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Tuskegee University Receives $5 Million for Need-Based Scholarships
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago
Tuskegee University has received $5 million from the charity established by philanthropist Stephen Feinberg, co‐founder and co‐chief executive officer of global private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, according to a Tuskegee press release. The gift – one of the largest single gifts from one person in the school’s history – will fund the creation of […]
Hampton University President Dr. William Harvey Announces Retirement, Effective June 2022
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago
Hampton University President Dr. William R. Harvey has announced his retirement after 43 years, effective June 30, 2022, according to university officials. Harvey – a businessman as well – began as president in 1978. He runs Hampton like “a business for educational purposes,” according to a university press release. “The formula for any success that […]
6 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Tuesday
Tim Bousquet, Halifax Examiner - 12 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. Six new cases of COVID-19 are announced in Nova Scotia today (Tuesday). All six cases are close contacts with previously announced cases. Three are in Nova Scotia Health’s Central Zone, two are in the Northern Zone, and […]
3 years after the fact, Armour Group is still blocking release of the Construction Management Plan for Queen’s Marque
Jennifer Henderson, Halifax Examiner - 12 hours ago
The $200-million-plus Queen’s Marque waterfront development is nearing completion. Apartments, stores, and an underground parking lot will have a phased-in opening. Major tenants such as the Stewart MacKelvey law firm and a hotel are expected to arrive by the end of 2021. So imagine my surprise earlier this month when an investigator with the province’s […]
The Sheeple in all their Glory...Uber Alles
greencrow, Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 4 hours ago
*Jeff Berwick's Poll on the Sheeple* Good morning readers. It is a dark and very rainy day here in the Pacific North West. An "inside day" for sure. But I have my Christmas Tree lights on and my old Christmas CD's on the stereo so I'm okay. Today, I thought I would post a selection of links that I've been saving for the past week or two. That's how I manage the blog...constantly surfing the Internet like the newZ junkie that I am...and, like the crowperson that I am, scavaging interesting links and storing them like seeds in my *crop*. I usually write in the morning while m...
Gretchen Whitmer orders state police to keep Republican electors from entering Capitol…
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 9 hours ago
“The Electors are already here, they’ve been checked in.” Michigan State Police are blocking access to the Capitol, preventing the GOP Electors from getting inside... The post Gretchen Whitmer orders state police to keep Republican electors from entering Capitol… appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
University of Colorado-Denver bans email that ‘might’ offend ‘ordinary’ people
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
The College Fix – by Greg Piper College administrator to lawyer: Draft a policy that I can use against any student or instructor who annoys... The post University of Colorado-Denver bans email that ‘might’ offend ‘ordinary’ people appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
New Jersey Gym Owner Fined $1.2 Million for Defying COVID-19 Lockdowns Vows Not to Pay
Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Daily Caller – by Jake Dima A New Jersey gym owner who repeatedly defied coronavirus lockdowns and was fined roughly $1.2 million told the Daily... The post New Jersey Gym Owner Fined $1.2 Million for Defying COVID-19 Lockdowns Vows Not to Pay appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Pfizer CEO, 59, has NOT gotten his own firm’s COVID-19 vaccine because he does not want to ‘jump the line’ ahead of health workers and nursing home patients
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Daily Mail Pfizer’s CEO has not yet taken his own company’s coronavirus vaccine to avoid the appearance that executives are not using their positions to... The post Pfizer CEO, 59, has NOT gotten his own firm’s COVID-19 vaccine because he does not want to ‘jump the line’ ahead of health workers and nursing home patients appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
How to build a Cache & Select a Site | Always be prepared | Tactical Rifleman
Hal Apeeno, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Tactical Rifleman Apr 24, 2020 With all the craziness in the world today, we are beginning to realize that we are only one or two... The post How to build a Cache & Select a Site | Always be prepared | Tactical Rifleman appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Kamala Harris calls for honoring Sandy Hook victims with gun control on 8th anniversary of school massacre
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Fox News Vice President-elect Kamala Harris called for gun reforms to honor the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting on Monday, which... The post Kamala Harris calls for honoring Sandy Hook victims with gun control on 8th anniversary of school massacre appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
HOSTAGE: Maryland politician John Delaney says struggling Americans should only receive stimulus checks if they get vaccinated for Covid-19
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Natural News – by Ethan Huff A second round of stimulus checks could soon be on the way. And if Maryland politician John Delaney, a... The post HOSTAGE: Maryland politician John Delaney says struggling Americans should only receive stimulus checks if they get vaccinated for Covid-19 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Hotels Consider Requiring All Guests to Have COVID Vaccination
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Summit News – by Paul Joseph Watson Hotels have now joined airlines in considering whether or not to mandate that all guests have proof of... The post Hotels Consider Requiring All Guests to Have COVID Vaccination appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
NYC outdoor dining suspended ahead of nor’easter after ‘snow alert’ issued
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Fox News Outdoor dining will be suspended in the Big Apple beginning 2 p.m. Wednesday, as the Department of Sanitation issued a “snow alert” ahead... The post NYC outdoor dining suspended ahead of nor’easter after ‘snow alert’ issued appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Report: W.H.O. Chief Tedros Could Face Genocide Charges
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Breitbart – by Simon Kent The head of the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus faces a call for prosecution over his alleged... The post Report: W.H.O. Chief Tedros Could Face Genocide Charges appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Disturbing trend | Berlin overrun by refugee drug dealers
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
RT Dec 14, 2020 The post Disturbing trend | Berlin overrun by refugee drug dealers appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Doubling the Pell Grant to Promote Access to Opportunity, Higher Ed
cmaadmin, Diverse - 11 hours ago
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ victory signals a crucial moment for enhanced access to higher education that could, given their commitment to “Doubling the Pell Grant,” promote a success model as well. One of the points to be emphasized is that the goal of college access has force and plausibility as an aim of social policy only insofar as colleges and universities function as effective means for delivering what they promise to deliver. And, while education has a number of legitimate goals, among the most central are promoting cognitive and socio-e...
Anthropologist and Race Scholar Dr. Leith Mullings, Dead at 75
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 12 hours ago
Anthropologist Dr. Leith Patricia Mullings, whose work was on the Sojourner Syndrome, establishing the fundamental understanding of negative effects that amplified stresses of race, class and inequality have on African Americans – especially African American women – has died at the age of 75, Social Science Space reported. Mullings – former president of the American […]
Big Food Companies Urge Soy Traders to Help Save Brazil Savanna
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 12 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) A group of international companies including Tesco, Walmart, Unilever and McDonald’s on Tuesday urged major commodities traders to stop supplying soy linked to deforestation from Brazil’s Cerrado, a vast savanna region and vital carbon storehouse. The group of 163 companies, signatories of the Cerrado Manifesto Statement of Support, said […] The post Big Food Companies Urge Soy Traders to Help Save Brazil Savanna appeared first on The Rio Times.
Put Your Trust In The Experts
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 12 hours ago
Dr. Yaffe: "I just say whatever they write down for me." Dr. Williams: "Yeah, same." pic.twitter.com/cdsw4n1Ax0 — CrasHTalk (@CrasTalk) December 15, 2020
Brazil Says China ‘not Transparent’ on COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Use
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 13 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) Brazil’s health regulator Anvisa said on Monday, December 14th, China’s health authorities are not transparent in their authorization of COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use, a statement that may further inflame political tension in the South American country. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, a consistent critic of China, has repeatedly cast […] The post Brazil Says China ‘not Transparent’ on COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Use appeared first on The Rio Times.
Politicizing Business: From CSR to ESG
Robert L. Bradley, Jr., IER - 13 hours ago
Corporate social responsibility (CSR)… stakeholder theory … sustainability … environmental, social, and governance investing (ESG). Whatever the term, the premise… The post Politicizing Business: From CSR to ESG appeared first on IER.
Artemis Accords: A Step Toward International Cooperation or Further Competition?
aazcarateortega, Lawfare - 13 hours ago
NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine gives remarks on the agency’s Artemis program (NASA HQ, https://flic.kr/p/2hXcxV6; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/). On Oct. 13, the Artemis Accords Principles for a Safe, Peaceful, and Prosperous Future, commonly referred to as the Artemis Accords, were signed by their eight founding member states: Australia, Canada, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and the United States. More recently, on Nov. 13, Ukraine joined as the ninth signatory. The unveiling of the accords—a serie...
Be More Like Missouri— And Less Like New Jersey— With Respect to Wildlife Management
Gabriella Hoffman, CFACT - 21 hours ago
Is hunting on the verge of extinction? Far from it. Why? COVID, an unlikely factor, has surprisingly given rise to its resurgence in this country. Here are three stories pointing to that trend. The post Be More Like Missouri— And Less Like New Jersey— With Respect to Wildlife Management appeared first on CFACT.
"This Friday (December 18th) Will Be One Of The Most Important Days Of This Country’s History"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 9 hours ago
*"This Friday (December 18th) Will Be One Of The * *Most Important Days Of This Country’s History"* by IWB "As many of you may already know, Trump signed an executive order back on September 12, 2018 that allows sanctions in the event of foreign interference in the election. There’s been a lot of chatter recently of the possibility of Trump invoking the insurrection act to take control in the event that the court failed to enforce accountability and uphold the Constitution. What’s the written deadline for this particular EO? Answer: December 18, 2020. *Source:* www.whitehouse.gov/pr...
Intense Strombolian activity continues at Etna's Southeast Crater, lava emission resumes
The Watchers » Latest articles - 9 hours ago
Intense Strombolian activity continues at Etna's Southeast Crater since December 13, 2020. The most recent paroxysmal episodes occurred at the Voragine crater in December 2015 and May 2016. Since then, activity at Etna's summit has never reached the...... Read more »
2:00PM Water Cooler 12/15/2020
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 10 hours ago
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Bird Song of the Day I guess they do whoop! * * * Readers, feel free to contact me at lambert [UNDERSCORE] strether [DOT] corrente [AT] yahoo [DOT] com, with (a) links, and even better (b) sources I should curate regularly, (c) how to send me a check if you […]
Russian President Putin Has Formally Congratulated Joe Biden On His U.S. Presidential Election Victory
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 10 hours ago
© Sputnik / Alexey Nikolsky *RT:* *Putin congratulates Biden on presidential victory, expects respect-based cooperation to serve US, Russian & wider global interests* Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally congratulated Joe Biden on his victory in November's US presidential election, after the Democratic candidate was announced as president-elect by the Electoral College, on Monday. Putin wished Biden a successful tenure and said he personally “was ready for cooperation and contacts” with his incoming counterpart, the Kremlin explained, on Tuesday morning. The message f...
Over-The-Counter Home Test for COVID-19 Gets US Green Light
AP News, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
The test will be sold in places like drugstores "where a patient can buy it, swab their nose, run the test and find out their results in as little as 20 minutes,” said FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn.
Did Consumers Sue Over Alleged Hair Loss Ingredient in TRESemmé Shampoo?
Dan MacGuill, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
A viral Facebook post, and online articles, reported a potentially significant class action lawsuit against Unilever in late 2020.
The Royal Air Force Almost Built Its Very Own 'SR-71' Spy Plane
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Security, * Britain had plans for a high-altitude, supersonic reconnaissance aircraft that could have flown as early as 1965. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The four-turbojet Avro 730 actually looked somewhat like the SR-71. Had history turned out differently, the first Mach 3 spy plane of the Cold War might have been British rather than American. The U.S. Air Force first deployed the legendary SR-71 Blackbird in January 1966. Yet Britain had plans for a high-altitude, supersonic reconnaissance aircraft that could have flown as early as 1965. The Avro 730 was b...
New Variant of the Coronavirus Emerges in Britain
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Coronavirus, Europe* A new variant of the coronavirus has surfaced in Britain, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Monday, noting that initial analysis indicates it “is growing faster than the existing variants." A new variant of the coronavirus has surfaced in Britain, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said on Monday, noting that initial analysis indicates it “is growing faster than the existing variants.” There have been over one thousand cases associated with the variant in England, mainly in the southern part of the region where there has been a spike in inf...
Was Jeffrey Epstein Spotted ‘Alive and Well’ in New Mexico?
Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
A conspiracy theorist’s video claimed the recently deceased Epstein was spotted at his ranch.
Extratropical storm to bring severe winds, waves, and heavy precipitation to Southeast Alaska
The Watchers » Latest articles - 10 hours ago
An extratropical storm moving northeast across the North Pacific is forecast to bring major waves, strong winds, and heavy rains and snow to Southeast Alaska on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. The system has already generated significant wave heights that are being...... Read more »
Tough Economic Times In Russia
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 10 hours ago
Russians have felt the pinch of rising prices and unemployment is on the rise despite authorities deciding not to impose another coronavirus lockdown *AFP:** Russia suffers economic woes despite shunning new lockdown * As the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic pummeled Russia over recent months, the Kremlin stopped short of bringing back a nationwide lockdown in an effort to save the economy. Authorities in Moscow may have expected a rising virus toll as a result, but the move has not saved it from facing down an economic crisis it tried to avoid. "These aren't jokes. Une...
Busting myths around the Energy Charter Treaty
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
15-Dec-2020 Amidst growing concerns that the ECT undermines urgent climate action, its corporate profiteers, the ECT Secretariat, and others are spewing propaganda, promoting falsehoods about how the treaty attracts clean investment.
Accord d'association Algérie-UE : Des pertes colossales pour l'économie algérienne
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
15-Dec-2020 La révision de l'ensemble de certains accords de l'Algérie, celui le liant à l'UE, en particulier, s'impose.
EU and China set for further investment talks as end-of-year deadline for deal looms
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
15-Dec-2020 The latest round follows straight on the heels of ‘intensive' talks. Negotiators hope to reach agreement by the end of the year, but issues such as market access remain a stumbling block.
Does This Text Outline How to Subvert the Counting of Electoral Votes?
David Mikkelson, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
Rejecting state-certified electoral ballots is not as easy as some Trump supporters would have it.
Urban warfare - lessons for the world today, and possibly for our own future too
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 11 hours ago
Courtesy of a link provided by an anonymous reader, I was led to the video presentation embedded below. It's about an hour long, and features Major John Spencer of the US Army's Modern Warfare Institute. He delivered this talk at the British Army's Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research in 2018. If you're at all interested in military matters, particularly urban warfare, this is a must-see video. Think of it particularly in the context of urban unrest, crime and violence such as we're seeing in some US cities right now, which at present is exacerbated by politi...
Iraq to Sue US over Use of Depleted Uranium Weapons: Official
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 11 hours ago
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An adviser to the Iraqi parliament's foreign affairs committee said the Baghdad government is planning to lodge an international lawsuit against the US for using internationally-banned munitions in civilian areas.
Mental health and church attendance
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 11 hours ago
A new survey suggests Americans who attend religious services weekly are the only demographic group appearing to show improved mental health in 2020, despite the stresses of the coronavirus pandemic and other events. In 2019, about 42% of those who reported attending religious services weekly told Gallup that their mental health was excellent. In 2020, 46% said the same, an increase of 4 percentage points. Only 35% of those who attend services nearly weekly or monthly reported excellent mental health, down 12 percentage points from last year. Among those who attend seldom or never...
Protests In Iraq’s Kurdistan Over Economic Conditions And Mismanagement
Joel Wing, MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 12 hours ago
(NRT) In December protests exploded in the Kurdistan region with a number of shootings leading to several fatalities and an attempt by the regional government to stifle media coverage of the events. The immediate cause were economic grievances especially the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) not paying the salaries of public workers, but discontent with the ruling parties was a larger issue. This was all a culmination of protests that started in the fall. In August the first wave of demonstrations began in the KRG in Sulaymaniya. At their height there were protests in at leas...
This Day In Iraqi History - Dec 15
Joel Wing, MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 12 hours ago
1932 League of Nations Mandate Comm rejected Assyrian petition for autonomy Said Iraqi govt would settle Assyrians within country or outside of it (Musings On Iraq review *The Tragedy of the Assyrian Minority in Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *State and Society in Iraq*) 1940 Foreign Minister Said wrote memo to PM Gaylani and Regent that Iraq had to back England during WW2 (Musings On Iraq review *Persian Gulf Command, A History of the Second World War In Iran and Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *Rashid Ali al-Gailani, The National Movement in Iraq 1939-1941*) (Musin...
Argentina: Mercosur will address EU environment concerns
bilaterals.org - 10 hours ago
15-Dec-2020 South America's Mercosur countries will address environmental concerns raised by the European Union that have stalled ratification of a free trade deal between the two trade blocs, Argentina's foreign minister said.
Our Crisis Already is at DEFCON-3
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Originally posted on Nwo Report: Source: David Prentice We’re witnessing a historical rift in a cold (so far) civil war.? It’s like overlooking the battlefields pre-Gettysburg, or looking at Hiroshima before the bomb.? DEFCON-3: What is that?? Most center-right readers know.? DEFCON is a military preparedness alert system.?? It’s how we assess enemy threats.? Our…
Successful Pushback Against Lockdowns
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Originally posted on John Barleycorn: https://mailchi.mp/tomwoods/kiley?e=6b0d6edd0a https://mailchi.mp/tomwoods/kiley?e=6b0d6edd0a
The WU-flu vaccine is here. Are we being saved?
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Originally posted on HEALYOURSELF: The distribution of the vaccine that “will save the world” from the Wu-flu plandemic has started in the USA. The vaccination of people is to be started shortly so is there a need to close local businesses? When asked a similar question Bill Gates responded that it will take probably until…
America At The Crossroads
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Originally posted on AfterHollywood: A Commentary I have written before by Mitch Santell Good evening dear readers and followers. Before I get into the challenges ahead for America, take a look at what General Michael Flynn had to say at a Trump rally in Washington D.C. 22 Minutes 18 second and worth hearing. Most likely…
Dominion Voting System “Designed…to Create Systemic Fraud”
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Originally posted on Eatgrueldog: “We conclude that the Dominion Voting System is intentionally and purposefully designed with inherent errors to create systemic fraud and influence election results. The system intentionally generates an enormously high number of ballot errors. The electronic ballots are then transferred for adjudication.” — Allied Security Operations Group, Antrim Michigan Forensics Report,…
Ancient Greek desire to resolve civil strife resonates today – but Athenian justice would be a 'bitter pill' in modern America
Joel Christensen, Associate Professor of Classical Studies, Brandeis University, Politics/Election '20 – The Conversation - 11 hours ago
Homer and Aeschylus turned to the divine to write their happy endings. But no gods are conspiring above the US, ready to swoop down and save humankind from itself.
Interview 1609 – James Corbett on Resisting the Great Reset
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Originally posted on Wirral In It Together: https://www.corbettreport.com/interview-1609-james-corbett-on-resisting-the-great-reset/
[VIDEO] Since 9 pm yesterday – 14th December 2020 – YouTube have banned us from commenting on ALL content.
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Originally posted on Wirral In It Together: https://videopress.com/v/LgKqVcgE?preloadContent=metadata Here’s how it works: 1. We comment “testing testing” 2. We press “Comment” 3. The comment appears 4. We refresh the page 5. The comment has disappeared The build-up to where we are now (links): https://wirralinittogether.blog/2020/12/08/this-blog-seems-to-be-getting-heavily-shadow-banned-on-youtube-this-morning/ Clear evidence that we’re having our messages about the Pfizer/ BioNTech…
Your Coronavirus Test Is Positive. Maybe It Shouldn’t Be. – The New York Times
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
Originally posted on Wirral In It Together: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/29/health/coronavirus-testing.html
Oklahoma authorities shut down cannabis testing lab
Bart Schaneman, Marijuana Business Daily - 11 hours ago
The Oklahoma City Fire Marshal shuttered a medical cannabis testing lab for fire code violations and allegedly lacking the proper permits. Oklahoma authorities shut down cannabis testing lab is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Will Space Force Continue After The Trump Administration?
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 11 hours ago
The Space Force has gained control of some space operations, but many others are still spread throughout the nation’s military branches.(Staff Sgt. Kayla White / U.S. Air Force) *Samantha Masunaga, L.A. Times:* *What happens to the Space Force after the Trump administration?* President Trump has a penchant for grandiose promises that go unfulfilled. So when he announced a plan to establish a Space Force, there was some skepticism. Then-Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), ranking member on a Senate committee that deals with aviation and space, disliked the idea of consolidating space pro...
Building A Mystery: 17 New Covid Cases In China, 6,744 New Cases In Canada
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 11 hours ago
False positives or intentionally increasing the crisis by intentionally spreading it?. MK-Ultra on a global scale. sensory deprivation, continual bombardment of images and sounds of what you want them to believe and think, removal of freedoms and replacing them at random, “narcissistic punish/reward cycle”, isolation from family, loved ones and spouses until the “kidnapper” becomes … Continue reading Building A Mystery: 17 New Covid Cases In China, 6,744 New Cases In Canada →
Meet Kristi Mejias, Associate Director of Student-Athlete Engagement at Texas A&M
cmaadmin, Diverse - 12 hours ago
A Q&A with Kristi Mejias, associate director of student-athlete engagement at Texas A&M.
Diversity’s Day of Infamy
Emil Guillermo, Diverse - 12 hours ago
The recent revelation that Johns Hopkins, once thought to be a “good guy”, owned four slaves himself is one of those backward looks in time that brings about a major shame. However awkward, exposing the truth is always important.
How Some Of America’s Richest Towns Fight Affordable Housing
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 12 hours ago
Westport, CT - A dirt field overgrown with weeds is the incongruous entrance to one of America’s wealthiest towns, a short walk to a Rodeo Drive-like stretch replete with upscale stores such as Tiffany & Co. But this sad patch of land is also the physical manifestation of a broader turf war over what type of housing — and ultimately what type of people — to allow within Westport’s borders. It started when a developer known for building large luxury homes envisioned something different back in 2014 for the 2.2 acre property: a mix of single- and multifamily housing that would accom...
Will the Election of Joe Biden Put Higher Education Back at Center Stage?
cmaadmin, Diverse - 12 hours ago
The 2020 election season has brought higher education — and, in particular, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) — back to the forefront of the conversation. Recognizing how critically important these institutions and their students and alumni are to the Democratic base, President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a $70 billion plan to support HBCUs. The plan focuses primarily on investing in infrastructure and research capacity for the institutions, but it also promises expansion to the federal Pell Grant program and broad student debt relief.
Provinces Crackdown On Indigenous Land Defenders
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 12 hours ago
Toronto - Months after a group of Haudenosaunee people set up camp on a construction site near Caledonia, Ontario, a provincial court granted Haldimand County an order permanently forbidding people from “interfering” with any public road. A lawyer for the county argued that the injunction was the “only remedy” to keep roads open in the event of future blockades over disputed land. “I kind of jokingly—but not jokingly—say, if you get a flat tire and are impeding traffic with that flat tire in any kind of way, you are now breaching that injunction,” Skyler Williams, a spokesperson f...
Listen to the science
Craig Rucker, CFACT - 13 hours ago
CFACT's challenge to the Left -- We fearlessly "listen to the science." Will you? The post Listen to the science appeared first on CFACT.
Hungary: an unexpected beacon of the European values?
Luboš Motl, The Reference Frame - 11 hours ago
In Hungary, the mother is a woman, the father is a man, and the sex is determined when you're born. What a shocking sequence of propositions ;-) Two years ago, Székesfehérvár was trying to become the 2023 European Capital of Culture, something that my hometown of Pilsen could still easily become in 2015. This was one of the videos in which these folks promoted themselves. They were abruptly eliminated because the video features too high a percentage of happy, white, straight, and even Christian people. And the European Union, the NGOs connected to its rectum, and other would-be huma...
The U.S. Defense-Industry Is Eager To Embrace The Incoming Biden Administration
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 11 hours ago
*Peter Schweizer and Jacob McLeod, NYPost*: *The defense-industry swamp is eager to engulf the Biden administration * Just days after the presidential election, a new investment firm called Pine Island Acquisition Corporation quietly began trading on the New York Stock Exchange, with the prospect of becoming a notable player in the $2 trillion defense and aerospace industry. The company’s greatest asset was not its relatively modest bankroll goal of $200 million, but its connections — deep ties to policy establishment figures shaping the incoming Biden administration. In describ...
Cannabis retailer Fire & Flower reports net loss on growing revenue
Solomon Israel, Marijuana Business Daily - 11 hours ago
Fire & Flower Holdings Corp., a major Canadian marijuana retail chain, reported 33.1 million Canadian dollars ($26 million) in revenue for the quarter ended Oct. 31. The retailer’s third-quarter income represents 15.8% revenue growth over the previous quarter and 142% growth from the same quarter a year before. Fire & Flower’s net loss for the […] Cannabis retailer Fire & Flower reports net loss on growing revenue is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Do We Really Live in an Elaborate Mental Asylum?
WakingTimes, Waking Times - 11 hours ago
*Sigmund Fraud* - How are you adjusting to this profoundly sick society?
The Great Reject – Of The Great Reset
WTStaff, Waking Times - 12 hours ago
*Julian Rose* - The world the elite have planned for us is a 100% dystopian nightmare.
Will Israel deploy missile defense systems to Persian Gulf amid growing tension with Iran?
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 12 hours ago
[image: Will Israel deploy missile defense systems to Persian Gulf amid growing tension with Iran?] BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:45 P.M.) – On Tuesday, a senior Israeli official expressed his country’s readiness to cooperate in the future in the field of missile defense with Gulf states that share their concerns about Iran. Moshe Patil, head of the Israeli Defense Ministry’s Missile Defense Organization, said that the time is not yet ripe to move forward with any of these agreements, and that Washington’s approval will be required as long as the development or financing of Israeli systems is ...
COVID-19 Vaccine Approved In Under A Year As Gov’t Keeps Cannabis Schedule 1 Drug
WTStaff, Waking Times - 12 hours ago
*Matt Agorist* - As pharmaceutical companies across the globe all conclude the development of their vaccines in a near-simultaneous manner, government health agencies are rushing to approve them for distribution.
HAPPY BILL OF RIGHTS DAY!
Hal Apeeno, From the Trenches World Report - 12 hours ago
ITS A GREAT DAY TO ENFORCE IT! The post HAPPY BILL OF RIGHTS DAY! appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Part Robot, Part Frog: Xenobots Are the First Robots Made From Living Cells
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 12 hours ago
Discover – by Jonathon Keats The African clawed frog, Xenopus laevis, typically lives in the streams and ponds of sub-Saharan Africa, scavenging for food that... The post Part Robot, Part Frog: Xenobots Are the First Robots Made From Living Cells appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
CHD Article on Big-Picture Look at Current Pandemic Beneficiaries Accepted by Peer-Reviewed Journal
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 12 hours ago
Children’s Health Defense “Planned Surveillance and Control by Global Technocrats: A Big-Picture Look at the Current Pandemic Beneficiaries,” a peer-reviewed article by Children’s Health Defense,... The post CHD Article on Big-Picture Look at Current Pandemic Beneficiaries Accepted by Peer-Reviewed Journal appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Remember When The Experts Said Trump Would Need A Miracle To Have A Vaccine Within A Year
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 12 hours ago
*Amber Athey, Spectator:* *Trump was right about the vaccine release * *The media and experts claimed he’d need a ‘miracle’* Donald Trump said during the second and final presidential debate on October 22 that he was optimistic a vaccine would be ready ‘within weeks’. When moderator Kristen Welker asked if that was a ‘guarantee’, Trump replied that it was not, but that the US would have a vaccine by the ‘end of the year’. It wasn’t the first time he had made this prediction publicly: ‘I think we’re going to have a vaccine by the end of the year,’ Trump said back in May. The me...
Algeria welcomes new warship in its naval arsenal: photos
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 12 hours ago
[image: Algeria welcomes new warship in its naval arsenal: photos] BEIRUT, LEBANON (6:35 P.M.) – The Algerian military has received a new warship whose mission will be to secure the navigational lanes of the Algerian military fleet in time of war, bearing the name “Al-Sweh-2”. This news was first reported by the Algerian newspaper An-Nahar, who noted that the mine-sweeping ship anchored at the northern dock of the Admiralty, “indicating that its acquisition comes within the framework of implementing the naval fleet modernization program. Continue reading Algeria welcomes new warship...
Spain Is Now Officially The Third Nation Of The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) Programme
Stefano D'Urso, The Aviationist - 12 hours ago
Spain will be an equal nation along with France and Germany in the participation to the demonstrator phase of FCAS. The Spanish industry has signed the initial framework contract for the Future Combat Air System’s [...] The post Spain Is Now Officially The Third Nation Of The Future Combat Air System (FCAS) Programme appeared first on The Aviationist.
TRUMP HAILS CHRIST THE REDEEMER: Puts Mary Back in Christmas...
Adrienne, Adrienne's Corner - 12 hours ago
* and we thank him.* *From Remnant TV:* President Donald Trump is no longer running for reelection. No matter what happens now, the die is cast. So why would he stand in front of the Christophobic world and proclaim Jesus Christ the 'redeemer' Who died so that we might live? In his Christmas message -- which the mainstream media has summarily ignored, of course -- Trump retells the story of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, and her central role in the Incarnation. Risking the mockery of demons on both sides of the Atlantic, he even quotes the Angel Gabriel's words to Our...
Lockdowns and Political Realignment
Alberto Mingardi, Econlib - 12 hours ago
A few days ago the Wall Street Journal ran an op-ed of mine, on the new Christmas restrictions that the Italian government passed for coping with Covid19. Here’s a link (gated). I am not a fan of the restrictions. Italians are no longer free to move through the country; they may travel only within their […] The post Lockdowns and Political Realignment appeared first on Econlib.
Two elderly Armenian men beheaded by Azerbaijani forces identified
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 12 hours ago
[image: Two elderly Armenian men beheaded by Azerbaijani forces identified] Earlier this month, Yerevan asked the European Court of Human Rights to demand that Baku provide information about all Armenians taken captive during the recent conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as comment on footage which allegedly shows Armenian men beheaded by Azeri forces. Two elderly Armenian men who were beheaded – reportedly by Azerbaijani soldiers – have been identified, according to an exclusive report by the Guardian. The executions were filmed and have been widely shared on messaging apps. Co...
India’s Farmer Revolt
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 12 hours ago
The farmers’ struggle taking place now on the borders of Delhi and its neighbouring states is one of the most important mass agitations that India has seen in its three decades of neoliberal reforms. Since 26 November, hundreds of thousands of farmers have congregated on the borders of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. At the beginning, most of them were from the state of Punjab, located about 200 km from Delhi, but many more have since joined from the state of Haryana, which abuts Delhi on three sides, and then from Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh as well. With...
Musical Interlude: Genesis, "Land of Confusion"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 12 hours ago
*Genesis, "Land of Confusion"*
WATCH: Instead Of Arresting Hungry Woman For Stealing Food, Cop Pays For Her Groceries
WTStaff, Waking Times - 13 hours ago
*Matt Agorist* - Upon conducting his investigation. Ghidina learned that the woman had stolen several food items from the store.
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and Human Lab Rats
A Political Junkie, Viable Opposition - 13 hours ago
With the United States Food and Drug Administration now having granted Pfizer- BioNTech an Emergency Use Authorization for its COVID-19 BNT162b2 vaccine as shown here: ...the mainstream media and politicians are practically giddy at the thoughts of Americans (and others) lining up to get vaccinated. Here is the FDA's justification for their emergency use approval of the Pfizer vaccine: Note that the FDA believes that the Pfizer vaccine "*may be effective*" and that one of the reasons for the FDA's approval is that there are "*no adequate, approved and available alternat...
The F-35 Lightning II is Really Three Planes in One
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC110196CD00&share=true] The trillion-dollar stealth fighter has been ridiculed as a boondoggle, but there is no doubt it is the most advanced plane ever made. With a total cost as high as $1.508 trillion dollars, the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter program would be the largest single military contract in history. However, a few things need to be put in perspective—and the truth is this fifth-generation fighter offers a lot of bang for the buc...
NATO's New Purpose: An Alliance Reborn to Take on China?
Gil Barndollar, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Gil Barndollar* *NATO, Europe* NATO members should resist any attempt to substantially reorient the alliance on countering China. NATO lacks the military tools, the societal will, and the strategic imperative to cast its gaze east of Suez. Will it soon be springtime for NATO? After four years of a suddenly mercurial American partner, European foreign and defense ministers seem relieved, if not giddy, at the prospect of president-elect Joe Biden’s promised foreign policy restoration. Yet the seventy-one-year-old alliance’s “brain death,” to quote French President Emmanuel Macron,...
Average Streaming Household Now Subscribes to Seven Services: Study
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* The average number of streaming services subscribed to by streaming households has increased to around seven—a number that was only five in April of 2020. There were quite a few big factors in 2020 that led to an increase in viewing of streaming services. There was the pandemic, which kept more people at home for a lot more time, while also closing movie theaters and shutting down other venues for entertainment. In addition, there were suddenly more of them. Therefore, the average number of streaming services subscribed to by streaming ho...
Why Russia's Marines Are Training for War in Kaliningrad
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2F6I9BHF2S&share=true] Every military conducts simulations and war games to keep up their deterrence and skills. Russia’s Naval Infantry serves in a role very similar to that of the United States Marine Corps (USMC). As the amphibious force of the Russian Navy, it specializes in ship-to-shore assault operations, and like the USMC it is can tackle any threat it faces during a beach landing. This month, Russia’s Marines took part in exercises at the Khmelevka trainin...
Strike!: Indian Farmers Shut Down Delhi in a Show of Popular Democracy
Nikita Sud, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Nikita Sud* *Politics, Asia* Once again, the government of Narendra Modi has hurriedly pushed through legislation, which farmers feel will severely affect their ability to earn a decent living. India is going through yet another restive winter. Between 200,000 and 300,000 women, men and children are camping on the highways leading to the country’s capital Delhi. They have come from neighbouring provinces, particularly Punjab, but also Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. Meanwhile local agitations are being organised across the country – Punjab alone has more than 31 farmers’ ...
Intellectual Property Monopolies Block Vaccine Access
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (IPS) - Just before the World Health Assembly (WHA), an 18 May open letter by world leaders and experts urged governments to ensure that all COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and tests are patent-free, fairly distributed and available to all, free of charge. Read the full story, “Intellectual Property Monopolies Block Vaccine Access”, on globalissues.org →
Was a Living Triceratops Found in Indonesia?
Dan Evon, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
Welcome to Mojosemi Forest Park.
Russian Ballistic Missile Drill Triggers False Alarm At Ramstein Air Base In Germany (Updated)
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 12 hours ago
Joint Force Air Component personnel execute Command and Control of Air Operations from the Situation Center at Ramstein Air Base. Photo by cynthia Vernat, HQ Allied Air Command Public Affairs *CNN:* *Russian missile drill triggers false alarm at US military base in Germany * (CNN)A Russian military exercise triggered an unusual warning at a critical US military base in Germany on Saturday that ballistic missiles had been launched, according to multiple US defense officials. The warning at Ramstein Air Base resulted in several minutes of uncertainty and alarm until an all-clear wa...
Residents Terrified as Bullets Come Flying Into Their Homes as Cops Kill Fleeing Man
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 12 hours ago
[image: bullet]While killing an unarmed suspect attempting to flee in his vehicle, cops dumped multiple bullets into the homes that were directly behind him.
Did Twitter Disable Engagement with Trump’s Election-Related Tweets?
Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com - 12 hours ago
The president's misinformation around election results continued to get called out by the social media platform.
OLED TV's are Making Some Companies Lots of Money
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* OLED revenue is expected to experience a 51 percent year-over-year jump from the 2019 fourth quarter to this year’s fourth quarter. Global revenues for OLED panels are expected to hit an all-time high in the fourth quarter of 2020, reaching nearly $12 billion, on the strength of smartphones as well as TVs and watches. That’s according to numbers released this week by Digital Supply Chain Consultants. According to DSCC’s Quarterly OLED Shipment Report, the OLED revenue had approached $9 million in the fourth quarter of 2017 but had only hov...
To Avoid A Bloodbath, the U.S. Army Needs To Demonstrate Its Relevance In The Pacific
Dan Goure, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Dan Goure* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2019%3Anewsml_RC1AB3BD9080&share=true] If all the Army plans to do in the Indo-Pacific is deploy fires systems and air defenses, it risks irrelevance and a major hit to its budget. The rise of China is the one overarching national security challenge for the foreseeable future, and it will be vital to continue maintaining stability in the Indo-Pacific region through deterrence measures. Complicating those efforts is the need to modernize and restructure the U.S. military. The Penta...
In Caucasus War, Russia Succeeded to Demonize Democracy
Michael Rubin, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Michael Rubin* *Security, Eurasia* The United States essentially forfeited its influence over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and allowed Russia’s Vladimir Putin to wield power in the region. Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan joined his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev on a podium in Baku on Dec. 10 to watch a parade celebrating “Victory in the Patriotic War.” The procession marked Aliyev’s latest celebration as he cements his legacy as the man who returned territories Azerbaijan lost to Armenia in the 1988–1994 Nagorno-Karabakh War. Aliyev is a short-term thinker. He...
"Market Fantasy Updates PM 12/15/20"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 12 hours ago
*"Market Fantasy Updates PM 12/15/20"* Down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... Only the consequences are real - to *you*! ○ "The more I see of the monied classes, the better I understand the guillotine." - George Bernard Shaw ○ Gregory Mannarino, AM 12/15/20: *"US Economic Crash Worsening Plus Market Updates"* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ *Updated live.* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary ○ - https://markets.businessinsider.com/ ○ - https://www.zerohedge.com/ ○ - https://wallstreetonparade.com/ ○ *Daily Update (Dec. 14th to 15th)* - http://www.shadowsta...
Case List Update going through the courts
Uriel, 'Nox & Friends - 12 hours ago
Michigan is not the only place where lawsuits and such are pending for review. Don’t lose sight of the objective — stop the socialist takeover of elections. Here are others: Brnovich v. Democratic National Committee – the Supreme Court granted a hearing on this one October 2, 2020. (20-16759) Not yet set for argument Issues: (1) Whether Arizona’s out-of-precinct policy, which does not count provisional ballots cast in person on Election Day outside of the voter’s designated precinct, violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act; and (2) whether Arizona’s ballot-collection law, which ...
"How It Really Is"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 13 hours ago
"The thing worse than rebellion is the thing that causes rebellion. " "Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, where ignorance prevails, and where any one class is made to feel that society is an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe." - Frederick Douglass
Tony-Winning Choreographer, Actress Ann Reinking Dies at 71
AP News, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
Tributes poured in from the Broadway community.
The Beginning of the End – R.I.P. USA
Robert, Ice Age Now - 13 hours ago
In response to the post “For Those Who Don’t Get It.” ________ On July 4, 1776 it all began, and on December 14, 2020 this great experiment in Democracy came to an end. “We the People” failed to carry out our civic duty and hold our elected officials accountable. Instead we were far more concerned ... Read more The post The Beginning of the End – R.I.P. USA appeared first on Ice Age Now .
Memo to Twitter, Facebook and Google: Meet Haile Selassie
Teodrose Fikremariam, null - 13 hours ago
Don’t think that people don’t know what you have been to. For the past decade, you have been colluding to silence voices, suppress our God The post Memo to Twitter, Facebook and Google: Meet Haile Selassie appeared first on .
Explained: Why Russia's Nuclear Weapons Arsenal Is Still Dangerous
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2017%3Anewsml_RC12DAB401A0&share=true] Moscow has maintained a nuclear triad and has spent a lot of money and effort on upgrading those weapons. Russian submarines have fired off nuclear-weapons-capable ballistic missiles out to ranges as far as 5,500 km in the Sea of Okhotsk, a development that increases the range and scope with which Russia can hold Japan and even the continental U.S. at risk of a nuclear attack. “The Pacific Fleet’s strategic missile-carrying underwater cruiser...
This German Protester Compared Lockdown to Nazi Germany and the Internet Did Not Take it Well
Alexandra Lloyd, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Alexandra Lloyd* *Coronavirus, Europe* The German foreign minister Heiko Maas accused the protester of “unacceptable historical amnesia” and of downplaying the Holocaust. A video from an anti-lockdown protest in Germany has gone viral after a protester compared herself to the anti-Nazi resister Sophie Scholl. Scholl was a 21-year-old student executed in 1943 for printing and spreading anti-fascist leaflets. She was part of a resistance circle called the White Rose. The protester, who introduces herself in the video as Jana from Kassel, claims: “I feel like Sophie Scholl because ...
This Picture Might Show the Worst Fighter Jet of All-Time
David Axe, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * Experts have nominated a few standout failures. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The wooden He-162 was designed to be flown by teenage pilots with only rudimentary training, but the He-162, though an excellent design, needed careful handling. Things weren’t helped by the location of the engine – right above the cockpit – meaning escaping pilots ran the risk of being sucked into the engine. The F-35 stealth fighter suffers a litany of design and production flaws. It’s heavy and expensive. It lacks maneuverability. Its internal weapons bay is too small....
What Is the French Leclerc Tank Doing in Yemen?
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * In the summer of 2015, the United Arab Emirates threw two battalions of Leclercs into the civil war in Yemen. *Here's What You Need to Know*: At 60 tons, the Leclerc is 10 tons lighter than most Western main battle tanks are. “So what do you think of France’s new super tank, the Leclerc?” a retired colonel in the French army’s logistical brigade jokingly asked me in 2002. “You know, the one we paid a fortune for and that we’ll never use in battle.” So far his prediction has proved true. The French military has deployed light armored vehicles and ...
Stealth F-22 and F-35s Are Practicing Controlling Drones While in Flight
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1AETOKVDKAB&share=true] The military wants to see drones fly along with advanced manned fighter jets to help them carry out their missions. The U.S. Air Force’s “loyal wingman” plan for piloted fighter jets to control nearby drones took a large step forward recently. On December 9, a rocket-launched Valkyrie drone took off with an F-22 and F-35 together, a maneuver laying the groundwork for the fast-approaching day when fifth-generation stealth aircraft can control...
Why U.S. Election Conspiracy Theories Fall on Receptive Ears
Walter Olson, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Walter Olson* *Politics, * These theories resonate even with some who are not themselves Donald Trump loyalists. Ross Douthat has a good New York Times column on why claims of election fraud have been falling on receptive ears, even among some who are not themselves loyalists of the defeated president. Among points he makes: - “There is a longstanding pattern in both political parties of gently encouraging conspiracizing. (The Diebold‐stole‐Ohio theories in 2004 were given oxygen by prominent congressional Democrats; MSNBC’s Russiagate coverage was not exactly cau...
Could the Lincoln Assassination Have Been Stopped?
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* The question is still debated. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Had Detective Allan Pinkerton been on guard at Ford’s Theatre that night, it is unlikely Booth would have reached the president’s box to fire his fatal shot. “Early in the year 1861, I was at my headquarters in the city of Chicago, attending to the manifold duties of my profession. I had, of course, perused the daily journals which contained the reports of doings of the malcontents of the South, but in common with others, I entertained no serious fears of an open rebellio...
5 Best Guns (Not Made in the USA)
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, World* [image: Reuters] The Glock 17 is almost certainly the most successful handgun of the postwar era. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *It should come as no surprise that Europe's weapons program is far older than America's. America has a long and storied reputation as a firearms innovator, but it is by no means the only place for fresh and original designs. Europe, fueled by centuries of continental warfare and colonialism, has consistently produced new arms and ammunition to suit a variety of roles. Worn by military officers, gendarmes, colonial...
Arab Countries Offer Opportunities for Brazilian Startups
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 13 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (ANBA) UAE and Saudi Arabia invest in game and innovation startups, while countries such as Lebanon, Jordan, Sudan and Algeria offer opportunities for agricultural technology companies. The Arab countries offer opportunities for agricultural, game and innovation startups. According to Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) secretary-general Tamer Mansour, the Arab […] The post Arab Countries Offer Opportunities for Brazilian Startups appeared first on The Rio Times.
Biden-Harris Person of the Year Award is a Kick in the Teeth to Healthcare and Essential Workers
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 13 hours ago
[image: workers]Naming two privileged politicians Person of the Year was an insult to the millions of healthcare and other essential workers who kept this country going during the pandemic.
How the Media Wants You To Think
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 13 hours ago
AwakenWithJP Dec 12, 2020 Here’s how the media wants you to think. Having trouble interpreting what’s really going on in the world? Of course you can always trust the media to lead the way to the promised land of truth. via How the Media Wants You To Think
New York is sounding a lot like Seattle these days
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 14 hours ago
Yesterday we saw the latest documentary on the descent of Seattle into anarchy, crime and urban decay. It's a sobering look at what's happened to what was once one of America's most beautiful and desirable cities. It looks as if precisely the same decay is rampant in New York City - and for much the same reasons: a leftist, quasi-socialist administration that doesn't give a damn for the citizens it's supposed to serve. It's all about ideology rather than people. The New York Post reports: Even the bad guys are dispensing advice on how to make the city safe. “This could be ...
Untitled
Jenna Orkin, From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 14 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin Quantum Encryption South Korea records its highest number of daily Covid-19 cases since the pandemic began BREAKING: DENMARK CANCELS NEW NORTH SEA OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION, DECLARES ‘END TO FOSSIL ERA’ ‘External source’ causes oil tanker blast off Saudi Arabia Widespread Google outage appears to center on Europe Suspected Russian hackers broke into US federal agencies and spied on emails in a 'highly sophisticated' cyberattack Bill Gates predicts US coronavirus lockdowns will continue into 2022 Equinor expands in oil on thawing permafrost in Siberia Feasibility of cont...
Civil War Becomes Inevitable In The USA
Thierry MEYSSAN, OrientalReview.org - 14 hours ago
The problem is no longer who was legitimately elected President of the United States, but how long can the civil war be postponed? Far from being a fight between a narcissistic TV presenter and a senile old man, the country is being torn apart over a fundamental cultural issue that has been smouldering since its inception.
Be Brave – The months of their scamdemic
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 14 hours ago
Dispatches from the Asylum December 14, 2020 Decker It’s capital offense in Gehenna for any future resident to question anything government and media dickheads spew forth here on terra firma. It is an especially wretched offense if the lolcow’s not only question their bullshit de jour, but use what’s left of their brain for a … Continue reading Be Brave – The months of their scamdemic →
STARTING TOMORROW: Our Townies, Ourselves!
<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 14 hours ago
*TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2020* *The statements you'll hear in Our Town: *The first thing we heard this Sunday morning may have been the dumbest. It didn't occur during our own unusual sacred hour—the hour we spend at 7 A.M. listening to callers during the open phones segment on C-Span's Washington Journal. The first, possibly dumbest thing had been uttered even earlier than that. C-Span callers were their usual selves during the sacred hour. But the first thing we heard this Sunday morning was uttered on the painful program Fox & Friends Weekends, as seen on the Fox News Channel. ...
Brazil’s Economy Grows 0.86% in October; Lowest Result Since May
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's economy grew 0.86 percent in October compared to September, marking the sixth consecutive month of growth, but the lowest result since May, indicating an economic slowdown, the Central Bank of Brazil said on Monday, December 14th. The bank's Economic Activity Index (IBC-Br), considered a preview of gross domestic product […] The post Brazil’s Economy Grows 0.86% in October; Lowest Result Since May appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazil Pursues Criminal Probe of Top Trafigura Executives – Sources
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) Brazilian investigators are pursuing the first criminal probe of current executives at commodities trading firm Trafigura on allegations they approved the bribery of employees at state-controlled oil producer Petrobras, according to three people familiar with the matter. The investigation has focused on two of the three top Trafigura here […] The post Brazil Pursues Criminal Probe of Top Trafigura Executives – Sources appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mitch McConnell Congratulates Joe Biden As President-Elect
AP News, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
"The Electoral College has spoken," the Senate Majority Leader, a Republican, said in a speech on a Senate floor.
Japan ‘Twitter Killer’ Sentenced to Death for Serial Murders
AP News, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
Investigators said Takahiro Shiraishi approached the victims via Twitter, offering to assist them with their suicidal wishes.
A Turtle Avalanche in Brazil: Tens of Thousands of Giant River Turtle Hatchlings
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Call it a turtle avalanche! The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has released an amazing video showing tens of thousands of Giant South American River turtle hatchlings (Podocnemis expansa) emerging from a sandy beach in a protected area along the Purus River -- a tributary of the Amazon River in Brazil. […] The post A Turtle Avalanche in Brazil: Tens of Thousands of Giant River Turtle Hatchlings appeared first on The Rio Times.
Attorney General William Barr announces resignation
Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
Fox News Attorney General Bill Barr resigned Monday touting President Trump’s record and accomplishments, despite what he called a “partisan onslaught” and “relentless, implacable resistance.” Barr, who... The post Attorney General William Barr announces resignation appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
The Most Lethal Virus Is Not COVID. It Is War
Geopolitics101, Covert Geopolitics - 14 hours ago
In the midst of the greatest health emergency in modern times, with more than 4 million surgical procedures delayed by the National Health Service, Britain has announced a record increase of £16.5 billion in so-called defense spending. by John Pilger Britain’s Armed Services Memorial is a silent, haunting place. Set in the rural beauty of … Continue reading The Most Lethal Virus Is Not COVID. It Is War →
‘Dark Knight,’ ‘Grease’ Added to National Film Registry
AP News, Snopes.com - 14 hours ago
The national library said this year’s selections include a record nine films directed by women and filmmakers of color.
Yasa rapidly intensifies to Category 4 equivalent, set to approach Fiji at Category 5 strength
The Watchers » Latest articles - 14 hours ago
Tropical Cyclone "Yasa"-- the first named storm of the 2020/21 South Pacific Ocean cyclone season-- has rapidly intensified to Category 4 hurricane equivalent on December 15. The cyclone is forecast to hit Fiji with Category 5 force winds on Thursday...... Read more »
Tomatoes and time management
Philip Moscovitch, Halifax Examiner - 14 hours ago
News 1. Cops make the case for body-worn cams (aka how police reform ends up increasing police budgets) At yesterday’s Halifax Board of Police Commissioners meeting, Halifax Regional Police made the case for the purchase of body-worn cameras, to be deployed across the force. Well, maybe “made the case” is putting it a bit too […]
Elon Musk (Space X) has gone nuts
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 14 hours ago
Elon Musk, and his company Space X, has a plan to take control of Mars. They want to 'Terraform' the dusty red planet to make it green and livable like our Mother Earth. The first time I can recall hearing about Terraforming Mars was years ago while on a speaking tour in Southern California. I picked up a copy of the *LA Times* and read an article about the Mars Society which has dreams of moving our human civilization to this faraway planet. The article quoted Mars Society President Robert Zubrin (a Lockheed Martin executive) who called the Earth "a rotting, dying, stinking ...
Dentists, Eye Doctors Getting Certified to Give COVID Vaccine
Mary, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
Dr. Mercola Dentists and eye doctors will soon be approved for administering COVID-19 vaccines, along with flu shots. Multiple COVID-19 vaccines are rapidly heading toward... The post Dentists, Eye Doctors Getting Certified to Give COVID Vaccine appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Look at Russian hacker HOAX. Nothing to see LEAKED China spy list
The Duran, The Duran - 14 hours ago
Look at Russian hacker HOAX. Nothing to see LEAKED China spy list The Duran: Episode 831. Leaked files expose mass infiltration of UK firms by Chinese Communist Party including AstraZeneca, Rolls Royce, HSBC and Jaguar Land Rover Files expose mass infiltration of UK firms by Chinese Communist Party Loyal members of Chinese Communist Party are […]
Mother Finds Son Dead in the Desert, 2 Days After Cops Shot Him, Left Him to Die
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 14 hours ago
[image: desert]The man's mother eventually found her son two days later, dead in the desert, having suffered his last moments alive bleeding out from police bullet holes.
There’s no vaccine for the infodemic – so how can we combat the virus of misinformation?
Katie, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
World Economic Forum What is spreading across the globe, can be passed on unwittingly from one person to countless others, is potentially deadly, yet can... The post There’s no vaccine for the infodemic – so how can we combat the virus of misinformation? appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Should Businesses Be Liable for Spreading the Coronavirus? (Probably)
Timothy D. Lytton, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Timothy D. Lytton* *Public Health, Americas* [image: Reuters] The prospect of liability for COVID-19 transmission is likely to encourage business owners to invest in cost-effective precautions, follow the advice of public health authorities, adopt industry safety standards and use common sense. Congress may be close to a deal on another coronavirus bailout, but Senate Republican demands for liability protections for businesses remain a major obstacle. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has long warned of an “avalanche” of lawsuits that will stymie economic recovery efforts ...
Medical Ethics Professor Proposes Governments Add Psychoactive Drugs to Tap Water to Reduce Dissent From Lockdowns
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
Anti-Empire – by Dr. Parker Crutchfield COVID-19 is a collective risk. It threatens everyone, and we all must cooperate to lower the chance that the... The post Medical Ethics Professor Proposes Governments Add Psychoactive Drugs to Tap Water to Reduce Dissent From Lockdowns appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
The Fall of Modernity (Umberto Eco’s Words)
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 15 hours ago
“In the past men were handsome and great (now they are children and dwarfs), but this is merely one of the many facts that demonstrate the disaster of an aging world. The young no longer want to study anything, learning is in decline, the whole world walks on its head, blind men lead others equally blind and cause them to plunge into the abyss, birds leave the nest before they can fly, the jackass plays the lyre, oxen dance. Mary no longer loves the contemplative life, and Martha no longer loves the active life, Leah is sterile, Rachel has a carnal eye, Cato visits brothels, Lucreti...
Jetblue Launches Flights between New York and Guyana
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Jetblue has launched flights between New York and Guyana, with the first round trip flight arriving back in JFK earlier this week. The four-times weekly service is currently operated by the carrier’s A321 neo aircraft from its hub at New York’s John F. Kennedy International airport (JFK) to Guyana’s Cheddi […] The post Jetblue Launches Flights between New York and Guyana appeared first on The Rio Times.
US Vaccinations Ramp Up As 2nd COVID-19 Shot Nears
AP News, Snopes.com - 15 hours ago
A panel of outside experts will offer their recommendation on the Moderna vaccine on Dec. 17, with a final FDA decision expected soon thereafter.
Russia’s Putin Congratulates Biden on Winning US Election
AP News, Snopes.com - 15 hours ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin's message to President-elect Joe Biden came a day after the Electoral College confirmed Biden as the nation’s next president
Machu Picchu Closed Down for Security Reasons After Protests from Local Villages
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, the crown jewel of Peru's tourist sites, closed its gates on Monday, December 14th, for an indefinite period for security reasons amid protests by locals over train services, officials said. “Due to the announced stoppages in the Machu Picchu district and in order to […] The post Machu Picchu Closed Down for Security Reasons After Protests from Local Villages appeared first on The Rio Times.
What is Energy Made Of? Waves? Particles? We Have a New Theory
Larry M. Silverberg, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Larry M. Silverberg* *Science, World* [image: Reuters] The fragment could be a single potentially universal building block from which to model reality mathematically – and update the way people think about the building blocks of the universe. Larry M. Silverberg, *North Carolina State University* Matter is what makes up the universe, but what makes up matter? This question has long been tricky for those who think about it – especially for the physicists. Reflecting recent trends in physics, my colleague Jeffrey Eischen and I have described an updated way to think about matter. W...
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the general meeting of the Russian International Affairs Council, Moscow, December 8, 2020
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 15 hours ago
The international agenda has been packed with crises and conflicts. As if this was not enough, COVID-19 appeared and has done tangible damage to the global economy. State borders are still closed or subject to different restrictions. Human contact has been disrupted in all spheres without exceptions. It is only possible to counter this virus through a concerted effort if we really want to put an end to it. We and the majority of other countries are willing to do this. But our Western partners have, egoistically, tried to exploit the predicament to maximise their own profits, as they...
Brexit trade deal possible within days after Johnson concession, says EU
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
15-Dec-2020 Barnier says Johnson's acceptance of need for ‘evolution clause' as standards diverge has unlocked talks on level playing field.
Getting India out of the hole with China is still possible
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 15 hours ago
Two Indian correspondents based in Beijing drew out the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying at a press briefing Thursday on the recent ‘frank’ remarks by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar about India’s problematic relationship with China in an interview with the Australian think tank Lowy Institute. A purpose was served.
Assertive Germany muddles Iran issue
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 15 hours ago
Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Minister, in a speech in Moscow on December 8 dwelt on the western attempts lately to maintain the model of a unipolar world order. He said the European Union’s dalliance with the idea of itself being a pole in a multipolar system is dissipating and warned of Germany’s recent policies in the direction of preserving “its claims to full leadership” of the EU.
Republican Congressman – “I’ve had enough”
Keith, musingsofanoldfart - 15 hours ago
Business Insider posted the following article yesterday regarding a Republican leaving the party called “‘I’ve had enough’: Rep. Paul Mitchell leaves the GOP and becomes an Independent, decrying Trump’s efforts to overturn the presidential election.” A link to the article … Continue reading →
Winners and Losers: Coronavirus Compromises Leave Many Behind
Thomas Klassen, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Thomas Klassen* *Coronavirus, Americas* When good news is to be shared, politicians will take full credit and appointed officials will no longer be compelled to share the stage. Politics is at the core of the COVID-19 pandemic. Regardless of jurisdiction, the specific actions many governments have taken to combat the pandemic are ultimately rooted in politics, not science. Politics is essentially involves politicians making rules and laws that citizens must follow. The pandemic has made politics extraordinarily relevant at a time when many people have become more devoted to, and...
After Revealing its Spy Ships, the Royal Navy Started Trolling the Russians
David Axe, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * So the British planned to have some ‘fun and games’ with their Russian counterparts. *Here's What You Need to Remember: * In the late 1980s, tensions between NATO and the Soviet Union began to ease. American president Ronald Reagan and Soviet premier Mikhail Gorbachev in 1987 signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty, or INF, which banned in Europe land-based, nuclear-tipped cruise missiles and rockets with ranges between 300 and 3,400 miles. As a gesture toward the thaw, the Royal Navy made more visible some of its most strategic intelligence...
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