Friday, January 07, 2022

6 January - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 5

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Science Matters11 hours ago
Climate Law 2021 Losing Streak
William Allison provided the 2021 Climate Law roundup in his Energy In Depth article 2021 Revealed Why Climate Litigation Will Continue To Fail. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. The past year has not been a great one for supporters of the climate litigation campaign. There were several devastating blows dealt to climate lawsuits, both […] read more
The Duran11 hours ago
Russia Acts on Kazakhstan, Ending the Color Revolution Era in the former Soviet Space
Russia Acts on Kazakhstan, Ending the Color Revolution Era in the former Soviet Space News Topic 382 Several Injured in Shooting on Almaty’s Republic Square, Sputnik Correspondent Reports LIVE UPDATES: Several Injured in Shooting on Almaty’s Republic Square, Sputnik Correspondent Reports The situation in Kazakhstan remains tense after the country was hit by a wave […] read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Red Balls on Power Lines: Why Are They Up There?
An online advertisement teased an 80-page article about the purpose of installing red balls on power lines. read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
Feds Want Marathon Bomber’s COVID Payment to Go to Victims
Federal prosecutors want convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to use a $1,400 COVID-19 stimulus payment he received to help pay the millions of dollars he was ordered to pay his victims. read more
Small Dead Animals11 hours ago
The Bought And Paid For Toronto Star
Charter rights? What charter rights? Justin’s Toronto Star calls for mandatory vaccinations. read more
The Duran12 hours ago
Kazakhstan crisis, major prize on the Geopolitical Chessboard [Part 1]
Kazakhstan crisis, major prize on the Geopolitical Chessboard [Part 1] The Duran: Episode 1186 – Part 1 Moscow: Events in Kazakhstan Are Attempt to Undermine Security of State, Inspired From Abroad Moscow: Events in Kazakhstan Are Attempt to Undermine Security of State, Inspired From Abroad On 2 January, Kazakhstan was hit by protests in the […] read more
Coroner: DWP ‘must act’ after it told severely ill patient to leave hospital to make claim
A coroner has called on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to make urgent policy changes, after it ordered a disabled patient to leave hospital to visit a jobcentre despite being severely ill with a condition that later killed him. The […] read more
Disabled woman wins go-ahead for high court review of ‘immoral’ DWP scheme
A disabled woman has won permission from the high court to challenge the legality of a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) scheme that allows utility companies to “help themselves” from claimants’ benefits to pay off debts. Helen Timson said she “cried […] read more
Peer ‘makes new bid for assisted suicide legalisation’ through health and care bill
The crossbench peer leading parliamentary efforts to end the ban on assisted suicide appears to be trying to use the government’s health and care bill to make a parallel bid to introduce legalisation. Baroness Meacher’s assisted dying bill is awaiting its committee […] read more
Minister offers transport industry latest ‘ludicrous’ exemptions from access laws
A minister has agreed to offer transport providers yet another series of “ludicrous” exemptions from transport access laws, two years after the regulations were supposed to have come into force. The government has told senior figures in the rail, bus and coach […] read more
Government’s failure on job support for disabled people is ‘unacceptable’, MPs hear
The government’s failure to spend enough money on specialist employment support for disabled people is unacceptable, MPs have been told by policy and research experts. Members of the Commons work and pensions committee were told the government was “not doing enough” to […] read more
Is the BBC biased?10 hours ago
"No longer 'suitable'"
Talking about out with the old, in with the new... The *Jewish Chronicle* has a new editor, with Jake Wallis Simons taking over from Stephen Pollard. It sounds as if both have had similar experiences of the BBC: *Jake Wallis Simons, present editor of the JC*: Personally, since I joined the *JC*, I’ve been on TV probably twice a week on various channels, particularly Sky News. The BBC hasn’t asked me to come on once. And I have broadcast a lot for BBC in the past! Stephen Pollard had the same experience. *Stephen Pollard, previous editor of the JC*: FWIW, I used to do BBC* Any Qu... read more
"Dire Warnings? The Financial Crisis Is Already Here"
*Full screen recommended.* Dan, iAllegedly 1/6/22: *"Dire Warnings? The Financial Crisis Is Already Here"* "It seems that bad news spurs the stock market. We keep getting Dire Warnings about the economy. Trouble is coming they say. No, it's already here." read more
War News Updates10 hours ago
WHO Warns That The Further Spread Of Omicron May Lead To More Dangerous Mutations Of The Covid-19 Virus
WHO senior emergencies officer Catherine Smallwood *MedicalXpress:* *Soaring Omicron could lead to more dangerous variants, WHO warns* Soaring Omicron cases around the globe could increase the risk of a newer, more dangerous variant emerging, the World Health Organization in Europe warned on Tuesday. While the variant is spreading like wildfire around the world, it appears to be far less severe than initially feared and has raised hopes that the pandemic could be overcome and life return to more normality. But WHO senior emergencies officer Catherine Smallwood sounded an omi... read more
The Word From the Trenches – January 6, 2022
Join 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 – January 6, 2022 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
UN urges restraint in Kazakhstan, with dozens reportedly killed
Amid alarming reports of deadly violence in Kazakhstan, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Central Asia have called for restraint and dialogue. Read the full story, “UN urges restraint in Kazakhstan, with dozens reportedly killed”, on globalissues.org → read more
COVID-19: New Year brings renewed WHO appeal for vaccine equity
The highest number of COVID-19 cases so far in the pandemic were reported last week across the globe, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) told journalists on Thursday. Read the full story, “COVID-19: New Year brings renewed WHO appeal for vaccine equity”, on globalissues.org → read more
55 journalists killed in 2021, impunity ‘alarmingly widespread’ – UNESCO
Fifty-five journalists and media professionals were killed last year, latest UN data showed on Thursday, with nearly nine in 10 killings since 2006 still unresolved. Read the full story, “55 journalists killed in 2021, impunity ‘alarmingly widespread’ – UNESCO”, on globalissues.org → read more
Environmental Disasters Creating More Migrants Within Countries - Podcast
KATHMANDU, Jan 05 (IPS) - In the final months of 2021 you likely saw countless media reports of migrant men, women and children getting blocked at borders trying to enter various countries. Two flashpoints were the Mexico-US border and the border between Poland and Belarus, but there were many others. Read the full story, “Environmental Disasters Creating More Migrants Within Countries - Podcast”, on globalissues.org → read more
Life insurance policies can refuse payouts for the jabbed because covid vaccines are “medical experiments”
Patriot Rising Getting “vaccinated” for the Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) could mean losing your life insurance coverage. According to reports, many who took the experimental gene therapy... The post Life insurance policies can refuse payouts for the jabbed because covid vaccines are “medical experiments” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
How democracy gets eroded – lessons from a Nixon expert
The January 6, 2021, Capitol riot happened a year ago. But the attempt to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power was just one part of a larger, and more long-term, attempt to undo US democracy. read more
Commercial pilot says his colleagues are “dropping like flies with crushing chest pains” following covid vaccinations
Natural News – by Ethan Huff American pilot Greg Pearson is speaking out about a wave of post-injection illness that he says is spreading rapidly throughout the... The post Commercial pilot says his colleagues are “dropping like flies with crushing chest pains” following covid vaccinations appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Last Refuge11 hours ago
Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights the Political Motives of the DC Elites to Exploit Their Manufactured Jan 6th Event
Comrades, we all knew the pearl-clutching would reach stratospheric proportions today as the leftists, democrats, communists, media and DC system, writ large, were intent on pushing the most over-the-top “threat to our democracy” claims around the January 6, 2021, protest anniversary. In typical leftist form, the J6 events are now being compared to the attack […] The post Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights the Political Motives of the DC Elites to Exploit Their Manufactured Jan 6th Event appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Duran12 hours ago
Novak Djokovic in Melbourne detention as Australia cancels visa
Novak Djokovic in Melbourne detention as Australia cancels visa ***News Topic 684*** Novak Djokovic is sent to a Melbourne quarantine hotel and will be kicked out of Australia Novak Djokovic will be kicked out of Australia Novak Djokovic has been told he will be deported from Australia after his visa application was rejected Tennis player, […] read more
Predictive programming on children
Predictive programming on children. This is pathetic. pic.twitter.com/XfVFhIm3pT — The Juggernaut (@TheJuggernaut88) January 4, 2022 The post Predictive programming on children appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Official government data from Germany suggests covid fully vaccinated people will develop AIDS
Natural News – by Ethan Huff By the end of the month, most people who are “fully vaccinated” will have developed full-blown Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19)... The post Official government data from Germany suggests covid fully vaccinated people will develop AIDS appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
CNN medical guest on unvaccinated Americans
CNN medical guest on unvaccinated Americans: "I’ll condemn them. I’ll shame them. I’m blame them … We can penalize them more, say you will have... The post CNN medical guest on unvaccinated Americans appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Border Patrol Fired Upon from Mexico While Arresting Illegal Border Crosser
TownHall – by Julio Rosas It might be a new year, but the problems at the U.S.-Mexico border continue to exist in serious ways. A... The post Border Patrol Fired Upon from Mexico While Arresting Illegal Border Crosser appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
California gun owners sue state to block release of personal information
Bearing Arms – by Cam Edwards Last September, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law authorizing the release of gun owners’ personal information... The post California gun owners sue state to block release of personal information appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Cop Shoots Through 6′ Tall Fence, Executes Dad in His Back Yard for Celebrating 2nd Amendment on New Year’s Eve
Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist Canton, OH — James Williams, 46, spent his last seconds on Earth wondering who shot him during their... The post Cop Shoots Through 6′ Tall Fence, Executes Dad in His Back Yard for Celebrating 2nd Amendment on New Year’s Eve appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Food Safety News12 hours ago
Wendy’s patrons may have been exposed to hepatitis A; still time for treatment for some
The Arkansas Department of Health is warning of possible hepatitis A exposures after an employee of Wendy’s at 721 North Arkansas, in Russellville tested positive for the virus. Anyone who ate at the restaurant between Dec. 12, 2021, and Jan. 3, 2022, should seek care immediately if they have never been vaccinated against hepatitis A... Continue Reading read more
"Wall Street Banks Have an Alibi for their $11.23 Trillion in Emergency Repo Loans from the Fed – It’s a Doozy"
*"Wall Street Banks Have an Alibi for their $11.23 Trillion* * in Emergency Repo Loans from the Fed – It’s a Doozy"* by Pam Martens and Russ Martens "From September 17, 2019 through July 2, 2020, the trading units of the Wall Street megabanks (both domestic and foreign) took a cumulative total of *$11.23 trillion* in emergency repo loans from the Federal Reserve. The loans were conducted by one of the 12 regional Fed banks, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York – which is literally owned by megabanks, including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and others." *Ple... read more
bilaterals.org11 hours ago
Entra en vigor el RCEP, mayor acuerdo económico de libre comercio liderado por China
06-Jan-2022 Este tratado entre diez países asiáticos y del Pacifico, que gira en torno a China, se convierte en el mayor acuerdo comercial en el mundo en términos de PIB. read more
bilaterals.org11 hours ago
25 preguntas y respuestas sobre el Acuerdo UE-Mercosur
06-Jan-2022 Presentamos este manual para indagar sobre las implicaciones del acuerdo comercial entre la UE y el MERCOSUR, con el fin de contribuir al conocimiento y el debate público. read more
bilaterals.org11 hours ago
Armenian government greenlights ratification of free trade agreement between EAEU and Singapore
06-Jan-2022 The Armenian government has greenlighted the ratification of the framework agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and Singapore. read more
bilaterals.org11 hours ago
L'Arménie prend part à l'accord de libre-échange entre l'UEE et Singapour
06-Jan-2022 Le gouvernement arménien a donné son feu vert à la ratification de l'accord-cadre entre l'Union économique eurasienne et Singapour. read more
bilaterals.org11 hours ago
Romania wins EUR 2 bln dispute at ICSID against Romanian-Swedish investors Micula
06-Jan-2022 A committee attached to the Washington International Court (ICSID) definitively rejected the €1.8 bln claims of Romanian-Swedish investors Ioan and Viorel Micula. read more
Is the BBC biased?11 hours ago
BBC News gets a CEO
It's out with the old, in with the new at the BBC. Out goes Fran Unsworth as Director of BBC News, in comes Deborah Turness as CEO of BBC News - an upgraded job title with an upgraded salary, rising from £340,000 a year to £400,000 a year. I see the Defund the BBC campaign has already given Ms Turness a warm welcome tweeting, “The BBC have replaced Fran Unsworth with a new £400,000-a-year fat cat who’s getting an extra £60,000 on top of the role’s already monstrous salary. Stop funding big executive pay rises. Defund the BBC.” Like Fran Unsworth, Ms Turness has worked in the bro... read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
Kazakhstan's Internet Shutdown Deals A Serious Blow To Global Bitcoin Mining Operations
The extent of BitCoin mining in Kazakhstan has been revealed by the country's crisis. Pictured is a crypto mining rig. The Guardian/Reuters: *Kazakhstan internet shutdown deals blow to global bitcoin mining operation* *Unrest in the central Asian country – the second-largest centre for mining of the cryptocurrency – led to an internet blackout. * The global computing power of the bitcoin network has dropped sharply as the shutdown this week of Kazakhstan’s internet during a deadly uprising hit the country’s fast-growing cryptocurrency mining industry. Kazakhstan became last ye... read more
21st Century Wire12 hours ago
United Airlines Outsources Work to Potentially Unvaccinated London Flight Attendants
*Breitbart News* | CEO desperate for cabin crew decides to use agency with unvaxxed staff. read more
Diversity Requires History—A Comprehensive Ethnic History
As of this week, there’s a new law in California requiring community colleges to teach ethnic history. As a Filipino American... read more
The Rag Blog12 hours ago
JONAH RASKIN : FILM | ‘Don’t Look Up’: Apocalypse, again
‘Don’t Look Up’ is apocalyptic science fiction, but it’s also biting satire. By Jonah Raskin | The Rag Blog | January 6, 2022 I had heard about Don’t Look Up (Netflix, 2 h 18 m) the new apocalyptic science fiction … Continue reading → read more
More Sea Ice Than 100 Years Ago
There was a record worldwide heatwave and drought in 1921 which starved millions of people. The Arctic was rapidly melting and glaciers were retreating everywhere. NASA has erased this history and now shows those years as being among the coldest … Continue reading → read more
Remembering the Role Race Played in the Capitol Insurrection
On this one-year anniversary, we must also remember that the Capitol insurrection was about several racial realities in the United... read more
Covid: If There Is No Virus, Why Are People Dying?
Covid: If There Is No Virus, Why Are People Dying? by Jon Rappoport, No More Fake News January 6, 2022 Yesterday, I published one of my articles explaining how the existence of SARS-CoV-2 was fabricated—when, actually, the virus doesn’t exist at all. Naturally, people who haven’t been reading the 450 or so articles I’ve written about The post Covid: If There Is No Virus, Why Are People Dying? appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more
EV Chargers To Be Separately Metered
By Paul Homewood A few weeks ago, the government announced plans for new regulations, requiring domestic electric car chargers be programmed only to work at off peak times. This was clear admission that car charging would simply overload the grid, if drivers charged up during the evening as most likely would. It appears […] read more
Lawfare13 hours ago
What Merrick Garland Said About Jan. 6
A screenshot from Attorney General Merrick B. Garland delivering remarks on the first anniversary of the attack on the Capitol (Public Domain/https://youtu.be/BVOW7ZbGAbU) Yesterday, on the eve of the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection, Attorney General Merrick Garland delivered a speech reviewing the Justice Department’s efforts to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the attack on the Capitol. “The Justice Department remains committed to holding all January 6th perpetrators, at any level, accountable under law,” he insisted, “whether they were present that d... read more
Why the Worldwide Hysteria Around January 6?
Simply, because absolutely nothing Joe Biden has done has worked. Simply, because despite all they have done to poison, persecute, defame, and frighten, Donald Trump remains the leader of the Republican Party and a mass movement in the United States, crossing previous partisan divides, and defying the awful fate the globalists thought they would have successfully implemented here by now. read more
Lawfare15 hours ago
The Chatter Podcast: Violence on Capitol Hill with Joanne Freeman
On this special January 6 episode of Chatter, David Priess speaks with historian and author Joanne Freeman about the history of violence on Capitol Hill and its relevance for the political situation today. They discussed the origins of assaults by and between U.S. representatives and senators, the culture and practice of dueling, the infamous caning of Senator Charles Sumner in the Senate chamber in 1856, how increasing violence in Congress reflected the country's movement toward Civil War, and why all of it has echoes today in the violent imagery and increasing threats of assaul... read more
Lawfare15 hours ago
The Conspirators: The Proud Boys and Oath Keepers on Jan. 6
A member of the Proud Boys in Washington D.C. on Dec. 12, 2020. (Geoff Livingston, https://flic.kr/p/2kgn6ho; CC BY-NC-ND 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/) A week before the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection, Enrique Tarrio, the chairman of the Proud Boys, issued an unusual message to his crew. Originally launched in 2016, the Proud Boys are a violent, far-right group whose members describe themselves as “Western chauvinists who refuse to apologize for creating the modern world.” In a Dec. 29, 2020, post on Parler, Tarrio called on gang members to “turn out in r... read more
Lawfare16 hours ago
Introducing The Aftermath: A Podcast Series from Lawfare
The anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection today will, no doubt, be an occasion for a great deal of commentary and reflection: what the day means, whether the fundamental story of the anniversary is the attack on American democracy or the resilience of that democracy in the face of attack, whether it is the attempt to disrupt the peaceful transition of power and overturn an election, the violence of that attempt or the attempt’s ultimate failure. Here at Lawfare, we have spent the last few months working on a podcast series that looks at Jan. 6 through what we hope will be a dif... read more
Turcopolier11 hours ago
“Falcon 9 Block 5 | Starlink Group 4-5”
https://spacelaunchnow.me/launch/falcon-9-block-5-starlink-group-4-5/ 8 total views, 8 views today read more
Is the BBC biased?11 hours ago
Can Helen Mirren ever be an authentic Golda Meir?
Disclaimer. This is nothing directly to do with BBC bias. I’m sneaking it in under the heading “anything else that takes our fancy.’ I’m apt to stray off-topic. ******* Criticising Jews online acts as a purgative. It opens the floodgates and releases pent-up ordure that’s been held in ever since Jeremy Corbyn’s downfall made it unfashionable to express antisemitism. Now they can let rip. The topic is Brendan O’Neill’s article in yesterday’s Spectator about Maureen Lipman’s ‘AsaJew’ remark concerning Helen Mirren’s suitability to portray Golda Meir. The headline writer has t... read more
naked capitalism11 hours ago
2:00PM Water Cooler 1/6/2022
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War News Updates11 hours ago
Russian Paratroopers Have Arrived In Kazakhstan Ass Violent Clashes Continue Between Protesters And Security Forces
*The Guardian:* *Russian paratroopers arrive in Kazakhstan as unrest continues* *Moscow-led ‘peacekeeping’ alliance enters country amid violent clashes between protesters, police and army* Russian paratroopers have arrived in Kazakhstan as part of a “peacekeeping” mission by a Moscow-led military alliance to help the president regain control of the country, according to Russian news agencies. Kazakhstan’s president, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, asked for the intervention from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) – an alliance made up of Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Ka... read more
Turcopolier12 hours ago
“Poll: Biden Approval Drops to 35 Percent”
“President Joe Biden’s approval rating has dipped to just 35%, according to the CIVIQS rolling job approval survey released Tuesday. The poll comes as Democrat leaders and the Biden administration continue to push for passage of the president’s $1.7 trillion Build Back Better … Continue reading → read more
Sony Announces First-Ever QD-OLED TV at Consumer Electronics Show
*Stephen Silver* *QD-OLED, United States* Samsung's own QD-OLED offering may be arriving soon, but has not yet been formally announced. Watchers of the international TV market have been anticipating the arrival of QD-OLED for the last two years. QD-OLED is a new format of television being developed by Samsung Display. The Dong-A Ilbo reported in December that Samsung Display began mass production of the panels for the TVs, with the first units expected to arrive in 2022. It’s long been assumed that Samsung Display’s panels would be used in TVs made by Samsung Electronics, and al... read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE12 hours ago
A maternal truth: some women don’t love their children as society thinks they should | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett | The Guardian
A maternal truth: some women don’t love their children as society thinks they should | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/jan/05/the-lost-daughter-elena-ferrante-women-complexity-child-rearing read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Dozens Of Protesters And Security Officers Killed In Kazakhstan -- News Updates January 6, 2021
*Daily Mail:* *Carnage in Kazakhstan: Armed forces gun down more demonstrators as streets are turned into a battleground and protesters are accused of 'beheading three police officers'* * Officials have said over 1,000 people have been wounded so far, with no official fatality tally being released * Russian media said Thursday 18 security officers had been killed, with three reportedly being beheaded * Gunfire continued Thursday evening, with witnesses saying downtown Almaty had turned into a 'war zone' * Late Wednesday, protesters down a statue of Nursultan Nazarbayev - t... read more
MJBizDaily13 hours ago
Cannabis firm CannTrust, short on cash, warns of potential ‘orderly wind-down’
Canadian cannabis producer CannTrust Holdings says it doesn’t have sufficient liquidity to operate beyond the near term and is developing a plan to wind down in case more financing doesn’t materialize. Cannabis firm CannTrust, short on cash, warns of potential ‘orderly wind-down’ is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
1 Year Later: Here’s What’s Happening with Key Jan. 6 Capitol Rioters
From court cases involving the so-called "QAnon Shaman" to "Zip-tie guy," we obtained and analyzed federal documents for this breakdown. read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE13 hours ago
CDC updates STI treatment guidelines for first time since 2015
The CDC on Thursday published updated clinical guidelines for the treatment of STIs amid a sustained national increase in cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. The guidance, updated for the first time since 2015, also includes prevention strategies and diagnostic recommendations. “There are … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE13 hours ago
Monoclonal antibody combination reduces COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths by nearly 80%
Interim phase 3 data released by Brii Biosciences showed that the company’s monoclonal antibody combination therapy reduced the combined endpoint of COVID-19 hospitalizations and death by 78% in high-risk patients compared with placebo. According to a press release issued by … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE13 hours ago
ACIP recommends universal hepatitis B vaccination for adults aged 19 to 59 years
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted unanimously, 15-0, on Wednesday to recommend hepatitis B vaccination for all adults aged 19 to 59 years. The recommendation says adults in this age group — plus adults aged 60 years or … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE13 hours ago
Q&A: Can fully vaccinated people develop long COVID?
Long COVID, which the CDC defines as “new, returning, or ongoing health problems” that occur weeks after a person is infected with SARS-CoV-2, has been linked to hundreds of symptoms. Ziyad Al-Aly As the delta variant continues to surge, impacting vaccine effectiveness, … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE13 hours ago
FDA approves first long-acting injectable for HIV prevention
The FDA on Monday approved ViiV Healthcare’s cabotegravir as the first long-acting injectable for HIV PrEP. The medication, which will be known as Apretude, is administered every 2 months after two initial injections that are given 1 month apart. The … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE13 hours ago
The Availablists: Emergency Care without the Emergency Department
The Covid-19 pandemic offers an opportunity to rethink the role of emergency departments and emergency physicians, and to create new care options that remove traditional barriers to effective emergency care.By Judd E. Hollander, MD, FACEP & Rahul Sharma, MD, MBA, FACEP December 21, … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE13 hours ago
Winter brings concern for worsening myopia
A winter dominated by virtual schooling and indoor activities has the potential to push myopic children further toward high myopia. For most individuals, the season will not be bad, Michael X. Repka, MD, MBA, told Healio/OSN. “For some at-risk children, though, they … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE13 hours ago
FDA approves first eye drop to treat presbyopia
Allergan, an AbbVie company, announced the FDA approval of the eye drop, Vuity, for the treatment of presbyopia. The approval for the pilocarpine HCl ophthalmic solution 1.25% was granted Oct. 28, according to the FDA’s website. “”We are proud to … Continue reading → read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Did Ted Cruz Describe Jan. 6 as a ‘Violent Terrorist Attack’?
Right-wing commentators, many of whom have played down the breach of the U.S. Capitol, turned against Cruz en masse in January 2022. read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
We’re launching ‘OnTheIssues’ Today
Snopes kicks off election year with the launch of a newsletter to demystify/debunk politics with a focus on facts and what matters. read more
Kazakhstan civil war vs January 6th "riot"
Chaos and violence erupted in Kazakhstan, a Central Asian country of Borat's (and 19 million other people) that used to belong to the Soviet Union. The people are pretty rich there, thanks to (mainly) oil, metals, and easy agriculture. Kazakhstan is both the country of Baikonur as well as a member of the CSTO, Russia's counterpart of NATO. Clashes continue in Almaty, Kazakhstan pic.twitter.com/AEzlAnzObc— RT (@RT_com) January 6, 2022 Almaty's Republic Square looks more lively than Pilsen's Republic Square. Note that the Kazakh language is a Turkic language; but a large fraction of t... read more
The Still-Unfolding Story Of January 6th
From the Epoch Times. Here’s the most even-handed and informative report I’ve seen. Longish, but well worth the read. I don’t like putting paywalled articles on my site, but this one is too important to not get the widest possible distribution. w. January 6: A Legacy of Troubling Questions By Joseph M. Hanneman The hardened-steel baton… read more
The Army's Robotic Combat Vehicles Are Getting Ready for the High-End Fight
*Kris Osborn* *Robotic Combat Vehicles, United States* Army leaders are focusing on developing robotic combat vehicles that could contribute to missions in high priority areas such as Europe and the Pacific. Could small armies of armed robots descend from the sky into hostile enemy fire? Could they storm ashore from transport craft in support of an amphibious assault? That seems to be the goal of Army weapons developers arming and testing a new generation of combat robots. Grenade launchers, anti-tank weapons, and machine guns are arming combat robots in development. Properly-n... read more
Israel Signs Deal for New American Heavy Lift Helos and Aerial Tankers
*Caleb Larson* *Israeli Air Force, Israel* Although the CH-53K helicopters and KC-46 Pegasus tankers won't arrive for a few years, it sets the stage for a revamped, long-range strike force. The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced in a tweet that “The Ministry of Defense Mission to the U.S. signed an agreement (LOA) with the US government for the purchase of 12 Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky helicopters, and an additional agreement for the procurement of two Boeing KC-46 refueling aircraft.” The Ministry of Defense also said on Twitter that “the procurement of these platforms is part... read more
Russian and Belarusian Fighters Carry Out Joint Air Patrol
*Mark Episkopos* *Russian Military, Belarus* The exercise is another sign of the strong relationship between Belarus and Russia. Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko recently said he intends to purchase S-400 air defense systems from Russia at a discounted cost. Russian and Belarusian fighter jets conducted their first joint air patrol of 2022, according to a Russian state news summary of a Belarusian Defense Ministry press release. "The Belarusian and Russian pilots flying Su-30SM multirole fighters conducted their first joint air patrol of the Union State’s borders this y... read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
This is how the Colombian, Chilean and Peruvian stock exchanges that seek to integrate are valued
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The idea of an integrated market seeks to gain strength with the approval of the assemblies of the stock exchanges of Colombia, Santiago, and Lima to integrate, at least for the time being, the three stock exchanges into a single company. Creating a regional holding company grouping the three companies […] The post This is how the Colombian, Chilean and Peruvian stock exchanges that seek to integrate are valued appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
"Bad Science, Bad Faith"
That's the title of an article by David Cole, in which he analyzes what's gone wrong with the "Trust science!" school of governance that we've had thrown at us *ad nauseam* for the past couple of years. Here's an excerpt. The public’s relationship with science should, ideally, be governed by what’s known as “good-faith skepticism.” It’s an assumption going in that scientists are not trying to do harm, and indeed, most sincerely want to do good. But, under certain conditions, be it human error, avarice, political pressure, or competition for grants, even people with decent inte... read more
Asteroid 2022 AU flew past Earth at 0.83 LD
A newly-discovered asteroid designated 2022 AU flew past Earth at a distance of 0.83 LD / 0.00213 AU (318 643 km / 197 995 miles) at 03:03 UTC on January 2, 2022. This is the second known asteroid to fly past Earth within 1 lunar distance since the start of the year...... Read more » read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
The aggressive expansion plan in Chile of the Mexican retail Grupo Axo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With a 28-year history in the retail industry, Grupo Axo, one of the most prominent brand representatives in Mexico, is already preparing its artillery for 2022, aiming to expand geographically through points of sale but also increasing its presence in the digital format. Precisely to achieve the objective of promoting […] The post The aggressive expansion plan in Chile of the Mexican retail Grupo Axo appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
São Paulo cancels street Carnaval 2022
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Carnaval blocks will not parade through the streets of São Paulo this year, still due to the covid-19 pandemic. The decision to cancel the festivities was made during a meeting of the city hall with the health surveillance on Thursday, 6. Despite canceling the street carnival, the city hall decided […] The post São Paulo cancels street Carnaval 2022 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
US Democracy Faces Gravest Danger
NEW YORK, Jan 06 (IPS) - Unless the Republicans and Democrats put the nation above their party and personal interests, our democracy will face the gravest danger in more than a hundred years. Authoritarianism will creep in, leading to the collapse of American political institutions and the demise of our democracy as we know it. Read the full story, “US Democracy Faces Gravest Danger”, on globalissues.org → read more
A Fast-Spreading Pandemic has Reduced an Additional 100 Million People into Poverty
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 06 (IPS) - The UN’s highly-ambitious goal of eradicating extreme poverty by 2030 has been severely undermined by a rash of problems worldwide, including an escalating coronavirus pandemic, continued widespread military conflicts and the devastating impact of climate change. Read the full story, “A Fast-Spreading Pandemic has Reduced an Additional 100 Million People into Poverty”, on globalissues.org → read more
Small Dead Animals13 hours ago
How Are We Going To Shrink The Party Today?
Warmington- Opposition shockingly silent on PM’s hatred of unvaccinated Canadians read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
New vehicle sales in Brazil increased by 3% in 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The sales of new vehicles in Brazil had a high of 2.98% in 2021, showing the results released by the National Federation of Automotive Vehicles Distribution (Fenabrave) on Thursday (6). 2,119,554 new units were sold in the year, including cars, light commercials, trucks, and buses. g1 does not include motorcycles […] The post New vehicle sales in Brazil increased by 3% in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Peruvian generators accelerate the transition to renewable energies in view of a possible shortage in 2026
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Eduardo Herrera, general manager of Compañía Eléctrica El Platanal S.A. (Celepsa), explains that in recent years there have not been essential investments to guarantee energy in the short term due to the distortion that existed in the Peruvian electricity market until 2020. This situation was due to the entry of […] The post Peruvian generators accelerate the transition to renewable energies in view of a possible shortage in 2026 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
Margin Of Fraud: The Anniversary
Mollie Hemingway; The 2020 presidential election was unlike any in American history. Hundreds of laws and processes were changed in the months leading up to the election, sometimes legally and sometimes not, creating chaos, confusion, and uncertainty. Tech oligarch Mark Zuckerberg, one of the world’s wealthiest and most powerful men, spent $419 million — nearly… Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
One Of These Is Not Like The Others
Alberta: 83% new cases are fully vaccinated. Manitoba: 69% of new cases have had 2 – 3 doses. Saskatchewan… looks like we got the super duper most excellent vaccine! Yesterday, only 1.1% of new cases were fully vaccinated. To be fair, I have information that Sask Health is checking into their numbers. read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
Today On Turtle Island
Blacklock reports that the Canadian Armed Forces will be offering gender neutral uniforms. The new “Woke” members of the military will have a variety of uniforms to choose from. Non binary members can identify any way they wish. I personally don’t remember ever getting a choice in the matter. And federal researchers believe homeowners are… Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals15 hours ago
Explore your recruiting options at Rotman Commerce
Rotman Commerce students are known for their technical expertise, leadership skills, and diversity. When you recruit with the support of our Career Services team, you connect with high-achieving students with a diverse set of skills and a wide range of backgrounds. read more
Global food prices rose ‘sharply’ during 2021
The UN’s benchmark food and commodity prices index rose sharply on average through 2021, compared with the previous year, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) informed on Thursday. Read the full story, “Global food prices rose ‘sharply’ during 2021”, on globalissues.org → read more
Strong and shallow M6.1 earthquake hits near the coast of Nicaragua
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.1 hit near the coast of Nicaragua at 16:25 UTC on January 6, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 27 km (16.7 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.2 at a depth of 30 km (18.6 miles). The epicenter was located...... Read more » read more
KARL ROVE, MEET KARL ROVE
Karl Rove tells readers of the *Wall Street Journal* editorial page that the events of January 6, 2021, were deeply disturbing to him. ... on the anniversary of Jan. 6, I’m addressing squarely those Republicans who for a year have excused the actions of the rioters who stormed the Capitol, disrupted Congress as it received the Electoral College’s results, and violently attempted to overturn the election. ...the thousands who went to the Capitol a year ago were wrong to insist the election was stolen.... ... there were several thousand protesters willing to use force to disrupt Con... read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
U.S. Attorney General Garland Vows To Prosecute Anyone Involved In Jan. 6th Whether They Were Present Or Not
*USA Today:* *'Follow the facts wherever they lead': Garland vows to pursue Jan. 6 'perpetrators, at any level'* Attorney General Merrick Garland pledged Wednesday to pursue the perpetrators of the Jan. 6 assault at "any level," saying federal authorities would "follow the facts wherever they lead." "The Justice Department remains committed to holding all Jan. 6th perpetrators, at any level, accountable under law – whether they were present that day or were otherwise criminally responsible for the assault on our democracy," Garland said in a speech as the nation readies to ma... read more
CENSORED NEWS13 hours ago
Indigenous Works at Sundance Film Festival: Virtual Festival 2022
YOUR GUIDE TO ALL INDIGENOUS WORKS AT THE 2022 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVALThe Headhunters DaughterSundance announced on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022, that this year's hybrid Sundance Film Festival will out of necessity be changed to virtual.At the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, we are honored to have 15 projects by Indigenous artists screening. From immersive experiences to short films, the stories that will read more
Man arrested on charges of attacking vaccination clinic, injuring staffers he called ‘murderers’
Yahoo News – The Washington Post A Southern California man was arrested after he recently attacked workers at a coronavirus vaccination clinic, allegedly calling them... The post Man arrested on charges of attacking vaccination clinic, injuring staffers he called ‘murderers’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
CFACT13 hours ago
Radical environmentalists call Andrew Wheeler, Youngkin’s pick for Natural Resources Secretary, an ‘extremist
Andrew Wheeler, former Trump EPA chief, was nominated by Governor-elect Youngkin to serve as the next Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources. Radical environmentalists called him an "extremist" following the announcement. The post Radical environmentalists call Andrew Wheeler, Youngkin’s pick for Natural Resources Secretary, an ‘extremist appeared first on CFACT. read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Democrats Continue To Explore A Pathway Barring Trump From Office Over Jan. 6
*The Hill:* *Democrats quietly explore barring Trump from office over Jan. 6 * In the year since the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, a handful of Democrats, constitutional scholars and pro-democracy advocates have been quietly exploring how a post-Civil War amendment to the Constitution might be used to disqualify former President Trump from holding office again. Calls for Congress to take steps to strip Trump of his eligibility, which reached a crescendo in the aftermath of the Jan. 6 riot, have since decreased. But those who remain engaged on the issue say discussions about app... read more
Trudeau says Canadians are ‘angry’ and ‘frustrated’ with the unvaccinated
CBC With the Omicron-driven pandemic wave sweeping the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadians are growing more angry and frustrated with people who still... The post Trudeau says Canadians are ‘angry’ and ‘frustrated’ with the unvaccinated appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
CFACT14 hours ago
It’s a New Year. Resolve to finish your plate
BY WILL COGGIN: Here’s a resolution that should be easy: Eat more. But not in the way you think. The post It’s a New Year. Resolve to finish your plate appeared first on CFACT. read more
Technological parasitism: Covid vaccines appear to contain self-assembling “nano-octopus” microparticles
Natural News – by Ethan Huff A video put out by La Quinta Columna reveals that Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) “vaccines” contain “nano-octopus” and other microparticles that have the... The post Technological parasitism: Covid vaccines appear to contain self-assembling “nano-octopus” microparticles appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
ClimateRealism14 hours ago
Wash Post Falsely Reports Hurricane Struck Upstate Vermont, Niagara Falls Last Year
The Washington Post is making preposterous claims in a newly published article claiming more than 40 percent of Americans were “hit” by climate disasters in 2021. Among the preposterous claims, the Post claims a hurricane hit upstate Vermont and Buffalo, New York. No such hurricane struck either of the inland regions. In its January 5 […] The post Wash Post Falsely Reports Hurricane Struck Upstate Vermont, Niagara Falls Last Year appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
Report: Racial Equity Gaps in Dual Enrollment at CA Community Colleges
A report from The Education Trust-West, an advocacy organization focused on educational equity in California, found that dual... read more
Dozens Killed As Kazakh Police Battle For Control Of Streets In ‘War Zone’ – Banks Being Looted
Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden Security officials in Kazakhstan admitted they’ve killed dozens of anti-government rioters in the large main city of Almaty, after alleging... The post Dozens Killed As Kazakh Police Battle For Control Of Streets In ‘War Zone’ – Banks Being Looted appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
CFACT14 hours ago
Here we go with the weather weaponizers ( but set trap 3 weeks ago!)
The swing we just had is child's play to other years. The post Here we go with the weather weaponizers ( but set trap 3 weeks ago!) appeared first on CFACT. read more
ClimateRealism15 hours ago
Cambridge University is Explicitly Pushing for Political Authoritarianism in the Name of Climate Change
A recent paper published by Cambridge University Press titled Political Legitimacy, Authoritarianism, and Climate Change is raising serious and worrisome questions about the role of academia in our national political debate on climate change. The paper was written by Ross Mittiga, who self-describes as an “assistant professor of political theory at Pontificia Universidad Católica de […] The post Cambridge University is Explicitly Pushing for Political Authoritarianism in the Name of Climate Change appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
Why we should call 1/6/21 a terrorist attack
One year ago today, a pro-Trump crowd attempted to shut down the certification of Joe Biden’s electoral victory. America is still making sense of it. We’re debating how it could have been prevented, whether it can happen again, how to prevent it happening again. But there’s also a foundational debate about what to call the […] read more
Turcopolier15 hours ago
“Democrats Still Obsessed With Barring Trump From Future Office”
“Some Democrats remain fixated on trying to prevent former President Donald Trump from running again, The Hill reported. Since the Jan. 6, 2020, attack on the Capitol, nearly a dozen Democrat lawmakers have spoken publicly or privately about using a … Continue reading → read more
The New Dark Age15 hours ago
The U.S. Directed Rebellion in Kazakhstan May Well Strengthen Russia
In early 2019 the Pentagon financed think tank RAND published an extensive plan for soft attacks on Russia. Extending Russia: Competing from Advantageous Ground. The 350 pages long report recommended certain steps to be taken by the U.S. to contain Russia. read more
The sheer, mind-boggling stupidity continues
Yesterday I published a post titled "The sheer, mind-boggling stupidity is overwhelming". In it, I described a transgender whatever who was upset that the results of its genetic analysis revealed its chromosomes, thereby definitively proving that it was male, whether it liked that or not. Well, it seems the stupidity is spreading, and getting worse. "Bear" Bussjaeger sent me the link to this article. The United Kingdom’s grasp of gender theory will likely have real health consequences for both the transgendered population and those living with their biological gender. Gende... read more
the daily howler13 hours ago
Concerning the con men and the conned!
*THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2022* *This problem has always existed:* Early yesterday morning, Joe Scarborough was ranting about the "bumpkins" in Virginia who couldn't clear I-95. Almost surely, he didn't know what he was talking about. But at least he was talking real loud! Sometimes Scarborough gets that way; often he's very insightful. This morning, in the Washington Post, he starts a column in the manner shown: SCARBOROUGH (1/6/22): *My grandmother’s faith in God sustained her as she struggled to raise her family through the Great Depression*, said goodbye to her teenage son as he ... read more
To Build a Future Democracy, Libyans are Looking to Their Past
*Alamin Shtiwi Abolmagir* *Libya, Middle East* While President Joe Biden’s administration encourages regional democratic governance, a group of Libyans believe their future is rooted in the past. Amidst soaring rhetoric, the most accurate statement from the recent “Summit for Democracy” was also perhaps its most simple. “Democracy is hard,” said President Joe Biden. From his own life and political career, Biden is well-placed to understand how the United States has struggled with sustaining its own democracy, let alone supporting it elsewhere. Born as the United States entered Wo... read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Puerto Iguazu, the Argentine city at half price for Brazilians and Paraguayans
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the last two years, the dollar's value in Argentina has almost doubled, and in the previous five years, it has multiplied by more than six. In the area of Puerto Iguazú, this type of exchange rate fluctuations, in which the currencies of one side or the other gain value […] The post Puerto Iguazu, the Argentine city at half price for Brazilians and Paraguayans appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Former President Trump Responds To President Biden's January 6th Speech
*FOX News:* *Jan. 6: Trump hits back, saying Biden trying to 'further divide America' to distract from failures* Trump called Biden's Jan. 6 speech 'political theater' that is a 'distraction for the fact Biden has completely and totally failed' Former President Donald Trump responded to President Biden's sharp criticism in a Jan. 6 speech, saying his Democratic successor is trying to distract from his record. Biden "used my name today to try to further divide America," Trump said in a statement. "This political theater is all just a distraction for the fact Biden has completely ... read more
Pay the Price: America's Unstoppable B-2 Stealth Bomber Did Not Come Cheap
*Sebastien Roblin* *B-2 Bomber, United States* Many defense writers have lamented the small number of B-2s procured. However, the B-2 cut was a ‘bet’ on a lack of great-power confrontation the Pentagon is probably thankful for today *Here's What You Need to Know*: Even before the B-2 began production in 1993, the Cold War abruptly ended with the dissolution of the Soviet Union, largely taking the rationale for a nuclear-armed super bomber with it. Since its inception in 1947, the U.S. Air Force has been deeply invested in operating long-range strategic bomber for nuclear deterren... read more
Afghan Human Rights Protests are Political Resistance Against the Taliban
*Omar Sadr* *Human Rights, Eurasia* Understanding the nature of these protests is important for any future political roadmap for Afghanistan. On September 10, 2021, twenty-five days after the Taliban takeover of Kabul, a young lady, infuriated with the silence against the oppression of the Taliban, screamed of the Taliban’s cruelty in the center of Parwan, north of Kabul. Nearly three months later, on November 30, 2021, Rashmin Joyenda stood on a street in front of one of the schools in Kabul and protested the ban on girls’ education. She stated that Afghan women had made hard-w... read more
Is U.S.-China Interdependence Making War More Likely?
*Christopher Vassallo* *Great Power Competition, Europe* The tragedy of France and Germany’s capital rivalry should serve as a lesson about the feasibility of financial weapons as coercive tools under conditions of financial interdependence. On the eve of World War I, French capital funded German industry to build Russian ships, launching a cycle of compromising dependencies that ended in either total war or revolution and default. Today, this cycle has returned. In the years preceding World War I, Russia was the primary battleground for a financial war between France and Germany... read more
What’s Really Behind the Protests in Kazakhstan?
*Nikolas K. Gvosdev* *Kazakhstan Unrest, Eurasia* The politics of energy use and climate change—often viewed as a domestic policy question—can and will have a growing impact on both global geopolitics and geo-economics. Is the West’s pursuit of green energy and climate change targets indirectly responsible for the current unrest in Kazakhstan? And what might this suggest about links between environmental policy, energy choices, and Eurasian geopolitical stability? Recall that for years, the authoritarian regimes of the Middle East seemed to project an aura of instability. A seri... read more
Why Air Force Pilots Hated the B-58 Hustler
*Robert Farley* *B-58 Bomber, * Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara gave the order to retire the B-58 fleet in 1965, which the Air Force completed by 1970. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *Although an engineering marvel, the B-58 suffered from an appalling accident rate, high maintenance costs, and an obsolete mission profile. In an era of fantastic aircraft, the B-58 Hustler was one of the most visually striking warplanes ever to fly. Its delta wing, giant engines, and remarkable performance gave rise to the myth that pilots could literally tear the wings off the bomber if ... read more
How the M4 Sherman and T-34 Tank Won World War II in Europe
*Sebastien Roblin* *World War II, Europe* The Sherman or T-34 weren’t favored to win in a head-on one-on-one confrontation versus heavier Nazi foes. But the countries building them planned their military-industrial base to win the war. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Starting in 1942, the T-34 and Sherman could be reliably penetrated by long-barreled 75-millimeter guns entering German service. Ironically, the even heavier guns used by the Tiger and Panther tanks were tremendous overkill against the Allied medium tank’s armor. The Allied victory over Nazi Germany was won on t... read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Did Jen Psaki Say ‘If You Don’t Buy Anything, You Won’t Experience Inflation’?
This quote started as satire, but was removed from its original context before circulating on social media. read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Where Congress Stands on the Jan. 6 Capitol Attack — and Its Consequences
Together, Snopes and OnTheIssues analyzed three key votes in order to find out where every senator and representative really stands on the insurrection. read more
21st Century Wire14 hours ago
With the Clinton Brand Now Discredited, Is It Time to Reopen the Vince Foster Investigation?
*Covert Action Magazine* | A groundbreaking investigation into one of America's most notorious political assassinations and its grave implications. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Chile: death of Argentine and Uruguayan citizens in accident on Lanín Volcano confirmed
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A 30-year-old Argentine woman and a 26-year-old Uruguayan man died in an accident on the slopes of the Lanín volcano, located on Chile's border with Argentina, in a sector inside Chilean territory towards the commune of Curarrehue, in the region of La Araucanía. Two other people were injured, one of […] The post Chile: death of Argentine and Uruguayan citizens in accident on Lanín Volcano confirmed appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
Djokovic in Limbo As He Fights Deportation from Australia
The 20-time major champion from Serbia will spend at least another night in immigration detention. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Bolivia champions direct lithium extraction; assures it will expedite its industrialization
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Deputy Minister of High Energy Technologies Álvaro Arnez said that with DLE it will be possible to "accelerate the use" of lithium and give it an added value through industrialization. "This will allow us to take a qualitative leap and reach the end of 2024 or early 2025 with industrial-scale […] The post Bolivia champions direct lithium extraction; assures it will expedite its industrialization appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Virtual Mirage15 hours ago
Thoughts on January 6 – and more
FBI, nothing new here, move along… (ZeroHedge) Claudio, from Italy, asked me about one of the disgraced FBI special agents in the Whitmer Kidnapping Scandal who, according to the article, was running his own private intelligence company. This was my response: Sadly, I’ve seen that Claudio. FBI agent A sets up a straw man […] The post Thoughts on January 6 – and more appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Uruguay changes requirements for entry of foreigners
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The President of the Republic of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou, signed the decree that includes modifications for the entry of The post Uruguay changes requirements for entry of foreigners appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Halifax Examiner15 hours ago
Talkin’ Blue Monday on a Thursday
News 1. Iain Rankin steps down as leader of NS Liberal party Back in February, when Iain Rankin was elected to replace then-premier Stephen McNeil as leader of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party, Stephen Kimber wrote this in an article for the Examiner: When Rankin is sworn in in the next few weeks, he will […] read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Bolivia suspends vaccination certificate requirement until January 26
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The last minute announcement was made by Health Minister Jeyson Auza, after a meeting with the National Strategic Council for Health Emergencies. "Public, private, natural, legal, national and foreign institutions will not require the presentation of the Covid-19 vaccination certificate until January 26, 2022," Auza told the media in La […] The post Bolivia suspends vaccination certificate requirement until January 26 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
President Biden Condemns Former President Trump As A Threat To Democracy
*Daily Mail:* *Biden tears into Trump for watching TV on January 6 and doing nothing while mob erected gallows to hang Mike Pence, says he created a 'web of lies' and mocks his 'bruised ego mattering more to him than Democracy'* * President Joe Biden blasted former Presient Donald Trump for spreading a 'web of lies' and sitting idly by as his supporters attacked the Capitol on January 6 * On Thursday morning, Biden, with Vice President Kamala Harris by his side, addressed the Capitol attack from Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol * Biden went after the MAGA mob saying: 'This... read more
the daily howler14 hours ago
TRIBES AND TRUE: The tourists believed they were telling the truth!
*THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 2022* *A healthy exchange with Ted Koppel:* Just last week, the Washington Post's Emily Yahr recalled the CBS broadcast. As we noted yesterday, the background on the broadcast was this: Back in June, Ted Koppel had gone to Mount Airy, North Carolina to see what the public was thinking. Once there, he posed several good questions to a group of (mainly) tourists. He asked them about the 2020 presidential election, and about the January 6 riot at the Capitol. When he posed those questions, for better or worse, they said such things as these: KOPPEL: I know yo... read more
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. - CBC News reports that Saskatchewan's children's hospital is among the health care facilities with an internal outbreak, while Laura Sciarpelletti talks to some of the parents begging the provincial government to limit transmission in schools. - Moira Wyton reports on British Columbia's warning to businesses that they need to be prepared for major worker shortages - though the apparent decision to let that happen only following the spread of a disease rather than through choices which actually keep people healthy is left without any adeq... read more
Swamp Creature Outing Day!!
For you shall know them by their deeds… Today is “Swamp Creature Outing Day!” The “News” will be full of gnashing of teeth, grave pronouncements about the “Coup!” on 6 January, the “radical right” or “extreme right”, and just how … Continue reading → read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ14 hours ago
Review Iraq’s Democratic Moment
*Hadid, Foulath, **Iraq’s Democratic Moment**, London: Hurst & Company, 2012* *Iraq’s Democratic Moment *by Foulath Hadid is a history of Al-Ahali and the National Democratic Party (NDP), two opposition movements during the monarchy period in Iraq which lasted from 1920-1958. Hadid argues that these two parties pushed for democracy in a system that had elections but was mainly authoritarian and under British influence. It’s an excellent account of the politics of the country during this era, but there are some major problems in how Hadid deals with the Assyrians, the military ... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ15 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Jan 6
1909 Riots in Mosul killed Sheikh Said Sufi leader in Sulaymaniya Led his followers to revolt cutting off trade in northern Mosul province 1921 Govt issued order to form Iraqi General Staff Nuri al-Said became Chief of Staff 1st unit of Iraqi army formed Recruited 250 former Ottoman officers and sent them for British training (Musings On Iraq review *Iraq Between the Two World Wars, The Militarist Origins of Tyranny*) 1942 Court sentenced fmr PM Gaylani and 3 Golden Square colonels to death in absentia (Musings On Iraq review *Rashid Ali al-Gailani, The Nationalist Move... read more
21st Century Wire15 hours ago
MIT Study Predicts Society Will Collapse by 2040
*Economics Explained* | A look at why this doomsday scenario could potentially go in two different directions. read more
21st Century Wire15 hours ago
Is Government the New God? – The Religion of Totalitarianism
*Academy of Ideas* | If the last two years have taught us anything, it's that we are in danger of descending into a totalitarian regimes as any other time in history. read more
21st Century Wire15 hours ago
Genius Move: California Schools Eliminate Failing Grades!
*JP Sears* | What to do when too many students are getting low grades? read more
Washington Post Touts The Internal Combustion Engine
Opinion | Imagine Virginia’s traffic jam but with only electric vehicles – The Washington Post read more
Germany Lining Up The Sheeple
Germany Lines Up Sheep in Syringe Shape to Promote COVID Vaccinations | PEOPLE.com read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Wednesday 05 January 2022
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […] read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
The inefficiency of solar energy
Viv Forbes: By the time solar energy reaches Earth's surface, it is spread very thin — even midday sunshine will not boil the billy or make toast. And solar collectors will convert only about 20% of that weak energy into electricity. Thus, thousands of solar panels are needed to collect significant energy, and lots more to charge the expensive batteries needed to maintain electricity supply overnight and during cloudy weather. Despite these disadvantages, force-feeding of "green" energy by all levels of government has given Australia nearly three million solar collectors (mai... read more
Can a Christian flag fly at city hall? The Supreme Court will have to decide
The Supreme Court will soon hear oral arguments in Shurtleff v. Boston, which raises questions about free speech and religion in public spaces. read more
Not an insurrection, but a distraction
Not an insurrection. Hardly even a riot by 2020 Antifa standards. But a January Distraction. That's a good term. But the media are desperate to get back the high ratings from pounding on Trump, so I hope no one is watching or listening to the news today. They are making this all about Trump, even with all the government spies embedded with the J6 folks storming the capitol. One guy, Ray Epps has just disappeared but is walking/riding around in Arizona, not arrested. Except maybe for last night's Tucker monologue. Do watch that. He ridiculed the left for comparing that dust up with W... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Social media acting as Democrats' censors?
I&I: Over the weekend, Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene got the Donald Trump treatment from Twitter: The social media platform permanently banned her personal account. If this were simply a private group deciding who can and can’t participate in its forums, then there’s no problem. That would be Twitter’s right. But we know Democrats are using private companies to censor speech they don’t like, and any discussion that threatens their plans to accumulate ever more political power. This is not America, more like Amerika. Twitter booted Greene due to her “repeated vio... read more
bilaterals.org15 hours ago
China, Cambodia speed up FTA implementation
06-Jan-2022 China and Cambodia will step up the implementation of their free trade agreement (FTA), which took effect from January 1, to benefit businesses and people of both countries, according to a statement by the Ministry of Commerce of China. read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
The empty shelves at the grocery store say supply chain is still under stress
*Washington Times:* *White House official says it’s ‘hard to tell’ if supply chain problems have peaked* *Fresh uncertainty after Biden boast that shortages had been averted* Empty shelves and high prices tell the story better than this administration can. read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Democrats go mid-term crazy
Matt Vespa: ... Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) rang the alarm on the 2022 midterm elections on Monday’s episode of MSNBC’s “All In.” “I’m worried that if Republicans win in the midterm elections that voting as we know it in this country will be gone,” Swalwell told anchor Chris Hayes. The 2022 midterms are “not only the most important election, if we don’t get it right, it could be the last election,” he added. Swalwell slammed the GOP for choosing “violence over voting.” Republicans are “already putting as many barriers to the ballot box as possible” in multiple states, Swalwe... read more
The Duran15 hours ago
The Great Game this Week: 2022 races out of the gates and trips on its shoelaces
In this first episode of The Great Game of 2022, V and I discussed some of the major issues shaping our world and the storms ushering in the new year. One of the principled topics unpacked in this show, is how Klaus Schwab was inspired by the Jesuitical Liberation theology of the fascist-turned Marxist “Red […] read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Dog gets help for men hurt in wreck
CNN: A Shiloh Shepherd named Tinsley earned some extra treats Monday night after leading authorities to her owner, who was injured after a vehicle crash and in urgent need of help. Tinsley caught the attention of New Hampshire State Police when they responded to a call about a loose dog on the Veteran's Memorial Bridge, which spans the New Hampshire-Vermont border on I-89. Trooper Tom Sandberg and officers from the Lebanon Police Department located a large dog looking skittish and scared, said NHSP Lt. Dan Baldassarre. "They were trying to get the dog off of the highway to keep ... read more

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