Friday, August 05, 2022

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Vox - All23 minutes ago
Four ways of looking at The Rehearsal
[image: A man sits at a bar.] Nathan Fielder, the mastermind of *The Rehearsal*. | HBO Nathan Fielder’s wild HBO show is reality TV at its most bizarre. Or is it a documentary? Or memoir? Or something else? Imagine a TV show so profoundly strange that the more you thought about it, the less you knew what it ... was. The more you dug into the straightforward parts, the less straightforward they got. The further down the rabbit hole you strayed, the more trap doors and dead ends seemed to be scattered along the passageway. That’s *The Rehearsal*, from Nathan Fielder, of *Nathan For... read more
Bertrand Russell, “Three Passions”
*“Three Passions”* ”Three passions have governed my life: The longings for love, the search for knowledge, And unbearable pity for the suffering of humankind. Love brings ecstasy and relieves loneliness. In the union of love I have seen In a mystic miniature the prefiguring vision Of the heavens that saints and poets have imagined. With equal passion I have sought knowledge. I have wished to understand the hearts of people. I have wished to know why the stars shine. Love and knowledge led upwards to the heavens, But always pity brought me back to earth; Cries of pain reverberated in my ... read more
A Note on the Indian Dark Age
Poster of the 1952 movie Anand Math Like the Europeans, the Indians too had their Dark Age, which extended from the tenth century (the rise of the Ghurid dynasty) to the eighteenth century (the decline of the Mughal dynasty). The Islamic rulers had conquered a significant part of India, but their face was always turned towards the Arabian desert. They did not assimilate with the Hindus; they did not become Indianized; they never overcame their nomadic and militaristic character. In this Dark Age of eight hundred years, the Hindus became disconnected from their ancient philosoph... read more
"Alert! They Warn Americans To Prepare For A Depression: More Devastating Than Most People Expect"
*Full screen recommended.* *"Alert! They Warn Americans To Prepare For A Depression: * *More Devastating Than Most People Expect"* by Epic Economist "Former President Trump came forward during a rally last week to warn that America’s economy is going down the drain and is set to face a much bigger disaster than a typical downturn over the next couple of months. His forecasts came shortly before new official numbers showed that U.S. economic growth is declining for the second consecutive quarter while consumer prices reached the highest level in a generation, and Americans' purchasin... read more
Cairns News1 hour ago
A blast from the past by Eric Butler
The International Economic Order read more
balance101 hour ago
testimony of the oneness of devotees of light this day
\ Find joy in service then and find mastery at that point where you cease to set aside time and space for the lesser self, finding your renewal in service, finding your strength, your regeneration in communion with the great God-Self. So let it be as a testimony of the oneness of devotees of light this day that one and all resist the sympathy of Luciferians–the self-pity, self-justification, self-preference. -Nada, Pearls of Wisdom 30:1 …….......... And so I came to the disciples, to all who would hear my Word, those in the Essene community, to preach deliverance from the round of s... read more
The Last Refuge2 hours ago
Candidate Joe Kent Pulls to Within 257 Votes in Washington State, With 30,000 Ballots Remaining to Be Counted
As each batch of ballots is counted in Washington State’s 3rd congressional district, MAGA candidate Joe Kent has gained significant ground. Republican Joe Kent is now within striking distance of primarying Jaime Herrera Beutler, with approximately 30,000 ballots remaining to be counted. [New York Times Link] Jamie Herrera Beutler, who voted to impeach President Trump […] The post Candidate Joe Kent Pulls to Within 257 Votes in Washington State, With 30,000 Ballots Remaining to Be Counted appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Honey, I Finished The Internet
What’s The Oldest Surviving Building On Earth? read more
Set Pedestrians to Off
I never really related to automobile driving. The authority figures of my day lived in a steam cloud of anxiety and doubt as far as teenagers getting a license, a car. Most of them, anyway. This was new, back in the 1970’s. Before then, a car and license was a good thing. An important milestone… Continue reading → read more
The Speck in your Brothers Eye
Joe Rogan has some words about the Brittney Griner situation. pic.twitter.com/SvjwaCPtFU — Catch Up News! (@CatchUpScoop) August 5, 2022 read more
CONTRARY BRIN2 hours ago
Alas, the passing of greats...
An unfortunate roundup of passings.... I note the passing of a science fiction legend. My friend and colleague Eric Flint left us, after a long illness. Best known for his his innovative and way-fun slipstream SF novel *1632, *Eric then used the enthusiasm of that readership to spawn the most successful and extensive exploration of a shared universe, ever, using it to mentor many rising talents, along the way, particularly through his publishing house, the Ring of Fire Press. In fact, when it came to raw storytelling – utter devotion to character, consistency and gripping narrati... read more
Musical interlude
Jessie Frye feat. Timecop1983 - Faded Memory read more
Michael West3 hours ago
Lights out and blinds drawn on the Australian dream as black money fuels house prices
[image: AML-CTF, Nathan Lynch, money laundering] Gaping loopholes, earnest advisers and an international reputation for stability have made Australia a place of choice for illicit funds. Despite a crackdown on the foreign ownership of established houses, there are still many ways for crooks to score a piece of the action, no matter which government is in power read more
Japanese art and cross over from Edo to Meiji
Japanese art and cross over from Edo to Meiji Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese artist Utagawa Sadahide (Gountei Sadahide) was born in 1807 during the Edo Period.… The post Japanese art and cross over from Edo to Meiji first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Snopes.com3 hours ago
Blaze Kills Firefighter’S 10 Relatives, 3 of Them Children
The children who died were ages 5, 6 and 7. read more
Cancer Explosion: Pathologist Reports on Rise of Aggressive Cancers Since mRNA Shots
Cancer Explosion: Pathologist Reports on Rise of Aggressive Cancers Since mRNA Shots sourced from Technocracy News August 5, 2022 Doctors for Covid Ethics in Europe highlighted the professional observations of Dr. Ute Kruger, Chief of Pathology at Lunds University in Sweden: Cancer went haywire when the mRNA shots began. The health of the world The post Cancer Explosion: Pathologist Reports on Rise of Aggressive Cancers Since mRNA Shots appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more
Snopes.com4 hours ago
Lightning Strike Near White House Leaves 3 Dead, 1 Injured
Authorities did not reveal how the people were injured, other than to say they were critically hurt in the lightning strike. read more
Israel Launches “Pre-emptive” Airstrikes On Gaza, Vowing To Wipe Out Islamic Jihad
Israel Launches “Pre-emptive” Airstrikes On Gaza, Vowing To Wipe Out Islamic Jihad by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Overnight, Israel declared an “emergency” on its southern border with the Gaza Strip, citing fresh tensions and unrest facilitated by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Israeli settlements and agricultural towns near the border have reportedly suffered disruptions and states of … read more
“Cox-vid” Deaths Hit New Record in Hyper-vWacxi-nated Australia — ADE & the Destruction of the Immune System
“Covid” deaths hit new record in hyper-vaccinated Australia by Ethan Huff, https://www.naturalnews.com/ (Natural News) The latest figures are in, and things are not looking good for “fully vaccinated” Australia. Even though more than 96 percent of the native population there took the first two mRNA (messenger RNA) jabs for the Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19), and more than … read more
Komando.com5 hours ago
License plate scanners are coming to more cities – Here’s what info they can collect in the wrong hands
License plate scanners are becoming widely available to the public. Here's the information anyone who has one can collect on you and why you should be worried. read more
Michael West5 hours ago
Power like no udder for latest solar farm
A Victorian dairy farming couple is leading the herd by switching to solar and battery power to reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint. Fourth-generation landholders John and Rochelle Pekin say they have almost eliminated their dependence on unreliable grid electricity and diesel backup, and expect to shave $70,000 off annual energy and fuel costs. […] read more
How Pelosi’s Visit Hurts Taiwan
When Nancy Pelosi made her 'woke' flight to Taiwan the U.S. seemed to hope for a Chinese military reaction to it. It positioned an aircraft carrier and two amphibious landing ships in the region. It also shipped additional fighter planes to Japan and South Korea. Chinese and international commentators drew up potential scenarios for a clash like a forced diversion of Pelosi's plane. However, the Chinese government kept its calm. The reintegration of Taiwan into China is not an urgent matter. It had planned for longer term measures designed to press the pro-independence government ... read more
The Price of Bukeles State of Emergency in El Salvador
SAN SALVADOR, Aug 05 (IPS) - The body of Walter Sandoval shows a number of dark bruises on his arms and knees, as well as lacerations on his left eye and on his head - signs that he suffered some kind of violence before dying in a Salvadoran prison, accused of being a gang member. Read the full story, “The Price of Bukeles State of Emergency in El Salvador”, on globalissues.org → read more
Nuclear-free world is possible, test-ban treaty chief says
Nuclear weapons will continue to pose a risk to humanity unless countries fully adhere to the treaty that prohibits their testing, a senior UN official said at a press conference in New York on Friday. Read the full story, “Nuclear-free world is possible, test-ban treaty chief says”, on globalissues.org → read more
Central African Republic: Militias spreading ‘terror, insecurity’, must lay down arms
Armed groups in the Central African Republic (CAR) must lay down their arms and engage in political dialogue, a UN-appointed independent human rights expert said on Friday, urging the international community to strengthen efforts to restore State authority and end impunity there. Read the full story, “Central African Republic: Militias spreading ‘terror, insecurity’, must lay down arms”, on globalissues.org → read more
WMO reports decrease in likelihood of severe Atlantic hurricane season ahead
As the North Atlantic hurricane season enters its traditional peak period, the US National  Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) has adjusted its forecast to monitor the conditions which impact cyclonic activity, according to the UN weather agency, WMO, on Friday.  Read the full story, “WMO reports decrease in likelihood of severe Atlantic hurricane season ahead”, on globalissues.org → read more
Nuclear technology helps Mexico eradicate invasive insect pest
One of the most devastating insect pests infesting fruits and vegetables in Mexico has been eradicated in the state of Colima, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Read the full story, “Nuclear technology helps Mexico eradicate invasive insect pest”, on globalissues.org → read more
Somalia: ‘We cannot wait for famine to be declared; we must act now’
Rising acute food insecurity in Somalia has caused more than 900,000 people to flee their homes in search of humanitarian assistance since January last year, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has warned. Read the full story, “Somalia: ‘We cannot wait for famine to be declared; we must act now’”, on globalissues.org → read more
Step up protection for activists who challenge big business in Colombia
Activists who raise concerns about business projects in Colombia are under serious threat for speaking out, and UN human rights experts are urging the government to do much more to protect them. Read the full story, “Step up protection for activists who challenge big business in Colombia”, on globalissues.org → read more
How Stupid is Alex Jones?
People like Alex Jones are like Jerry Fletcher, the Mel Gibson character in 1997's *Conspiracy Theory*. In the beginning of the movie, we see Fletcher mimeographing his latest conspiracy theory newsletter that he then distributes to about a dozen subscribers. He makes ends meet by driving a cab and is plainly not getting rich off his conspiracy theorizing. The upshot at the end of the movie is that Jerry Fletcher discovers that he really *did* stumble onto a conspiracy theory. We never find out what happened to Jerry at the end of the movie but, if *Conspiracy Theory* was... read more
Today on Planet Pelosi
Global- U.S.-China diplomatic tension casts doubt over global climate progress read more
Vox - All4 hours ago
Why the Justice Department made a move in the police killing of Breonna Taylor
[image: A framed snapshot of Breonna Taylor, lying beside a red rose.] A photo of Breonna Taylor at the Defend Black Women March in Black Lives Matter Plaza on July 30, 2022, in Washington, DC. | Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Frontline Action Hub It’s been more than two years since police shot the 26-year-old in her home. More than two years after Breonna Taylor’s death, the police officers involved in seeking the warrant that led to her killing have finally been charged — by the federal Justice Department. In an unexpected announcement on Thursday, the department charged four c... read more
Snopes.com4 hours ago
Flash Floods Strand 1K People in Death Valley National Park
About 60 vehicles were buried in debris and about 500 visitors and 500 park workers were stranded. read more
Covid daily deaths in Japan keep ticking: Kishida does little
Covid daily deaths in Japan keep ticking: Kishida does little Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times On October 4, 2021, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida took… The post Covid daily deaths in Japan keep ticking: Kishida does little first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
The Last Refuge5 hours ago
President Trump MAGA Rally, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 8pm ET Livestream
President Trump travels to Waukesha, Wisconsin tonight for a MAGA rally to support Tim Michels for Governor and all of the down ballot republican candidates. With the overwhelming MAGA victories in Michigan, Arizona and Missouri this week, there is a lot for President Trump to celebrate. The scheduled start time is 7:00pm CT / 8:00pm […] The post President Trump MAGA Rally, Waukesha, Wisconsin, 8pm ET Livestream appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Last Refuge5 hours ago
Jury Awards Sandy Hook Parents $4.1 Million in Compensatory Damages, and $45.2 Million in Punitive Damages, Against Alex Jones
A Texas jury has delivered a financial verdict against Alex Jones, awarding two parents of the Sandy Hook elementary school victim, 4.1 million in compensatory damages and $45.2 million in punitive damages. However, Texas limits punitive damages at $750,000. The verdict comes after a civil lawsuit against Alex Jones for defamation relating to his comments around […] The post Jury Awards Sandy Hook Parents $4.1 Million in Compensatory Damages, and $45.2 Million in Punitive Damages, Against Alex Jones appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
“Shrinkflation” – How Food Companies Implement Massive Price Hikes Without You Ever Noticing
From Wake Up New Zealand (source, ZeroHedge) Do you ever get the sense that your favorite steak at that Quick Service Restaurant of your choice keeps getting thinner and thinner all while your check size at the end of the night continues getting larger and larger. Well, it is. How else are publicly traded chains … Continue reading “Shrinkflation” – How Food Companies Implement Massive Price Hikes Without You Ever Noticing → read more
PrairiePundit7 hours ago
Abbott joins Biden in sending migrants to New York
Red States: ... The White House was upset by the move by Texas and Arizona but then got nailed for their hypocrisy when they tried to explain how busing to D.C. was any different than flying illegal aliens to New York, as the Biden team has been doing. Abbott then announced he would be broadening out the program — not just sending the illegal aliens to D.C. but also to other cities. Now the first bus from Texas has arrived in NYC and Abbott has issued a statement, “Biden refuses to do his job, so Texas continues to take unprecedented action to secure our border. NYC is the ideal d... read more
PrairiePundit7 hours ago
Cheney's ad for his daughter looks like an angry father
Richard Grenell @RichardGrenell The guy who started multiple wars says the guy who didn’t start any is a threat…. Quote Tweet Greg Price @greg_price11 · Aug 4 Dick Cheney: “In our nation’s 246 year history, there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our Republic than Donald Trump.” This is an ad Liz Cheney is now running for her failing. campaign. Show this thread Watch again 0:00 317K views 3:00 PM · Aug 4, 2022·Twitter for iPhone 2,427 Retweets 201 Quote Tweets 9,286 Likes Liz is losing big at this point and I doubt this will change minds. Grenell makes a good... read more
PrairiePundit7 hours ago
FBI director's bad day on Capitol Hill
Red States: FBI Director Christopher Wray was on the hot seat Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee on a variety of issues. As I reported earlier, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) grilled him over the politicization of the FBI, including questions about normal patriotic symbols that they were categorizing as signs of “militia violent extremism.” That made Wray look bad enough, as though he was ignorant about the problems in his own office and/or lying about them. Then when he was asked about Russia collusion and the Hunter Biden laptop by Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Wray managed ... read more
PrairiePundit7 hours ago
Florida becoming more red with Hispanic vote
Washington Examiner: Republicans are ogling Florida as the next big red state to emerge on the electoral map after making significant gains there with Hispanic voters. The GOP saw Hispanic voter registrations in Miami-Dade County increase by 2,409 in July, according to government figures , with Hispanics registered as Democrats dropping by 241 voters during the same period. The Democrats still boasted a 146,975 advantage among all registered voters in this South Florida battleground, with Republicans third behind “no party preference.” But among Hispanics, Democrats not only trai... read more
Snopes.com16 years ago
Did Son of Iwo Jima Soldier Tell Story to WI Schoolchildren at Memorial?
Article describes talk given to a group of Wisconsin schoolchildren at the Iwo Jima memorial. read more
THE GOP SHOULDN'T BE ABLE TO WALK BACK ITS ABORTION ABSOLUTISM
Today *The New York Times* has a story about Republicans who are desperately trying to recalibrate their positions on abortion in an election year, in response to widespread voter anger about the *Dobbs* ruling and state bans. The story mentions the likely Republican candidates for governor and lieutenant governor of Minnesota. In Minnesota, Scott Jensen, a family physician who said in March that he would “try to ban abortion” as governor, said in a video released before [Tuesday's] Kansas vote that he does support some exceptions: “If I’ve been unclear previously, I want to be cle... read more
Snopes.com6 hours ago
Did the Hollywood Sign Once Say ‘Hollywoodland’?
"Hooray for Hollywoodland" just doesn't have the same ring. read more
Snopes.com6 hours ago
No, Mike Tomlin Didn’t Say ‘No More Kneeling’ on His Field
The Pittsburgh Steelers' head coach has expressed support for his players who take a stand against social injustice. read more
The Last Refuge6 hours ago
McDonalds Dumps Trial of Plant Meat Because Customers Would Not Purchase – Next up, Bug Meat
McDonalds has announced they are dropping their program testing plant-based meats because people didn’t like it. As noted by the Washington Times, “other trials at Panda Express and Yum! Brands (KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut) have also ended without a subsequent product launch. Beyond Meat products at Dunkin’, Hardee’s, and A&W have been discontinued […] The post McDonalds Dumps Trial of Plant Meat Because Customers Would Not Purchase – Next up, Bug Meat appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Snopes.com6 hours ago
Alex Jones Ordered to Pay $49.3M Total Over Sandy Hook Lies
The trial is the first time Jones has been held financially liable for peddling lies about the 2012 attack in Newtown, Connecticut. read more

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