8 September - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 5

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The Rio Times16 hours ago

Gringo view: Entering the Age of the New Inquisition

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Opinion) There appears to be a crack in the wall of the late 18th century Inquisition Palace in the center of Cartagena, Colombia. It was the repository where people with a grudge, real, imagined, or just plain vicious, could anonymously accuse another of heresy or other crimes. Inside what is […] The post Gringo view: Entering the Age of the New Inquisition appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Komando.com17 hours ago

Tech pro tip: Recovering data from an external hard drive

Easy ways to recover deleted files from external hard drives. read more

Komando.com18 hours ago

3 important things to look for in a cloud backup

Finding the right backup service can be tricky since they're not all created equal. You need a company that you can trust. read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE21 hours ago

What happens to your brain when you give up sugar – BBC Future

What happens to your brain when you give up sugar – BBC Future https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210818-what-happens-when-you-quit-sugar?at_campaign=64&at_custom1=%5Bpost+type%5D&at_custom4=A347C2D2-0780-11EC-A464-6AEB923C408C&at_custom2=facebook_page&at_custom3=BBC+News&at_medium=custom7 read more

The New Dark Age11 hours ago

Afghanistan News Links 7-8 September 2021

8 September 2021 • 18:00 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Taliban Unveil Their Government, Giving Many Reasons For Concern https://southfront.org/taliban-unveil-their-government/ Pakistan Backed Taliban Attack In Panjshir With Drones, Helicopters & Special Forces https://southfront.org/pakistan-backed-taliban-attack-in-panjshir-with-drones-helicopters-special-forces/ Deposed president Ghani … Continue reading Afghanistan News Links 7-8 September 2021 read more

No More Mister Nice Blog15 hours ago

THEY'RE ALL GOING TO CLEAN UP DODGE

Yesterday, Texas governor Greg Abbott was asked why the state's new six-week abortion ban has no exception for pregnancies that result from rape. “Let’s be clear: rape is a crime,” Abbott said. “And Texas will work tirelessly to make sure that we eliminate all rapists from the streets of Texas by aggressively going out and arresting them and prosecuting them and getting them off the streets.” That's the answer to this problem: eliminate rape! Why didn't anyone think of that before? Specifically, why didn't Abbott, who's been governor since January 2015 and was the state's attorney... read more

The Watchers » Latest articles15 hours ago

Super Typhoon "Chanthu" moving toward Philippines, Taiwan and China

Chanthu reached a Category 5 super typhoon status at 09:00 UTC on September 8, 2021, becoming the second super typhoon of the year. In the Philippines, this tropical cyclone is known as Kiko. At the time, Chanthu's center was located about 1 265 km (785 miles)...... Read more » read more

The National Interest15 hours ago

China Really Wants to Detect U.S. Submarines

*Michael Peck* *Submarines, Asia* The country's most recent efforts have used high-tech methods, such as magnets and lasers, rather than improving traditional sonar. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The U.S.-China rivalry is moving underwater. China is making great efforts to detect U.S. submarines. Scientists at a Chinese research institute say they developed an airborne laser that might eventually detect hostile subs even at great depths. Meanwhile, scientists at another institute also claim to have developed a magnetic detection device that might spot subs. Researchers at the ... read more

Lawfare16 hours ago

The Tel Aviv Plot

The skyline of Tel Aviv, Israel. (Eduard Marmet, https://flic.kr/p/Ui94ZK; CC BY-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/) Recently declassified information from the first-ever interrogation of someone presumed to be a senior al-Qaeda operative captured after 9/11 provides dramatic new insights into Osama bin Laden’s plans for a follow-up attack to Sept. 11. Specifically, bin Laden was plotting a major attack in Israel, a move consistent with his obsession with the Arab-Israeli conflict and U.S. support for Israel. The attack was thwarted at the last minute. So why ... read more

bilaterals.org16 hours ago

Dhaka to start feasibility study on PTA or FTA with Singapore

08-Sep-2021 Dhaka has started the process to conduct a feasibility study on signing either a PTA or FTA with Singapore, aiming to further strengthen economic and trade ties with the Southeast Asian country, officials said. read more

bilaterals.org16 hours ago

Mongolia mulls possibility of signing free trade agreement with EAEU — President

08-Sep-2021 Mongolia is considering the possibility of concluding a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the country's President Khurelsukh Ukhnaa said at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF). read more

bilaterals.org16 hours ago

South Korea preparing to join Digital Economy Partnership Agreement

08-Sep-2021 South Korean Trade Minister saying that South Korea would make an official announcement this month on its accession to the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement. read more

The National Interest16 hours ago

Guns Galore: What You Need to Know About Arsenal Planes

*David Axe* *Airpower, * There’s a cold logic in the Air Force’s drive to acquire an arsenal plane. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *An arsenal plane with stand-off weapons would increase the Air Force's combat power. The head of the U.S. Air Force’s Global Strike Command wants to develop a new aircraft type that can function as the command’s “arsenal plane.” The arsenal plane would carry large numbers of long-range munitions into combat, adding firepower to a main force of fighters. However, the arsenal plane presumably would not possess the same sensors, performance and ste... read more

The National Interest16 hours ago

China Is a Major Exporter of Combat Drones

*Michael Peck* *Drones, Asia* The country has successfully exported domestic drone models to developing countries over the past decade. *Here's What You Need to Know*: China’s arms exports are slowing after a massive surge over the last few years. For years, drone warfare has been an essentially American pursuit. The new age of armed robots has been symbolized by Predators and Reapers spewing Hellfire missiles. But guess who’s the biggest exporter of combat drones? China. “In 2014–18 China became the largest exporter in the niche market of unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs... read more

From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog16 hours ago

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From Jenna Orkin U.S. probing nearly 350 reports of oil spills in wake of Hurricane Ida Rutgers bars unvaccinated student from attending virtual classes How The NYPD Infiltrated A Muslim Charity In The Years After 9/11 “9/11’s Unsettled Dust”: Bush’s EPA Hid Health Risks from Toxic Dust at Ground Zero & Thousands Died Inside the Wuhan lab: French engineering, deadly viruses and a big mystery U.S. traffic deaths up during pandemic even though mileage down -data This project seeks to understand what factors allow animal Coronaviruses to evolve and jump into the human population by studyin... read more

The Rio Times17 hours ago

Honduran First Lady leads delegation to Mexico’s southern border

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Honduran Presidential House on Tuesday announced in a statement that the Migrant Assistance Task Force delegation will visit the southern border to "ensure that the protocols established" between the two countries are being met and that "dignified attention" is provided to Hondurans who try to cross the region in […] The post Honduran First Lady leads delegation to Mexico’s southern border appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

naked capitalism17 hours ago

Links 9/8/2021

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naked capitalism17 hours ago

A Climate Disaster Is Unfolding Before Our Eyes—And Politicians Still Refuse to Take Action

By Sonali Kolhatkar, the founder, host and executive producer of “Rising Up With Sonali,” a television and radio show that airs on Free Speech TV and Pacifica stations. Produced by Economy for All, a project of the Independent Media Institute. On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall off the coast of Louisiana, triggering a […] read more

Next Grand Minimum Profit17 hours ago

Exactly About Manufacturing Next

[image: Manufacturing Business Next]Now just connecting the decision is simply a part of the equation. As I discussed, the VOIP provider ought to have a broad vary of companies. For example, fraud prevention, billing options comparable to paying by credit card or PayPal account, pinless calling, on-line name detail administration, and so on. If your small business is listed on Fb you need to declare it immediately. By claiming your Place you’ll be able to handle your companies address, contact information, enterprise hours, profile picture, admins and other settings. You may boost... read more

Halifax Examiner17 hours ago

Halifax councillors approve two big Robie Street developments, 30 and 23 storeys

Halifax councillors green-lit two developments for Robie Street Tuesday night, approving up to 679 residential units. The Halifax and West Community Council, comprising councillors from districts 7 through 12, held two virtual public hearings. First was for the corner of Robie and College streets. Zzap Consulting applied on behalf of Peter and Argyris Rouvalis’ 3088962 […] read more

MJBizDaily17 hours ago

An open letter to our CO2 cannabis extraction colleagues

It’s an amazing time to be in the extraction technology business. New opportunities seem to be in endless supply, with the growing popularity of botanical extracts and increasing use of hops extraction in brewing. An open letter to our CO2 cannabis extraction colleagues is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

The New Dark Age18 hours ago

Taliban get a government!

Stories about censorship usually focus on the individuals prevented from publishing or saying something. But if we are to defend free expression from the new era of digital censorship, we need to focus much more closely on the censors themselves. read more

The New Dark Age18 hours ago

The Government Censorship Unit You’ve Never Heard of

Stories about censorship usually focus on the individuals prevented from publishing or saying something. But if we are to defend free expression from the new era of digital censorship, we need to focus much more closely on the censors themselves. read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE2 days ago

Theoretical Physicist Michio Kaku Says Science Should Pay Attention to UFOs–10 Reasons Why He is Right — Curiosmos

Theoretical Physicist Michio Kaku Says Science Should Pay Attention to UFOs–10 Reasons Why He is Right — Curiosmos https://curiosmos.com/theoretical-physicist-michio-kaku-says-science-should-pay-attention-to-ufos-10-reasons-why-he-is-right/ read more

Bayou Renaissance Man17 hours ago

A progressive left-wing "justice" system strikes again

Here's a news report that's so full of sickening irony, one doesn't quite know where to start. Bold, underlined text is my emphasis. *3 anti-violence workers charged with felony gun violations — while on bail for felony gun violations* At least *three men who are supposedly working to end gun violence in Chicago were charged with illegally carrying guns this week* while they were already on bond for other felony gun cases. One of the men’s pending cases includes allegations that he shot at two people. When Sendalio Williams, 25, appeared before Judge John Lyke on Saturday af... read more

Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!17 hours ago

National Autism Association Helps Teachers Too!

Back to our roots today. We launched Age of Autism in 2007 at the NAA Conference in Atlanta. The National Autism Association started as a kitchen table organization by Moms who wanted more of everything for their kids. TACA is... Related Stories - Nurse Carla - Psych Today Asks "Are We Giving Autistic Children PTSD From School?" - Best of: Beware Standard of Care read more

The National Interest17 hours ago

These 5 Weapons Ensure Israel's Security

*Robert Farley* *Security, Israel* From lone soldiers to massive submarines, Irael has a modern fighting force. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *When considering the effectiveness of Israeli weapons, and the expertise of the men and women who wield them, it’s worth noting that for all the tactical and operational success the IDF has enjoyed, Israel remains in a strategically perilous position. Since 1948, the state of Israel has fielded a frighteningly effective military machine. Built on a foundation of pre-independence militias, supplied with cast-off World War II weapons, t... read more

The National Interest17 hours ago

What War With China Would Actually Look Like

*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* Don't count on the next major war looking like the last one. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *It’s worth thinking about how the balance of capabilities between the two countries could shift over time, and how windows of opportunity for either might emerge. With luck and skill, Washington and Beijing will avoid war, even in 2030. But it behooves planners in both countries to take seriously the possibility that conflict might ensue. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the United States appear ready to plunge off the precipice of a trade war... read more

The National Interest17 hours ago

Does America Have a Secret Plan to Defeat North Korea?

*Michael Peck* *Korea, Asia* In 2015, a new approach was taken toward the old problem of how to fight a bellicose North Korea. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Pyongyang wields a huge arsenal of conventional and unconventional weapons. North Korea’s unpredictable leader Kim Jong-un has many ways of making war upon his neighbors. He can unleash commandos, or cyberweapons, or threaten to utilize weapons of mass destruction unless the world complies with his wishes. Whether Kim Jong-un will live to see the results is another matter. He might be assassinated by U.S. and South Korean... read more

21st Century Wire17 hours ago

The Argument Against Big Tech Censorship and Vaccine Passports

*Dr Mark Changizi* | Big tech censorship is pushing society into a less democratic place. read more

The Rio Times17 hours ago

Brazil’s inflation is Latin America’s 3rd highest, behind Argentina and Haiti

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the 12-month period through July, Brazil's inflation reached 9%, while Argentina's totaled 51.8% and Haiti's 17.9%. The data are part of a study conducted by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation's Brazilian Institute of Economics (IBRE). The study does not take into account Venezuela's performance. The country is undergoing an economic […] The post Brazil’s inflation is Latin America’s 3rd highest, behind Argentina and Haiti appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Watchers » Latest articles18 hours ago

Dangerous swells produced by Hurricane "Larry" to affect much of the western Atlantic beaches

Hurricane "Larry" is forecast to pass east of Bermuda on Thursday, September 9, 2021, and then near or over portions of southeastern Newfoundland late Friday and Friday night, September 10 (LT) as it transitions to a hurricane-force post-tropical cyclone....... Read more » read more

naked capitalism18 hours ago

US as Failed State: Covid Booster Shot Mess

The booster situation has developed not necessarily to the Biden Administration's advantage. read more

GREENIE WATCH18 hours ago

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* Climate change could DOUBLE the frequency of extreme regional summer droughts in Europe by 2099* * What utter rubbish! Warming oceans would bring MORE rain and snow, not less. Elementary physics* Climate change could result in the number of 'extreme summer droughts' in Europe doubling by 2099, a report has warned. The climate crisis has already had a number of drastic global impacts, including an increase in the number of droughts, 'causing considerable social, economic, and environmental costs', according to the researchers from the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU)... read more

Retraction Watch18 hours ago

University orders PhD supervisor to retract paper that plagiarized his student

A researcher at the University of Newcastle in Australia plagiarized a former student’s thesis, according to a summary of a university investigation obtained by Retraction Watch. Andy Eamens, who at least until recently was an agronomy researcher at Newcastle, published a paper in 2019 that included work by Kate Hutcheon, whose PhD work he supervised, … Continue reading University orders PhD supervisor to retract paper that plagiarized his student read more

21st Century Wire18 hours ago

Youth and COVID Vaccines: All Risk, Zero Benefit

*PANDATA* | The data doesn't lie: for children and young people, it is a case of all risk with zero benefit. read more

Small Dead Animals18 hours ago

Its Ok To Burn Books On Turtle Island

A school board in Ontario working with the local Indians, have removed books about Canada’s history and had a bonfire. Justin thinks its ok. read more

Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch20 hours ago

On the apparent banking cyber attack – important info (UPDATING)

Always wise to be awake, aware … and prepared… I posted elsewhere recently on noticing changes with the banks, one that folk are suddenly finding it harder to get even a small bank loan, compared to months back when they were all too willing to grant credit & money, being the predators that they are. … Continue reading On the apparent banking cyber attack – important info (UPDATING) → read more