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Northern Reflections16 hours ago
Far From Noble
John A. Macdonald never deserved to be put on a pedestal. In his day, Canadians knew that he was deeply flawed. In fact, none of our leaders have worn halos. Andrew Coyne writes: If Macdonald is to be banished from the public square for policies we now regard as abhorrent, he asked, what of others: Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who brought in steep hikes in the “head tax” and other restrictions on immigration from China and South Asia, or Mackenzie King, who barred European Jews from seeking refuge in Canada during the Holocaust, or Pierre Trudeau, who imposed martial law in Quebec? Or wh... read more
bilaterals.org16 hours ago
Eurasian Economic Commission: free trade talks with Iran to start soon07-Jun-2021 After languishing for nearly four years, India and Canadian negotiators have resumed discussions this week towards a possible trade pact. read more
musingsofanoldfart16 hours ago
Stop trying to keep your job and start doing your jobToo many legislators and elected incumbents focus on trying to keep their job rather than doing their job. As a result, things do not get done, as every issue becomes a wedge issue rather than one that needs to be … Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Peru elections: Keiko Fujimori leads by one point with 88.8 % of the votes countedRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Keiko Fujimori leads the official vote count of the Peruvian presidential elections with 50.5 % of the votes against Pedro Castillo's 49.4 %, with 88.8 % of the votes counted, according to data from the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE). In the middle of the morning, around 4:48 a.m. […] The post Peru elections: Keiko Fujimori leads by one point with 88.8 % of the votes counted appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Can a Constitutional Monarchy Save Libya from Chaos?*Shlomo Roiter Jesner* *Libya, Africa* Sometimes one must look to the past for the right way forward. The monarchy is just the glue a shattered Libya needs. The 1951 Libyan constitution offered expansive political and social freedoms to its people and sections of it wouldn’t have been out of place in Western Europe. Article 11 guaranteed the rule of law, Article 21 freedom of conscience, and Article 23 freedom of the press. The parliamentary system was based on universal adult suffrage, at a time when Switzerland—that liberal beacon at the heart of Europe—didn’t allow women to v... read more
Centauri Dreams16 hours ago
Juno: Close Pass by Ganymede
The Juno spacecraft swings by Ganymede today, coming within 1,038 kilometers of the largest moon of Jupiter. We have to look back over twenty years to see such a close approach to Ganymede, that one conducted by the Galileo probe in 2000. Juno seems to be one of those gifts that keeps on giving, rewarding […] read more
The Watchers » Latest articles16 hours ago
Significant eruption, pyroclastic flow at Sinabung volcano, IndonesiaA significant eruption took place at the Indonesian Sinabung volcano at 16:35 UTC on June 6, 2021, producing a pyroclastic flow and ejecting volcanic ash up to 9.1 km (30 000 feet) above sea level. The eruption lasted for 421 seconds and was not clearly observable...... Read more » read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
Links 6/7/2021naked capitalism17 hours ago
Environmental Activists Call on Biden Administration to Pursue Ratification of the Basel Convention to Block U.S. Exports of Plastics and e-WasteBy Jerri-Lynn Scofield, who has worked as a securities lawyer and a derivatives trader. She is currently writing a book about textile artisans. California lawmakers and environmental activists have launched a campaign to press the Biden administration to pursue congressional ratification of the 1989 Basel Convention, according to Waste Dive. The Basel Convention on the […] read more
AGE OF AUTISM17 hours ago
Negative Conditioning: Villagers In India Report Officials Turned of ElecticityAutism is a world of behaviors. And behaviorists. We are familiar with negative reinforcement. And we do not like it. Torture is the ultimate negative reinforcement. I can't help but wonder if there are those in the demented world of... read more
MJBizDaily17 hours ago
Marijuana legalization efforts get boost from billions in MJ tax dollarsAdult-use marijuana programs are generating billions of dollars in tax revenues for state governments each year – bolstering the economic and equity case for legalization in other markets across the country as well as at the federal level. The economic argument might particularly resonate among reluctant Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill, experts say. States with […] Marijuana legalization efforts get boost from billions in MJ tax dollars is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
The New Dark Age17 hours ago
Colombia Revolt’s Victories Show That Imperialism Can’t Maintain Control In The Long TermThe imperialists understand well how far asymmetrical, unconventional warfare tactics can go towards undermining a state. Until China’s deradicalization program put a stop to the terrorist attacks in Xinjiang several years ago, Washington dedicated decades to often successfully fomenting acts of Uyghur separatist violence within northwestern China with the hope of Balkanizing the country. Parallel terrorist attacks have since been facilitated by the imperialists in Hong Kong, where the National Endowment for Democracy has funded anti-communist rioters who’ve beat up PRC supporters, ... read more
The New Dark Age17 hours ago
Investigation finds 33% of UK cabinet members funded by pro-Israel groupsA third of the members of the British cabinet, including Prime Minister Boris Johnson, have been funded by Israel or pro-Israel lobby groups, Declassified UK has revealed. The investigative journalism website uncovered the various ways through which the occupation state has courted members of the government over the years, a trend that was denounced as "disgusting" last month by a senior Conservative former minister. read more
Covert Geopolitics18 hours ago
Canada’s Colonial Legacy Reflects Global Impunity for SettlercolonialismCanada’s recent discovery not only alludes to the existence of other mass graves in the country. It also sheds light on the global colonial legacy and how the military empire expanded through exploitation of indigenous lands. The recent discovery of an indigenous mass grave in Canada bearing the remains of 215 children, is yet another … Continue reading Canada’s Colonial Legacy Reflects Global Impunity for Settlercolonialism → read more
Small Dead Animals19 hours ago
How To Be Happy, The Intersectional WayApparently, in order to be woke, you mustn’t encourage your friends to accomplish their goals. read more
Government and Taxes17 hours ago
Wont' get fooled again / No more lockdown again
Among my favorite rock songs of all time, "Won't get fooled again" by The Who, cool British rock band. Their live performance in 2005, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1fJVdpIyRM. I adapted the music and changed the lyrics to a Lift the Lockdown theme, below. Enjoy. *Won’t get fooled again *Pete Townshend (The Who), 1971 *No more lockdown again *Nonoy Oplas, 2021 We'll be fighting in the streets With our children at our feet And the morals that they worship will be gone And the men who spurred us on Sit in judgement of all wrong They decide and the shotgun sings the song. ... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
The Strategic Problem of ‘Persistent Surveillance’*Kris Osborn* *Persistent Surveillance, * The new strategy, known as the Advantage at Sea: Prevailing With Integrated All Domain Naval Power, discusses possibilities for armed drones, undersea sensing and attack and overhead surveillance from both fixed-wing platforms as well as unmanned systems. “Persistent Surveillance” is a term used in a recently published Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard military strategy document exploring new dimensions of maritime warfare intended to inform thinking about future conflict on the seas. Perhaps today more than ever, given the advent of mo... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
This Might be the Worst Weapon of the Vietnam War (Tanks in a Jungle?)*Peter Suciu* *Armored Vehicles, Asia* Its aluminum body was also no match for land mines, which could practically blow the vehicle apart. *Here's What You Need to Know*: While hated by the military, the M114 found a fan in at least one police department. Despite being replaced as a front-line combat vehicle with the adoption of the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle, the aged M113 fully tracked armored personnel carrier (APC) was considered a reliable vehicle that has remained in use in support roles including an armored ambulance, mortar carrier, engineer vehicle and command tank. On... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Meet the MQM-107 Streaker: One the U.S. Military's First Drones*Peter Suciu* *Drones, Americas* The platform was utilized until 1979. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The MQM-107 Streaker had an endurance of two hours and eighteen minutes and a ceiling of 40,000 feet. Only in the 1970s could the United States Air Force introduce a remotely piloted vehicle (RPV) that was designed for testing and training interceptor crews and name it “The Streaker.” While it didn’t play disco music or require operators to wear platform shoes, it was truly a testament to the “Me Decade.” The Streaker was originally developed by Beech Aircraft not for the Unite... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Artificial Intelligence Is Key To Preserving America's Superpower Status*Kris Osborn* *Artificial Intelligence, Americas* But can the U.S. military keep up with the latest advances? *Here's What You Need to Know*: AI technology is fast evolving. The national security establishment is racing to adopt artificial intelligence in nearly every aspect of operations, from processing payroll to processing disparate battlefield information into a cohesive whole, such as in the Pentagon’s Joint All Domain Command and Control effort to network otherwise separated operational “nodes” to one another in warfare to optimize and streamline attack. However, training... read more
Retraction Watch18 hours ago
US federal watchdog loses director to another government roleThe U.S. Office of Research Integrity, which oversees investigations into allegations of misconduct in grants from the NIH, is once again without a permanent director. Elisabeth (Lis) Handley, who became director in 2019, has taken on a new role in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), of which ORI is a part. … Continue reading US federal watchdog loses director to another government role read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
G7 Countries Reach Deal on 15% Global Minimum Tax Rate for Multinational CorporationsOne critic of the agreement said that "by settling for anything less than a 25% tax rate, the G7 is telling their citizens and the world that they're willing to keep the race to the bottom alive and kicking." read more
The Watchers » Latest articles18 hours ago
Severe floods and landslides hit Sri Lanka, leaving at least 17 people dead and more than 210 000 affectedAt least 17 people have died and more than 271 000 have been affected after heavy rains hit Sri Lanka over the weekend, officials reported on Monday, June 7, 2021. Tens of thousands have been forced to evacuate their homes as days of deluge caused rivers on the...... Read more » read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Brazilian doctor returns after Egypt revokes arrest for harassmentRio Grande do Sul physician Victor Sorrentino, arrested in Egypt on charges of sexual harassment, returned to Brazil on Sunday, June 6, "after providing all requested clarifications and being released by the Egyptian authorities," according to a statement issued by his legal counsel. His return occurs 2 days after the doctor was shown in a […] The post Brazilian doctor returns after Egypt revokes arrest for harassment appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Protests in Brasilia against Brazil hosting Copa AmericaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A motorcade organized by political parties, social movements and labor unions protested on the Ministries Esplanade against the event starting on June 13. Opposition parties in the Federal District, labor unions and social movements on Sunday, June 6, staged a motorcade against the hosting of the Copa América in Brazil. […] The post Protests in Brasilia against Brazil hosting Copa America appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Virtual Mirage19 hours ago
Manic Monday Motivation?Thoughts are ephemeral, they evaporate at the moment they occur unless they are given action and material form. Wishes and intentions, the same. Meaningless, unless they impel you to one choice or another, some deed or course of action, however insignificant. Thoughts that lead to action can be dangerous. Thoughts that do not, mean […] The post Manic Monday Motivation? appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Man and child plunge to their death from 17th floor of downtown São Paulo hotelRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - It is believed that the man jumped holding the girl, based on the crime scene reported by state police officers who first arrived at the site. The police are investigating the circumstances under which a man of Spanish origin and his 6-year-old daughter fell from the 17th floor of a […] The post Man and child plunge to their death from 17th floor of downtown São Paulo hotel appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT19 hours ago
North Face exposed for their fossil fuel hypocrisy!
WATCH: North Face refused to make jackets for an oil and gas company. So the fossil fuel industry is fighting back with a new campaign “thanking” North Face for using so much petroleum in their products. Watch the 1 minute explainer [image: ⬇] #ThankYouNorthFace pic.twitter.com/cGcz9lUj3q — Andrew Clark (@AndrewHClark) June 4, 2021 read more
Electroverse19 hours ago
Heavy Snowfall on course for NSW, as Australia’s latest Antarctic Blast to stretch as far North as sub-tropical QueenslandWrap up Australia. This, in my book, will go down as your first Grand Solar Minimum winter (of the modern cooling epoch). Prepare for exceptional lows and snows. The post Heavy Snowfall on course for NSW, as Australia’s latest Antarctic Blast to stretch as far North as sub-tropical Queensland appeared first on Electroverse. read more
Duck of Minerva19 hours ago
Give Peacekeeping a Chance in Afghanistan
This post is co-authored by Charli Carpenter, Director of Human Security Lab at University of Massachusetts Amherst and visiting fellow at the Peace Research Institute of Frankfurt; and David Cortright, Professor Emeritus at the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and Director of the Global Policy Initiative of the Keough School of Global Affairs, University […] read more
CFACT19 hours ago
We all pay for Green redlining on petroleum bottom linesThe hydrocarbon industry, which supplies about 80% of U.S. and world energy — compared with wind and solar combined which account for less than 3% — took big back-to-back hits from environmental activists last week. The post We all pay for Green redlining on petroleum bottom lines appeared first on CFACT. read more
Cairns News20 hours ago
Premier Dan Andrews can end the assault speculation nowCairns News sparked a burgeoning, national narrative about exiled Victorian Premier Dan Andrews after we published the scant details of his accident which led to his hospitalisation allegedly because he fell down the stairs. A detailed description of his injuries published in the Melbourne Age immediately after his fall raised flags. Cairns News smelled a […] read more
Electroverse20 hours ago
Hungary Suffers Coldest Spring since 1987 (solar minimum of cycle 21), as June’s Monthly Snowpack Record falls in SloveniaEurope experienced a bone-chiller of a spring. To call it a "spring" actually does a disservice to the severity and prolonged nature of the cold -- I like to think of March-through-May this year as an "extension of winter." The post Hungary Suffers Coldest Spring since 1987 (solar minimum of cycle 21), as June’s Monthly Snowpack Record falls in Slovenia appeared first on Electroverse. read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
“Brazil will fail if it uses commodities in short-term measures” – IDB PresidentRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to Mauricio Claver-Carone, "the consortium was established to cover 20% of populations and we haven't reached that." Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) president Mauricio Claver-Carone warned of Brazil's record of leveraging the rise in international commodity prices - currently in place and having occurred at other times in recent history […] The post “Brazil will fail if it uses commodities in short-term measures” – IDB President appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
How Well Your Immune System Works Can Depend on The Time of Day*Annie Curtis* *Health, * Our body clock has evolved over millions of years to help us survive. When microorganisms – such as bacteria or viruses – infect us, our immune system jumps into action. It’s highly trained to sense and eliminate infections and clear up any damage caused by them. It’s typically assumed our immune systems work the exact same way regardless of whether an infection occurs during the day or at night. But research spanning over half a century now shows our bodies actually respond differently at day and night. The reason for this is our body clock, and the fa... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
The Conflict in Ukraine is Getting Very High-Tech*Sebastien Roblin* *Robots, Eastern Europe* "Remote-controlled" and "unmanned" could become commonplace phrases for Ukrainian troops. *Here's What You Need to Know*: In the past, Ukraine harbored a major share of the Soviet Union’s military-industrial sector, building Antonov transport planes, T-64 tanks and even aircraft carriers. Ukraine is seeking to leverage that industrial base to strengthen its hand in the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. For several years, Ukrainian troops have been locked in a “frozen conflict” with Russian-backed separatists for control of the Donbas regio... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
The Glock 42 Pistol Proves that a Gun’s Size Doesn’t Matter*Kyle Mizokami* *Guns, * The Glock 42 is the smallest pistol in Glock’s lineup, with an overall length of 5.94 inches. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In the right hands, the Glock 42 pistol could conceivably become as deadly as its larger caliber brethren. The smallest Glock, it is also suitable for whom concealability is a major purchase factor. A combination of the successful Glock pistol design and a caliber invented by armsman John Moses Browning, the Glock 42 is certainly worth taking a look at. The pistol combines the Austrian gun manufacturer’s gun operating system ... read more
naked capitalism19 hours ago
Wolf Richter: Oh Lordy, Yellen Comes Out for Higher Interest Rates: “A Plus for Society’s Point of View and the Fed’s Point of View”“We want them to go back to” a normal interest rate environment. read more
bilaterals.org19 hours ago
HK keen on starting formal talks on joining RCEP, says official07-Jun-2021 Hong Kong is looking forward to commencing formal dialogues on its accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) when the partnership is ready to take on new members. read more
bilaterals.org19 hours ago
Cambodia, Kyrgyzstan mull FTA talks07-Jun-2021 Cambodia and Kyrgyzstan are exploring the possibility of launching formal negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA), within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), among other bilateral arrangements, according to the Kyrgyz embassy in Ankara. read more
bilaterals.org19 hours ago
India and Australia in talks to revive negotiations for a free trade agreement07-Jun-2021 In a sign of further deepening of the strong bilateral ties, India and Australia could soon resume the parleys regarding a free trade agreement as per the details shared by Australian High Commissioner to India Barry O'Farrell. read more
bilaterals.org19 hours ago
Ludovina Bernardo e a zona de comércio livre continental07-Jun-2021 A vice-ministra Moçambicana da Indústria e Comércio defende que a oferta tarifária e a lista de compromissos que Moçambique vai liberalizar, no âmbito da Zona de Comércio Livre Continental Africana, devem estar em linha com as prioridades de desenvolvimento nacional e as políticas e estratégias em vigor no País. read more
bilaterals.org19 hours ago
Deputy minister on Mozambique and the African Continental Free Trade Area07-Jun-2021 Mozambique's deputy minister of Industry and Commerce says that tariff liberalisation and other commitments that will be made within the scope of the AfCFTA must align with national development priorities and the policies and strategies in force in the country. read more
Bayou Renaissance Man19 hours ago
Memes that made me laugh 61
Harvested over the past seven days from around the Intertubes. Click any image for a larger view. More next week. Peter read more
The New Dark Age19 hours ago
Ecosocialist Alliance Statement on G7 MeetingCanada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK and the US (and the EU) have a great part of the immense wealth of the richest countries in the world in 2021. This wealth is more than sufficient to provide for the needs for food, water, health, housing and education of the global population. read more
The New Dark Age19 hours ago
Israeli Attack on Iraq’s Osirak 1981: Setback or Impetus for Nuclear Weapons?Washington, D.C., June 7, 2021—Israel’s 1981 strike against the Osirak nuclear reactor at Tuwaitha – which took place 40 years ago today – apparently caught the Reagan administration completely by surprise despite warnings by CIA analysts and U.S. diplomats going back to 1979 that Israel might attack the facility. read more
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