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The Rio Times6 hours ago
Slovenia’s top court declares mandatory vaccination of public employees unconstitutionalRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Slovenia’s highest court ruled in December that a regulation mandating vaccination for public sector employees is unconstitutional unless they can show proof of recovery from COVID-19. The southeast European country’s government had planned to impose the rule from Oct. 1, but the Constitutional Court blocked enforcement of the decision pending […] The post Slovenia’s top court declares mandatory vaccination of public employees unconstitutional appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Last Refuge6 hours ago
Ted Cruz Predicts He Will Be the 2024 Republican Nominee for PresidentHa, ha, ha… breathe… ha, ha, ha… yer killin’ me. Lyin’ Ted Cruz, perhaps the most inauthentic intentional stutterer in politics, thinks he’s going to be the Republican presidential nominee in 2024 because he was the runner up in 2016. No, seriously, he does. WATCH: . D’oh. Grandma’s rule. Posted in Big Government, Big […] The post Ted Cruz Predicts He Will Be the 2024 Republican Nominee for President appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Europe is the most important source region for foreign direct investment in Brazil – Central BankRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Netherlands, USA, Luxembourg, and Spain are the leading foreign direct investors in Brazil, with the largest share in the US$756.4 billion that foreigners had accumulated in productive projects in the country until 2020, official sources informed this Wednesday. According to the Direct Investment Report released today by the Central […] read more
MintPress News7 hours ago
Israeli State Violence Intensifying as 2021 Proves Deadliest for Palestinians Since 2014
According to the UN, in 2021 342 Palestinians, most of them civilians, were killed by Israel across Palestine, including 86 children. The post Israeli State Violence Intensifying as 2021 Proves Deadliest for Palestinians Since 2014 appeared first on MintPress News. read more
Welcome Back to Pottersville5 hours ago
What's in a Flag?(With a major tip o' the tinfoil hat to Constant Reader, CC.) At times over the course of one's life, one comes across a revelation that alters one's outlook on one thing in particular or even life in the abstract. One came to me today after receiving an email from my constant reader, CC, who over the years has sent me countless scores of news items that I put in my nearly daily news digest. Among the most embarrassing revelations are the ones in which the truth stares you right in the face and makes no attempt to hide. In my case, it's the state flag of Massachusetts, w... read more
PrairiePundit6 hours ago
Musk says he is not perverted enough for CNNP*J Media:* *WATCH: Elon Musk Hilariously Mocks CNN* I have not watched CNN in a long, long time. See, also: Mother of 9-Year-Old Girl Speaks Out about Alleged Sex Abuse by Cuomo’s CNN Producer read more
The National Interest6 hours ago
Study: Vaccine Protection Against Omicron Drops to 33 Percent*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Omicron, * Gavin Screaton, head of Oxford University’s Medical Sciences Division and lead author of the paper, noted that the findings should “press home the message that those who are offered booster vaccination should take it.” A new large-scale study out of South Africa has found that a two-dose regimen of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine provides just thirty-three percent protection against infection by the new and highly mutated Omicron coronavirus variant. However, the research, conducted by researchers at Discovery Health, South Africa’s largest private hea... read more
The National Interest6 hours ago
China Sanctions U.S. Officials in Retaliation for Xinjiang Measure*Trevor Filseth* *China, Asia* The sanctions on the four commission members appear to be a specific act of retaliation for U.S. sanctions on two Chinese officials accused of participating in human -rights abuses in Xinjiang. In response to U.S. sanctions on China over human rights abuses in the country’s western Xinjiang region, Beijing has announced sanctions on four members of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, a federal government commission that has been highly critical of China’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims in the province. The four members in... read more
Gangsters Out Blog6 hours ago
8 year old boy shot dead in HalifaxThe Canadian Press is reporting that "Community members in a Halifax suburb were in disbelief Wednesday after an 8-year-old boy known for his infectious smile was fatally shot while inside a vehicle with an adult. Halifax police identified the child shot Tuesday afternoon in Dartmouth, N.S., as Lee-Marion Cain. A 26-year-old man who was with Lee-Marion was also shot and was treated for non-life-threatening injuries." That is f*cked up. Dartmouth is red and white. read more
PrairiePundit6 hours ago
Mitch makes a pitch for ManchinRed States: ... With various reports swirling that Senate Democrats, in particular, are terrified that Manchin might flip from Democrat to Republican sooner rather than later (if at all), McConnell told reporters last week that though he didn’t think it would happen, “it would not surprise you to know that I’ve suggested for years it would be a great idea, representing a deep red state like West Virginia, for him to come over to our side.” Today during an interview on Fox News, McConnell took the opportunity again to increase the pressure on Manchin, doing so at the right time c... read more
Turcopolier6 hours ago
O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum – TTGI can’t remember when I first spied a decorated cedar tree along a Stafford road. It’s been at least ten years that I’ve seen this tree, or maybe a similar nearby tree. I don’t know who decorates the trees. Maybe … Continue reading → read more
From the Trenches World Report6 hours ago
Merry Christmas!Eat your heart out, Misty, look what my nephew brought me. 🙂 The post Merry Christmas! appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Gangsters Out Blog6 hours ago
Six charged following 2020 Richmond drug lab bustThe Indo Canadian Voice is reoitng that "On October 28, 2020, Richmond RCMP Organized Crime Unit executed multiple search warrants at locations suspected to be clandestine labs. Six individuals were arrested during the execution of the warrants. The Public Prosecution Service of Canada has now charged all six." Police seized 28 kg of methamphetamine, 8.5 kg of fentanyl, 2.5 kg of fentanyl/heroin mix, 1 kg MDMA, 10 kg of illicit cannabis and 58 kg of ephedrine along with 3 pistols and 5 carbine-style rifles. First of all, there's no such thing as illicit cannabis. Pot is legal now.... read more
Snopes.com6 hours ago
Did the FBI Once Deem ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Communist Propaganda?Another fascinating chapter in the history of an American holiday classic. read more
Small Dead Animals6 hours ago
We Don’t Need No Flaming Sparky CarsTuomas Katainen’s 2013 Model S was in the shop for more than a month… When he heard back from the shop, they told him they couldn’t repair his car, and the only option was to change the entire battery cell. Katainen said the fix would’ve cost him upwards of €20,000 ($22,500). He told the dealership… Continue reading → read more
Halifax Examiner7 hours ago
A man has died from COVID-19; 537 new cases announced on Wednesday, Dec. 22Jump to sections in this article: Overview of today’s cases Vaccination/boosters Demographics Testing Potential exposure advisories A man in his 50s who lived in Nova Scotia Health’s Northern Zone has died from COVID-19. He is the 111th Nova Scotian to die from the disease. Additionally, Nova Scotia announced 537 new cases of COVID-19 today, Wednesday, […] read more
The Last Refuge7 hours ago
The Economy is Doing So Well, the White House Extends Loan Repayment Freeze for 90 DaysThe White House occupant cannot afford to lose the little support he has left from the fractured sheeple masses and special interest groups. With polling collapsing Biden’s influence on an almost daily basis, Chief of Staff Ron Klain deployed the puppy strategy. Not surprisingly that fell flatter than curling ice, and making matters worse, people […] The post The Economy is Doing So Well, the White House Extends Loan Repayment Freeze for 90 Days appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Snopes.com7 hours ago
US Probes Potential of Drivers Playing Video Games in TeslasThe U.S. has opened a formal investigation into the potential for Tesla drivers to play video games on a center touch screen while the vehicle is in motion. read more
Small Dead Animals7 hours ago
Islamophobia Running Rampant This “Holiday”A tearful Justin will have to appear before the cameras and denounce this. Outrage that something negative was written about hijabs in a Canadian medical journal. Meanwhile muslims celebrate the Christmas season in Nigeria. read more
Real Climate Science8 hours ago
Listen To The PresidentThose who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat it. read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE8 hours ago
BBC News: Omicron wave appears milder, but concern remainsBBC News – Omicron wave appears milder, but concern remains https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-59758784 read more
Small Dead Animals9 hours ago
If It Wasn’t For Fake HateThere’d be no hate at all: The University of Maryland Baltimore County has, “pending further investigative leads,” halted an investigation into an alleged assault on a female Muslim student. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 26 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, "Beyond The Debt Hyper-Bubble... A Biblical Loss Of Life Will Occur"Gregory Mannarino, PM 12/22/21: *"Beyond The Debt Hyper-Bubble... * *A Biblical Loss Of Life Will Occur"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 26 hours ago
"There Is No Christmas For The Homeless This Year - LA Edition"*Full screen recommended.* Dan, iAllegedly, 12/22/21: *"There Is No Christmas For The Homeless This Year - LA Edition"* "I am in Downtown Los Angeles, California. There is no Christmas for the Homeless this year. As the economy gets slammed there are tens of thousands of people sleeping on the streets." read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
Libya Dissolves Election Committees, Probably Delaying Vote*Trevor Filseth* *Libya, Middle East* The United Nations hoped the election would unify the governments in Tripoli and Tobruk and ensure legitimacy in the next Libyan leader, which might lead to the end of the country’s civil war. In Libya, an election scheduled for December 24—the country’s first since 2014—will likely be delayed given that the Libyan High National Electoral Commission (HNEC) has ordered the dissolution of the nation’s electoral committees. An internal document written by HNEC chairman Imad al-Sayeh on December 20 gave a list of six tasks to be completed, inc... read more
The National Interest7 hours ago
Biden Outlines ‘Winter Plan’ Against Omicron*Trevor Filseth* *Omicron, Americas* More than two hundred million Americans have been fully vaccinated with two shots and an additional sixty million have received a third “booster” shot. The arrival of the Omicron coronavirus variant in the United States has prompted President Joe Biden to announce a set of precautions to help prevent the spread of the variant. Biden outlined in a speech on Tuesday afternoon the broad strokes of his “winter plan,” including new vaccination sites, an increase in at-home testing, and federal support for hospitals with large coronavirus caseloads.... read more
The Rio Times7 hours ago
U.S. includes in terrorism list network in Brazil allegedly linked to Al QaedaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The U.S. government has included a Brazilian network of individuals and companies allegedly linked to Al Qaeda on the Treasury Department's terrorism list, the U.S. embassy said Wednesday (22). Haytham Ahmad Shukri Ahmad Al-Maghrabi, 35, an Egyptian with Brazilian citizenship, Mohamed Sherif Mohamed Awadd, 48, of Egyptian and Syrian nationality, […] The post U.S. includes in terrorism list network in Brazil allegedly linked to Al Qaeda appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Science Matters7 hours ago
Hooray For AntibodiesYesterday I gave a blood sample for SARS CV2 antibody testing and today I got back encouraging results. Background In Canada (and elsewhere including US and UK) Roche provides a panel of two serum antibody tests. First developed was the N test to identify antibodies against the Nucleocapsid protein. This test will accurately detect […] read more
Sustainable Pulse8 hours ago
GMO Canola Out of Control on Five Continents Causing Potential Threat to Global BiodiversityA recent Korean publication shows that the uncontrolled spread of genetically engineered canola (oilseed rape) is already happening in 14 countries on five continents. These are countries which either allow the cultivation of GMO canola (such as the USA and Canada), or have tested it in experimental releases (such as Germany), or allow the import […] The post GMO Canola Out of Control on Five Continents Causing Potential Threat to Global Biodiversity appeared on Sustainable Pulse. read more
Food & Water Watch8 hours ago
EPA’s Next Move Decides The Fate Of Factory Farm Polluters In New MexicoEPA is set to renew an important water pollution permit for factory farms, which could determine whether New Mexico’s scarce water resources are protected... or not. The post EPA’s Next Move Decides The Fate Of Factory Farm Polluters In New Mexico appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more
The National Interest8 hours ago
Is China's Z-19 Helicopter a Stealth Assassin or a Paper Tiger?*Sebastien Roblin* *Attack Helicopters, China* The Z-19 lacks the Comanche’s most exclusive feature: the specially designed hull, sculpted and coated with expensive radar-absorbent materials to reduce its radar cross-section to 1/250th the usual size. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Z-19 isn’t intended to be used the way Russia’s tank-like Hind gunships is in Afghanistan, often called upon for close support to air-mobile troops assaulting fortified positions. The concept behind an armed scout helicopter like the Z-19 is to leverage its superior sensors to spy on enemy for... read more
The National Interest8 hours ago
Chinese Navy Says It Can Intervene to Stop U.S. Defense of Taiwan*Kris Osborn* *Taiwan, Indo-Pacific* Last week, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) conducted multi-domain air attack drills from two aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific. Last week, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) conducted multi-domain air attack drills from two aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific. Chinese J-15 fighter jets as well as Z-9 and Z-18 helicopters practiced takeoffs and landings from the *Liaoning *aircraft carrier strike group as part of an effort to project power into the South China Sea and demonstrate China’s ability to an... read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
At least eight dead in Bolivia due to rainsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At least eight people have died due to the rains and the flooding of some rivers that these days have seven of the nine regions of Bolivia on alert, while 1,667 families have been affected and some 1,050 hectares of crops have been affected, official sources said Tuesday (21.12.2021). Seven […] read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Rio Tinto says it will buy Argentine lithium project for US$825 millionRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rio Tinto Plc said today that it would buy the Rincón lithium project located in Argentina for US$825 million, as the company seeks to build its position as a supplier of battery materials. The acquisition comes against a solid global demand for lithium as input for batteries used in electric […] read more
Musings from the Chiefio8 hours ago
The Stupidities Of Kaiser – Covid & “Weapons”Kaiser Indulges In Stupidities, and then one Whopper Level Stupid clearly completely devoid of understanding of martial arts and NEVER having watch any martial arts nor murder mystery movies. Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
The 10 economists best suited to design a successful program in ArgentinaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina has been going through a severe economic crisis for more than three years, which has its origins in domestic problems. However, it was also aggravated by the pandemic. Although the economy is expected to grow by around 10% of GDP this year, prospects are bleak. In this context, the […] read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
Pause on Student Loan Payments is Extended Through May 1The Biden administration extended a student loan moratorium that has allowed tens of millions of Americans to put off debt payments during the pandemic. read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Chile’s Senate extends until January 10 the state of emergency in four southern provincesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Chilean Senate has approved this Tuesday the extension of the state of emergency until January 10 in four provinces of the southern regions of Bío Bío and La Araucanía due to the violent incidents registered in recent months. Thus, the upper chamber has given the green light to this […] read more
From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago
The Word From the Trenches – December 22, 2021Join in on the conversation. Call (667)770-1530 then enter 220029#, press *6 to mute and unmute. VoIP Dialer – New Link: https://www.freeconferencecallhd.com/dialer You can listen... The post The Word From the Trenches – December 22, 2021 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago
W.H.O. Says Cancel Christmas Now or ‘Grieve Later’Breitbart – by Nathaniel Charles The World Health Organisation (W.H.O.) warned Tuesday there is too much at stake to celebrate Christmas this year, cautioning it... The post W.H.O. Says Cancel Christmas Now or ‘Grieve Later’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago
Texas militia sanctioned by sheriff seeks government support to halt flow of migrantsLA Times DEL RIO, Texas — The militia leader came before Val Verde County commissioners at their regular meeting in this border town 200 miles west... The post Texas militia sanctioned by sheriff seeks government support to halt flow of migrants appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
MJBizDaily1 day ago
Cashless ATMs in marijuana stores might be headed for extinction after Visa warning, experts sayAfter credit card giant Visa warned banks and others earlier this month about the misuse of cashless ATMs, several marijuana industry executives now believe retailers will be forced to revert to cash-only sales or to adopt other debit-card payment systems. Cashless ATMs in marijuana stores might be headed for extinction after Visa warning, experts say is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Not PC8 hours ago
Read old books: "Every age has its own outlook."*"It is a good rule, after reading a new book, never to allow yourself another new one till you have read an old one in between. If that is too much for you, you should at least read one old one to every three new ones. Every age has its own outlook."* ~ C.S. Lewis, from his introduction to Athanasius’s *On the Incarnation* Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution. read more
Is the BBC biased?8 hours ago
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ChristmasIf you're not already in the Christmas spirit, here's a 'very BBC' tweet [and re-tweet]: So this year's Reith lecturer says something that chimes with the BBC's departing environment activist that in turn chimes with the BBC's highly opinionated world affairs editor, naturally copying in George Moonbat. Now which of Private Frazer from *Dad's Army*'s catchphrases to use: "We're doomed!" or "Rubbish!"? read more
The Rio Times8 hours ago
Violence continues in southern Chile: a group of hooded men destroyed 27 propertiesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A group of hooded men led an attack during the early hours of Tuesday morning in the vicinity of Lake Lanalhue, in the Chilean region of Bío Bío, which has left at least 27 properties destroyed, something that the authorities have already criticized as "the action of violent groups that […] read more
MJBizDaily9 hours ago
Maine fights to keep medical cannabis residency ruleA top regulator and industry group are fighting to keep Maine's residency requirement for medical cannabis business owners. Maine fights to keep medical cannabis residency rule is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
No, WHO’s Director-General Didn’t Say COVID Vaccines Are ‘Being Used To Kill Children’A brief clip of a comment made by World Health Organization Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus misrepresented what he said. read more
The National Interest9 hours ago
The United States Has No Equivalent to Russia's 2S4 Tyulpan Mortar Carrier*Sebastien Roblin* *Armored Vehicles, Russia* Unfortunately, the practical characteristics of the Tyulpan also enabled its use in prolonged and indiscriminate bombardments of civilian targets. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Russia maintains just one active battalion of eight 2S4s in service, with over four hundred in reserve. In 2000, Tyulpans played a prominent role in the siege of Grozny in the second Chechen war, systematically “leveling” the city from afar according to one analyst. Self-propelled heavy mortar carriers are ubiquitous in modern mechanized armies. Mounted ... read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Were 48 Pictures of the Sun Used To Make This Image?The figure-eight path of the sun in a viral image is real, but there are a few aspects of the photograph worth clarifying. read more
The Last Refuge9 hours ago
Considering the COVID Rules, Vaccine Mandates and Censorship of Opinion……Are we in an abusive relationship with our own government? You decide. Posted in Big Government, CDC, Coronavirus, Joe Biden, media bias, Medical Tyranny, propaganda, Vaccine Mandate The post Considering the COVID Rules, Vaccine Mandates and Censorship of Opinion… appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
Covid-19: Dados do VAERS atualizados de eventos adversos e mortes relatados após vacinas nos EUA (10 de dezembro)RIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL – Os dados do VAERS divulgados em 17 de dezembro pelos Centros de Controle e Prevenção de Doenças (CDC) incluíram um total de 965.843 notificações de eventos adversos em todas as faixas etárias após as vacinas da COVID, incluindo 20.244 mortes e 155.506 lesões graves entre 14 de dezembro de 2020 […] The post Covid-19: Dados do VAERS atualizados de eventos adversos e mortes relatados após vacinas nos EUA (10 de dezembro) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
Pfizer Pill Becomes 1st US-Authorized Home COVID TreatmentU.S. health regulators on Wednesday authorized the first pill against COVID-19, a Pfizer drug that Americans will be able to take at home to head off the worst effects of the virus. read more
MJBizDaily10 hours ago
Marijuana lender Chicago Atlantic boosts credit facility to $45 millionMarijuana industry lender Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance upsized a loan from two banks to $45 million. Marijuana lender Chicago Atlantic boosts credit facility to $45 million is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
Israeli Archaeologists Find Treasures in Ancient ShipwrecksThe Israel Antiquities Authority announced the discovery of remnants of two shipwrecks off the Mediterranean coast, replete with a sunken trove of hundreds Roman and medieval silver coins. read more
Turcopolier10 hours ago
“Biden Admin Plans to Close Small Gaps in Border Wall.”
” … part of a broader Biden administration plan to wind down the Trump border wall construction effort, which was one of the most expensive federal infrastructure projects in American history. The work will be carried out in the U.S. … Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals10 hours ago
Remember One and Done?A few short months ago this was the recommendation. CTV- Second doses of COVID-19 vaccines can be given up to 4 months after first, NACI now says They didn’t think the second shot was particularly necessary, and now… The Times of Israel- In world first, Israel set to give 4th COVID shot to over 60s,… Continue reading → read more
Turcopolier10 hours ago
“Pfizer Pill Becomes 1st US-Authorized Home COVID Treatment”
“The drug, Paxlovid, is a faster, cheaper way to treat early COVID-19 infections, though initial supplies will be extremely limited. All of the previously authorized drugs against the disease require an IV or an injection. An antiviral pill from Merck … Continue reading → read more
Bayou Renaissance Man10 hours ago
You've got to hand it to China. It's out to exploit everything!It may be intensely annoying to those of us in the western world to admit it, but China's systematically eating our lunch when it comes to exploiting data: gathering it, analyzing it, and using it for competitive, military, strategic and geopolitical advantage. My hat's off to them. The Wall Street Journal reports (bold, underlined text is my emphasis): China’s expanding grip on data about the world’s cargo flows is sparking concern in Washington and among industry officials that Beijing could exploit its logistics information for commercial or strategic advantage. *Even car... read more
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