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SOMEONE SOMEWHERE11 hours ago
How To Take Back Your Power And Be True To Yourself AgainHow To Take Back Your Power And Be True To Yourself Again – Purpose Fairy https://www.purposefairy.com/86961/take-back-your-power/ read more
Small Dead Animals11 hours ago
Still Too HighReuters has an interesting new roundup of the news world. Canada is on pages 118 and 119. Apparently 45% of us still trust the news. I haven’t had time to go through it but have a look and put anything interesting you find in the comments. It’s actually worse than 45% more like 60-70% when… Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE11 hours ago
7 Ways To Overcome Anger Right Away.7 Ways To Overcome Anger Right Away – Purpose Fairy https://www.purposefairy.com/91178/overcome-anger-right-away/ read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE11 hours ago
Can we explain dark matter by adding more dimensions to the universe?Can we explain dark matter by adding more dimensions to the universe? | Live Science https://www.livescience.com/self-interacting-dark-matter-higher-dimensional-universe.html read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE11 hours ago
What happens if you skip your second COVID-19 vaccination shot? Does it matter?What happens if you skip your second COVID-19 vaccination shot? Does it matter? https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/wellness/skipping-second-covid-19-vaccination-shot-pfizer-moderna-14722742?cid=facebook_keywee-cnalifestyle-in_paid_08062020_cnamkt-lifestyle&kwp_0=1935867&kwp_4=5583281&kwp_1=2404375&fbclid=IwAR1oM4G2TDvhaCM9GL0smZ0zUeTni_xQo_2QFTrzF-op1VIDIYHpnfTGm8M read more
Science 2.0 blogs11 hours ago
Screen Time Up, Reading Scores Down - Just Correlation Or Is It A Real Effect?Correlation can accomplish anything, it's how the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences consistently finds a way to endorse chemicals in the organic food process while scaring people about chemicals everywhere else.(1) It's how the price of steel can be linked to violence in the Mid-East. A recent paper argues that reading scores are going down and phones are to blame, and they use correlation to try and show it. read more read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE13 hours ago
Bharat Biotech announces data from phase-III Covaxin clinical trials.Bharat Biotech announces data from phase-III Covaxin clinical trials – Express Pharma https://www.expresspharma.in/bharat-biotech-announces-data-from-phase-iii-covaxin-clinical-trials/?feed_id=7368&_unique_id=60e00f6e4ba7e&fbclid=IwAR1tjcjc_khIGQ_YorMSZO4vMAGMWjo8vBVdEnqsAw58gkHVegIA53Nyp1I read more
The National Interest9 hours ago
The F-35 Fighter Jet Has a New Siren*Peter Suciu* *military, Americas* Monessa “Siren” Balzhiser has joined the ranks of an elite group of female pilots. Last month, former U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot Monessa “Siren” Balzhiser joined the ranks of an elite group of female F-35 Lightning II pilots who paved the way before her when she became the first F-35 Production and Training Pilot. Balzhiser joined the defense contractor in 2018 and was selected to fly the F-16 jet as a production and training pilot. Balzhiser said that when she was asked if she had any interest in flying the fifth-generation ste... read more
The National Interest9 hours ago
Welcome to the Club: South Korea’s New Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile*Caleb Larson* *South Korea, Asia* Seoul is one of just a few countries to field an SLBM; its missile will be used to arm South Korea’s new indigenously-designed attack submarine. South Korea recently test-fired what may very well be Seoul’s first submarine-launched ballistic (SLBM) missile. South Korean media cited a Republic of Korea (ROK) military official, who explained that the test launch came at the end of last year. The test makes South Korea the eighth country in the world to have overcome the engineering difficulties inherent to SLBM launches. Specific details about th... read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Marilyn Manson Surrenders on Assault WarrantRocker Marilyn Manson has surrendered to police in Los Angeles in connection with a 2019 arrest warrant out of New Hampshire where he allegedly assaulted a videographer at a concert. read more
Food & Water Watch9 hours ago
Hoboken Council Opposes PVSC Fracked Gas PlantCity becomes the first municipality to pass a resolution against proposed Ironbound power plant read more
Food & Water Watch9 hours ago
Biden Executive Order Gives Farmers New Protections from Corporate AbuseThe administration is making moves to address the growing corporate consolidation in the food system read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Did Caitlyn Jenner Propose Moving Homeless People to ‘Big Open Fields’?Los Angeles County's homeless population, alone, is estimated at more than 60,000. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Drought brings shipping of soy products on Paraná River in Argentina to a haltRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the lack of rainfall, the water level in the Paraná River in the region of Gran Rosario, Argentina, fell to its lowest level since the end of 1970. This has considerably affected the volume of shipments of corn and soybean derivatives in the Up-River ports, says the Rosario Stock […] The post Drought brings shipping of soy products on Paraná River in Argentina to a halt appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
Bug Experts Seeking New Name for Destructive Gypsy MothsThe Entomological Society of America, which oversees the common names of bugs, is getting rid of the common name of that critter and the lesser-known gypsy ant. read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
Charlottesville To Remove Confederate Monuments SaturdayA Confederate monument that helped spark a violent white supremacist rally in Charlottesville is set to come down Saturday, the city announced. read more
Food & Water Watch10 hours ago
CalGEM Denies All 21 of Aera’s Fracking Permits Governor Newsom maintains two-year timeline for phasing out fracking read more
Halifax Examiner10 hours ago
1 new case of COVID 19 announced in Nova Scotia on Friday, July 9The 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 one new case of COVID-19 today (Friday, July 9). The new case is in Nova Scotia Health’s Central Zone and is […] read more
Food & Water Watch10 hours ago
Activists Push Pallone to Go Big on ClimateIn the wake of Exxon lobbying scandal, climate activists demand a rapid move off fossil fuels. read more
Halifax Examiner11 hours ago
Province to spend $96.5 million to renovate nursing homes, add new long-term care bedsThe Halifax Examiner is providing all COVID-19 coverage for free. Please help us continue this coverage by subscribing. On Friday, Premier Iain Rankin announced plans to spend $96.5 million to renovate 17 long-term care facilities across the province and add 264 new nursing home beds in the long-term care homes in Nova Scotia Health’s Central […] read more
Diverse11 hours ago
JESSE F. KANE
*JESSE F. KANE* has been appointed senior vice president for student success and enrollment management at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, New York. He has been serving as vice president for student affairs and enrollment management at Fort Valley State University in Georgia. Kane holds a bachelor’s in biology and a master’s in counseling psychology from Bowie State University. He’s currently completing a doctorate in higher education administration from Morgan State University. read more
Diverse11 hours ago
ARIFA RAZA
*ARIFA RAZA* has been named assistant professor of criminal justice and criminology at Washington State University. Raza has most recently been on the staff at the New Mexico Immigrant Law Center. She holds a master’s degree in justice studies from Arizona State University; a Ph.D. in ethnic studies from the University of California, Riverside; and a juris doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she was editor-in-chief of the *Chicana/o Latina/o Law Review.* read more
Diverse11 hours ago
Dr. Anthony B. Johnson Appointed Provost at Morris Brown College
Dr. Anthony B. Johnson has been appointed provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Morris Brown College, a historically Black college in Atlanta that is looking to regain its accreditation. Johnson is currently on the Board of Directors for the National Institutes for Historically Underserved Students. He most recently served as the interim […] read more
Diverse11 hours ago
ESHEA L. POORE
*MESHEA L. POORE* has been named president of the Big 12 Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education. Vice president for equity, diversity, and inclusion at West Virginia University, Poore holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Howard University and a juris doctorate from the Southern University Law Center. read more
Diverse11 hours ago
DOZIE IBEH
*DOZIE IBEH* has been named associate vice president for capital projects at Princeton University. He was previously associate vice president for the Project Delivery Group at Temple University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture. He holds a master’s degree in construction management from Drexel University. read more
Diverse11 hours ago
Mills College Alumni Sue School, Claims Blindsided by News of Closure or Merger
Mills College alumni are suing the school, alleging they were blindsided by the institution’s recent news to shutdown or merge with Northeastern University, SF Gate reported. The June 7 complaint claims Mills withheld information from alumni on the board of trustees, “thereby stifling [the] Plaintiffs’ ability to fulfill their fiduciary duties to Mills.” The alumni are […] read more
Diverse11 hours ago
LEAH COX
*LEAH COX* has been appointed vice provost for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has most recently been serving as the inaugural vice president for inclusion and institutional equity at Towson University in Maryland. She holds a bachelor’s from what is now McDaniel College in Maryland, a master’s from the University of Arizona and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland at College Park. read more
Gangsters Out Blog7 hours ago
VPD is looking for Damion Ryan
The VPD is looking for Damion Ryan. Isn't that ironic? All they have to do is ask the CFSEU and IHIT who are covering for him. While reporting on someone who recently showed up at the hospital in Surrey with gunshot wounds, the Vancouver Sun posted a video of a March 17th Press conference where it publicised six names that pose a risk to public safety. In reality, this isn't a most wanted list. The police aren't asking for the public's help in locating these individuals. The police are saying the Hells Angels want these people dead so you better stay away from them. They threw Dam... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ9 hours ago
Review The WMD Mirage, Iraq’s Decade of Deception and America’s False Premise for War
*Whitney, Craig, Editor, **The WMD Mirage, Iraq’s Decade of Deception and America’s False Premise for War**, New York: Public Affairs, 2005* *The WMD Mirage, Iraq’s Decade of Deception and America’s False Premise for War* contains primary documents on the U.S.’s claims about Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction and nuclear program. It starts with what the Bush administration thought Iraq was doing, then covers the reports by the United Nations’ inspectors, and finally ends with the various investigations into America’s pre-Iraq war intelligence on Iraq. It is packed full of info... read more
Collecting My Thoughts9 hours ago
A good prayer for these timesA Lakeside friend sends several e-mails a day--sometimes jokes, sometimes political comments, and then one like this. This is really good. I’ve been grumbling again about some of the failings of our church (as I see it), but perhaps the Lord is making biscuits. A pastor attended a men's breakfast in the middle of a rural farming area of the country. The group had asked an older farmer, decked out in bib overalls, to say grace for the morning breakfast: "Lord, I hate buttermilk," the farmer began. The visiting pastor opened one eye to glance at the farmer and wonder where this was g... read more
naked capitalism10 hours ago
2:00PM Water Cooler 7/9/2021By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Bird Song of the Day The Common Cuckoo, from the Jarvis Cocker lyric. And the lovely sounds of a summer afternoon. ‘Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.’ –Henry James “What’s That Bird Song? Merlin Bird ID Can Tell […] read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
Editor's NoteEveryone lost their phone, TV, and internet service (including me) in the area where I live. Everything should be back online within the hour. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Nine parties oppose Brazil’s tax reform: “Government wants to fatten public coffers”RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The leaders of nine parties (PSL, MDB, Solidariedade, Cidadania, DEM, Novo, Podemos, PSDB and PV) on Thursday, July 8, released a statement opposing the Income Tax reform submitted by Economy Minister Paulo Guedes to Congress last month. According to the parties, the bill will raise taxes for families and companies. […] The post Nine parties oppose Brazil’s tax reform: “Government wants to fatten public coffers” appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Econlib10 hours ago
Larry White on Brainerd on Stablecoins
Monetary economist Larry White had an excellent post recently on stablecoins. It’s titled “Should We Fear Stablecoins?” Alt-M, June 24, 2021. A large part of his discussion is critical of comments made by Leal Brainerd, a Federal Reserve Board governor. I really do recommend that you read the whole White piece, but I’ll give a […] The post Larry White on Brainerd on Stablecoins appeared first on Econlib. read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
Video Shows Kingsnake Swallowing Rattlesnake at San Diego HomeIt's not uncommon for a kingsnake to devour a rattlesnake, but it is rare to witness the act's happening two steps outside a residential garage. read more
Children's Health Defense10 hours ago
College Students Reject COVID Vaccine Mandates — By Voting With Their DollarsAs more than 500 colleges and universities embrace COVID vaccine mandates, there is no reason students and families can’t shun coercive educational institutions and forge their own educational path. The post College Students Reject COVID Vaccine Mandates — By Voting With Their Dollars appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Bingo radio telescope to investigate dark energy in Brazil’s Paraíba outbackRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - To be a thing, in short, is something rare in the universe. The bulk of the mass-energy content in the darkness around us consists of two mysterious entities: 27% dark matter (which we know exists because of its gravitational influence, but is undetectable) and 68% dark energy - a force […] The post Bingo radio telescope to investigate dark energy in Brazil’s Paraíba outback appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Bayou Renaissance Man10 hours ago
Once again, TINVOWOOTI've said before that there is no voting our way out of the political mess left behind after the massively fraudulent November 2020 elections. I honestly don't think we can resolve the situation through another election, *because it'll be just as fraudulent as the last one.* It's going to take more than elections to dig our way out of the political and constitutional Augean stables in which we find ourselves. I'm obliged to TwelveRound for putting the situation in a nutshell. The sight of politicians, especially Republican politicians, bemoaning the state of affairs is more ... read more
Accidental Deliberations11 hours ago
Friday Morning LinksAssorted content to end your week. - Max Fawcett highlights why it's foolish to throw out the protection face masks have provided both against a continuing pandemic, and other infectious diseases. - Jonathan Watts reports on a new warning from scientists about the urgent need to prepare for unprecedented heat, while Vishwam Sankaran reports on research finding that millions of people are dying each year from extreme temperatures. And The Guardian's editorial board points out how actual climate change is exceeding even the most dire predictions from longstanding models. - Tzepo... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ11 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Jul 91920 UK forces withdrew from Najaf turning over city to rebels who set up their own govt (Musings On Iraq review of *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*) 1962 Iraqi planes bombed Turkish border post during operation against Kurdish rebels killing 2 Turkish soldiers 1963 Soviet Union accused Arif govt of genocide against Kurds (Musings On Iraq review *The Kurdish Revolt 1961-1970*) 1973 Another 36 coup plotters tried including Baath Regional Command ... read more
Econlib11 hours ago
The Call of the Wild Economist
In The Struggle for a Better World, Peter Boettke shares a quote from Kenneth Boulding on what economics might become if it continues down the path of encouraging economists to imagine themselves saving the world through analytical perfection: “Conventions of generality and mathematical elegance may be just as much barriers to the attainment and diffusion […] The post The Call of the Wild Economist appeared first on Econlib. read more
Children's Health Defense11 hours ago
Big Pharma Wrote 10,000 Checks Worth $9 Million to Help Elect State Politicians in 2020Big Pharma targets bipartisan lawmakers in influential positions who can affect decisions that affect the industry. Once elected, lawmakers are tempted with lucrative job promises after leaving office. The post Big Pharma Wrote 10,000 Checks Worth $9 Million to Help Elect State Politicians in 2020 appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Analysis: Investigating, but not punishing – how far-reaching are Brazil’s Senate Covid CPI’s powers?RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Why is the Legislature conducting an investigation? Do legislators have any power to punish or is this exclusive to the Judiciary? What are the goals of a Parliamentary Inquiry Committee (CPI)? Can it have any practical consequences? Start with the basics. CPIs exist at the municipal, state and federal levels. […] The post Analysis: Investigating, but not punishing – how far-reaching are Brazil’s Senate Covid CPI’s powers? appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 212 hours ago
Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 7/9/21"
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 7/9/21:* *More Jab Deaths, Trump Sues Big Tech, Greatest Financial Crash Ever"* by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com The CDC has released the latest adverse reactions and deaths from people getting shots for CV19. Now, nearly 7,000 are dead from the so-called jab, with more than 400,000 reported injuries. Please keep in mind, a 2011 Harvard Health Care study says “fewer than 1% of vaccine adverse events are reported.” The jab is, in fact, an experimental gene therapy human drug trial that they would like to be approved as a “vaccine.” None of the so-called vaccines... read more
CFACT12 hours ago
Activists panicked CFACT will correct them on climateIf there's anything climate computer modelers and warming activists fear, it's real-world hard data that corrects their exaggerations. The post Activists panicked CFACT will correct them on climate appeared first on CFACT. read more
Children's Health Defense12 hours ago
Public Health Researcher: Smartphones Emit Harmful Radiation — Here’s How to Reduce Your RiskJoel Moskowitz, a researcher in the School of Public Health at UC Berkeley and director of Berkeley’s Center for Family and Community Health, explains why cellphones are harmful to health, and what people can do to reduce their risk. The post Public Health Researcher: Smartphones Emit Harmful Radiation — Here’s How to Reduce Your Risk appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
What Does ‘False Flag’ Mean?Originally, the term "false flag" referred to a ship "sailing under false colors," or flying the flag of another nation to conceal its true nationality. read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Are These ‘Chernobyl-Grown Carrots’ Real?These carrots weren't grown in Chernobyl ... or Spain. read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Does Zaila Avant-garde Hold Basketball-Related Guinness World Records?After she became the first Black American to win the National Spelling Bee, attention turned to the Louisiana eighth-grader's remarkable resumé. read more
null11 hours ago
A Country That Has Lost Its Way: U.S. Government and Corporations Combine to Strip Citizens of Their Rights[image: undefined] The American people have increasingly become aware that government surveillance and corporate censorship have combined to keep people ignorant and controlled. What is taking place has generated some dark humor. A friend of mine, also a former CIA officer, wrote to me recently and said tongue-in-cheek that he retains a lot of respect for the Agency because it is the only major government national security entity that does not read our mail and emails. Those jobs are the responsibility of the NSA and FBI. I responded that I would imagine that CIA does in fact read q... read more
The Last Refuge11 hours ago
Natalie Harp Does a Deep Dive into Mark Zuckerberg’s Election Operations, The Obama Team Coordinated With Big Tech to Install Joe BidenOne America News host Natalie Harp does a deep dive into the election influence operation carried out by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg. After outlining the background information, including the amount of money Zuckerberg spent on the 2020 election and who he gave it to, Ms. Harp interviews NY Rep Claudia Tenney (NY, CD-22). As […] The post Natalie Harp Does a Deep Dive into Mark Zuckerberg’s Election Operations, The Obama Team Coordinated With Big Tech to Install Joe Biden appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Diverse11 hours ago
JOHN HURTADO
*JOHN HURTADO* has been named interim vice chancellor and dean of the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University as well as interim agency director of the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station. Hurtado joined the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M in 2001 and serves as deputy director and chief technology officer for the Bush Combat Development Complex and professor of aerospace engineering. He holds a master’s and doctorate in aerospace engineering from Texas A&M. read more
Diverse11 hours ago
CELINE PARREÑAS SHIMIZU
*CELINE PARREÑAS SHIMIZU* has been named dean of the Arts Division at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Director of the School of Cinema, professor of cinema studies and graduate faculty member in sexuality studies at San Francisco State University, Shimizu holds a master's from the School of Theatre, Film and Television at the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Ph.D. from Stanford University. read more
Diverse11 hours ago
SMITA RUZICKA
*SMITA RUZICKA* has been appointed vice president for student affairs at Middlebury College. She has 18 years of experience in student-life administration, previously serving as dean of student life at Johns Hopkins University. Ruzicka holds a bachelor’s from Trinity University in Texas, a masters in counseling psychology from Texas State University and a Ph.D. in higher education administration at the University of Texas at Austin. read more
Diverse12 hours ago
SARMISTHA BAGCHI-SEN
*SHARMISTHA BAGCHI-SEN* has been appointed director of the School of Geographical Sciences and Urban Planning at Arizona State University. Previously a professor at the University at Buffalo of the State University of New York System, Bagchi-Sen holds a Ph.D. in geography and a certificate in global policy studies from the University of Georgia. read more
The Duran12 hours ago
Trump sues Facebook, Google, and Twitter CEOs
Trump sues Facebook, Google, and Twitter CEOs ****News Topic 474***** President Trump sues Facebook, Google, and Twitter CEOs over censorship President Trump sues Facebook, Google, and Twitter CEOs over censorship The class action lawsuits are seeking to have Section 230 declared unconstitutional. read more
Diverse12 hours ago
BRIAN GIBSON
*BRIAN GIBSON* has been named the chief global officer at the University of Utah. He has been serving as executive director of George Mason University’s Global Education Office. Gibson holds a bachelor’s in international economics; a juris doctorate from Georgetown University; a master’sdegree from Columbia University; and a Ph.D. from the University of Amsterdam. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes up California-Nevada border, regionally largest ‘in almost two and a half decades’Yahoo News A magnitude 5.9 earthquake shook the California-Nevada border Thursday afternoon, with people reporting feeling a jolt hundreds of miles away, as far as... The post Magnitude 5.9 earthquake shakes up California-Nevada border, regionally largest ‘in almost two and a half decades’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Diverse12 hours ago
GWENDA RICHBURG GREENE
*GWENDA RICHBURG GREENE* has been named founding dean of the School of Graduate Studies, Continuing Education, and Integrative Learning at Voorhees College. Previously director of the honors program and professor of English at Benedict College, Greene holds a bachelor’s from Columbia College; a master’s from the University of South Carolina; and a doctorate in educational leadership systems from the Union Institute & University in Cincinnati. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Pfizer says it’s time for a Covid vaccine booster; FDA and CDC say not so fastMSN – CNN Drugmaker Pfizer said Thursday it is seeing waning immunity from its coronavirus vaccine and says it is picking up its efforts to... The post Pfizer says it’s time for a Covid vaccine booster; FDA and CDC say not so fast appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Duran12 hours ago
Gaunt Kim Takes Tough Act in Face of Crisis in North Korea
Gaunt Kim Takes Tough Act in Face of Crisis in North Korea News Topic 215 Rodong Sinmun The current situation in which a fierce campaign is being conducted under the fighting programme set forth at the historic 8th Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) to win a fresh victory in socialist construction despite […] read more
PopularResistance.Org12 hours ago
Kucinich Memoir Is A Moving Account Of The Battle Against Corporate PowerThe Division of Light and Power,” by Dennis Kucinich, like Robert Caro’s “The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York,” is a gripping, moving and lucidly written account of the hidden mechanisms of corporate power in the United States and what happens when these corporate interests are challenged. It is essential reading, especially as we face an intensified corporate assault, done in the name of fiscal necessity following the financial wounds imposed by the pandemic, to seize total control of all public assets. Kucinich warns that this assault is more than the seizu... read more
The Duran12 hours ago
Why the 1648 Westphalian Treaty Must Be Defended as a Remedy to the Unipolar ‘Rules-Based Order’
Originally published on the Strategic Culture Foundation The fact is that the Peace of Westphalia, just like the American Revolution that it inspired, and the UN Charter that served as a continuation of this creative evolutionary march towards progress is like garlic to the Vampires of today’s Wall Street and City of London. In 1999, […] read more
The New Dark Age12 hours ago
Haiti News Links 8-9 July 20219 July 2021 — The New Dark Age Haiti’s White Rulers Have Spoken on Haiti’s Political Future Colombian Mercenaries Behind President’s Assassination Haiti’s president killed by ‘foreign hit squad’ of ex-Colombian military & Haitian-Americans, 11 arrested inside ‘Taiwan embassy’ https://www.rt.com/news/528753-haiti-assassins-colombian-american/ Haitian Movements Caution against Foreign Intervention Following Moïse’s Assassination Six suspects held over Haiti president’s assassination, police chief … Continue reading Haiti News Links 8-9 July 2021 read more
PopularResistance.Org12 hours ago
NATO Wants To Close Hungary Behind An Iron CurtainNATO and the European Union have launched a coordinated political attack on Hungary to end our cooperation with China and Russia. They want Hungary to terminate the agreement with Russia on the expansion of the Paks nuclear power plant, and with China on the construction of the Belgrade-Budapest railway line and the establishment of Fudan University in Hungary. The Western system of alliance, of which our country is a member, requires us to cut the threads to the East and fully submit ourselves to the will of NATO. Their attack is hidden under the guise of defending democracy. They... read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Capitol Police, Exempt From FOIA & Above The Law, Expanding Throughout U.S. Thanks to $2B in New FundingInformation Liberation – by Chris Menahan The US Capitol Police are expanding their operations throughout the country thanks to $2 billion in new funding secured... The post Capitol Police, Exempt From FOIA & Above The Law, Expanding Throughout U.S. Thanks to $2B in New Funding appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Conservative Socrates11 hours ago
The Anglo-Saxons of the Byzantine EmpireAfter the defeat of the Anglo-Saxons by the Norman-French in the Battle of Hastings, fought on 14 October 1066, the Byzantine Empire became the destination for numerous Anglo-Saxon soldiers who were looking for a new employment. The Byzantine Empire in those days was in need of valiant mercenaries, and it was a good paymaster. The* Játvarðar Saga*, which is the Icelandic story of the life of Edward the Confessor, King of England (1042–1066), relates that, immediately after the Battle of Hastings, a large body of Anglo-Saxon nobles, soldiers, and their families fled from England in ... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Can Afghanistan Be Part of An Integrated Central Asia?*S. Frederick Starr, Eldor Aripov* *Afghanistan, * A more integrated and cohesive Central Asia that includes Afghanistan will bring do more than anything else in sight to make Afghanistan stable and predictable. For many in the West and worldwide, the five countries of Central Asia remain a mystery, and their role in world affairs unknown. Yet through their own efforts, they have now emerged as a world region, with its own needs and possibilities. It is time for Washington and the world to embrace this reality and focus on ways that region can contribute to regional and global s... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Turkey's Air Force Was Torn Apart — By Turkey*Michael Peck* *Turkey, * Political purges defanged the Turkish military as a threat, and strengthened the increasingly authoritarian rule of Erdogan and his neo-Ottoman Justice and Development Party *Here's What You Need To Remember: *A nation that throws its fighter pilots in jail is not just wasting money, but also an extremely valuable resource. Fighter pilots aren't cheap. The U.S. Air Force estimates that training a new pilot to fly a plane like the F-35 costs $11 million. And that doesn't count the priceless experience of a veteran pilot who has been flying for years. Tha... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
How Much Student Loan Debt Has Biden Forgiven? Asking for Joe Biden.*Rachel Bucchino* *Student Loan Debt, * A massive step undertaken by the Biden Administration only represents 0.1 percent of the $1.7 trillion of student loan debt outstanding and could just be the start of a string of student loan forgiveness measures during Biden’s time in the White House. The Education Department has already canceled roughly $3 billion in student loan debt since the beginning of 2021, upholding part of President Joe Biden’s campaign pledge to lessen the student loan burden on Americans. But that massive step only represents 0.1 percent of the $1.7 trillion of ... read more
Mining Awareness +11 hours ago
HUD’s “Preserving Community and Neighborhood Choice” 2020 which Biden Admin Aims to Overturn, Comment Deadline July 12 2021The text of HUD’s “Preserving Community and Neighborhood Choice”, which does a good job of outlining what is at stake, … Continue reading → read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
More Suspects Arrested in Assassination of Haitian PresidentIn all, 17 suspects have been detained and another eight are being sought. read more
Small Dead Animals12 hours ago
Something Queer This Way ComesAs predicted long ago, the next goal of the Radical Left is to normalize pedophilia: More here. read more
Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago
A Film Challenging Religious NormsNEW DELHI, India, Jul 09 (IPS) - When Turkish- Norwegian writer and filmmaker Nefise Ozkal Lorentzen heard about Seyran Ates’ mixed gender mosque in Berlin, Germany, she immediately decided to make a film on Seyran’s life. It took three years to produce the film, ‘Seyran Ates: Sex Revolution and Islam’ a portrait of a female Imam and her struggles in activating revolution within Islam. Read the full story, “A Film Challenging Religious Norms”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago
Bridging the Gap and Crossing the BridgeNEW YORK, Jul 09 (IPS) - Yasmine Sherif, Director of Education Cannot WaitIt may be a challenge, but it is also an absolute necessity: bridging the gap between international law and reality and quickly crossing the bridge to reach all crisis-affected children and youth left furthest behind. Inclusive and equitable quality education is the right of every girl and boy and the objective of Sustainable Development Goal 4. Read the full story, “Bridging the Gap and Crossing the Bridge”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Bolivian entrepreneurs, hit by Covid-19, encourage vaccination to recover lost groundRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The pandemic crisis has forced several businesses in Bolivia to explore alternatives. The relationship between health and economy is not exclusive, through the promotion of vaccination against Covid-19 and a reward in kind for that action. If you present your vaccination card, "I will prepare you the best coffee in […] The post Bolivian entrepreneurs, hit by Covid-19, encourage vaccination to recover lost ground appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
Was Zaila Avant-garde in a Steph Curry Commercial?The new Scripps National Spelling Bee champion said that she does "spelling on the side" to her real passion: basketball. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Cuba’s regulatory authority approves emergency use of Abdala coronavirus vaccineRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Cuba's Center for the State Control of Medicines, Equipment and Medical Devices (CECMED) granted this Friday authorization for emergency use of the Cuban vaccine against the Abdala coronavirus, which in its clinical trials showed an efficacy of 92.2%. The authorization was granted "once it was confirmed that it complies with […] The post Cuba’s regulatory authority approves emergency use of Abdala coronavirus vaccine appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
the daily howler12 hours ago
MANIFESTATIONS: Who was being disparaged that day?*FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2021* *Has integration failed?:* At the start, it should be said that Paul Butler—he of Georgetown University Law School, MSNBC and the Washington Post, with his undergraduate degree from Yale and his law degree from Harvard Law School, not to mention a stint at Williams & Connolly—is in fact a good, decent person. (In Chicago, he prepped at St. Ignatius College Preparatory School.) Butler's reactions, views and feelings are the reactions, views and feelings of a good, decent person. That said, there's also this: Because his reactions and views and feelings are ... read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Finicky “vaccine sommeliers” undermine Brazil inoculation campaign, experts sayRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - One question rippled through the queue outside a makeshift inoculation center in Rio de Janeiro’s beachside neighborhood of Copacabana on a recent morning: “Which vaccine are they using?” Despite the world’s second-highest death toll and infections running high, some people across Brazil are refusing to receive their shot if the […] The post Finicky “vaccine sommeliers” undermine Brazil inoculation campaign, experts say appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Halifax Examiner13 hours ago
Halifax starts removing emergency shelters from parks days before stated deadlineThe municipality has removed two of Halifax Mutual Aid’s shelters from parks days before its own stated deadline. On Friday morning, Halifax removed one shelter from Victoria Park at South Park Street and Spring Garden Road, and another from Raymond Taavel Park at the corner of Inglis and Barrington streets. “One shelter was occupied by […] read more
IER13 hours ago
Coal Is Mounting a ComebackCoal use is on the rise in 2021 due to higher prices for natural gas in the United States, shortages… The post Coal Is Mounting a Comeback appeared first on IER. read more
Activist Teacher13 hours ago
Questioning the Global Pandemic-Response StructureIN MY OPINION:COVID, Swine Flu, Avian Flu, SARS... Objective harm analysis proves that the "pandemic" global-response structure should be dismantled. The said structure is a political instrument for globalism, colonialism, and publicly-funded Pharma mega profits, disconnected from reality for viral respiratory diseases.The pandemic responses have been unjustified and harmful disasters. read more
Lawfare14 hours ago
The Rift Between Turkey and Israel Continues to DeepenTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Libyan National Unity Government Prime Minister Dbeibeh hold a joint press conference in Ankara, Turkey, on April 12, 2021. Photo credit: Office of the President of Turkey, Directorate of Communications Tensions are rising in the eastern Mediterranean. Turkey’s sparring with Israel is combining with its conflicts with Saudi Arabia and its partners, and is increasingly drawing in other countries—from Libya to Greece, and maybe soon the United States. Just a few months ago, there appeared to be signs of rapprochement between Turkey and Isra... read more
musingsofanoldfart15 hours ago
People want your money – be vigilantScams abound. At the dinner table when the kids were younger, we discussed with our teens that people want your money. So, you have to be vigilant and guard against them. Some want it by legitimate means – advertising to … Continue reading → read more
The Duck of Minerva3 days ago
The Breakdown of Jewish Consensus – Ethnic Violence in Israel ExplainedFor Jewish Israeli politicians the temptation to draw back into what is left of the old ethnic consensus will be great. But including the Palestinian citizens in politics and society is the only way to defend Israeli democracy. read more
Gangsters Out Blog3 hours ago
Communist China lies while it commits genocide
As I previously said, Communist China pretending to support aboriginal rights is an absurd lie. The Palestinians are Muslim and Christian. The CCP is exterminating both in China. The Uyghurs and the Tibetans are aboriginals and the CCP is brutally oppressing them as we speak. Amidst this modern-day genocide, the CCP is pointing the finger and magnifying their false allegations. The National Post is reporting that the CCP's State run newspaper recently posted a cartoon of Justin Trudeau sitting on a pile of indigenous skulls saying we stole your land, we killed your men, we burried... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 25 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, AM/PM 7/9/21Gregory Mannarino, AM 7/9/21: *"'Diaper Inflation.' More People Borrowing From * *Their Credit Cards To Make Ends Meet"* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ *Related:* "Wells Unexpectedly Shuts All Existing Personal Lines Of Credit, Hinting US Economy On The Edge" ○ Gregory Mannarino, PM 7/9/21: *"Alert! The Fed. Is Already Moving Goalposts!"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
Another Round of “Golden State Stimulus” Checks Are Coming Soon*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus, * But many Californians are still disqualified from receiving the funds. Last week, the California state legislature approved a second round of statewide stimulus payments to Golden State residents. The “Golden State Stimulus” checks, as the government has officially dubbed them, are worth $600 apiece. The first wave of these checks has already been sent out. However, most residents did not receive them because the upper-income threshold for qualifying was $30,000 per year, a low bar that excludes more than half of working Californians. The median inc... read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
Why DARPA Isn't Sweating Russian And Chinese Hypersonic Weapons*Michael Peck* *Hypersonic Weapons, * The Achilles heel of ballistic missile defense has been that it's cheaper for an attacker to build an overwhelming mass of missiles and warheads than it is for the defender to build interceptors to stop them. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Hypersonic weapons may be able to penetrate U.S. missile defenses or streak past the defenses of U.S. aircraft carriers. Even more worrisome, they might be armed with conventional warheads to destroy targets -- notably ICBMs in hardened silos -- once thought invulnerable to anything but nuclear weapons... read more
The Free Thought Project12 hours ago
Cops Raid Home of Innocent Disabled Vet, Grandpa and Kill Him as He Slept — Lawsuit[image: home]An innocent grandfather who was a disabled veteran was gunned down in his home by cops as he slept, according to a new lawsuit. read more
White Wolf12 hours ago
Native American tribes release a short film to oppose wolf hunting
“Secretary Haaland, please return Endangered Species Act protections to the wolf,” is the closing message of a powerful new film, "Family," released today that ends with the stark warning, “Before it’s too late.” The Global Indigenous Council has released “Family” as a part of a campaign to restore federal protections to wolves across the continental United States. Directed by critically-acclaimed filmmaker Rain ("Somebody’s Daughter"/"Say Her Name") and narrated by award-winning actress Crystle Lightning (Trickster/Yellowstone), the short film provides insight into how wolves are f... read more
Gangsters Out Blog12 hours ago
CBSA seize 112.5 kg of cocaine in Ontario
The Indo-Canadian Voice is reporting that the CBSA seized 112.5 kg of cocaine in Ontario on June 15th. "The RCMP have charged 24-year-old Singh of LaSalle, Quebec, with importation of a controlled substance. He will appear at the St. Catharines Courthouse, Ontario, on July 9." read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Eyeing presidency, gay Brazilian governor braces for anti-LGBT+ jibesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Thomson Reuters Foundation) Gay Brazilian governor and presidential hopeful Eduardo Leite said he expects to encounter anti-LGBT+ rhetoric as he bids to unseat President Jair Bolsonaro, a far-right firebrand who once described himself as a “proud homophobe”. Leite, 36, who is governor of the large southern state of Rio Grande […] The post Eyeing presidency, gay Brazilian governor braces for anti-LGBT+ jibes appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Savings accounts lose to inflation for 10th consecutive month in BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The net yield of savings account, after discounting inflation as measured by the Broad Consumer Price Index (IPCA) over 12 months through June 2021, is a negative -6.26%. This means that people who left their money invested in savings accounts during this period have lost purchasing power, according to a […] The post Savings accounts lose to inflation for 10th consecutive month in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Waking Times12 hours ago
Victims of Covid Vaccine Adverse Reactions Want to Be Heard*Dylan Charles* - People who've been injured by the Covid vaccine are asking to be heard. read more
The Duran12 hours ago
Friday morning news chat
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Eleven suspects in Haitian president Moise’s murder arrested at Taiwan embassyRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Eleven of the suspects in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise were arrested at the Taiwanese embassy in the Haitian capital, the diplomatic legation itself confirmed Friday. The Taiwanese diplomatic representation assured in a statement that “this Thursday morning, July 8, 2021, the Haitian police intended to enter the […] The post Eleven suspects in Haitian president Moise’s murder arrested at Taiwan embassy appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
21st Century Wire13 hours ago
UKC News: Door to Door Vaccine ‘Strike Teams’?
*UKC News* | Co-hosts Mike Robinson and Patrick Henningsen with the end of week news round-up. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
International tourism in Mexico marks a 198.5% inter-annual increase in MayRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Mexico received 198.5% more international tourists in May than in the same month of 2020, when there was confinement in a good part of the world due to the covid-19 pandemic, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) informed this Friday. Mexico went from receiving 890,642 foreign […] The post International tourism in Mexico marks a 198.5% inter-annual increase in May appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Free Thought Project13 hours ago
City Proposes Fining, Arresting Good Samaritans who Donate to the Homeless[image: homeless]To cope with the homelessness crisis, lawmakers proposed fining and arresting people who donate to the homeless. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon sets new monthly record in June – INPERIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Deforestation alerts in the Legal Amazon in June reached 1,061 km², the fourth record-breaking month since the beginning of the Deter-B series, from the National Institute for Space Research (Inpe), created in 2016. The rate for the first six months of 2021, in deforestation alerts, shows 3,610 km² of open […] The post Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon sets new monthly record in June – INPE appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 213 hours ago
Jim Kunstler, "Is Reality 'Baseless,' Too?"
*"Is Reality 'Baseless,' Too?"* by Jim Kunstler "Advice to the mindf**k-hesitant: When “Joe Biden” and Kamala Harris come to your door selling vaccines, treat them as you would, say, a couple of Jehovah’s Witnesses proffering Watchtower magazines: “Thank you, but I’m not interested in your organization… and please take me off your mailing list. Have a nice day!” Cue: sound of door clicking shut. Something tells me there are still too many sane people with a sense of humor left in this tormented land for the flunkies of “progressive” Wokery to achieve the total control they seek ove... read more
CFACT13 hours ago
If only I believed man was the reasonSurprising hurricane / temperature correlations. The post If only I believed man was the reason appeared first on CFACT. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Argentina’s ex-President Macri accused by Bolivia of supporting overthrow of Evo Morales in BoliviaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Government of Bolivia Thursday disclosed documentation that it claims proves Argentina was behind the revolt that ended up in the toppling of former President Evo Morales. Bolivian Foreign Minister Rogelio Mayta explained that the Argentine government of former President Mauricio Macri (2015-2019) delivered weapons and ammunition to military officers […] The post Argentina’s ex-President Macri accused by Bolivia of supporting overthrow of Evo Morales in Bolivia appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Penny for your thoughts14 hours ago
Russia, Iran, Turkey reject unilateral Syria Sanctions, Oppose Oil Theft & Separatist Ambitions*Please, no 'but, but, Turkey steals Syrian oil/ Erdogan's son' blah, blah, blah. Been there, debunked that. Long ago.* *There are more appropriate places for that type of dis/mis info**. **The Kurds have been the number one thieves of Syria's oil. That is the US allied PKK crew.* * A few previous reports and there are more* - Usrael Kurd Oil Deals and Tanker Attacks - SitRep Syria: KurdIShIS/ Smuggling Syrian Oil for Usrael Arms/Idlib And Still More... - SDF Defector Spills Still More Beans! Kurds & ISIS Exploiting Syria's Oil Resources * And.. These are not "Syri... read more
bilaterals.org12 hours ago
Trading away industrialization? Contexts and prospects of the EU-Mercosur agreement09-Jul-2021 The agreement is likely to be a step toward less productive, more unequal and more vulnerable economies in both regions. read more
bilaterals.org12 hours ago
Pourquoi il faut sortir du traité sur la charte de l'énergie, cet accord d'investissement qui fait dérailler la transition09-Jul-2021 Alors qu'a lieu un nouveau round de négociation pour « moderniser » le Traité sur la charte de l'énergie, 400 organisations de la société civile lancent un ultimatum pour sortir au plus vite de cet accord. read more
bilaterals.org12 hours ago
Accord entre Washington et Mexico sur un conflit autour d'une usine GM09-Jul-2021 La représentante américaine au Commerce (USTR) avait invoqué pour la première fois un mécanisme spécifique sur le droit syndical prévu dans le cadre du nouvel accord commercial AEUMC. read more
bilaterals.org12 hours ago
US, Mexico announce resolution of GM labor dispute under trade deal09-Jul-2021 The agreement marked the first use of the USMCA's Rapid Response Labor Mechanism. read more
bilaterals.org12 hours ago
Le Royaume-Uni signe un accord commercial avec la Norvège, l'Islande et le Liechtenstein09-Jul-2021 Le gouvernement britannique a déclaré avoir signé un accord de libre-échange avec la Norvège, l'Islande et le Liechtenstein, son dernier accord commercial post-Brexit. read more
bilaterals.org12 hours ago
UK signs trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein09-Jul-2021 Britain's government said it signed a free trade deal with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, its latest post-Brexit trade agreement. read more
bilaterals.org12 hours ago
Free Trade Agreement with China expected by early next year09-Jul-2021 Share The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Cambodia and China has received unanimous support from the National Assembly's expert committee and is likely to come into force next year. read more
Children's Health Defense13 hours ago
‘Our Daily Dose’: Film Exposes How Fluoridated Water Harms ChildrenFilmmaker Jeremy Seifert lays out the dangers of water fluoridation, highlighting the most current research and interviewing top-tier doctors, activists, and attorneys close to the issue. The post ‘Our Daily Dose’: Film Exposes How Fluoridated Water Harms Children appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
MintPress News13 hours ago
The Fight to Save Lifta, the Last Remaining Palestinian Village
Lifta, the only town Israel did not demolish after the Nakba, stands as a symbol of the Palestinian right of return, but an Israeli government "development" plan may soon change that. The post The Fight to Save Lifta, the Last Remaining Palestinian Village appeared first on MintPress News. read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Donald Trump Is Suing Social Media Companies: Could He Actually Win?*Stephen Silver* *Donald Trump Sues Social Media, Americas* Google is also part of the lawsuit since Trump was also banned from YouTube, the Associated Press reported, as has its CEO, Sundar Pichai. None of the three companies named in the suit have commented. Shortly after the riot at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, several technology companies and social media giants announced that they were suspending the account of then-President Donald Trump. Trump was banned “permanently” from Twitter. Facebook announced in May that its advisory board had determined that Trump will be suspe... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Why Russia and China are Cooperating More Than Ever*Andranik Migranyan* *U.S.-Russia Relations, * By forming an alliance of democracies against authoritarian states, with China and Russia in mind, Washington and Brussels should be aware that they might well leave Russia no other option than to cooperate more closely with China. As I predicted on Russian television on Channel One’s key political program "The Big Game," for Moscow the recent summit between Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin is not only “seminal”, but also meaningful. Although one can hardly call the return of ambassadors to Washington and Moscow and the willingness to d... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
China Has an Unconventional Way to Spot U.S. Submarines: Lasers*Michael Peck* *Lasers, * China's most recent efforts have used high-tech methods, such as magnets and lasers, rather than improving traditional sonar. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Scientists at a Chinese research institute say they developed an airborne laser that might eventually detect hostile subs even at great depths. China is making great efforts to detect U.S. submarines. Scientists at a Chinese research institute say they developed an airborne laser that might eventually detect hostile subs even at great depths. Meanwhile, scientists at another institute also cla... read more
Halifax Examiner13 hours ago
Why opt-out organ donation isn’t as simple as it soundsNews 1. Empathy “Halifax hired a consultant to train its employees on ’empathy-based approaches to homeless encampments’ before announcing it would evict homeless people from their encampments,” reports Zane Woodford: On Thursday, the Examiner learned that Halifax hired a consulting firm to train its employees on the encampments. “The municipality hired the consulting firm, OrgCode, […] read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
52 Dead in Bangladesh Factory Fire; Workers Locked InsideMany workers jumped from the upper floors of the factory, and at least 26 suffered injuries, the United News of Bangladesh agency reported. read more
Bayou Renaissance Man13 hours ago
The "San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus" are proud of their perversionI'm sure that by now, most of my readers have heard of the beyond disgusting, sexually predatory musical threat made by the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus against normal, heterosexual children. I have no intention of putting their video into this post, or of reproducing all the lyrics to their song, but you'll find them in this article if you're interested. I'll just cite a couple of pertinent lines. You think that we’ll corrupt your kids Fine — just this once, you’re correct We’ll convert your children Happens bit by bit Quietly and suddenly and you will barely notice it. F... read more
Caitlin Johnstone15 hours ago
The Problem With Yemen: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative MatrixListen to a reading of this article: ❖ A big part of the problem with Yemen is that the photos of starving kids are too often captioned with “Ohh, look how sad” instead of “Your government is doing this on purpose.” ❖ Warmongers are saying, […] read more
The New Dark Age15 hours ago
UK Crony Capitalism: What’s hidden in their inboxes?Boris Johnson, Matt Hancock and Lord Bethell have all been reportedly using private email accounts or WhatApp for Government business, discussing matters of national importance - from the spread of Covid-19 in care homes to the award of lucrative Government contracts. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Former mayoral candidate charged with murder in killing of Indiana cop at FBI officeThe Telegraph The man arrested and charged in the killing of an Indiana police officer at an FBI office had been a mayoral candidate and... The post Former mayoral candidate charged with murder in killing of Indiana cop at FBI office appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report16 hours ago
Suspect with bodies in truck during killing of Georgia golf pro is arrested, police sayYahoo News A suspect has been arrested in the shooting death of a golf pro at a Georgia country club, media outlets report. A Cobb... The post Suspect with bodies in truck during killing of Georgia golf pro is arrested, police say appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Duck of Minerva3 days ago
Elite-Public Gaps and Deadlock on the Iran DealWhile campaigning for the White House, U.S. President Joe Biden promised Americans that he would reenter the nuclear deal with Iran, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), so long as Tehran returned to compliance with the agreement’s original terms. Recent polling indicates that this would be a popular move: a majority of the American (and even Iranian!) […] read more
Balkinization13 hours ago
Going DeeperFor the Balkinization Symposium on Stephen Skowronek, John A. Dearborn and, Desmond King, Phantoms of a Beleaguered Republic: The Deep State and The Unitary Executive (Oxford University Press, 2021). Blake Emerson *Phantoms of a Beleaguered Republic* offers a penetrating diagnosis not only of the Trump presidency but of long running trends in American political development and public law. Stephen Skowronek, John A. Dearborn, and Desmond King argue that the “unitary executive theory” and the bureaucratic “deep state” are bound together as two antagonistic, pathological extremes i... read more
Organizing Notes13 hours ago
Haiti's White Rulers Have Spoken on Haiti's Political Future
For Immediate Release Media Contact: (202) 643-1136 communications@blackallianceforpeace.com JULY 9, 2021—The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) condemns the arrogance and illegality of United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti Helen La Lime’s July 8 statement that Haitian Prime Minister Claude Joseph will be the new president, just one day after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. The decision was announced to the press after a closed-door UN Security Council meeting had been called on Haiti. But BAP asks: Who gave the United Nations special envoy the power to make that kin... read more
naked capitalism14 hours ago
Trump Can’t Beat Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in Court – but the Fight Might Be Worth More Than a WinTrump is back for another misguided, erm, quixotic fight. Could he still score points? read more
The Free Thought Project14 hours ago
Cop Arrested, Suspected of Killing His Son, Stuffing Him into a Hole in the Wall[image: cop]A Baltimore cop is being held without bond after police made a startling discovery while conducting a welfare check. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Bolsonaro profanely dismisses hostile Covid CPI and media spectacleRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's Senatorial Committee (CPI), investigating the coronavirus pandemic's handling, sent a letter to President Jair Bolsonaro asking him to address the allegations surrounding an allegedly shady, overpriced deal to purchase the Covaxin immunizer. “Silence creates a disturbing situation,” the Covid CPI stressed. But Bolsonaro was blunt: “I shit on the […] The post Bolsonaro profanely dismisses hostile Covid CPI and media spectacle appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
The Libranos: It’s Good To Be KingG&M; The Canada Infrastructure Bank is refusing to disclose bonuses paid to executives despite a unanimous vote by MPs on a House of Commons committee calling for the amounts to be revealed. Members of Parliament on the standing committee on transport, infrastructure and communities, including Liberal MPs, voted 11-0 on March 23 in support of… Continue reading → read more
Northern Reflections14 hours ago
Not The TimeThe Green Party is consuming itself. Recent developments are not encouraging. Susan Delacourt writes: Green Party Leader Annamie Paul is facing a vote of confidence in two weeks, on July 20. The party is not holding its big, biennial convention until the end of August. If Paul does not pass the confidence vote, that convention will be all about how to get some kind of leadership in place for a looming federal campaign. That is, if the campaign hasn’t started already. Several party staffers were informed Wednesday that they had been laid off, including two in Paul’s office, and i... read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Extending cap of 600 passengers per day allowed into Argentina could deter even more airlinesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Government of Argentina looked determined, on Thursday, July 8, to extend for four additional weeks the cap of 600 passengers a day to be allowed through the Ezeiza international airport, albeit with some exceptions. The new presidential emergency decree (DNU) for a measure that expires Friday is expected to […] The post Extending cap of 600 passengers per day allowed into Argentina could deter even more airlines appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
What’s necessary beyond a bearskin, a cave, and a chunk of meat?Here in North America many have been rightfully critical of the Covid lockdowns. But what we put up with pales in comparison to what’s going on down under. Police will be asking people who are outside their homes what their reasonable excuse is, and will be cracking down on activities like unnecessary shopping. “You don’t… Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Brazil’s Bradesco and Santander banks doing battle over clients’ changing needsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A legion of customers who withstood the pandemic made life difficult for the largest banks in the country. Bradesco and Santander joined the journey of individuals and families who did not give up and decided to go into battle to secure small businesses and homeownership. Real estate credit and financing […] The post Brazil’s Bradesco and Santander banks doing battle over clients’ changing needs appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Organizing Notes15 hours ago
Rocket launch alert: Protect the Mhoine, protect the planet!One of Scotland’s most important contributions to global fight against ecological and climate breakdown lies beneath the ground – in layers of peat that have been trapping carbon for thousands of years. The Flow Country in Caithness and Sutherland is the largest peatbog in Europe. It stores approximately 400 million tonnes of carbon-- that’s more than double the amount of all of Britain’s woodlands! It is a rare and precious wildlife haven, and a potential UNESCO World Heritage site. The *Space Hub Sutherland project* submitted an application to the Highland Council for th... read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
Tropical Storm Elsa Soaks NYC As It Races Up East CoastHeavy rains were causing traffic hazards around New York City, which was already reeling from a deluge Thursday that flooded roads and at least one subway station. read more
No More Mister Nice Blog15 hours ago
"HOW ABOUT DON'T KNOCK ON MY DOOR?"A few days ago, in response to President Biden's announcement of a door-knocking campaign to encourage unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated against COVID-19, Dan Crenshaw, the eyepatch-wearing congressman and future presidential candidate from Texas, wrote on Twitter: How about don’t knock on my door. You’re not my parents. You’re the government. Make the vaccine available, and let people be free to choose. Why is that concept so hard for the left? https://t.co/Fkv3kzNh6S — Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) July 6, 2021 Given Crenshaw's clearly stated opposition to having private... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Rising fertilizer costs could threaten Brazilian farmers’ profitsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Prices for agricultural nutrients such as phosphate and potash have been on the rise since late last year in the face of tight supplies, strong demand, and geopolitical uncertainty. According to one of the world's largest nutrient suppliers, farmers may have to get used to high fertilizer prices as global […] The post Rising fertilizer costs could threaten Brazilian farmers’ profits appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
From the Trenches World Report16 hours ago
Assassinated Haitian President Resisted BeijingCD Media Outgoing Prime Minister of Haiti Claude Joseph confirmed the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in the early hours of Wednesday by suspected foreign... The post Assassinated Haitian President Resisted Beijing appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Electroverse17 hours ago
Rare July Frost and Record Cold hit Minnesota, S. America Corn suffers due to “unusual cold”, as additional Polar Blasts strike Australia and New Zealand
The global average temperature has dropped some 0.7C since the start of 2016. And looking ahead, climatic patterns look set to accelerate this cooling into 2022. #Prepare. The post Rare July Frost and Record Cold hit Minnesota, S. America Corn suffers due to “unusual cold”, as additional Polar Blasts strike Australia and New Zealand appeared first on Electroverse. read more
Socio-Economics History Blog17 hours ago
Smoking Guns on BIG TECH Election CensorshipJudicial Watch READ MORE https://www.judicialwatch.org/press-r… Judicial Watch announced today that it received 165 pages of new documents from the office of the Secretary of State of California showing the office directly emailing Google employees to remove a Judicial Watch video on election integrity. The video titled, “**ELECTION INTEGRITY CRISIS** Dirty Voter Rolls, Ballot Harvesting & … read more
Komando.com17 hours ago
Have a Ring camera? How to opt out of Amazon’s shared wireless network
Amazon Sidewalk is a shared Wi-Fi network. Here's how to opt out if you have a Ring device. read more
Socio-Economics History Blog17 hours ago
Jim Willie: Gold, Genocide Project, Vaccibonerosis …. read more
Komando.com18 hours ago
Keep an eye on your packages, pets and entryway with Kim’s video doorbell pick
How many times has a stranger showed up to your door and turned your doorknob to check to see if the door was unlocked? Unfortunately, these types of activities happen every day all across America. The good news is that you can fight back against the bad guys with the right protection and tools like a video doorbell monitoring system. Protect your home and privacy with the SimpliSafe Video Doorbell Pro, the newest tool from the only home security system Kim uses and recommends. read more
The National Interest14 hours ago
2.5 Million Americans Are Officially Demanding More Stimulus. Does Biden Care?*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus Checks, Americas* Change.org petitions are not a basis for legislation. However, the sheer number of signatories should give elected officials pause. In March 2020, as state and local lockdowns began to take effect in response to the coronavirus entering the United States, a Colorado restaurant owner named Stephanie Bonin was forced to close her doors. With the loss of livelihood and widespread economic uncertainty, Bonin became attracted to the idea of a recurring stimulus check as a way to ensure stability throughout the pandemic. To test the idea for... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Coming Soon: Chinese Kamikaze Drones*Michael Peck* *People's Liberation Army, China* [image: A military vehicle carrying an unmanned aerial vehicle (UVA) travels past Tiananmen Square during the military parade marking the 70th founding anniversary of People's Republic of China, on its National Day in Beijing, China October 1, 2019. REUTERS/Thoma] Uh oh. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *For the U.S. military and other potential Chinese adversaries, this is one more advanced weapon that they may encounter in battle. Like drones in general, loitering munitions can be hard to detect and shoot down, especially the s... read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
African American Spelling Bee Champ Makes HistoryDeclared the champion, Zaila jumped and twirled with joy, only flinching in surprise when confetti was shot onto the stage. read more
Modern Tokyo Times15 hours ago
President Jovenel Moïse of Haiti assassinated by a foreign hit squadPresident Jovenel Moïse of Haiti assassinated by a foreign hit squad Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated by a professional foreign hit squad, according to the police in Haiti. Confirmation is based on the apprehension of many former members of the armed forces of Colombia. It is […] The post President Jovenel Moïse of Haiti assassinated by a foreign hit squad first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Over 127,000 Stimulus Checks Sent To Americans Too Rich to Qualify*Rachel Bucchino* *Stimulus, * While it comes as a surprise that people who didn’t qualify for the stimulus checks on the basis of their yearly income still received the federal funds, the IRS could have sent them the money based on their most recent tax returns. Nearly 127,000 stimulus payments from the third round of coronavirus relief have been sent to Americans with incomes higher than the eligibility threshold, according to data released by the IRS. That means roughly $392.3 million of direct checks went to those with adjusted gross incomes over $200,000 from the latest rou... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Is Joe Biden Even Worried About Soaring Gas Prices?*Rachel Bucchino* *Gas Prices, * “Robust gasoline demand and more expensive crude oil prices are pushing gas prices higher.” Drivers should expect that the average price of a gallon of gas could jump another 10 to 20 cents by August, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). AAA reported Tuesday that the gas price average nationwide has spiked by 40 percent since the beginning of the year, from $2.25 on Jan. 1 to $3.13 on July 6. The trade group noted prices aren’t “stopping there,” as AAA projected a further increase of around 10 to 20 cents by the end of August, ... read more
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