oldephartte(in training): 25 February - Blogs I'm Following

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SARS-CoV-2 can damage heart blood vessels without infecting them.

SARS-CoV-2 can damage heart blood vessels without infecting them: Study – Coronavirus Outbreak News https://www.indiatoday.in/coronavirus-outbreak/story/sars-cov-2-can-damage-heart-blood-vessels-without-infecting-them-study-1916430-2022-02-22?utm_source=fb_IA&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Feb22&fbclid=IwAR1GogzjX4eESgqHr2t_K3K1vGkz3Ll2qpyrHJncgBxaevKSofVcq-9aWfA read more

Bayou Renaissance Man19 hours ago

The Devil's Panties school of domestic reorganization

I hate to admit how much I occasionally sometimes often resemble this cartoon in the way I clean up my office and around the house. Click the image to be taken to a larger view at the Web page of The Devil's Panties. If you aren't already reading The Devil's Panties, it's one of my daily stops. Sometimes Jennie Breeden hits the comic nail firmly on the head. Peter read more

Komando.com19 hours ago

How to start your own YouTube channel: 5 tips for success

5 tips for creating your own successful YouTube channel. read more

NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT19 hours ago

Justin Rowlatt’s Big Lie Exposed

By Paul Homewood https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00117h1/panorama-wild-weather-our-world-under-threat According to the BBC’s Climate Editor, Justin Rowlatt: “The death toll is rising around the world” because of extreme weather brought about by climate change. In fact the opposite is true: https://rogerpielkejr.substack.com/p/tracking-positive-progress-on-the?utm_source=url read more

Komando.com20 hours ago

The danger of free VPNs

Free VPNs can sell your data for a profit, thus compromising your privacy. Others aren't secure at all. Use this instead. read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE20 hours ago

Why is Chernobyl nuclear power plant important?

https://www.wionews.com/world/explainer-why-is-chernobyl-nuclear-power-plant-important-456329 read more

Covert Geopolitics20 hours ago

This is What Happens When You Poke the Russian Bear

This is what happens when a bunch of ragged hyenas, jackals and tiny rodents poke The Bear: a new geopolitical order is born in breathtaking speed. From a dramatic meeting of the Russian Security Council to a history lesson delivered by President Putin and the subsequent birth of the Baby Twins – the People’s Republics of Donetsk … Continue reading This is What Happens When You Poke the Russian Bear → read more

Komando.com21 hours ago

Gas prices are going up – Here’s how to find the best deals near you

4 ways to help find the cheapest gas prices near you. read more

Komando.com21 hours ago

19 time-saving cleaning products I use that really work

Don't work harder than you need to. These products get the job done, fast. read more

Terra Forming Terra22 hours ago

Warm Waters Are Causing The Earth To Dim

Way more important is that it all may be on a twenty year cycle we had never noticed. Something like this can also wax and wane over centuries as well and drive all sorts of local weather phenomena. It is twice as long as our sunspot cycles although that may werll be linked as a natural sinusoidal phenom. After all 25 is around twice 11. My point is that a major physical cycle exists on earth plausibly synchronized with a major physical cycle on the sun and it may well reflect an unnoticed gravitational effect as well. At least we have now seen it and we cannot unsee it. ... read more

Terra Forming Terra22 hours ago

A Theory of Everything That Explains Away The Paradoxes of Quantum Mechanics

A theory of everything alreacy exists and that is my Cloud Cosmology which initiates by imagining the creation of the Space Time Pendulum. This produces a partially packed universe of such 3D particles and decay energy in the form of photons. All this emulates the probalistic world nicely and is foundational to the quantum conceptualization. a photonic loop can easily resonate any two axis outside of TIME. We can imagine manipulation using photonic constructs tied to available axis. *A Theory of Everything That Explains Away The Paradoxes of Quantum Mechanics* *Quantum mech... read more

Terra Forming Terra22 hours ago

Average Body Temperature Takes A Dip

This is not something that we would ever have even gone looking for but it does mean our standing body temperature has dropped a full degree since the nineteenth century. The big environmental change for all of us has been universal central heating which certainly lowers our response needs. We just do not need to be ready to enter a cold room so often. Back in the day we were better adapted to the cold. Recall today that soldiers are often permanently chilled. All that demands a higher load on the metabolism. Today we do not load our metablosim at all unless completely neces... read more

Terra Forming Terra22 hours ago

spains Moorish irrigation system

Here is a wonderful demonstration of the application of the wisdom of both state style investment and the application of natural community. It is all built around a werll designed birrigation system that absorbs water from hte local river over a specific time of the year and distributes that water fairly with a justice system to call in cheaters. someone always has to try. Now imagine all this applied to every river system on Earth. It is not imposxible. Then do it in support of proper forest management as well. *Spain's Moorish irrigation system.* *(Image credit: FAO-GIAHS)... read more

Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch22 hours ago

NZ Human Rights Commission: “It’s clear that the protesters who I have met with have very real stories of loss & suffering … they feel broken & discarded due to the impact of Covid-19 health measures on their lives” (Hatchard Report)

Public Statement by Guy Hatchard Ph.D. Following a meeting with the Chief Commissioner Paul Hunt of the NZ Human Rights Commission 23 February 2022 Dear Commissioner Thank you for providing the opportunity to present to yourself and staff yesterday afternoon. I did so as an individual scientist but on the invitation of Voices For Freedom. … Continue reading NZ Human Rights Commission: “It’s clear that the protesters who I have met with have very real stories of loss & suffering … they feel broken & discarded due to the impact of Covid-19 health measures on their lives” (Hatchard Repo... read more

Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch22 hours ago

Major Chink in NZ Govt’s Armor as Police and Defense Force Mandates Ruled Unlawful

By Steve ‘Snoopman’ Edwards, 24 February 2022 A decision by a New Zealand High Court judge who ruled the vaccine mandates for NZ police and defense force staff were unlawful — is a major chink in the armor of the Government’s Covid Regime. Justice Francis Cooke who acknowledged the complainants had the right to … Continue reading Major Chink in NZ Govt’s Armor as Police and Defense Force Mandates Ruled Unlawful → read more

Modern Tokyo Times19 hours ago

Japan parrots US foreign policy modes of intrigues: Russian Federation

Japan parrots US foreign policy modes of intrigues: Russian Federation Noriko Watanabe and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan parrots the United States policy modes of intrigues. Hence, despite the Russian Federation seeking closer ties with Japan, Kishida will throw this out of the window to appease Washington. If […] The post Japan parrots US foreign policy modes of intrigues: Russian Federation first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more

OrientalReview.org19 hours ago

The Real History Behind Ukraine, Putin, The EU, Gas, & Donbass

Russia’s long-predicted invasion of Ukraine finally happened, but the reasons for it are widely misrepresented. Basic history is necessary in order to understand it. The Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline, from Russia, under the Baltic Sea, to Germany, was planned in order to enable greatly increased sales-volume of the lowest-cost […] read more

The New Dark Age20 hours ago

Ukraine’s hybrid war is mutating

The first signs of the dual track in Russia’s hybrid war in Ukraine have surfaced. By Thursday evening, the Kremlin held out an olive branch to the Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky. Succinctly put, President Vladimir Putin expressed his preparedness to engage in discussions with his Ukrainian counterpart with a focus on obtaining a guarantee of neutral status for Ukraine and the promise of no offensive weapons on its territory. read more

The National Interest20 hours ago

Trust in Democrats Declines As Child Tax Credit Payments Expire

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit, United States* The results offer a warning for Democrats ahead of the upcoming midterm elections. The American Rescue Plan’s enhanced child tax credit payments expired at the beginning of 2022. This news is quite troublesome for the millions of cash-strapped families that relied on the monthly checks. Many wonder how they will cover their basic costs amid the nearly two-year-long coronavirus pandemic. According to a new poll from Data for Progress, frustration over the credit’s expiration is growing. “Allowing the expanded CTC to expire decr... read more

Musings from the Chiefio20 hours ago

Friends Of Australia Friday 25 February 2022

Australia Friday - 25 February 2022 Continue reading → read more

The Rio Times20 hours ago

Bolsonaro says he will veto project legalizing casinos and bingos in Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The text was approved by the House of Representatives and will now be considered by the federal Senate. "We will use our veto power," Bolsonaro said in a live broadcast President Jair Bolsonaro said Thursday (24) that he will veto the bill (PL) that legalizes gaming in Brazil, such as […] The post Bolsonaro says he will veto project legalizing casinos and bingos in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Real Climate Science20 hours ago

The Biden Crime Family In Ukraine

» Prosecutor Chokine sues Joe Biden for interference in Ukraine legal action read more

The Rio Times20 hours ago

Brazil posts record primary surplus of US$15 billion in January – best result since 1997

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Thanks to higher tax revenues in January, the central government accounts - Ministry of Finance, Social Security, and the Central Bank - have started 2022 with a record surplus. Last month's result was a positive R$76.539 (US$15) billion. This was the best result of any month since the historical series […] The post Brazil posts record primary surplus of US$15 billion in January – best result since 1997 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Modern Tokyo Times20 hours ago

Taisho Japan (1912-1926) and Uzaki Sumikazu: Postcards and children

Taisho Japan (1912-1926) and Uzaki Sumikazu: Postcards and children Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times It is nigh impossible to get a real glimpse into any country through the prism of art, archeology, history books, and so forth. After all, countless monuments throughout history – on all continents – hide the hidden reality of slavery, […] The post Taisho Japan (1912-1926) and Uzaki Sumikazu: Postcards and children first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more

naked capitalism20 hours ago

The Private Equity Industry in the New Interest Rate Environment

Private equity has been a big winner thanks to a long-term trend of falling interest rates. What happens in a less favorable environment? read more

Real Climate Science20 hours ago

The Twitter Business Model

Twitter is a free speech company, whose business model is based on denying customers access to their product. TWTR read more

Real Climate Science21 hours ago

Every Tool At His Disposal

On Tuesday Joe Biden promised to use every tool at his disposal to limit rising gasoline prices by keeping oil supplies flowing. Gas prices: Biden pledges to use ‘every tool at our disposal’ to limit price hikes after imposing new … Continue reading → read more

Global Issues News Headlines21 hours ago

Women building a sustainable future: the Kenyan engineer fighting for equality

Norah Magero, a Mechanical Engineer and Renewable Energy Expert from Kenya, is helping communities adapt to the changing climate, in the face of gender discrimination. Read the full story, “Women building a sustainable future: the Kenyan engineer fighting for equality”, on globalissues.org → read more

Virtual Mirage21 hours ago

Friday Follies

Make your own kind of music… Follow the Energy Germany suspended approval for the Nord Stream 2 pipeline but natural gas accounts for a quarter of the country’s energy mix, and more than half of it comes from Russia. The politics of energy has shaped the world throughout all of my life. […] The post Friday Follies appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education21 hours ago

Dr. Dietra Trent Appointed as New Executive Director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs

Scholars weigh in on the appointment of the new executive director of the Initiative... read more

EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL21 hours ago

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* UK: Student finance overhaul will punish poorer graduates while top-earners pay less, ministers warned* A shake-up of university finance will punish poorer students while top-earning graduates pay less, ministers are being warned – as a call to bring back maintenance grants is rejected. The long-delayed response to a review ordered by Theresa May also throws out a recommendation to slash annual tuition fees from £9,250 to £7,500, made because of fears that high debt deters disadvantaged teenagers. Instead, fees will be frozen, while graduates will feel the pain of a cut in the ... read more

Need To Know21 hours ago

There’s a Secret Network – Skynet 2.0

This new secret network can send centralized commands from its master to slave devices without anyone being able to stop it. It has the most advanced location tracking capabilities. It can bypass the internet. There are billions of devices that it can utilize and potentially control. read more

Michael West Media22 hours ago

This changes everything, from the world stage to polling booths far from the fatal steppes

As the world watches in horror the Russian assault on Ukraine, it seems crass to discuss what it means for a little election in faraway, Australia. But local political operators in the big parties and the small will be doing nothing else this weekend, writes Mark Sawyer. read more

The Duran22 hours ago

Russian demands fall on deaf ears and the war begins in Ukraine

Russian demands fall on deaf ears and the war begins in Ukraine Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator Russian military forces have entered Ukraine from several directions including Chernihiv, Kharkiv and Luhansk regions. Strikes on the military airport just outside of Kyiv, the capital, have been reported, and Ukrainian civilians have been sheltering in underground […] read more

Need To Know22 hours ago

Tucker Carlson Explains How War in Ukraine Will Affect Americans

Tucker Carlson shows that hypocrisy of protecting Ukraine's border while the southern border of the US is wide open. Carlson examines the possible effects of US involvement in Ukraine, from rising energy costs to joining a hot war to the US dollar losing its position as the world's reserve currency. read more

The New Dark Age10 hours ago

Ukraine News Links 24-25 February 2022

Friday, 25 February 2022 • 19:30 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back. If it gets updated, I usually insert the time on the line above. A lot of cross-posting usually indicates that the article is popular. Putin … Continue reading Ukraine News Links 24-25 February 2022 read more

The Watchers » Latest articles21 hours ago

Major floods as torrential rainfall continues falling over Queensland, Australia

A slow-moving pressure system is producing very heavy rains in parts of Queensland, Australia, with some areas receiving more than 700 mm (27 inches) over the past 3 of days. Widespread floods have reached major levels in parts of the state and have so far claimed...... Read more » read more

GREENIE WATCH21 hours ago

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* Changes in Global Vegetation Distribution and Carbon Fluxes in Response to Global Warming* * If CO2-induced warming ever happens, both the the increased CO2 supply and the raised temperatures will promote plant growth -- including food crops* Abstract Terrestrial ecosystems are an important part of Earth systems, and they are undergoing remarkable changes in response to global warming. This study investigates the response of the terrestrial vegetation distribution and carbon fluxes to global warming by using the new dynamic global vegetation model in the second version of the ... read more

The National Interest21 hours ago

New Bill Aims to Protect Social Security Recipients From Fraud

*Stephen Silver* *Social Security, * The AARP recently wrote a letter that urged the proposal's four main sponsors to pass it. While it’s not clear exactly what Congress might do to save Social Security, some lawmakers are already working on their own solutions. Rep. John Larson (D-CT) has introduced a bill to protect the Social Security program, although it’s far from clear that it will be passed. Meanwhile, a report last week stated that bipartisan Social Security reform could emerge in the next Congress, even if the Republicans sweep the midterm elections. According to a rep... read more

The National Interest21 hours ago

Home Prices Skyrocket at Fastest Rate in Three Decades

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Housing, * It appears that the housing market will be cutthroat in 2022. According to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index, home prices surged 18.8 percent in 2021, the largest increase witnessed in thirty-four years. This nearly 19 percent increase follows 2020’s sizable 10.4 percent increase. Moreover, while every region in the United States saw prices rise last year, the data indicated that the increase in home prices was more pronounced in the South and the Southeast, with prices in both regions up by more than 25 percent. Among ... read more

Covert Geopolitics21 hours ago

Phase One Completed: Nazi Controlled Faction of the Ukrainian Military Decapitated

Various reports from the ground have indicated that the first wave of Russian air and ground attacks have effectively decapitated Ukraine’s ability to deter any further incursions of the Russian military into Kiev. MOSCOW, February 25. /TASS/. Since the start of the special operation, Russian armed forces have disabled 83 facilities of Ukraine’s ground military … Continue reading Phase One Completed: Nazi Controlled Faction of the Ukrainian Military Decapitated → read more

The Aviationist22 hours ago

The ‘Ghost of Kyiv’, The Missing Mega-Plane, A Rogue Air India flight and a Samurai: Welcome to the Fog of War

[image: Ghost of Kyiv] If Truth Is the First Casualty of War, It Died a Quick Death in Ukraine. No one knows his name, but he is already a legend, at least on the internet. In only a few [...] The post The ‘Ghost of Kyiv’, The Missing Mega-Plane, A Rogue Air India flight and a Samurai: Welcome to the Fog of War appeared first on The Aviationist. read more

Assyrian International News Agency22 hours ago

First Stone of the Future Cathedral of the Assyrian Church of the East Laid in Iraq

A simple but intense ceremony yesterday marked the laying of the first stone of the future Assyrian Cathedral of the Holy Apostles Mar Thomas, Mar Addai and Mar Mari, disciples of the East, in Erbil, the capital of Iraqi Kurdistan. read more

balance1022 hours ago

in their frenzy and in their fear, people want to enact laws that are absolutist in nature—allowing no room for individual freedom

Understand then that to ensoul light means to vibrate with that light. You cannot vibrate in the old ways and expect to ensoul light that will be for the deliverance of a people and the nations. Understand that the very conditions of earth, the very nature of condemnation itself exists because of the level of vibration of the entire planetary coil of energy—the entire momentum of the consciousness of the people. You cannot decree for consuming of that energy if you remain at a low-grade frequency in your consciousness…. Yet we desire to consume and transmute these levels.... read more

The Rio Times22 hours ago

Brazil: Paraná state experiencing worst crisis; soybean yields lowest in 30 years

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Paraná had not experienced such an acute crisis in agriculture for a long time. Following last year's second-corn crop failure, Paraná is expected to record its worst soybean yield in 30 years. This harvest, affected by extreme heat and lack of rain, will yield only 2,062 kg per hectare, according […] The post Brazil: Paraná state experiencing worst crisis; soybean yields lowest in 30 years appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Socio-Economics History Blog22 hours ago

Are Your Bank Accounts Safe Amid Cyber Attack? | Robert Kientz

Liberty and Finance Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has rocked markets. Metals skyrocketed but corrected sharply. Uncertainty abounds, and the possibility of a cyber attack remains, says Robert Kientz of Gold Silver Pros. Bank accounts are not safe and could be the main target of an attack. “Now’s the time to prep,” Kientz says. – 0:00 … read more

Socio-Economics History Blog23 hours ago

Praise Of Ukrainian Neo-Nazi Battalion Given Green Light By Facebook: Intercept

Praise Of Ukrainian Neo-Nazi Battalion Given Green Light By Facebook: Intercept by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Facebook is now allowing its billions of users to praise a Ukrainian neo-Nazi military unit called the Azov Battalion, after the social media giant previously banned the group from free discussion under the company’s Dangerous Individuals and Organizations policy, The Intercept‘s Sam … read more

Socio-Economics History Blog23 hours ago

Max Blumenthal: US is Arming Neo-Nazis in Ukraine

The Real News Network Max Blumenthal reports that the US has provided military assistance to the Azov Battalion, known as a bastion of neo-Nazism within the Ukrainian armed forces. He also discusses US and Israeli ties to the far-right government in Poland, where neo-Nazism is on the rise. end read more

The Rio Times23 hours ago

Brazil’s Petrobras monitoring Russia-Ukraine crisis

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Petrobras' Executive Director for Marketing and Logistics Cláudio Mastella said yesterday, February 24, that the company is monitoring the development of the crisis between Russia and Ukraine, which, so far, is restricted to the region. He considered that there will be no impact on service to customers in Brazil, supplied […] The post Brazil’s Petrobras monitoring Russia-Ukraine crisis appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times23 hours ago

Government has no rescue plan for Brazilians in Ukraine

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - "On the existence of a rescue plan, there is none, there is no rescue plan on the part of Brazil or any other country," said the Foreign Ministry's Secretary of Communication and Culture Leonardo Gorgulho at a press briefing. Russia's special military operation in Ukraine began early Thursday morning, and […] The post Government has no rescue plan for Brazilians in Ukraine appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

PA Pundits – International23 hours ago

Russia Invades Ukraine

Douglas Andrews ~ The invasion hasn’t surprised anyone, nor has the inability of the American president to ward it off. Barack Obama just called. He said his speechwriters want their snarky “Russia” punchline back. Rarely are leftists proven so grievously wrong as Joe Biden’s then-boss was a decade ago, when, during the third and […] read more

The Rio Times23 hours ago

Caoa Chery to stop production in Brazil’s Jacareí due to shortage of parts

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Caoa Chery will temporarily suspend activities at its Jacareí (São Paulo) plant, where it assembles SUVs and sedans, due to a shortage of electronic components that has been compromising production in the automotive industry for the past year. The stoppage will begin on March 12, when the contracts of production […] The post Caoa Chery to stop production in Brazil’s Jacareí due to shortage of parts appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

PA Pundits – International1 day ago

Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Thursday 24 February 2022

By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […] read more

PA Pundits – International1 day ago

America’s Best Move Against Putin, Russia Would Be Energy Revival, Sen. Josh Hawley Says

By Fred Lucas ~ Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., said the best way to stand up to Russian President Vladimir Putin is to reinvigorate American energy production, which has dropped dramatically under the Biden administration. “If you want to send a message to Vladimr Putin, here’s a message to send him: We are going to be […] read more

Marjorie Cohn1 day ago

US Stokes Tensions With Russia by Building Military Base 100 Miles From Border

On February 21, after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized the independence and sovereignty of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) and the Luhansk People’s Republic (LPR), he sent troops into those regions to carry out what he called “peacekeeping functions.” This was undertaken in response to actions that Russia characterized as a Ukranian government offensive. During... Read more » read more

Mining Awareness +22 hours ago

Some World Economic Forum “Strategic Partners” will Surprise; Include Russian Government Owned-Controlled Companies

The majority of the 100 “Strategic Partners” of Klaus Schwab’s World Economic Forum (WEF) are non-government owned/controlled public or private … Continue reading → read more

The Watchers » Latest articles23 hours ago

Strong and shallow M6.2 earthquake, numerous aftershocks hit West Sumatra, Indonesia

A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.2 hit northern Sumatra, Indonesia at 01:39 UTC on February 25, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 12.3 km (7.6 miles). EMSC and BMKG are reporting M6.2 at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). At least 2...... Read more » read more

New Mandala23 hours ago

Hệ thống Kafala và Lao Động Giúp Việc Nhà từ Việt Nam: Tham Nhũng và Nhà Báo Bị Khóa Mồm

Luật sửa đổi thiếu thốn, tham nhũng tràn lan, và nhà báo bị đàn áp ở Việt Nam khiến các chị em giúp việc nhà tiếp tục bị tổn thương bên Ả Rập Xê Út. The post Hệ thống Kafala và Lao Động Giúp Việc Nhà từ Việt Nam: Tham Nhũng và Nhà Báo Bị Khóa Mồm appeared first on New Mandala. read more

Mining Awareness +23 hours ago

Live Cam View of Maidan Square in Kyiv Ukraine – Updated 26 Feb. 2022

As of 6.27 am, 26 Feb. 2022, the Ukrainian flag still flying over Kyiv and there are still lights. Post … Continue reading → read more

Small Dead Animals23 hours ago

Oddments For The Weekend

Including why ducks don’t rule the Earth; unloading a shoplifter; a test of patience; Japanese custom cars; how to make green fire; and if the Doctor Who theme were Belgian jazz. All this and more. read more

The National Interest23 hours ago

Here's Why Your Tax Refunds Might Be Delayed

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *IRS, United States* The IRS, in a bid to get through the backlog of millions of tax returns from last year, is reassigning workers to better tackle the problem. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has put out notices for weeks saying that taxpayers should file electronically and focus on having error-free returns. If this is the case, most Americans should get their hands on their tax refunds within twenty-one days of filing, according to the IRS. However, there are reports that people who filed their returns weeks ago are checking the IRS’ “Where’s My Refund?... read more

Need To Know23 hours ago

US Federal Government Cites Drought for Refusing to Give Water to California Farmers

California is in the third year of severe drought, and federal officials refuse to deliver any water to farmers in the state's major agricultural region that provides most of the nation's fruits, nuts and vegetables. Meanwhile, 50% of California's water goes to flawed environmental uses and most of it flows out to sea. read more

The Rio Times23 hours ago

Brazil prepared for economic impacts of war – Treasury Secretary

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil is prepared to face the volatility of financial markets caused by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, said yesterday, February 24, National Treasury Secretary Paulo Valle. It is still early to think of extraordinary auctions of public debt to secure the market, he added. By Thursday late afternoon, the […] The post Brazil prepared for economic impacts of war – Treasury Secretary appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

OrientalReview.org1 day ago

The US Is The Major Instigator Of The Ukraine Conflict

In the midst of turmoil and controversy, it is useful to review the most important preceding events and analyze how did this happen. Following are some key events and historical facts leading to the current crisis in Ukraine. Fact 1. In February 2014, a coup overthrew the Ukrainian government which […] read more

Mining Awareness +1 day ago

US Senate Intel Committee Vice Chair Rubio on Ukrainian Bravery and Kyiv

“Marco Rubio @marcorubio Appears at least three dozen missiles have been fired at #Kyiv area in the last 40 minutes … Continue reading → read more

Mining Awareness +1 day ago

UK Sanctions Against Russia Include World Economic Forum “Strategic Partner” VTB Bank, which is Russian Gov. Owned-Controlled

UK Sanctions Against Russia Include Klaus Schwab-World Economic Forum “Strategic Partner” VTB Bank, which is Russian government owned-controlled. It’s unclear … Continue reading → read more

Food Safety News1 day ago

Amicus brief supports USDA on hydroponics as organics

A federal judge in California last March found in favor of the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture’s ruling that hydroponics can be labeled as USDA Organic foods. The Center for Food Safety and several traditional organic growers were on the losing side of that decision and they’ve continued the case with an appeal to the U.S.... Continue Reading read more

The Last Refuge1 day ago

REPORT: Biden Expected to Announce Supreme Court Nominee Friday

Several DC-centric media people are indicating that Joe Biden is scheduled to announce his replacement for Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer on Friday. The timing would make sense as the nominee would attend next Tuesday’s state of the union speech. Additionally, as to the timing and likelihood of selection, Mr. Objectib Ebidense weighed in yesterday [SEE […] The post REPORT: Biden Expected to Announce Supreme Court Nominee Friday appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

Food Safety News1 day ago

Overall incidents down slightly but oyster outbreaks increase in Hong Kong

The number of foodborne outbreaks in Hong Kong declined this past year, according to recently released figures. Statistics cover outbreaks related to food premises and businesses that were reported to the Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department in 2021. The CFS received 199 referrals of outbreaks that affected 608... Continue Reading read more

Small Dead Animals1 day ago

February 25, 2022: Reader Tips

I know we’re a couple of months past Christmas but here’s an interesting rendition of Little Drummer Boy by Amira Willighagen and friends. This is my all time favourite version, performed by Winnipeg’s Sean Quigley. For a little added amusement, here’s a video about really smart squirrels. I’m really enjoying the updates from this fellow,… Continue reading → read more

Mining Awareness +1 day ago

Ukrainian Military Loses Control of Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Site

Chernobyl fallout Europe, 1986 “The Chernobyl reactor complex just 80 miles north of Kiev, Ukraine is made up of four … Continue reading → read more

Mining Awareness +1 day ago

UK House of Lords Debates Russia/Ukraine on Friday 25 February 2022

UK House of “Lords debates Russia / Ukraine 24 February 2022 The House of Lords will debate the situation in … Continue reading → read more

Next Grand Minimum Profit1 day ago

The Unadvertised Facts In to Business Loan Next That Many People Do not Find Out About

So which means having a nicely designed, content material enrich web site that may be found on Google needs to be on the top of your listing if you’d like your be enterprise or personal brand to survive with a wave of internet significance. Right here, what all of this comes right down to is you’ll be able to either create your own website by spending months studying HTML CSS code or rent someone and possibly spend method too much for it and not even be found on search engines like google. Otherwise, you should use certainly one of these … read more

Mining Awareness +1 day ago

Ukraine Foreign Minister on UK, Turkey, Poland Support of Ukraine; Horrific Russian Rocket Strikes on Kiev (Friday Morning)

Ukraine Foreign Minister tweets: “Horrific Russian rocket strikes on Kyiv. Last time our capital experienced anything like this was in … Continue reading → read more

Mining Awareness +1 day ago

Russian Losses During Day 1 of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

US Senator Marco Rubio says that Russia invading Ukraine will be like trying to eat a porcupine. Evidence for this, … Continue reading → read more

War News Updates23 hours ago

Ukraine President Zelenskiy Gives A Summary Of The 1st Day Of War. I Also Give My Own Take On The Current State Of The War

*WNU Editor:* This briefing has Engish subtitles. President Zelensky does not pull any punches. He is critical of NATO for not supporting their entry into the alliance, and to not provide more assistance in their hour of need. He says NATO is afraid, and that Ukraine is alone in this war. He says Moscow wants to negotiate an end to the war, and their conditions are disarmament and being non-aligned. He admits that to end this war there must be negotiations. *Update:* Russian media is reporting that Ukraine President is willing to negotiate an end to this war on Russia's term... read more

The Decarie Report1 day ago

ooh , those evil Russians

They're Killing people.But what do you think the U.S. and Canada have been doing since 1949. And we have killed far, far more people than the Russians are killing, And we have killed them all over the world. Physician heal thyself. read more

War News Updates1 day ago

Ukraine President Zelenskyy Says He Is Russia's Number One Target

*WNU Editor:* The above report is confirming US reports that the Russian military is now 20 miles from Kyiv. read more

War News Updates1 day ago

AP Poll: Most Americans Do Not Want The U.S. To Have A Major Role In The U.S. - Ukraine War

Ukrainian tanks move into the city, after Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized a military operation in eastern Ukraine, in Mariupol, February 24. REUTERS/Carlos Barria *AP:* *Poll: Most in US oppose having a major role in Russia-Ukraine strife* WASHINGTON (AP) — There's little support among Americans for a major U.S. role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to a new poll, even as President Joe Biden imposes new sanctions and threatens a stronger response that could provoke retaliation from Moscow. Biden has acknowledged a growing likelihood that war in Eastern Eu... read more

CFACT1 day ago

A nuclear energy solution to prevent Russian energy dominance

By Jeremy Harrell: A flurry of new American nuclear energy technologies that are smaller and are walk-away safe are near commercialization. The post A nuclear energy solution to prevent Russian energy dominance appeared first on CFACT. read more

The National Interest1 day ago

Did Stimulus Checks Lead to More Opioid Overdoses?

*Stephen Silver* *Stimulus Checks, * A study showing a potential link between stimulus checks and opioid deaths isn’t typically the type of research touted by an attorney general. Last week, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost released a study called “COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments and Opioid Deaths.” Commissioned by Yost’s office, the study has been accepted for publication by the International Journal of Drug Policy and will be published in April. Notably, Yost has previously sued opioid distributors for their role in the opioid epidemic. “The link between pandemic relief money... read more

The National Interest1 day ago

Bill Gates Sees Another Pandemic Coming

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *COVID-19, U.S.* Gates, who has been warning about the threat of a global pandemic since 2015, advised that the world should move faster in the future to manufacture and distribute vaccines. Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates is sounding the alarm that the world will see another pandemic in the future. “We’ll have another pandemic. It will be a different pathogen next time,” he told CNBC at Germany’s annual Munich Security Conference on Friday. The good news, however, is that the danger of experiencing severe illness from Covid-19 has “dramatically reduced.... read more

The Last Refuge1 day ago

February 25th – 2022 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 402

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post February 25th – 2022 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 402 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

The Last Refuge1 day ago

Friday February 25th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Friday February 25th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

War News Updates1 day ago

Is Taiwan Next?

*The Hill:* *Beijing says Taiwan is 'not Ukraine,' has always been part of China* China's foreign ministry on Wednesday said Taiwan is "not Ukraine" and has always been a part of China amid Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen's calls to ramp up vigilance on military activities in response to the crisis in Ukraine. Foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying dismissed the concerns of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who said there might be worldwide consequences, including for Taiwan, if Western nations failed to support Ukraine's independence, according to Reuters. *Read... read more

Food Safety News1 day ago

USDA announces public comment session for input on organic program

The U.S Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service and it’s National Organic Program, have announced a public listening session for stakeholders to share their recommendations on the organic program’s’s rulemaking priorities and outstanding recommendations received from the National Organic Standards Board. The session is scheduled to be held virtually on Monday, March 21, 2022, from... Continue Reading read more

Food Safety News1 day ago

Former butcher fined after Listeria outbreak link; his family now running shop

A former butcher in England was fined this week after his business was linked to a Listeria outbreak. Officials said it was one of the biggest environmental health investigations the authorities have ever had. Robert Bowring of Bowring Butchers was prohibited from managing any food business during sentencing at Nottingham Crown Court this week. While... Continue Reading read more

War News Updates1 day ago

How Is China Reacting To The Russia-Ukraine War?

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting in Beijing on February 4, 2022. Alexei Druzhinin/Sputnik/AFP *CNBC:* *China refuses to call Russian attack on Ukraine an ‘invasion,’ deflects blame to U.S.* * China’s assistant foreign minister, Hua Chunying, was asked by reporters several times whether she would call Russia’s attacks an invasion but she repeatedly avoided giving a yes or no answer. * In response to one reporter, Hua appeared to express frustration at the question and said, “The U.S. has been fueling the flame, fanning up the flame, how ... read more