Friday, February 25, 2022

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War News Updates13 hours ago
Russian Forces And Tanks Now In Kyiv
Ukrainian soldiers are pictured forming up across a highway in Kyiv as they prepare to defend the city from Russian attackers, with gunfire and explosions heard in the centre of the capital *Daily Mail: **City under siege: Photos from inside Kyiv show bombed out schools, decimated homes and dead soldiers lying in the streets of the Ukrainian capital* *** WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT *** * Harrowing pictures show citizens in Kyiv hiding in underground shelters after residential buildings bombed * Russian troops have reached the streets of Kyiv with gunfire and explosions heard ... read more
Halifax Examiner13 hours ago
Halifax Water wants to raise rates
Halifax Water has applied to the provincial utilities regulator to raise its rates for water, wastewater, and stormwater. The municipally-owned utility submitted an 820-page application to the Utility and Review Board (UARB) on Friday, seeking approval to raise rates in September 2022 and April 2023 “to maintain the current level of service to customers, recognize […] read more
WATCH: While Shooting Wounded Man on the Ground, Trigger Happy Cops Shoot One of Their Own
[image: trigger]While shooting at a suspect who appeared to be surrendering, two trigger happy cops shot one of their own who was in their direct line of fire. read more
PEOPLE become THE PLAGUE: Bill Gates developing needle-less vaccine that spreads like a virus to the unvaccinated
News Target – by Ethan Huff New research funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation aims to... The post PEOPLE become THE PLAGUE: Bill Gates developing needle-less vaccine that spreads like a virus to the unvaccinated appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Iceland to Lift All COVID Restrictions on Friday
Iceland Review There will be no more COVID-19 restrictions in Iceland or at its borders as of Friday, Iceland’s Health Minister has just announced. Iceland’s... The post Iceland to Lift All COVID Restrictions on Friday appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Biodiversity: The Genetic Takeover Of All Living Things
Technocracy – by Patrick Wood The World Economic Forum’s self-declared “Great Reset” has two aspects: first, is the radical economic transformation promoted as Sustainable Development,... The post Biodiversity: The Genetic Takeover Of All Living Things appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
House passes resolution condemning antisemitism in Utah
FOX 13 News Utah Feb 23, 2022 • The House of Representatives voted unanimously to support a resolution condemning antisemitism in Utah. FULL STORY –... The post House passes resolution condemning antisemitism in Utah appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
US vaccination drive is bottoming out as omicron subsides
AP HAMILTON, Ala. (AP) — A handwritten log kept by nurses tells the story of the losing battle to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19 in... The post US vaccination drive is bottoming out as omicron subsides appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Argentina startup raises capital with its “virtual restaurants” and will consolidate operations in Chile
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Gaspard Hambückers is Belgian and Alexandre Boccara is French, but it was in Buenos Aires where they founded Kitchenita, the startup dedicated to creating "virtual restaurants" with products specially made for delivery together with brands and restaurants and focused on the demand of each neighborhood. The venture was born in […] The post Argentina startup raises capital with its “virtual restaurants” and will consolidate operations in Chile appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Sean Penn in Ukraine Filming Documentary About Russian Invasion: Government
Epoch Times – by Jack Phillips Actor and director Sean Penn is in Ukraine filming a documentary amid the invasion by the Russian military, the Ukrainian government said. “The... The post Sean Penn in Ukraine Filming Documentary About Russian Invasion: Government appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Airbnb to house 40,000 refugees
RT Airbnb announced on Tuesday that it plans to accommodate 20,000 refugees after hitting its previous goal of finding places for 21,300 asylum seekers from... The post Airbnb to house 40,000 refugees appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
New Jersey Governor & State Police Working With FBI, National Guard To Prepare For Trucker Convoy
NoMask Info New Jersey State Police Colonel Patrick Callahan and Governor Phil Murphy answered questions about the people’s freedom convoy at a press conference in... The post New Jersey Governor & State Police Working With FBI, National Guard To Prepare For Trucker Convoy appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
“Rebel” MP’s Join Russia In The Fight Against Ukraine
Patrick Lancaster Feb 24, 2022 • Anti Ukraine Government Donetsk People’s Republic deputies and lawmakers Join Russia In The Fight Against Ukraine The post “Rebel” MP’s Join Russia In The Fight Against Ukraine appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Biden to Nominate Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court
In Jackson, Biden delivers on a campaign promise to make the historic appointment and to further diversify a court that was made up entirely of white men for almost two centuries. read more
Majia's Blog13 hours ago
Collective Insanity
Russia captures ruined Chernobyl nuclear plant and local activity increases atmospheric radioactivity: New Scientist 25th Feb 2022 https://www.newscientist.com/article/2309700-chernobyl-radiation-spike-probably-from-russian-tanks-disturbing-dust/ [Extract] Chernobyl radiation spike probably from Russian tanks disturbing dust. After Russian forces captured the ruined Chernobyl nuclear power plant on 24 February, sensors at the site report a spike in radiation levels. The State Inspectorate for Nuclear Regulation of Ukraine reported that radiation levels around Chernobyl rose t... read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Did Turkish Football Fans Chant Putin ‘Looks Like a Dick’?
This wasn't the first time anti-Putin chants rained down from the rafters. read more
CFACT13 hours ago
Putin’s winter assault on Ukraine
Could Putin have chosen to attack in winter knowing Europe needed Russian energy? The post Putin’s winter assault on Ukraine appeared first on CFACT. read more
The Aviationist13 hours ago
Ukrainian Crisis: NATO Order Of Battle (Updated)
NATO’s build-up continues following the invasion of Ukraine, with multiple fighter jets relocating and reinforcements arriving on the Eastern flank. As we reported in the last 24 hours, following the Russian invasion in Ukraine, NATO [...] The post Ukrainian Crisis: NATO Order Of Battle (Updated) appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
Turcopolier14 hours ago
Russian Special Military Operation In Ukraine, Day 2 – by Willy B
Russian Defence Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenko reported in a 3-minute statement posted on youtube this morning that DPR militias have advanced 1 kilometer around the village of Volnovakha, while LPR militias have advanced up to 9 kilometers in the Stepovoe … Continue reading → read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
The failed case against Trump
Andrea Widburg: At least one criminal case that Democrat activists filed against Trump may be ending with a whimper. You may recall that there's a criminal fraud case against Trump in Manhattan. To the New York Times' manifest despair, it seems that there is no evidence of an actual crime. Things are so bad that two of the lead prosecutors on the case quit when the district attorney expressed serious doubt in the case. In 2018, Cyrus Vance, Jr., Manhattan's then–district attorney, charged the Trump Organization and its chief financial officer, Allen Weisselberg, with tax fraud a... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Putin aggression tied to the price of oil
Victor Davis Hanson: For all his caginess, dissimulation, and opportunism, Vladimir Putin is more or less predictable. Putin’s aims? The Russian president’s two-decade dilemma has been how to reclaim the prestige and power of the former Soviet Union—but with only 75 percent of his country’s former territory and 140 million fewer people. When does he strike? First, Putin moves on neighboring former Soviet republics when the world price of oil is high, and his coffers are full. So he went into Georgia in 2008 and into Eastern Ukraine and Crimea in 2014 when he thought he had the ... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Biden sides with the Chicom spies
* Streiff:* *Joe Biden's Justice Department Shuts Down China-Focused Counterintelligence Programs Because Hurt Feelings Matter* ... Now, the Biden junta has declared an end to this program: DOJ shuts down China-focused anti-espionage program. The Biden administration is shutting down a Justice Department program that focused on countering Chinese espionage, following stumbles in a series of criminal cases and accusations that it amounted to racial profiling. Officials said Wednesday that the three-year-old effort, known as the China Initiative, was being cast aside largely beca... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Aussies going all in on Big Green?
Viv Forbes: No country on Earth relies entirely on wind and solar energy, but Australian politicians aim to achieve this miracle. They are leaders in the Stampede of the Green Lemmings. Solar energy has a huge problem. Even on sunny days, almost nothing is generated to meet the demand peaks around breakfast time and dinner time — the solar energy union only works a six-hour day, goes on strike with little warning, and takes quite a few sickies. So, for at least 18 hours of every day, electricity must come from somewhere else. Then, around noon, the millions of solar panels pou... read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Did the Taliban Call for a ‘Peaceful’ Resolution in Ukraine?
The Taliban took over the Afghan government in August 2021. read more
Ukraine Demands a Transatlantic Course Correction
*Sumantra Maitra* *Russia-Ukraine War, Europe* History’s march isn’t inherently progressive, and time can be turned back by sheer force. “The West is leading Ukraine down the primrose path and the end result is Ukraine is going to get wrecked,” said John Mearsheimer, about Ukraine’s push towards NATO and non-neutrality. And at the time of writing, Ukraine is indeed getting wrecked. The dies were cast, Dnieper was crossed, and the post-Cold War order shattered due to a mix of idealism, woke politics, and a misguided sense of history. A great power’s massed forces entered without ... read more
Contending With the New Russian Empire
*David L. Phillips* *Ukraine Crisis, Europe* NATO cannot roll over, risking a wider conflict with nuclear implications. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin believes the Soviet Union’s collapse was “the greatest geopolitical catastrophe” of the twentieth century. Since coming to power in 1999, Putin has systematically taken steps to restore Russia’s influence in its near abroad by strengthening cooperation with states in the former Soviet Union. Invading Ukraine is part of a broader plan to restore Moscow’s hegemony in Eurasia and undermine Western influence. The 2008 NATO Buchares... read more
The War to Reshape European Security Has Begun
*Geoffrey Aronson* *Russia-Ukraine War, Europe* Will tomorrow’s security architecture feature NATO’s acquiescence in Russia’s fait accompli that is now beginning to emerge on its eastern frontier? War in Ukraine means many things, but one undeniable consequence stands out: the security architecture of Europe, fashioned largely by the West in the three decades since the implosion of the Soviet Union, has failed. Even as the bombs fly over Kiev, the Biden administration, like all actors on the European stage, must begin to reimagine a new, different, and more stable system for mul... read more
the daily howler13 hours ago
THE JOURNALISM OF RACE: She's made a mint off broken bodies!
*FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2022* *Now she's moving on:* What is an "imitation of life?" An imitation of *journalistic / intellectual* life? Almost surely, opinions will differ. For one possible example, consider the latest letter to one of Slate's advice columnists—the latest letter of a certain type. The columnist in question is Jenée Desmond-Harris, a graduate of Harvard Law School and a good, decent person. She was previously a senior staff editor at the New York Times, where she's now a contributing opinion writer. Desmond-Harris currently serves as Slate's latest incarnation of ... read more
Increased seismicity at Mount Ontake, Alert Level raised, Japan
Increased seismicity detected under Mount Ontake this week forced the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) to raise the volcano's Alert Level from 1 to 2 -- the highest since August 21, 2017. The last eruption of this volcano took place in 2014. It was a powerful...... Read more » read more
Give Send Gone
Give Send Gone by James Corbett, The Corbett Report February 25, 2022 The Canadian government’s recent actions reveal the true agenda like nothing we’ve seen before. The future envisioned by the tyrants is one in which they can turn off your ability to buy and sell with the flick of a switch. So how The post Give Send Gone appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more
MintPress News13 hours ago
Chris Hedges: Russia, Ukraine and the Chronicle of a War Foretold
After the fall of the Soviet Union, there was a near-universal understanding among political leaders that NATO expansion would be a foolish provocation against Russia. How naive we were to think the military-industrial complex would allow such sanity to prevail. The post Chris Hedges: Russia, Ukraine and the Chronicle of a War Foretold appeared first on MintPress News. read more
Catherine Austin Fitts With Dr. Mark Skidmore: How Many People Died from the Covid-19 Inoculation? An Estimate Based on a Survey of the United States Population
Catherine Austin Fitts With Dr. Mark Skidmore: How Many People Died from the Covid-19 Inoculation? An Estimate Based on a Survey of the United States Population The Covid-19 Survey With Dr. Mark Skidmore by Catherine Austin Fitts, Solari Report February 24, 2022  [Video available at Solari Report BitChute channel.] “[S]he lost her baby.” The post Catherine Austin Fitts With Dr. Mark Skidmore: How Many People Died from the Covid-19 Inoculation? An Estimate Based on a Survey of the United States Population appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more
“Every Tool At His Disposal”
“Every Tool At His Disposal” read more
"The Party of Chaos Blows Its Cover"
*"The Party of Chaos Blows Its Cover"* by Jim Kunstler "It is fair to say that the “Joe Biden” government dearly wanted a Russian invasion of Ukraine in order to divert attention from the “Joe Biden” government’s war on its own people in the United States. The table was nicely laid for it over many years, including, by the way, Mr. Trump’s vaunted gift of weaponry to Ukraine, which enabled and emboldened the Kiev regime to harass the Russian-speaking population of Donbas without relent. And the situation was aggravated by the deliberate negotiation-unworthiness (Russian term) of “J... read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
US Intelligence Raising Concerns That Kyiv Could Fall To Russia Military Forces Within Days
Russian battle plans to take Kyiv and force an early end to the war in Ukraine have been revealed by US intelligence, who say troops and armour would be used to capture airfields, before a force of 10,000 paratroopers would be flown in to capture the city, round up the government, and force them to sign a peace deal handing control of the country back to Russia *CNN:* *US concerned Kyiv could fall to Russia within days, sources familiar with intel say* US intelligence officials are concerned that Kyiv could fall under Russian control within days, according to two sources famili... read more
Halifax Examiner14 hours ago
Pharmacists, nurse practitioners to provide collaborative health care in pilot project at two Nova Scotia pharmacies
A new pilot project announced by the province in New Glasgow in on Friday morning will see pharmacists and nurse practitioners in Truro and New Glasgow providing health care through a model being called ‘Pharmacist Walk-In Clinic +’. “It’s a collaborative approach, and it’s anticipated to alleviate some of the pressure on local emergency departments […] read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ14 hours ago
Review Overreach, Delusions of Regime Change In Iraq
*MacDonald, Michael, **Overreach, Delusions of Regime Change In Iraq**, Cambridge, London: Harvard University Press, 2014* *Overreach, Delusions of Regime Change In Iraq* by Michael MacDonald might be the best explanation for why the United States invaded Iraq in 2003. It doesn’t focus upon the details of the Bush administration such as when the president said this or that but rather goes through the ideological and philosophical beliefs that led to America’s overthrow of Saddam Hussein. MacDonald argues that not only the White House but a large number of Republicans and Democ... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ14 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Feb 25
1917 British attacked retreating Ottoman forces from Kut at Husaini bend British suffered 556 casualties 1984 Iranian troops headed towards Shatt al-Arab in Basra Reached Fish Lake and Majnoon Islands 1984 Iraqis used mustard gas against Iranians to try to turn back Op Kheibar All Iraqi reserves sent to area (Musings On Iraq Origins Of Iraq’s WMD Programs) (Musings On Iraq review *Iran-Iraq War Volume 2: Iran Strikes back, June 1982-December 1986*) 1984 Iraq began offensive attacking Iran’s ports and oil facilities along with shipping in Persian Gulf (Musings On Ir... read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Propaganda, Fake Videos of Ukraine Invasion Bombard Users
The messages, videos and photos flying across Twitter, Facebook and Telegram far outnumber the airstrikes raining down on Ukraine. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Bolivia’s first zinc refinery to be ready in 2024
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bolivia's first zinc refinery will be installed in Oruro with an investment of US$350 million and will be completed in 2024, announced the Minister of Mining and Metallurgy, Ramiro Villavicencio. The project "is already in the financing management stage with . . . To read the full NEWS and much […] The post Bolivia’s first zinc refinery to be ready in 2024 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
UK Defense Minister Says The Russian Army Failed To Deliver Its Key Military Goals On Day One
*The Guardian*: *Russian army failed to deliver key military goals on day one, says Ben Wallace* *Russian army failed to deliver key military goals on day one, says Ben Wallace UK defence minister rebuffs pleas from Ukrainian and some Conservative MPs to implement no-fly zone over Ukraine * An estimated 450 Russian soldiers have died in the conflict in Ukraine so far and Vladimir Putin failed in his military objectives on the first day of fighting, the UK defence secretary has said. Wallace also rebuffed pleas from Ukrainian and some Conservative politicians for the UK to im... read more
Is this peak moonbat stupidity over Ukraine?
If it isn't, it'll do until something even more spectacularly bone-headed comes along. Click the image for a larger view. Dear Ms. Forsythe, For your information, as far as I'm aware, there are vanishingly few (if any) authentically black or brown ethnic Russians. Their native genes *(you should pardon the expression)* don't contain the necessary color-coding. Therefore, the chances of a black or brown Russian running that country are so slim as to be effectively non-existent. "White privilege" and "white supremacy" *simply aren't relevant factors there*. To pretend othe... read more
Halifax Examiner15 hours ago
Making a list, checking it twice
News 1. Unvaccinated HRM staff back to work Monday Four months ago, Halifax Regional Municipality put out a news release announcing all HRM workers had to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 15; those who chose to go without the jab would “face employment consequences” (a phrase so vague, it could only be found in a […] read more
Ukraine should offer a deal to Turkey
The Kremlin planned and started the ongoing campaign against the entirety of Ukraine while believing that it was a straightforward operation where Russia's military-technological superiorty decides after a Blitzkrieg that naively took place yesterday; no one in NATO dares to help; and the sanctions can't do much especially because millions of Russians who are really hurt by that isolation of Russia may simply be prosecuted for treason. That's a promising plan but it is just a hypothesis and several hints indicate that the utterly disproportionate and unjustifiable war against Ukrain... read more
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. - Carly Weeks examines why so many Canadian children still haven't been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. John Loeppky asks that we not eliminate the digital solutions which have allowed people with disabilities to participate on somewhat more equal ground. Zak Vescera reports on Saskatchewan's ballooning waitlists for surgery and other medical treatment as the Moe government piles more and more COVID cases on the health care system. And Sean Amato reports on the Kenney UCP's plans for privatized surgeries in Alberta - and the fact that Saskatc... read more
Churchill's Pragmatism
On 22 June 1941, when Hitler attacked the Soviet Union, Churchill was delighted. He immediately negotiated an alliance with Stalin's regime which he had always despised. In a speech delivered in the evening of 22 June, Churchill promised the Soviet Union, “any economic and technical assistance from Britain.” He told his private secretary John Colville, “If Hitler invaded Hell, I would at least make a favorable reference to the Devil in the House of Commons.” read more
Biden Administration to End ‘China Initiative’ Anti-Spying Program
*Trevor Filseth* *Espionage, United States* The China initiative had produced only one conviction since it was created in 2018. The Department of Justice said it would refocus its efforts on broader threats from China, Russia, and North Korea. The Justice Department announced on Wednesday that it would terminate the “China Initiative,” a Trump-era national security program intended to combat the leaking of American intellectual property to China. Officials cited concerns that the program’s requirements fostered anti-Asian racism, alienated Chinese researchers, and complicated eff... read more
"More Price Increases At Walmart! What Now?"
*Full screen recommended.* Adventures with Danno, 2/25/22: *"More Price Increases At Walmart! What Now?"* "In today's vlog we visit Walmart and are noticing ridiculously high prices. Prices on groceries continue to rise, as we are also witnessing more empty shelves! It's getting rough out here as stores are struggling to get in products." read more
OrientalReview.org14 hours ago
Russia Sweeps The Board Clean: Why Moscow Has Launched An Operation In Ukraine
On 24 February, the world awoke to a new reality. In the early hours of the morning, Putin did what many had expected him to do eight years ago – he announced the start of a special military operation. “Circumstances require us to take bold and immediate action. The people’s […] read more
A second look at the blue-eyes, brown-eyes experiment that taught third-graders about racism
Jane Elliott wanted her white students to experience what it was like for Black students. But instead of teaching about the root causes of racism, she engaged in cruelty and shame. read more
International law says Putin's war against Ukraine is illegal. Does that matter?
International laws are in place to prevent war and help protect civilians and combatants alike. But these laws are challenging to enforce and are unlikely to stop the unfolding Russia-Ukraine war. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Paraguay: awarded companies sign contract to start Paraná River dredging
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Paraguay's Ministry of Public Works and Communications (MOPC) informed that the companies awarded for the development of the dredging works in the Paraná River have already signed the contracts, so the only thing left to do is to start the works shortly. It is the MOPC Call N°48/2021 "Contracting by […] The post Paraguay: awarded companies sign contract to start Paraná River dredging appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
21st Century Wire14 hours ago
Pfizer and Moderna Investors Are Running for the Exits
*Desert Review* | Many top investors are not going with the conventional wisdom, but doing their own research instead. read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
Thoughts and Prayers
“To be clear. Our Sanctions are not designed to cause any disruption to the current flow of energy, from Russia to the world.” Eight seconds that will live in infamy. pic.twitter.com/pXABuqNIXT — BDW (@BryanDeanWright) February 24, 2022 read more
Gregory Mannarino, "Wells Fargo Warns Again (Ignore It); The Crisis To Crisis Mechanism Will Not Stop'
Gregory Mannarino, AM 2/25/22: *"Wells Fargo Warns Again (Ignore It); * *The Crisis To Crisis Mechanism Will Not Stop'* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Uruguayan President and education authorities stop discrimination against unvaccinated children
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou, together with the authorities of the Ministry of Education (MEC) and the National Administration of Public Education (ANEP), decided to stop the implementation of the protocols announced on Wednesday, February 23, by the Ministry of Public Health (MSP) regarding quarantine times in case of outbreaks […] The post Uruguayan President and education authorities stop discrimination against unvaccinated children appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
Ukraine Lawmakers Call On NATO To Impose No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine
FILE PHOTO. © AFP / Sergei Supinsky *Business Insider:* *Ukraine lawmakers call on NATO to impose no-fly zone over Ukraine, saying the bloc is reaping the consequences of ignoring Putin's threats for years* * Russia attacked Ukraine early Thursday, with explosions heard across the country. * Two Ukrainian MPs told Insider that NATO must enforce a no-fly zone over their country. * One said NATO underestimated Putin for years and that Ukraine is now paying for it. NATO must announce a military no-fly zone over Ukraine in response to Russia's invasion, two Ukrainian members of... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Gringo view: Have we been here before?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Opinion) You remember critically important moments from your childhood even if you didn't fully understand what was going on at the time. I was only seven years old on the evening of December 7, 1941, when the radio comedy the whole family was listening to was interrupted by the news […] The post Gringo view: Have we been here before? appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
As Ukraine Hands Out Guns to Citizens, the Left Finally Realizes 2d Amendment is NOT for Hunting
[image: armed]All of the sudden, the hardcore left is now realizing that armed citizens have a far greater chance at fighting off an invading army and it's something to relish in. read more
Small Dead Animals16 hours ago
The Politics Of Smoking
A somewhat humorous take on how the Woke crowd must look after us. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazil: Rio de Janeiro will have at least 80 Carnaval blocks for a fee
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rio de Janeiro City will have at least 80 private Carnaval blocks next week. These events began on Thursday, February 24, and will run until Friday, March 3. In January, Mayor Eduardo Paes canceled the street Carnaval but maintained the blocks that charge an entry fee. The . . . […] The post Brazil: Rio de Janeiro will have at least 80 Carnaval blocks for a fee appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Interview: “The qualification section of Brazil’s nuclear submarine is scheduled between 2022 and 2023”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Director-General of Nuclear and Technological Development of the Brazilian Navy (DGDNTM), Fleet Admiral Petrônio Augusto Siqueira de Aguiar, and the President of Itaguaí Construções Navais (ICN), André Portalis, received a group of media to provide details on the Navy's main programs and activities and updates on Itaguai Construções Navais' […] The post Interview: “The qualification section of Brazil’s nuclear submarine is scheduled between 2022 and 2023” appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Organizing Notes15 hours ago
Link to Feb 22 anti-war webinar that drew 900
This is the video from the February 22 webinar organized by UNAC. According to the Zoom statistics, we had a total of 1,320 people register and a total of 906 unique viewers. The vast majority were from the US but there were also 55 from Canada and some from 16 other countries. The speakers included: - Leela Anand – ANSWER coalition - Ajamu Baraka – Black Alliance for Peace - Medea Benjamin – CodePink - Sara Flounders – International Action Center - Margaret Flowers – Popular Resistance - Bruce Gagnon – Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Spac... read more
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin “War is not what it used to be,” Remnick wrote. Under Putin’s control, Russia’s armed forces have practiced the modern art of hybrid warfare. “Putin could certainly flatten much of Kyiv and other Ukraine cities in days, but he can render them helpless through other means: cyberattacks, false-flag operations, assaults on the electrical grid, the water supply, the banking system,” Remnick noted. As the conflict escalates, there are already reports of cyberattacks on Ukrainian banks and ministries. As the historian Stephen Kotkin put it, “You turn a country *off*.” Pr... read more
Organizing Notes15 hours ago
Important to understand the history & context
If you are truly interested in understanding the Ukraine-Russia story then I highly suggest this doc film by Oliver Stone ..... read more
Turcopolier15 hours ago
“German army ‘standing bare,’ limited in combat readiness, top chief says”
Listen to this article0:00 / 2:001X BeyondWords “Germany’s highest-ranking military officer cast doubt on the Germany army’s combat readiness, claiming that years of neglect have left it in a questionable state amid the ongoing Ukrainian-Russian war. Inspector of the Army … Continue reading → read more
Balkinization15 hours ago
Academic freedom at Georgetown Law
I discussed Georgetown Law's recent academic freedom troubles with Judge Stephanos Bibas and Prof. Eugene Volokh​ last week at a Federalist Society event. The conversation is now available as a podcast. read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Texas Hispanics going to GOP
*Legal Insurrection:* *Voting Data in Texas Suggests the Hispanic Shift to the GOP is Real* *“Republicans are winning on the issues that matter most to Hispanic voters and are well-positioned to capitalize on Democrats’ extremely unpopular policies”* Hispanic voters are trending Republican in a shift that could have a huge impact on the elections of 2022 and 2024. There are a few reasons for this, but two of the big ones are the ongoing crisis at the southern border and inflation. ... They are voting in the Republican primaries instead of the Democrat primaries at a greater ... read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
Biden, Europe Waiting on Key SWIFT Sanction Against Russia
U.S. and European officials are holding one key financial sanction against Russia in reserve. read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Lobbyist drop Putin pipeline project
Washington Free Beacon: Three lobbying firms are terminating their contracts with the companies behind the Nord Stream 2 oil pipeline in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Roberti Global, whose chairman has advised President Joe Biden, said it will cut ties with Nord Stream 2 AG, the Swiss company that operates "Putin's pipeline." BGR Government Affairs is also dropping Nord Stream 2 as a client, according to reports. Both firms have received millions of dollars lobbying for Nord Stream 2 AG, a subsidiary of Russian state-owned oil giant Gazprom. McLarty Inbound, a firm ... read more
Turcopolier15 hours ago
Starlink Group 4-11
A batch of 50 satellites for Starlink mega-constellation – SpaceX’s project for space-based Internet communication system. https://spacelaunchnow.me/launch/falcon-9-block-5-starlink-group-4-11 read more
MJBizDaily16 hours ago
More Illinois marijuana workers vote to join Teamsters
More Illinois marijuana workers vote to join Teamsters is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
ClimateRealism16 hours ago
Days Before Ukraine War Went Hot, John Kerry Bemoaned It as a Distraction from Climate Action
As Americans woke this morning to the news that Russia has launched an invasion of Ukraine, a Fox News article titled “John Kerry fears Russia-Ukraine war will distract from climate change” discussed statements made just days ago by President Joe Biden’s “Climate Czar” John Kerry. Kerry bemoaned the fact that the conflict in the Ukraine […] The post Days Before Ukraine War Went Hot, John Kerry Bemoaned It as a Distraction from Climate Action appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
Retraction Watch17 hours ago
A U.S. federal science watchdog made just three findings of misconduct in 2021. We asked them why.
Retraction Watch readers are likely familiar with the U.S. Office of Research Integrity (ORI), the agency that oversees institutional investigations into misconduct in research funded by the NIH, as well as focusing on education programs. Earlier this month, ORI released data on its case closures dating back to 2006. We’ve charted those data in the … Continue reading A U.S. federal science watchdog made just three findings of misconduct in 2021. We asked them why. read more
Why the British Navy Will Maintain a Persistent Presence in the Pacific
*Peter Suciu* *British Royal Navy, Asia Pacific* A British admiral explained that the Royal Navy "will be listening humbly" to its regional partners and allies. The Pacific Ocean, the largest body of water in the world, is known for its vastness, but it might seem a little more crowded soon. The head of the British Royal Navy announced that the United Kingdom’s senior service will maintain a persistent presence in the ocean. Speaking Wednesday at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), First Sea Lord and Chief of the Naval Staff Adm. Ben Key said that the Royal... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
DeSantis up by 20 over Dem challengers
Breitbart: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is leading his potential Democrat challengers by over 20 points, a University of North Florida (UNF) survey released Thursday found. The survey, conducted by the Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at UNF among Florida voters, shows the popular Republican governor widening his margins against his potential Democrat challengers, both of whom he leads by double digits. His top potential challengers, Democrat Rep. Charlie Crist and State Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried lead the field of Democrat candidates, although Crist takes the e... read more
The Face Of Fascism
Donald Trump tells a Big Lie. Vladimir Putin tells a Bigger Lie -- which is what all fascists do. Andrew Nikkiforuk writes: Whenever asked about his historical or philosophical influences Putin cites an obscure Russian fascist by the name of Ivan Ilyin. Born into a noble family in 1883, Ilyin embraced white fascism as a response to Red fascism, also known as Bolshevism. Ilyin openly admired both Mussolini and Hitler and dreamed of a fascist Europe. Not surprisingly he remained a forgotten Russian émigré who died in Switzerland in 1954. In his writings, Ilyin consistently advocated... read more
The Airbus Future Combat Air System Will Revolutionize Drone Warfare
*Caleb Larson* *Do-DT25 drone, * The system is the brainchild of Airbus and will drop small drones from the back of cargo planes. Airbus recently showcased their new Future Combat Air System, a radical idea for launching groups of drones out of the back of airborne cargo planes. “During a recent test, an A400M [military transport aircraft] deployed a drone from its opened rear cargo ramp door whilst airborne, validating its ability to air-launch drones. In the future such unmanned aircraft, called Remote Carriers, can serve as force multipliers for various missions while keepin... read more
Navy Working to Integrate New Mine-Hunting Technologies and Platforms
*Kris Osborn* *Naval Mines, United States* The use of drones and unmanned systems is critical for finding and destroying naval mines that can be used to deny access to an area. Naval mines can damage or destroy ships and submarines, but their mere presence can also be used to deny access to areas for enemy forces. Mines can be tethered to the ocean floor to explode on impact, linger just beneath the surface, or be buried beneath the bottom of the ocean and set to detonate by undersea soundwaves. Areas that have been mined are often considered too dangerous for manned platforms to... read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
Dems losing their grip on California?
*Newsmax:* *California Voters Turn on Democrats as Crime Soars, Education Sinks* Biden is now underwater in California too. read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
Biden's brag exposed by Putin
*Fox News:* *Russia-Ukraine war: Biden promise to restore world order collapses as global chaos reigns* *Biden promised that, if he was elected, Putin's days of 'trying to intimidate' Eastern Europe were over* It takes more than bluster to stop a tyrant. He and the Democrats were living in a fantasy world where they saw Trump as a villain who was supposedly in cahoots with Putin. That was a disgusting lie they concocted as part of a political fraud. See, also: *Democrat Took Donations From ‘Putin Pipeline’ Lobbyist While Alleging GOP Ties To Russia* Democrats lie a lot. read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
Biden's energy policy continues to punish Americans
* Katie Pavlich:* *As Gas Prices Soar, White House Sticks to Climate Change Agenda* ... "Defending freedom will have costs for us as well, here at home. We need to be honest about that," Biden said from the East Room of the White House Tuesday. "We are closely monitoring energy supplies for any disruption. We’re executing a plan in coordination with major oil-producing consumers and producers toward a collective investment to secure stability and global energy supplies. This will be -- this will blunt gas prices. I want to limit the pain the American people are feeling at the gas... read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
Some glitches in Putin's assault on Ukraine
DailyWire: A Russian reconnaissance platoon has allegedly surrendered to Ukrainian troops, according to Ukraine’s Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces Lieutenant General Valerii Zaluzhnyi. The high-ranking military official announced this development via Facebook after several news outlets reported on the rumor. The reports come as Russia continues to ramp up its efforts in what Russian President Vladimir Putin called a “special military operation” into Ukraine, but as the evidence would point out, is actually a full-scale invasion. “Ukraine’s ambassador to the US just told us... read more
I MISS THE OLD CPAC, WHICH WAS ONLY INTERMITTENTLY IGNORANT!
*The Washington Post*'s Henry Olsen is sad because CPAC isn't what it used to be. This year’s lineup shows a party attempting to marry pre-Trump conservatism with Trumpian style. And what’s missing? Genuine discussion and debate of the issues. ... This year’s agenda speaks volumes as to who is and is not considered potential star material for movement conservatives. Former president Donald Trump makes the grade, as does his son, Donald Trump Jr. But former vice president Mike Pence does not. Neither does Nikki Haley, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Govs. Ron DeSa... read more
musingsofanoldfart16 hours ago
Songwriters and performers – a reprise
Periodically, I have written posts about the songwriters and performers who combined words and music so magically. The posts that have received the most notoriety on my blog are not necessarily the biggest names, although they are indeed popular. The … Continue reading → read more
At least 24 dead or missing after heavy rains hit Tarija, Bolivia
Heavy rains affecting the Tarija department of southeastern Bolivia over the past couple of days caused severe flash floods in which at least 4 people lost their lives and 20 remain missing. Heavy rains started falling late February 20, causing the Itayuro stream in...... Read more » read more
bilaterals.org16 hours ago
Decision by arbitral tribunal on deep sea mining impacts Mexican fisherfolk
25-Feb-2022 The ICSID announced their rationale for a decision to reject a non-disputing party submission (amicus curiae) filed by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL). read more
bilaterals.org16 hours ago
India pays back Cairn Rs 7,900 crore to settle over 7-year-old retro tax dispute
25-Feb-2022 The company, which is now known as Capricorn Energy PLC, in a statement said it has received "net proceeds of $1.06 billion", of which nearly 70 per cent will be returned to the shareholders. read more
bilaterals.org16 hours ago
EU and Kenya advance talks on interim Economic Partnership Agreement with sustainability provisions
25-Feb-2022 The EU and Kenya agreed to advance negotiations on an interim Economic Partnership Agreement. The iEPA will be complemented by binding commitments on environmental protection, climate and labour rights. read more
bilaterals.org16 hours ago
Minister to complete final steps of UK trade deal negotiations
25-Feb-2022 Trade Minister Damien O'Connor is setting off for a trade visit to Europe and the Middle East, with hopes to finalise the UK free trade agreement and to progress on a deal with the EU. read more
Snopes.com16 hours ago
Oscar-Nominated ‘MASH’ Actor Sally Kellerman Dies at 84
Kellerman had a career of more than 60 years in film and television. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Chilean Navy rescues Brazilian vessel after a breakdown in the Drake Passage
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The ocean patrol vessel OPV-83 Marinero Fuentealba and the oceanographic research vessel AGS-61 Cabo de Hornos of the Chilean Navy participated in rescuing the oceanographic support vessel Ary Rongel (H44) of the Brazilian Navy after suffering a flood in the engine room while crossing the . . . To read […] The post Chilean Navy rescues Brazilian vessel after a breakdown in the Drake Passage appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Halifax Examiner17 hours ago
Documentary looks at food deserts in rural, urban communities across Nova Scotia
A local filmmaker behind a recent documentary on food deserts in communities across Nova Scotia said he hopes his film sparks a larger discussion about food insecurity in the province. Ian Wilson, who lives in Dartmouth and has previously produced several short films, directed and narrated Deserted, a documentary sponsored by the Lunenburg Doc Fest […] read more
Incest in the Name of Jebus
(By Cyril Blubberpuss, Conservative-American) Dear Apostle Jim (apostle@doveoutreach.org): *I* have heard in the liberal media your recent travails regarding your niece tattling on you and your under-apostles and the equally Socialist liberal Athens mob who seem to have a problem with your good ministry. It is truly a sorry state of affairs in this increasingly de-enlightned age when a young woman shows ingratitude toward kith and kin and eschews the fraternal love freely bestowed upon her by her own brothers. Granted, in the spirit of honesty, I must admit that my brothe... read more
OrientalReview.org17 hours ago
Russia’s Special Operation In Ukraine Will Restore Global Strategic Stability
Had Russia submitted to the US’ attempted nuclear blackmail, Washington would have immediately set its sights on China, after which it would have restored its declining unipolar hegemony over the planet if it subsequently succeeded in strategically neutralizing that country too. The author warned earlier this week that “Kiev Must […] read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
Russia lies about Ukraine
*NY Times:* Russian propaganda falsely claims that “neo-Nazis” are controlling Ukraine’s government. There is zero evidence to support this claim. The Putin government apparently made it up as a propaganda ploy. read more
Viable Opposition17 hours ago
The Complex State of Democracy in Ukraine
The narrative that the United States must protect Ukraine's democracy at any cost is prevalent throughout the mainstream media, particularly notable in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. That said, there have been some developments over the past year which show that pro-Western Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not necessarily as democratic as what our leaders would have us believe. Let's look at some examples: *1.) Shutting down and sanctioning of television stations in February 2021 as reported here:* ...and here: ....and here by the pro-NAT... read more
Did the US and NATO Provoke Putin’s War in Ukraine?
[image: russia]One cannot understand the current conflict in Ukraine without knowing the history of NATO growth and its tendency to slowly encapsulate Russia. read more
PrairiePundit17 hours ago
Say what?
*Washington Examiner:* *Senate-confirmed Biden nominee isn't even eligible for the job, experts say* Any decision made by President Joe Biden's Senate-confirmed nominee to lead the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service could be null and void because she doesn't meet key requirements to hold the post, multiple conservationists and legal experts told the *Washington Examiner*. ... This looks like a flaw in the vetting process and in the Senate's own vetting of nominees. read more
Allergic To The ‘So-Called Freedom Convoy’ In Canada
By Tim Graham ~ Something caught my ear in the car, listening to a radio simulcast of the February 21 PBS NewsHour. Anchor Judy Woodruff drily reported that “Canadian police have arrested more than 190 protesters and issued 389 charges in connection with the so-called Freedom Convoy.” The “so-called Freedom Convoy.” It’s a journalistic term that […] read more
PrairiePundit18 hours ago
The CDC hides the data?
* Jeffrey Tucker:* *Follow the Data, They Said, and Then Hid It* ... It was all quite dazzling, the power of the personal computer combined with data collection techniques, universal testing, instant transmission, and the democratization of science. We were all invited to participate from our laptops to bone up on statistics, download and look, assemble and draw, manipulate and observe, and be in awe of the masters of the numbers and their capacity for responding to every trend as it was captured and chronicled in real time. Then one day, writing at the New York Times, reporter ... read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Europe’s Sustainable Taxonomy Is a Sideshow
The EU taxonomy grossly simplifies a complex and dynamic world. It might help prevent green-washing but other tools are needed to guide green investment. read more
The Duran18 hours ago
Russia closes off airspace to UK airlines. Stocks & Crypto bounce back. Morning Update 2
Russia closes off airspace to UK airlines. Stocks & Crypto bounce back. Morning Update 2 ***News Topic 755*** read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Spanish Pensioners Win Rare Victory Against Banks’ War on Cash
After bearing the brunt of the banks' years-long war on cash, elderly customers have had enough and are not going to take it anymore. read more
The New Dark Age18 hours ago
Watch: Lavrov gives news conference after talks with LPR, DPR officials in Moscow English
Friday, 25 February, 2022 — The Saker Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov gives a news conference after a meeting with the Lugansk and Donetsk People’s Republic (LPR, DPR) officials, LPR Foreign Minister Vladislav Deinego, and DPR First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Peresada, in Moscow, on Friday, February 25. read more
The Duran18 hours ago
NATO expansion meets Russian bear & protests in Russia
NATO expansion meets Russian bear & protests in Russia ***News Topic 754*** read more
PrairiePundit18 hours ago
Democrats unwilling to give up their unpopular soft on crime policies
Sarah Westwood: As Democrats work to leave their controversial “defund the police” movement in the past, their party’s embrace of more complicated, but still decisively liberal, criminal justice reforms could leave candidates nationwide vulnerable in November. Democratic lawmakers have spent years promoting and implementing the elimination of cash bail, sentencing reductions, juvenile prosecution reform, and other changes that critics blame for the increase in violence experienced by most major cities. ... President Joe Biden touched off an effort in June of last year to distan... read more
MJBizDaily18 hours ago
Canada’s cannabis legalization review running late, as industry hopes for reforms
More than three years after Canada legalized and regulated recreational cannabis, the country's legalization law is overdue for a checkup. A mandatory review of the 2018 legislation, which was supposed to have begun months ago, has not been formally launched, MJBizDaily has learned. Canada’s cannabis legalization review running late, as industry hopes for reforms is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
The Duran18 hours ago
East Ukraine cauldron and Zelensky in Kiev without NATO. Morning Update 1
East Ukraine cauldron and Zelensky in Kiev without NATO. Morning Update 1 ***News Topic 753*** read more
Electroverse19 hours ago
Canada Sets A Slew Of Low Temperature Records, 17 In B.C. Alone; More All-Time Snowfall Benchmarks Surpassed In Japan; + Grain Prices Spike, Wheat Nears 2008 Highs
Snow depth has reached 22.6 feet in Tanigawadake Tenjindaira, Japan -- more than double that observed in recent years. The post Canada Sets A Slew Of Low Temperature Records, 17 In B.C. Alone; More All-Time Snowfall Benchmarks Surpassed In Japan; + Grain Prices Spike, Wheat Nears 2008 Highs appeared first on Electroverse. read more
Small Dead Animals19 hours ago
Friday On Turtle Island
Putin imitates Justin. Police arrest anti war protesters in Russia. Justin gives millions to this country. Pakistan’s leader cosies up to Putin. Auschwitz memorial condemns Russian invasion. Russian celebs/journalists lambaste Putin. Dan Wootton: God help senile old men. Remember the fellow who stood in front of a Chinese tank. Ukraine has its own version, as… Continue reading → read more
The Children of Ukraine
Yesterday, the world awoke to the news that Russia blitzed Ukraine. For many years, I worked with a behaviorist who began to travel to Ukraine as a Missionary for Special Education. She had children of her own with autism. She... Related Stories - Do Today's Parents Have the Coping Skills Needed to Help A Child with Autism? - Thinx Versus Victoria's Secret Pink Period Panties - Del Down The YouTube read more
PrairiePundit18 hours ago
Western sanctions look like more bluster than facts
Washington Examiner: The Western sanctions response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine is already wobbling. In an uncertain press conference performance, President Joe Biden refused to announce sanctions on Vladimir Putin's person and failed to answer repeated questions as to why he was not doing so. Concerned about U.S. energy prices, Biden also pledged that new sanctions would not target the Russian energy industry. Yet, considering that the Russian energy industry is the overwhelming centerpiece of its economy, Biden's decision to shield that industry from sanctions represents a... read more
Ukraine-Russia War May Push Inflation and Gas Prices Even Higher
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Inflation, United States* The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has already propelled oil prices above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2014. There’s no question that many financially struggling, pandemic-weary Americans are being forced to pay much higher prices for everything from rent and food to used cars and gas. And that’s exactly what the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed, as it surged by a sizable 7.5 percent in January year-over-year—the fastest rate seen since February 1982. With U.S. inflation already sitting at the highest level in four dec... read more
Avoid These Mistakes to Get Your Tax Refunds Fast
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *IRS, U.S.* The IRS has said that most taxpayers who file a tax return with no errors should receive a refund within twenty-one days if they file electronically. It has been well documented in recent weeks that the beleaguered Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is still struggling to get through millions of tax returns from last year. National Taxpayer Advocate Erin Collins recently issued a report to Congress saying that she was “deeply concerned about the upcoming filing season.” Collins added that the remaining unprocessed returns are from the “most challenging... read more
Trudeau’s Deputy PM Must Be Held Accountable For Affecting Livelihoods and Her Deceitful Past
Chrystia Freeland, who will continue to freeze bank accounts of some individuals involved in the Freedom Convoy, suggested that past claims that her grandfather was a Nazi were a Russian ploy to undermine the West. It has since been proved she knew the claims were true. ED Noor: I do not hold it against Freeland that she has a grandfather involved in such political activities; it is not as if she was responsible for any of the doings of her ancestors. However, I do have issue with her lying about it all. Regarding her more recent public appearances, it was noted that when Trudea... read more

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