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Children's Health Defense11 hours ago
Children Born During Pandemic Score Lower on Cognitive Tests, Study FindsA study of 672 children from Rhode Island that has run since 2011, showed children born after the start of the pandemic had an average IQ score of 78 — a drop of 22 points from the average of previous cohorts. The post Children Born During Pandemic Score Lower on Cognitive Tests, Study Finds appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Children's Health Defense11 hours ago
‘Dangerous Territory Ahead:’ What a Vaccine-Segregated Society Looks Like for UnvaxxedThe idea that COVID countermeasures might include forced vaccination and vaccine passports, resulting in a segregated society where only those participating in the vaccine experiment would have human rights, was once labeled a wild conspiracy theory — but we are now heading into that dangerous territory. The post ‘Dangerous Territory Ahead:’ What a Vaccine-Segregated Society Looks Like for Unvaxxed appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Children's Health Defense11 hours ago
Actress Sally Kirkland After Moderna Vaccine: In My 79 Years, I’ve Never Experienced This Level of PainImmediately after her second Moderna shot, award-winning actress Sally Kirkland knew something was wrong — five months later, she remains in almost constant pain. The post Actress Sally Kirkland After Moderna Vaccine: In My 79 Years, I’ve Never Experienced This Level of Pain appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Healing Oracle11 hours ago
AMAZING EXAMPLES OF BODY’S SELF-HEALING CAPABILITIESHave you ever wondered how our body is designed to heal itself? Nature is wise and has designed humans almost like super-effective mortal machines. A healthy body can easily heal wounds, fights infection, kills cancer... The post AMAZING EXAMPLES OF BODY’S SELF-HEALING CAPABILITIES appeared first on Healing Oracle. read more
Healing Oracle11 hours ago
3 INCREDIBLE BENEFITS OF LUCID DREAMING (+ BONUS DIET TIPS TO INDUCE THEM EASILY)Brain research has found that lucid dreaming acts as an intermediate state between sleeping and being awake. Consequently, lucid dreamers can manipulate their dreams to a much greater degree than those who are simply aware... The post 3 INCREDIBLE BENEFITS OF LUCID DREAMING (+ BONUS DIET TIPS TO INDUCE THEM EASILY) appeared first on Healing Oracle. read more
Small Dead Animals11 hours ago
Renegade RegulatorFuhrer justice. read more
CFACT11 hours ago
Scientists harness ocean waves to power navigational buoysThe team turned to so-called triboelectric nanogenerators, or TENGs, which convert wave motion into an electrical current using static electricity. The post Scientists harness ocean waves to power navigational buoys appeared first on CFACT. read more
Accidental Deliberations8 hours ago
COVID Zero, NDP MajoritySince it doesn't seem to have received the attention it deserves, I'll take the opportunity to highlight what may be the most important suggestion of Canada's election campaign so far: Thinking about it, the NDP should run on "we'll take control of health from the provinces and crush Covid." It's a perfect vote splitter, the Libs and Cons can't run on it, so even if it's not majority pop, it's a winner. — Ian Welsh (@iwelsh) August 16, 2021 With occasional exceptions, Canadian politicians have fallen far behind the public in their willingness to prioritize health and well-being ov... read more
naked capitalism10 hours ago
2:00PM Water Cooler 8/17/2021~ Today's Water Cooler ~ read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
Was This The Proper White House Picture To Send Out This Weekend?This morning, the President and Vice President met with their national security team and senior officials to hear updates on the draw down of our civilian personnel in Afghanistan, evacuations of SIV applicants and other Afghan allies, and the ongoing security situation in Kabul. pic.twitter.com/U7IpK3Hyj8 — The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 15, 2021 *FOX News:* *MSNBC slams photo of Biden alone at Camp David during Afghanistan briefing: 'Conveys an isolation'* Gen. Barry McCaffrey: 'The photo of Mr. Biden sitting there alone was really bizarre' MSNBC joined a chorus of voices... read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Brazil’s prosecutor’s office investigates whether Bolsonaro’s remarks on electoral system were abusiveRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's Prosecutor General Augusto Aras said he had opened a preliminary investigation against the country's president, Jair Bolsonaro, to examine whether there were irregularities in some of the president's statements about electronic ballot boxes during a live broadcast. In late July, during one of his weekly live social media appearances, […] The post Brazil’s prosecutor’s office investigates whether Bolsonaro’s remarks on electoral system were abusive appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago
Construction of Mickleham quarantine camp startsThe Age – by Tom Cowie Construction is under way at Melbourne’s Centre for National Resilience – the unwieldy name given to the new quarantine... The post Construction of Mickleham quarantine camp starts appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Last Refuge10 hours ago
Insane COVID Fear and Propaganda in New Zealand – A Single Case of COVID Delta Variant Triggers National LockdownIf you watch the official press conferences and government announcements of rules and restrictions in Australia and New Zealand, you see some of the most bizarre and dystopian reactions from the government. It really is jaw-dropping and almost unbelievable how the citizens of the area are under the complete control of their government and ministries […] The post Insane COVID Fear and Propaganda in New Zealand – A Single Case of COVID Delta Variant Triggers National Lockdown appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago
Tina Turner – One of the LivingThe post Tina Turner – One of the Living appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago
Australia to inject 24,000 Children in a stadium with Covid jab!???Freedom Aug 17, 2021 The post Australia to inject 24,000 Children in a stadium with Covid jab!??? appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Argentina celebrates Uruguay’s independence – emblematic monuments to be illuminated in blueRIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL – Uruguayan Ambassador to Argentina Carlos Enciso announced a series of celebrations in the neighboring country for the 196th anniversary of Uruguay’s independence. According to him, it will not be possible to hold the Independence Day reception due to the health emergency. For this reason, they have developed another option that […] The post Argentina celebrates Uruguay’s independence – emblematic monuments to be illuminated in blue appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago
Entire Country of New Zealand Put Under Lockdown After Just ONE Single COVID CaseNewswars – by Paul Joseph Watson New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has put the entire country under lockdown after just one single case of... The post Entire Country of New Zealand Put Under Lockdown After Just ONE Single COVID Case appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
AltHealthWorks.com10 hours ago
The Truth About Almond Milk: Industry Insider’s Shocking Admission.There’s no way to sugar coat this: mass-produced dairy products are simply a mucus-causing, disease-fueling cocktail marketed as the would-be saviors to fight osteoporosis. For many of us, almond milk seems like the perfect replacement. It turns out it may not be the case, at least considering the way commercial almond milks are being made. While almond milk has gained a solid reputation as a healthy planted-based alternative, there are more than a few things you need to know about this beverage that most consumers are still not aware of because of the way the product is marketed ... read more
From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago
Homeland Security Ignoring Congressional Requests for Info on Where Illegal Immigrants Are Being SentEpoch Times – by Mark Tapscott Illegal immigrants are crossing into the United States from Mexico in record-shattering numbers, but the Department of Homeland Security... The post Homeland Security Ignoring Congressional Requests for Info on Where Illegal Immigrants Are Being Sent appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Turcopolier10 hours ago
HARPER: ANATOL LIEVEN HAS IT PARTLY RIGHT
Anatol Lieven has written a useful piece in Politico which tells some of the story of how Taliban was able to so quickly take over most of Afghanistan territory with only a limited amount of fighting. While it does not … Continue reading → read more
Bayou Renaissance Man10 hours ago
Bollywood gets weirder!Reader Nate W. sends in this trailer for a new Bollywood movie. It's your typical terrorist/cop/tech thriller, but with a twist. A terrorism thriller with *Pooh Bear* - or a reasonable facsimile thereof? Definitely weird! However, I can't help wondering whether it's also a subtle dig by the Indian film industry at Premier Xi Jinping of China. He's (in)famously annoyed at being mocked with a Winnie the Pooh meme in China for many years - so much so that it's heavily censored there. Any appearance of a Pooh Bear image on Chinese social media will be banned instanter, and t... read more
Accidental Deliberations10 hours ago
Tuesday Morning LinksThis and that for your Tuesday reading. - Janet French reports on Alberta's appalling move toward a see-no-COVID, speak-no-COVID policy as a substitute for basic precautions in schools. Gabriella Fourie highlights why a rush toward a social "normal" would pose problems for many people even if it wasn't linked to and impending new wave arising out of the spread of dangerous new variants. And Katharine Smart writes about the need for us to act like grown-ups in order to protect our children. - Jonathan Watts reports on polling showing a supermajority of people in the G20 recognizi... read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Naomi Osaka Briefly Leaves Zoom News Conference Before Western & Southern OpenThe tennis star was in tears after an exchange with a reporter. read more
CFACT12 hours ago
The case for forest management"A great amount of National Forest acreage would benefit from prescribed fire. But it is a no condition to be prescribed burned." — Bill Imbergamo, executive director of the Federal Forest Resource Coalition In Episode 203 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Bill Imbergamo from Federal Forest Resource Coalition. Bill serves as their Executive Director. [...] The post The case for forest management appeared first on CFACT. read more
The Aviationist12 hours ago
‘Greater Stability’ After Chaos At Kabul Airport as U.S. and Coalition Forces Continue Evacuation From Afghanistan[image: Kabul Airport] U.S. spyplane operating around Kabul as the Afghanistan air bridge continues. Media images from Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan showing scenes of chaos as people try to crowd onboard departing aircraft in an [...] The post ‘Greater Stability’ After Chaos At Kabul Airport as U.S. and Coalition Forces Continue Evacuation From Afghanistan appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education13 hours ago
Morgan State University Announces Dr. Hongtao Yu as its Next ProvostAfter two months of searching, Morgan State University (MSU) has announced that Dr. Hongtao Yu will be the next provost and senior... read more
News – TOTT News1 day ago
Research confirms half of Byron Shire residents believe 5G should be a last resortNewly released market research shows that half of all residents in the Byron Shire area agree 5G should be a last resort for the region, TOTT News can reveal. Activist group Northern Rivers for Safe Technology is urging the Byron Shire Council to lobby the federal government for a safe and reliable alternative way forward. [...Continued] read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 24 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, AM 8/17/21: "Retail Sales Plummet With Personal Debt Surging, An Economy In Freefall""Down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... Only the consequences are real - to *you*! Your guide: Gregory Mannarino, AM 8/17/21: *"Retail Sales Plummet With Personal Debt Surging,* *An Economy In Freefall"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
Global Issues News Headlines11 hours ago
As the Taliban Returns, 20 Years of Progress for Women Looks Set to Disappear OvernightAug 17 (IPS) - As the Taliban takes control of the country, Afghanistan has again become an extremely dangerous place to be a woman. Read the full story, “As the Taliban Returns, 20 Years of Progress for Women Looks Set to Disappear Overnight”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines11 hours ago
A New Global Agenda on Sport for 2030KATHMANDU, Nepal, Aug 17 (IPS) - Does sport need to change to better serve society? What can sport and development actors do better in the future? How can sport play a greater role in contributing to development and peace? Can we reimagine the role of sport? Can we resolve the conflict and contradictions inherent within sport? Read the full story, “A New Global Agenda on Sport for 2030”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines11 hours ago
Poor Sales at Slated Namibian Elephant AuctionBRATISLAVA, Aug 17 (IPS) - A heavily criticised Namibian government sale of elephants has attracted only a third of its expected sales as government officials admit that an international outcry when the plans were announced may have put buyers off. Read the full story, “Poor Sales at Slated Namibian Elephant Auction”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines11 hours ago
Afghanistan: UN agencies urge Taliban to make good on promises to protect vulnerableAfghan civilians continue to bear the brunt of the Taliban takeover in the country where humanitarian needs remain critical and widespread among existing and newly displaced populations, UN agencies said on Tuesday. Read the full story, “Afghanistan: UN agencies urge Taliban to make good on promises to protect vulnerable”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines11 hours ago
UN weather agency: millions affected by climate change and extreme weather in Latin America and CaribbeanClimate-related and geophysical events resulted in the loss of 312,000 lives and directly affected more than 277 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean, a new report released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) revealed on Tuesday. Read the full story, “UN weather agency: millions affected by climate change and extreme weather in Latin America and Caribbean”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines11 hours ago
Côte d’Ivoire: Ebola vaccination of high-risk populations begins three days after outbreak declaredThe vaccination against Ebola of high-risk populations began on Monday in Côte d’Ivoire following the discovery of an outbreak in the country three days ago. The swift response came after vaccines manufactured by Merck, which the World Health Organization (WHO) helped to secure to fight a four-month long outbreak in neighbouring Guinea, were quickly sent to the country. Read the full story, “Côte d’Ivoire: Ebola vaccination of high-risk populations begins three days after outbreak declared”, on globalissues.org → read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 211 hours ago
Musical Interlude: Gnomusy, “Echoes from Rivendell”*Gnomusy, “Echoes from Rivendell”* read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 211 hours ago
The Daily "Near You?"
Penticton, British Columbia, Canada. Thanks for stopping by! read more
The Last Refuge11 hours ago
Pentagon Press Secretary, 5,000 to 10,000 Americans Trapped in Afghanistan Cannot Reach Kabul AirportThe number of Americans trapped in Afghanistan is actually unknown. According to Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby somewhere around 5,000 to 10,000 are known but the number could be 20,000. Those U.S. citizens are not at the airport in Kabul and need to reach the airport in order to be evacuated. Several media reports outline […] The post Pentagon Press Secretary, 5,000 to 10,000 Americans Trapped in Afghanistan Cannot Reach Kabul Airport appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Water crisis in Brazil may demand new measures and raise electricity bills – ANEELRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The shortage of hydroelectric power, amid the worst rainy period in reservoir areas in 91 years may require new exceptional measures with the potential to raise electricity bills, such as more expensive thermal generation and energy imports from neighboring countries, said on Tuesday electricity regulator ANEEL's director Elisa Bastos. "Depending […] The post Water crisis in Brazil may demand new measures and raise electricity bills – ANEEL appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Bolivia: Inter-American Court rules that indefinite reelection is not a human rightRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) has determined that "the ban on indefinite reelection is compatible with the American Convention on Human Rights." The Court's "advisory opinion" was met with great interest and controversy in Bolivia, which remains afflicted by a serious political crisis triggered by the rejection of […] The post Bolivia: Inter-American Court rules that indefinite reelection is not a human right appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
Is This Journalism Before and After Taliban Takeover?The threat to female journalists in the region is undoubtedly real. read more
The Duran12 hours ago
Moscow Says Situation in Kabul “Stabilising” As Blinken Looks For Help With Evacuation From Wang Yi and Lavrov
Moscow Says Situation in Kabul “Stabilising” As Blinken Looks For Help With Evacuation From Wang Yi and Lavrov News Topic 255 Taliban places Russian Embassy in Kabul under protection — presidential envoy Taliban places Russian Embassy in Kabul under protection – presidential envoy MOSCOW, August 16. /TASS/. The Taliban (outlawed in Russia) has already secured […] read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
Woman Using Gun’s Laser Sight to Play with Cat Shoots FriendA Wisconsin woman accidentally shot a friend while using the laser sight on a handgun to play with a cat. read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT12 hours ago
Hydrogen Ready Boilers & The Cost Of EV InfrastructureBy Paul Homewood h/t Ian Magness The Government has now published its new hydrogen strategy: The sale of new boilers that run exclusively on natural gas could be banned by 2026 in the UK’s push to hit climate goals. The Government is consulting on plans to make sure that […] read more
Science 2.0 blogs12 hours ago
Americans Were Surveyed About Subway And Megan Rapinoe Taking A Knee - Here's What They SaidSubway Brand Ambassador and soccer star Megan Rapinoe kneeled during the national anthem at the Tokyo Olympics and Twitter did what Twitter was designed to do and went into spasms, despite that being about as edgy and controversial as endorsing clean water in 2021. Subway still had reason to worry. How will it affect sandwiches? That is what they need to know, because selling sandwiches to 2 Democrats and 2 Republicans is better than selling sandwiches to 2 Democrats, no matter how you spin the math. read more read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Armed Forces intervention foreseen in Brazilian Constitution and can be used – General HelenoRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "There are currently no motives for Armed Forces intervention in Brazil, but this possibility is foreseen in the Constitution and can be used." The statement came yesterday (16) from General Augusto Heleno, Minister of the Institutional Security Cabinet (GSI), in a radio interview, when referring to Article 142 of the […] The post Armed Forces intervention foreseen in Brazilian Constitution and can be used – General Heleno appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT13 hours ago
UK Wildfire Trends
By Paul Homewood As everybody knows, wildfires are getting worse. After all it’s obvious, innit? Heatwaves, droughts and all that. Well that’s what we’re told, but what are the facts as far as the UK is concerned? The Committee on Climate Change included these two graphs in their report on the indicators of […] read more
Covert Geopolitics13 hours ago
Afghanistan is the UK’s Biggest Military Humiliation Since SuezAnthony Eden was forced out of Downing Street over the military debacle in Egypt 65 years ago, so will Boris Johnson lose his premiership over this equally embarrassing rout? He should… As the Taliban reasserts its dominance over Afghanistan, and the West’s unseemly scuttle continues, the UK is hastily attempting to get its citizens out … Continue reading Afghanistan is the UK’s Biggest Military Humiliation Since Suez → read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Social Security Hacks: Here’s How to Optimize Your Return*Trevor Filseth* *Social Secuirty, * [image: Joe Biden All Smiles] While most Americans have set aside extra cash during their lifetimes, many rely deeply on Social Security to make ends meet during their retirement—and can benefit from a number of strategies designed to improve their amount. The mechanism by which Social Security payments are provided is fairly simple. During one’s lifetime, one pays Social Security taxes, which are set aside from other taxes and placed in the Social Security Administration’s trust fund. Then, once a person reaches “full retirement age” (FRA), ... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Russia is Ready For War, Whether it be Biological, Chemical, or Nuclear*Charlie Gao* *Chemical Weapons, * The legacy of Soviet preparation has not only survived but thrived and stocks of gas masks, decontamination sets, and other chemical and biological defense equipment are placed strategically around Russia. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Russia places great emphasis on CRBN threats. This is evident in the contents of their civil defense-first aid kits, which contain antibacterial agents, radioprotective agents, an agent to treat carbon monoxide poisoning, and antidotes against some chemical poisoning. There is far less focus on the CBRN thre... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Social Security Benefits: Is Now the Time to Expand the Program?*Stephen Silver* *Social Security, Americas* The value of the program has been crystallized during the coronavirus pandemic. The Social Security program goes back to 1935 when it was signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as part of the New Deal. Earlier this week, on August 14, the passage of the program marked its eighty-sixth anniversary. A recent op-ed argued for Social Security benefits to be expanded, on the occasion of the anniversary. Nancy Altman, an opinion contributor, is calling for just such a benefits increase, although the current reconciliation pack... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
After Afghanistan, the Crux of Biden’s Mideast Challenge Lies in Tehran*Ahmed Charai* *Iran, * While the administration forges ahead on reconstituting the JCPOA, it is crucial that America’s allies in the Gulf be included and safeguarded in that process. When he took the oath of office in January, President Joe Biden vowed “to make America, once again, the leading force for good in the world,” as well as to “repair our alliances and engage with the world once again.” In the months since, he and his administration have worked to make good on that pledge, pursuing multiple diplomatic lines of effort across the broader Middle East. Of course, their s... read more
The National Interest11 hours ago
Wi-Fi 7 May Be Closer Than You Think *Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* Wi-Fi 6 arrived about five years after its predecessor, Wi-Fi 5, although a new report indicates that Wi-Fi 7 could arrive ahead of schedule. Wi-Fi 6, the latest edition of Wi-Fi wireless technology, was unveiled in 2019 and began appearing in new products throughout 2020 and beyond. Wi-Fi 6E, an advanced version of the technology, began appearing this year. Wi-Fi 6E uses 1,200 Megahertz of spectrum, which was approved by the FCC last spring. The Wi-FI Alliance announced, at the time of CES in January, that “certification for Wi-Fi 6E is ... read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
72 Hours At Camp David: Inside President Biden's Response To The Fall Of Afghanistan*Washington Post: **72 hours at Camp David: Inside Biden's lagging response to the fall of Afghanistan* WASHINGTON - Marine One lifted off Friday at 1:36 p.m. for Camp David bearing a leader headed on a long-planned August vacation: President Joe Biden, clad in a black baseball cap and a light-blue short-sleeved shirt, carried a lone piece of luggage and was accompanied by his wife and a small retinue of staff. But when the president's official helicopter touched back down 72 hours later in Washington, the leader who emerged was preparing to address the biggest foreign policy c... read more
Waking Times12 hours ago
Why You Can’t Trust What the FDA Says About Ivermectin
*Julius Dahne* - In March, the FDA posted a bogus warning to NOT use ivermectin—a drug that has been safely used billions of times—for COVID-19. read more
Small Dead Animals12 hours ago
Trading Private BergdahlMohammad’s Man in The White House: Taliban leader Khairullah Khairkhwawas was freed from Guantanamo Bay in 2014 by Barack Obama in an exchange for American deserter Sgt. Robert “Bowe” Bergdahl. read more
The Free Thought Project12 hours ago
New Zealand Locks Down Entire Country After Discovery of a Single COVID Case[image: new zealand]As New Zealand discovers its first case of COVID in the last six months, the entire country has been forced back into a police state. read more
CFACT13 hours ago
Mayorkas: ‘impact of climate change,’ ‘surging’ U.S. economy are some reasons for high number of border crossingsThe guy makes the statement knowing he will not get called on it. The post Mayorkas: ‘impact of climate change,’ ‘surging’ U.S. economy are some reasons for high number of border crossings appeared first on CFACT. read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
Coulda Had A PipelineNever let a crisis go to waste: OPEC+ Rejects Biden’s Call to Pump More Oil Reuters reports that the oil cartel, which now includes Russia, sees no need to increase oil output beyond its current levels. Gas prices in the United States have shot up since January 2021, increasing more than 40% in that period.… Continue reading → read more
From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago
Tucker: We are led by buffoons, everything they touch turns to chaosFox News Aug 16, 2021 ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight’ host calls ‘neoliberal’ ideas ‘grotesque’ and ‘ridiculous.’ The post Tucker: We are led by buffoons, everything they touch turns to chaos appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago
Charley Patton – Spoonful Blues (Delta Blues 1929)The post Charley Patton – Spoonful Blues (Delta Blues 1929) appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago
Trust The Science!The Corbett Report August 11th, 2021. We are being told to trust the science. But what science? From which scientists? Join James for this week’s... The post Trust The Science! appeared first on From the Trenches World Report . read more
From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago
Road Rage By Off Duty Police – Pulls Gun On Man For SpeedingThinkLikeACop August 16th, 2021. Cop was on the job for THREE MONTHS and he is already doing this? Remember Govt does tough backgrounds on police... The post Road Rage By Off Duty Police – Pulls Gun On Man For Speeding appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
Iranian President Raisi says US ‘defeat’ in Afghanistan may be chance for new-found peace as Taliban takes overRT Newly elected president of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, has claimed that the US “defeat” and its withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan may represent a chance... The post Iranian President Raisi says US ‘defeat’ in Afghanistan may be chance for new-found peace as Taliban takes over appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
China Mocks “Embarrassed, Arrogant” US Forces While Praising “Friendly” Relations With TalibanZero Hedge – by Tyler Durden Chinese, Iranian, and to some degree Russian media are reacting with glee over humiliating scenes of America’s exit plans... The post China Mocks “Embarrassed, Arrogant” US Forces While Praising “Friendly” Relations With Taliban appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
Russia establishes working contacts with new Afghan authorities, Foreign Ministry saysTASS MOSCOW, August 16. /TASS/. Russia has established working contacts with Kabul’s new authorities in order to ensure security of the Russian diplomatic mission, a... The post Russia establishes working contacts with new Afghan authorities, Foreign Ministry says appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
Russian Ambassador Intends to Drive Through Kabul With Taliban to Make Sure City is SafeSputnik MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Ambassador to Afghanistan Dmitry Zhirnov said he intended to travel with representatives of the Taliban movement* through Kabul to make... The post Russian Ambassador Intends to Drive Through Kabul With Taliban to Make Sure City is Safe appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
Taliban starts collecting weapons from civilians, claims people can feel safe under its ruleRT The Taliban has started rounding up weapons belonging to civilians and those in the security profession, as the militant group firms up its control... The post Taliban starts collecting weapons from civilians, claims people can feel safe under its rule appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
40,000 Americans Are Stranded In AfghanistanA man holds a certificate acknowledging his work for Americans as hundreds of people gather outside the international airport in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021. There was no sign of any US plane on Tuesday and there remain 40,000 Americans and 30,000 Afghan refugees in need of rescue *Daily Mail:* *'This is a Dunkirk moment': Frantic race to get 'up to 40,000' stranded Americans out of Afghanistan as Pentagon admits only 165 US citizens were flown out last night - so where are the planes?* * Defense officials claimed on Tuesday they'd remove between 5,000 and 9,000 ... read more
the daily howler12 hours ago
WITTGENSTEIN MADE EASY: Ludwig Wittgenstein the greatest, second survey says!*TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021* *But first, a brush with greatness:* Yesterday, we learned of another survey. We'd checked in with the leading authority of the life and work of the late Willard Van Orman Quine, a Harvard philosophy professor of long standing, and also of high renown. In the street-fighting fall of 1967, we took, or largely pretended to take, Quine's one-semester course, Phil 140: Deductive Logic. We'll only tell you this: The grade we were unaccountably given kept us out of Vietnam. Disaffection could carry a hefty price back in those street-fighting days! In 1999, ... read more
Penny for your thoughts12 hours ago
Blood Clotting At the Root of "Long Covid" - Vaccines Inducing the Same Symptoms. Informed Consent?* Not everyone who contracts "covid" has "long covid". There does appear to be some sufferers, but, from my reading the number has been greatly exaggerated to push fear and encourage vaccination. * - Long Covid may be 100 times less common than scientific studies suggest, according to GP records *Based on this latest research paper the "long covid" may be coming from blood clots.* *Science Daily: * *"**They discovered that clotting markers were significantly elevated in the blood of patients with Long COVID syndrome compared with healthy controls."* * This same clotting ... read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Brazil residents can now apply for assistance to live and work in Portugal’s interiorRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazilians who want to work in the interior of Portugal can apply from Brazil for Portuguese government aid of up to €4,827 (R$29,800) for the move. Last weekend, the ‘Emprego Interior MAIS’ program – (Supported Mobility for a Sustainable Interior) was extended. The main innovation is the opening of applications […] The post Brazil residents can now apply for assistance to live and work in Portugal’s interior appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
U.S. Army History Of Iraq War Vol 1 – Chapter 13 The Changing Of The Guard, Again, Spring-Summer 2004
The spring 2004 uprising by Moqtada al-Sadr and the 1st Battle of Fallujah killed any hope the U.S. might have of a short occupation and immediate withdrawal from Iraq. That led to a period of transition during the summer. There was a new U.S. commander General George Casey who created the first campaign plan for the war although the goal was the same, to get out. There was a new effort to rebuild the Iraqi security forces, the United Nations was finally able to broker a deal for the return of Iraqi sovereignty, while the Americans were hit with a new scandal. In late April 20... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Aug 171920 Ex-Ottoman Iraqi officers asked Shiite clergy for money Were rejected by Sayid Tabikh who called the officers mercenaries 1933 Surviving Assyrian women and children from Sumail sent to Dohuk and then Mosul (Musings On Iraq review *The Tragedy of the Assyrian Minority in Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *State and Society in Iraq*) 1937 PM Hikmat Sulaiman govt resigned over threat of military revolt by Mosul Garrison commander Gen Umari Officers overthrew govt believing it had too many Kurds and Turks and not anti-imperialist Pan-Arabistis (Musings On Iraq review *Th... read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Yucca, corn, coffee… Gardens emerge in Venezuela’s shantytowns to supplement dietRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - It all began when Luis Díaz retired from public service, a 63-year-old former boxer who also works as a blacksmith. Money was not enough to cover his household needs at the time. He joined three friends to start planting corn and pumpkin. Helped by his large frame, this farmer with […] The post Yucca, corn, coffee… Gardens emerge in Venezuela’s shantytowns to supplement diet appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Shadowproof13 hours ago
The Afghanistan War And The Dissenters We Should’ve Listened To
This article was funded by paid subscribers of The Dissenter. Become a paid subscriber and help us expand our coverage of whistleblower stories. President Joe Biden delivered a speech where he stood by the withdrawal of United States military forces from Afghanistan, but he crudely blamed the people of Afghanistan The post The Afghanistan War And The Dissenters We Should’ve Listened To appeared first on Shadowproof. read more
The Free Thought Project13 hours ago
As Biden and Trump Supporters Point Fingers, They Need to Blame Bush & Obama for Afghan Disaster[image: afghanistan]Former President Trump, President Biden and their partisans are rushing to blame each other for the debacle unfolding now in Afghanistan. read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
The Delta Surge Won’t Lead to a Fourth Stimulus Check*Trevor Filseth* *Stimulus, * Although the worst days of the pandemic have receded, and many Americans are returning to work, some stimulus advocates have continued pushing the payments. Panic over the highly transmissible COVID-19 “Delta variant” has led to a renewed interest in a fourth stimulus check. New cases of the virus averaged roughly 120,000 per day across the United States last week. This rate of infection, a substantial increase from the low rates in the spring and early summer, is on par with the numbers from early February, prior to President Joe Biden’s approval o... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
DirecTV and Dish Networks Satellites are “Dying,” Report Says *Stephen Silver* *DirecTV and Dish, Americas* A new report says the age and conditions of satellites don’t bode especially well for the future of either entertainment service. It’s been known for a while that Dish and DirecTV are both declining, especially when it comes to subscribers. The two satellite broadcasters have been bleeding subscribers for years, even more than other pay-TV companies. And at the same time, there has been upheaval with both companies, as DirecTV was recently spun off from AT&T, while Dish Network has been pivoting towards the wireless business. Now,... read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Brazil’s Nubank abandons Easynvest brand; changes name to Nu InvestRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Almost a year after buying Easynvest, Nubank is leaving behind the brokerage firm's brand and changing its name to Nu Invest - another step in integrating the two companies and the fintech's investment strategy. In a first moment, the idea is to maintain separate experiences in the Nubank app and […] The post Brazil’s Nubank abandons Easynvest brand; changes name to Nu Invest appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Free Thought Project13 hours ago
Dept Caught Making Fake Propaganda Video Claiming Cop OD’d from Just Being Near Fentanyl[image: fentanyl]A sheriff's department was called out by multiple medical professionals after putting out a video claiming a deputy overdosed from being near fentanyl. read more
IER14 hours ago
Natural Gas Bans Will Cost Americans Trillions
IER sounds the alarm on the quiet effort to ban the use of natural gas in our homes and small businesses. … The post Natural Gas Bans Will Cost Americans Trillions appeared first on IER. read more
IER14 hours ago
Nixon’s Infamy: 50-Year AnniversaryA half-century ago this week, the energy market was forever changed by a seemingly unrelated act of government intervention. Against… The post Nixon’s Infamy: 50-Year Anniversary appeared first on IER. read more
Halifax Examiner14 hours ago
Employers can’t find workers? Here’s what workers have to sayNews 1. Muskrat Falls This item is written by Jennifer Henderson. It’s Election Day. On Monday, August 9, the Liberal campaign issued the following news release. “Premier Iain Rankin, today, welcomed Emera’s announcement that the first electricity from Muskrat Falls will start to flow into Nova Scotia next week through the Maritime Link, providing stable, […] read more
Mining Awareness +15 hours ago
Covid-19 Outbreak in Mass: 74% of Infected Fully Vaccinated; 80% of Hospitalized Fully Vaccinated; Viral Load in Vaccinated Appears Similar to Unvaccinated (US CDC Publication)“In July 2021, following multiple large public events in a Barnstable County, Massachusetts, town, 469 COVID-19 cases were identified among … Continue reading → read more
21st Century Wire15 hours ago
Escape from New York: Mayor Decrees Vaccine Mandate for All Businesses, Venues
*21WIRE* | It is believed that thousands of hard-hit businesses already damaged by government lockdown orders, will be pushed into bankruptcy as a result of the City's new vaccine mandate. read more
musingsofanoldfart15 hours ago
The Spinners did make us take a spinWhen I was in high school, it was in the middle of the Disco era of music. While the Disco era got people off their feet to dance, not all the music was substantive lyrically and repetition was the elixir. … Continue reading → read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 213 hours ago
The Poet: David Wagoner, "Getting There"
*"Getting There"* "You take a final step and, look, suddenly You're there. You've arrived At the one place all your drudgery was aimed for: This common ground Where you stretch out, pressing your cheek to sandstone. What did you want to be? You'll remember soon. You feel like tinder under a burning glass, A luminous point of change. The sky is pulsing against the cracked horizon, Holding it firm till the arrival of stars In time with your heartbeats. Like wind etching rock, you've made a lasting impression On the self you were, By having come all this way through all this welter Under yo... read more
bilaterals.org13 hours ago
French airport investors make good on earlier threat to bring treaty-based claims against Chile in relation to reduced air traffic during the COVID pandemic17-Aug-2021 Two French airport companies, Aeroports de Paris (ADP) and Vinci Airports, have initiated treaty-based arbitration proceedings against Chile, invoking the Chile-France bilateral investment treaty (BIT). read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 213 hours ago
"Why.."
"Why does truth carry such a dreadful face? Why does subjugation carry such a happy mask? It becomes sad when people understand that they can lead a better life as long as they bow their heads, ignoring the truth." - Lionel Suggs read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Tweets Of The DayCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called an early election for September – two years ahead of schedule – seeking voters’ approval for his costly economic recovery plan. Here are the political party leaders contesting the election https://t.co/E6nV8vFfMK pic.twitter.com/Lm4gr2GSob — Reuters (@Reuters) August 17, 2021 VIDEO: 🇭🇹🇲🇽🇨🇴 Mexican and Colombian aid has arrived in #Haiti, after the Caribbean nation was struck by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that left more than 1,400 dead pic.twitter.com/kEj2yokOIz — AFP News Agency (@AFP) August 17, 2021 AP sources say U.S. healt... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Is Positive Jobs Data the Death Knell for a Fourth Stimulus Check?*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Stimulus, * [image: Joe Biden Stimulus] Despite such payments reaching tens of millions of Americans, the passionate calls for another round just can’t seem to be silenced. In recent weeks, the U.S. economy appears to have kicked into high gear, as the Labor Department has reported that the unemployment rate is sitting at 5.4 percent, the lowest registered since the start of the ongoing pandemic in early 2020. Not to be outdone, the number of job openings in the U.S. economy surged to more than ten million in June—the highest on record—as the labor market co... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Pearl Harbor: Why History Has It Wrong (As in Japan Lost)*James Holmes* *History, Asia* Bypassing the Hawaiian Islands, in short, would have spared Japan a world of hurt—as Admiral Yamamoto foresaw. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Doing less—or forswearing an effort entirely—always constitutes a viable strategic option. Doing nothing was an option Japan should have exercised rather than assail Pearl Harbor. That’s the lesson from alt-history. Suppose Robert E. Lee had laid hands on a shipment of AK-47s in 1864. How would American history have unfolded? Differently than it did, one imagines. Historians frown on alt-history, and oft... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
The Coronavirus Referendum: Canada’s Trudeau Calls Snap Election*Trevor Filseth* *Canada, * Despite their chance to overtake the Liberal Party, Canada’s minority parties have not unanimously welcomed the decision. On Sunday, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau confirmed that Canada would hold a federal election on September 20, 2021. With the announcement of the election, Trudeau’s minority government, which has held power in Ottawa since October 2019, is slated to dissolve. The contest was officially confirmed after Trudeau’s Sunday meeting with Canadian Governor-General Mary Simon, who has the authority to call for new elections. In a ... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Russia and China: The Taliban's New Best Friends?*Mark Episkopos* *Afghanistan, Asia* Moscow has found a like-minded partner in its handling of the Afghanistan crisis in the form of Beijing, holding joint military drills of an unprecedented scale with the People’s Liberation Army on Chinese soil earlier in August. With the Taliban on the verge of victory in Afghanistan, Russia and its Central Asian allies are scrambling to contain the conflict’s regional spillover effects. “The war is over,” proclaimed Taliban officials on Monday after taking the presidential palace in Kabul. The seizure of Kabul marks the latest in a strin... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Deathly Quiet: The Navy Can’t Kill China’s Submarines If It Cant Find Them*James Holmes* *Chinese Submarines, Asia* Word has it that China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) has staged a breakthrough in submarine propulsion. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The PLA Navy may be poised to overcome a technological and tactical defect that has plagued it since its founding. Word has it that China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) has staged a breakthrough in submarine propulsion. At any rate, that’s the word from marine engineer Rear Admiral Ma Weiming, a specialist in electromagnetic systems. Admiral Ma recently reported on state-run C... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
China Is Preparing for Victory, But It Never Forgets Its Defeats*James Holmes* *China, Asia* September 17, 1894, was a dark day for dynastic China. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Like all such rivalries, the Sino-Japanese rivalry will be punctuated by moments of triumph and tribulation as the pugilists grapple for strategic advantage. So it has been for the past 125 years. So, in all likelihood, shall it remain for the coming years if not decades. Better settle in. The Pentagon proclaims that an age of long-term strategic competition among great powers is upon us. How long is *long*, though? Very long, maybe. To see why juxtapose two an... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
California Recall Election: Close Polling Continues as September Date Approaches *Trevor Filseth* *Politics, Americas* The recall election has two parts. California’s 2021 recall election is set to take place in less than a month on September 14. While the election was initially dismissed as a publicity stunt by the state’s Republican minority, and support for the recall floundered in the polls, it has since turned into a real contest. Polls in California, a heavily liberal and Democratic state, have remained surprisingly close between supporters and opponents of the recall. In a recent SurveyUSA poll, a shocking 51 percent of state residents indicated they ... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Does the Government ‘Raid’ Social Security?*Trevor Filseth* *economy, Americas* No, but it’s complicated. One of the most common accusations surrounding the government’s Social Security benefits programs is that the fund for Social Security is “raided” and used to pay for other government needs. In reality, the economics of Social Security is far more complicated. While the government does borrow money from the Social Security trust fund, then it does so in a legal way, and in a way that requires it to pay back what it borrowed, plus interest. *Here’s How It Works * Money for Social Security is collected from existing... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Is a Social Security Raise of 6.2% Really Enough?*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Social Security, * As inflation continues on its current trajectory, millions of senior citizens across the country have voiced frustration that their dollars just won’t stretch far these days. The data over the past several months have signaled that the consumer price index (CPI)—the primary indicator of inflation in the United States—has been steadily pointing north. And as inflation continues on its current trajectory, millions of senior citizens across the country have voiced frustration that their dollars just won’t stretch far these days. In the worst c... read more
The Duran13 hours ago
Anglo-American Unipolarists Extend the Geopolitical Cage to Space
Originally published on the Strategic Culture Foundation 75 years ago, Winston Churchill delivered a speech in Fulton Missouri announcing a new Iron Curtain that had descended upon the world with the free capitalist nations united under an Anglo-American alliance on the one side and authoritarian states organized under the control of the Kremlin. In the […] read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 213 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, AM 8/17/21: "Retail Sales Plummet With Personal Debt Surging, An Economy In Freefall""Down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... Only the consequences are real - to *you*! Your guide: Gregory Mannarino, AM 8/17/21: *"Retail Sales Plummet With Personal Debt Surging,* *An Economy In Freefall"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
The Watchers » Latest articles13 hours ago
Tropical Storm "Henri" expected to pass south of BermudaTropical Storm "Henri" formed at 21:00 UTC on August 16, 2021, as the 8th named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. The storm is expected to pass south of Bermuda today, bringing tropical storm conditions to the island nation. At 12:00 UTC on...... Read more » read more
Bayou Renaissance Man13 hours ago
The triumph of tribe over nation-stateAnyone who's lived or worked in a tribal environment understands what's going on in Afghanistan right now. To old Africa hands like Lawdog and myself, it's "*deja vu* all over again", to coin a phrase. Daniel Greenberg puts it nicely in perspective. The Afghan army, like its Iraqi counterpart, was a wholly artificial western institution. When faced with a tribal crisis, its members revert to their first duty, which is going to the defense of their tribe. The Afghan army didn't "surrender". Its Pashtun members surrendered to the Taliban who are fellow Pashtuns. Hazaras fled ... read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
A Letter to the UnvaccinatedOCLA researcher Dr. Denis Rancourt and several fellow Canadian academics penned an open letter to support those who have decided not to accept the COVID-19 vaccine. read more
Caitlin Johnstone15 hours ago
Now Would Be A Great Time For George W Bush To Shut The Fuck UpListen to a reading of this article: ❖ George W Bush has issued a statement on the situation in Afghanistan, and there are not enough shoes in the world to adequately respond to it. “Laura and I have been watching the tragic events unfolding in […] read more
null1 day ago
Urgent Broadcast: America is Under Attack by Domestic TerroristsIt always starts off the same way, fascists create a crisis and then unleash the full force and might of the state in order to The post Urgent Broadcast: America is Under Attack by Domestic Terrorists appeared first on . read more
Organizing Notes9 hours ago
Who decides who gets to play?
Power is shifting worldwide and the technologies under development make real 'democratic' governance, in any part of the world, subject to corporate domination of information. Mr. Big's new motto is 'Out with the old, in with the digital'. But who controls the digital? Who decides who gets to play? Who owns the info flow? Beware of the hollow promises that big-tech makes. They claim, Life, and 'democracy', will be so much easier. By now we know it's a rigged game. Bruce read more
Organizing Notes9 hours ago
Surprise, surprise....
Check out this article The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan back with a bang By Pepe Escobar read more
Balkinization11 hours ago
The Once and Future Federal Judicial PowerFor the Balkinization Symposium on James E. Pfander, Cases Without Controversies: Uncontested Adjudication in Article III Courts (Oxford University Press, 2021). Kevin Walsh The publication of Professor James Pfander’s *Cases without Controversies* should mark the beginning of the end of the case-or-controversy requirement as a one-size-fits-all approach to the fittingness of exercising the federal judicial power. This requirement is the organizing genus for a variety of justiciability doctrines that define the scope of the federal judicial power. But there’s a problem with defi... read more
The Conservative Socrates14 hours ago
The Mongol Khan’s Letter to the PopeThe Mongols followed the policy of killing any religious leader who claimed an authority higher than the Great Khan. Genghis Khan had Teb Tengeri, the preacher of Mongolian religion of Sky God, killed. When Hulagu Khan, Genghis Khan’s grandson, captured Baghdad in 1258, he killed the Caliph of Baghdad and every member of the Caliph’s family. The Mongols repeatedly tried to summon the Pope to their court for observing his attitude towards their Great Khan. If the Pope had accepted their invitation, they might have killed him. On March 13, 1245, Pope Innocent IV wrote a letter called ... read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Tweets Of The Day On AfghanistanThe Taliban declared an “amnesty” across Afghanistan and urged women to join its government. When they were last in charge, the group ruled in accordance with a harsh interpretation of Islamic law and women were largely confined to their homes. https://t.co/R06uc5g7mp — The Associated Press (@AP) August 17, 2021 #UPDATE The Taliban moved on Tuesday to quickly restart the Afghan capital #Kabul following their stunning takeover of the city and told government staff to return to work, though residents reacted cautiously and few women took to the streets https://t.co/8GqaeMpe0P pic.twi... read more
naked capitalism14 hours ago
Michael M. Thomas, R.I.PI am very much saddened by the death of Michael M. Thomas, from old money and high finance, and vocally unimpressed by them. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Brazil’s real (R$): Listless dollar trading after worse-than-expected U.S. retail sales (August 17)RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The dollar began Tuesday's trading session slightly lower but changed direction this morning. Among other things, investors assess retail sales in the United States worse than expected by the market, which increases concerns about the impact of new outbreaks of the coronavirus on the global economy. At 10:15 AM, the […] The post Brazil’s real (R$): Listless dollar trading after worse-than-expected U.S. retail sales (August 17) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Today’s Russian Papers On Events In AfghanistanToday’s Russian papers on events in Afghanistan: “a devastating fiasco”, “a monumental political humiliation for the West & Joe Biden.” One paper asks: “Will [Russia] have to send troops into Afghanistan?” #ReadingRussia @BBCNews @BBCWorld https://t.co/jfGRLx8Uyd #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/8iKxQHNy9z — Steve Rosenberg (@BBCSteveR) August 17, 2021 *WNU Editor:* The above is a must watch video on how concerned russian media is with the Afghan disaster, and how this may spread jihadist uprisings in central Asia. My friends in China are telling me that China's state media is voicing... read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Covid-19: São Paulo restrictions on business hours and capacity end today (August 17)RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The restrictions on hours and public in establishments such as restaurants, bars, stores, beauty salons in the state of São Paulo, came to an end on Tuesday (17). The change was determined by Governor João Doria (PSDB). Some cities in the state, however, such as those in the ABC region, […] The post Covid-19: São Paulo restrictions on business hours and capacity end today (August 17) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation14 hours ago
Will recent political instability affect Haiti's earthquake response? We ask an expert
Devastating quake came weeks after the assassination of Haiti’s president. A scholar of disaster preparedness explains the concept of ‘cascading crises’ and how other countries can help stabilize Haiti. read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace On President Biden's Afghan Speech: '95% Of The American People Will Agree With Everything Biden Just Said'*WNU Editor:* Her remarks are at the 22:17 mark in the above video. My question is .... is she right? read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
President Biden Is Defiant In Blaming Others For His Afghan DebacleAs soon as he finished his address to the nation, Biden got on Marine One and headed back to Camp David *Wall Street Journal editorial:* *Biden to Afghanistan: Drop Dead* *Biden is defiant in blaming others for his Afghan debacle. * President Biden told the world on Monday that he doesn’t regret his decision to withdraw rapidly from Afghanistan, or even the chaotic, incompetent way the withdrawal has been executed. He is determined in retreat, defiant in surrender, and confident in the rightness of consigning the country to jihadist rule. We doubt the world will see it the same... read more
The Free Thought Project14 hours ago
‘You’re Good. This Didn’t Happen’: Cop Found Passed Out in Traffic Allowed to Drive Away[image: passed out]A high-level captain was found passed out behind the wheel in the middle of the road and instead of a breathalyzer, he was given a fist bump. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Brazil’s general price index rises 1.18% in August; accumulates 32.84% during last 12 monthsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The General Price Index-10 (IGP-10) rose 1.18% in August, following a 0.18% increase in July, according to data released Tuesday, August 17, by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV). With this result, the index accumulated a rise of 16.88% in the year and 32.84% in 12 months. In August 2020, the […] The post Brazil’s general price index rises 1.18% in August; accumulates 32.84% during last 12 months appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Northern Reflections14 hours ago
Not This Time
Last time around, Justin Trudeau ran against Doug Ford. That won't happen in this election. Robert Benzie writes: Justin Trudeau’s Liberals and Premier Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservatives will be keeping the peace for the Sept. 20 election, the Star has learned. In sharp contrast to the 2019 campaign, when Trudeau attacked Ford on an almost daily basis — and the provincial Conservatives were fighting the Liberals in court — the two leaders will not be fixated on each other. “We’re not running against Doug Ford,” a high-ranking Liberal, speaking confidentially in order to discuss... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles14 hours ago
One of the best-ever videos of highly elusive 'blue jet' lightningStorm chaser Rob Neep recently captured one of the best-ever videos of a highly elusive transient luminous event called 'blue jets.' The jets formed over Sonora, Mexico on August 3, 2021, and were captured from St. David, Arizona. "I couldn't...... Read more » read more
No More Mister Nice Blog15 hours ago
FOX PRIME TIME'S HAMMER-AND-ANVIL STRATEGYAt Fox News, President Biden is being attacked for how he handled the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan -- but he's also being attacked for wanting to do the right thing about the humantarian crisis that resulted. Here's Tucker Carlson: Fox News host Tucker Carlson warned his viewers on Monday night that U.S. elites would use the sudden collapse of Afghanistan to resettle “millions” of Afghan migrants “in your neighborhood,” describing the granting of asylum to war refugees as an invasion.... “So we’re getting it and if history is any guide—and it’s always a guide —we will see many... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Nuvemshop receives US$500 million in funding to become new Brazilian unicornRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Nuvemshop is the leading e-commerce platform in Latin America. With more than 90,000 active stores, it integrates products, payments, and shipping with different sales channels such as Facebook, Instagram, marketplaces, and physical stores. The Buenos Aires-born but São Paulo-based company has received US$500 million (R$2.6 billion) in a funding round […] The post Nuvemshop receives US$500 million in funding to become new Brazilian unicorn appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
Food Stamp Benefits to Increase by More Than 25% in OctoberPresident Joe Biden's administration has approved a significant and permanent increase in the levels of food aid available to needy families — the largest single increase in the program's history. read more
OrientalReview.org16 hours ago
Reflections On The Events In Afghanistan (II)2. The green shoots of politics are reappearing The explosion of life is unstoppable. The first buds are edging their roots from the dirt no sooner than Ashraf Ghani fled Kabul on Sunday, without telling anyone, carrying a massive loot of ill-begotten wealth stolen from his people. And the green […] read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
Picture Of The DayC-17 jet carrying 640 Afghan refugees that left Kabul on Sunday night as the Taliban claimed the city. The flight landed in Qatar. The refugees ran up the half-open ramp while US forces were preparing for take-off, according to an unnamed defense official cited by Defense One on Monday. At least one other C-17 has departed the area *WNU Editor: *The above picture came from this news story .... *Overloaded but airborne: Incredible photo shows 640 Afghans inside a US C-17 cargo jet - designed to carry 150 - after they ran on before soldiers could close ramp and pilot decided to ta... read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
Twitter Reaction To President Biden's Afghanistan AddressBiden says human rights center of US policy. A hard sell tonight where im sitting outside the kabul airport. — Richard Engel (@RichardEngel) August 16, 2021 White House has updated Biden's schedule to say he's now heading back to Camp David. — Disclose.tv 🚨 (@disclosetv) August 16, 2021 This isn’t just the Fall of Kabul. The entire leadership of the US govt disappeared today. A thousand narratives collapsed in realtime. DC theater gave way to reality. A generation of people around the world watched as the US govt was humiliated. — Jack Posobiec 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) August 16, 2021... read more
Penny for your thoughts15 hours ago
Smart Phones to Fuel Lead Poisoning Epidemic*Lead Poisoning and Health* - Lead is a* cumulative toxicant* that affects multiple body systems and is particularly harmful to young children. - Lead in the body is distributed to the brain, liver, kidney and bones. It is stored in the teeth and bones,* where it accumulates over time*. Human exposure is usually assessed through the measurement of lead in blood. - *Lead in bone is released into blood during pregnancy and becomes a source of exposure to the developing fetus.* - There is* no level of exposure to lead that is known to be without harmful eff... read more
Penny for your thoughts15 hours ago
Doctor who did early research on COVID vaccine: this is not a pandemic of the unvaccinated*Following up on:* - Public Health Authorities & Media Messaging LIED/LIES About Covid Vaxx Effectivness- Breakthrough Cases Bigger Problem *Link* *Aug. 06, 2021 - 5:22 - Dr. Byram Bridle tells the 'Ingraham Angle' that unvaccinated individuals 'are likely acquiring' in substantial numbers, 'naturally acquiring immunity'* Watch the latest video at foxnews.com read more
The Watchers » Latest articles15 hours ago
Storm surge, heavy rains and high winds hit Florida as Tropical Storm "Fred" makes landfall, U.S.Tropical Storm "Fred" -- the 6th named storm of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season -- made landfall at 19:15 UTC (15:15 LT) on August 16, 2021, near Cape San Blas, Florida, U.S. The storm peaked at 100 km/h (65 mph) just one hour before and maintained that...... Read more » read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 215 hours ago
"We Are All Like Elephants "*"We Are All Like Elephants "* by Marc Chernoff "In many ways, our past experiences have conditioned us to believe that we are less capable than we are. All too often we let the rejections of our past dictate every move we make. We literally do not know ourselves to be any better than what some opinionated person or narrow circumstance once told us was true. Of course, an old rejection doesn't mean we aren't good enough; it just means some person or circumstance from our past failed to align with what we had to offer at the time. But somehow we don't see it that way - we hit a ment... read more
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