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The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazil faces invasion of predatory birds -IbamaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - It is the "Sturnus vulgaris" (common starling), a bird not native to the Americas, which can destroy crops and transmit diseases to humans and animals, in addition to being a predator of small species such as beetles, centipedes, butterflies, and crickets. Brazil, one of the most biodiverse countries on the […] The post Brazil faces invasion of predatory birds -Ibama appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Watchers » Latest articles16 hours ago
Electricity prices in Europe surge to record highsEuropean power prices surged to record highs over the past couple of days after France announced the closure of four of its largest nuclear reactors. The crisis is further exacerbated by already very high prices of natural gas and cold temperatures. By the end of...... Read more » read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
Why is Michigan fighting to keep the dead on voter roles?*Epoch Times:* *Court Fight Over Dead People on Voter Lists Heats Up in Michigan* ... The Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) on Nov. 3 sued Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, a Democrat, for allegedly failing to remove from the state’s voter rolls the names of 26,000 registered voters who have either died or moved away. According to PILF President J. Christian Adams, the failure to remove the names “creates an opportunity for fraud.” The lawsuit also alleges that 334 people registered to vote after they died, with 15 of those registrations occurring in 2020. Bens... read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Chile’s largest retailer reveals ‘possible’ merger/acquisition to grow in BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Cencosud, the largest retail company in Chile and the third largest listed retail company in Latin America, could complete a new purchase in Brazil. The Paulmann family-controlled company announced a presentation to investors, highlighting that in the third quarter, the company posted its highest annual sales since 2015 and a […] The post Chile’s largest retailer reveals ‘possible’ merger/acquisition to grow in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Spain’s Iberdrola is awarded the construction of electrical substation in Brazil with an investment of US$115 millionRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bilbao-based Iberdrola, a Spanish multinational electric utility company, through its subsidiary Neoenergía, has been awarded the construction and commissioning of a high-voltage electrical substation in Brazil, with a planned investment of 103 million euros, the company announced on Monday. The infrastructure will be located in Ibiraci, in the state of […] The post Spain’s Iberdrola is awarded the construction of electrical substation in Brazil with an investment of US$115 million appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazil champions sustainable tourism and biodiversityRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil champions ecotourism and sustainable tourism supported by its rich biodiversity, freshwater reserves, extensive coastline, and forests preserved for centuries. The Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve and the city of Bonito, an ecotourism center in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul in southern Brazil, are two examples of Brazil's commitment […] The post Brazil champions sustainable tourism and biodiversity appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Electroverse17 hours ago
COVID Vaccines Are Killing And Maiming People, Including Children — And The FDA/Pfizer Knew This From Day OneFDA documents used to approve the Pfizer COVID vaccine for EUA are beginning to be released (as per a FOIA request), and the revelations are deeply concerning. The post COVID Vaccines Are Killing And Maiming People, Including Children — And The FDA/Pfizer Knew This From Day One appeared first on Electroverse. read more
The Last Refuge17 hours ago
The Christmas PumpkinThis is a favorite old post of mine, written in 2019, about my grandson, Conner. Conner was born in 2015 with two holes in his heart. When he was less than two months old he went to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville for surgery. I wrote a post asking for prayers for Conner, and he became […] The post The Christmas Pumpkin appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
MJBizDaily17 hours ago
How to find a cannabis packaging supplier and what to avoidFinding the right packaging supplier for a marijuana or hemp business can be rife with pitfalls. Supply-chain issues, long lead times, bad culture fits - the list of potential problems is long. How to find a cannabis packaging supplier and what to avoid is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Retraction Watch18 hours ago
Revealed: The inner workings of a paper millIn 2019, Retraction Watch ran an exclusive story of a Russian paper mill operating under the business name “International Publisher LLC”. Since then, Retraction Watch and other scientific news and blogging sites have continued to report on the activities of research paper mills, including International Publisher and its primary website, 123mi.ru. These mills provide an … Continue reading Revealed: The inner workings of a paper mill read more
Halifax Examiner16 hours ago
AltaGas files plan to decommission the Alton Gas siteThe final chapter is about to be written in the 10-year saga of the Alton natural gas storage project. A Decommissioning and Reclamation Plan has been filed with the province and interested citizens have until January 25 to comment. The 67-page document Plan can be found here. Essentially, the approach being taken by the project […] read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Can China's Access-Denial Strategy Be Defeated?*James Holmes* *Anti-Access/Area Denial, Asia* A subtle, calculated bid to undermine the global commons. *Here's What to Remember:* "China is daring America to mount a massive effort to defend things of seemingly trivial importance. How much, ask Chinese officials *sotto voce*, is Washington prepared to pay for the right to execute a surveillance flight or an undersea survey?" "Access denial" is a misnomer. Or rather, it oversimplifies, implying that either the door is wide open or a coastal state like China slams the door shut to all foreign shipping and aircraft, military and c... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Australia Must Develop a 2nd Generation Loyal Wingman to Deter China*Malcolm Davis* *China Australia, Indo-Pacific* Australia's military has hit an important milestone that may be more important for the Australian Defence Force than the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines in 20 years’ time. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Evolving the Loyal Wingman into a second-generation platform with greater range, payload and performance to expand the RAAF’s tactical and operational air defence and strike capabilities is a clear path forward. A recent test flight of Boeing Australia’s Airpower Teaming System, the second such flight in the ‘Loyal Wi... read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
U.S. Naval Forces Require Competent Aerial Leaders*James Holmes* *Military Strategy, United States* American naval aviation: a combat arm in search of a strategic theory. *Here's What to Remember:* "Clausewitz proclaims in effect that strategic fluency spares commanders and their political masters from reinventing the wheel whenever some new contingency with strategic import arises." U.S. naval aviation is a combat arm in search of a strategic theory. Like other air forces, the U.S. Navy flying corps sprang into being with the invention of heavier-than-air warplanes. But while over a century has elapsed since then, no one has co... read more
Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!16 hours ago
Pfizer Transparency Rarer Than a Santa Sighting
Transcribed by Anne Dachel Dec 16, 2021, (Australia) Kalkine Media Explosive revelations about the FDA and Pfizer's COVID vaccine [PART 1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qag8-f_frnw&t=42s The highly confidential Pfizer documents, which have been synonymous with the extreme lack of transparency revealed by the... Related Stories - November 8, 2021 - Consumer Value Stores' Supplychain Miracle - ID 2020 Re-Visited read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
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The Democrats Go Full Götterdämmerung as Manchin Makes DOA of BBB Official; Omicron Undermines Scapegoating the UnvaxxedThe Democrats may finally be getting their comeuppance. read more
Collecting My Thoughts17 hours ago
Preparing to be called to account--Maria Von TrappLast night we watched the movie, "Sound of Music" the fictional account of the Trapp Family singers starring Julie Andrews. Christopher Plummer who played the father, died this past year, and I looked up the actors who played the children. Two of them have died within the last 6 years. The music is charming and has aged well. Movie vs. Reality: The Real Story of the Von Trapp Family | National Archives 'The Sound of Music's von Trapp kids: Where is the cast now? (nypost.com) The November 2021 Magnificat magazine featured an essay written by the real Maria who died in 1987. "I ... read more
UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page17 hours ago
Avid angler from Wyoming makes bamboo fishing rods; 'I am literally addicted to it'UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page17 hours ago
'Patches', splotchy dolphin, seen swimming off California coastUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page17 hours ago
Florida: Clam sowing project to help the lagoon reach 12 million underwaterUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page17 hours ago
James Cameron talks about the difficulties of filming ‘Avatar 2’ underwater and shows new images of the processThe Watchers » Latest articles17 hours ago
Winter storm "Carmel" hits Israel with strong winds, heavy rain and snowA severe winter storm named Carmel made landfall over Israel on Monday, December 20, 2021, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and snow. Carmel is the 3rd winter storm named by the newly formed East Mediterranean Storm Naming Group, composed of Greece, Cyprus and...... Read more » read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
The Latin American left celebrates the “democratic” triumph of Chilean BoricRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Latin American left, which adds Chile to the group of countries in the region that have recently turned towards that political tendency -along with Argentina, Bolivia, Honduras, Mexico, and Peru-, celebrated the triumph this Sunday of far-left Congressman Gabriel Boric, who with more than 99% of the counted tables […] The post The Latin American left celebrates the “democratic” triumph of Chilean Boric appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Small Dead Animals18 hours ago
Have A Merry “Greta” ChristmasNot having an eco friendly themed Christmas this year? How dare you! Greta orders you to cut back on the decorations. Lets cancel the experts instead of Christmas. And teach your small children to be racist this Christmas. read more
Komando.com19 hours ago
Photography tip: How to shoot a winter landscapeYou need warm clothes and good equipment to take pictures during winter. Experiment with angles, frames and the time or day. Here's how. read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE19 hours ago
Global Reset 12,800 Years Ago: Evidence of Mass Extinction by Asteroid — CuriosmosGlobal Reset 12,800 Years Ago: Evidence of Mass Extinction by Asteroid — Curiosmos https://curiosmos.com/global-reset-12800-years-ago-scientists-find-evidence-of-mass-extinction-by-asteroid/ read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Financeirização da natureza: começa a maior apropriação de terras da história da humanidadeRIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL – Em setembro, a Bolsa de Valores de Nova York (NYSE) anunciou que havia desenvolvido uma nova classe de ativos e um veículo de listagem que o acompanhava para “preservar e restaurar os ativos naturais que, em última análise, sustentam a capacidade de haver vida na Terra.” Chamado de empresa de […] The post Financeirização da natureza: começa a maior apropriação de terras da história da humanidade appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Juiz do Tribunal do Vaticano critica Bill Gates, George Soros e Klaus Schwab por usarem a Covid para impor “controle total” à populaçãoRIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL – Um cardeal alemão afirmou que a pandemia de coronavírus foi usada por gente como George Soros e Bill Gates para criar um “estado de vigilância” global. Leia também: Confira nossa cobertura sobre informações alternativas em português Gerhard Ludwig Mueller, um juiz de alto escalão do tribunal do Vaticano, disse em […] The post Juiz do Tribunal do Vaticano critica Bill Gates, George Soros e Klaus Schwab por usarem a Covid para impor “controle total” à população appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times21 hours ago
Covid-19: Gigantes farmacêuticos, Gates, Fauci e funcionários do Reino Unido acusados de crimes contra a humanidade em queixa do Tribunal Penal InternacionalRIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL – Oficiais do Reino Unido e as figuras mais poderosas da saúde do mundo são acusados de genocídio, citando uma série de estatísticas sobre os efeitos de “vacinas” e políticas impostas sob o pretexto de ‘mitigar a COVID’. Leia também: Confira nossa cobertura sobre informações alternativas em português Um grupo, incluindo […] The post Covid-19: Gigantes farmacêuticos, Gates, Fauci e funcionários do Reino Unido acusados de crimes contra a humanidade em queixa do Tribunal Penal Internacional appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Reference Frame16 hours ago
If EC smears nuclei as non-green, Czechia may leave the Paris AgreementI surely expected the Czech government's policies to get more incorrect and more suicidal after the five-headed monster took the power (OK, what is a neutral or beautiful creature with five heads, expresident Klaus had to ask yesterday? A five-headed Thor). But Nature's quantum generator has prepared a nice surprise for us, many of the new trends actually sound much better than in the last months of Babiš' government. To say the least, as an EU's Czech female green inkspiller did, the Czech climate stances remain in a rut. Thank God. Dukovany nuclear power plant. You may see it is li... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 217 hours ago
"Ive Studied Nuclear War For 35 Years - You Should Be Worried"*Full screen recommended.* *"Ive Studied Nuclear War For 35 Years - You Should Be Worried"* A talk by Brian Toon, TEDxMileHigh "For the first time in decades, it's hard to ignore the threat of nuclear war. But as long as you're far from the blast, you're safe, right? Wrong. In this sobering talk, atmospheric scientist Brian Toon explains how even a small nuclear war could destroy all life on earth - and what we can do to prevent it. A professor in the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at the University of Colorado-Boulder, Brian Toon investigates the causes of the ozone... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 218 hours ago
"Washington Spits In the Kremlin’s Eye"*"Washington Spits In the Kremlin’s Eye"* by Paul Craig Roberts "NATO promises to keep expanding, despite Russian objections The two-bit punk Washington puppet, Jens Stoltenberg, responded for Washington to Russian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Ryabkov by spitting in the Kremlin’s eye. Minister Ryabkov made it clear, finally after much too long of a time, that NATO would not be permitted to advance any further. But, as I said would be the case, Washington did not hear. Stoltenberg, a non-entity of no consequence, just told the world’s preeminent military power to go to hell. As... read more
No More Mister Nice Blog18 hours ago
HAPPY HOLIDAYSI'm starting a holiday break today. I believe Yas and possibly Tom will be here while I'm away. My best wishes to everybody, despite all the awfulness out there. Stay safe, enjoy what you can enjoy, and let's hope we won't need to be enraged quite so much in the future. I'll be back on December 28. read more
CFACT18 hours ago
Is Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer bent on destroying our economy?Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer ordered Enbridge Pipeline Company to shut down Line 5, its oil pipeline that crosses the Straights of Mackinac which would have halted the flow of oil within 180 days. The post Is Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer bent on destroying our economy? appeared first on CFACT. read more
The Watchers » Latest articles18 hours ago
Widespread floods hit Malaysia after more than a month's worth of rain in 1 dayVery heavy rains and widespread floods hit Malaysia over the past 3 days, forcing more than 40 000 people to evacuate their homes. The floods were described as one of the worst the country has seen in recent years. Heavy rains started on December 17, with Kuantan...... Read more » read more
Real Climate Science18 hours ago
1939 : “the glaciers keep on melting”Healdsburg Tribune, Enterprise and Scimitar 9 March 1939 — California Digital Newspaper Collection read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
What Does the Future of Naval War Look Like With the X-47B?*James Holmes* *X-47B, * A working UCLASS will take to the skies by 2019 if service leaders get their way. But history warrants skepticism about such forecasts. *Here's What to Remember: *"It's conceivable commanders will find themselves tempted to linger outside enemy weapons range but within UCLASS range, in hopes of making the theater completely safe for carrier operations before closing the range to let manned strike aircraft do their work." Like anyone who's ever worn a U.S. Navy uniform, I belted out a cheery *huzzah!* last week when the news broke: an X-47B unmanned aeri... read more
The National Interest19 hours ago
Why Australia Is Done With Its MRH-90 Helicopters*Marcus Hellyer* *Defense Budget, Australia* Now, however, after almost the entire $3.7 billion acquisition budget has been spent, the government has announced what should have been done long ago: it will retire the MRH-90 fleet early and acquire a new fleet of Black Hawks. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Despite the sunk cost, trying to repurpose the MRH-90 will merely extend the drain on resources. We’ve made the decision; walk away, don’t look back. The sad saga of the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter has been running for a long time. Back when I worked in the Department of Defe... read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Leftist Boric sweeps the polls and leads a change of era in ChileRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The far-left congressman Gabriel Boric will be the new president of Chile, who will have to lead the transition to the country model enshrined in the future Constitution and address the yearnings for social change that have propelled him to the mandate after defeating the religious conservative José Antonio Kast […] The post Leftist Boric sweeps the polls and leads a change of era in Chile appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Bayou Renaissance Man19 hours ago
Memes that made me laugh 89Gathered from around the Internet over the past week. Click any image for a larger view. More next week. Peter read more
Need To Know20 hours ago
UK: Why Is the Govt Buying More of a Drug that allegedly Killed Scores of the Elderly in April 2020?The UK Government's Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) was seeking bids from suppliers to provide additional Midazolam in "preparation for further waves of Covid-19 in Winter 2021 / Spring 2022." Unfortunately, many health care workers have been fired or have left their jobs, under the 'No Jab, No Job mandate read more
Need To Know20 hours ago
National Emergency: Fentanyl Overdose Is the #1 Cause of Death in US Adults Ages 18 to 45Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that can be deadly even in very small amounts, and can be laced into other drugs such as heroin, meth and marijuana. Mexico and China are the primary sources for the drug. read more
Need To Know20 hours ago
Covid Vaccine Manufacturers Fear Refugees May File Vaccine Injury LawsuitsMany of the Covid shot manufacturers have required that countries indemnify them for any adverse events/ injuries and death, but refugees are outside of these schemes and agreements and the manufacturers are worried about legal risks from harmful side effects. read more
Need To Know20 hours ago
UK Government Report Admits 42% of the Population in England Is UnvaccinatedThe media lied that there were only 5 million people in England who were unvaccinated and were blamed for putting the most pressure on the medical establishment, which was another lie. The vaccinated population has accounted for the majority of Covid-19 hospitalizations since August 16, 2021 read more
Need To Know21 hours ago
CDC Caught Lying: Millions More People who Rejected Covid Vaccine than Originally ReportedThe US has counted too many shots as first doses when they are instead second doses or booster shots. An official from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health criticized the CDC saying "we don’t have any faith in the numbers on the CDC website, and we never refer to them." read more
Need To Know21 hours ago
5th Circuit Appeals Court Reinstates Mandatory Vaccines for Health Care Workers in 25 StatesThe mandate would cut federal funding to Medicare- and Medicaid-certified hospitals, hospices and other care facilities if they employ unvaccinated workers. Biden's vaccine mandate remains in effect in 25 states. read more
Need To Know21 hours ago
Appeals Court Allows Biden Vaccine Mandate for Private Business with Over 100 Employees To Take EffectThe OSHA rule threatens fines of up to $13,600 per violation. It also threatens to fine an additional $13,600 per day that an employer does not abate the violation. For a willful, or serious, violation OSHA can issue a fine up to $136,000. read more
Michael West Media1 day ago
Australia robbed again!The latest Tax Office transparency report shows the oil and gas juggernauts are, again, Australia’s biggest tax grifters. Callum Foote... read more
Global Issues News Headlines19 hours ago
I see a light at the end of the tunnel for Nigeria : A UN Resident Coordinator blogEdward Kallon, the outgoing UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, is moving on after five years in the past. In this blog, Mr. Kallon reflects on the many challenges facing Africa’s most populous nation, the impact the UN has made on his watch, and the prospects for a prosperous, sustainable future. Read the full story, “I see a light at the end of the tunnel for Nigeria : A UN Resident Coordinator blog”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines19 hours ago
UN expert underscores importance of human rights for RohingyaA UN independent expert on Sunday commended Bangladesh for providing a safe haven to Rohingya refugees fleeing atrocity crimes in Myanmar, offering to do all he can to “push for a stronger, more coordinated international response” to the crisis. Read the full story, “UN expert underscores importance of human rights for Rohingya”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Brazil: Inflation and loss of income drain accumulated savingsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - High inflation and loss of income are draining Brazilians' savings accumulated during the most critical phase of the coronavirus pandemic, when the payment of emergency aid to the poorest and the reduction of consumption led to a significant increase in savings rates. Recent statistics show a sharp drop in savings […] The post Brazil: Inflation and loss of income drain accumulated savings appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Does the Navy Love or Hate the Littoral Combat Ship?*James Holmes* *Littoral Combat Ships, United States* The Navy's new vessel attracts lots of friends—and lots of critics. Who's right? *Here's What to Remember: *"To keep ruling the waves, therefore, the U.S. Navy needs combatants that are less expensive and more plentiful than its billion-dollar-plus Aegis cruisers and destroyers." The U.S. Navy’s new Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is hotly debated. Proponents say it’s a vital building block of the future Navy. Opponents say it’s overpriced and overestimated. Tens of billions of dollars and the future of American sea-power are at s... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Are Australia Israel are Teaming Up to Take on China?*Anthony Bergin* *China, Middle East, Australia* With the Quad grouping of Australia, India, Japan and the US gaining momentum and emphasising critical technologies, Israel could contribute to its work. Israel is already working on critical technologies in ‘another Quad’ with the US, India and the United Arab Emirates. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Beijing sees opportunities to expand its presence in the Middle East as the US confronts China more systemically in the Indo-Pacific. This creates opportunities for cooperation between Israel and Australia. Israel and Australia ... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Did Obama Let China Takeover the South China Sea?*James Holmes* *Chinese Navy, Asia* The nine-dashed line encloses an estimated 80 percent of Southeast Asian waters, including waters apportioned to coastal states under the law of the sea. *Here's What to Remember: *"War could result should these governments persist in standing up for themselves. Reaffirming its support for Japan, the Philippines, or other Asian partners could embroil the United States in a conflict not of its making and deeply inimical to its interests." You've pulled a nifty diplomatic hat trick when you convince your main competitor to blame himself for your... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Does a Large Navy Mean China Is Going on the Offensive?*James Holmes* *Chinese Navy, Asia* Chinese leaders believe their rule depends on secure sea lanes. *Here's What to Remember: *"These analysts see little reason to expect China, historically a continental power, to turn its attentions seaward. But their predictions of Chinese passivity do not hold up under scrutiny. To see why not, consult Mao Zedong, who inscribed his distinctive strategic outlook on contemporary China through his writings on political and military affairs." Western analysts are fond of describing Chinese foreign policy in terms of the Great Wall. Built to halt... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles20 hours ago
New eruption at Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano, TongaA new eruption started at Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano, Tonga on December 19, 2021, with a volcanic plume rising up to 6 km (20 000 feet) above sea level at 21:41 UTC, according to the Wellington VAAC. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Red. Satellite...... Read more » read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Brazil raises US$2 billion in large deepwater oil block auctionsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's government in recent hours raised almost US$2 billion with the auction of two large oil blocks in pre-salt ultra-deep waters, which attracted bids from international companies such as Total and Shell. "We had an extraordinary result for Brazil that exceeded our expectations," said National Petroleum Agency (ANP) general director […] The post Brazil raises US$2 billion in large deepwater oil block auctions appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
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