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Media's different tune, Medical aid and Ceasefire offers: Egypt after Palestine under attack
egyptianchronicler@gmail.com (Zeinobia), Egyptian Chronicles - 6 hours ago
It is Friday in Egypt and the Friday prayer The State TV transferred for the first time since quite some time the Friday prayer sermon from Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo and it was all about Palestine and the Israeli Zionists attacks against Palestinians. Its main title was “To support the occupied territories”. Veteran Sheikh Ahmed Omar Hashem used strong language to speak about “Occupied Palestine”, “Occupation forces” and “the silence of Arab states". Al-Azhar is the most prominent Sunni religious institution in Egypt and in the world. Some will say that recently Al-Azhar instit...
De Blasio Eats Fries
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 6 hours ago
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Commanding General at Fort Campbell Issues New Guidelines – Unvaccinated Soldiers Cannot Take Pass or Leave Base – Considered Non-Deployable
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 6 hours ago
Gateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft Recently, Commanding General MG JP McGee issued new guidelines for unvaccinated soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division during a... The post Commanding General at Fort Campbell Issues New Guidelines – Unvaccinated Soldiers Cannot Take Pass or Leave Base – Considered Non-Deployable appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Brazil fails to close nasal spray deal that prompted trip to Israel
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 6 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A delegation visited the country on March 6. It praised the medicine's properties. Telegrams with Israel under secrecy. The Brazilian Foreign Ministry accepted that the Brazilian delegation's trip to Israel failed to result in an agreement on the nasal spray against Covid-19. The trip, led by The post Brazil fails to close nasal spray deal that prompted trip to Israel appeared first on The Rio Times.
WEF, Denmark Partner In San Francisco To Embrace Great Reset
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 6 hours ago
Technocracy News The ambitious new agreement, which is the first of its kind between the World Economic Forum (WEF) and any European country, will be... The post WEF, Denmark Partner In San Francisco To Embrace Great Reset appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
The Jim Carroll Band “People Who Died”
Hal Apeeno, From the Trenches World Report - 6 hours ago
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Demonstrators in Colombia point fingers at police for sexual violence
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 6 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The marches in Colombia, which continue after more than two weeks, are crying out today against sexual violence against demonstrators by security forces, after up to 16 cases were reported during these days of mass protests. "If this is how pretty all the demonstrators are, you feel like gassing them […] The post Demonstrators in Colombia point fingers at police for sexual violence appeared first on The Rio Times.
Messages, ‘phone calls of hate’ reported after restaurant posts Covid-19 ‘tattletale list’
Enemy of the State, From the Trenches World Report - 6 hours ago
KIRO 7 PORT ORCHARD, Wash. — Here at That One Place in Port Orchard, you’ll find that one list. “So here’s the list everybody calls... The post Messages, ‘phone calls of hate’ reported after restaurant posts Covid-19 ‘tattletale list’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
ViacomCBS Collaborates With USC Annenberg School for Journalism to Establish Scholarship
Sarah Wood, Diverse - 6 hours ago
As part of an effort to diversify newsrooms, the University of Southern California’s Annenberg School for Journalism has worked with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) over the years to recruit students. However, despite finding talent, the absence of available financial aid options caused many students to seek out other institutions instead. To mitigate student loan debt burdens, a new scholarship was established at USC Annenberg in collaboration with ViacomCBS.
Batchelor Interviews Henderson on Capital Gains Tax Increase
David Henderson, Econlib - 6 hours ago
I posted last week on my Defining Ideas article on why California Democrats should oppose President Biden’s proposed increase in the tax rate on capital gains for high-income people. That article led to this 10-minute interview with John Batchelor earlier this week. The interview starts at about the 0:40 point and goes to about 11:35. […] The post Batchelor Interviews Henderson on Capital Gains Tax Increase appeared first on Econlib.
New Initiative Puts Learners at the Forefront of Designing Paths to Address Educational Challenges
Walter Hudson, Diverse - 6 hours ago
Six colleges and universities from across the nation are teaming up to launch a new initiative that they say will change the future of education.
Fighter Planes versus Missiles: How the Battle of Britain Was Won
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Europe* It sounds like a modern military fiction story, but its what actually happened in the 1940s. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *As military planners today contemplate ways to defend against the threat of today’s far more survivable, longer-range, and precise cruise missiles, the Allied experience in Operation Diver should offer both hope and a sobering warning. London was under siege as it never had been before. Starting June 13, 1944—merely a week after the triumph of the D-Day landings—V-1 cruise missiles launched from Nazi-occupied France...
What Odesa Really Means For Ukraine’s Future
Melinda Haring, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Melinda Haring* *Ukraine, Europe* As temperatures rise, and as Odesa’s plucky residents remerge after the long winter on foot and scooter, there’s no sign that this legendary city is at all discountenanced by the recent hostilities. Lt. General Ben Hodges, a veteran Ukraine watcher, recently observed that the Russians covet three cities along Ukraine’s Black Sea, including Odesa, and a water canal north of Crimea. The canal scenario strikes most Ukraine experts as plausible and the conflict over the waterway was recently written up in the *New York Times*. But Odesa? Given that ...
Try These Tips for Speeding Up Your Tax Return
Trevor Filseth, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Trevor Filseth* *Taxes, undefined* [image: Stimulus Money] The IRS is usually able to initiate the tax refund process within twenty-one days, and many people – particularly those who filed online and used direct deposit – are able to get their refunds much faster. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *The final tax deadline, usually April 15th, has been moved back to May 17th for 2020 returns. If you haven’t sent in your 2020 taxes yet, you have roughly a week to get it in order. If this is impossible, never fear; it’s fairly easy to request an extension with the IRS. If you hav...
Humiliating: China Suffered a Shocking Defeat to Vietnam in 1979
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Chinese History, Asia* But the process transformed the People's Liberation Army in ways that made them much stronger. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* The PLA’s performance in the 1979 war was so bad, even Vietnamese commanders were surprised, according to some sources. This was a result of its reliance on Korean War-style infantry assault tactics, due to the operational inflexibility and stagnation of military thought in the PLA. The layout of the command structure, and the infrastructure that supported it, could not support maneuver warfare by smaller units ...
BAD NEWS: Around 1,300,000 Tax Refunds from 2017 are Still MIA
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Tax Refund Problems, Americas* The only way to actually know if the IRS is holding a refund is to file a return for the year, and while the agency can estimate the dollar amount of unreported tax returns, it is unable to determine if an individual taxpayer is due a refund until they actually file a tax return. *Here’s What You Need to Remember:* The Internal Revenue Service currently has tax refunds for an estimated 1.3 million taxpayers who did not file a 2017 Form 1040 federal income tax return – worth more than $1.3 billion, or an average of $865 per person. U.S...
Fn 509 LS Edge Review: The Most Well-Rounded Handgun on the Market?
Richard Douglas, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Richard Douglas* *Guns, * It’s more expensive than many pistols, even the SIG P239, but worth every penny. The FN 509 LS Edge is accurate, reliable, and controllable. I’ve fired hundreds of rounds through it without a single failure, and while it features a 4-slot Picatinny rail, the standard sights offer excellent accuracy. The front sight is a 1mm thick green fiber-optic, drift-adjustable post, and the rear is a tall, flat back sight with serrations at the bottom. With the front sight in the middle position, both sights work together to split the sight picture into three equa...
What Your Child Tax Credit Stimulus Check? Do This: File Your Taxes.
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 6 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Child Tax Credit, * [image: Child Tax Credit] The IRS and Treasury Department pushed back the April 15 tax-filing deadline to May 17, just three days away, but millions of people are scrambling to file in a last-minute effort to submit theirs on time. This year, however, it’s especially important that parents file their taxes on time. The IRS and Treasury Department pushed back the April 15 tax-filing deadline to May 17, just three days away, but millions of people are scrambling to file in a last-minute effort to submit theirs on time. This year, however, it’...
Was Rand Paul ‘Right’ All Along About the CDC Mask Mandate?
Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com - 6 hours ago
The U.S. senator rejoiced at revised guidelines allowing fully vaccinated people to relax mask wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brazil has record revenue from oil and gas royalties in May – ANP
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 6 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - This month Brazil set new records for the collection of royalties and special participations to local production of oil and gas, said on Friday ANP regulator. Royalties from May, for the March production, will total R$3.3 billion (US$626 million), an 18% leap compared to April and a 150% increase compared […] The post Brazil has record revenue from oil and gas royalties in May – ANP appeared first on The Rio Times.
Lack of raw materials again threatens continuity of vaccination in Brazil
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 6 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The lack of raw materials for the manufacture of covid-19 antidotes in Brazil is once again threatening the continuity of vaccination in the South American giant, where the rate of immunizations has plummeted by about 60% in two weeks. The two covid vaccines that have been most widely used in […] The post Lack of raw materials again threatens continuity of vaccination in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Keiko Fujimori confirms growth and closes gap with Pedro Castillo in the runoff in Peru
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 7 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With less than a month to go before the runoff election in Peru, the gap between Pedro Castillo and Keiko Fujimori has narrowed to 3 points. Free Peru's candidate reaches 44%, while the daughter of ex-president Alberto Fujimori climbs to 41%, according to Datum's . . . To read the […] The post Keiko Fujimori confirms growth and closes gap with Pedro Castillo in the runoff in Peru appeared first on The Rio Times.
Arizona GOP Chairwoman Kelli Ward Gives Extensive Interview on Maricopa Ballot Audit Status
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 7 hours ago
Ms Debbie Georgatos, the host of “America, Can We Talk?” conducted a detailed interview with Kelli Ward yesterday to find out the details of the Maricopa County ballot audit and the legal issues being faced. Georgatos was kind enough to provide us with the interview to share with the CTH audience. The following message is […] The post Arizona GOP Chairwoman Kelli Ward Gives Extensive Interview on Maricopa Ballot Audit Status appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Battered Souls #026 – Into the Psyop with Brendan D. Murphy
WakingTimes, Waking Times - 7 hours ago
Brendan D. Murphy joins Dylan in this conversation centering on the shifts in society and psychology during this historic time.
Pediatricians Primed to Lead COVID Vaccination Efforts as Kids Become Eligible + More
Children's Health Defense - 7 hours ago
The Defender’s COVID NewsWatch provides a roundup of the latest headlines related to the SARS CoV-2 virus, including its origins and COVID vaccines. The post Pediatricians Primed to Lead COVID Vaccination Efforts as Kids Become Eligible + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
House Set To Introduce Bill Establishing Committee to Investigate January 6th Protests – Pelosi Organizes Politics of Commission to Assist Democrats 2022 Election
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 7 hours ago
House Democrats have organized a bill [pdf here] that will create a commission to investigate the January 6th events in Washington DC. The narrative is a 9/11-style commission to investigate the details, issues and circumstances of the January 6th “insurrection”; however, everyone with a lick of political common sense knows this commission will be used […] The post House Set To Introduce Bill Establishing Committee to Investigate January 6th Protests – Pelosi Organizes Politics of Commission to Assist Democrats 2022 Election appeared first on The Last Refuge.
7 Signs You May Be an Iconoclast
WakingTimes, Waking Times - 7 hours ago
*Gary ‘Z’ McGee* - An iconoclast is an individual who personifies a rebellious, contrarian, and oppositional spirit.
Ohio Offers $1 Million Lottery, 4-Year College Scholarships to Entice More People to Get Vaccinated — Incentive or Coercion?
Children's Health Defense - 7 hours ago
As demand for COVID vaccines among adults drops off, and surplus vaccines pile up, government officials get creative in their push to vaccinate all, especially the young. It might be legal — but is it ethical? The post Ohio Offers $1 Million Lottery, 4-Year College Scholarships to Entice More People to Get Vaccinated — Incentive or Coercion? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Dr. Samuel Ball Explains What Alcohol Really Does to Your Brain and Body
Phillip, Waking Times - 7 hours ago
*Phillip Schneider* - If people knew what alcohol did to their bodies, would they still drink?
10,570 DEAD 405,259 Injuries: European Database of Adverse Drug Reactions for COVID-19 “Vaccines”
AdminM, Medical Kidnap - 8 hours ago
The European database of suspected drug reaction reports is EudraVigilance, which also tracks reports of injuries and deaths following the experimental COVID-19 “vaccines.” Their report through May 8, 2021 lists 10,570 deaths and 405,259 injuries following injections of four experimental COVID-19 shots: COVID-19 MRNA VACCINE MODERNA (CX-024414). COVID-19 MRNA VACCINE PFIZER-BIONTECH. COVID-19 VACCINE ASTRAZENECA (CHADOX1 NCOV-19). COVID-19 VACCINE JANSSEN (AD26.COV2.S). Mordechai Sones of America's Frontline Doctors published a video yesterday illustrating the effects of the COVID-...
If We Don’t Secure People, Information Security Will Remain a Pipe Dream
bpriestap, Lawfare - 9 hours ago
Hackers (Pt. 1) by Ifrah Yousuf. (Source: Cybersecurity Visuals Reimagined) As we’ve written previously on Lawfare, businesses are on the frontline of an intense geopolitical competition. Their assets—like innovative technologies, complex research and development, and data—are being targeted by nation-states. Many businesses have tried to address this risk by implementing or beefing up their information security programs. But those programs, unfortunately, provide only a partial solution. In the past few days, U.S. media have been in a frenzy about the Colonial Pipeline ransomware...
Retired Black Players Say NFL Brain-Injury Payouts Show Bias
AP News, Snopes.com - 7 hours ago
The NFL has insisted on using a scoring algorithm on the dementia testing that assumes Black men start with lower cognitive skills.
“We have already started a new investment round in Brazil” – Volkswagen’s CEO in Latin America
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 7 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Over the next two years Brazil will undergo many changes in legislation, says Pablo Di Si. At the helm of Volkswagen in Latin America since October 2017, Argentine executive Pablo Di Si is currently experiencing his second round of investments in Brazil after finalizing the R$7 (US$1.3) billion of the […] The post “We have already started a new investment round in Brazil” – Volkswagen’s CEO in Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times.
Step By Step Doctors Plan(Actually Multiple Doctors) Home Based Treatments- That Could Save Your Life
Penny, Penny for your thoughts - 7 hours ago
*2nd: **Risk of Vaccine-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia (VITT) In Canada : One in 55,000 so Far- With Worse To Come* 1st:India's Greta Thunberg Knock-off Appeals to the West For Intervention/Meddling in India *Third and final post for today. Promise!The information is coming fast and it's difficult for me to keep up with it all- I'm trying, though.. Why? The importance of the information. That's how I'm seeing it :)* *Recall the report from the other day?* - Lies Canada's Political Class (of all stripes) Told About Covid and the So Called Vaccine * The emergency author...
China colonized U.S. virus research programs; etc.
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 7 hours ago
1) 5-8-21 new explosive documents have now revealed that China discussed weaponisation of COVID-19. People's Liberation Army (PLA) commanders predicted that World War 3 would be fought with biological weapons, documents obtained by the US State Department reportedly reveal. As per the documents, Chinese military scientists discussed the weaponisation of SARS coronaviruses five years before the COVID-19 pandemic originated and spread to various parts of the world. Outlining their ideas, top scientists predicted that these coronaviruses could be used to fight the third world ...
Representative Elise Stefanik Elected by House GOP Conference 134-46 to Replace Liz Cheney as Conference Chairwoman
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 7 hours ago
There are some voices who are concerned about Elise Stefanik taking over as House GOP Conference Chairwoman. Perhaps those concerns are founded, and each person obviously has a right to their opinion based on their perspective. That said, perhaps the best course of action is to both enthusiastically support and simultaneously hold accountable; then watch […] The post Representative Elise Stefanik Elected by House GOP Conference 134-46 to Replace Liz Cheney as Conference Chairwoman appeared first on The Last Refuge.
No mean tweets from Joe
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 8 hours ago
No mean tweets from Biden. However, we do have soaring inflation, our enemies laughing at his failures, the whole nation, including Democrats having absolutely no idea who is in charge. But you’ve got to hand it to Democrats they are more clever by 10 and more evil by 5 than the Republicans who are acting like the Katzenjammer Kids (the comic strip, not the band). We all watched and sort of snickered during the primary campaign when Bernie and Mayor Pete and those fake ethnic ladies were all swinging so left it took our breath away, yet good old fumble bumble Joe seemed reasonable...
Did Glasgow Protest Force Release of Indian Immigrants?
Dan MacGuill, Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
Internet users enthusiastically shared stirring scenes from a May 2021 protest against the detention of two Indian immigrants living in Scotland.
Big Brother Depends on Little Brothers
Barry Brownstein, Peace and Prosperity - 8 hours ago
[image: undefined] Thanks to the CDC, many children will be robbed again of a formative summer camp experience. According to 2021 CDC irrational Covid summer camp guidelines, “Everyone at the camp—including staff and every kid over the age of two—must wear masks at all times, unless they are eating or swimming.” The guidelines include continued social distancing, limited interaction, and bans on some sports. Reactions from health experts have been harsh. One called the guidance “cruel to our children.” Another added, “Irrational recommendations will do no good, could in this case ...
Glyphosate Lawsuits: From $2 Billion To $25 Million On Their Way To $0
Hank Campbell, Science 2.0 blogs - 8 hours ago
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, located in San Francisco, is unsurprisingly the most 'progressive' appeals court in the United States. That their judges are so California when it comes to decisions is why they dominate the others when it comes to being overturned by the Supreme Court. San Francisco is a great place to file a lawsuit if you are anti-science and that is why when a fellow with cancer claimed it was due to a weedkiller, the federal multidistrict litigation lawsuit was filed there. read more
109 | Healthy Harmonics | Satic USA
Jay Dauenhauer, CFACT - 8 hours ago
We explore how correcting harmonics can reduce waste heat and even improve some people’s health with Satic USA CEO B.D. Erickson. For pictures and additional info, visit http://www.energy-cast.com/109-satic.html The post 109 | Healthy Harmonics | Satic USA appeared first on CFACT.
Will Stocks Crash After Entering the Valuation Twilight Zone?
Leo Kolivakis, Pension Pulse - 8 hours ago
Larry Sarbit, a portfolio manager at Value Partners Investments in Winnipeg, wrote an article for the Financial Post on how stock markets have entered a valuation Twilight Zone — and history tells us it won't end well: Nineteenth century French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr didn’t have stock market history in mind when he said, “the more things change, the more they stay the same,” but he might as well have. Sometime in the future, the markets will respond in exactly the same way as they have in the past. But you must know the market’s history if you’re to succeed on the long...
117 new cases of COVID-19 are announced in Nova Scotia on Friday, May 14; health officials expect about 60 people will land in ICU
Tim Bousquet, Halifax Examiner - 8 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. Jump to sections in this article: Overview Vaccination Demographics Testing Schools Potential exposure advisories A Halifax-area man in his 80s has died from COVID. He is the 72nd Nova Scotian to die with the disease. In addition, […]
CDC declares deadly Listeria outbreak over; soft cheese to blame
News Desk, Food Safety News - 8 hours ago
An outbreak of infections from Listeria monocytogenes that was traced to certain soft cheeses has been declared over by the Centers for Disease Control and prevention. As of May 14 there were 13 confirmed patients. A dozen of the patients were so sick they had to be admitted to hospitals. One patient died. The sick... Continue Reading
Pottersville Digest
jurassicpork, Welcome Back to Pottersville - 8 hours ago
------------------------------ Yeah, uh, no, Clyde. ------------------------------ First, McCarthy refused to speak with Fanone, then his staff hung up on him. Now they're calling him a liar Then the video hit CNN. ------------------------------ Will no one rid us of this mendacious munchkin? ------------------------------ To quote Richard Pryor, Who are you gonna believe, baby, me or your lying eyes? ------------------------------ Really, assholes? That's all you got? ------------------------------ McConnell is smart enough to know fellow Republican...
10,570 DEAD 405,259 Injuries: European Database of Adverse Drug Reactions for COVID-19 “Vaccines”
Brian-Admin, Health Impact News - 8 hours ago
The European database of suspected drug reaction reports is EudraVigilance, which also tracks reports of injuries and deaths following the experimental COVID-19 “vaccines.” Their report through May 8, 2021 lists 10,570 deaths and 405,259 injuries following injections of four experimental COVID-19 shots: COVID-19 MRNA VACCINE MODERNA (CX-024414). COVID-19 MRNA VACCINE PFIZER-BIONTECH. COVID-19 VACCINE ASTRAZENECA (CHADOX1 NCOV-19). COVID-19 VACCINE JANSSEN (AD26.COV2.S). Mordechai Sones of America's Frontline Doctors published a video yesterday illustrating the effects of the COVID-...
Aurora Cannabis shakes up board, eyes cuts after CA$165 million quarterly loss
Matt Lamers, MJBizDaily - 8 hours ago
Aurora Cannabis announced a shake-up of its board of directors and is eyeing tens of millions of dollars in additional cost savings as the Alberta, Canada-based company reported another large quarterly loss amid sharp drops in its adult-use and international sales. Aurora reported a net loss for its quarter ended March 31 of 164.7 million […] Aurora Cannabis shakes up board, eyes cuts after CA$165 million quarterly loss is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Statistics can be amazingly hard!
<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 9 hours ago
*FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021* *Especially for upper-end journalists:* Statistics are amazingly hard, especially for upper-end journalists. For today, let's consider an error which doesn't matter. After that, let's consider an omission which pretty much does. *An error which doesn't much matter:* Yesterday, Jonathan Chait was having some fun with the latest report about Trump. Along the way, he made this obvious error: CHAIT (5/13/21): We should pause the narrative to point out that getting somebody in Washington to call Donald Trump an idiot is almost a trivially simple task. This is i...
Child care centres in “dire situation” as owners wait for promised funding from province
Yvette d'Entremont, Halifax Examiner - 9 hours ago
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. A Fall River child care centre operator with 46 cents left in her bank account says she’ll be forced to close her doors if the province doesn’t provide promised funds to support centres forced to remain open […]
Ransom bleg
Scott Sumner, Econlib - 9 hours ago
I’m no expert on extortion, so I’d be interested in what other people think of the following proposed law: Any person found guilty of paying ransom in order to protect corporate assets shall serve a sentence of not less than 20 years in a federal prison. The proximate goal would be to stop US corporations […] The post Ransom bleg appeared first on Econlib.
Your Moral and Intellectual Superiors
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 10 hours ago
How’d they do? Why were Canadian commentators so wrong about the covid-19 crisis? As Canada’s covid-19 situation crescendos into an unambiguous crisis — with spiking cases breaking daily records and causing overcrowded hospitals, ever-stricter lockdowns provoking ever-greater backlash, and chronic vaccine shortages leading to one of the lowest fully vaccinated populations in the Western world,… Continue reading →
If You Follow This Blog By Email--Important Alert
Peter Greene, CURMUDGUCATION - 8 hours ago
If you are a regular email subscriber to this blog, please note that the current system will go dark in July. E-mails from the Curmudgucation Institute will just stop arriving. If that prospect makes you sad (and why wouldn't it), help is already here. In the right hand column, you'll find a new widget for collecting e-mail subscriptions (and adding to RSS feeds, just for good measure). Sign up for that, and all will be as before (actually, I suppose for a while you'll get double emails). And if you have never followed the institute by email, well, now's a great time to start. J...
Can You Claim Past Stimulus Checks by Filing a Tax Extension?
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Taxes, * [image: $75000 Taxes] It appears that every week over the past couple of months, there have been dozens of reports of struggling Americans saying that they haven’t been paid by the U.S. government—not even from the first two rounds of stimulus. What can you do about it? The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department to date have already disbursed nearly $390 billion worth of coronavirus stimulus checks to financially hurt Americans. But it appears that every week over the past couple of months, there have been dozens of reports of...
Not Even the F-35 is Immune to Aviation Accidents. Just Ask Japan.
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *F-35, * No pilot is perfect. Here's how Japan's Air Force just had an unfortunate mishap. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *At the time of the last “Knock it off” transmission, the pilot’s voice was calm and not strained, and the aircraft didn’t diverge significantly from a straight path following that transmission. As a result, the report concludes that it's unlikely that the pilot lost consciousness or control due to G-forces during this period. The fatal crash of a Japanese Air Self Defense Forces (JASDF) F-35A in April 2019 lead to much discussion about the ...
Israel’s Defenses Tested as Hamas Fires 2,000 Rockets
Seth J. Frantzman, The National Interest - 8 hours ago
*Seth J. Frantzman* *Israel, Palestine, Middle East* Hamas has ruled Gaza since 2006 and fought wars with Israel in 2009, 2012 and 2014. Now, it is setting the pace in a new round of conflict. Israel came under barrages of more than two thousand rocket fire from Hamas in Gaza starting on May 10 in an unprecedented escalation that saw masses of rockets target Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, and other cities. The rocket fire came amid political tensions in Israel, a Ramadan holiday that brought chaos in Jerusalem and threats by Iran, Hezbollah, and pro-Iranian groups against Israel. Israel res...
Cat jumps from fifth-floor of burning Chicago building, bounces once and runs away
White Wolf, White Wolf - 8 hours ago
Feline survives daring leap from apartment in video captured by Chicago Fire Department. A Chicago cat has survived after jumping out of a fifth-floor window to escape an apartment fire. Chicago Fire Department personnel were taking a video of the exterior of the building as firefighters were extinguishing the blaze when a black cat appeared through billowing smoke at a broken window. The feline briefly tested the side of the building with its front paws, and then jumped. Onlookers gasped as the cat fell. But it missed a wall and instead landed on all four paws on a patch of grass, ...
T-MEC: corporaciones resisten eliminación del glifosato en México
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
14-May-2021 Una coalición de 80 organizaciones de Estados Unidos denunció presión de las corporaciones del agronegocio a través del T-MEC.
Inversores de hidrocarburos de EE.UU. presentan arbitraje contra México
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
14-May-2021 Un grupo de inversores en hidrocarburos estadounidenses: Finley Resources Inc., MWS Management Inc., y Prize Permanent Holdings, LLC han presentado una solicitud de arbitraje de inversiones contra México ante el Centro Internacional de Arreglo de Diferencias relativas a Inversiones.
El acuerdo UE-Mercosur no tendrá efectos positivos sobre el empleo en España
bilaterals.org - 8 hours ago
14-May-2021 UGT presenta un informe que estudia el impacto de este acuerdo sobre la economía española, y reclama al Gobierno de nuestro país que explique con transparencia por qué mantiene su apoyo a este acuerdo
CDC Data Show 4,000+ Reported Deaths Following COVID Vaccines as Kids 12 and Older Now Eligible
Children's Health Defense - 8 hours ago
VAERS data released today showed 192,954 reports of adverse events following COVID vaccines, including 4,057 deaths and 17,190 serious injuries between Dec. 14, 2020 and May 7, 2021. The post CDC Data Show 4,000+ Reported Deaths Following COVID Vaccines as Kids 12 and Older Now Eligible appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Gaetz Associate Agrees to Cooperate in Federal Investigation
AP News, Snopes.com - 8 hours ago
A Florida politician who emerged as a central figure in the federal investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz has agreed to cooperate with federal investigators and admits paying an underage girl to have sex with him and other men.
California marijuana company buys fourth retail store for $16 million
Omar Sacirbey, MJBizDaily - 9 hours ago
Grupo Flor, a vertically integrated marijuana company based in Salinas, California, spent $16 million to acquire the White Fire cannabis store in San Jose and expand its portfolio. Grupo Flor, founded in 2015, already owns two dispensaries operating as East of Eden in Salinas and Moss Hill and plans to open another store, under the […] California marijuana company buys fourth retail store for $16 million is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Michigan Republican Wants to Register Fact-Checkers
AP News, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
The “Fact Checker Registration Act," would force journalists and others who perform fact checks to register with the state and insure themselves with a $1 million fidelity bond.
Haiti detects cases of the British and Brazilian variants of coronavirus
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 9 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Haiti detected, "in a small number of patients," the British and Brazilian variants of the coronavirus, reported Friday Lauré Adrien, director-general of the Ministry of Public Health. "Yes, it is true. This is not something we found randomly. This is an active investigation by our laboratory networks based on samples […] The post Haiti detects cases of the British and Brazilian variants of coronavirus appeared first on The Rio Times.
What We Know — And May Never Know — About COVID Vaccines
Children's Health Defense - 9 hours ago
The animated video, “COVID Vaccine Secrets,” walks viewers through a long list of questions about the COVID vaccines, including many for which we may never have answers. The post What We Know — And May Never Know — About COVID Vaccines appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Ex-Massachusetts mayor found guilty of cannabis bribery scheme
John Schroyer, MJBizDaily - 9 hours ago
A former mayor of Fall River, Massachusetts, on Friday was convicted of corruption after prosecutors alleged he engaged in a bribery scheme in which he solicited payments from cannabis companies in exchange for permission to do business within the town’s boundaries. According to the Associated Press, ex-mayor Jasiel Correia engaged in “old school pay-to-play political […] Ex-Massachusetts mayor found guilty of cannabis bribery scheme is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Low attendance at vaccination centers worries the Paraguayan government “too much”
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 9 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Paraguayan Minister of Health, Julio Borba, commented this Friday that the low attendance at vaccination centers "is of great concern" to the portfolio, with an average daily attendance of 50 or 55% of registered people, at the moment corresponding to the older adult population. "That is what is striking; […] The post Low attendance at vaccination centers worries the Paraguayan government “too much” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Why Does the FDA Get Nearly Half Its Funding From the Companies It Regulates?
Children's Health Defense - 9 hours ago
Thanks to user fees drug companies pay the FDA, the number and speed of drug approvals have been increasing over time — so have the number of drugs that end up having serious safety issues. The post Why Does the FDA Get Nearly Half Its Funding From the Companies It Regulates? appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Bill Maher, 8 N.Y. Yankees Test Positive for COVID After Being Fully Vaccinated
Children's Health Defense - 10 hours ago
The eight members of the New York Yankees team include coaches, staff members and a player who had received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Under new CDC criteria, none of the cases will count as breakthrough cases. The post Bill Maher, 8 N.Y. Yankees Test Positive for COVID After Being Fully Vaccinated appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
California governor proposes $100 million grant to ease marijuana licensing logjam
John Schroyer, MJBizDaily - 10 hours ago
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday his new state budget proposal – called the California Comeback Plan – will include $100 million to alleviate a bureaucratic logjam that has left thousands of marijuana companies with so-called “provisional” business licenses in danger of shuttering at least temporarily. To give marijuana growers, retailers and other companies breathing […] California governor proposes $100 million grant to ease marijuana licensing logjam is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
You Should Be Worried About How Much Info WhatsApp Shares With Facebook + More
Children's Health Defense - 10 hours ago
The Defender’s Big Brother NewsWatch brings you the latest headlines related to governments’ abuse of power, including attacks on democracy, civil liberties and use of mass surveillance. The post You Should Be Worried About How Much Info WhatsApp Shares With Facebook + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Will the F-15EX Fighter Transform the U.S. Defense Industry?
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *F-15EX, Americas* The F-15EX concept binds generations of technological innovation into the very old F-15 airframe. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The F-15EX ensures that Boeing will remain a player in the fighter business. As was widely reported in July 2020, the Air Force has decided to acquire a large number of F-15EX fighters over the next several years. The F-15EX was initially expected to replace the elderly F-15 C/D, but the latest reports indicate that it may also replace the Air Force’s fleet of F-15Es. Essentially, the F-15EX concept binds generations...
Anti-Israel Forces Encouraged by Biden’s Weakness
Christian Whiton, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Christian Whiton* *Israel, Palestine, Middle East* It has taken the Democrats all of four months in power to screw up the Middle East, and the good guys in the region are not pleased or inclined to play along. Four years of relative peace in the Middle East have been shattered by a conflict between Hamas and Israel, which began when Hamas bombarded Jerusalem. The Iranian-backed force that rules Gaza then expanded its target list to other Israeli cities. Why now? The Middle East and particularly the Levant had been on the mend since then-President Donald Trump took the handcuffs...
Debt Collectors Can’t Garnish Your Stimulus Check if You Live Here
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Stimulus Check, * New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) signed legislation on Thursday that blocks debt collectors from garnishing residents’ coronavirus stimulus payments. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) signed legislation on Thursday that blocks debt collectors from garnishing residents’ coronavirus stimulus payments. Any federal payment, including direct checks, tax refunds, rebates and tax credits are now protected. “New Yorkers in every corner of the State felt the effects of the COVID pandemic, many losing jobs due to no fault of their own and struggling to supp...
Any Attack On NATO Would Pitt You Against the World's Best Artillery Systems
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Artillery, Europe* Most rocket artillery systems used in those conflicts are Russian or Soviet. What does NATO have to compare? *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The HIMARS in some ways can be considered the MLRS’ smaller cousin. The system is significantly more strategically mobile compared to the M270, as it is C-130 transportable. Rocket artillery is one of the most destructive weapons on the modern battlefield. Designed to pump out a high volume of fire within a short period, rocket artillery systems are particularly dangerous in their ability to obliterate...
Lose Your Cool and Die—5 Firefight Films You Need to Watch Now
James Jay Carafano, The National Interest - 9 hours ago
*James Jay Carafano* *Movies, Guns, * These chaotic engagements show that the direction and command of calm, competent leaders are crucial to survival. When warring factions meet in combat, it’s terrifying. And when the two sides are far from evenly matched, it’s worse. But safely distanced from the battlefield and buffered by the passage of time, those David and Goliath battles can make wonderful movies. Consider the battle of the Alamo (Feb 23–Mar 6, 1836). That one didn’t end so well for the Texicans making a stand at the mission. But that slaughter has been replayed on the s...
This Man Ate Nothing But Potatoes for a Whole Year…What Happened Next Will SHOCK You
Nick Meyer, AltHealthWorks.com - 9 hours ago
Millions of people struggle with weight problems and addiction to eating. To solve this problem, people have tried all kinds of diets, both real and fad ones. But Andrew Taylor decided to do something some may consider pretty extreme. In the year 2016, he ate nothing but potatoes. He came to this decision after concluding that all the different diets he tried treated the symptoms of weight problems, rather that the cause of it — addiction to food. If it was possible, he said he would quit eating completely, like many quit drugs cold-turkey. But since quitting eating is impossible,...
What Was the First Full CGI Character?
Dan Evon, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
Filmmaker George Lucas is responsible for several milestones in computer-generated imagery (CGI).
2:00PM Water Cooler 5/14/2021
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 10 hours ago
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Bird Song of the Day From Ethopia. I thought cranes would have more interesting calls than they do, but they all honk in more or less the same way. * * * #COVID19 At reader request, I’ve added this daily chart from 91-DIVOC. The data is the Johns Hopkins CSSE […]
What Could University Statements Convey as a Response to Incidents of Racial/Ethnic Violence?
cmaadmin, Diverse - 10 hours ago
What exactly do campus constituencies need at crucial moments when incidents of racism occur? Campus constituencies need a combination of compassion and action to address structural racism. Actions need to be sustained; they cannot occur in fits and starts. That is university leaders need to be proactive in fighting racism and not reactive to specific occurrences of racial or ethnic racism.
Alliance of Democracies Summit: The Glass House Where the Power Elite Gather to Throw Stones
Alan Macleod, MintPress News - 10 hours ago
The lineup of presidents, generals and CEOs makes it clear that what was stated is effectively the collective view of the world’s elite and a window into their thinking and the debates they are having. What they decide will affect all of us, whether we realize it or not. The post Alliance of Democracies Summit: The Glass House Where the Power Elite Gather to Throw Stones appeared first on MintPress News.
“Spectre”, The B-1B Involved in Famous Failed Ejection Incident Following On Board Fire in 2018, Retired
Stefano D'Urso, The Aviationist - 10 hours ago
Infamous B-1B “Spectre” Retired To Become An Advanced Maintenance Trainer at Tinker Air Force Base. The U.S. Air Force disclosed a few days ago that, in early April, the B-1B Lancer 86-109/DY, nicknamed “Spectre”, has [...] The post “Spectre”, The B-1B Involved in Famous Failed Ejection Incident Following On Board Fire in 2018, Retired appeared first on The Aviationist.
Ohio University President Dr. M. Duane Nellis Announces Plans to Step Down as President
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 10 hours ago
Ohio University President Dr. M. Duane Nellis announced Thursday plans to step down as president June 30, 2021, and become a faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences, Gallipolis Daily Tribune reported. Nellis became Ohio University’s 21st president in 2017. During Nellis’s time, OU gained recognition for diversity efforts, modernized the general education […]
Friday Morning Links
Unknown, Accidental Deliberations - 10 hours ago
Assorted content to end your week. - Michael Smart compares Canada's fiscal response to the COVID crisis to the reaction to previous recessions - finding that benefits for people are being cut back to normal levels in the midst of an ongoing pandemic, while corporate profits continue to soar. And David Dayen writes that while employers bleat about labour shortages based on their refusal to offer more than starvation wages, what's actually proven scarce in the U.S. attention to the needs of people. - Meanwhile, Corrie Schneider discusses the importance of having sufficient support...
Some Students Optimistic About Starting Job Earnings After Graduation
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 10 hours ago
Approximately 17% of students expect earning more than $85,000 per year from their first job after graduation, according to a recent survey by AIG Retirement Services and EVERFI, CNBC reported. $85,000 was the most common response from students in the survey, which asked more than 20,000 college students nationwide. A $85,000 starting salary is not […]
Dr. Santanu Bandyopadhyay Appointed President of Modesto Junior College
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 10 hours ago
Dr. Santanu Bandyopadhyay has been appointed president of Modesto Junior College (MJC), effective June 1, The Modesto Bee reported. Bandyopadhyay is currently the interim president at MJC. Bandyopadhyay was president of Columbia College when named as acting MJC president in January. In the past, he has served as executive vice president of educational programs and […]
Dutch agree to subsidise Rotterdam carbon capture project with €2bn
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 10 hours ago
By Paul Homewood h/t Dennis Ambler More money down the drain! The Dutch government has allocated €2bn to a project to capture and store carbon dioxide in an empty gas chamber under the North Sea, broadcaster NOS reported on Monday, quoting Shell and Rotterdam port sources. The Porthos project, which involves four companies based […]
Dr. Christine Holt to Become Chancellor of University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 10 hours ago
Dr. Christine Holt is to become the next chancellor at the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana, the Magnolia Reporter reported. University of Arkansas System President Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt said he will make the recommendation to UA trustees. His recommendation is subject to final approval by UA trustees at their next meeting May 26-27. Holt is […]
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