Monday, May 23, 2022

23 May - Blogs I'm Following - 1 of 4

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War News Updates18 minutes ago
China Says The US Has Shipped $70 bln Worth Of Weapons To Taiwan
*Global Times: **US should remember its commitment to one-China principle: Chinese FM* Claiming its one-China principle is different from China's, the US is only retreating from its own promises and the common ground it reached with China, with the intention of obstructing China's peaceful reunification and attempting to build Taiwan into an "unsinkable aircraft carrier," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday at a press briefing in response to remarks from US Department of State spokesperson Ned Price on the one-China principle. Price said on Twitter ... read more
Gangsters Out Blog31 minutes ago
Cartel shot the Canadian tourists for a drug debt
The Borderland Beat is reporting that "The Jalisco New Generation Cartel planned the execution of two Canadian citizens at the Xcaret Hotel in Quintana Roo in early 2022, who were members of a Vietnamese mafia cell that owed money to the Mexican criminal organization, for which they executed the two men in the tourist destination of Playa del Carmen." "Robert James Dinh was the main target, considered by Canadian authorities and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to be the right-hand man of the head of the Vietnamese mob there, Cong Dinh. The latter is wanted for his allege... read more
Cairns News48 minutes ago
Ukraine update
Kyiv, Ukraine, May 23, 2022 EXCLUSIVE Cairns News military correspondent Colonel Yuri Komiyenko of Russian forces said yesterday approximately 1970 Ukrainian military personnel and foreign troops hiding below ground at Azovstal in Mariupol, have surrendered to the Russians. They are being processed for a war tribunal. The Ukrainian government is referring to the surrender as […] read more
War News Updates50 minutes ago
Chinese Invasion Plan For Taiwan Leaked
The audio and meeting photo were provided by Lude Media *Times of India:* *Explosive audio leak details China's plan to invade Taiwan* NEW DELHI: An unprecedented and explosive audio leak of a top-secret meeting of the Peoples Liberation Army has reveal China's detailed plan to attack Taiwan. Experts say that the audio clip posted on the YouTube channel of Lude media appears authentic. This will be the first time since the formation of the People's Republic of China in 1949 that a recording of a top-secret meeting of a military command has been leaked. Apparently, "allies" ... read more
US Defense Secretary Says Twenty Nations Have Agreed To Send More Weapons to Ukraine
*Washington Post:* *International military aid for Ukraine accelerates, Pentagon says* The Pentagon announced Monday that about 20 countries have pledged new security assistance packages for Ukraine, including new anti-ship missiles, additional attack helicopters and tanks. Forty-seven nations now have joined the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which was organized by the Pentagon to help address Kyiv’s immediate and long-term needs as it seeks to beat back the Russian military’s protracted invasion. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday singled out Denmark for providing ... read more
Two shootings in Calgary on Victoria Day
The Calgary Herald is reporting that "Calgary police were investigating a shooting along a busy stretch of 17th Avenue S.W. Monday afternoon that sent a young adult to the hospital. Around 2:55 p.m. EMS responded at the request of police to the 1000 block of 17th Avenue S.W. for reports that a man had been injured in a shooting. Paramedics transported a young adult man about 18 or 19 years old, in serious but stable condition with gunshot wounds, to Foothills Medical Centre." A witness heard a single shot. "The shooting on 17th Avenue S.W. was the second shooting reported by polic... read more
I Amuse Myself
https://t.co/nHwj5LkjIX pic.twitter.com/LNgdqN3W8T — Katewerk (@katewerk) May 23, 2022 read more
The Wind in the Walnuts, my Recreation Journey
Toronto is the City of Light. Nowhere in Ontario is the urban landscape so uplifting. A place you can go to and ride your bike, walk your dog, or write poetry. The extensive ravines of the West Don Watershed are filled with beautiful trees, chirping birds, and, the Ravine People. There is a place you… Continue reading → read more
Snopes.com2 hours ago
After 3 Months of War, Life in Russia Has Profoundly Changed
Even vicarious travel via the Internet and social media has narrowed for Russians. read more
Cairns News2 hours ago
AEC demands for jabbed and masked workers backfires badly, disenfranchises voters, intentionally
19/5/22 UMPIRE NOBBLES ELECTORATE – AEC Denies Right to Vote To Adrian, [Adrian McRae, GAP candidate for WA electorate of Durack] I’m not sure the AEC could run a chook raffle let alone an election! They ought to be able to because it’s said this one will cost taxpayers half a $billion! Aside from Western […] read more
Honey, I Finished The Internet
How to arm wrestle, with Devon Larratt. read more
Let Them Eat Davos
These are the people for which satire was invented. As our delegates fly in today for the first day of #Davos2022 we’re excited to talk about climate change. pic.twitter.com/3NbtzBPBFB — World Ecommunist Forum (@EcommunistForum) May 22, 2022 read more
Snopes.com2 hours ago
Expert: Monkeypox Likely Spread by Sex at 2 Raves in Europe
Monkeypox has not previously triggered widespread outbreaks beyond Africa, where it is endemic in animals read more
CCG3 hours ago
Out of circulation
I regret to inform you that a bereavement has occurred and I’ll be focused on the family until some time … Continue Reading → read more
Medical Kidnap3 hours ago
ZERO Smallpox Deaths or Injuries in 40 Years but 5,755 Injuries and Deaths from Smallpox Vaccines
As we reported over the weekend, the new plandemic being planned and rolled out to instill fear and sell more vaccines is the "monkeypox" virus. Belgium is the first country to introduce a mandatory 21-day monkeypox quarantine for those who contract the virus, after three cases were recorded in the country. Vaccines that are already approved by the FDA already exist for smallpox, and those same vaccines, the public is being told, will protect people from monkeypox as well. The CDC announced today that they are releasing smallpox vaccines for new cases of monkeypox in the U.S., wh... read more
Econlib3 hours ago
California housing prices and homelessness
At first glance, it seems obvious why California has such a disproportionate number of America’s homeless. Housing is very expensive in California. But why should expensive housing cause homelessness? If houses in Nome, Alaska were as expensive as in Los Angeles, would Nome have as much homelessness as LA? Commenter CaliNice had an interesting comment […] The post California housing prices and homelessness appeared first on Econlib. read more
ZERO Smallpox Deaths or Injuries in 40 Years but 5,755 Injuries and Deaths from Smallpox Vaccines
As we reported over the weekend, the new plandemic being planned and rolled out to instill fear and sell more vaccines is the "monkeypox" virus. Belgium is the first country to introduce a mandatory 21-day monkeypox quarantine for those who contract the virus, after three cases were recorded in the country. Vaccines that are already approved by the FDA already exist for smallpox, and those same vaccines, the public is being told, will protect people from monkeypox as well. The CDC announced today that they are releasing smallpox vaccines for new cases of monkeypox in the U.S., wh... read more
Red-tailed Tropicbird: Soot Covered Stowaway Found Far From Home
A container ship sailing from South Korea delivered more than they bargained for when a crew member heard a noise coming from the engine room and discovered an unusual stowaway. The post Red-tailed Tropicbird: Soot Covered Stowaway Found Far From Home appeared first on International Bird Rescue. read more
Pentagon Says Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine Has Been 'Slow And Unsuccessful'
*Yahoo:* *Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been 'slow and unsuccessful,' Pentagon says* WASHINGTON — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to be hampered by consistent military assistance to Ukraine from allies in Europe and elsewhere, U.S. military leaders said on Monday after a meeting with allies who made new pledges of weaponry as the war in Eastern Europe is on the cusp of entering its fourth month. “We remain committed, resolved and united in our assistance to Ukraine,” Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley said at a Pentagon briefing after a second meeting of th... read more
How Biden's American Families Plan hurts the low income
I disagree with the premise of the headline of this article. I think Progressives know exactly what they are doing and how their programs keep the low income at the bottom. It keeps them dependent on the government and thus keeps the progressives in office. I wrote a blog about this years ago using a fictional character and how she couldn't get ahead because her benefits would be cut if she accepted a promotion or a better job. https://www.econlib.org/library/columns/y2021/richardsonmckenzieprogressives.html *Progressives' Desires to Help the Poor Will End Up Hurting Them Inst... read more
Organizing Notes2 hours ago
Japanese protest US-Quad military alliance
Hundreds of people rallied at Tokyo's Shiba Park on May 22 to protest Joe Biden's three-day visit to Japan, as international tensions are running high over the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Biden arrived in Japan on Sunday and is set to attend a summit on May 24 where he will meet Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison to promote the "Quad" mechanism. The Quad, officially the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, was initiated in 2007 by then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and supported by then le... read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
Is Russia Running Out Of Soldiers In Ukraine?
Mobile enlistment offices. Russia's Defense Ministry *Moscow Times*: *Russia Scrambles for Soldiers Amid Ukraine War Manpower Shortage* Several mobile military enlistment offices could be seen Saturday on the sidelines of an annual half-marathon race in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk. “Mobile selection point for contract service,” read the blue lettering on the side of one of the large trucks, which was suspended over an image of an aircraft carrier and a fighter jet. Another photograph from the event showed recruitment officers mingling with runners. Such recruitment poi... read more
Cairns News2 hours ago
Enough is Enough for Harry
In 2000 I joined SOSNEWS.org a pioneer team of 3 who hit the young internet running when home PCs were starting to grow. The team was Mal Davies, Brumbyy (with2 y’s) and myself, Harry Palmer. In your face comments and stories, the government did not want the people to know started a watching game by […] read more
Michael West3 hours ago
Rupert Murdoch scams Google News Showcase, spurns government’s “media reforms”
[image: What's the scam] Instead of making its content available on Google News Showcase, as other publishers do, News Corp's The Australian and its state tabloids such as Herald Sun and Daily Tele have their content locked behind the paywall. What's the scam? read more
Monkeypox, A Misdirection Play: Dr. Malone Provides Insight To The Latest Developments [VIDEO]
Monkeypox, A Misdirection Play: Dr. Malone Provides Insight To The Latest Developments [VIDEO] by ZACH HEILMAN, https://www.redvoicemedia.com/ “…they already have stockpiled vaccines…” – Just as people were moving past the COVID-19 pandemic, a new outbreak has apparently been reported in Africa that has nothing to do with the coronavirus. On Sunday, speaking to reporters, President … read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Unveils The Kremlin's Geopolitical Strategy
File photo: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, May 20, 2022 © Sputnik/Ilya Pitalev *RT: **Lavrov unveils Russia’s geopolitical strategy* Foreign minister tells students of Moscow’s economic and political plans and future of relations with the West Moscow expects increased economic cooperation with China as the West becomes more dictatorial, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. Russia intends to build relations with independent countries and will decide how to deal with the West if and when it comes to its senses, he added. “*Now that the West is taking ... read more
Pxfizer Whistleblower Attorney: They Admit It’s Not A Vwacxine In Their Contracts To Bypass Federal Law [VIDEO]
Pfizer Whistleblower Attorney: They Admit It’s Not A Vaccine In Their Contracts To Bypass Federal Law [VIDEO] by ZACH HEILMAN, https://www.redvoicemedia.com/ “It’s this kind of astonishing language, it says, Because of pandemic exigencies… then they could start injecting people and get $19.50 per dose.” – Imagine that more and more evidence and accusations are coming … read more
Gamal Mubarak’s video: Myth and Reality
Gamal Mubarak’s videois still making people in Egypt wondering what he wants. For days now after its release it is still among the top trending topics in Egypt especially that many young... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
Former Russian President Medvedev Says Sanctions Against Russia May Last For Decades
*TASS: **Sanctions against Russia may last for decades — Medvedev* *For this reason, Russia should rely entirely on its own resources, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council underscored* MOSCOW, May 20. /TASS/. The sanctions imposed on Russia will apparently stay in effect for a very long time, possibly, decades, and the special military operation in Ukraine is not the reason, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, said at a meeting of the inter-departmental commission for creating a national system of protection from new infections in Mosc... read more
"We Tried And We Failed!"
*Full screen recommended.* Success Attraction, Peter Schiff Interview, 5/23/22: *"We Tried And We Failed!"* "Peter Schiff latest interview on economy, money printing, taxes, inflation and more. With these Peter Schiff clips on the Peter Schiff latest interview on inflation, economy, federal reserve, dollar, economy, news, inflation 2021, money printing, and more. Welcome to Success Attraction, the number one place for educational, motivational and business content. Our mission is to improve people's lives through motivation, inspiration and education, from the high achievers of the... read more
Komando.com4 hours ago
Crypto scam red flags: No, Elon Musk isn’t trying to help you make money in crypto
How to know this video of Elon Musk promoting cryptocurrency is fake. read more
"20 Signs That The Collapse Of Society Is Accelerating"
*Full screen recommended.* *"20 Signs That The Collapse Of Society Is Accelerating"* by Epic Economist, 5/23/22: "The collapse of society is rapidly accelerating. Global events are escalating at an alarming pace. We’re now witnessing conflicts erupting all over the world. At the same time, global production is declining, supply chain problems are getting bigger, and our economic woes are getting worse. In fact, according to a new reassessment of a report released by a team of MIT scientists in 1970, human society is right on track for a collapse in the next two decades if there isn'... read more
Cairns News4 hours ago
News from George Christensen – Nation First
Source: Alison Ryan First of all, the good news… All is not lost. There was some good news out of the election: Freedom parties (e.g. One Nation, UAP, Liberal Democrats, Australian Federation Party, IMOP, Katter’s Australia Party, etc) scored more than 12% of the nationwide vote, which — if voters preferenced every minor party on […] read more
The Roots Of All Evil
“Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.” – William Pitt read more
IER6 hours ago
Biden Wants to Fund Critical Mining Projects Abroad, Not in U.S.
President Biden and his administration do not want to mine American owned minerals on public lands. Rather, Biden wants to… The post Biden Wants to Fund Critical Mining Projects Abroad, Not in U.S. appeared first on IER. read more
Private Sector Needed as Addressing Education in Emergencies is Everyones Business
Davos, May 23 (IPS) - Against a backdrop of ongoing social changes, education is becoming increasingly important for success in life. But with disasters, pandemics, armed conflicts, and political crises forcing children out of school, a future of success is often placed far out of reach. Read the full story, “Private Sector Needed as Addressing Education in Emergencies is Everyones Business”, on globalissues.org → read more
Illegal Immigration Dilemma
PORTLAND, USA, May 23 (IPS) - Illegal immigration in the 21st century poses a serious dilemma for the world. Governments in virtually every region of the globe appear to be at a loss on how to address the two central dimensions of the dilemma. Read the full story, “Illegal Immigration Dilemma”, on globalissues.org → read more
International community urged to support new administration in Somalia
The recent conclusion of the electoral process in Somalia offers a long-awaited opportunity to make progress on other urgent national priorities, the UN Special Representative for the county told the Security Council on Monday. Read the full story, “International community urged to support new administration in Somalia”, on globalissues.org → read more
UN migration agency and EU step up aid for 325,000 Yemenis in need
The UN migration agency IOM and the European Union’s Humanitarian Aid wing (ECHO), said on Monday that they are scaling up their efforts to respond to the needs of more than 325,000 displaced by the conflict in Yemen, including migrants and the communities that host them. Read the full story, “UN migration agency and EU step up aid for 325,000 Yemenis in need”, on globalissues.org → read more
‘We Have to Make Peace with Nature’: UN Deputy Chief meets inspiring young climate leaders in Indonesia
A portable solar generator in a black case, and an eggplant grown in organic soil, were among the diverse items that a group of young climate leaders in Jakarta shared with the UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed this weekend, embodying their own personal inspiration, and efforts to advance the fight against climate change. Read the full story, “‘We Have to Make Peace with Nature’: UN Deputy Chief meets inspiring young climate leaders in Indonesia”, on globalissues.org → read more
Middle East and North Africa: addressing highest rates of youth unemployment in the world
More than 33 million new jobs need to be created by 2030 in the Middle East and North Africa region by 2030, if the world’s largest unemployment hot spot is to be substantially improved, four United Nations agencies said on Monday. Read the full story, “Middle East and North Africa: addressing highest rates of youth unemployment in the world”, on globalissues.org → read more
More consensus needed over digital technology for ‘people and the planet’
While digital technologies have offered “boundless opportunities” for sustainable development, education and inclusion, the UN political chief warned on Monday that there is also a clear downside. Read the full story, “More consensus needed over digital technology for ‘people and the planet’”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global jobs market recovery ‘has gone into reverse’, warns UN labour agency
The recovery of the global jobs market is going into reverse, the UN labour agency, ILO, said on Monday, blaming COVID-19 and “other multiple crises” that have increased inequalities within and between countries. Read the full story, “Global jobs market recovery ‘has gone into reverse’, warns UN labour agency”, on globalissues.org → read more
War News Updates4 hours ago
Is Putin Responsible For The World's Economic Problems?
*Reuters:* *Russia's Putin jokes about being blamed for all the world's woes* LONDON (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin quipped on Monday that he would have a serious talk to the West about its assertions that he was to blame for all the economic chaos sown by the conflict in Ukraine and the West's crippling sanctions. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has killed thousands and displaced 14 million people, while the West's attempt to isolate Russia as punishment and Moscow's blockade of grain shipments from Ukraine's Black Sea ports, have sent the price of oil, natural ... read more
Guantanamo, Cuba: VII Symposium On The Abolition Of Foreign Military Bases
The seventh iteration of the Symposium on the Abolition of Foreign Military Bases was held May 4-6, 2022 in Guantanamo, Cuba, near the 125 year old US Naval Base located a few miles from the city of Guantanamo. The Naval Base is the site of the infamous US military prison that, as of April 2022, still holds 37 men, most of whom have never been tried as their trial would reveal the torture to which the US has subjected them. 18 of the 37 are approved for release if U.S. diplomats can arrange for countries to accept them. The Biden administration has released 3 prisoners so far i... read more
Like A Good Neighbour
I’m old enough to remember when State Farm sold insurance. read more
Pressure Mounts On Patel Over Assange Decision
At some point during the next nine days, British Home Secretary Priti Patel will decide whether or not to extradite imprisoned WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange to the United States to face espionage charges for publishing accurate information revealing U.S. war crimes. Pressure is building from both sides on the home secretary. Press freedom and human rights organizations, a Nobel laureate, the Council of Europe’s human rights commissioner, journalists and Assange supporters have appealed to Patel to let Assange go. While it would be deemed improper for outside influence to be ... read more
The “Honesty Gap” Is Dishonest
by David Wojick Loyal Baconeers know what the so-called “Honesty Gap” is, as we have been discussing it at length. It is heavily featured in a recent report from the Virginia Department of Education. The gap itself is the big … Continue reading → read more

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