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‘Most Beautiful’ Taco Bell Serves Booze on Beachfront Patio
Jordan Liles, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
Readers driving along the ocean north of Big Sur, California, might be inclined to make a pit stop at this picturesque Taco Bell Cantina.
76,000 California Inmates Now Eligible for Earlier Releases
AP News, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
California is giving 76,000 inmates, including violent and repeat felons, the opportunity to leave prison earlier as the state aims to further trim the population of what once was the nation’s largest state correctional system.
Why Does This Calf Have ‘Dumbo’ Ears?
Dan Evon, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
Don't worry, the cow appears to be perfectly healthy.
Did Joe Biden End ‘Rolling to Remember’ Memorial Day Parade?
Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
The Rolling to Remember motorcycle rally in May raises awareness of veterans' issues.
Brazil’s government concedes purchase of only half of previously announced vaccines
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 9 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL - The Ministry of Health confirmed that only 280 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been contracted to date. That is, half of the 560 million units disclosed in the portfolio's advertising campaign and in public statements by Health Minister Marcelo Queiroga. The overstated figure was displayed in a Ministry of […] The post Brazil’s government concedes purchase of only half of previously announced vaccines appeared first on The Rio Times.
Detroit Pizza Man Paints Street, Tries to Save People Dough
AP News, Snopes.com - 9 hours ago
A Detroit pizzeria owner upset over people getting $150 tickets for unwittingly parking in a handicap zone got a bucket of blue paint and marked the street himself.
May 2 is anniversary of Israel’s killing of documentary maker James Miller
contact@ifamericansknew.org, Israel Palestine News - 9 hours ago
On May 2, 2003 Israeli forces "consciously and deliberately targeted” James Miller and his crew while they were in Gaza making a documentary for HBO. See this British TV report from the time: "Dispatches: The Killing Zone."
Physicist William Happer: “There is NO Climate Emergency … Renewable Energy is the inverse Robin Hood strategy … doubling CO2 makes no difference”
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 10 hours ago
This talk was delivered by Dr. Happer in Feb, 2021. It covers a lot of ground, and is amazing! Happer arms you with "the real scientific facts" in order to fight the "climate hysteria." The post Physicist William Happer: “There is NO Climate Emergency … Renewable Energy is the inverse Robin Hood strategy … doubling CO2 makes no difference” appeared first on Electroverse.
Gov. Greg Abbott Confident Legislature Will Pass Constitutional Carry Bill: ‘I Think It Can Get Across The Finish Line’
Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
MSN FRISCO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Governor Greg Abbott expressed confidence Tuesday, May 4 that the Texas legislature will pass a permit-less or constitutional-carry bill this... The post Gov. Greg Abbott Confident Legislature Will Pass Constitutional Carry Bill: ‘I Think It Can Get Across The Finish Line’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Nashville officer shot while responding to ‘setup’ 911 call; suspect dead: Police
Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
ABC News A Nashville police officer was shot while responding to a 911 call of a woman shot at a house — and the department... The post Nashville officer shot while responding to ‘setup’ 911 call; suspect dead: Police appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Pelosi Says Only 75% Of Congress Is Vaccinated, Which Is Why Masks Were Worn At Joint Session
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
Forbes Breaking News Apr 29, 2021 During a press conference, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) answers questions about why masks were worn during... The post Pelosi Says Only 75% Of Congress Is Vaccinated, Which Is Why Masks Were Worn At Joint Session appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
At the supermarket
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
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Hurtling toward earth
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 10 hours ago
https://twitter.com/ArtValley818_/status/1388968830223863808 The post Hurtling toward earth appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Narco Seapower: Realities and Rumors
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 11 hours ago
It’s Cinco–de-Mayo, commemorating the Battle of Puebla, and celebrated in the US – but not so much in Mexico. There will be tacos eaten, Corona and Negro Modelo downed by the case. So how are we celebrating here at Virtual Mirage? A roast beef sandwich, side of coleslaw, and a Diet DP. I […] The post Narco Seapower: Realities and Rumors appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Charles Guthrie Appointed Director of Athletics at University of Akron
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago
Charles Guthrie has been selected director of athletics at University of Akron, WKSU reported. Previously, Guthrie has served as athletic director at Clark College, San Francisco State University and University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. He holds a bachelor’s in political science from Syracuse University and a master’s degree in educational administration and policy from University of […]
Elizabethtown College Receives Near $3.5 Million in Gifts and Commitments
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago
Elizabethtown College has received almost $3.5 million in gifts and commitments, according to college officials. Joseph A. DePippo and his wife Nancy, have pledged more than $1 million for the establishment of a scholarship for U.S. citizens of color who demonstrate financial need. The Lancaster County Community Foundation’s BB&T Now Trust Economic Growth Fund gave […]
The Sound Of Settled Science
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 11 hours ago
Biologists and conservation scientists have long been operating under the assumption that inbreeding should be avoided at all costs, but a new survey — published Monday in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution — suggests mating with relatives isn’t always bad. If it were, researchers contend, animals would be trying a lot harder to avoid… Continue reading →
Stacy Goodwin Lightfoot Appointed University of Tennessee Chattanooga’s First Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Engagement
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago
Stacy Goodwin Lightfoot has been appointed the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga’s first vice chancellor for diversity and engagement, The Chattanoogan reported. Lightfoot has spent the last 12 years with the Public Education Foundation (PEF), most recently as its executive vice president. Lightfoot holds a bachelor’s degree in communication from DePauw University and a master’s […]
Dr. Mordecai Brownlee Named President of Community College of Aurora
Sarah Wood, Diverse - 11 hours ago
Dr. Mordecai Brownlee has been appointed president of Community College of Aurora (CCA). Previously holding leadership positions at Blinn College District, the University of Charleston and Houston Baptist University, he currently serves as vice president for student success at St. Philip’s College. In his current role, Brownlee has seen enrollment rates increase at the institution. […]
University of Hawaii Graduate Assistants Sue for Right to Unionize
Arrman Kyaw, Diverse - 11 hours ago
University of Hawaii grad assistants are suing to be considered public employees with the right to unionize and bargain, Star Advertiser reported. Academic Labor United and three grad assistants filed suit Saturday in Circuit Court in Honolulu against the Board of Regents, the Hawaii Labor Relations Board and the state of Hawaii. Although the state […]
"Covid Has Triggered The Next Great Financial Crisis"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 9 hours ago
*"Covid Has Triggered The Next Great Financial Crisis"* by Charles Hugh Smith "Imagine a once modest but sturdy home built near a cliff to maximize the vistas. Over the decades, the foundation slowly degraded and the house moved imperceptably closer to the unstable edge of the cliff. Those who observed the slippage and the potential for eventual disaster were either derided as alarmists or ignored. Given the enviable location and views, the home rose in value and a series of increasingly gaudy additions were added, completely obscuring the once-modest exterior with cheap imitations...
Paulo Gustavo, Brazil’s national comedy star, dies of Covid-19 at age 42
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 9 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Hospitalized since March 13, the star of the blockbusters of recent years underwent extreme procedures but succumbed to the virus. Comedian, TV host, actor, and screenwriter Paulo Gustavo died at 9:12 PM on Tuesday, May 4, a victim of Covid-19. The artist was 42 years old. The information was confirmed […] The post Paulo Gustavo, Brazil’s national comedy star, dies of Covid-19 at age 42 appeared first on The Rio Times.
"We Are Dangerously Close To 'The Tipping Point'”
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 9 hours ago
*"We Are Dangerously Close To 'The Tipping Point'”* by Michael Snyder "Every dollar that the federal government borrows and spends puts us even closer to a day of reckoning. Many Americans (especially those on the left) seem to think that we can endlessly spend trillions upon trillions of dollars without ever suffering any consequences. If that was true, why hasn’t any other society in all of human history ever been able to do such a thing? Unfortunately, the truth is that the United States is not immune to the laws of economics. Wildly creating money and driving up our national de...
Brazil’s GetNinjas startup heads into the physical world in marketing and takes to the streets
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 9 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The startup debuts on the Brazilian stock exchange on May 14 with a base offering that could raise up to R$807.35 million A week and a half before debuting on the Brazilian stock exchange, service app GetNinjas is coming out of the shadows. The startup, founded in 2011 by Eduardo L'Hotellier, […] The post Brazil’s GetNinjas startup heads into the physical world in marketing and takes to the streets appeared first on The Rio Times.
The differences between Colombia and Brazil’s controversial tax reform
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The protests in the country neighboring Brazil, which is experiencing severe social unrest in recent days, were triggered by a tax reform proposed by Ivan Duque's government Colombia is entering its second week of strong popular protests called over a tax reform bill presented by President Ivan Duque's government. The […] The post The differences between Colombia and Brazil’s controversial tax reform appeared first on The Rio Times.
163,000,000 Stimulus Checks Have Gone Out. How To Get One (If You Qualify)
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Stimulus Check Payments, * [image: Joe Biden Stimulus Cash] The IRS is pushing those who don’t normally file a tax return to do so in order to receive aid from the American Rescue Plan. Congress approved President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package in March that set aside roughly $422 billion for the third round of stimulus payments. The IRS began sending out the $1,400 payments to eligible Americans shortly after, but nearly two months later, millions of people are still waiting for their check. As of last week, the IRS has pumped out almos...
Stimulus Check Never Came? The IRS Might Think You Died.
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *No Stimulus Check, * [image: Stimulus Check Problem] Robert Carlberg told KJRH that he was grieving the death of his wife when he learned that the IRS believes that he had died as well. He filed a tax return in 2019 and learned that the return could not be processed, because he had been listed as deceased. Back in April, an Indiana man made news when he revealed that he can’t get his $1,400 stimulus check for a unique reason: Because the IRS, and several other government agencies, are under the mistaken impression that he is dead . That man, Bobby Musgrave, has ...
Magnetized Plasma Artillery? A Look at China's Plan to Arm Its Tanks
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *China, * [image: Wikimedia Commons] Its a different take on a rail gun. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Dennis Killinger, a professor emeritus of physics at the University of South Florida, called the idea “intriguing.” “The idea seems possible,” he told the *National Interest*. “My main question is what is the lifetime of the plasma and is it sufficient during the launch time inside the barrel.” The Chinese military recently published a notice inviting researchers to devise a weapon that sounds like a sort of electromagnetic rail gun—which uses magnetism instead...
Ombudsman’s Office asks to suspend classes due to the increase of Covid cases in Costa Rica
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Costa Rican Ombudsman's Office asked the Government this Wednesday to suspend the school year to guarantee the right to health of children and adolescents the increase in cases of covid-19 that has been registered since April. The Ombudsman's Office asked the President of the country, Carlos Alvarado, the Minister […] The post Ombudsman’s Office asks to suspend classes due to the increase of Covid cases in Costa Rica appeared first on The Rio Times.
Severe floods hit Algeria, leaving substantial infrastructural damage and 7 people dead
The Watchers » Latest articles - 10 hours ago
Widespread floods and flash floods triggered by heavy rain hit Algeria on May 2 and 3, 2021, leaving at least 7 people dead and substantial infrastructural damage. In Beni-Slimane municipality, Medea Province, floods damaged a medical building, destroyed or damaged...... Read more »
US Parents Excited over Prospect of Virus Shots for Children
AP News, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
After more than a year of fretting over her 13-year-old son with a rare liver disease, Heather Ousley broke into tears when she learned that he and millions of other youngsters could soon be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Brazil’s Senate CPI: Former health minister Nelson Teich confirms Bolsonaro’s pressures on chloroquine
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's former Health Minister Nelson Teich confirmed Wednesday that he received pressure from the president, Jair Bolsonaro, to recommend chloroquine against covid-19 in public health and that this caused his hasty resignation from the government. Teich, who was only 30 days at the Ministry of Health, between April and May […] The post Brazil’s Senate CPI: Former health minister Nelson Teich confirms Bolsonaro’s pressures on chloroquine appeared first on The Rio Times.
RECALL: Peloton Tread+ Treadmills
Bethania Palma, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
The company received dozens of reports of adult users, children, pets, and/or objects being pulled under the rear of the treadmills.
Mexico’s Michoacan state plunged into deep crisis by narcos
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Clashes between at least nine drug cartels have plunged the Mexican state of Michoacán into a serious crisis of violence due to the dispute over the production and trafficking of drugs such as marijuana and methamphetamine, as well as natural resources and minerals. With just 4.8 million inhabitants, Michoacán is […] The post Mexico’s Michoacan state plunged into deep crisis by narcos appeared first on The Rio Times.
"FUBAR"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 10 hours ago
*"FUBAR"* by Bill Bonner YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "Poor Bill and Melinda. They are calling it quits. It’s all over but the long road and the sad songs. Apparently, the COVID-19 lockdowns are responsible for a lot of marriage break-ups. After spending so much time in close quarters, Bill and Melinda may have decided that they couldn’t stand each other anymore. Maybe Bill left the cap off the toothpaste or the toilet seat up. Hard to figure. Nice people. Spoke the same language. Both committed to world improvement. Shame they couldn’t get along. *Prepared for Failure: *But ours is not to ...
Priority for the military, Brazil’s presence in peace missions plummets
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Only 76 Brazilians are in UN operations, 3% of the peak ten years ago; Ministry of Foreign Affairs expects new participation. The days when blue-helmeted UN troops paraded in armored cars through Haitian shanty towns or manned frigates in the Middle East are now a pale memory. In February 2021, […] The post Priority for the military, Brazil’s presence in peace missions plummets appeared first on The Rio Times.
Does Video Show CIT Drivers Avoiding Armed Robbery?
Dan Evon, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
The four-minute video looks like a scene from an action movie.
The Real Drug Dealers/"Pushers"--What their game is and what we must do about them
greencrow, Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 11 hours ago
*Steppenwolf singing "The Pusher" written by* *Hoyt Axton neatly describes the* *Big Pharma and the Globalist PerpZ* Good morning readers. Yesterday I referred to the lyrics from "The Pusher" in a comment. The more I think about it...the lyrics in "The Pusher" accurately describe Big Pharma and what it's trying to do to humanity with the Experimental mRNA Gene Tampering Injections. Read the lyrics and I will have more comments later: *The Pusher* *by Hoyt Axton* You know I smoked a lot of grass Oh lord I popped a lot of pills But I never touched nothin that* my spirit could ki...
Richard Nixon and the Draft
David Henderson, Econlib - 11 hours ago
My Hoover colleague Tim Kane did a great job of interviewing me this morning. The interview (audio) will be available soon and I’ll post about it here when it comes out (assuming I didn’t say anything really embarrassing, and I don’t think I did.) Tim has a Brian Lamb-style way of getting his interviewee to […] The post Richard Nixon and the Draft appeared first on Econlib.
Olympics bans ‘Black Lives Matter’ apparel, could punish athletes for social protests
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
MSN (AP/WBTV) – The IOC says athlete protests and political messages will remain banned at the Olympics after a survey found that a majority of... The post Olympics bans ‘Black Lives Matter’ apparel, could punish athletes for social protests appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Obama Monetizes the Bin Laden Anniversary
Karen Garcia, Sardonicky - 9 hours ago
In a weekend email appeal to a dwindling circle of donors to his $500 million presidential center, Barack Obama claims that his extrajudicial murder of Osama Bin Laden 10 years ago was such a noble feat of sustained cooperation and courage among experts that it will "inspire a whole new generation of leaders." But in order for them to remain properly inspired by his hit job, the mythology surrounding the actual sordid event must be perpetuated within a building whose appropriately brutalistic design bears an uncanny resemblance to the Aztec temple where people similarly came to...
2:00PM Water Cooler 5/5/2021
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 10 hours ago
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Bird Song of the Day The Strange Weaver has exactly one sample. It’s very pretty! * * * #COVID19 At reader request, I’ve added this daily chart from 91-DIVOC. The data is the Johns Hopkins CSSE data. Here is the site. I feel I’m engaging in a macabre form of […]
Drone Whistleblower Jailed Ahead Of Sentencing In July
Kevin Gosztola, Shadowproof - 10 hours ago
A federal judge ordered drone whistleblower Daniel Hale's arrest, and United States authorities took him into custody after a judge concluded he violated the terms of his supervised release. The post Drone Whistleblower Jailed Ahead Of Sentencing In July appeared first on Shadowproof.
Trump’s Facebook Ban Upheld by Oversight Board + 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 Trump’s Facebook Ban Upheld by Oversight Board + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Underreporting of Covid cases masks up to 30% of deaths in Brazil, study shows
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 10 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The underreporting of severe cases and deaths of Covid-19, mainly due to the lack of diagnostic tests, is "masking" at least 30% of deaths that do not figure in the official statistics. Had they been considered, Brazil would count 530,000 deaths, considering that last Sunday, May 2, it totaled 407,000. […] The post Underreporting of Covid cases masks up to 30% of deaths in Brazil, study shows appeared first on The Rio Times.
Aaron Rodgers’ Standoff with the Packers: Just Like Michael Jordan’s with the Bulls?
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Aaron Rodgers, * [image: Aaron Rodgers] Will Rodgers be traded? That is unclear, and he has fewer options now that the draft has taken place and several teams drafted quarterbacks. But there is also a possibility that he will retire and take over full time as the host of “Jeopardy!” As everyone who watched “The Last Dance” last year knows, Michael Jordan’s final years with the Chicago Bulls were marred by uncertainty over Jordan’s future with the team, as well as his feud with the team’s general manager Jerry Krause. Krause, who died in 2017, was one of the only...
Five Most Popular Tax Deductions You Need to Use
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Taxes, Americas* Although the standard deduction works for many Americans, if you are able to itemize it could be possible to save much more on your taxes. Few people actually like to pay taxes, and while the Internal Revenue Service is happy to take as much as you’ll send them, there are totally legal tax deductions that can lower what you owe and possibly even result in a larger refund. It does take a little extra effort to get the tax credits, but it can be worth it. According to TurboTax there are more than $1 trillion in tax deductions, so if you’re not takin...
Stimulus Checks: How the U.S. Economy Bounced Back (More Needed)?
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Check, Americas* The three rounds of stimulus checks have helped boost the economy, but a lot of that money has also gone towards normal daily expenses and debt repayment. With tens of millions of coronavirus stimulus checks now in the hands of cash-hungry U.S. taxpayers under the American Rescue Plan, it appears that consumer spending has received a major boost, the Commerce Department reported. The agency revealed that consumer spending in the country climbed 4.2 percent in March after sinking 1 percent in February—which was mostly in line with ec...
Does Liz Cheney Actually Want to be Purged by the GOP?
Jacob Heilbrunn, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Politics, United States* Trump may be in exile in Mar-a-Lago, but his hold on the GOP itself has never been tighter. But whether ousting Cheney will help or damage the GOP in the November midterm elections remains unclear. It’s all over but the shoutin’. Liz Cheney, the daughter of Dick, the most powerful member of the George W. Bush administration, is now being defenestrated from her position as House Republican Conference chair by Kevin McCarthy, the House Minority Leader. “I’ve had it with her,” McCarthy apparently declared on a hot mic right before going on...
World War II Amphibious Vehicle Dug Up in the United Kingdom
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *World War II History, Europe* [image: World War II History] A team of amateur military enthusiasts managed to find and unearth the historic vehicle. The ground of Europe literally has centuries of history buried deep in the dirt. Some of it was lost during battle, while other times it was a case of neglect. Then there are the cases where nature proved to be the greatest adversary of all. That was the case with a World War II Buffalo LVT (Amphibious Vehicle, Tracked), which was uncovered last month after being lost for nearly three quarters of a century. The parti...
Should students all take the same math class?
<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 11 hours ago
*WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 2021* *Let's take a look at the experts: *Should students all take the same math class? Putting it a different way, should every sixth grader be taught the exact same "sixth grade math," and so on, up through the grades? That strikes us as a crazy idea, but it seems to be catching on with the experts found in Our Town. Yesterday, Kevin Drum reported on a drift of this general type in California's public schools: DRUM (5/4/21): [California's latest draft framework for K-12 math] takes on the issue of tracking, which has been the source of math pedagogy wars si...
‘This Week’ With Mary + Polly: Ramping Up Fear as Vaccine Demand Drops Off + Bill and Melinda Gates Ask for ‘Privacy’ + More
Children's Health Defense - 11 hours ago
In “This Week” with Mary Holland, Children’s Health Defense president, and Polly Tommey, co-producer of “Vaxxed,” Mary and Polly discuss the latest COVID vaccine news. The post ‘This Week’ With Mary + Polly: Ramping Up Fear as Vaccine Demand Drops Off + Bill and Melinda Gates Ask for ‘Privacy’ + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
Is Saudi Arabia About To Restore Ties With Syria?
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 11 hours ago
Saudi officials meet with Assad in Syria, set to reopen embassy, report says No confirmation of this save for one paper: Rai al-Youm. US is talking to Iran, so KSA might as well talk to Assad & figure out how to decrease Iranian influence. US won't.https://t.co/Z1f6U2WhtO — Joshua Landis (@joshua_landis) May 4, 2021 *The New Arab:* *Saudi officials 'met Assad in Syria' for talks on restoring ties* Saudi officials met with Syrian President Bashar Assad in Damascus on Monday for talks on restoring diplomatic relations after a ten-year hiatus, a London-based Arabic news outlet has...
WATCH: How Chemical Farming Created an Epidemic of Chronic Disease
Children's Health Defense - 11 hours ago
In “Chemical Farming and the Loss of Human Health,” Dr. Zach Bush exposes the truth about our toxic food system and its impact on human health. The post WATCH: How Chemical Farming Created an Epidemic of Chronic Disease appeared first on Children's Health Defense.
It's about time!
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 11 hours ago
I was interested to read that Pandora, the world's largest jewelry brand, will switch completely to artificial or synthetic diamonds instead of mined stones. CEO Alexander Lacik said the move will make the gems 'accessible' to more people as well as further the company's efforts to make its supply chain more sustainable, ethical and traceable. *. . .* Lacik told the BBC the jewelry can be made and retailed at much lower costs than mined diamonds. 'We can essentially create the same outcome as nature has created, but at a very, very different price,' he said, adding that th...
Review Iraq & the Kurdish Question, 1958-1970
Joel Wing, MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 13 hours ago
*Jawad, Sa’ad, **Iraq & the Kurdish Question, 1958-1970**, London: Ithaca Press London, 1981* *Iraq & the Kurdish Question, 1958-1970* by Sa’ad Jawad is a very good breakdown of the politics surrounding the Kurdish movement. It has several major themes. The first is the divisions within the Iraqi Kurds between the tribal leaders and the intellectuals. The latter in the form of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) tried but failed to provide leadership. The former were able to maintain their power and their feudal systems as a result. The second was how successive Iraqi governm...
This Day In Iraqi History - May 5
Joel Wing, MUSINGS ON IRAQ - 13 hours ago
1920 British mandate announced in Baghdad (Musings On Iraq interview with Princeton’s Sara Pursley on Sykes-Picot and creation of Iraq) (Musings On Iraq review *The Creation of Iraq 1914-1921*) (Musings On Iraq review *Dictatorship, Imperialism & Chaos, Iraq since 1989* ) (Musings On Iraq review *An Analysis of Hanna Batatu’s The Old Social Classes and the Revolutionary Movements of Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *Inventing Iraq: The Failure of Nation Building and a History Denied*) (Musings On Iraq review *Supremacy And Oil, Iraq, Turkey, and the Anglo-American World Or...
Aerial Surveillance In Twin Cities Frustrates, Alarms Residents
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 13 hours ago
When protests broke out several weeks ago in a Minneapolis, Minnesota suburb over the police killing of Daunte Wright, tensions were already high thanks to the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer found guilty of murdering George Floyd. State and local authorities were ready for the unrest — and so were their federal partners. Armored vehicles and soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard became a symbol of the militarized crackdown. Other less visible federal forces were also at work. Thousands of feet overhead, Department of Homeland Security surveillance planes and heli...
When It’s Your Soul That Is Tired Not Your Body
Natalie Porter, Enlightened Consciousness - 14 hours ago
When people experience mental and emotional stress for an extended period, their souls go into a deep rest. People feel exhausted and low due to this scenario. This happens because our souls need time to heal. Soul exhaustion could feel as though you’ve run a marathon without an end. It can feel like you’ve tread […] The post When It’s Your Soul That Is Tired Not Your Body appeared first on Enlightened Consciousness.
How to Become a Powerful Manifestor In 6 Easy Steps
Ashley Walker, Enlightened Consciousness - 14 hours ago
For your deepest desires to come true, you need to believe that you are the co-creators of your desires. It’s important to realize that you play a significant role in manifesting your own desires. Every one of you has the ability to materialize and manifest your desires and transform your imagination into a tangible reality […] The post How to Become a Powerful Manifestor In 6 Easy Steps appeared first on Enlightened Consciousness.
A Belgian Farmer Did What Some Military Leaders Couldn’t—He Moved the Border
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *History, Europe* [image: Borders] It is not every day that an annoyed farmer moves a stone that actually marks the historic border between two countries. Throughout history, many military leaders have engaged in costly and often deadly campaigns to gain territory. Likewise, wars big and small alike have begun over “border disputes,” and for nearly a year China and India have faced off on the poorly demarcated “Line of Actual Control” (LAC) near the Ladakh Valley. Halfway around the world, there has been an issue of the French-Belgian border—but this wasn't actuall...
Joe Biden's Mortgage Aid Plan Has a Big Problem
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Mortgage Aid, * The White House allocated $10 billion to provide a financial ledge to homeowners struggling through the crisis, but experts have warned that they may not see the relief until next year. More than ten million homeowners across the country are drowning in financial turmoil due to the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, as they are unable to make mortgage payments on time and are experiencing “housing insecurity,” according to census data. The White House allocated $10 billion to provide a financial ledge to homeowners struggling through the cris...
Monthly Stimulus Checks Are Now Being Demanded by 2,000,000 Americans
The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Stimulus Check Demand, * The petition’s author, Stephanie Bonin, is a Colorado restaurant owner; in the aftermath of her restaurant’s March 2020 closure, she created it, as a way of telling Congress why regular payments were essential for her and other Americans’ well-being. As the final $1400 checks from the third stimulus package reach their destinations, the push for a fourth check has been stalled in Congress. Republicans have opposed the measures, arguing that they do not actually “stimulate” the economy and cost the government far too much. While many Democrats have pushed...
TF-X: Turkey’s Big Plan to Build a Next-Generation Stealth Fighter Jet
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *TF-X Stealth, Americas* The TF-X jet is scheduled to make its maiden flight in 2025, with deliveries of serially produced units projected to begin in 2029. On the heels of its expulsion from the F-35 program, Ankara is forging ahead with an ambitious project to procure a home-grown next-generation fighter jet. A top Turkish defense procurement official said in an interview late last month that the government is moving forward with plans to indigenously produce the advanced TF-X fighter jet, as reported by *Defense News*. Earlier, the head of Turkish Aerospace I...
Earthquakes and tsunamis from subduction zones more destructive than current estimates
The Watchers » Latest articles - 11 hours ago
Earthquakes and tsunamis from subduction zones might be more hazardous than current estimates, a new study suggests. Researchers from the University of New Mexico and the Nanyang Technological University developed a new method to assess the dangers represented by...... Read more »
Coping with the USA-China Conflict Strategic Procrastination
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
AMSTERDAM/ROME, May 05 (IPS) - For several years, a fast growing and assertive China has been challenging the USA’s global dominance. China’s GDP, taking into account differences in purchasing power, is now greater than that of the USA; its military spending has been expanding rapidly and exceeds by wide margins that of other countries except the USA with which it is catching up; it is the manufacturing power house of the world; it is quickly moving up the technological ladder; and it is the key trading partner for an increasing number of countries. All this is creating tensions...
Myanmar: Attacks on healthcare jeopardizing COVID-19 response, UN team says
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
There have been at least 158 reported attacks on medical personnel and facilities in Myanmar, with more than 139 doctors arrested and charged since the military coup in February, endangering not only vital health services but also the COVID-19 response, the UN Country Team (UNCT) there said on Wednesday. Read the full story, “Myanmar: Attacks on healthcare jeopardizing COVID-19 response, UN team says”, on globalissues.org →
155 million faced acute food insecurity in 2020, conflict the key driver
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
At least 155 million people faced crisis levels of food insecurity in 2020 because of conflict, extreme weather events and economic shocks linked in part to COVID-19, a UN-partnered flagship report said on Wednesday. Read the full story, “155 million faced acute food insecurity in 2020, conflict the key driver”, on globalissues.org →
South Asia: ‘Real possibility’ health systems will be strained to a breaking point, UNICEF warns
Global Issues News Headlines - 11 hours ago
Impacts of the deadly new surge in COVID-19 cases across South Asia are unlike anything the region has seen before, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said, warning of a “real possibility” that health systems there will be strained to a breaking point, leading to even more loss of life. Read the full story, “South Asia: ‘Real possibility’ health systems will be strained to a breaking point, UNICEF warns”, on globalissues.org →
Report Says The Rapid Spread Of Covid-19 Mutant Variants Means ‘No One Is Safe’ And The Pandemic Could Last Until 2024
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 11 hours ago
*The SUN:* *Covid mutant variants in rampant outbreaks like India & Brazil mean ‘no one is safe’ as pandemic could last until 2024* COVID mutant variants spawning from out of control outbreaks like in India and Brazil mean "no one is safe" unless vaccine rollouts are widened, it has been warned. The People's Vaccine Alliance (PVA) - a global coalition of 50 organizations - told The Sun Online about the critical danger the new strains pose if more support isn't given to help vaccinate people worldwide. It warned under current estimations many developing countries will not hit ...
West Virginia opens medical marijuana patient registration
John Schroyer, MJBizDaily - 11 hours ago
Nearly four years after West Virginia voters legalized medical cannabis, state officials are allowing eligible patients to register for the program. According to Charleston TV station WOWK, the state’s Office of Medical Cannabis has begun encouraging patients who are eligible to register, much to the elation of patients who have been waiting years to access […] West Virginia opens medical marijuana patient registration is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
UK Officials Say Indian G7 Delegation Self-Isolating After Two Positive COVID Tests
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 11 hours ago
*CNBC: **India foreign minister self-isolating after Covid scare at UK’s in-person G-7 summit* * India, the current epicenter of the Covid-19 pandemic, is not in the G-7 nations but delegates from the country were invited to the summit in London to try to deepen ties with the Indo-Pacific region. * Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said via Twitter on Wednesday that he was “made aware yesterday evening of exposure to possible Covid positive cases.” * India’s foreign minister met in person with U.K. Home Secretary Priti Patel on Tuesday and U.S. Secretary of S...
Federal judge overturns CDC’s eviction moratorium
Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Yahoo News A federal judge on Wednesday vacated the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s temporary federal eviction moratorium, which had been extended multiple times... The post Federal judge overturns CDC’s eviction moratorium appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
World’s Most Vaccinated Nation Activates Curbs as Cases Rise
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 12 hours ago
Bloomberg Seychelles, which has fully vaccinated more of its population against Covid-19 than any other country, has closed schools and canceled sporting activities for two... The post World’s Most Vaccinated Nation Activates Curbs as Cases Rise appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Cannabis producer Sundial to buy retailer Inner Spirit for CA$131 million
Solomon Israel, MJBizDaily - 12 hours ago
Sundial Growers plans to acquire Inner Spirit Holdings, a major Canadian cannabis retailer and franchisor of Spiritleaf stores, in a deal worth 131 million Canadian dollars ($107 million) in cash and shares. The purchase involving the Alberta-based companies, announced Wednesday, continues a consolidation trend in Canadian cannabis retail over the past year. Inner Spirit shareholders […] Cannabis producer Sundial to buy retailer Inner Spirit for CA$131 million is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Brazil’s Bolsonaro warns that he may act by decree against Covid restrictions
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 13 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro warned on Wednesday, May 5, that he might issue a decree to guarantee citizens the "freedom" to "work" and "come and go", which he claims are partially restricted by measures against Covid-19. "No one can be happy if they do not have freedom," said the president […] The post Brazil’s Bolsonaro warns that he may act by decree against Covid restrictions appeared first on The Rio Times.
We Don’t Need No Flaming Sparky Cars
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 13 hours ago
Zerohedge; About 20% of all “planet saving EV owning visionaries” in California are defecting from their EVs back to gas-powered vehicles, according to a new report by Business Insider. The switch back to gas comes as a result of charging being a “hassle”, the report found. The report cites a new study published in the… Continue reading →
A Hanging, Followed By A Fair Trial
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 13 hours ago
Fortunately for lying while under oath juror #52, he’s not a secret member of the Proud Boys who voted to acquit. He might be in real trouble. First reported by The Post-Millennial and since covered by other outlets, a photo from a Facebook post of Brandon Mitchell in Washington, DC shows him wearing a t-shirt… Continue reading →
Chinese Regulators Order Tech Companies to Standardize Financial Businesses
alemert, Lawfare - 14 hours ago
A photo of the flag of the People’s Republic of China. (radiowood, https://flic.kr/p/7asMfM; CC BY-NC 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/) On April 29, Chinese regulators from the China Banking Regulatory Commission, China Securities Regulatory Commission, and State Administration of Foreign Exchange announced that they have ordered 13 of China’s biggest tech companies, including Tencent and ByteDance, to “standardize” their online financial businesses. Regulators will likely require firms to spin off payments programs and may even eliminate some firms’ insuranc...
Cherish your unexpected memories of loved ones
Keith, musingsofanoldfart - 16 hours ago
With Mother’s Day approaching and Father’s Day a month away, I am repeating a post from two years ago. Memories of loved ones have a way of popping up when you least expect them. Tissues may be needed. I watched … Continue reading →
"Economic Market Snapshot 5/5/21"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 12 hours ago
*"Economic Market Snapshot 5/5/21"* ○ "Capitalism is the astounding belief that the most wickedest of men will do the most wickedest of things for the greatest good of everyone." - John Maynard Keynes *○* "Down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... Only the consequences are real - to *you*! *Your guide:* Gregory Mannarino, AM 5/5/21: *"**UPDATES: **Stocks, Crypto, DASH, * *Debt, Fed, Dollar, Inflation, MORE!**" * - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ "The more I see of the monied classes, the better I understand the guillotine." - George Bernard Shaw ○ *MarketWatch Market Summa...
DeepShake spatiotemporal neural network improves early earthquake warnings
The Watchers » Latest articles - 12 hours ago
DeepShake, a spatiotemporal neural network trained on more than 36 000 earthquakes, provides a new way of forecasting ground shaking intensity prior to an earthquake, researchers reported at the Seismological Society of America's 2021 Annual Meeting. The...... Read more »
Two climate plans: One based on common sense, the other rooted in fantasy
Heather Reams, CFACT - 12 hours ago
Based on currently available technology, there is simply no way to halve America’s emissions by 2030 without delivering a crushing blow to small businesses, creating record unemployment for years and disproportionately hurting working families and disadvantaged communities. The post Two climate plans: One based on common sense, the other rooted in fantasy appeared first on CFACT.
Khan Academy Expanding To Littles
Peter Greene, CURMUDGUCATION - 12 hours ago
The pandemic has been very, very good to Sal Khan, and he's ready to grab the big sticky ball and run with it. He recently did an interview with Emily Tate for EdSurge, and it's all just as discouraging as you would expect. Khan opens with a few thought about pandemic life in the Bay Area: *“Obviously, some aspects have been suboptimal for everybody,” he says, acknowledging that his family has been extremely fortunate. “Every now and then, it's been hard to do a call while the kids are screaming or something like that, but between meetings, to see them or have lunch with them or go...
Parallels Between GMO COVID Vaccine and GMO Crops – Lessons Not Learned
WakingTimes, Waking Times - 12 hours ago
*Jon Rappoport* - The COVID vaccine is a gene treatment. RNA is injected into the body, for the purpose of forcing cells to manufacture a protein.
Bill & Melinda Globalist Divorce and a NY POST shocking discovery
Alex Christoforou, The Duran - 12 hours ago
Bill & Melinda Globalist Divorce and a NY POST shocking discovery ****News Topic 397***** Bill Gates took getaways with his ex-girlfriend after marriage to Melinda Bill Gates took getaways with his ex-girlfriend after marriage to Melinda After marrying his wife, Bill Gates would spend a long weekend every year at a cozy beach cottage in […]
As Biden Admin Bans Menthols, Remember Cops Killed Eric Garner Over Cigarette Laws
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 12 hours ago
[image: cigarette]The decision to ban menthol and other flavored cigarettes will only lead to more violence from police, more suffering, and more death.
The Leaked Zarif Tape: What Western Media Heard and What He Actually Said
Navid Zarrinnal, MintPress News - 12 hours ago
Western regime change evangelists, mainstream media, radlib analysts, and Persian native informant media all heard the anti-Iran and anti-Russia echoes they wanted to hear in the leaked Zarif tape, but as Navid Zarrinnal asserts, there is more to the story. The post The Leaked Zarif Tape: What Western Media Heard and What He Actually Said appeared first on MintPress News.
Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial postponed, as legal options dwindle
The Duran, The Duran - 13 hours ago
Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial postponed, as legal options dwindle The Duran: Episode 962 Ghislaine Maxwell’s trial postponed until autumn at her request Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking trial postponed until autumn at her request A US judge has granted Ghislaine Maxwell’s request to delay her trial on charges she procured teenage girls for the late financier Jeffrey […]
One Year After the Shutdown: Education Lessons from COVID-19
cmaadmin, Diverse - 13 hours ago
A year ago, K-12 classrooms and college campuses across the country shuttered; many still remain closed. As the panic of the pandemic spread, students and teachers stayed home and shifted to "emergency" mode – delivering curriculum in whatever ways they could. This was not online learning; this was emergency remote teaching.
Teachers’ Union Caught Influencing School Reopening COVID Guideline. GOP Rep Calls for CDC Director To Resign.
NY Post and Free Beacon, Need To Know - 13 hours ago
A powerful teachers union lobbied the CDC to change the school-reopening guidance that was released in February. Teachers' unions across the United States rallied to keep schools closed during the pandemic, ignoring a body of scientific evidence that said it’s safe to teach students face-to-face.
Fiscal policy and interest rates
Scott Sumner, Econlib - 13 hours ago
In today’s world of hyper-political correctness, just stating the obvious can get a person into hot water. Janet Yellen was widely criticized yesterday for making some very innocuous statements about the impact of fiscal policy on interest rates—stuff right out of a EC101 textbook. Here’s the NYT: Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said higher interest […] The post Fiscal policy and interest rates appeared first on Econlib.
The Leftist Historiography of Hobsbawm
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 13 hours ago
“In theory its [The Enlightenment] object was to set all human beings free. All progressive, rationalist and humanist ideologies are implicit in it and indeed come out of it.” ~ wrote Eric Hobsbawm in his 1962 book *The Age of Revolution*. He saw the Enlightenment as the first step towards the achievement of a global communist utopia. In his 1971 book *Primitive Rebels*, he posited that “utopianism is probably a necessary social device for generating the superhuman efforts without which no major revolution is achieved.” In a 1994 interview with Michael Ignatieff, Hobsbawm said that...
Between the Lines: Congressional Report Finds US Sanctions to Blame for Venezuela Crisis
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 14 hours ago
CARACAS, VENEZUELA — Venezuela was once one of the most prosperous countries in Latin America. The popular classes enjoyed major advances from the Bolivarian Revolution initiated by Hugo Chávez. Today Venezuela is experiencing an unprecedented economic crisis with severe humanitarian consequences. The U.S. government blames the crisis on the mismanagement and corruption of the Venezuelan government headed by Nicolás Maduro. The Venezuelan government faults the U.S. and its allies for imposing sanctions, unilateral coercive measures illegal under international law.
Anti-Communism and Anti-Racism: A Reply
Bryan Caplan, Econlib - 15 hours ago
There’s less disagreement than meets the eye between myself and my anonymous friend at the University of Texas. He’s in blockquotes, I’m not. Point-by-point: I respectfully disagree with Bryan’s recent post on anti-Communism and “anti-racism.” I believe he falls into a classic false equivalence trap; just because two things sound similar does not make them […] The post Anti-Communism and Anti-Racism: A Reply appeared first on Econlib.
Congressman Exposes Billion Dollar Vaccine Company Ties to Facebook’s Fact Checker
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 15 hours ago
By Matt Agorist On Wednesday, Congressman Thomas Massie — who is known for calling it how he sees it — tweeted a bombshell claim about factcheck.org, one of Facebook’s most prominent “fact checking” groups. In short, Massie claimed that the folks fact checking claims on vaccines are funded in part by an organization that holds … Continue reading Congressman Exposes Billion Dollar Vaccine Company Ties to Facebook’s Fact Checker →
Facebook censors truth again: for telling you that people have died following the CV shot (and they really have)
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 15 hours ago
We have been banned yet again by fakebook for posting truth. This is posted for the benefit of those who still believe the lies we are being spun about safety. What this should read regarding testing (it is added to the ‘ban’ notice) is, ‘…. go through up to 10 years worth of testing’ but … Continue reading Facebook censors truth again: for telling you that people have died following the CV shot (and they really have) →
Duty to Warn: No Jab for Me – and Here are the Reasons Why:
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 15 hours ago
Originally posted on The PPJ Gazette: By: Dr. Gary Kohls Important, documented facts about why vaccine hesitancy makes total, life-enhancing sense Updated May 3, 2021 (3223 words) https://nojabforme.info/ https://www.icandecide.org/ Statements in this site are substantiated with facts that will stand in a court of law. Informed Consent requires a flow of information. Click on the…
CDC Violated Law to Inflate COVID Cases and Fatalities
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 15 hours ago
Originally posted on The New Dark Age: 2 May 2021 — Mercola Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked Story at-a-glance Dr. Henry Ealy and his team started looking at CDC data on COVID-19 cases and fatalities in mid-March 2020, quickly realizing the agency was vastly exaggerating fatalities Over-reporting of fatalities was enabled by a…
Bill Gates tells Reddit why he’s bought so much farmland
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 15 hours ago
Gates, recently separated from Melinda … interesting timing I figure. He’s ‘helping developing countries’ again … remember all the crippled & dead children in India? The sterilized African women? Heaven help the recipients of his ‘philanthropy’. This is a man who wants to reduce the world’s population, whilst ‘saving’ people with his jabs. And he … Continue reading Bill Gates tells Reddit why he’s bought so much farmland →
Pentagon Tracking Out-Of-Control Chinese Rocket That Will Be Reentering Earth's Atmosphere Around May 8
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 13 hours ago
*CNET: **The Pentagon is tracking an out of control Chinese rocket expected to crash into Earth* *The Chinese Long March 5B rocket is expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere around May 8. No one knows where. But don't panic!* It sounds like the plotline for a Bruce Willis movie: The Pentagon said in a statement Tuesday that it's tracking a large Chinese rocket that is out of control and expected to reenter Earth's atmosphere this weekend. The US Space Command is tracking the trajectory, Defense Department spokesperson Mike Howard said in a statement cited by CNN and expects th...
Was Trump Banned for Life From Facebook?
Dan Evon, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
The former President of the United States has been banned for life from Twitter, but Facebook?
Locust swarms from Middle East may reach Turkey, expert warns
The Watchers » Latest articles - 13 hours ago
Swarms of locusts that invaded the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Lebanon, and Syria, may reach Turkey next if the country does not take action, an expert warned on April 30, 2021. As of May 3, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization...... Read more »
The Technology Behind How the Air Force and Army Are Preparing for the Next War
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *military, Americas* [image: Networked Warfare] New connectivity, faster networks, and better sensor-to-shooter times will all help the entire military fighter quicker and better than ever before. The U.S. military has big, high-tech plans to network its forces so that they can win any war. The Air Force calls this program the “Advanced Battle Management System” and the Army calls it “Project Convergence.” Both of those systems are now defining terms that refer to the U.S. military’s massive and high-speed warzone transformation to real-time, multi-node connectivit...
The Hidden Way to Get Your Missing Stimulus Check
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Missing Stimulus Check, * For those who must deal with this unfortunate situation, know that all is not lost—they still have options to claim the stimulus money from the first two rounds that they’re entitled to. The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department so far have sent out more than $380 billion worth of coronavirus stimulus checks to financially wounded Americans. But it seems that every week, there are dozens of reports of struggling Americans sharing their stories about how they haven’t seen a dime from the U.S. government. For those who ...
How Fifth and Sixth-Generation Stealth Fighters Will Rule the Skies
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *F-35, America* [image: Future Warfare] AI will help power any futuristic optionally-manned warplane and could help current F-22 and F-35 stealth fighter jets land in any terrain or weather. While some artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled autonomous jet fighter technology has performed quite well in dogfighting simulations against human pilots in air-to-air combat, many contend that human decision-making in air-combat cannot be accurately replicated and should not be replaced fully by machines. The Air Force has already experimented with an integration of the two a...
France’s Next Generation Nuclear Missile Submarines Are in the Works
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Submarines, * It might seem soon, but when it comes to naval security, the French are thinking ahead. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Triomphant-class is young—the last hull entered service just 10 years ago. But, as global threats change, the navy has to adapt as well. When commissioned, the SLNE 3G will one of the most advanced sub designs afloat. France’s nuclear-armed submarines won’t be replaced until the 2030s. But the replacement is already being designed. Though France’s current nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines are comparatively new, ...
70 Democrats Want Stimulus Checks Every Month Until Covid Ends
The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*New Stimulus Payment, * [image: Monthly Stimulus Check] However, while liberals and progressives are largely aligned on the need for further stimulus spending, and another check would be very popular among most Americans, a recurring stimulus bill is unlikely to pass Congress. By now, the third stimulus payment – the series of $1400 checks passed by Congress in March 2021 – has been mailed to, or directly deposited in the accounts of, over 150 million Americans. To date, roughly $380 billion in total has been paid out in direct stimulus. There is no question that these payments ...
Marijuana retailers prep for shoppers by hiring staff, keeping COVID safeguards
Roger Fillion, MJBizDaily - 13 hours ago
With more than 100 million Americans now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, marijuana retailers are adding employees and overhauling their operations in anticipation of more foot traffic inside their stores. They also are reassigning existing staffers to new jobs as well as rolling out technology to accommodate an increase in customers walking in their stores – […] Marijuana retailers prep for shoppers by hiring staff, keeping COVID safeguards is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
US National Guard Chief Says Space National Guard Coming Soon
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 13 hours ago
U.S. Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, speaks during a media briefing at the Pentagon, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) *Defense One:* *Proposed Space National Guard Gathers Momentum* *A space-focused branch of the Guard would aim to give the Space Force “a surge-to-war capability” in times of conflict. * The National Guard will soon deliver recommendations to the defense secretary on how to establish a space-focused component of the part-time volunteer force, an effort the Guard’s top general calls one of his “most pre...
HGTV reruns with exercycle
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 13 hours ago
I'm always finding something new playing around with Roku, a streaming service which allows viewing TV without a cable box. Trying to find something to watch from my exercycle that isn't politics is hard, but the other day I found on "free channels" some reruns of HGTV, and one of our favorites--House Hunters International. Yes, I know it's all scripted and the homes they choose have already been selected, and the others were never actually in the running or even on the market. Still, they are fun to watch and we always learn about the city/country and the life styles. So there was ...
Alabama inches closer to key vote on medical marijuana legalization
Jeff Smith, MJBizDaily - 13 hours ago
Alabama state House Republicans opposed to medical marijuana legalization used a filibuster to block a vote after hours of debate Tuesday, but the measure is expected back on the House floor Thursday. The Alabama Senate approved a relatively restrictive program by a 21-8 vote in February. However the House is seen as a higher hurdle […] Alabama inches closer to key vote on medical marijuana legalization is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Blinken Talks Confrontation with China, Says Its Economy Will Soon Surpass US
Alexander Mercouris, The Duran - 13 hours ago
Blinken Talks Confrontation with China, Says Its Economy Will Soon Surpass US News Topic 141 Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Norah O’Donnell on CBS 60 Minutes Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Norah O’Donnell on CBS 60 Minutes and 60MinutesOvertime.com – United States Department of State QUESTION: In his first 100 days, President Biden focused on […]
Humanized mice using fetal tissue
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 13 hours ago
Some Christians want to judge the salvation and eternity of other Christians. Not me. But I will say, Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi are really bad Catholics. When President Bush placed a limit on fetal cell research, the research using adult stem cell research boomed, and it looked like we would not need millions of aborted babies to feed the ravenous research labs of industry and academe. But hey, the Democrats got back in power. It's just so lucrative and there's always a supply. Bioethicists will somehow try to convince you that using aborted baby parts to create "humanized mice,...
From Mind Control to Viruses: How the Government Keeps Experimenting on Its Citizens
WTStaff, Waking Times - 14 hours ago
*John W. Whitehead* - The U.S. government, in its pursuit of so-called monsters, has itself become a monster.
Aliens or angels?
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 14 hours ago
I haven't paid a lot of attention, but there's been some buzz on the news lately about space aliens/extraterrestrial beings visiting earth--that the government is investigating? A quick search shows a January release, but I've heard something more recent, or maybe reporters and producers are catching up on the TBR pile now that they don't have Trump to kick around and consume their every thought. "Based on the CIA’s recent release, on January 14, 2021, of nearly 3,000 pages of documents that detail a wealth of fascinating data about UFO behavior and capabilities , it seems they know...
Little children and staff members killed in machete attack in Brazil
Lee Jay, Modern Tokyo Times - 14 hours ago
Little children and staff members killed in machete attack in Brazil Sawako Utsumi and Kanako Mita Modern Tokyo Times The town of Saudades, in the state of Santa Catarina in Brazil, is in shock after a brutal machete attack. Currently, the motive behind the horrendous attack by an 18-year-old male at a nursery school remains […] The post Little children and staff members killed in machete attack in Brazil first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times.
The Big Lie Is The Big Disease
Owen Gray, Northern Reflections - 15 hours ago
It has been remarkable to watch what has happened to the Republican Party. Tom Friedman writes: Under Trump’s command and control from Mar-a-Largo, and with the complicity of most of his party’s leaders, that Big Lie — that the greatest election in our history, when more Republicans and Democrats voted than ever before, in the midst of a pandemic, must have been rigged because Trump lost — has metastasized. It’s being embraced by a solid majority of elected Republicans and ordinary party members — local, state and national. “Denying the legitimacy of our last election is becoming ...
More insight from India on the ground
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 15 hours ago
From Freedom Village “GARTH ICKE TALKS TO YOHAN TENGRA IN MUMBAI ABOUT WHY PEOPLE ARE REALLY DYING IN INDIA” LISTEN AT THE LINK https://community.freedomvillage.me/posts/10680?sh=imvFPUyh&fbclid=IwAR3AL0mwkDIyZ42fTH2_t5rYrU21Ya9djX-X69ofWcwuOwPXzsWodEX0TCE RELATED: India’s “Covid Crisis” has been hijacked – The Mainstream Media are lying to you When India stopped prescribing Ivermectin and started vaccinating the deaths shot up https://www.facebook.com/jagannath.chatterjee (fb page) Short … Continue reading More insight from India on the ground →
EU Approves First Insect Protein For Humans – Puts Mealworms On The Menu – Nwo Report
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 15 hours ago
Originally posted on Additional survival tricks: https://nworeport.me/2021/05/05/eu-approves-first-insect-protein-for-humans-puts-mealworms-on-the-menu/ Source:?AP Dried yellow mealworms will soon be available in supermarkets and served in restaurants across Europe. Following a decision from EU governments and a food safety assessment on Monday, mealworms can now be sold across the European Union’s 27-nation bloc as the Tenebrio molitor beetle’s larvae hits the…
Air Force U-2 Spy Plane Can Send Target Data to F-22s and F-35s
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *U-2 and F-35, * [image: Networked Warfare] This real-time capability will make U.S. warplanes into a faster and more deadly force with quicker reaction times. Imagine a scenario where a U-2 spy plane were flying at unparalleled high altitudes and, as part of its mission, wound up spotting a group of enemy fighter jets or even a mechanized armored vehicle ground column. Just how fast could that spy plane get targeting information to fifth-generation fighter jets or ground commanders in position to attack? In this kind of circumstance, target coordinates, mapping, s...
The Nuclear Talks in Vienna are a Sham–And Iran is Winning Them
Fred Fleitz, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Fred Fleitz* *Iran, Middle East* The implications of Biden’s capitulation to Iran will convey American weakness to the world and have dire consequences for peace and stability in the Middle East and beyond. According to the Biden administration, significant progress is being made at nuclear talks in Vienna to bring the United States back into the 2015 nuclear deal (the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action or JCPOA). Biden officials claim there will be a “compliance for compliance” agreement under which the United States will rejoin the deal and drop sanctions imposed by the Trump...
New Stimulus Check Has Arrived: What’s a “Plus-Up” Payment?
The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Stimulus Check, * [image: Biden Plus-Up Payment] As a bonus to the stimulus check, the IRS began to send out additional payments last week, in the form of “plus-up” payments to qualifying taxpayers. The IRS began sending its most recent round of $1400 stimulus checks – the third stimulus since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic – in March. By now, this process has mostly been concluded, with upwards of $380 billion in the hands of Americans. However, as a bonus to the stimulus check, the IRS began to send out additional payments last week, in the form of “plus-up” payments t...
Sweden’s New Submarine is Probably the World’s Stealthiest
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Submarines, Europe* Saab’s Ghost stealth technology, which stands for Genuine HOlistic STealth, is Saab’s quietest technology ever—and even quieter than their upgraded Gotland-class submarine. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The features that went into building this submarine are wild. Saab’s Gotland-class recently enjoyed a refit, and is very quiet—the U.S. Navy even leased the first of the class, the *HMS Gotland* for two years in order to evaluate the sub’s capabilities and to improve their own anti-submarine techniques against a peer adversary. The Gotla...
Michael Jordan Almost Played for the New York Knicks?
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 13 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Michael Jordan, * [image: Michael Jordan Knicks] According to an ESPN oral history article late last month, the near-move happened in 1996, after Jordan had returned to the NBA following his 18-month first retirement. Throughout his run with the Chicago Bulls in the 1980s and 1990s, Michael Jordan frequently did battle on the court with the New York Knicks. The Bulls and Knicks played each other in the playoffs multiple times over the course of Jordan’s career, with the Bulls always coming out on top, although the Knicks did get past the Bulls in the Eastern Con...
Canada Authorizes Pfizer Vaccine for Age 12 and Older
AP News, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
The vaccine was previously authorized for anyone 16 or older.
Lobbying for globalization: How the winners dominate the politics of trade agreements
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
05-May-2021 Analysis shows that lobbying on FTAs has been dominated by a few very large firms, which experience large gains as a result of the entry into force of these agreements.
Francia condiciona apoyo a acuerdo de libre comercio UE-Mercosur
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
05-May-2021 El gobierno francés descartó hoy su respaldo al acuerdo de libre comercio alcanzado en 2019 entre la Unión Europea (UE) y el Mercosur, a menos que incluya garantías medioambientales suficientes.
AELE -Mercosur : un nouveau coup bas porté au climat, aux droits des peuples et à la souveraineté alimentaire
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
05-May-2021 Les émissions provenant de l'augmentation des échanges bilatéraux de 10 produits agricoles clés devraient augmenter de 15 %, si l'accord de libre-échange entre l'Association européenne de libre-échange et le Mercosur est mis en œuvre.
ALTA prepares to standardize air departure and arrival procedures in Latin America
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 13 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The international airline industry has shown that flying in times of covid-19 "is safe," and now the "key" word to boost the confidence of travelers in Latin America and the Caribbean is the "harmonization" of protocols for departure or entry to countries. Currently, "there are countries that require quarantines, others […] The post ALTA prepares to standardize air departure and arrival procedures in Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times.
US Cyber Command Shifts Focus of Counterterror Task Force to ‘Great Power Competition’ China
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 14 hours ago
*Antiwar.com* | The Joint Task Force-Ares will now be focusing on Indo-Pacific powers, namely China.
Covid-19: Brazil seeks surplus Astra/Zeneca vaccines from U.S. and U.K.
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Fast vaccination pace in these countries and controversies over AstraZeneca/Oxford immunizers open the possibility for surplus doses to be sent to the government. After creating diplomatic conflicts with China - such as Economy Minister Paulo Guedes saying that the novel coronavirus had been created by the Chinese - the Brazilian […] The post Covid-19: Brazil seeks surplus Astra/Zeneca vaccines from U.S. and U.K. appeared first on The Rio Times.
Let Them Eat Taser
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 14 hours ago
Leper Island: “Public health officials in Toronto say they won’t fully shut down a federal quarantine hotel for international travellers where more than a dozen staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. (h/t Daivd Murrell)
Judicial harassment, another form of systematic macho violence in Peru
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Natalia Manso finds it difficult to follow the thread of identical complaints filed by her ex-husband in Peru's labyrinthine court system, where her case exemplifies judicial harassment - another type of male violence practiced silently but systematically in this country. This Spaniard resident in Lima since 2011 has spent the […] The post Judicial harassment, another form of systematic macho violence in Peru appeared first on The Rio Times.
No Oppression Olympics at the Olympics
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 14 hours ago
(AP/WBTV) – The IOC says athlete protests and political messages will remain banned at the Olympics after a survey found that a majority of competitors were in favor of keeping the ban in place. That means raising a fist on the podium or taking a knee would still risk punishment at the Tokyo Games this year.… Continue reading →
Deforestation: British and European supermarkets threaten to boycott Brazil
The Rio Times, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Groups say they consider Brazil's presentation in April of a bill that threatens the Amazon "extremely worrying." Large British and European supermarkets and food producers on Wednesday, May 5th, threatened to boycott Brazilian products because of a bill which, they claim, would lead to further deforestation of the Amazon rainforest. […] The post Deforestation: British and European supermarkets threaten to boycott Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Israeli Warplanes Strike Multiple Targets in Southwest Syria Killing 1, Injuring 10
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 14 hours ago
*SouthFront* | Some, but not all missiles were intercepted.
Is the census music to your ears?
Philip Moscovitch, Halifax Examiner - 15 hours ago
News 1. COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 153 new cases, hospitalizations going up I will confess that lately I have days where I find it hard not to panic. It’s not a flat-out panic, but a low-grade background anxiety that flares up. And I am someone who has immense privilege when it comes to this virus: […]
City Fines Elderly Man $30,000, Threaten to Steal His Home Because His Grass Was Too Tall
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 15 hours ago
[image: grass]The city of Dunedin, Florida fined an elderly man $500 per day while he was out of town dealing with a late relative — because his grass was tall.
Detente: The Vital Word Missing From Discourse On Russia And China
Caitlin Johnstone, Caitlin Johnstone - 15 hours ago
Listen to this article: On a recent 60 Minutes interview with Norah O’Donnell which focused on the Biden administration’s China policy, US Secretary of State Tony Blinken talked about the United States as a defender of the rules-based international order and the importance of bringing […]
Empresas Chinas demandan compensación del arbitraje Occidental v. Ecuador
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
05-May-2021 Andes Petroleum, controlada por petroleras públicas chinas, pretende recobrar su parte de la compensación de cerca de 1.000 millones de dólares que Ecuador le pagó a la estadounidense Occidental Petroleum, procedente del arbitraje de inversiones por la rescisión de un contrato sobre un bloque petrolero en 2006.
EFTA-Mercosur: another low blow to climate, peoples' rights and food sovereignty
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
05-May-2021 Emissions from increased bilateral trade in 10 farm products are expected to go up by 15%, compared to 2019, if the EFTA-Mercosur free trade agreement is implemented.
EFTA-Mercosur: otro golpe bajo contra el clima, los derechos de los pueblos y la soberanía alimentaria
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
05-May-2021 De implementarse el tratado de libre comercio EFTA-Mercosur, se espera que las emisiones procedentes del crecimiento del comercio bilateral en diez productos agrícolas aumenten en 15%, en comparación con 2019.
Obligará EU a México a que cumpla el T-Mec
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
05-May-2021 El gobierno de Estados Unidos utilizará todas las herramientas que se tengan disponibles para que el Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC) funcione, dijo la titular de la Representación Comercial de Estados Unidos, Katherine Tai.
First Japan investment treaty claim renewable energy disputes in Asia
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
05-May-2021 In order to mitigate host state risk, foreign investors should consider the importance of investment treaty protection.
Tercer retiro: Chile Mejor sin TLC advierte de posibles demandas internacionales de compañías aseguradoras
bilaterals.org - 13 hours ago
05-May-2021 Según lo señalado por la plataforma ciudadana, las compañías internacionales podrían alegar que la transgresión al instrumento internacional vigente desde 2004, lo habilitaría para acudir a Sistemas de arbitrajes internacionales de solución de controversias.
Food as Medicine – The Answer to Mounting Health Crises
WTStaff, Waking Times - 14 hours ago
*Dr. Mercola* - While modern medicine successfully treats acute problems, it has nothing to offer for chronic conditions, as the solution for chronic health problems requires real food.
Tax Return Question: What Are the Odds of Being Audited by the IRS?
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *IRS Audit, Americas* Unless you’re making a considerable amount of money the chances of being audited aren't all that great. One of the greatest fears for taxpayers is facing an audit. Fortunately, provided you file on top and are careful not to make mistakes, you should never actually face an audit. In fact, just one percent of Americans are audited each year, and that figure is still typically weighted towards those with higher incomes. According to data from the Internal Revenue Service’s Fiscal Year 2009 Enforcement Results, which were published by MoneyUnder3...
Chinese Navy To Assist Indonesia Salvage Its Sunken Submarine
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 14 hours ago
PLAN Ocean Salvage and Rescue Ship Yongxing Dao-863 *USNI News:* *Chinese Navy to Help with Recovery of Indonesian Sub Wreck* KUALA LUMPUR – China has dispatched three ships to Indonesia to assist in the salvaging of the Indonesian attack submarine KRI Nanggala (402). Two ships – the People’s Liberation Army Navy Ocean Tug Nantuo-195 and PLAN Ocean Salvage and Rescue Ship Yongxing Dao-863 – arrived on scene May 3 and the third ship, scientific research vessel Tan Suo 2, is expected to arrive today. Beijing had earlier made an offer to Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subia...
Despite Business Warnings, GOP Moves Ahead with Voting Bills
AP News, Snopes.com - 14 hours ago
he statement stopped short of stating opposition to the specific legislation proposed in Texas. Nonetheless, it amounts to a cautious rebuke of lawmakers using former President Donald Trump’s false claims about a stolen election to make it harder to vote.
Inflation watch
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 14 hours ago
The trickle of reports about inflation began to swell some months ago. Now it's approaching a torrent, as more and more observers point out the obvious - that inflation is real, it's here, and it's perilously close to out of control. A few headlines from the past week: *Corn Prices Rise 30 Percent So Far This Year –* *Big Ag Multinationals Happy,Middle Class About to Get Squeezed With Inflation* *Banks Start Freaking Out About Soaring Inflation,* *Which May Not Be "Transitory"* *"The Costs Are Up, Up, Up.* *We're Seeing Substantial Inflation"* *Admits A Surprised Warren Buffe...
Vaccinated people to be PCR tested at 28 cycles
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
Tap News New American CDC document shows PCR tests ‘only’ for vaccinated people will use a 28 cycle threshold. American CDC uses a 40+ cycle... The post Vaccinated people to be PCR tested at 28 cycles appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Anti-Semitic flyers found in St. Pete
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
ABC Action News May 4, 2021 The post Anti-Semitic flyers found in St. Pete appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Doctors around the world unite to call the Covid Vaccines “Unnecessary, Ineffective and Unsafe”
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
The Daily Expose – by Oliver May There is growing fear, not just in the UK, that Governments are keen to start jabbing children, despite... The post Doctors around the world unite to call the Covid Vaccines “Unnecessary, Ineffective and Unsafe” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
House Res. 6666 Begins Government Surveillance of “Individual’s Residences”
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
CDP – by April Matthews Democrats are planning to monitor you at home to ensure that you are following the arbitrary dictates regarding COVID. CDP... The post House Res. 6666 Begins Government Surveillance of “Individual’s Residences” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Tiny homes village for the homeless people in echo park downtown Los Angeles
Mark Schumacher, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
German in Venice May 1, 2021 Today I went to North Hollywood to the biggest tiny houses village for homeless people in CaliforniaI visited the... The post Tiny homes village for the homeless people in echo park downtown Los Angeles appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
New Jersey Offers Free Beer to Every Resident Who Gets Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
Sputnik Authorities in the northeastern state are not the only ones getting creative in terms of how to convince residents to get vaccinated. Officials in... The post New Jersey Offers Free Beer to Every Resident Who Gets Vaccinated Against COVID-19 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Do illegal aliens pay taxes?
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
Alexis 1411 Published on 04 May 2021 Credit: Liz Wheeler The truth is, illegal aliens cost American taxpayers money, and that isn’t fair. The post Do illegal aliens pay taxes? appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Green New Death : ‘No, To The Whirlwinds, They Kill Our Birds Of Prey’
Jamie Spry, Climatism - 15 hours ago
Imagine the outrage if this majestic bird-of-prey were doused in oil? H/t @Swe_was_amazing Nej, till vindsnurrorna, de dödar våra rovfåglar@miljopartiet pic.twitter.com/3qFg2DHWpn — Ronnie Större än @JonnaSima o @AndersLindberg (@Swe_was_amazing) May 4, 2021
We Have Been To NATO Tiger Meet 2021 And Here Are The Most Interesting Aircraft We Found There.
David Cenciotti, The Aviationist - 16 hours ago
[image: NATO Tiger Meet 2021 Beja] Our correspondent David Parody went to Beja, Portugal, for NATO Tiger Meet 2021. NATO Tiger Meet (NTM) is one of Europe’s most famous and loved among the aviation enthusiasts community, multinational exercise attended by squadrons [...] The post We Have Been To NATO Tiger Meet 2021 And Here Are The Most Interesting Aircraft We Found There. appeared first on The Aviationist.
What do you know about Oman?
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 11 hours ago
Oh, man... No, it's Oman. Who knows anything about this very strategic colony of the UK? “The most senior people from the British establishment, heads of intelligence, military, banking, oil & politics, are secretly flown out on a Gulfstream jet…” Quite an interesting and important video. A must watch. British colonialism still lives....
Biden’s Afghanistan Withdrawal Is Part of a Better Strategy
William R. Hawkins, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*William R. Hawkins* *Afghanistan, Asia* The American withdrawal from Afghanistan does not mean the end of power projection or support for local allies who are better positioned to suppress radical movements and who are also valuable allies in facing the larger challenges in a contentious world. I appreciate James L. Creighton’s long career in military service including his many years in Afghanistan. I can understand his concern for the fate of the local people he worked with should the Taliban make substantial gains in the wake of the planned U.S. military pullout in September. ...
Can Poland Save the Baltics from Russia?
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Russia, Europe* A report from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) suggests that beefing up the Polish military strength and America's presence in the country could do just that. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While the Polish economy is humming for now, revamping the Polish military to Western standards would be an expensive proposition. Want to stop Russia from invading the Baltic States? Then bolster Poland’s military strength, and beef up U.S. troops in Poland. That’s the message of a new report on how NATO can defend its Eastern Eu...
California Bill Seeks to Prevent Hospital Administrators from Practicing Medicine Without a License
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 14 hours ago
An important vehicle for doctors to take back control by keeping administrators from playing at medicine has oddly stayed under the radar.
Biden Administration Wants to Use Third-Party ‘Extremism’ Investigators to Spy on Americans
RT and CNN, Need To Know - 14 hours ago
This is a classic example of how a mainstream news promotes a false narrative about right-wing terrorism. We are convinced most of the so-called right-wing domestic terrorists are actors and mercenaries hired to create boogieman to frighten citizens into accepting totalitarian measures to combat the manufactured threat.
IRS Nightmare Five Ways You Could Get Audited
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *IRS Audit, Americas* [image: IRS Audit] If you're telling the truth and being honest, then there is really nothing to worry about in an audit. That said there are some reasons why you could face an audit. While the number of overall audits that are conducted by the Internal Revenue Service have declined significantly in recent years, there are still several factors that could result in you getting audited. An IRS audit is essentially an examination or review of your information and accounts, and it is meant to ensure that you're reporting things correctly and foll...
Earn Less Than $75,000 a Year? You Might Not Have to Pay Taxes.
Rachel Bucchino, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Rachel Bucchino* *Taxes, * [image: $75000 Taxes] Taxpayers earning less than $75,000 each year will pay no taxes, on average, next year, due to provisions in President Joe Biden’s big-spending $1.9 trillion relief package, according to Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation. Taxpayers earning less than $75,000 each year will pay no taxes, on average, next year, due to provisions in President Joe Biden’s big-spending $1.9 trillion relief package, according to Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation. The committee released a report last month that reveals that Americans making betw...
Does China’s Carrier Strike Group Have a Stalker?
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *China Aircraft Carrier, Asia Pacific* Chinese news sources have accused the U.S. Navy of behaving in a provocative way. The People’s Liberation Army-Navy has sent its first indigenous carrier on deployment in the South China Sea along with something resembling a carrier strike group. This move immediately follows the deployment of China’s first carrier to the region. The Shandong, the first Chinese-built carrier, has been operational for a while and has been deployed on a sphere of missions in the region, including the South China Sea. The move might not seem s...
'The Little Ship That Could': Meet the Oliver Hazard Perry-Class Frigate
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Oliver Hazard Perry-class, Americas* Russian submarine crews hated these frigates. *Here's What You Need to Know*: These frigates were Cold War legends. Many U.S. Navy warships have a lasting legacy and will be remembered for their accomplishments and abilities. This includes vessels such as the Iowa-class battleships and USS *Enterprise *(CVN-65), the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Even the Navy's workhorse *Arleigh Burke*-class destroyers (DDGs) will likely find a place in history given the role these have played in recent conflicts. The same likely may...
5,000,000 New Stimulus Checks Are Coming (But Just Really Late)
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus Plus-Up Payment, * [image: Plus-Up Stimulus] Amid the current tax season, the Internal Revenue Service is saddled with the unenviable chore of pulling double duty, as it is responsible for sending out to eligible Americans both tax refunds and the latest $1,400 coronavirus stimulus checks under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan. Amid the current tax season, the Internal Revenue Service is saddled with the unenviable chore of pulling double duty, as it is responsible for sending out to eligible Americans both tax refunds and the latest $1,400 ...
Can You Get Three Stimulus Checks? Yes, But There Is a Big Catch.
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *$1400 Stimulus Check, * Fun fact: dependent adult children can't just pocket stimulus money. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *College students fall into a strange grey zone, in which it's not immediately clear whether they qualify for full stimulus or not. It’s no secret that coronavirus stimulus checks have been a lifesaver for millions of financially struggling Americans amid the ongoing pandemic. But also know that sometimes, the Internal Revenue Service has mistakenly sent out stimulus funds to those who don’t deserve them. Case in point: One college ...
Germany’s Coldest April since 1977 (Solar Minimum of Cycle 20), as even NASA researchers note a Cooling Planet
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 15 hours ago
The "cooling trend" registered by NASA in the 'upper' atmosphere over the past few years has now permeated down the layers to the 'lower' atmosphere (where us humans reside). In other words, prepare for some terrestrial cooling. The post Germany’s Coldest April since 1977 (Solar Minimum of Cycle 20), as even NASA researchers note a Cooling Planet appeared first on Electroverse.
State Of Superstition
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 15 hours ago
“There is science, logic, reason; there is thought verified by experience. And then there is California.” ― Edward Abbey California government wants to ban lawnmowers and all outdoor power equipment, in order to “mitigate climate change.” They believe there … Continue reading →
Sheriff’s Deputy Saved by Body Cam as Woman Falsely Accuses him of Trying to Murder Her
Fox News and Jonathan Turley, Need To Know - 15 hours ago
A woman ranted at the officer, made racial slurs against him, and accused him of trying to murder her and her son. The officer did not respond to her provocations and carried out his duties with patience. His video recording of the incident vindicated him and undoubtedly saved him from severe penalties and harassment.
Boris Johnson Walks Away Laughing With India’s Serum Institute In Tow
M. K. BHADRAKUMAR, OrientalReview.org - 15 hours ago
Three cheers for the Indian Supreme Court’s suo moto intervention on the issue of distribution of essential supplies and services during the pandemic. India, the “world pharmacy”, is entering shark-infested waters, as vaccine supply is getting intertwined with the country’s opaque decision-making, its powerful corporate culture and episodic diplomacy. The […]
CIA now advertising jobs on social media
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 15 hours ago
Just in case you need a job and don't mind creating instability, chaos and murder. Oh yeah, and regime change as well. These CIA ads are real and disgusting. They are obviously intended to attract young people of color. My advice, don't fall for the BS. CIA is a key element inside the Deep State, at least at the higher levels. They work for the corporate oligarchies that run much of the world. Avoid the CIA like the plague. Bruce
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