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musingsofanoldfart16 hours ago
AARP – Climate Change and you (a good synopsis targeting older Americans)It is not unusual for AARP to have a good article in its monthly news bulletin. Its June, 2021 edition has a piece called: “Climate Change and You – Extreme Weather Is Affecting Older Americans’ Wealth, Health and Daily Life. … Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals17 hours ago
The Truth HurtsKomando.com17 hours ago
5 ways to send a text from your PC
Like it or not, texting is the go-to form of communication for getting a message across q read more
American Empire Exposed18 hours ago
Latin America: A World Trafficking Hub for Child Rape, Murder and Disappearing Girls and WomenThis final geographical chapter of Book 5 – with the final entry in the *Pedophilia & Empire* series the next chapter, Chapter 13 will focus and analyze the nations of Latin America, with a more in-depth examination of first Brazil as both its largest nation in size and population, and world’s 5th largest in geographical land mass and 6thlargest in population. The analysis will be a macro-level probe into Latin America’s pedophilia, covering the socioeconomic factors that give rise to its significance and prevalence, including the exacerbating effects of the so-called Covid-19... read more
Komando.com18 hours ago
Is your business struggling to find employees post-pandemic? Try this
Try this insider pro tip to attract new team members for your small business. read more
The Watchers » Latest articles15 hours ago
Highest ever recorded SO2 emission over Taal, adverse effects reported, PhilippinesHigh levels of volcanic sulfur dioxide or SO2 gas emissions and tall, steam-rich plumes have continued to be produced from the Taal Main Crater since this past weekend, PHIVOLCS reported on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Unprecedented SO2 emissions were recorded on June...... Read more » read more
bilaterals.org15 hours ago
Singapore to ink free trade deal with Latin American bloc by end of 202129-Jun-2021 Singapore will sign a free trade agreement (FTA) by the end of this year with the Pacific Alliance (PA), a trading bloc of four Latin American nations - Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Trade confidence in Brazil rises to highest level since September – FGVRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Trade Confidence Index (Icom) of the Brazilian Economic Institute of the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV Ibre) rose 2.0 points in June, from 93.9 to 95.9 points, reaching its highest level since September 2020 (99.6 points). On a quarterly moving average basis, the indicator rose 7.8 points, registering the second […] The post Trade confidence in Brazil rises to highest level since September – FGV appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation15 hours ago
Defund the police? Actually, police salaries are rising in departments across the United States
Despite growing public criticism over how much counties, cities and towns spend on policing, many are increasing both officer pay. read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation15 hours ago
Infrastructure spending has always involved social engineering
Government investment in roads, railroads and other public services has always involved social programming, both for good and for ill. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Biden donates Colombia 2.5 millionen vaccine doses, calls Duque to make sure the country remains US top allyRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – US President Joseph Biden Monday telephoned his Colombian colleague Iván Duque in what the first direct talk between the two leaders since the 78-year-old Democrat took office on January 20. During their conversation, Biden announced the donation of 2.5 million doses of the Janssen vaccine against covid-19, making Colombia the […] The post Biden donates Colombia 2.5 millionen vaccine doses, calls Duque to make sure the country remains US top ally appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The New Dark Age15 hours ago
Privacy International launches new guide to resisting high tech police surveillanceImagine going to a peaceful protest and having to show your ID to the police before you can join it. Or having to fill out a form about why you are attending that particular protest. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Exclusive: SoftBank leads new funding round in Gympass, valuing startup at US$2.2 billionRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (REUTERS) Gympass, which makes gym memberships more accessible for corporate employees, has raised US$220 million in a funding round led by existing investor SoftBank Group Corp, more than doubling the startup's valuation to $2.2 billion. Other investors participating in the round included General Atlantic, Moore Strategic Ventures, Kaszek and Valor […] The post Exclusive: SoftBank leads new funding round in Gympass, valuing startup at US$2.2 billion appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
These Five Rifles Just Might Be the Best Military Weapons Ever*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Originally designed for U.S. Special Operations Forces... *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Most SCARs have a reciprocating charging handle that can cause malfunctions if the operator is not aware of its “throw” when shooting around a barricade or in odd positions. FN now offers the SCAR with non-reciprocating charging handles, but earlier versions may pose issues in some situations. While tanks, planes and artillery may have a larger effect on the battlefield, the infantryman’s individual rifle is still a critical part of any military. Here are five... read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Service confidence in Brazil rises, reaching highest level since February 2020, says FGV[image: Tembici offer a similar service to their competitors but with official docks where riders must pick up and drop off their scooters, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Brazil News,] RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Economic Institute of the Getulio Vargas Foundation's (FGV/Ibre) Services Sector Confidence Index (ICS) rose 5.7 points in June to 93.8 points, reaching the third high of the year and the highest value since February 2020. In quarterly moving averages, the index increased 5.4 points. This month, the SCI […] The post Service confidence in Brazil rises, reaching highest l... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles16 hours ago
Tropical Storm "Danny" makes landfall in South Carolina, the first June landfall since 1867Tropical Storm "Danny" -- the 4th named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season -- has made landfall in South Carolina at 23:30 UTC on June 28, 2021. This is the first named storm to make landfall in the state of South Carolina in the month of June...... Read more » read more
Halifax Examiner16 hours ago
Child protection: Catch-22 all over again. Again and again… Part 1PART 1 She had done everything she was supposed to, everything that child protection authorities — who still seemed to be in charge of her life, even though she was now an adult — had asked of her. And yet here she was, on September 11, 2020, in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia’s Family […] read more
Covert Geopolitics16 hours ago
With Bezos at the Helm, Democracy Dies at the Washington Post Editorial BoardIn the Soviet Union, everybody was aware that the media was controlled by the state. But in a corporate state like the U.S., a veneer of independence is still maintained, although trust in the media has been plummeting for years. WASHINGTON — The Washington Post’s glaring conflicts of interest have of late once again been … Continue reading With Bezos at the Helm, Democracy Dies at the Washington Post Editorial Board → read more
From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog17 hours ago
UntitledFrom Jenna Orkin Hotter than the human body can handle: Pakistan city broils in world’s highest temperaturesCanada sets record temperature of over 114 degrees amid heat wave, forecasts of even hotter weather Rapid spread of delta coronavirus variant prompts new lockdowns and restrictions worldwide Earth is trapping twice as much heat as it did in 2005 West coast drought leads to grasshopper plague Facebook could be held liable for sex trafficking on its platform, court rules Classified Ministry of Defence documents found at bus stop Leading Chinese nuclear scientist dies in fall from ... read more
Bayou Renaissance Man17 hours ago
Essential Texas bad weather gear - forget the umbrella, wear medieval plate armor!Or, at least, wear a hard hat. I was astonished to learn of a new record set in April near Hondo, Texas. Thing is, that probably wasn't the largest hailstone to come out of that storm. Accuweather reports: Another hailstone the NOAA described as "gargantuan" was discovered the same day south of U.S. Highway 90 in Hondo, about half a mile from the location of the confirmed record-breaking hailstone. The individual who found the stone estimated the diameter to be 6-7 inches, meaning it could have potentially been bigger than the record-breaking stone that was confirmed. W... read more
Celebrating Founding Fathers Is ‘Structural Racism,’ National Archives Says – PA Pundits – International18 hours ago
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Monday 28 June 2021By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […] read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Study finds that AstraZeneca vaccine’s 3rd dose produces strong immune responseRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - UK says it is considering a booster campaign, with three-fifths of adults now having been administered both doses. A third dose of AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine from Oxford University produces a strong immune response, researchers said Monday, adding that there is no evidence yet that such a booster dose is required, […] The post Study finds that AstraZeneca vaccine’s 3rd dose produces strong immune response appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Bolsonaro’s decree renews Armed Forces activities in the AmazonRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday, June 28, issued a decree on Law and Order Assurance Operations (GLO), which again authorizes the use of the Armed Forces in the repression of environmental crimes in the Amazon. The period covered by the decree runs from June 28 to August 31. The information […] The post Bolsonaro’s decree renews Armed Forces activities in the Amazon appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Pets get state-of-the-art care at specialized Rio de Janeiro clinicRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - How are exotic animals assisted in veterinary clinics and what care do they require? From the delicate hummingbird, to the iguana, turtle, snake, alligator and even an anteater; the VET universe, a segment of consultations, veterinary imaging exams and medicines, is undergoing a boom period. According to data, in the […] The post Pets get state-of-the-art care at specialized Rio de Janeiro clinic appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Brazil’s You,inc invests in digital; aims to reach US$243 million GSV in 2021RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The search for more compact apartments in São Paulo's strategic areas has favored the company, leader in the segment. In the real estate market, two trends have gained strength over the past year: the move away from large urban centers in search of a more peaceful life with the implementation […] The post Brazil’s You,inc invests in digital; aims to reach US$243 million GSV in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
Links 6/29/2021naked capitalism17 hours ago
Tourism Begins to Recover in Europe, But Is It Just a Dead Cat Bounce?Warning signs are already flashing that Europe's reopening to the outside world may be short lived. read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Child Tax Credit: Are You Getting a Monthly Stimulus Check?*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit, Americas* The IRS recently launched three new online tools that are designed to help eligible families manage and monitor the recurring monthly payments. *Here's What You Need to Know*: An estimated forty million American families will financially benefit from the expanded credits. For eligible parents seeking to tap into extra government-issued funds via the expanded child tax credits—seen in some circles as essentially fourth coronavirus stimulus checks—know that the funds are only weeks away. And to make the entire process as smooth as pos... read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT17 hours ago
Blackouts Loom in California as Electricity Prices Are ‘Absolutely Exploding’By Paul Homewood h/t Dave Ward From The Daily Signal: Two inexorable energy trends are underway in California: soaring electricity prices and ever-worsening reliability—and both trends bode ill for the state’s low- and middle-income consumers. Last week, the state’s grid operator, the California Independent System Operator, issued […] read more
Electroverse17 hours ago
Winter Storm “Wreaks Havoc” in Cape Town, South Africa, as Greenland logs yet more Record-Breaking GAINS
A powerful winter storm kicked-up from Antarctica has engulfed the South African city of Cape Town --among other locales-- delivering anomalously-low temps, flooding rains and heavy snows. The post Winter Storm “Wreaks Havoc” in Cape Town, South Africa, as Greenland logs yet more Record-Breaking GAINS appeared first on Electroverse . read more
Retraction Watch17 hours ago
Britney Spears story prompts apology from Nature and authorBritney Spears has, as Retraction Watch readers no doubt know, been in the news a great deal lately, as the battle over her father’s “broad control over her life and finances” plays out in court. But a science fiction story about Spears that published in Nature in 2008 — the year Spears’ father was appointed … Continue reading Britney Spears story prompts apology from Nature and author read more
Halifax Examiner17 hours ago
Use of force expert testifies at hearing into Corey Rogers’ death in Halifax police custodyAn expert in police use of force said the actions of the three officers who arrested Corey Rogers were consistent with Halifax police policy, but noted the policy and their training didn’t include spit hoods. Sgt. Kelly Keith flew in from Manitoba to testify at the Police Review Board hearing for Halifax Regional Police constables […] read more
AGE OF AUTISM17 hours ago
V Is For Vaccine Protests Outside Springsteen On Broadway Irking Covidphobic Howard SternNote: When I turned on The Howard Stern Show at about 7:30 yesterday morning, he began his non-stop fear of Covid, and love for the vaccinations the moment I tuned in. Imagine my surprise when he began talking about the... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Biden Is Smiling: Child Tax Credit Stimulus Checks Are on the Way*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit, Americas* Parents should also be on the lookout for two letters mailed out by the IRS. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Thanks to Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus bill, eligible parents will now be able to collect as much as $3,600 per year for a child under the age of six and up to $3,000 for children between ages six and seventeen. In only three weeks, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be saddled with the unenviable task of disbursing millions of expanded child tax credits that were approved under President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Pl... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles18 hours ago
Powerful phreatic eruption at Rincon de la Vieja, Costa RicaA powerful phreatic eruption took place at Costa Rican Rincon de la Vieja volcano at 11:40 UTC (05:40 LT) on June 28, 2021. The event lasted about 3 minutes, ejecting dense column of gas and steam, with some amount of ash, up to 3.9 km (12 900 feet) above sea level,...... Read more » read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
T-10M Heavy Tank: The Soviet Union's Steel Hammer*Charlie Gao* *Cold War History, Europe* But what made the T-10 design so enduring? Just how good was the T-10M? Why was it kept in service so long? *Key point: *The T-10 was hard to kill and it performed well. However, over the years it would be outclassed by high-tech main battle tanks. The T-10 is one of the longest lasting tank designs in the world. Adopted in 1953, the tank served for over 40 years before finally being decommissioned in 1997. Along the way, the design underwent several revisions to keep it modern, from the T-10A to the ultimate variant, the T-10M. But what... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
An Iranian M16 Rife? They Wish*Charlie Gao* *Technology, Middle East* Iran's earlier attempt at domestically producing an assault rifle went horribly. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In 2008 Syrian Army weapons trials, eight out of ten rifles submitted to trials malfunctioned. Following that, interest in the rifle from other countries vanished, and the program was said to have been canceled in 2012. The Iranian defense industry is known for making some eye-catching claims and prototypes. The KH-2002 “Khaybar” is one of those, a futuristic-looking bullpup that caught the eye of many foreign watchers. But... read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Biden Classifies Opposition to ‘Capitalism and Corporate Globalization’ As ExtremismThe definition of what extremism amounts to becomes more, erm, inclusive as our elites feel more threatened. What are the possible end games? read more
21st Century Wire18 hours ago
Pharma’s Statistical Trick to Coax Children Into Receiving Experimental Jabs
*Dr. Joseph Mercola* | Upon closer analysis, Pharma's widely assumed claims of 'effectiveness' and 'safety' quickly unravel. read more
The New Dark Age19 hours ago
Palestanian Protesters Recount Harrowing Details of Torture at the Hands of Israeli PoliceNAZARETH, ISRAEL — In May, the world watched Israel’s brutal occupation on full display: The forcible displacement of Sheikh Jarrah residents was underway; Israeli security forces attacked Muslim worshippers at Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan; Israeli rocket fire rained down on Gaza; and Jewish extremists chanted “Death to Arabs!” in the streets. read more
Electroverse19 hours ago
Record-Breaking Cold and Snow Sweep South AmericaWhile the MSM seemingly revels in the unprecedented heat lingering over the NW U.S./SW Canada, a far-more widespread temperature anomaly is currently engulfing a part of our planet: in South America. The post Record-Breaking Cold and Snow Sweep South America appeared first on Electroverse. read more
Terra Forming Terra21 hours ago
The Real 'Resident Aliens' - Part IX
One unacknowledged aspect of the whole ET and UFO phenom is actual residence. a large population of multple varieties of such beings can readily live externally to our own existence. This ultimately takes hidden underground bases containing all their amenities. Wde have already gathered plenty of indicators supporting subsea entry at the least. Then we have the greys who look to be space adapted humanity dropping in from the future and the earth born reptilians who are deep underground as well. It is amoung ourselves that we only have hints and some evidence of great disguise... read more
Terra Forming Terra21 hours ago
How the Santa Fe Railroad Changed America Forever
The building of railways was the seminal event dominating the last half of the nineteenth century. So yes, it made both the USA and Canada continental powerhouses in their own right while opening up vast tracts of farm land. Thet really changed everything. It was folowed by a strong immigration influx as well which increased populations. *How the Santa Fe Railroad Changed America Forever* *The golden spike made the newspapers. But another railroad made an even bigger difference to the nation* *Visionary executive William Barstow Strong led the second transcontinental line, the... read more
Terra Forming Terra21 hours ago
Pluto’s Red Patches Are Mystifying Scientists
How we can declaim away on the basis of a flyby escapes me, but we have been doing that forever. Recall those vast dust soils on the moon? We will one day get there and set up a research base. Yet we will never learn our lesson and to hold on the gratuitous speculation. *Pluto’s Red Patches Are Mystifying Scientists* *A new study suggests there’s more to the dwarf planet’s rust-colored deposits than meets the eyeThe bright red regions were thought to be caused by molecules known as tholins, or organic compounds that rain down onto the surface after cosmic rays or ultraviolet... read more
Terra Forming Terra21 hours ago
Giant Comet From the Oort Cloud Will Pass by the Sun in 2031
I do get the impression that this object will stay well away in the outer orbital zone. Thus an excellent object for investigating the ultimate composition of hte Oort cloud. it is not been cooked by a close pass of the sun. I do expect to find useful content out there. After all. i also think that these objects were used to bring material to Earth itself. Just one good looksee will likely help a lot.. *Giant Comet From the Oort Cloud Will Pass by the Sun in 2031* *Astronomers used about 40 observations of the object, which is called 2014 UN271, to estimate its size and orbit... read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Quick Comment on the Dismissal of Antitrust Suits Against FacebookFacebook looks to have done well in having two high profile antitrust suits dismissed. But they should keep the campagne on ice. read more
CFACT18 hours ago
Unfounded fear of extinction drives climate hysteriaA whopping 37% of poll respondents say we will be extinct in less than a century, due simply to our CO2 emissions. The post Unfounded fear of extinction drives climate hysteria appeared first on CFACT. read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
These Russian Rifles Were Absolutely Embarrassing*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Not every rifle is an AK-47. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The worst problem of the Groza is that it’s almost impossible to fire from the other shoulder in a close quarters situation, due to the bullpup design and violent nature of the action. Shooting from the opposite shoulder is common technique when shooting around a corner in close quarters combat. Russia is famous for producing the AK rifle, an amazing design known for its reliability under adverse conditions. However, Russia has also fielded some rifles with questionable or just plain bad ... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
The Type 81 Rifle Was China's First Taste of Military Power*Charlie Gao* *Security, Asia* China’s 1980s stopgap rifle may continue to see service far into the twenty-first century. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Type 81 was reliable, able to shoot around 15,000 rounds on average without parts breaking or needing replacement. It was more accurate than a standard AK in 7.62x39, with less recoil. The provision for soldiers to launch grenades two different ways was added. In the 1980s, China’s small arms were largely inferior to the United States and Russia. The PLA was mostly armed with the Type 56 assault rifle, a clone of the o... read more
Komando.com19 hours ago
Top 15 summer must-haves for your home and garden
15 gadgets to make the most out of your summer. read more
bilaterals.org19 hours ago
National Assembly approves ratification of African Continental Free Trade Area, opening door between Seychelles and 1.2 billion customers29-Jun-2021 National Assembly of Seychelles approved the ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). read more
Komando.com20 hours ago
All the Apple devices you must keep away from pacemakers (full list)
If you or a loved one has a medical implant, avoid these Apple devices. read more
Gangsters Out Blog20 hours ago
Lisbon Court Rules 0.9% of Verified Cases died of COVID
Great Game India is reporting that "As per a ruling by the Lisbon court, only 0.9% of ‘verified cases’ died of COVID, numbering 152, and not 17,000 as claimed by the government. The ruling has proved that the government faked COVID-19 death statistics." "The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday added a warning to patient and provider fact sheets for the Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines to indicate risk of heart inflammation." "A group of doctors have penned an urgent open letter to Singapore’s expert committee on Covid-19 vaccination, calling for the vaccination of you... read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Brazil Senate Covid investigative committee secures 27 signatures to extend workRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With its initial 90-day deadline, the committee is scheduled to end on August 7. The request to extend the work of the Covid CPI in the Senate for another 90 days has secured the 27 signatures needed. The information was given by the staff of CPI's vice president Senator Randolfe […] The post Brazil Senate Covid investigative committee secures 27 signatures to extend work appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The New Dark Age20 hours ago
FBI Fabrication Against Assange Falls ApartOn the final day of the Assange extradition hearing, magistrate Vanessa Baraitser refused to accept an affidavit from Assange’s solicitor Gareth Peirce, on the grounds it was out of time. The affidavit explained that the defence had been unable to respond to the new accusations in the United States government’s second superseding indictment, because these wholly new matters had been sprung on them just six weeks before the hearing resumed on 8 September 2020. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
InterCement Brasil starts IPO expecting to raise US$670 million with secondary offeringRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The suggested price range for shares in the operation varies between R$18.20 (US$3.69) and R$25.50 InterCement has released the schedule for its initial public offering (IPO). This is a secondary operation, in which the funds raised are directed to selling shareholder InterCement Participações. The suggested price range for shares in […] The post InterCement Brasil starts IPO expecting to raise US$670 million with secondary offering appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
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