Thursday, October 28, 2021

27 October - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 5

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Sixth Carbon Budget Does Not Add Up!
By Paul Homewood When I looked at the CCC’s Sixth Carbon Budget last December, I concentrated on costings. However, given recent revelations about their wildly optimistic assumptions about wind power, I thought I would take closer look at their Power Sector calculations: https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/sixth-carbon-budget/ Let’s begin with their 2050 capacity scenarios. I’ll focus […] read more
Econlib13 hours ago
The Goalposts of Consent
People routinely justify government on the basis of “consent.” As in: “There’s a social contract, and you’re obliged to follow it.” If you deny consent, they just move the goalposts of consent very close. In fact, they usually give the government an instant touchdown. How exactly do they move the goalposts? Step 1: Switch […] The post The Goalposts of Consent appeared first on Econlib. read more
Econlib14 hours ago
A Reminiscence about George Akerlof
How I persuaded George Akerlof to advocate a Nixon veto of a minimum wage increase. I posted recently about Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s draconian proposal for surveilling bank accounts of high rollers who have an ingo or outgo of more than $10,000 per year. Writing about her brought to mind two interactions I had had […] The post A Reminiscence about George Akerlof appeared first on Econlib. read more
Lawfare15 hours ago
Afghanistan and American Jihadists: More Inspiration, Less Destination
Former Taliban fighters line up to hand over their rifles to the the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in 2012. (Photo by U.S. Department of Defense) The day after the United States completed the withdrawal of its military presence from Afghanistan, we received a handwritten letter at our Program on Extremism office from an American in federal prison serving a decades-long sentence for supporting the Islamic State. “What’s been up with you?” the convicted terrorist wrote. “As you can see, the Taliban is up … and this time to stay. Give it 10 years from now and you will see the Cali... read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
Top U.S. General Says China's Hypersonic Missile Test "Very Close" To A "Sputnik Moment"
*Daily Mail:* *Joint Chiefs head Gen. Milley says China's 'hypersonic weapons test of orbital nukes' is 'very concerning' and 'comes close to a Sputnik moment': 'It has all of our attention'* * Gen. Mark Milley, the US' top military officer, acknowledged Beijing's alleged testing of hypersonic weapons capable of carrying nuclear warheads * Such weapons would be able to bypass America's missile defense system * 'It is very concerning,' Milley said as he described it as a near Sputnik moment * Intelligence sources said the weapons were tested over the summer, but Beijing has... read more
the daily howler11 hours ago
Censorship, boredom in high school lit!
*WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021* *Examples seem to abound:* We graduated from high school in 1965. We were living in suburban San Francisco, in a world which was much more culturally progressive than the more cloistered world of suburban Boston, from which our family had escaped in the summer of 1960. Still, when we read several of Hemingway's short stories as part of a high school literature class, one story had literally been cut out of all copies of the book our class was issued. Our teacher made a big deal of noting this fact. Up in Michigan was no longer there to offend our i... read more
The Aviationist11 hours ago
Matra R.530F Missile Seized By The Italian Police In 2019 Was Just A “Bizarre” Collector’s Item
The Matra Air-To-Air Missile seized by the Italian Police two years ago was not being prepared for a terrorist attack but about to be turned into a piece of furniture. As some of our readers [...] The post Matra R.530F Missile Seized By The Italian Police In 2019 Was Just A “Bizarre” Collector’s Item appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
Here’s What Will Destroy Your Big Social Security Raise  
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Social Security, Americas* Here are five spending categories in which prices are expected to rise considerably next year. The Social Security Administration recently announced that roughly seventy million Americans will be in line to receive a 5.9 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) beginning next year. The latest calculations indicate that the nearly 6-percent boost—the largest seen in about four decades—is slated to raise the monthly payments of seniors by approximately $90 to an estimated average of $1,657. Moreover, a typical couple’s benefits wi... read more
MJBizDaily11 hours ago
Columbia Care partners with boxing great Mike Tyson on cannabis brand
New York-based Columbia Care said Wednesday it plans to launch a new cannabis brand in partnership with former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson. The brand line – which will be called Tyson 2.0, according to a news release – will be sold across Columbia Care’s 99-dispensary network in 18 states and will include flower, concentrates […] Columbia Care partners with boxing great Mike Tyson on cannabis brand is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Another blatant lie by Adam Vojtěch and other covidists
Czech ex-president Václav Klaus for iDnes.cz At the beginning of the last week of October 2021, a new "breakthrough" thesis on the covid epidemic hit our media – the Minister of Health and some other "experts" are beginning to coin the term "epidemic of the unvaccinated". In a year and a half we have become used to all sorts of nonsense, but this is something else. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In the Australian monthly Quadrant just today I read Peter Smith's article on "covid statistics". It's amazing how identical the methods of creating untruths are in the C... read more
naked capitalism11 hours ago
2:00PM Water Cooler 10/27/2021
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The Last Refuge12 hours ago
Senator Tom Cotton Confronts Attorney General Merrick Garland Over Using The National Security Division of DOJ to Investigate Parents Attending School Board Meetings
One of the lesser highlighted aspects to Attorney General Merrick Garland using the FBI to investigate parents as domestic extremists when they attend school board meetings, is that Garland put the prosecutorial process in the DOJ- National Security Division (DOJ-NSD). From the perspective of the general public, the DOJ-NSD has become a well known division […] The post Senator Tom Cotton Confronts Attorney General Merrick Garland Over Using The National Security Division of DOJ to Investigate Parents Attending School Board Meetings appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
As vaccination advances in Chile, Covid positivity rate exceeds 3% for first time in three months
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The positivity rate, the percentage of positives out of the total number of PCRs performed, exceeded the 3% barrier for the first time in three months in Chile and reached 3.06% on Tuesday (26), at a time when the country is experiencing a resurgence of Covid-19 despite high vaccination rates. […] The post As vaccination advances in Chile, Covid positivity rate exceeds 3% for first time in three months appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Journalist Reads Filthy Porn Book from School’s Library at FL School Board Meeting – Board Members Call Police to Have Him Forcefully Removed for Reading Obscene Content Aloud
Gateway Pundit – by Jacob Engels In Orange County, Florida on Tuesday, this Gateway Pundit contributor attended the Orange County Public Schools board meeting to... The post Journalist Reads Filthy Porn Book from School’s Library at FL School Board Meeting – Board Members Call Police to Have Him Forcefully Removed for Reading Obscene Content Aloud appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Meet Ray Epps: The Fed-Protected Provocateur Who Appears To Have Led The Very First 1/6 Attack On The U.S. Capitol
Revolver In a House hearing on Thursday, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) questioned AG Merrick Garland about a mysterious man, Ray Epps, instructing protesters to enter... The post Meet Ray Epps: The Fed-Protected Provocateur Who Appears To Have Led The Very First 1/6 Attack On The U.S. Capitol appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Kim Iversen: Why Hasn’t Fauci Been Fired?
On the latest episode of The Hill’s “Rising,” journalist and political commentator Kim Iversen said if Dr. Anthony Fauci lied to Congress about the National Institutes of Health funding gain-of-function research, that’s a criminal offense. The post Kim Iversen: Why Hasn’t Fauci Been Fired? appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Spain expressed its support to Argentina in negotiations with IMF
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Spanish Secretary of State for Ibero-America and the Caribbean, Juan Fernández Trigo, said this Tuesday in Rome that "Argentina needs to lift its head and the International Monetary Fund must be more sensitive to its economic difficulties in the renegotiation of its debt". In declarations to the international press […] The post Spain expressed its support to Argentina in negotiations with IMF appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
MJBizDaily12 hours ago
PharmaCann marijuana workers in New York ratify union contract
Employees of the New York marijuana business Verilife, operated by multistate cannabis company PharmaCann, voted to ratify a three-year union contract with the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 338. PharmaCann marijuana workers in New York ratify union contract is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
The New Dark Age12 hours ago
Julian Assange News Links 27 October 2021
27 October 2021 — The New Dark Age CIA And DoD-Connected Organizations Mapping WikiLeaks Supporters CIA And DoD-Connected Organizations Mapping WikiLeaks Supporters UK High Court Should Deny Extradition Because CIA Planned To Assassinate Assange UK High Court Should Deny Extradition Because CIA Planned To Assassinate Assange Congress, Skulduggery And The Assange Case https://orientalreview.org/2021/10/27/congress-skulduggery-and-the-assange-case/ Wikileaks: US … Continue reading Julian Assange News Links 27 October 2021 read more
CIA And DoD-Connected Organizations Mapping WikiLeaks Supporters
For Julian Assange and those closest to him, the journey to the Royal Courts of Justice this week has been arduous and fraught with nail-biting intrigue and danger. Scheduled to appear on October 27 and 28, Assange will be subjected to a US appeal against an earlier judgement by a lower Court that found in his favor. While the US attempt to strike down the previous finding again places Assange in grave peril, this time the passing months have played in his favor, as growing support for the WikiLeaks publisher has invigorated and swelled the numbers of various grassroots campaigns ... read more
The Whistleblowers Who Challenged Mass Surveillance After 9/11
Despite the modest reforms embraced by lawmakers and the shift in public attitudes toward mass surveillance, Snowden continues to face charges under the Espionage Act and lives in exile under asylum in Russia. Obama reauthorized key provisions in the PATRIOT Act in 2012, but in 2020, the PATRIOT Act's provisions mostly expired in 2020 when the House of Representatives failed to renew them. The post The Whistleblowers Who Challenged Mass Surveillance After 9/11 appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
Wall Street’s New Asset Class Will Put Natural World ‘Up for Sale’
The Rockefeller Foundation and the New York Stock Exchange recently created a new asset class that will put not just the natural world but the processes underpinning all life, up for sale under the guise of promoting “sustainability.” The post Wall Street’s New Asset Class Will Put Natural World ‘Up for Sale’ appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
How US Interference In Cuba Creates A False Picture Of Its Society
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appears to be obsessed with Cuba. Every few days he takes to social media or makes remarks to the press about his desire to overthrow the Cuban Revolution. In recent months, Rubio has played a key role in drumming up support for anti-government protests in Cuba. On September 23, 2021, for instance, Rubio tweeted, “The brave people of Cuba lost their fear of protesting against the dictatorship that represses them. Holguín raises its voice against tyranny.” Rubio included an article about the Cuban town of Holguín in his tweet, where “a group of Cuban... read more
‘This Week’ With Mary + Polly: #ArrestFauci Trends on Twitter + 50 Faith Leaders Tell Biden to Halt Mandates for Military + More
In “This Week” with Mary Holland, Children’s Health Defense president, and Polly Tommey, co-producer of “Vaxxed,” Mary and Polly discuss the latest COVID vaccine news. The post ‘This Week’ With Mary + Polly: #ArrestFauci Trends on Twitter + 50 Faith Leaders Tell Biden to Halt Mandates for Military + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
US Has Few Good Options If China Seizes Islands Close To Taiwan (Update)
*CNN:* *US has few good options if China seizes islands close to Taiwan, war game concludes* (CNN)If China were to seize one of Taiwan's outlying islands, the US would have few good options to respond without risking a major escalation and a war between the superpowers, according to the conclusions from a recent war game conducted by foreign policy and defense experts. The scenario, outlined in a report from the Center for a New American Security, began with China using military force to take control of Dongsha, a tiny atoll in the South China Sea between Taiwan and Hong Kong, w... read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
China Says Taiwan Has No Right To Join The United Nations
*The Guardian*: *Taiwan has no right to join UN, China says, as US ratchets up tensions* *Beijing furious at US call for island to have ‘meaningful participation’ in international body * China has said Taiwan has no right to join the United Nations, after the US increased tensions with a call for the democratic island to have greater involvement in the world body. In a statement marking 50 years since the UN general assembly voted to seat Beijing and boot out Taipei, the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, said on Tuesday he regretted that Taiwan had been increasingly exc... read more
Army Study Underway to Re-Examine Its Weight Standards
*Stephen Silver* *Army, Americas* The Army is looking at changing height and weight standards after not doing so for more than thirty years. The Army is trying to reevaluate the body composition of soldiers. It has begun conducting a study on this topic at Fort Bragg, according to the *Army Times*. The Army is looking at “the body compositions of more than 2,000 soldiers beginning in October, and the service plans to use the data it gathers to determine the future of its body composition program, physical fitness manuals and the much-maligned ‘tape test,’” with the Army’s Cent... read more
The Case for the Continuing Child Tax Credit
*Stephen Silver* *Child Tax Credit, Americas* The child tax credit, which was made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act, has resulted in payments to parents with children every month between July and December. What will happen with the expanded child tax credit is the subject of intense negotiations in Congress? President Joe Biden has proposed keeping the expanded tax credit in place through 2025, although reportedly the negotiations are pointing towards only a one-year extension. The child tax credit, which was made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act, has resulted ... read more
Los Angeles is launching the US’ biggest universal basic income pilot. The scheme will pay $1,000 a month to 3,000 families.
MSN – Business Insider Los Angeles is launching a universal-basic income (UBI) pilot program, set to be the biggest in the US so far. The... The post Los Angeles is launching the US’ biggest universal basic income pilot. The scheme will pay $1,000 a month to 3,000 families. appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Chicago poised to create one of the nation’s largest ‘guaranteed basic income’ programs
MSN – Washington Post The Chicago City Council is poised to vote this week on what would be one of the nation’s largest basic income... The post Chicago poised to create one of the nation’s largest ‘guaranteed basic income’ programs appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Small Dead Animals12 hours ago
Stories You Won’t Find At The Toronto Star
It appears that a newspaper in the States is questioning the relationship between China and Canada, regarding the Wuhan virus. Meanwhile: Not vaccinated? No Christmas for you! read more
“I Can’t Believe The Things You’re Saying:” Judge in Rittenhouse Trial Rebukes Prosecutor for Excusing Rioter’s Arson
Big League Politics – by Richard Moorhead A judge overseeing pre-trial motions in Kyle Rittenhouse’s homicide trial rebuked a prosecutor who sought to defend convicted... The post “I Can’t Believe The Things You’re Saying:” Judge in Rittenhouse Trial Rebukes Prosecutor for Excusing Rioter’s Arson appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Oil Prices Will Remain High For Years To Come
Oil Price – by Tsvetana Paraskova Six years after former BP chief executive Bob Dudley said that “the industry needs to prepare for lower for longer,” a... The post Oil Prices Will Remain High For Years To Come appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Report: 20K More Afghans Seeking Resettlement Across U.S.
Breitbart – by John Binder The number of Afghans requesting to be resettled in the United States stands at about 20,000 as President Joe Biden’s... The post Report: 20K More Afghans Seeking Resettlement Across U.S. appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
US Marshals raid wrong apartment, hold mom and baby at gunpoint
New York Post – by Joshua Rhett Miller US Marshals searching for a murder suspect in Florida knocked on the wrong door — and forced... The post US Marshals raid wrong apartment, hold mom and baby at gunpoint appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Afghan Refugees to Be Given Free Homes, Cash Handouts to Settle in America
Neon Nettle – by Jack Murphy The Biden administration is poised to create sponsorship circles of veterans to provide money for refugees to have housing... The post Afghan Refugees to Be Given Free Homes, Cash Handouts to Settle in America appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
America becomes North Korea: Re-education camps announced by the CDC, grocery stores display cardboard food printouts to hide bare shelves while Biden babbles
Natural News – by Mike Adams If you’re wondering whether America will plunge into a Venezuela-style financial collapse vs. a North Korea-style tyrannical authoritarian police... The post America becomes North Korea: Re-education camps announced by the CDC, grocery stores display cardboard food printouts to hide bare shelves while Biden babbles appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Loudoun County parents’ tell Obama to apologize to rape victims’ dad over ‘fake outrage’ claim
Daily Mail Furious parents and conservatives have told Barack Obama to apologize to a Loudoun County, Virginia, couple and their daughter who was raped by a skirt-wearing boy... The post Loudoun County parents’ tell Obama to apologize to rape victims’ dad over ‘fake outrage’ claim appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
FDA Panel Backs Pfizer Shot For Kids: “We’re Never Going to Learn About How Safe This Vaccine Is Unless We Start Giving It”
Information Liberation – by Chris Menahan An FDA vaccine advisory panel on Tuesday voted unanimously 17-0 in favor shooting up kids aged 5-11 with Pfizer’s... The post FDA Panel Backs Pfizer Shot For Kids: “We’re Never Going to Learn About How Safe This Vaccine Is Unless We Start Giving It” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
San Antonio officials denounce recent anti-Semitic material and protests
KSAT 12 Oct 26, 2021 The post San Antonio officials denounce recent anti-Semitic material and protests appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Wanna Laugh , Need A Laugh “Must Watch Biden”
504Cut Oct 19, 2021 The post Wanna Laugh , Need A Laugh “Must Watch Biden” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
Bah, Humbug
No candy for you! Poll: Canadians still reluctant to hand out Halloween candy due to pandemic Many Canadians to keep door closed on Halloween More here. How crazy are some of these parents? Lets have a look. read more
CFACT13 hours ago
CA Governor Newsom supports increasing oil imports from foreign countries
Increased emissions from foreign countries, and higher fuel costs for Californians are of no concern to Newsom The post CA Governor Newsom supports increasing oil imports from foreign countries appeared first on CFACT. read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
“Understaffed”
People who work in the Canadian health care sector constantly complain about being overworked and understaffed. Despite what the people in charge say they seem quite happy and willing to continue downsizing. VICTORIA — B.C.’s health minister called Tuesday a “solemn day” as 4,090 health care workers missed the deadline for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination and… Continue reading → read more
balance1011 hours ago
William Gruber, Pfizer’s senior vice president for vaccine clinical research and development
COVID vaccines to be required for military under new US plan August 9, 2021 ……………………………………....................... Tracking the FDA advisory panel meeting on Covid-19 vaccines for kids Oct. 26, 2021 The moment some parents have been anxiously awaiting for months is almost here: The Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 will likely be authorized for use in the next week, after completion of a four-step process that begins today…. William Gruber, Pfizer’s senior vice president for vaccine clinical research and development, appeared to acknowledge the dosi... read more
Dr. Gottlieb: My Kids Will Get Coronavirus Vaccine
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Coronavirus, * Gottlieb had previously contended that having vaccines become available for children is one of the keys to finally ending the current “pandemic phase.” Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the former commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has asserted that he has no issues with giving coronavirus vaccine doses to his children “as soon as they’re eligible.” “My kids are becoming eligible for vaccination, and I’ll get them vaccinated as soon as they’re eligible. I have confidence in the vaccine,” Gottlieb, a physician who worked at the FDA un... read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Chinese Military Attack And Transport Helicopters Spotted Near Taiwan For The 1st Time
Two attack helicopters attached to an army aviation brigade under the PLA Eastern Theater Command fly in alongside formation above the sea at an ultra-low altitude during a flight training exercise on June 9, 2021. The flight training covered the subjects of two-plane formation flight, island defense penetration at low-altitude, maritime assault, etc.Photo:China Military *Global Times: **PLA attack, transport helicopters spotted near Taiwan for 1st time, ‘provide more tactical options’* Joining fighter jets and special mission aircraft, attack and transport helicopters of the ... read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Brazil’s Bolsonaro calls accusations of crimes against humanity ‘clownesque’
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday called a Senate committee's report accusing him of crimes against humanity and eight other offenses over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic "clownesque." "It's a joke," he said in an interview with radio station Jovem Pan, in which he admitted that such a report […] The post Brazil’s Bolsonaro calls accusations of crimes against humanity ‘clownesque’ appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
’70s Radical David Gilbert Granted Parole in Brink’s Robbery
Gilbert, 76, has been imprisoned since shortly after the infamously botched armored car robbery in which a guard and two police officers were killed. read more
The Duran12 hours ago
Blinken Supports Taiwan’s Bid UN ‘Participation’, Defying China on Taiwan Independence
Blinken Supports Taiwan’s Bid UN ‘Participation’, Defying China on Taiwan Independence News Topic 324 Supporting Taiwan’s Participation in the UN System – United States Department of State Supporting Taiwan’s Participation in the UN System – United States Department of State Taiwan has become a democratic success story. Its model supports transparency, respect for human rights, […] read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Latin America, Chile at the forefront, is keen on developing green hydrogen industry
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - For Latin American and Caribbean countries, to which the pandemic added another "lost decade" in terms of economic growth after the 1980s debt crisis, "nurturing a sustainable energy future" is one of the priorities to restore growth, the report notes. Efforts to reduce CO2 emissions will be the focus of […] The post Latin America, Chile at the forefront, is keen on developing green hydrogen industry appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Food & Water Watch12 hours ago
Maryland Groups Begin Campaign to Clean Up State Renewable Energy Standard
For decades, Maryland’s renewable energy credits and subsidies have gone to polluting, carbon-intensive fuel sources, threatening public health and undermining climate goals The post Maryland Groups Begin Campaign to Clean Up State Renewable Energy Standard appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more
Storyteller Brings Native History to Life at RIT
Perry Ground is an educator who has dedicated his career to bringing traditional indigenous stories to life... read more
UNCF Hosts November Summit to Increase African Americans in Asset Management
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will host a virtual summit on November 6 to bolster the number of African Americans in asset... read more
Morehouse and Google Create New Virtual Reality Program to Train Police
Morehouse College and Google have come together to help train law enforcement with a new virtual reality program... read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Former Uruguay President Mujica to receive decoration from Argentina’s government
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The former President of Uruguay José Mujica (2010-2015) traveled this Wednesday to Argentina to receive, on behalf of the government of Alberto Fernández, the Collar of the Order of the Liberator San Martín. In a ceremony that will take place at noon (15.00 GMT), according to the official agenda of […] The post Former Uruguay President Mujica to receive decoration from Argentina’s government appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Paraguay and European Union reviewed bilateral cooperation areas
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At the end of the meeting, the EU ambassador to the country said that relations between the European Union and Paraguay and the important cooperation package were discussed. In this respect, he said that the key action areas are focused on education, social protection, support to business and private initiative, […] The post Paraguay and European Union reviewed bilateral cooperation areas appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
The 2 leading presidential candidates in Chile offer different plans for Codelco, world’s largest copper mine
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The two leading contenders to become Chile's next president outlined diametrically opposed plans for the world's largest copper producer on Tuesday as the Latin American nation seeks to expand production. Left-wing candidate Gabriel Boric would give Codelco a boost with more state funding. At the same time, right-wing Jose Antonio […] The post The 2 leading presidential candidates in Chile offer different plans for Codelco, world’s largest copper mine appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Food & Water Watch13 hours ago
NY Gov. Sides with People Over Polluters, Denies Astoria NRG Fracked Gas Plant Permits
The No Astoria NRG Plant Coalition Applauds Decision As Victory for Public Health and Climate; Outline Next Steps in Moving New York Off Fossil Fuels The post NY Gov. Sides with People Over Polluters, Denies Astoria NRG Fracked Gas Plant Permits appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more
Turcopolier13 hours ago
Looks like the 2020 election is not really over.
“A new Morning Consult-Politico survey found that 35% of registered voters believe the 2020 presidential election should be overturned. President Joe Biden defeated former President Donald Trump, who attributed the outcome to election fraud in several battleground states. The Morning Consult-Politico poll … Continue reading → read more
21st Century Wire13 hours ago
Exposing the Vaccine Passport Technocracy
*The HighWire with Del Bigtree * | It may be the most dangerous development to befall a free humanity in modern history. read more
As PETA Calls for Resignation, Dr. Fauci Exposed for Torturing Hundreds of Puppies for YEARS
The US government has a long history of funding and even conducting gruesome experiments on animals and people. Here’s why. read more
Fact checkers fail to refute polar bear number increases despite extensive ‘expert’ rhetoric
Originally posted on polarbearscience: There’s seems to be something about polar bears that really sets off the climate change fact-checkers. Mention that the situation for the bears is not quite as dire as we were told they would be 15 years ago and they can’t wait to sink their teeth in. In early September this… read more
musingsofanoldfart16 hours ago
That broad brush
I responded to a comment on another post and felt the general theme needed a brief mention here. I will leave off the specifics, as the general theme could apply to almost any subject. We tend to paint people and … Continue reading → read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Bank Of Canada Ends Quantitative Easing. Is The US Fed Next?
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem takes part in an event at the Bank of Canada in Ottawa, Canada, October 7, 2021. REUTERS/Blair Gable *Canadian Press*: *Bank of Canada warns on prolonged inflation, ends bond-buying program * OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is warning inflation will stay higher for longer than it previously forecast and signalled that an interest rate hike may be coming sooner than expected. The central bank said Wednesday it now forecasts that annual inflation rates will continue their upward swing through the rest of year, averaging 4.75 per cent, and be 3.4... read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
China Carries Out First Successful Test Of Underwater Explosives That Could Destroy A US Port
*Daily Mail:* *China carries out first successful test of underwater explosives that could destroy US ports after launching 'satellite-crushing' weapon and hypersonic missile* * China has carried out its first test of underwater explosives to destroy a port * Test was used to gather data that can be used for demolitions during a real war * Underwater bombs could be used to target US ports in conflict, state media said * Comes after China launched satellite that could crush other spacecraft, and tested what analysts believe to be two hypersonic orbital nukes China has ca... read more
Halifax Examiner13 hours ago
PCs introduce environmental legislation
The Houston government is today tabling a “Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act,” which is in essence of an updated version of the previous Liberal government’s Sustainable Development Goals Act of 2019, with some important differences. Most notably, the 2019 Act was never proclaimed because the Liberals said they needed to go out for […] read more
Territorium and ETS Strike Licensing Deal
Territorium, a global education technology company, announced a deal with ETS, a nonprofit organization focused on research and... read more
Ecuador: National Strike Marches Face State Repression
The first clashes between police officers and citizens who came out to demonstrate on Tuesday were recorded in at least three country points, as part of the National Strike called to protest against the Government of Guillermo Lasso. In Imbabura, in the canton of Peguche, repression was reported by what is believed to be members of the security forces, who threw tear gas to disperse the citizens who gathered in this sector. The incident was recorded in videos circulating on social media, and the Alliance of Organizations for Human Rights denounced the Armed Forces' actions. Simi... read more
Court Should Deny Extradition Because CIA Planned To Assassinate Assange
Why is Joe Biden’s Department of Justice continuing Donald Trump’s persecution of WikiLeaks founder, publisher and journalist Julian Assange? Barack Obama, concerned about threats to the First Amendment freedom of the press, decided against indicting Assange for exposing U.S. war crimes. Trump did indict Assange, under Espionage Act charges that could garner him 175 years in prison. A British district judge denied Trump’s request for Assange’s extradition from the U.K. to the United States because of the extremely high likelihood that it would lead Assange to commit suicide. Trump... read more
Water Protectors Show ‘Another World Is Possible’
A medic walked around the circle of 50 people occupying the lobby of the Department of the Interior, squirting water into our eager mouths before the police hauled us away. At the time, I had no idea that I wouldn’t be released until midnight, 12.5 hours after the action began. I just knew it was smart to stay hydrated, so I accepted every squirt of water offered, grateful for the care our Indigenous-led group was showing each other in circumstances designed to dehumanize us. The Oct. 14 action occurred during the People vs. Fossil Fuels mobilization in Washington, D.C., a histori... read more
The New Climate Denial: Don’t Worry, Do Nothing
Upon the release of the latest dire report from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (8/9/21), the Washington Post (8/10/21) published a strongly worded editorial under the headline, “Climate Doubters Lose One of Their Last Remaining Arguments.” In it, the editorial board argued that those who say we shouldn’t “force economic disruption” because warming “might not be as bad as some fear” have lost “one of their last remaining arguments.” The IPCC report demonstrates that “experts are more certain than ever that dire consequences are coming,” the board noted, “ruling ou... read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
One week before border reopening, Uruguay Customs alerts to lack of personnel for controls
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With only one week to go, the Customs Officers Association (AFA) warned once again that it does not have enough personnel to conduct the required controls. The Association stated that "it will be impossible for Customs to control the flow of passengers due to a shortage of manpower. We are […] The post One week before border reopening, Uruguay Customs alerts to lack of personnel for controls appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Massive floods hit Catania after entire year's worth of rain in just 2 days, Italy
Massive flooding hit Italy's port city of Catania over the past couple of days after the city received its average yearly rainfall in just about 48 hours. Massive damage was reported across the city, at least 2 people have been killed and one remains missing....... Read more » read more
Extinction Rebellion Vancouver Breaks Through Media Near-Blackout
Canada - A group of climate activists tied up traffic last night (October 25) on the main road to Vancouver International Airport. According to Extinction Rebellion, 18 were arrested; that differed from a tweet from Richmond RCMP, which said that 20 were arrested. Regardless of the numbers, the tactic seems to have worked: Extinction Rebellion Vancouver spokesperson Zain Haq finally received some airtime on CBC Radio One to explain why the group has launched a 14-day campaign of peaceful civil disobedience. A story by CBC reporter Rafferty Baker respectfully included Haq's concern... read more
Amazon Warehouse Workers In Staten Island File Petition For Union Election
Kayla Blado, the press secretary for the National Labor Relations Board, confirmed to ABC News on Monday that the union petition was filed in the NLRB's Region 29. The petition must now go through the NLRB's formal representation election process before a vote will be held. The group of workers, which calls themselves the Amazon Labor Union, are being led by a former fulfillment center employee of the e-commerce giant, Chris Smalls. He became the face of the labor movement at Amazon when he was fired under contentious circumstances at the beginning of the pandemic after organizing... read more
Report: Plastics To Outpace Coal In Driving Climate Change
Bennington, VT - Plastics are on track to contribute more climate change emissions than coal plants by 2030, a new report finds. As fossil fuel companies seek to recoup falling profits, they are increasing plastics production and cancelling out greenhouse gas reductions gained from the recent closures of 65 percent of the country’s coal-fired power plants. The New Coal: Plastics and Climate Change by Beyond Plastics at Bennington College analyzes never-before-compiled data of ten stages of plastics production, usage, and disposal and finds that the U.S. plastics industry is releas... read more
Food & Water Watch14 hours ago
NY Governor Hochul Rejects Applications for Danskammer and Astoria Fracked Gas Plants
For Immediate Release Today, Governor Hochul and her Department of Environmental Conservation denied permits for both the Astoria NRG and Danskammer fracked gas plants, citing their inconsistency with New York’s landmark climate law, the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. In response, Food & Water Watch Northeast Region Director Alex Beauchamp issued the following statement: […] The post NY Governor Hochul Rejects Applications for Danskammer and Astoria Fracked Gas Plants appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more
Judge Sides With John Deere Strikers In Case Over Tactics
Iowa - A judge has sided with striking John Deere employees in a case over whether their protesting tactics were permissible at a site in Des Moines. District Court Judge Paul Scott ruled on Tuesday to deny Deer & Co.’s request for an injunction that would limit the United Auto Workers (UAW) members' labor action against the company, The Des Moines Register reported. Scott said the company was unable to prove the protesters were engaging in unlawful activity despite the videos it presented. “The video evidence ... shows vehicles have been slowed down by picketers in crosswalks; it... read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
JetSmart to begin flights in Uruguay with tickets at US$20
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the airline's announcement to local media, it will connect Uruguay with Chile from January 2022 with 3 weekly flights. JetSmart has several aircraft in its fleet: 15 of them in Chile and 5 in Argentina, where it seeks to expand its routes and frequencies, particularly for domestic flights. […] The post JetSmart to begin flights in Uruguay with tickets at US$20 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Duran14 hours ago
Is Erdogan trying to break free from US, Europe and NATO?
Is Erdogan trying to break free from US, Europe and NATO? The Duran: Episode 1122 Turkey’s Osman Kavala case: A break with Europe? Turkey’s Osman Kavala case: A break with Europe? | DW | 22.10.2021 Turkish philanthropist and activist Osman Kavala has never been convicted of a crime – yet he has been in prison […] read more
Waking Times14 hours ago
Mayhem & Madness: Authoritarian Monsters Wreak Havoc on Our Freedoms
*John W. Whitehead & Nisha Whitehead* - What we are dealing with today is an authoritarian beast that has outgrown its chains and will not be restrained. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Senate CPI report accusing Brazil’s Bolsonaro of crimes against humanity heads to Prosecutor General
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The document, passed by a 7-4 vote, contains in 1,287 pages the results of the investigation conducted by a committee of 11 senators into the government's actions to tackle a pandemic that has killed over 606,000 people, or 2.872 per million in the country, due to its continental dimensions. With […] The post Senate CPI report accusing Brazil’s Bolsonaro of crimes against humanity heads to Prosecutor General appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Miami Defenders Rally For Release Of Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab
On Sunday, October 24, representatives from more than six independent activist groups led by the Bolivarian Circle of Miami joined forces at the foot of the statue of Latin American hero, Simon Bolivar, in the Miami Torch of Friendship Park, to demand Venezuelan Ambassador Alex Saab’s immediate release from U.S. prison and repatriation to Venezuela. The Venezuelan diplomat was kidnapped twice by Washington. First, Alex Saab was kidnapped under orders of the Trump administration on June 12, 2020, while his plane refueled in Cape Verde, then again, under the Biden administration, o... read more
CURMUDGUCATION9 hours ago
How I Taught Controversial Texts
So the critical race theory panic has, in many cases, boiled down to a good old-fashioned desire to ban books, most notably in Virginia where, somehow, Toni Morrison's *Beloved* is being debated (and, I should add, spoiled for those who haven't read it). I am not going to make my argument against banning here, because that's a book in itself. But I am going to talk about what the teaching of these scary texts can actually look like in a classroom. One of the things that inevitably happens when the book banning talk starts is a reductiveness, a highlighting of little pieces, ripped ... read more
Illegal Immigration: A 21st Century Crisis
PORTLAND, USA, Oct 27 (IPS) - Illegal immigration is a 21st century crisis that will only worsen with the consequences of climate change. Read the full story, “Illegal Immigration: A 21st Century Crisis”, on globalissues.org → read more
Another Unenviable Annual Record for Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions
DOMINICA, Oct 27 (IPS) - A few days before the international community gathers for COP26, widely considered the most important climate conference since the 2015 gathering which resulted in the Paris Climate Agreement, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is reporting that despite global hits in trade and travel by the COVID-19 pandemic, the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached a new high in 2020. Read the full story, “Another Unenviable Annual Record for Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions”, on globalissues.org → read more
Pandemic impact on jobs, worse than expected: ILO
The jobs recovery is stalled worldwide and disparities between advanced and developing economies threaten the whole global economy, warned the International Labour Organization (ILO) on Wednesday. Read the full story, “Pandemic impact on jobs, worse than expected: ILO”, on globalissues.org → read more
Act swiftly and with determination on Afghanistan, UN chief urges
Countries must unite and act urgently to secure stability in Afghanistan, and a better future for its people, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message on Wednesday to a regional conference of the country’s neighbours, organized by Iran. Read the full story, “Act swiftly and with determination on Afghanistan, UN chief urges”, on globalissues.org → read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Not a Trick: No White House Treats for Halloween This Year
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will be in Europe on Halloween and won't be at the White House to help hand out candy and other treats. read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
Thailand starts CPTPP application process driven by fears for inward investment and the economy
27-Oct-2021 Just ahead of the ASEAN summit in Brunei came a strong indication that Thailand is taking steps to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
FTA between Iran, Syria reactivated after 11 yrs.: TPO
27-Oct-2021 Under the FTA, the two countries were allowed to exchange goods by paying only four percent of the trade tariff (duties). read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
Old wine in new bottles – why the NZ-UK free trade agreement fails to confront the challenges of a post-COVID world
27-Oct-2021 The price of allowing this FTA to proceed without open public and media debate is just too high. Another TPPA-style agreement will lock us into the failed neoliberal project of the 20th century. read more
the daily howler14 hours ago
WEDNESDAY: "Virginia race may hinge on what you think of Beloved!"
*WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2021* *Or it might turn on what the public thinks about Us: *We've never read Beloved. Kevin Drum claims that he has. Yesterday, Kevin offered this summary of the award-winning novel, which has kinda sorta become a part of the Virginia gubernatorial campaign: DRUM (10/26/21): Times sure have changed. It's been many years since I read Beloved, but *I remember distinctly that it's chock full of gang rape, sexual abuse, and sexual humiliation—including its famous scene of Black slaves in a chain gang being forced to perform oral sex on their overseers.* Even ... read more
Modern Tokyo Times14 hours ago
Japan art and Hōitsu: A delightful triptych of nature by this Buddhist monk
Art of Japan and Hōitsu: A delightful triptych of nature by this Buddhist monk Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Sakai Hōitsu (1761-1829) lived a rich life devoted to high culture. In the last few decades of his life, he became a Buddhist monk. Therefore, the flow of art, Buddhism, literature, poetry, and other refined […] The post Japan art and Hōitsu: A delightful triptych of nature by this Buddhist monk first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Shadowproof14 hours ago
In San Quentin, COVID-19 Prevention No Match For Crowded And Poorly Ventilated Housing
In the months since COVID-19 wreaked havoc inside California’s 35 prisons and claimed 240 incarcerated lives, practically nothing has been done to address the crowded and poorly ventilated housing units that have helped the virus spread. The post In San Quentin, COVID-19 Prevention No Match For Crowded And Poorly Ventilated Housing appeared first on Shadowproof. read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
He Admires His Basic Shitatorship
Here’s a sampling of Melanie Joly’s gravest hits, World. Not one of these is made up. Hey, we may get our new country. read more
21st Century Wire15 hours ago
LA City Council: ‘No Jab? That’ll Be $65, Please’
*21WIRE* | City officials hope that a constant campaign of harassment and financial penalties will encourage its remaining unvaccinated employees to submit to their medical decree. read more
Science Matters15 hours ago
Nobel Prize for World’s Worst Climate Model
Patrick J. Michaels reports at Real Clear Policy Nobel Prize Awarded for the Worst Climate Model. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and added images. Given the persistent headlines about climate change over the years, it’s surprising how long it took the Nobel Committee to award the Physics prize to a climate modeler, which finally […] read more
21st Century Wire15 hours ago
And the Nomination for the Double Standards and Hypocrisy Hall of Fame…
*Ethical Alarms* | Since 2020, the Democrats and their loyal media have tried to make it a crime against the state to point out the obvious anomaly in the notorious 2020 Election. read more
CFACT16 hours ago
Climate activists just can’t stop praising communist China’s one-party state. Watch new Morano Minute
The democratic process is an inconvenience many climate activists can't wait to do without. The post Climate activists just can’t stop praising communist China’s one-party state. Watch new Morano Minute appeared first on CFACT. read more
Turcopolier16 hours ago
Lights, Camera, Action!
File photo from the Daily Mail article. Things are looking even worse for multiple people involved in this incident. I have a number of these at home. There’s no mention of these being using on the set. Prior reports speak … Continue reading → read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ14 hours ago
Marches Commemorate Anniversary Of Iraq’s Protest Movement
(Al Mirbad) October 25 saw marches in four provinces to mark the two-year anniversary of the protest movement in Iraq. In Wasit and Maysan people demandedthat the killers of activists be brought to justice. In Basra demonstrators called for the murderers of two journalists be found and prosecuted. Finally, in Dhi Qar there was a commemoration ceremony. In 2019 demonstrations began on October 1 in Babil, Baghdad, Basra, Dhi Qar, Karbala, Maysan, Muthanna, Najaf, Qadisiya, and Wasit demanding political reform. By the next day there were protests in 13 provinces. The security forc... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ14 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Oct 27
1982 Saddam ordered increased attacks upon Iranian cities 3 SCUD missiles fired at Dezful (Musings On Iraq interview with author Anthony Tucker-Jones on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq interview with author Tom Cooper on Iran-Iraq War) (Musings On Iraq review *The Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988*) (Musings On Iraq review *Iran-Iraq War, The Lion of Babylon, 1980-1988*) (Musings On Iraq review *The Iran-Iraq War*) (Musings On Iraq review *The Longest War, The Iran-Iraq Military Conflict*) 1984 Iraq restored diplomatic relations with US which ended in Oct 1967 1992 Report before G... read more
What Colin Powell Can Teach the United States About Winning Wars
*John Rossomando* *Colin Powell, * Enshrining the Powell-Weinberger doctrine in law could ensure that future wars aren’t fought due to faulty intelligence or the passions of the moment. Defense planners should use Gen. Colin Powell’s passing as an opportunity to relearn the lessons of Vietnam that he implemented with great success in the 1991 Gulf War. As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Powell stressed the need to have clear military objectives and a path for victory. Former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger shared Powell’s view and spelled it out in a 1984 speech w... read more
WE LIKE OUR VOTERS PARANOID, BUT NOT THAT PARANOID
A headline from Politico: *A fear grows in Trumpworld: Have we gone too conspiratorial?* What? There are limits to how much paranoia the Trumpers want to induce? The barrel has a bottom? Apparently it does: For months, conspiracies about the 2020 election being stolen from Donald Trump have fueled Republican efforts nationwide to rewrite election laws. But now, some GOP operatives and Trump World luminaries are worried that the truly wild conspiracists may be mucking it all up. Hogan Gidley, one of Donald Trump’s top lieutenants, took a subtle dig at some Trump allies and put so... read more
8yo Little Girl Killed, Family Shot as Cops Fire 25 Rounds Into Innocent Crowd at Football Game
[image: fire night]An 8-year-old litter girl was killed, her older sister shot, and two other women wounded as three cops opened fire into a crowd for no reason. read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
Stacey Abrams Group Donates $1.34M to Wipe out Medical Debts
The Fair Fight Political Action Committee has donated $1.34 million from its political action committee to wipe out debt with a face value of $212 million that is owed by 108,000 people. read more
Balkinization15 hours ago
Of Constitutions and Constitutionalism
For the Balkinization symposium on Linda Colley, The Gun, the Ship, and the Pen: Warfare, Constitutions, and the Making of the Modern World (Liveright, 2021). Erin F. Delaney In her sweeping new book, *The Gun, The Ship, and the Pen*, Linda Colley tells the history of written constitutions—a “contagious political genre progressively crossing land and sea boundaries” (p. 3). She presents the single-document written constitution as an emerging political technology, born in the eighteenth century and developed during the long nineteenth century for a variety of political purposes by ... read more
Small Dead Animals15 hours ago
Pope Coming To Turtle Island
Justin’s bought and paid for media reports that the Pope will be coming to Canada to apologize to the Indians. Hope he brings his cheque book, as they will be asking for lots of money. Its always about the money. read more
America Needs an Independent Pakistan Policy
*Touqir Hussain* *Pakistan, South Asia* The United States needs a policy on Pakistan that is not simply a derivative of U.S. policies on China and India. At a House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on September 13, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that Pakistan has a “multiplicity of interests, some that are in conflict with ours.” Whether it was over Afghanistan or other issues, the United States has always lived with these conflicts, and the U.S. relationship with Pakistan has vacillated between conflict and cooperation. However, the U.S.-Pakistan rel... read more
AUKUS Can Jumpstart a Better Transatlantic Alliance
*Pierre Morcos* *Transatlantic Relations, Europe* The diplomatic crisis between France and the United States over AUKUS should be used as an opportunity to revamp the transatlantic relationship. Smiling at the cameras, French president Emmanuel Macron gave a warm welcome to President Joe Biden for their first in-person meeting on the margins of the G7 summit in Carbis Bay, England. “It’s great to have a U.S. President part of the club and very willing to cooperate,” Macron said. The atmosphere will likely be very different when both leaders meet on the sidelines of the G20 in Rom... read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
Oil Prices Will Remain High For Years To Come
*OilPrice.Com: **Oil Prices Will Remain High For Years To Come* * A growing number of major investment banks are turning bullish on oil in the medium to long term. * A lack of investment is leading to supply deficits as demand rebounds to pre-COVID levels. * Rebounding consumption and tight supply could push oil prices even higher. Six years after former BP chief executive Bob Dudley said that “the industry needs to prepare for lower for longer,” a growing number of major investment banks now expect “higher for longer” oil prices. Rebounding global oil consumption amid tigh... read more
Er... judge... about those hippos...
I'm still laughing after reading this report. The offspring of hippos once owned by Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar can be recognized as people or “interested persons” with legal rights in the US following a federal court order. The case involves a lawsuit against the Colombian government over whether to kill or sterilize the hippos whose numbers are growing at a fast pace and pose a threat to biodiversity. An animal rights groups is hailing the order as a milestone victory in the long-sought efforts to sway the US justice system to grant animals personhood status. But t... read more
The Aviationist15 hours ago
Ladies And Gentlemen, Here’s The World’s First Two-Seat Stealth Fighter. And It’s Chinese.
After a lot of rumours, the two-seater J-20 eventually broke cover. Its official designation is not known yet. Someone called it the J-20S or the J-20B. Whatever, the world’s first ever two-seat stealth fighter jet [...] The post Ladies And Gentlemen, Here’s The World’s First Two-Seat Stealth Fighter. And It’s Chinese. appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
Small Dead Animals15 hours ago
Lets Go Brandon!
Adele Booming At Radio, But Temporarily Knocked Off iTunes Top Spot by Moronic Anti-Biden Song Meantime, “Easy On Me” was knocked off its perch at number 1 on iTunes after 10 straight days. The temporary displacer is a moronic single called “Let’s Go Brandon!” by Bryson Gray Tyson, an anti-Biden record for anti-vaxxers. Idiots are… Continue reading → read more
Halifax Examiner15 hours ago
A look back at Halifax’s old streets
News 1. Pandemic update: 100th Nova Scotian dies from COVID-19 A woman in her 70s has become the 100th person to die from COVID-19 in Nova Scotia. The woman lived in Nova Scotia Health’s Western Zone where a recent outbreak of the disease occurred at Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville, but the Department of Health […] read more
Food & Water Watch15 hours ago
New Documents Reveal Dangerous Australian Meat Imports
Country’s privatized inspection system fails to protect consumers The post New Documents Reveal Dangerous Australian Meat Imports appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more
The New Dark Age15 hours ago
Reflections on Events in Afghanistan-29
Taliban government’s deputy prime minister Abdul Salam Hanafi (C) and Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi (R) arrive in Moscow to attend international talks on Afghanistan, Oct. 20, 2021 29. Taliban is the winner at Moscow conference The Moscow meeting of ten regional states and the Taliban officials on Wednesday has produced an outcome that by far exceeds expectations. The salience of the consensus opinion is four-fold, as reflected in the joint statement issued after the event: read more
OrientalReview.org15 hours ago
Congress, Skulduggery And The Assange Case
Is the imperium showing suspicions about its intended quarry? It is hard to believe it, but the US House Intelligence Committee is on a mission of discovery. Its subject: a Yahoo News report disclosing much material that was already in the public domain on the plot to kidnap or, failing […] read more
Lawfare17 hours ago
Alternative Channels for Police Transparency
A group of NYPD officers. (SCUBATOO, https://flic.kr/p/FZYcMT; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) Law enforcement transparency is a delicate dance. There is a broad consensus among scholars, advocates, policymakers and police themselves that trust in law enforcement requires more transparency. But police and law enforcement agencies routinely argue that too much transparency would jeopardize investigations and allow bad actors to exploit public knowledge to evade detection and punishment. These debates tend to play out in fights over open government and trans... read more
King Tobacco and the American Revolution
The American Revolution can be viewed as a contest between King Tobacco (the tobacco tycoons of Virginia) and the King of England (George III). In his book *American Slavery, American Freedom*, Edmund Morgan notes that the causes of the American Revolution cannot be understood without understanding the tobacco economy of Virginia. He writes: “Virginia was the largest of the new United States, in territory, in population, in influence—and in slaveholding. Virginians owned more than 40 percent of all slaves in the new nation. It was Virginia slaves who grew most of the tobacco that he... read more
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin U.S. LNG Shipments Are Falling at Just the Wrong Time Assistant director who handed Alec Baldwin prop firearm was fired over gun discharge on 2019 movie setNatural gas leaks in Boston are vastly underreported — and could be coming from inside homes, study says Five points for anger, one for a ‘like’: How Facebook’s formula fostered rage Britain’s migratory birds ‘may stop flying south for winter’Blue Origin reveals plans for future commercial space station called Orbital Reef The company who cried retail theft? Walgreens store closures cause uproar in San Francisco W... read more
Balkinization15 hours ago
Balkinization Symposium on Linda Colley, The Gun, the Ship, and the Pen: Warfare, Constitutions, and the Making of the Modern World
This week at Balkinization we are hosting a symposium on Linda Colley's new book, The Gun, the Ship, and the Pen: Warfare, Constitutions, and the Making of the Modern World (Liveright, 2021). We have assembled a terrific group of commentators, including Erin Delany (Northwestern), Mark Graber (Maryland), Madhav Khosla (Columbia), Harshan Kumarasingham (Edinburgh), David Law (Virginia), Sanford Levinson (Texas), and Gerard Magliocca (Indiana). At the conclusion, Linda will respond to the commentators. read more
naked capitalism15 hours ago
Mexico’s Auto Industry Between Radical Change and Trade Wars
How auto suppliers in Mexico have wound up between a rock and a hard place. read more
ERs are now swamped with seriously ill patients — but many don’t even have COVID
Nevada Public Radio – by Kate Wells Inside the emergency department at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Mich., staff members are struggling to care for patients... The post ERs are now swamped with seriously ill patients — but many don’t even have COVID appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
North Korea Reportedly Having Trouble Printing Bills
*Stephen Silver* *North Korea, Asia* There have been reports going back to August that North Korea had been using the coupons in lieu of cash, possibly because ink and paper are no longer being imported from China. The coronavirus restrictions in North Korea have resulted in North Korea’s Central Bank having trouble printing currency, leading the government to issue “cash coupons,” known in North Korea as donpyo. That’s according to* NK News*, which described the appearance of the coupons as “in a 5,000-won denomination, printed with red ink on white paper.” Asia Press had r... read more
Loudoun County parents required to sign type of NDA to view CRT-affiliated curriculum
Washington Examiner – by Jeremiah Poff Parents of Loudoun County public school students have been asked to sign a type of nondisclosure agreement to view... The post Loudoun County parents required to sign type of NDA to view CRT-affiliated curriculum appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
War News Updates16 hours ago
Tweets Of The Day
#UPDATE Furious Sudanese protests against a military coup entered a third day Wednesday, with the prime minister returned home under guard after intense international condemnation of the army's power grab while #Khartoum airport was set to reopen https://t.co/7u0QEueyWR pic.twitter.com/xUcU8OWAEp — AFP News Agency (@AFP) October 27, 2021 China insists Taiwan has no right to join the United Nations, after the United States ratchets up tensions with a call for the democratic island to have greater involvement in the world body https://t.co/XMM0rpwGbd pic.twitter.com/lNQLXqXgBZ — AFP ... read more
PURE BLOODED (HOT BLOODED PARODY)
Jim_Crenshaw October 26th, 2021. The post PURE BLOODED (HOT BLOODED PARODY) appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Snopes.com16 hours ago
Possible Rise in Baguette Prices Poses Crunch for the French
A hike in the cost of wheat is alarming French households who fear a possible rise in the price of the prized baguette, seen by many as a barometer of the country's economic health. read more
Tales of Ancient Wisdom: Death of an Old Tree
— Author Unknown There was once an old withered tree growing amidst the forest in the highlands. The winter was snowing, and very, very cold.... The post Tales of Ancient Wisdom: Death of an Old Tree appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
It Wasn’t Just Beagles and Monkeys – Fauci’s NIH Also Funded Medical Experiments on AIDS Orphans in NY City
Gateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft In August Gateway Pundit contributor Cassandra Fairbanks broke the story on Dr. Fauci’s use of taxpayer money to torture beagles in... The post It Wasn’t Just Beagles and Monkeys – Fauci’s NIH Also Funded Medical Experiments on AIDS Orphans in NY City appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Serial Rapist CIA Agent Arrested After Naked Woman Seen Screaming for Help from Balcony
[image: cia serial rapist]A shadowy CIA agent and serial rapist is now in jail after a woman was seen screaming for help from his balcony last May. read more
REPORT: 38,000 Cross-Border Truckers Will ‘Immediately Exit’ Due to Vaccine Mandate
Transportation Nation Toronto, ON – The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) is warning of increased “supply chain disruptions” should the United States follow through on its recently... The post REPORT: 38,000 Cross-Border Truckers Will ‘Immediately Exit’ Due to Vaccine Mandate appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
It is time to Make Ready
nextontheagenda October 25th, 2021. mirror – Randy Hiller explains to Canadians where we are at : Are we too afraid to admit the truth? We... The post It is time to Make Ready appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
MJBizDaily16 hours ago
Louisiana plans to regulate, not ban, delta-8 THC
Louisiana is set to allow hemp-derived delta-8 THC in food, a surprising step as more than a dozen states are doing the opposite and banning the THC isomer or limiting it to marijuana retailers. Louisiana plans to regulate, not ban, delta-8 THC is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
A 100% COVID Vaccination Rate Is Possible — We Did It
MedPage Today COVID-19 vaccination efforts have decelerated or plateaued in developing and developed nations alike. To deal with vaccine holdouts, leaders across the world have... The post A 100% COVID Vaccination Rate Is Possible — We Did It appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles to issue surcharge to ocean carriers whose cargo lingers at terminals
Fox Business The Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are looking to crack down on congestion with a new surcharge for ocean carriers’ import containers that... The post Ports of Long Beach, Los Angeles to issue surcharge to ocean carriers whose cargo lingers at terminals appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Vaccine Efficacy Drops From 100% to 20% Effective, FAUCISM Coming To An End?
Red Voice Media – by Zach Heilman Some people call Tony Fauci Doctor Flip Flops. Others call him Doctor Fraudci. One thing is for sure.... The post Vaccine Efficacy Drops From 100% to 20% Effective, FAUCISM Coming To An End? appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Snopes.com17 hours ago
Bad Break: Braves’ Morton Fractures Leg in Series Opener
Morton’s right fibula was fractured by Yuli Gurriel's one-hop screamer leading off the second inning of the World Series opener. read more
In Biden's visit with the pope, a page from Reagan's playbook?
Joe Biden may be only the country’s second Catholic president, but a long line of U.S. leaders have met with popes over the years. read more
The New Crew Part 2
Justin Trudeau unveiled his cabinet yesterday. Althea Raj writes that he's sending two distinct messages: First, his policy focus. Gone are the ministers of digital government and middle-class prosperity (drawing less attention to failed benchmarks), replaced instead with ministers for mental health, housing, and tourism. Former Équiterre founder Steven Guilbeault becomes the country’s environment minister, while top performers — Jonathan Wilkinson, Jean-Yves Duclos, and Marc Miller — change roles to highlight the government’s attention on climate change, health, and reconciliatio... read more
1963: The Great Alberti Mothership
*RETRO UFOLOGY* *Argentina: The Great Alberti Mothership?* *(Luis Burgos FAO/ICOU)* At 7:30 pm on February 7, 1963, Felix Carraizo and his wife were driving along National Highway 5, linking Buenos Aires to La Pampa province. In the vicinity of Alberti, he slowed down before coming to a full stop. The reason? According to Carraizo, his wife was nervously pointing an immensely large and glowing "something" floating over the right hand of the road. In fact, over a stand of trees, there was a motionless, silver-grey colored cylindrical object, in a vertical position and so... read more
CURMUDGUCATION16 hours ago
What Can Schools Learn From Learning Pods
This is not hard. Really. Not hard at all. But Lisa Chu somehow dances around it. She's writing for the Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE), an advocacy group for charter-flavored ed reform. Founded by Paul Hill and now headed by Robin Lake, who was heavily invested in the push for Washington state charters and who at one point rejected the mantle of reformer even as she continued to embrace reformster policies. In other news, sun expected to rise in East tomorrow Anyway, it may just be the CRPE way of things to scoot past an obvious lesson about public schools here. Lu i... read more
India's Indigenous Aircraft Carrier Begins Second Phase of Sea Trials
*Peter Suciu* *Aircraft Carriers, Asia* INS Vikrant is a symbol of pride for New Delhi, and the warship has highlighted the shipbuilding capabilities of India. India's first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC-1), the largest and most complex warship built in the subcontinent, set sail on Sunday for her second round of sea trials. The 45,000-tons INS *Vikrant* had previously completed a five-day maiden sea voyage in August and is on track for her planned induction into the Indian Navy by August 2022. Following the first sea trials, the Indian Navy said that the performance of key s... read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Head of powerful Haiti crime syndicate wants to force prime minister’s resignation
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The leader of a powerful Haitian crime syndicate, Jimmy Chérizier, alias Barbecue, demanded Tuesday the prime minister's resignation, Ariel Henry, as a condition to allow the distribution of fuel in the country. "Our demand is clear, pure, and simple. Our demand is the resignation of the prime minister, Ariel Henry," […] The post Head of powerful Haiti crime syndicate wants to force prime minister’s resignation appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates16 hours ago
Picture Of The Day
Migrants from Central America and Haiti rest as they join a caravan heading to Mexico City, in Huixtla, Mexico October 26, 2021. REUTERS/Daniel Becerril *WNU Editor*: The above picture is frm this photo-gallery .... *Migrant caravan pushes on to Mexico City *(Reuters). read more
21st Century Wire17 hours ago
FDA Panel Votes 17-0 to Allow Experimental Pfizer Injections for Children 5-11 yrs
*21WIRE* | Another round of non existent government regulation paves the way for infinitely more risk, and billions in profit for the manufacturers and their investors. read more
Viable Opposition17 hours ago
The World's First Credit Card Linked to Climate Change
With the global climate change narrative ramping up and the fact that governments have realized that they are capable of controlling their citizens, an interesting development from 2020 looks like it has the potential to significantly impact the "sweaty masses". Doconomy claims that it is a "banking service with a conscience" as shown here: Doconomy, a privately owned company in partnership with Finnish bank Ålandsbanken, was founded in Sweden in 2018 by Johan Pihl and Mathias Wilkstrom, two Swedes who launched a financial technology (fintech) company with a "mission to so... read more
Rare waterspout forms off Fujairah, United Arab Emirates
A rare waterspout for the region formed off the coast of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates on the morning of October 27, 2021. While waterspouts are rare in the UAE, they can occur when the weather conditions are right, and several of them have been recorded before off...... Read more » read more
Organizing Notes17 hours ago
Evidence of war crimes against people of Donbass in Eastern Ukraine
GRAPHIC CONTENT *Evidence of war crimes against people of Donbass in Eastern Ukraine by the US installed government in Kiev, Ukraine in 2014.* Filmed 10/08/2021 By Russell Bentley I recently witnessed the exhumation of human remains from a mass grave that contains more than 200 bodies. It was a profoundly disturbing experience. Each body in this grave represents an unnecessary and unjust death, a murder, and each of these more than 200 murders can never be forgotten or forgiven. There is a message that cries out from these bones that must be heard and understood, and a... read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Chile’s pro-government candidate denounces “blackmail” to turn more conservative
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The candidate of the Chilean governing right-wing party, Sebastián Sichel, denounced this Tuesday "blackmail" by his coalition to turn to the right, given the recent rise in the polls of the conservative presidential candidate, José Antonio Kast. "While some of us want to offer the country a project for the […] The post Chile’s pro-government candidate denounces “blackmail” to turn more conservative appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Debunk House17 hours ago
True Polar Wander
https://www.sciencealert.com/there-s-evidence-that-earth-tipped-on-its-side-84-million-years-ago https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-23803-8 https://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/2018GL080787 read more
Small Dead Animals17 hours ago
Don’t Mention China At The Greta Shindig
While Climate Justin and his new eco terrorist environment minister burn jet fuel to Glasgow, the two main polluters are once again ignored. Some background on the censorship loving environment minister. read more

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