Monday, August 09, 2021

9 August - Blogs I'm Following - 2 of 5

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Komando.com6 hours ago
7 clever new uses for your smart doorbell camera
Smart doorbell cameras come with a ton of uses you might not even know about. We found seven useful ways to make the most out of this essential security tech. read more
Wendy Brown Defines Neoliberalism
Due to do something on the IPCC report tomorrow, but let us have a moment of relative levity. In between reading *A Thousand Plateaus* (423 pages in!), I have started reading another book. As you might have guessed from the post's title, it's one of Wendy Brown's celebrated neoliberalism books and this is 2015's *Undoing the Demos: Neoliberalism's Stealth Revolution*. For those not in the know, *Undoing* is an exploration and critique of the effects the neoliberal reconfiguring of human relationships has had on our already shaky and inadequate liberal democracies. To celebrate openi... read more
Komando.com7 hours ago
11 best Zoom tricks you’ll wish you knew sooner
If you've never used a video chat app before it could be confusing at first. Here are 11 tricks to turn you into a Zoom expert in no time. read more
ABC boss David Anderson threatens to sack staff like Louise Milligan and Lucy Carter who were caught lying on Twitter
ABC boss David Anderson sent an email to all staff on Monday (9/8/21) threatening to sack staff who breached the ABC’s new social media guidelines and the timing could not have been […] The post ABC boss David Anderson threatens to sack staff like Louise Milligan and Lucy Carter who were caught lying on Twitter appeared first on Kangaroo Court of Australia. read more
Live Update from Brandon Straka
In Defense of Brandon Straka read more
THEY COULD EVEN BOTHSIDES DESANTIS, BUT THEY WON'T, BECAUSE THEY CAN'T QUIT HIM
Eric Boehlert is right: *The press needs to address its DeSantis debacle* As Covid rages on in Florida, turning the Sunshine State not only into a virus epicenter of the United States but of the entire world, news organizations aren’t being honest about the public health crisis under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. They’re not being transparent about how months ago they embraced GOP spin and portrayed the derelict governor as a pandemic star, regurgitating conservative rhetoric about how liberal critics had been proven wrong about DeSantis’ wrong-headed policy decisions, which have ... read more
Snopes.com4 hours ago
Did Anti-Vaccine Radio Host Dick Farrel Die of COVID-19?
The right-wing radio host had repeatedly expressed skepticism about the virus, and opposition to vaccines, before his death in August 2021. read more
Snopes.com4 hours ago
Epstein Accuser Sues Prince Andrew, Citing Sex Assault at 17
Lawyers for Virginia Giuffre filed the lawsuit in Manhattan federal court. read more
Maybe the children will pay for themselves
When you see this kind of unabashed cheerleading for the newest entitlement fad in the Financial Post, it may be a sign that total societal collapse is not far off. As any parent can attest, it costs an enormous sum to raise a child. When that cost can be forced onto the hapless group known… Continue reading → read more
Waking Times5 hours ago
Mass Psychosis – How an Entire Population Becomes Mentally Ill
*Dylan Charles* - When most people hear the term mass psychosis they think that it applies to everyone else but themselves. read more
War News Updates5 hours ago
A Ground Report On The Fall Of Kunduz To The Taliban
*Al Jazeera*: *Residents of Afghanistan’s Kunduz recount Taliban takeover* *Locals report fear and destruction as the Taliban seizes Afghanistan’s fifth-largest city for the third time in seven years. * Kabul, Afghanistan – Late on Sunday afternoon, the Taliban flew its flag from the main roundabout in the northern city of Kunduz. It marked the third time in seven years that the armed group had managed to wrest control of what the government had hoped would be a model for all of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces. Kunduz is the fifth northern provincial capital to fall to the Taliba... read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Economists explain the signs from China regarding raw material imports important for Brazil and Latin America
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - China's imports increased 28.1% in July, below the 31.7% figure expected by economists. On Monday, August 9, news caused considerable volatility in the commodities market, as China is the world's largest buyer of these products. Iron ore fell 4%, while oil retreated 3% at 3:26 PM (Brasília time). According to […] The post Economists explain the signs from China regarding raw material imports important for Brazil and Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Medical Kidnap5 hours ago
Dr. Cole on COVID Shots: “This is a Poisonous Attack on our Population and it Needs to Stop Now!”
Dr. Ryan Cole is the CEO and Medical Director of Cole Diagnostics, one of the largest independent labs in the State of Idaho. Dr. Cole is a Mayo Clinic trained Board Certified Pathologist. He is Board Certified in anatomic and clinical pathology. He has expertise in immunology and virology and also has subspecialty expertise in skin pathology. He has seen over 350,000 patients in his career. We featured a lecture he gave earlier this year back in April, where he discussed cures for COVID-19 symptoms, and warned about the dangers of the COVID "vaccines." Dr. Cole gave another pres... read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Argentine government appoints new Defense and Social Development ministers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The President of Argentina, Alberto Fernández, appointed new ministers to the Defense and Social Development portfolios on Monday, changes that are part of the context of the primary and legislative elections to be held in the coming months. As the Chief of Cabinet announced, Santiago Cafiero, former Foreign Minister Jorge […] The post Argentine government appoints new Defense and Social Development ministers appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
New Zealand’s Green Energy Success
New Zealand hopes to save their population from global warming by freezing them. read more
Dr. Cole on COVID Shots: “This is a Poisonous Attack on our Population and it Needs to Stop Now!”
Dr. Ryan Cole is the CEO and Medical Director of Cole Diagnostics, one of the largest independent labs in the State of Idaho. Dr. Cole is a Mayo Clinic trained Board Certified Pathologist. He is Board Certified in anatomic and clinical pathology. He has expertise in immunology and virology and also has subspecialty expertise in skin pathology. He has seen over 350,000 patients in his career. We featured a lecture he gave earlier this year back in April, where he discussed cures for COVID-19 symptoms, and warned about the dangers of the COVID "vaccines." Dr. Cole gave another pres... read more
Our Security Is In Good Hands.
Its a good thing two muslim terrorists on Turtle Island have been given peace bonds. That will protect us. Now security agencies can concentrate on their diversity quotas and gender equity issues. read more
The Duran6 hours ago
Biden’s Totally Failing Foreign Policies
Eric Zuesse, originally posted at Strategic Culture Joe Biden came into the U.S. White House promising to change Donald Trump’s foreign policies, but didn’t even try to change them, and instead he has continued them, and has failed with them exactly as Trump did when he was the President. Here are some examples: 1. The […] read more
Bummer at the Border
​​Take a look at the 6-mile lines going into Canada, where drivers are waiting up to 7 hours to enter after the US travel ban lifted. read more
Dear Apple
Dear Apple Customer Service, I have a story to share with you, which I’m going to put in the form of a DIY exercise: Schedule an appointment at one of your stores a few days from now. On the day of the appointment, imagine you’re rushing around and you get in an accident, your pet… Continue reading → read more
The covid-19 FRAUD: The entire industry of viral infectious disease is based on complete FICTION
Health Ranger Report August 2, 2021 The post The covid-19 FRAUD: The entire industry of viral infectious disease is based on complete FICTION appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Chicago Mayor Blames Guns After Female Police Officer Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop
Daily Wire – by Tim Pearce Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) claimed guns and “the violence they bring” are responsible for the death of Chicago... The post Chicago Mayor Blames Guns After Female Police Officer Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
War News Updates5 hours ago
Afghanistan War News Updates -- August 9, 2021
*Daily Mail*: *Taliban seizes six Afghan provincial capitals in relentless blitz: Liz Cheney leads critics of Biden's 'catastrophic' troop withdrawal and says country will again be a 'safe haven' for terrorists* * Taliban launched relentless blitz sweeping across much of Afghanistan * Islamist group captured six provincial capitals over intense weekend of fighting * Aibak, capital of Samangan province in the north, was overrun on Monday * Kunduz, Sar-e-Pul, Taleqan, Zaranj and Shibirghan also fell in recent days * Taliban has also waged an assassination campaign targeting... read more
Guess why the PerpZ HAVE to vaxZinate EVERYONE? C'mon...It's Definitely NOT Rocket Science
*Paris Cafes sit Empty due to New* *CovID VaxZine Passport Rules* French cafés sit EMPTY as police RAID outdoor diners, after Macron extends vaccine pass to restaurants « Aletho News Watch French Vax Gestapo going around to restaurant patrons on Twitter: *https://twitter.com/i/status/1424730996738568195* Readers, guess why the PerpZ are shitting their pant*Z *to force vax*Z*ination on all the population before the Fall? It's definitely not Rocket Science. *Answer: * Because they're terrified there will be a "control group" of unvax*Z*inated humanity that remains healthy--while th... read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
New cocoa disease in Brazil leads to debate on new production cycle; producer premium drops to US$100
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In addition to health controls by the Sanitary Defense Secretariat (SDE), regarded as not very complex, the Cocoa Farming Plan Executive Committee (CEPLAC) believes that one of the ways to mitigate the spread of the monilia pod rot disease to Bahia is to increase the level of industrialization in Pará, […] The post New cocoa disease in Brazil leads to debate on new production cycle; producer premium drops to US$100 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Building a coalition against the crazy...
* which has reached epic proportions my friends.* In just a few days, I've filled my *One Tab* with about 32 saved articles that tell us we're screwed. Not very uplifting. Speaking of crazy, how about this? A local guy posted a pic of his older adult daughter in her own kitchen feeding her approximately 14 month old baby a snack. The kid is sitting in her highchair with mom seated in front of her, and I guess they were rocking out to Fleetwood Mac while smearing food everywhere. So - what's so crazy about that? *Mom was wearing one of those pointy face masks that make people loo... read more
SeaRAM Ship Defense: The U.S. Navy's Warship 'Shields'?
*Kris Osborn* *SeaRAM, Americas* This weapon system has a Phalanx gun system that fires a twenty-millimeter cannon at close-in threats such as small boats. The Navy plans to further upgrade, integrate and “fire-off” its SeaRAM ship defense deck-fired interceptor weapon now arming a wide range of its surface fleet. The SeaRAM weapons system, designed to fire Rolling Airframe Missiles out of a Close-in-Weapons System (CIWS), is now installed on many Navy ships to include destroyers, amphibious ships and of course the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). The SeaRAM provides an adva... read more
Eastern Europe Can Overcome the Nord Stream 2 Challenge
*Justyna Zajac* *Nord Stream 2, * No matter how unsettling predictions about Nord Stream 2 are, Central and Eastern European countries can overcome growing challenges to their energy security. Although the Nord Stream 2 pipeline creates numerous risks for the Central and Eastern European countries (CEEC), its completion will not probably cause turmoil in CEEC energy security. Still, the second leg of the Russian-German offshore pipeline will cause challenges in European security unless the transatlantic community agrees on a common approach towards Russia. The completion of N... read more
Gas Prices Rise Slightly, But Don't Panic Just Yet
*Stephen Silver* *economy, Americas* The cost of fuel often drops in the fall as temperatures get cooler and the end of summer vacations means fewer long trips. Gas prices in the United States once again rose last week, although the increase was a relatively small one. That’s according to a report released Monday by GasBuddy. According to the app’s blog, the average gas price in the United States rose 0.6 cents per gallon from a week ago to $3.18 per gallon. That’s 3.5 cents more than a month ago and more than a dollar more than a year ago when gas prices were near pandemic lo... read more
The EU Will Bear the Consequences of Germany's Nord Stream 2 Decision
*Iulia-Sabina Joja* *Nord Stream 2, * Germany may have secured lower gas prices for itself with Nord Stream 2, but it has made both energy and security more costly for the rest of the European Union. Commercial and security arguments have been artificially separated in the Nord Stream 2 debate. On one side, Russia, Germany, and their supporters have argued the pipeline is a purely commercial project, with no security implications for Europe. Indeed, commercially, the Angela Merkel government has ensured low gas prices for German consumers through Nord Stream 2. On the other sid... read more
Democrats’ Reconciliation Package Includes a Lot, But No Stimulus Checks  
*Stephen Silver* *economy, Americas* The proposal includes many things, in four categories: families, climate, infrastructure, and health care. Congress is about to pass the bipartisan infrastructure bill, which means attention will soon turn to the Democrats’ other big spending package this year. This spending package is based in part on President Joe Biden’s proposed American Families Plan, although there are various differences. The current state of the bill is represented in a document, released Monday by the Democrats on the Senate Budget Committee, and described as “FY202... read more
‘Where the Hell Are the Data?’: Biden Officials Grow Frustrated With Lack of CDC Visibility + More
The Defender’s COVID NewsWatch provides a roundup of the latest headlines related to the SARS CoV-2 virus, including its origins and COVID vaccines. The post ‘Where the Hell Are the Data?’: Biden Officials Grow Frustrated With Lack of CDC Visibility + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
University of Honduras initiates a study of combination of Covid vaccines
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The National Autonomous University of Honduras (Unah, state-run) initiated a scientific study of a combination of Sputnik V vaccines with Pfizer and Moderna this Monday. However, it was reported that it was suspended at the last minute, apparently temporarily due to an "administrative failure". Unah's Covid-19 Committee scheduled the research […] The post University of Honduras initiates a study of combination of Covid vaccines appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com7 hours ago
Did George Bernard Shaw Write ‘Beware False Knowledge’?
The line struck a chord with hundreds of thousands of Facebook users in August 2021. read more
Turcopolier7 hours ago
Desert early!- Avoid the rush!
“Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is moving to have all active duty members of the US military vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus, he said in a memo released Monday.”I want you to know that I will seek the President’s approval to make … Continue reading → read more
Shadowproof7 hours ago
As Landlord Groups Fight Eviction Moratorium, Federal Aid Slow To Reach Tenants
osing their job or reduced work hours, received a sign of hope as the Center for Disease Control (CDC) issued another extension of the eviction moratorium. But landlord groups are pushing in federal court to block enforcement of the moratorium. The post As Landlord Groups Fight Eviction Moratorium, Federal Aid Slow To Reach Tenants appeared first on Shadowproof. read more
From Mount Vernon School Board Meeting
Dale Grider Aug 8, 2021 The post From Mount Vernon School Board Meeting appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Poet: James Kavanaugh, “Searchers”
*“Searchers”* “Some people do not have to search - they find their niche early in life and rest there, seemingly contented and resigned. They do not seem to ask much of life, sometimes they do not seem to take it seriously. At times I envy them, but usually I do not understand them - seldom do they understand me. I am one of the searchers. There are, I believe, millions of us. We are not unhappy, but neither are we really content. We continue to explore life, hoping to uncover its ultimate secret. We continue to explore ourselves, hoping to understand. We like to walk along the beach - ... read more
"We Deserve Better..."
"We are the world. We are the people and we deserve better, not because we're worth it, but because no worth can be put on the incalculable, on the infinite, on life." - Nick Mancuso read more
"All The Money..."
“All the money you make will never buy back your soul. ” - Bob Dylan read more
The Daily "Near You?"
Camberwell, Southwark, United Kingdom. Thanks for stopping by! read more
Dixie Fire Now Worst Single-Source Wildfire in California’s History
New ranking coincides with IPCC’s report detailing dire need for climate action. read more
MJBizDaily6 hours ago
California cannabis business sues 4Front for alleged unpaid fees
A cannabis company in California is alleging in state court that it is due more than $400,000 in connection with a sale three years ago. Brothers for Life claims the sale agreement with Vancouver, British Columbia-based Cannex Capital Holdings in 2018 called for additional fees of at least $200,000 a year to be paid in […] California cannabis business sues 4Front for alleged unpaid fees is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Balkinization6 hours ago
Understanding the Budget Resolution
A series of votes over the weekend put the Senate on course to finish the bipartisan infrastructure bill in the wee hours of Tuesday morning or, at the latest, during the day Tuesday. Several Republicans, including Minority Leader McConnell, voted to advance the legislation over the weekend, assuring its success. The bipartisan bill bears little resemblance to President Trump’s privatizing “infrastructure” proposals. They supported it nonetheless to demonstrate that the Senate is not irretrievably broken – and hence need not abolish the filibuster. The objections of form... read more
War News Updates7 hours ago
9/11 Families Tell President Biden To Release Details Of Saudi Involvement Or Stay Away From Memorials
Mr. President, honor the 9/11 families. Declassify and release the information that sheds light on Saudi’s link to the barbaric 9/11 attacks. Hold the Saudis responsible for their continued atrocities in Yemen. Americans deserve the truth. https://t.co/cVjEuoebYl — Ro Khanna (@RoKhanna) August 6, 2021 *Common Dreams:** Release Details of Saudi Involvement or Stay Away From Memorials, 9/11 Families Tell Biden* *"If President Biden reneges on his commitment and sides with the Saudi government, we would be compelled to publicly stand in objection to any participation by his adminis... read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
Number of births in Brazil in 2020 lowest in 26 years due to pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of births in Brazil in 2020 was the lowest since 1994, according to data from the Ministry of Health's Live Births Information System (SINASC). There were 2,687,651 births last year, compared to 2,849,146 in 2019, down 5.66%. Between 2018 and 2019, there was a […] The post Number of births in Brazil in 2020 lowest in 26 years due to pandemic appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
Peru accumulates 76 cases of the delta variant, almost twice as many as a week ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Confirmed cases of the delta variant of the coronavirus in Peru have almost doubled during the first week of August, going from 40 to 76, informed this Monday the Minister of Health, Hernando Cevallos. During a visit to a vaccination center in Lima, Cevallos indicated that they hope to increase […] The post Peru accumulates 76 cases of the delta variant, almost twice as many as a week ago appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
How To Get More Women In Cardiovascular Clinical Trials?
Nearly 30 years ago, scientists agreed that for clinical trial results to be valid for both sexes, they needed more women. Yet women seem to be a lot less likely to sign up for clinical trials for cardiovascular disease. The authors of a new paper outline the issue as to why: *Differential Care *– Low rates of referral to cardiologists and specialty programs for more aggressive care might lead to fewer women being treated by specialists recruiting for clinical trials. read more read more
The Last Refuge7 hours ago
Joe Biden Releases Official Statement Gleefully Supporting Forced Vaccinations of U.S. Military
The White House will not require their federal staff to be vaccinated (LINK). The CDC, NIH and FDA will not require their agency staff or federal employees to be vaccinated. However, the White House, NIH, FDA and the CDC support the forced vaccination of U.S. military service-members. Anyone else find that odd? (SOURCE LINK) The […] The post Joe Biden Releases Official Statement Gleefully Supporting Forced Vaccinations of U.S. Military appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
War News Updates7 hours ago
Israel’s Ambassador To The US And UN Says Israel Wants To See ‘Regime Change’ In Iran
Watch my statement about Iran’s lies regarding its attack on the Mercer Street civilian vessel and what the Security Council needs to do: hold Iran accountable, condemn its activities, and use all means at its disposal to stop Iran’s malign activities. pic.twitter.com/yGW9QM97aW — Ambassador Gilad Erdan גלעד ארדן (@giladerdan1) August 6, 2021 *Antiwar.com:* *Israeli Ambassador Says Israel Wants to See ‘Regime Change’ in Iran* *The comments come as Israel is threatening to attack Iran * Israel’s Ambassador to the US and UN Gilad Erdan said Friday that Israel would ultimately lik... read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
Mexico records inflation of 0.59% in July and 5.81% in 12 months
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In July, inflation in Mexico was 0.59%, which accumulates 5.81% in 12 months, due to the increase in prices of energy products and some foods, informed Monday the national statistics institute, INEGI. The annual figure is lower than the 5.88% recorded in June, although it remained above the inflation target […] The post Mexico records inflation of 0.59% in July and 5.81% in 12 months appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
São Paulo reaches a record of 2.6 million families in debt, says FecomercioSP
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The increase in inflation, mainly driven by the rise in food, electricity, gas, and fuel prices, has led families in the city of São Paulo to get increasingly indebted. In July, the percentage with some debt reached 66.1%, compared to 64.6% in June, reaching a new historical record of 2.63 […] The post São Paulo reaches a record of 2.6 million families in debt, says FecomercioSP appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
MJBizDaily8 hours ago
Marijuana ancillary firm Greenlane raises $32 million in equity
Greenlane Holdings, a Florida-based ancillary marijuana company, said it entered into definitive agreements with institutional investors to raise $32 million from the sale of stock and warrants. A company news release didn’t specify how the money would be used, but Greenlane has said in previous regulatory filings that proceeds will be used for working capital […] Marijuana ancillary firm Greenlane raises $32 million in equity is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Drake State Among Six Institutions to Receive Funding From NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Minority University Research and Education Project awarded Drake State... read more
Student Loan Pause Extended Until January 31, 2022
The U.S. Department of Education will continue to halt student loan repayment, interest, and collections until January 31, 2022... read more
Community College: Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Post-COVID Labor Market
This opinion piece provides an example of why community colleges given their role and legacy are well positioned in partnering... read more
Community College Bachelor’s Degrees Help Achieve Access and Equity
At the turn of this century, workforce needs began to change. More employers sought to hire students who had attained their bachelor’s... read more
Trailblazing Dean Emeritus of University of Arkansas School of Law Keeps Giving Back
Cynthia Nance, dean emeritus at the University of Arkansas School of Law, has been named chair of the American Bar Foundation... read more
An Open Letter to Trustees of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Although I have lost count of the number of HBCU presidential vacancies and recent appointments, suffice it to say I believe the... read more
New U.S. Department of Education Committee to Work on Student Loan Forgiveness
The U.S. Department of Education will establish a committee to meet virtually starting in October and rewrite the regulations... read more
Not PC7 hours ago
"Nationalists focus on unifying around a given ethnic group..."
* "Nationalists focus on unifying around a given ethnic group, rather than people who happen to be living in a particular political entity. Thus to the Chinese leadership, Han people in Taiwan (or even Singapore) are far more “Chinese” than Uyghurs living in western China. To the Hungarian leadership, an ethnic Hungarian living in Romania is more Hungarian that a Roma individual living within Hungary. Nationalism is not patriotism! A French patriot roots for their Olympic basketball team; a French nationalist grumbles that almost all the players are black....* * "Note that 'iden... read more
A Pfizer Win Against Uncle Sam Could Unleash ‘Gold Rush’ in Sales — and Cost Taxpayers Billions
A federal judge is expected to rule any day in Pfizer lawsuit that aims to erase an important control on pharma marketing after decades of regulatory erosion and soaring drug prices. The post A Pfizer Win Against Uncle Sam Could Unleash ‘Gold Rush’ in Sales — and Cost Taxpayers Billions appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
A Code Red Warning on the Hazards of Climate Change & an Impending Global Disaster
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 09 (IPS) - A landmark report on the hazards of climate change predicts a devastating future for the world at large. Authored by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and released August 9, the study is being described by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as “code red for humanity”— a rallying cry before an impending global disaster. Read the full story, “A Code Red Warning on the Hazards of Climate Change & an Impending Global Disaster”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global response needed to counter rising security threats at sea
Despite an overall decrease in maritime traffic due to the COVID-19 pandemic, piracy and armed robbery of ships rose by nearly 20 per cent during the first half of last year, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Monday. Read the full story, “Global response needed to counter rising security threats at sea”, on globalissues.org → read more
Shocking’ escalation of grave violations against children in Afghanistan: UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) expressed shock on Monday at the rapid escalation of grave violations against children in Afghanistan, following the deaths of 27 children in the country in the past 72 hours, and 136 who were injured. Read the full story, “Shocking’ escalation of grave violations against children in Afghanistan: UNICEF”, on globalissues.org → read more
End inequalities, recognize abuses, UN chief says on International Day of Indigenous Peoples
Although some countries have begun to rectify their “heinous legacy” of discrimination against indigenous people, more action is still needed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday. Read the full story, “End inequalities, recognize abuses, UN chief says on International Day of Indigenous Peoples”, on globalissues.org → read more
We Were Born to Do This!
NEW YORK, Aug 09 (IPS) - The first time I visited South Sudan in 2004 - prior to its independence - I travelled across the entire the country which was then a region devastated by man’s inhumanity to man. Although South Sudan is slightly larger than France, I could find only one concrete school building in Rumbek. Read the full story, “We Were Born to Do This!”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Last Refuge7 hours ago
Papers Please, Today French Police Begin Demanding COVID Vaccination ID For Citizens Outside
Today was the deadline for citizens of France to carry their vaccination ID if they want to participate in society. Citizens of France are required to carry their identification if they want to eat a restaurants, go to shopping malls or attend venues where crowds would gather. [MSM CITATION HERE] Videos of the French police […] The post Papers Please, Today French Police Begin Demanding COVID Vaccination ID For Citizens Outside appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
Did Slain Police Officer Ella French Have a 2-Month-Old Daughter?
The tragic killing of a Chicago police officer was embellished by tabloids and social media users. read more
The Duran8 hours ago
Iran faces many challenges, pivots to focus on internal policies
Iran faces many challenges, pivots to focus on internal policies The Duran: Episode 1057 The US is misreading Iran: Raisi believes no nuclear deal is near Joe Biden, beware. Iran’s new President Ebrahim Raisi plans to take the kid gloves off for nuclear talks. The US is misreading Iran: Raisi believes no nuclear deal is […] read more
The Word From the Trenches – August 9, 2021
Join in on the conversation. Call (712) 770-5597 then enter 220029#, press *6 to mute and unmute. (If you are unable to get through call... The post The Word From the Trenches – August 9, 2021 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Covington 2.0
National Review Ms. Cooper would probably have been wise to leash her pet and walk briskly away, but when a stranger threatens to poison your dog in Central Park, that is bound to cause consternation. It’s not unreasonable for her to have felt herself (as well as the dog) personally threatened by Mr. Cooper’s saying,… Continue reading → read more
Komando.com9 hours ago
Say goodbye to AT&T TV – Here’s what’s replacing it
Looking for the best live TV streaming options? Here is our guide to the best services that offer live TV. read more
Proposed Bill Could Soon Land You in Prison for Filming the Police
Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist A bill proposed in Florida, which is receiving widespread support from police, House Bill 11, filed by Rep. Alex... The post Proposed Bill Could Soon Land You in Prison for Filming the Police appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Komando.com11 hours ago
10 things you should never buy on Amazon
Have a Prime membership? Avoid buying these 10 common items from Amazon. read more
Komando.com12 hours ago
How to charge your iPhone much more quickly
Try these fast chargers to juice your iPhone quickly and stop wasting time. read more
College Students Buy Bogus Vaccine Cards to Sidestep Admission Rules
Some students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) are purchasing fake vaccine cards to skirt admissions and... read more
Howard University to Build New Research Center Specializing in Chronic Illness
Howard University has selected three real-estate companies as their project development team to construct a new research laboratory... read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
Brazil’s new Family Grant will not breach spending cap – Citizenship Minister
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Minister of Citizenship João Roma on Monday said that the government is aiming for the highest possible value for the new social program to replace Bolsa Família (Family Grant), but it needs to comply with the spending cap and balance it with fiscal responsibility to prevent undermining the country's economic […] The post Brazil’s new Family Grant will not breach spending cap – Citizenship Minister appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Remittances received by Dominican Republic grow 43.2 % in first 7 months
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Dominican Republic received US$6.159 billion in remittances in the first seven months of the year, 43.2% more than in the same period of 2020, the Central Bank (BCRD) reported Monday. This amount exceeded US$1.856 billion in the remittances received by the country in the same months of last year, […] The post Remittances received by Dominican Republic grow 43.2 % in first 7 months appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Brazil beats cotton export record in 2020/21 with 2.4 million tons, says Abrapa
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil exported 2.4 million tons of cotton in the 2020/21 marketing year (between August 2020 and July 2021), up 23% compared to the previous season, setting a new record for shipments, said on Monday the Brazilian Association of Cotton Producers (Abrapa). China was the main destination of Brazilian fiber, responsible […] The post Brazil beats cotton export record in 2020/21 with 2.4 million tons, says Abrapa appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Brazilian corn exports fall 52% in first week of August after crop failure
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The daily average of corn exports from Brazil reached 143,650 tons in the first week of August, a drop of 51.7% compared to the pace of shipments seen in the same full month of 2020, data from the Secretariat of Foreign Trade (Secex) showed on Monday, amid the break in […] The post Brazilian corn exports fall 52% in first week of August after crop failure appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
"I Know Why You Did It..."
"There are of course those who do not want us to speak. I suspect even now, orders are being shouted into telephones, and men with guns will soon be on their way. Why? Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. Words offer the means to meaning, and for those who will listen, the enunciation of truth. And the truth is, there is something terribly wrong with this country, isn't there? Cruelty and injustice, intolerance and oppression. And where once you had the freedom to object, to think and speak as you saw fit, you now ha... read more
Don't Overestimate the Russian Natural Gas Threat
*Michael De Groot* *Nord Stream 2, * Nord Stream II deserves the scrutiny that it has received, but Western analysts and policymakers should not exaggerate the pipeline’s threat to Europe’s energy security. While Russia provides more than a third of the EU’s natural gas supply, dependence means less than it used to. At long last, Nord Stream II appears poised to cross the finish line. Not wanting to prolong the rift in U.S.-German relations, the Biden administration reluctantly lifted sanctions on the pipeline. While Moscow welcomed the move, the decision met bipartisan oppositio... read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
Cassie the Robot Made History By Completing a 5K Run
Oregon State University's bipedal robot completed the course in 53 minutes. read more
25-Year-Old Develops Myocarditis After Moderna Vaccine, Mother Says Doctors ‘Downplayed’ Connection
In an interview with The Defender, Deborah Brenner said some doctors “were totally against” connecting her son’s heart damage to the COVID vaccine when he suffered an adverse reaction just days after receiving his first dose of the Moderna vaccine. The post 25-Year-Old Develops Myocarditis After Moderna Vaccine, Mother Says Doctors ‘Downplayed’ Connection appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
"We've All Heard The Warnings..."
“We’ve all heard the warnings and we’ve ignored them. We push our luck. We roll the dice. It’s human nature. When we’re told not to touch something we usually do even if we know better. Maybe because deep down, we’re just asking for trouble.” - “Meredith Grey”, “Gray’s Anatomy” If so, we've certainly got all the trouble we want... and as they say, "You ain't seen nothin' yet!" read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Argentine government launches employment program for young people
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On Monday, Argentine President Alberto Fernandez launched a program to shore up youth employment in an act in which he justified the quarantine during the covid-19 pandemic in the midst of the electoral campaign for the September primaries. Young people are part of one of the groups hit by the […] The post Argentine government launches employment program for young people appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
"Searching for Home"
*"Searching for Home"* by Bill Bonner *"This Ole House"* "This old house once knew my children, This old house once knew my wife. This old house was home and comfort As we fought the storms of life. This old house once rang with laughter, This old house knew many shouts, Now she trembles in the darkness When the lightning walks about. Ain't gonna need this house no longer, Ain't gonna need this house no more, Ain't got time to fix the shingles, Ain't got time to fix the floor. Ain't got time to oil the hinges, Nor to mend the window pane, Ain't gonna need this house no longer I'm getting... read more
Fauci: Expect ‘A Flood’ of Vaccine Mandates After Full FDA Approval + More
The Defender’s Big Brother NewsWatch brings you the latest headlines related to governments’ abuse of power, including attacks on democracy, civil liberties and use of mass surveillance. The post Fauci: Expect ‘A Flood’ of Vaccine Mandates After Full FDA Approval + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
War News Updates9 hours ago
Pentagon Says All Active Duty Soldiers Must Be Vaccinated By Sept. 15
Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin, above, said he would mandate Covid-19 jabs for service members sooner than Sept. 15 if a vaccine was fully approved by the FDA before then *Daily Mail:* *BREAKING NEWS: Pentagon will require ALL members of the U.S. military to get the COVID vaccine by September 15* * The date could be moved up if the vaccine is fully approved by the FDA sooner * Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo to troops he would not hesitate to 'act sooner' if he felt the need to do so * The FDA is expected to fully approve the Pfizer vaccine early next month The P... read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Did Jim Carrey Say ‘Close Down National Media for 30 Days’?
We found no record of his having uttered those words, even though he has been a high-profile Hollywood star for decades. read more
The Duran10 hours ago
NATO Snubs Delusional UK Plan to Stay in Afghanistan after US Leaves
NATO Snubs Delusional UK Plan to Stay in Afghanistan after US Leaves News Topic 247 Afghanistan betrayed by NATO’s retreat: Defence Secretary claims western allies snubbed Defence Secretary says Nato allies snubbed plea to stay in Afghanistan Nato states all brought their soldiers home together after America pulled out The Taliban began an offensive and […] read more
US Eviction Catastrophe And Cynical Democrat Photo Ops
Max Blumenthal discusses his reporting at the US Capitol on the protests demanding an eviction moratorium, the huge impending economic crisis, the opportunism of the Squad, and how Democratic Party warmongers like Adam Schiff cynically exploited it to do a photo op. The post US Eviction Catastrophe And Cynical Democrat Photo Ops appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
Extinction Rebellion Launch Plans For UK Rebellion
To coincide with the release of the 6th Assessment Report from the IPCC this morning, Extinction Rebellion UK has launched plans for 2 weeks of civil disobedience in London, beginning Monday 23 August. Because the future we fear is already here and there’s nothing left to do now but act. On impacts, the IPCC confirms what has become obvious: from heatwaves, to flooding, to droughts, every region on Earth is experiencing unprecedented weather extremes because of the CO2-jacked climate. Tropical cyclones are also intensifying and moving north. The IPCC also confirms that the land an... read more
The Duran10 hours ago
‘Scaled back’ 60th birthday party 😂😂😂 Obama parties like its 2019
‘Scaled back’ 60th birthday party 😂😂😂 Obama parties like its 2019 ****News Topic 515***** ‘Liberal elites are laughing at us!’ Obama’s ‘scaled back’ 60th birthday party draws celeb guests & ire from conservatives ‘Liberal elites are laughing at us!’ Obama’s ‘scaled back’ 60th birthday party draws celeb guests & ire from conservatives Dozens of celebrities, […] read more
Tipping points, Attenboroughesque narratives of climate doom and dying polar bears
Originally posted on polarbearscience: Outlandish ‘tipping point’ rhetoric is about to be regurgitated once again during the promotion of the latest IPCC report, due today. Tipping points are those theoretical climate thresholds that, when breeched, cause widespread catastrophe; they are mathematical model outputs that depend on many assumptions that may not be plausible or even… read more
Russia's Toughest Tank Destroyers of World War II
*Caleb Larson* *World War II, * A mighty killer of Nazi tanks. Heavily armed and heavily armored, the SU-100 could punch through virtually all Nazi Germany’s armored vehicles. *T-34 DNA* The SU-100 was one of the Soviet Union’s most formidable tank destroyers of the Second World War. It was, in essence, a heavily modified T-34, easily one of the most iconic and well-known Soviet tanks of World War II. Both tanks shared a similar, solid chassis design. With a steeply-sloped front hull glacis, both the T-34 parent and the significantly up-gunned SU-100 offered good armor protecti... read more
U.S. Foreign Policy Restraint—What It Is, What It’s Not
*Rajan Menon, Andrew Bacevich* *Foreign Policy, Americas* [image: Restraint] Those who favor restraint are neither pacifists nor isolationists (the latter label is another common calumny). They understand that there are genuine threats to national security and that some may necessitate the use of force. What merits debate, however, isn’t whether force should be a means of statecraft but the purposes for which it should be used and not used. Restraint, a conception of statecraft, challenges principles that have shaped U.S. foreign policy for decades. Counterattacks are therefore ... read more
How the Soviet Collapse Thrust Kazakhstan Into Nonproliferation Diplomacy
*James Clad* *Nuclear Weapons, Eurasia* The world has become very blasé about Kazakhstan’s place in the post–Cold War roll of honor. Both western and non-western national security establishments often assume its nonproliferation accomplishment only happened in an increasingly distant past. In an imperfect world, getting the basics right and then sticking to them should take precedence over lesser issues. Nowhere does this tested truism have more salience than in the necessarily ceaseless effort to curb the proliferation of nuclear weapons. In three decades since the cold war’s e... read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
Farmers demand the resignation of Guatemala’s president for corruption
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Thousands of Guatemalan peasants began this Monday a series of mobilizations and road blockades to demand the resignation of the country’s president, Alejandro Giammattei, for alleged acts of corruption during his government. Organized by the Peasant Development Committee (Codeca), which claims to bring together some 200,000 people in Guatemala’s 22 […] The post Farmers demand the resignation of Guatemala’s president for corruption appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates9 hours ago
Why Did The U.S. Air Force Send Its Nuke Sniffing Plane To The Baltic Sea
A photo of 61-2667, a WC-135W Constant Phoenix aircraft. USAF The route taken by the WC-135W Constant Phoenix, serial number 61-2667, during its mission today, according to data from ADS-B Exchange. ADS-B Exchange *The Warzone/Drive:* *Curious Mission Flown Over The Baltic Sea By U.S. Air Force Nuke Sniffing Plane* *The Air Force only has one Constant Phoenix jet, which is used to collect air samples that could show evidence of nuclear testing or accidents. * The U.S. Air Force's lone WC-135W Constant Phoenix "nuke sniffer" aircraft flew an unusual mission over the Baltic Sea ... read more
Men Are Producing Fewer, Less Healthy Sperm — Are Toxic Chemicals to Blame?
Scientists have known for years, at least in animal models, environmental toxic exposure can alter hormonal balance and throw off reproduction. The post Men Are Producing Fewer, Less Healthy Sperm — Are Toxic Chemicals to Blame? appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
Nicaragua – Varieties of Neocolonial Solidarity
"Now, when the Nicaraguan authorities have acted to preempt a repeat of that failed 2018 coup attempt, a furious psychological warfare assault is taking place to conceal the coup mongering opposition's treasonous collusion with the US and EU country governments." The post Nicaragua – Varieties of Neocolonial Solidarity appeared first on Wrong Kind of Green. read more
CFACT9 hours ago
Read the new UN IPCC climate science report
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released its latest report. Read it now. The post Read the new UN IPCC climate science report appeared first on CFACT . read more
RFK, Jr. Addresses Amish Community, Shares Views on Vaccine Safety and More
Children’s Health Defense Chairman Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. spoke about technology, vaccine safety and more to a packed audience at an Amish country fair in Lancaster, Pennsylvania last week. The post RFK, Jr. Addresses Amish Community, Shares Views on Vaccine Safety and More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
2021 Climate Disasters Raise Alarm Over Food Security
In July, A Video Went Viral On Social Media In Argentina Showing People Walking Across What Looks Like A Desert. But It Isn’t A Desert. This Is The Bed Of The Paraná River, Part Of The Second-Largest River System In South America. Normally The Stream Rises In Brazil And Reaches The Sea Via The River Plate, Draining A Vast Watershed Covering All Of Paraguay, Southern Brazil And Northern Argentina. Normally The Water Volume Flowing To The Atlantic Roughly Equals That Of The Mississippi River. The post 2021 Climate Disasters Raise Alarm Over Food Security appeared first on PopularRes... read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Ignored by many, hundreds of protests against vaccination passports spread across Europe
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In Europe, a rapidly increasing number of people are fed up with the seemingly never-ending paternalism by governments in connection with the coronavirus pandemic. By the hundreds of thousands, some say even millions, they take to the streets to protest. After months of mandatory masks, isolation measures, and lockdowns, the […] The post Ignored by many, hundreds of protests against vaccination passports spread across Europe appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
CFACT10 hours ago
“CLIVID” Derangement Syndrome
The political linkage between Climate and Covid grows each day. The post “CLIVID” Derangement Syndrome appeared first on CFACT. read more
The COVID Challenge − Cooperation Or Competition
Once again, in confronting the greatest immediate challenge facing humanity, U.S. imperialism has played only a disruptive role. The drive to maximize profits and assert global dominance has pushed Washington to recklessly exacerbate the deadly COVID-19 health crisis. What does U.S. imperialism hope to gain by blocking the World Health Organization’s inquiry into COVID with the demand that the WHO Inquiry focus on blaming China? This intentionally blocks an international initiative which needs full cooperation. Regarding the 18 intelligence agencies, nine report directly to the U.... read more
GCP’s Report: No Part Of The Planet Will Be Spared
Amidst a summer of fires, floods and heat waves, scientists on Monday delivered yet another reminder that burning more fossil fuels in the decades ahead will rapidly intensify the impacts of global warming. Only pulling the emergency brake right now on greenhouse gas emissions can stop the planet from heating to a dangerous level by the end of the century, the scientists’ report concluded. The post GCP’s Report: No Part Of The Planet Will Be Spared appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
BBC studios STORMED by anti-Covid passport protesters, VIDEO shows clashes with police amid attempted break-in
RT BBC studios at Television Centre in West London were targeted by an agitated group of protesters opposing the government’s Covid-19 plans. The crowd attempted... The post BBC studios STORMED by anti-Covid passport protesters, VIDEO shows clashes with police amid attempted break-in appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

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