Friday, October 22, 2021

22 October - Blogs I'm Following - 1 of 5

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The Rio Times13 minutes ago
The film “Apenas el sol” represents Paraguay on the road to the Oscars
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The documentary film "Apenas el sol" will represent Paraguay on the road to the Oscars of the Hollywood Academy Awards, as announced Friday by the Academy of Cinema of that South American country. "We are pleased to announce that Apenas el Sol by Arami Ullón is the film that will […] The post The film “Apenas el sol” represents Paraguay on the road to the Oscars appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times17 minutes ago
Ecuador freezes fuel prices, after struggle with social movements
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The president of Ecuador, Guillermo Lasso, announced this Friday the freezing of fuel prices and promised that he would enforce "without exceptions" the official prices of the basic food basket in the country, after an intense struggle with social movements over his tax and labor reforms. "As of today, the […] The post Ecuador freezes fuel prices, after struggle with social movements appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Biden’s Administration Has Run Out of “Legal” Compliance Options-False Flag Events Blamed on the Unvaxxed Are Next As the Pretext for Quarantines And Gun Confiscation
Biden’s Adminstartion Has Run Out of “Legal” Compliance Options-False Flag Events Blamed on the Unvaxxed Are Next As the Pretext for Quarantines And Gun Confiscation by Dave Hodges, https://thecommonsenseshow.com/home When outright compliance, or genocidal enforcement of governmental mandates is not possible, look for false flag events to occur in order the justification for any use … read more
The Last Refuge24 minutes ago
National School Board Association Apologizes for Letter Sent to DOJ Calling Concerned Parents Domestic Terrorists
How bad was Attorney General Merrick Garland’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday?… It was so bad that 24 hours later the NSBA has openly retracted and apologized for the content of the letter that triggered AG Garland to activate the FBI. Facing serious and unrelenting public backlash, and large numbers of Red […] The post National School Board Association Apologizes for Letter Sent to DOJ Calling Concerned Parents Domestic Terrorists appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Video: Vindicated Rand Paul Blasts Lying Fauci Over “Civilization-Ending” Experiments
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com Video: Vindicated Rand Paul Blasts Lying Fauci Over “Civilization-ending” Experiments by Steve Watson, https://www.infowars.com/ * “If you have half a brain you know if you combine two viruses it might be more deadly” – Senator Rand Paul, who was again proven right after the National Institutes of Health admitted … read more
WARNING: Biden White House Has Instructed OSHA To Not Record Adverse Reactions To The COVID-19 Vaccine To Make You Think It’s Safe
WARNING: Biden White House Has Instructed OSHA To Not Record Adverse Reactions To The COVID-19 Vaccine To Make You Think It’s Safe by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ “Are adverse reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine recordable on the OSHA record keeping log?” the frequently asked questions section for COVID-19 states on OSHA.gov. “DOL and OSHA, as well as … read more
Everything Happening Now Is Tied To ‘Population Reduction By Whatever Means Necessary’ As Even Medical Doctors And ‘Big Pharma’ Executives Warn ‘The Vax’ Is A ‘Depopulation Weapon’
Everything Happening Now Is Tied To ‘Population Reduction By Whatever Means Necessary’ As Even Medical Doctors And ‘Big Pharma’ Executives Warn ‘The Vax’ Is A ‘Depopulation Weapon’ by Don Boys, Ph.D. for All News Pipeline Cicero cautioned, “that we do not recklessly and presumptuously assume something to be true.” That is good advice for any … read more
COVID Has Become The New Religion And Adherents Must Receive The Sacrament Of Vaccination In Order To ‘Buy And Sell’ In The New System
COVID Has Become The New Religion And Adherents Must Receive The Sacrament Of Vaccination In Order To ‘Buy And Sell’ In The New System by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ Currently, the CDC’s definition is the following: “Fully vaccinated persons are those who are ≥14 days post-completion of the primary series of an FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine. We have … read more
“No Jab, No Job” – Aussie Supermarkets Demands 300K Workers Must Get Vaccinated Or Find Work Elsewhere
“No Jab, No Job” – Aussie Supermarkets Demands 300K Workers Must Get Vaccinated Or Find Work Elsewhere by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ As Australia continues to ease COVID restrictions, three major supermarket chains in the country are preparing to adopt a vaccine mandate that will effectively force 300K workers from across Australia to either get vaccinated, … read more
Bill Holter: Avoid Banks & IRS $600 Tracking Limit, Get Assets Outside the Banking System. Silver
Wall Street Silver Bill Holter joins us to talk about the IRS proposal to track $600 transactions, the latest moves in the silver and gold market, plus much more. end read more
Ep.50 Live from the Vault: Turkey Drains the Wholesale Silver Market
Kinesis Money To celebrate 50 episodes of demystifying the precious metals markets, Andrew Maguire takes the LFV audience for a sneak peek at the 20 tonnes of .9999 silver sitting in Kinesis’ new Liechtenstein vault. In more silver news, the life-long wholesaler shares word of new, unprecedented demand entering the physical silver market, with the … read more
Musical interlude
Nothing But Thieves - Futureproof read more
The National Interest37 minutes ago
Here's What Makes the Iron Dome So Incredible
*Richard Douglas* *Israeli Army, Middle East* 2,500 missiles stopped over ten years is an impressive resume. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Iron Dome isn’t even at the apex of its potential yet, undergoing frequent upgrades through the years. It’s likely that we’ll see the Iron Dome achieve a near 100% success rate in our lifetime. Imagine 2,500 missiles over the course of ten years hurtling toward your city. It’s a terrifying thought right? Israel’s Iron Dome has virtually eliminated that fear with its advanced and futuristic defense technology. The mobile all-weather... read more
The National Interest37 minutes ago
Why 6th Generation Stealth Fighters Could Change Everything
*Kris Osborn* *Stealth Fighters, United States* Planes without tailfins, weapons pylons, and unusual fuselage structures are all being studied for their ability to defeat radar. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Army Research Office funded researchers at Purdue University to advance a turbulence model known as the Coherent-vorticity-Preserving Large-Eddy Simulation. Published in the Journal of Fluid Mechanics, the new methodology simulates the entire process of a vortex collision event up to one hundred times faster than current state-of-the-art simulation techniques. Cert... read more
War News Updates51 minutes ago
Picture Of The Day
Medical workers move a patient on a trolley inside the City Clinical Hospital Number 52, where patients suffering from the coronavirus are treated, in Moscow, Russia October 8, 2020. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov *WNU Editor*: The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Inside Moscow hospital overwhelmed with COVID-19 amid record deaths* (Reuters). read more
Japan's Ground Troops Hold Their First Massive Military Drills In Decades
*CNN:* *As regional tensions rise, Japan's ground troops hold their first military drills in decades* Hijudai Manuvering Area, Oita, Japan (CNN)For the first time in almost 30 years, Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force (GSDF) is conducting a massive nationwide military exercise to prepare troops for potential conflict. Since mid-September, about 100,000 personnel, 20,000 vehicles and 120 aircraft have been participating in various exercises across the country focused on operational readiness. In recent years, the Indo-Pacific regional has become a focal point of tension, with GS... read more
Turcopolier1 hour ago
Alec Baldwin’s Negligent Discharge – Actor May Face Involuntary Manslaughter Charges
Time to clean up the messy reporting on Alec Baldwin’s negligent shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and director Joel Souza. We still do not know what firearm was used, but the film was being shot on a movie set used … Continue reading → read more
Ethiopia's Civil War Intensifies
*CNN: **Mekelle struck, residents flee Amhara as Ethiopia battle intensifies* The Ethiopian government launched an airstrike Friday on the capital of the northern Tigray region, and residents in a city in the neighboring Amhara region said people there were taking flight from intensifying fighting. Humanitarian sources and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), which controls the northern region, said the airstrike hit a university in the regional capital Mekelle. Government spokesperson Legese Tulu confirmed an airstrike to CNN but denied it hit the university. Acc... read more
The Last Refuge1 hour ago
The Chicago Marxists and Woke Political Followers are Fracturing Western Society, Paving The Way For Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping to Expand, LOOK
When the Australian government began beating their citizens in the street for leaving their houses and protesting against severe lockdown rules, I said –somewhat tongue in cheek at the time– to watch Vladimir Putin (Russia) and Xi Jinping (China) trigger U.N. security council sanctions against the Australian government for human rights abuses. The point I […] The post The Chicago Marxists and Woke Political Followers are Fracturing Western Society, Paving The Way For Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping to Expand, LOOK appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
New Mandala1 hour ago
Maintaining the legacy of human and civic rights: 30 years after the PPA
Both civil society and the government have roles in educating people about the law, its implementations, and their legal rights. The post Maintaining the legacy of human and civic rights: 30 years after the PPA appeared first on New Mandala. read more
New Mandala1 hour ago
The PPA: Enabling Foreign Investment in Cambodia
The restoration of peace under the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC) earned trust from foreign investors. The post The PPA: Enabling Foreign Investment in Cambodia appeared first on New Mandala. read more
New Mandala1 hour ago
The United Nations Peacekeeping Troops: a mixed legacy
Cambodia has gone from requiring peacekeepers to contributing more than 7,000 troops specialising in de-mining and engineering. The post The United Nations Peacekeeping Troops: a mixed legacy appeared first on New Mandala. read more
New Mandala1 hour ago
Podcast 2. UNTAC Radio: Airwaves of Hope វិទ្យុអ៊ុនតាក់៖ រលកសំឡេងនៃក្ដីសង្ឃឹម
This podcast examines the role Radio UNTAC in informing millions of Cambodians en route to casting their ballot in the much-anticipated 1993 election The post Podcast 2. UNTAC Radio: Airwaves of Hope វិទ្យុអ៊ុនតាក់៖ រលកសំឡេងនៃក្ដីសង្ឃឹម appeared first on New Mandala. read more
New Mandala1 hour ago
Podcast 1. Guiding a transition to democracy: mission impossible?
Dive deep into archives of the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia and its UNTAC Radio. The post Podcast 1. Guiding a transition to democracy: mission impossible? appeared first on New Mandala. read more
Sea Ice Extent (Global Antarctic and Arctic) – Day 288 – 2021
Originally posted on sunshine hours: . South / North read more
New Mandala2 hours ago
6. Radio UNTAC: a minute for poems “A song request” សំណូមពរបទចម្រៀង
Many sent music wishes to Radio UNTAC to connect with family members and friends. The post 6. Radio UNTAC: a minute for poems “A song request” សំណូមពរបទចម្រៀង appeared first on New Mandala. read more
New Mandala2 hours ago
5. Radio UNTAC: a minute for poems “Unrepayable” គ្មានអ្វីតបស្នង
All types of lived experiences, which have remained, fresh in our mind, salty, sour, and bitter... The post 5. Radio UNTAC: a minute for poems “Unrepayable” គ្មានអ្វីតបស្នង appeared first on New Mandala. read more
New Mandala2 hours ago
4. Radio UNTAC: a minute for poems. “Perpetual Hope” សង្ឃឹមជានិច្ច
People engaged with Radio UNTAC by composing poetry to share words of advice, encouragement, and appeals to take the peace process seriously in an accessible and engaging manner. Click on the image below to download a transcript of the poem. សូមចុចលើរូបភាពខាងក្រោមដើម្បីទាញយកអត្ថបទកំណាព្យ Text, selection, and summaries of poems: Katrin Travouillon Translation of selected passages: Thun Theara The post 4. Radio UNTAC: a minute for poems. “Perpetual Hope” សង្ឃឹមជានិច្ច appeared first on New Mandala. read more
Food Safety News2 hours ago
Crabmeat blamed for Maine’s Salmonella outbreak
Two Maine residents were hospitalized after a salmonella outbreak linked to crabmeat from Hardie’s Crabmeat in Deer Isle, state health officials report. Maine CDC is investigating at least five cases linked to the outbreak. Four Maine residents and someone from New Hampshire are among the confirmed cases in the outbreak. Maine CDC and the... Continue Reading read more
Food Safety News2 hours ago
Citterio brand premium Italian-Style salame sticks linked to Minnesota Salmonella cases
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) officials are warning Minnesota consumers not to eat Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks produced by Citterio and purchased at Trader Joe’s or other retailers after linking Salmonella infections to the product. Three Minnesotans have been identified as part of this outbreak. The patients became ill between Sept. 20 and Sept. 29. One... Continue Reading read more
Komando.com4 hours ago
Fake government sites are impersonating real ones – Here’s how to spot them
These fraudulent government websites could cost you big time. Here's how to spot them. read more
Manitoba Chief charged with sexual assault
CTV is reporting that "The chief of a Manitoba First Nation has been charged with sexual assault and child luring, RCMP announced on Friday." News 4 Winnipeg is reporting that "Police say they began an investigation after learning of inappropriate text messages between a 16-year-old female and a 65-year-old male. The investigation led police to identify Keeper as the male." "Keeper has been charged for his alleged involvement with Luring a person under 18, two counts of Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault with Weapon, Being a person in a position of authority, touch for a sexual purpos... read more
Ontario Lays Out Timeline For Lifting Restrictions
Narcity is reporting that "In an announcement on October 22, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said that beginning Monday, October 25, the province will begin lifting several public health restrictions in a plan proposed to span over five months." This is the complete timeine. "*February 7, 2022* - The government intends to lift proof of vaccination requirements in high-risk settings, including night clubs, strip clubs, and bathhouses and sex clubs." Sex clubs?! "*March 28, 2022* - At this time, it is intended that remaining public health and workplace safety measures will be lifted, inc... read more
Tonight's Movie Is "Emperor"
*WNU Editor:* This is a great movie. You will have to click on the above "Watch On YouTube" link to see the film. read more
New Mandala2 hours ago
3. Radio UNTAC: a minute for poems “The Boundary of Our Rights” សិទ្ធិមានត្រឹមណា
People shared words of advice, encouragement, and appeals to take the peace process seriously. The post 3. Radio UNTAC: a minute for poems “The Boundary of Our Rights” សិទ្ធិមានត្រឹមណា appeared first on New Mandala. read more
New Mandala2 hours ago
2. Radio UNTAC: “The authority of the police” មហិទ្ធិរិទ្ធប៉ូលីស
Others express their hopes for the future or emphasise the importance of a different political system. The post 2. Radio UNTAC: “The authority of the police” មហិទ្ធិរិទ្ធប៉ូលីស appeared first on New Mandala. read more
Why the U.S. Marine Corps Ditched Their Important Radar Drone
*David Axe* *Drones, Americas* The service is reconsidering its long-term plans for at-sea aviation. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The move comes with its own costs. The U.S. Marine Corps chose not to develop a ship-launched drone for the airborne early-warning role. The decision weighs on the U.S. Navy’s plan to deploy some of its amphibious assault ships as “Lightning carriers” embarking as many as 20 F-35B stealth fighters. The Marines had been counting on a variant of their in-development Marine Air Ground Task Force Unmanned Expeditionary Capabilities drone, or MUX, to c... read more
Integrated Deterrence: The United States' Strategy for Great Power Competition
*Kris Osborn* *Integrated Deterrence, United States* Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's framework for defense strategy calls on a full range of capabilities from the United States military. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *frames his discussion of “integrated deterrence” in the context of what could be likened to “nuclear weapons strategic deterrence thinking”—the concept of engineering weapons of unimaginable destructive power, with the specific intent of never using them. From space to the land, sea and air, the United States must be prepared to fight and win any war. The... read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
Red Cross Says The Afghan Humanitarian Crisis Has Become Too Big For Aid Groups To Handle
*The Hill: **Red Cross says Afghan humanitarian crisis too big for aid groups to handle alone* The Red Cross said in an interview with Reuters on Friday the Afghan humanitarian crisis is too big for aid groups to handle alone. "Humanitarian organizations joining forces can only do so much. They can come up with temporary solutions." the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Director General Robert Mardini told the outlet. "Afghanistan is a compounded crisis that is deteriorating by the day," he added. *Read more* .... *Update: *Red Cross warns aid groups not... read more
"The Economy is Completely Out of Control - Christmas is Cancelled?"
*Full screen recommended.* Dan, iAllegedly, PM 10/22/21: *"The Economy is Completely Out of Control - * *Christmas is Cancelled?"* "The Global Economy is completely out of control. There is nothing in sight that resembles it coming back together. The holidays are going to be a mess this year." read more
These 5 Russian Weapons Have Ukraine Shaking in its Boots
*Mark Episkopos* *Russia-Ukraine War, Eastern Europe* Given Russia’s overwhelming air supremacy and sophisticated missile defenses, Ukrainian forces will struggle to effectively contain the threat from these systems. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The specter of open military confrontation between Russia and Ukraine looms larger than ever. As the Donbass Conflict enters a new escalatory stage, the specter of open military confrontation between Russia and Ukraine looms larger than ever. Here are five of the notable weapons that Russia could employ in a major conventional war... read more
Is Russia's Su-57 Fighter Outshining U.S. Jets?
*Mark Episkopos* *Su-57, * Russia seems to think so. Russia’s fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter leaves its U.S. counterparts in the dust—at least, according to Russian experts. In an interview given earlier today to Russian state news outlet TASS, prominent Russian military expert Alexei Leonkov averred that the Su-57 fighter outperforms the U.S. Air Force’s fifth-generation offerings in virtually every category. "The Su-57 outshines them by now in terms of the amount and diversity of armament. On top of that, the latest solutions, such as the second pilot as a system that... read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
Hezbollah Warns Israel Against Oil And Gas Drilling In Disputed Maritime Border Area
(Source: https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-politics/263356/block-9-flashpoint-for-the-next-lebanon-war) *Reuters:* *Lebanon's Hezbollah warns Israel against drilling in disputed maritime border area* BEIRUT (Reuters) -The leader of Lebanon's Hezbollah on Friday warned Israel against drilling for oil and gas in the disputed maritime border area between the two countries until the issue is resolved, and said the Iran-backed group would take action if it did so. "If the enemy thinks they can act as they please before reaching a solution to this issue they are wrong," Say... read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
Russia And Israel Hail Today's Talks Between Putin And Bennett
Prime Minister Naftali Bennett (C) speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) while accompanied by Housing Minister Ze’ev Elkin who acted as a translator at Putin's residence in Sochi, Russia on October 22, 2021 (Kobi Gidon/GPO) *Times of Israel:* *Bennett extends Russia trip over Shabbat after ‘warm’ Putin talks run long* First meeting between leaders seen as key in keeping Russia-Israel ties on track following departure of Netanyahu; talks said to have focused on Syria, Iran Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s first meeting as premier with Russian President Vladimir Putin... read more
balance102 hours ago
Have we not been here from the beginning?
1) The Canaanite idea of child sacrifice, “burning their sons and daughters in the fire,” temple prostitution, and burnt offerings and sacrifices to Baal, imitated by the Israelites, recalled the last days of a decadent Atlantis. These abominations, of Nephilim^ origin, were denounced by Jeremiah and Ezekiel as well as by Isaiah, Amos and Micah. -Jesus Christ: *Pearl* 4:49 ^ Nephilim [Hebrew “those who fell” or “those who were cast down,” from the Semitic root naphal ‘to fall’]: A biblical race of giants or demigods, referred to in Genesis 6:4 (“There we... read more
Scratch A Democrat
Caroline Glick; A report this week about the discussions Israel and the U.S. are now holding regarding the Iranian nuclear program was nothing short of an earthquake. Tuesday, Israel Hayom ran a red headline on its front page: “Frustration in Jerusalem: U.S. Passive Against Iran.” The story, by military correspondent Yoav Limor told us two… Continue reading → read more
Will We Now Rescue the US Economy by Re-Americanizing It?
To begin to answer this question, we have to start by establishing once more just who we really are, and why we are here. Among all the propaganda campaigns which have swept over us from Europe since colonial days, the most deliberately confusing and entangling has been the drivel which goes by the name of “economics.” Walk over to the nearest trash can, turn your head sideways and empty your ear of that unredeemable drivel straight into the trash can. read more
The Rio Times3 hours ago
Brazil markets panic over Bolsonaro government’s fiscal juggling act
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian financial markets ended a week of panic over the juggling act of Jair Bolsonaro's government to break the spending ceiling, which has led to the dismissal of high-ranking officials of the Ministry of Economy. The São Paulo stock market, already down 2.75% on Thursday, closed down 7.3% for the […] The post Brazil markets panic over Bolsonaro government’s fiscal juggling act appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Aviationist5 hours ago
Listen To The Russian Su-57 Felon’s Distinctive ‘Creepy’ Sound
[image: Su-57] The Sukhoi Su-57’s engines generate a peculiar noise; a sort of “howl”. We have already talked about the peculiar engine sound of the Su-57 Felon, Russia’s 5th generation aircraft earlier this year, commenting a video [...] The post Listen To The Russian Su-57 Felon’s Distinctive ‘Creepy’ Sound appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
Snopes.com6 hours ago
RECALL: Walmart Pulls Essential Oil Spray Over Deadly Bacteria
Federal agencies were investigating four recent cases of melioidosis — an extremely rare but sometimes fatal infectious disease. read more
THE FREE-FLOATING CRUELTY IS THE POINT
Yesterday, in what appears to have been a horrible accident, Alec Baldwin shot and killed a cinematographer with a prop gun on the set of a low-budget film in New Mexico; he also wounded the director. Workers on the set had multiple complaints about the film shoot, including objections to the handling of guns on the set. But to one of the top candidates for U.S. Senate in Ohio, it was all a big joke, addressed to Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter. I posted a screenshot instead of embedding the original tweet because it seems conceivable that Vance might have enough common decency to ... read more
Three Easy Ways to Improve Your Eyesight Naturally in Less Than Two Weeks
Like most branches of mainstream medicine, the modern eyesight healing discipline relies on a simple blueprint of treating the symptoms instead of the root causes. While these eyesight professionals are generally not prescribing drugs, they are actively prescribing glasses, contacts, and other items that serve as “crutches” for people with deteriorating or failing eyesight, rather than helping them to heal their problems for life. Stepping up to fill this void has been a motley crew of natural eyesight practitioners across the country, ranging from authors to the creators of eye e... read more
To Counter China, the Quad Should Own the Military Side of Containment
*James Holmes* *The Quad, Asia-Pacific* The Quad is no NATO, but it is an option. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Quad members may shy away from the containment metaphor, and that is understandable. They mainly need to be precise when explaining their purposes and how they intend to put power to work attaining them. That means being circumspect about the terms they use to describe China policy. But they should own it on the military side. China grumps that the Quad, a league of like-minded Indo-Pacific democracies, is an “Asian NATO” or “mini-NATO” hellbent on “containing” ... read more
The Navy Says it Needs 500 Ships for the Future
*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Navy, United States* The Navy plans on purchasing hundreds of unmanned surface ships and unmanned underwater vehicles to counter the expansion of China's navy. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Regardless of its eventual numerical size, it is clear and self-evident that the Navy’s future fleet will consist of a mix of manned and unmanned platforms operating in close coordination with one another to support an integrated and networked force. Chinese Naval modernization, emerging high-tech weaponry and massive fleet expansion effort are putting growing amount... read more
"Brace For Shortages Of Oil, Natural Gas, Propane And Coal: It’s Only Going To Get Worse"
*Full screen recommended.* *"Brace For Shortages Of Oil, Natural Gas, Propane And Coal: * *It’s Only Going To Get Worse"* by Epic Economist "No one is telling you the truth about the extremely serious problem we could potentially face this winter. Over the past few months, several countries started to suffer with a ravaging energy crisis, and now that crisis has become global. Blackouts and power outages are happening all over the planet, and energy prices are spiking at an absolutely breathtaking pace. Meanwhile, the global supplies of oil, natural gas, propane, and coal just keep ... read more
We Are Ruled By Apes With PR Firms: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix
Listen to a reading of this article: ❖ So yeah basically we’re watching sociopathic oligarchs shore up more and more control over the global population and our electoral systems are rigged to prevent us from doing anything about it and our information systems are stacked […] read more
For Girls, the Biggest Danger of Sexual Violence Lurks at Home
LIMA, Oct 22 (IPS) - "During the pandemic, sexual violence against girls has grown because they have been confined with their abusers. If the home is not a safe place for them, what is then, the streets?" Mía Calderón, a young activist for sexual and reproductive rights in the capital of Peru, remarks with indignation. Read the full story, “For Girls, the Biggest Danger of Sexual Violence Lurks at Home”, on globalissues.org → read more
UNICEF sounds alarm over abductions of women and children in Haiti
The number of children and women abducted in Haiti until the end of August, has already surpassed last year’s total, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned this Thursday.  Read the full story, “UNICEF sounds alarm over abductions of women and children in Haiti”, on globalissues.org → read more
'Big disappointment' over lack of Syria constitution agreement
The process of drafting a new constitution for Syria has been “a big disappointment” UN Special Envoy for Syria, Geir Pedersen concluded on Friday. Following the end of discussions in Geneva, a consensus on how to move forward was not achieved, he added. Read the full story, “'Big disappointment' over lack of Syria constitution agreement”, on globalissues.org → read more
'Landmark decision’ gives legal teeth to protect environmental defenders
A 46-strong group of countries across the wider European region has agreed to establish a new legally binding mechanism that would protect environmental defenders, the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) said on Friday. Read the full story, “'Landmark decision’ gives legal teeth to protect environmental defenders”, on globalissues.org → read more
Fears grow for the lives of 5 Palestinians on hunger strike in Israeli prisons
Israel has been urged to either release or charge five Palestinian prisoners currently on hunger strike in Israeli prisons. Grave concerns have been expressed for the lives of the prisoners by UN independent rights experts, who on Thursday, called on the Israeli Government to completely end the “unlawful practice “ of administrative detention. Read the full story, “Fears grow for the lives of 5 Palestinians on hunger strike in Israeli prisons”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Rio Times4 hours ago
MEPs of European Parliament defend fundamental rights of EU citizens and oppose mandatory vaccination and vaccination cards
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In an unprecedented move, MEPs from several parties have joined forces, reacting to the increased violations of fundamental human rights across the EU. The members of the European Parliament took a joint stand in defense of the fundamental rights of all EU citizens, which they say are under threat now […] The post MEPs of European Parliament defend fundamental rights of EU citizens and oppose mandatory vaccination and vaccination cards appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Here Are the Five Greatest Military Strategists of All-Time
*James Holmes* *Military Strategy, * Homer, Thucydides, Wylie, Corbett, and Clausewitz. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Now, many of you will protest who made my list, who got left off and who was placed where in the pecking order. Good! Get out there, immerse yourself in works on strategic theory, and draw up your own catalogue of go-to scribes. The destination of your intellectual journey matters. But the journey is where you find enlightenment. Ranking military strategists against one another is a slippery chore. Apart from the obvious differences among strategists—the hi... read more
Does the U.S. Have What it Takes to Compete in Great Power Competition?
*Dan Goure* *US Army, * The emphasis in Army modernization is on survivability. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In its most recent conflicts the Army benefitted from a number of advantages that are unlikely to be available in the future. The U.S. Army once was superior to every potential adversary in terms of combat power, what it called overmatch. This is no longer entirely true. In the future battlefields, the Army will face enemies that will be extremely lethal, more numerous, fighting on home turf and able to exploit the advantage of getting in the first blow. Unless the... read more
U.S. Air Force F-35s Almost Faced Off With Enemy Air-Defenses
*David Axe* *F-35, Middle East* The mission points to the F-35’s potential in the suppression or destruction of enemy air-defenses role. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The F-35s detected the SAM launcher via their electronic-warfare gear. Two U.S. Air Force F-35 stealth fighter had a close encounter with a mobile air-defense system during combat operations over the Middle East. The encounter underscores the stealth fighter’s potential as a platform for suppressing enemy air-defenses, a service official said. A dozen F-35s from the 388th and 419th Fighter Wings in April 2019 tra... read more
New Mandala5 hours ago
1. Radio UNTAC: a minute for poems “The secret vote” បោះឆ្នោតសម្ងាត់
People from various provinces in the country sent letters with poems and essays to Radio UNTAC. The post 1. Radio UNTAC: a minute for poems “The secret vote” បោះឆ្នោតសម្ងាត់ appeared first on New Mandala. read more
IER5 hours ago
Biden’s Afghanistan Crisis: Forfeiting U.S. Investment in Critical Minerals to the Taliban
The following is testimony prepared by Dr. Mary J. Hutzler, Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Institute for Energy Research, presented… The post Biden’s Afghanistan Crisis: Forfeiting U.S. Investment in Critical Minerals to the Taliban appeared first on IER. read more
Turcopolier6 hours ago
Ziegler is a lying son of a bitch
“The superintendent for Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) sent an email alerting the school board of an alleged assault on the same day as the one that has captured national headlines. “The purpose of this email is to provide you with information regarding an … Continue reading → read more
MintPress News6 hours ago
Biden Administration Is Undermining the Venezuela Dialogue
The Venezuelan people deserve better than another administration sabotaging a dialogue and imposing more deadly sanctions. The post Biden Administration Is Undermining the Venezuela Dialogue appeared first on MintPress News. read more
Waking Times6 hours ago
Unpacking Propaganda: What Is It? What Can You Do About It?
*Patrick Wood* - America is awash with harmful and dangerous propaganda, but few people understand what it is, how it works and what can be done to overcome it. read more
"Anarchy From Above"
*"Anarchy From Above"* by Brian Maher "Here is reader Jason M., in response to yesterday’s Reckoning: "Today’s article really got my blood boiling. This Micheline Maynard is the epitome of what’s wrong with the elites and our federal government today. We are in this mess because the elites shut the economy down for a virus that has a 99.8% survival rate. Shelves are going bare because the government has pursued policies that destroyed our manufacturing capacity and then made it near impossible to conduct business or make a living. Now countless people are going to lose their jobs i... read more
Pension Pulse5 hours ago
The Fed's Inflation Conundrum?
Matthew Boesler of Bloomberg reports the Fed is on track to taper and says inflation will (eventually) come down: The Federal Reserve is on track to begin tapering its bond-buying program and inflation should come down once supply-chain constraints pushing up prices ease, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said. “We are on track to begin a taper of our asset purchases that, if the economy evolves broadly as expected, will be completed by the middle of next year,” Powell said Friday during a panel discussion at a virtual event hosted by the South African Reserve Bank. “I do think it is time t... read more
bilaterals.org5 hours ago
Metlife da pasos hacia el arbitraje con Chile por rentas vitalicias
22-Oct-2021 La compañía estadounidense Metlife se une a aseguradoras como Chilena Consolidada y la también estadounidense Ohio y ha enviado un aviso de intención de acudir a arbitraje al Gobierno chileno iniciando el procedimiento que da paso a las negociaciones previas para evitar el arbitraje internacional por el adelanto de rentas vitalicias. read more
bilaterals.org5 hours ago
EU y Canadá mantienen su compromiso para que se cumpla el capítulo laboral del T-MEC
22-Oct-2021 A pensar de los cuestionamientos que hizo el sector empresarial de la Coparmex a los representantes de Estados Unidos y Canadá respecto a la casi nula ratificación de convenios internacionales de la OIT, a la supervisión permanente a nuestro país en el modelo laboral; sostuvieron que darán puntual seguimiento al cumplimiento de los derechos laborales, ya que alimenta el comercio internacional. read more
bilaterals.org5 hours ago
El embajador chino en Uruguay afirma que estudio para tratado de Libre Comercio está avanzado
22-Oct-2021 El embajador chino en Uruguay, Wang Gang, reconoció que los estudios factibilidad para firmar un Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) entre ambas naciones están avanzados y podrían estar listos antes de fin de año. read more
bilaterals.org5 hours ago
UE pospuso conversaciones sobre TLC con Australia
22-Oct-2021 El ministro de Comercio de Australia, Dan Tehan, informó hoy que la Unión Europea (UE) pospuso por segunda vez la ronda de conversaciones sobre un posible Tratado de Libre Comercio (TLC) bilateral. read more
bilaterals.org5 hours ago
Reino Unido desmintió el rumor que apuntaba su presunto interés por entrar al T-MEC
22-Oct-2021 El gobierno británico aclaró que todo fue un malentendido, pero destacó que sí buscan un acuerdo comercial con México. read more
MJBizDaily5 hours ago
‘Keep swimming,’ Daymond John of ‘Shark Tank’ tells MJBizCon
A co-star of ABC-TV's hit show "Shark Tank," Daymond John, delivered a rap-laced lyrical presentation Friday at MJBizCon, sharing his five primary pieces of advice for business success - all of which spelled out "Shark." ‘Keep swimming,’ Daymond John of ‘Shark Tank’ tells MJBizCon is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

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