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Halifax Examiner13 hours ago
Halifax councillor proposes $15 minimum wage for city staffA Halifax councillor is proposing to hike pay for some city employees ahead of provincial minimum wage increases. While the municipality has a living wage policy covering some contractors’ staff, there’s no wage guarantee for HRM’s own staff. A living wage in Halifax, according to the latest calculation from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, […] read more
Halifax Examiner15 hours ago
Life goes on, but at what cost?News 1. Close calls with a killer On a spring evening back in 2020, Dave Brown was falling asleep on the couch and decided to turn in. Before heading to bed, he thought he’d go have a smoke on his balcony. When he stepped out, he noticed an odd-looking police car parked across the road. […] read more
Science Matters15 hours ago
Oil Is Progress. Warming Alarmism Is Regression.Rob Smith writes at Real Clear Markets Oil Consumption Is About Progress. Global Warming Is About Alarmism. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and added images. Why is it that we are ruled by the dumbest on the planet? As I have previously stated, there is NO threat that “systematic climate change” is going to […] read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation12 hours ago
Supreme Court inches towards deciding whether state legislatures can draw congressional districts largely free of court oversight
Justices declined GOP requests to block court-approved congressional maps in North Carolina and Pennsylvania. But justices punted a bigger question over the role of courts until after the midterm elections. read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation12 hours ago
The Ukrainian refugee crisis could last years – but host communities might not be prepared
More than 2 million Ukrainians have fled the country since the Russian invasion. The EU has welcomed the refugees, but research shows that host communities may tire of the newcomers. read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation12 hours ago
It's 'Ukraine,' not 'the Ukraine' – here's why
That three-letter word erases the country’s political sovereignty. read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation12 hours ago
Is 'headline stress disorder' real? Yes, but those who thrive on the news often lose sight of it
Public scorn in response to a news story about how to cope with stressful news ignores a fact: The news can take a mental and psychological toll on a person. read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation12 hours ago
Ukrainian refugees are welcomed with open arms – not so with people fleeing other war-torn countries
The welcome mat for refugees fleeing war-torn Ukraine stands in stark contrast to recent anti-immigrant policies targeting those from the Middle East, Latin America, Africa and Asia. read more
Politics + Society – The Conversation12 hours ago
Criminal justice researcher examines the needs of marginalized groups that often go ignored
People who have had interactions with the criminal justice system as defendants continue to face barriers, even after paying their debt to society. read more
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Winner and Losers in the Ukraine Crisis[image: undefined] Let’s examine winners and losers in the Ukraine crisis. Let’s start with the losers. The biggest loser are the people of Ukraine. They are being killed, injured, and maimed by the Russian invasion of their country. The invasion is also destroying their homes, businesses, and, well, their entire country. The Ukrainian people are also the big losers because of the person they have as their president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Yes, I know, the US mainstream press compares Zelenskyy to George Washington but the fact is that Washington would never have sacrificed his own... read more
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Welcome to the controlled demolition of American energy[image: undefined] Welcome to the controlled demolition of American energy, or as our ruling class alludes to it, the “energy transition.” Since the beginning of the Biden presidency, there have been competing forces in the White House going back and forth over the energy future for America. On one side, you had somewhat rational minds that recognized the necessity of continuing to produce reliable energy in America. On the other side, there are the forces for the regression of human civilization, arguing that fossil fuels were destroying Gaia and therefore humans need to be made t... read more
Accidental Deliberations12 hours ago
Wednesday Morning LinksMiscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Sarah Bartsch et al. study the costs and benefits of face mask use, and conclude that even without factoring in improvements to public health mask mandates produces positive outcomes from a financial perspective, while Caroline Alphonso reports on Ronald Cohn's exhortation for Ontario not to abandon its protection through masks. Evangelos Oikonomou et al. examine yet another acute and lasting symptom of COVID-19, as it impairs the ability of patients' arteries to increase blood flow. Patrick Martin writes about the growing eviden... read more
Truth Comes to Light12 hours ago
CDC/FDA Smoking Gun of Smoking Guns
CDC/FDA Smoking Gun of Smoking Guns They confess: they had no virus when they concocted the test for the virus; they “contrived” a model by pretending to find what they wanted to find; it’s called a self-fulfilling prophecy This is the con and the crime that drove millions of lives, and economies, into ruin The post CDC/FDA Smoking Gun of Smoking Guns appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Mapping The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine -- March 9, 2022
#UPDATE The Kremlin says a Polish offer to deliver Mig-29 fighter jets to Ukraine via a US airbase could lead to a "dangerous scenario", as Russian troops continued their advance into Ukraine pic.twitter.com/9QTEQhvXLX — AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 9, 2022 read more
Real Climate Science13 hours ago
The Definition Of InsanityWhen Trump left office the US was energy self-sufficient, but US oil production is down 15% under Biden. Weekly U.S. Field Production of Crude Oil (Thousand Barrels per Day) The LA Times says the solution is to accelerate the bad … Continue reading → read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Antarctic Explorer Shackleton’s Ship Found After a CenturyScientists say they have found the sunken wreck of polar explorer Ernest Shackleton’s ship Endurance, more than a century after it was lost to the Antarctic ice. read more
Econlib14 hours ago
Shotgun Sanctions and Extraordinary PowerIt is one thing to impose economic sanctions on Russian rulers and plutocrats, that is, to impose targeted sanctions on Americans and companies that do business with them; as I suggested before, this is preferable to war for virtually everybody. It is another thing, if only a matter of degree, to forbid Americans and their […] The post Shotgun Sanctions and Extraordinary Power appeared first on Econlib . read more
The Free Thought Project14 hours ago
How Ukraine’s Jewish President Made Peace With Neo-Nazi Paramilitaries[image: neo-nazi]While Western media deploys Volodymyr Zelensky’s Jewish heritage to refute accusations of Nazi influence in Ukraine, the president has ceded to neo-Nazi forces and now depends on them as front line fighters. read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
Who We AreCTV-Montreal Symphony Orchestra drops Russian piano prodigy from concerts amid backlash read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT14 hours ago
CO2 Emissions Hit Record High in 2021By Paul Homewood CO2 emissions still growing, say IEA: Global CO2 emissions from energy combustion and industrial processes1 rebounded in 2021 to reach their highest ever annual level. A 6% increase from 2020 pushed emissions to 36.3 gigatonnes (Gt), an estimate based on the IEA’s detailed region-by-region and fuel-by-fuel analysis, drawing on the […] read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
Vaccinated To Deatheugyppius gets mail. Lots and lots of mail. Grab a coffee From sore arms to sudden death Particularly enraging, are reports from healthcare workers, who accepted vaccinations they didn’t want, and then experienced potentially serious cardiac symptoms. This surgeon was one of several physicians that his cardiologists treated for “cardiac issues”: read more
Real Climate Science14 hours ago
Get Caught? – Blame Putin!Get Caught? – Blame Putin! read more
Bayou Renaissance Man14 hours ago
I did not know that
The BBC has an interesting article (if you're interested in natural and human history) about Bird Island in the Seychelles, which has been transformed into a nature reserve and bird sanctuary. Its focus is the sooty tern, a bird of which I'd never heard before. Sooty terns are remarkable birds. They have no oil in their feathers and are, therefore, unable to float. Most sooty terns only land when nesting and rearing their young. At Bird Island, that's from April or May to October. "Between seasons, they spend the whole time on the wing: they do not return to land to roost or... read more
Balkinization13 hours ago
Justice Alito, Originalism, and the AztecsJustice Samuel Alito is anachronistically mistaken when he claims, in his Fulton v. Philadelphia concurrence, that the original meaning of the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment is a judicially enforceable right to exemption from generally applicable laws. The doctrines and practices of strict scrutiny, narrow tailoring, and compelling interests came into existence in the 1960s. Alito’s evidence for his originalist claims misreads his evidence and has extravagant implications. If judicially crafted exemptions are to be defended, this case must be made on nonoriginalist gr... read more
From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago
The US is working with Ukraine to prevent biological research facilities from falling into the hands of Russians⚡️The US is working with Ukraine to prevent biological research facilities from falling into the hands of Russians — Nuland pic.twitter.com/dDr9VHQVao — RT (@RT_com) March... The post The US is working with Ukraine to prevent biological research facilities from falling into the hands of Russians appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago
Firearm Enthusiasts Are Warming Up to Smart GunsGizmodo – by Mack DeGeurin Firearm owners may be finally cozying up to the idea of personalized “smart guns,” and it only took them twenty... The post Firearm Enthusiasts Are Warming Up to Smart Guns appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago
New York Lawmakers Propose Ammunition Tax of Up to 5 Cents Per RoundField & Stream – by Phil Bourjaily Two New York state lawmakers have proposed an ammunition excise tax of .02 to .05 per round. If... The post New York Lawmakers Propose Ammunition Tax of Up to 5 Cents Per Round appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Mining Awareness +13 hours ago
The US Provided $180 Billion of Military and Food Aid to Russia (USSR) During World War II; Putin-Russia Ungrateful; German AND Russian Invasion of Poland Started WWIIDuring WWII, the USA sent to Russia (USSR): 400,000 jeeps & trucks, 14,000 airplanes, 8,000 tractors, 13,000 tanks, 1.5 million … Continue reading → read more
Mining Awareness +14 hours ago
Lend-Lease and US Military Aid to the Allies in the Early Years of World War II“During World War II, the United States began to provide significant military supplies and other assistance to the Allies in … Continue reading → read more
Mining Awareness +14 hours ago
US Senator Cotton Speech on Reagan, Trump, Andrew Jackson and the Common People; Peace Through Strength“COTTON DELIVERS SPEECH AT THE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY MARCH 08, 2022 Thank you, John, for the kind introduction and … Continue reading → read more
Mining Awareness +14 hours ago
Russia’s German Connection: Former Chancellor Schroeder-Chair of Rosneft and Nord Stream to Join Gazprom Board; Complaint of Crimes Against Humanity Filed Against Him in Germany“Mr Schroeder was chancellor from 1998 to 2005 – but his links with Russia go back almost as far. As … Continue reading → read more
Mining Awareness +14 hours ago
Day 12 of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Fierce Fighting in Mykolaiv, Russia Sustains Bigger Losses – Warsaw Institute Analysis (Poland)From the Warsaw Institute: “Day 12 of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine: Fierce Fighting in Mykolaiv, Russia Sustains Bigger Losses Date: … Continue reading → read more
Mining Awareness +14 hours ago
Will NATO Draw a Red Line for Putin? | Conflict Zone (DW-Germany)“Will NATO draw a red line for Putin? | Conflict Zone DW is a German public broadcast service. Published on … Continue reading → read more
Mining Awareness +14 hours ago
Electrical Grid Outage at Chernobyl Means Radiation Leaks if Situation Not Promptly AddressedThere is a window of 48 hours from 7.11 am in NYC-DC and 14.11 Kyiv, Ukraine. The workers haven’t been … Continue reading → read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
‘Secret Ink & Tiny Sensors’: Bill Gates Predicts New Biotechnology That May Oust SmartphonesSputnik Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has an obvious predilection for making predictions. However, from forecasting that the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic would be over... The post ‘Secret Ink & Tiny Sensors’: Bill Gates Predicts New Biotechnology That May Oust Smartphones appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Mining Awareness +15 hours ago
US Senator Rubio Speaks at Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing on Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine; Condemns Talks with Maduro in Venezuela“Rubio Speaks at Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing on Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine, Condemns Talks with Maduro MAR 08 2022 … Continue reading → read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Saudi, UAE Leaders Decline Calls with Joe Biden Amid Ukraine-Russia-Oil CrisisGateway Pundit – by Cristina Laila Another humiliation for Joe Biden. Saudi and Emirati leaders rejected requested phone calls with Joe Biden amid the Ukraine-Russia... The post Saudi, UAE Leaders Decline Calls with Joe Biden Amid Ukraine-Russia-Oil Crisis appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Small Dead Animals15 hours ago
Coulda Had A PipelineVia Instapundit; “Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates refused to take Biden’s call as he sought increased oil production to help lower gas prices in the US, the Wall Street Journal reports. Ostensibly, the snub relates to a demand for support against Iranian proxy terrorists, but it goes deeper than that on both ends.… Continue reading → read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Ivermectin, a potential anticancer drug derived from an antiparasitic drugNBCI Ivermectin has powerful antitumor effects, including the inhibition of proliferation, metastasis, and angiogenic activity, in a variety of cancer cells. This may be related... The post Ivermectin, a potential anticancer drug derived from an antiparasitic drug appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Mining Awareness +15 hours ago
Clinton Cash Machine in Bed with Russians-Biden Corruption Tied to Ukraine Disaster“FITTON: Biden/Obama/Clinton Corruption Tied To Ukraine Disaster“ https://youtu.be/JD1a7EIoUA8 “Clinton Cash Machine in Bed with Russians!” https://youtu.be/w5oA-IUKaz8 “The Clintons’ Russia-Ukraine Grift” … Continue reading → read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
A Ukraine Hoax HoaxNoMask Info Please see the following video and note it was posted over a month ago. It was actually not bad crisis actors playing dead... The post A Ukraine Hoax Hoax appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
From the Trenches World Report15 hours ago
Frozen Meat Against COVID-19 Misinformation: An Analysis of Steak-Umm and Positive Expectancy ViolationsJournal of Business and Technical Communication, September 18, 2020 COVID-19 forced businesses to adjust their communication strategies to fit a new reality. Among the most... The post Frozen Meat Against COVID-19 Misinformation: An Analysis of Steak-Umm and Positive Expectancy Violations appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Small Dead Animals15 hours ago
Blog NotesWe arrived home yesterday afternoon from a trip to Oregon and LA for dog shows. The first photo was taken Sunday at about 3:00pm in Pomona, CA as we prepared to load the truck for home. The second, just under 24 hours later on I-15 north of Great Falls, MT as we headed for the… Continue reading → read more
Global Issues News Headlines13 hours ago
‘Brutal’ Discrimination Adds Trauma to Roma as they Flee War-torn UkraineBRATISLAVA, Mar 09 (IPS) - Roma refugees fleeing war-torn Ukraine are facing discrimination on both sides of the country’s borders at the end of often harrowing journeys across the country, rights groups have claimed. Read the full story, “‘Brutal’ Discrimination Adds Trauma to Roma as they Flee War-torn Ukraine”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines13 hours ago
A Rude Awakening for America and its AlliesNEW YORK, Mar 09 (IPS) - Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was certainly not a surprise and has unambiguously exposed the West’s weakness. The question is what lesson the United States and its allies should learn from it and what measures they must now undertake to prevent Putin or any future ruthless Russian autocrat from ever daring to invade another country. Read the full story, “A Rude Awakening for America and its Allies”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines13 hours ago
Fears grow for Syria amid rising violence, deepening humanitarian crisisTop UN-appointed rights investigators on Wednesday urged renewed efforts for a political solution to Syria’s devastating war, which has been marked by an uptick of violence and a deepening humanitarian crisis in recent months. Read the full story, “Fears grow for Syria amid rising violence, deepening humanitarian crisis”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines13 hours ago
Belarus: UN report reveals extent of violations in human rights crackdownThe Belarusian Government’s continuing crackdown on political opponents, civil society, journalists and lawyers has seen the fundamental human rights of tens of thousands violated, with no sign of any of the perpetrators being held accountable, the UN rights office, OHCHR, reported on Wednesday. Read the full story, “Belarus: UN report reveals extent of violations in human rights crackdown”, on globalissues.org → read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
China upset about Russian problems in UkraineReuters: STORY: "I do think ... that they have been surprised and unsettled to some extent by what they've seen in Ukraine over the last 12 days, everything from the strength of the Western reaction to the way in which Ukrainians have fiercely resisted," CIA Director William Burns told the House of Representatives Intelligence Committee hearing on worldwide threats. Burns was asked whether he thought there might be room for a more "productive" U.S. conversation with China over Taiwan, given the economic damage Russia had suffered after invading Ukraine. He said he did not. "I wo... read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Ukraine intercepts Russian communicationsDaily Beast: The Ukrainian defense ministry has released audio from a call that it claims captured two Russian officers lamenting the death of a top general and the collapse of its secure communications network in Ukraine. In the call—which has been verified by Bellingcat, the fact-checking group known for exposing Kremlin misinformation—two purported Russian FSB officers are heard discussing the death of a general killed in fighting near Kharkiv, which has been hammered by shelling this month. Ukraine’s defense ministry named the general as Vitaly Gerasimov, chief of staff of t... read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Thousands of Russians and Ukrainians seeking US asylum at the border*Breitbart:* *Russians, Ukrainians Increasingly Using Southern Border to Get into U.S.* The Russians seeking asylum actually outnumber the Ukrainians. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 213 hours ago
"We WERE There..."
"Someday stars will wind down or blow up. Someday death will cover us all like the water of a lake and perhaps nothing will ever come to the surface to show that we were ever there. But we WERE there, and during the time we lived, we were alive. That's the truth - what is, what was, what will be - not what could be, what should have been, what never can be." - Orson Scott Card "Now the voices and the sound of movement were gone, and the stream could be heard running quietly under its banks. The air was full of the scent of water and of flowers. She walked, quiet, while the house be... read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
A Covid drunk behind teachers union fears*Daily Mail:* *Mother, 32, who became face of Chicago Teachers Union's push to keep schools closed after they claimed she died of COVID caught from student actually DRANK herself to death, medical examiner reveals* This supports the theory that the teachers' unions' Covid fears were more paranoid than reality. read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Can Biden’s Oil Diplomacy Offset Putin’s Price Hike?*Adam Lammon* *Energy Crisis, Eurasia* President Joe Biden’s commitment to supplanting Russian energy production has provoked a flurry of recent diplomacy with several oil-producing nations, including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, and Iran. As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entered its thirteenth day on Tuesday, President Joe Biden announced that the United States is banning the importation of Russian oil, gas, and coal, even as Americans are beset by rapidly rising energy prices. By “targeting the main artery of the Russian economy,” Biden said, “the American people will deal an... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
Gas Prices Skyrocket Following U.S. Ban on Russian Energy Imports*Trevor Filseth* *Russia-Ukraine War, * Several European leaders, including German chancellor Olaf Scholz, have explicitly ruled out an embargo on Russian oil. Mohammed Barkindo, the Secretary General of the OPEC international oil cartel, warned on Tuesday that cutting Russia off from the international oil market would result in substantial immediate increases in oil prices and unpredictable results in the long run. In his remarks to CERAWeek, a high-level conference of energy executives, Barkindo insisted that even at their greatest capacity, OPEC members could not accommodate ... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
How Adolf Hitler Began to Admire Josef Stalin*Rainer Zitelmann* *Soviet Union, Europe* Hitler admired Stalin’s revolutionary consistency above all, but exactly this consistency, which went far further than his own, also made him afraid, and made Bolshevism appear as the only serious opponent. Adolf Hitler’s assessment of the Soviet Union and Josef Stalin demonstrates the contradiction between National Socialist propaganda and Hitler’s actual opinions. While he never tired of attacking the “Jewish-Bolshevist conspiracy” in his speeches, from no later than 1940 onwards he changed his opinion: Stalin was, in Hitler’s eyes, no ... read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Uruguay begins the recovery of tourismRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Uruguayan Tourism Minister Tabaré Viera today described the arrival of 580 thousand visitors in two months of the summer season as a good start for the recovery of the sector. He welcomed the way out of a complex situation like the Covid 19 pandemic that prevented the arrival of vacationers […] The post Uruguay begins the recovery of tourism appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Central bank highlights stability and recovery of Bolivian economy in 2021RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) highlighted the "stability" and "recovery" of the growth rate of the Bolivian economy in 2021, the central bank announced during the presentation of the Monetary Policy Report (MPR) on Tuesday. "Our economy has managed to recover its growth rate" with "exchange rate and price […] The post Central bank highlights stability and recovery of Bolivian economy in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
Uruguay’s Trans community sees light at the end of the tunnelRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As part of the 8M, various feminist collectives gathered in Plaza Independencia. The Colectivo Trans del Uruguay (CTU) was present and its president, Colette Spinetti, referred to the case of Fanny Aguiar in her speech. "The criminal justice system has sentenced the transfemicide of Fanny to 24 years in prison, […] The post Uruguay’s Trans community sees light at the end of the tunnel appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Turcopolier15 hours ago
“… Russia-Ukraine latest news: 3,000 newborn babies ‘lack medicine and food’ in besieged Mariupol.”“US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel to Poland today to discuss how to provide “military assistance” for Ukraine, White House officials said, hours after Washington rejected Warsaw’s offer of Soviet-era fighter jets. The trip was planned before Poland took … Continue reading → read more
naked capitalism15 hours ago
WSJ: House Judiciary Bigwigs Ask Justice Department to Probe Amazon for Possible Criminal Obstruction of CongressKey House Judiciary Committee members send letter asking AG Merrick Garland to launch probe of Amazon for possible criminal obstruction of Congress. read more
Virtual Mirage15 hours ago
Mid-WeekExploring Old Mines is Dangerous This from Jules – it’s her wolf, Halo. He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you have food. Make it the way you Like it… The Great Reset We’ve been up to our necks in the reset since the plague. Now the plague is […] The post Mid-Week appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Paraguay launches measures to cope with severe droughtRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Paraguayan Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Santiago Moisés Bertoni, told the AgroAmérica program of the Brazilian television channel AgroMais, also released Tuesday by the Costa Rica-based Inter-American Institute for Cooperation in Agriculture (IICA). "The Paraguayan farmer is always ahead of the game, he has proven that many times in very […] The post Paraguay launches measures to cope with severe drought appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
CAF approves the largest capital increase in its 54-year history in ParaguayRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) approved Tuesday in Asunción a capital increase of $7 billion, the largest capital increase in its 54-year history, according to its executive president, Sergio Díaz-Granados. At the end of the CAF Board of Directors and General and Shareholders' Meeting, held for the first […] The post CAF approves the largest capital increase in its 54-year history in Paraguay appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
Tweets On The Russia - Ukraine War#UPDATE The Kremlin says a Polish offer to deliver Mig-29 fighter jets to Ukraine via a US airbase could lead to a "dangerous scenario", as Russian troops continued their advance into Ukraine pic.twitter.com/9QTEQhvXLX — AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 9, 2022 Russian forces in Ukraine have so far been slowed by their own flaws and Ukrainian resistance. But Moscow still has a big edge in firepower, and if it is willing to absorb many more casualties, analysts say it could succeed in toppling the Kyiv government. https://t.co/EjB39lmeYf — The Associated Press (@AP) March 9, 2022 Poland... read more
The National Interest13 hours ago
The Advanced Battle Management System Turns Data Into a Weapon*Kris Osborn* *U.S. Air Force, * ABMS will allow a decentralized and closely networked force to cover a wide range of operations without needing to compromise latency. The U.S. Air Force’s B-21 Raider stealth bombers, sixth-generation fighter jets, and cruise missiles will no longer operate as individual systems that perform narrowly configured combat functions. Instead, they will function as integrated “nodes” within a larger and interconnected “meshed network.” This idea is the conceptual foundation of the Air Force’s evolving Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) network, w... read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
The price tag on Bidenflation*Zero Hedge:* *Expect To Pay $3,000 More This Year For Gas And Food As Prices Skyrocket* ... The latest research note from Yardeni Research estimates the average household will spend an additional $2,000 per year in gasoline on top of an extra $1,000 in food expenses. Adding this all up, the typical household will spend $3,000 less this year on other things. Consumer sentiment remains at an eleven-year low as inflation soars. People living paycheck to paycheck are getting hit the worst. Some are choosing between feeding their family or filling up their tank. ... Add the gro... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ14 hours ago
Security In Iraq Mar 1-7, 2022
Is the Islamic State’s insurgency over in Iraq? For all intense and purposes it is. Incidents by the group plummeted to an all time low in February and that continued into March. The group has also not chosen a new leader after Abu Ibrahim al-Hashemi al-Quraishi was killed in a U.S. raid last month. Perhaps after it selects a new commander it will restart its operations but as of now it is doing little to nothing in Iraq. There were only seven security incidents reported in Iraq from March 1-7, 2022. There were 8 the last week of February and 9 the week before that. 3 inc... read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ14 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Mar 91916 British retreated from Dujail after failed attack on Ottomans 1917 British attacked Tel Aswad 1st Ottoman defensive line outside Baghdad British couldn’t take Ottoman positions British had 768 casualties Turks 95 Turks retreated at night (Musings On Iraq review *Enemy On The Euphrates, The Battle For Iraq 1914-1921*) (Musings On Iraq review *When God Made Hell, The British Invasion of Mesopotamia and the Creation of Iraq, 1914-1921*) 1918 British took Hit Anbar without a fight from Ottomans 1929 British appointed Air Inspector to control new Royal Iraqi Air Force (... read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Texas Dems rebuke Biden energy policies*Hot Air:* *Texas Dems to Biden: Drill, baby, drill* They have an uphill battle against the rest of the kooks in the Democrat party. The link above has numerous examples of the Democrats' war against energy. Texas Democrats need to change parties if they support Texas energy. read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Woke demands of the MilitaryEric Utter: Some British soldiers are demanding that their nation's armed forces introduce vegan uniforms that comport with their beliefs and practices. According to online reports, a newly formed group in the British Army called "The Ministry of Defence Vegan and Vegetarian Network" has launched a campaign to empower vegans and vegetarians in the armed forces. One of the policies proposed by the vegan group is for military personnel to have the option to wear vegetarian-approved footwear not made from real leather. Incredibly, the Royal Air Force has allegedly considered the ... read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
More evidence Democrats losing a grip on Hispanic voters*Legal Insurrection:* *New Conservative Spanish Language Network Has Democrats and Media in a Panic**“Democrats took Hispanics for granted for too long, and no one thought to create a home for us in conservative media. There is an appetite for this.”* This is consistent with the election results in Texas Rio Grande Valley which saw a huge gain of Hispanics voting in the GOP primary. read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE14 hours ago
Most antibiotics prescribed for dental visits inconsistent with guidelines, study findsFive out of every six antibiotics prescribed before an appointment with a Veterans Affairs, or VA, dentist were inconsistent with guidelines, researchers found. “Antibiotic prophylaxis guidelines for dental procedures are lacking,” Katie J. Suda, PharmD, MS, professor of medicine at the University of … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE14 hours ago
Individualized nutrition counseling found effective for patients with CKDPatients who received 3 months of individualized nutritional counseling reaped a variety of benefits, including better adherence to dietary recommendations, decreased BMI and improved kidney function. “In spite of the reported benefits of intensive individualized nutrition counseling for advanced CKD … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE14 hours ago
Survey reveals why nephrology professionals might not recommend plant-based dietsNephrology professionals may not routinely recommend plant-based diets to patients with kidney disease due to concerns over patient acceptance and their ability to follow the diet plan, according to survey results. The results, presented virtually at the National Kidney Foundation … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE14 hours ago
Plant-based diets may help reduce phosphorous levels for patients on dialysisPlant-based diets may be a helpful strategy for patients on dialysis to lower their phosphorous levels, according to a speaker at the virtual Annual Dialysis Conference. Shivam Joshi “Plant-based diets have historically been avoided or neglected in the use of our patients … Continue reading → read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
US Man Who Got 1st Pig Heart Transplant Dies After 2 MonthsDavid Bennett, 57, died at the University of Maryland Medical Center. read more
The Free Thought Project14 hours ago
Cop Fired, Not Arrested After Shooting Fleeing 12yo Boy in the Back, Killing Him[image: police]Philly police have fired the officer who shot a 12yo boy in the back, who was running away, killing him instantl. read more
Shadowproof14 hours ago
Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Precious Cargo’ By Hurray For The Riff Raff"The people who have gotten me through my life are the weirdoes and the poets, the rebellious women, and the activists. They were considered the riffraff by people in power, and they're the ones that make history," singer-songwriter Alynda Segarra said in a 2017 PBS News Hour interview. The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Precious Cargo’ By Hurray For The Riff Raff appeared first on Shadowproof. read more
21st Century Wire15 hours ago
Beyond the Ukraine Hysteria: The Great Reset is Getting Closer
*Dr Vernon Coleman* | We’ve got until the end of 2022, if we’re lucky. read more
The New Dark Age15 hours ago
Zelensky rubbishes Biden’s war on RussiaWhat was the need for all that happened in the period since mid-December when Russia transmitted to Washington its demands for security guarantee? This question will haunt US president Joe Biden long after he retires from public life. The foreign policy legacy of his presidency and the reputation of this much-vaunted 80-year old politician with a half-century’s record in public life, much of it supposedly in the domain of American foreign policy are in tatters — irreparable. read more
The Free Thought Project15 hours ago
FOIA Request Reveals Biden Admin Paid $1 Billion to Corporate Media Outlets to Push Covid Vaccines[image: vaccines]The current administration paid the whole of corporate media, including the so-called "conservative" outlets, a billion of your tax dollars to carry out a massive campaign to push positive information about the COVID-19 vaccines. read more
Covert Geopolitics15 hours ago
The Global Digital ID Surveillance Plan AcceleratesThe COVID-19 plandemic provided the perfect cover for all manner of “New Normal” changes that were always intended to become permanent. One change in particular has continued to go mostly under the radar – the increasing use of all-pervasive surveillance. Unfortunately, this Orwellian, “Big Brother” global digital ID surveillance plan just became even more real. The … Continue reading The Global Digital ID Surveillance Plan Accelerates → read more
ClimateRealism17 hours ago
Wired Got Its Wires Crossed on Crops, Which are Setting Records, Not Declining
A story in Wired claims climate change is harming crop yields. Nothing could be further from the truth. Data shows crop production and yields have grown substantially during the recent period of modest warming, setting new records nearly every year. Wired’s story titled, “Climate Change Is Taking a Big Bite out of Our Food Supply,” […] The post Wired Got Its Wires Crossed on Crops, Which are Setting Records, Not Declining appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Democrats accused of helping to spike gas pricesWashington Free Beacon: Despite reassurances from the White House that it is doing nothing to discourage oil companies from opening new drill sites, President Joe Biden's allies in Congress just months ago pressured oil executives to decrease outputs because of climate change, raising questions about the Democratic Party's strategy to lower prices for consumers. In late October, for example, the House Oversight and Reform Committee called in the CEOs of Exxon, BP, Shell, and Chevron to explain what steps they are taking to produce less oil and gas, with Rep. Hank Johnson (D., Ga... read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Putin forces bogged down in Ukraine?*Daily Mail:* *US official warns cornered Russian leader could use small NUKES on Ukrainian cities in worst case scenario after Kremlin officials 'privately denounce' Putin's 'clusterf**k invasion' with his forces bogged down in snow and -20C freeze on the way* And: *Vladimir Putin's invasion is crumbling: Tanks stuck in the mud and fighters weak in the air... A look at how the war has so far unfolded for Russia's 'demoralised' troops* It can't be going as planned. See, also: *Kremlin insiders call war in Ukraine a ‘clusterf–k’ as top officers die: report* read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Tweets Of The DayVirus update: • WHO: Cases, deaths continue to drop globally. • Hong Kong leader puts testing plan on hold. • Austria suspends vaccine mandate before enforcement starts. • Hawaii to lift nation's last statewide indoor mask mandate. More coverage: https://t.co/Ox7Vugo9CA — The Associated Press (@AP) March 9, 2022 Saudi and UAE 'refuse to bring down oil prices unless US backs them in Yemen' STAY UP-TO-DATE: https://t.co/jXmPSVO2xp pic.twitter.com/Um6BnBpA31 — Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) March 9, 2022 With Ukraine rattling global markets, China set a high 2022 growth goal of arou... read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE14 hours ago
Children with severe asthma may be more at risk for NSAID-exacerbated respiratory diseaseChildren with severe asthma appeared more likely to experience NSAID-exacerbated respiratory disease, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting. “We wanted to see how many of the kids in our high-risk … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE14 hours ago
Lupus doubles risk for gestational diabetes during pregnancyPatients with systemic lupus erythematosus are at double the risk for gestational diabetes during pregnancy compared with those without SLE, according to data published in The Journal of Rheumatology. “Globally, [gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)] prevalence is increasing, partly due to older … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE14 hours ago
Congenital heart defects may double risk for inpatient critical COVID-19 illnessHospitalized patients with congenital heart defects are up to twice as likely to have critical outcomes of COVID-19 illness compared with hospitalized COVID-19 patients without heart defects, according to research published in Circulation. In a research letter, the authors noted that … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE14 hours ago
STIs increasing worldwide, study findsThe absolute incidence and disability-adjusted life-years for STIs increased globally over 2 decades, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America, according to a recently published study. “Sexually transmitted infections are a major public health issue worldwide, but there is a paucity of … Continue reading → read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
How to break the bias in Canada's gender and trade agenda09-Mar-2022 How the government measures “inclusive trade” may undermine the policy's feminist goals. read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
US plans more labour complaints in Mexico after union votes09-Mar-2022 The US is investigating labor-rights violations in Mexico and expects to bring more complaints under the USMCA. read more
bilaterals.org14 hours ago
Workers at Mexico border auto parts plant oust powerful union, eying ripple effect09-Mar-2022 Mexican factory Tridonex came under US scrutiny last year after US unions pushed for a labour complaint under the USMCA trade deal, saying workers had been blocked from choosing their union. read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE14 hours ago
Weight gain before pregnancy increases risk for excess gestational weight gainThe risk for excess gestational weight gain is increased for women who gain more weight before pregnancy regardless of initial weight status, according to study findings published in Obesity. “Our study confirms the excess risk of high gestational weight gain among women with … Continue reading → read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE14 hours ago
Models predict acute kidney injury after cardiac surgeryModels based on perioperative basic metabolic panel laboratory values performed well in predicting acute kidney injury at 72 hours and 14 days after cardiac surgery, researchers reported in JAMA. The researchers created four models. The first was based on preoperative serum … Continue reading → read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
NY Times reporter 'rebuts' his on Jan. 6 reporting?*Project Veritas:* *Pulitzer Prize Winning New York Times Reporter: January 6 Media Coverage ‘Overreaction,’ FBI Involved, Event Was Not Organized Despite Ongoing Narrative* I think much of the Jan. 6 narrative was overblown for political reasons. read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Key ingredient for electric cars found mainly in RussiaCNBC: The price of nickel is surging as investors take stock of the new global reality: Russia, a key supplier of the metal, is now facing extensive sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine. In an unusual step, the London Metal Exchange suspended nickel trading on Tuesday morning after three-month contract prices more than doubled to over $100,000 per ton. Nickel is a critical ingredient in the lithium-ion battery cells used in most electric vehicles sold in — and planned for — the U.S. market. Its abrupt price surge has analysts and investors raising hard questions about aut... read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Are Americans OK With Paying Higher Gas Prices If It Means Holding Russia Accountable For What They Are Doing In Ukraine?WATCH: CNN reporter says Americans are "OK paying higher [gas] prices if it means holding Russia accountable for what they are doing in Ukraine." pic.twitter.com/INb2ZmbwJD — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 9, 2022 *WNU Editor: *In my opinion I think most Americans and Canadians will support higher gas prices (i.e. $2.5/liter or $9/gallon) even if it means double digit inflation, double digit interest rates, and double digit unemployment numbers resulting in a 2 to 3 year recession. Am I wrong? read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT15 hours ago
PM Overrules Energy Regulator
By Paul Homewood Finally a bit of common sense: London, 9 March – Net Zero Watch has welcomed Boris Johnson’s last minute decision to overrule the energy regulator, preventing Britain’s shale gas wells being cemented over for good. According to press reports, the Prime Minister has opened the door to the revival […] read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) Have Released Their Threat Assessment For 2022
*Bloomberg:* *US spies see grim global outlook with Russia, China top foes* *According to the annual threat assessment (pre Ukraine invasion) by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. * China is developing one of the greatest nuclear weapons forces in history while Russia will exploit every opportunity to undermine the US and its allies, according to the annual threat assessment by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. In a stark, declassified 31-page document, the report released late Monday by the House Intelligence Committee says Iran will continu... read more
OrientalReview.org15 hours ago
US Loses Its Dominion Over AmericaRussia’s military operation in Ukraine has unexpectedly revealed a rift of historic proportions in the Americas. Countries in Latin America are shaking off the White House’s influence and gaining political autonomy. How is it that Washington has lost its own “backyard”, which, until recently, had obeyed it unquestioningly? At first […] read more
Lawfare16 hours ago
Come Compete in the White Hat Cyber Forecasting Challenge"All Eye Overlord" (Aswin Behera, https://cybervisuals.org/visual/all-eye-overlord/; CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Rare are the moments when policy wonks get to put their theory into practice. But today we are happy to announce the White Hat Cyber Forecasting Challenge! We invite every Lawfare reader to take up the challenge of issuing predictions on future developments in the world of cybersecurity. What do you get for playing? Not just the pleasure of real-world experimentation. And not just bragging rights if you’re accurate (though we hope you are... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 210 hours ago
"Gas Prices Hit $7 In Some US Cities"*Full screen recommended.* *Fox News,* *"Gas Prices Hit $7 In Some US Cities"* *○* *Full screen recommended.* *Tucker Carlson, "You Are About To Get A Lot Poorer"* "Fox News host reacts to Biden banning Russian oil and natural gas imports." ○ "Cost To Fill Average Commercial Truck (300 Gallon Tank) One Year Ago $899 and Today $1,425" read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 215 hours ago
Gregory Mannarino, "Be Ready! Global Debt Will Double From Here - Rapidly. This Is What You Need To Know"Gregory Mannarino, AM 3/9/22: *"Be Ready! Global Debt Will Double From Here - Rapidly. * *This Is What You Need To Know"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Biden ignored warnings of energy crisis he createdFox News: A former Keystone XL pipeline worker said the energy industry "tried to warn" President Biden against policies hindering U.S. oil and gas production – policies the worker said have caused the country's growing energy crisis. "We tried to warn this administration back when they canceled the Keystone Pipeline" that it was also "canceling national security, foreign policy and energy," Neal Crabtree told Fox News. "They all kinda go hand-in-hand." The average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. hit a record high this week, as oil neared $130 per barrel. Biden annou... read more
From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog15 hours ago
UntitledFrom Jenna Orkin NATO has continued to expand across Russia’s soft underbelly in total renunciation of the promises made in 1991 between U.S. delegations and their Russian counterparts. Arizona lawmaker speaks to white nationalists, calls for violence — and sets fundraising records Yale professor lists companies not boycotting Russia: McDonald’s, Starbucks and Coca-Cola Half of US adults were exposed to harmful lead levels as kids, study finds Canada Could Replace Russia's Oil... If Keystone XL Pipeline Were Approved Weibo users baselessly claim Ukraine set fire to its own nuclear ... read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
What Could Happen If China Invaded Taiwan
*Bloomberg:* *Here’s What Could Happen If China Invaded Taiwan (Repeat)* (Bloomberg) -- (This story was originally published in Oct. 2020. It’s being republished to accompany our Big Take on the risks of attacking Taiwan.) Xi Jinping’s Chinese Communist Party has threatened to invade Taiwan for more than seven decades. Now fears are growing among analysts, officials and investors that it might actually follow through over the next few years, potentially triggering a war with the U.S. In September, People’s Liberation Army aircraft repeatedly breached the median line in the Tai... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Noose around Russia tightens* Washington Post:* Sanctions, airspace closures threaten to cut off Russians The dramatic severing is the result of restrictions by the United States and Europe and repressive measures by Russian President Vladimir Putin. - Russia bars purchases of dollars by citizens in sign of currency pinch - Fitch downgrades Russia’s credit rating and says default is ‘imminent’ The Post describes these moves as a new "Iron Curtain" around Russia. It is all part of a cultural cold war triggered by the invasion of Ukraine. It will be hard for Putin to sustain his war effort without comme... read more
CURMUDGUCATION15 hours ago
Corporate Advice For Teacher Retention
TNTP started out life as The New Teacher Project, a Michelle Rhee cousin organization of Teach For America, aimed at providing a path to the classroom for people considering teaching as their second career. They've continued with that mission, with an emphasis on diversity, but along the way, they morphed into a purveyor of slick "reports" that policy makers could wave around as shiny proof of whatever reformster policy idea they were peddling. TNTP has had two big hits--the odious "Widget Effect" and the feebly-researched "Opportunity Myth," but they have also offered their advic... read more
Balkinization15 hours ago
Power to the People? A Missed OpportunityFor the Balkinization symposium on Mark Tushnet and Bojan Bugaric, Power to the People: Constitutionalism in the Age of Populism (Oxford University Press 2021). Michael A Wilkinson With *Power to the People: Constitutionalism in the Age of Populism*, Tushnet and Bugaric have written a refreshing book, avoiding the clichés so often associated with scholarship on populism. They offer a variegated analysis, which integrates the potential as well as the pitfalls of populism, and signal greater awareness of its complexity. Yet although promising much, the book is ultimately a missed o... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Russia brings in its terrorist for Kyiv assault?ISW: Russian forces continued concentrating in the eastern, northwestern, and western outskirts of Kyiv for an assault on the capital in the coming 24-96 hours. The reported appearance of forces belonging to Chechen leader Ramazan Kadyrov, Russia’s Rosgvardia internal security formations, and the Liga (former Wagner) Private Military Company in the western outskirts of Kyiv may indicate that the Russian military is struggling to assemble sufficient conventional combat power to launch its assault on the capital. Russian forces near Kyiv made limited gains and prepared for limited ... read more
War News Updates15 hours ago
Picture Of The Day
A view shows buildings damaged by recent shelling during Russia's invasion of Ukraine in Kharkiv, Ukraine, March 8, 2022. REUTERS/Oleksandr Lapshyn *WNU Editor:* The above picture is form this photo-gallery .... *Destruction across Ukraine in the wake of Russian invasion* (Reuters). read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 215 hours ago
"Putin’s Options"
*"Putin’s Options"* by Jim Rickards "There’s no doubt that the financial sanctions put on Russia by the U.S., the U.K., EU members and others are the most severe ever imposed. The U.S. Treasury has announced 15 separate sanctions programs in recent days and no doubt more are on the way. The targets of these sanctions include Russian banks, Russian stocks and bonds and various payment channels. Most significantly, the U.S. froze the accounts of the Central Bank of Russia. That’s the first time a major central bank’s assets have been frozen since the Cold War, and possibly ever. Yet... read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
Biden Signs Order on Cryptocurrency As Its Use ExplodesThe Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as an opportunity to examine the risks and benefits of digital assets. read more
The National Interest15 hours ago
USS Harry Truman Remains On Station in Eastern Mediterranean*Peter Suciu* *Russia-Ukraine War, Mediterranean* NATO has nearly doubled the number of military combat aircraft on alert across Europe following Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. Navy's *Nimitz-class* aircraft carrier USS *Harry S. Truman* (CVN-75) will remain in the eastern Mediterranean to help maintain the security of Eastern Europe. The carrier, flagship of the *Harry S. Truman* Carrier Strike Group (CSG), conducted fixed-wing flight operations in the north Aegean Sea late last week. The carrier, along with the *Ticonderoga*-class guided-missile cruiser USS *... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
DeSantis shoots down false narrative about bill protecting kidsAthena Horne: ... Donovan began by asking DeSantis about “the Parental Rights in Education [bill], what critics call the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill —” DeSantis was having none of it and interrupted the reporter. “Does it say that in the bill?” he asked. Donovan tried to keep going, so DeSantis repeated his question. “I’m asking …” dodged the reporter, only to have Governor Alpha realign the conversation again. “I’m asking you to tell me what’s in the bill, because you are pushing false narratives,” said DeSantis. “It doesn’t matter what critics say.” Donovan gamely tried another lin... read more
Northern Reflections15 hours ago
No Good Options
Vladimir Putin faces defeat in Ukraine -- and that worries Tom Friedman: Why do I say that defeat in Ukraine is Putin’s only option, that only the timing and size is in question? Because the easy, low-cost invasion he envisioned and the welcome party from Ukrainians he imagined were total fantasies — and everything flows from that. Putin completely underestimated Ukraine’s will to be independent and become part of the West. He completely underestimated the will of many Ukrainians to fight, even if it meant dying, for those two goals. He completely overestimated his own armed forc... read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 215 hours ago
"Major Shortages At Target, And Prices Are Getting Ridiculous!"*Full screen recommended.* Adventures with Danno, AM 3/9/22: *"Major Shortages At Target, And Prices Are Getting Ridiculous!"* read more
the daily howler15 hours ago
GATES ON RACE: Award-winning series postponed for one day!*WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022* *But also, the Bridgeport schools:* Starting early last evening, a computer breakdown derailed our preparation for today's installment of our current award-winning series, the award-winning "Gates on race." The computer breakdown was conquered this morning. But due to the lack of prep, we're postponing our series for one day. (The topic is* very* important. In a guest essay in Sunday's New York Times, Professor Gates joined Professor Curran in saying this: "We need a new language for talking about race.") In a somewhat related matter, we direct you to ... read more
Organizing Notes15 hours ago
What was U.S. doing with bio-war labs in Ukraine?
Russia Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Maria Zakharova, demands the US explain its operations in Ukraine bio-war laboratories. Undersecretary of State Victoria Nuland said Tuesday that there are “biological research facilities” in Ukraine the US is concerned Russian forces might seize. She made the comments when asked by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) if Ukraine has chemical or biological weapons. Days before Nuland’s comment, the Russian military claimed it had uncovered 30 biological laboratories in Ukraine linked to the Pentagon’s Defense Threat Reduction Agency “Ukraine has biol... read more
Real Climate Science17 hours ago
US Bioweapons Lab In The UkraineTwelve years ago, Obama/Biden opened up a bioweapons lab in the Ukraine. “U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar applauded the opening of the Interim Central Reference Laboratory in Odessa, Ukraine, this week, announcing that it will be instrumental in researching dangerous pathogens … Continue reading → read more
Real Climate Science17 hours ago
White House Chooses Sides“Joe Biden is in Texas today but won’t meet with energy producers to find out what’s needed to increase production, reduce prices, and reduce dependence on foreign oil. Instead, this White House would rather meet with Venezuela and Iran.” 7:28 … Continue reading → read more
The Itihasa & The Darshana3 hours ago
Good Politics and Good MannersEssentially, good politics is related to good manners. When people endeavor to understand each other, when they are honest and sincere, when they respect the rights of others, when they are concerned about the well being of society as a whole, when they use their reason as well as emotions to judge any issue—in other words, when they are good mannered—they have good politics. The great enemy of good politics is bad manners. The non-technocratic and traditional societies (unfairly depicted as barbarians by the technocratic-intellectual class) are certainly capable of good manners—the... read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Biden would rather have enemy oil than US oilWashington Examiner: At least two Americans imprisoned in Venezuela have reportedly been released in what appears to be a sign that the Biden administration is making headway in negotiating an oil deal to ward off rising gas prices as the United States moves to ban imports of Russian oil. Gustavo Cardenas, one of the so-called Citgo 6 detainees, and Jorge Alberto Fernandez, a Cuban American tourist detained on suspicions of terrorism for his use of a drone in Venezuela, were the two released. "Obviously, we’re going to continue to do everything we can to bring anyone who is deta... read more
No More Mister Nice Blog16 hours ago
WHERE ARE THE HUGE MARCHES?The first Women's Marches took place on January 21, 2017, one day after Donald Trump's inauguration. Nearly half a million people marched in Washington, and at least three million marched overall in big cities and other locations across the country. It was an anti-inaugural for Trump that outdrew his real inaugural. I've been expecting something similar in response to the wave of extreme abortion laws we're seeing in the states, and in response to the Supreme Court's decision to allow those laws to stand in defiance of Court precedent. But Texas's "Heartbeat Law" was signed last May... read more
Halifax Examiner16 hours ago
Two kids were hanging out, listening to music, when they saw the man who had just killed 13 people in PortapiqueAG, 13 years old, and AJ, 15, were just two kids hanging around. On April 18, 2020, the province was locked down due to the coronavirus, and AG and AJ knew they weren’t supposed to be visiting with each other, but AJ walked over to AG’s house anyway, and then the pair walked over to […] read more
PrairiePundit16 hours ago
Biden keeps topping his self in incompetency and bad deals*Jeff Dunetz:* *Iran Planning To Kill Pompeo And Bolton And Is Cleaning US Clock In Nuke Deal* Russia put this deal together and Putin has to be laughing his ass off. Biden needs to be removed from office ASAP. read more
Viable Opposition16 hours ago
A Historical Look at What Putin Wants from NATO
he situation in Ukraine has a long history much of which the Western-based dinosaur media seems to completely ignore because it doesn't fit the narrative of their government handlers. With that in mind, let's look back in time to 2007 when Vladimir Putin gave a very important and rather pointed speech to the Munich Conference on Security Policy which sets the stage for today's military actions in Ukraine. While you are reading this rather lengthy posting, it might help us all to put the events of the past few weeks into historical perspective; how did the Kennedy Administration ... read more
Snopes.com16 hours ago
Ukrainians Flee Some Besieged Cities As Conditions WorsenDays of shelling have largely cut residents of the southern city of Mariupol off from the outside world and forced them to scavenge for food and water. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
China’s Three Gorges energy giant said to explore public offering of Brazilian unitRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Chinese energy giant is reportedly exploring an initial public offering of its Brazilian unit - looking to finance a bold expansion into Latin America. (Bloomberg) An IPO could apparently value China Three Gorges’ Brazilian outfit at up to US$10 billion, making it an instant powerhouse in the region. A […] The post China’s Three Gorges energy giant said to explore public offering of Brazilian unit appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Brazilian startup receives US$100 million from investorsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Flexible benefits are here to stay, even with a progressive return to the physical world. That is the thesis of startups like Flash - and it is backed by companies like tech giant Tencent and by national and global investment funds. The startup, which sells an app for employees to […] The post Brazilian startup receives US$100 million from investors appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Small Dead Animals18 hours ago
Environmentalists Are HappyNo matter what we may think of the Ukraine/Russia war, one group is excited. The Greta cult. In related news, I wonder if Canada’s Environment Minister will be flying over there to take part. Extinction Rebellion to block oil refineries. read more
The New Dark Age18 hours ago
China’s signposts post-UkraineTraditionally, the Chinese foreign minister holds press conferences on the margins of the sessions of the National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The press conference by State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday marking the fifth session of the 13th NPC had added significance due to the confrontation between the US and Russia, an epochal event. read more
Cairns News18 hours ago
Welfare recipients will have to get jab after election or be denied benefitsfrom a social media site Cairnsnews suggests you contact your federal member of parliament immediately by phone and ask if this is the intention of the duopoly. Then vote the bastards out before they kill your kids. read more
Bayou Renaissance Man18 hours ago
Go read Tom Luongo on Russia and Ukraine. He has some trenchant thoughts.
Tom Luongo, writing at his Gold, Goats 'n Guns blog, has several articles about the situation with Russia vs. Ukraine, and the conflict's wider implications. Here's a list in chronological order, earliest to latest, along with an excerpt from each article. *Putin Ushers in the New Geopolitical Game Board (February 25th)* Up until Russia’s invasion of Ukraine ... there was something called the ‘rules-based order’ promoted mainly by the US but also supported directly by the European Union and the Commonwealth. The rules of the ‘rules-based order’ were simple. We make the rules,... read more
Cairns News18 hours ago
Federal petition to end mandates closes at midnightPetition EN3886 – Cessation of vaccine mandateshttps://www.aph.gov.au/e-petitions/petition/EN3886/ Sorry readers we have just seen this but we will put it up. There are 4500 unread emails and we are just keeping up. Soon we hope to be getting more journalists onboard to ease the work capacity. Thanks for your perseverance. Editor read more
The New Dark Age18 hours ago
The US Chose This Conflict: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative MatrixJust your regular reminder that the US empire (A) had solid intelligence that this war was coming, (B) knew they could prevent it by making very reasonable, low-cost concessions like promising not to add a nation to NATO that they didn't want to add anyway, and (C) chose not to. read more
The New Dark Age18 hours ago
Ukraine Crisis and Outlook: Culmination points in the East-West struggleFollowing the words of the first Secretary General of NATO, Hastings_Ismay, regarding NATO´s purpose "to keep the Russians out, the Americans in, and the Germans down", one could say that the aim of the Ukraine conflict purposefully brought about by the USA is: to keep the Russians and Chinese out, the USA in, and the Europeans down and in line! read more
Electroverse19 hours ago
U.S. Suffered A Cold February, -1.89F Below Average; + Manam Erupts To 50,000 FeetLooking ahead, March won't bring any relief to the U.S. -- quite the opposite... The post U.S. Suffered A Cold February, -1.89F Below Average; + Manam Erupts To 50,000 Feet appeared first on Electroverse. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
How NATO forgot about its promise not to expand to Eastern Europe and what did it lead toRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President George H.W. Bush had assured Gorbachev during the Malta summit in December 1989 that the U.S. would not take advantage (“I have not jumped up and down on the Berlin Wall”) of the revolutions in Eastern Europe to harm Soviet interests. As early as 1997, Biden acknowledged that expansion […] The post How NATO forgot about its promise not to expand to Eastern Europe and what did it lead to appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Organizing Notes8 hours ago
Let's play a guessing game....
* Name the four U.S. politicians in this photo op with Ukraine 'Special Forces' (click on photo for a better view) Hint: 2 R's and 2 D's.* As we all read and debate what is actually going on in Ukraine let's play a guessing game. Please take a swing at these questions: - Who is Igor Kolomoisky? - Who is Natalie Jaresko? - Who is Valentina Matviyenko? - Who is Petro Poroshenko? - Who is Arseniy Petrovych Yatsenyuk? - Who is Viktor Fedorovych Yanukovych? - Who is Geoffrey Pyatt? - Who is Annalena Charlotte Alma Baerbock... read more
Collecting My Thoughts17 hours ago
Joe lies about inflationJoe Biden has made us energy dependent AGAIN, so the smoke screen about inflationary gasoline prices because Putin's being a bad boy again is just that. Psaki claimed its about the invasion of Ukraine, after months of telling us inflation was temporary because people were returning to normal purchasing after the pandemic.* No Joe, this one's on you*. You and your terrorist green squad that wants to ruin our country. There are just as many emissions when we use Venezuelan, Russian, or Iraq black gold or does the religious climate cult think that our fossil fuel like our skin tone alo... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
U.S. Gas Prices Reach All-Time High After Russian Invasion of Ukraine*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Gas Prices, United States* The price of regular gas surged by roughly 41 cents in the first full week after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to AAA. After weeks of warnings, American drivers are now confronting the grim reality of $4 gas. The price of regular gasoline rose to above $4 per gallon on average across the United States over the weekend. It’s the first time that has occurred since 2008. As of Tuesday afternoon, the national average was an all-time high $4.173 per gallon, according to AAA. The previous all-time high for average gasoline price... read more
Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!17 hours ago
The Quiet UK War
By Anne Dachel By far the stories I’ve been posting on LossOfBrainTrust are from England, not the entirety of the British Isles, and everywhere it seems schools are going broke educating massive numbers of disabled children. Consider that the United... Related Stories - CDC Milestone Changes And Autism - Kids, School and Mental Health - There is No Mask for the Special Education Epidemic read more
musingsofanoldfart17 hours ago
A true aphrodisiacMy 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
The National Interest18 hours ago
Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Prompts Poland to Raise Defense Budget*Peter Suciu* *Russia-Ukraine War, Poland* Poland announced an increase to defense spending in late 2021, but announced an even greater increase last week following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. One of former President Donald Trump's complaints about the United States' NATO allies was that few actually contributed their "fair share" to the international alliance. However, that seems to be changing following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Germany announced shortly after the invasion that it would ramp up defense spending in the future. Lawmakers in Warsaw announced last week that ... read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Is Apple Interested in Bidding on NFL Sunday Ticket, Mobile Rights?*Stephen Silver* *NFL Sunday Ticket, United States* Apple has never bid on sports rights in the past, but landing a deal with the NFL would be a splashy entry into the market. The NFL is seeking a new streaming partner for the NFL Sunday Ticket package. Sunday Ticket has been exclusive to DirecTV since it was introduced in 1994, but the NFL has been clear that it is looking to add a streaming partner when the current deal expires after the 2022 season. Sunday Ticket makes out-of-market games available to fans around the country. The timeline of bidding is unclear, but has drawn ... read more
Organizing Notes18 hours ago
He Goes to Moscow - But Absolutely Not to Ramallah
By Adam Keller (Gush Shalom) Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennet Undertook to mediate In the war between Russia and Ukraine. "The chances For success are slim" Bennet said upon His return from Moscow, "But if there is Even the slightest chance Of saving human lives, Then it is Our moral duty." Naftali Bennet feels No moral duty To make A diplomatic effort Towards ending The bloody conflict With the Palestinians In which The state he heads Is mired. Bennet flew To Moscow, But under No circumstances Will he Travel to Ramallah. On the day That Bennet Returned from His mediation ... read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Links 3/9/2022The Reference Frame18 hours ago
Post-war Ukraine should be divided to duchies co-governed by European countriesUkraine has been offered some kind of a candidate status in the EU but it seems clear to me that most of this gestures are just about the virtue signalling and the opposition would be huge. There are many good reasons why Europeans might not want to have the heroic nation in the same union. First, if there were unresolved territorial disputes with Russia, they could threaten the EU existentially. Second, Ukraine is a poor country and it could easily become a black hole sucking lots of money. Third, Ukrainians may have lots of bad habits that they could also impose on the EU which co... read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Failing the Fix: Grading Apple, Dell, Google, Microsoft on the Ease of Repair of Their ProductsUS PIRG releases a scorecard, ranking the products of major manufacturers on the ease of repair of their products. read more
UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page18 hours ago
'Seconds count': Connecticut dive teams learn to make saves under extreme conditionsUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page18 hours ago
'The bottom line': Scuba divers help preserve historic Bangkok mansionUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page18 hours ago
Kent: 'Brian' the dolphin rescued after getting lost and ending up in KentUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page18 hours ago
Divers embark on fundraising drive in Cape Town by remaining underwater for 24-hoursUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page18 hours ago
A fight for existence: Birth of Irrawaddy dolphin calf celebratedMJBizDaily18 hours ago
Marijuana vapes, pre-rolls popular among US consumers seeking potency, innovationVape pens and pre-rolls continue to grow in popularity among U.S. marijuana consumers seeking out more potent products, as well as those excited about innovations in each category. Marijuana vapes, pre-rolls popular among US consumers seeking potency, innovation is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Komando.com19 hours ago
Yes, you can add a VPN to your TV – Here are a few reasons you shouldHow to get all the benefits of using a VPN on your TV. read more
Modern Tokyo Times20 hours ago
Kishida and increasing debt in Japan: Russia and UkraineKishida and increasing debt in Japan: Russia and Ukraine Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The early leadership of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan is increasing debt and anti-China and anti-Russian Federation nationalism. Hence, while Japan logs the second-largest current account deficit (since statistics began in 1985), Kishida can […] The post Kishida and increasing debt in Japan: Russia and Ukraine first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
The New Dark Age9 hours ago
Ukraine News Links 8-9 March 2022Wednesday, 9 March 2022 • 21:00 — 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. Talking … Continue reading Ukraine News Links 8-9 March 2022 read more
UnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page18 hours ago
'Covid for coral reefs': Bahamas group say serious coral disease must be aggressively tackledUnderwaterTimes.com - Front Page18 hours ago
Can you spot the shark in this photo? Low resolution image reveals just how difficult it is to spot danger lurking beneath the sea using a low resolution imageThe Watchers » Latest articles18 hours ago
High-level eruption at Manam volcano, ash to 15 km (50 000 feet) a.s.l., P.N.G.Several eruptions took place at Manam volcano, Papua New Guinea on March 8 and 9, 2022. The largest sent volcanic ash up to 15.2 km (50 000 feet) above sea level, drifting W and toward the main island. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Red following the first...... Read more » read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Brazilian IPs attacked Russia via DDoSRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Russia's NKTsKI (National Center for Computer Incident Coordination) has released a list of IPs that have carried out distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDoS) in Russia to destabilize general services, from local websites to infrastructure. There are more than 17,000 IPs worldwide and about 1,600 . . . To read the full […] The post Brazilian IPs attacked Russia via DDoS appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
GREENIE WATCH18 hours ago
Untitled* UK: Green power or confusing failure?* Robert Ellis I am at a loss to understand the ‘Green Movement’. I fully understand their concern about the use of fossil fuels, which may be causing an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide, although actual limits of acceptability and reasons for them have never been stated – or at least widely publicised. I fully understand their concern about the destruction of wildlife and the natural environments in general, though the majority of ‘Green’ supporters seem to come from the most unnatural environments on earth – cities. I suspect that mo... read more
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