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Thomas Paine

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Monday, June 6, 2022

6 June - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 4

 10:34 pm MDT

Bacon's Rebellion13 hours ago
Irish-Americans in Northern Virginia Caught in COVID Fraud
by James C. Sherlock I am of Irish heritage. Grandparents and great grandparents on both sides immigrated to America in the 19th century. Imagine my shame when I read a recent news release from the Department of Justice. My people have … Continue reading → read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
And She Waved: Festive Pageant Caps Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
In a crowning moment for her Platinum Jubilee, Queen Elizabeth II waved at tens of thousands of adoring crowds from the balcony of Buckingham Palace. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Argentina: Wheat exports reach record during first quarter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Six months after the start of the 2021/22 wheat campaign in Argentina, the tons exported in the first semester exceed 12.7 million tons, a historical maximum for the same period compared to previous years, according to the Rosario Stock Exchange (BCR). In fact, except for the 2016/17 campaign when 12.7 […] The post Argentina: Wheat exports reach record during first quarter appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Russia Hits Kyiv with Missiles; Putin Warns West on Arms
Russia took aim at Western military supplies for Ukraine, launching airstrikes on Kyiv that it claimed destroyed tanks donated from abroad. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Brazilians are the ones who most believe in science worldwide
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The study conducted by the multinational 3M with 17,000 people from 17 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania, shows that if there is a place where scientists' credibility is high, it is Brazil. Named the State of Science Index, the survey shows that 92% of Brazilian respondents trust […] The post Brazilians are the ones who most believe in science worldwide appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The last day, September 30, 2019
*With the change to my new computer and Windows 11, some of my e-mail folders didn't transfer, but I don't know why. Fortunately, some old letters I wanted to keep did, and I found one from our very last day of life as we knew it. September 30, 2019. The next day our son Phil had 2 seizures, was hospitalized and diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma. But when I wrote this his life and ours was continuing as usual, not knowing what was to come. * "We’ve been eating dinner on our lovely deck almost every evening since we returned to Columbus on Labor Day, but it just may be too war... read more
CENSORED NEWS11 hours ago
Cardinal and University of Arizona Denied Apache Sacred Way of Life and Built Telescope on Mount Graham
Mount Graham Sacred RunVatican's Observatory on Mount Graham violates the Apache way of life, destroyed natural habitat, and now desecrates sacred Mount GrahamNew York Times article fails to document the role of Cardinal Sodano and the University of Arizona in denying the Apaches' sacred way of life and constructing a telescope on sacred Mount GrahamCardinal Sodano and the University of Arizona read more
the daily howler12 hours ago
STARTING TOMORROW: Back to Olympus!
*MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2022* *For today, Muskie (still) wept:* Tomorrow, as we've done on occasion, we'll be launching a bit of a side trip. You'll see our focus as our focus forms. At least for a while, our utterly futile standard fare will be relegated to afternoon-only status. For today, we'll help you see the sheer futility of anything like "press criticism." We start by telling you this: Vast amounts of what you read and hear are basically Storyline. You're offered mythology, fable, memorized cant—Standardized Standard Press Script. You're offered Storyline, all the way down. So i... read more
Need To Know12 hours ago
Los Angeles: Teen Who Mowed Down Mom and Infant Sentenced to “Juvenile Probation Camp”
A driver, who was 16 at the time, was drunk when he used a stolen car to run down a mother pushing her 8-month old baby in a stroller in an alley. The Los Angeles District Attorney's office, under Marxist DA George Gascon, gave the teen driver the lightest possible sentence. read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Forced To Cancel Serbia Visit After Three Neighboring Countries Close Airspace
*Politico.eu:* *Russia’s Lavrov forced to cancel Serbia visit after neighboring countries close airspace* *Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro closed their sky to Putin’s foreign minister*. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov's visit to Serbia Monday has been canceled, Russia's state-run Interfax press agency reported Sunday, after neighboring countries reportedly closed their airspace to his plane. Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro had all banned Lavrov's plane from their airspace, Serbian newspaper Danas reported. "Our diplomacy has yet to master teleporta... read more
Why are so many big tech whistleblowers women? Here is what the research shows
Frances Haugen, Timnit Gebru and Janneke Parrish are at the forefront of a group of high-profile women calling out big tech. Is there a connection between their gender and their role as whistleblowers? read more
Need To Know12 hours ago
Thousands of Deaths and Adverse Reactions Deleted From the CDC’s VAERS Database
If the COVID jabs worked, you’d expect excess mortality to drop, yet that’s not what we’re seeing. We’re also not seeing mass death from COVID. The only clear factor that might account for these discrepancies is mass injection with an experimental gene transfer technology. read more
Virtual Mirage13 hours ago
June Sixth
The War in Ukraine Ukraine undertook a counterattack to retake Kherson. The map reflects as closely as is possible, the situation with contested areas in pink. Snihurivka will fall to Ukraine. Maybe today, maybe it will be cut off and it will fall later this week. Kherson was an important port on […] The post June Sixth appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Virginia county moves, rededicates Confederate monuments
ABINGDON (AP) A Southwest Virginia county recently rededicated two Confederate monuments after relocating them from a downtown courthouse lawn to make way for construction. A ceremony was held June 3 at a new park in Abingdon that was paid for by community donations, the Bristol Herald-Courier reported. One marker honors local Civil War generals. The ... read more
Youngkin administration running behind on telework decisions
(AP) Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration missed a self-imposed June 3 deadline for evaluating state employees’ telework requests under a new policy that aims to get most workers back in the office this summer. The policy, which was rolled out last month, required senior administration officials to sign off on employee requests to work remotely. ... read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
Mandated shortages
With every Keynesian talking head now claiming that higher interest rates are the solution to rising consumer prices, maybe they would care to explain how this will resolve the problem of a chronic shortage of refinery capacity? Green energy mandates and various other useless ingredients are setting the economy up for one big train wreck.… Continue reading → read more
Caitlin Johnstone14 hours ago
Empire Managers Are Fucking Idiots
Listen to a reading of this article: ❖ A recent article in Politico’s Lockheed Martin-sponsored National Security Daily newsletter featured a quote from an empire think tanker who argued that the tyranny of Saudi Arabia’s murderous crown prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) can be tempered […] read more
Obituary: S. Lawrence Dumville 
Retired Norfolk attorney S. Lawrence Dumville died May 16. He was 69. Born and raised in Richmond, Mr. Dumville attended The Collegiate Schools before earning his undergraduate degree from Washington & Lee University. He went on to earn his law degree from the College of William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law. Following law school, ... read more
Authority exceeded: Supreme Court orders city employee’s reinstatement 
The Virginia Supreme Court has reversed a circuit court’s refusal to implement a city grievance panel’s unanimous decision reinstating and awarding back pay to a former city employee. After the plaintiff’s reinstatement was ordered, the city manager refused to reinstate her, citing her actions in accessing a city database after her termination. The circuit court ... read more
Obituary: Judge Jess Frank Greenwalt Jr. 
Retired Martinsville General District Court Judge Jess Frank Greenwalt Jr. died May 10. He was 79. Born in Front Royal, Judge Greenwalt served in the U.S. Army and earned his law degree from the University of Richmond’s T.C. Williams School of Law. While at Richmond, Judge Greenwalt was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon ... read more
Former public defender can sue federal judiciary 
While sovereign immunity will limit her claims, a former federal public defender in North Carolina can pursue claims against the judiciary for failing to take immediate and effective action regarding her sexual harassment complaints, the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled. The ruling partly reverses a 2020 dismissal of the lawsuit by U.S. ... read more
Presenting Virginia’s Go-To Lawyers for employment law 
Virginia Lawyers Weekly is pleased to announce the “Go To Lawyers” for employment law. Now in its third year, the “Go To Lawyers” program recognizes leading lawyers from across the commonwealth in a particular field of law. We’ve showcased top lawyers in business, employment, workers’ compensation, elder law and medical malpractice law for plaintiffs and ... read more
Warranty disclaimer not sufficiently conspicuous 
Even though the owner’s manual for a pressure cooker contained a written disclaimer of the implied warranty of merchantability that stated all required text, a federal court has found the disclaimer was not conspicuous as a matter of law. “A holistic assessment of the disclaimer in the context of the Manual reveals that the language ... read more
Supreme Court: Emotional distress damages not available under Title VI, Title IX, other Spending Clause statutes 
In Cummings v. Premier Rehab Keller, PLLC, the U.S. Supreme Court held that a plaintiff suing under Title VI (prohibiting race, color, and national origin discrimination), Title IX (prohibiting sex discrimination), the Rehabilitation Act (prohibiting disability discrimination) and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) may not recover emotional distress damages. The court reasoned ... read more
Complications following surgery led to additional procedures — $775,000 settlement 
Type of action: Medical malpractice Injuries alleged: Complications following foot surgery necessitated additional procedures Verdict or settlement: Settlement Amount: $775,000 Attorneys for plaintiff (and city): William Kilduff and Christopher Spinelli, Richmond Description of case: The 55-year-old plaintiff sought medical care from the defendant podiatrist in late 2018, who relayed that he could fix her bunion ... read more
There are historical and psychological reasons why the legal age for purchasing assault weapons does not make sense
The shooters in the Buffalo and Uvalde massacres were both 18, and legally purchased assault rifles. This is fueling calls to raise the age when someone can purchase this weapon from 18 to 21. read more
Poor Families Clash over Water with Real Estate Consortium in El Salvador
APOPA, El Salvador, Jun 06 (IPS) - Alex Leiva woke up at 4:00 a.m. to perform a key task for his family’s survival in the Salvadoran village where he lives: filling several barrels with the water that falls from the tap only at that early hour every other day. Read the full story, “Poor Families Clash over Water with Real Estate Consortium in El Salvador”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Great Fish Robbery
MADRID, Jun 06 (IPS) - Now it comes to another ‘crime’ being stealthy committed as a consequence of the unrelenting business obsession for making more and more money. Read the full story, “The Great Fish Robbery”, on globalissues.org → read more
The UN Security Council is in Desperate Need of Comprehensive Reforms
NEW YORK, Jun 06 (IPS) - Any fair analysis of the United Nations strongly suggests that the UN of today is not the same UN that was established in 1945. The United Nations Security Council in particular, which was intended to maintain international peace and security, has sadly outlived its usefulness in its current makeup. Read the full story, “The UN Security Council is in Desperate Need of Comprehensive Reforms”, on globalissues.org → read more
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. - Judy Melinek notes that the physical effects of long COVID include irreversible organ damage, while Rob Chaney discusses its devastating impact on people's lives. But Brigid Delaney writes about the social death of a pandemic which is still very much a live threat to the people ignoring it. And Irelyne Lavery reports on one of the latest steps in the process of disappearing awareness of COVID-19, as Canada's federal government is planning to stop making rapid tests available by the end of the year regardless of how much human suffering ... read more
ClimateRealism12 hours ago
Dear HuffPo: City Schools Suffer from Aging Buildings, NOT Climate Change
A Huffington Post article suggests that the need for updated air conditioning systems in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and other Northeastern schools is because of climate change. This is a misleading and inaccurate connection to make, as aging city schools often need substantial updates, regardless of climate change. The Huffington Post (HuffPo) article, By Marita Vlachou, “School […] The post Dear HuffPo: City Schools Suffer from Aging Buildings, NOT Climate Change appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
Organizing Notes13 hours ago
U.S. forced removal of Prime Minister Imran Khan
When you think about Pakistan's political history since 1947 since Pakistan came into being about 29 prime ministers have come into play and none of them have yet been able to complete their five-year term so I think that that says a lot about the political context in which Pakistan has been rooted in. As far as the Imran Khan regime goes I don't think that anyone even as far back as a month prior to his removal could have ever expected something like this to take place and that is because you could see Imran Khan visited the Beijing olympics; he on the very day that Russ... read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Chinese Fighter Jet 'Chaffs' Australian Surveillance Plane Near South China Sea
A graphic depiction of the 'dangerous manoeuvre' carried out by the J-16 plane (top) as the P-8 (bottom) flew over the South China Sea *Insider:* *Chinese fighter jet cut in front of an Australian plane and dumped debris into its engine, likely forcing it to abort its mission* * A Chinese jet cut in front of an Australian plane and fired debris that entered its engine, officials said. * Australia's defense ministry said the incident happened on May 26 over international waters. * Chinese aircraft regularly "buzz" or try to interfere with foreign aircraft near their airspace.... read more
21st Century Wire13 hours ago
COVID Jab Zealots Who Attacked You – Forgive and Forget?
*Dr. Joseph Mercola* | Despite all of the new data and revelations about the inherent risks posed by the experimental mRNA jabs, ignorance still remains at an all-time high. read more
The New Dark Age13 hours ago
Ukraine News Links 5-6 June 2022
Monday, 6 June 2022 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back. If it gets updated, I usually insert the time on the line above. A lot of cross-posting usually indicates that the article is popular and some links … Continue reading Ukraine News Links 5-6 June 2022 read more
21st Century Wire13 hours ago
Japan is Being Pushed Into NATO, As US Prepares to Incite China Over Taiwan
*21WIRE* | All it would take is a series of provocations against China in order to push the region and the world closer to war. read more
Elon Musk Blasts DoJ for Covering for Epstein’s Clients and Refusing to Go After Maxwell’s Customers
[image: musk]Love him or hate him, Elon Musk is consistent when it comes to speaking his mind and calling out the establishment. read more
Bacon's Rebellion14 hours ago
Chart of the Day: Teacher Retirements Surging
The teacher shortage in Virginia is getting worse, and one reason is that teachers retired in accelerating numbers in the 2021-22 school year. While the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) reported 4,345 retirements per year on average between the 2016-17 and … Continue reading → read more
When the world evangelizes the church
*(For those who eschew religious faith, particularly Christianity, this article is going to deal with that subject, so you might want to skip it. For those who don't, here goes!)* I've mentioned Bob Mumford before. He's a Pentecostal evangelist who once defined secular humanism as "what you get when the world evangelizes the church". I think that definition is perfectly illustrated by a so-called "drag queen pastor". If you're a believing Christian, as I am, prepare to be nauseated by this article. I apologize in advance for the offense I know it'll give you: but I'm quot... read more
Modern Tokyo Times14 hours ago
Nigeria and brutal attack against Christian worshippers: Blood keeps flowing
Nigeria and brutal attack against Christian worshippers: Blood keeps flowing Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Nigeria is beset by Islamic terrorist groups, ethnic massacres, and roaming criminal activities that fuse with religious and ethnic tensions. Other important issues concern political corruption, uneven economic development throughout Nigeria, and the extreme gap between […] The post Nigeria and brutal attack against Christian worshippers: Blood keeps flowing first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
A South Carolina graduation party shooting left 1 dead and 7 others, including minors, wounded
CNN One person is dead and seven others are wounded after a shooting at a graduation party in Clarendon County, South Carolina, the sheriff’s office... The post A South Carolina graduation party shooting left 1 dead and 7 others, including minors, wounded appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Biological Males Steal Top 2 Spots in a Women’s ‘Inclusive’ Cycling Race
RAIR Foundation – by Amy Mek Women athletes and their sports are under attack by biological men pretending to be females. In the latest assault... The post Biological Males Steal Top 2 Spots in a Women’s ‘Inclusive’ Cycling Race appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Bacon's Rebellion15 hours ago
Lord-of-the-Flies Crimes
by James A. Bacon Mass shootings have become so common in the United States that incidents with only five or six victims warrant no national attention and are soon forgotten even in local media. A barrage of gunfire Friday night … Continue reading → read more
California: No. 1 in Gun Control, No. 1 in ‘Active Shooter Incidents’
Breitbart – by AWR Hawkins An FBI report on ‘Active Shooter Incidents’ in 2021 shows that California was the number one state for such incidents,... The post California: No. 1 in Gun Control, No. 1 in ‘Active Shooter Incidents’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Oslo Freedom Forum: US Proxies Train and Plan for the Next “Ukraine”
The New Atlas Jun 4, 2022 • The Oslo Freedom Forum serves as the latest iteration of the US State Department’s training ground for subversion... The post Oslo Freedom Forum: US Proxies Train and Plan for the Next “Ukraine” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
US And South Korea Fire Eight Ballistic Missiles A Day After North Korea Did The Same
*Daily Mail:* *Three can play at that game! US and South Korea fire eight ballistic missiles a day after North Korea did the same 'to show how fast they can react to attacks'* * South Korea and the US carried out joint missile drill around 4.45am on Sunday * Allies launched eight rockets from base in South Korea into East Sea, they said * Drill was designed to show their readiness to respond to 'crisis event,' US said * Came just hours after Kim Jong Un tested eight of his own missiles, as tensions continue to mount on the Korean peninsula South Korea and the US have te... read more
Turcopolier13 hours ago
“Biden’s Israel, Saudi Arabia Trips Postponed Until July”
“President Joe Biden’s trips to Saudi Arabia and Israel that had been planned for later this month have been postponed until at least July, but dates have not yet been confirmed, according to administration officials. “We are working on a trip to … Continue reading → read more
Jim Kunstler, "Your Show of Shows"
*"Your Show of Shows"* by Jim Kunstler "The unravelling of the USA gets its summer steroid booster shot this Thursday when the political twerk-fest known as the January 6th Select Committee commences prime-time televising of its inquiry into the so-called “insurrection” the day that Congress met to tally the 2020 electoral college vote when hundreds of protesters entered the US Capitol illegally, egged on and enabled by a squad of FBI plants larded through the crowd, and by shadowy figures inside the building who unlocked the doors for them. The objectives of this extravaganza are ... read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
How Russia Can (And Will?) De-NATO-ize Europe
The U.S. controlled NATO will still be there. It is practically guaranteed that the U.S. will use it to push for revenge for the loss of Ukraine. This will be done by a steady buildup of troops and long range missile capabilities along Russia's Nordic and Baltic borders and additional naval threats in the northern Arctic as well as the southern Black Sea. Some ten years from now the U.S. would be able to again try to wage a big (proxy) war against Russia. Then with a decent chance to win. read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
Has Ukraine attained only virtual victory?
As the Western corporate media communicate reports of Ukrainian counterattacks, they speak about “turning” tides and Ukrainian forces recapturing territory. They ensure that you know all of Ukraine’s successes and none of their defeats. You would not be blamed if you thought that Ukrainian chances of victory or survival were improving. You may find the bravery of Ukrainian forces on the ground inspiring and that no one could beat Western hegemony no matter how much they tried. Yet are these thoughts supported by the context and the facts on the ground? Let’s investigate to find... read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
UK: Is dissent now illegal? How worried should we be?
The Government has changed the law to make it easier for the police to restrict where and how we protest, and it’s set to do so again in the coming months. For many, freedom of assembly is essential to a healthy democracy. Just how worried should we be about the new powers the Government has given the police, and itself, to limit protest? read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
Watch: What Happens To Europe When Russia Wins
Sunday, 5 June 2022 — Gonzalo Lira Because I’ve lost access to all my accounts and channels to the SBU (Ukraine’s secret police), I don’t have any way to promote my content—so please be so kind as to share this video with anyone whom you think might learn something. GL My only other social media: … Continue reading Watch: What Happens To Europe When Russia Wins read more
OrientalReview.org15 hours ago
Reports Of OPEC+ Death Are Greatly Exaggerated
The fact that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states held a joint ministerial meeting with their Russian counterpart Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the Saudi capital of Riyadh at this point in time in global politics conveys a powerful message in itself. To drive home the message in no […] read more
The Duran15 hours ago
Regime change coming for Boris Johnson?
Regime change coming for Boris Johnson? The Duran: Episode 1298 read more
Vox - All14 hours ago
Vox’s Sean Illing to Take the Helm as Host of Vox Conversations
*Illing, who has hosted the show part-time since it launched last year, will begin his role this fall. * Vox’s VP for audio Liz Nelson today announced that Sean Illing will take the helm as the sole host of interview podcast *Vox Conversations**. Vox Conversations *brings listeners discussions between the brightest minds and deepest thinkers, offering its audience a forum to explore big ideas like forgiveness, liberalism, and attention, and challenge their assumptions. Illing, who has hosted the show on a part-time basis since it launched last year, has played a pivotal role in... read more
21st Century Wire14 hours ago
Russia Cruise Missile Takes Out NATO-Supplied Tank Depot In Kiev
*21WIRE* | What a great business for NATO, only not so good for Ukraine. read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Russia tries to sell Ukraine grain in Africa
*NY Times:* Russia Seeks Buyers for Stolen Ukraine Grain, U.S. Warns - American diplomats have alerted 14 countries, most in Africa, that Russian ships filled with plundered Ukrainian grain could be headed their way. - The situation poses a dilemma to countries facing dire food shortages, as one-tenth of global wheat exports come from Ukraine. Will the US get the Navy to seize the ships? I doubt it. - read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
We Prefer Government Misinformation
Partisan pollsters as well. Angus Reid- Free Speech or Free Fall? Half in Canada say Musk buying Twitter will lead to more misinformation on the platform There are sharp political divides on perceptions of this matter. As in the United States, where right-of-centre politicians cheered Musk’s potential acquisition, a majority (63%) of past Conservative Party… Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Brazil’s most influential celebrity on the internet
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A report from research company Ipsos sought to analyze the celebrities with the greatest influence in the new digital era and, consequently, the most coveted by brands that want to have a presence on the internet. Ipsos evaluated 200 national celebrities to reach its verdict and conducted 2,000 online interviews […] The post Brazil’s most influential celebrity on the internet appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Musk's Starlink helps Ukrainians avoid Russian propaganda
*Washington Examiner:* *Musk’s SpaceX Starlink internet saving Ukraine from Russian propaganda: Zelensky* ... “To lose contact with those people is to lose control completely, to lose reality,” Zelensky added. “Believe me: People who got out of the occupied cities, where there was no such assistance as Starlink, said that the Russians told them that Ukraine doesn’t exist anymore, and some people even began to believe it.” ... It is another way Russia is losing control of the narrative it is trying to spin. read more
"Massive Price Increases & Empty Shelves! This Is Crazy! What's Next?"
*Full screen recommended.* Adventures with Danno, 6/6/22: *"Massive Price Increases & Empty Shelves! * *This Is Crazy! What's Next?"* "In today's vlog we are noticing massive price increases, and empty shelves everywhere! It's getting rough out here as stores seem to be struggling with getting products!" read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Argentina: grocery shopping in pesos is expensive, but it is a “bargain” in US dollars
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A recent Bloomberg report states that "in Argentina, inflation has been hitting the pockets of the population for years, which, due to the loss of purchasing power, faces greater difficulties in accessing basic food basket products, clothing, and other mass consumption items". In addition, inflation is a major problem. For […] The post Argentina: grocery shopping in pesos is expensive, but it is a “bargain” in US dollars appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
John Barilaro, who gave $100,000’s from taxpayers to a company associated with Angus Taylor and faces possible perjury charges at the NSW ICAC, gets a $715,000 payout
Google was ordered (6/6/22) to pay $715,000 for defamation to former NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro who is under investigation by the NSW ICAC for a number of corruption allegations including perjury. […] The post John Barilaro, who gave $100,000’s from taxpayers to a company associated with Angus Taylor and faces possible perjury charges at the NSW ICAC, gets a $715,000 payout appeared first on Kangaroo Court of Australia. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Weekly agenda: Chilean and Peruvian rates; inflation in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chile and Peru will be two of the countries receiving the most attention from markets in the region this week. Central banks are expected to continue their rate hike cycle in the face of a relentless inflation nightmare. Meanwhile, the spotlight will also be on Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, which […] The post Weekly agenda: Chilean and Peruvian rates; inflation in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Small Dead Animals15 hours ago
Meanwhile, On Planet Fabulous
And on a side note – a fashion tip, if you will – I think it’s generally best that small children can’t easily determine the size and state of their teachers’ genitals. But maybe that’s just me. When your elementary school teacher wears “TikTok leggings.” read more
The Duran16 hours ago
UK Checkmates Putin. Ukraine mad at Macron, Scholz, Orban. Putin interrupts football match. Update 1
UK Checkmates Putin. Ukraine mad at Macron, Scholz, Orban. Putin interrupts football match. Update 1 Topic 572 read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE16 hours ago
Scientists discover how to use time crystals to power superconductors.
https://bigthink.com/hard-science/scientists-discover-how-to-use-time-crystals-to-power-superconductors/#Echobox=1654430170 read more
The Aviationist16 hours ago
Engines Of Australian P-8 MPA Ingest Chaffs Released by Chinese J-16 During “Very Dangerous” Intercept
[image: P-8 J-16] The Chinese fighter jet cut across the Poseidon’s trajectory while releasing chaffs, some of which where ingested by the engines. The event occurred in international airspace. The Australian Ministry of Defence just disclosed that a [...] The post Engines Of Australian P-8 MPA Ingest Chaffs Released by Chinese J-16 During “Very Dangerous” Intercept appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE17 hours ago
What is norovirus detected in Indian state of Kerala?
https://www.wionews.com/india-news/explainer-what-is-norovirus-detected-in-indian-state-of-kerala-read-details-here-485475?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=FB-M read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
European Center for Law and Justice says human rights system is being corrupted by leftists and global players like Gates and Soros
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Dr. Gregor Puppinck, Director of the European Center for Law and Justice ECLJ, said at the 4th Transatlantic Summit in Budapest on May 27, 2022, that the main purpose of human rights today is no longer to protect the freedom to live a decent life but to serve as an […] The post European Center for Law and Justice says human rights system is being corrupted by leftists and global players like Gates and Soros appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
"Why Are People So Reluctant..."
"Why are people so reluctant to believe that sociopaths and narcissists can use the power of the pen to prey on people? Because they are well spoken and organized? We would contend that these are the most dangerous of the emotionally warped with a need to acquire, dominate and control, because they are smarter and more calculating than the impulse murderers, burglars, rapists, thieves, and pedophiles. There is a need for economic law and enforcement as there is a need for the less cerebral, hairy knuckled criminal law and enforcement. The notion that people become naturally good, r... read more
Gregory Mannarino, "Be Ready! Inflation Is About To Surge Higher Faster"
Gregory Mannarino, AM 6/6/22: *"Be Ready! Inflation Is About To Surge Higher Faster"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
Vox - All14 hours ago
What the deepfake controversy about this Chinese actor says about conspiratorial thinking
Actors including Gong Jun and Zhang Zhehan attend a Word of Honor fan concert in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province of China, on May 4, 2021. | VCG/VCG via Getty Images Zhang Zhehan’s fans think his dog is an imposter. That says a lot about how we distort reality online. It’s easy to believe what you want to believe. The internet, from deepfake videos to social media that connects like-minded people, has made it that much easier. For instance, when a fan sees two beautiful, famous people working together, it may be natural to hope that they’re secretly in love. Sometimes these ships come... read more
Vox - All14 hours ago
Vox launches a new section, Even Better, focused on direct, actionable advice for living a better life
[image: Three friends laughing in a circle] *An expansion of offerings in service journalism.* Today, Vox launched a new service journalism section, focused on giving readers deeply sourced information, helpful frameworks, and actionable advice to help them live better lives individually and collectively. The section will showcase reporting on many aspects of modern life: mental health, relationships of all kinds, community, work, money, and more. For the launch of this section, inaugural contributors include* Lindsay Bryan-Podvin *on how money is emotional — but personal finance... read more
Vox - All14 hours ago
The end of history is history
[image: The Leakey Foundation - Our Tribal Nature: Tribalism, Politics, And Evolution - September 2019] Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for The Leakey Foundation Francis Fukuyama on liberal democracy and its discontents. Francis Fukuyama is easily one of the most influential political thinkers of the last several decades. He’s best known for his 1992 book *The End of History and the Last Man*, which arrived on the scene as the Cold War was ending. Fukuyama’s central claim was that liberal democracy had won the war of ideas and established itself as the ideal political syst... read more
Vox - All14 hours ago
The environmental limits of eating local
[image: A vendor at a farmers market putting peppers on the table to sell.] Since the early 2000s, there has been a boom in farmers markets and community-supported agriculture programs. Research has found that local food does little to reduce food emissions, but it might improve Americans’ health and local agricultural economies. | Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images What we still misunderstand about climate change and local food. Over the last 20 years, eating locally produced food has become synonymous with eating more ethically, healthily, and sustainably. Locavorism h... read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Tweets On The Russia - Ukraine War
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine - 6 June 2022 Find out more about the UK government's response: https://t.co/7sDt8fXMK3 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 pic.twitter.com/BwzT24DRlM — Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 (@DefenceHQ) June 6, 2022 🇺🇦 Ukraine war: President Zelenskyy visits troops on Donbas frontlines https://t.co/pRVJLfJkOi — euronews (@euronews) June 6, 2022 Luhansk's regional governor says the situation has "worsened a bit" overnight for Ukrainian forces in the eastern city of Sievierodonetsk amid fierce fighting. https://t.co/QdPNtu8eAu — DW News (@... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Russians continue to have trouble holding their gains in Ukriane
ISW: Ukrainian forces continued to conduct limited and localized but successful counterattacks against Russian positions throughout Ukraine on June 5, including retaking large areas of Severodonetsk—the city in Luhansk Oblast the Kremlin has concentrated the majority of its forces on capturing. A Russian Telegram channel claimed that Ukrainian troops launched a counterattack north of Kharkiv City, indicating that Ukrainian forces continue to pressure Russian defensive lines near the Russian border.[1] Ukrainian forces are likely seeking to leverage the continued Russian focus on... read more
Balkinization15 hours ago
Sports and Non-Originalist Interpretation
For the Symposium on Mitchell N. Berman and Richard D. Friedman, The Jurisprudence of Sport: Sports and Games as Legal Systems (West Publishing 2021). The jurisprudence of sports is not a jurisprudence of originalism. Officiating boards across the country have an officer called the “Interpreter.” The Interpreter of Board 40 (might have been 41) of the International Association of Basketball Officials (IABBO) in New Haven, where I was paying my way through graduate school as a sports official, insisted that “we interpret the rules in light of the purposes of the game so that no ... read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
Tweets Of The Day
COVID-19 daily deaths average of 1,209 lowest since beginning of pandemic https://t.co/Yy3wg14eQX — UPI.com (@UPI) June 5, 2022 Residents stuck inside a compound nearly a week after Shanghai's much vaunted reopening following a virus outbreak shouted at hazmat-clad officials on Monday, as fears grew that some city neighbourhoods were being locked down againhttps://t.co/OCVt5HW4vU — AFP News Agency (@AFP) June 6, 2022 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has blamed NATO countries for thwarting his planned visit to Serbia after reports that his plane wouldn't be allowed to enter t... read more
"The Sociopath Next Door"
*"The Sociopath Next Door"* by Martha Stout "Imagine - if you can - not having a conscience, none at all, no feelings of guilt or remorse no matter what you do, no limiting sense of concern of the well-being of strangers, friends, or even family members. Imagine no struggles with shame, not a single one in your whole life, no matter what kind of selfish, lazy, harmful, or immoral action you had taken. And pretend that the concept of responsibility is unknown to you, except as a burden others seem to accept without question, like gullible fools. Now add to this strange fantasy the a... read more
Organizing Notes15 hours ago
Talking about Ukraine
An interview by Kate Frey from Windham, Maine with American peace activist, documentary filmmaker and author Bruce Gagnon. Bruce is coordinator of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space. read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Biden has no answer to this unpopular poicies
Boston Globe: What’s a president to do when his polling numbers are stuck in the basement? Joe Biden is hoping to figure that out, trying speeches, and policy gambits, and photo ops. But as a White House event this past week showed, success isn’t coming easy. After meeting with administration officials and baby formula manufacturers about the severe shortage here, Biden struggled to inspire confidence as reporters battered him with questions about that crisis and several others he’s facing. Biden flatly admitted he didn’t know the formula shortage was a serious problem until Ap... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Liberal arrested for terroristic threat against Rep. Boebert
The Lid: A liberal terrorist from Florida, Matthew Comiskey, was reportedly arrested for allegedly threatening to murder Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., Fox News, and others. “I got my 2 amendment tool ready to destroy Lauren’s face! Hopefully in front of her kids,” he said in one online threat. “Don’t worry, Lauren, someone is coming soon to show your face the 2nd amendment in practice with a copper jacket. Enjoy,” he said in another post. Boebert made a name for herself when she confronted Beto O’ Routke about his promise to take away people’s guns when he ran for the Democratic... read more
‘I’m Not Going to Help You’: Man Drowned in Lake As Police Refused to Help
[image: drown]Three police officers have been placed on administrative leave after they reportedly watched as a man drowned in Tempe Town Lake, while refusing to help. read more
Podcast — Alec Zeck — Evolving Out Of Indoctrination And How To Step Into Your Own Power
[image: podcast]This week we talked to Mr. Alec Zeck, an Army Captain and West Point Graduate who has made some waves on social media with some mega viral tweets. read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
He won't do that anymore
New York Post @nypost Texas woman fatally shoots suspected stalker who kicked in front door https://trib.al/yIsGO6t [image: Image] 11:44 PM · Jun 5, 2022·SocialFlow 173 Retweets 53 Quote Tweets 1,091 Likes Tip This seems like a very Texas response to a threat. read more
Halifax Examiner15 hours ago
How the mass murderer leisurely drove through the main streets of Truro without being stopped by police
Through the mass murders of April 18/19, 2020, there was a series of miscommunications and mixed messages between the RCMP and the Truro Police Service such that the killer was able to slowly drive right through the centre of Truro without being noticed or confronted by Truro police. As the killer wasn’t stopped in Truro, […] read more
musingsofanoldfart16 hours ago
Republican Congressman under fire for voting to impeach Trump says it plainly
In an article this weekend in The Charleston Post and Courier by Andy Shain called “Tom Rice says if he loses Congress seat over Trump impeachment vote ‘It’ll be worth it’” the Congressman responds to criticism for his vote as … Continue reading → read more
Montgomery: On the Maratha Way of War
In his 1968 book, *A History of Warfare*, Field Marshal Montgomery suggests that the Marathas were the Mongols of India. He says that in the Battle of Palkhed, which resulted in Maratha victory over the army of Nizam-ul-Mulk, Asaf Jah I of Hyderabad, the Marathas fought like the Mongol warriors. Here’s an excerpt from his book: “The Paikhed campaign of 1727-28 in which Baji Rao I outgeneralled Nizam-ul-Mulk is a masterpiece of strategic mobility. Baji Rao’s army was a purely mounted force, armed only with saber, lance and a bow in some units, and a round shield. There was a spare ho... read more
DISINFORMATION WANTS TO BE FREE
I'm back. Thank you, Yas, for enlightening posts while I was away. Yesterday, Margaret Sullivan of *The Washington Post* was lamenting the rise of right-wing fake-news sites disguised as local media outlets. While fact-based, accountable local newspapers are struggling to survive — many of them facing budget cuts or closure — what’s known as “pink slime” sites are sneakily trying to fill the void. They traffic in falsehood and exaggeration, paid for by political groups, especially on the right.... Named after a meat-processing byproduct used as filler — in other words, it looks lik... read more
Good Bye, BoJo?
This could be Boris Johnson's last day in office. *The Guardian* reports that: Boris Johnson is to face a vote of no confidence on Monday evening after the threshold of 54 letters from Conservative MPs seeking his departure was reached. In a statement Graham Brady, the chair of the 1922 Committee that represents backbench Tories, said the threshold of 15% of MPs seeking a confidence vote, numbering 54, “has been exceeded”. “In accordance with the rules, a ballot will be held between 1800 and 2000 today, Monday 6 June,” it continued. “The votes will be counted immediately afterwa... read more
Pfizer CEO at WEF: “By 2023 we will reduce the world population by 50%”
*Pfizer CEO at WEF: * *“By 2023 we will reduce the world population by 50%”* by Chris Black "Sorry for the quality of the video, but it’s enough to see what’s going on. Schwab: “You are a purpose driven company." Who will arrest these two men and set up a citizen’s court to try them for charges of premeditated mass murder? I’ll never get over the fact that hundreds of millions of healthy people if not more were conditioned or coerced into taking an experimental, liability-free, DNA-modifying injection, created and pushed by people who openly stated they wanted to reduce the world’s... read more
Vox - All16 hours ago
When hospitals value nurses as much as jello
People protest outside the White House on May 12, calling for change in the profession including fair and realistic wages for nurses and safe staffing environments. | Susan Walsh/AP Hospitals don’t profit off having good nurses. That’s a big problem. The pandemic made a long-simmering problem in hospitals impossible to ignore: We desperately depend on nurses to deliver quality health care, but the American health system does not properly value the work that they do — in the most literal sense. Most US hospitals run under a fee-for-service system: They make money by billing for i... read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazil debates using larger vessels to lower soybean export freight costs
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian expert Thiago Péra, a researcher at Esalq-LOG, said that larger ships would help reduce soybean export costs from Brazil to China by 14% as part of logistics actions that are commercial and more . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership […] The post Brazil debates using larger vessels to lower soybean export freight costs appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Halifax Examiner16 hours ago
If everyone goes further into debt, we’ll all be rich!
News 1. Inquiry “Emily Hill, senior counsel for the Mass Casualty Commission, confirmed to reporters at a briefing [Friday] the commission is considering a request from one of the lawyers representing the families of victims to change a rule that governs who can question witnesses,” reports Jennifer Henderson: Commission hearings in Truro last week saw […] read more
War News Updates16 hours ago
Remembering D-Day -- Picture Of The Day
U.S. troops wade ashore from a Coast Guard landing craft at Omaha Beach during the D-Day landings near Vierville sur Mer, France, on June 6, 1944. REUTERS/Robert F. Sargent *WNU Editor:* The above picture is frm this photo-gallery ....* D-Day in pictures: The Allied invasion of Normandy* (Reuters). read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
MLAC 2022 Brazil: Security and defense challenges of the Americas
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Marine Corps of the Chilean Navy attended the ninth edition of the Marine Leaders of the Americas (MLAC 2022) conference to foster professional relationships and discuss modern, creative, and efficient solutions to common problems and issues in the Western Hemisphere. The Marine Leaders of the Americas conference was held […] The post MLAC 2022 Brazil: Security and defense challenges of the Americas appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates17 hours ago
Former Russian President Medvedev Invokes ‘Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse’ Amid The Ukraine War
Putin (left) confers with Medvedev (right) at his famous Kremlin desk in January 2020, days before Medvedev relinquished the premiership and joined the President's Security Council *Newsweek:* *Russia Warns of 'Horsemen of the Apocalypse' as Ukraine War Hits 100 Days* A high-ranking Russian official issued a warning to the international community, saying that the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from the book of Revelation in the bible's New Testament have already started their trip as Russia's invasion of Ukraine reaches 100 days. Russian Security County Deputy Chairman Dmitr... read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Sunday 5 June 2022 – Plus Weekly Update
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […] read more
GREENIE WATCH17 hours ago
Untitled
* The cheap, green, low-tech solution for the world’s megacities* * Like most "easy" solutions, particularly Green ones, this idea has hairs on it. Making China of 1991 the model is in fact rather hilarious. To state the obvious: Commuting via bicycle (as distinct from recreational riding) is only for the young and fit -- a minority in any population. Electrically assisted bikes could expand the feasible age-range up a bit but even they will impose a time penalty: Most commutes will be time-limited. They will be slow and will be limited to ones short enough to take only an acc... read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
The deadline for the privatization of Brazil’s Port of Santos, Latin America’s largest, has passed
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mario Povia, national secretary for ports at the Ministry of Infrastructure, said the government is "within" the deadline to privatize the Port of Santos before the end of 2022. According to him, the ministry plans to soon present a project to the TCU (Federal Audit Office) to move forward with […] The post The deadline for the privatization of Brazil’s Port of Santos, Latin America’s largest, has passed appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Brazil’s GDP may rise 0.4% a year with OECD membership
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's membership in the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) may increase the country's GDP by 0.4%, according to a study by Ipea (Institute for Applied Economic Research) released on Friday, June 3. According to the institute, the percentage of . . . To read the full NEWS and […] The post Brazil’s GDP may rise 0.4% a year with OECD membership appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Brazil’s bicentennial celebrations reach a crescendo this June 7
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The ancient sounds of a bagpipe will pierce the air at Auditório Eber Vasconcelos in Brasilia this June 7, evoking the first musical instrument played in Brazil at the instant of discovery. It is a time-stopping moment in "Terra de Santa Cruz," an original creation by historian and composer Malcolm […] The post Brazil’s bicentennial celebrations reach a crescendo this June 7 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Small Dead Animals18 hours ago
Biden’s America
This includes Trudeau’s Canada as well. The Sovietization of American life. read more
MJBizDaily18 hours ago
Opinion: How cannabis retailers can improve woefully inadequate consumer education
We can’t educate people about cannabis nearly as fast as new consumers will come into the marketplace, and so because the rate of cannabis education is much, much slower than the rate of new consumers coming into dispensaries, the average education level of consumers will continue to decline to nearly zero. Opinion: How cannabis retailers can improve woefully inadequate consumer education is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Summit of the Americas begins today in U.S. with threat of boycott
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The United States hosts the 9th Summit of the Americas starting Monday (6) in Los Angeles, California, which could be embarrassing for President Joe Biden's administration. The continent's leaders may not attend the event, which runs through Friday (June 10). It is the first time the summit has been held […] The post Summit of the Americas begins today in U.S. with threat of boycott appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Science 2.0 blogs18 hours ago
The Second MODE Workshop On Experimental Design
As the twentythree regular readers of this blog know [(c) A.Manzoni], in recent times I have moved the main focus of my research to advanced applications of deep learning to fundamental science. That does not mean that I am not continuing to participate in the CMS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider - that remains the main focus of my research; but it does mean that what remains of my brain functionalities is mostly invested in thinking about future applications of today's and tomorrow's computer science innovations. read more read more
Vox - All18 hours ago
Money is emotional — but personal finance advice rarely accounts for that
[image: A crying woman and a smiling woman face each other, with a hand holding money in between them] Illustration by Shanée Benjamin for Vox Budgeting tips won’t get you very far if you don’t address the elephant in the room. Financial literacy — the ability to understand how money works in your life — is considered the secret to taking control of your finances. Knowledge is power, as the saying goes, but information alone doesn’t lead to transformation. In putting financial literacy above all else, many in the personal finance industry have decided that repeating the same fact... read more
Vox - All18 hours ago
The case for fewer friends
[image: Three friends laughing in a circle] Illustration by Shanée Benjamin for Vox When it comes to friendship, quality is better than quantity. After two years of pandemic life, you could find yourself at a fork in the friendship road, choosing between a whittled-down social circle and becoming overextended trying to make up for lost time with everyone on the outer reaches of your network. Amid an ongoing loneliness epidemic, people may feel renewed in their efforts to revive their networks due to the anxiety-inducing realization that their friend group has shrunk to an all-tim... read more
Vox - All18 hours ago
How to help teens have a peaceful relationship with food
[image: Hand holding a burger, surrounded by broccoli and pizza.] Illustration by Shanée Benjamin for Vox Body image can be fraught for many. That doesn’t have to affect the kids in your life. American food culture is difficult for so many people, and for caregivers it can be a downright nightmare. Parents, especially mothers, are tasked with serving kids the “right” foods and cultivating the “right” attitude toward eating. Exactly what the right foods and attitudes are is hazy, as long as your child is thin; if they’re fat, there will be a chorus of people telling you that every... read more
bilaterals.org18 hours ago
Free Trade Agreement: India, EU to resume FTA talks from June 27
06-Jun-2022 After a gap of about nine years, India and the EU will likely resume the much-awaited negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA) from June 27, as both the sides eye a deal by next fiscal. read more
bilaterals.org18 hours ago
How tension with Russia & China is pushing Europe to do more business with India
06-Jun-2022 The European Union (EU) is now looking to do more business with India by way of greater investments in Europe as tension with Russia over the Ukraine war and geopolitical concerns with China pose massive challenges to the bloc and the world at large. read more
Electroverse18 hours ago
Australia’s “Conveyor Belt Of Cold Fronts” To Continue, Energy Prices Soar; U.S. Suffers Record-Breaking Late-Season Snowfall; + Asia Turns To EU Wheat Due To Shortages
This entire situation is surely a million miles away from where the climate cultists saw us by mid-2022... The post Australia’s “Conveyor Belt Of Cold Fronts” To Continue, Energy Prices Soar; U.S. Suffers Record-Breaking Late-Season Snowfall; + Asia Turns To EU Wheat Due To Shortages appeared first on Electroverse. read more
Bacon's Rebellion18 hours ago
Remember
June 6, 78 years ago read more

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