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Real Climate Science13 hours ago
Climate Conspiracy TheoriesThe Atlantic says official government data is a conspiracy theory, and that science is racist. The One Group of People Americans Actually Trust on Climate Science – The Atlantic Natural Disasters Data Explorer – Our World in Data Temperature … Continue reading → read more
Truth Comes to Light13 hours ago
Another Article Too Hot to Handle; Even Vaccine Critics Won’t Run With It
Another Article Too Hot to Handle; Even Vaccine Critics Won’t Run With It by Jon Rappoport, No More Fake News February 23, 2022 A few days ago — in my article The Test for Klaus Schwab and the World Economic Forum, I republished my proof that the medical cartel has been routinely killing millions of The post Another Article Too Hot to Handle; Even Vaccine Critics Won’t Run With It appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
South of the BorderSomething very interesting is happening in America. One wonders if President Brandon will be so quick to threaten these truckers and their supporters as easily as #BlackFaceHitler did to their Canadian neighbours. Earlier Adelanto, California Even earlier The Honking Will Continue Until Freedom Improves read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
Dear Leader’s Snitch LegislationWe must all help Justin eradicate free speech. Report any hate speech in Canada. read more
IER14 hours ago
Ukraine Conflict Escalates Fuel Prices
Futures of Brent oil were up more than 4 percent at $97.70 per barrel early this week and West Texas… The post Ukraine Conflict Escalates Fuel Prices appeared first on IER. read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
Sober Second ThoughtTo rubber stamp, or not rubber stamp… that is the question. Leonid Sirota: On the Emergencies Act, the Senate gets an equal say. It should lead Back to the government’s emergency declaration: does the same convention mean that the Senate ought to follow the lead of the House of Commons and assent to it? It… Continue reading → read more
Komando.com16 hours ago
There’s a hidden trackpad on your iPhone – Here’s how to use itHow to use Apple's trackpad feature on iPhone and iPad. read more
Sardonicky9 hours ago
Geld Vlad BetterMy fellow Americans, your government must sanction the oligarchs over there so we don't have to tax them over here. If only Joe Biden would expand his sanctimonious sanctioning of a few Russian billionaires in Vlad's inner circle into actually converting their "frozen" or "seized" real estate holdings in the United States into permanent, federally subsidized housing for poor people! Just think of how many people could be sheltered in the empty luxury penthouses and mansions they've been vacuuming up here since the fall of the Soviet Union, using them not as homes but as money-l... read more
PopularResistance.Org12 hours ago
Jury Finds Ahmaud Arbery’s Murderers Guilty Of Federal Hate CrimesOn Tuesday, a 12-person jury found the three white men that chased down and murdered Ahmaud Arbery two years ago guilty of all charges in their federal hate crimes trial. With its guilty verdict, the jury agreed with the US Justice Department that the men pursued the 25-year-old African American Arbery through the streets of their neighborhood just outside Brunswick, Georgia, and shot him because he was black. The post Jury Finds Ahmaud Arbery’s Murderers Guilty Of Federal Hate Crimes appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 212 hours ago
"Bankruptcy For Moderna, Definitely Pfizer"
*"Bankruptcy For Moderna, Definitely Pfizer"* by Raúl Ilargi Meijer "Justus R. Hope, MD, at Desert Review has a long article up on the views of former Blackrock exec, hedge funder, investment adviser Edward Dowd, along with a neverending list of podcasts. To which I will add a few at the bottom of this article. We’ve seen a few Dowd videos lately, but nothing like this. He should be on Joe Rogan ASAP. The entire thing is so complete, devastating, shocking, that I don’t know what else to do than give you some quotes. It very much feels like the end of mRNA, and of the FDA in its pre... read more
PopularResistance.Org12 hours ago
Brownsville Cops Arrest Activist For Anti-SpaceX Graffiti, Mayor Posts Her Info On FacebookBekah Hinojosa was still in her pajamas Wednesday morning when she heard a knock on the door. Probably just FedEx, she thought, though the knock did seem a bit loud. When she peeked through her peephole, she saw a swarm of men. “Who is it?” she inquired. They were Brownsville police officers, she soon realized, there to initiate what would become a traumatic 24 hours for Hinojosa that would end in her border city’s mayor posting her mugshot and employment status on social media—all for the alleged crime of a little protest graffiti. The post Brownsville Cops Arrest Activist For An... read more
PopularResistance.Org12 hours ago
The Baltimore Sun Publicly Acknowledges Its Racist PastBeing a respected news outlet comes with much responsibility, especially one that heavily covers race relations — take it from us! One of the longest-running publications that also happens to serve a predominately Black audience is the Baltimore Sun, and it recently drew public attention to a past history of racism that’s gone ignored for the newspaper’s entire 185 years in print. That is, until now. The post The Baltimore Sun Publicly Acknowledges Its Racist Past appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
Majia's Blog12 hours ago
WSJ: "Rise in Non-Covid-19 Deaths Hits Life Insurers"Life insurers reporting losses as more people die: Scism, Leslie (2022, February 23). Rise in Non-Covid-19 Deaths Hits Life Insurers. The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rise-in-non-covid-19-deaths-hits-life-insurers-11645576252?mod=hp_lead_pos2 ….Among the non-coronavirus-specific claims are deaths from heart and circulatory issues and neurological disorders, he said. “We anticipate that they’ll start to be less impactful over the course of 2022 but we do anticipate that we’ll still at least see some elevated levels throughout the year,” he said.... We will... read more
MJBizDaily13 hours ago
New York hemp farmers given priority to grow recreational marijuanaNew York is giving licensed hemp cultivators an early opportunity to grow adult-use marijuana this spring in order to supply the state's adult-use market next year. New York hemp farmers given priority to grow recreational marijuana is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
ClimateRealism14 hours ago
“Green” Media Misrepresents World’s Energy Reality
By Vijay Jayaraj Fossil fuels are out. Coal is no longer king. The Middle East faces an oil crisis. These are typical headlines in the mainstream media. Unreported is the hard reality of the world’s fossil-dependent developing economies. This story goes untold because media in the developed West seek to create a perception of an […] The post “Green” Media Misrepresents World’s Energy Reality appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
The Rag Blog1 week ago
BRUCE MELTON : CLIMATE | The Texice disaster, Valentine’s week, 2021Stories of climate change survival, our current emergency, and new solutions to this existential crisis. By Bruce Melton | The Rag Blog | February 10, 2022 AUSTIN — The Texas winter storm disaster was caused by both climate change and … Continue reading → read more
The Rag Blog2 weeks ago
THORNE DREYER : DOCUMENTARY FILM | Documentary about LNS wins prestigious national awardFilm with Austin ties wins NETA award for Best Cultural Documentary. Watch the film here. By Thorne Dreyer | The Rag Blog | February 4, 2022 Under the Ground: The Story of Liberation News Service, an 80-minute documentary film produced … Continue reading → read more
The Rag Blog3 weeks ago
Lamar W. Hankins : CRIMINAL JUSTICE | Can’t see past the blueHow prosecutors and judges let cops get away with murder, or at least with criminally negligent homicide. By Lamar W. Hankins | The Rag Blog | January 31, 2022 The two or three nationwide instances that we have seen recently … Continue reading → read more
The Rag Blog4 weeks ago
JONAH RASKIN : INTERVIEW | Why do men keep making war?: An interview with scholar Michael KlareMichael Klare has had war on his mind for the past 60 years. By Jonah Raskin | The Rag Blog | January 20, 2022 Michael Klare has had war in all its many ignominious manifestations on his mind for the … Continue reading → read more
The Rag Blog4 weeks ago
Robert C. Cottrell : BOOKS | ‘Making History Making Blintzes’A memoir by New Left veterans Mickey Flacks and Dick Flacks. By Robert C. Cottrell | The Rag Blog | January 20, 2022 As a historian who has concentrated extensively on American radicalism, I attempt to keep abreast of newly … Continue reading → read more
The Rag Blog5 weeks ago
JONAH RASKIN : BOOKS | Alice Walker’s ‘Gathering Blossoms Under Fire’: Journals as autobiographyThe book reads like a peremptory strike meant to deter future biographers. By Jonah Raskin | The Rag Blog | January 13, 2022 Before the advent of Black Lives Matter, Me Too, and the most recent generation of Black writers, … Continue reading → read more
The Rag Blog5 weeks ago
Alice Embree : THE VOTE | Voting by mail in TexasVoting rights and voting access are fundamental to democracy. By Alice Embree | The Rag Blog |January 13, 2022 It’s time. If you are eligible to vote by mail in Texas, send in your application, mark “annual,” and be aware … Continue reading → read more
The Rag Blog1 month 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
The Rag Blog1 month ago
Larry Piltz : VERSE | The Christmas Keys, a True Carol in LimericksThe Christmas Keys, a True Carol in Limericks On Christmas Eve I lost my keys then dreamt of a very high bridge that spans a river fast and wide that flows below a ridge and on that ridge a town … Continue reading → read more
The Rag Blog2 months ago
Patricia Vaccarino : BOOK REVIEW | Nick Licata: ‘Student Power, Democracy and Revolution in the Sixties’In Licata’s book, social unrest percolated on multiple levels. By Patricia Vaccarino | The Rag Blog | December 19, 2021 Listen to Thorne Dreyer’s Rag Radio interview with Nick Licata, Friday, Dec. 24, 2-3 p.m. (CST) on KOOP-91.7 FM in … Continue reading → read more
The Rag Blog2 months ago
Robert C. Cottrell : POLITICAL VIOLENCE | The politics of assassination: An initial thoughtThroughout the early postwar era and emphatically during the 1960s, the politics of assassination came into play. By Robert C. Cottrell | The Rag Blog | December 18, 2021 I’m writing this on the morning of December 4, 2021, the … Continue reading → read more
The Rag Blog2 months ago
JONAH RASKIN : DOCUMENTARY FILM | The widowmaker: Betty and Kenneth Rodgers’ doc, ‘I Married the War’That’s what war does: demonizes the Other. By Jonah Raskin | The Rag Blog | December 2, 2021 Almost all women whose husbands go to war inevitably become widows. Even those with husbands who come home from war alive. They … Continue reading → read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Screaming Trees Singer, Seattle Icon Mark Lanegan Dies at 57Management company SKH confirmed the death. No cause was given. read more
naked capitalism13 hours ago
2:00PM Water Cooler 2/23/2022~ Today's Water Cooler ~ read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 213 hours ago
"Here Comes $7 Gas"
*"Here Comes $7 Gas"* by Bill Bonner *Youghal, Ireland - "*Consumers hate rising prices. Investors hate falling prices. About 90% of the voters want prices to stay steady. But the 10% who will decide the issue want them to go up. Here, we reflect on the fine mess the Fed has gotten us into. Breitbart: "First gas, then heating and now rents. Runaway inflation is driving rents skywards across Joe Biden’s America, delivering an average of a 20 percent increase in the U.S.’s biggest 50 cities over the past 12 months, a study details." Night follows day. Consequences follow actions. And... read more
No More Mister Nice Blog13 hours ago
WHEN ALL YOU HAVE IS A HAMMER...Bret Stephens has an odd theory about the U.S. response to Russian aggression against Ukraine: Central to much of the skepticism regarding America’s involvement in the crisis in Ukraine is the question, “Who are we?” Who are we, with our long history of invasions and interventions, to lecture Vladimir Putin about respecting national sovereignty and international law? Who are we, with our domestic record of slavery and discrimination, our foreign record of supporting friendly dictators, and the ongoing injustices of American life, to hold ourselves up as paragons of freedom and hum... read more
21st Century Wire13 hours ago
Donbass Fallout: Lavrov Responds to New Sanctions and West’s ‘Blame Game’
*21WIRE* | Lavrov answers his critics over Moscow's dramatic Donbass move. read more
The Last Refuge13 hours ago
USA Freedom Convoy Departs California, Let’s Roll America Ground Report, Detail and Links for UpdatesEarly this morning The People’s Convoy [Facebook Page Here] departed for a 10-day freedom convoy from California to DC. The final stop is in Hagerstown, Maryland. Friend of the Treehouse, John Spiropolous is traveling with the convoy and will be sharing ground reports along the route. Facebook Page ~ Official Convoy Website Here ~ Press […] The post USA Freedom Convoy Departs California, Let’s Roll America Ground Report, Detail and Links for Updates appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
MJBizDaily13 hours ago
Oklahoma authorities seize $500 million of illegal cannabisA multiagency crackdown on illegal cannabis grows in Oklahoma resulted in the seizure of roughly $500 million worth of illicit cannabis. Oklahoma authorities seize $500 million of illegal cannabis is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Diverse: Issues In Higher Education13 hours ago
Four Ways to Redesign Career Services for Students of ColorStudents have long reported feeling their college experience does little to prepare them for the job market... read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Bonds: Bolivia offers 7.5% interest rate until 2030 but does not finalize issuanceRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Bolivian Government offered to pay an interest rate of 7.5% in a term of up to eight years to private investors interested in the repurchase and exchange of sovereign bonds for US$2 billion. A specialist assured that this interest rate is high and could even be higher than 8% […] The post Bonds: Bolivia offers 7.5% interest rate until 2030 but does not finalize issuance appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
France Removes Australia From List of Key Indo-Pacific Partners*Trevor Filseth* *AUKUS, * The move follows Canberra's decision to join AUKUS and cancel a major submarine contract with a French defense contractor. Months after the formation of the AUKUS defense partnership between Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom, France has formally removed Australia from its list of key partners in the Indo-Pacific. France’s move comes after Canberra decided to withdraw from a submarine contract with Naval Group, a French defense contractor, in favor of a separate arrangement with the United States. The original $63 billion contract, w... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
India and Pakistan Cooperate to Deliver Aid to Afghanistan*Trevor Filseth* *Afghanistan, Asia* Much needed aid is being delivered despite long-standing tensions between the two countries. India and Pakistan briefly set aside their long-running hostility this week in order to facilitate the delivery of 50,000 metric tons of wheat to Afghanistan. The aid comes as Afghanistan is in the early stages of a famine caused by an economic crisis and instability. While the wheat delivery was donated by the Indian government, it received special dispensation to cross into Pakistan by land. Delivering aid through Pakistan is no easy task for India... read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Activist and adversarial Supreme Court shares responsibility for Brazil still being a largely unfree country economically – HeritageRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Americas region covers more than one-quarter of the globe’s landmass and is one of the world’s most economically diverse regions. With a population of just over 1 billion, it has the second-highest population-weighted gross domestic product (GDP) per capita (US$31,992 at purchasing power parity). According to the 2021 Economic […] The post Activist and adversarial Supreme Court shares responsibility for Brazil still being a largely unfree country economically – Heritage appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Duran13 hours ago
Canada & Australia to sanction Russia. UK offers Ukraine loans and debt
Canada & Australia to sanction Russia. UK offers Ukraine loans and debt ***News Topic 749*** read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
UN rapporteur urges Bolivia to guarantee the independence of the judiciaryRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Bolivian State must guarantee the access and independence of Justice through a national agreement, said the special rapporteur for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers of the United Nations on Tuesday, February 22, the Peruvian Diego García-Sayán, at the end of his visit to the country The post UN rapporteur urges Bolivia to guarantee the independence of the judiciary appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Duran14 hours ago
Freeland takes lead role in Canada’s path towards tyranny
Freeland takes lead role in Canada’s path towards tyranny ***News Topic 748*** read more
The Duran14 hours ago
NATO ponders next move. Nord Stream 2 “on hold”
NATO ponders next move. Nord Stream 2 “on hold” ***News Topic 747*** read more
The Duran14 hours ago
West Ponders Further Sanctions As China, India Quietly Support Russia
West Ponders Further Sanctions As China, India Quietly Support Russia News Topic 425 Vladimir Putin answered media questions Vladimir Putin answered media questions Pavel Zarubin: Pavel Zarubin, Rossiya TV Channel. Your decisions and statements yesterday have certainly evoked a stormy international response, a real uproar. And, of course, there is a lot of speculation about […] read more
21st Century Wire14 hours ago
Green World Order: The ‘Net Zero’ Trap, Laid by Davos
*21WIRE* | What most politicians and climate mavens don't dare admit: that Net Zero is neither green, nor sustainable. read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Is the ‘Aphelion Phenomenon’ Causing More Sickness on Earth?A viral Facebook post gets some basic facts about the Earth's orbit wrong. read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
‘Superbly Preserved’ Pterosaur Fossil Unearthed in ScotlandThe fossil of a 170 million-year-old pterosaur, described as the world’s best-preserved skeleton of the prehistoric winged reptile, has been found on the Isle of Skye. read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
NATO has put more than 100 fighter jets on “high alert”EBC News NATO has put more than 100 fighter jets on “high alert,” and 120 allied ships are underway in what Stoltenberg called “the most... The post NATO has put more than 100 fighter jets on “high alert” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Bayou Renaissance Man14 hours ago
"The 1 % of the population accountable for 63 % of all violent crime convictions"
That's the title of an article about Swedish research into violent crime in that country. In the light of our discussion yesterday about violent crime in Washington D.C. and other US cities, I found its conclusions very interesting. Here's the abstract (i.e. executive summary) from the article. Bold, underlined text is my emphasis. *Purpose* Population-based studies on violent crime and background factors may provide an understanding of the relationships between susceptibility factors and crime. We aimed to determine the distribution of violent crime convictions in the Swe... read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE14 hours ago
Watch “Will vaccines work against BA.2, the new sub-variant of Omicron? Covid-19” on YouTubeCairns News14 hours ago
Trudeau is Big Pharma’s little bitch bringing in UN troopshttps://www.brighteon.com/5c11b904-4d69-4fe6-a47c-cde5e7c80d05 read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
Texas Governor Orders Child Abuse Investigation Into Children Receiving Transgender TreatmentsGateway Pundit – by Cassandra Fairbanks Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered multiple agencies to investigate reports of kids receiving transgender treatment as child abuse.... The post Texas Governor Orders Child Abuse Investigation Into Children Receiving Transgender Treatments appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Global Issues News Headlines14 hours ago
Caring for The OldPORTLAND, USA, Feb 23 (IPS) - With the unprecedented ageing of populations worldwide, countries are struggling with the critical questions of who should be responsible for caring for the old and what should be the extent of care provided to women and men in old age. Read the full story, “Caring for The Old”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines14 hours ago
Guterres strongly condemns arrest of UN personnel in Central African RepublicSecretary-General António Guterres has called for the release of four members of the UN peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) who were arrested in the capital, Bangui, earlier this week, his spokesperson said on Wednesday. Read the full story, “Guterres strongly condemns arrest of UN personnel in Central African Republic”, on globalissues.org → read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 214 hours ago
The Daily "Near You?"
Sherman, Texas, USA. Thanks for stopping by! read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
Democrat Rep. Gallego Who Never Held a Private Sector Job Calls for Seizing Trucks from Freedom Convoy Truckers and Redistributing them to Other BusinessesGateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft Democrat Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) called for seizing of trucks from the upcoming Freedom Convoy protesters and redistributing them to other... The post Democrat Rep. Gallego Who Never Held a Private Sector Job Calls for Seizing Trucks from Freedom Convoy Truckers and Redistributing them to Other Businesses appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Nationwide State Of Emergency Declared In Ukraine. All Reservists Have Been Drafted*Reuters: **Ukraine declares state of emergency, summons citizens home from Russia* * Kyiv declares state of emergency from Thursday, calls up reservists * EU adds Russian lawmakers to blacklist * Britain to stop selling Russian sovereign debt * EU leaders to hold emergency summit KYIV/DONETSK, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine declared a state of emergency on Wednesday and told its citizens in Russia to flee, while Moscow began evacuating its Kyiv embassy in the latest ominous signs for Ukrainians who fear an all-out Russian military onslaught. Shelling intensified at the line ... read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
Democrat And Republican Congress Members Party in Israel As Putin Moves to Take UkraineInformation Liberation – by Chris Menahan As Putin geared up to take Ukraine, Democrat and Republican congress members were busy partying in Israel on an... The post Democrat And Republican Congress Members Party in Israel As Putin Moves to Take Ukraine appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 214 hours ago
"Reflect On What Happens..."
“Reflect on what happens when a terrible winter blizzard strikes. You hear the weather warning but probably fail to act on it. The sky darkens. Then the storm hits with full fury, and the air is a howling whiteness. One by one, your links to the machine age breakdown. Electricity flickers out, cutting off the TV. Batteries fade, cutting off the radio. Phones go dead. Roads become impassible, and cars get stuck. Food supplies dwindle. Day to day vestiges of modern civilization – bank machines, mutual funds, mass retailers, computers, satellites, airplanes, governments – all recede in... read more
From the Trenches World Report14 hours ago
Ottawa Cops Rough Up, Arrest & Charge 63-Year-Old Lady Visiting Her GrandkidsVitoris84 Published February 23, 2022 The post Ottawa Cops Rough Up, Arrest & Charge 63-Year-Old Lady Visiting Her Grandkids appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Duran14 hours ago
Today’s Emergencies Act, and Anti-Russian False Flags Echo the Gouzenko Hoax That Unleashed the Cold War
Today, a new coordinated psychological operation has been sprung to convince every living patriot across the Five Eyes sphere of influence that the enemy of the free world who lurks behind every conspiracy to overthrow governments, and western values are Russia and China. Over the past months, slanderous, and often conjectural stories of Chinese and […] read more
The Aviationist15 hours ago
Here Are Some Great Shots Of The ShinMaywa US-2 ‘Flying Boat’ During Exercise Cope North 22[image: US-2] The Japanese US-2 amphibious aircraft took part in Exercise Cope North 22 along with U.S. forces in the Pacific region. Because of the region’s dependence on maritime trade and territorial disputes over small islands, large, [...] The post Here Are Some Great Shots Of The ShinMaywa US-2 ‘Flying Boat’ During Exercise Cope North 22 appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
From the Trenches World Report16 hours ago
Arizona House Committee Approves Bill To Criminalize Filming Cops on the JobReason – by Billy Binion The Arizona House Appropriations Committee on Monday green-lit a bill that would criminalize filming cops on the job in some... The post Arizona House Committee Approves Bill To Criminalize Filming Cops on the Job appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
MJBizDaily16 hours ago
Health Canada seized more than 35M grams of marijuana, 7,800 plants after inspectionsHealth Canada seized more than 35 million grams (77,162 pounds) of cannabis products and thousands of plants from federal license holders for regulatory shortfalls in the 2019-20 fiscal year, the federal regulator disclosed to MJBizDaily. Health Canada seized more than 35M grams of marijuana, 7,800 plants after inspections is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE17 hours ago
Short Men Talk About the Big Challenges of DatingShort Men Talk About the Big Challenges of Dating https://www.vice.com/en/article/93wpva/short-man-syndrome-dating?utm_medium=social&utm_source=vice_facebook&fbclid=IwAR2T5TuIZbqLCGaTKXhIRFm2skQKvsn-oBK1e7n_17ZcNGlwmqVa11EYvSI read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE18 hours ago
The effects of the #COVID-19 pandemic on #neuropsychiatric symptoms in #dementia and carer #mental health: an international multicentre study.https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-05687-w?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_content=organic&utm_campaign=CONR_JRNLS_AWA1_GL_SCON_SMEDA_NATUREPORTFOLIO read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 214 hours ago
"A Very Fit Consideration..."
“How vast those Orbs must be, and how inconsiderable this Earth, the Theatre upon which all our mighty Designs, all our Navigations, and all our Wars are transacted, is when compared to them. A very fit consideration, and matter of Reflection, for those Kings and Princes who sacrifice the Lives of so many People, only to flatter their Ambition in being Masters of some pitiful corner of this small Spot.” - Christiaan Huygens, (1629-1695) read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Russia-Ukraine Live Updates*Russia-Ukraine Live Updates * Ukraine crisis live: Nato accuses Russia of trying to ‘rewrite entire global security architecture’ -- The Guardian Live: World facing moment of peril over Ukraine - UN -- BBC The Latest on the Ukraine Crisis -- AP Russia-Ukraine live updates and latest news -- Washington Post Russia-Ukraine Live News: Video and Latest Updates -- New York Times The latest on the Ukraine-Russia crisis: Live Updates -- CNN Ukraine responds to Russian action in breakaway regions: updates -- USA Today Live Updates On Ukraine -- DW Live updates: EU un... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 215 hours ago
"The Global Energy Crisis Just Escalated To An Entirely New Level, And This Is Just The Beginnin
*"The Global Energy Crisis Just Escalated To An Entirely New Leve*l, *And This Is Just The Beginning…"* by Michael Snyder "Now we are being told that we are all going to “have costs” for the crisis in Ukraine. More specifically, the global energy crisis just took a dramatic turn for the worse, and so that means that all of us will soon be hit by dramatically higher energy prices. It is going to be much more expensive to fill up your vehicle, it is going to be much more expensive to heat your home, and increasing costs to transport the goods that we buy will make the overall rate of... read more
Is the BBC biased?15 hours ago
Coda to Sue's post...So Mates and Soapless are off to join James O'Brien, presumably leaving The Zurch in the lurch. It's worked out nicely for the Beeb because the Defund the BBC campaign has lost its poster girl, but - looking on the bright side - it's worked out nicely for us too because we'll hopefully never have to think of either of them ever again. 🙏 read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
Ukraine Says A Massive Sweeping Cyberattack Is Now Underway
*Reuters:* *Ukraine says another sweeping cyberattack underway as state websites and banks hit* KYIV, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The websites of Ukraine's government, foreign ministry and state security service were down on Wednesday in what the government said was the start of another massive denial of service (DDoS) attack that began at around 4 p.m. (1400 GMT). Ukrainian authorities said this week they had seen online warnings that hackers were preparing to launch major attacks on government agencies, banks and the defence sector. Ukraine has suffered a string of cyberattacks that K... read more
Science 2.0 blogs15 hours ago
Heat Waves Linked To Emergency Mental Health IssuesThere is a myth that people act differently during a full moon but nurses swear by it because of perception of an increase in emergency room cases. Now demographers have linked heat waves to emergency care, except the mental health kind. The paper correlated days with higher-than-normal temperatures during the summer season in the United States to increased rates of emergency department (ED) visits for any mental health-related condition, particularly substance use, anxiety and stress disorders, and mood disorders. read more read more
MintPress News15 hours ago
Perpetual Tyranny: Endless Wars Are the Enemy of FreedomTwo years after COVID-19 shifted the world into a state of global authoritarianism, just as the people’s tolerance for heavy-handed mandates seems to have finally worn thin, we are being prepped for the next distraction and the next drain on our economy. The post Perpetual Tyranny: Endless Wars Are the Enemy of Freedom appeared first on MintPress News. read more
The New Dark Age15 hours ago
There Is Still No ‘Russian Invasion’ But The Sanctions Proceeded AnywayThe information war about the current U.S.-Russia standoff continues. That is why the New York Times is again pushing fake Russian invasion claims: read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Uruguay, Chile and Brazil are the most expensive countries in Latin America in terms of gasoline pricesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The increase in the price of gasoline, which reached a record level in 2021 and continues this year, has become an almost permanent pressure factor for consumers. And the outlook is not bright given the conflict between Russia, Ukraine and the United States, which has led to oil prices exceeding […] The post Uruguay, Chile and Brazil are the most expensive countries in Latin America in terms of gasoline prices appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Science 2.0 blogs15 hours ago
Mysterious Fast Radio Bursts Get A SourceFast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are millisecond-long bursts of radiation recorded on radio waves. They are extremely powerful - for example, during one of the brightest flashes lasting five milliseconds, as much energy is radiated as our Sun generates in a month. The scale of the phenomenon is difficult to imagine. A new study tracks down their source. read more read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Argentine and Chilean wineries clash over the Patagonia brandRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The conflict of interests between Argentine wineries that produce wines in the south of the country and foreign wineries that want to use the Patagonia brand on their labels, added a new episode. This time there was an open confrontation between the companies, after the Chamber of Exporting Wineries of […] The post Argentine and Chilean wineries clash over the Patagonia brand appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
No Actually The US Empire Is Still The Power To Criticize: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative MatrixI believe that the situation in Ukraine is a crisis created solely by Moscow and that the US power alliance is just an innocent little flower who is being unfairly blamed. I also believe Santa is real, because I am a tiny little child who will believe anything. read more
Small Dead Animals16 hours ago
About (Black)Face?The genie is out of the bottle. Good luck getting it back in. Liberals have shown Canada and the world that Canadian banks are not a safe place to keep your money. WSJ- Canada Instructs Banks to Unfreeze Freedom-Convoy Accounts Toronto Star- RCMP working to ‘unfreeze’ protesters’ bank accounts, Ottawa says But don’t go thinking… Continue reading → read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
The March 2022 issue of ColdType (Issue 232) is now onlineWednesday, 23 February 2022 — Coldtype This month’s issue remembers four important anniversaries: Belfast publisher Máirtin Ó Muilleoir describes his recent visit to Birmingham, Alabama, scene of some of the worst racial violence in the US 60 years ago, Binoy Kampmark revisits 60 years of vicious US sanctions on Cuba, Trevor Grundytells how, 100 years ago, white and black gold … Continue reading The March 2022 issue of ColdType (Issue 232) is now online read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
Ukraine: Putin turns the tablesPending French mediation, Putin-Biden talks, German distancing, Italian fears, Spanish uncertainties and opposition from the former Eastern bloc, as well as the regularly discredited deadlines of the improbable Russian invasions, the war always announced but never started has had its first outcome. read more
Turcopolier17 hours ago
Is DoD briefing retired media talking head generals and colonels again?
After watching the vacillating performance of talking head generals on TeeVee over the Ukraine matter, the question arises as to whether or not they are being “pumped up” by the Pentagon on a regular basis. In the Rumsfeld era this … Continue reading → read more
The Duck of Minerva17 hours ago
How do we get IR to notice something?I excitedly read this recent tweet by Evan Perkoski of UConn, about a new article he co-authored that has been accepted in International Organization. Beyond being glad for a colleague’s success, I was excited by the substance of the publication. They produced a new dataset on violent non-state actors and analyzed the conditions under which […] read more
Caitlin Johnstone17 hours ago
No Actually The US Empire Is Still The Power To Criticize: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix
I believe that the situation in Ukraine is a crisis created solely by Moscow and that the US power alliance is just an innocent little flower who is being unfairly blamed. I also believe Santa is real, because I am a tiny little child who […] read more
Small Dead Animals17 hours ago
Understanding Martial LawNaomi Wolf: The Fall of Canada, The Danger in the US [I]n this essay I wish to explain, especially to Canadians, what martial law really is, and how very dangerous it is, since many leaders there, especially Parliamentarians, appear to be in the treacherous “hangover” state of thinking that they still inhabit the old world… Continue reading → read more
Lawfare18 hours ago
The Complexities of Calling a Coup a CoupSudanese soldiers stand guard around armored military vehicles. (Agence France-Presse, https://tinyurl.com/4v9h94ps; CC0 1.0, https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en) On Feb. 1, 2022, the civilian government of Guinea-Bissau was threatened by an attempted coup. While the attempt failed, it came on the heels of a string of successful coups in West Africa, including one four weeks ago in Burkina Faso. As the Biden administration responds to these events, Congress and the public might be wondering: Why is the U.S. government, and the Department of State in particula... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Zelensky Defiant as Russia Sends Troops Into Separatist Regions*Trevor Filseth* *Russia-Ukraine Crisis, Europe* Ukraine's president called for "clear and effective steps of support from" the country's partners. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Ukraine would take whatever steps it considered necessary to defend its territory, although he stressed that a broader military conflict would be avoided at all costs. “We are committed to the peaceful and diplomatic path,” Zelensky said in his remarks, according to Reuters. “But we are on our own land … We are not afraid of anything and anybody, we owe nothing to no one, an... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Making Allied Interoperability Second Nature*James Holmes* *U.S. Allies, Indo-Pacific* Take it from an Athenian of old: the force that gets in its reps in peacetime primes itself for success. For good, ill, or indifferent, human beings are bundles of habits. So are institutions, which are nothing more than groups of human beings embarked on a common enterprise. It behooves individuals and institutional leaders to acknowledge this basic fact and work to groom themselves and their organizations with habits conducive to the common cause, inculcating virtue while battling vice. This effort is doubly important and doubly hard w... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Why Italy Belongs in the Transatlantic ‘Quad’*Dario Cristiani* *Transatlantic Relations, Europe* Transforming the “Transatlantic Quad” into a “Transatlantic Pent,” including Italy, would provide the alliance with a more functional yet still agile forum to better coordinate responses against transatlantic challenges. On the margins of the NATO Defense Ministerial, the Defense Ministries of the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany met for an informal meeting of the so-called “Transatlantic Quad.” This format is becoming more and more used, as last month Secretary of State Antony Blinken also spoke with his ... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Don’t Use the Ukraine Crisis to Inflate the China Threat*Michael D. Swaine, J. Stapleton Roy* *China Military Taiwan, Asia* It is doubtful that Beijing is poised to invade Taiwan or that it would assume that the deployment of sizable U.S. ground forces to Europe provided an opportunity to strike the island. In a February 13, 2022, essay that was published in the *Wall Street Journal *entitled “Ukraine Is a Distraction From Taiwan,” Elbridge Colby and Oriana Skylar Mastro argue that the United States will increase the danger of prompting an opportunistic Chinese attack on Taiwan if it deploys military forces to deal with Russia’s threa... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Cryptocurrency Is a Cash Cow for Far-Right Extremists*Daveed Gartenstein-Ross, Varsha Koduvayur* *Cryptocurrency, Europe* As the Freedom Convoy protests enter their fourth week, the Canadian government is targeting protestors’ ability to fundraise, including via cryptocurrency. It’s time for Washington to do the same for domestic extremists. Canada’s Freedom Convoy protesters are increasingly turning to cryptocurrency donations for support after crowdfunding site GoFundMe seized millions of dollars that the convoy had raised on the platform. This shift to cryptocurrency mirrors a pattern seen elsewhere, in which controversial figu... read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
Belarus Says Military Exercises With Russia Will Continue Indefinitely*Mark Episkopos* *Russia-Ukraine Crisis, Europe* Belarusian General Staff Maj. Gen. Viktor Gulevich linked the surprise extension to what he described as the “growing military buildup” of Western forces near Russian and Belarusian borders. Belarus announced on Sunday that the ongoing Russian-Belarusian joint military exercises will be extended indefinitely, contradicting Moscow’s earlier statements and sparking fears of further military escalation in the ongoing Ukraine crisis. Belarusian defence minister Viktor Khrenin said the drills had entered a new, previously undisclosed s... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Biden brags suffer a serious blow*Daily Caller:* *Biden In 2019: ‘If I Am President’ Putin’s ‘Days Of Tyranny And Trying To Intimidate’ Are Over* He can't say that anymore. See, also: *Putin is Playing Biden like a Fiddle* read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Biden uses radical help in finding court nominee*Daily Mail:* *REVEALED: Biden's choice to help with his SCOTUS pick is a BLM board member, CRT promoter and defund-the-police supporter – NONE of which he mentioned when he announced her* I don't think Biden knows in rational normal people. read more
Shadowproof15 hours ago
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Five Years (Cover)’ By Cowboy JunkiesThe Cowboy Junkies produced a video for their cover of David Bowie's "Five Years" that connects the song to the emergency of climate change. The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Five Years (Cover)’ By Cowboy Junkies appeared first on Shadowproof. read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Trump-haters got their guy elected and he sucks at the jobMonica Showalter: The Russian invasion of eastern Ukraine has finally happened, and now the Trump-haters who tried to impeach President Trump over Ukraine have much to answer for. Looking at you, Alexander Vindman. Looking at you, Alexandra and Andrea Chalupa. Looking at you, Fiona Hill. These are all the crummy little supposedly pro-Ukraine operatives who did their damnedest to undermine President Trump during his administration. After all, the Russia invasion didn't happen on Trump's watch as they plotted and schemed against him instead of doing their jobs. Vladimir Putin ... read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
Russia Is Evacuating All Diplomats And Staff From All Diplomatic Missions In Ukraine*TASS:* *Russian diplomatic missions in Ukraine begin evacuating staff, Embassy in Kiev says* *In Ukraine, Russia has an embassy in Kiev as well consulates general in Kharkov, Odessa and Lvov * KIEV, February 23. /TASS/. The evacuation of employees has begun in all Russian diplomatic missions in Ukraine. This information was confirmed to a TASS correspondent by a source in the Russian Embassy in Kiev on Wednesday. "The evacuation of staff has already begun," the source said. Commenting on information by Ukrainian media outlets that the employees of Russian diplomatic mission... read more
Accidental Deliberations16 hours ago
Wednesday Morning LinksMiscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Andrew Romano reports on Denmark's explosion of COVID cases after it prematurely lifted public health protections. Ariana Eunjung Cha reports on the cardiac issues continuing to affect COVID patients long after their infection, while Rafael Heiss et al. study (PDF) the stark long-term effects on children's lungs. And Leah Hamilton and Pallavi Banerjee discuss the harm the pandemic has done to refugees in Canada. - Meanwhile, Melody Schrieber examines one of the shadowy groups seeking to slash U.S. public health protections. In a... read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
Biden's Keystone pipeline blunders continueWashington Times: The Biden administration is flouting a law that requires it to produce a report on the number of jobs lost by canceling the Keystone XL pipeline, in addition to describing how its action may have affected energy costs. The roughly $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden in November included a provision mandating the Department of Energy to produce a report to Congress detailing the impact to American jobs and energy as a result of Mr. Biden’s decision to end the pipeline. The legislation allowed Energ... read more
the daily howler16 hours ago
THE JOURNALISM OF RACE: Whoopi Goldberg's instant retort...*WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2022* *...blew past what Tayofa had said:* We'll admit it—we're intrigued by what Michele Tafoya said. She said it when she appeared on The View. She appeared on the program last November 2, on Election Day no less. Tafoya was nearing the end of a long career as a reporter for NBC Sports. Her comment concerned her children's schools. As we noted yesterday, this is what she said: TAFOYA (11/2/22): *My kids in school—there is a big, big focus on the color of your skin.* INTERJECTION: How old are your children? TAFOYA: *My children are now 16 and 13*— I... read more
The Free Thought Project16 hours ago
Was the Hacking of Ottawa Trucker Convoy Donors a US-Canadian Intelligence Operation?[image: hacker]Aubrey Cottle, the hacker claiming credit for stealing convoy donor info, has boasted of work with the FBI and Canadian law enforcement. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
In the midst of global tension and drought in Argentina and Brazil, soybean surpassed US$600 per tonRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The international price of soybeans again showed significant increases in the Chicago reference market, reaching its highest level in more than a week, as a result of persistent concerns about dry weather in the production areas of Brazil and Argentina. The oilseed contract expiring next March rose US$12.31 and the […] The post In the midst of global tension and drought in Argentina and Brazil, soybean surpassed US$600 per ton appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com16 hours ago
A 10% Drop for Stocks is Scary, but It’s Not That RareSuch drops occur regularly, and market pros tend to see them as potentially healthy setbacks that can clear out unjustified market exuberance or excessive risk-taking. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Chile’s energy transition faces difficultiesRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In recent years, Chile has seen exponential growth in renewable energy, becoming the second most attractive market for energy investment among emerging economies, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance's Climatescope 2021. However, Chile's energy transition faces significant challenges. Five coal-fired power plants were closed by 2021, with four more expected […] The post Chile’s energy transition faces difficulties appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Paraguay: unemployment stagnated at the end of 2021RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The unemployment rate in Paraguay of 6.8% stagnated in the fourth quarter of 2021 compared to the previous three months and showed a slight decrease compared to 2020, said the National Institute of Statistics (INE) director, Iván Ojeda. "We see practically a stagnation compared to the previous quarter . . […] The post Paraguay: unemployment stagnated at the end of 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Debunk House18 hours ago
DIG vs NTZOMUSINGS ON IRAQ15 hours ago
Forming New Iraqi Govt Delayed Again With New Lawsuit Over Electing President
KDP's new candidate for the presidency Rebar Ahmed caught up in courts (KRG) Iraq held elections in October 2021. Since than the new parliament has only re-elected Mohammed Halbusi as speaker and picked his deputies. The next step of selecting a president is being held up by another lawsuit. The Kurdistan Democratic Party’s (KDP) candidate for president Hoshyar Zebari was rejected by the courts because he was previously removed as Finance Minister on corruption charges. The KDP then nominated Kurdistan Regional Government Interior Minister Rebar Ahmed. He is now stuck in the c... read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
The incoherent KamalaPower Line: ... Emergency! Call the speech doctor. In its story on the quotable quote emanating from the gaggle, the New York Post captions the accompanying photograph: “Kamala Harris seemed to be unprepared for questions regarding the Ukraine crisis.” I think that is both fair and understated. Analyze this: “And within the context then of the fact that that window is still opening, altho- — open, although it is absolutely narrowing — but within the context of a diplomatic path still being open, the deterrence effect, we believe, has merit.” And this: “We’re going to take this ... read more
War News Updates16 hours ago
U.S. Intelligence Has Warned Ukraine That A Full-Scale Russian Invasion Will Occur In The Next 48 Hours
Russian armoured troop transports are pictured in an assembly area, amid fears they could soon roll across the border and into Ukraine - sparking the most-serious war in Europe for decades *Newsweek:* *Exclusive: US Warns Ukraine of Full-Scale Russian Invasion Within 48 Hours* U.S. intelligence officials have revealed to Newsweek that President Joe Biden's administration has informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of intelligence assessing that Russia is preparing to conduct a full-scale invasion of the neighboring country within the next 48 hours. "The President of ... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ16 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Feb 231917 British seized Sannaiyat outside Kut after 6 days of fighting British had 1,996 casualties 1935 PM Ayubi resigned King Ghazi asked Yashin al-Hashemi to form new govt but exclude Rashid Ali al- Gaylani and Hikmat Sulaiman because behind mid-Euphrates tribal revolt Hashemi became disillusioned with Ghazi and proposed someone else from Hashemite family to take his place Hashemi dissolved political parties Spied on rivals Pushed authoritarianism 1922-58 were 59 cabinets (Musings On Iraq review *The Chatham House Version and other Middle-Eastern Studies*) 1942 Al-Ahali part... read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
Democrats support Trudeau's abuse of power and would like to use it too*Legal Insurrection:* *Trudeau Provides The Template: Large Majority of U.S. Democrats Support Canada’s Crackdown On Protests* *As I wrote the other day, “Trudeau is dangerous not just because he’s abusing Canadians, but because he is providing the wish list for crackdowns by Democrats in the U.S.”* These are the same Democrats who supported looting arson and riots by BLM but want to beat up protesting truckers. These double standards should not be tolerated. read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
What Durham is up toKevin Brock: ... Durham couldn’t hold a news conference or pen an op-ed touting progress; that’s just not done by investigators in the middle of an investigation. So, he turned to a readily available vehicle — a routine, fairly innocuous motion filed with the court — to embed an explosive message to the DOJ and the American people. It landed like fireworks at a funeral. No one saw it coming. Tucked inside the court filing, John Durham laid out a good chunk of the case he’s building, and it was stunning. Durham revealed the outlines of a corrupt conspiracy by operatives linked t... read more
Viable Opposition16 hours ago
Is Washington Begging for War with Russia?
In the February 16th press briefing by Maria Zakahrova, spokeswoman for The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, we find some interesting and even humorous comments regarding the ongoing narrative that Russia is preparing to invade Ukraine, many of which will never appear in the West's mainstream media. Let's look at some of her key comments, in particular, her comments on the Western media. Zakharova opens the briefing with this line: "*Sorry, I was held up for a minute. I was double-checking whether we are invading or not. We’re not invading!* After outlin... read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation16 hours ago
Putin's antagonism toward Ukraine was never just about NATO – it's about creating a new Russian empire
The crisis between Russia and Ukraine began with Russian objections to potential Ukrainian membership in NATO. Now it’s clear that Vladimir Putin really wants something else. read more
Climate Collections16 hours ago
A Little History Of The Hydrocarbon Processing That Meets Society’s DemandsOriginally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Ronald Stein ~ The hydrocarbon processing industry, i.e., refineries, has a rich history of discovery, challenges, breakthroughs, trial and error, collaboration, and success. Looking back a little more than 100 years, it’s easy to see how civilization has benefited from more than 250 leading-edge, hydrocarbon processing licensed refining… read more
From the Trenches World Report17 hours ago
6 in 10 ‘couldn’t cope’ without smartphone for a day; 1 in 8 suffer anxiety from low battery!Study Finds – by Chris Melore NEW YORK — Does it feel like your smartphone never leaves your hand? You’re not alone. A new survey reveals... The post 6 in 10 ‘couldn’t cope’ without smartphone for a day; 1 in 8 suffer anxiety from low battery! appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report17 hours ago
The “No-Deal Deal” with China Turned out to be the “Never-Done Deal”The Great Recession A new report by the conservative Peterson Institute for International Economics says, “China Was Never On Path to Meet ‘Phase 1’ Purchase Commitments.” The... The post The “No-Deal Deal” with China Turned out to be the “Never-Done Deal” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report17 hours ago
NASA’s Future of War 2025 Is Already Here!Truthstream Media Aug 10, 2013 • Something is very wrong here. Why can’t some people seem to wake up? Blissful ignorance is not the only reason.... The post NASA’s Future of War 2025 Is Already Here! appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report17 hours ago
Rittenhouse suingTUCKER: "Will you be suing any news organizations?" KYLE RITTENHOUSE: "We're looking at quite a few, politicians, athletes, celebrities, Whoppi Goldberg is on the list,... The post Rittenhouse suing appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report17 hours ago
Explosion Rocks Huge Louisiana RefineryManufacturing.net GARYVILLE, La. (AP) — A huge Louisiana refinery was rocked by an explosion and fire Monday. Marathon Petroleum Corp. said six workers suffered minor... The post Explosion Rocks Huge Louisiana Refinery appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report18 hours ago
Pharmaceuticals Have Polluted Almost All Rivers Of The World Finds Major UK StudyGreat Game India A major UK study finds that pharmaceutical manufacturing sites is the primary contributors of drug contamination and has polluted almost all the... The post Pharmaceuticals Have Polluted Almost All Rivers Of The World Finds Major UK Study appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report18 hours ago
Biden orders more US troops to Eastern Europe amid Russia-Ukraine tensionsThe Hill – by Ellen Mitchell President Biden on Tuesday directed additional U.S. troops to NATO’s eastern flank as Russia moved a step closer toward a... The post Biden orders more US troops to Eastern Europe amid Russia-Ukraine tensions appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report18 hours ago
Canada sending troops to Russia’s borderRT Canada is set to boost its military presence at Russia’s border and sanction Russian sovereign debt, parliamentarians and companies, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced... The post Canada sending troops to Russia’s border appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report18 hours ago
France Deactivates 4 Million Vaccine Passports, Forcing Double-Jabbed Citizens to Decide Between Taking the Booster or Being Shunned From SocietyGateway Pundit – by Julian Conradson This past week, the French Government began deactivating the vaccine passports of nearly four million double-vaxxed citizens because they... The post France Deactivates 4 Million Vaccine Passports, Forcing Double-Jabbed Citizens to Decide Between Taking the Booster or Being Shunned From Society appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report18 hours ago
National Guard Troops “Scrambling” to Secure Tow Trucks as DC Swamp Braces for US Trucker ConvoyGateway Pundit – by Julian Conradson The DC Swamp is ‘scrambling’ to find tow trucks as officials frantically brace for the arrival of multiple American... The post National Guard Troops “Scrambling” to Secure Tow Trucks as DC Swamp Braces for US Trucker Convoy appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report18 hours ago
Woman Convicted Of Straw Purchasing In Montco Gets 1 Year In JailPatch – by Jon Campisi PHILADELPHIA — A city woman who was convicted in federal court back in November of illegally purchasing firearms for her... The post Woman Convicted Of Straw Purchasing In Montco Gets 1 Year In Jail appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
CURMUDGUCATION9 hours ago
Classroom Proposals (Don't Be Gay)Just last week there was another one. You know--one of those heartwarming stories about somebody proposing marriage to a teacher in her classroom. This time it was in Dover, New York. A third grade teacher's boyfriend not only proposed in the classroom, but enlisted the students to help out by holding the proposal signage. These crop up regularly; sometimes there's touching video and the whole school is in on it. And then there are really good ones where both halves of the couple are teachers (this one made it all the way to US magazine and ABC News). And here's one that involved... read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation16 hours ago
Putin’s public approval is soaring during the Russia-Ukraine crisis, but it's unlikely to last
Approximately 69% of Russians approve of President Vladimir Putin. But a costly war is likely to chip away at his popularity, history and data tell us. read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
Colorado drug law leads to more fentanyl deathsWashington Free Beacon: On Sunday, five people died of fentanyl overdoses in a suburban Denver apartment, leaving a four-month-old baby parentless as a result. Now, local enforcement officials are blaming a Democrat-passed bill that weakened the criminal punishment for fentanyl possession. Police found five adults dead in a Commerce City, Colo., apartment Sunday afternoon, with narcotics discovered at the scene later testing positive for fentanyl. The tragic event has revived calls from local prosecutors and police to reverse a 2019 law that made the possession of four grams or l... read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT16 hours ago
Net Zero Costs–Latest BBC Propaganda
By Paul Homewood h/t Philip Bratby Another grossly one-sided piece by the BBC, which might just have been written by Carbon Brief (indeed part of it was!): With the cost of living rising, are Britain’s plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions too expensive? A small but vocal group of Conservative MPs are […] read more
War News Updates16 hours ago
It Is All About The TimingPutin: I will invade Ukraine on 2/22/2022. Biden: Starting his speech at 2:22 on 2/22/2022. pic.twitter.com/v6hKd4jMXW — Ostap Yarysh (@OstapYarysh) February 23, 2022 read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
Putin's Ukraine grab complicates Chicom Taiwan claimsBreitbart: Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s decision to recognize the two regions of Ukraine’s Donbas as sovereign states on Monday has complicated Moscow’s relationship with China, which expressed support for Russia while not directly addressing the issue of legitimizing separatists. Putin announced in a convoluted speech to the Russian public on Monday that he would formally recognize the “Donetsk People’s Republic” and “Luhansk People’s Republic” – Russian proxies that have been openly at war with Ukraine for eight years – as states, which allows Putin to claim that the leader... read more
War News Updates17 hours ago
Gallup Poll: Forty-One Percent Of U.S. Adults Approve Of The Job President Biden Is Doing
*Gallup:* *Biden Ratings on Economy, Foreign Affairs, Russia Near 40%* * 41% of Americans approve of job Biden is doing overall * Issue approval ratings mostly steady * 36% approve of his handling situation with Russia WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Forty-one percent of U.S. adults approve of the job Joe Biden is doing as president, similar to his 40% rating for handling foreign affairs, while approval of his handling the economy and the situation with Russia are slightly lower. Americans give Biden better marks for his response to the coronavirus, but still fewer than half approve. Th... read more
The Free Thought Project17 hours ago
Arizona House Committee Just Approved a Bill to Make Filming Cops on the Job Illegal[image: filming]"Can you be arrested for standing still while wearing a GoPro under this statute?" Yes. read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
They should be asking Biden to resign*Newsmax:* *Republican AGs Call for Mayorkas to Resign for Failing to Secure Border* While Mayorkis should resign for implementing Biden's illegal orders to ignore US immigration law, Biden is ultimately responsible for the illegal policy and should be impeached if he does not resign. read more
War News Updates17 hours ago
Study Says No US Missile Defense System Has Proven Itself Capable Against ‘Realistic’ ICBM Threats
A Ground-based Interceptor missile, an element of the nation’s Ground-based Midcourse Defense system, launched from North Vandenberg Sept. 12, 2021. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman Kadielle Shaw) *Breaking Defense:* *No US missile defense system proven capable against ‘realistic’ ICBM threats: Study* *Missile Defense Agency pushes back, pointing Breaking Defense to positive report from Pentagon tester, laudatory comments from senior military officials and recent test wins. * WASHINGTON: A new study of US missile defenses has found that — after 70 years and some $350 billion ... read more
Bayou Renaissance Man17 hours ago
Russia, the Ukraine, and US interests - the reality
Well, as was all too predictable, Russia has recognized the independence of the breakaway Ukrainian regions of Donetsk and Luhansk, and has sent troops "at their request" to "safeguard Russian people within their borders" - or whatever the excuse *du jour* may be. Frankly, I don't blame the Russians. I'm not saying I support them, but I understand why President Putin has done this. Last year he published an article titled "On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians", in which he analyzed in depth - from the Russian point of view, of course - why Ukraine was a natural ... read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
BLM privilegeMiranda Devine: When prominent young far-left activist Quintez Brown was arrested last week for allegedly trying to assassinate a Jewish mayoral candidate in Kentucky, he was portrayed sympathetically by the media and immediately bailed out of jail by his Black Lives Matter comrades, who crowdfunded the $100,000 cost. Brown, 21, had BLM privilege. A celebrated gun control advocate, anointed as a rising star by the Obama Foundation, he was an honored guest on Joy Reid’s MSNBC show. He was granted a biweekly opinion column in the Louisville Courier-Journal to spew boilerplate lefti... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Afghan Media Is Collapsing*Syed Zabiullah Langari* *Afghanistan, Asia* Journalism was uniting the Afghan people and transforming society. But there is no free press in Afghanistan today. In a heavily guarded street in Kabul’s green zone near a bunch of Western embassies, a TV station was founded just a few years after the 2001 fall of the Taliban regime. As a media outlet as young as the Afghan democracy, it had a great impact in shaping the public view of hope and change in a conservative society. To get into office, I would have to pass through armored gates due to insurgent threats. Inside the station,... read more
War News Updates17 hours ago
It Looks Like The U.S. Main Stream Media Is Blaming Russia For Inflation, High Gas Prices, And Supply Chain Supply ProblemsThe U.S. economy has been hit with increased gas prices, inflation, and supply-chain issues due to the Ukraine crisis. https://t.co/d9dwXWpcvf — CBS News (@CBSNews) February 23, 2022 *WNU Editor*: Expect this media narrative to grow as the US mid terms get closer and inflation becomes an issue. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Covid-19: Paraguay removes all sanitary restrictionsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday, February 22, the Government of Paraguay announced that it would lift all sanitary restrictions in force for almost two years to supposedly contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. However, it will maintain the requirement to wear a mask in closed places for a while. Paraguay's Chief of […] The post Covid-19: Paraguay removes all sanitary restrictions appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
Financialization at Heart of Economic MalaiseSadly, finacialization is still very much with us, even though policy-makers know better by now. read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
The CDC doesn't trust you with Covid data
[image: Twitter avatar for @NBSaphierMD]Nicole Saphier, MD @NBSaphierMD The CDC’s response when questioned about their withholding of Covid data and lack of transparency is essentially “we don’t trust you to be able to understand the truth.” The condescension is palpable. The wheels are finally coming off. The C.D.C. Isn’t Publishing Large Portions of the Covid Data It CollectsThe agency has withheld critical data on boosters, hospitalizations and, until recently, wastewater analyses.nytimes.com February 20th 2022 1,955 Retweets4,779 Likes I suspect they fear showing the vaccine i... read more
War News Updates17 hours ago
Two U.S. National Guard Blackhawk Helicopters Crashed Near A Utah Ski ResortAuthorities investigating after two Blackhawk helicopters crashed within a few hundred yards of a Utah ski resort. No crew members were hurt. https://t.co/UHfX9LC76N pic.twitter.com/rsIazHyvWz — ABC News (@ABC) February 23, 2022 *ABC News:* *Helicopters crash near Utah ski resort in training accident* Two Blackhawk helicopters crashed near a Utah ski resort Tuesday morning, forcing the closures on part of the mountain but leaving no crew members seriously hurt SALT LAKE CITY -- Two Blackhawk helicopters crashed within a few hundred yards of a Utah ski resort Tuesday morning duri... read more
Halifax Examiner17 hours ago
Accidents don’t happen by accidentNews 1. Bullshitter of the week: Mass Casualty Commission “Effects on Wellness” panel Tim Bousquet reports on the first day of the Mass Casualty Commission hearings, which included an “inexcusably condescending” panel on “Human Impact — Broad Reach and Effects on Wellness.” Keith Dobson, a Psychology prof at the University of Calgary, gave us advice […] read more
The Free Thought Project18 hours ago
Americans Need to be More Concerned With the Situation in Canada Than What’s Happening in Ukraine[image: ukraine]While the crisis in Ukraine is certainly worrisome, the war on freedom at home is a far greater threat to the lives of Americans. read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
'White supremacy' no longer means white supremacy* Eric Utter:* *'Freedom' now deemed a white supremacist notion* I am sure that would come as a surprise to those whites who fought and died to free the slaves. The phrase has come to be used by the left as an all-purpose insult of those who disagree with them regardless of their color or political views. Black and Hispanic truck drivers who join the freedom movement are hit with the same slur. That is how nonsensical the left has become in the political debate about mandates. When you consider that the largest group of opponents to the mandates are minorities it becomes more... read more
From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog17 hours ago
UntitledFrom Jenna Orkin Scientists Attached Tracking Devices to Magpies. But Nobody Asked The Magpies Why Texas’s power grid still hasn’t been fixed, despite deadly failures. ‘Stand your ground’ laws linked to 11% rise in U.S. firearm homicides, study says U.S. calls Russia’s actions an ‘invasion,’ readies new sanctions First-ever recording of dying human brain reveals dreaming-like activity - The agency has withheld critical data on boosters, hospitalizations and, until recently, wastewater analyses.US relocates Ukraine embassy staff to Poland Covid Data Will Not Be Published - Sco... read more
Econlib17 hours ago
The Non-Shopper ProblemIn a few high-profile markets, prices seem to stay far above average cost even though there are tons of competitors. There are thousands of credit card issuers, but the average interest rate is 18.26%. There are over 100,000 real estate brokerage firms, but the default commission remains 6%. Sure, unsecured credit has a high default […] The post The Non-Shopper Problem appeared first on Econlib. read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
Putin says Biden sanctions will be felt by US at gas pump*DailyWire:* *Russia Responds To Biden Sanctions: America’s Citizens Will Feel ‘Consequences’ Of Us Raising Gas Cost* This is only true because Biden has been limiting the production of US oil and gas. Biden's war against energy is a much bigger problem for US drivers than Russian sanctions. Biden reminds me of an old Pogo cartoon where he says, "We have met the enemy, and it is us." read more
The Watchers » Latest articles17 hours ago
Research shows jet stream is moving northwards, winter jet stream increased by 8%New research led by the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) and ICARUS presented seasonal to decadal variations in Northern Hemisphere jet stream latitude and speed over land (Eurasia, North America) and oceanic (North Atlantic, North Pacific) regions for the period...... Read more » read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 217 hours ago
Greg Hunter, "No Shooting War in Ukraine – Dr. Paul Craig Roberts"
*"No Shooting War in Ukraine – Dr. Paul Craig Roberts"* By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (PCR), former Assistant Treasury Secretary and international award-winning journalist, says the problems in Ukraine have been boiling for 8 years. Millions of Russian people were supposed to be protected in Eastern Ukraine under the so-called Minsk Agreement. It was supposed to stop the fighting, but the fighting never stopped. Now, Russia has recognized the breakaway regions and has a deal to protect the Russian people there. PCR explains, “Putin said we have to give the... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Northrop Grumman Building Six B-21 Raiders for U.S. Air Force*Peter Suciu* *B-21 Raider, United States* The development of the cutting-edge bomber has been sped up by the utilization of advanced technologies, including digital engineering. Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall announced in fall 2021 that work had begun on five Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider bombers. Progress has moved steadily along, with *Air Force Magazine *reporting earlier in Feburary that work has now begun on a sixth airframe. With six Raiders now in various stages of production, the B-21 has been described as a "model" program for the United States Air Force. It w... read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Brazil, Chile, and Argentina lead as Paraguay’s main export destinationsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The first month of the year, between reductions and increases, left a boost in terms of shipments made by Paraguay. Mercosur countries and other countries of the region occupy the first places in terms of the destinations of the products exported by Paraguay. The The post Brazil, Chile, and Argentina lead as Paraguay’s main export destinations appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Northern Reflections17 hours ago
The Enemy Is Disinformation
The trucks have left Ottawa, only to take up residence in VanKleek Hill and Arnprior. But the problem they represent has not been solved. Andrew Coyne writes that our real enemy is disinformation: The blockades that paralyzed Ottawa and various border points have been removed, at least for now. But the blockades are merely the symptom. The disease is disinformation. We are discovering for ourselves what until now we had observed at secondhand: large numbers of our fellow citizens can be made to believe almost anything. This is a challenge to our democracy orders of magnitude grea... read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Brazil investigates human organs trafficking for fashion designerRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Federal Police began an operation to investigate the possible trafficking of human organs that would escalate to an international level since its destination was Singapore, where a fashion designer lives. According to the first investigations, the suspect is a professor of Anatomy at the Amazonas State University . […] The post Brazil investigates human organs trafficking for fashion designer appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Uruguay is considered economically free again for the first time since 2011 -IndexRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the 28th edition of the U.S. Heritage Foundation's Index of Economic Freedom, Uruguay ranks second in Latin America with a score of 70.0 and 34th in the world. This score placed the country below the United Arab Emirates (70.2) and above Japan (69.9), and returned it to being […] The post Uruguay is considered economically free again for the first time since 2011 -Index appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The New Dark Age18 hours ago
A few thoughts on COVID19 vaccinationThe first thing I want to say here is that there should be nothing in science that is beyond analysis and potential criticism. Because, once this happens, we can find ourselves in a very dangerous situation indeed. A place of unquestioned acceptance of the accepted narrative, with criticism enforced by the authorities. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Mercado Libre beats revenue estimates and gains market share in BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Latin American e-commerce retailer Mercado Libre Inc. (MELI) increased revenue more than expected and gained market share in Brazil, even as Asian players strengthened their footprint in its largest market. Mercado Libre posted fourth-quarter net revenue of US$2.1 billion, up 61% from a year earlier and slightly above analysts' estimate […] The post Mercado Libre beats revenue estimates and gains market share in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Duran18 hours ago
European Court rules EU can withhold funds to Hungary & Poland
European Court rules EU can withhold funds to Hungary & Poland The Duran: Episode 1236 ECJ dismisses Hungary and Poland’s complaints over rule-of-law measure ECJ dismisses Hungary and Poland’s complaints over rule-of-law measure The European court of justice has dismissed complaints from Hungary and Poland against a law that ties EU funds to democratic standards. […] read more
Snopes.com18 hours ago
‘Thugs and Bullies’: Nations Sanction Russia over UkraineWorld leaders sought to back up their tough words over Russia's aggression against Ukraine, announcing financial sanctions, trade and travel bans and other measures. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Endrick: Brazil’s new media and advertising iconRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Endrick, 15, has not exploded as a player and has not made the leap to Europe, but commercial brands already consider him a star. The young Brazilian has just become the new image of a chain of dental clinics in Brazil. The agreement signed by the player with dental clinic […] The post Endrick: Brazil’s new media and advertising icon appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Covid-19: Uruguay eases rules for the arrival of foreign travelersRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Sources of the Ministry of Health have indicated that, for vaccinated citizens, it will be sufficient to present an antigen test and no longer a PCR test. Meanwhile, the authorities of Argentina have relaxed the criteria for access to their country, eliminating the PCR test requirement. Likewise, Brazil seems to […] The post Covid-19: Uruguay eases rules for the arrival of foreign travelers appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Duran19 hours ago
Ukraine, Russia, Donbass Q&A
Ukraine, Russia, Donbass Q&A The Duran: Episode 1235 read more
Small Dead Animals19 hours ago
So When Is Justin Going To Freeze Chinese Accounts?While Dear Leader is cracking down on dissent in Canada, China is busy exerting its control in the country. In related news, China and Russia take advantage of weak western leaders. read more
Organizing Notes17 hours ago
German Greens take a dive
*German Green Party Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in action* By Eugene Woloszyn German Green Party Foreign Ministers promoted military action in Yugoslavia in 1999 are are doing so again today. How did this betrayal of Green Party founding principals and values come about? How are Greens manipulated to convince the German public to support war and increased military budgets? Annalena Baerbock is 41 years old. In fall 2021 elections, she received 15% of national vote for Chancellor and the Greens got 118 seats in Parliament. The Greens entered a coalition government of th... read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
Texas primaries showing Hispanics trending toward GOP* Fox News:* *Texas early voting data suggests Hispanic vote shift to the GOP continues* *'It will be Hispanics who keep Texas red,' says Ivan Andarza, spokesman for Hispanic Republicans of Texas* ... Hispanic political candidates and operatives in Texas told Fox News that the early data points to a larger trend of Hispanic voters, especially in the Rio Grande Valley, supporting Republican candidates in areas that have been predominantly controlled by Democrats for decades. "I’ve spent a lot of time in Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy and all the counties in the valley, and ther... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 218 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, "Important Updates: Stock Market, Debt, Dollar, Crypto, Gold, Silver, More"Gregory Mannarino, AM 2/23/22: *"Important Updates: * *Stock Market, Debt, Dollar, Crypto, Gold, Silver, More"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
bilaterals.org18 hours ago
L'Inde et les Emirats signent des accords commerciaux "stratégiques"23-Feb-2022 Le prince héritier d'Abou Dhabi et le Premier ministre indien ont signé une série d'accords, dont l'Accord de partenariat économique global (CEPA, Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement). read more
bilaterals.org18 hours ago
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement: A critical analysis and an alternative23-Feb-2022 The EU-Mercosur trade agreement leads to the destruction of nature, violation of land rights of farmers and Indigenous people and loss of industrial jobs in the Mercosur countries. read more
bilaterals.org18 hours ago
PH censures Myanmar, rejects its ratification of RCEP free trade pact23-Feb-2022 After New Zealand notified it would not recognize Myanmar's “instrument of ratification” of the RCEP because it opposes its military-led government, the Philippines will reject Myanmar's instrument of ratification as well. read more
bilaterals.org18 hours ago
A Washington, le litige Maroc-Carlyle suspendu sur accord des parties23-Feb-2022 Les parties sont parvenues à une transaction autour de 14 millions de dollars, au lieu des 450 millions initialement réclamés par le groupe américain. read more
bilaterals.org18 hours ago
Morocco and Israel sign trade and investment cooperation deal23-Feb-2022 Israel is targeting annual trade volume of $500 million with Morocco, up from $131 million currently as the two countries look to broaden cooperation since they normalised relations in 2020. read more
bilaterals.org18 hours ago
Monterra Energy to seek $667 mln in damages from Mexico for port closure23-Feb-2022 Monterra Energy plans to pursue legal action against Mexico and seek damages of about $667 million for the "unlawful" closure of its Tuxpan fuel imports terminal in the Mexican state of Veracruz for five months. read more
bilaterals.org18 hours ago
India inks free trade deal with UAE, eyeing $100bn in trade23-Feb-2022 India and the United Arab Emirates signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement that promises to nearly double trade between the two nations to $100 billion in the next five years. read more
Organizing Notes18 hours ago
Latest from Jeju Island
A military road is currently under construction in Gangjeong village, Jeju Island, South Korea. This is the 500 year old fishing and farming village that is being torn apart as the US forced the construction of a naval base to port warships moving to the Asia-Pacific as part of Washington's 'pivot' to encircle China and Russia. Don't forget that Korea borders both Russia and China. Photos: Moon-Hee, Um read more
musingsofanoldfart18 hours ago
Wednesday wanderings in late February, 2022It rained this morning, so I am hoping it won’t impact my walkabout later today. Our Australian friends adapted this term “walkabout” and I have always had a fondness for it. One definition is simply a “walking tour,” but it … Continue reading → read more
PrairiePundit18 hours ago
Putin's ambitions not limited to UkraineJoel Gehrke: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s justification for seizing additional territory from Ukraine signals his long-term desire to subjugate other Central and Eastern European countries, including current members of NATO, according to U.S. and European officials. “The reasoning that Putin has presented, when he published his demands to NATO and to the United States earlier this year, this reasoning is signaling that his ambition goes way beyond Ukraine,” Germany’s Reinhard Bütikofer, a senior member of the European Parliament, told the *Washington Examiner*. “His ambiti... read more
PrairiePundit18 hours ago
How California chased the tech giants outJoel Kotkin: ... Rather than seeing a new crop of rivals, we’re seeing changes driven by the dispersion of tech work away from places like Silicon Valley and toward emerging locales in Ohio and Texas. In large part, this reflects the extraordinary costs for housing, which makes homeownership a pipe dream for most millennials. A just-published report by Knock.com estimates that, at current prices, the median income household could require between 115 and 167 years to save for a down payment on the median-priced new home in San Jose, San Francisco, or Los Angeles. Housing is one ... read more
Retraction Watch18 hours ago
Publisher retracts 350 papers at onceIOP Publishing has retracted a total of 350 papers from two different 2021 conference proceedings because an “investigation has uncovered evidence of systematic manipulation of the publication process and considerable citation manipulation.” The case is just the latest involving the discovery of papers full of gibberish – aka “tortured phrases” – thanks to the work … Continue reading Publisher retracts 350 papers at once read more
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