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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, October 25, 2022

26 October - AM - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 4

12:25am MDT

Mining Awareness +15 hours ago
Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid, Rajeev Misra, “Crap” Securities, “The Big Short” & “Dark-Arts” Sabotage Campaign
Rajeev Misra, who featured in the US Senate investigation of Wall Street and the 2008 Financial Crisis-Investment Bank Abuses, was … Continue reading → read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
France Now Facing It's Worst Energy Crisis Since The 1970s
France is falling behind in its plans to return the country’s nuclear reactors to full power this winter after a rash of outages https://t.co/3Xi7CZPmeJ — The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) October 23, 2022 *Mish Talk*: *26 of France’s 56 Nuclear Reactors are Offline for Pipe Corrosion or Maintenance* Gear up for a cold Winter in France. The protests have started already. Pipe corrosion, maintenance, and labor unrest have nearly half of French nuclear reactors offline. The result is *France's Worst Energy Crisis Since the 1970s.* *Twenty-six of France’s 56 nuclear reactors are o... read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
US President Biden Congratulates "Rashee Sanook" In Becoming The Next Prime Minister Of The UK
*Daily Mail:* *'Rashee Sanook!' Humiliating moment Joe Biden mispronounces name of the UK's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in congratulatory speech* * Biden was speaking at a White House event to mark the Indian holiday of Diwali * He congratulated Rishi Sunak who is about to become UK's new prime minister * But he stumbled over Sunak's name, instead calling the new PM 'Rashee Sanook' * Sunak will be Britain's first ever non-white prime minister - a feat hailed as a 'groundbreaking milestone' by Biden Joe Biden on Monday hailed the expected appointment of Britain's first... read more
Al Gore – Time Began In The Year 2000
Ten years ago Al Gore said more than half of the US was in drought for the first time. “For the first time since their record-keeping began 12 years ago, the US Drought Monitor reports that more than half of … Continue reading → read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
Rishi Sunak Officially Becomes UK Prime Minister
*Daily Mail*: Rishi Sunak says he'll fix Liz Truss's 'mistakes' as he warns of 'profound' economic crisis facing Britain and 'difficult decisions' ahead - while taking a swipe at Boris with promise of 'integrity in speech outside No10 * Rishi Sunak has met King Charles at Buckingham Palace and been made new PM, taking over from Liz Truss * Ms Truss held a last Cabinet meeting before drawing a line under her disastrous tenure in Downing Street * Mr Sunak assembling a Cabinet while facing in-tray that includes soaring inflation and hole in public finances * Jeremy Hunt set ... read more
Mining Awareness +15 hours ago
Democrats Misleadingly Claim “Republicans’ Plan” Would “End” Social Security, Medicare
Shame on James Carville for promoting this outrageous lie in order to try to scare Americans into voting for Dems. … Continue reading → read more
Snopes.com7 years ago
Did Kanye West Say He’s a ‘Proud Non-Reader of Books’?
"I like to get information from doing stuff like actually talking to people and living real life," he said in 2009. read more
Iranian Women Fight in the Streets, But Also from Home
COPENHAGEN, Oct 25 (IPS) - It’s been over a month since Bayan, a 30-year-old Persian language teacher, last left her home in the Kurdish city of Piranshahr, 730 northwest of Tehran. Her parents believe they must protect her from what might happen to a protester in Iran. Read the full story, “Iranian Women Fight in the Streets, But Also from Home”, on globalissues.org → read more
Broken Relationship with Nature Exposed as Global Wildlife Population Plummets
Nairobi, Oct 25 (IPS) - Home to a variety of iconic and rare animal and plant species, freshwater lakes, rivers, waterfalls, and the expansive Indian Ocean coastline, Kenya’s place as a biodiversity hotspot has never been in doubt. Read the full story, “Broken Relationship with Nature Exposed as Global Wildlife Population Plummets”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Largest region of Bolivia celebrates third day of strike with attempts to unblock the streets
Santa Cruz, the largest region and economic engine of Bolivia, develops this Monday the third day of indefinite strike due to the completion of the census in 2023, amid tensions with the government groups that sought to unblock the streets of the city that woke up obstructed. In the morning, incidents were reported between some […] read more
DOL proposes change to independent contractor definition
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking related to classifying employees as independent contractors. The change could result in more workers being classified as employees and therefore entitled to certain federal protections such as minimum wage, workers’ compensation and overtime pay. The rules would effectively undo a Trump administration ... read more
Federal judge throws out EEOC’s LGBTQ guidance
A federal judge in Texas has ruled an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance on LGBTQ+ protections is unlawful. The guidance stipulated that employers should allow transgender employees to access bathrooms aligned with their gender identity and that acts countering a person’s gender expression or pronouns could constitute discrimination. In the ruling, U.S. District Court ... read more
Employment claim upheld where transfer was denied
A federal appeals court has held that repeated denials of transfer requests can constitute an adverse employment action supporting a gender discrimination claim. The employee was a female detective who was highly educated in forensic sciences. During her 14-year tenure with her employer she saw a decline in her department’s volume of work. The employer ... read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Paraguay wants to be the logistics center of Mercosur
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce (MIC) recently reported Paraguay's intention to become a Mercosur Logistics Center, for which it will access some US$450,000 in non-reimbursable cooperation from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The qualification was informed within the framework of a meeting with the representatives of the multilateral organization, so that the country can […] read more
The Duran14 hours ago
Ukraine Admits Russia Digging In Kherson, Fortifying All Front Lines. All Ukrainian Attacks Repelled
Ukraine Admits Russia ‘Digging In’ in Kherson, Russia Fortifying All Front Lines, All Ukrainian Attacks Repelled News Topic 653 read more
Econlib14 hours ago
The truth about Trump and Truss
A new conservative administration takes power with a supply side agenda: Corporate tax cuts Deregulation in areas such as energy production Six years later, another conservative administration takes office with an even more pro-growth agenda: Corporate tax cuts Deregulation in areas such as energy production YIMBY policies to encourage home building More high skilled immigration […] The post The truth about Trump and Truss appeared first on Econlib. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Climate and government are problems for Argentina’s rural producers
The rural producer in Argentina, especially those dedicated to corn and wheat cultures, count on two problems: the high taxes imposed by the government of President Alberto Fernández and the adverse weather conditions, mainly due to the effects of the La Niña phenomenon. At least this is the analysis of the agronomist engineer and agricultural […] read more
The Aviationist14 hours ago
First KC-390 Millennium Cargo Aircraft Arrives In Portugal
[image: The first Portuguese KC-390 after its landing at Beja air base. (Photo: Portuguese Air Force)] Portugal is the first European operator of the Brazilian aircraft. Escorted by two F-16s, the first KC-390 Millennium cargo aircraft for the Portuguese Air Force landed at Beja air base on Oct. 16, 2022. This [...] The post First KC-390 Millennium Cargo Aircraft Arrives In Portugal appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
Turcopolier15 hours ago
“Russian Officials Flee Kherson as Russian Troops Dig In for a Battle”
“The commander of the Russian invasion said on Tuesday that his army might face “hard decisions” about its tenuous hold over the strategically important Ukrainian region of Kherson, just minutes after a top Moscow-appointed official there announced an evacuation of … Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Most PSDB mayors in São Paulo state declare support for Bolsonaro
The estimate of the São Paulo PSDB directory (Brazilian Social Democratic Party, center) is that 80% of the 262 party mayors in the state have declared support for the reelection of Jair Bolsonaro (PL, right). The data comes after the current governor, Rodrigo Garcia (PSDB), came in 3rd in the race for reelection and declared […] read more
New Study Reveals the Anti-CRT Agenda is Really about Denying Racism and Revising History
The existence of white privilege and systemic racism is not a matter of opinion or perspective. It is a clear and undeniable fact... read more
Econlib15 hours ago
Taking Over the Economy
Merriam-Webster online defines the verb “take over” as “to assume control or possession of or responsibility for [e.g.] military leaders took over the government.” So I was surprised to read in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal the following lead paragraph (“Rishi Sunak Wins Vote to Become U.K.’s Next Prime Minister After Liz Truss Resigns“): Former Chancellor Rishi Sunak, who […] The post Taking Over the Economy appeared first on Econlib. read more
T Minus 14 Days & Counting Down Diesel
What a slow motion crash of Diesel Fuel and other Middle Distillates looks like. Starting now. Continue reading → read more
The Risk-Monger16 hours ago
The Industry Complex (Part 1): The Tobacconisation of Industry
Most industries don't think they're being tobacconised. They're delusional. read more
OrientalReview.org16 hours ago
Analyzing Each Side’s Accusations About The Other’s Dirty Bomb False Flag Plot
The very fact that Russia’s warning about Kiev’s false flag dirty bomb provocation is so credible speaks to just how ideologically radical the US’ ruling Democrat elite have become that they’re seriously countenancing this scenario in order to cling to power ahead of the midterms and the 2024 elections. The […] read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
Round up of a fraction of illegals
Breitbart: *Feds: 175 Illegal Aliens, Including Those Who Killed Americans, Arrested in Nationwide Sting* These are mainly DWI arrests some involving deaths. It is not a serious attempt to find and remove illegals. read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ4 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Oct 25 Jaafar Askari made Defense Min Began creation of Iraqi army
(Wikipedia) 1920 Jaafar al-Askari former Ottoman officer Faisal’s military commander during Arab Revolt and officer in Arab Kingdom of Syria made Defense Minister Used 10 officers including brother in law Col Nuri al-Said to begin creation of new Royal Iraqi Army (Musings On Iraq review *Iraq Between the Two World Wars, The Militarist Origins of Tyranny*) 1922 Gertrude Bell wrote that King Faisal was trying to create his own party but was being played by politicians (Musings On Iraq review *Gertrude Bell And Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *Gertrude Bell, Explorer of the... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ8 hours ago
Chilcot Inquiry Section 9.4 June 2005 To May 2006
From the summer of 2005 to the summer of 2006 the British were having trouble on two fronts in Iraq. First, despite Prime Minister Tony Blair still thinking positively about the war officials in his government still believed that the Coalition was failing. In the south which the U.K. was responsible for its own strategy was also not working and the focus turned to how it could withdraw as quickly as possible, which mimicked the American plan which the Brits were critical of. PM Blair and President Bush were of like mind when it came to Iraq. On June 6, 2005 for instance Blair ... read more
Arizona governor puts more containers along Mexican border
Yahoo News PHOENIX (AP) — The state of Arizona has begun installing shipping containers along another section of the U.S.-Mexico border to fill gaps that... The post Arizona governor puts more containers along Mexican border appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Signing up for Cub Scouts
And why are there girls in cub/Boy Scouts?! The post Signing up for Cub Scouts appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Global Depopulation In Full Swing As Adult Death Syndrome Skyrockets
Aussie Fighter September 6th, 2022 The post Global Depopulation In Full Swing As Adult Death Syndrome Skyrockets appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
War News Updates16 hours ago
Israeli Strike Targeted Iranian Drone Assembly Site Near Damascus
AMMAR SAFARJALANI / XINHUA NEWS / CONTACTOPHOTO © Provided by News 360 Israel bombed equipment used to assemble Iranian-made drones in #Syria near Damascus airport. A radar and airstrip were also targeted at the airport. However, no casualties have been reported so far.https://t.co/B5aRwDspsp — Joshua Landis (@joshua_landis) October 23, 2022 *Euroweekly*:* Israel claims to have destroyed an Iranian drone manufacturing plant in Syria* *Israel claims that it destroyed an Iranian drone manufacturing plant over the weekend. * According to a report by the Yedioth Aharonot newspaper... read more
Halifax Examiner16 hours ago
Trees are so rooted, and yet forests move
[image: A narrow boardwalk over a marshy area, leading to a lake. A small boat and trees are visible by the water.] A walk in the woods is great for getting your brain to shut up. At least for a bit. The post Trees are so rooted, and yet forests move appeared first on Halifax Examiner. read more
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin Newer coronavirus subvariants ticking up in California amid concerns of winter wave She clicked sign-in with Google. Strangers got access to all her files. Western powers warn Russia could use ‘dirty bomb’ claim to escalate war Opinion | The Trump Tapes: 20 interviews that show why he is an unparalleled danger By Bob Woodward Bob Woodward to Release All Trump Tapes Israeli Strike Targeted Iranian Drone Assembly Site Near Damascus, Syrian Rights Monitor Says Stunning week of early coal closures opens path to 100 pct renewables 1. Rishi Sunak's family wea... read more
"The Real Story Behind Drag Queen Story Hour"
That's the title of a long and interesting article in City Journal. It exposes the warped, twisted view of human sexuality that's behind the rise of "Drag Queen Story Hours" across the nation, and makes it clear that they're nothing more or less than an indoctrination exercise aimed at young children. The article begins: Drag Queen Story Hour—in which performers in drag read books to kids in libraries, schools, and bookstores—has become a cultural flashpoint. The political Right has denounced these performances as sexual transgressions against children, while the political L... read more
the daily howler16 hours ago
THE FALL: Michael Flynn's anthropology lesson!
*TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022* *Professor Johnson errs:* A few days back, we mentioned the fact that we'd been watching a new Frontline program, Michael Flynn's Holy War. At several junctures, the journalism on display is perhaps a wee bit odd. But strangest of all is the conduct of Flynn. We'll let Peter Wehner explain. Wehner is a high-ranking conservative NeverTrumper. In a new piece for The Atlantic, he describes the current behavior of Flynn—his ongoing "holy war." Wehner's profile of Flynn reminds us of a basic fact—our nation's political discourse over the past thirty years h... read more
War News Updates16 hours ago
Are Russia's War Hawks Turning Against Putin?
Kremlin via Reuters *Daily Beast*:* Putin’s Two Biggest War Hawks Are Turning on Him* The cracks in Vladimir Putin’s war machine appear to be growing as two of his biggest allies in the senseless slaughter of Ukrainians blast the country’s “weak” military. Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov went public with his complaints late Monday on Telegram, where he said he was “very unhappy” with the current state of the war. “Earlier we used to say that we were conducting a special military operation on the territory of Ukraine, but the war is already happening on our territory,” he said... read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Uruguay’s Lacalle Pou’s chief custodian arrested for forging documents from presidential residence
Prosecutor Gabriela Fossati is investigating Alejandro Astesiano, who offered to forge documents for Uruguayan identity cards and passports to Russian citizens. Alejandro Astesiano, the head of custody for Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou, was arrested earlier this month in connection with a scandal involving the forgery of documents for Russian citizens that he had carried […] read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
What is behind the Dems open borders agenda
Frank Miele: People are starting to realize that the collapse of the American border is not an accident. It can’t be. When the vice president of the United States says the border is “secure” at the same time that illegal border crossings have surged to more than a million a year, then one of two things must be true. Either the vice president and the rest of the Biden administration have to be delusional, or they are lying. And while there is plenty of evidence that President Biden is cognitively challenged, there is no reason to believe that he or his handlers are out of touch w... read more
Michael West17 hours ago
Top gong for unlocking mysteries of space
A theoretical physicist who studies ripples in space that span billions of years is the first Australian to be awarded the prestigious Blaise Pascal science medal. The Australian National University’s Susan Scott has won the 2022 medal for physics from the European Academy of Sciences, which recognises the work of the world’s best scientists. “I am the […] read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
Biden's war against American energy
Hot Air: ... There’s a looming diesel shortage, with diesel stockpiles at their lowest record going back darn near 30 years. The country is *down to 25 days of diesel supply with stockpiles at their lowest level for this time of year in records going back to 1993*. In the Northeast, where more people* burn fuel for home heating than anywhere else in the country, inventories are a third of their typical levels heading into winter*. National Economic Council Director Brian Deese called the levels “unacceptably low.” By late October, diesel prices had risen for more than two weeks... read more
Guardian Readers Overwhelmed By Fake News
Coral reefs ‘will be overwhelmed by rising oceans’ This article is more than 4 years old Study finds fragile marine ecosystems cannot grow fast enough to keep pace with sea levels” Coral reefs ‘will be overwhelmed by rising oceans’ | … Continue reading → read more
Lawfare18 hours ago
Thinking Through the Jan. 6 Committee’s Trump Subpoena
The January 6th Committee (https://www.facebook.com/January6thCmte/photos) On Oct. 21, the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol made good on its promise to subpoena former President Donald Trump. Committee Chair Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and Vice Chair Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) explained in a cover letter to Trump that while “a subpoena to a former President is a significant and historic action,” it is necessary in this case because “we have assembled overwhelming evidence, including from dozens of your former appointees and staff, that you ... read more
Lawfare18 hours ago
Commitment to Balance Is Vitally Important for Successful Implementation of CHMR-AP
Aerial view of the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense (The Pentagon) located between the Potomac River and Arlington National Cemetery. (Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera.) Publication of the Department of Defense Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response-Action Plan (CHMR-AP) at the end of August has prompted an appreciable degree of debate regarding how the plan will be implemented in practice and how best to operationalize civilian protection practices in general. On Lawfare, insightful analysis has been presented by Todd Huntley (article po... read more
musingsofanoldfart18 hours ago
Election security – letter to the editor
I forwarded the following letter to the editor of my local newspaper. I hope it gets printed. Please feel free to adapt and use to your liking. It continues to frustrate this independent and former Republican and Democrat voter that … Continue reading → read more
Vox - All16 hours ago
The soundtrack to the climate crisis is apocalypse pop
[image: Billie Eilish performing at Glastonbury Festival with blue lights behind her] The doomsday tone that is prevalent in today’s pop music follows a shift in Gen Z’s perception of a climate-changed future. | Redferns Gen Z is channeling climate anxiety and anger into music. All summer, 24-year-old Augusta Senenssie had Billie Eilish’s song “Overheated” stuck in her head. In June 2022, Eilish hosted a series of climate talks in London by the same name, alongside her UK tour dates. In July and August, the UK faced a series of heat waves, breaking records for the hottest temper... read more
Assyrian Monastery in Turkey Reopens After 100 Years
The Monastery of Mor Efrem (St Ephrem) in Mardin, southern Turkey, an area which was once the heartland of Syriac Christianity, has once again opened its doors to believers. read more
War News Updates16 hours ago
30 Progressive House Democrats Urging President Biden To Enter Into Direct Talks With Russia To End The Ukraine War. Update: They Are Now Walking Back Their Letter
Liberals urge Biden to rethink Ukraine strategy © Provided by The Washington Post *The Guardian*: *Progressive Democrats urge Joe Biden to shift strategy and directly engage with Russia* *A letter signed by 30 representatives from the left of the party puts pressure on US president’s Ukraine strategy two weeks out from midterm elections * A group of US congressional Democrats have urged president Joe Biden to pursue direct engagement with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, while still maintaining current military and economic commitments to Kyiv. “Given the destruction create... read more
Balkinization16 hours ago
Constructing Basic Liberties: A Meta Review
For the Balkinization symposium on James E. Fleming, Constructing Basic Liberties: A Defense of Substantive Due Process (University of Chicago Press, 2022). Sanford Levinson In his *New York Review of Books *essay “Deconstructing *Dobbs*,” Harvard Law School professor Laurence Tribe offers persuasive criticisms of Justice Alito’s opinion for the Court in that case and its renunciation of *Roe, Casey, *and other cases that viewed reproductive rights as part of the basic liberties protected by the United States Constitution through the Due Process Clause. Although James... read more
How the threat of 'taxpayer-funded abortion' is being used to mobilize conservative religious voters
In the midterms, some religious voters may be motivated by the argument that if abortion is funded with tax dollars, it makes them personally complicit in sin. read more
Democratic and Republican voters both love civility – but the bipartisan appeal is partly because nobody can agree on what civility is
Political debate has always been filled with heated words and deeply held emotions. But the level of civility in political discourse has reached a new low. read more
How gender, race, age and voter ID laws affect whether a voter actually casts a ballot
Every citizen has the right to vote. But various characteristics and legal requirements affect how likely any one person is to actually cast a ballot. read more
School shootings are already at a record in 2022 – with months still to go
On Oct. 24, while a teenage gunman was pleading guilty for a deadly school incident in Michigan, another school shooting was taking place in St. Louis. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Retail price inflation in Argentina up 233% since Fernández took office
Based on INDEC (National Institute of Statistics and Censuses) figures, the Fernández government has had the worst inflation performance in the last 30 years. Cumulative inflation in the term is already higher than that in the same period of the Macri government. The government of Alberto Fernández is facing defeat in the field of the […] 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 i... read more
War News Updates17 hours ago
Picture Of The Day
Ukrainian military display pieces of rockets used by the Russian army, that a Ukrainian munitions expert said did not explode on impact, in the region of Kharkiv, Ukraine, October 21, 2022. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Unexploded munitions litter Ukraine* (Reuters). read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Elon Musk eyes potential investment in Mexico
Elon Musk is considering an investment in the Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, which borders Texas. The head of Tesla recently met with the governor of Nuevo León, Samuel Garcia Sepulveda, and other local officials and Ken Salazar, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico. Musk is particularly interested in Santa Catarina, a municipality on the outskirts […] read more
Bacon's Rebellion17 hours ago
Virginia’s Test Scores at The Bottom of the Nation’s Steaming Heap
by Kerry Dougherty Geez. Who could have predicted this: Only one thing wrong with The New York Times reporting on yesterday’s horrifying report that showed the sharpest drop in national test scores in three decades. It’s this: The devastating failure … Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Alarm in Ecuador: Volcano Cotopaxi awakes
Cotopaxi volcano is located about 60 kilometers southeast of Quito. After showing signs of resuming its activity, it is being monitored. On Sunday, October 23, the Geophysical Institute of the National Polytechnic School, which monitors Cotopaxi, stated that lahars, streams of water and debris falling from one of the volcano's flanks, have been registered as […] read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Real wages in Brazil have risen by 8.7% since December last year
The actual earnings of Brazilian workers have improved in the last nine months due to the increase in adequate wages and the historic decrease in unemployment. The Brazilian labor market is registering the highest dynamics since 2019. It is on track to overcome all the adverse effects of the pandemic and the financial crisis inherited […] read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
What do Brazilian gamers think about the metaverse?
The metaverse is already a popular term among Brazilian gamers. A survey by Bayz, a platform specialized in crypto-games, shows that approximately 9 out of 10 players reveal that they know, at some level, the ecosystem of immersive technologies. The survey "Web-based Games3: Potential for Adoption by the Brazilian Gamer Population," conducted in partnership with […] read more
Snopes.com17 hours ago
Leslie Jordan, Versatile Emmy-Winning Actor, Dies at 67
The Emmy-winner, whose videos turned him into a social media star during the pandemic, was 67. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Brazilian soybean producers sow 34% of the area; some areas need to be replanted
Planting of Brazil's 2022/2023 soybean crop reached 34% of the estimated area, against 24% of the previous week and 38% of the same period last year, according to an AgRural survey. With excessive rainfall, constantly cloudy skies, and low temperatures, planting lost momentum in the state of Paraná, which also faces lower plant development, AgRural […] read more
Snopes.com11 years ago
No, George Washington Didn’t Make This Anti-Semitic Remark
Anti-Semitic screeds are nothing new; neither, unfortunately, is the practice of attempting to legitimize them by attributing them to high-profile figures. read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
The defeat of Russia
Alexander Moytl: ... The reality is that Russia — as a state and as a regime — is profoundly weak. The economy, one of the world’s least impressive performers, is in a tailspin. The much-vaunted army has proven to be a paper tiger. The society is increasingly dissatisfied with declining living conditions, growing numbers of body bags, and the regime’s indifference to the fact that at least 65,000 Russian soldiers reportedly have died and at least as many are out of commission. Up to a million men have fled mobilization and certain death in Ukraine. Generals and secret policemen ... read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
Trans movement has fewer supporters
Daily Wire: A new poll found that nearly 75 percent of American voters with an opinion on the issue believe that the transgender movement has “gone too far” by encouraging underage minors to use drugs and surgeries to appear like the opposite sex. Other key insights from the survey include: 69 percent of voters with an opinion on the issue say that the increase in transgender identification among minors is a result of being influenced to question their gender through “social media and other cultural influences,” and 70 percent of polled voters with an opinion believe that the m... read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
Placing bets on 2022 winners
Daily Caller: *A Red Wave Sign That No One’s Talking About* ... The election markets show buyers are bullish for the GOP, with Republican shares trading at 88 cents and Democratic shares at 13 cents on the question of which party will win the House in 2022, PredictIt shows. The platform showed that the fate of the Senate is less clear but still favors the GOP, with Republican shares trading at 61 cents while the Democrat shares were at 41 cents. ... The winners get a dollar per share. read more
PrairiePundit18 hours ago
Questioning Biden's Big Green agenda
Daily Caller: Wind energy executives are skeptical of the Biden administration’s plan to significantly expand offshore wind power in the next several years due to rising costs and the slow permitting of offshore leases, according to the Financial Times. The Biden administration aims to grow U.S. offshore wind generation from less than 1 gigawatt currently to 30 gigawatts by the end of 2030 as part of its aggressive green energy transition, according to a White House fact sheet. However, wind executives are concerned that the administration’s target is too ambitious as projects a... read more
PrairiePundit18 hours ago
Michigan may vote Dem out as governor
Joe Cunningham: *Whitmer on the Edge of Defeat in Michigan, According to Latest Poll and Projection* She is more than a victim of a red wave. I think she alienated voters in the state with her liberal agenda. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, once considered a possible running mate for Joe Biden, is on the cusp of losing her job to Republican challenger Tudor Dixon. New polling data out Monday shows that Whitmer is virtually tied with Dixon at roughly 48 percent apiece, continuing a trend of narrowing gaps for Democrats across the country. But, what’s more, if that trend ho... read more
PrairiePundit18 hours ago
Voter integrity laws actually increase turnout
Katie Pavlich: New numbers released from Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger confirm the state's new voter integrity laws, passed last year and signed by Republican Governor Brian Kemp, have juiced record turnout just two weeks away from Election Day. In fact, ballots cast have already rivaled numbers from the 2020 presidential election and it's a midterm year. "Georgia voters continued to hit record breaking turnout on the first mandatory Saturday of Early Voting. As of Sunday morning, approximately 740K Georgia voters have cast their ballot during in-person Early Vot... read more
Unexpected Sudden death of Toronto's Baby Panada
They killed the red panda. @TheTorontoZoo pic.twitter.com/SEkAmy5PIA — Ian Roden (@ianrodenppc) October 25, 2022 The Toronto Star is reporting that "The Toronto Zoo has lost one of its newest members, a young red panda born three months ago affectionately known as Baby Spice. The zoo says the red panda cub’s death was unexpected and sudden after the cub, who showed no signs of illness before this past weekend, suddenly became ill on Sunday morning." Maybe giving animals or kids the Covid RNA vaccine isn't such a good idea after all. Just sayn. Think about the profits the vaccine co... read more
MERCK "FINDS" 100,000 EBOLA VACCINES, TO GIVE THEM TO UGANDA TO INJECT AS PART OF A RESEARCH PROGRAMME
READY FOR EBOLA, DEAR READERS? READY TO BE FORCED TO TAKE AN EXPERIMENTAL MERCK EBOLA JAB WHICH A JULY 2015 THE LANCET STUDY FOUND GIVES PEOPLE EBOLA? https://www.dropbox.com/s/ek7y6dtxjmsupsy/Ebola%20Vaccines%20Fact%20Check.pdf?dl=0 READY FOR EBOLA JABS TO BE REQUIRED TO GO TO WORK, SCHOOL, TRAVEL? https://news.yahoo.com/merck-donate-ebola-vaccine-candidate-113130668.html EBOLA, MONKEY POX, SARS, SWINE FLU,BIRD FLU....ARE ALL WAITING IN THE WINGS https://www.science.org/content/article/uganda-may-use-destroyed-ebola-vaccine-merck-fight-its-growing-outbreak In a revela... read more
"Empty Shelves At Meijer! Not Good! What's Coming?"
*Full screen recommended* Adventures with Danno, 10/25/22: *"Empty Shelves At Meijer!* * Not Good! What's Coming?"* "In today's vlog we are at Meijer, and are noticing Empty Shelves Everywhere! We are also noticing ridiculous price increases! It's getting rough out here as stores seem to be struggling with getting products!" *Comments here:* - https://www.youtube.com/ read more
Gangsters Out Blog17 hours ago
Police on Guard interview with Dr Peter McCullough
Police on Guard is reporitng that "In our most recent interview, we host experts who uncover the data which paints a completely different picture than the main stream media and governments portrayal of the virus and the vaccines. From vaccine injury data to first person testimonies corroborating the information, it is clear that the safe and effective narrative has crumbled." read more
No Profile In Courage
The public inquiry into the convoy wants to talk to Doug Ford. But Ford isn't talking. Althia Raj writes: Last Monday, the Ontario premier was asked why he wasn’t testifying at the commission. Among the 65 witnesses scheduled to testify, from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, Ford’s name was conspicuously absent. “Were you asked? Did you decline?” a CBC reporter queried on Oct. 17. “I have not been asked,” the premier responded. But Monday, in a letter to several lawyers representing interested parties at the inquiry, the commission’s co-lead counsels Shan... read more
EBOLA NEXT? BIDEN UNVEILS NEW PANDEMIC PLAN FOR EVEN FASTER VACCINATION OF THE WORLD IN FOUR MONTHS WITH EVEN MORE RISKY VACCINES?
WILL EBOLA,MONKEY POX, BIRD FLU SWEEP THROUGH UK, USA, EU NEXT MONTH, NEXT YEAR? IF YOU ARE A BUSINESS PLANNING TO INVEST FOR NEXT YEAR, CONSIDER WHETHER INVESTING IN PREVENTING PANDEMICS ESPECIALLY DELIBERATE ONES SHOULD BE AT THE TOP OF YOUR LIST FAIRYTALE FOR BUSINESSES TO BELIEVE THAT WESTERN GOVERNMENTS TODAY WILL STOP MORE PANDEMICS WHEN THEY WERE BEHIND COVID From media Joe Biden announced his administration’s plans to combat future pandemics this week. Promising a game-changer to protect from the threat of future pathogens, the President asked Congress for $88 bill... read more
Land Destroyer17 hours ago
China: What Happened to Hu Jintao?
*October 25, 2022 *(The New Atlas) - Just as the Western media spread lies about China before the Communist Party of China's (CPC) Congress including fabrications about a "coup" that never took place - the Western media is now lying about what happened during the Congress itself - including stories of former Chinese President Hu Jintao being "dragged" out of the event. In reality - and by looking at footage of Hu Jintao being escorted in - it is clear that he was frail, ill, and disoriented and his departure from the event was health-related. read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
Google and its left-wing bias
Fox News: *Midterm elections: Google manipulates search engine results against Republicans, Media Research Center says* ‘Google’s bias is undeniable,’ the media watchdog said Google is manipulating search engine results to harm Republicans in critical Senate races, according to the Media Research Center. The MRC is calling on Google to "stop its war on democracy" and "provide algorithmic transparency" after the media watchdog’s Free Speech America initiative analyzed the 12 races identified by Real Clear Politics as important to watch. The findings revealed that campaign webs... read more
MJBizDaily17 hours ago
Will New York’s adult-use marijuana retailers open by year’s end?
Despite assurances from the governor and regulators as well as progress on retail lease negotiations, New York cannabis industry officials and experts are increasingly concerned the state’s billion-dollar adult-use market won’t launch by year’s end. Will New York’s adult-use marijuana retailers open by year’s end? is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
ON THE RIGHT, JOHN FETTERMAN HAS ALREADY BEEN CONVICTED OF CHEATING IN THE DEBATE
Mehmet Oz and John Fetterman haven't even debated in the Pennsylvania Senate race -- the debate happens tonight -- but rodent-like supervillain Stephen Miller hads already proclaimed that Fetterman is guilty of cheating: The moderators must open the debate by disclosing to viewers that Fetterman is receiving secret video messages to assist him throughout the event. Expect Fetterman to have the performance of a lifetime as the first candidate in history to get hidden texts fed to him all night. https://t.co/Uct3bcGXp0 — Stephen Miller (@StephenM) October 25, 2022 "The performance of... read more
“Rising seas: ‘Florida is about to be wiped off the map'”
The Guardian says Florida is about to be wiped off the map. Rising seas: ‘Florida is about to be wiped off the map’ | Environment | The Guardian Google shows the beach at Fort Lauderdale the same as 40 years … Continue reading → read more
Vox - All18 hours ago
Networking is a necessary — and misunderstood — skill. Here’s how to hone it.
[image: People gathered around a table talking] KIMI for Vox Networking gets a bad rap, but it doesn’t have to be overly scary, shallow, or corporate. At the end of my sophomore year of college, I found myself at a career crossroads. The pandemic hit a few months earlier and like most students across the country, I was kicked off campus and sent back home. As I spent the remainder of the school year sitting idly in my childhood bedroom, I had no choice but to wrestle with the ever-looming question: What do I really want to do with my life? Media and culture had always been passi... read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
IMF raises Brazil’s growth forecast and Bolsonaro recalls record in job creation
The International Monetary Fund has increased the estimate of Brazil's GDP growth in 2022 to 2.8%. According to the IMF assessment, our country's GDP growth is expected to exceed that of the US (1.6%), Germany (1.5%), France (2.5%), Japan (1.7%), and Chile (2.0%), among others. Brazil's Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes, informed that "private investments […] read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Ipec survey: 23% believe Brazil is governed democratically, 17% that it is not democratic
Data from the latest Ipec survey, commissioned by Globo, released on Tuesday, October 25, show that 23% of Brazilians believe Brazil is being governed democratically. On the other end, 17% say the country is not being democratically governed. The institute asked voters to rate from 1 (not at all democratic) to 10 (very democratic) the […] read more
Halifax Examiner18 hours ago
Cabot wants to build a golf course on West Mabou Beach Provincial Park
[image: a sandy beach with green scrub land behind and blue water in front] "The main feature is the two-kilometre long sandy beach. It has one of the most extensive dune systems in the province. The front faces the Northumberland Strait, the back side is on the Mabou Harbour where you have salt marshes — it has a lot of biodiversity. You are going to rip and tear the property of trees. You are going to fill in marshes and strip off the marram grass on the sand dunes." The post Cabot wants to build a golf course on West Mabou Beach Provincial Park appeared first on Halifax Examiner. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Opinion: Is the OAS seeking to prevent the fall of Pedro Castillo?
By Nitu Pérez Osuna* (Opinion) The "leftization" of the Organization of American States (OAS), whose ambassadors are mostly favorable to the São Paulo Forum -after the electoral triumphs in Honduras, Chile, Colombia, and Peru- is advancing. On what basis can we make such a statement? When the OAS welcomed "by acclamation" the Peruvian government's request […] read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Lobbies and billionaires fund climate activists’ museum trashings
By Alonso de Mendoza* The story is old: a group of activists that nobody knows is filmed perpetrating a protest action, and a minute later, the images circulate all over the world’s televisions. It seems spontaneous and clumsy, even trashy, but it is not. Behind these apparently social actions are powerful lobbies and multimillionaire people […] read more
PrairiePundit18 hours ago
Putin gets advice from mercenary
Washington Post: Mercenary chief vented to Putin over Ukraine war bungling Yevgeniy Prigozhin, the Russian tycoon behind mercenary group Wagner, personally told Vladimir Putin that military chiefs are mismanaging the war, U.S. officials said. The war has exposed the military weakness of Russia and the ineptness of Putin as a leader. He should have never started the war, to begin with. Ukraine was never a threat to Russia before the war. While Wagner evidently has his own army, it is a limited group that has a limited reach. While the leadership of the Russian war effort is m... read more
PrairiePundit19 hours ago
This exposes why the Dem's Jan. 6 operation is failing
The focus group appears more informed than the reporter when it comes to the Jan. 6 events. The Democrats have overplayed their hand on a rather minor riot while ignoring the violence and destruction of the liberal Antifa riots. read more
Organizing Notes18 hours ago
Why is Washington poking the panda?
Former Singapore Foreign Minister and long-time Hong Kong resident George Yeo has been called a “China whisperer” for his ability to explain Beijing’s ambitions and perspective to the rest of the world. In this episode of Talking Post, Yeo sits down with SCMP chief news editor Yonden Lhatoo to discuss rising tensions between Beijing and Washington, Singapore’s role in the region and what the Singapore-Hong Kong rivalry means for the two financial hubs. read more
Organizing Notes18 hours ago
The City of London elects Sunak as next British Prime Minister!
By Gilbert Doctorow Aside from the United Kingdom itself, there may be no single country taking a greater interest in the ongoing competition to replace Liz Truss as British Prime Minister than in India. After all, the leading contender for the post, Rishi Sunak, is of Indian descent and is married to the daughter of one of India’s richest men. Against this background, a couple of hours ago I was delighted to participate alongside a half dozen other talking heads on a featured live broadcast hosted by Republic TV of India. My fellow panelists, mostly Indians plus one Brit, exam... read more
Vox - All18 hours ago
Could an old-school approach to voting decide the midterms?
Christina Animashaun/Vox In nine states, voters might elect a Republican governor and Democratic senator (or vice versa). The most competitive statewide races have tightened in the closing weeks of the 2022 midterm elections, and though fears of a “red wave” are growing among Democrats, big GOP wins might not mean that Democrats lose *all *the statewide races they’re running in. Depending on the strength of that wave, Americans might see the return of what was — until recently — a dying American tradition: split-ticket voting, or electing candidates from different political parti... read more
Vox - All18 hours ago
What is an animal’s life worth?
[image: A group of piglets inside a Smithfield Foods facility.] Piglets at a Smithfield Foods facility. | Direct Action Everywhere Why we’ll vote for more humane meat, but won’t pay for it. Putting a dollar amount to the value of one human life is a crude exercise, so let’s leave it to practitioners of the dismal science: In 2016, economists at the Environmental Protection Agency put it at around $10 million (at least for one American life). The number has come about through decades of weighing the cost of government regulations against the number of lives those rules could save. ... read more
REVISED DRAFT FOR EPPO WILL URSULA VON DER LEYEN BE PROSECUTED FOR WILFULLY DISREGARDING THE WARNINGS ABOUT COVID JABS IN EC RECORDS?
FIRST PART REVISED *EVIDENCE RELEVANT TO THE EU INVESTIGATION INTO THE EU AND COVID VACCINE CONTRACTS* *Dear Prosecutors of the EPPO,* *Records belonging to the European Commisions show that EC President Ursula von der Leyen and top EC health officials had information in their possession related to official EC business concerning epidemic disease and vaccines from the highest ranking officials,* - *from Jean Claude Juncker, former ECP in 2015* *ATTACHED* - *https://www.dropbox.com/s/fowewfsmhsrhvhe/JeanClaudeJunckertoMe2015.pdf?dl=0* ... read more
STUDY FINDS 1 IN 100 MILLION CHANCE OF COVID 19 COMES FROM NATURE. 99 MILLION IN 1 CHANCE OF IT WAS ENGINEERED IN A LAB
Cheerleaders for Walls St, Zerohedge has an interesting report on a study showing that there is a less than 1 in 100 million chance that covid 19 has a natural origin. https://www.zerohedge.com/covid-19/less-1-100-million-chance-covid-19-has-natural-origin-new-study Conclusion of the researchers We found that SARS-CoV has the restriction site fingerprint that is typical for synthetic viruses. The synthetic fingerprint of SARS-CoV-2 is anomalous in wild coronaviruses, and common in lab-assembled viruses. The type of mutations (synonymous or silent mutations) that differentiate th... read more
ClimateRealism18 hours ago
Yes, Biden’s Policies Are “Derailing Domestic Fossil Fuel Output”
Editor’s Note: As previously covered by Climate Realism (here, here, and here, for instance), the Biden administration’s energy and climate policies have restricted domestic oil and gas produced, indeed, “derailing” domestic fossil fuel industry production capabilities. These policies come in the form of slow-walking or outright denying drilling permits, canceling lease sales, blocking pipeline development, […] The post Yes, Biden’s Policies Are “Derailing Domestic Fossil Fuel Output” appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Judge dismisses part of the proceedings against Argentina’s Cristina Kirchner
The Argentine federal judge Julián Ercolini announced this Monday the dismissal of the process opened against the vice-president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, in the case opened against her for alleged bribes known as ‘the notebooks of bribes’. “Throughout the present investigation, no elements could be incorporated to establish the existence of such payments and/or the […] read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Airbnb, HomeAway, and Vrbo will pay 13% VAT from November in Costa Rica
Costa Rica's Directorate General of Taxation will include, from November 1, the services of Airbnb, HomeAway, and Vrbo in the list of cross-border digital services to which the 13% value-added tax (VAT) rate must be applied. The decision is part of actions to improve tax collection, the tax administrator reported in a statement. Cross-border digital […] read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Court decision suspends militarization of Mexico’s National Guard
The Mexican Ninth Federal District Judge based in Guanajuato, Karla María Macías Lovera, has indefinitely suspended the transfer of operational and administrative control of the National Guard to the Ministry of Defense and has ordered to return control of the police agency to the Ministry of Security and Citizen Protection. The move is a severe […] read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Influencers ranking in Argentina: who they are and how much they can earn
The advent of social networks has created a worldwide profession that did not exist until two decades ago: that of influencers. And those who are well positioned in this new job of the 21st century can earn figures that are light years away from what most workers in Argentina earn. For influencers with more than […] read more
GREENIE WATCH19 hours ago
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* Dozens of Climate Models Wildly Exaggerate Extent of Global Warming* Further evidence has emerged that climate models are useless for the purpose of forecasting future temperature rises. A recent survey using American summer temperatures (June, July, August) over the last 50 years, found that 36 major climate models showed nearly twice the warming rate observed by the surface temperature measurements recorded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). At the high end, a number of models forecast warming nearly three times greater than observed data show The r... read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Stretch of the Way of Saint James of Compostela in Florianópolis is made official
The municipal government of Florianópolis published in the Official Gazette a couple of days ago the law signed by mayor Topázio Neto which recognizes and makes official the Brazilian Way of Saint James of Compostela. This stretch passes through the capital of the Brazilian Santa Catarina state. The route starts in Canasvieiras, in the North […] read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Dani Alves reaches “agreement” with FC Barcelona
The 39-year-old Dani Alves, who plays for the Pumas in Mexico, is still dreaming of the World Cup, which will be held next month in Qatar. The right-back, aiming for a place in Tite's squad, has signed with FC Barcelona until the end of this year. Dani Alves is back at Barcelona but will not […] read more
The Duran20 hours ago
Pentagon rejects dirty bomb claim. 30 Dems talk peace, praise neocons. EU resell capped gas. U/1
Pentagon rejects dirty bomb claim. 30 Dems talk peace, praise neocons. EU resell capped gas. U/1 Topic 749 read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Brazil’s Petrobras’ oil extraction and refining fall in the 3rd quarter
Petrobras' oil and natural gas extraction fell by 6.5% in the 3rd quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2021, while refining had a reduction of 9.4%. Compared to the second quarter of 2022, the drop was 0.3% and 1.2%, in that order. The data are contained in a report published by […] read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court returns Paulo Dantas as governor of Alagoas
On Monday, October 24, Brazil's Supreme Court Justices Gilmar Mendes and Roberto Barroso overturned the decision that removed Paulo Dantas (MDB) from the post of governor of Alagoas. The politician was removed on October 11 by Minister Laurita Vaz of the STJ (Superior Court of Justice). The Court's Special Court later endorsed the decision. The […] read more
Michael West20 hours ago
Power prices tipped to rise by 50 per cent
Retail electricity prices are expected by rise by 50 per cent over the next two years, dealing households and businesses another cost-of-living blow. Treasury has assumed in the federal budget that retail power prices will increase by an average of 20 per cent nationally in late 2022, and a further 30 per cent in 2023/24. […] read more
Michael West21 hours ago
Two years to go before wages rise
Workers will be waiting for a lift in real wages for two more years after the Albanese government’s first budget warned inflation would outstrip pay growth until 2024/25. Treasury predictions in the 2022/23 budget see the tight labour market pushing wages growth to 3.75 per cent in 2022/23 and 2023/24, before falling to 3.25 per […] read more
Michael West21 hours ago
Chalmers braces for budget belt tightening
Jim Chalmers has laid the groundwork for future belt tightening in his first federal budget, while outlining cost of living help and extra spending on health and housing. The Labor treasurer said Tuesday’s budget was “right for the times,” but warned of hard decisions ahead for fiscal repair, as inflation and interest rates increase. Cost […] read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
Correcting the record on liberal riots
Red States: *Ted Cruz Schools 'The View' During Visit in Epic Exchange* This series of Tweets of Cruz's confrontation with the members of the View is amazing in revealing how uninformed the members of this group are along with their audience. These people wanted to talk about January 6 while ignoring the much worst Antifa riots and other threats by liberals during the Trump presidency. read more
PrairiePundit19 hours ago
Russians running low on precision weapons, schisms develop within the Kremlin
ISW: ... Russian forces conducted air, missile, and drone strikes against targets in Ukraine at a markedly slower tempo than in previous days. The Ukrainian General Staff reported on October 24 that Russian forces conducted 2 missile and 28 air strikes, and Ukrainian forces shot down 16 Shahed-136 drones on October 23.[6] The slower tempo of Russian air, missile, and drone strikes possibly reflects decreasing missile and drone stockpiles and the strikes’ limited effectiveness of accomplishing Russian strategic military goals. Ukraine’s Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) Ch... read more
Dr. Joseph Ladapo's Op/Ed on Covid Vaccine Risks in the Wall Street Journal
Let's praise, not punish progress. You know what I mean. Even 1 demographic is a good start. Thank you to Dr. Ladapo . This opinion piece ran in the Wall Street Journal - which has a paywall. Dr. Ladapo is... Related Stories - Action Alert: Stop The Next Mandate for Children - Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, author of Transcend Fear: A Blueprint for Mindful Leadership in Public Health, voices opposition to adding COVID-19 vaccine to CDC’s immunization schedule for children - Cui Bono when FDA Fast Tracks Products? read more
PrairiePundit20 hours ago
The Biden memory problem
We need to save this clip for the impeachment hearing demonstrating Biden's lack of mental capacity. It should also be used to remind Democrats of what a terrible mistake they made. read more
The New Dark Age20 hours ago
US Chip War Version 2: Decoupling from China or Declaring War?
THE US has gambled big in its latest, across-the-board sanctions on Chinese companies in the semiconductor industry, believing it can kneecap China and retain its global dominance. From the slogan of globalisation and "free trade" of the neoliberal 90s, it has reverted to good old technology denial regimes followed by the US and its allies during the Cold War. While it might work in the short run in slowing down the Chinese advances, the cost to the US semiconductor industry of losing China – its biggest market – will also have significant consequences. In the process, the semiconduc... read more
Stand by for a deception operation to derail November's elections
While everybody on the right of US politics is getting excited about a potential "Red Wave" in November, I've been watching the left of US politics. They don't appear overly worried or dejected by what they see in opinion polls or media commentary. In fact, they're doubling down on their message that it's all about abortion rather than the economy, or inflation, or President Biden's catastrophic record in office. That tells me just one thing. They think they're going to win in November, or at least keep losses to a manageable level. If they're not worried, it can only be be... read more
Michael West21 hours ago
Share selling impacted by budget decision
Shareholders selling their shares at a discount back to a company off-market are no longer eligible for a franking credit. The Albanese government’s first budget, delivered on Tuesday night, included an immediate change to the tax treatment of off-market share buybacks. The decision aligns the tax treatment of off-market share buybacks undertaken by listed public companies […] read more
Michael West21 hours ago
Bureaucracy heads back to record levels
Federal public servant numbers are edging back towards the peak under Labor in 2011. The budget papers released on Tuesday showed average staffing levels across government agencies hitting 181,122 in 2022/23. It is just short of the 182,505 peak in 2011/12 and well below the 165,276 under the coalition in 2018/19. The tax office will […] read more
Michael West21 hours ago
Gross debt still on track for $1 trillion
Australia remains on track to rack up $1 trillion in IOUs for the first time, as it pays more in interest rates and shoulders the ongoing bill for the COVID-19 pandemic. Gross debt is estimated to rise to $927 billion in this financial year before hitting the historic $1 trillion mark in 2023/24, according to […] read more
Michael West21 hours ago
Labor takes the axe to coalition spending
MAJOR SAVINGS IN ALBANESE BUDGET * $4.7 billion over four years in reprioritising infrastructure spending * $3.57 billion savings from reducing external labour hire, advertising, legal and travel expenses * $1.4 billion regional program cuts * $4.6 billion over 12 years saved in not going ahead with Hells Gate Dam, deferring the Dungowan and Emu […] read more
Michael West21 hours ago
Women’s safety and prosperity a key focus
The personal safety and economic security of Australian women has been placed at the forefront of the federal budget. Women’s financial security is the centrepiece of the Albanese government’s plan to improve gender equality across the nation. A record $1.7 billion will be spent over six years to end violence against women and children. The […] read more
Michael West21 hours ago
Record energy spending amid global crisis
Record spending on cleaner, cheaper and more secure energy is a centrepiece of the Labor government’s first budget, but there’s a warning for the industry. The powering Australia plan will provide stability to the grid and certainty for investors after a lost decade that has made our energy market more vulnerable, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said […] read more
Michael West21 hours ago
Climate bill $30b in first carbon budget
Climate action has a $30 billion price tag in Australia’s first carbon budget as the nation faces more frequent and severe natural disasters. The 2022/23 federal budget analysis warns the physical impact of climate change can reduce economic activity, erode the tax take, and put upward pressure on government spending. Higher temperatures and a growing […] read more
Michael West21 hours ago
Injured veterans to get extra $1000 a year
Injured veterans will soon receive an extra $1000 a year and more staff will be hired to process their claims. The federal budget includes an additional $97.9 million for totally and permanently incapacitated former defence personnel. It also earmarks $233.9 million to hire 500 more frontline staff at the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Extra funding […] read more
Michael West21 hours ago
Biosecurity critical to $100bn ag industry
The seaweed industry has been singled out as key to agriculture’s $100 billion future, in a federal budget that prioritises biosecurity, innovation and sustainability. The Albanese government’s first budget provides $134.1 million over four years to boost biosecurity, including frontline programs in northern Australia to protect the nation from foot and mouth disease and lumpy […] read more
Michael West21 hours ago
Treasury to report on wellbeing progress
Australians will soon be able to see in fine detail how the nation is making progress on everything from women’s safety to a cleaner environment. Treasury is working on a report – to be known as the Measuring What Matters Statement – which will be released in 2023. Australia and many other countries take part […] read more
Michael West21 hours ago
Budget ‘improves liveability’ in regions
The rural health workforce is getting a much-needed $180 million boost, while billions will be spent on mobile connectivity and infrastructure improvements, under the Albanese government’s commitment to regional Australia. But in its first budget, Labor is also scrapping or deferring several dam projects promised by former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce to save more than […] read more
Michael West21 hours ago
Environmental projects get ‘down payment’
Koalas will be among the big winners of a federal budget focused on “down payments” for environmental protection. Tuesday’s economic blueprint contains $1.8 billion for the environment. Almost $97 million over four years will be spent on addressing gaps in a long-term plan to preserve the Great Barrier Reef. The money will go towards helping […] read more
Komando.com21 hours ago
Best cordless electric ratchet sets and how they can replace all your wrenches
Don't waste time using those old wrenches that make jobs more difficult. Instead, try these cordless electric ratchet sets. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Cotecmar completes first phase of sea trials of new oceanographic vessel for Colombia
The shipyard Corporación de Ciencia y Tecnología para el Desarrollo de la Industria Naval y Marítima Colombiana (Cotecmar) has completed the port and sea trials of the new scientific research vessel Simón Bolívar of the Colombian Navy (ARC). The tests, which involved 130 engineers, took place in October this year. At the beginning of the […] read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Brazil nominates former Central Bank President Ilan Goldfajn for IDB President
The Brazilian government nominated today the economist and former president of the country's Central Bank, Ilan Goldfajn, for the presidency of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), after the dismissal of the American Mauricio Clavier-Carone. In a statement, the Ministry of Economy assured that, together with the Foreign Ministry, it would take the necessary steps for […] read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Brazil triples current account deficit in first nine months of the year
Brazil recorded a deficit of US$ 29.583 billion in its current account in the first nine months. This figure almost triples the result of the same period last year (US$ 11.356 billion), the Central Bank informed yesterday. The current account, one of the leading indicators of the country's external sector, is made up of the […] read more
CFACT21 hours ago
Climate extremism is making America mentally ill
We do not have a climate “crisis.” We have a climate fear-mongering and cancel-culture crisis. The post Climate extremism is making America mentally ill appeared first on CFACT. read more

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