Wednesday, August 11, 2021

11 August - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

 10 pm MDT

On Their Own Terms? Sovereign Debt Choices in Developing Countries
As access to vaccines continues to hamper developing countries’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of these countries also face significant public debt burdens. The Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI), intended to ease pandemic-related burdens on low and middle income countries, expires at the end of 2021. The DSSI saved 43 countries $5.7 billion in […] read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Climate change and its damages are coming into focus in Brazil’s agricultural sector
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the last six years, extreme weather events have caused Brazilian cereal producers to suffer crop failures in at least three harvests and reduced harvest volumes compared to the previous season. According to the National Supply Company (Conab), this is the case in the current cycle, which has seen heavy […] The post Climate change and its damages are coming into focus in Brazil’s agricultural sector appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Small Dead Animals16 hours ago
The Liberals Really Do Hate Us.
The latest announcement of more money for Indians, had to be moved to another building because it was going to be held in a building named after our first prime minister. A member of Big Chief Gay Eagle’s cabinet didn’t feel comfortable meeting there. Another day on Turtle Island. read more
Becoming Goliath: This Is China’s Plan for Transforming into a Military Superpower
*Michael Peck* *China, East Asia* China’s defense white paper provides clues for Western analysts. *Here's What You Need to Know*: China will continue to replace older aircraft and ships with more advanced models. It is setting its eyes on distant horizons: the PLA will “address deficiencies in overseas operations and support, builds far seas forces, develops overseas logistical facilities, and enhances capabilities in accomplishing diversified military tasks.” China's 2019 defense white paper (the previous one was in 2015) lays out general principles of China’s defense policy. ... read more
MJBizDaily17 hours ago
Solventless cannabis extraction goes big with new technology, better breeding
So long, washing machines and plastic buckets. Solventless cannabis extraction is going commercial, with an array of new technology expanding the niche sector beyond small-batch artisans. Solventless cannabis extraction goes big with new technology, better breeding is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Need To Know17 hours ago
7-Minute Cure for COVID Misinformation – The Testimony of Dr Dan Stock
Dan Stock, MD, a family-practice physician in Noblesville, Indiana, testified on August 7, 2021, before the local Mt. Vernon School Board. His presentation immediately went viral – and for good reason. In slightly less than read more
Cairns News17 hours ago
NSW Liberal Premier enacts martial law – Senator Malcolm Roberts
On many occasions in the last year I have addressed the Senate in regard to freedom as a counterbalance to medical tyranny. And I recently addressed the Canberra Freedom Rally, remotely. The side that is locking people up for the crime of being healthy, arresting protesters, pepper spraying kids, beating up grannies, banning books and […] read more
Small Dead Animals18 hours ago
Old Joe Gets Lost At The White House.
Well at least he didn’t crap in his pants.Another day with Dementia Joe read more
Mining Awareness +17 hours ago
Cyber Symposium – Col. Phil Waldron “Your Wake Up Call”
Mike Lindell Cyber Symposium – Col. Phil Waldron “Your Wake Up Call” KanekoaTheGreat Published August 11, 2021 https://rumble.com/vkze5h-mike-lindell-cyber-symposium-your-wake-up-call-col-phil-waldron.html Caught in … Continue reading → read more
More and more people, on both sides of the political divide, are waking up to reality
I was pleased to see this article at Quillette. The author, Jonathan Kay, is clearly of mid-left-wing political sympathies, but he's also clearly a thinking man, who's realized that we're headed like lemmings towards a cliff from which there's no return. I can only wish more people of good will, on both sides, could realize this, *and do something about it before it's too late*. The former is happening. The latter . . . not so much. When you have lived long enough in a foreign country, you eventually begin to realize that the one you left behind, once accepted as utterly un... read more
Mining Awareness +17 hours ago
The Matrix 4 (2021) Trailer
“THE MATRIX 4 (2021) Teaser Trailer | HBO Max” Link: https://youtu.be/QPv9VdPvFe0 read more
Mining Awareness +17 hours ago
George Soros Interview 1998; Soros on China in 2010
“Full George Soros 60 Minutes Interview Dec. 20, 1998 (unedited)” https://youtu.be/AiqHiQYuoOs In 2010, George Soros said: “There is a really … Continue reading → read more
Flatten the Perv
I can't take credit for the headline, "DN" gets that. Ciao Cuomo, piccolo uomo. Translation: Goodbye Cuomo, little man. Stronzo on the mask in the photo? Look it up, this is a PG site. Hint: We all have one and... Related Stories - The Litter Box World - We Need to Swim Down - Best of: The Catastrophic Cost of Compliance read more
The Litter Box World
I saw this meme on Facebook. I guess the person who posted it wants to keep cats safe. Laudable. I’m allergic to cats, and have never had a pet cat. But if I did, I would want her safe. (I... Related Stories - Flatten the Perv - We Need to Swim Down - Best of: The Catastrophic Cost of Compliance read more
Mining Awareness +17 hours ago
Cyber Symposium: Dr. Douglas Frank on 2020 Election Algorithms
“Mike Lindell Cyber Symposium – Dr. Douglas Frank “2020 Election Algorithms” KanekoaTheGreat Published August 11, 2021 https://rumble.com/vkzdlu-mike-lindells-cyber-symposium-dr.-douglas-frank.html See more at … Continue reading → read more
Electroverse17 hours ago
Polar Cold Blasts Australia, New Zealand and South Africa — Brazil Corn Output Slashed after Historic Freezes — as Portugal Suffered a Colder-than-Average July
I don't recall seeing these datasets in the IPCC's latest doomsday propaganda pamphlet... The post Polar Cold Blasts Australia, New Zealand and South Africa — Brazil Corn Output Slashed after Historic Freezes — as Portugal Suffered a Colder-than-Average July appeared first on Electroverse. read more
Retraction Watch18 hours ago
Authors blame a “ghoul” for retraction of paper claiming vaccines lead to health and behavioral issues
A pair of authors have lost a 2020 paper claiming to link children’s vaccines to health and behavior problems after the journal concluded the data didn’t support the conclusions of the study. The authors of the paper, “Relative Incidence of Office Visits and Cumulative Rates of Billed Diagnoses along the Axis of Vaccination,” were James … Continue reading Authors blame a “ghoul” for retraction of paper claiming vaccines lead to health and behavioral issues read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
More Hospitals Nearing Breaking Point as Covid Spikes; Skrimping on Nurses’ Pay Made Bad Situation Worse
Nurses get a lot of lip service, but not enough pay or respect, and that contrasted with Covid risks has led to many quitting. read more
Pandemic Unemployment Benefits Expire in September—With 7.5 Million Workers Still On Them
*Trevor Filseth* *economy, Americas* Although millions of Americans remain unemployed, the economy as a whole has continued to improve. In the first week of September, the coronavirus-era federal unemployment benefits are scheduled to expire, ending cash payments to an estimated 7.5 million unemployed Americans. Financial experts have raised eyebrows at the nature of the expiration. The United States has issued temporary unemployment benefits during economic downturns in the past, but these benefits were cut off once most of their prior recipients had found employment. Arou... read more
You Awoke Us - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
*Minions of evil* *In your haste, you awoke us* *Soon, we come for you* *© **2021 M.N. Hopkins* *Note: I wrote this yesterday in the haiku style of poety while thinking of current events. People need to turn the tables and find their own sovereignty and power and get back to a natural order of the ones serving us actually serving us and doing our bidding and not the opposite which is in vogue today. Thgis poem was first published on my blog today, the 11th of August, 2021.* *To read more of my poems & quotations, please click on the link below:Poems & Quotations by ... read more
Virtual Mirage19 hours ago
Marching Through the Week
Is SECDEF Austin a Traitor? Does a bear crap in the woods? Last Monday, Marine Corps General David H. Berger rebuked Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s edict requiring all Armed Forces personnel to submit to Covid-19 vaccinations under threat of court-martial or discharge, said a source in Gen. Berger’s office who overheard a heated […] The post Marching Through the Week appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
News – TOTT News19 hours ago
NSW Health Minister refuses to make COVID-19 advice public
NSW Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, has clashed with politicians during an appearance before an inquiry looking into the state government's handling of the pandemic. When asked to produce evidence about current ongoing lockdown narratives, Hazzard refuses to publicly release any documents Dr. Kerry Chant claims to have provided. [...Continued] read more
GREENIE WATCH20 hours ago
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*Critique from Germany of the latest climate "report"* Prof. Fritz Vahrenholt The IPCC’s 6th Assessment Report on Climate (AR6) was published yesterday, August 9, 2021. Fritz Vahrenholt has summarized the most important things on Roland Tichys Einblick. “Climate models (CMIP6) have failed across the board” One notices in the report that it’s primarily politically and less scientifically anchored. How can it be the uncertainty range of CO2 climate sensitivity (i.e. the climate effectiveness of CO2) has been drastically narrowed down when the latest climate models (CMIP6) have faile... read more
Michael West Media21 hours ago
Survival of the Witless: how a government so corrupt and incompetent clings to power
Barnaby maggoted in Parliament, billionaires schmoozed, JobKeeper for Royal Sydney Golf Club. Unprecedented rorting of public money, abject failure on the Covid vaccinations and climate change. Michael West investigates how a government so corrupt and so incompetent manages to survive. read more
Italy to Extend Vaccine Passports to Public Transport & Schools
Italy to Extend Vaccine Passports to Public Transport & Schools by Paul Joseph Watson, https://summit.news/ No jab, no education or travel. Despite massive protests against the measures, Italy is set to extend its vaccine passport system to public transport and schools from September 1st. – Potentially exacerbating growing public contempt towards the draconian rules, authorities … read more
The Only Thing That Glitters Is Gold – Andy Schectman
Kerry Lutz’s Financial Survival Network Andy and I get on the podcast today to debrief the flash crash in Gold; 24,000 contracts were dumped and prices drastically went down. This was intended to produce a major shock factor in the market. This makes for an excellent buying opportunity as markets do not always behave this … read more
Shock Video Shows French Police Stopping Citizens And Demanding To See Their COVID Vaccine Passports Before Allowing Them To Eat Or Drink
Shock Video Shows French Police Stopping Citizens And Demanding To See Their COVID Vaccine Passports Before Allowing Them To Eat Or Drink by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ Polls show that most French support the health pass. Since President Emmanuel Macron announced the measure on July 12, at least 7 million people have received their first vaccine shot. … read more
Does a Bigger Military Mean a More Effective Military?
*Michael Peck* *Iran, Middle East* Comparing and contrasting Iran and Israel's military forces might give an idea. *Here's What You Need to Know*: More important is the arbitrary nature of military power indexes, which tend to ignore the conditions that govern military power. Iran’s armed forces ranked thirteenth in the world, according to GlobalFirepower.com’s 2018 rankings, which apparently combined various statistics to assemble a composite military power rating (0.3131 for Iran, with 0.00 being a perfect score). Israel ranked sixteenth, with a military power rating of 0.344... read more
Before Claiming Social Security, Three Things to Know
*Trevor Filseth* *economy, Americas* Every American should be able to answer these three questions before claiming their benefits. Most Americans retire when they reach their mid-sixties. For those who have saved during their lifetimes through regular 401(k) and Roth IRA contributions, they may have already saved a comfortable nest egg; for them, Social Security can act as a useful way to pad their budget. Unfortunately, for many retiring Americans, Social Security is their budget. A survey conducted by financial group Vanguard revealed that one-third of all Americans have sa... read more
America's Navy Is Powerful, But That Doesn't Mean It Always Wins
*James Holmes* *Military History, * No navy has a flawless record. Here are five times the U.S. navy flopped. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *It’s important to remain mindful of the low points—if only to ward off hubris while reminding seafarers that institutions must keep up with changing times or find themselves irrelevant. It’s crucial to remember and learn from defeat. People and the institutions they comprise commonly tout past triumphs while soft pedaling setbacks. That’s natural, isn’t it? Winning is the hallmark of a successful team, losing a hateful thing. And yet de... read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Covid-19: After protests, Bolivia resumes second-dose vaccination with Sputnik V (August 10)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bolivia on Tuesday (10) reported 788 new infections and 20 deaths due to Covid-19 in a day marked by protests at a number of vaccination posts, where the second dose administration of the Sputnik V vaccine was resumed. The new cases of the disease were reported in the departments of […] The post Covid-19: After protests, Bolivia resumes second-dose vaccination with Sputnik V (August 10) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
More than 40 feared buried under rubble after major landslide in Himachal Pradesh, India
A major landslide took place on the Reckong Peo-Shimla Highway in Kinnaur District of Himachal Pradesh, India at around 07:15 UTC (12:45 LT) on August 11, 2021. The slide hit and buried a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus with 40 people on board, one...... Read more » read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Chile still needs to “experience” human rights, says Constituent Assembly president
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The president of the assembly in charge of drafting the new Chilean Constitution, Elisa Loncon, on Tuesday (10) said that "there is still a long way to go to experience human rights" as a fundamental principle of social life in the country. The Mapuche academic, who made these statements during […] The post Chile still needs to “experience” human rights, says Constituent Assembly president appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Cairns News18 hours ago
Moderna vax Australian inclusion will greatly enhance Covid vax adverse events
Letter to the Editor Moderna mRNA gene therapy has just been rubber stamped for use in Australia, is still an Experimental Test Vaccine in America under Emergency Protocol.: Covid vaccine maker Moderna received 300,000 reports of side effects after vaccinations over a three-month period following the launch of its shot, according to an internal report […] read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Costa Rica grants refuge to Cuban journalist banned from returning home
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Cuban journalist Karla Pérez, based in Costa Rica, whose return home was banned by her country's authorities in March when she completed studies in San José, has been granted refugee status. "Costa Rica has allowed me a place to belong and develop and I will always be grateful for this […] The post Costa Rica grants refuge to Cuban journalist banned from returning home appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Aviationist19 hours ago
First-Ever North American Luftwaffe Airbus A400M Atlas Demo at Thunder Over Michigan
[image: A400M] Flight Demonstration by Luftwaffe’s Air Transport Wing 62 Showcases A400M. It was a weekend of firsts for air show fans in Michigan this past Saturday and Sunday at Willow Run Airport for Thunder Over Michigan. [...] The post First-Ever North American Luftwaffe Airbus A400M Atlas Demo at Thunder Over Michigan appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
Komando.com19 hours ago
Runner says the Apple Watch saved his life after violent fall
A clever way to turn your Apple Watch into a life-saving device. read more
CFACT19 hours ago
New climate report got you shakin’ in your boots?
Fear not, the scaremongering this time around is no more grounded in solid science than before each of the previous 25 UN COPs. The post New climate report got you shakin’ in your boots? appeared first on CFACT. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Ecuador prepares emergency protocol should Fusarium TR4 fungus reach the country
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Emergency Operations Committee (COE), in charge of addressing this type of risk, reported that a working team comprised of representatives of several government institutions and productive sectors are conducting studies to address the fungus' potential arrival. "We are working together to swiftly present the country and president Guillermo Lasso […] The post Ecuador prepares emergency protocol should Fusarium TR4 fungus reach the country appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Komando.com20 hours ago
Recall alert! 2M dehumidifiers can overheat and catch fire [Full list]
If you have a dehumidifier on this list, you could be in danger of property damage or injury. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Covid-19: Ecuador confirms 98 new cases, 492,363 cumulative infections (August 10)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ecuador on Tuesday registered 98 new Covid-19 cases and reached a total of 492,363 infections during the pandemic, with the first case recorded on February 29 last year, reported the Ministry of Health. The number of confirmed deaths with the disease increased by only 3, to a total of 22,388 […] The post Covid-19: Ecuador confirms 98 new cases, 492,363 cumulative infections (August 10) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Need To Know20 hours ago
NY Governor Cuomo Resigns after ‘Mishandling’ Covid, Leading to Thousands of Deaths
Cuomo ordered sick people to recover in nursing homes, which led to 9,250 deaths. Earlier this year, Cuomo's top aid, Melissa DeRosa, admitted her team intentionally hid the number of New York coronavirus deaths to protect Cuomo from a federal investigation and political backlash. read more
Canadian Court Victory Proves COVID-19 is a Hoax
We have put up with a year and a half of absurd data manipulation in order to convince us a real pandemic is afoot. It all hinged on there been a real isolate. that just went out the window with this one walk through the court. watch the videos on just how much effort was thrown up to block this happening. Public health officers allowed themselves to break every rule they had and surely most were also rewarded at some level and otherwise their bosses were somewhere. Recall the removal of a minister of justice for sticking to procedure. The global community has to learn th... read more
Strange Man at Butter Pot Provincial Park, Newfoundland
This is a hugely interesting report. Recall how David pilates tells us about individuals heading of into the woods as if they are in a trance. This is part of the known* fairy led MEME* going back centuries. Again i think we are dealing with the Giant Sloth which has already proven to have generated multiple mind images in its victims. These are turning into a credible pallette of effects that here include not just Red Riding hood but also standing deer and black eyed children as well. Now we have magical vegetation and a lone man on the beach who is an obvious standing lure ... read more
SpaceX Orbital Class Super Heavy Starship Stacked at the Tower
Nothing made me more excited about the future of Space X than their switch to stainless steel. Understand most available materials are measured against steel as the standard and we would all build with steel first unless weight is the issue. Steel means you immediately go to cutting metal now. The weight issue starts ot disappear as you scale up. Ask the merchant marine who once used wooden hulls and no one builds steel row boats. The point is switching to steel allows you to build as fast as you can without budgeting massive amounts of time on material research. That has all... read more
Black Seed - 'The Remedy for Everything but Death'
I have tracked Ginseng for forty years, beginning with a background of ill informed dismissal. Today i have understood that it rebalances blood chemistry which is ideal to treat high bood pressure. Obviously more to come. Now we have Black seed, mustard seed or otherwise which packs a powerful nutrient punch inside a small package. Not surprising it is helpful and asthma is duly noted. So get some black seeds and take them be dipping a licked finger into them to collect a small dose. that should be good enough. *Black Seed - 'The Remedy for Everything but Death'* *Posted o... read more
Trouble in the Land of Smiles?
BRUSSELS, Aug 11 (IPS) - Could the rise of the youth-led 'Ratsadon' movement lead to changes in Thai politics? Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha now faces an ongoing threat as the movement continues to mobilize many, especially young people, against the government. They have broken traditional taboos by opening new conversations about the monarchy and shaping public discourse to question many conservative views in Thai society. Read the full story, “Trouble in the Land of Smiles?”, on globalissues.org → read more
These 5 Small Changes Would Have Turned the Tide in World War II—For Japan
*James Holmes* *World War II, * Japan stood next to no chance of winning. But however small, the chance was there. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *A disconsolate adversary, or one who balks at the costs of war, is a pliant adversary. He cuts the best deal he can to exit the imbroglio. Let's face it. Imperial Japan stood next to no chance of winning a fight to the finish against the United States. Resolve and resources explain why. So long as Americans kept their dander up, demanding that their leaders press on to complete victory, Washington had a mandate to convert the rep... read more
With All This Modern Technology, Who Needs Navies?
*James Holmes* *Naval Warfare, * Navies aren't quite dead yet. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Naval analysts and practitioners should ask ourselves frankly whether we’re guardians of an increasingly obsolescent paradigm of naval warfare. If so, we will find ourselves in jeopardy should we encounter an antagonist that espies a worthier naval-warfare paradigm. Best to think ahead now in case our cherished archetype splinters around us. Are navies dying? An outlandish question. Which is why it’s worth asking. Bottom line up front: I doubt it. Strategy goes through cycles. ... read more
Nature's 7 Top Sleep Aids by Green Med Info
*Nature's 7 Top Sleep Aids* Written By: Green Med Info, August 4, 2021 *Avoid the risks associated with sleep medications carrying "black box warnings" of harm (including death). Nature has several effective sleep aids ready to stop your tossing and turning and escort you gently into dreamland* Sleep is as individualized as it is essential to your health. Whether you generally fall asleep easily or are more of an insomniac, it's good to have a few tried and true sleep aids on hand that are gentle, effective and, most importantly, non-habit-forming. You never know when jet la... read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies rejects printed ballots, a Bolsonaro initiative
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The House of Representatives rejected on Tuesday, August 10, the proposal to amend the Constitution (PEC) that would have mandated printed ballots in Brazil. The result was better than many had expected, with 229 votes in favor, 218 against, and one abstention. Under the 1988 Constitution, to be enacted, a […] The post Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies rejects printed ballots, a Bolsonaro initiative appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The U.S. Navy's Littoral Combat Ships Were a Disaster, But There Could Be a Silver Lining
*James Holmes* *Littoral Combat Ship, * Naval history is replete with examples of platforms being repurposed for new missions, oftentimes to good effect. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *It’s misleading to fixate on the technical characteristics of individual ships, warplanes, or ordnance, as military folk have a habit of doing. A fleet is an organism whose elements must interact with and mutually reinforce one another to achieve victory at sea. Is it time to admit the U.S. Navy’s littoral combat ships are a failure? Yes. And no—maybe. In 2004 President George W. Bush pronoun... read more
Need To Know20 hours ago
Californians Sign Petition to Imprison all Unvaccinated Adults
San Diego beach goers were asked to sign a petition supporting the arrest and detention of all unvaccinated adults until they agree to take the COVID-19 vaccine, in violation of individuals' most fundamental rights. read more

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