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The Rio Times6 hours ago
Brazil’s ‘super-rich’ enjoy 60% income tax exemption; other taxpayers only 25%RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In Brazil's social-tax pyramid the wealthier someone is, the higher the portion of income is exempt from taxation, according to Federal Treasury data. A single Brazilian last year declared having received the sum of R$1.3 billion (US$250 million) in tax-free profits and dividends, according to public data released by the […] The post Brazil’s ‘super-rich’ enjoy 60% income tax exemption; other taxpayers only 25% appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Not PC6 hours ago
"The most selfish of all things... "
*"The most selfish of all things is the independent mind that recognises no authority higher than its own, and no value higher than its judgement of truth."* ~ Ayn Rand on the single-most important principle of rational egoism, from her novel *Atlas Shrugged* Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution. read more
All That Is Solid ...6 hours ago
Labour's Double Standards
Muslims see the world differently from the rest of us. Muslims are a nation within a nation. Muslims fostering non-Muslim children is something like child abuse. Muslims have sympathy with terrorists. Remarks not from Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, Britain First, or the usual line up of far right toerags. These are phrases and arguments used by Trevor Phillips, who's just had his Labour Party membership unsuspended. As Sienna Rodgers notes, that Phillips will be interviewing shadow cabinet members on *Sky News*'s Sunday politics show, and shares the same party branch with Keir Starmer migh... read more
Snopes.com6 hours ago
The Bill Gates ‘Depopulation Through Forced Vaccination’ Headline, ExplainedThis well-trodden conspiracy theory continues to circulate on social media. read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch6 hours ago
Pakistan: police superintendent Malik Imtiaz Mahmood drops dead minutes after experimental COVID-19 “vaccine” (article includes two more similar events)KHUSHAB, PUNJAB — A police superintendent is dead in what may be the fastest death we’ve covered on this blog. Mr. Malik Imtiaz Mahmood was the Superintendent of Police for the city of Khushab. He received his experimental injection against COVID-19 on or around June 13, according to the World Doctors Alliance. The organization shared … Continue reading Pakistan: police superintendent Malik Imtiaz Mahmood drops dead minutes after experimental COVID-19 “vaccine” (article includes two more similar events) → read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch6 hours ago
The movement of freight is being sabotaged deliberately to harm the people. Get readyI have seen similar videos… timber for instance being stockpiled in lumber yards, filmed by local observers. Creating shortages artificially. Ice Age Farmer at YT (if still there) documents this practice…a crime. Watch at the link: https://www.bitchute.com/video/mtrnr6UX82Al/ read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch6 hours ago
7 stories in June mainstream media buried and big tech censoredthecovidblog.com “Let’s face it – there is no way our small blog can report on every event related to COVID dystopia. We didn’t even have time in this article to write about California McDonald’s restaurants now offering vaccinations. Some locations are offering a free Big Mac right after you get the experimental “McVaccine” in their … Continue reading 7 stories in June mainstream media buried and big tech censored → read more
Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch6 hours ago
Latest CDC VAERS Data Show Reported Injuries Surpass 400,000 Following COVID VaccinesFrom childrenshealthdefense.org This week’s number of total adverse events for all age groups following COVID vaccines surpassed 400,000, according to data released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data comes directly from reports submitted to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). VAERS is the primary government-funded system for reporting … Continue reading Latest CDC VAERS Data Show Reported Injuries Surpass 400,000 Following COVID Vaccines → read more
Michael West6 hours ago
Hayne gets last laugh as “Your Future Your Super” laws deliver for small punters over big bank pals[image: Kenneth Hayne and Josh Frydenberg] The new "Your Future, Your Super" legislation avoided the most egregious of changes proposed by the LNP Government. YFYS will simplify and streamline the $3 trillion super system, fix "zombie accounts" and spark fund takeovers, writes Harry Chemay. The changes go some way to addressing a key question posed during the Hayne Royal Commission: "what do trustees do in the dark with our super?" read more
Small Dead Animals8 hours ago
Fact Check-FalseEconlib9 hours ago
Adults These Days
A review of The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting up a Generation for Failure, by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt (Penguin Books, 2019) People who write about campus trends have noted phenomena such as the disinviting of speakers, the conflation of controversial ideas with violence, and student […] The post Adults These Days appeared first on Econlib. read more
The National Interest5 hours ago
China’s JH-7 Maritime Strike Jet Is a Killer But Will the PLAF Keep It Around?*Sebastien Roblin* *JH-7A, * The JH-7 “Flying Leopard”—codenamed “Flounder” by NATO—is an old-school design conceived before the advent of stealth technology. Now it's new and improved. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Having studied British naval losses in the Falkland War caused by anti-ship missiles fired by Super Etendard attack jets, the PLA Naval Airforce decided to adopt the bomber into a dedicated maritime strike platform lugging large anti-ship missiles linked to Type 243 radar capable of detecting large warships over one hundred miles ahead. On August 8, Chinese me... read more
The National Interest5 hours ago
GM Removing Last of Car CD Players from Passenger Vehicles*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* Two other classes of GM products, the 2021 Chevy Silverado Medium Duty and 2021 Chevy Low Cab Forward trucks, still offer CD players, but those are commercial vehicles only. Over time, the way that people listen to music in the car has changed dramatically. Long gone are the days of compact disc (CD) changers and even, in most cases, CD players themselves. Apple’s CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto have made it much easier for drivers to listen to music, podcasts, and other entertainment straight from their phones. Most car manufacturers... read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Nicaragua police arrest student leader Lesther Alemán, known for opposing the dictator Ortega on TVRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The information was released by the Nicaraguan University Alliance, to which the young man belongs. He became popular for challenging the head of state live on TV. Nicaraguan student leader Lesther Alemán, who challenged Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega at the start of a failed national debate 3 years ago, was […] The post Nicaragua police arrest student leader Lesther Alemán, known for opposing the dictator Ortega on TV appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
From the Trenches World Report6 hours ago
Door-to-door outreach to get remaining Americans vaccinated.@PressSec says the Biden administration will engage in “targeted community by community door-to-door outreach to get remaining Americans vaccinated." pic.twitter.com/hKcB1UQ1hm — Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) July... The post Door-to-door outreach to get remaining Americans vaccinated appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report6 hours ago
Shoplifters get away with purses at Neiman MarcusKRON 4 Jul 6, 2021 The Union Square location was hit by several shoplifters who had get away cars. The post Shoplifters get away with purses at Neiman Marcus appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Snopes.com6 hours ago
Did Paul Rudd Prank Seth Rogen With a Surprise Massage?A pressing story that needs solid confirmation. read more
Snopes.com6 hours ago
ESPN Takes Nichols Off NBA Finals Duty After Leaked CommentsESPN has replaced Rachel Nichols as its sideline reporter for the NBA Finals following a report detailing critical comments she made about Black colleague Maria Taylor. read more
War News Updates6 hours ago
Iran Has Begun The Process Of Making Enriched Uranium MetalThe Iranian flag waves in front of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters, in Vienna *Reuters: **Iran begins process of making enriched uranium metal; U.S., E3 dismayed* VIENNA/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Iran has begun the process of producing enriched uranium metal, the U.N. atomic watchdog said on Tuesday, a move that could help it develop a nuclear weapon and that three European powers said threatened talks to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Iran's steps, which were disclosed by the International Atomic Energy Agency and which Tehran said were aimed at de... read more
Snopes.com7 hours ago
Bruce Springsteen’s Daughter Makes Olympic Equestrian TeamU.S. Equestrian announced that Jessica Springsteen would be making her Olympic debut. read more
Komando.com7 hours ago
How to delete your search history from social media and your browser
So how do you go about clearing your search history? Did you know you can do this for both your browser and your favorite social media sites? read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
Mercosur prepares to hand over its six-month presidency to BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mercosur is holding this Tuesday, virtually, a meeting of its executive body and another of the Ministers of Industry, Trade and Services of the countries of the group in preparation for the transfer of the six-month presidency of the bloc from Argentina to Brazil, which will take place next Thursday […] The post Mercosur prepares to hand over its six-month presidency to Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
Latin America’s educational drama foreshadows more crisis and inequality for the futureRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Overall, Latin America is the region that imposed the longest school closures in the world, according to UNICEF, with a slow and in some cases non-existent resumption of in-person classes, which has a virtually incalculable long-term impact on children affected in their education, confinement and lack of socialization. "School decisions […] The post Latin America’s educational drama foreshadows more crisis and inequality for the future appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Children's Health Defense7 hours ago
Why Some Vaccinated People Are Dying of COVID + MoreThe 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 Why Some Vaccinated People Are Dying of COVID + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Children's Health Defense7 hours ago
Dad: My Son’s School Made Him Get a COVID Vaccine, Now He Has a Heart ConditionA 17-year-old student, who recovered from COVID but was required to get the vaccine in order to attend school and play soccer, developed a heart condition soon after getting the Pfizer vaccine. The post Dad: My Son’s School Made Him Get a COVID Vaccine, Now He Has a Heart Condition appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Welcome Back to Pottersville7 hours ago
War Criminal Gets Hurtled Into the Great Known Unknown
(By *American Zen*'s Mike Flannigan, on loan from Ari.) *O*nce upon a time, it could've been that the late Donald Rumsfeld wanted to be a true patriot. Maybe he even had pretensions of being a great American. But sometime during the nearly quarter century between his first and last phases of public service, when he was a corporate fuck doll, Donald Rumsfeld decided he wanted to be a neocon, instead. In some ways, he was wildly successful. Unlike his first tenure under Ford as Defense Secretary, then the youngest ever, the second time he got not only one war on but two of them.... read more
War News Updates8 hours ago
Lebanon's Prime Minister Says The Country Is Days Away From A Social Explosion*Middle East Monitor:* *Lebanon days away from 'social explosion', warns prime minister* Hassan Diab has urged the international community to 'help save Lebanese from death and prevent Lebanon's demise' Lebanon is only days away from large-scale social unrest, the country's prime minister warned on Tuesday, amid a financial crisis that has pushed more than half of the country's population into poverty. "Lebanon is a few days away from the social explosion. The Lebanese are facing this dark fate alone," caretaker Prime Minister Hassan Diab said during a meeting with diplomats... read more
From the Trenches World Report8 hours ago
Billionaire Warren Buffett Predicts New Pandemic Worse Than COVID-19Epoch Times The American billionaire Warren Buffett, known as the ‘Oracle of Omaha’, is sure that in the future a new pandemic will come that... The post Billionaire Warren Buffett Predicts New Pandemic Worse Than COVID-19 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Halifax Examiner8 hours ago
7 new cases of COVID-19 announced in Nova Scotia on Tuesday, July 6The 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 seven new cases of COVID-19 today (Tuesday, July 6). Six of the new cases are in Nova Scotia Health’s Central Zone, […] read more
Komando.com10 hours ago
Unsure if you’re eligible for the child tax credit? Use this quick check to find out
Are your eligible to receive early child tax credit payments? Find out with this tool. read more
Komando.com11 hours ago
iOS 15 Beta: 4 things you’ll love and one you’ll hate
Apple's iOS 15 Beta is available. Here are 4 things you'll love and one not so much. read more
Penny for your thoughts5 hours ago
Part 2- Covid and Climate: Tales of Two Hysterias* Renamed contrarians critique........ my preference is for the original headline- you can see it in the url below: Link I’m using the original! I’ve omitted some of the oped to keep it as short as possible. You are, of course, free to read at the link provided. * *https://www.forbes.com/sites/tilakdoshi/2021/07/05/covid-and-climate-a-tale-of-two-hysterias-part-two/?sh=5f08337339b6* *Authored by Tilak Doshi* *"Just over a year ago, I wrote in these pages an article noting the remarkable similarities in government policy responses to the impacts of the global Covid-19 pandemic a... read more
CURMUDGUCATION6 hours ago
A Systemic TaleThey hated tall people. They were the ruling class in this country, and they were all 5 feet tall or shorter. There were tall people among them, mostly as servants or laborers, because the short ruling class hated them and barred them from the same kind of freedoms that the short rulers enjoyed. This was reflected in many aspects of their society, including the architecture. In those long-ago days, the ruling class built a fabulous capitol building, a seat of power and government, in which every doorway was no taller than five and a half feet. The law of the land required those sho... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
Can China Bring North Korea to the Nuclear Negotiating Table?*James Hoare* *North Korea, Asia* Koreans have a long history of resistance to Chinese pressure. There is a widespread belief among people who track activity in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) that, at the very least, China has huge influence over North Korea and can compel North Korea to do what it wants. This view has been prevalent among some Western countries since China’s intervention in the Korean War in 1950. Before then, of course, it was the Soviet Union that was believed to play such a role, or that the Soviet Union and China were jointly doing so. The ... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
No Tax Refund Yet? The IRS Has a 35 Million Tax Return Backlog*Rachel Bucchino* *Tax Return, * Patience is key. *Key Point: *The IRS is swamped with a massive backlog of 35 million tax returns that still need to be manually processed, according to a new report released Wednesday from a government watchdog. The report from the National Taxpayer Advocate, an independent entity within the agency, noted that the backlog includes about 16.8 million paper tax returns, nearly 15.8 million returns that are suspended for further review, and an additional 2.7 million amended returns. The backlog is a fourfold increase from 2019. The coronavirus pa... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
From Red Square to the Red Plant: Russia Wants to Put Tanks on Mars*Michael Peck* *Tanks, * The T-14 is not only extraordinary, it’s interplanetary. The Armata tank can operate on Mars, according to Russian media. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *If any nation knows about operating tanks in freezing weather, it’s Russia. Russia's new T-14 Armata is one of the most advanced tanks in the world. So advanced, in fact, that Western nations worry that older tanks like America's M-1 Abrams may be rendered obsolete. But the T-14 is not only extraordinary, it’s interplanetary. The Armata tank can operate on Mars, according to Russian media. “Magic S... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
One Stated Just Passed a New $600 Stimulus Check*Rachel Bucchino* *US Economy, Americas* California residents must be earning $75,000 or less in adjusted gross income to qualify for the money. The California Legislature passed a $262.6 billion budget bill last week that set aside funds for a second round of $600 stimulus payments as the state found itself with a massive budget surplus and a bundle of federal aid this year. The legislation includes a combination of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) proposed budget bill and the legislature’s measure, and among the largest of the approved programs was the $12 billion for the expansion of... read more
CURMUDGUCATION7 hours ago
Is Teaching About Control?I knew I was going to hate this piece as soon as I read the first sentence. *In their training, teachers are taught to control the classroom.* This piece appeared on NBCThink, a kind generally guest op-ed page the website runs. It was written by Peshe Kuriloff, who is a retired professor of education who is now a self-employed consultant. She's got a BA and an M.Ed from Harvard and a PhD from Bryn Mawr. And somebody at NBC (probably) gave this crazy-pants piece the title "A Covid school lesson: Teachers don't have the power they think they do." I was educated a billion years ago,... read more
Snopes.com7 hours ago
Did Billy Dee Williams Prank Mark Hamill Before They Met British Royalty?A photograph shows Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker, looking away as he shook hands with Princess Margaret. read more
The Last Refuge7 hours ago
National Teachers Union Puts Additional $2.5 Million in Legal Fund to Fight Parents for Control of Education Curriculum…”All your children are belong to us”… I’m not 100% sure whether this is unbridled arrogance or just jaw-dropping tone-deafness, but this is absurd. These are toxic sociopaths operating on a level of totalitarian outlook that is alarming as heck. The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), a national union led by hard-line leftist Randi Weingarten, […] The post National Teachers Union Puts Additional $2.5 Million in Legal Fund to Fight Parents for Control of Education Curriculum appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago
The Daily "Near You?"
Rancho Cordova, California, USA. Thanks for stopping by! read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
TikTok Is Down, Videos Temporarily UnavailableThe video platform showed zero followers for most users, but some features were still available. read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
Was Snow White Originally Named for Her Appearance?In early July 2021, a debate ensued on TikTok regarding the origins of the name "Snow White" after Disney announced a new live-action movie. read more
Penny for your thoughts10 hours ago
Turkey and US Negotiations Continue for Kabul (Hamid Karzai) Airport- Still No Final Agreement* Contrary to claims made. Negotiations continue.* Future of security arrangements for Afghanistan’s Hamid Karzai International Airport likely to be top agenda *Amid ongoing talks on ensuring the security of the airport in Afghanistan’s capital after this summer’s NATO pullout, the Turkish and US defense chiefs are due to speak on the phone on Wednesday, said Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar.* *Stressing that the operation and security of Hamid Karzai International Airport in the capital Kabul carries critical significance for Afghans' future, Akar told reporters that talks ... read more
The Duck of Minerva5 days ago
Episode 17: The Institutionalists Strike BackPTJ and Dan assess one of the biggest battles of the Paradigm Wars. read more
The Duck of Minerva1 week ago
Francois DebrixProfessor Francois Debrix of Virginia Tech University joins the Hayseed Scholar podcast. Francois grew up in France, attending college there with degrees in Spanish and English, and then International Law, Political Science and Diplomatic History. An exchange program through the University of Strasbourg brought Francois to the US and Purdue, where he pursued his Master's, […] read more
The Duck of Minerva3 weeks ago
Elite Experiments: Strengthening Scholarship while Bridging the GapFor decades, many International Relations (IR) scholars portrayed experiments with foreign policy elites as too risky, too costly, or too difficult to implement. Faculty mentors discouraged graduate students from wasting their time. In a new article in European Journal of International Relations, we argue that elite experiments are not as difficult to implement as many […] read more
The Duck of Minerva4 weeks ago
Episode 19 – Tim LongmanProfessor Timothy Longman of Boston University joins the Hayseed Scholar podcast. He speaks about his decision, eventually, to focus on Rwanda as the basis for his dissertation. read more
The Duck of Minerva5 weeks ago
Episode 18 – Tony LangTony Lang discusses philosophy, writing, and why the International Ethics section of the ISA developed into such a friendly environment for junior scholars. read more
The Duck of Minerva1 month ago
Episode 7: Duckcalls Events Series 1, Solarwinds discussion with Nina Kollars and Mark RaymondA discussion with Nina Kollars and Mark Raymond about the SolarWinds hack, recorded in March, 2021 read more
The Duck of Minerva3 months ago
Episode 16: Promises, Promises
Patrick and Dan continue their nostalgic tour of 1990s international-relations theory and spend s... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 27 hours ago
"Curveballs...""Just when we think we figured things out, the universe throws us a curveball. So, we have to improvise. We find happiness in unexpected places. We find ourselves back to the things that matter the most. The universe is funny that way. Sometimes it just has a way of making sure we wind up exactly where we belong." - "Dr. Meredith Grey", "Grey's Anatomy" read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Study details Christian missions’ catastrophic effect on Native AmericansRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Half of California’s indigenous people lived longer than 47 years until the arrival of Spanish missionaries in 1769; half died before reaching the age of 22 after that year. A fantastic book published in 1510 in Seville, The exploits of Esplandián, recounted the fabulous adventures of a Christian knight through […] The post Study details Christian missions’ catastrophic effect on Native Americans appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Children's Health Defense8 hours ago
How College COVID Vaccine Mandates Put Students in Danger + MoreThe 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 How College COVID Vaccine Mandates Put Students in Danger + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Seven of the 10 most valuable startups in Latin America are from BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The cryptocurrency market is becoming increasingly relevant in the Latin American startup ecosystem: According to a survey published Tuesday, 6, two of the region's largest startups operate in the sector. Digital banks and real estate trading platforms are also on the list, with two representatives each. The survey also shows […] The post Seven of the 10 most valuable startups in Latin America are from Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest8 hours ago
Who Wins World War III War with Russia? Ask This Simulator.*Michael Peck* *Russia NATO, * The conflict would have raged across the world, with the center of Europe being the primary battlefield. Could either side have realistically prevailed? *Here's What You Need to Remember: **Flashpoint Campaigns* depicts an array of awesome war machines through numerous brigade- and division-sized scenarios involving U.S., British, West German, Dutch, French and Soviet forces. God favors the side with the bigger battalions, says the old military proverb. The Soviet Union didn’t believe in God, but heaven knows, it did swear by the bigger battalions... read more
The National Interest8 hours ago
OLED Drama: Chip Shortage Could Affect OLED Products*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* The chip shortage had previously led to a separate shortage of video game consoles, with the most recent PlayStation and Xbox releases very much affected. One of the many shortages currently being suffered by the economy is that of microchips. There are a few reported reasons for the shortage, including high demand for products during the last year, the Trump-era trade war between the United States and China, and other factors. This has affected all sorts of products, especially cars. And now, a new report says that the chip shortage may s... read more
The National Interest8 hours ago
Smaller Aircraft Carriers: Is There Any Point?*Michael Peck* *, * Smaller carriers are certainly doable. However, they can fly fewer missions and come with fewer defenses. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Carriers that have fewer capabilities would affect how the U.S. wages war, such as relying on carrier-based air support when operating far from U.S. airfields and land-based aircraft. The bottom line of a new study on U.S. aircraft carriers: you can't get something for nothing. The Navy can buy smaller, cheaper carriers rather than the $13 billion Ford-class behemoths it is currently constructing, according to a new stu... read more
The National Interest8 hours ago
Should We Be Worried About This Much National Debt?*Stephen Silver* *Deficit, Americas* Are fears of high government spending overexaggerated? *Key Point: *The Congressional Budget Office said Friday that the baseline federal budget for fiscal year 2021 is $3 trillion. That’s $130 million less than for the previous year, although still much higher than the deficit in 2019. The passage of stimulus packages in 2020 and 2021 has had big effects on the economy, from lifting large numbers of people from poverty and hunger to giving people more money to put back into the economy. But it’s also, indisputably, added to the federal bud... read more
The National Interest8 hours ago
Child Tax Credit 'Stimulus Check': A Universal Basic Income Pilot Program?*Trevor Filseth* *economy, Americas* The newly expanded Child Tax Credit, now worth between $3,000 and $3,600 per year for qualifying families, has been classified by some as an extension of the UBI idea. In 2019, as the campaign season for the 2020 presidential election began, a record twenty-three people ran for the Democratic nomination. One of them was Andrew Yang, an entrepreneur and political novice with an unusual signature proposal: a universal basic income (UBI) program of $1,000 per month to all American adults, regardless of their well-being. After researching the con... read more
The National Interest8 hours ago
Israel’s Rafael has a New Sea-Skimming Fifth-Generation Missile*Seth J. Frantzman* *military, Middle East* At an unveiling in central Israel, Rafael showcased the kinds of missions the missile can handle, including striking ships and land-based targets. Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems showed off a new fifth-generation missile at the end of June. Dubbed “Sea Breaker,” the missile is a long-range attack weapon system for maritime and land-based operations, the company said. The missile can skim over the sea at low levels and fly through the valley to seek out high-value targets, distinguishing between civilian boats and enemy ships, a... read more
The National Interest8 hours ago
Afghanistan Withdrawal Drama: Bagram Air Base Looted*Trevor Filseth* *military, Middle East* Local residents stole laptops, gas canisters, and raw material to be sold for scrap. Within twenty-four hours of the U.S. withdrawal from Bagram Air Base, the base was entered and looted by Afghan locals, even though the country’s security forces have since retaken control of the facility. U.S. military spokesmen described the U.S. withdrawal from Bagram Air Base and their replacement by local troops, as an “extensive process” that was conducted over the span of several weeks. However, Stars and Stripes correspondent J. P. Lawrence rep... read more
The National Interest8 hours ago
Florida First Responders and Teachers to Get $1,000 Stimulus Checks*Rachel Bucchino* *economy, Americas* Law enforcement officers, fire service personnel and emergency health care workers across the Sunshine State expect to see the additional stimulus payment. Florida first responders and teachers are expected to receive $1,000 one-time stimulus payments during the summer after Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a $101.5 billion state budget bill earlier this month. The budget set aside more than $400 million for direct payments, as nearly 174,000 Sunshine State first responders, along with 180,000 educators are expected to receive the aid. DeSantis ... read more
Science 2.0 blogs8 hours ago
Urban Emissions Decreased In High-Income Countries And It Would Be More If 'Virtual' Pollution Was Not IncludedStarting in 1975, in defiance of Population Bomb claims of mass famine about to happen, agricultural science hit an inflection point and more people began to be fed on less land, using less water and energy, with less environmental strain than ever before. read more read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 28 hours ago
"Grotesque Shape of Things to Come"
*"Grotesque Shape of Things to Come"* by Bill Bonner YOUGHAL, IRELAND – "The Sunday papers raised the alarm about “Global Climate Change.” Apparently, people are sweltering almost everywhere – from Dubai to Canada. The newspapers showed frightening maps, with most of the Northern Hemisphere – like Hell itself – colored bright red. Some columnists claimed that large parts of the Earth could soon be uninhabitable if action weren’t taken. Others were confident that we could turn down the world’s thermostat, if we just put our minds to it; that is, if we got behind the elite’s program ... read more
Children's Health Defense9 hours ago
Google Installs COVID Tracking App on Android Phones in Massachusetts — Without User ConsentMassNotify, a smartphone app which tracks and traces people, advising users of others’ COVID-19 status, appeared on Massachusetts residents’ Android phones without consent or notification, raising concerns over privacy and spyware. The post Google Installs COVID Tracking App on Android Phones in Massachusetts — Without User Consent appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Science Matters9 hours ago
SEC Warned Off Climate DisclosuresDavid Burton writes to the Securities Exchange Commission explaining the hazards they will be taking on needlessly should they continue desiring to impose Climate Change Disclosures on publicly traded enterprises. His document was sent to the SEC Chairman entitled Re: Comments on Climate Disclosure. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Summary of Key Points 1. […] read more
Children's Health Defense9 hours ago
Want to Protect Public Health? Get Money Out of Politics.Empowering the Federal Election Commission to enforce campaign finance rules would rein in corporate interests that pollute our air, water and bodies with harmful chemicals. The post Want to Protect Public Health? Get Money Out of Politics. appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
OYE Alternative News11 hours ago
Two of the Fully ‘Vaccinated Female West Indies Cricket Team’ Collapse
The post Two of the Fully ‘Vaccinated Female West Indies Cricket Team’ Collapse appeared first on OYE Alternative News. read more
bilaterals.org8 hours ago
CAI rears its ugly head again06-Jul-2021 Hope for the EU-China comprehensive agreement on investment (CAI) springs eternal, after Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel had another call with Xi Jinping. read more
bilaterals.org8 hours ago
Ecuador: Organizaciones sociales rechazan la política comercial que impulsa el Gobierno de Guillermo Lasso06-Jul-2021 La Red Ecuador Decide Mejor Sin TLC, conformada por organizaciones y movimientos sociales, rechazamos el rumbo que está tomando en materia comercial el “gobierno del encuentro” que al parecer es el encuentro con los grandes capitales. read more
bilaterals.org8 hours ago
'Disgusting': Pipeline company files $15 billion claim against US for canceled Keystone XL06-Jul-2021 TC Energy Corporation filed for compensation under a free trade provision that allows investors to sue governments if they impede profits. read more
bilaterals.org8 hours ago
« Aucun progrès substantiel » sur la modernisation du Traité sur la charte de l'énergie, selon des documents fuités06-Jul-2021 400 organisations de la société civile lancent un ultimatum à la Commission européenne et aux États-membres les appelant à « sortir du TCE d'ici à la COP26. read more
bilaterals.org8 hours ago
More than 400 civil society organisations say: Leave the ECT by COP2606-Jul-2021 More than 400 are calling on political leaders across all European countries to prioritise climate policies, to stick to their climate commitments, and therefore to initiate withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty by COP26. read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
Did Facebook Remove a Pledge of Allegiance Meme?Claims of Facebook "censorship" are not unusual. read more
War News Updates9 hours ago
Japan Vows To Defend Taiwan Alongside The U.S. If China Invades The Island*Daily Mail: **Japan vows to defend Taiwan alongside the US if China invades the island because 'Okinawa could be next'* * Deputy prime minister Taro Aso reportedly said a 'major problem' in Taiwan could also pose a threat to the Japanese city of Okinawa * He made the comment on Monday at a fundraiser, Kyodo news agency reported * His remarks angered Beijing which considers Taiwan as its own territory * China said Aso's comments were 'harmful' to Sino-Japanese relations * On Tuesday, Aso said any issue over Taiwan should be resolved through dialogue Japan has vowed to jo... read more
Small Dead Animals9 hours ago
One Family’s StoryOur Family Got Vaccinated. Then We all Got COVID. Two weeks ago, we took a family trip out of state, our first in eighteen months. Three-quarters of us had been fully vaccinated with two doses of the Pfizer shot, with the exception being our 11-year old daughter. We’d been extremely diligent for a year and… Continue reading → read more
White Wolf9 hours ago
Buddhist Monk Rescues Thousands of Stray Dogs in China
As his forehead glistens with sweat, Zhi Xiang peers into the eyes of a stray dog whose coat has become matted in heavy rain and says soothingly: "Let me cut your hair, cutie." The bedraggled pooch is among scores of dogs hauled off the streets of Shanghai by police and packed in metal cages in a foul-smelling holding area. More than 20 puppies are also crammed into a yellow plastic crate; one dog is dragged in while inside a tied bag. If it wasn't for Zhi's intervention, they will all be put down in a matter of days. But Zhi is no ordinary animal rescuer, he is a Buddhist monk and ... read more
From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago
The Word From the Trenches – July 6, 2021Join in on the conversation. Call (712) 770-5597 then enter 220029#, press *6 to mute and unmute. (If you are unable to get through call... The post The Word From the Trenches – July 6, 2021 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
No More Mister Nice Blog9 hours ago
STOP ALLOWING REPUBLICANS TO SMEAR PEOPLE BASED ON FEELINGSOver the weekend, right-wingers concocted a scandal out of nothing after the playing of the national anthem before a match involving the U.S. women's national soccer team. Members of the right-wing social media ecosystem tried to claim that players turned their backs to 98-year-old anthem performer Pete DuPre ahead of the 4-0 win against Mexico.... Monday's game was played at UConn's Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. Myriad players for the USWNT turned toward the United States flag at one of the ends of the stadium during the anthem while others stood and faced DuPre... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ9 hours ago
Security In Iraq June 2021
Violence in Iraq declined in June 2021 after the Islamic State’s short lived Ramadan offensive ended. Attacks by pro-Iran groups have also gone down since April. There was a total of 83 security incidents recorded in Iraq in June. That was down from 113 in May and 107 in April. In March there were 79 incidents. Those led to 36 killed and 87 wounded. 2 Hashd al-Shaabi, 16 civilians and 18 members of the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) died and 1 foreign national, 11 Hashd, 25 ISF and 50 civilians were injured. Baghdad had the most casualties with 47. That was a huge change fro... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ9 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Jul 61920 British reinforcements sent to Rumaitha from north ran into rebel force and withdrew (Musings On Iraq review *Reclaiming Iraq, The 1920 Revolution and the Founding of the Modern State*) (Musings On Iraq review *Enemy On The Euphrates, The Battle For Iraq 1914-1921*) 1948 Iraqi air force attacked Israeli military base 1965 Iraqi pilot killed by Mossad after refusing to defect to Israel with a MiG-21 Was 2nd pilot killed by Israelis 1968 3rd Kurdish minister resigned over PM Yahya’s Kurdish policy 1980 Saddam told Baath Party leadership he was going to invade Iran ... read more
Small Dead Animals9 hours ago
Charisma and Charm of a Potato?BTW- For those who don’t know Moen is the outgoing leader of the Canadian Libertarian party and this is an honest question. Where exactly do most Canadians see themselves on the political spectrum? Personally I think it goes beyond the basic left/right dynamic we all obsess over. Spencer Fernando weighs in. read more
From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago
Florence BANS evening walksDaily Mail Florence has banned people from walking around the city centre in the evenings in a bid to tackle overcrowding. The popular Italian city... The post Florence BANS evening walks appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago
Stars perform Rhythm of Life in support of COVID-19 vaccination programmeThe post Stars perform Rhythm of Life in support of COVID-19 vaccination programme appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Small Dead Animals10 hours ago
It’s Probably NothingChina is preparing for nuclear war. read more
Musings from the Chiefio10 hours ago
You Can End Covid NOW – Mexico Did.Mexico is an existence proof of how any nation can end the epidemic of Chinese Wuhan Covid NOW with a very cheap and effective drug, Ivermectin. Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals10 hours ago
Another Fairy Tale EndingFor the best medical system in the world. Quebec woman dies 2 days after being left on hospital floor waiting to be seen by hospital staff in Gatineau hospital Anne Pommainville, 58, died 2 days after being seen laying on the floor of the Hull Hospital’s emergency department while waiting to be seen by hospital… Continue reading → read more
Accidental Deliberations11 hours ago
Tuesday Morning LinksThis and that for your Tuesday reading. - Maria Sarrhou talks to doctors about their frustrations treating COVID-19 in patients who chose not to be vaccinated. And Daniel Villareal reports on the hundreds of COVID cases spread through a single Texas church camp. - Bob Henson and Jeff Masters point out how the heat dome over Western Canada may have been the most extreme weather event in recorded history. Lisa Cox reports that Nordic countries are now seeing record or near-record temperatures of their own. And Chris Saltmarsh writes that we can no longer talk about climate change d... read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Fitch affirms credit rating of Brazil’s São Paulo state at BB-, with negative outlookRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Fitch on Friday, 2, affirmed the rating of the State of São Paulo at BB-, with a negative outlook. According to the agency, the outlook mirrors that of Brazil. In a statement, the agency said the sovereign's risk profile compared to international peers reflects a "moderately high" risk that the […] The post Fitch affirms credit rating of Brazil’s São Paulo state at BB-, with negative outlook appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
Brazil’s digital Nubank launches metal card in the premium categoryRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Nubank, Brazil's largest fintech, today announced the launch of a new card in premium mode, the 'Ultraviolet'. Made of metal, "three times heavier and stronger than plastic cards," the product allows 1% cashback that automatically grows by 200% of the CDI and never expires. The card is digital with no […] The post Brazil’s digital Nubank launches metal card in the premium category appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates9 hours ago
Black Sea Tensions Rise Amid NATO, Russian Exercises*CBS: **U.S. warship leads drills in Russia's back yard, a message that the Black Sea is "for everybody"* Black Sea, on board the USS Ross — A tense confrontation between a British warship and the Russian military was captured on camera late last month. Russian planes buzzed the British vessel and issued hostile warnings. The incident took place in the Black Sea, where the U.S. and dozens of other countries are still conducting military exercises. Russia has refused to allow foreign ships to pass through what it considers its territorial waters off the Crimean Peninsula — te... read more
The Last Refuge9 hours ago
White House Announces They Will Go Door to Door to Enhance National Vaccination ComplianceComrade citizens, the COVID Ministry announced today they will assist your compliance for vaccinated status by visiting you in your home. Prepare for the Jackboots to arrive on your doorstep to inquire about your vaccinated status. The spokesperson for the regime made the compliance announcement earlier today during a press conference: “targeted community, by community, […] The post White House Announces They Will Go Door to Door to Enhance National Vaccination Compliance appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
Eduardo Saverin overtakes Jorge Lemann to become the world’s richest BrazilianRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Eduardo Saverin, a co-founder of Facebook, reached the position of wealthiest Brazilian billionaire, surpassing Jorge Paulo Lemann, on Monday (5). According to "Forbes" magazine's ranking, Saverin, 39, has a fortune of US$19.5 billion, against Lemann's US$19.2 billion. The Facebook confounder's fortune comes, in large part, from his shareholding in big […] The post Eduardo Saverin overtakes Jorge Lemann to become the world’s richest Brazilian appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
PopularResistance.Org9 hours ago
The Twisted Case Of Craig MurrayThe recent decision of the High Court of Judiciary in Edinburgh arguing that the journalist and whistleblower Craig Murray should not appeal his conviction and sentence for contempt of court to the United Kingdom Supreme Court was not unexpected. The post The Twisted Case Of Craig Murray appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Did US Women’s Soccer Team Turn Backs on Vet Playing National Anthem?Several members of the U.S. women soccer team signed a ball for the 98-year-old veteran after the match. read more
PopularResistance.Org9 hours ago
Alex Saab Case Exposes Lawlessness Of The United StatesDan Kovalik, lawyer, human rights activist and pacifist, asserted that “the story of Alex Saab is very important because it really exposes the lawlessness of the United States. The US put pressure on Cabo Verde to arrest, detain and extradite Alex Saab for the crime of helping Venezuela overcome sanctions that are in themselves illegal.” The post Alex Saab Case Exposes Lawlessness Of The United States appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
Analysis: Some intended (and unintended) effects of Brazil’s proposal to tax dividendsRio de Janeiro, Brazil – Brazil’s Ministry of the Economy has proposed initiating a 20% tax on dividends and other profit distributions received by the owners of companies. The tax would burden all distributions over R$240,000 (US$48,000) per year or R$20,000 (US$4,000) per month. Before 1995, Brazil taxed dividends at 15-25%. Creating an exemption made […] The post Analysis: Some intended (and unintended) effects of Brazil’s proposal to tax dividends appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
Brazil’s BNDES makes available US$1 billion for small rural producersRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) will make available to small rural producers R$5.1 (US$1) billion of the 2021/2022 Crop Plan. The resources are available until June 30, 2022. According to the bank's president, Gustavo Montezano, this is the first time that the institution allocates to the […] The post Brazil’s BNDES makes available US$1 billion for small rural producers appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
the daily howler9 hours ago
Which tribe caused the culture wars?*TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2021* *A strange claim, with a kernel of truth:* In our view, Kevin Drum advanced a strange claim over the weekend: He said that we liberals are mainly to blame for the so-called culture wars! That's actually what he said! Below, you see the headline which appeared on his post, and you see the nugget passage: *If you hate the culture wars, blame liberals* [...] *I've made this point many times before, and I want to make it again more loudly and more plainly today.* *It is not conservatives who have turned American politics into a culture war battle. It is liber... read more
PopularResistance.Org10 hours ago
Palestinians In Chicago Nurture Connection To A Homeland Far AwayAn Estimated 85,000 Palestinians Live In Greater Chicago — 60% Of The Area’s Arab Population. The Connection Some Of Them Feel To Their Homeland Was On Full Display During Street Protests In The Loop In Late May. The post Palestinians In Chicago Nurture Connection To A Homeland Far Away appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org10 hours ago
Securing Decent Living Standards For All While Cutting Energy UseFundamental changes in our economies are required to secure decent living standards for all in the struggle against climate breakdown, according to new research. The post Securing Decent Living Standards For All While Cutting Energy Use appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
PopularResistance.Org10 hours ago
Fourth Of You Lie In Brooklyn, N.Y.D12 held an outdoor rally today in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y., for Black liberation and the liberation of all oppressed people. Banners reading “Health care is a right! Fight! Fight! Fight!” lined the street. People gathered in front of Sistas’ Place at Frederick Douglass Square. D12 members renamed the corners of two streets named after slave owners—Jefferson and Nostrand—for Douglass. The post Fourth Of You Lie In Brooklyn, N.Y. appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
Medical Crimes Explained10 hours ago
Socjotechnika - medialne kozły ofiarne (w edycji)
Wszyscy widzą, że jest źle więc trzeba wskazywać fałszywych winowajców aby odciągać uwagę opinii publicznej od prawdziwych przyczyn chorób cywilizacyjnych. Poniżej wybór fałszywych zagrożeń i manipulacji opinią publiczną. - *roundup, glifosat* - hormon roślinny niszczący chwasty oskarżany o zbrodnie jakich dokonuje gluten jedzony na kwaśno i bez białek mleka. - *5G* - technologia komunikacyjna pracująca w paśmie 3.5GHz zupełnie obojętna dla istot żywych oskarżana o zbrodnie jakich dokonują żywice i poliestry z owoców, leków, barwników, suplementów i szczepion... read more
CFACT10 hours ago
Watch: Did you know that Energy Sec. Granholm blamed condo collapse on climate?Energy Sec. Jennifer Granholm made the baseless suggestion on CNN that climate change could have caused the tragic condo collapse in Florida. The post Watch: Did you know that Energy Sec. Granholm blamed condo collapse on climate? appeared first on CFACT. read more
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