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Thomas Paine

To argue with a person who has renounced the use of reason is like administering medicine to the dead.

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

3 May - Blogs I'm Following - 2 of 4

 11:25 pm MDT

War News Updates7 hours ago
U.S. Air Force Successfully Tests 2,000-Pound Air-Launched ‘Quicksink’ Bomb On Cargo Ship
*Daily Mail*: *America flexes its maritime muscles! U.S. Air Force successfully tests 2,000-pound air-launched ‘quicksink’ bomb and blasts cargo ship out of the sea in one strike* * The US developed the weapon to explode underneath enemy warships when in combat like a torpedo * Torpedo attacks give away the location of the submarine, unlike the 'quicksink' which is more cost-effective * F-15E Strike Eagle fighters fired the munition, with the Biden regime planning to deliver 80 F-15Es The US has tested a new 'quicksink' bomb designed to destroy enemy warships from the sky. ... read more
The Nation-State Strikes Back
Any patriot of mankind is a nationalist. To love any nation, one must first love their own. To despise any nation, is to be a patriot of none. Why? Because the nation state is the greatest discovery in the history of mankind. The nation-state, any true Nation, is never merely an ideology or corrupt bureaucracy, but is a bounded expression of the universal culture of human creative endeavor. It is filled with the genius of its people, their talents, skills, passions, history, and hopes. When Americans landed on the Moon, it took the genius of many individuals and the efforts of our ... read more
EU Plans to Ban Thousands of Toxic Chemicals
Children’s Health Defense – by Sustainable Pulse Thousands of the most notorious chemicals will be rapidly banned in Europe, the European Commission announced last week, as... The post EU Plans to Ban Thousands of Toxic Chemicals appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Food Safety News7 hours ago
H-E-B recalling brownie bites after consumer complaints about metal pieces
H-E-B has initiated a recall for two brownie products because of the potential for metal fragments in the products, following consumer complaints. The company recall, posted by the Food and Drug Administration, involves H-E-B Bakery brand “Two Bite Brownies” and H-E-B brand “Simply Delicious Cookies with Brownie Bites Party Trays.” “The potentially affected products were... Continue Reading read more
The Last Refuge7 hours ago
Musk Goes Full Galt, Challenges Woke Activists Who Pressure Corporations with Sunlight
CTH has been watching carefully for several weeks; looking, reading and observing the expressed priorities of Elon Musk in an effort to evaluate his free speech intents and purposes. After careful and cautious consideration, I can now say Elon Musk is the closest thing to John Galt in our lifetime. Today, Mr. Musk drew attention […] The post Musk Goes Full Galt, Challenges Woke Activists Who Pressure Corporations with Sunlight appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Snopes.com7 hours ago
Is Putin Preparing To Hand Over Power To Undergo Cancer Surgery?
A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State told us they "don't have anything to offer" on the rumor. read more
The Duran7 hours ago
Russia retaliates, blocks “unfriendly nations.” Ukraine wants Russia to capitulate. Update 2
Russia retaliates, blocks “unfriendly nations.” Ukraine wants Russia to capitulate. Update 2 Topic 526 Medvedev thinks that Zelensky does not need ‘any peace treaty’ No Title No Description read more
Snopes.com7 hours ago
Has a US Supreme Court Opinion Never Been Leaked in Advance Before?
The highest court in the U.S. is more secretive than other institutions. read more
Econlib8 hours ago
The ABCs of Electoral Politics
In a democracy, some people say that politicians represent the will of the people. While many people see politicians as slimy, they think that voters can keep them in line through periodic elections. After all, if a politician acts badly, we can “vote the bastards out!” However, real-world voters face a set of constraints that […] The post The ABCs of Electoral Politics appeared first on Econlib. read more
The Student Debt Cancellation Debates
As President Biden considers granting federal student loan relief, debates are growing about student debt cancellation. read more
Diversity, Equity, Equality, and Inclusion: Can We Talk?
Advancements for Black professionals in higher education are happening more frequently for Black women than it is for Black men... read more
War News Updates7 hours ago
Exxon Declares Force Majeure On Russian Sakhalin-1 Oil Operations
The Exxon Mobil corporate pavilion at the 21st World Petroleum Congress in Moscow, June 16, 2014. Exxon Mobil said on Wednesday its Russian unit Exxon Neftegas has declared force majeure for its Sakhalin-1 operations due to sanctions on Russia that have made it increasingly difficult to ship crude to customers. Andrey Rudakov, Bloomberg *CNBC/Reuters: **Exxon declares force majeure on Russian Sakhalin-1 operations* * Exxon Mobil said on Wednesday its Russian unit Exxon Neftegas has declared force majeure for its Sakhalin-1 operations due to sanctions on Russia that have made i... read more
MJBizDaily7 hours ago
Former US House Speaker Boehner sued over marijuana lobbying group
Former U.S. House Speaker John Boehner allegedly breached a contract with another prospective marijuana lobbying group to form the National Cannabis Roundtable, according to a lawsuit last month in Washington DC. Former US House Speaker Boehner sued over marijuana lobbying group is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
null7 hours ago
SCOTUS Abortion Leak Exposes 'Pro-Choice' Hypocrisy
The apparent leak of a draft Supreme Court decision that overturns Roe vs. Wade has unleashed a political tsunami across the United States. Protests outside the Court building hardly seemed spontaneous and abortion supporters in Congress are scurrying to pack the Court. What is the deeper issue here? What should libertarians think about it? Watch today's Liberty Report: read more
Michael West7 hours ago
The Verdict: Labor tax solution better than Coalition, worse than Donald Trump
[image: tax avoidance, OECD, Labor policy] Timid, worse than Donald Trump but better than the Coalition. That's the verdict on Labor's policy to combat multinational tax avoiders. Although large corporations have been subsidised through the pandemic like never before, they will still now enjoy years of tax-free profits thanks to gaping holes in Australia's tax system. Callum Foote consults tax law experts. read more
PrairiePundit8 hours ago
How the 2020 vote fraud operations worked?
* Roger L. Simon:* *D’Souza’s ‘2000 Mules’ Is an Absolute Must-See* Maybe because I worked in film for years and have some idea how the sausage is made or maybe it’s an outgrowth of my personality, but I rarely cry in the movies. Nevertheless, midway through Dinesh D’Souza’s new documentary “2000 Mules”—made in close collaboration with Catherine Engelbrecht and Gregg Phillips of True the Vote—to my surprise, I found myself tearing up. Corny as it may sound, I was crying… for the United States of America. The movie documents with explicit evidence how our democratic republic is b... read more
AIPAC’s $16 mill lays down red line for Dems: Don’t criticize Israel
AIPAC's superpac has raised nearly $16 million in 3 months... That’s why the NY Times called “Jewish donors” who prioritize Israel the “elephant in the room” of our foreign policy. Or why a J Street panel said that the clout of Jewish donors in the Democratic Party is “gigantic” and “shocking”... read more
PrairiePundit8 hours ago
Biden's appeal to people with student debt
*Washington Examiner:* *Biden student debt cancellation plan aimed at firing up liberal voters*Most Americans do not have student debt. I paid mine off a year or two after I graduated decades ago. read more
The Duran8 hours ago
Putin signs sanctions decree. Pentagon claims Russia’s progress in Donbass slow
Putin signs sanctions decree. Pentagon claims Russia’s progress in Donbass slow The Duran: Episode 1271 read more
PrairiePundit8 hours ago
Overstating the impact of Roe being reversed
Rick Moran: Conventional wisdom states that the approaching decision overturning the landmark abortion case *Roe v. Wade* will energize the Democratic base and turn them into avenging angels, marching to the polls. Or, conventional wisdom claims that the decision will make the GOP even more conservative and energize its evangelical base, causing them to flock to voting booths to reward Republicans. Or, non-conventional wisdom — my supremely wise and prescient comments — will point out that partisans always overstate the effect on an election of any single event and that both sid... read more
US begins issuing first visas in Cuba in more than 4 years
France 24 The US embassy in Cuba began issuing visas on Tuesday for the first time since alleged sonic attacks against diplomatic staff more than... The post US begins issuing first visas in Cuba in more than 4 years appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
CDC Used Phone Location Data to Monitor Churches and Schools to Determine Whether Americans Followed Covid Lockdown Orders
Gateway Pundit – by Cristina Laila The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention used phone location data to track millions Americans in 2021. The CDC... The post CDC Used Phone Location Data to Monitor Churches and Schools to Determine Whether Americans Followed Covid Lockdown Orders appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
A Record Number Of Americans Just Quit Their Job, As Job Openings Surpass Unemployed Workers By A Record 5.6 Million
Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden Another month, another blockbuster JOLTS report confirming just how terribly broken the US labor market is. Last month, the BLS... The post A Record Number Of Americans Just Quit Their Job, As Job Openings Surpass Unemployed Workers By A Record 5.6 Million appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Medical Kidnap9 hours ago
Bill Gates’ Dream to Control the Planet through the World Health Organization is Becoming Closer to Reality
From time to time I get emails from people asking me to cover some story or video about Bill Gates and his influence in global vaccine production and distribution, and I usually reply by asking the person who is emailing the information if they have first searched for "Bill Gates" on Health Impact News, because we have been covering Bill Gates' role behind global vaccination programs, mainly by buying a controlling interest in the World Health Organization, for over a decade now. If you search for "Bill Gates" on Health Impact News, it will return a result of 318 articles (319 whe... read more
Virtual Mirage9 hours ago
The Armchair General
SITREP Here is the challenge currently facing the Ukrainian armed forces: The area in red is under Russian control and it is what Ukraine needs to take back. Lightweight anti-tank weapons like the Javelin and NLAW or MANPADS anti-air equipment are very useful pieces of equipment for the following reasons:- A) Low training requirement […] The post The Armchair General appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
MJBizDaily9 hours ago
Connecticut moves to restrict cannabis advertising on border
Connecticut lawmakers are looking to place stricter restrictions on marijuana advertising, including barring billboard ads from marijuana retail stores along the Massachusetts border. Connecticut moves to restrict cannabis advertising on border is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Money For Nothing
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? From Net Zero Watch: ? ? ? GB News are currently reporting that new capacity additions to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) subsidy scheme have dried up completely, as windfarms put back their CfD start dates, and sell into the open… read more
Attack of the Carbon Units
[image: Attack of the Carbon Units] *“The timescales for technological advance are but an instant compared to the timescales of the Darwinian natural selection that led to humanity’s emergence — and (more relevantly) they are less than a millionth of the vast expanses of cosmic time lying ahead.” — Martin Rees, On the Future: Prospects for Humanity (2018).* *by Henry Cordova* This bulletin is meant to alert mobile units operating in or near Sector 2921 of a potential danger, namely intelligently directed, deliberately hostile, activity that has been detected there. The reports fro... read more
The New Dark Age8 hours ago
NATO’s Wars on Citizen Journalists
After first citing the Armenian Holocaust and the Rape of Nanking to gain historical context, this article examines the recent Ukrainian arrest of citizen journalist Gonzalo Lira López and the smear campaigns against Patrick Lancaster and Graham Philips to explore the role of citizen journalists in NATO’s ongoing wars, Ukraine’s included. In concluding by examining the matrix NATO uses to weaponize their work, the article allows readers to evaluate the charges NATO lays against this website and its other citizen journalist targets in Ukraine, Yemen, Syria and domestically as well. read more
Not PC8 hours ago
"...allow people long dead to talk inside our heads."
*"For 99 percent of the tenure of humans on earth, nobody could read or write. The great invention had not yet been made. Except for firsthand experience, almost everything we knew was passed on by word of mouth. As in the children’s game 'Telephone, over tens and hundreds of generations, information would slowly be distorted and lost. "Books changed all that. Books, purchasable at low cost, permit us to interrogate the past with high accuracy; to tap the wisdom of our species; to understand the point of view of others, and not just those in power; to contemplate — with th... read more
Vox - All8 hours ago
The end of Roe could be a double-edged sword for Republicans
[image: Protesters in front of the Supreme Court building hold signs that read “Bans off our bodies” and “Keep abortion legal.”] Anti-abortion and pro-abortion rights activists demonstrate in front of the US Supreme Court Building on May 3, 2022, in Washington, DC. | Win McNamee/Getty Images Gutting abortion rights might not boost the GOP in the midterms. If the US Supreme Court overturns *Roe v. Wade*, it would mark the culmination of Republicans’ yearslong battle, spanning the courts and state legislatures, to make it all but impossible to get an abortion in many parts of the co... read more
What's at stake as Supreme Court appears intent on overturning Roe v. Wade -- 3 essential reads
A draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito suggests that a majority of the court may overturn the landmark 1973 ruling that guaranteed the constitutional right to abortion in the US. read more
The Last Refuge8 hours ago
Mandatory Mask Theater Returns, CDC Announces Long Term Extension for Biden Transporation Mask Mandate, No Expiration Date, Planes, Trains and Busses
Previously a federal judge overturned the federal mask mandate for transportation, thereby allowing travelers to make their own choices. The DOJ has appealed that decision after the CDC said it wanted the mask mandate to remain in place. The status of that litigation is unknown. Today, the CDC has announced a semi-permanent extension of the […] The post Mandatory Mask Theater Returns, CDC Announces Long Term Extension for Biden Transporation Mask Mandate, No Expiration Date, Planes, Trains and Busses appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Mask compliance and outcomes
"A new peer-reviewed study entitled: "Correlation Between Mask Compliance and COVID-19 Outcomes in Europe" has demonstrated that use of face masks, even widespread, did not correlate with better outcomes during the COVID epidemic, based on data from 35 European countries with populations of over one million people each, encompassing a total of 602 million people." https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/326734 Think of the people who were terrorized, insulted and cancelled because they spoke out against masks, mandates, and monsters under the bed. read more
Book Club Schedule 2022-2023
Yesterday we had our final meeting of this season, and a lively discussion of The Ninth Hour by Anne McDermott. We voted on selections for next season. Some excellent suggestions, even those that didn't make the cut--one title was a three-way tie. Here is the schedule for next season's book club. Sept. 12, 2022 The Code Breaker by Walter Isaacson led by Justine at Bethel Oct. 3, 2022 A Divided Loyalty by Charles Todd led by Cindy at Bethel Nov. 7, 2022 Ghosts of Gold Mountain by Gordon Chang led by Gail at Peggy's home Dec. 5, 2022 The Cat Who Saved Books by Sosuke Natsukawa led... read more
New Motto. Ontario Yours To Pervert
I can remember the good old days at my four room school in rural Ontario. We were taught silly things, like math, writing, non Woke history, etc. read more
Halifax Examiner9 hours ago
Two referees from Nova Scotia join CFL’s new Officiating Academy
The Canadian Football League (CFL) announced on Monday a new program aimed at training football referees and former athletes to officiate at a professional level for the CFL. Nine participants have already been selected. The program begins at CFL training camp on May 13. “Each participant will take part in the program for a maximum […] read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Pope Offers to Meet Putin, Still Waiting to Hear Back
Pope Francis told an Italian newspaper he had offered to travel to Moscow to meet with President Vladimir Putin to try to end Russia's war in Ukraine. read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
Opinion: Lend and Lease for Ukraine – the concept “the US commands” and “the EU pays” works better and better
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – (Opinion) The US Congress has passed a “Lend and Lease” bill for Ukraine. US weapons will be lent and leased to Ukraine. Since Kiev has no money, the cost of this will probably soon be borne by European taxpayers – even though Ukraine is not an EU state. For the […] The post Opinion: Lend and Lease for Ukraine – the concept “the US commands” and “the EU pays” works better and better appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Ecuador pays a lower interest rate on its public debt
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The average interest rate on Ecuador's public debt stood at 3.99% in February 2022. It was the lowest indicator since 2019, when the financial cost was 6.16%. The drop occurred due to a reduction in the interest rate of external debt, which went from 6.2% in December 2019 to 3.2% […] The post Ecuador pays a lower interest rate on its public debt appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
AltHealthWorks.com10 hours ago
Three Ways to Heal and Prevent Allergies Naturally, According to a Naturopathic Doctor
Allergy season is here, and it’s not something that is easily dealt with for millions of people worldwide. We don’t often think of allergies as leading to sickness, but that’s a mistake. Allergies are the sixth-leading precursor to chronic disease according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, and more than 50 million people suffer from allergies each year. Severe allergic reactions result in 90,000 emergency room visits each year. According to the Foundation, the number one cause of allergy-related deaths is from medicines, however, not the allergies themselves! Top Th... read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Peru tops list of e-commerce growth and development in Latin America
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The COVID-19 pandemic has changed consumer behavior driving the use of digital tools and electronic devices, which have accelerated the consumption of e-commerce in Peru and the world. According to a study by Euromonitor International, Peru tops the list of growth and development of e-commerce in Latin America with 87%. […] The post Peru tops list of e-commerce growth and development in Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Science 2.0 blogs10 hours ago
Modern Students Report More Mental Health Issues Than Any Young People In History
In a new paper, scholars say depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues are more common than ever before, and that people of color are impacted most. The data are from surveys, and young people have always felt a need to 'live in important times' and believe everything is different than any other generation faced, but young people today went through an economic meltdown and then a pandemic, with all of the resulting media attention and worry that entailed. The Healthy Minds Network pool was between 2013 and 2021 from 350,000 students at over 300 campuses. read more read more
The New Dark Age10 hours ago
PayPal’s IndyMedia Wipeout
A series of moves against media outlets by PayPal shows the next step in speech control: confiscation. Why won't the company answer questions? read more
Small Dead Animals10 hours ago
Jordan Peterson: The Importance of Being Ethical
Advance warning: Justin Trudeau is a serial liar and ain’t ethical. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Latest figures in Brazil show recovery in unemployment, says Speaker of the House
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Speaker of the House, Arthur Lira, today (3) made an analysis of the unemployment scenario in the country. He pointed out that although the country had a record unemployment rate of around 15% in 2020 and 2021, the current figures show a continuing recovery process. "The unemployment rate fell […] The post Latest figures in Brazil show recovery in unemployment, says Speaker of the House appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Colombia: Extraordinary growth of exports in March
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Selling abroad is crucial for nations' economies, as no one is spared from having to buy, even if production in the national territory is strong. It is a necessary trade relationship that generates a major problem, known as the deficit in the trade balance . . . To read the […] The post Colombia: Extraordinary growth of exports in March appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Bacon's Rebellion10 hours ago
The Detrimental Effect of Cell Phones in Public Schools
by Robert L. Maronic I read a sad commentary three days ago entitled, “At This School, the Cellphones Rule,” written by James A. Bacon of Bacon’s Rebellion in Richmond. His commentary, which conceals both the name of the teacher and “high-poverty high … Continue reading → read more
Bill Gates’ Dream to Control the Planet through the World Health Organization is Becoming Closer to Reality
From time to time I get emails from people asking me to cover some story or video about Bill Gates and his influence in global vaccine production and distribution, and I usually reply by asking the person who is emailing the information if they have first searched for "Bill Gates" on Health Impact News, because we have been covering Bill Gates' role behind global vaccination programs, mainly by buying a controlling interest in the World Health Organization, for over a decade now. If you search for "Bill Gates" on Health Impact News, it will return a result of 318 articles (319 whe... read more
Vox - All9 hours ago
How anti-abortion activists may have won the Supreme Court
[image: A person with an “Abortion is health care” sign sits looking at their phone in front of a barricade outside the Supreme Court.] Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images It involved setbacks, political power plays, and some pure luck. The draft Supreme Court opinion that could overturn *Roe v. Wade* — obtained and published by Politico but not yet final — would be a seismic change in American jurisprudence, with massive implications for reproductive rights. So how did Republicans get in the position where they could pull it off? It’s a lengthy, half-century saga that involved setbacks... read more
"A Look to the Heavens"
"What created Devils Tower? The origin of this extraordinary rock monolith in Wyoming, USA is still debated, with a leading hypothesis holding that it is a hardened lava plume that never reached the surface to become a volcano. In this theory, the lighter rock that once surrounded the dense volcanic neck has now eroded away, leaving the dramatic tower. *Click image for larger size.* Known by Native Americans by names including Bear's Lodge and Great Gray Horn, the dense rock includes the longest hexagonal columns known, some over 180-meters tall. High above, the central band of the M... read more
Chet Raymo, "The Ring of Truth"
*"The Ring of Truth"* by Chet Raymo "In Salley Vickers' novel, "Where Three Roads Meet," the shade of Tiresias, the blind seer of the Oedipus myth, visits Sigmund Freud in London during the psychoanalyst's final terrible illness. In a series of conversations, Tiresias retells the story of Oedipus- he who was fated to kill his father and sleep with his mother- a story at the heart of Freud's own theory of the human psyche. At one point in the conversations, as Tiresias and Freud discuss the extent to which our lives are fated, the question of immortality arises. Freud says of Oedipu... read more
"Knowing..."
“Knowing can be a curse on a person’s life. I’d traded in a pack of lies for a pack of truth, and I didn’t know which one was heavier. Which one took the most strength to carry around? It was a ridiculous question, though, because once you know the truth, you can’t ever go back and pick up your suitcase of lies. Heavier or not, the truth is yours now.” - Sue Monk Kidd read more
The Word From the Trenches – May 3, 2022
Join in on the conversation. Call (667)770-1530 then enter 220029#, press *6 to mute and unmute. VoIP Dialer: https://www.freeconferencecallhd.com/dialer You can listen on our player.... The post The Word From the Trenches – May 3, 2022 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
Is the ‘Jeff Green Foundation’ Email Giveaway a Scam or Legit?
Billionaire philanthropists typically don't make multiple errors in grammar, nor do they ask people to respond to foreign email addresses. read more
The Last Refuge10 hours ago
Convenient Timing, Supreme Court Leak Simultaneous With 2020 Election Fraud Documentary Release
The historic leak from the Supreme Court has sucked all the oxygen from the premier release of an explosive documentary outlining the 2020 election fraud. Many are seeing the timing as suspiciously strategic. {Direct Rumble Link) 2,000 Mules is an explosive documentary outlining how left-wing political activists targeted key precincts within seven key states through […] The post Convenient Timing, Supreme Court Leak Simultaneous With 2020 Election Fraud Documentary Release appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
MJBizDaily10 hours ago
Scotts Miracle-Gro sees cannabis supply sales decline, buys nutrient brand
Lawn and garden products giant Scotts Miracle-Gro reported a 44% year-over-year quarterly sales decline in its cannabis-focused Hawthorne Gardening Co. division, as well as Hawthorne's acquisition of Australian hydroponic nutrient brand Cyco for $34 million. Scotts Miracle-Gro sees cannabis supply sales decline, buys nutrient brand is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
The Last Refuge10 hours ago
Joe Biden Gives Press Impromptu Remarks Concerning Supreme Court, Video and Transcript
A few hours ago, the installed occupant of the white house delivered impromptu remarks to the press concerning a leaked draft from a pending Supreme Court decision. [Video and Transcript Below] [Transcript] – Q What do you think of the ruling — or the draft that leaked, sir? THE PRESIDENT: “Well, first of all, I […] The post Joe Biden Gives Press Impromptu Remarks Concerning Supreme Court, Video and Transcript appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Mayorkas Confirms The Worst. If Title 42 Goes, 18K Illegals Will Invade Every Day
VDare – by A.W. Morgan Biden and his Homeland Security boss, unindicted visa fixer Alejandro Mayorkas, are bound and determined to dispossess and replace the Historic American... The post Mayorkas Confirms The Worst. If Title 42 Goes, 18K Illegals Will Invade Every Day appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Food Shortages Surge to Record High, Food Price Inflation 2nd Highest Ever
Breitbart – by John Carney The supply of food around the globe saw a sharp uptick in disruptions, survey data from S&P Global indicated Monday.... The post Food Shortages Surge to Record High, Food Price Inflation 2nd Highest Ever appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Price of diesel reaches all-time high – what will become of food production and transport?
Natural News – by Ethan Huff On Monday, the average price of a gallon of diesel fuel reached an all-time high of $5.321, which will eventually... The post Price of diesel reaches all-time high – what will become of food production and transport? appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Solidarity Now! The 1968 Poor People's Campaign is on a National Tour
A Smithsonian exhibit, Solidarity Now! 1968 Poor People’s Campaign, will begin a national tour at the National Civil Rights Museum... read more
Supervisor authority at issue in Delta case
A former Delta flight attendant has lost her bid to sue the airline over an alleged sexual assault by a pilot. The plaintiff argued that the airline was liable because the pilot was a supervisor, but a federal district court judge disagreed in granting a motion for summary judgment. The case raises the issue of ... read more
Jury awards $15M in damages in UVA lacrosse player’s killing
(AP) A former University of Virginia lacrosse player is liable for fatally beating his girlfriend in 2010 and must pay $15 million in damages in a wrongful death lawsuit, a jury found May 2. George Huguely V is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence in the killing of Yeardley Love after being convicted of second-degree ... read more
OSHA introduces program to combat workplace heat hazards
Federal officials are embarking on a new endeavor to protect workers from illness and injury from heat exposure after the Biden administration announced the move last year. The Occupational Safety and Health administration last week introduced its National Emphasis Program on heat hazards, a temporary initiative meant to curtail specific threats to workplace safety. OSHA ... read more
DOJ takes tougher stance on white collar crime
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced it’s taking a tougher stance on corporate wrongdoing and white collar crime. Messages from the DOJ indicate that the agency is stepping up enforcement in virtually all areas of white collar crime. Two areas of particular focus: deterring repeat corporate misconduct and enhanced efforts toward individual prosecution. For ... read more
Sardonicky10 hours ago
The Great Roe v Wade Leak
It's tailor-made for the midterms. Both parties will fund-raise like mad as the Supremes keep us in suspense for another month or two as we await the final decision. Remember, the leaked document, written by Samuel Alito, is still only a draft. The court may not overturn Roe v Wade as much as punt it back to the states. And conservative states already have gone full bore ahead with their own draconian abortion bans or restrictions. So who leaked it? My guess is that one of the liberal justices accidentally on purpose left it on her desk where an underling found it. But who knows, ... read more
"Nine Meals from Anarchy"
*"Nine Meals from Anarchy"* by Jeff Thomas In 1906, Alfred Henry Lewis stated, “There are only nine meals between mankind and anarchy.” Since then, his observation has been echoed by people as disparate as Robert Heinlein and Leon Trotsky. The key here is that, unlike all other commodities, food is the one essential that cannot be postponed. If there were a shortage of, say, shoes, we could make do for months or even years. A shortage of gasoline would be worse, but we could survive it, through mass transport or even walking, if necessary. But food is different. If there were an in... read more
"Food Bank Demand Soars (Again) As Inflation Crushes Working-Poor "
*"Food Bank Demand Soars (Again)* *As Inflation Crushes Working-Poor "* by Tyler Durden "The highest inflation prints in four decades have forced some Americans to flood food banks and pantries (again). WSJ reports that Forgotten Harvest in Detroit has experienced a dramatic increase in demand. Since December, demand at the food bank has increased from 25% to 45%. In March alone, when energy and food prices soared, demand jumped 30% over the prior month. Christopher Ivey, a spokesman for the Detroit food bank, said, "the need is growing quickly, as gas prices are continuing to rise.... read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
US Officials: Brittney Griner Considered Wrongfully Detained
The Biden administration has determined that WNBA star Brittney Griner is being wrongfully detained in Russia, meaning the United States will more aggressively work to secure her release. read more
"Massive Shortages in 90 Days - Why Everyone Should Care About Diesel Fuel Prices"
*Full screen recommended.* Dan, iAllegedly 5/3/22: *"Massive Shortages in 90 Days - * *Why Everyone Should Care About Diesel Fuel Prices"* "Globally we are going to see massive shortages within 90 days. I have had people from around the globe reach out to me. This includes farmers and business people from every walk of life. Diesel fuel is shooting up in price around the globe and it’s only going to get more expensive. There will be food shortages globally very soon." read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Chile’s president seeks to curb inflation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chilean President Gabriel Boric said his government would take measures to control rising fuel costs that have pushed annual inflation to a 14-year high and pressured the Central Bank to raise interest rates. Authorities will inject US$40 million into Chile's fuel . . . To read the full NEWS and […] The post Chile’s president seeks to curb inflation appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Food Safety News11 hours ago
More poppy seeds recalled in Canada over Salmonella concerns
Healthy Planet – Oakville is recalling certain blue organic poppy seeds because of possible Salmonella contamination. This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s inspection activities and comes after a string of poppy seed recalls in the month across Canada. The recalled product has been sold at Healthy Planet – Oakville, 2501 Hyde... Continue Reading read more
The Non-Independence Of Western-Funded ‘Independent Media’ In Ukraine
Chief among these is The Kyiv Independent, a newspaper that was barely three months old at the time of the Russian invasion but has shot to prominence in the West, being relentlessly promoted on television and radio and in print. As a result, it has managed to garner over two million followers on Twitter and raise millions of dollars in crowdfunding. However, far less known is that The Kyiv Independent was born thanks to a grant of over CA$200,000 from the Canadian government, which made the donation through the European Endowment for Democracy. Furthermore, virtually all of The K... read more
These Countries Are Willing To Risk US Ire Over Russia-Ukraine
Americans are fervently cheering for Ukraine in a war that many believe is a decisive struggle for human freedom. The intensity of our infatuation makes it easy to assume that everyone in the world shares it. They don’t. The impassioned American reaction is matched only in Europe, Canada, and the handful of U.S. allies in East Asia. For many people in the rest of the world, the Russia-Ukraine conflict is just another pointless Western war in which they have no stake. The two biggest countries in Latin America, Mexico and Brazil, have refused to impose sanctions on Russia or to cur... read more
Shannon Two: Guilty Of Interfering With Airport Operations
Dublin, Ireland - A mixed verdict came down in the case of the Shannon Two today. They were found not guilty of the charges of criminal damage and trespass with intent to commit an offense, but they were convicted, by a vote of 10-2, of interfering with the operation, management, and safety of an airport. That charge was added two years after the original charges. They have to surrender their passports until they are sentenced. Tarak Kauff, 80, and Ken Mayers, 85, went onto the airfield at Shannon Airport on March 17, 2019, to inspect any aircraft associated with the U.S. military... read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
Is This a Real ‘Sundown Town’ Sign Photographed in 2022?
Racial discrimination is still a problem for Black drivers, but this sign? read more
How A Gas Facility Started A Fight Over Climate Change And Sovereignty
In the Tideflats of Tacoma, Washington, beyond the masts of sailboats anchored in the Puyallup Tribe’s marina, pipelines emerge from the earth and snake their way inland. Their destination — an 8 million-gallon liquefied methane gas tank — was once considered by politicians to be the logical answer to the climate crisis. Now, it’s the center of a local controversy with international implications. The tank, owned by Puget Sound Energy, is the product of a recent era of proposed climate solutions. In 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency gave the shipping company TOTE Maritime a... read more
A Nation Of ‘Geophobes’
Ruminating on the American condition some years ago, I invented a word to describe us as we are. America is a “geophobic” nation, I figured — a people with an aversion to the world’s spaces and populations that manifests as indifference to any genuine knowledge of either. This indifference, this ignorance of other places and people — and Americans’ indifference to their ignorance — is perfectly evident as a thread running through the whole of American history. Americans are, at bottom, a fearful people, spooked by what lies beyond their shores. Has this ever been more so than now,... read more
US Coup Specialist Victoria Nuland Visits Brazil
The US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs, Victoria Nuland, arrived in Brazil last week for a “Meeting with Young Entrepreneurs from Brazil” and “High-Level Brazil-United States of America Dialogue”. In an official statement, the visit was called a “diplomatic mission” that aims to bring Brazil closer to US foreign policy. The arrival of the coup specialist in the midst of Bolsonaro’s attacks on the Federal Supreme Court and the Electoral Court (TSE) may also mean that the pressure may be accompanied by promises of American support for Bolsonaro’s current coup intention... read more
On Venezuela, Only Hawkish ‘Dissent’ Allowed
When it comes to Venezuela, corporate journalists have historically had little to criticize, given Washington’s “maximum pressure” regime-change efforts. However, a recent unexpected trip by a high-level US delegation to Caracas to meet with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro opened the spectrum of opinion ever so slightly. Besides the traditional bias and dishonest coverage, a familiar pattern emerged: Just like with Russia/Ukraine, the only allowed criticism of official policy comes from the right, demanding that the US be as extreme as possible in dealing with its “enemies.” ... read more
Amazon Workers Fall Short On Second Staten Island Union Vote
Amazon workers at a Staten Island distribution center who sought to join a union fell short of the needed votes — failing to repeat the history-making win of colleagues at a facility across the street, in a setback for labor organizing efforts against the e-commerce behemoth. The National Labor Relations Board on Monday tallied 380 votes in favor of joining the upstart Amazon Labor Union at the LDJ5 facility, versus 618 who voted against. The vote came amid what employees and their attorneys described as intensified efforts by Amazon management to discourage “yes” votes after las... read more
Will Amazon Workers’ Win Infect Walmart Next?
The improbable April 1 victory of Amazon workers in Staten Island, who fought for over two years to establish the very first union at the retail behemoth, is inspiring other Amazon employees around the country and highlighting a new path forward for the labor movement. It may also reignite labor organizing at Walmart, where workers seeking to form unions have been thwarted for decades. More than two years after Amazon employee Christian Smalls led a small walkout at JFK8, the company’s sprawling distribution center on Staten Island, to protest its lack of COVID-19 health safety gu... read more
Radioactivity Levels Found Outside Ohio Oilfield Waste Facility ‘Excessive’
Activists and scientists have found alarming levels of radioactivity in samples collected along the road and soils outside Austin Master Services, an oilfield waste processing facility with a history of sloppy practices in eastern Ohio. The facility is located just down the street from a high school football stadium and less than 1,000 feet from a set of city drinking water wells, raising public health concerns from a nuclear forensics scientist about the extent of possible radioactive contamination. Last November, members of two advocacy groups, Concerned Ohio River Residents and... read more
Eastern Kentucky University Faculty and Staff Unionize
Staff and faculty at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) are unionizing due to what faculty are saying are longstanding issues... read more
Dr. Karen Stout Receives Leadership Award and Induction Into AACC Hall of Fame
Dr. Karen A. Stout, president and CEO of Achieving the Dream (ATD), has been inducted into the newly created American Association... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ6 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History May 3 Saddam had Algerian Foreign Min assassinated after accusing Algeria of siding with Iran in Iran-Iraq War
(Getty Images) 1913 US consulate in Baghdad reported Ottomans ordered documents to be published in Arabic and Turkish in Baghdad vilayet as concession to Arab demands 1921 Gertrude Bell wrote Mid-Euphrates tribes perplexed why UK picked Faisal to be King of Iraq when he led revolt against them in Syria (Musings On Iraq review *Gertrude Bell And Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *Gertrude Bell, Explorer of the Middle East*) (Musings On Iraq movie review *Letters from Baghda... read more
George Carlin On Abortion
*Of Abortion, and Women as the Ultimate Source of Evil* read more
Bill Bonner, "Down the Drain"
*"Down the Drain"* *Never have so many lost so much money so fast.* by Bill Bonner *Dublin, Ireland - "*Last week, we got news that the US economy is now in reverse. It is no longer growing; it is shrinking, backing up. Less income, fewer sales, less profits, smaller salaries – the whole shebang. Never, in our entire lifetimes, have so many lost so much so fast. MarketWatch has the shocking report: "The most concerning thing about Thursday’s report on U.S. gross domestic product for the first quarter wasn’t that the first line of the first table showed that real GDP fell at a 1.4% a... read more
The Last Refuge11 hours ago
Supreme Court Issues Statement on Draft Opinion Leak – U.S. Marshal Launches Investigation
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued the following statement: Supreme Court – “Yesterday, a news organization published a copy of a draft opinion in a pending case. Justices circulate draft opinions internally as a routine and essential part of the Court’s confidential deliberative work. Although the document described in yesterday’s reports is authentic, it does […] The post Supreme Court Issues Statement on Draft Opinion Leak – U.S. Marshal Launches Investigation appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Russia Says It Is Holding About 2,000 Ukrainian Servicemen As POWs
© Sputnik / Russian Defence Ministry *RT:* *Russia reveals number of captured Ukrainian POWs* *Many Ukrainian servicemen see resistance as “futile” and prefer to lay down arms, Russia’s top investigator told RT * Russia is holding about 2,000 Ukrainian servicemen “who have voluntarily laid down their arms,” including five brigade commanders who “were fighting against the Donbass population,” the head of the Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin announced on Tuesday. In an interview with RT, Bastrykin said that investigators were working with prisoners of war and were ge... read more
naked capitalism11 hours ago
2:00PM Water Cooler 5/03/2022
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War News Updates11 hours ago
Russian TV Threatens UK With Nuclear Annihilation Over Its Shipment Of Weapons To Ukraine
*Forbes*: *Russia Just Threatened To Destroy Ireland And Britain With A Nuclear Tsunami* If the British continue to send weapons to Ukraine, then Britain – and Ireland – face destruction by a nuclear tsunami. That’s the unmistakable message from Russian media, which recently ran two animated videos depicting nuclear strikes on the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The videos, which ran on state-owned television channel Russia-1, were narrated by Dmitry Kiselyov, a television presenter known as “Putin’s mouthpiece.” The first video shows a submarine launching a Pos... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ11 hours ago
Tested positive for COVID
Yesterday I tested positive for COVID. My symptoms are super congestion, a fever that comes and goes and feeling very tired. Thankfully I'm vaccinated and have my booster shot. Until I feel better I will not be posting any new articles just the This Day In Iraqi History posts because that just involves cutting and pasting to the blog. read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
How long until jobs in Chile recover to pre-pandemic levels
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Job recovery is slowing in Chile. The unemployment rate reached 7.8% between January and March of this year, down from previous quarters, evidence of the economy's loss of momentum. "It should not be surprising that the The post How long until jobs in Chile recover to pre-pandemic levels appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
An NGO said Bolivia should not participate in the Summit of the Americas
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The organization Global Human Rights League (GHRL), dedicated to the defense and promotion of human rights, assures that Bolivia is under a dictatorial state and that for this reason it should not participate in the next Summit of the Americas. To reaffirm this accusation, the NGO points out that the […] The post An NGO said Bolivia should not participate in the Summit of the Americas appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Daily "Near You?"
Campton, New Hampshire, USA. Thanks for stopping by! read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Ukraine Says Russian Forces Are Storming The Azovstal Plant In Mariupol
*The Guardian:* *Russia steps up attack on Azovstal plant as convoy arrives in Zaporizhzhia* Red Cross says more than 100 civilians managed to escape Mariupol but many are still trapped at steelworks Russian forces have shelled and attempted to storm the Azovstal steelworks, the last holdout of Ukrainian troops defending the stricken southern port city of Mariupol, as a first convoy of refugees from the sprawling plant reached the city of Zaporizhzhia. Video footage showed thick smoke in the sky above the Soviet-era site, where officials said up to 200 civilians, including ch... read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Paraguay’s president: “There will be no negotiations with Venezuela”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Contrary to the interest of the Upper House to negotiate with Venezuela on the purchase of fuels, the President of the Republic, Mario Abdo Benítez, assured that Paraguay does not have relations with that country, considering that it is under the regime of Nicolás Maduro. "No. No way," The post Paraguay’s president: “There will be no negotiations with Venezuela” appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Mexico’s López Abrador says talks underway with Bolivia, Argentina and Chile to form lithium association
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Andrés Manuel López Obrador reported that talks are underway between the governments of Mexico, Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile to create a lithium association to share knowledge, experience, and technologies to develop the mineral. At the morning conference, he said that the countries need to share their experiences, especially in […] The post Mexico’s López Abrador says talks underway with Bolivia, Argentina and Chile to form lithium association appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Uruguay approved the construction of a new city of the future designed for Argentines
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The project to build a modern city for Argentine families in Uruguay received formal approval from the Legislative body of the city of Colonia. It is a megaplan that includes thousands of houses, companies, several schools, a private sanatorium, shops, entertainment centers, parks with public spaces and a modern technological […] The post Uruguay approved the construction of a new city of the future designed for Argentines appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Bacon's Rebellion12 hours ago
Youngkin’s Education Agenda — Raise Standards, Pursue Excellence, Help Those Who Need It
by James A. Bacon Former Governor George Allen likes to say that the best social program is a job. One might suggest that a corollary to this proposition is that the best way for Virginia’s public school system to advance … Continue reading → read more
MJBizDaily12 hours ago
New York state reminds hemp industry that THC isomers off-limits
New York cannabis regulators are stepping up efforts to stamp out THC isomers derived from hemp, sending a warning letter that delta-8 and delta-10 THC products derived from hemp are "strictly prohibited." New York state reminds hemp industry that THC isomers off-limits is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

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