Wednesday, June 30, 2021

30 June - Blogs I'm Following - 2 of 5

 11 pm MDT

Medical Kidnap6 hours ago
Indian Bar Association Sues WHO Scientist for the Murder of Indian Citizens by Misleading them about Ivermectin
Since mass-murders like Anthony Fauci in the U.S. continue to commit crimes against humanity causing many deaths with no justice expected from a corrupt judiciary, perhaps India can take the lead and start prosecuting murderers responsible for the COVID-19 Plandemic and the censorship of life-saving treatments. The post Indian Bar Association Sues WHO Scientist for the Murder of Indian Citizens by Misleading them about Ivermectin first appeared on Medical Kidnap. read more
Snopes.com6 hours ago
Facebook Scam: ‘Someone Tried To Log in to Your Account’
The Facebook email scam can often be found in spam folders, where it belongs. read more
Not PC6 hours ago
"This is a letter of hate..."
*"This is a letter of hate. It is for you my countrymen, * *I mean those men of my country who have defiled it. * *The men with manic fingers leading the sightless, * *feeble, betrayed body of my country to its death.* * You are its murderers, and there's little left in my own brain but the thoughts of murder for you." * ~ the original angry young man, playwright John Osborne, back when it was still legal to hate (from *The Tribune*, 18 August, 1961) Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution. read more
Snopes.com6 hours ago
Does Pic Show Keanu Eating Ice Cream at a Movie Theater?
A LinkedIn post conflated two different ice cream-related incidents. read more
War News Updates6 hours ago
CNN And ABC News Give Glowing Coverage Of The Chinese Communist Party's 100th Anniversary
The Chinese Communist Party is about to turn 100 but Xi will be the real star | Analysis by @Ben_Westcott https://t.co/RHOXSubMBo pic.twitter.com/7nB2O7TWEf — CNN International (@cnni) June 30, 2021 ABC is owned by Disney Are you paying attention yet? https://t.co/UbnqSv5RN8 — Test Ballot Poso (@JackPosobiec) June 29, 2021 *NYPost: **CNN ripped for glowing coverage of Chinese Communists’ 100th anniversary * CNN is being mocked for glowing coverage of the Chinese Communist Party’s 100th anniversary and “star” leader Xi Jinping — with critics dubbing it the “Communist News Network... read more
Diverse6 hours ago
College World Series Spotlights Three African American Athletic Directors
Three of the institutions represented in the College World Series have African American athletic directors. read more
Diverse6 hours ago
Webinar Invites Academic Pipeline Program Directors to Discuss Best Practices
To further discuss best practices of pipeline programs and encourage more underrepresented students to pursue the academic pipeline, a three-part webinar was held on Wednesday. read more
War News Updates6 hours ago
A Chinese-Built Highway In Montenegro Has Bankrupted The Country
An aerial view shows part of a highway near Podgorica, the capital of Montenegros. The highway project, constructed by a large Chinese state-owned company, risks derailing Montenegro's economy. Savo Prelevic/AFP *NPR: **How A Chinese-Built Highway Drove Montenegro Deep Into Debt* PODGORICA, Montenegro — The section of highway that threatens to cripple Montenegro's economy begins in the foothills outside the capital Podgorica, where scaffolding lines a multi-lane expressway closed off to the public. The highway ends, for now, in the remote mountainous terrain east of the city. ... read more
Medical Kidnap6 hours ago
More Families Devastated from Deaths and Injuries Following COVID-19 Shots
Many of our readers continue to send us heartbreaking stories of loved ones who have been killed or severely injured by the COVID-19 shots that many dissenting doctors and scientists now admit are bioweapons. Where you choose to get your information and news is now a life and death decision. Those who still depend on government health agencies like the WHO, CDC, FDA, to provide truth through the corporate media are continuing to suffer, and die. Most people are probably still not aware, for example, that the CDC's VAERS database, using their own data, shows that more deaths have f... read more
The Last Refuge7 hours ago
President Trump Returns to the U.S-Mexico Border, Full Remarks With Governor Greg Abbott, Video
President Donald J Trump returns to the U.S-Mexico border in Texas. Full video of speech below, but first the intro a little fun video/audio mix (turn up volume) which includes Liz Harrington, Steven Miller and Dan Scavino arriving with President Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott at the partially completed border wall Joe Biden abandoned. […] The post President Trump Returns to the U.S-Mexico Border, Full Remarks With Governor Greg Abbott, Video appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Fauci Warns There May Soon Be ‘Two Americas’ as Divide Widens Between Places With High and Low Vaccination Rates + More
The Defender’s COVID NewsWatch provides a roundup of the latest headlines related to the SARS CoV-2 virus, including its origins and COVID vaccines. The post Fauci Warns There May Soon Be ‘Two Americas’ as Divide Widens Between Places With High and Low Vaccination Rates + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Biden Weighs In On Forest Fires
“Climate change” is responsible for wildfires that “move with more speed…and last well beyond traditional months of the fire season.” According to Vice-President Biden, we are having a record fire season. Burn acreage to date is 1,472,510 acres. Ninety years … Continue reading → read more
balance109 hours ago
to dissolve all superstition, all factionalism, all narrow-mindedness, all chauvinism
I AM THAT I AM! I AM the restoration of the unity of the Christ consciousness in the American people and in every nation! I release the violet flame to dissolve all superstition, all factionalism, all narrow-mindedness, all chauvinism which is a false attachment to the nation based on the pride of the ego. Let your attachment to your nation then be the attachment to the mandala of the Christ and of the original thirteen who are the masters who govern the destiny of that mandala of karma and of dharma, which is the fiery destiny of that nation to fulfill. I come to releas... read more
balance1010 hours ago
Chinese buyers have led foreign investments in U.S. homes for past seven years.
11-29-2014 the tremendous buildup of wealth in developing countries, esp. China, which had 2.4 millionaires in 2013, up 60% from the year before. Maybe 20% of the deals in San Francisco and the Peninsula are cash overseas buyers” said Allen Ching of Asian Real Estate Assn. of America. https://www.sfgate.com/business/networth/article/How-and-why-buyers-from-China-are-snatching-up-5924991.php ……….................................................................................. 9-1-2020 *Chinese buyers* have led foreign investments in U.S. homes for the past seven years. In... read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Lack of documents: Brazil’s ANVISA suspends analysis of emergency use of Indian vaccine Covaxin
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The National Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) suspended on Wednesday, 30, the deadline to complete the analysis of the application for emergency use of the Indian vaccine against Covid-19 Covaxin for the lack of mandatory and essential documents for the evaluation of the efficacy and safety of the vaccine, the regulator […] The post Lack of documents: Brazil’s ANVISA suspends analysis of emergency use of Indian vaccine Covaxin appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Brazil’s Fiocruz expects to deliver 3 million vaccine doses to the Ministry of Health
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) expected the delivery of 3 million doses of Oxford-Astrazeneca vaccine against Covid-19 to the National Immunization Program (PNI) today (30). Originally, this shipment was to be delivered next Friday (2). According to Fiocruz, the anticipation was possible due to the release of lots by quality […] The post Brazil’s Fiocruz expects to deliver 3 million vaccine doses to the Ministry of Health appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Mayor wants to set New Year’s Eve program in Rio de Janeiro within 30 days
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Rio de Janeiro City Council is getting closer to confirming the traditional New Year's Eve party on Copacabana beach in the city's South Zone. On Tuesday, June 29, during a meeting with representatives of five-star hotels, the president of RioTur, Daniela Maia, guaranteed that all the details about the […] The post Mayor wants to set New Year’s Eve program in Rio de Janeiro within 30 days appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Texas father shoots man peeping into 10-year-old daughter’s bedroom: deputies
MSN – Fox News A Texas father and licensed gun owner reportedly chased down a “peeping Tom” spotted gratifying himself outside his 10-year-old daughter’s window... The post Texas father shoots man peeping into 10-year-old daughter’s bedroom: deputies appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
France – Intense Hailstorm yesterday
The post France – Intense Hailstorm yesterday appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
War News Updates7 hours ago
China Expands Its Landbased Nuclear Forces
Researchers using commercial satellite images spotted 119 construction sites where they say China is building silos for intercontinental ballistic missiles. © Planet/Center for Nonproliferation Studies *Washington Post:* *China is building more than 100 new missile silos in its western desert, analysts say * China has begun construction of what independent experts say are more than 100 new silos for intercontinental ballistic missiles in a desert near the northwestern city of Yumen, a building spree that could a signal a major expansion of Beijing’s nuclear capabilities. Comm... read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
Brazil’s Localiza seeks internationalization and digital tools to ensure growth
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Localiza (RENT3) is awaiting the outcome of its merger with Unidas (LCAM3), but for the medium and long term the car rental company wants to maintain its growth trajectory and also enter new markets and services. This includes the launch of a specific company to serve app drivers, Zarp, and international […] The post Brazil’s Localiza seeks internationalization and digital tools to ensure growth appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Want to Work? These States are Paying $2,000 if You Get a Job
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *economy, * Some states like Arizona and New Hampshire are offering financial incentives as well to those who eventually accept a job. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Arizona’s Back to Work program is giving a one-time $1,000 payment to unemployment benefit recipients who accept part-time work and $2,000 to full-timers. “In Arizona, we’re going to use federal money to encourage people to work instead of paying people not to work,” Gov. Doug Ducey recently told reporters. The Transportation Security Administration has announced that it will now give $1,000 ... read more
Snopes.com7 hours ago
EXPLAINER: Why Bill Cosby’s Conviction Was Overturned
The split court found that Cosby was unfairly prosecuted because the previous district attorney had promised the comedian once known as “America's Dad” that he wouldn't be charged. read more
Why Russia's Successful Space Shuttle Never Reached the Stars
*Kyle Mizokami* *Space Shuttle, Eurasia* The Buran program was a victim of poor timing. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Economic problems in the Soviet Union doomed the Buran program to failure. The intense rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union pushed the two countries to compete, not only on Earth but throughout the solar system. Good ideas, or perhaps more accurately good ideas at the time, were frequently imitated as long as they garnered prestige for Washington or Moscow. Of all the ideas that were copied during the Space Race, none were as curious—and blata... read more
Donald Rumsfeld Was the Last Good Secretary of Defense
*Christian Whiton* *Defense, * Plenty will rush to blame Rumsfeld for the shortcomings of the U.S. invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, conducted respectively in 2001 and 2003 on his watch. But there is an alternate view: that those extremely complex military missions were conducted magnificently and only later turned to disaster at the hands of establishment mediocrities other than Rumsfeld. Rest in peace Donald Rumsfeld, who died today at age 88. He will be remembered most for two separate tenures as secretary of Defense, the last of which was particularly remarkable. Plenty wi... read more
Stimulus Checks in Two Weeks: What to Know About the Child Tax Credit
*Trevor Filseth* *Child Tax Credit, * The Child Tax Credit is only one of a number of federal assistance programs that the Trump and Biden administrations have launched to combat the economic crisis accompanying the pandemic. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While a stimulus check is exempt from taxation, the Child Tax Credit is included in a family’s net income for the year, meaning that it is subject to taxation. To avoid this surprise at the end of the year, in April 2022, you can opt-out of the mailed checks via a portal on the IRS’ website, and opt instead to receive the ... read more
Snopes.com7 hours ago
Bill Cosby Freed from Prison, His Sex Conviction Overturned
Cosby, 83, flashed the V-for-victory sign to a helicopter overhead as he trudged into his suburban Philadelphia home after serving nearly three years. read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
Minister fires official who asked for kickback to purchase 400 million vaccine doses
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Health's logistics director had demanded US$1 in return for each vaccine dose purchased by the country. The Brazilian Ministry of Health's logistics director Roberto Ferreira Dias was dismissed from his position on Wednesday, amid growing allegations of irregularities in the purchase of vaccines against the coronavirus. The […] The post Minister fires official who asked for kickback to purchase 400 million vaccine doses appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld Dies at 88
The two-time defense secretary and one-time presidential candidate whose reputation as a skilled bureaucrat and visionary of a modern U.S. military was unraveled by the long and costly Iraq war, died Tuesday. read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
“Super motion” calling for Bolsonaro’s impeachment filed in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Prompted by recent allegations of corruption in the purchase of vaccines, and other revelations of the Covid-19 committee, members of political parties, civil society representatives and former government allies submitted, on Wednesday, June 30, a "super motion" calling for the impeachment of Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro to the Chamber of […] The post “Super motion” calling for Bolsonaro’s impeachment filed in Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
"MacArthur Park Is a Complete Wreck - Hollywood Homeless Breakdown"
*Full screen recommended.* Dan, IAllegedly, PM 6/30/21: *"MacArthur Park Is a Complete Wreck - Hollywood Homeless Breakdown"* "Hollywood and MacArthur Park are two of the areas that are just getting worse by the week. Both of these areas are completely unsafe and sketchy to say the least." read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Brazil’s EMBRAER delivers 1st limited edition jet in partnership with Porsche
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Embraer today announced the delivery of the first Phenom 300E Limited Edition 'Duet', designed in partnership with Porsche, to an unnamed customer in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. According to the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, the 'Duet' is "the first collaboration between leaders in the aeronautical and automotive markets that combines the […] The post Brazil’s EMBRAER delivers 1st limited edition jet in partnership with Porsche appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
Opinion: Will Brazil’s Covid CPI actually accomplish something?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – (Opinion) Created in April by Brazil’s Senate, the parliamentary investigative committee known as the Covid CPI is scheduled to end on August 7; however, that period can be extended for 90 days. The CPI has drafted a petition requesting the extension, which needs signature by 27 senators for approval; the […] The post Opinion: Will Brazil’s Covid CPI actually accomplish something? appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
Ex-governor Rosselló cannot lobby for Puerto Rico statehood in Washington – court
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - San Juan District Court Judge Rebecca de León ruled Wednesday that former Governor Ricardo Rosselló does not meet the legal requirements to occupy the lobbyist post in favor of Puerto Rico's statehood in the U.S. before Congress in Washington. De León released a ruling, which may be appealed, stating that […] The post Ex-governor Rosselló cannot lobby for Puerto Rico statehood in Washington – court appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Who Would Win: North Korea or a Single U.S. Aircraft Carrier?
*James Holmes* *North Korea, East Asia* How U.S. commanders arrange forces on the nautical chart and sequence operations will help determine whether a carrier suffers assault from North Korean warbirds, surface or subsurface craft, or antiship missiles. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* It’s doubtful an American carrier would fall prey to undersea or aerial attack—but only the foolish say *never* or *always* in martial competition, a topsy-turvy affair in which the weak sometimes best the strong. Could North Korea’s armed forces sink an American aircraft carrier? Yes—depending... read more
Why Adam Smith's Attacks on the F-35 Never Hit the Target
*Mark Episkopos* *Adam Smith F-35, * Fact: The F-35 program’s sustainment outlays have sharply declined over the past four years, a clear sign that the fighter is heading in an increasingly sustainable direction. House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith (D-WA) has leveled another broadside at Lockheed Martin over the F-35 program’s lifecycle costs. “There’s no question that everyone involved ― certainly Lockheed Martin ― could be doing a better job on getting sustainment costs down,” said Smith, in comments made to the Defense Writers Group. “The sustainment costs ― ... read more
South Korea Now Has a Second Mini-Aircraft Carrier
*Peter Suciu* *Aircraft Carrier, Asia* This new warship is also expected to serve as a “de facto” prototype that could contribute to the development of its light aircraft program. Even as the government of the Republic of Korea determines the future of its aircraft carrier program, its navy commissioned its second and final *Dokdo-*class landing platform helicopter (LPH) amphibious assault ship. The flattop was designed by Hanjin Heavy Industries (HHIC), and can be utilized in amphibious assaults but also in military operations other than war (MOOTW), which can include disaster r... read more
Welcome to the Great Housing Crisis of 2021
*Desmond Lachman* *economy, Americas* U.S. housing prices today are higher than they were at their 2006 peak. In the run-up to the 2006 U.S. housing bust, Federal Reserve Governor Lyle Gramley famously warned Alan Greenspan that poor lending practices could lead to a housing bubble that might pose real risks to the U.S. financial system. His advice fell on Greenspan’s deaf ears. The rest as it is said is history. Led by the housing market, the United States experienced its worst economic recession and its deepest financial market crisis in the postwar period. Today, Eric Rosengr... read more
Should Netflix Add Advertising? One Analyst Says Yes.
*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* The streaming market has changed, and several of Netflix’s rivals have ad-supported tiers, which in some cases gives those rivals revenue from both subscriptions and advertising. Among many of the things that helped Netflix get a foothold in entertainment is that it doesn’t have advertising. Since the service gets its revenue from subscriptions, ads are unnecessary, so you can binge for as many hours as you want without having to see a commercial. However, the streaming market has changed, and several of Netflix’s rivals have ad-supported... read more
How Hamilton Got Millions in 'Stimulus Checks'
*Stephen Silver* *Stimulus, * Hamilton, which currently has five different productions running in different parts of the world, has sought $10 million in relief for each production. Hamilton, the Broadway musical that has collected awards, accolades, and money, remains the most popular piece of American theater in the 21st century. It’s also likely one of the most profitable musicals in history. So why did it receive millions in federal stimulus money? *The New York Times* looked at that question Wednesday. The newspaper reported that Hamilton, which currently has five different... read more
CURMUDGUCATION7 hours ago
One More Lens
I often talk about education as the work of acquiring more tools, but there's value (particularly right now) in framing education as a collection of lenses. There's a scene in the counter-reality romp National Treasure in which our heroes have to use some fancy glasses to see secret messages on important documents. And that's a good simplified model--looking through different lenses allows you to see different things. Studying literature is about finding different lenses through which to see a work. Sometimes it's a chore--if you use the right set of lenses and squint, then you ... read more
War News Updates8 hours ago
Final US Soldiers Pack Up And Prepare To Leave Bagram Air Base After Defending It For 20 Years Against The Taliban
*Daily Mail:* *Final US soldiers pack up and prepare to leave Bagram Air Base after defending it for 20 years as Taliban sweep across Afghanistan where 2,312 American died and US military spent $816bn* * Nearly 20 years ago, Bagram Airfield became the heart of American military power in Afghanistan * The base, a mini-city behind blast walls, was initially a symbol of the US drive to avenge the 9/11 attacks * Now, in just a matter of days, the last US soldiers will have departed Bagram - leaving behind what many consider a strained legacy * US Central Command said last week... read more
Sri Lanka Wins Policy Oscar as Ban on Agrochemicals Leads to Massive Drop in Suicide Rates
Regional advocacy group PAN Asia Pacific (Pesticide Action Network) congratulated Sri Lanka on Wednesday for winning the Future Policy Special Award 2021 in relation to two policies that have led to the banning of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs) used in suicide cases through pesticide poisoning. The Award—often referred to as the ‘Oscar on Best Polices’—celebrates the most […] The post Sri Lanka Wins Policy Oscar as Ban on Agrochemicals Leads to Massive Drop in Suicide Rates appeared on Sustainable Pulse. read more
War News Updates8 hours ago
Bill Cosby Released After PA Supreme Court Overturns His Sexual Assault Conviction
*Daily Mail: **Bill Cosby, 83, returns to his Pennsylvania mansion after PA Supreme Court overturned his sexual assault conviction and freed him from prison two years into 10-year sentence because prosecutor promised in 2005 that he wouldn't be charged* * Cosby was released from SCI Phoenix in Pennsylvania on Wednesday, two years into his 10 year sentence * He was convicted in 2018 of sexually assaulting and drugging Andrea Constand at his Pennsylvania estate * Dozens of other women accused him of sexual assault but none have had their claims prosecuted because they fell ou... read more
They Grow Old So Fast
My 15-year-old son started feeling nauseous and “a bit off” a couple of weeks ago. He skipped dinner and headed to bed early, but the next morning he still wasn’t himself. The nausea had lifted but it was replaced with sweats and hot flashes. It couldn’t have been something he ate because we’d all been… Continue reading → read more
UK Cabinet:’It’s Time to Live With COVID’… You Won’t Have To Show Proof of Vaccination + More
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 UK Cabinet:’It’s Time to Live With COVID’… You Won’t Have To Show Proof of Vaccination + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Mother of COVID Vaccine-Injured Teen Tells RFK, Jr. She Was ‘Gaslighted’ by Doctors
Marie Follmer told RFK, Jr. on the “RFK Jr. The Defender Podcast” that she took her son to the emergency room 10 times after he suffered an adverse reaction to the Pfizer vaccine, but none of the doctors they saw believed his condition was linked to the COVID vaccine. The post Mother of COVID Vaccine-Injured Teen Tells RFK, Jr. She Was ‘Gaslighted’ by Doctors appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Federal Judge Grants Facebook’s Motion to Dismiss in CHD v. Facebook
Judge Illston of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California Tuesday granted Facebook’s motion to dismiss against CHD’s complaint filed against Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg and its fact checkers in August 2020. The post Federal Judge Grants Facebook’s Motion to Dismiss in CHD v. Facebook appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Diverse10 hours ago
Emory University Plans to Address Racially Fraught Past With Name Changes, Memorials and Land Acknowledgements
Emory University announced this week that it will be making several plans to reconcile with its racially fraught past, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. One of these plans include the renaming of several buildings. Emory will rename Language Hall on its Oxford College in honor of the late Horace J. Johnson Jr., who became the first […] read more
Diverse10 hours ago
Bethune-Cookman University Receives Funding to End Dorm Construction Project
Bethune-Cookman University (B-CU) has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education for $108 million to end a controversial deal for a new dorm, Click Orlando reported. The current B-CU leadership announced the agreement to secure funding as part of the HBCU Capital Financing Program and Rice Capitol, effectively resulting in the end of […] read more
Diverse10 hours ago
Syracuse University to Hire Outside Firm to Review Women’s Basketball Program
Syracuse University will hire an outside firm to review its women’s basketball program, following allegations of threats, bullying and unwanted physical contact by Syracuse women’s basketball coach Quentin Hillsman, The Associated Press reported. This comes almost 10 weeks after Hillsman attributed the departure of 11 players to attrition, COVID-19 and the transfer portal. No formal […] read more
Diverse10 hours ago
GWU to Remove Name of Former Pro-Segregation President from Student Center
The George Washington University (GWU) will rename the Cloyd Heck Marvin Center – the school’s student center – following recommendations of a committee of students, faculty, staff and alumni, according to GWU officials. GWU’s Board of Trustees’ voted to rename the student center the University Student Center. GWU will begin the process of changing signage […] read more
Diverse14 hours ago
The Preservation of African American History through Art – an interview with Ted Ellis
In this episode, Ralph Newell goes one-on-one with longtime Diverse associate and award-winning artist Ted Ellis. As a Scholar-in-Residence at Old Dominion University (ODU), Ted leads many new and compelling initiatives with an emphasis on art and social justice. In 2018 he was appointed to a federal commission on African American history. Join the […] read more
CENSORED NEWS1 hour ago
Zapatistas Delegation Celebrated in Streets of Merida, Spain: 'La Lucha Sigue!'
Screenshots from livestream by Censored News.Zapatistas Delegation Celebrated in Streets of Merida, Spain, 'La Lucha Sigue!'By Brenda NorrellCensored NewsMERIDA, Spain -- With the shouts of "La Lucha Sigue!" -- The Struggle Continues -- and the sounds of marching drums, the Zapatistas delegation was welcomed in Merida, Spain on Wednesday evening. From the train station, then marching in a grand read more
The Last Refuge8 hours ago
Supreme Court of PA Overturns Conviction and Releases Bill Cosby
Jumpin’ jello molds… The supreme court of Pennsylvania has found the Philadelphia DA violated an immunity agreement with Bill Cosby and overturned his conviction saying: “it is the only remedy that comports with society’s reasonable expectations of its elected prosecutors and our criminal justice system.” The court called the arrest of Mr. Cosby “an affront […] The post Supreme Court of PA Overturns Conviction and Releases Bill Cosby appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
Is Twitter Getting Rid of Chronological Tweets?
"We're working on fixing it," a representative for Twitter tweeted. read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
House Votes to Launch New Probe of Jan. 6 Insurrection
Split along party lines, the House has launched a new investigation of the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Phylicia Rashad Celebrates Cosby’s Prison Release in Tweet
The former actress on "The Cosby Show" tweeted: "FINALLY!!!! A terrible wrong is being righted — a miscarriage of justice is corrected!" read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Did Disney Stop Playing Underwater Music in a Nemo-Themed Pool Due to Drownings?
A TikTok video raised speculation about why Disney stopped piping underwater audio into a Florida resort pool. read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Family: Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld Dies at 88
The two-time defense secretary and one-time presidential candidate whose reputation as a skilled bureaucrat and visionary of a modern U.S. military was soiled by the long and costly Iraq war, died Tuesday. read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
When a Black Boxing Champion Beat the ‘Great White Hope,’ All Hell Broke Loose
Jack Johnson’s victory, in the manliest of sports, contradicted claims of racial supremacy by whites and demonstrated that Blacks were no longer willing to acquiesce to white dominance. read more
The Last Refuge9 hours ago
President Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott Hold a Border Security Briefing
Democrats, the MSM and the administrative state writ large are pulling out all the stops to distract from toxic headlines running against their interests today. One of the important stories today is President Trump traveling to Texas for a border security meeting with Governor Greg Abbott. The president and governor hold a roundtable briefing with […] The post President Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott Hold a Border Security Briefing appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Last Refuge9 hours ago
New York City Mayoral Race Becomes a Hot Mess of Electronic Errors, Wrong Votes, Tabulation Mistakes and Uncertain Results
Wait, it’s impossible for election results to be electronically manipulated yet the New York city board of elections is now saying the entire mayoral race was messed up because electronic tabulation errors and test ballots and stuff. The same officials who denounce any questions about voting outcomes in the 2020 presidential race are now saying […] The post New York City Mayoral Race Becomes a Hot Mess of Electronic Errors, Wrong Votes, Tabulation Mistakes and Uncertain Results appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Musical Interlude: Grateful Dead, "Touch of Grey"
"If I were dropped out of a plane into the ocean and told the nearest land was a thousand miles away, I'd still swim. And I'd despise the one who gave up." - Abraham Maslow *Grateful Dead, "Touch of Grey" * "We will get by, we will get by, we *will *get by, we *will *survive..." read more
Food & Water Watch10 hours ago
Gov. Hogan to Lift MD State of Emergency, Despite Lack of Food and Farm Worker Protections
After more than a year of pressure from workers and advocates, commonsense precautions still have not been put in place for food and farm workers read more
The Daily "Near You?"
Rockledge, Florida, USA. Thanks for stopping by! read more
"Therefore..."
“The bewildered herd is a problem. We've got to prevent their roar and trampling. We've got to distract them. They should be watching the Superbowl or sitcoms or violent movies. Every once in a while you call on them to chant meaningless slogans like "Support our troops!" You've got to keep them pretty scared, because unless they're properly scared and frightened of all kinds of devils that are going to destroy them from outside or inside or somewhere, they may start to think, which is very dangerous, because they're not competent to think. Therefore it's important to distract them... read more
Food & Water Watch10 hours ago
Los Angeles Organizing Associate
Contact Email: hr@fwwatch.org Post Date: 06.30.21 Job Type: Seasonal Employee Office Location: Los Angeles, CA Department: Organizing Job Description: Food & Water Watch is working to create a healthy future for all people and generations to come — a world where everyone has food they can trust, clean drinking water and a livable climate. Making this happen requires […] read more
Wednesday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Frances Mao discusses how the Delta variant has exposed weaknesses in Australia's COVID response, while Madline Holcombe notes that it's causing the U.S. to revisit the measures needed for people who have been vaccinated. The Royal Society of Canada examines how our already-tragic national death tolls underestimate the lives lost to the pandemic. And Rob Breakenridge writes that no matter how desperately the UCP tries to deflect responsibility, it (like any other government doing the same) will be fully responsible for the conse... read more
"Silly Season Gets Sillier"
*"Silly Season Gets Sillier"* by Bill Bonner YOUGHAL IRELAND – "Yes, it’s the age of miracles. The Bubble Epoch. The silly season. And it just gets sillier and sillier. Christine Lagarde, who holds the top spot at the European Central Bank (ECB), announced that she’s going to continue pumping up the money supply by 17 billion euros per week. She says it is going to add 1.8% to Europe’s growth over the next two years. That is, somehow the fake money will be magically transformed into real wealth. How does she know that? *Strange Voodoo: *Oh, Dear Reader, is that a serious question? ... read more
Food & Water Watch10 hours ago
White House Climate Memo Should Prompt Concern
White House continues to support a weak clean energy standard read more
A year ago at Lakeside
A photo of our nation in a lockdown that had never been tested or proven effective, ordered by governors and low level public health officers drunk on power, wearing masks that had never been tested for this virus, while refusing to allow discussion and censoring science by the very companies who were making money hand over fist by keeping us out of libraries, churches, and schools. Things are much better this year; I see only a few masks. Usually Democrats. read more
Food & Water Watch11 hours ago
Protected: Biden Climate Watch
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CENSORED NEWS1 hour ago
CBC: '182 unmarked graves discovered near residential school in B.C.'s Interior, First Nation says'
St. Eugene's Mission School in Cranbrook, B.C., was operated by the Catholic Church from 1912 until the early 1970s. The building has since been converted into a resort and casino, with an adjacent golf course. (St. Eugene Mission Resort/The Associated Press)182 unmarked graves discovered near residential school in B.C.'s Interior, First Nation saysWarning: This story contains distressing read more
War News Updates9 hours ago
Former U.S. Secretary Of Defense Donald Rumsfeld Dies At 88
*Daily Mail: **Former defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld dies aged 88: Architect of the Iraq war who served under Bush and Ford passes away 'surrounded by family in New Mexico'* Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has died at the age of 88. Rumsfeld served as Defense Secretary under Gerald Ford and George Bush and was central to the plans involving the invasion into Iraq and Afghanistan. He died in Taos, New Mexico, according to his family. The Princeton-educated Rumsfeld drew global attention for his televised briefings during the Iraq War, as when he spoke about weapon... read more
War News Updates9 hours ago
News Reports Say The Trump Organization And It's CFO Will Be Charged For 'Not Paying Taxes On Employee Bonuses'
Former President Donald Trump leaves his New York Trump Tower building Tuesday afternoon, amid reports that prosecutors in New York are preparing potential charges against executives or the Trump Organization *Daily Mail:* *Trump Organization and CFO Allen Weisselberg are 'expected to be charged TOMORROW' with crimes related to President's firm 'not paying taxes on employee benefits including cash bonuses'* * Allen Weisselberg and the Trump Organization are expected to be charged on Thursday, according to sources * On Wednesday it emerged prosecutors are looking at cash bonuses... read more
F-35 Kills the Competition to Become Switzerland's New Fighter Jet
*Kris Osborn* *F-35, * The Swiss Federal Council announced it has chosen the F-35 for its New Fighter Aircraft competition. Does this signal anything of significance? Certainly. Switzerland, perhaps known as among the calmest or least turbulent nations in recent geopolitical history, is now acquiring the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) aircraft, thus joining the fast-growing coalition of nations committed to sustaining an allied community of 5th-generation aircraft. The Swiss Federal Council announced it has chosen the F-35 for its New Fighter Aircraft competition. Does this sig... read more
The New Dark Age9 hours ago
UK Crony Capitalism: Breaking: VIP lane for Test and Trace
Good Law Project can reveal the existence of a VIP lane for Test and Trace spend - and that 'VIP stakeholder engagement' was run from a private gmail address. read more
Halifax Examiner9 hours ago
4 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Wednesday, June 30
The Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. Jump to sections in this article: Overview Vaccination Demographics Testing Potential exposure advisories Nova Scotia announced four new cases of COVID-19 today (Wednesday, June 30).’ Three of the new cases are in Nova Scotia Health’s Eastern Zone; […] read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
Russian President Putin Says The Time Will Come When He Would Name His Possible Successor
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends an annual televised phone-in with the country's citizens "Direct Line with Vladimir Putin" at the Moscow's World Trade Center studio in Moscow, Russia, 30.06.2021. © Sputnik *Reuters: **Putin says the time will come when he names his possible successor* MOSCOW (Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin told Russians on Wednesday that the time would come when he would name his possible successor in the Kremlin, but said the choice would ultimately lie with voters. Putin, 68, has been in power as president or prime minister since the turn of th... read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Brazil’s singer-songwriter Caetano Veloso announces August tour of 3 European countries
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Caetano Veloso, one of Brazil's best-known singer-songwriters and winner of several Grammy awards, confirmed Wednesday, June 30, on social networks that he will visit three European countries in August during his first international tour since the arrival of the pandemic. In addition to the presentations announced by the Brazilian artist […] The post Brazil’s singer-songwriter Caetano Veloso announces August tour of 3 European countries appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
Avoid ‘USPS’ Email Scam Offering Contest Rewards
The scam emails are not official correspondence from the United States Postal Service. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Migrant families exceed shelter capacity in Mexican border cities
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Shelters and churches that support migrants in the Mexican border city of Matamoros are at the limit of their capacity, a reflection of the incessant migratory wave that plagues this municipality in the northeast of the country, where there is also a maximum alert for coronavirus infections. These centers are […] The post Migrant families exceed shelter capacity in Mexican border cities appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
Skip the Fireworks This Record-Dry 4th of July
Over 100 fire scientists, along with fire officials across the West, are urging people to skip the fireworks this Fourth of July and to avoid other activities that could start a blaze. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he will not be taken down by Senate Covid CPI
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, under pressure over allegations of corruption in his government’s vaccine procurement drive, said on Wednesday he would not be taken down by a high-profile Senate inquiry. Senators are probing his government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic in Brazil, home to the world’s second-deadliest outbreak, and have […] The post Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he will not be taken down by Senate Covid CPI appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts Suffer Huge Declines in Membership
America’s most iconic youth organizations have been jolted by unprecedented one-year drops in membership, due partly to the pandemic, and partly to social trends that have been shrinking their ranks for decades. read more
Science 2.0 blogs10 hours ago
Alzheimer's And Aducanumab: Should Taxpayer Money Be Spent?
In 2019, Biogen announced that it was abandoning its late stage drug for Alzheimer’s, aducanumab but then in 2021 they got FDA approval for it. read more read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ10 hours ago
US Strikes Pro-Iran Hashd Factions In Iraq, Unlikely To Change Anything
Funeral in Baghdad held for killed Kataib Hezbollah fighters (Sinan Mahmoud) June 27 the Biden administration launched strikes upon three pro-Iran Hashd targets in Anbar province and eastern Syria. This was retaliationfor a new wave of drone and rocket attacks upon the American presence in Iraq. It is unlikely to change the dynamics between the two sides. Two camps in Syria and one in Iraq used by Kataib Hezbollah and Kataib Sayid al-Shuhada were hit by the U.S. They and others held a symbolic funeral for four of their fighters who were killed in the strike. Kataib Hezbolla... read more

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