Thursday, October 28, 2021

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

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Prime Minister Johnson lets the cat out of the bag: the vaccine does not stop you catching Covid or spreading it
Last Friday while speaking on Sky News and urging members of the public to get their third Covid vaccination the British Prime Minister let go a remarkable admission: “…the double vaccination provides a lot of protection against serious illness and... Related Stories - Support Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving 10/24 - A Plague On Both Your Houses - Support Kyrie Irvin Sunday in Brooklyn read more
Need To Know1 day ago
Joe Rogan: “By the way, 200 Congress People Have Been Treated with Ivermectin for COVID”
Rogan said, "Dr. Pierre Kory, who one of the doctors from the Frontline Critical Care Group that has been treating people, including by the way, 200 congresspeople have been treated with Ivermectin for COVID. Did you know that? Yeah. Google that!" read more
The cost of Canberra’s net zero policies has increased by 140 per cent in the last year
One must feel for the poor souls living in Canberra who don’t live off the taxpayer’s teat. read more
October 27th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 281
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post October 27th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 281 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
October 27th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post October 27th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Tuesday 26 October 2021
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […] read more
Internal Facebook Chats Show Politics Trumps All
By Autumn Johnson ~ Facebook’s internal racial justice chat indicates that the company prioritized politics in its decision making. The controversy stems from the News Tab. Facebook’s News Tab aggregates news articles from various outlets and presents them to users within the app and on desktop. Internal chats indicate that Facebook employees worked to control […] read more
Avoid serving high-risk food to vulnerable people, advises review
Giving high-risk food to vulnerable people in medical settings should be avoided, according to a review of healthcare-associated foodborne outbreaks that included the United States. Researchers said diets should be nutritious and tasty without using high-risk foods but they acknowledged limited budgets of healthcare operations may impact the quality of food served. As the proportion... Continue Reading read more
FDA and Stop Foodborne Illness present webinar series on food safety culture
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Stop Foodborne Illness are collaborating on a webinar series that explores food safety culture. The series, entitled “Collaborating on Culture in the New Era of Smarter Food Safety,” is set for from 10:30 a.m. to noon ET Thursday, Nov. 4. This first session is called “Key Concepts in... Continue Reading read more
October 27, 2021: Reader Tips
This evening we take a glimpse at an interesting new all-electric flying vehicle called Jetson One. Your high flying or more grounded tips of the past day are much welcomed! read more
Anarchy Reigns In Portland
By Jarrett Stepman ~ Immediately upon taking office, President Joe Biden removed President Donald Trump’s designation of Portland, Oregon, as a jurisdiction in anarchy. So, how are things going now? Anarchy reigns in the City of Roses. Over the weekend, police were called to 19 shootings. One of which is likely to be ruled a […] read more
Eggs behind five English Salmonella outbreaks in 2019
Five of 15 foodborne Salmonella outbreaks were linked to eggs in England in 2019, according to data published by the UK Health Security Agency. The five Salmonella Enteritidis outbreaks sickened 93 people with 13 hospitalized and one death. Two other Salmonella Enteritidis outbreaks affected 35 and five people respectively with the source unknown for the... Continue Reading read more
Fourth Shot!
When will normies realize that this insanity is going to continue forever?!? News flash … from about early December: If you’ve only had 3 Covid shots then you are a selfish, uncaring danger to society and will not be permitted into restaurants, bars, movie theatres, on planes, buses or anywhere else respectable people are! read more
Assyrians in Iraq to Set Up Museum With Manuscripts Saved From ISIS
Chaldean bishops in Iraq have decided to set up a Christian museum, collecting old manuscripts and books saved from destruction during the Islamic State occupation. read more
Caught on film: polar bear stalks, kills and eats a Svalbard reindeer but climate change is hardly to blame
Originally posted on polarbearscience: The possibility that a polar bear somewhere in the Arctic might occassionally be successful at stalking and killing a reindeer (aka caribou) shouldn’t surprise anyone, let alone a biologist on Svalbard. But having video footage of the event makes it immediately newsworthy, especially when the researchers vaguely suggest that global warming… read more
African Union sees ‘huge potential' for trade with Turkey
27-Oct-2021 There is a huge potential when it comes to expanding and deepening relations between Turkey and African countries, the African Union's commissioner for economic development, trade, industry and mining said. read more
Turkish exporters aim for $50B annual trade with Africa
27-Oct-2021 Turkish exporters are aiming to increase annual bilateral trade with Africa from $25 billion (TL 240.43 billion) to $50 billion with the help of agreements in various sectors, the head of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) said on Friday. read more
How Nigerian brands can win in Africa, against all odds
27-Oct-2021 Insights on how local Nigerian brands can become regional and pan African giants by leveraging opportunities that AFCFTA provides. The role of government and private sector investors in this drive. read more
Israeli News Reports Say Military Options Against Iran Will Be Ready In One Year
IAF F-35 "Adir" fighter jets in training | Photo: IDF Spokesperson's Unit *Israel Hayom: **Military option against Iran likely to be ready in one year* *The Israeli Air Force will begin training in the coming year for a possible airstrike in Iran. According to assessments, training for such a mission could take at least one year, if not longer. * In light of the political echelon's decision on the matter, and the progression of the Iranian nuclear program, the Israeli Air Force will begin training in the coming year for a possible airstrike in Iran. According to assessments, t... read more
Need To Know1 day ago
Revolver.com Investigates Ray Epps, January 6 Provocateur Protected by the Federal Government
Ray Epps, a man who instructed protesters to enter the US Capitol building on January 5, and later shepherded crowds towards the Capitol on January 6, was shouted down by a crowd that accused him of being a federal agent trying to entrap patriots. read more
If You Print Trillions of Dollars, It Ends Up Increasing Prices – Max Keiser on US Inflation
RT As inflation in the US shows no sign of abating, RT discusses the prices surge with Max Keiser, legendary economist and host of Keiser Report. end read more
balance101 day ago
Vincent James on Peters show on vax
Published October 26, 2021 Vincent James on Peters show on vax https://rumble.com/vo9or9-data-matters-death-rate-explodes-in-fully-vaccinated-victims.html read more
Israel Holds Largest-Ever Air Force Drill During Visit By Emirati Air Force Chief
*YNet News:* *Israel holds largest-ever Air Force drill with UAE visit* The bi-annual 'Blue Flag' wargame enters its second week with more than 70 fighter jets — including Mirage 2000s, Rafales and F-16s — and some 1,500 personnel from all over the world, with Emirati air force chief set to inspect the exercise. Israel is holding its largest-ever air force exercise this week, joined by several Western countries and India, with the United Arab Emirates's air force chief set to inspect the drills. Ibrahim Nasser Muhammed al-Alawi's visit in the first by an Emirati military of... read more
California Decriminalized Shoplifting for Amounts Under $950, Guess What Happened
California Decriminalized Shoplifting for Amounts Under $950, Guess What Happened by https://mishtalk.com/ Walgreens closed 22 stores in San Francisco where thefts under $950 are effectively decriminalized. – Shoplifter’s Paradise Please note San Francisco Has Become a Shoplifter’s Paradise: – “Theft in Walgreens’ San Francisco stores is four times the average for stores elsewhere in the country, … read more
CDC Director: Unvaccinated Police, Government Workers To Be Sent For “Education And Counseling”
CDC Director: Unvaccinated Police, Government Workers To Be Sent For “Education And Counseling” by Steve Watson, https://summit.news/ “There is a plan, should these people not want to be vaccinated” Appearing on Fox News Sunday, the CDC Director Rochelle Walensky declared that the Biden regime is planning to provide vaccine hesitant police and other government workers … read more
How Long Does Canned Food Last? Survival Tip
Don’t wait until the last minute to prepare! The Scumbags are preparing to collapse the entire financial, monetary and economic system like overnight. Operation CyberPolygon. You may wake up one day and see hyperinflation, No Access into your bank accounts, Internet lockdown/breakdown, financial payment system Not Functioning …. Even if you have the money you … read more
This Is The Most Undervalued Asset, ‘Explosive’ Move Coming
Kitco NEWS The fiscal and monetary disorder will trigger a move into alternative assets, and this metal has the most “explosive” upside potential, said Tavi Costa, Crescat Capital portfolio manager. “Silver is the cheapest metal on earth. And I will continue to buy it because it doesn’t deserve the sub $30 an ounce price tag. … read more
Germany To Launch EU-Wide Military Force As Frustration Grows After Afghan Debacle
Germany To Launch EU-Wide Military Force As Frustration Grows After Afghan Debacle by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Ideas for a European Army have long been debated within the EU, which has as its purpose a civilian alliance – thus many have long argued it doesn’t need a military force – which would also be controversial as … read more
Public Health Or Private Wealth? How Digital Vaccine Passports Pave Way For Unprecedented Surveillance Capitalism — Mark of The Beast System
Public Health Or Private Wealth? How Digital Vaccine Passports Pave Way For Unprecedented Surveillance Capitalism by JEREMY LOFFREDO AND MAX BLUMENTHAL, https://thegrayzone.com/ The titans of global capitalism are exploiting the Covid-19 crisis to institute social credit-style digital ID systems across the West. – The death by starvation of Etwariya Devi, a 67-year-old widow from the … read more
Project Veritas: Senior Advisor Reveals NJ Governor Murphy to Impose State-Wide Covid Vaccine Mandate AFTER Re-Election (VIDEO)
BREAKING: Campaign Senior Advisor Reveals @GovMurphy to Impose State-Wide COVID Vax Mandate AFTER Re-Election “He [Murphy] is going to do it [COVID vaccine mandate], but he couldn’t do it before the elections."#MurphyMandates pic.twitter.com/xnFnUSOQS6 — Eric Spracklen🇺🇸 (@EricSpracklen) October 26, 2021 Project Veritas: Senior Advisor Reveals NJ Governor Murphy to Impose State-Wide Covid Vaccine Mandate AFTER … read more
Israel Holds Largest-Ever Military Drill With Participation Of An Arab Gulf Nation
Israel Holds Largest-Ever Military Drill With Participation Of An Arab Gulf Nation by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ For the first time in history, Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are conducting joint military drills this week which includes air force exercises, following the Abraham Accords Peace Agreement between the two countries brokered by the Trump … read more
Global Supply Chain Crisis Bites in US Cities as Store Shelves Empty With Rising Demand
South China Morning Post Shelves were emptying in many grocery stores across the US in late October 2021, because of a shortage of goods created by a deepening global supply chain crisis. The problem has been complicated by booming demand as the American economy recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic and the approaching Christmas holiday season. … read more
‘Arrest Fauci’: Hashtag Goes Viral After The Latest Fauci Controversy
Sky News Australia The phrase #ArrestFauci was the highest trending hashtag on Twitter in the US on Sunday as the beleaguered immunologist faces multiple scandals. Many Twitter users reacted in disgust after it emerged the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which Dr Anthony Fauci oversees, reportedly partially funded cruel research involving dogs. Republican South Carolina … read more
Gold Is a Buy Now, Silver Prices Headed for a Bull Market | Marko Papic
Stansberry Research The only fight the Fed can fight is transitory inflation right now, says Marko Papic, Clocktower Group Partner & Chief Strategist. He says that, “copper should have crashed but it hasn’t, telling you something else is driving it.” Papic continues to tell our Daniela Cambone that the global economy is not ready for … read more
Silver Supply Could Vanish Overnight | Andy Schectman
Liberty and Finance A Biden Nominee has a radical proposal involving the Federal Reserve to take over bank accounts. CEO & president of Miles Franklin Andy Schectman says people must have wealth outside the financial system. Supply for precious metals is adequate at the moment, but this could change overnight, he says. – 0:00 Intro … read more
Not PC1 day ago
People are losing their minds #ThreeWaters
People are losing their minds -- and it's not just about the virus. According to half the internet, several advocacy groups who should know better, and much of parliament (who never will), this morning we witnessed the central government nationalising local government's water assets. "The great water theft is on," screams Davis Farrar's hyperbolic headline. National's Chris Luxon, spokesman on the local branch of government, hurls out a claim that transferring water assets from local to central is "tantamount to state-sanctioned theft of assets.” "Make no mistake," says the Taxp... read more
Harvard Professor: ‘We Can Sleepwalk Into Indefinite Masking’
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Coronavirus, * One Harvard professor has some ideas for how to get “back to normal.” Dr. Joseph Allen, a Harvard University associate professor, is contending that mask mandates should be pulled back at schools if regulators eventually authorize coronavirus vaccines for children aged five to eleven. “We have to be careful that, if we don’t set firm deadlines, it’s easy to see how we can sleepwalk into indefinite masking,” he said during a weekend interview on CNBC. “With the approval of vaccines, expected very shortly, for five- to eleven-year-olds, it makes ... read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Os casos de Covid-19 caem abruptamente após a Noruega se livrar de todas as restrições
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Uma nação que eliminou abruptamente todas as suas restrições à Covid nos últimos dias viu uma tendência muito interessante. A chuva do outono está caindo na Noruega e os dias estão ficando mais curtos, mas se você fosse capaz de dar um passeio pelas ruas de Oslo, você se sentiria […] The post Os casos de Covid-19 caem abruptamente após a Noruega se livrar de todas as restrições appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Federal tax collection in Brazil increases 12.87% reaching a record level for September
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's federal government's tax collection had a real increase of 12.87% in September over the same month last year, reaching R$149.102 (US$26) billion, the highest amount ever recorded for the month in the historical series that began in 1995, said the Federal Revenue Service on Tuesday. According to a Reuters […] The post Federal tax collection in Brazil increases 12.87% reaching a record level for September appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The F-35 Program Is Now 20 Years Old
The first operational F-35 is delivered to Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., on July 14, 2011. (Samuel King Jr./US Air Force) *Breaking Defense:* *The F-35 At 20: How Its Successes, And Failures, Shaped The Aerospace Industry* *The takeaway from the last 20 years, according to aerospace analyst Richard Aboulafia, might well be, “You succeeded, but please don’t try that again.” * WASHINGTON: On Friday, Oct. 26, 2001, executives and employees from the nation’s two biggest defense primes gathered in boardrooms and sprawling production facilities to watch a Pentagon press conference. A... read more
Iran Hit By Cyberattack That Shuttered Gas Stations
*Peter Suciu* *Cyber Security, * So far no group or organization has claimed responsibility for the attacks—but there are numerous theories making the rounds online. On Tuesday, a cyberattack successfully crippled gas stations across Iran. While no group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, it rendered useless the government-issued electronic cards that many in the Islamic Republic use to buy subsidized fuel at the pump. The Associated Press reported that the attacks were similar to another attack earlier this year that hit the Middle Eastern nation, and directly ch... read more
Senator Josh Hawley Releases Email Showing Sketchy Biden Administration Guidelines for Afghan Refugee Evacuation
This evening Senator Josh Hawley released an email (via Twitter) showing the evacuation guidelines given by the administration to the U.S. officials on the ground in Kabul Afghanistan. The email details quoted instructions to Gregory A Floyd from someone in the administration speaking on behalf of Joe Biden. As noted by Hawley: “This email was […] The post Senator Josh Hawley Releases Email Showing Sketchy Biden Administration Guidelines for Afghan Refugee Evacuation appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
More than 20 Israeli doctors and scientists warn FDA about reliability and legitimacy of official Israeli Covid data on Pfizer vaccine
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – An independent Israeli group of physicians, lawyers, scientists, and researchers called the Professional Ethics Front today advised the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the upcoming FDA discussion on administering COVID-19 vaccines to children aged 5-11, expressing “severe concerns” regarding the reliability and legality of official Israeli COVID vaccine […] The post More than 20 Israeli doctors and scientists warn FDA about reliability and legitimacy of official Israeli Covid data on Pfizer vaccine appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Where is the justice for Julian Assange?
Just after the bombshell revelations about the CIA plot to kidnap and assassinate WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange while he sought political asylum in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, the Progressive International comes to London with the first physical Belmarsh Tribunal. The intervention comes ahead of Assange’s extradition proceedings, which are set to continue in London’s High Court from 27 to 28 October 2021. *Featuring:* 0:00 Srecko Horvat (moderator) 8:03 Tariq Ali 14:17 Selay Ghaffar 18:17 Jeremy Corbyn 26:59 Eyal Weizman 32:36 Apsana Begum 38:50 Özlem De... read more
Russia Looks to Combat Drones with Marker Robots
*Peter Suciu* *Drones, Robots, Eurasia* The Marker is expected to become the foundation for testing the interaction between ground robots, unmanned aerial vehicles and special operations forces. Throughout much of military history, improved defenses meant that improved weapons needed to be created. Now in the modern era, advanced weapons are also countered. The advent of aircraft required anti-aircraft weapons, and now with the threat of drones and drone swarms, there are efforts underway to counter those threats, too. Russia’s “Marker” robotic platform, which was recently teste... read more
U.S. Think Tank Sounds the Alarm Over U.S. Military's Waning Capabilities
*Mark Episkopos* *U.S. Military, * The Heritage Foundation has crunched the numbers and found most branches are ill-equipped for their mission scope. A major think tank is sounding the alarm over what it describes as the U.S. military’s waning capabilities. The 2022 edition of the Heritage Foundation’s 600-page index of U.S. military strength concluded that the country’s armed services are only marginally able to meet the demands of defending America’s vital national interests.” Each branch was issued one of five military power rankings—“very weak,” “weak,” “marginal,” “strong,... read more
The Destruction of U.S. Medical Care: Mayo Clinic to Lose 8000 Employees who Refuse the COVID-19 Shot
In another sign that the medical system in the United States is self-destructing due to COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine mandates, the world famous Mayo Clinic with headquarters in Rochester, Minnesota, has sent warning letters to 8000 employees who have not yet taken a COVID-19 shot. This prompted hundreds of employees to take to the streets in Rochester. The post The Destruction of U.S. Medical Care: Mayo Clinic to Lose 8000 Employees who Refuse the COVID-19 Shot first appeared on Medical Kidnap. read more
Cairns News1 day ago
Australia pitied internationally now known as Fruit & Nut Land
Letter to the Editor I felt so angry when I read this. Andrews is one of the sickest most sadist psychopaths I’ve ever had the displeasure of knowing. Australia has gone from laughing stock of the world to being pitied and people around the world shocked by Andrew’s tyranny calling for nations to help us. […] read more
Will Mission Artemis Rescue Our Nation and Its Youth From the Biden Harris Horror Show?
Big News! Did you hear? On Wednesday, Oct. 20th, NASA successfully stacked and secured its Orion Spacecraft atop of the fully assembled Space Launch System, SLS Rocket at Kennedy Space Center. SLS and Orion stand 322 ft tall in the vehicle assembly building. The completed vehicle will undergo tests inside the Vehicle Assembly Building, VAB, before being rolled out to Launch Complex 39B later this year. Artemis1 is scheduled to launch no earlier than February 2022. It will be the first uncrewed integrated test flight of NASA's deep space exploration missions. The Orion Spacecraft w... read more
The Destruction of U.S. Medical Care: Mayo Clinic to Lose 8000 Employees who Refuse the COVID-19 Shot
In another sign that the medical system in the United States is self-destructing due to COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine mandates, the world famous Mayo Clinic with headquarters in Rochester, Minnesota, has sent warning letters to 8000 employees who have not yet taken a COVID-19 shot. This prompted hundreds of employees to take to the streets in Rochester. The post The Destruction of U.S. Medical Care: Mayo Clinic to Lose 8000 Employees who Refuse the COVID-19 Shot first appeared on Health Impact News. read more
FDA Committee Rubber Stamps Pfizer’s Plan to Inject 28 Million Children 5 to 11-Years-Old
I was going to have the headline to this article state that the FDA rubber stamped the Biden Administration's plans to vaccinate 28 million children with the Pfizer COVID shot, but let's stop pretending and state what is obvious to everyone: Pfizer is calling the shots in the White House regarding COVID-19 vaccine policy. Unsurprisingly, the FDA Advisory Committee today voted 17-0 to approve the experimental Pfizer COVID-19 injection for children ages 5 to 11. The panel was made up of industry insiders, including the infamous pediatrician, Paul Offit, who has stated that he believ... read more
Komando.com1 day ago
2 new ways your iPhone can be tracked without your consent
Is Facebook tracking your location without consent? Yes. Here's how to stop it. read more
Econlib1 day ago
Enright on Caplan on Immigration
Sam Enright has written a good review of Bryan Caplan’s Open Borders: The Science and Ethics of Immigration. I like it for two main reasons: (1) he takes Bryan completely seriously and doesn’t take cheap shots, and, related to that, (2) the tone is quite nice. I do have a number of criticisms, but I’ve […] The post Enright on Caplan on Immigration appeared first on Econlib. read more
Billionaire Tuckshop: plutocrats don’t just steal the show. They steal our trust
[image: Larissa Waters, Budget, Parliament House] The Greens have written to new Senate President Slade to stop Australia's Parliament House being used to gouge money from billionaires and corporations. Michael West reports on Treasurer Josh Frydenberg's gala fundraiser in the Great Hall. read more
Ivermectin Proven Successful in Australia
Palmer Foundations reports by way of Trial Site News Combination Therapy For COVID-19 Based on Ivermectin in an Australian Population. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Background The immediacy of “real-world” data in the pre-hospital treatment of Covid-19 using re-purposed drugs has been the keystone to the development of effective therapy in a pandemic situation. […] read more
Pension Pulse20 hours ago
Charles Emond on CDPQ's Big Push Into Europe and the UK
Josephine Cumbo of the Financial Times reports that CDPQ plans to pour $12bn into European and UK assets: One of Canada’s largest pension fund managers has unveiled plans for a C$15bn ($12bn) spending spree on private assets in the UK and Europe in a significant expansion of its efforts to drive up returns offshore. Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ), the C$400bn global investment group, told the Financial Times that it plans to deploy around those funds to the region over the next four years, with the UK standing out because of its “pro business” stance. *The inves... read more
Pentagon Estimates 450 Americans And Thousands Of SIV Applicants Still Remain In Afghanistan
*Daily Mail:* *Pentagon admits nearly 450 Americans are STILL in Afghanistan almost two months after the chaotic withdrawal* * Pentagon admitted Tuesday that as many as 450 Americans are still in Afghanistan * Last week the State Department said it was in contact with 363 Americans in Afghanistan * Pentagon figure says ISIS-K could have capability to attack US in 6 months * Under Secretary of Defense Colin Kahl gave his warning to senators on Tuesday * It came during a hearing on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan * Kahl also said Al Qaeda could have have the capabilit... read more
Guterres calls again for detained leaders’ release after Sudan coup
UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday renewed his call for the immediate release of all those detained in the military coup in Sudan, as the Security Council meets behind closed doors in New York to discuss the crisis. Read the full story, “Guterres calls again for detained leaders’ release after Sudan coup”, on globalissues.org → read more
Women under fire in Belarus, activists tortured and exiled – UN expert
While women in Belarus overall are being denied rights and freedoms, female political activists are subjected to enforced disappearances, torture, ill-treatment and exile, an independent UN human rights expert told the General Assembly on Tuesday. Read the full story, “Women under fire in Belarus, activists tortured and exiled – UN expert”, on globalissues.org → read more
Top economists call for ‘radical redirection’ focusing on healthcare
The World Health Organization (WHO) body advancing public health for all is asking for ambitious investments in healthcare spending, reframing it as a long-term investment and not a short-term cost. Read the full story, “Top economists call for ‘radical redirection’ focusing on healthcare”, on globalissues.org → read more
COP26: SDG or NDC? Our guide to the language you need to know
If you’ve been following the UN for any period of time, you will quickly notice the plethora of acronyms, initialisations and jargon that abound across the Organization. There will be plenty more to confuse you at COP26 (a classic example in itself), so here’s our handy guide to help you make sense of some of the key buzz words you’ll be hearing, as the landmark climate change conference gets going. Read the full story, “COP26: SDG or NDC? Our guide to the language you need to know”, on globalissues.org → read more
General Assembly debate underscores need to deliver on climate action
Bridging the financial and technical gaps that will limit global warming, is the focus of a high-level debate in the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. Read the full story, “General Assembly debate underscores need to deliver on climate action”, on globalissues.org → read more
UN Chief: ‘We need to make lying wrong again’, curb hate speech
The UN Secretary-General warned on Tuesday that “hatred takes root in the soil of ignorance” of historical facts, science, and the human qualities which “bind all people together.” Read the full story, “UN Chief: ‘We need to make lying wrong again’, curb hate speech”, on globalissues.org → read more
JONATHAN CHAIT: CYNICAL ABOUT REPUBLICANS, BUT NOT CYNICAL ENOUGH
I generally admire Jonathan Chait's posts about the depravity of Donald Trump and the party that's in thrall to him, but this one seems a bit off: If Terry McAuliffe holds on to defeat Glenn Youngkin in the Virginia governor’s race, a large number of Republicans will blame Donald Trump. McAuliffe has assiduously tied Youngkin to Trump. Youngkin has followed a careful strategy of appealing to both Trump cultists and moderates. Should he lose, it would be a proof point that blue-state Republicans can’t keep a foot in both camps. They would have to denounce the former president more f... read more
Pentagon Says Al Qaeda And Islamic State In Afghanistan May Be Able to Attack The U.S. In Six Months
*Daily Mail: **Pentagon official warns that Islamic State in Afghanistan has the 'intent' to attack the U.S. and could have the capability to strike America in as little as six months from now* * Pentagon figure says ISIS-K could have capability to attack US in 6 months * Under Secretary of Defense Colin Kahl gave his warning to senators on Tuesday * It came during a hearing on the US withdrawal from Afghanistan * Kahl also said Al Qaeda could have have the capability after a year * And he said both groups had the 'intent' to conduct operations against the US U.S. inte... read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Unemployment decreases in Ecuador from 6.2 to 4.9%
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite the political difficulties faced by the government of Guillermo Lasso in Ecuador, official statistics agencies reported employment growth of 2.7% and a decline in unemployment, underemployment, and non-full employment between 1% and 1.7% between September 2020 and September 2021. The National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) found significant […] The post Unemployment decreases in Ecuador from 6.2 to 4.9% appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
FDA Committee Rubber Stamps Pfizer’s Plan to Inject 28 Million Children 5 to 11-Years-Old
I was going to have the headline to this article state that the FDA rubber stamped the Biden Administration's plans to vaccinate 28 million children with the Pfizer COVID shot, but let's stop pretending and state what is obvious to everyone: Pfizer is calling the shots in the White House regarding COVID-19 vaccine policy. Unsurprisingly, the FDA Advisory Committee today voted 17-0 to approve the experimental Pfizer COVID-19 injection for children ages 5 to 11. The panel was made up of industry insiders, including the infamous pediatrician, Paul Offit, who has stated that he believ... read more
Shadowproof1 day ago
A Guide To The U.S. Government’s Appeal In The Assange Extradition Case
On October 27, the Crown Prosecution Service will present U.S. government's appeal in extradition case against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The post A Guide To The U.S. Government’s Appeal In The Assange Extradition Case appeared first on Shadowproof. read more
Consuming capital
If you, like most, are wondering how anyone can afford a house these days, here’s part of the answer: a multi-generational transfer of wealth. Absent that, the housing boom could never have gotten to the point where prices behave like a homesick angel. The issue is not that capital is being transferred. Rather, the problem… Continue reading → read more
Snopes.com1 day ago
Colorado Incident Prompts Reminder: Answer Phone if You Get Lost!
A lost hiker ignored repeated calls from would-be rescuers because the number was unfamiliar. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Tourists and citizens from neighboring countries will be able to get vaccinated in Argentina
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister of Health, Carla Vizzotti, informed today that the Government would start vaccinating tourists entering the country. "We have enough stock of vaccine doses for all Argentines at all stages of life", said the official, and added that the measure is aimed "mainly at children under 18 years of […] The post Tourists and citizens from neighboring countries will be able to get vaccinated in Argentina appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
International flights in Argentina: from when will it be possible to travel and what measures will remain in place?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The vaccination campaign against COVID-19 in Argentina allowed hundreds of activities to reactivate and return to work, perhaps not at the same volume as before the pandemic, but with a significant growth after the coronavirus quarantine. One of these activities is tourism and flights, which began to be scheduled with […] The post International flights in Argentina: from when will it be possible to travel and what measures will remain in place? appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
In Chile outlook over the fourth withdrawal in the Senate is complicated and the pressure is transferred to the joint committee
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Senate is becoming a chessboard to develop the legislative strategies of the Government and the opposition to stop or approve the fourth withdrawal of pandemic aid funds from the AFPs. These moves are made under the logic that 26 votes are necessary for the norm to become law, and, […] The post In Chile outlook over the fourth withdrawal in the Senate is complicated and the pressure is transferred to the joint committee appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Get Out Of Jail Card
We now have two legal systems on Turtle Island. If you are a career Indian criminal, just blame the white settlers and spend some time waving feathers in a healing lodge. read more
Biden’s Climate Agenda Dies In The Senate
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? Wall Street Journal’s podcast on Biden’s Clean Electricity Plan is well worth a listen: ? ? https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/the-journal/biden-climate-ambitions-die-in-the-senate/ba212f50-5e4f-407b-b3ec-99229c52981d ? You may recall how Biden’s green agenda was gutted back in June, which I posted on here. In short, he had planned to… read more
Snopes.com1 day ago
Should US Worry About the ‘Flesh Eating’ STI Donovanosis?
Reports suggest that the sexually transmitted infection is becoming more prevalent in the United Kingdom. read more
Snopes.com1 day ago
Election Officials Describe Graphic Threats Following 2020
Election officials told a congressional committee they've received graphic threats to their safety since the 2020 election and warned that pressure on election workers is a threat to democracy. read more
Russian Foreign Minister Says Moscow’s Relationship With NATO Can’t Be Described As 'Catastrophic’ Because It Simply Doesn’t Exist At All
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attends the 18th ministerial meeting of the Barents Euro-Arctic Council (BEAC) in Tromso, Norway. © Sputnik / Russian Foreign Ministry *RT: **Moscow’s relationship with NATO can’t be described as ‘catastrophic’ because it simply doesn’t exist AT ALL – Russian FM Lavrov * Less than three weeks after NATO decided to kick eight envoys from Moscow out of the military bloc’s headquarters in Brussels, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has slammed the current bilateral relationship as non-existent. On Monday, speaking to the press in Norwa... read more
Snopes.com1 day ago
Mort Sahl, Comedian Who Satirized Politics, Dies at 94
Satirist Mort Sahl, who helped revolutionize stand-up comedy during the Cold War with his running commentary on politicians and current events, died Tuesday. read more
Russia, U.S. Release Latest Nuclear Weapons Counts
The Russian military conducts a test launch of the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Arkhangelsk province toward the Kura Missile Test Range in Kamchatka province during the Strategic Offensive Force Management Training in this footage published December 9, 2020. *Newsweek*:* Russia, U.S. Release Latest Nuclear Weapons Counts as Moscow-NATO Ties Collapse * Russia and the United States have released their latest nuclear weapons count at a time when ties between Moscow and the U.S.-led NATO military alliance were in freefall. The Russian F... read more
Snopes.com1 day ago
No, AL Gov. Kay Ivey Is Not in This Photo Protesting Desegregation in Louisiana
A misleading and viral tweet became so popular that its content was later shared on TikTok. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Covid-19: 29 estudos científicos de todo o mundo mostram que a imunidade natural oferece proteção eficaz contra infecções
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Desde o início dos lockdowns devidos ao SARS-CoV-2 em março de 2020, a questão da imunidade natural (também chamada de imunidade pós-infecção) tem sido negligenciada. Assim que a vacina se tornou amplamente disponível, o silêncio inicial transformou-se em um apagão quase completo da questão. Mesmo agora, não há uma discussão aberta, […] The post Covid-19: 29 estudos científicos de todo o mundo mostram que a imunidade natural oferece proteção eficaz contra infecções appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Chile’s Piñera analyzes extending military deployment in the south of Chile after a new arson attack by hooded Mapuches
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Following the latest violence in Carahue, a town located 747 kilometers south of Santiago in the so-called red zone of violence in Chile, in the Araucanía region, the authorities of the Chilean Ministry of the Interior announced that this week they would evaluate the extension of the State of Constitutional […] The post Chile’s Piñera analyzes extending military deployment in the south of Chile after a new arson attack by hooded Mapuches appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
YouTube's Attack on Novara Media
Social media is the class war in cyberspace. Here are two dispatches from the battle front, one relatively major, the other almost insignificant, but both revealing in stark terms the unaccountable power overseeing our networks. Flashpoint one: Without explanation, YouTube deleted Novara Media's channel. As their statement notes, Novara are a vital part of the news ecosystem in this country and cover stories and issues that the mainstream media pass by. They are also regulated by IMPRESS which, although voluntary, has more bite than the toothless Independent Press Standards Organi... read more
China's Recent Hypersonic Missile Test Has U.S. Officials On Edge
*Mark Episkopos* *Hypersonic Missiles, * Some in Washington have interpreted the test as yet another sign that the U.S. military is at risk of falling behind its great-power competitors in key nuclear weapons technologies. China has reportedly tested a new nuclear-capable hypersonic missile, eliciting a wave of alarm in Washington. The test, conducted in August, allegedly involved the launch of a hypersonic glide vehicle. According to sources briefed on the post-launch intelligence assessment, the missile missed its target by about twenty-four miles. Nevertheless, the test showe... read more
Russia and China Held First Ever Joint Patrol in Western Pacific
*Peter Suciu* *Military Exercises, * But how close is the Sino-Russian partnership really? The United States Navy has conducted a series of joint exercises with allies and regional partners in the Western Pacific as a show of force and unity in defiance to Beijing, but now the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has conducted its own joint exercise with Russia. From October 17 to 23, for the first time ever, Russian and Chinese warships took part in a joint patrol. “The tasks of the joint patrolling were to demonstrate the state flags of Russia and China, maintain peace and sta... read more
Snopes.com1 day ago
Does This Map Show the United States in 30 Years?
The United States could see some drastic changes if climate change is not addressed, but they aren't depicted on this map. read more
Moderna CEO States Likelihood for Booster Shots Every Year
Moderna Chairman Noubar Afeyan appeared on Fox Business News with Maria Bartiromo earlier today. [Watch the first four minutes] As Ms. Bartiromo gleefully congratulates Moderna and Mr. Afeyan for their incredible mRNA technology, the CEO notes there could be a ‘continues need for boosting’ every year. Watch carefully how Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) member […] The post Moderna CEO States Likelihood for Booster Shots Every Year appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Will Climate Change Also Change The Taste Of Coffee?
Did french fries taste better when they were cooked in fat? How about Coca-Cola when it was made with cane sugar or Fritos when they were salty? People will insist they can tell the difference and they probably can, but sales show that different is not worse. Today, adults are nostalgic about the stuff that older people say is no good. What about the taste of coffee? It is entirely subjective. Dark roast or light, Arabica or Robusta, you like what you like. What if what you like changes? A new paper seeks to sound the climate change around using coffee growing conditions. read more read more
FDA Panel Votes Unanimously to Approve 5 to 11-year-old Vaccinations: “We’re Never Going to Learn About How Safe This Vaccine Is Unless We Start Giving It, That’s Just The Way It Goes”…
The FDA panel has voted 17 to 0 to approve the Pfizer vaccine for 5 to 11-year-olds. One of the FDA Panelists, Dr. Ruben, outlined his support by saying “We’re never gonna learn about how safe the vaccine is until we start giving it. That’s the way it goes.” Another panelist noted that 700 young […] The post FDA Panel Votes Unanimously to Approve 5 to 11-year-old Vaccinations: “We’re Never Going to Learn About How Safe This Vaccine Is Unless We Start Giving It, That’s Just The Way It Goes”… appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Breaking: FDA Panel Endorses Pfizer Shots for 5- to 11-Year-Olds, Experts Say Vaccine for Kids Is ‘Unnecessary, Premature and Will Do More Harm Than Good’
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s advisory panel today voted to recommend the agency allow Pfizer to amend its Emergency Use Authorization for its COVID vaccine for children 5 through 11 years old, despite a host of objections from scientists and physicians. The post Breaking: FDA Panel Endorses Pfizer Shots for 5- to 11-Year-Olds, Experts Say Vaccine for Kids Is ‘Unnecessary, Premature and Will Do More Harm Than Good’ appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
100th Nova Scotian dies from COVID-19; 7 new cases announced
Jump to sections in this article: Overview of today’s cases Vaccination Demographics Testing Potential exposure advisories A woman in her 70s who lived in Nova Scotia Health’s Western Zone has died from COVID-19. She is the 100th person to die from the disease in the province. The Department of Health has not said if she […] read more
Atlantic Gold agrees to a tentative plea deal that would have the company pay $120,000 to the Nova Scotia Salmon Association to atone for breaking environmental rules, but ‘no deal,’ says the Salmon Association
The Crown prosecutor handling the environmental prosecution against Atlantic Mining Nova Scotia, an affiliate of Atlantic Gold, has reached a tentative plea deal with the company. The deal: Atlantic Gold pays a $5,000 fine to the government, and makes a $120,000 donation to the Nova Scotia Salmon Association (NSSA). But NSSA won’t agree to it, […] read more
Lawfare1 day ago
What You Need to Know About the New Climate Security Reports
Aerial view of the Arctic Polar ice rim showing the impact of climate change. (Photo by United Nations Photo) Last week, the Department of Defense, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Department of Homeland Security and National Security Council released four distinct reports on the effects of climate change on national security. These reports were issued pursuant to requirements established in two executive orders issued by President Biden earlier this year: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad and Planning for the Impact of Climate Change on Migration. The... read more
Teletherapy Launches at Rural Tribal College in Wisconsin
Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe College launched a teletherapy program for students, staff, and faculty... read more
Vice Doesn’t Understand Climate Science
Vice, along with its associates, including the far-left outlet The Guardian, polling company YouGov, and the climate change news propagandist group Covering Climate Now, undertook a push poll to demonstrate how worried Americans are about climate change. They say the debate is over, but it is not, because science does not proceed or progress by […] The post Vice Doesn’t Understand Climate Science appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
Econlib1 day ago
Fred Foldvary, a Joyous Friend
I met Fred in the 1990s, through a shared interest in the voluntary provision of collective goods. In 1996 I joined the faculty at Santa Clara University, and soon thereafter worked with Fred, Henry Demmert, Larry Iannaccone, and Bob Finocchio in a campus institute. Fred was a great friend, colleague, and campus partner during my […] The post Fred Foldvary, a Joyous Friend appeared first on Econlib. read more
Aspiration Update
Why the standard procedure around giving the shots ignores basic common sense good practices is both infuriating and perplexing. Then there’s all the adverse reactions around the shots themselves. A few days ago the UK put out an official 100 page paper cataloging what’s been reported in their “Yellow Card” system for a little over… Continue reading → read more
Komando.com1 day ago
Miss classic TV? Relive hits from decades past with this fun site
How to watch your favorite childhood TV shows in one place. read more
Naomi Wolf: ‘We Have Drifted Into a Totalitarian Tyranny’
*Corona Ausschuss* | Can the people of the west to reclaim their nation statehood before it is too late? read more
Now That We See the Evil, How Should We Define the Good?
There is now, in our United States, a full revolt on against the obvious incompetence, lawlessness, and satanic ideology of the Biden Administration. Those who placed Biden in the Presidency conducted a full scale coup against a duly elected president and the Constitution itself. They would tip this nation soon into nothing but a satrap of an imperial world empire run under the flag of the Great Reset, the Green New Deal, and the police state of "wokeness." According to Zogby, 30% of Americans presently are skipping meals because they cannot afford them. read more
Another Monopoly? Bill Gates is Now America’s Biggest Farmland Owner
*Dr Joseph Mercola* | It appears that financial motivations are now driving agriculture and environmental decisions to support the personal goals of oligarchs. read more
Blue Origin, partners announce plans for private space station
UPI Oct. 25 (UPI) — Jeff Bezos announced plans on Monday for Blue Origin to run the world’s first private space station called the Orbital Reef, which would serve... The post Blue Origin, partners announce plans for private space station appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Hillary Clinton’s message to UK Prime Minister: “Introduce vaccine passports”
Reclaim the Net – by Ken Macon Former US Secretary of State and former Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has waded into UK politics and... The post Hillary Clinton’s message to UK Prime Minister: “Introduce vaccine passports” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
“Continuous Need For Boosting” – Moderna Chairman Says Yearly Covid Boosters May be Required
Gateway Pundit – by Cristina Laila There may be a need for endless Covid booster shots according to Moderna Chairman Noubar Afeyan. “It may well... The post “Continuous Need For Boosting” – Moderna Chairman Says Yearly Covid Boosters May be Required appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Gas Stations Across Iran Crippled After Massive Cyberattack
Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden Iran has announced that the country’s energy infrastructure was hit by a massive cyberattack on Tuesday, which left state subsidized... The post Gas Stations Across Iran Crippled After Massive Cyberattack appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
UN: 50% of Afghans face extreme hunger
DW News Oct 26, 2021 Severe hunger is gripping Afghanistan. With winter approaching, the situation could get even worse. The UN’s World Food Program says... The post UN: 50% of Afghans face extreme hunger appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Noam Chomsky says the “right response” to The Unvaccinated is “to insist that they be isolated” from society
Noam Chomsky says the "right response" to The Unvaccinated is "to insist that they be isolated" from society https://t.co/T34V7anDGI pic.twitter.com/1bBzURPeEi — Max Blumenthal (@MaxBlumenthal) September... The post Noam Chomsky says the “right response” to The Unvaccinated is “to insist that they be isolated” from society appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Britain Gets Ready For The Greta Festival
As politicians burn jet fuel to Glasgow, the nut cases are starting to arrive. And some have questionable motives. read more
Report: College Enrollment Shows No Signs of Recovery from the Pandemic’s Plummet
Early data released by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC) shows that enrollment fell by 3.2 percent since... read more
Elmhurst University Names Its First Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
Elmhurst University has announced its inaugural vice president for equity and inclusion will be Bruce King... read more
Turkey Claims It Has Arrested 15 Mossad Spies
The 15 alleged Mossad spies arrested in Turkey, as revealed by Turkish media. (photo credit: Walla) *Jerusalem Post:* *Turkey reveals photos of 15 alleged Mossad spies arrested* The alleged Mossad spies were of Arab descent and were reportedly present to spy on Palestinians living in Turkey. Turkish media revealed the photos of 15 alleged Mossad spies arrested last week. The report on Monday identified a key figure among the spies as M.A.S., who reportedly studied at Konya University. The senior Mossad official described in the report was given the name A.Z., supposedly a... read more
Halloween 2021
From Williams College economist Pamela Jakiela. read more
The Tactical Advantage to Basing Air Force F-35 Jets in the United Kingdom 
*Kris Osborn* *F-35 Jets, Europe* Russia might soon be in a position to challenge a single F-35 jet or small groups of F-35 jets that operate in its vicinity though. The Air Force has formally activated its first European-based F-35A Squadron at Royal Air Force Lakenheath in the UK. This is part of the military service’s plan to fast-track multinational connectivity, improve responsiveness and help establish a continental deterrence presence. The squadron, according to Air Force Television, will include twenty-seven aircraft and roughly sixty personnel to accelerate joint U.S.-U... read more
Snopes.com1 day ago
SpaceX Needs to Tame Toilet Trouble Before Weekend Launch
The company and NASA want to make sure the toilet leaks won’t compromise the capsule. read more
Here’s Who’s Eligible for Coronavirus Booster Shots
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Coronavirus, * Nearly twelve million Americans already have received their booster shots and that tens of millions more are waiting to be inoculated. Here are the people who are in the front of the vaccine lines right now. With the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) green-lighting extra doses of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccines late last week, approximately one hundred million Americans are now eligible to receive booster shots. According to the CDC, recent data are indeed indicating booster shots are needed for certain ... read more
Israel Could Survive Without Nuclear Weapons
*Robert Farley* *Israeli Nuclear Weapons, Middle East* This isn’t to say that Israel was wrong to embark on a nuclear program, or that it should unilaterally give up its nukes now. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Since the development of the program, but largely unrelated to its existence, the political situation has tipped in Israel’s favor, the conventional balance has grown to favor Israel and the threat profile presented by Israel’s opponents has moved in an unconventional direction. Since the early 1970s, Israel has informally maintained a nuclear deterrent. In order to... read more
Snopes.com1 day ago
Is the White House Haunted by Abraham Lincoln’s Ghost?
Like all spectral sightings, hard to actually prove this one. read more
Virginia Politics Is a Very Narrow Ideological Segment Where Inside Clubs Play
There is a great deal of political media time devoted to the Virginia gubernatorial election that takes place next week. There is also a major disconnect in the analysis of Virginia politics and what takes place there, so it’s worth pausing and reminding everyone about its unique status. When an event happens in New York […] The post Virginia Politics Is a Very Narrow Ideological Segment Where Inside Clubs Play appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
White mushrooms recalled in Canada because of Listeria concerns
Carleton Mushroom is recalling sliced white mushrooms prepared for Metro Brands because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The products were distributed in Ontario, Quebec and possibly nationally in Canada. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below. Recalled products: Brand Product Size... Continue Reading read more
NYC Police Union Sues City Over Vaccine Mandate + More
The Defender’s Big Brother NewsWatch brings you the latest headlines related to governments’ abuse of power, including attacks on democracy, civil liberties and use of mass surveillance. The post NYC Police Union Sues City Over Vaccine Mandate + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more
MJBizDaily1 day ago
Driven by Stem enters new cannabis market by acquiring Colorado Harvest
Florida-based cannabis multistate company Stem Holdings, known as Driven by Stem, signed a letter of intent to expand into the Colorado market by acquiring one of Denver’s oldest vertical operators. The purchase price wasn’t disclosed. Colorado Harvest Co., which is registered as a limited liability company under High Country Supply, has two cultivation facilities, three […] Driven by Stem enters new cannabis market by acquiring Colorado Harvest is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Cruel Britannia: Britain’s Real Role in the World, with Mark Curtis
Despite a number of embarrassing political events over the past number of years, Great Britain still likes to regard itself as a forward-thinking, world-leading country and a force for good. Surveys show that the United Kingdom retains a great deal of positive sentiment around the world. read more
We’re Live Blogging the Assange Appeal
It’s been more than 10 months since a UK court rejected the U.S. government’s request to extradite Julian Assange and ruled that he should be freed. Tomorrow, Britain’s High Court will hear the U.S. appeal of that stinging defeat. Access to the proceedings is restricted, but Assange Defense will be observing and live blogging at our website and on our social media accounts (Facebook | Twitter). read more
MJBizDaily1 day ago
South Dakota bars medical marijuana companies from advertising
South Dakota lawmakers finalized rules prohibiting advertising of medical marijuana and eliminating a potency cap on smokable flower. South Dakota bars medical marijuana companies from advertising is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Stand With The People Of Sudan
We are clear that the training of African police and military by the US and its NATO allies, in counter insurgency measures to confront the mass uprisings against repression, as taking place right now in Sudan using violent suppression, is right out of the imperialist playbook. For decades the U.S. Africa Command, or AFRICOM, the E.U., and Israel have assisted in the training, financing, and arming of the militias and forces within Sudan. We must call for an end to the training of African defense and security forces by imperialists and neo-colonial entities and for the demilitari... read more
Fightback Against Israel Lobby’s Antisemitism Smear Of UK Academics
Glasgow, Scotland - Hundreds of international scholars have begun a fightback against pro-Israel lobbyists who have been scoring increasingly high-profile victories on UK campuses as they seek to curb academic freedoms under the guise of stamping out antisemitism. Glasgow university officials have found themselves in the eye of a storm this week, accused of “capitulating” in two separate cases that have undermined academic research into the activities of Israel and its supporters. More than 500 scholars from around the world, including a Nobel prize winner, Royal Society fellows... read more
BREAKING: Police attempt to recruit Black Lives Matter activist as an informant
South Wales Police have been exposed while unsuccessfully attempting to recruit Lowri Davies, one of the co-founders of the Swansea Black Lives Matter group, as a police informant. This is the first publicly recorded instance of police attempting to recruit a mole within the Black Lives Matter movement in Britain. read more
A Guide To The US Government’s Appeal In The Assange Extradition Case
London - On October 27, the High Court of Justice in the United Kingdom will hear the Crown Prosecution Service argue on behalf of the United States government that a lower court improperly blocked the U.S. from extraditing WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The proceedings in London are expected to last two days and will involve five grounds for appeal that were previously approved by the High Court of Justice. (Two were reinstated by the court after a hearing on August 11.) District Court Judge Vanessa Baraitser ruled on January 4 that Assange’s mental health was such that it wou... read more
Energy Belongs In Public Hands
Already reeling from the turmoil of Covid-19 and the complex challenges posed by Brexit, the UK economy is facing yet another crisis: extraordinary spikes in wholesale electricity and gas prices. With surging wholesale prices, domestic energy bills are predicted to rise by at least 30 percent by early next year. The fallout from rising gas prices is already being felt in the retail energy sector. Thirteen energy companies have gone bust due to rocketing natural gas prices since the start of August, meaning that two million customers have lost their supplier. There are nearly 50 en... read more

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