Tuesday, March 15, 2022

15 March - Blogs I'm Following - 4 of 4

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SOMEONE SOMEWHERE19 hours ago
Is Your MultiVitamin Trying to Kill You?
When it comes to dietary supplements, all products are not created equal. A label can identify the presence of a specific ingredient without indicating if it’s from a natural, bioavailable and biocompatible source, or from a synthetic, inorganic source. This is despite the fact that our … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE19 hours ago
Obesity may increase diabetic kidney disease risk, especially in women
Adults with type 2 diabetes and a higher BMI may have an increased risk for diabetic kidney disease, according to study findings published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. In findings from a generalized summary Mendelian randomization using 56 BMI-associated single nucleotide polymorphisms … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE19 hours ago
Women express confusion, concern about ductal carcinoma in situ diagnosis, treatment
Women with a history of ductal carcinoma in situ reported confusion and concern about diagnosis and treatment of the noninvasive breast condition, according to results of a national web-based survey published in Cancer. “Following a diagnosis of DCIS, many respondents reported … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE19 hours ago
Using Machine Learning to Predict Surgical Site Infections
While most health systems are at the beginning of the journey in using artificial intelligence and machine learning to predict surgical complications, surgeons at the forefront of this science are expanding our knowledge by investigating ways to overcome the obstacles … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE19 hours ago
Subvariant May Be More Dangerous Than Omicron: Study
The Omicron subvariant, BA.2, is not only more transmissible than the original Omicron strain, BA.1, but may cause more severe disease, a lab study from Japan says. “Our multiscale investigations suggest that the risk of BA.2 for global health is … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE19 hours ago
COVID-19 Vaccines Offer Strong Protection Against Reinfection, Studies Say
COVID-19 vaccination offers durable protection against reinfection, according to two studies published Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. In one study, getting at least one dose of the Pfizer vaccine after recovering from COVID-19 was associated with a significantly lower risk of … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE19 hours ago
Maternal cannabis use during pregnancy and maternal and neonatal outcomes: A retrospective cohort study
Abstract Objective To examine the relationship between reported prenatal cannabis use and neonatal and maternal outcomes and whether the legalisation of cannabis in Canada affected the rates of reported use or the association with maternal and neonatal outcomes. Design Population-based … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE19 hours ago
Maternal liver dysfunction in early pregnancy predisposes to gestational diabetes mellitus independent of preconception overweight: A prospective cohort study
Abstract Objective To evaluate whether the associations of maternal liver dysfunction and liver function biomarkers (LFBs) with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are independent of overweight. Design Prospective cohort study. Methods A sub-cohort of pregnant women with seven LFBs examined at … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE19 hours ago
Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men?
Why Do Women Need More Sleep Than Men? There are a number of reasons why women may need more sleep than men. Women are 40 percent more likely2 to have insomnia than men. Women are also nearly twice as likely to suffer … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE19 hours ago
Sleep Hygiene
What it is, why it matters, and how to revamp your habits to get better nightly sleep Our medical review team has recently evaluated this page to ensure accuracy. We will continue to monitor and revise this article as new … Continue reading → read more
Komando.com20 hours ago
12 affordable things that save the day in the kitchen
Try these kitchen items that help us clean more efficiently, create an attractive look and keep things neat. read more
Komando.com21 hours ago
From new emoji to Universal Control – Update your iPhone, iPad and Mac now
It's time to update your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Watch. Here are all the fun new features to try out. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Opinion: Information warfare in the West on an unprecedented scale and Europe is about to commit economic suicide
By Marcelo Ramirez, KontraInfo.com RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – (Opinion) Putin’s actions have been decisive, but today we are witnessing a communications offensive that attempts to implant in the minds of Western societies a dual notion: Putin is a dictator, a bloodthirsty leader, but at the same time clumsy and improvisational, taking steps without calculating […] The post Opinion: Information warfare in the West on an unprecedented scale and Europe is about to commit economic suicide appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Is It Time to Start Worrying About European Banks’ Exposure to Russian Debt?
It is getting harder and harder for European banks to continue operating in Russia as the pressure rises on them to do the decent thing and pack their bags. Or at least close the office doors until the dust settles from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, assuming it ever does. Last Thursday (March 10), Deutsche Bank’s […] read more
MJBizDaily18 hours ago
Canada proposes hike in purchase limit for cannabis drinks, but low THC cap to remain
Canada’s federal government is seeking public input on proposed regulations that would effectively increase by more than eightfold the amount of cannabis beverages consumers could purchase at any one time. Canada proposes hike in purchase limit for cannabis drinks, but low THC cap to remain is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
The Duran19 hours ago
The end of the United States as superpower is upon us. [Video]
Dear America: How do you like your high gas prices? $7.55 a gallon? Do you blame President Putin for this, like this poor man apparently does? No bones about it – these prices simply suck. The average price of gasoline is around $4.32 per gallon nationwide. The lowest reported price ranges are still very high, […] read more
The Duran19 hours ago
How do Russians see the current events going on [Video]
Can anyone really answer adequately why canceling Russia is such a good idea, without resorting to some stock answer that the TV, radio and internet media are saying every day? I cannot. Based on precisely these sort of reports from TV, radio and internet, and further based on my incredible amount of acquired wisdom and ability […] read more
The Duran19 hours ago
One Russian’s view of the present crisis [Video]
I received a Russian-language text which I am going to present here in an English translation. The author is Ivan Okhlobystin, apparently a rather popular personality in one of Russia’s social networks. He subtitles his page with the words “I think”. Indeed he does, and while there are many such snippets, Ivan’s is quite representative […] read more
The Duran19 hours ago
Scott Ritter: How the West pushes Moscow to the east, and a great video from Dr. Steve Turley
In the article The Great Decoupling: How Western Sanctions Are Pushing Moscow East, Scott Ritter writes the following: By seeking an economic divorce from Russia, US President Joe Biden and his European allies ignored the time-tested saying, “Keep your friends close but your enemies closer.” In doing so, they have enabled the complete economic decoupling […] read more
The Duran19 hours ago
A Vaccine Déjà Vu
On Monday, I was doing some research in Beckenham Library when I came across an unrelated story: an eight paragraph report on the front page of the BROMLEY & BECKENHAM TIMES, September 17, 1992 called Doctors in the dark over vaccine alert. You can read it here or below; the bottom line is that two […] read more
The Duran19 hours ago
The 2003 Conquest of the Republic of Georgia
The Republic of Georgia is a small undeveloped Asian nation that was once part of the Soviet Union. It plays no role in the American economy or security yet was conquered by the American empire in 2003 when the CIA covertly organized a coup to establish a puppet government. Billions of dollars in American military […] read more
Michael West Media19 hours ago
War, COVID and rate rises hit confidence
Stock markets have fallen again as a combination of rising COVID-19 cases in China, the war in Ukraine and worries... read more
Michael West Media20 hours ago
Tech giants urged to report algorithm harm
Social media companies should be forced to report to the federal government on how they use algorithms and how they... read more
SC Republican Congressman responds to former president’s criticism
In an article in The Hill yesterday by Lexi Lonas called “GOP Congressman calls Trump a ‘would be tyrant,'” Republican US congressman Tom Rice (S.C.) responded to the former president in a statement on Saturday following a MAGA rally in … Continue reading → read more
The Lavender Scare (a repeat post dedicated to the Florida legislature)
Seeing the legislation passed in my home state of Florida, I am embarrassed that legislators could not think of anything better to do than limit discussion about various topics including the rights and challenges of LGBTQ+ people. I wrote the … Continue reading → read more
Saturday in the park – miscellaneous musings on March 12
In deference to the band Chicago, let me metaphorically meander this “Saturday in Park” with a few miscellaneous musings. In no particular order: -one of the Republican primary opponents for a NC US Senator seat is running a commercial against … Continue reading → read more
Are we really that far apart?
Too many people are arguing points of view that seem to be antagonistically created by Public Relations (PR) folks to divide us. Fear sells. It always has. So, to win elections and sway opinion, certain PR folks and candidates create … Continue reading → read more
Over 13,000 Russian anti-war protestors now arrested
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/more-than-13-000-anti-war-protesters-arrested-in-russia/ar-AAUNN3r?ocid=msedgntp In the above article, “…according to protest monitoring group OVD-Info…The group found that 13,022 protesters have been detained in 147 cities across Russia. …This comes as Russia’s assault on Ukraine is in its second week. In addition to arresting protesters, … Continue reading → read more
 A true aphrodisiac
My apologies for the provocative title, but I wanted to share an old lesson about the rules of attraction. A person becomes more interesting when he or she is interested in you. This does not make them attractive by itself, … Continue reading → read more
And, even more movies (March edition)
I hope you are not getting tired of these movie posts. It is amazing the number of movies that are available to be seen. I prefer short movies with good actors. I will be inclined to select one which is … Continue reading → read more
Monday morning you sure look fine (miscellaneous musings in early March)
With a nod to a lyric from a classic Fleetwood Mac song, allow me to throw down a few miscellaneous musings on March 7, 2022. I have been consumed by Ukraine’s courageous attempt to stave off the malevolent Russian force … Continue reading → read more
Russian oil company calls for end to Putin’s war
This interesting headline caught my attention yesterday. As you read this, please remember oil is the number one industry in Russia, accounting for a large hunk of their GDP. “Lukoil: Russian oil company calls for an end to Putin’s war“ … Continue reading → read more
Capital Riots – Oath Keepers’ leader pleads guilty to trying to overthrow the US government
In an article called “Capitol riots: Far-right leader pleads guilty to trying to overthrow government” by Isabel Keane of Metro, a first important shoe dropped on a more serious set of charges of seditious conspiracy for the January 6 insurrection. … Continue reading → read more
How does the war in Ukraine end? And who "wins"?
Those questions are discussed in an interesting article at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Wars sometimes start easily, but it is a tenet of strategy that they are always unpredictable and extremely hard to end. Putin’s war of choice in Ukraine is already escalating faster than most experts would have imagined just a week ago. He has now encircled major Ukrainian cities with his army and threatens to flatten them with thermobaric weapons, cluster munitions, and guided missiles. This will terrorize the civilian population and could demoralize the budding Ukraini... read more
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* Pete Buttigieg’s "husband" caught forcing sick propaganda on children!* United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s documentary caused major outrage on social media as disturbing clips emerge. In a video clip posted on Twitter, the husband of Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Chasten Buttigieg leading a group of children in a modified pledge of allegiance to the gay pride flag went viral late Wednesday. Chasten began a pledge of allegiance to this pride flag, and the children repeated after each line. Many people believe that progressives are trying to ind... read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Ukraine: How the Global Fertilizer Shortage Is Going to Affect Food
A detailed looks at fertilizer production and economics, and the impact the war in Ukraine migtht have on supplies. read more
GREENIE WATCH18 hours ago
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* US and EU Shift Fuel Imports From Russia to China* The Ukraine war is driving sanctions on Russia that limit sources of oil and gas for U.S. and European markets. Buyers are now seeking alternate non-Russian sources, driving renewed interest in renewable energy such as wind and solar—both sectors in which Chinese companies are increasingly competitive. Energy buyers are also seeking oil and gas from currently sanctioned countries like Iran and Venezuela, relieving pressure on them meant to improve their human rights, and giving them bargaining leverage on issues like their auth... read more
Electroverse19 hours ago
Greenland Gained A Record-Breaking 10 Gigatons Of Snow And Ice Yesterday, As Northern Hemisphere Total Snow Mass Increases Just Days Away From Spring
What we're witnessing re. Greenland, global temps and NH snow mass is a complete impossibility under the global warming hypothesis. The post Greenland Gained A Record-Breaking 10 Gigatons Of Snow And Ice Yesterday, As Northern Hemisphere Total Snow Mass Increases Just Days Away From Spring appeared first on Electroverse. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Emeritus, the Indian unicorn that attracted Softbank, lands in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Emeritus, an Indian unicorn that Softbank attracted with a platform that offers online executive education courses, is landing in Brazil. Founded by Ashwin Damera and Chaitanya Kalipatnapu, the company has made a name for itself by partnering with some of the world's most prestigious universities - a bet that's paying […] The post Emeritus, the Indian unicorn that attracted Softbank, lands in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Brazil and 9 other G20 countries recover from pre-pandemic GDP levels
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil and nine other G20 countries did well and have recovered from pre-Covid 19 pandemic levels of economic activity. Gross domestic product (GDP) data for 19 members of the country group are now available. Brazil's GDP increased by 4.6% in 2021. This percentage was sufficient to reverse the negative economic […] The post Brazil and 9 other G20 countries recover from pre-pandemic GDP levels appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Brazil: At least 11 federal units have relaxed the use of masks
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At least ten Brazilian states and the Federal District have already relaxed their rules for using respiratory protective masks, authorizing local governments to follow suit. Although there are, among experts, those who consider . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to our Premium Membership Plan. […] The post Brazil: At least 11 federal units have relaxed the use of masks appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Virtual Mirage20 hours ago
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
The Orthodox Church was rocked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and it trying to come to terms with what it means. Orthodox priests stand on both sides of the conflict praying for victory… The French pray for victory with their national anthem… La Marseillaise, sung by Mireille Mathieu (For my good […] The post Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Brazil: Losses with illegal market increase 4.4% reaching US$59 billion in 2021
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian economy lost R$300 billion (US$59 billion) in 2021 to the illegal market. The value is the sum of the losses recorded by 15 industrial sectors, which reach R$205.8 billion, and the estimated taxes that were not collected, of R$94.6 billion. The data are from the National Forum Against […] The post Brazil: Losses with illegal market increase 4.4% reaching US$59 billion in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Brazil: Around 2,400 companies depend on Russian and Ukrainian suppliers
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - About 2,400 companies that depend on Russian and Ukrainian suppliers are headquartered in Brazil, according to a survey by the trade information company CIAL Dun & Bradstreet. According to the report, of the 374,000 companies worldwide that depend on Russian suppliers, 0.4% are . . . To read the full […] The post Brazil: Around 2,400 companies depend on Russian and Ukrainian suppliers appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Why Almost Everything You have Learned All About Business Loan Next Is Inappropriate And What You Should Be Aware Of
(This text will not be meant to be authorized advice; any choices you make concerning contracts and legal recommendation are yours. Jennifer Conaway and Your Next Stage, Inc. will not be accountable for any selections you make concerning contracts or legal recommendation.) They expanded their facility in a down economic system which helped to maintain their employees employed and they prepared for the long run. By way of numerous exhausting work and effort, they recently landed a very giant contract which might not have been doable if they had not moved forward with the enlargemen... read more
It's Official: Vitamin D Reduces the Incidence of Autoimmunity
We are creeping higher in terms of daily doses. I have recently gone up to 5000 mg from 2000 mg. Why not if it is safe enough. I personally supplement with around 8000 mg of vitimin C. I also use 2000 mg lysine as well as Pauling did as well. In fact i now boil up grapefruit peels to extract quinine and use the concentrate to produce a beverage in which i dissolve 8000 mg of ascorbic acid. It is palatable compared to straight ascorbic acid. And who knows what else I get. *It's Official: Vitamin D Reduces the Incidence of Autoimmunity* *Posted on: Friday, March 11th 2022 at 8:... read more
Cancer-sniffing ants prove as accurate as dogs in detecting disease
This should be useful in a lab setting where they can be used effectively to quickly determine targets. Early days of course, but dogs are naturally costly to deploy in this way. Ants are a different matter. It is easy to imagine an ant habitat in a lab. Dogs unfortunately also require the owner gto also deploy. That is why we have limited usage. *Cancer-sniffing ants prove as accurate as dogs in detecting diseaseBy Rich HaridyMarch 10, 2022https://newatlas.com/science/cancer-sniffing-ants-accurate-as-dogs/?Researchers HAVE found ants are... read more
New shock-absorbing material as strong as metal but light as foam
This is a major breakthrough provided it can be produced easily enough to not be extremely priced. Certainly head protection leaps to mind. since it is so light, actual helmet thickness can be certainly be significant. understand that the russians produce a helmet made from 3 mm of titanium. Still limited i am sure. There is an energy trtade off here because the helmet is protecting a mobile head and somewhere an impact is simply too large and we have diminishing returns. Still we are looking at excellent shrapnel protection as that titanium helmet would provide. * New s... read more
Italy get up!!!
I do not know how particularly true this happens to be and stats can be terribly selective. Yet if that 7000 plant species and that 58,000 species of animal is actually valid, then this speaks clearly to the geological antiquity of the Penensula. This must also apply to the whole Meditteranean litoral as well. What it also argues is lcal climate stability as well. I wouod like to see this type of science extended elsewhere as much as possible to overcome location bias. *Italy get up!!!Enough with the draconian rules of the corrupt Draghi government!We are the only na... read more
Green activists rally against Queensland wind farm
Although we thought most Greens were vegans, it seems they’re now eating their own. read more
Scientists admit there’s ‘no evidence of land loss on coral atolls between 2000-2017’
Everyday ADVANCE and our 190,000+ supporters are told to “trust the experts”, and that’s exactly what we’re going to do today. read more
Patriot Humor – He’s Disappeared
He’s DisappearedSafe and EffectiveThe Wrong PeopleThink About ItPete AntoinetteThat SmellWe Did It, JoeI’m Gonna Let It ShineRight?Putin’s Fault?Vladimir PutinThis Team‘Transitory,’ They SaidBatmanHe’s DevoutJusticeJussie SmollettCartoons Read more excellent articles at The Patriot Post read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Monday 14 March 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
"6 Years Of Being Manipulated By Manufactured Waves Of Outrage With No End In Sight"
*"6 Years Of Being Manipulated By Manufactured * *Waves Of Outrage With No End In Sight"* by Michael Snyder "Are you starting to notice a pattern by now? For the past six years, the American people have been emotionally manipulated by what I call “manufactured waves of outrage”. Once the corporate media identifies a trigger, it will obsessively focus on it for weeks or months on end, and the narrative that develops will be echoed and magnified by millions upon millions of social media denizens. Before too long, much of the population is whipped up into an irrational emotional frenzy... read more
Dances With Bears22 hours ago
CHUMAKOV’S COVIVAC – UPHILL RUN FOR RUSSIA’S THIRD VACCINE
By John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with Nothing is more certain than that wars make fortunes for gunmakers and pandemics make fortunes for vaccine makers. It’s uncertain whether it’s the market, the politics, or the science which advances some vaccines at the expense of others. In the 150-year history of medical markets, the Covid-19 vaccines have been fastest […] read more
Michael West Media22 hours ago
States leave feds in the dust as Taylor and Bowen play politics on energy transition
While Energy Minister Angus Taylor and Shadow Energy's Chris Bowen quibble over the brass tacks, the states are getting on with the job of energy transition, writes Callum Foote, and in a mostly bipartisan way. read more
OrientalReview.org23 hours ago
Who Actually Caused This War In Ukraine?
On 24 February 1990, U.S. President George Herbert Walker Bush secretly informed German Chancellor Helmut Kohl at Camp David, that though Bush and all of his agents such as Secretary of State James Baker had verbally promised the Soviet Union’s leader Mikhail Gorbachev that (as Baker put it) NATO would […] read more
Gangsters Out Blog23 hours ago
Saturday morning shooting at Edmonton lounge
CTV is reporitng that "Police are investigating a shooting at a lounge in north central Edmonton that turned fatal. The Edmonton Police Service says officers responded to reports of shots fired near 124 Street and 118 Avenue around 2:45 a.m Saturday. At the scene, police found six people had been injured." "Police are investigating a shooting at a lounge in north central Edmonton that turned fatal. The Edmonton Police Service says officers responded to reports of shots fired near 124 Street and 118 Avenue around 2:45 a.m Saturday. At the scene, police found six people had been inj... read more
NATO Taunts Putin By Launching ‘Cold Response’ Training Exercise Using 30,000 Troops And 50 Warships Near Russia’s Border In Norway
NATO Taunts Putin By Launching ‘Cold Response’ Training Exercise Using 30,000 Troops And 50 Warships Near Russia’s Border In Norway by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ The ‘Cold Response’ exercise includes 30,000 troops from more than 25 countries from Europe and North America, 200 aircraft, and 50 vessels. The largest NATO exercise which is held just a … read more
Michael West Media23 hours ago
Clean Energy Regulator attacks think tank, defends Santos
[image: Lobbyland] Clean Energy Regulator published a statement attacking an independent think tank's analysis of Santos’s failed Moomba carbon capture and storage project. read more
Israeli Government Sites Suffer Major Cyberattack In Possible Iranian ‘Retaliation’
#BREAKING: Large-scale cyberattack against Israel. Government websites are down. pic.twitter.com/aPg2TsQimI — Amichai Stein (@AmichaiStein1) March 14, 2022 Could it be Iran? Possible. But it could also be Non State Actors fomenting the Satanic WW3, Greater Middle East War. – Israeli Government Sites Suffer Major Cyberattack In Possible Iranian ‘Retaliation’ by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Update(1730ET): Within the … read more
CMS: a new excess indicating a novel \(2.9\TeV\) boson
This is a super short text about a fresh CMS paper at the LHC, Search for new heavy resonances decaying to \(WW\), \(WZ\), \(ZZ\), \(WH\), or \(ZH\) boson pairs in the all-jets final state in proton-proton collisions at \(\sqrt{s} = 13\TeV\)which found some excesses for the masses of the new boson around \(2.1\TeV\) and \(2.9\TeV\), respectively. Each of them is quantified to be a respectable 3.6 sigma locally and 2.3 sigma globally. See e.g. Figure 3 on page 9 (11 of 19 in the PDF) for some charts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); What is cool is that in January, ... read more
Michael West Media23 hours ago
WA set to host US, UK nuclear submarines
A study will be carried out by the federal government on what infrastructure would be needed on the country’s west... read more
Michael West Media23 hours ago
Defence dominates pre-poll announcements
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has used his first trip to Western Australia since the border reopening to add to a... read more
PM prepared for more Ukraine military aid
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia is contemplating further moves against Russia as he flagged the potential of a further... read more
Our Top Minds In Government
Five weeks ago, Democrats were demanding that oil companies reduce their production. Fueling the Climate Crisis: Examining Big Oil’s Climate Pledges | House Committee on Oversight and Reform Now Democrats are demanding oil companies increase production. Granholm calls for more … Continue reading → read more
No Amount Of Incremental Wind And Solar Power Can Ever Provide Energy Independence
* Here’s the single most important function of this blog: Saying the things that are patently obvious but that just can’t be said these days in polite society. Yes, it’s The Emperor’s New Clothes every day here at Manhattan Contrarian. * With war raging in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion, there is a renewed concern in many quarters for “energy independence.” Until recently, the sophisticated countries of Europe had thought the whole idea to be passé. They built large numbers of wind turbines and solar arrays, while simultaneously banning fracking for natural gas and shuttering e... read more
What’s really happening right now?
The globalist narrative continues…. The floods in Australia … Agenda 21/30 relocation to ‘smart cities’ the internet shutdown in Russia to eventually exclude international access … ie Russia only … eventually also where you live those VX adverse reactions WW3 but not as we might imagine … “the revolution won’t be televised” … From the … Continue reading What’s really happening right now? → read more
Two charged over threats against senator
Two people have been charged over online threats made against Labor senator Kristina Keneally following an investigation by the Australian... read more
Court reverses climate duty of care ruling
The Australian government does not owe the country’s children protection from harm caused by climate change, a court has ruled.... read more
Time to Get Real About Ukraine
Kurt Schlichter writes at Town Hall Can We Have Some Real Talk About Ukraine? Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Time to get real. Ukraine is an equal opportunity crisis because it provides politicians of both parties a chance to be wrong, although it allows the Democrats the opportunity to do what they do best […] read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Brazil will not join coalition to end trade with Russia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil, along with other emerging economies, has refused to join a coalition formed by developed countries to block trade with Russia. A statement from the United States, the European Union (EU), the United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea, and some smaller countries such as Iceland is expected at the trading scene […] The post Brazil will not join coalition to end trade with Russia appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Probe Into Reports ‘Three Ex-British Special Forces Soldiers Killed’ In Russian Airstrike On A Base Close To The Polish Border
*Mirror: **Exclusive: Three British ex-special forces troops feared dead in Russian attack near Polish border* It is believed three British ex-special forces died instantly in the Russian cruise missile blasts on a base close to the Polish border, the Mirror can reveal Three British ex-special forces troops are feared to have been killed in the deadly Russian airstrike on a base close to the Polish border, the Daily Mirror can reveal. It is believed they died instantly in the cruise missile blasts which killed “many scores more” than has previously reported - possibly well ov... read more
This Veteran FOX News Reporter Just Arrived From Ukraine. Says ‘Ukraine is a Done Deal. It’s Flattened And They Lost’
*Mediaite:* *Fox’s Steve Harrigan Returns From Ukraine With Grim Message: ‘Ukraine is a Done Deal. It’s Flattened And They Lost’* Fox News reporter Steve Harrigan returned from Ukraine with a grim message about the future of Ukraine, but also a prediction that the Russian people “are going to rise up” and overthrow Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I think Putin is being bled. And he will be bled for years and it will take years. Maybe the oligarchs who are making as much money will hurt. Maybe the Russian people will rise up,” said Harrigan on America’s Newsroom on Monday. ... read more
March 15th – 2022 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 420
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 March 15th – 2022 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 420 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Will You Defend America Against Invasion?
Douglas Andrews ~ The results of a recent survey say a lot about the politics of those who’ll fight versus those who’ll take flight. ~ Rarely, as far as we can recall, have the traits of honesty and cowardice been so tellingly conjoined as they were for the pollsters at Quinnipiac, who recently asked […] read more
Tuesday March 15th – 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 Tuesday March 15th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
U.S. Officials Say China Is Already Supporting Russia In Its War In Ukraine
*CNN:* *China has expressed some openness to providing military and financial aid to Russia, US cable suggests* (CNN)The US has information suggesting China has expressed some openness to providing Russia with requested military and financial assistance as part of its war on Ukraine, a Western official and a US diplomat told CNN, and is conveying what it knows to its NATO allies. It is not yet clear whether China intends to provide Russia with that assistance, US officials familiar with the intelligence tell CNN. But during an intense, seven-hour meeting in Rome, a top aide t... read more
Another death in France as authorities search for source of E. coli infections
Another child has died and more than 20 other infants are part of an E. coli outbreak in France. Santé publique France and the National Reference Center for E. coli, Shigella and Salmonella at Institut Pasteur are investigating an increase of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) and severe E. coli infection reported since early February. HUS is a type... Continue Reading read more
House Democrats Cancel Looming Energy Embarrassment
By Paul Driessen ~ Mike Tyson once observed, everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. March 8 was to be anti-oil Democrats’ big day. Having pilloried Big Oil executives during two previous hearings over supposed climate change prevention failures, House Oversight Committee leaders had planned to really tighten the thumbscrews. At […] read more
FDA announces it won’t enforce certain aspects of some FSMA rules
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued guidance on its intent not to enforce certain provisions of five rules that implement the Food Safety Modernization Act. The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011 grants the FDA more authority to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested, and processed. The law grants the FDA a... Continue Reading read more
FDA updates import alerts for certain seafood, papayas and bottled water
The Food and Drug Administration is continuing its use of import alerts to enforce U.S. food safety regulations for food from foreign countries. The agency updates and modifies the alerts as needed. Recent modifications to FDA’s import alerts, as posted by the agency, are listed below. Click here to go to the FDA page with... Continue Reading read more
March 15, 2022: Reader Tips
This evening we present a gem from 1976, the pilot episode of Charlie’s Angels. Canadian comedian Ryan Long provides guidance on joining the latest bandwagon Bonus: Here are the next two video portraits of freedom protesters captured by YouTuber JB Morrison. Note: There are two videos of this lovely Canadian woman shared here tonight. What… Continue reading → read more
FSA campaign reminds home-based and small food sellers of need to register
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has urged businesses to register with their local councils following a rise in the number of new firms during the coronavirus pandemic. Data shows 37 percent of 92,540 new ventures registered since March 2020 are run from domestic kitchens at private addresses, according to the Register a Food Business (RAFB)... Continue Reading read more
What’s Driving Up Gas Prices – And Why The White House Won’t Help
By Katie Tubb ~ When a news anchor confronted Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm about high gasoline prices and asked about the Biden administration’s plan to increase oil production in America, she burst into laughter. “That is hilarious,” she said. It was early November 2021, and gas prices were averaging $3.39 nationally. The reporter wasn’t laughing. […] read more
Russia and China are Hunting for Big Game
A big game hunting season is underway. It seems that Russia and China are now hunting for the biggest game of the last 100 years: America. Ukraine is too small to feed the massive appetites of Russia and China—the long term project of these two countries is to overthrow American (Western) hegemony. Russia and China (supported by a number of their secret allies) represent a formidable power. They will cause some serious damage to America, and that will lead to geopolitical shifts. But America is not going to be an easy prey—it is the world’s most warlike nation. The hunters could bec... read more
Editor At Russian State TV Interrupts Her Network's Own Broadcast Shouting "No To War!"
Apparently, a woman just ran onto the stage during a Russian state television news broadcast with a sign that said, “Stop the war! Don’t believe propaganda! They’re lying to you here!” pic.twitter.com/nn5XWsh4Wn — Kevin Rothrock (@KevinRothrock) March 14, 2022 *Business Insider:* Outraged editor at Russian state TV interrupts her network's own broadcast shouting "No War!" * An editor at a Russian-state TV station interrupted her network's own broadcast with an anti-war message. * She also carried a sign that criticized state propaganda for lying about the war. * The protest co... read more
April COVID-19 surge predicted in NSW
A new wave of COVID-19 is set to surge in NSW, with cases likely to double by the middle of... read more
Court reverses climate duty of care ruling
The Australian government does not owe the country’s children protection from harm caused by climate change, a court has ruled.... read more
Oil pressure on fiscal, monetary levers
Australia has some of the world’s lowest petrol and diesel taxes, potentially throttling federal efforts to provide cost of living... read more
Value of Australia’s housing market swells
The value of Australia’s housing market now stands at close to $10 trillion after growing at the fastest annual pace... read more
Cruise ship ban to end on April 17
Cruise ships will be able to return to Australia from April 17 with the government not renewing a ban that... read more
Tucker Carlson Notes the Moonbat Crazy Over Ukraine Is Bipartisan
Comrades, Tucker Carlson’s opening monologue outlined the insanity of our current situation tonight. Washington DC and the media echo chamber all agree that Ukraine is the most important shiny thing everyone should pay attention to… and if you don’t, you’re a Russian agent – because freedom. Posted in Big Government, Big Stupid Government, Decepticons, Deep […] The post Tucker Carlson Notes the Moonbat Crazy Over Ukraine Is Bipartisan appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Conflict In Ukraine Used To Silence Voices Of Dissent In The United States
Clearing the FOG speaks with political comedian Lee Camp about the sudden de-platforming that happened to him when RT America abruptly shut down after the Russian military intervention in Ukraine last month. Camp lost his program Redacted Tonight that aired weekly for the past eight years, and he was kicked off of other platforms such […] The post Conflict In Ukraine Used To Silence Voices Of Dissent In The United States appeared first on PopularResistance.Org. read more
Will Russian Diplomats Resign In Opposition To The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine?
Nineteen years ago, in March 2003, I resigned as a U.S. diplomat in opposition to the President Bush’s decision to invade Iraq. I joined two other U.S diplomats, Brady Kiesling and John Brown, who had resigned in weeks previous to my resignation. We heard from fellow U.S. diplomats assigned to U.S. embassies around the world that they too believed that the decision of the Bush administration would have long term negative consequences for the U.S. and the world, but for a variety of reasons, no one joined us in resignation until later. Several initial critics of our resignations... read more
According To Plan
On October 11, 2021 NPR said we needed to increase the price of gas, and that increasing gas prices would give Putin more power and control of Europe. According To Plan read more
Tucker Carlson Suggests US Government Officials WANTED Russia to Invade Ukraine Because Emergency Covid Powers Had Expired And the War Would Distract from Domestic Issues
Tucker Carlson Suggests US Government Officials WANTED Russia to Invade Ukraine Because Emergency Covid Powers Had Expired And the War Would Distract from Domestic Issues by JAMES GORDON FOR DAILYMAIL.COM, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/ * Tucker Carlson has suggested the US government wanted Russia to invade Ukraine in order to distract from issues at home * During Friday … read more
Gold to $10,000 in The Big Reset | Willem Middelkoop
Blockworks Willem Middelkoop, Founder & Chief Investment Officer of the Dutch-based Commodity Discovery Fund joins Forward Guidance to asses the macro forces driving commodity markets. What effect will war in Ukraine have on wheat, natural gas & oil prices around the globe? Willem goes on to discuss his book from 2014 titled ‘The Big Reset: … read more
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Claims Putin Saved Hundreds of Thousands of Lives — NATO Wanted To Use Ukraine To Launch Nuclear Attack on Russia & Ignite WW3
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister, Nikolai Azarov claimed that #NATO planned a third world war against #Russian, taking advantage of the existence of geopolitical problems with #Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/4NDGrr7OzP — teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) March 5, 2022 Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Claims Putin Saved Hundreds of Thousands of Lives by Amy Mek, https://rairfoundation.com/ “To prevent World War III … read more
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Queensland court must unravel monstrous property title scandal
By TONY MOBILIFONTIS QUEENSLAND and Australia’s corrupted property title and associated law will be laid bare before the Northern Division of the Supreme Court of Queensland on March 30th when former One Nation senator Len Harris presents evidence in his case to have the Land Act 1994 struck down as being beyond legal power. Harris […] read more
NATO Entering Conflict in Ukraine Would Mean WWIII – European Council Head
NATO Entering Conflict in Ukraine Would Mean WWIII – European Council Head by https://www.rt.com/ Europe should be pragmatic and talk to “whoever is in the Kremlin,” European Council President Charles Michel says – The EU “is not at war with Russia,” European Council President Charles Michel told El Pais in an interview published on Monday. … read more
Children In China Diagnosed With Leukemia After Taking Chinese Vaccines
Children In China Diagnosed With Leukemia After Taking Chinese Vaccines by Eva Fu The Epoch Times, https://www.zerohedge.com/ After receiving her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Li Jun’s 4-year-old developed a fever and coughs, which quickly subsided after intravenous therapy at the hospital. But after the second shot, the father could tell something was wrong. … read more
Argentina Halts Soy Exports As Food Protectionism Soars
Argentina Halts Soy Exports As Food Protectionism Soars by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Russia’s invasion of Ukraine disrupted the global food supply chain as the prospect for dwindling stockpiles catapulted food prices to record highs. Governments worldwide are beginning to enforce protectionist measures to safeguard domestic food supplies. – According to a memo signed by Javier Preciado Patino, … read more
US & its Secret Biological Weapons Labs & Neocons
US & its Secret Biological Weapons Labs & Neocons by Martin Armstrong, https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/ There are Biolabs in Ukraine funded by the US. There was never any real question if they existed or not. The rumor two days after the Russian invasion began, the claim was that Russia was targeting them for destruction. I wrote on … read more
Industrial Demand To Corner Silver Market | David Morgan
Liberty and Finance “The Silver Guru” David Morgan expects silver to rise to $28 before it hits resistance. Silver is the investment of the decade, he says, pointing out that industrial demand alone could cause a squeeze. Find David online: http://themorganreport.com – 0:00 Intro 1:03 Silver update 3:20 Nickel market 6:32 Paper vs. physical 8:04 … read more

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