Tuesday, October 19, 2021

19 October - Blogs I'm Following - 5 of 5

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For the South, all Roads in Global Economic Governance Lead to Inequality & Vulnerability
NEW YORK, Oct 19 (IPS) - Last week’s annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and G20 finance ministers illustrated that despite a historic debt crisis sweeping across developing countries and their urgent need for external financing for health and economic recovery, global economic institutions governed by rich countries do not possess the political will to deliver meaningful solutions. The inadequacy of the G20’s debt relief framework, which has failed to restructure sovereign debt since its inception, stands without change or any fresh effort to mobil... read more
Inflation Bogey Blocking Recovery
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (IPS) - The bogey of inflation has been revived. Dubious pre-pandemic economic progress, fiscal constraints and vaccine apartheid were bad enough. Now, ostensibly anti-inflationary measures also threaten recovery and sustainable development. Read the full story, “Inflation Bogey Blocking Recovery”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Duran21 hours ago
LOCALS EXCLUSIVE: Russia Ends Relations with NATO, Warns West Ukraine NATO Membership Crosses Red Line
LOCALS ONLY: Russia Ends Relations with NATO, Warns West Ukraine NATO Membership Crosses Red Line Red line: Ukraine joining NATO would be ‘worst-case scenario’ for Moscow, response would involve ‘active measures,’ says Kremlin – RT Russia & Former Soviet Union https://www.rt.com/russia/537750-ukraine-join-nato-kremlin/ Russia to suspend NATO military liaison mission in Moscow in tit-for-tat move https://tass.com/politics/1350875 Red […] read more
Untitled
* The Primary Stakeholder in Schools: Parents or Educrats?* Someone I know from California told me recently that he has decided to pull his child out of public school and enroll him instead into a private, Christian school. Why? Because during some of the Zoom instruction during the coronavirus pandemic, this concerned parent discovered some of the lessons they were trying to foist on his child. In this case, it was the anti-American historical revisionism that disgusted this parent. Multiply this story many times over, and we are seeing a very important development right now---m... read more
The Duran21 hours ago
LOCALS EXCLUSIVE: China’s Non-Denial Denial of the Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Test does not Convince
LOCALS ONLY: China’s Non-Denial Denial of the Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Test does not Convince Connect with theduran and other members of theduran community Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian’s Regular Press Conference on October 18, 2021 CCTV: Recently, a handover ceremony of Lancang bullet train for China-Laos railway was held in Vientiane, the capital of Laos. […] read more
Cairns News21 hours ago
If the foundation is wonky the building shall surely fall!
By Allison The Minister’s foreword “Australians are keen and willing to adapt to challenges” (https://www.digitalidentity.gov.au/have-your-say/phase-3/ministers-foreword) – is surely an overstatement of the fact. Most Australians have not a clue of just how they have been led along the Global Governance pathway by our politicians. On Dec 15, 2015, The Age newspaper scribbled at the end […] read more
Woman noblewoman’s tomb reveals secrets of ancient concrete resilience
The Romans never had a clue about how long their concrete could last. today we do and we have a pathway to similar performance. On the other hand, much of our working concrete is also protected. These do last a long time beyond the so called fifty year limit. We have plenty of office towers using lots of concrete that are a full century old. So even portland cement, protected from the weather is good to go forever so long as seepage is avoided. *woman noblewoman’s tomb reveals secrets of ancient concrete resilience* *Study shows how changi... read more
New antibody-based treatment could cure HIV
Suddenly we have an apparently viable cure protocol for HIV. Millions have been infected and demand drug cocktails to keep it at bay. Curiously, this does not seem to actually shorten lifespans at all. The cocktails ends a terminal situation. So now we have a convincing cure. this is great news. Essentially it has been forty years of torture for those who have survived. The losses were early and nasty but then ended completely.. *New antibody-based treatment could cure HIV* *29-Sep-2021 7:05 AM EDT, by Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU)* *favorit... read more
Diagraming a joke
That is an important MEME. A joke is an art form not dissimular to the poem or the popular song. This item speaks cogently against targeted jokes which we have all put up with. Dumb blonde jokes would be better described as dumbass jokes. still a put down, but exactly who identifies with been a dumbass? Only the hyper secure smastass. The real takehome is that we need to pay better attention to this art form. It is way more important than we admit. After all it provided a coded form of comms during the Soviet Union. *Yes, Mark. Jokes that choose a group of people to t... read more
The Alpha State of Consciousness and Effective Magic 2 with David Griffith
The other side will decide if and when you will experience the INNER SUN. This practise nicely emulates the experience without feeling its power and reality. I have seen it once and struggled to stare into it. It is not damaging because it is in the ultra violet part of the spectrum and bluish. Yet as powerful as the real Sun. Again this is an obvious impossibility but then I have seen it once. It so far does not appear on demand. This practise conforms to best practise. keep at it and see what happens. You will enter the theta state of dream consiousness after about fif... read more
The Duran22 hours ago
BRIAN STELTER — The Dumbest Hypocrite In Town
Brian Stelter is a piece of work; he may not be as dumb as Don Lemon or as deranged as Rachel Maddow, but he is a well-paid apparatchik. On October 17, he shared a personal story with his viewers. An obsessive Trump fan had found out where he lived and had subjected him to a […] read more
The Duran22 hours ago
The Truth About Lynching And Capital Punishment
On October 13, The Independent published an article called The ‘stepchild of lynching’: How the death penalty targets Black people… As will be evident from the title, this is yet another attack on capital punishment in the United States by claiming it is administered unfairly, to wit: “Black people are vastly over-represented on death row. […] read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
With rain in Brazil, Arabica coffee price opens down in New York
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The December/21 crop fell by 180 points, at 201.60 cents/lbp, March/22 fell 190 points, at 204.35 cents/lbp, May/22 fell 190 points, at 205.35 cents/lbp and July/22 fell 190 points, at 205.90 cents/lbp. According to the international website's analysis, coffee prices posted moderate losses on Monday due to indications of heavy […] The post With rain in Brazil, Arabica coffee price opens down in New York appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The anticancer benefits of lemon
Originally posted on Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch: There was a time we all had lemon trees in our back yards, our parents/grandparents did. I think they were far healthier, mind you no or less toxic sprays and less processed food back then. Time to get the citrus trees growing again. (NaturalHealth365) Lemon is a tasty… read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Brazil bishops condemn insults by Bolsonarist deputy against the Pope and the Church
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In an inflammatory speech, D'Avila insulted the archbishop of Aparecida and the Brazilian Bishops' Conference (CNBB), referring to them as "scoundrels, crooks and pedophiles," while calling Pope Francis "a scoundrel too". "The Bishops' Conference has become the main proponent of liberation theology and turned the vaccine issue into political proselytism […] The post Brazil bishops condemn insults by Bolsonarist deputy against the Pope and the Church appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
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Taiwan’s stats will surprise you Study by Harvard Researcher records interesting data Medical Doctor speaks out again More about the contents How non compliance looks in New Zealand A message from four Indigenous Australian leaders read more
The Rio Times23 hours ago
Study: Brazil must invest US$20 billion by 2035 to guarantee water security
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The assessment is included in the 2nd edition of the "Waters Atlas - Water Supply Security," released on Monday, October 18, by ANA (the federal agency responsible for water and basic sanitation management in Brazil). The R$7.3 (US$1.3) billion in investments required per year by 2035 will be necessary to […] The post Study: Brazil must invest US$20 billion by 2035 to guarantee water security appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times23 hours ago
Brazil banks are prepared to face new economic shocks – Central Bank
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "In the first half of 2021, the SFN kept provisions high, expected credit losses were reduced, banking system capitalization improved, and liquidity remained stable. This performance is in line with the positive developments in the Brazilian economy, in a period of partial recovery of the economic agents' confidence and the […] The post Brazil banks are prepared to face new economic shocks – Central Bank appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times23 hours ago
Spanish and Latin American right-wing politicians found Madrid Forum to counter leftist Puebla group
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Eduardo Bolsonaro (son and political heir of the Brazilian president), Keiko Fujimori (former presidential candidate in Peru) and Jose Antonio Kast (leader of the Republican Party of Chile) are among the most prominent representatives of this new alliance, united by their firm opposition to leftist governments. Vox's flagship was the […] The post Spanish and Latin American right-wing politicians found Madrid Forum to counter leftist Puebla group appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Aspects of a deleted Twitter account
Two hours ago, TRF commenter gnail was the first source that informed me that my Twitter account "lumidek" was finally deleted. It was created in 2012 and had some 2670 followers during the final moments. Of course it would have had much more, by orders of magnitude, if Twitter weren't running a massive campaign to suppress and/or delete right-wing accounts. I’m not saying he deserved it but didn’t he defend his racist Czech teammate that abused Glen Kamara. Stamp out racism! https://t.co/ysRPt12rqH— Mr NBT (@JoeNBT) October 17, 2021 I believe that the tweet quoted as an excuse for ... read more
War News Updates22 hours ago
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Will Tell Ukraine And Georgia This Week That There Is An “Open Door" For Them To Join NATO
*Washington Times:* *‘Open door to NATO’ for Georgia, Ukraine as Pentagon chief Austin visits eastern Europe * Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will stress this week that there is an “open door to NATO” for Ukraine and Georgia, the two nations on the front lines of Russian aggression, Pentagon officials said over the weekend. Mr. Austin will visit those two countries and Romania in the coming days before traveling to Brussels for a meeting of NATO defense ministers. Pentagon officials cast the trip as a clear signal to Moscow that the U.S. and its NATO allies stand firmly behi... read more
bilaterals.org22 hours ago
India, Israel to resume negotiations on FTA in November
19-Oct-2021 India and Israel agreed to resume negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) from next month with an aim to conclude the long-pending deal by next June as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held "very productive talks" with Alternate Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid. read more
Shallow M6.1 earthquake hits off the coast of Crete, eastern Mediterranean Sea
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the National Observatory of Athens (NOA) as M6.1 hit off the coast of Crete, Greece at 05:32 UTC on October 19, 2021. The agency is reporting a depth of 58 km (36 miles). The USGS is reporting M6.0 at a depth of 37.8 km...... Read more » read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
South American countries join efforts to avert African swine fever
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The decision was taken "given the reintroduction of the virus" in the continent and was endorsed in a joint statement signed by CAN secretary general Jorge Hernando Pedraza, and CVP pro tempore president Diego De Freitas. The agreement comprises Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, countries that make up the CAN, […] The post South American countries join efforts to avert African swine fever appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
OrientalReview.org23 hours ago
The Geopolitical Challenges & Opportunities Of Poland’s Three Seas Initiative
Observers should continue paying close attention to Poland and the 3SI that it hopes to continue leading. This collection of countries has impressive potential even if it could be manipulated for regionally divisive ends. It deserves to be taken seriously and not dismissed. Are The Three Seas Rising Or Receding? […] read more
7 proven ways to keep your brain young
Originally posted on Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch: From greenmedinfo.health Written By: GMI Reporter Over 5 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Another 10,000,000 suffer with severe dementia and Parkinson’s. Even more struggle with age-related mild cognitive impairment. Here are 7 natural ways to defend your brain. Alzheimer’s disease affects about 5.3 million Americans. It’s the… read more
If you suspect you’ve suffered 1080 poisoning in NZ you can’t get tested, despite many DoC signs on poison drop sites saying if poisoning suspected contact the National Poisons Centre
Originally posted on Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch: HUMAN BEINGS FALL BETWEEN THE CRACKS WHEN IT COMES TO 1080 POISON by Carol Sawyer I did a post earlier today about the Ministry of Primary Industries’ Official Information Act response to an OIA request. Their response (see below) quoted the Animal Welfare Act. The AWA said “If… read more
The Frequent Fibbing of the Fabulous Fauci
But didn’t he say it was 100% effective after the first one? 🤣Or he misspoke and meant to say: 100% effective after the THIRD one ☝️ pic.twitter.com/WNEDv5u1Qr — Misael van Essen (@MvEHAL) October 17, 2021 read more
October 19, 2021: Reader Tips
Fron the Youtube comments: Only you guys could make “You Are My Sunshine” sound vaguely menacing… Tips thread open. read more
The COLA Adjustment, and Other Changes to Social Security in 2022
*Stephen Silver* *Social Security, Americas* The “full retirement age” for Social Security recipients will rise incrementally. Last week, the Social Security Administration made its long-awaited announcement that of the cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2022. Due to ongoing inflation, benefits will rise by 5.9 percent, while they typically only rise by between 1 and 2 percent each year. That means more money in the pockets of seniors, although concerns have been raised over whether the increase in enough to offset the increased costs brought about by the inflation itself.... read more
Biden on Infrastructure Bill: Cut Duration, Not Number, of Programs
*Trevor Filseth* *Infrastructure Bill, * Biden’s strategy appears to be a quiet deviation from the strategy endorsed by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), who has instead recommended focusing on a handful of programs and extending them for as long as possible. In a note to Democratic legislators on Monday, she endorsed “do[ing] fewer things well” with regard to the bill. President Joe Biden weighed in on the ongoing dispute over the Senate’s stalled reconciliation infrastructure bill on Friday, recommending that the variety of programs that it funded—including roads and br... read more
War News Updates23 hours ago
White House Press Secretary Psaki Says President Biden 'Does Not Want To Veer Into Conflict' With China After Recent Hypersonic Missile Test
*Daily Mail: **'We welcome the competition': Psaki says Biden 'does not want to veer into conflict' with China after they tested terrifying hypersonic missile that Defense Secretary Austin warned would inflame tensions* * China test-launched a hypersonic nuclear weapon back in August that is designed to dodge missile defences * Weapon was carried into orbit on a rocket, before circling Earth and crashing down on a target at speeds of up to 3,800mph - though it missed by up to 24 miles, sources familiar with the test said * Analysts caught off-guard by launch, which shows Ch... read more
War News Updates23 hours ago
Tweets Of The Day
New Zealand reports record Covid cases as experts sound warning over health system https://t.co/EnKiFeVhFu — The Guardian (@guardian) October 19, 2021 Almost overnight, Japan has become a stunning, and somewhat mysterious, coronavirus success story. Daily new cases have plummeted after a mid-August peak that nearly reached 6,000 in Tokyo, with caseloads in the densely populated capital now below 100. https://t.co/UUUud0WOgH — The Associated Press (@AP) October 18, 2021 Ethiopian government admits it was behind airstrikes, hours after denying responsibility for deadly raids in capit... read more
21st Century Wire23 hours ago
San Francisco’s Health Department Closes In-N-Out Burger, Chief Legal Counsel for Burger Chain Defiant: “We refuse to become the vaccination police for any government”
*21WIRE+ The HighWire* | City regulators insisted that restaurant employees actively 'demand' that all customers show their vaccination papers before entry. read more
Israeli Settlers Hang And Torture Palestinian Teen with Fire, Human Rights Group Reveals
Israeli Settlers Hang And Torture Palestinian Teen with Fire, Human Rights Group Reveals by https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Israeli human rights group, B’Tselem, revealed harrowing details of the Palestinian teenager who was kidnapped and tortured with fire by a group of Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank two months ago, in a report released last week. – … read more
Is Silver Ready To Bounce Back? | David Smith
Liberty and Finance “None of us can know exactly when this thing is going to break out,” says analyst David Smith. Based on recent price action, he says, silver “doesn’t want to stay down.” Being still under it’s 1980 high, silver is an extreme bargain. He believes silver could go above $100. Find David online: … read more
balance1023 hours ago
do not make the single mistake of being satisfied with yourself as you are today
1) * In Darjeeling* the present consensus of opinion of the ascended beings assembled here is that only by an act of cosmic mercy can human calamity now be averted--only by invoking the power of mercy from the Godhead can the destruction mankind have unleashed be restrained from destroying many of them. We urge therefore by all our wisdom and our love that you intensify your calls for mercy to this earth and her evolutions. This the Cosmic Christs have so recommended in their reports to the Hierarchy. I offer you now my momentum of the quality of mercy from God’s own heart... read more
Thought For Today
All your technology. All your credentials. All your paperwork will, in the end, mean nothing against an opponent with the will, patience, and grit to out fight you. Laugh if you wish, but this is who defeated us and our allies. https://t.co/4ujVMs5YEC — cdrsalamander (@cdrsalamander) October 18, 2021 read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Monday 18 October 2021
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […] read more
Ten in Western Kentucky infected with E. coli O157:H7 — source unknown
Six people in Western Kentucky are hospitalized with a specific strain of E. coli in an outbreak that Public Health investigators have not been able to identify the food source, but believe it is due to some sort of food distribution. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Saturday said at least 10 Kentuckians... Continue Reading read more
Patriot Humor – Hunter
HunterGetting CleanFixed ItFJBA ComparisonWelcome to New VenezuelaBrandon’s IslandBoat ParadeLazy BoyRecruitingFun FactNo ThanksTrick-or-TreatJon GrudenPied PiperNatural ImmunityTell Me AgainShhHypocritesWhen a Bonus Isn’t a BonusCartoons Read more excellent articles at The Patriot Post read more
Some sickened in Salmonella outbreak in the UK ask lawyers for help
A number of people have asked lawyers to investigate whether their illness was part of a Salmonella outbreak linked to pork scratchings in the United Kingdom. Among those involved are a man from Malton, North Yorkshire, who was hospitalized and diagnosed with a Salmonella Infantis infection after eating pork scratchings, and a retired elite swimmer... Continue Reading read more
‘House Slave’: Left Treated Colin Powell Back Then The Same Way They Treat Elder, Scott Today
By Gabriel Hays ~ As the left now offers condolences for the death of Colin Powell — as they should — it’s clarifying to recall what the left was saying about him before he began openly voting Democrat. Back in 2002, when the Bush administration was leading the country, Powell received what today is a […] read more
Center for Foodborne Illness to host public webinar on food safety data
Ohio State’s Center for Foodborne Illness and Research and Prevention (CFI) is inviting the public and other interested individuals to a free webinar on Wednesday, Oct. 27, from noon to 1 p.m. EDT. The webinar, titled, “Improve Food Safety Decisions Using Existing Data,” will focus on answering the question, “What is needed to effectively and... Continue Reading read more
I Cook Foods inquiry not misled but evidence errors caused confusion
A second inquiry into the closure of an Australian catering firm has found officials didn’t deliberately mislead investigators but omission of some evidence led to “considerable confusion”. The parliamentary inquiry into the closure of I Cook Foods was reopened in June after allegations in the media about the company’s closure and evidence given during initial... Continue Reading read more
UN COP26 Climate Conference: Be Prepared For A Good Laugh
By Dr. Jay Lehr ~ In the 1996 movie Jerry McGuire, football player Rod Tidwell has a single demand regarding what his agent must do to keep him as a client. He shouts, “Show me the money,” repeatedly in a line that made movie history. In the lead-up to the 26th Conference of the Parties […] read more
"Goodbye Middle Class; US Workers Are Broke; Serious Financial Problems"
Jeremiah Babe, PM 10/18/21: *"Goodbye Middle Class; US Workers Are Broke; * *Serious Financial Problems"* read more
Picture Of The Day
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Colin Powell and members of the 132nd MP Company pose for photographs in Saudi Arabia, December 22, 1990. REUTERS/Jonathan Bainbridge *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Colin Powell: 1937 - 2021* (Reuters). read more
What is the Hatch Act and Why Do People Keep Accusing Each Other of Violating It?
*Trevor Filseth* *White House Staffers, * White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki was accused of a Hatch Act violation by a nonpartisan government watchdog group. Could that have consequences? On Thursday, former White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany alleged on Twitter that her successor, current press secretary Jen Psaki, had violated the Hatch Act, a law that prohibits government employees from engaging in partisan political activity as part of their normal job duties. The accusation came after Psaki suggested during a press briefing that the Biden administration would su... read more
New Mandala1 day ago
The Centrality of the Civil Disobedience Movement in Myanmar’s Post-Coup Era
Any attempt to carry out humanitarian work without the recognition of the CDM will provoke public distrust and rejection. The post The Centrality of the Civil Disobedience Movement in Myanmar’s Post-Coup Era appeared first on New Mandala. read more
October 19th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 273
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post October 19th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 273 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
October 19th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post October 19th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
South Korea Says North Korea Fired A Ballistic Missile Towards The Sea Of Japan
North Korea launched ballistic missile, South Korean military says *CNBC: **North Korea fired an unidentified projectile into the sea, South Korea says* * North Korea on Tuesday fired an unidentified projectile into the East Sea, also known as the Sea of Japan, NBC News reported, citing South Korea’s military. * Separately, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Pyongyang fired two ballistic missiles, and slammed its repeated provocations as “extremely regrettable,” according to NBC News. * South Korea’s presidential office said the national security council will conven... read more
Honey, misbranded foods, pesticide use included in update on imported foods
The Food and Drug Administration uses import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page with links for specific details... Continue Reading read more
Australian Premier Promises to Keep Unvaccinated People Locked Out of Economy into 2022, And Warns Vaccinated Citizens They Too Will Be Locked Down if They Attempt to Avoid Booster Shots
In the state of Victoria, Australia, Premier Daniel Andrews again affirmed his intent to keep all unvaccinated citizens isolated, marginalized and locked out of the economy deep into 2022. Simultaneously, Andrews warns the vaccinated citizens that if they attempt to avoid any booster shots, as determined by the state, the vaccinated will join the unvaccinated […] The post Australian Premier Promises to Keep Unvaccinated People Locked Out of Economy into 2022, And Warns Vaccinated Citizens They Too Will Be Locked Down if They Attempt to Avoid Booster Shots appeared first on The Las... read more
Happy Moulid Nabi 2021 From Egyptian Chronicles
Egyptian Chronicles say to Happy Moulid Nabi if you are a Muslim and celebrate it. This beautiful Moulid doll was on some Moulid sweets box last year and I could not ignore how beautiful she... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] read more
U.S. Birth Rate Decline May Have Lasting Economic Impact
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Social Security, * Lower birth rates could have a lasting negative economic impact, affecting retirement and Social Security benefits. Amid the global coronavirus pandemic that is approaching two years long, many nations already have witnessed fewer children being born. The United States is no exception. But experts are now warning that lower birth rates could have a lasting negative economic impact, affecting retirement and Social Security benefits. *‘Declining for Years’* According to CNBC, “the total fertility rate has been declining for years. In 1964, w... read more
Are Psychosis Cases Soaring Globally?
*The Guardian:* *Psychosis cases soar in England as pandemic hits mental health* 75% rise in referrals for first suspected episode of psychosis between April 2019 and April 2021 Cases of psychosis have soared over the past two years in England as an increasing number of people experience hallucinations and delusional thinking amid the stresses of the Covid-19 pandemic. There was a 75% increase in the number of people referred to mental health services for their first suspected episode of psychosis between April 2019 and April 2021, NHS data shows. The rise continued througho... read more
America's 'Longest War' Isn't Really Over
*Sahar Khan* *Afghanistan, Middle East* Is the war really over? *Key Point: *No troops on the ground, therefore, does not mean that the war is over. It simply means that one method of waging war in Afghanistan is no longer occurring. August 31, 2021 became a historic date as the picture of U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue appeared on the news as the last American servicemember to leave Afghanistan. Major media outlets and social media all had headlines indicating that the US war in Afghanistan was finally over. President Joe Biden also addressed the nation – and the world – and... read more
North Korea Weighs In On “Squid Game”
*Trevor Filseth* *Culture, * As South Korea has emerged as a worldwide cultural hub, North Korea has regularly criticized its culture, describing it as shallow and decadent and comparing it unfavorably with the image it cultivates of itself as an egalitarian paradise—although that image bears little resemblance to reality. The rapid success of popular South Korean Netflix series “Squid Game” has caught the attention of state media in North Korea, who responded by publishing an article decrying the series on propaganda site *Arirang Meari* . According to the article, the series o... read more
Workers Quiting Their Jobs Has Become A Global Trend
*Ishaan Tharoor, The Washington Post: **The 'Great Resignation' goes global* In the United States, the phenomenon dubbed as the "Great Resignation" seems to be picking up speed. A record 4.3 million U.S. workers quit their jobs in August, according to new data from the Labor Department - a figure that expands to 20 million if measured back to April. Many of these resignations took place in the retail and hospitality sectors, with employees opting out of difficult, low-wage jobs. But the quitting spans a broad spectrum of the American workforce, as the toll of the pandemic - and ... read more
‘Ten Year Plan’ Will Destroy The Postal Service; Why We Must Save It
The current US Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, and the head of the Board of Governors, Ron Bloom, launched a ten year plan that will slow mail service and raise prices. This is the final blow to defund and destroy the US Postal Service so it will be ripe for privatization. DeJoy and Bloom have financial stakes in this happening. Clearing the FOG speaks with Chuck Zlatkin, legislative and political director for the largest postal union local in the US about the plan and the devastating impact it will have on everyone who relies on the post office. Zlatkin also exposes the blatant ... read more
Behold the walrus publicity stunt the WWF calls ‘science’
Originally posted on polarbearscience: All you can do is laugh, really. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has been pushing for years to position itself as a valid scientific authority but the kinds of projects they get involved with generally have little to do with real science and more to do with promoting their brand and… read more
Chicago Mayor Accuses Police Union Of Trying To ‘Induce An Insurrection’ Over Vaccine Mandate
Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot – who appears to have violated both local and state mask mandates at the WNBA finals yesterday... The post Chicago Mayor Accuses Police Union Of Trying To ‘Induce An Insurrection’ Over Vaccine Mandate appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Pentagon Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Vaccine Mandates on Military, Federal Employees and Contractors
Epoch Times – by Mimi Nguyen Ly Service members from all five branches of the U.S. military, federal employees, and federal civilian contractors have joined... The post Pentagon Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Vaccine Mandates on Military, Federal Employees and Contractors appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
CNN Accidentally Allows Someone To Tell The Truth On Air
Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden Less than a week after CNN scrambled to do damage control when their chief medical correspondent was wrecked by Joe Rogan... The post CNN Accidentally Allows Someone To Tell The Truth On Air appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

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