy has pushed the United States to pursue maximalist objectives. That grand strategy has exacerbated conflicts and harmed U.S. interests with almost no debate about its efficacy. Vladimir Putin’s actions in Ukraine are inexcusable, but the logic behind his decision can no longer be ignored or swept away as the justifications of a man determined to rebuild the Soviet Union. U.S. leadership must acknowledge the role their pursuit of primacy and negligence played in the current crisis. U.S.-backed NATO expansion to Russ... read more
musingsofanoldfart16 hours ago
And, even more movies (March edition)I hope you are not getting tired of these movie posts. It is amazing the number of movies that are available to be seen. I prefer short movies with good actors. I will be inclined to select one which is … Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazil: An average of 121 women are shot each year in the greater Recife areaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In almost four years, 487 women were shot in the metropolitan region of Recife, according to data from the Fogo Cruzado Institute. Of the victims, 240 died, and 247 were wounded. On average, 121 women were victims of gun violence each year. The Instituto Fogo Cruzado's regional coordinator in Pernambuco, […] The post Brazil: An average of 121 women are shot each year in the greater Recife area appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education16 hours ago
Increasing Opportunities for Justice-Impacted StudentsA new report from The Education Trust recommends ways to better support students in and out of prison at state... read more
Snopes.com16 hours ago
Shooting Outside Iowa High School Leaves 1 Teen Dead, 2 HurtOne teenager was killed and two others were critically wounded after gunfire that appeared to come from a passing vehicle struck them outside an Iowa school. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
War in Ukraine: 65% of Brazilians agree with Brazil’s neutralityRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Almost two weeks ago, Russia started a war against Ukraine. Despite having repudiated and condemned the Russian military operation during the General Assembly and Security Council votes, both at the United Nations (UN), President Jair Bolsonaro has adopted a The post War in Ukraine: 65% of Brazilians agree with Brazil’s neutrality appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Inflation in Chile rises 0.3% in February and 7.8% cumulatively in 12 monthsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Inflation in Chile registered a monthly increase of 0.3% in February, due to a rise in food and non-alcoholic beverages, housing, and basic services, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE) on Tuesday. The consumer price index (CPI) thus rose 1.5% year to date and 7.8% in the last twelve […] The post Inflation in Chile rises 0.3% in February and 7.8% cumulatively in 12 months appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Brazil: Tap water contaminated with chemicals in 763 citiesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - We all drink small daily doses of chemical and radioactive substances. These are pesticides and other industrial wastes mixed into rivers and reservoirs. Some experts maintain no risk if they are within the regulated limit. Others argue that the doses accepted in Brazil are permissive because they are much higher […] The post Brazil: Tap water contaminated with chemicals in 763 cities appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Caitlin Johnstone17 hours ago
Australian Government Sanctions People For Sharing Unauthorized Thoughts
Listen to a reading of this article: ❖ In the western world’s mad rush to ramp up censorship and dangerous cold war escalations against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, the Australian government has done what it always does and raised the bar of authoritarianism […] read more
ClimateRealism17 hours ago
Green Energy Mogul Musk Says U.S. Must Increase Oil and Gas Production
In the wake of rising oil prices, last Friday evening Tesla CEO Elon Musk posted to Twitter that he thought the United States should increase oil and gas production. Musk is correct and his admission is significant, coming from the head of largest, most successful electric vehicle manufacturer in the world. Tesla is a company […] The post Green Energy Mogul Musk Says U.S. Must Increase Oil and Gas Production appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
Electroverse18 hours ago
Jan-Like Cold Targets U.S.; New Study Questions Explanation For Feb 2021’s Record Freeze; + Ukraine Halts All Exports, Clears Farm Workers From Military ServiceAs is all too often the case when digging into a widely held scientific assumption, it turns out that its foundations are incredibly weak... The post Jan-Like Cold Targets U.S.; New Study Questions Explanation For Feb 2021’s Record Freeze; + Ukraine Halts All Exports, Clears Farm Workers From Military Service appeared first on Electroverse. read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
HMS Prince of Wales Heads to Norway as NATO Response Force Flagship*Peter Suciu* *HMS Prince of Wales, Europe* HMS Prince of Wales will also be responsible for leading NATO's Maritime High Readiness Force. The Royal Navy is back, and it is ready to defend Europe. On Monday, HMS *Prince of Wales*, the United Kingdom's largest warship, departed Portsmouth and sailed past the Isle of Wight to join a NATO task force exercise off Norway. The *Queen Elizabeth*-class aircraft carrier will take on the role of the command ship in Exercise Cold Response, a large-scale Norwegian-led deployment that will involve more than 35,000 troops from twenty-eight na... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
30 Million Tax Refunds Issued: Here’s How Much Americans Got Back*Ethen Kim Lieser* *2022 Tax Season, United States* Despite the ongoing challenges, the IRS has reported that it has already issued nearly 30 million tax refunds worth roughly $103 billion. In order to address a massive backlog of millions of unprocessed tax returns and correspondence, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has already tapped into multiple “surge teams” in hopes of bringing the inventory down to more manageable levels. In addition, the beleaguered agency recently confirmed that it has ambitious plans to hire 10,000 new full-time workers to play a direct role in cutt... read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Brazil: Women earn on average 20.5% less than menRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Women earn about 20% less than men in Brazil. The wage gap between genders remains high even when comparing workers with the same education, age profile, and occupation category, according to a survey by IDados consultancy, based on IBGE's National Household Sample Survey. According to the study, The post Brazil: Women earn on average 20.5% less than men appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!18 hours ago
The Power of Love Over Exhaustion
Family is everywhere, right autism friends? I was on Instagram when a video reel caught my eye. A gorgeous woman helping her beloved daughter out of the house, into a shiny Mercedes and then to a chic boutique where they... Related Stories - Supplies & Support for Ukraine Families with Medically Fragile Children - Ready Set Learn Forever - Amazon Charity List for Ukrainian Children with Special Needs & Autism read more
21st Century Wire18 hours ago
OpEd: The War on Donbass: Why We Must All Stand Against Fascism
*Fra Hughes* | Let’s look at the facts shall we? read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
UK Government Awards CIA-Linked Spyware Firm, Palantir, Another Juicy NHS ContractThere are many reasons why Palantir's new NHS deal is troubling, including first and foremost the company's close ties with the US military, intelligence and security agencies. read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Links 3/8/2022naked capitalism18 hours ago
Charts Paint a Grim Picture Two Years Into the Coronavirus PandemicThe charts tell various aspects of the story, from the deadly force of the disease and its disparate impact to the signs of political polarization and the United States’ struggle to marshal an effective response. read more
Covert Geopolitics18 hours ago
China Pushes Back Against the US in the PacificWhile China has made it clear that there is no direct correlation between Ukraine and Taiwan, noting that Taiwan is an integral part of China, its silence on Russia’s use of force should give pause to those who may doubt Beijing’s willingness to resort to similar action when it comes to defending its own territorial … Continue reading China Pushes Back Against the US in the Pacific → read more
Bayou Renaissance Man18 hours ago
"Courage to change what must be altered"Most of us are familiar with the Serenity Prayer authored by Reinhold Niebuhr. It's usually cited as follows: *God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,courage to change the things I can,and wisdom to know the difference.* However, the earliest known version of the prayer (dating back to 1937) reads differently: *Father, give us courage to change what must be altered, serenity to accept what cannot be helped, and the insight to know the one from the other.* Note the change in emphasis. Courage comes *before* serenity in the early version. I susp... read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Brazil: Global fertilizer crisis creates pressure for mining in the AmazonRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The consequences of Russia's military operation in Ukraine could reach all the way to the Amazon rainforests, as Brazil sees global disruptions to fertilizer supplies as another reason to produce more of these products on its own. Insufficient domestic supply of agricultural nutrients has been a stone in Brazil's shoe […] The post Brazil: Global fertilizer crisis creates pressure for mining in the Amazon appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
MJBizDaily18 hours ago
Illinois craft cannabis grower bill highlights tension between big companies, minority entrepreneursBack in 2019, many marijuana industry experts trumpeted Illinois as setting a new bar for social equity; State lawmakers created a potential blueprint to provide greater opportunities for minority entrepreneurs in Illinois' new recreational cannabis industry. But three years later, the social equity program is still struggling to get off the ground, in part because of lawsuits and the COViD-19 pandemic. Illinois craft cannabis grower bill highlights tension between big companies, minority entrepreneurs is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis ... read more
Covert Geopolitics18 hours ago
Belt & Road Reaching Far and Wide in Middle East“All eyes on Ukraine,” writes a former staff member of a British prime minister in an email. That is understandable, but not to the exclusion of everything else. In particular, Europe should spare a few minutes to consider the expansion of China’s Belt and Road Initiative across the eastern and southern shores of the Mediterranean. … Continue reading Belt & Road Reaching Far and Wide in Middle East → read more
The New Dark Age18 hours ago
Disarming Ukraine – Day 13 – Lies Do Not Win WarsTuesday, 8 March 2022 — Moon of Alabama One hundred thousand re-tweets is a lot: bigger It is indeed a ‘most incredible’ video. FoxNews: Russia-Ukraine war: Russian military commander POW claims forces were told ‘Nazis’ had overtaken Ukraine Russian Lt. Col. Astakhov Dmitry Mikhailovich, a Ukraine POW, tells reporters: ‘This is genocide’ A Russian military commander and prisoner … Continue reading Disarming Ukraine – Day 13 – Lies Do Not Win Wars read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Brazil sends 11.6 tons of humanitarian aid to PolandRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A Brazilian Air Force airplane left on Monday, March 7, for Poland with 11.6 tons of humanitarian aid donated by the government of Jair Bolsonaro to alleviate the situation of refugees fleeing the war in Ukraine. The aircraft, a KC-390 Millennium, departed from the Brasilia Air Base with a cargo […] The post Brazil sends 11.6 tons of humanitarian aid to Poland appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
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