Tuesday, April 12, 2022

12 April - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 4

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The Rio Times13 hours ago
Brazil wants a new import tax cut without Mercosur’s approval
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian government is studying a new reduction in import taxes levied by the country without the approval of Mercosur. According to Estadão/Broadcast, the idea is to cut by 10% the import tax rates of most products traded with countries outside . . . To read the full NEWS and […] The post Brazil wants a new import tax cut without Mercosur’s approval appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
How Extensive Is The Public Wi-Fi Network In Brazil?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – High-speed and reliable internet is not new for Brazilian cities. The availability of public Wi-Fi is constantly increasing especially in the major cities and the tourist destinations of the country. The availability of public Wi-Fi from public parks and coffee shops is available for the users. The Extensive Coverage Of […] The post How Extensive Is The Public Wi-Fi Network In Brazil? appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
How To Promote Quality Employment In Brazil For A Better Economy?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Brazilian labour market has earned praises from all across the globe because of its progress. Even though there has been progress in the Brazilian labour market, there is a huge potential for the progress to grow by ensuring quality employment in the country which will have a direct impact […] The post How To Promote Quality Employment In Brazil For A Better Economy? appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
An Overview Of Cybersecurity Regulations In Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In the digital world, interconnectivity plays an extremely important role and it comes with both its pros and cons. For instance, interconnectivity allows businesses to run smoothly, however, at the same time, it also poses a threat to compromising confidential information with cyberattacks. In the past few years, the cybersecurity […] The post An Overview Of Cybersecurity Regulations In Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
MJBizDaily13 hours ago
Hexo, Tilray finalize cannabis deal for debt purchase, ‘strategic alliance’
Major Canadian cannabis producers Hexo and Tilray Brands signed a definitive agreement for a "strategic alliance," with Tilray acquiring Hexo debt in exchange for the right to purchase Hexo shares. Hexo, Tilray finalize cannabis deal for debt purchase, ‘strategic alliance’ is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
Brazil: Pix hinders success of payments with cryptocurrencies, says Central Bank advisor
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bitcoin (BTC) has grown as a means of payment and has even been adopted as the official currency of El Salvador, but, in the assessment of the Brazilian Central Bank (BC), it should not have the same success in Brazil - at least not as a means of exchange. According […] The post Brazil: Pix hinders success of payments with cryptocurrencies, says Central Bank advisor appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times13 hours ago
NY Stock Exchange: With rains in Brazil and reduction in Colombian supply, coffee advances more than 2%
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The week began with a significant appreciation for the main contracts for the future market of Arabica coffee on the New York Stock Exchange (ICE Future US). The contracts advanced 2.16%, equivalent to more than 400 points abroad, extending last week's gains. May 2022 had a high of 495 points, […] The post NY Stock Exchange: With rains in Brazil and reduction in Colombian supply, coffee advances more than 2% appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Science 2.0 blogs13 hours ago
Lockdowns Doubled Mental Health Issues
During the almost two years of on-again off-again COVID lockdowns, we heard lots of concern from many different corners about the mental health effects of forcing people to stay home and keep away from friends and family. Many research projects were undertaken to attempt to measure the scale of the impacts on mental health. However, the speed with which research was generated meant in some cases, research quality was sacrificed, and some research found evidence of an effect on mental health, and some didn’t. To make sense of the very mixed findings, my colleagues and I conducte... read more
Econlib13 hours ago
Economics and Bourgeois Propaganda
It has often been claimed that economics has a bias towards capitalism, or as some socialists call it and what I personally prefer, “economics is bourgeois propaganda”. This means that it has an inherent tendency towards promoting the interests of the capitalist class. The first argument is that economics is by definition pro-capitalist since it […] The post Economics and Bourgeois Propaganda appeared first on Econlib. read more
CENSORED NEWS8 hours ago
Elbit Shut Down in London Today -- Elbit Constructed Spy Towers on Tohono O'odham Nation
Palestine Action shut down Elbit Systems in London today at Elbit's headquarters on the Kingsway.Elbit Shut Down in London Today -- Elbit Constructed Spy Towers on Tohono O'odham Nation By Brenda NorrellCensored NewsApril 12, 2022Elbit Systems built the spy towers on the Tohono O'odham Nation. Traditional O'odham opposed this, but the U.S. government and the Tohono O'odham Legislature approved read more
SUMMARY OF GREEK PROSECUTOR PROOFS AGAINST SOROS, GATES WITH LINKS TO ALL PROSECUTOR DOCUMENTS AND OTHER EVIDENCE
Summary https://de.scribd.com/document/569527991/Prosecutor-Proofs-Soros-Gates Dr Sarah Wollaston MP s letter to me inviting me to testify on an inquiry on UK s Preparedness on Jan 4th 2016 https://de.scribd.com/document/569533512/Chair-on-Pandemic-Inquiry Also, my warning to Dr Wollaston about Daniel Bausch in 2017 https://de.scribd.com/document/569533520/Gmail-My-2017-Warning-to-Dr-Sarah-Wollaston-Re-Dr-Daniel-Bausch-and-PHE Summary of problems with Merck s experimental Ebola vaccine rolled out from 2014 and given conditional marketing authorization in November 2021 https://de... read more
"A Recession Would Be An Improvement Compared to Where The Economy Is At"
*Full screen recommended.* Dan, iAllegedly AM 4/12/22: *"A Recession Would Be An Improvement * *Compared to Where The Economy Is At"* "All the economic signs point downward. We were just told that inflation has hit 8.5% and no one that buys anything believes that. There is a huge amount of FOMO when it comes to real estate. This is not just here in the states this is around the globe." ○ "'Extraordinary' - US Consumer Prices Soar At Fastest In Over 40 Years" read more
Organizing Notes12 hours ago
Super important interview with highly credible source
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters a new phase, former Swiss intelligence officer, senior United Nations official, and NATO advisor Jacques Baud analyzes the conflict and argues that the US and its allies are exploiting Ukraine in a longstanding campaign to bleed its Russian neighbor. Former intelligence officer with the Swiss Strategic Intelligence Service who has served in a number of senior security and advisory positions at NATO, the United Nations, and with the Swiss military. Jacques Baud's excellent article on the Ukraine war: https://www.thepostil.com/the-military-s... read more
Africa Commits to Green Recovery from COVID-19 Amid Daunting Challenges
KIGALI, Apr 12 (IPS) - Climate change activist Mithika Mwenda, the Executive Director of the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), is not reluctant to engage African governments to do what’s necessary to commit to post-COVID-19 green growth strategies. Read the full story, “Africa Commits to Green Recovery from COVID-19 Amid Daunting Challenges”, on globalissues.org → read more
US TV Networks Covered the War in Ukraine more than the US Invasion of Iraq
WASHINGTON DC, Apr 12 (IPS) - The evening news programs of the three dominant U.S. television networks devoted more coverage to the war in Ukraine last month than in any other month during all wars, including those in which the U.S. military was directly engaged, since the 1991 Gulf War against Iraq, according to the authoritative Tyndall Report. The only exception was the last war in which U.S. forces participated in Europe, the 1999 Kosovo campaign. Read the full story, “US TV Networks Covered the War in Ukraine more than the US Invasion of Iraq”, on globalissues.org → read more
‘Build forward fairer’ report, urges new social contract for Asia and the Pacific
The Asia and Pacific region’s economic recovery from COVID and other global shocks, must be anchored in an inclusive “new social contract”, to protect the vulnerable in the years ahead, according to a new Economic and Social Survey of the region, published on Tuesday by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). Read the full story, “‘Build forward fairer’ report, urges new social contract for Asia and the Pacific”, on globalissues.org → read more
Tackling the Pandemic of Inequality in Asia and the Pacific
BANGKOK, Thailand, Apr 12 (IPS) - After two years of human devastation, the world is learning to live with COVID-19 while trying to balance the protection of public health and livelihoods. For countries in Asia and the Pacific, this is challenging not only because national coffers are heavily strained by record public spending to mitigate pandemic suffering, but also due to deeper structural economic issues. Read the full story, “Tackling the Pandemic of Inequality in Asia and the Pacific”, on globalissues.org → read more
Balkinization12 hours ago
William Novak's New Democracy: The Creation of the Modern American State -- a Mini-Review
William Novak’s superb New Democracy: The Creation of the Modern American State continues his project, begun with The People’s Welfare, of retrieving a constitutional tradition of active governance in the United States. Here he turns from the ante bellum years to the period from Reconstruction to the start of the New Deal. The book is bound to become a landmark in constructing the map of governance’s constitutional history. Novak’s conclusion emphasizes the continuity of state-building from 1865 to 1932, contrasting that story with one that sees the New Deal as a distinctiv... read more
bilaterals.org12 hours ago
Imran Khan's Reko Diq Deal is malicious for Balochistan
12-Apr-2022 Several aspects of Reko Diq deal with Barrick Gold are still concealed and Balochistan is not aware of the details of the agreement, say civil society members and politicians from the region. read more
The Earth Only Has A 3-Month Supply Of Food – If Production Stops Humanity Has Nothing To Eat “In 90 Days”
[image: food]We are far closer to a potential global cataclysm than most people would dare to imagine. read more
After 60 Years Of Independence Algeria Remains A Center Of International Affairs
In March 1962, after eight years of armed, diplomatic and mass struggles, the National Liberation Front (FLN) compelled the colonial leadership in Paris to commit to relinquishing its control to an Algerian Provisional Government (GPRA), overturning 132 years of French imperialist domination. The FLN and its allies were able to defeat the colonial regime in France setting an example for other states throughout the African continent who were then waging a revolutionary guerrilla war against settler-colonial and imperialist-backed European regimes. This victory against French imperi... read more
The Aviationist13 hours ago
Draken Will Provide Red Air Services To The Royal Air Force
[image: Draken] Draken’s L-159Es will take over the aggressor role of the recently retired Hawk T1 fleet. The Royal Air Force awarded a six-year contract to Draken to provide aggressor aircraft to support the training of Typhoon [...] The post Draken Will Provide Red Air Services To The Royal Air Force appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
US’s Flaunting Of Diplomatic Immunity Challenged In Court
Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab’s case took a dramatic turn as his legal defense team denounced the US government’s flagrant failure to respect long-standing diplomatic immunity conventions. Saab’s lawyer, David Rivkin, called the US government’s arguments before the 11th Circuit Court in Miami “utterly dangerous.” “The implication,” he added is that “because you are a disfavored regime, because you're Venezuela under Maduro…we're going to treat you as somehow you lost the Westphalian entitlement to sovereignty.” And with that, Rivkin pretty much summed up the US imperial view of th... read more
China secured $120 million in contracts with US universities in 2021, records show
Fox News China-based entities, including the Chinese government, secured $120 million in contracts with American colleges in 2021, federal data reveals. The Chinese institutions entered into agreements ranging... The post China secured $120 million in contracts with US universities in 2021, records show appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Brilliant! "Critical Grooming Theory"
We've seen how, for years, "Critical Race Theory" has been used to undermine sound common sense and subvert our society. It's a pernicious scourge that will take years, if not decades, to root out - and that's assuming we can muster enough support to do so. We've also seen how LGBTQetc. groups have sought to indoctrinate our children from an early age into "alternative" sexuality. Their efforts are just as false, just as fake, as the whole CRT imbroglio - but they've had allies in progressive left-wing politics, and they've made far too much progress for our comfirt. Now Nei... read more
5 shot, unexploded devices found at NYC train station
Yahoo News NEW YORK (AP) — Five people were shot Tuesday morning at a subway station in Brooklyn, New York, law enforcement sources said. Fire... The post 5 shot, unexploded devices found at NYC train station appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Naomi Wolf Fires a Warning Shot: A Resounding Defeat of Biden at Midterms Will Not Be Allowed, Look for an Impending Emergency to Unfold
Gateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft Naomi Wolf warned the Tucker Carlson audience on Monday to beware of an unfolding emergency in the weeks ahead... The post Naomi Wolf Fires a Warning Shot: A Resounding Defeat of Biden at Midterms Will Not Be Allowed, Look for an Impending Emergency to Unfold appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Historic Blizzard Conditions Predicted – Portland Records Record Snowfall – Geomagnetic Storm Watch
Oppenheimer Ranch Project April 11, 2022 Historic blizzard, severe storms threaten millions 4th week in a row https://nbcnews.to/3v7IoqI Portland sees first significant April snow in... The post Historic Blizzard Conditions Predicted – Portland Records Record Snowfall – Geomagnetic Storm Watch appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Caitlin Johnstone14 hours ago
US Suddenly Pretends To Care About Rights Abuses In India
Listen to a reading of this article: ❖ The United States is suddenly very concerned about human rights violations in India, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken telling the press on Monday that “we are monitoring some recent concerning developments in India including a rise […] read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ5 hours ago
This Day In Iraqi History - Apr 12
1915 Battle of Shaiba began in Basra Ottomans and tribesmen launched frontal assault upon fortress despite German advisers warning against it British artillery decimated Ottoman forces 1923 In response to Turkish threat to Mosul Shiites clerics issued fatwa forbidding Iraqis to fight for British against fellow Muslims the Turks 1923 Gertrude Bell wrote that Shiite clerics were all Persians and should be deported for issuing fatwa against Iraq defending Mosul against Turks (Musings On Iraq review *Gertrude Bell And Iraq*) (Musings On Iraq review *Gertrude Bell, Explore... read more
bilaterals.org12 hours ago
Biden's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is at a crossroads
12-Apr-2022 Unless the Biden administration chooses the right path, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework will be more or less forgotten by the end of the year. read more
MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago
Baghdad-Irbil Talks About KRG’s Oil Industry Likely To Go Nowhere
KRG sent a delegation to Baghdad to discuss energy policy (NRT) On April 11 the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) sent a delegation to Baghdad to discuss its energy industry after the Supreme Court ruled its law and contracts were unconstitutional. It’s unlikely these will lead to much as the Kurdish parties don’t believe the court ruling can be enforced. In 2012 the Nouri al-Maliki government filed suit against the KRG for its oil contracts. In 2014 this was expanded to include the region’s independent petroleum exports. It seemed like the case would go nowhere but finally mo... read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Why the Dems are underwater with voters
The Hill: President Biden and other Democrats are confronting a stark truth — they’re getting blamed for what’s bad in the economy and getting no credit for what’s good. The dynamic could spell electoral doom in November. The Democrats’ failure to get voters to recognize the upside of the economy is not for lack of trying. On Thursday, fresh data showed new unemployment claims at their lowest level since modern records began in 1968. The president responded with a statement in which he noted that almost 8 million jobs had been created since he took office — “more jobs created o... read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Russia accused of using chemical warfare
*Daily Mail:* *Russia 'unleashes chemical weapons on Mariupol': Liz Truss threatens to go after Putin following claims Ukrainian troops were hit by substance dropped from a drone that left them unable to breathe - just as Zelensky warned Moscow plans to use them* The report is so far unverified, but the Russians seem desperate as they keep failing in their war with Ukraine. read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Russians grow weary of Putin's Ukraine war
Newsmax: As their own death toll rises to more than 19,000 in the war with Ukraine, citing Kyiv estimates, Russian citizens are becoming more disenchanted with the ongoing fighting — despite the government's lingering threat of punishing those speaking their minds. According to the Daily Mail, Russians are coming together in the name of peace, imploring Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop sending more "cannon fodder soldiers" into battle. "God, it's unbearable to see and read this," noted Natasha Ilina, when learning of the death of Alexei Veselkov, a 24-year-old Russian ta... read more
Will Ketanji Brown Jackson be able to transcend her pro-Israel influences?
An extraordinary constellation of pro-Israel influences have pervaded Ketanji Brown Jackson's life and in some cases assisted her career... As a Supreme Court Justice, will she be able to live up to her pledge to interpret the law 'without fear or favor' ? In the past, a Supreme Court ruling influenced by Israel partisans destroyed a 200-year American tradition... read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
The 51 unintelligent intel guys
*DailyWire:* *‘They’re Political Whores’ William Barr Eviscerates 51 Intel Officials Who Signed Letter Calling Hunter Biden Laptop Story ‘Disinformation’* These people should lose their security clearance. They have displaced gross misjudgment that was likely animated by their animus toward Trump. read more
CURMUDGUCATION13 hours ago
James Blew Wants To Squelch Title I
James Blew has made a career out of ed reformsterism. He was director of Student Success California, part of the 50CAN reformy network, the Alliance for School Choice, and he served a stint as president of StudentsFirst, the national reform advocacy group founded by Michelle Rhee, former DC chancellor and ed reform's Kim Kardashian. He was the director of the Walton family Foundation's K-12 "reform investments" for a decade. His background is, of course, not education, but business, politics and "communications." In July of 2018, he rounded that career in dismantling public ed by go... read more
Science Matters13 hours ago
Investors Resisting Corporate Climate Activism
Jerry Bowyer writes at Real Clear Markets Return-Focused Investors Are Starting to Notice the Politicization of Corporations. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and added images. We monitor and analyze proposals placed before shareholders for annual meetings held by publicly traded companies for funds, financial advisors and individual stockholders. For far too long, investors who […] read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Biden suffers 70% drop in support from the youth
Daily Caller: Democrats are scrambling to recapture the youth vote as President Joe Biden’s approval rating plummets among the group, Politico reported Sunday. Biden’s approval rating among people aged 18-30 dropped significantly over the course of 2021, with a CBS News poll released in January recording a 70% drop compared to February 2021. Gallup released a poll the following month that showed only 31% approved of Biden, compared to former President Barack Obama, whose rating from Gallup with the demographic never fell below 42% throughout his entire presidency. The Democratic... read more
Undercover Cop Picks Up Mom, Pulls Car Next to Building So She Can’t Escape, Kills Her as She Begs for Help
[image: mother]A cop is facing murder charges after he carried out an unauthorized 'prostitution sting' and ended up murdering a mother of two over a misdemeanor. read more
FINAL VERSION
*#CALLING FOR PROSECUTOR PROBES IN GREECE IMPLICATING GEORGE SOROS AND BILL GATES AS THE FUNDERS, BRAINS OF THE Covid PLOT TO BE REOPENED AND INVESTIGATED UNDER DUE PROCESS* *#CALLING SANCTIONS TO BE IMPOSED ON GREECE, AUSTRIA AND OTHER GOVERNMENTS COVERING UP THE PROOFS IN THE PROBES USING MASSIVE VIOLATIONS * *#ASKING FOR ASYLUM AND FOR PROTECTION FROM SOROS AND GATES AND THEIR INSTRUMENTS FOR REPORTING FACTS EXPOSING THEIR SINISTER ACTIVITIES* 12thApril 2022 Dear President Vladimir Putin and lawmakers of Russia, Dear President Xi Jinping and Members of the Chinese Co... read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Twitter's censorious employees stressed by thought of Musk move
* Post Millenial:* *Twitter employees enjoy 'day of rest' after getting 'super stressed' by Elon Musk* The thought of not being able to censor people who disagree with them must be disconserting. read more
Florida First W.O.O.D. – 12 April 2022
Florida First W.O.O.D. for 12 April 2022 Continue reading → read more
The New Dark Age14 hours ago
A short note…
Tuesday, 12 April 2022 — The New Dark Age I’m kinda busy, catching up with news on events in Ukraine, and putting together an expanded piece on the Google intercepts issue. I’ll try and update later today if I can. read more
Halifax Examiner14 hours ago
Renovictions spike, but let’s not forget the plight of landlords
News 1. Renovictions spike, but let’s not forget the plight of landlords Organizations that support tenants fighting eviction say they have seen an increase in requests for help since the province lifted its renoviction ban, Leslie Amminson reports. Renoviction refers to landlords kicking out tenants, making some upgrades to their units, then putting the units […] read more
Neo-Nazi Battalion Just Claimed Russia Used Chemical Weapons in Ukraine, Potentially Dragging US into War
[image: chemical]After stoking fears of a chemical attack by Russian forces in Ukraine, unconfirmed reports are now surfacing out of Mariupol. read more
OrientalReview.org14 hours ago
The Alliance Of MI6, The CIA And The Bandéristes
After having shown that the war in Ukraine was prepared by the Straussians and triggered on February 17 by Kiev’s attack on the Donbass, Thierry Meyssan returns to the secret history that links the Anglo-Saxons to the Banderites since the fall of the Third Reich. He sounds the alarm: we have not been able to see the resurgence of Nazi racialism in Ukraine and in the Baltic States for thirty years, nor do we see that many of the Ukrainian civilians we welcome are steeped in Banderites’ ideology. We are waiting for Nazi attacks to begin in Western Europe before we wake up. read more
Lawfare16 hours ago
Cybersecuring the Pipeline
Close up of the Alaskan pipeline. (Bureau of Global Public Affairs photo archive), https://flic.kr/p/tQqSBJ; CC BY NC 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/ On May 7, 2021, Colonial Pipeline, which operates the largest fuel pipeline system in the United States, disclosed that it had suffered a cyberattack. Its business systems had been infected with ransomware, malicious software that locks systems until a ransom is paid, usually in the form of cryptocurrency. As a precaution, Colonial shut down its pipelines, severely limiting access to gasoline and jet fuel on the ... read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Biden's energy idiocy
Red States: As has become typical during most Democrat administrations in the modern era, gas prices have exploded during Joe Biden’s tenure. The national average is hovering around $4.10 a gallon, nearly double what it cost the day Biden was declared the winner of the 2020 election. And while the White House would love to claim the rise is solely due to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the precipitous rise began over a year before that. That’s largely due to Biden’s anti-energy policies. While campaigning for president, he routinely promised to end the use of fossil fuels.... read more
Venezuela: Luminous Mothman Over Caracas?
*Source: Héctor Escalante - Ovnis_en_VenezuelaDate: 04/12/2022* *Venezuela: Luminous Mothman Over Caracas?* Héctor Escalante writes: "Photo taken on January 4, 2004 in the vicinity of the Panteón Nacional (national cemetery) in downtown Caracas, the Venezuelan capital. The person taking the photo did not notice any anomalies at the moment the shutter wa pressed, but upon reviewing their camera files, came across this." [I mentioned to Mr. Escalante that the object or being is reminiscent of the entities mentioned in Chilean author Osvaldo Murray's "Los Seres de Luz" (the beings ... read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Gunman Opens Fire on Brooklyn Subway; at Least 10 Shot
There are no life-threatening injuries among the 10 people shot in a Brooklyn subway attack. read more
naked capitalism14 hours ago
The Amazon Labor Union’s Fight With Amazon Is Far From Over
Amazon is challenging NLRB certification, while a vote at a nearby warehouse looms. So when will Amazon sit down to discuss a contract? read more
Venezuela: Unidentified Flying Object over Menca de Leoni
*Source: Hector Escalante Ovnis_en_VenezuelaDate: 04.12.2022* *Unidentified Flying Object Over Menca de Leoni* Hector Escalante writes: "This photo was sent to me by Yorgieh Cabriles. It was taken on March 24, 2022 after 6:00 p.m. from her apartment's balcony, located in the 27 de Febrero urbanization, formerly know as Menca de Leoni in the city of Guarenas, State of Miranda. "This is her story: "My children and I looked out the balcony because they were recording a video clip on the street, right across from us. Upon seeing the color of the sky, I hurried to find my [camera] t... read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Biden problems are real and not a matter of messaging
Fox News: CNN data analyst Harry Enten dismissed the narrative that the Biden administration has a "messaging" problem as polls continue reaching new lows. Polling released by CBS News/YouGov on Sunday showed President Biden having low approval on key issues including 37% on his handling of the economy and a cratering 31% on the growing inflation. The poll also showed Biden well underwater on issues like crime, immigration and the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Citing the CBS News poll, Enten concluded most American believe the economy is in "bad shape," putting emphasis on the fact t... read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Bidenflation grows worse
*Washington Post:* Annual inflation hits 8.5% amid fears of broad economic slowdown Inflation has proved to be one of the most blistering features of the pandemic economy, testing the White House and Federal Reserve. Biden's attempt to suggest inflation was transitory is shown to be dead wrong. He appears to be clueless in dealing with it. read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Aides to Harris County Judge indicted
*Houston Chronicle:* *Three of Lina Hidalgo’s aides, including chief of staff, indicted in Harris County contract award scandal* *The felony charges are misuse of official information and tampering with a government record. Hidalgo, who oversees Harris County, has the largest constituency of any elected Democrat in the state.* Harris County's population is larger than that of many states. It includes the city of Houston and some of its suburbs. It has only recently elected a Democrat as the County Judge, which is the governing entity for the county. read more
the daily howler14 hours ago
THE DOUBLE HARVARDS: Concern about the double Harvards!
*TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022* *Disinterest in low-income kids: *There's absolutely nothing automatically wrong with being a double Harvard. Indeed, there isn't even anything wrong with being a* triple* Harvard, which the recent, plainly qualified nominee was and still is. You aren't* required* to be "double Harvard," but there's nothing automatically wrong with you if it turns out that you are. One senator introduced the novel term at the recent, highly fraught confirmation hearings for the plainly qualified Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who will soon be sitting on the United States... read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Philadelphia to Restore Indoor Mask Mandate As Cases Rise
Confirmed COVID-19 cases have risen more than 50% in 10 days, the threshold at which the city’s guidelines call for people to wear masks indoors. read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
GOP calls for special counsel on Hunter Biden
Washington Examiner: Nearly 100 House Republicans are calling upon Attorney General Merrick Garland to appoint a special counsel to handle the criminal investigation into Hunter Biden. David Weiss, the U.S. attorney for Delaware, is running the criminal investigation into President Joe Biden's son. Hunter revealed he was under *federal investigation* for his taxes shortly after the 2020 election, and he is reportedly being scrutinized for potential money laundering, as well as for possible foreign lobbying violations *under* the Foreign Agents Registration Act. ... “It is incr... read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Editor's Note
I am stuck in a meeting this morning. Blogging will return in a few hours. read more
The Rio Times14 hours ago
VW announces NFT platform in partnership with Brazilian company
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Volkswagen announced Monday (11) the launch of its own platform for buying and selling NFTs, Digital Garage VW, in partnership with Brazilian OnePercent, a company that develops customized blockchain solutions. According to a statement from the company obtained by Cointelegraph, Digital Garage VW will bring exclusive digital content to the […] The post VW announces NFT platform in partnership with Brazilian company appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Brutalization of Man
When civilization is seized by disaster—wars, civil wars, political and economic collapse—one of the casualties is human psychology. People become rapidly brutalized as a survival mechanism. Some sections of the population become totally dehumanized, and start taking sadistic pleasure in looting, torturing and killing their enemies and even strangers. Today you take civilization for granted because everything is flourishing, but on the day when everything collapses, you will find yourself trapped in a world full of monsters. The world seems overpopulated today, but when disasters s... read more
Ship Of Fools
Andrew Nikiforuk writes that we are living through the Great Pandemic Denial. Consider the case of Boris Johnson: Last July U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who partied freely during two COVID lockdowns caused by his own inaction, decreed “Freedom Day” from the pandemic. So he lifted all protections including masks and told his people to move on and live with a nasty novel virus — a policy that favours the rich, dooms the poor and makes a mockery of reality. Here’s what that kind of “freedom” from COVID actually looks like — because it is coming to a province near you. Canada, ... read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Elections tend to focus the minds of Democrat at border
Guy Benson @guypbenson “Build that wall, I don’t want to lose!” - Vulnerable Democrats, suddenly [image: 😂] Quote Tweet Natalie Allison @natalie_allison · 17h New messaging just dropped for vulnerable Democrats. Sen. Maggie Hassan (NH) tells local news after visiting TX and AZ that Biden "really needs to step up here, develop a plan and get more resources to the southern border," including "physical barriers." https://wmur.com/article/sen-ha ssan-more-resources-southern-border-new-hampshire-41022/39684429… Show this thread 3:21 PM · Apr 11, 2022·Twitter for iPhone 113 Retweets 71... read more
Organizing Notes14 hours ago
The disarmament speech that sealed JFK's fate
*President JFK’s Murder Is Graphic Proof of Entrenched Cold War Ideology and Why Peace Eludes U.S.-Russia Relations * *Finian Cunningham:* As the author yourself of a ground-breaking book on the assassination of President John F Kennedy, you argue that he was murdered by powerful U.S. state elements precisely because Kennedy was beginning to seriously challenge Cold War policies. Can you elaborate on some of the peace initiatives that he was embarking on with his Soviet counterparts? *Martin Schotz:* Kennedy went through a gradual and ultimately radical transformation ... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Foreign venture capital funds want to invest in Brazil even with high interest rates
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Despite having the fourth highest interest rate globally, 11.75% per year, Brazil continues to attract investments from foreign venture capital funds. According to firms consulted by Forbes, the demand for innovative solutions and the large market size are the main factors that explain . . . To read the full […] The post Foreign venture capital funds want to invest in Brazil even with high interest rates appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Brazilian Unicorn MadeiraMadeira buys Argentinian IguanaFix and enters furniture assembly
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Curitiba-based MadeiraMadeira, a furniture and remodeling products e-commerce company, has taken another step towards becoming an ecosystem of solutions for home and decoration. The company has just announced the acquisition of IguanaFix, a home services technology platform focused on furniture assembly. MadeiraMadeira believes that furniture assembly is still a service […] The post Brazilian Unicorn MadeiraMadeira buys Argentinian IguanaFix and enters furniture assembly appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
musingsofanoldfart15 hours ago
Heinous things going on in Ukraine
Two news reports out of Ukraine the last two days disturbed me. The first was on CBS’ “60 Minutes” and the second was on the regular newscast of BBC World News America. I will not go into detail, just highlight … Continue reading → read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Musk opt out of Twitter board seat?
Washington Examiner: ... Musk has been openly critical of Twitter’s controversial handling of speech on its platform, and the initial massive stock purchase was praised by many free-speech activists who see Twitter as engaging in forms of censorship. Mark Weinstein, founder of social media service MeWe and expert in privacy and free speech, told the *Washington Examiner* that Musk getting offered the board seat and then turning it down allows Musk to be much more critical about Twitter without concern about being a “nice guy” with the board members. “I think he assessed his str... read more
WHO'S A SNOWFLAKE? THE NEW YORK TIMES ASKS DEMOCRATS ABOUT THE ECONOMY, RIGHT-WING MEN ABOUT THEIR FEELINGS.
In February, when *The New York Times* assembled a focus group of Democrats and independents, the questions asked were about the economy -- for instance, "Have there been folks here who have lost a job, who have gone on unemployment?" and "How many people say that that’s on their minds, the cost of things going up?" In a focus group conducted for the *Times* a month earlier, independent voters were asked such questions as "How many of you think that the level of crime is up in America today, versus a year ago?" and "Do you live paycheck to paycheck?" Now the *Times* has put together... read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Men with ties to Iran and Pakistan arrested for impersonating feds
*Fox News:* *Washington D.C. men who allegedly posed as federal agents had stockpile of weapons, new filing shows* *The two men were both arrested on Wednesday at a luxury apartment in the Navy Yard area of Washington, D.C during a multi-federal government agency raid of several units* ... Additionally, law enforcement agents recovered "numerous electronic devices," including a "significant" amount of surveillance equipment, 30 hard drives, hard drive copying equipment, a server which contained "six modules," as well as a machine that creates and programs Personal Identificat... read more
Follow the money. Why the old media are on Scott Morrison’s side and want him re-elected as Prime Minister
Scott Morrison and the government have made sure the old media companies have profited financially in a major way under the coalition government and that largely explains why old media companies are […] The post Follow the money. Why the old media are on Scott Morrison’s side and want him re-elected as Prime Minister appeared first on Kangaroo Court of Australia. read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
The DC super spreaders
*Guardian:* Psaki, *Garland, Pelosi: Covid-19 spreads among leading Democrats and Biden officials**Several dozen tested positive after a dinner hosted by the Gridiron Club, where proof of vaccine was required* The results of the event look like a challenge to the alleged efficacy of the vaccine in stopping the spread although it could still limit the impact of the disease. read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
Britney Spears Confuses Some with Instagram Pregnancy News
Britney Spears, less than five months after her conservatorship ended, confused some fans when she posted on Instagram that she's pregnant, and apparently married. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Government bill regulates lobbying in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Bill 4391/21 from the Executive Branch establishes general rules for the private representation of interests with public agents, an activity better known as lobbying. The proposal is pending in the House of Representatives. According to the government, the text's objective is to "clarify the private representation of interests, thus enabling […] The post Government bill regulates lobbying in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
“I am convinced that we will lower inflation before advanced nations,” says Brazilian Economy Minister
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Economy Minister Paulo Guedes said Monday (11) he is "confident" that Brazil will succeed in controlling inflation ahead of developed countries. Speaking to businessmen at the Trade and Economic Association (Acim) of Maringá, the minister said that real interest rates in Brazil are relatively high, but that inflation has been […] The post “I am convinced that we will lower inflation before advanced nations,” says Brazilian Economy Minister appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazil: Research shows that tourism and exportation generate more jobs
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Municipalities with a tourist vocation or that excel in the production and export of commodities (agricultural and mineral products traded on the international market) are contributing to the reduction of unemployment in the country, reveals a survey conducted by the National Confederation of Trade of Goods, Services, and Tourism (CNC). […] The post Brazil: Research shows that tourism and exportation generate more jobs appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
How To Win Brazilian Customers For Growing Your Business?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Things are improving for Brazilians especially when it comes to the economy of the country. According to reports by the National Confederation of Shopkeepers, the country is seeing an improvement in consumer confidence. The economy of Brazil is flourishing and this has prompted many retailers and companies to reach out […] The post How To Win Brazilian Customers For Growing Your Business? appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Duran16 hours ago
No more sunflower oil, BLAME PUTIN (Live)
No more sunflower oil, BLAME PUTIN (Live) #TheDuran #TheDuranLive read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
7 Highest Paid Jobs In Brazil In 2022
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – With more than 212 million people, Brazil is the fifth-largest country in the world. Most people depend on manufacturing, mining and agriculture for their livelihood. However, with the rapid pace of urbanization, the agricultural sector of Brazil is witnessing a decline and people are moving into other jobs. This can […] The post 7 Highest Paid Jobs In Brazil In 2022 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Third-Party Logistics Market Size Expected To See A Growth In Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A research report by Technavio has indicated that the third-party logistics market will see a CAGR of 5% in five years between 2020 and 2025. In the entire third-party logistic market, the maximum demand will be from the consumer’s good segment. This does not come as a surprise provided the […] The post Third-Party Logistics Market Size Expected To See A Growth In Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
What Are The Benefits Of Digital Documents For SMEs?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – We are at a stage of the digital revolution where all the businesses around us are reducing their dependency on paper and using digital alternatives. Although total paperless offices aren’t yet achieved, there are some reasons, some benefits of digital documents such as the ability to access documents from anywhere, […] The post What Are The Benefits Of Digital Documents For SMEs? appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Why Social Media Marketing Is Important For Businesses In Brazil?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – If you are looking to expand the digital footprint of your business then one of the best ways to do so in a country like Brazil is through social media marketing. Brazil is one of the top economies in the world and the majority of the population in the country […] The post Why Social Media Marketing Is Important For Businesses In Brazil? appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
MJBizDaily13 hours ago
Several states still in play to legalize marijuana through legislatures
More than a half-dozen states remain in play to potentially legalize medical or recreational marijuana through their legislatures this year, with much of the activity focused along the East Coast. Several states still in play to legalize marijuana through legislatures is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Russia claims destruction of air defense system donated by former ally
*Epoch Times:* *Russian Military Says It Destroyed S-300 Missile Systems in Ukraine* Apparently the system was in a warehouse and was not set up yet. read more
The United States' Celebration and Simplification of Autism Helps Whom?
By Anne Dachel My stories from Loss of Brain Trust last week only confirm what we all know, namely that the number of disabled kids will continue to flood schools, both here and abroad, and the people in charge will... Related Stories - Does Anybody Really Know What Time it Is? Does Anybody Really Care? - Will Autism Acceptance Include Funding? - March Madness Before April read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
Biden shows his ignorance of 2nd Amendment
Jonathan Turley @JonathanTurley The President just repeated the false statement that when the Second Amendment was ratified "you could't own a cannon." The suggestion that the Second Amendment was viewed as limited types of gun ownership, even cannons, is false. 4:04 PM · Apr 11, 2022·Twitter Web App 5,465 Retweets 304 Quote Tweets 20.2K Likes It is a lie he often repeats in the service of his anti-gun agenda. read more
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin Horrifying map reveals 5,000 new viruses lurking under ocean Kyiv comes back to life with a mix of sorrow, dark humor and triumph Pakistan’s embattled PM ousted in no-confidence vote Canada will soon offer doctor-assisted death to the mentally ill. Who should be eligible? Parents struggle to find baby formula amid widespread shortages and rationingChina Is Accelerating Its Nuclear Buildup Over Rising Fears of U.S. Conflict Russian Oil Continues To Flow To India And ChinaExclusive: Full-scale Nato military force to defend borders Ukraine official says Putin 'earns $1 b... read more
Halifax Examiner16 hours ago
Spike in COVID cases prompts province to extend paid sick leave program
The Houston government is “listening” and will provide four paid days sick pay to workers, businesses, and self-employed people who need to stay home from work between April 1 and May 7, according to a news release on Monday. The program was scheduled to end on March 31. The government decision was announced after NDP […] read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
6 Reasons Why Brazil Is A Great Place To Run A Startup
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – When we talk about Brazil then most people think about football and beaches but Brazil has a lot more to offer than these things, especially for new businesses and startups that are looking to grow and expand their business inside the country. Entrepreneurs who are looking to start up a […] The post 6 Reasons Why Brazil Is A Great Place To Run A Startup appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazil is now a key player in the world’s and Europe’s energy security, says Minister Guedes
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes, said that Brazil is today a key player in the world's energy and food security, "especially Europe." "Europe has tremendously realized the geopolitical risk, and Brazil is now seen as a key piece for energy and food security of the . . . To […] The post Brazil is now a key player in the world’s and Europe’s energy security, says Minister Guedes appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
What Are The Advantages Of Doing Business In Brazil?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil is one of the top economies of the world, coming in the list of top ten economies worldwide and the largest economy in Latin America. Brazil also has a population of more than 215 million, which means that there are tons of opportunities available for businesses. Many foreign investors […] The post What Are The Advantages Of Doing Business In Brazil? appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
America Keeps Eyepoking India and China for Failing to Fall into Line on Russia; Arrogance Looking More and More Like Impotence
America's failed attempts to get India and China in its corner against Russia is looking less like diplomacy and more like a clown car. read more
Halifax Examiner17 hours ago
Demand for housing assistance, legal aid support on the rise since renoviction ban lifted
Demand for housing assistance and legal aid services has increased since Nova Scotia lifted its ban on renovictions, support workers say. The province had temporarily banned renovictions, the practice of evicting a tenant in order to renovate a rental unit, under the state of emergency that lasted almost two years through the COVID-19 pandemic. […] read more
A new way to stem the illegal alien tide?
I had to smile at this report. While cameras followed the bus-'em-to-DC story, [Governor Greg Abbott's] Texas Department of Public Safety was wreaking major trade havoc at some of America’s busiest commercial ports of entry, backlogging trucks into long snaking lines into the Mexican horizon. Bright and early on Thursday April 7, small groups of Texas Department of Public Safety commercial vehicle inspectors started slow and methodical inspections of trucks coming off the Pharr-Reynosa international bridge. The operation immediately jammed up trucks for more miles into Mexico ... read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
Biometric Surveillance Systems Are Being Hastily Rolled Out Across the West, With Next to No Public Debate
Governments across the West are hurtling down a path that could lead us all to a very dark place. read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
Refurbished Walkers and Wheelchairs Fill Gaps Created by Supply Chain Problems
Yet more signs of commodity shortfalls: scarce walkers and other assistative devices, due to a shortage of aluminum read more
Saving The Planet
By Paul Homewood The clueless Matt McGrath says that it’s now or never to save the planet! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-60984663 That’s odd, because the same clueless McGrath told us that the Paris Agreement in 2015 had already saved the world: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35085758 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35084374 . And his BBC colleague, Glenn Campbell, also used the same momentous language to […] read more
Electroverse18 hours ago
Portland Logs Its First Measurable April Snow; Historic Blizzards To Pummel The Northern U.S.; + Sunspots Fade
Northern states are under blizzard warnings this week as forecasters warn that the “storm of the century” could unfold across the region. The post Portland Logs Its First Measurable April Snow; Historic Blizzards To Pummel The Northern U.S.; + Sunspots Fade appeared first on Electroverse. read more
Mining Awareness +18 hours ago
“Putin’s War on Truth: Propaganda and Censorship in Russia” Vladimir Kara-Murza Statement at Helsinki Commission Hearing
“Putin’s War on Truth: Propaganda and Censorship in Russia” Hearing at the U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe … Continue reading → read more
Mining Awareness +18 hours ago
Vladimir Kara-Murza Detained in Moscow Less Than 2 Weeks After Testifying “Those Who Speak Out Against This War Are Now Liable for Criminal Prosecution” at Helsinki Commission Hearing
“HELSINKI COMMISSION LEADERS ALARMED BY DETENTION OF VLADIMIR KARA-MURZA LESS THAN TWO WEEKS AFTER TESTIFYING “THOSE WHO SPEAK OUT AGAINST … Continue reading → read more
Mining Awareness +18 hours ago
Reports of Chemical Weapons Use by Russia in Mariupol Ukraine
“Ukraine War: Use of chemical weapons would be ‘beyond the pale’ Published on Apr 12, 2022 Minister for armed forces … Continue reading → read more
Mining Awareness +18 hours ago
UK Defence Intel Update on Ukraine 12 April 2022; Russian Attacks & Troop Location 11 April 2022 Plus Embedded Updates
UK Defence Intelligence “UPDATE ON UKRAINE 12 April 2022 INTELLIGENCE UPDATE Fighting in eastern Ukraine will intensify over the next … Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times18 hours ago
Brazilian digital bank Nubank raises US$650 million to expand in Mexico and Colombia
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Nubank, Latin America's most valuable fintech company and one of the world's largest digital financial services platforms, said the three-year local currency loan "reaffirms its long-term vision and commitment to the region, where it aims to promote technological development and financial inclusion." Brazil's Nubank, the largest digital bank in Latin […] The post Brazilian digital bank Nubank raises US$650 million to expand in Mexico and Colombia appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Why Africa is Divided Over the Russia-Ukraine War?
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 12 (IPS) - While the West has closed its ranks in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the response in Africa has hardly been uniform. Following Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine on 24 February, various constituencies within the international community have reacted with a mixture of shock, anger, and trepidation as they ponder the invasion’s implications for international security. Read the full story, “Why Africa is Divided Over the Russia-Ukraine War?”, on globalissues.org → read more
China Debt Traps in the New Cold War
SYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Apr 12 (IPS) - As China increases lending to other developing countries, ‘debt trap’ charges are growing quickly. As it greatly augments financing for development while other sources continue to decline, condemnation of China’s loans is being weaponized in the new Cold War. Read the full story, “China Debt Traps in the New Cold War”, on globalissues.org → read more

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