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From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago
Former Steel Town Seeks Afghan Workers to Replace AmericansBreitbart – by Neil Munro Business owners and Democrats in Johnstown, Pa., want to fill jobs with imported Afghan workers instead of hiring their American... The post Former Steel Town Seeks Afghan Workers to Replace Americans appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Hospitals across the U.S. turning to foreign nurses as healthcare workers are fired over vaccine mandatesYahoo News – Fox News Short-staffed hospitals across the country are turning to international nurses to fill staff shortages as thousands of healthcare workers across... The post Hospitals across the U.S. turning to foreign nurses as healthcare workers are fired over vaccine mandates appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Pfizer CEO predicts omicron vaccine will be ready in MarchThe Hill Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on Monday said that his company is aiming to have a vaccine that targets the omicron variant as well as other... The post Pfizer CEO predicts omicron vaccine will be ready in March appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
‘After 900 nuclear tests on our land, US wants to ethnically cleanse us’: meet the most bombed nation in the worldRT ‘The most nuclear bombed nation on the planet’ is the unwanted accolade claimed by the Shoshone Native American tribe. This has had devastating effects... The post ‘After 900 nuclear tests on our land, US wants to ethnically cleanse us’: meet the most bombed nation in the world appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
NYC Mayor Just Authorized 800,000 Noncitizens to Vote in U.S ElectionsEnVolve New York City’s far-left Mayor Eric Adams says he fully supports a new law that gives noncitizens voting rights in U.S. elections. The newly... The post NYC Mayor Just Authorized 800,000 Noncitizens to Vote in U.S Elections appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Econlib12 hours ago
Reining in Emergency PowersIn my June 2021 article for Reason, “Economic Lessons from COVID-19,” I ended with this: Recall, though, an earlier anti-liberty episode that was not nearly as shocking as the lockdowns. In 2005’s Kelo v. New London, the U.S. Supreme Court gave its blessing to a city government’s use of eminent domain to expropriate property from homeowners […] The post Reining in Emergency Powers appeared first on Econlib. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Utah tech executive resigns after anti-Semitic email rantFox 13 SALT LAKE CITY — The founder and chair of Entrata, a Silicon Slopes tech firm, has resigned his position after sending an email... The post Utah tech executive resigns after anti-Semitic email rant appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Why The Kazakhstan Crisis Is A Much Bigger Deal Than Western Media Is Letting OnZero Hedge – by Tyler Durden Geopolitical commentator Clint Ehrlich has reported while on the ground in Moscow that “the situation in Kazakhstan is a much bigger deal... The post Why The Kazakhstan Crisis Is A Much Bigger Deal Than Western Media Is Letting On appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education12 hours ago
Aspen Institute's Inclusive America Project Changes Name to Religion & Society Program... read more
From the Trenches World Report12 hours ago
Man who stabbed state trooper found not guiltyThe Daily News – by Dave Rogers AMESBURY — A Melrose man charged with stabbing a state trooper on Interstate 495 two years ago was... The post Man who stabbed state trooper found not guilty appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Israel Palestine News12 hours ago
Dr. Henry Kissinger: The Myth of the Great StatesmanWalter Hixson reviews a book on the life of former Secretary of State and ambassador to Israel, Dr. Henry Kissinger, and comments on his failure to understand issues in the Middle East or to do anything to further justice in the region. He "nurtured utter contempt for justice, human rights and peace." read more
Econlib14 hours ago
The Good GroupAs a professor and public speaker, I’ve spoken to a wide range of student groups. On reflection, my very favorite turns out to be: Effective Altruism. Indeed, I’ve had positive experiences with 100% of the EA groups I’ve encountered. What’s so great about the Effective Altruists? They combine high knowledge, high curiosity, and high iconoclasm. […] The post The Good Group appeared first on Econlib. read more
Econlib18 hours ago
Should Corporations Be Woke or Fascist?As the battle heats up on the Democrats’ voting legislation in the Senate and on the push to change the 60% practical majority rule to ensure its passage, large American corporations are again under pressure to take a political stance (“US Companies Condemn Election Fraud ‘Falsehood’ on January 6 Anniversary,” Financial Times, January 6, 2022). […] The post Should Corporations Be Woke or Fascist? appeared first on Econlib. read more
CURMUDGUCATION8 hours ago
How To Stay OpenMy Uncle Frank, about whom I've written about before, recently suffered a stroke. He spent a couple of days at the hospital on a gurney, rather than on a bed in a room, because those beds were filled with unvaxed freedom fighters, presumably none of whom were saying, "Don't give me any of your life-saving medicines or treatments, because I don't know exactly what's in them." While I'm generally pretty good at remaining open to different viewpoints, I'm about done with anti-vaxers. I am sympathetic to the folks who have legitimate medical reasons to avoid the covid vaccine, even a... read more
Viable Opposition11 hours ago
The World Economic Forum and the Vegan DietNow that it's January, the World Economic Forum, the group with the answers to everything, have weighed into the diets of the sweaty masses once again. This time, they aren't promoting the consumption of insects and weeds, rather, they are promoting a vegan diet. Here is the WEF's posting on veganism dated January 7, 2022: I hadn't heard of Veganuary before but apparently, it's a thing. Veganuary is a non-profit organization that attempts to get people around the world to try going vegan for the entire month of January, a program that was launched in 2014. For those of ... read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Did Hitler Paint the Art in the ‘Pretty Good Painting’ Meme?The watercolor painting shows a village scene with a townhouse, staircase, trees, buildings, and a street lamp. read more
naked capitalism11 hours ago
2:00PM Water Cooler 1/10/2022By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Bird Song of the Day Winter birds: “Songs and a few calls from an adult male perched at the top of a tall spruce.” * * * Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on human nature?” –James Madison, Federalist 51 “They had learned nothing, […] read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
UK Plans Holiday Weekend to Honor Queen’s 70 Years on ThroneThe United Kingdom will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne with a military parade, neighborhood parties and a competition to create a new dessert for the Platinum Jubilee. read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
U.S., EU Issue Nicaragua Sanctions As Ortega Begins New Presidential TermDeputies of new parliament, participate in the inaugural ceremony of the National Assembly, ahead of Nicaragua President Daniel Ortega's swearing-in ceremony after being re-elected for a fourth consecutive term, at the National Assambly building in Managua, Nicaragua January 9, 2022. REUTERS/Stringer *DW:* *US, EU sanction Nicaraguan officials ahead of 'sham' inauguration* *Top officials with Nicaragua's military and telecommunications and mining sectors are among those targeted. The US said the measures are in response to President Daniel Ortega's "subjugation of democracy."*... read more
Turcopolier11 hours ago
“Manhattan DA to stop seeking prison sentences in slew of criminal cases”“Bragg’s memo also detailed the following instructions for prosecutors to reduce charges filed by cops in various cases: Armed robbers who use guns or other deadly weapons to stick up stores and other businesses will be prosecuted only for petty … Continue reading → read more
The Last Refuge11 hours ago
CDC Finally Admits 75 Percent of COVID Deaths Happen in Patients “With at least Four or More Comorbidities”This issue has always been at the heart of the internal data that was never turned over for review. For two years people have wanted to know the distinction and general health position of the people who were categorized as dying from COVID. What was their previous health status? For reasons that can only be […] The post CDC Finally Admits 75 Percent of COVID Deaths Happen in Patients “With at least Four or More Comorbidities” appeared first on The Last Refuge . read more
MJBizDaily12 hours ago
Tilray, Budweiser maker AB InBev end cannabis beverage partnershipThe world’s leading brewer, AB InBev, and Canada’s leading cannabis producer by market share, Tilray, have ended their partnership, the New York-based cannabis company quietly acknowledged in a regulatory filing early Monday. Tilray, Budweiser maker AB InBev end cannabis beverage partnership is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
The Reference Frame12 hours ago
This way of our democracy seems to me rather unfortunateThrough different eyes. By Jiří Weigl In early December, a global online summit on democracy was organised by US President Biden. In the face of China's overwhelming economic and power ascendancy, the developed West wants to use this and similar events to give itself confidence and convince the rest of the non-Western world that our example is still the best and worthy of emulation. Democracy, i.e. rule by the people, is the means of ensuring good governance, which is a condition for the prosperity of a country and its people. Based on long historical experience, we in the West have... read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Study rates salmon production in Chile with a red mark and recommends avoiding eating salmon from ChileRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Seafood Watch, a program of the Monterey Bay Aquarium that studies the conditions under which salmon farms operate around the world, has given salmon production in Chile a red mark. Their recent report was terse to the Chilean industry and recommended that international markets not consume most salmon farmed in […] The post Study rates salmon production in Chile with a red mark and recommends avoiding eating salmon from Chile appeared first on The Rio Times . read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
From naturism to ETs: 11 themed and unusual accommodations in BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian travelers no longer need to fly abroad to stay in unusual themed accommodations. Brazil already has countless options of unusual inns and hotels for those who want to get away from it all and enjoy differentiated experiences. The lodgings are spread all over the country; however, most are concentrated […] The post From naturism to ETs: 11 themed and unusual accommodations in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Safe corridors: Argentina authorized new entry routes from Bolivia and ChileRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Government continued with the relaxation of sanitary restrictions at the border and enabled the opening of three new safe international corridors in the province of Jujuy, thus adding more entry routes from the neighboring countries of Chile and Bolivia. The measure was announced in Administrative Decision 8/2022, published this […] The post Safe corridors: Argentina authorized new entry routes from Bolivia and Chile appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
21st Century Wire12 hours ago
Revealed: Pfizer Injections Are Doing More Harm Than Good
* Canadian Covid Care Alliance* | Please watch and share this important and detailed presentation. read more
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education12 hours ago
Benedict College President Dr. Roslyn Artis Appointed Trustee of Southern Accrediting Body... read more
Bayou Renaissance Man12 hours ago
The next stage of the script emerges. We're being manipulated yet again.It's beyond obvious that the whole COVID-19 brouhaha has been planned, orchestrated, and executed in order to achieve a geopolitical and sociopolitical result. We've talked about it for months. Now Neil Oliver outlines how we're seeing that confirmed yet again as the next stage of the script unfolds. Remember months ago, I forget exactly when – presidents and prime ministers all over the world started talking about “Build Back Better”? Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, Boris Johnson, Tony Blair, Jacinda Ardern and many more besides. It was repeated like a mantra, by Sadiq Khan, Princ... read more
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education12 hours ago
Association of American Colleges and Universities Modifies Name to Reflect Global Membership... read more
Healing Oracle13 hours ago
NAGALASE & GCMAF: BENEFITS FOR CANCER PATIENTS!The Nagalase test is advertised as a highly accurate early cancer detection method. Labs that offer this test state that the enzyme rises during very early stages of Cancer because these cells use it to suppress the immune system and augment their growth.” Does this test yield what is promised & advertised? Read to learn The post NAGALASE & GCMAF: BENEFITS FOR CANCER PATIENTS! appeared first on Healing Oracle. read more
Healing Oracle13 hours ago
LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS TO IMPROVE & OPTIMIZE HEALTH IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTSMore than 90% of patients with breast cancer get an early-stage diagnosis of the disease. About 25% eventually die of distant metastasis (1). Many patients with breast cancer look for data from various sources about behavior that may reduce recurrence risks (2). Making positive lifestyle changes is psychologically beneficial for patients. This empowers them because The post LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS TO IMPROVE & OPTIMIZE HEALTH IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTS appeared first on Healing Oracle. read more
Healing Oracle13 hours ago
ROLE OF HEALTHY DIET FOR HEALTHY LIVING!Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases, obesity, and cognitive impairment are the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. Although there are other established genetic and environmental contributors to NCD risks, a modifiable lifestyle plays a vital role at an individual level [1, 2]. Dietary choices also contribute to the The post ROLE OF HEALTHY DIET FOR HEALTHY LIVING! appeared first on Healing Oracle. read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Denmark's Top Intelligence Chief Has Been In Custody For One Month Over Leak Of Highly Classified InformationFindsen was suspended in 2020 in a possible case of illegal spying on Danish citizens, but was cleared *DW*: *Danish spy chief detained over 'highly sensitive' leak* The head of Denmark’s defense intelligence service, Lars Findsen, has been placed in custody over the leak of highly classified information. The chief of Denmark's Defense Intelligence Service (FE), Lars Findsen, has been held in custody for more than a month over an apparent leak, it was revealed on Monday. Local media said the leak involved "highly sensitive" information. It follows allegations last year that ... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 211 hours ago
"Dollar Meltdown and Higher Inflation - Banks Issue Warnings"*Full screen recommended.* Dan, iAllegedly AM 1/10/22: *"Dollar Meltdown and Higher Inflation - Banks Issue Warnings"* "The big banks are issuing warnings on Inflation and interest rate problems. Our economy is not growing, it is shrinking, and the experts are finally admitted that employment is not an all time low." read more
Real Climate Science12 hours ago
Study Shows COVID Vaccines Make Things Worse“another independent analysis that is difficult to refute: we have been misled by the CDC, FDA, and NIH.” New big data study of 145 countries show COVID vaccines makes things worse (cases and deaths) France: +28% Vaccine Causal Impact on … Continue reading → read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
Why the F-117 Never Took Off From Aircraft Carriers*Alex Hollings* *F-117 Nighthawk, * Aviation technology was advancing so rapidly throughout the Cold War and immediately thereafter that by the time the Navy had a chance to seriously consider fielding stealth jets on their carriers, America’s top-tier stealth platform was already too dated to be practical. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *While the F-117N Seahawk never came to fruition, the premise itself offers a unique insight into the early days of stealth. The introduction of the F-117 Nighthawk was a watershed moment in military aviation. After years of competing to fie... read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
Russia Is Fortifying Kaliningrad, But NATO Can Destroy it Anyway*David Axe* *Kaliningrad, Russia* From Kaliningrad, Russia can threaten NATO aircraft, ships and ground forces for hundreds of miles in all directions. *Here's What You Need To Remember:* A non-nuclear-capable B-52s, serial number 60-0024, that initially flew a mock cruise-missile attack on Kaliningrad on March 14, 2019, according to Steffan Watkins, an independent imagery analyst. Observers can track military flights via their transponders and radio traffic. The Pentagon has a plan for destroying the defenses of Russia’s most heavily-armed European outpost, a top U.S. commander... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 212 hours ago
"We Should..."“Only the following items should be considered to be grave faults: not respecting another's rights; allowing oneself to be paralyzed by fear; feeling guilty; believing that one does not deserve the good or ill that happens in one's life; being a coward. We will love our enemies, but not make alliances with them. They were placed in our path in order to test our sword, and we should, out of respect for them, struggle against them. We will choose our enemies.” - Paulo Coelho read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Has Been Sentenced To Four More Years In Prison*Daily Mail: **Ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to four more years in prison for illegally importing walkie-talkies and violating Covid restrictions* * Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to four more years in jail in Myanmar * Democratic leader found guilty of illegally importing walkie talkies and violating Covid rules by holding political rallies * She had already been sentenced to four years for incitement against military leaders and a separate charge of breaking Covid rules * Comes a year after generals seized power from elected leaders in a coup A ... read more
PopularResistance.Org12 hours ago
Building Communities For A Fascist-Free FutureWe are now entering a period when antifascism has to remain ever present, not just to force back the encroaching far-right, but also to protect the left-wing social movements that are under constant threat of state violence, redirection and infiltration. At the same time, there is always the risk of revolutionary content being channeled into upholding electoralism or other reformist aspirations. The question, then, is what will it take to build an antifascist movement that can actually meet this challenge rather than collapse with the ebb and flow of the opposition? The post Build... read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Chaotic Scenes As Iraq’s New Parliament Holds First Session*Al Jazeera:* *Chaotic scenes as Iraq’s new parliament holds first session* *The speaker selection process was disrupted as competing political blocs claimed to hold a parliamentary majority.* Iraq’s new parliament has re-elected its speaker for a second term, the first step towards forming a new government after a general election whose results have been contested by powerful Iran-backed factions. In a reflection of the tensions, the new parliament’s first session on Sunday was marked by disarray, with the eldest member, Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, being evacuated to the hospi... read more
the daily howler12 hours ago
We're taking a day of personal leave!* MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2022* *We'll have no fish today:* We're taking a day of personal leave. Putting it a different way, we'll have no fish today! read more
The Duran12 hours ago
[LOCALS EXCLUSIVE] The Fed’s Secret 2019 $4.5 Trillion Bailout of Wall Street
[LOCALS EXCLUSIVE] The Fed’s Secret 2019 $4.5 Trillion Bailout of Wall Street There’s a News Blackout on the Fed’s Naming of the Banks that Got Its Emergency Repo Loans; Some Journalists Appear to Be Under Gag Orders https://wallstreetonparade.com/2022/01/theres-a-news-blackout-on-the-feds-naming-of-the-banks-that-got-its-emergency-repo-loans-some-journalists-appear-to-be-under-gag-orders/ Economist Michael Hudson explains inflation crisis and Fed’s secretive $4.5 trillion bank bailout https://benjaminnorton.substack.com/p/economist-michael-hudson-explains There’s a News […] read more
Health Impact News12 hours ago
Newsom Announces Operation Omicron Offensive in California – Includes Door to Door Visits and Taking Over Local Media to Fight “Misinformation”
As we previously reported back in December, the Government's next major offensive against the American people and the "unvaxxed" is Operation Omicron, where they have already announced that there will be massive casualties, all blamed on the "unvaccinated." This past weekend, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the State was spending $2.7 BILLION for this offensive in California in what is called a "COVID-19 Emergency Response Package" for an "emergency" that is now coming up on 2 years old. $583 million of this military campaign will focus on "Getting more Californi... read more
Snopes.com12 hours ago
Grand Theft Auto Maker Buys FarmVille Company in $12.7B DealTake-Two Interactive is buying Zynga in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $12.7 billion. read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
And How Was Your Day?UNREAL: Body cam footage from LAPD Foothill division shows officers pulling out a pilot of a downed plane that crashed on the train tracks seconds before the train arrives 👀 pic.twitter.com/mjfoqxyrDr — Art TakingBack 🇺🇸 (@ArtValley818_) January 10, 2022 read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
The Capitalist Death-Drive, Afghan Sanctions, Attack On MedicareLee Camp looks at how the capitalist system sits at the heart of the worst problems facing society. In this history lesson, Camp takes you back to the feudal system, to the creation of corporations and currency, to the modern system that’s destroying the lives of the poor today. The ruling class don’t even try to hide the inhumanity that keeps the system running anymore, now that it has become almost impossible to ignore. This leaves it up to popular movements to end the capitalist system and create something new. Then, Camp reports on the police brutality victims who don’t gain as... read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
NYC Public High School Student: ‘The Situation Is Beyond Control’As the Omicron variant continues to surge, despite 90,132 new positive cases reported in New York on Saturday and one in three Covid-19 tests coming back positive in New York City, schools have been forced to stay open with insufficient safety measures as many students, and staff continue to test positive. Eleven members of the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) Solidarity Caucus filed a lawsuit seeking mandatory remote learning until all students and workers can be tested, but Mayor Eric Adams continues to insist that schools must stay open at all costs, and even that schools are... read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
Chicago’s COVID-19 Fight With Teachers Hangs Over A Second WeekDisputed issues included testing and metrics to close schools. The Chicago Teachers Union wants the option to revert to districtwide remote instruction, and most members have refused to teach in-person until there's an agreement, or the latest COVID-19 spike subsides. But Chicago leaders reject districtwide remote learning, saying it's detrimental and schools are safe. Instead, Chicago opted to cancel classes as a whole two days after students returned from winter break. Chicago Public Schools face the same pandemic issues as other districts nationwide, with more reverting to remo... read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
Oakland Students Petition For School District To Go To Remote LearningOakland, Calif. — Following a planned “sick-out” on Friday where more than 500 teachers across the Oakland Unified School District called out of work sick, hundreds of students within the district have come together in an online petition demanding increased COVID-19 protocols or else they’ll strike. Students at schools in Oakland Unified School District are now demanding increased COVID-19 protocols and supplies. If their demands are not met, they plan to boycott showing up for in-person classes. “We are demanding KN95 masks for all of the students because they’re not easily acc... read more
PopularResistance.Org13 hours ago
NYC Enacts Law Allowing Over 800,000 Immigrants To Vote In Local ElectionsA New York City law granting more than 800,000 lawful permanent residents the right to vote in local elections took effect Sunday after the recently elected mayor, Democrat Eric Adams, declined to veto it. The New York City Council had voted 33-14—with two abstentions—for the measure to allow noncitizens who have resided in the city for at least 30 days to vote for mayor, council members, and other municipal offices beginning next year. "The New York City Council is making history," declared Ydanis Rodríguez, the former council member who sponsored the bill, last month. "New York ... read more
PopularResistance.Org15 hours ago
US War Lobby Fuels Conflict In Russia, Ukraine, And SyriaDouglas Macgregor, a retired US Army Colonel and former Pentagon senior advisor, analyzes the US-Russia standoff in Ukraine; the aftermath of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan; Trump’s failure to act on 2016 campaign anti-interventionist rhetoric, only to surround himself with neocons; and the ongoing, overlooked US military occupation of Syria after the decade-long CIA dirty war. “The Military Industrial Congressional Complex,” Macgregor says, “seems to be more powerful than anyone who occupies the office of the presidency.”ffice of the presidency.” The post US War Lobby Fuels ... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 212 hours ago
"Coups d’etat… for Dummies"*"Coups d’etat… for Dummies"* by Bill Bonner Poitou, France - “I will stand in this breach. I will defend this nation. And I will allow no one to place a dagger at the throat of our democracy.” ~ Joe Biden "The holiday season is over… now comes the long slog through winter… First, we would like to thank Dear Readers for sticking with us. We’re trying something new. Just straight talk. No advertising. No big promises. If we get through the coming bomb cyclone – the financial/political one – with our wits and wealth in tact, we will consider it a success. In the days ahead, we will ... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 212 hours ago
"Economic Market Snapshot 1/10/22"
*"Economic Market Snapshot 1/10/22"* Updated as available. ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ○ *○* *MarketWatch Market Su**mmary, Live Updates* - https://www.marketwatch.com/tools/marketsummary ○ *CNN Market Data:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/markets/ *CNN Fear And Greed Index:* - http://money.cnn.com/data/fear-and-greed/ ○ *Latest Market Analysis, Updated 1/10/22* - https://www.asktraders.com/analysis/ ◆ *A comprehensive, essential daily read.* *Jan 8th to 12th 2022* - http://www.shadowstats.com/ ○ *Financial Stre... read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Poor harvest in other countries leads to good barley year in ArgentinaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to official data, the area under barley in the 2021/22 season reached 1.5 million hectares, 260,000 hectares more than last year. As the harvest is in its final stage, the national average yield is expected to reach 37 qq/ha, which means that a production of 4.5 million tons can […] The post Poor harvest in other countries leads to good barley year in Argentina appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
When Russian Su-27 Flankers Chased an American Spy Plane Away*David Axe* *Su-27, Russia* In July 2014, an RC-135 was presumably monitoring electronic signals when at least two Su-27s vectored for an intercept. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Russian aerial activity in the Baltic region has been on the rise for years — and escalated sharply following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in early 2014. Fighters from NATO and neutral countries have intercepted Russian planes on hundreds of separate occasions since then. On June 9, 2017, examples of all three of the U.S. Air Force’s heavy bombers — the swing-wing B-1, the stealthy B-2 and the lumberi... read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
Why It's Nearly Impossible for the Navy to Have 12 Aircraft Carriers*David Axe* *Aircraft Carriers, United States* Under current planning, the Navy won’t grow to 12 flattops until 2065. In the worst case, the fleet might lose carriers instead of adding them. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Expanding the Navy under any administration always was an unlikely proposition. One Congressional shipbuilding expert told The National Interest, on condition of anonymity, that quickly growing the Navy by 75 ships simply by buying new vessels "would be impossible." “We will all be dead” by the time the U.S. Navy grows its fleet of aircraft carriers to 12 ... read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
U.S.-Russia Talks Must Continue*Daniel R. DePetris* *U.S.-Russia Relations, * Continued dialogue with Russia is the only way to prevent an invasion of Ukraine. After two months in which another Russian invasion of Ukraine looked probable, if not imminent, there are signs of a diplomatic climbdown from the recent tensions. President Joe Biden has been working the phones in an attempt to defuse the crisis, calling Russian President Vladimir Putin on December 30, where both leaders laid out their expectations for an upcoming series of meetings this week. Biden followed up with a call to Ukrainian President Volo... read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
Bomber Task Force Patrols Keep U.S. Adversaries On Their Toes*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Air Force Bombers, * Long-range bombers allow the Air Force to remain unpredictable. While NATO allies and other European partners continue to acquire F-35 Lightning II fighter jets, there remains a critical need for the unique and extremely valuable capabilities that bombers possess. As the U.S. Air Force recognizes this fact, long-range bombers are set to continue conducting Bomber Task Force patrols in the skies above Europe. “Bombers give us the ability to provide some strategic ambiguity. There is a pattern of life to fighters. Bombers are recognized by o... read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
Syria Faces Omicron Amid a Shortage of Vaccines*David Adesnik, K.M. Schaefer* *Coronavirus, Middle East* As in other countries, statistics do not convey the extent of the suffering. 5 percent of Syrians are fully vaccinated against Covid-19, placing the country’s vaccination rate just below Somalia in the global rankings. The Delta variant ripped through Syria in September and October, stressing what remained of a healthcare system already broken by a decade of war. So far, the hyper-contagious Omicron variant has proven to be less lethal than its predecessors, yet few countries are as ill-prepared as Syria to handle its arri... read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
Multilateral Renovation and Innovation: Don’t Let a Crisis Go to Waste*Mark P. Lagon , James Gannon* *Multilateralism, World* The clock is ticking in 2022 for ambitious reforms to enable the global community to address the climate crisis and pandemic preparedness. Today’s world is beset by crises, yet the international institutions that are supposed to facilitate a cooperative global response keep coming up short. Throughout the past year, democratic norms and institutions have continued to erode around the globe. America’s West Coast, Turkey’s countryside, and even Siberia burned last summer as climate change took its toll. And some 5.5 million pe... read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
Is America Getting ‘Compellence’ Wrong in Ukraine?*Jeff Hartman* *Ukraine Crisis, Europe* Are we unintentionally sacrificing Ukraine’s sovereignty for Russian guarantees that will become meaningless once NATO’s credibility is lost? From November 1990 through January 1991, in preparation for the first Gulf War, the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Coalition Forces moved into assembly areas near the Iraqi border and trained for months while rehearsing and preparing a credible invasion force. The purpose for this very visible, months-long build-up was to compel Iraq’s leader, Saddam Hussein, to withdraw from Kuwait, preferably without ... read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
How Russian T-90 Tanks Fared Against American TOW Missiles in Syria*Sebastien Roblin* *TOW Missile, Syria* Ultimately, T-90 losses in Syria show that any tank—whether T-90, M-1 or Leopard 2—is vulnerable on a battlefield in which long-range anti-tank guided missiles have proliferated. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While the T-90A is still outgunned by Western main battle tanks, it does sport number of defensive systems particularly effective verses anti-tank missiles that (all but a few) Abrams and Leopard 2 tanks lack—and anti-tank missiles have destroyed far more armored vehicles in recent decades than tank main guns have. The interconn... read more
The National Interest12 hours ago
How the CIA's Secret Supersonic Plane Was Created*Alex Hollings* *A-12 Spy Plane, * Ultimately only 11 men were chosen from the Air Force for the dangerous honor of flying the A-12. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Project Oxcart would end in 1968, but its successor in the SR-71 would fly for decades to come — and outrun at least 800 surface-to-air missiles, many fired from Soviet soil, along the way. The SR-71 Blackbird remains the fastest operational military aircraft in history to this day, despite leaving service more than two decades ago, but its Lockheed predecessor in the A-12 was *actually faster*. The A-12 that wo... read more
Accidental Deliberations12 hours ago
Monday Morning LinksMiscellaneous material to start your week. - David Wallace-Wells writes that the U.S.' Omicron COVID wave looks far more severe than Europe's - even if it isn't being met with any meaningful policy response. Chuck Wendig criticizes the inexcusable choice of so many governments to let COVID win rather than working to keep people healthy. And the Canadian Press reports on the widespread hospitalization records being set in the face of a variant which have dangerously tried to portray as "mild". - Joel Dryden reports on yet another outbreak at the same Cargill meat plant where manage... read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Israeli PM Says Israel's Military Is Undergoing The Largest Rearmament In YearsPrime Minister Naftali Bennett attends a Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem, January 10, 2022. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90) *Times of Israel:* *Eyeing Iran, Bennett says military undergoing largest rearmament in years* *Prime minister tells Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that Tehran remains country’s most significant foe, Israel fighting Iranian forces constantly* Prime Minister Naftali Bennett told the Knesset on Monday that the country’s military and other security services were undergoing their largest rearming in yea... read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Details of Argentine President’s trip to China that irritated the United StatesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Everything indicates that when Alberto Fernandez arrives in Beijing next February 4, Argentina will not have closed the debt agreement with the IMF yet. However, the President will launch from Beijing a powerful geopolitical signal that will irritate the United States: the photo with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at […] The post Details of Argentine President’s trip to China that irritated the United States appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
The 15 most expensive Brazilian cities to buy a propertyRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The heating of the real estate market was reflected in 2021 in the most significant increase in the average price of a property in seven years: 5.29%, according to data from the FipeZAP+ Index based on internet ads. But in many cases, the average value increased even above this level: […] The post The 15 most expensive Brazilian cities to buy a property appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
MJBizDaily13 hours ago
Tilray misses ‘muted expectations’ on plunging cannabis salesTilray reported net revenue of $155. 1 million (196 million Canadian dollars) in the quarter ended Nov. 30, considerably lower than consensus expectations of $170 million in cannabis sales, citing coronavirus-related headwinds, supply-chain issues and a lower share of the key Canadian market. Tilray misses ‘muted expectations’ on plunging cannabis sales is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Chile: 60% feel optimistic about the country’s economic situation this year -CademRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Two months after Gabriel Boric's arrival to La Moneda, 46% believe he will do well. According to the same survey, it is less than the perspective held for Piñera and The post Chile: 60% feel optimistic about the country’s economic situation this year -Cadem appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Did David Bowie Predict Social Media in ‘Newsnight’ 1999 Clip?According to this viral video, the musician predicted cat videos, phone addictions, and the phrase "social media." read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Brazilian Navy advances its nuclear program with delivery of first uranium pelletsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Navy's nuclear program is making steady progress, and the contract signed between the Navy's Technology Center in São Paulo and Indústrias Nucleares do Brasil (INB) to produce uranium oxide (UO2) pellets has begun delivery. Between August and December 2021, test pellets with an energy equivalent of about three […] The post Brazilian Navy advances its nuclear program with delivery of first uranium pellets appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Global Issues News Headlines13 hours ago
Clean Water, Decent Toilets, Hygiene Challenge for Southern African CommunityBlantyre, Malawi, Jan 10 (IPS) - The toilets in the maternity wing of Namatapa Health Centre in the populous Bangwe Township in Blantyre, Malawi’s commercial city, fell into disrepair a few years ago. So, pregnant women who come to deliver their babies and their guardians use two pit latrines. Read the full story, “Clean Water, Decent Toilets, Hygiene Challenge for Southern African Community”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines13 hours ago
How Place of Birth Shapes Chances of Going to UniversityJan 10 (IPS) - Many newly independent African countries in the 1960s inherited regional and ethnic inequalities in formal educational attainment. These new states bound together sub-national regions of diverse ethnic and religious communities. The regions differed in their exposure to missionary activity – the main vector in the spread of formal western education in the colonial era. Read the full story, “How Place of Birth Shapes Chances of Going to University”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines13 hours ago
Agencies suspend Tigray aid as ‘scores’ are killed due to airstrikesRecent airstrikes on camps for internally displaced persons and refugees in Tigray, northern Ethiopia, have reportedly killed scores of civilians, including children, and left many more injured. Read the full story, “Agencies suspend Tigray aid as ‘scores’ are killed due to airstrikes”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines13 hours ago
‘Keep speaking out’, UN chief urges in message to World Youth ForumAlthough everyone has been deeply affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on young people has been “especially heartbreaking”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Monday. Read the full story, “‘Keep speaking out’, UN chief urges in message to World Youth Forum”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Reference Frame13 hours ago
IVK on Markéta Pekarová Adamová's attack on HungaryIVK COMMENTS, 10th January 2022 The outrageous remarks by the Speaker of the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, Markéta Pekarová Adamová, that Hungarians are to oust their long-serving Prime Minister Orbán in the upcoming parliamentary elections there, are hardly believable, an absolutely unprecedented hostile attack in the history of Czech-Hungarian relations by one of our highest constitutional officials. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); By her words that are damaging to her own country and its foreign policy, Mrs Pekarová confirms that ... read more
21st Century Wire13 hours ago
Djokovic Wins Freedom – A Crushing Blow to Australian Regime
*21WIRE* | Serbian star wins court battle, but a vindictive regime are still threatening to ban him from the country. read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Israeli PM Says Israel Is Not Bound By Any Nuclear Deal With IranPrime Minister Naftali Bennett speaking to the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Monday (Photo: GPO) *Reuters:* *Israel not bound by any nuclear deal with Iran, Bennett says* JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Monday that Israel would not be bound by any nuclear deal with Iran and would continue to consider itself free to act "with no constraints" against its arch-foe if necessary. Indirect talks between Iran and the United States on salvaging the 2015 Iran nuclear deal resumed a week ago in Vienna. France's foreign minister said on F... read more
The Duran14 hours ago
Djokovic wins court case. Bitter, defeated Morrison considers nuclear option
Djokovic wins court case. Bitter, defeated Morrison considers nuclear option ***News Topic 688*** Djokovic reacts to ruling by making vow Djokovic reacts to ruling by making vow The controversial world number one has spoken out publicly for the first time since being freed by a court in Melbourne on Monday Novak Djokovic has issued a […] read more
Komando.com14 hours ago
Amazing iPhone audio trick you need to try with a friendWant to share audio from your iPhone? Here's how to share it with two sets of Apple AirPods. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
AJ DePriest Uncovers The Enormous Covid Bribes To All Education And Hospitals From The US GovernmentEarthNewspaper.com January 8th, 2022. The post AJ DePriest Uncovers The Enormous Covid Bribes To All Education And Hospitals From The US Government appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Alan Dershowitz asked Donald Trump to grant Ghislaine Maxwell a pre-emptive pardonThe Times Jeffrey Epstein’s former lawyer lobbied Donald Trump to pre-emptively pardon Ghislaine Maxwell during the final days of his presidency after talks with her... The post Alan Dershowitz asked Donald Trump to grant Ghislaine Maxwell a pre-emptive pardon appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Survey: Economic Nationalism Is Most Popular Policy Solution to InflationBreitbart – by John Binder Economic nationalism, centered on reshoring manufacturing back to the United States, is the most popular policy solution to President Joe... The post Survey: Economic Nationalism Is Most Popular Policy Solution to Inflation appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
CDC Website Reveals Police Power Will be Used at Quarantine Stations for the “Benefit of Society”Gateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft The CDC stated on its website (last reviewed Sept. 2021) that to control the spread of disease within their borders, states... The post CDC Website Reveals Police Power Will be Used at Quarantine Stations for the “Benefit of Society” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Watch your step there, Crazy Nancyil Donaldo Trumpo Published January 8, 2022 The post Watch your step there, Crazy Nancy appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
The Economic Winners And Losers Of The PandemicZero Hedge – by Tyler Durden While the coronavirus pandemic is still ongoing, the economies of most OECD countries have started to bounce back from... The post The Economic Winners And Losers Of The Pandemic appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Schizer | Because We Care (About Our Profits)KanekoaTheGreat Published January 5, 2022 The post Schizer | Because We Care (About Our Profits) appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
LaRouchePAC.com - All Posts16 hours ago
Dick Cheney, the One True Link Between September 11, 2001 and January 6, 2021Beginning in 2002, Lyndon LaRouche conducted a relentless campaign, using his 2004 Democratic Presidential campaign as the vehicle, to expose Dick Cheney and the neo-cons in the Republican Party from which he sprang as, literally, modern-day Children of Satan. read more
LaRouchePAC.com - All Posts16 hours ago
The Mars Vortex and the “Pursuit of Happiness”The 2017 initiation by President Trump of the Artemis Project (which reflected Lyndon LaRouche’s 1988 proposal to build a city on Mars) created a vortex which is organizing both the national and world economy around a process of continuous and accelerating progress–”the pursuit of happiness.” read more
Science 2.0 blogs16 hours ago
Exoplanets Were Discovered For The First Time Using A Sophisticated Radio AntennaAs was reported in read more read more
The Duran20 hours ago
Kazakhstan and Europe’s anti-lockdown protests – a contrast in reactionsOver the past week, the Western corporate media, in lockstep, has focused on fuel protests in Kazakhstan – protests which, in the space of several days, have rapidly escalated into nationwide violence which has so far seen the deaths of 18 Kazakh security services members, including two who were decapitated, and the deployment of the […] read more
Balkinization11 hours ago
The First Section Three LawsuitThe suit was filed today against Congressman Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina. I have agreed to serve pro bono as an expert witness in this case if necessary. read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Afghanistan's Health Centers Are In Danger Of Shutting Down*TOLO News: **90% of Afghan Health Care Centers on Edge of Collapse: IRC * Officials from the Ministry of Public Health rejected the possibility of 90 percent of health facilities closing. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) expressed concerns over the Afghan crisis and warned that over 90 percent of the Afghan health care centers are on verge of collapse. The collapse of the health care centers, the IRC said, is “depriving millions of basic care, threatening the COVID-19 response and creating a major risk of disease outbreaks, malnutrition and preventable deaths.” The ... read more
Schools Matter14 hours ago
The Sunny Side of Corruption by Jay MathewsAmerican print media's most prominent charter school cheerleader is at it again. In his most recent Washington Post column, Jay Mathews is preaching the virtues of IDEA Charter Schools, Inc., which recently lost its CEO founder and other senior leaders due to corruption charges involving private jets, NBA sky boxes, and routine use of public funds for "personal benefit:" A financial investigation “uncovered substantial evidence that … a small number of IDEA senior leaders directed the use of IDEA financial and staff resources for their personal benefit on multiple occasions,” Boar... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ14 hours ago
Iraq Takes 1st Step Towards Forming New Govt With Election Of Speaker Of ParliamentMohammed Halbusi was re-elected speaker of parliament in 1st step towards creating a new Iraqi govt (NRT) Iraq’s new parliament met for the first time on January 9 and officially started the process of creating a new government. A new speaker along with his deputies were elected but there was controversy over the vote and no list has gained a majority and the right to pick the next prime minister. The session had a dramatic start as the oldest parliamentary Mahmoud Mashadani was supposed to lead the proceedings but collapsed. He was taken away and the second oldest MP took over.... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ14 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Jan 101917 British failed at 2nd attack upon Ottomans at Khadairi Bend outside Kut 1921 Gertrude Bell letter said if British had created Iraqi state 2 years ago there would have been no 1920 Revolt and blamed High Commissioner Wilson (Musings On Iraq review *Gertrude Bell And Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *Gertrude Bell, Explorer of the Middle East*) (Musings On Iraq movie review *Letters from Baghdad*) (Musings On Iraq review *Desert Queen, The Extraordinary Life of Gertrude Bell: Adventurer, Adviser to Kings, Ally of Lawrence of Arabia*) 1963 Gen Qasim offered amnesty to Kurd... read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Golden Globe Awards Carry On, Without Stars or a TelecastHollywood’s so-called biggest party was reduced to a live-blog for its 79th edition. read more
The Free Thought Project14 hours ago
Pentagon and CIA Have Been Propagandizing Us for Decades With Thousands of Hollywood Movies[image: propaganda]Propaganda is most impactful when people don’t think it’s propaganda, and most decisive when it’s censorship you never knew happened. read more
The Duran14 hours ago
France erupts in protest against Macron’s “pi** off” mandates
France erupts in protest against Macron’s “pi** off” mandates ***News Topic 687*** read more
The Duran14 hours ago
Ukraine warns Europe it may have to siphon off Russian gas
Ukraine warns Europe it may have to siphon off Russian gas The Duran: Episode 1188 Ukraine may have to siphon off Russian gas from transit pipelines – former Naftogaz chief Ukraine may have to siphon off Russian gas from transit pipelines – former Naftogaz chief KIEV, January 4. /TASS/. Under the pessimistic scenario Ukraine may […] read more
The Free Thought Project15 hours ago
We Have to Speak in Code — Citizens With Reported Vaccine Injuries Being Silenced on Social Media[image: injuries]People who report vaccine injuries are reportedly being silenced across multiple social media platforms. read more
Halifax Examiner15 hours ago
What is the pandemic doing to sports — and other — reporting?News 1. Omicron is testing Nova Scotia’s hospitals Jennifer Henderson digs into the effects of the current COVID-19 wave on the province’s hospitals, looking not just at those hospitalized with COVID-19, but also larger effects on the system. Her lead gets right to the point: The latest wave of COVID is putting pressure on every […] read more
Bayou Renaissance Man15 hours ago
A Government-caused disaster in the making?The Conservative Treehouse has published four articles recently that dovetail with each other, and are verifiable from other sources. I'm going to mention each briefly, and I highly recommend that you click over there and read them in full for yourself. *1. The Most Dangerous Part of Biden’s Economic Plan Is that He Believes in It – Read What He Says, and You Will See What Is Coming* "I’m not an economist, but I’ve been doing this a long time. But here’s the way to look at it. If car prices are too high right now, there are two solutions: You increase the supply of cars by... read more
Small Dead Animals15 hours ago
Alexandria Omicron-CortezConservative Treehouse; Despite virtue-signaling that all the good people remain locked down in the leftist epicenters of COVID restriction; and despite saying that anyone who does not adhere to the rules and regulations of the lockdown are being selfish; Ms. AOC was recently noted partying maskless without social distancing in Miami, Florida. Not to worry,… Continue reading → read more
Food & Water Watch15 hours ago
35 Groups Urge Governor Carney to Oppose Biogas Infrastructure Development in DelawareBiogas will strengthen factory farm and fossil fuel industry presence in region, groups say The post 35 Groups Urge Governor Carney to Oppose Biogas Infrastructure Development in Delaware appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more
Small Dead Animals16 hours ago
When All Else FailsA Canadian Refugee In Mexico read more
Small Dead Animals16 hours ago
1976 vs. 2020-2022: History Repeating Itselfh/t x Menticide read more
Small Dead Animals16 hours ago
Woke MondayApparently its a feminist victory to call women sluts. War on meat. Vegans have no sense of humour. Maybe they could wear jeans or pant suits like Hillary Clinton. Tutus could be replaced for being too feminine. Dear Leader’s Woke justice. Attorney General claims police are lenient towards white protesters. read more
Lawfare17 hours ago
Israel’s Counterterrorism Designation Regime: A Process in Need of ReformThe Israeli Supreme Court in Jerusalem on July 9, 2009. Photo credit: Adiel Io via Wikimedia; CC BY-SA 3.0 Israel’s Oct. 19 decision to designate six Palestinian civil society organizations as “terrorist groups” continues to be the focus of much debate and criticism in and outside Israel. Israeli security officials have claimed as recently as Dec. 8, in response to a parliamentary request for information, that the designations were based on solid evidence that the groups constitute an integral part of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). But U.N. human rights ... read more
Small Dead Animals17 hours ago
What’s the Difference Between Australia and a Banana Republic?More here and here. When will the Totalitarians Down Under realize HOW INCREDIBLY WRONG they’ve been? read more
The New Dark Age10 hours ago
Kazakhstan News Links 10 January 2022Monday, 10 January 2022 • 20:30 — The New Dark Age US-Russian Negotiations On Security Guarantees Ended In Geneva (Video) Putin and CSTO leaders meet to discuss Kazakhstan Why the Kazakhstan Crisis Is a Much Bigger Deal than Western Media Is Letting On https://www.globalresearch.ca/why-kazakhstan-crisis-much-bigger-deal-than-western-media-letting-on/5766731 There Was an Attempted Coup in Kazakhstan, but It Wasn’t by … Continue reading Kazakhstan News Links 10 January 2022 read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
What War With Russia Would Look LikeSherman will face off against Ryabkov in Geneva, with the fate of Europe in her hands. The sad thing is, she doesn’t see it that way. Thanks to Biden, Blinken and the host of Russophobes who populate the U.S. national security state today, Sherman thinks she is there to simply communicate the consequences of diplomatic failure to Russia. To threaten. With mere words. read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Georgia counties accused of destroying evidence of illegal vote harvestingMonica Showalter: Good luck investigating ballot-harvesting in Georgia's 2020 election. Following credible reports from True The Vote, a clean-elections advocacy group, of the existence of ballot-harvesting, which is flamingly illegal in Georgia, several counties have destroyed their camera surveillance data. According to John Solomon's JustTheNews, which broke the story: But some of Georgia's largest counties tell Just the News that they no longer possess evidence that could be helpful to probing the harvesting allegations: video camera surveillance footage that monitored the dr... read more
The National Interest14 hours ago
Xi Jinping Is Ready to Launch a New Chinese Century*Mark Episkopos* *China, CCP, President Xi Jinping, China, Taiwan, Russia* Xi reminded Beijing’s adversaries in no uncertain terms that China has the means and the will to stand up for itself on the international stage. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Sino-Russian relations have reached a historic high point under the joint stewardship of Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with the two powers signing a treaty on “Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation” on the eve of the centenary. Firmly in control at home, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) seeks to project China’... read more
The National Interest14 hours ago
Five Powerful Weapons Systems Defending Israel From Attack*Robert Farley* *Israeli Defense Forces, Middle East* Most analysts expect that the F-15I would play a key role in any Israeli strike against Iran, along with some of its older brethren. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *It’s worth noting that for all the tactical and operational success the IDF has enjoyed, Israel remains in a strategically perilous position. Since 1948, the state of Israel has fielded a frighteningly effective military machine. Built on a foundation of pre-independence militias, supplied with cast-off World War II weapons, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) hav... read more
The Watchers » Latest articles15 hours ago
Asteroid 2022 AC4 to fly past Earth at 0.24 LDA newly discovered asteroid designated 2022 AC4 will fly past Earth at a distance of 0.24 LD / 0.00062 AU (92 750 km / 57 632 miles) at 05:20 UTC on January 11, 2022. This is the 6th known asteroid to fly past Earth within 1 lunar distance since January 1. In 2021,...... Read more » read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Biden's killer border policiesEpoch Times: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported a 1,066 percent increase in fentanyl seized in south Texas ports during fiscal year 2021. Border agents at eight ports of entry extending from Brownsville to Del Rio said that between Oct. 1, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2021, they seized 87,652 pounds of narcotics that would have commanded a combined estimated street value of $786 million, CBP reported on Jan. 5. Of this, 41,713 pounds was marijuana, 8,592 pounds was cocaine, 33,777 pounds was methamphetamine, 1,215 pounds was heroin, and 588 pounds was fentanyl. That’s ... read more
Real Climate Science15 hours ago
New York Times – 900,000 Children HospitalizedSupreme Court Justice Sotomayor claimed that 100,000 children are hospitalized with COVID-19. “We have hospitals that are almost at full capacity with people severely ill on ventilators. We have over 100,000 children, which we’ve never had before, in serious condition, … Continue reading → read more
The New Dark Age15 hours ago
The Russia-U.S. Talks In Geneva Are Likely To FailMonday, 10 January 2022 — Moon of Alabama Like Scott Ritter I am deeply skeptical that today’s talks between the U.S. and Russia in Geneva will have any results: If ever a critical diplomatic negotiation was doomed to fail from the start, the discussions between the U.S. and Russia over Ukraine and Russian security guarantees is … Continue reading The Russia-U.S. Talks In Geneva Are Likely To Fail read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Paraguay’s tourism year posts positive balanceRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina, Brazil and Germany were the main countries of tourism issuance to Paraguay. SENATUR'S Tourism Observatory reported the figures for the 2021 fiscal year. The report states that a total of 94,846 international tourists visited Paraguay, the majority from Argentina (37.7%), Brazil (29.7%) and Germany (5.05%). Some 4.86% came from […] The post Paraguay’s tourism year posts positive balance appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Real Climate Science15 hours ago
Global Warming Saving Lives In IndiaIn 2001, Ohio State researcher Lonnie Thompson said ice cores in the Himalayas reported that the last 50 years were the warmest in the past 1,000 years, and said their were catastrophic droughts in the past when temperatures were lower. … Continue reading → read more
21st Century Wire15 hours ago
How to NOT Get Deplatformed in 2022
*JP Sears* | Trying to hold on to that last sliver of your online existence - before it's memory-holed by a Silicon Valley staffer. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Waves of wood and art: museum with an international focus opens in UruguayRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In an event attended by thousands of people, the artistic alliance of Uruguayans Pablo Atchugarry and Carlos Ott was inaugurated for free public enjoyment. The renowned sculptor, particularly in Italy, where he settled decades ago enamored with Carrara marble, expanded the concept of his already existing Foundation into a museum […] The post Waves of wood and art: museum with an international focus opens in Uruguay appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Real Climate Science16 hours ago
Kilimanjaro Granted A ReprieveThe predictions of climate experts show an almost 100% correlation with the political expectations of the people who provide the funding. read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
From Summits to Boycotts – America’s Waning InfluenceFirst, the US attempted to trigger a widespread diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Olympic games. After announcing no US diplomats would attend the games in Beijing, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada followed. New Zealand would notify Beijing it would not send any diplomats “mostly to do with Covid,” Bloomberg would report. read more
Cairns News17 hours ago
Notorious Melbourne and AFP cops arrest Djokovic after court sets him free, pepper spray supportersWithout doubt the Liberal National Party has just enacted its own demise and kick-started the Melbourne tinderbox where oppressed residents have endured Covid tyranny like no others on earth. Anything could happen in Melbourne if the fascists of the LNP and ALP deport the world’s greatest tennis player and strident advocate of vaccination choice. This […] read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE17 hours ago
High Levels of Microplastics Linked to IBD – Patient WorthyHigh Levels of Microplastics Linked to IBD – Patient Worthy https://patientworthy.com/2022/01/07/high-levels-microplastics-linked-ibd/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Patient%20Worthy&utm_content=High%20Levels%20of%20Microplastics%20Linked%20to%20IBD&fbclid=IwAR1_zxMn3k-XH__3stzxDtQaEhG7oTSeJX537QxFtJ-tq0LSRJ08vuzPfD8 read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE17 hours ago
James Webb telescope completes epic deployment sequence – BBC NewsJames Webb telescope completes epic deployment sequence – BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-59914936 read more
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Study Shows New Gene Therapy Technique Successful in Reversing Severe Hearing Loss in Mice – Patient WorthyStudy Shows New Gene Therapy Technique Successful in Reversing Severe Hearing Loss in Mice – Patient Worthy https://patientworthy.com/2022/01/05/study-gene-therapy-technique-reversing-hearing-loss/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Patient%20Worthy&utm_content=Study%20Shows%20New%20Gene%20Therapy%20Technique%20Successful%20in%20Reversing%20Severe%20Hearing%20Loss%20in%20Mice&fbclid=IwAR0Ou06QW4jGFC-9IeI2v5yOWLSX7MlnkmI_nXL9nJ_Z9U9aqvu7RcZ9c9c read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Taliban Threatening To Block The Evacuation Of Thousands Of Afghans Who Are US Citizens And The Release Of An American Engineer If An Afghan Drug Lord Is Not ReleasedWhats is the swap deal between the US and Taliban.. release the Afghan drug lord Bashir Noorzai in exchange of the last US hostage with Haqqani network https://t.co/2fKJ5uiW9R via @india_narrative — Mrityunjoy Kumar Jha (@Mrityunjoykjha) August 25, 2021 *Foreign Policy:* *Taliban Pressing for Prisoner Swap With U.S.* *The group wants to trade an American engineer abducted two years ago for an Afghan drug lord imprisoned in the U.S. * Leaders of the Taliban are pressing Washington to free an Afghan drug lord serving a life sentence in a U.S. prison in exchange for the release of ... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Trump and 2024Roger Kimball: Among Trump-friendly conservatives, there seem to be essentially two strands of sentiment about who should be the Republican candidate for president in 2024. One strand says, “Donald Trump, assuming he runs and his health is good.” The other strand exhibits various shades of dubiousness. Some profess admiration for what Trump accomplished in his first term, but lament his “divisiveness,” which they anatomize in various ways as a product of narcissism, impulsiveness, or simple bad character. A few in this group blame the divisiveness not on Trump, but the people,... read more
From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog15 hours ago
UntitledFrom Jenna Orkin Africa’s rising cities By 2100, 13 of the world’s 20 biggest urban areas will be in Africa. Kazakhstan officials say 164 dead in protests, country now ‘stabilized’ Turkmenistan’s leader wants to extinguish the country’s ‘Gates of hellCarl Bernstein’s Eulogy for the Newspaper Business'If America wants 2,000 English [i.e., American] Troops At Its Embassy In Afghanistan, We Also Want 2,000 Fidayeen Mujahideen [i.e., Suicide Bombers] From The Fateh Force At The Embassy Of Afghanistan In America' China’s Chang’e 5 lunar probe finds first on-site evidence of water on mo... read more
bilaterals.org15 hours ago
Morocco, Egypt finally agree to sign trade agreement10-Jan-2022 An agreement has been reached following earlier troubles in the free trade between the two countries. read more
bilaterals.org15 hours ago
Gulf ministers visit China amid energy fears10-Jan-2022 The visit may "make breakthroughs" in talks over a China-GCC free-trade agreement. read more
bilaterals.org15 hours ago
Taiwan electronics sector looking for business opportunities in Nigeria10-Jan-2022 Taiwan hopes to update 1994 investment agreement. read more
bilaterals.org15 hours ago
China backs resumption of stalled FTA with Sri Lanka10-Jan-2022 China has signaled the desire to re-start a stalled Free Trade Agreement talks with Sri Lanka, during a visit of Foreign Minister Wang Yi. read more
bilaterals.org15 hours ago
Devas can seize only 50% of Air India's assets, says Canada court10-Jan-2022 It quashes order permitting seizure of funds belonging to Airports Authority of India. read more
bilaterals.org15 hours ago
Commerce, investissements : la France braque le projecteur européen sur l'Afrique10-Jan-2022 Dans l'optique du sommet entre l'Union européenne et l'Union Africaine du mois prochain, une conférence de haut niveau s'ouvre à Paris afin de renforcer les relations commerciales et financières entre les deux continents. read more
bilaterals.org15 hours ago
India to keep sensitive dairy, agri items out of FTA with Australia10-Jan-2022 India is keeping sensitive dairy and agriculture items out of the India-Australia free trade agreement (FTA) as it does not want to compromise the interest of its farmers. read more
bilaterals.org15 hours ago
UK trade minister to launch FTA talks in Delhi on Wednesday10-Jan-2022 Britain's Secretary of State for International Trade Anne-Marie Trevelyan will launch Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations during a visit to New Delhi starting on Wednesday, the UK government has said. read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
As Houthi Attacks Escalate Saudi Arabia Is Running Out Of Missiles For Its Air-Defense SystemA member of the US Air Force stands near a Patriot missile battery at the Prince Sultan air base in al-Kharj, central Saudi Arabia [File: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds via AP] *Al Jazeera*: *Saudi Arabia may run out of interceptor missiles in ‘months’* *As Houthi rebel attacks escalate, Riyadh has ‘an urgent situation’ as it runs out of missiles for its air-defence system, Financial Times newspaper reports. * Saudi Arabia could run out of interceptor missiles for its US-made Patriot air-defence system in “months”, according to a senior US official cited by the Financial Times (FT)... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
The tanking leftist mediaEmerald Robinson: Two recent articles from Axios and the Associated Press finally quantified just how much the American public has turned off corporate media in 2021. In 2021, CNN’s weekday prime-time viewership dropped 38%. Fox News Channel was down 34%. MSNBC dropped 25%. This no doubt helps to explain why unpopular hosts like Chris Wallace at Fox News and Joy Reid at MSNBC are being removed from their slots. The old broadcast television evening newscasts also declined: ABC’s “World News Tonight” was down 12%. CBS “Evening News” was also down 12%. NBC’s “Nightly News” declin... read more
naked capitalism15 hours ago
Fashion Act: New York Lawmakers Take Aim at the Climate Impact of Fashion Company Supply ChainsNew York State legislators will now consider the Fashion Act, a new measure intended to reduce the climate impact of fashion company supply chains. read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
The coming Republican majority*Daily Mail:* *Kevin McCarthy anticipates ‘over 30 Democrat retirements’ before the 2022 midterm elections and says Republicans will open border crisis and Afghanistan probes into the Biden administration after they ‘fire Nancy Pelosi’* Pelosi and the Democrats have been a disaster for America. read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Democrat accused of trying to rig electionsNewsmax: Congress is back in session this week and even though COVID is spiking, schools are closing again, and the economy is crippled, the Democrats in the majority have one focus, and that's to change the election laws "to rig an election to give them an ability to win when they should not," House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said Sunday. "It's over in the Senate, but you watch what they did last week when we were out," the California Republican said on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures." "They tried to politicize Jan. 6. Everybody believes Jan. 6 was wrong, beyond wrong."... read more
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West African Nations Impose Sanctions On Mali*DW: **Mali: West African leaders agree on sanctions after coup* *West African leaders have imposed punitive measures on Mali as the military stalls a return to civilian rule. * The move comes as regional leaders met in Ghana to discuss the crisis. Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met Sunday during an extraordinary summit of the 15-nation bloc in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, and agreed to impose economic sanctions on Mali. The punitive measures include sealing all land and air borders with the country. Nonessential financial transactions will ... read more
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