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Thomas Paine

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Monday, May 16, 2022

16 May - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 4

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Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
A Reality Distortion Bubble
James Lindsay- Let’s do some more fun Marxist language codebreaking! “Actual” There are entire chapters of books in the Marxist and pre-Marxist literature working out what the word “actual” really means. Namely, Hegel writes on it extensively, and Marxists build on it. read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
The wrong track Democrats
The decision of the Democrats and the Biden administration to reverse Trump's policies has been a disaster and they should pay a political price in the 2022 election. read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Pompeo explains Biden's energy screw-up
DailyWire: ... “You could have predicted this. The moment you said we’re going to shut down American energy, we’re not going to have leases – not only in Alaska but on federal land – the moment you made it somehow feel icky to be a participant in the fossil fuels supply chain you knew these prices were going to come,” Pompeo said. “It will have enormous implications for the American economy.” The former secretary of state added that the nation’s energy problems are due to political decisions rather than a lack of oil or other resources. “The American leadership, Joe Biden, made... read more
Exposing the “Digital ID is a Human Right” Scam
[image: vaccine]Why is the push for digital identity absolutely vital to the Technocrats visions? read more
Bacon's Rebellion14 hours ago
Why Not Virginia for Semiconductor Manufacturing Expansion?
by James C. Sherlock Among the things that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has made clear is the vulnerability of Taiwan and with it, the access of U.S. economy to the 90% of advanced computer chips manufactured there. The national … Continue reading → read more
Bacon's Rebellion14 hours ago
Hey, Virginia State Workers, Take Off Your PJs
by Kerry Dougherty Hey, Virginia state employees, it’s time. Time to close those laptops, take off your pajamas and head back to work. I know, I know, it’s been fun sitting home with your cats since early 2020, when Gov. … Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals15 hours ago
Who Cares? A Compliment Is A Compliment.
The Biden Team Spent Six Months Coming Up With The Term “Ultra MAGA” read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
Security In Iraq May 1-7, 2022
The start of May saw a drop in attacks by the Islamic State. This might mark the end of the annual Ramadan offensive. There was low level activity by Pro-Iran groups during the week as well. There were a total of 30 security incidents recorded in Iraq from May 1-7. That compared to 44 the last full week of April which was the peak of the Islamic State’s Ramadan campaign. There were three incidents by pro-Iran groups. All occurred on May 1 when rockets were fired into two locations in northern Ninewaand into Irbil. All three were acts of political violence aimed at intimid... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - May 16 Sykes-Picot agreement made between French and UK officials to divide up Ottoman Empire in Mideast
(Jewish Virtual Library) 1916 Sykes-Picot Agreement broke up Ottoman Empire Basra and Baghdad to UK Mosul to France Would be independent Arab state under UK and French influence (Musings On Iraq interview with Princeton’s Sara Pursley on Sykes-Picot and creation of Iraq) (Musings On Iraq review *The Creation of Iraq 1914-1921*) (Musings On Iraq review *Enemy On The Euphrates, The Battle For Iraq 1914-1921*) 1941 While British planes bombed Iraqi column outside Rutba, Anbar English ground forces were attacked by German planes (Musings On Iraq interview with Prof Boich W... read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Argentina acquires rifles, machine guns, and sights for its Air Force
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Argentine Air Force (FAA) announced the acquisition of weapons, vests, and accessories for its Special Operations Group. The purchase was made through a Direct Contracting for Exclusivity abroad with the company Aquila International. The total amount foreseen for the operation exceeds US$1 million. Among the . . . To […] The post Argentina acquires rifles, machine guns, and sights for its Air Force appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Chilean JetSmart airline to start operations in Bolivia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chilean low-cost airline JetSmart joins Brazilian Gol to increase the number of international airlines operating in Bolivia this . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. Already Subscribed? Login Here Subscribe Login Here The post Chilean JetSmart airline to start operations in Bolivia appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Online data could be used against people seeking abortions if Roe v. Wade falls
Data privacy is an abstract issue for most people, even though virtually everyone is at risk. If abortion becomes illegal, digital surveillance could take an even darker turn. read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Independent Probe Points to Israeli Fire in Journalist Death
As Israel and the Palestinians wrangle over the investigation into the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, several independent groups have launched their own probes. read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Flynn files $50 million claim over Russian collusion hoax
Just the News: In a prelude to a formal lawsuit, former Trump National Security Advisor Michael Flynn has quietly filed a $50 million claim against the FBI and Justice Department for "malicious prosecution" related to the now-discredited Russia collusion investigation. The notification, known as a Form 95 Civil Claim, obtained by Just the News, was filed Feb. 22. It names the DOJ, FBI, U.S. Attorney's Office in Washington D.C., Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office and the Executive Office of the President as potential defendants and alleges former President Barack Obama and t... read more
Bill Gates: For people over 50 or 60, they’ll probably have to get boosted every 6 months
Bill Gates: For people over 50 or 60, they'll probably have to get boosted every 6 months until we get even better vaccines; so we're... The post Bill Gates: For people over 50 or 60, they’ll probably have to get boosted every 6 months appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
This May Be Their Plan
chad chaddington May 16th, 2022 I made a Telegram post earlier connecting some dots but I felt making it into a video would be easier... The post This May Be Their Plan appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Buffalo Mass Shooter’s Manifesto Complicates Ukraine War Narrative
Zero Hedge Last week, journalist Michael Tracey noted an odd about-face by two of the most frequently-cited monitors of hate groups in America, The Southern Poverty Law Center and... The post Buffalo Mass Shooter’s Manifesto Complicates Ukraine War Narrative appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Virginia’s Largest Law Firms 2022 
The annual survey of “Virginia’s Largest Law Firms” is based on the number of Virginia-licensed lawyers practicing from an office located within the commonwealth. This winter, using email, follow-up telephone calls and website research, we put together current information from all the firms that appeared in the 2021 survey. Many firms responded with their 2022 ... read more
The VLW Digital Edition – May 16, 2022 
Read the mobile version Read a previous edition To view in full-screen mode, click the icon. read more
Teen died in gym class from a cardiac condition — $1.3M settlement 
Type of action: Wrongful death Injuries alleged: Wrongful death of a 15-year-old high school student from failure to provide life-saving interventions in response to an emergency cardiac episode Date resolved: 9/14/2021 Verdict or settlement: Settlement Amount: $1,300,000 Attorneys for plaintiff (and city): Lee Livingston and Anthony Greene, Charlottesville; Robert O’Neal, Richmond Description of case: This ... read more
Virginia woman injured in rear-end collision in D.C. — $300,000 settlement 
Type of action: Personal injury Injuries alleged: TBI and migraines Name of case: Ong v. Littlejohn, et al. Court: Superior Court of the District of Columbia Case no.: 2020 CA 002226 V Date resolved: 6/4/2021 Special damages: Medical bills of $60,000; lost wages of $17,000 Demand: $300,000 Verdict or settlement: Settlement Amount: $300,000 Attorneys for ... read more
Man injured after tripping over displaced cement slab — $1.475M settlement 
Type of action: Slip and fall, personal injury Injuries alleged: Elbow injury leading to elbow replacement surgery Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia Name of judge or mediator: Judge Thomas Shadrick (Ret.) Date resolved: 2/1/2022 Special damages: Past medicals totaling $390,000 Verdict or settlement: Settlement Amount: $1,475,000 Attorneys for plaintiff (and ... read more
Infant delivered at 28.5 weeks; resuscitation unsuccessful — $800,000 settlement 
Type of action: Medical malpractice Injuries alleged: Death of a 28.5 week fetus in high-risk mother Tried before: Mediation Name of judge or mediator: Judge Johanna L. Fitzpatrick (Ret.) Date resolved: 12/13/2021 Verdict or settlement: Settlement Amount: $800,000 (before litigation) Attorneys for plaintiff (and city): Anthony M. “Tony” Russell, Roanoke; Gary Gilliam, Wise Description of ... read more
Request to unseal JIRC records denied 
The Virginia Supreme Court has denied a newspaper’s request to unseal portions of a judge’s mandamus petition that included documents from her then pending matter before the Judicial Inquiry and Review Committee, or JIRC. “The confidentiality accorded to judicial disciplinary hearings stands in contrast to ordinary civil and criminal trials, which benefit from a long ... read more
Whistleblower retaliation suit by vet proceeds 
A whistleblower’s retaliatory termination suit against her former employer has survived dismissal, but the judge limited her allegations to those presented in her complaint to the Office of the Inspector General, or OIG. The veterinarian plaintiff alleged that her government contractor employer terminated her in retaliation for her formal complaint that the company mistreated dogs, ... read more
Workers’ comp claim for foot condition denied 
A man who suffered multiple injuries in a work-related fall from a tree in 2014 saw his claim for medical benefits for a foot condition denied by the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission, or VWCC. The commission found “no causal connection between appellant’s work-related injuries and the left foot condition for which he sought surgery.” The ... read more
Win more often: Avoid fallacies in your advocacy 
A fallacy is a mistake in reasoning. It can undermine your case. Therefore, it is important to examine your own planned written and oral presentations. Also, carefully consider opposing presentations to determine whether they “hold water” or are fallacious. Remember, sound reasoning is at the heart of advocacy; it is the most effective tool of ... read more
CURMUDGUCATION10 hours ago
What Do We Do About Increased Student Violence and Misbehavior?
Anecdotally, we know something is happening. We see more stories like this one from Bettendorf, Iowa, about a middle schools that is descending into chaos because students are "out of control." We see more "trending" stories treating student disruption as an oncoming issue. And if you talk to teachers, you hear stories. You hear phrases like "I've never seen it so bad." We even have some attempts to try to collect some hard data on what exactly is happening. Most every seems to sense, anecdotally, that something is happening, and it's not good. But--and I cannot stress this enou... read more
Abortion: the story of suffering and death behind Ireland's ban and subsequent legalization
In 1983, a constitutional referendum outlawed abortion in Ireland. In 2018, another referendum repealed the ban and legalized abortion during the first trimester of pregnancy. What happened? read more
Russia's reported abduction of Ukrainian children echoes other genocidal policies, including US history of kidnapping Native American children
Ukraine says thousands of Ukrainian children have been kidnapped by Russian soldiers, which is a war crime. The US government kidnapped and forced the assimilation of Indigenous children for decades. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Deaths in Uruguay’s prisons increased by 79% in 2021, UN Committee warns
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The UN Committee against Torture urged Uruguay on Friday to criminalize torture under Article 1 of the Convention against this cruel act. The Committee, composed of ten independent experts monitoring the implementation of the Convention, delivered today its conclusions of the fourth periodic report on Uruguay and acknowledged the constructive […] The post Deaths in Uruguay’s prisons increased by 79% in 2021, UN Committee warns appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The New Dark Age13 hours ago
Amnesty International Resists Calls To Designate Assange A ‘Prisoner Of Conscience’ As Extradition Looms
The international human rights organization Amnesty International has resisted calls to designate WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange a "prisoner of conscience," even though the organization acknowledges he is the target of a "politically motivated prosecution" by the United States. read more
The New Dark Age13 hours ago
So why Did Austin Call Shoigu?
Now confirmed by one of my top intel sources. The call was a direct consequence of PANIC. The USG by all means wants to scotch the detailed Russian investigation - and accumulation of evidence - on the US bioweapon labs in Ukraine. read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
European Natural Gas Prices Set To Triple By This Winter
*OilPrice.com:* *Europe May Face LNG Crisis This Winter* * Rush to wean off Russian gas has made European consumers highly vulnerable to LNG price shocks. * Global LNG demand outstrips supply in 2022. * New LNG projects are unlikely to provide relief until 2024. A liquified natural gas (LNG) crisis is brewing for European countries dealing with energy insecurity in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as demand will outstrip supply by the end of this year, Rystad Energy research shows. Although soaring demand has spurred the greatest rush of new LNG projects worldwide in... read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Winter 2022: this is the Argentine city that was chosen as one of the best destinations in the world for skiing
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Tripadvisor platform has just launched its 2022 Travelers' Choice Awards, where travelers from around the world choose the best of the best destinations. On this occasion, among the best snow destinations for skiers, an Argentine city appears. In the 20th position of the "best places to ski (and after […] The post Winter 2022: this is the Argentine city that was chosen as one of the best destinations in the world for skiing appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Police Chief Arrested, Jailed for Running a Meth Distribution Ring
[image: meth]A top cop in Oklahoma has been jailed on multiple counts of distribution after an investigation found him to be using and selling meth. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Uruguay offers its port logistics to support Paraguayan exports
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The President of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou, indicated that his country's geographical position and port vocation would be very useful for Paraguayan production and exports to grow. "I am convinced that Uruguay is the natural outlet to the sea for Paraguay," he said this Sunday in his meeting with Paraguay's […] The post Uruguay offers its port logistics to support Paraguayan exports appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The growing worldwide refugee crisis is now clear to see
I've posted warnings from Michael Yon in these pages over the past few months, warning of what he terms PANFAWAR (Pandemic, Famine, War) and its consequences. More and more knowledgeable people are picking up on the same clues he's seeing, and coming to agree with him. Most recently, he stated flatly: Famines always create enormous HOP: Human Osmotic Pressure. OGUS — Occupation Government United States — is down here in Panama increasing the migration flow to the United States. As the other continents go into famine, millions of people will dump through this artery to Americ... read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Colombia: Presidential candidates hurry up searching for votes
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The leading candidates for the Presidency of Colombia intensified their tours throughout the country, visiting up to three cities on the same day to convince the electorate to vote for them in the elections on May 29, when the first round will take place. On May 14, the candidate of […] The post Colombia: Presidential candidates hurry up searching for votes appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Halifax Examiner14 hours ago
There’s no meaning in mass murder
News 1. Mass murders This morning, we published another article related to the proceedings of the Mass Casualty Commission, headlined “Tech issues bedevilled the RCMP response to the mass murders of 2020.” In this article: • Did the killer listen in on the RCMP’s unencrypted radio calls? • Emergency Response Team had no GPS capability • […] read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
The desperate Dem campaign
*NY Times:* The Little Red Boxes Making a Mockery of Campaign Finance Laws Democratic candidates are all but scripting ads for super PACs and dark-money groups to do their bidding — in plain sight. Polling suggests that it is not working at this point. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
In San Marcos, Peru’s richest mining district, only 36% of these resources were exploited in 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to Comex, 24 projects with a total investment of 191 million soles (US$50.5 million) have been crippled so far in 2022. The authorities' incompetence prevents cannon and royalty money from being used efficiently. San Marcos is a district in the province of Huari, in the department of Ancash. Peru's […] The post In San Marcos, Peru’s richest mining district, only 36% of these resources were exploited in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Peru demands multi-million dollar compensation from Spanish oil company
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Peru's consumer protection agency filed a civil lawsuit against Spanish oil company Repsol and five other companies, two European and three national, due to an oil spill that occurred off the Peruvian coast in January. The country is demanding compensation of US$4.5 million for the environmental damage caused in . […] The post Peru demands multi-million dollar compensation from Spanish oil company appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Brazil: National Museum Week starts on May 16 with 2,587 events
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Institute of Museums (Ibram) has made available the schedule for the 20th National Museum Week. The event will take place between May 16 and 22, 2022. The activities planned are concerts, theater, seminars, cinema, guided tours, book launches, workshops, and others. This year's theme is The Power of […] The post Brazil: National Museum Week starts on May 16 with 2,587 events appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Four out of ten Brazilians are defaulters
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Almost four in ten adult Brazilians were defaulters last month, which corresponds to 61.94 million people with pending debts in the credit bureaus, according to a survey conducted by the National Confederation of Store Managers (CNDL) and the Credit Protection Service (SPC Brazil). The number of defaulters included in the […] The post Four out of ten Brazilians are defaulters appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Halifax Examiner15 hours ago
Tech issues bedevilled the RCMP response to the mass murders of 2020
In this article: • Did the killer listen in on the RCMP’s unencrypted radio calls? • Emergency Response Team had no GPS capability • Ron McGraw slept through hell • Cst. Nick Dorrington and the killer’s speeding ticket • Cst. Jeff Mahar’s version of what happened on Plains Road • Connections to the Hell’s Angels? The […] read more
Halifax Examiner16 hours ago
Black Youth Development Mentorship Program gets word out to high school students
A mentorship program for Black high school students aimed at getting more young Black people employed in the provincial government is entering its second year this summer. The Black Youth Development Mentorship Program (BYDMP) gives students in grades 11 and 12 full-time summer employment within various departments of the provincial government. Each student is paired […] read more
bilaterals.org13 hours ago
Canada-Inde – Accord de partenariat économique global (APEG)
16-May-2022 La première ronde depuis la relance a été accueillie par le Canada et s'est déroulée virtuellement du 19 au 25 avril 2022. read more
bilaterals.org13 hours ago
Ukraine, Moldova to renew FTA agreement
16-May-2022 Ukraine and the Republic of Moldova will renew a Free Trade Area agreement despite the war. read more
bilaterals.org13 hours ago
DTI bats for two more major trade deals
16-May-2022 Aside from the Philippines' pending accession to the mega free trade deal RCEP, the government is also strongly pushing for the country's participation in the CPTPP and the Indo Pacific Economic Framework. read more
bilaterals.org13 hours ago
Malaysia touts trade access as US Indo-Pacific plan only a 'good beginning'
16-May-2022 Malaysia views US President Joe Biden's proposed Indo-Pacific economic bloc as a welcome initiative but sees a bigger immediate opportunity in selling its access to a China-led trade pact. read more
bilaterals.org13 hours ago
‘Indo-Pacific Economic Framework' not a blessing to Asia
16-May-2022 IPEF is created to encourage regional economies to “decouple” from the Chinese market by leading them to alternative supply chains. read more
bilaterals.org13 hours ago
Fisherfolk face eviction threats in West Bengal, says AIFFWF
16-May-2022 The AIFFWF, in its organisational report, also highlighted the eviction of 2,250 families of fisherfolk, involved in small-scale fishing, from a lake spread over 10,187 acres. read more
bilaterals.org13 hours ago
Le peuple indien résistera aux accords de libre-échange, assure un représentant syndical paysan
16-May-2022 Interview de Vijoo Krishnan, co-secrétaire du All India Kisan Sabha (ou Syndicat des paysans de l'Inde), à propos des négociations sur les accords de libre-échange de l'Inde. read more
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin Sweden’s ruling party gives green light to join NATO, paving way for nation to apply for status in the Western military bloc India bans all wheat exports over food security risk But as much as more hurricanes in the Atlantic can be a problem, the death from extra storms don’t compare to the seven million people a year globally who die from air pollution, said University of Washington public health professor Kristie Ebi, who studies health, climate and extreme weather.Study finds cleaner air leads to more Atlantic hurricanes Six Years Late And 250% Over Budget: Georgi... read more
Viable Opposition14 hours ago
The World Health Organization's Pandemic Treaty - Reliniquishing Our Health Sovereignty
Back in December 2021 when everyone was distracted with the first appearance of the Omicron variant, yet another SARS-CoV-2 variant, the World Health Organization (aka the Bill Gates Health Organization) made an announcement regarding a decision that was made to protect the world from future infectious disease crises as announced here: On December 1, 2021, the 194 members of the WHO's World Health Assembly met in its second-ever Special Session (WHASS) where it adopted a sole decision entitled "The World Together" which established an intergovernmental negotiating body or IN... read more
the daily howler14 hours ago
STARTING TOMORROW: The Times and the schools!
*MONDAY, MAY 16, 2022* *Journalism versus illusion:* "Time is an illusion," Kant is sometimes rather crudely said to have possibly said. Did he really say such a thing—and if so, what could he have meant? The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy offers this overview of the matter: Perhaps the central and most controversial thesis of the Critique of Pure Reason is that human beings experience only appearances, not things in themselves; and that *space and time are only subjective forms of human intuition that would not subsist in themselves if one were to abstract from all subjecti... read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Democrats on the wrong track
When Trump's numbers were down going into the mid-terms it was largely because of the Russian collusion hoax and the media assaults based on it. This is about real policy and real screw-ups. Biden has been a failure, but so have the Democrats in Congress who were trying to spend the country into oblivion. read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Tweets On The Russia - Ukraine War
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 16 May 2022 Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/DAnpcubog6 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/moSLR5a4DL — Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) May 16, 2022 - Zelenskyy planning to address parliaments in Africa and Asia - Ukrainian foreign minister in Brussels for talks with EU counterparts - Ukraine restarts gas distribution stations, supplies in Kharkiv The latest on the war in Ukraine:https://t.co/7yHw7Z97WK — DW News (@dwnews) May 16, 2022 Russia-Ukraine war: what we know on day ... read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Russian combat power continues to shrink
ISW: ... Russian forces have likely run out of combat-ready reservists, forcing the Russian military command to amalgamate soldiers from many different elements, including private military companies and proxy militias, into ostensibly regular army units and naval infantry. The Ukrainian General Staff reported that approximately 2,500 Russian reservists are training in Belgorod, Voronezh, and Rostov oblasts to reinforce Russian offensive operations in Ukraine. That number of reservists is unlikely to generate enough force to replenish Russian units that have reportedly lost up to... read more
Turcopolier14 hours ago
“Lugs and Jibs: An “Autumn Leaves” Update” – TTG
The Shallow Water Sailors are an informal collection of small boat nuts who for over 40 years have been gathering on the Chesapeake to cruise. I’ve had the privilege of joining their spring or fall retreats from time to time. … Continue reading → read more
A Quarter Of UK’s Electricity Could Be Wasted By 2030, Thanks To Intermittent Wind Farms
By Paul Homewood From Current+ If the UK meets its expanded renewable and nuclear targets, the country will have an oversupply of electricity more than half of the time by 2030, creating significant opportunities for flexible demand. In new research from LCP, the company looked at the generation targets outlined in the British Energy […] read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
AG Garland accused of lying to Congress about investigation of parents
Washington Examiner: ... “Like you, I can’t imagine any circumstance in which the PATRIOT Act would be used in the circumstances of parents complaining about their children, nor can I imagine a circumstance where they would be labeled as domestic terrorism,” Garland told the committee last October. Now, ranking member Jim Jordan (R-OH) has identified three separate instances in which counterterrorism statutes were indeed used to open investigations into parents whose only crime was speaking at a public event about their local school. Jordan claims that a whistleblower has identi... read more
Turcopolier15 hours ago
No joy for Russia in Donbas
“As the war entered its 81st day, Russian offensive operations in Donbas remained largely stalled following the failure of Russia’s ambitious attempt to cross the Siverskyi Donets River and encircle the metropolitan area of Severodonetsk, the capital of the Ukrainian-administered … Continue reading → read more
musingsofanoldfart15 hours ago
Refill stations for cleaning products in a Switzerland store reduces plastic waste
My youngest son made me aware of this neat initiative going on Switzerland with a supermarket called Migros. Migros’ aim is zero waste. In order to save plastic and rely on the reuse of materials, customers can refill their laundry, … Continue reading → read more
Science 2.0 blogs17 hours ago
How Inconsistent Really Are The W Mass Measurements
The recent precise measurement of the W boson mass produced by the non-dead CDF collaboration last month continues to be at the focus of attention by the scientific community, for a good reason - if correct, the CDF measurement in and of itself would be the conclusive proof that our trust in the Standard Model of particle physics when producing predictions of particle phenomenology needs a significant overhaul. read more read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Tweets Of The Day
Somalia's presidential election: Where just 329 people vote https://t.co/JfdGC83jjc — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 16, 2022 After the weekend parliament elections in Lebanon, the country's militant Hezbollah group and its allies appear to have suffered losses. But despite this, Hezbollah and its main Shiite ally, the Amal group, are likely to retain their 27 seats in the house. https://t.co/hoghYxkpsT — AP Middle East (@APMiddleEast) May 16, 2022 Global wheat prices jump after India export ban https://t.co/zK3MjCUV5v — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 16, 2022 Around 40 people,... read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Buffalo Shooter’s Prior Threat, Hospital Stay Face Scrutiny
The white gunman accused of committing a racist massacre at a Buffalo supermarket made threating comments that brought police to his high school last spring, but he was never charged with a crime and had no further contact with law enforcement after his release from a hospital. read more
Bill 96
I'm tired. I'm tired of the language merry-go-round in Quebec. Francois Legault's government is on the cusp of passing Bill 96, which would further restrict the rights of Quebec's English speakers. *The Montreal Gazette* reports that: Quebec’s anglophone community rarely protests in the streets against government policy. However, many who came out Saturday said while they are in favour of protecting the French language and culture in Quebec, Bill 96 — which is expected to come to a vote in the National Assembly at the end of the month — would have disastrous consequences in educat... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Biden team readies for impeachment after 2022 elections
The Lid: ... ... the Biden legal team works to prepare themselves for a wave of litigation and investigation. President Biden’s legal team is laying the groundwork to defend against an expected onslaught of oversight investigations by congressional Republicans, should they take one or both chambers in the midterm elections — including preparing for the possibility of impeachment as payback for the two impeachments of President Donald J. Trump. As part of those preparations, Mr. Biden and his White House counsel, Dana Remus, have hired Richard A. Sauber, a longtime white-collar ... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
California's environmental wackos
*National Review:* California Environmentalists Move to Kill Massive Reservoir Project as State Faces Record Drought California is facing such a crisis that Jamie Traynham is willing to give up her family’s ranch so the state can build a reservoir. California environmentalists want policies that will wreck the state so it will be harder to sustain life. read more
Organizing Notes15 hours ago
Empire of Bioweapon Lies
By Pepe Escobar What are the roots that clutch, what branches grow / Out of this stony rubbish? Son of man, / You cannot say, or guess, for you know only / A heap of broken images, where the sun beats, / And the dead tree gives no shelter, the cricket no relief, / And the dry stone no sound of water. Only / There is shadow under this red rock, / (Come in under the shadow of this red rock), / And I will show you something different from either / Your shadow at morning striding behind you / Or your shadow at evening rising to meet you; / I will show you fear in a handful of... read more
Organizing Notes15 hours ago
Ritter denounces more NATO expansion
An interview with Scott Ritter, former Marine intelligence officer and U.N. weapons inspector, about the war in Ukraine and what will happen if Finland and Sweden join NATO. read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
Picture Of The Day
A man walks past a car overturned after a Russian bombing hit a garage, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine. REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes *WNU Editor*: The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Top Photos of the Day* (Reuters). read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
McDonald’s to Sell Its Russian Business, Try to Keep Workers
McDonald's said that it has started the process of selling its Russian business, which includes 850 restaurants that employ 62,000 people. read more
WE SHOULD POLL SOME MORE CONSPIRACY THEORIES
I went to the comments section of a Daily Wire thread on the Buffalo shooting. A lot of folks seem to have the same idea: Democratic propagated to attack the 2A **** I'm willing to bet the top dogs of the left would go so far as to hire a leftist and be told to pose as a white supremacists and call themselves a neo nazi just to try and stir more division, then give it to the msm to report on it for weeks. I don't put anything past their imaginations. They know they're losing, so desperate times call for desperate measures. That's my opinion anyway. **** This was literally my fir... read more
Small Dead Animals16 hours ago
Our priorities lay elsewhere
Odd how no one is calling for the federal government to declare a state of emergency to find these violent criminals. Nearly three months after masked, axe-wielding assailants attacked a B.C. work camp in the dead of night, a team of more than 40 RCMP investigators have yet to announce any leads into the identities,… Continue reading → read more
New Mandala16 hours ago
Rethinking self-censorship in Southeast Asia’s media landscape
By intentionally devising concealment strategies that maintain the core messages...research participants demonstrate their commitment to continue producing critical information while avoiding punishment. The post Rethinking self-censorship in Southeast Asia’s media landscape appeared first on New Mandala. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazil elections 2022: Lula da Silva inherits 18% of the votes that elected Bolsonaro in 2018
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Workers' Party - PT) is the preferred choice for the first round of the 2022 elections of 18% of voters who voted for Jair Bolsonaro (PL) in the second . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our […] The post Brazil elections 2022: Lula da Silva inherits 18% of the votes that elected Bolsonaro in 2018 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Aviationist16 hours ago
Up Close And Personal With The Italian Special Color Eurofighter Typhoon For NTM 2022
[image: Eurofighter Tiger Meet] We take a closer look at the special livery prepared by the XII Gruppo of the Italian Air Force for The NATO Tiger Meet. As we reported a few days ago, on May 6, 2022, [...] The post Up Close And Personal With The Italian Special Color Eurofighter Typhoon For NTM 2022 appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Brazil is the largest exporter of grains to China
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - China is a giant in the commodities market, backed by its strong GDP and tremendous purchasing power. It imports 25% of world grain trade volumes, making it the largest grain importer. Therefore, what the country does or encounters in terms . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, […] The post Brazil is the largest exporter of grains to China appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Brazil has 1.5 million delivery and freelance drivers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At least 1.5 million delivery and freelance drivers worked without an employment contract in Brazil at the end of 2021. Of this total, 61.2% were app drivers and taxi drivers (946,000), 20.9% delivered goods via motorcycles (323,000), 14.4% acted as motorcycle taxi . . . To read the full NEWS […] The post Brazil has 1.5 million delivery and freelance drivers appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Komando.com18 hours ago
How to get free stuff from your local auto shop
Mechanics are notoriously expensive. That's why you should always look for new ways you can save money on car repairs. Here are a few tips. read more
Retraction Watch18 hours ago
Journal retracts paper listed on authorship for sale site following Retraction Watch report
An Elsevier journal has retracted a paper that was listed by a firm claiming to sell authorships months after we reported on the site. On Sept. 7, 2021, we published a story about the company, Teziran. On Sept. 14, pseudonymous sleuth Artemisia Stricta wrote to Ioannis Ieropoulos, the editor of Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, … Continue reading Journal retracts paper listed on authorship for sale site following Retraction Watch report read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE20 hours ago
Diet not working? Maybe its not your type.
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Halifax Examiner17 hours ago
The Bar Society’s governing council — ‘We’re supposed to be lawyers?’
It only feels like I’ve been writing about the turmoil inside the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society for forever. For me, it began in 2016 with my fascination with what would become the society’s “longest, most expensive” — and still seemingly never-ended — professional misconduct case involving polarizing now-former lawyer Lyle Howe, an African Nova Scotian. […] read more
MJBizDaily17 hours ago
Cannabis product sampling is taking off, despite legal and pandemic challenges
Cannabis product sampling is taking off, despite legal and pandemic challenges is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Beyond Rainbows and Butterflies
I saw this post circulating on Facebook yesterday, and had to share it. April was autism whatever you want to call it month. And a quiet one it was. Not as many feel good stories. A few arguments over awareness... Related Stories - Cars Upon Thars - Flip The Script - I See How Hard You Work read more
The Duran17 hours ago
UK soldiers in Azovstal. EU Gas-for-EUROS lie. Romania Eurovision vote rigged. Update 1
UK soldiers in Azovstal. EU Gas-for-EUROS lie. Romania Eurovision vote rigged. Update 1 Topic 543 UKRAINE EXCLUSIVE: British fighters trapped in Mariupol steelworks in last stand archive.ph No Description Russia Helps the Ukraine Meet its Emissions Reduction Targets Russia Helps the Ukraine Meet its Emissions Reduction Targets Who needs an immediate ceasefire?Russia ends Ukrainian oil […] read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Pope proclaims Uruguay’s first saint in St. Peter’s Square
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Pope Francis canonized Uruguay's first saint, Italian-Uruguayan nun Francisca Rubatto, Sunday before thousands of people in St. Peter's Square. The Argentine pontiff, dressed in a plain white robe and seated because of knee pain, pronounced the formula declaring Rubatto (1844-1904), who dedicated part of her life to helping the poor […] The post Pope proclaims Uruguay’s first saint in St. Peter’s Square appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
bilaterals.org17 hours ago
Angola seeks to strengthen relations with Morocco
16-May-2022 The agreements have been technically finalized and cover cooperation on avoidance of double taxation, air services, reciprocal protection of investment, and trade cooperation. read more
bilaterals.org17 hours ago
AfCFTA: Insecurity, infrastructure deficiency threaten regional trade –WACTAF
16-May-2022 Insecurity and infrastructure deficiencies are threats to the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement, says West African food association read more
Electroverse17 hours ago
Victoria, B.C. Suffers Record Cold; Antarctic Blast To Engulf New Zealand; Oil Companies Post Record Profits On Cold Winter And Spiraling Crude Prices; + Ukraine Warns Of Spring Crop “Headwinds”
Dig On For Victory: "I'm as patriotic as can be-- And ration points won't worry me!" The post Victoria, B.C. Suffers Record Cold; Antarctic Blast To Engulf New Zealand; Oil Companies Post Record Profits On Cold Winter And Spiraling Crude Prices; + Ukraine Warns Of Spring Crop “Headwinds” appeared first on Electroverse. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Argentina and Brazil inaugurate the international Latin American project ‘Consonancias’
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The initiative aims to promote cultural exchange between the countries of South America, inviting orchestra conductors, performers, soloists, and composers to disseminate academic symphonic music from the American region. On May 21, the international Latin American project "Consonancias" will be launched in Resistencia, beginning with the collaboration of Brazil and […] The post Argentina and Brazil inaugurate the international Latin American project ‘Consonancias’ appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Brazil will need 9.6 million workers in industrial occupations by 2025
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - By 2025, Brazil will need to qualify 9.6 million people in industrial occupations, of which 2 million in initial training - to replace inactive people and fill new vacancies - and 7.6 million in continued training for workers who need to update their . . . To read the full […] The post Brazil will need 9.6 million workers in industrial occupations by 2025 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
100-year-old man in Brazil breaks record for “world’s oldest employee
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At 100 years old, Walter Orthmann of Brazil is the person with the longest career in a company in the world, spanning more than eight decades. "It's remarkable that you wake up in the morning and you have a commitment. When you have a commitment, you don't feel like time […] The post 100-year-old man in Brazil breaks record for “world’s oldest employee appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Airfares rise twice as fast as inflation in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While general price increases affect everyone in Brazil, the rise in airfares has been much more pronounced, affecting the sector's recovery and discouraging people from traveling. According to IATA data, the increase in the cost of aviation fuel is taking place worldwide, averaging 11.6%. This has a direct impact on […] The post Airfares rise twice as fast as inflation in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

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