Monday, August 08, 2022

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Michael West7 hours ago
Murdoch’s News Corp reaches record profits
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation has almost doubled its profits in 2021/22 to a record $US760 million ($A1.1 billion). The US-listed company owns News Corp Australia, as well as numerous mastheads in the US and UK, alongside book publisher HarperCollins and a majority stake in real estate advertising company REA Group. Net income increased 95 per cent on […] read more
Andrew Bolt on the GBR Scare
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood ? A nice summary from Andrew Bolt about the Great Barrier Reef hoax: ? ? read more
Average American Lives in a Warmer Climate by Moving There
Originally posted on Science Matters: From Investors Business Daily Climate Change: Millions Of Americans Have Voted With Their Feet For A Hotter Climate. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. Environmentalism: A new (2018) Census report shows that this year, the hottest states in the country had the biggest gains in population. Haven’t these people been… read more
Who Can Afford Electric Cars?
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood Electric cars still remain hopelessly unaffordable for most car buyers: The Vauxhall Mokka, for instance will knock you back £32685 for the basic model: ? . The petrol equivalent costs £22865: ? ? . And if you want one, you will have… read more
Aussie Doctor Risks Medical License to Tell the Truth About COVID Vaccine Injuries and Deaths: Crashes AMA Meeting Confronting Top Chief Medical Officer
A doctor in Queensland, Australia has put his license to practice medicine on the line to bring his message of COVID-19 vaccine and injuries and deaths, and the "gaslighting" of patients and doctors who try to expose how deadly these shots are, to the public. He received corporate media attention recently when he crashed a meeting of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) calling out the country’s chief medical officer, Paul Kelly, while stunned doctors watched on. Dr. Bay recently recorded a video message where he apologized to his patients and the public for initially giving i... read more
Michael West8 hours ago
Beetaloo, Scarborough, Labor lockstep with Coalition on high emission gas projects
[image: Port of Darwin] Will the change of government reset the dial on Australia's planet-endangering projects? Beetaloo gas fracking, Barnaby Joyce's petrochemical plant, Scarborough. The Albanese government is continuing the previous government's legacy when it comes to gas. read more
"I'm Quite Aware..."
Oh, I'm quite aware of what a horror this all is, and yes, it's overwhelming, but that's our reality and I have no choice than to present you with the best available version of truth possible, there being no absolute Truth. What you do with it is of course your choice; do your own research and draw your own informed conclusions, and make what changes you feel best to survive what's here now and what's coming. It's really all any of us can do... I, too, don't want to just believe, I want to *know.* If I'm facing a firing squad, and we all are, I at least want to understand how and ... read more
"A Look to the Heavens"
Stars are sometimes born in the midst of chaos. About 3 million years ago in the nearby galaxy M33, a large cloud of gas spawned dense internal knots which gravitationally collapsed to form stars. NGC 604 was so large, however, it could form enough stars to make a globular cluster. Many young stars from this cloud are visible in the above image from the Hubble Space Telescope, along with what is left of the initial gas cloud. Some stars were so massive they have already evolved and exploded in a supernova. The brightest stars that are left emit light so energetic that they create one... read more
"The Housing Slowdown Could Become a Global Meltdown"
*Full screen recommended.* *"The Housing Slowdown Could Become a Global Meltdown"* by Epic Economist "All around the world, hundreds of millions of prospective home buyers that have been unable to purchase a home because of stratospheric price increases seen over the past couple of years are now getting thrilled about the ongoing housing market correction. But experts are warning that they should be careful about what they wish for: bubbly housing prices, soaring mortgage rates, the imbalance between supply and demand, and affordability problems are a toxic combination that has the ... read more
Security Council examines capacity building for sustaining peace in Africa
Greater investment in State institutions is critical to counter peace and security challenges in Africa, a senior UN official told the Security Council on Monday. Read the full story, “Security Council examines capacity building for sustaining peace in Africa”, on globalissues.org → read more
UN Committee reviews anti-discrimination efforts underway
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination opened in Geneva on Monday to review anti-discrimination efforts being done in seven UN Member States. Read the full story, “UN Committee reviews anti-discrimination efforts underway”, on globalissues.org → read more
ILO calls for adequate workers conditions during extreme heat in Iraq
The UN labour agency, ILO, says it is becoming increasingly concerned about working conditions in Iraq, where temperatures have soared to 50 degrees Celsius in recent weeks. Read the full story, “ILO calls for adequate workers conditions during extreme heat in Iraq”, on globalissues.org → read more
Sri Lanka: UNFPA appeals for $10.7 million for ‘critical’ women’s healthcare
The UN sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, is leading efforts to protect women and girls’ rights to give birth safely and live without gender-based violence, according to a statement issued on Monday. Read the full story, “Sri Lanka: UNFPA appeals for $10.7 million for ‘critical’ women’s healthcare”, on globalissues.org → read more
Attacking a nuclear plant ‘suicidal,’ UN chief tells journalists in Japan
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned a recent attack on a nuclear power station in southern Ukraine during a meeting in Tokyo on Monday with the Japan National Press Club. Read the full story, “Attacking a nuclear plant ‘suicidal,’ UN chief tells journalists in Japan”, on globalissues.org → read more
Ethiopia: Loan from UN fund allows FAO to scale up fertilizers for farmers in Tigray
A $10 million loan from the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) will allow the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to scale up the procurement of fertilizers to support farmers in the restive Tigray region in northern Ethiopia, the agency announced on Monday. Read the full story, “Ethiopia: Loan from UN fund allows FAO to scale up fertilizers for farmers in Tigray”, on globalissues.org → read more
New photos suggest how Trump, flush with power, may have sent official documents down the toilet
Photos showing what appear to be torn-up documents in two different toilets may provide more evidence of the former president’s habit of destroying his presidential documents. read more
If Biden decides not to run for reelection, he faces a big threat: Being a lame duck
A combination of irrelevancy, powerlessness and derision is in store for a president who chooses not to run for reelection. read more
Gregory Mannarino,, "Insanity! You Cannot Spend Your Way To Lower Inflation Nor Borrow Your Way To Prosperity!"
Gregory Mannarino, PM 8/8/22: *"Insanity! You Cannot Spend Your Way To Lower * *Inflation Nor Borrow Your Way To Prosperity!"* - https://traderschoice.net/ *Comments here:* - https://www.youtube.com/ read more
Snopes.com6 hours ago
Who Were the Knocker-Uppers?
Before alarm clocks became common, someone had to wake up workers in industrialized England. read more
The Aviationist7 hours ago
Photos Allegedly Show AGM-88 HARM Missile Used In Ukraine
[image: AGM-88] The photos emerged online appear to show the debris of an exploded AGM-88 near a Russian SAM site. Russian Telegram channels are posting online photos which reportedly show the debris left by an AGM-88 High-speed [...] The post Photos Allegedly Show AGM-88 HARM Missile Used In Ukraine appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
Anti-Russian Hysteria Used By FBI To Target Black Organizers
On July 29, the FBI conducted a surprise raid on the homes and offices of leaders of the African People's Socialist Party and Uhuru Solidarity Movement (APSP-Uhuru) in Florida and Missouri under the pretext that they were co-conspirators in an indictment of a Russian national, Alexander Ionov. In the raid, documents and electronic devices were stolen. The raid was coordinated with the Biden Administration. Clearing the FOG speaks with Chairman Omali Yeshitela of the APSP - Uhuru about the raid and the broader implications of it for activists in the United States. This raid is conn... read more
MJBizDaily7 hours ago
Delta-8 THC hemp products legal are legal in Kentucky, judge rules
A Kentucky judge has sided with the state hemp industry over law enforcement, ruling that products containing delta-8 THC derived from hemp are legal, a hemp trade association said in a news release. Delta-8 THC hemp products legal are legal in Kentucky, judge rules is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Medical Kidnap7 hours ago
Aussie Doctor Risks Medical License to Tell the Truth About COVID Vaccine Injuries and Deaths: Crashes AMA Meeting Confronting Top Chief Medical Officer
A doctor in Queensland, Australia has put his license to practice medicine on the line to bring his message of COVID-19 vaccine and injuries and deaths, and the "gaslighting" of patients and doctors who try to expose how deadly these shots are, to the public. He received corporate media attention recently when he crashed a meeting of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) calling out the country’s chief medical officer, Paul Kelly, while stunned doctors watched on. Dr. Bay recently recorded a video message where he apologized to his patients and the public for initially giving i... read more
PrairiePundit7 hours ago
Election theft allegations
Matt Margolis: ... *Bloomberg* sought to find out which states are “most vulnerable to political election interference” and “what it means for elections this fall and in 2024, when the White House will once again be at stake.” I’ll save you all the details because the criteria were ridiculously biased. But, according to the exposé, reporters Ryan Teague Beckwith and Bill Allison looked at all the states, scrutinized election laws, consulted with experts, and while they claim the 2022 vote “should be fine” because election integrity laws in various states have stalled, Beckwith a... read more
The Aviationist7 hours ago
Exclusive: Photo Of The Recovered F/A-18E That Blew Overboard USS Truman In The Med Sea
[image: F/A-18E recovered] The wreckage of the Super Hornet was successfully recovered from the Mediterranean Sea where it fell last month due to bad weather. We were sent a photo that allowed us to identify the F/A-18E. On [...] The post Exclusive: Photo Of The Recovered F/A-18E That Blew Overboard USS Truman In The Med Sea appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
PrairiePundit7 hours ago
Dems seek to criminalize opposition
Joy Pullmann: ... Democrats called Donald Trump a fascist, authoritarian, and wannabe dictator for chants at his rallies of “Lock her up,” referring to his opponent Hillary Clinton. At the time, leftists pointed out that imprisoning, interrogating, investigating, and otherwise using government resources to harass and prosecute one’s political opponents was the mark of tyrannical regimes such as Vladimir Putin’s and Adolf Hitler. “Democracies don’t lock up political opponents,” the Washington Post editorial board told us in 2016. That is still true when the ones pushing the inte... read more
"American Household Debt Surpasses $16 Trillion"
*"American Household Debt Surpasses $16 Trillion"* by Martin Armstrong "American household has reached a new high, according to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Total household debt has surpassed $16 trillion for the first time in American history. Americans have taken on $2 trillion in additional debt since the pandemic. Aggregate household debt balances rose by $312 billion in Q2 2022 alone, marking a 2% increase from Q1. Mortgages were the largest contributing factor to the post-pandemic uptick after rising by $207 billion to $11.39 trillion. Americans have been ... read more
"The Fed’s Set to Pour Gasoline on a Fire"
*"The Fed’s Set to Pour Gasoline on a Fire"* by Jim Rickards "Forget the happy talk from the White House and the mainstream media; the U.S. is already in a recession. They can try to redefine a recession all they want, but it doesn’t matter. If you’re a regular reader of mine, you knew this was coming because I’ve been forecasting it for months, but now it’s confirmed. The U.S. Commerce Department reported that first-quarter 2022 GDP declined 1.6%, and second-quarter GDP declined 0.9%. That fits the standard definition of a recession as two consecutive quarters of declining GDP. B... read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Mexico: their global lithium market potential
Global lithium production has doubled between 2016 and 2020 to 82,000 tons and is on its way to becoming one of the most demanded elements in the world. That is because lithium is an essential component of ion batteries that enables the flow of electric current and is an indispensable component for electric cars. The […] read more
balance106 hours ago
surly mongers
sweet 18 death20=38. a society can be lulled insidiously because if/when people lack the sense of high purpose and commitment to Life, vital will to be, then conventional, compromised, convenient complacency prevails so that the inherent urge to revere life is diminished, so that death spiral gains footholds or the whole field. //////////////// “all on same page” 49—the very desire of Duffy clique toward Summit groups. Duffy clique, mental20+ hospital37=57+ set-up18=75=3 x black ops25. Yes, it takes a big18 pharma30=48 partyline48 (with its black ops) to Dominate, whether it’s Putin... read more
Untitled
*"Inflation 'Reduction' Bill To Unleash Tax Terrorism* *Upon The American People" (Excerpt)* by Mike Adams *"Excerpt:* "Accelerating the total destruction of America - exactly as planned - Democrats gleefully passed the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act” that even Bernie Sanders says won’t reduce inflation. Because inflation is the product of an expanded money supply - see Inflation.news to stay informed - this massive government spending bill will only increase inflation while handing out hundreds of billions of dollars to the green energy sector, IRS agents and wealthy corporatio... read more
THE STUPIDEST SCOOP
The Federalist's Tristan Justice breathlessly reports: *Liz Cheney’s Husband Is Partner At Law Firm Representing Hunter Biden* Philip Perry, who is married to Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, is a partner at the same law firm representing President Joe Biden’s scandal-ridden son, Hunter. Last week, the Daily Mail reached out to Hunter Biden’s attorney for comment on a story unearthing new details to the extent the younger Biden leveraged the family name for lucrative overseas business ventures.... An attorney named Christopher Clark, who is listed with the firm Latham & Watkins as partner... read more
The Rio Times6 hours ago
Bolivia and Mexico will collaborate on lithium exploitation
The visit of the Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marcelo Ebrard, to Bolivia, where he met with his counterpart, Rogelio Mayta, led to a strategic alliance between the two countries so that their state-owned lithium companies work in a coordinated manner in the exploitation of this mineral. The objective . . . To read the […] read more
The Last Refuge7 hours ago
After Taking the Weekend Off, Washington State Should Be Updating Midterm Election Vote Count Tonight
The officials who count votes in Washington State do not work weekends, they paused ballot counting last Friday but should have continued again this morning. It sounds bizarre to even say this, but that is the status of current elections in Washington State – and the residents appear to be okay with it. The election […] The post After Taking the Weekend Off, Washington State Should Be Updating Midterm Election Vote Count Tonight appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The World Is In Best Of Hands
Joe Biden faces down his toughest challenge yet: a jacket pic.twitter.com/ElW9eynccC — Cabot Phillips (@cabot_phillips) August 8, 2022 read more
Margin Of Fraud
Only Republicans can steal elections. read more
Victim provided credible evidence about assault 
The victim provided credible evidence that appellant beat her on two different occasions after she initially refused to drive him to an automotive race track. Delayed report The victim, Garver, appellant Sturdy’s live-in girlfriend, testified that the first assault occurred on Oct. 24, 2020. The second occurred on Oct. 25. Although there were several opportunities ... read more
022-7-196 – Sturdy v. Commonwealth
Sturdy v. Commonwealth, Record No. 1281-21-1, June 14, 2022. CAV (Athey) From the Circuit Court of the City of Hampton (Gaten). Charles E. Haden for appellant. Stephen J. Sovinsky for appellee. VLW 022-7-196, 4 pp. Unpublished opinion. Full-Text Opinion read more
Sufficient evidence supports fraud conviction 
Where appellant accepted a down payment from a homeowner for renovations, he was properly convicted of construction fraud because he took the money with the intent to defraud her. “The relevant question is whether a builder or contractor obtained an advance based upon future work promised with a fraudulent intent not to perform or to ... read more
CFACT8 hours ago
The $9.8B Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm’s red flags
There are a lot of red flags with Dominion Energy's planned 176 offshore wind turbine farm—especially its $10 billion price tag. Listen to District of Conservation today to learn more. The post The $9.8B Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Farm’s red flags appeared first on CFACT. read more
The Benefits of Having a Natural Measles Infection
Association of Natural Health – by Suzanne Humphries, MD Today, half a century after measles vaccines have become commonplace, and two to three generations beyond... The post The Benefits of Having a Natural Measles Infection appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Word From the Trenches – August 8, 2022
Join in on the conversation. Call (667)770-1530 then enter 220029#, press *6 to mute and unmute. VoIP Dialer: https://www.freeconferencecallhd.com/dialer You can listen on our player.... The post The Word From the Trenches – August 8, 2022 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Man tracks down the doctor that gave one of his family members the covid vaccine and they died after taking it…
Man tracks down the doctor that gave one of his family members the covid vaccine and they died after taking it… pic.twitter.com/ceeUVHTgyc — Gerald (@4th_System)... The post Man tracks down the doctor that gave one of his family members the covid vaccine and they died after taking it… appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Komando.com11 hours ago
Lanyards for your USB drives – Stop losing your flash drives
USB drives are too easy to lose, which puts your data at risk. If you insist on using them, these lanyards are a must-have to ensure your sensitive data doesn't end up in the hands of bad actors. read more
KELLIE BYRD-DANSO
Kellie Byrd-Danso has been named vice president for student affairs at Central Connecticut State University. read more
Scholars Remember Dr. James Turner, Pioneer of Africana Studies
Dr. James Turner, a pioneer in the field of Black studies and the founding director of the Africana Studies and Research Center... read more
Not PC8 hours ago
"Most modern economic theory describes a world ... through the government's eyes."
*"Most modern economic theory describes a world presided over by a government (not, significantly, by governments), and see this world through the government's eyes. The government is supposed to have the responsibility, the will, and the power to restructure society in whatever way maximises [wellbeing]; like the U.S. Cavalry in a good Western, the government stands ready to rush to the rescue whenever the market 'fails,' and the economist's job is to advise it on when and how to do so. Private individuals, in contrast, are credited with little or to ability to solve collectiv... read more
bilaterals.org8 hours ago
Debates Urgentes #1: TLC Colombia – EE.UU.
08-Aug-2022 La Plataforma América Latina Mejor Sin TLC presenta el primer cuadernillo de la serie “Debates Urgentes”. Se trata de una propuesta de entrega periódica de ensayos, análisis y reflexiones, sobre la problemática de los TLC en la región. Este primer número fue elaborado por CEDETRABAJO, de Colombia, y está dedicado al acuerdo con EE.UU. read more
bilaterals.org8 hours ago
Rushed FTA between UK and India may pose big health threat
08-Aug-2022 A newly published report has outlined several recommendations for a safe trade deal with India, which it says if rushed could threatened UK pesticide standards and farming. read more
022-7-181 – Wood v. Commonwealth
Wood v. Commonwealth, Record No. 1089-21-4, June 7, 2022. CAV (Malveaux) From the Circuit Court of Rappahannock County (Fisher). David W. Walls for appellant. Lindsay M. Booker for appellee. VLW 022-7-181, 8 pp. Unpublished opinion. Full-Text Opinion read more
Pretrial bail properly denied 
Where appellant was charged with racketeering, possession with intent to distribute marijuana and a firearm charge related to the marijuana, there was ample support in the record to justify the circuit court’s decision to deny pretrial bail. No bail “On appeal, appellant argues that the circuit court abused its discretion in finding that he posed ... read more
022-7-180 – Eman v. Commonwealth
Eman v. Commonwealth, Record No. 1102-21-4, June 7, 2022. CAV (Malveaux) From the Circuit Court of the City of Alexandria (Uston). Patrick L. Edwards for appellant. Robert Strange for appellee. VLW 022-7-180, 10 pp. Unpublished opinion. Full-Text Opinion read more
Motion to suppress correctly granted 
Where the police searched appellant’s car after seeing an open container of alcohol and a small amount of decriminalized marijuana in his passenger’s wallet, results of the search, a handgun and more marijuana, cannot be admitted as evidence because the police lacked probable cause to search. Background Police stopped Branch’s car because it crossed three ... read more
022-7-218 – Commonwealth v. Branch
Commonwealth v. Branch, Record No. 0132-22-1, June 21, 2022. CAV (Ortiz; Beales dissenting) From the Circuit Court for the City of Virginia Beach (Frucci). Charles Agerter for appellant. Kelsey Bulger for appellee. VLW 022-7-218, 14 pp. Unpublished opinion. Full-Text Opinion read more
Evidence did not support self-defense claim 
The evidence, including appellant’s testimony that differed from statements he gave to the police, does not support his claim that he shot the victim in self-defense. Self-defense Appellant Smallwood “admitted to intentionally shooting Adkins but claimed that he did so in self-defense. … “For Smallwood to prevail on his self-defense claim, the jury needed to ... read more
022-7-182 – Smallwood v. Commonwealth
Smallwood v. Commonwealth, Record No. 1053-21-2, June 7, 2022. CAV (Raphael) From the Circuit Court of Henrico County (Marshall). Stephen A. Mutnick for appellant. Sharon M. Carr for appellee. VLW 022-7-182, 11 pp. Unpublished opinion. Full-Text Opinion read more
Ceasefire In Gaza After Three Days Of Israeli Bombings
A ceasefire came into effect at around midnight on Sunday, August 8, ending the three-day-long Israeli bombing campaign inside the occupied Palestinian territory of Gaza. The latest round of Israeli aggression on the besieged territory, which began on Friday, killed at least 44 Palestinians and wounded more than 360 others. Contrary to the Israeli claims that its airstrikes targeted leaders of Islamic Jihad, most of the Palestinians killed were civilians, including 15 children. This was the second large-scale air raid carried out by the Israeli occupation in a little over a year ... read more
The Intricate Fight For Africa
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s recent tour in Africa was meant to be a game changer, not only in terms of Russia’s relations with the continent, but in the global power struggle involving the US, Europe, China, India, Turkey and others. Many media reports and analyses placed Lavrov’s visit to Egypt, the Republic of Congo, Uganda and Ethiopia within the obvious political context of the Russia-Ukraine war. The British Guardian’s Jason Burka summed up Lavrov’s visit in these words: “Lavrov is seeking to convince African leaders and, to a much lesser extent, ordinary people ... read more
Colombia: Petro Is Now President; A Call For The Release Of Prisoners
“It is said that no one really knows a nation until he has been in one of its prisons.” Nelson Mandela’s sentence opens a petition addressed to Gustavo Petro and Francia Márquez, president and vice-president of Colombia, who officially takes office today. It is signed by the National Penitentiary Movement, accompanied by hundreds of organizations and personalities. The document offers a summary of the structural problems afflicting a country like Colombia, where the spaces for political viability of the opposition were closed with the assassination of Liberal leader Eliécer Gaitá... read more
Philadelphia Unions: ‘Housing Is A Human Right!’
For months, 70 Black and Brown families have organized resistance to their threatened eviction by the Altman Company in Philadelphia. When supporters and residents set up a protest tent city on July 9, Altman got a judge to order what he called “trespassers” off his “private property.” The area labor movement galvanized with a strong response, pointing out that workers have little interest in cooperating with Altman to carry out the evictions. The Philadelphia Workers Solidarity Network and the Save the UC Townhomes Coalition first put out a petition with a plea to workers and unio... read more
Clearing The Way For A Whiter, Wealthier Tax Base In Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minnesota – Minneapolis has experienced a real estate boom since the economic crash of 2008 which was triggered when lenders gave out millions of discriminatory home loans with adjustable interest rates to mostly Black and brown families causing a massive nationwide mortgage default. In the past decade, the city added over 20,000 new units to its housing stock, with the overwhelming majority being rental units. With increased housing supply, Minneapolis added 60,000 new residents, according to the 2020 census. In recent years, the City of Minneapolis has attempted to ... read more
London Brazenly Steals Venezuelan Gold As US Hijacks Boeing 747
The President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, accused the United Kingdom on Wednesday, August 3, of stealing in a “brazen and outrageous” way the Venezuelan gold deposited in London, where a court announced last week that it would continue to retain the precious metal from Venezuela’s reserves. In a conference with entrepreneurs at the Teresa Carreño facilities in Caracas, the head of state stated that for Venezuela it is an operation of “kidnapping and theft” of the 31 tons of gold, valued at approximately 1,600 million euros. “Venezuela must know that it is an act of piracy and th... read more
There Is More Media Talk About Using Nuclear Weapons Than Banning Them
It’s of critical importance—indeed, existential importance—to the world: the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. And a coalition of peace organizations in the United States is charging that media are acting like the treaty “does not exist.” The Nuclear Ban Treaty Collaborative is waging a campaign to encourage press coverage of the treaty, which, it argues, “provides the only pathway to a safe, secure future free of the nuclear threat” (Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance Newsletter, 6/22). In the words of the UN, the treaty is “a legally binding instrument to prohib... read more
Webinar: What Could Trigger Nuclear War With Russia And China?
Washington has called Russia and China 'existential threats' to the US. NATO is expanding up to Russia's border and the war in Ukraine is escalating as the US-UK-NATO continue to ship weapons to Kiev. At the same time NATO is expanding into the Asia-Pacific region closing the military circle around Beijing. How should peace people interpret and react to these dangerous developments? Join us for an informative presentation & discussion with Bruce Gagnon, coordinator of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space. The post Webinar: What Could Trigger Nuclear War With... read more
West Chicago Is Cleaning Up The Last Of Its Nuclear Contamination
Sandra Arzola was relaxing in her West Chicago home one weekend in 1995, when she heard a knock at the door. Recently married, she shared the gray duplex with her husband, mom and sister, and family members were constantly coming and going. But when Sandra answered the door that day, what she learned would change how she looked at her home and suburban community forever. At the door was a woman representing Envirocon, an environmental cleanup company. There was thorium on the family’s property, the woman said, and if it was OK with them, workers were coming to remove it. It was th... read more
Econlib11 hours ago
IMMENSELY confusing
Back in 2020, Marc Andreesson wrote an excellent critique of NIMBYism entitled “It’s Time To Build“. Here’s an excerpt: You don’t just see this smug complacency, this satisfaction with the status quo and the unwillingness to build, in the pandemic, or in healthcare generally. You see it throughout Western life, and specifically throughout American life. […] The post IMMENSELY confusing appeared first on Econlib. read more
bilaterals.org8 hours ago
Chile Mejor Sin TLC junto a Francia Márquez
08-Aug-2022 Integrantes de la Plataforma chilena contra los TLC se reunieron con la vicepresidenta electa de Colombia, Francia Márquez. Compartieron con ella la experiencia de lucha que las organizaciones sociales y populares desarrollaron contra el TPP11 y los TLC en general. read more
bilaterals.org8 hours ago
Congresistas de EEUU piden a la Casa Blanca no apoyar a minera que obvió consulta en Guatemala
08-Aug-2022 Doce congresistas estadounidenses pidieron al representante del departamento de Estado, Antony Blinken, no prestar servicios diplomáticos a la empresa minera Kappes, estar atentos ante anomalías en los procesos de consulta comunitaria y arbitraje internacional, proteger a integrantes de la resistencia antiminera de la Puya. read more
Organizing Notes8 hours ago
Nuclear Terrorism By Kiev’s Regime Remains Unpunished
*SouthFront * *The Kiev regime continues to commit acts of terrorism in areas over which it has lost control. In recent days, Ukrainian forces have shelled nuclear facilities in the Zaporozhye region several times. * On August 7, the Zelensky’s regime committed a new act of nuclear terrorism at the energy infrastructure facilities of the Zaporozhye NPP to create a humanitarian catastrophe in the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, the Russian Ministry of Defence claimed. The attack was carried out at about midnight. The AFU used the Hurricane MLRS. Fragments and a rocket engi... read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
David McCullough, Pulitzer-Winning Historian, Dies at 89
He died less than two months after his beloved wife, Rosalee. read more
Snopes.com8 hours ago
Olivia Newton-John, Superstar Singer and Actress, Dies at 73
Newton-John died at her southern California ranch, John Easterling, her husband, wrote on Instagram and Facebook. read more
The Duran9 hours ago
Russia Starts Storming of Key Donbass Town of Bakhmut, Zelensky Admits Ukraine Suffering Heavy Losses, FT Says West ‘Concerned’ About Turkey Realigning with Russia
Russia Starts Storming of Key Donbass Town of Bakhmut, Zelensky Admits Ukraine Suffering Heavy Losses, FT Says West ‘Concerned’ About Turkey Realigning with Russia News Topic 576 read more
Snopes.com9 hours ago
Do Spiders Sleep? Study Suggests They May Snooze Like Humans
It's a question that keeps some scientists awake at night: Do spiders sleep? read more
Interesting Times
It is fascinating living in times when nothing the press and politicians say has anything to do with reality. The Inflation Reduction Act is the biggest step against climate change the US has ever taken – The Verge read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
Brazil has four airports that are among the most punctual in the world
Four Brazilian airports are among the top 20 airports in the world in terms of punctuality. Londrina (PR) ranked 11th, making it the top-ranked Brazilian airport with 96% on-time departures. Petrolina (PE) reached 13th place with a punctuality rate of 95.5%. The list also includes the airports of Juazeiro do Norte (CE) and Montes Claros […] read more
Science 2.0 blogs10 hours ago
Food Science: New Fix For Nature's Wasting Of Water During Photosynthesis
The researchers confirmed there is a system in place that is working to limit the amount of water being lost from the leaf, but what’s causing it is not settled. They believe that water conduits, called aquaporins, located in the cell membranes are responsible. read more read more
The Last Refuge10 hours ago
After Senate Passage, Democrats Drop Claim of Inflation Reduction Within Inflation Reduction Act
Prior to the 51-50 passage of the massive $700+ billion democrat spending bill, they called it the “inflation reduction act.” However, after Senate passage they are now calling it the climate change bill. Funny how that happens. The bill itself contains absolutely nothing that will lower inflation; in fact, the bill itself will raise supply-side […] The post After Senate Passage, Democrats Drop Claim of Inflation Reduction Within Inflation Reduction Act appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Snopes.com10 hours ago
UK Museum Agrees to Return Looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
The Horniman Museum and Gardens in southeast London said that it would transfer a collection of 72 items to the Nigerian government. read more
ClimateRealism10 hours ago
Great Barrier Reef Defies Climate “Science” and Pundits
Dr. Bjørn Lomborg informs about the status of the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) in a Facebook post on 8/7/22. He writes: Today, the Great Barrier Reef is better than ever. But ten years ago, we were told about the “Great Reef Catastrophe” and how the reef would be almost gone today. Here is the 2012 […] The post Great Barrier Reef Defies Climate “Science” and Pundits appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
The New Dark Age10 hours ago
Ukraine News Links 7-8 August 2022
Monday, 8 August 2022 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back. If it gets updated, I usually insert the time on the line above. A lot of cross-posting usually indicates that the article is popular and some links … Continue reading Ukraine News Links 7-8 August 2022 read more
Science Matters10 hours ago
Climate Cult Set to Spike Victims of Climate Policy
Tyler Durden explains at his zerohedge article The Climate Cult is Eager to Take Advantage of Europe’s Energy Crisis. Excerpts in italics with my bolds and added images. The climate cult never sleeps, and when they see nations in crisis they are always quick to try to exploit the situation by misrepresenting the root problem. […] read more
Snopes.com11 hours ago
1st Sea Turtle Nest Found on Mississippi Beach Since 2018
A Harrison County Sand Beach crew that was cleaning up found what appeared to be turtle tracks just east of the Pass Christian Harbor. read more
Jobs for the Future Awarded $5 Million to Assist Young Adults Access Apprenticeships
National nonprofit Jobs for the Future’s Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning has been awarded $5 million from the... read more
Two Women Return to UVA as Deans
Dr. Marianne Baernholdt will become dean of the University of Virginia’s School of Nursing, effective Aug. 1. And Dr. Stephanie... read more
Hampton University Receives Donation from the Pastor of Historic Alfred Street Baptist Church
Hampton University received $25,000 on Jul. 2, from the Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, senior pastor of the historic Alfred Street... read more
The Daily "Near You?"
Brockton, Massachusetts, USA. Thanks for stopping by! read more
"Cometh the Horsemen: Pandemic, Famine, War"
*"Cometh the Horsemen: Pandemic, Famine, War"* Michael Yon and Dr Jordan B Peterson "We are heading into one of the most epic famines in world history, where the poor will freeze in the dark and burn in the sun while they starve. Michael Yon, one of America’s youngest Green Berets at 19 years old, joins Dr Jordan B Peterson to discuss the current state of affairs across the globe. Michael has traveled and lived over half of his life abroad in more than 80 countries. Author of three books in the United States and three others in Japan, he is America’s most experienced combat correspon... read more
“Life Lessons From a Psychiatrist Who’s Been Listening to People’s Problems For Decades”
*“Life Lessons From a Psychiatrist Who’s Been* *Listening to People’s Problems For Decades”* by Thomas Oppong “How you approach life says a lot about who you are. As I get deeper into my late 30s I have learned to focus more on experiences that bring meaning and fulfilment to my life. I try to consistently pursue life goals that will make me and my closest relations happy; a trait that many individuals search for their entire lives. Nothing gives a person inner wholeness and peace like a distinct understanding of where they are going, how they can get there, and a sense of control o... read more
"Someday..."
"Someday stars will wind down or blow up. Someday death will cover us all like the water of a lake and perhaps nothing will ever come to the surface to show that we were ever there. But we WERE there, and during the time we lived, we were alive. That's the truth - what is, what was, what will be - not what could be, what should have been, what never can be." - Orson Scott Card read more
"The Decline and Fall of the Western Empire"
*"The Decline and Fall of the Western Empire"* by Batiushka "Sometime in the future a learned academic will be writing a weighty tome with the title "The Decline and Fall of the Western Empire." Perhaps the Contents Page will include, among others, twelve chapters with titles something like this: World War One. World War Two. Korea. Vietnam. Palestine. Iran. Nicaragua. Afghanistan. Iraq. Syria. Ukraine. Taiwan. Indeed, Karin Kneissel, the former Austrian Foreign Minister, is at present writing a book with the working title "A Requiem for Europe." In an interview with Asia Times on ... read more
Polar bear shot after early morning attack on French tourist camping in Svalbard
Originally posted on polarbearscience: There was another polar bear attack on Svalbard this morning, similar to others in previous years. As usual, the body condition of the bear was not mentioned (whether fat or thin) and photos of it were not published. The woman survived, the bear did not. This time, the location is Sveasletta,… read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Brazil gets the world’s first air bridge with biometric boarding
The airlift between the two Brazilian mega-cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, only 360 km away from each other, is not only one of the busiest routes in the world but also functions almost like a commuter train. More than 120 flights operate daily between the two cities, with an average of one […] read more
The Duran10 hours ago
Hryvnia – Ruble USD parity and shifting military assets to plug up holes
Hryvnia – Ruble USD parity and shifting military assets to plug up holes The Duran: Episode 1350 read more
the daily howler10 hours ago
Inquiring blue minds are eager to know!
*MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2022* *Bonfire(s) of the inanities:* Give the death of the late Chadwick Boseman, should Marvel Studios cast someone else in the role of T'Challa, the king of Wakanda? This morning, on its opinion page, the New York Times was helping up think that one through. Meanwhile, is it possible that two of the passengers on the Titanic were, in fact, a gay couple? This morning, with links all over its decaying online edition for the second straight day, the Washington Post was helping us think about that. Slate entered the world, way back when, as an intelligent cente... read more
Vox - All10 hours ago
What happens when the Supreme Court is this unpopular?
Protesters rally in front of the US Supreme Court on June 24, when the court overruled *Roe v. Wade.* | Brandon Bell/Getty Images Historically, the Court has tended to align with popular sentiment. But what happens when US elections do not produce democratic results? If Supreme Court justices were accountable to the people they govern, much of the Court would be freaking out right now. A Gallup poll taken shortly before the Court overruled *Roe v. Wade* found that only a quarter of US adults have either a “great deal” or “quite a lot” of confidence in the Court — the lowest ever m... read more
Vox - All10 hours ago
The Inflation Reduction Act
[image: Senate Votes On Amendments To Inflation Reduction Act Over The Weekend] Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The bill provides “game changer” funding for clean energy investments and measures to reduce prescription drug costs. The Inflation Reduction Act, one of the central policy achievements of President Joe Biden’s time in office, is a major climate bill with some health care and tax policies attached. It contains $369 billion in funding for clean energy and electric vehicle tax breaks, domestic manufacturing of batteries and solar panels, and pollution r... read more
Biden admin to send additional $4.5 BILLION to Ukraine
Post Millennial – by Roberto Wakerell-Cruz The Biden White House will provide Ukraine with an additional $4.5 billion, increasing the total budgetary support sent to the... The post Biden admin to send additional $4.5 BILLION to Ukraine appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
5 Transportation Industries the US Government Is Crushing With Regulations
FEE – by Richard Fulmer In war, each side tries to cripple the other’s economy by targeting and destroying its transportation infrastructure: ports, airfields, roads,... The post 5 Transportation Industries the US Government Is Crushing With Regulations appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
We Have To Throw Off The Shackles Of Globalism And Put Congress Back In The Hands Of Israel
Beyond_Ridiculous August 8th, 2022. The post We Have To Throw Off The Shackles Of Globalism And Put Congress Back In The Hands Of Israel appeared first on From the Trenches World Report . read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Brazil sets export record of nearly US$200 billion in first 7 months of 2022
Between January and July 2022, Brazilian exports reached a record US$200 billion. This amount is 20% higher than the US$160 billion recorded in the same period last year. The data comes from the Ministry of Economy. So far, the transformation industry has contributed just over US$100 billion in 2022. That is, its share in Brazil's […] read more
MJBizDaily10 hours ago
Pennsylvania medical cannabis company lays off 55 workers, calls for relief
Pennsylvania medical cannabis grower and processor Calypso Enterprises is calling on the state to provide "equitable relief" for independent marijuana companies after it laid off 55 workers at its facility in Erie. Pennsylvania medical cannabis company lays off 55 workers, calls for relief is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Retraction Watch11 hours ago
‘A significant departure’: Former Kentucky researcher faked 28 figures in grant applications and papers, say Feds
A former researcher at the University of Kentucky committed misconduct in both published papers and grant applications, according to a federal watchdog. The finding from the Office of Research Integrity (ORI) comes two years after the University of Kentucky announced that it had concluded that the scientist, Stuart Jarrett, had committed misconduct on four papers … Continue reading ‘A significant departure’: Former Kentucky researcher faked 28 figures in grant applications and papers, say Feds read more
600% More Deaths Reported In Last 19 Months Than In Entire 32 Year History of VAERS Database
Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist Since the COVID-19 pandemic began two years ago, the US government has poured billions of your tax dollars... The post 600% More Deaths Reported In Last 19 Months Than In Entire 32 Year History of VAERS Database appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
“Can you understand how 87,000 new IRS agents would scare the heck out of millions of Americans?”
"Can you understand how 87,000 new IRS agents would scare the heck out of millions of Americans?" Democrat Sen. Ben Cardin: "If there's no reason... The post “Can you understand how 87,000 new IRS agents would scare the heck out of millions of Americans?” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
‘Inflation Reduction Act’ Would Make IRS Among The Largest Govt Agencies
Hot Air – by Jazz Shaw Tucked away in the hilariously-named “Inflation Reduction Act” that Joe Manchin has been working on with Chuck Schumer is... The post ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ Would Make IRS Among The Largest Govt Agencies appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
"How It Really Is"
*Loza Alexander, "Lets Go Brandon"* read more
Ian Blackford–Fighting Climate Change The Only Way He Knows How!!
By Paul Homewood .Ian Blackford is, for those who don’t know, Leader of the Scottish National Party in Westminster: Queen’s Speech – May 2022: https://www.ukpol.co.uk/ian-blackford-2022-loyal-address-speech/ Porky’s Summer Jollies – July 2022: Nothing like a couple of week’s holiday in the US, complete with jet flights and helicopter rides, to save […] read more
The Last Refuge11 hours ago
Pfizer Spends $5.4 Billion Cash to Purchase Company That Specializes in Treatment of Blood Disorders
Thinking about it, this certainly does appear to be a purchase based on self-interest. The company that manufactured a product, potentially creating long-term issues with blood disorders (ie clotting), now purchases the company that specializes in the treatment of blood disorders. Am I the only one that sees this as sketchy? Aug 8 (Reuters) – […] The post Pfizer Spends $5.4 Billion Cash to Purchase Company That Specializes in Treatment of Blood Disorders appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Costa Rica ends mandatory Covid vaccination and will investigate purchase
The new center-right president of Costa Rica, Rodrigo Chaves, announced last week the end of mandatory vaccination against Covid-19 and announced an investigation into the contracts signed by the previous government because, in his opinion, too large quantities of vaccine doses were purchased. Costa Rica was one of the few countries that tried mandatory vaccination, […] read more
Small Dead Animals11 hours ago
The Democrats And China
Victor Davis Hanson on the China threat. read more
EU Commission’s Secret Policy Scenarios Show Full GMO Deregulation on the Cards
by Sustainable Pulse The European Commission is secretly considering the full deregulation of certain types of genetically modified (GM) crops – yet it has not admitted as much publicly. Under such policy scenarios, deregulation could mean scrapping safety checks, traceability, and labelling for GMOs that are claimed to be able to arise naturally – and … Continue reading EU Commission’s Secret Policy Scenarios Show Full GMO Deregulation on the Cards → read more
Food Safety News11 hours ago
Paneer cheese recalled over E. coli concerns
Mother Dairy is recalling Paneer Fresh Cheese because of generic E. coli contamination. The recalled product was sold in Alberta, Canada. There is concern that consumers may still have the product in their homes. Recalled products: Brand Product Size UPC Codes Mother Dairy Paneer Fresh Cheese 340 g 6 98708 98763 3 BB 2022/10/23 Consumers... Continue Reading read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Concern over the increase in violence in Uruguay: seven murders over the weekend
A man and a woman were shot in the Marconi neighborhood (Montevideo) around 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. These are two people aged 25 and 29 who died on the spot, according to doctors. The 911 Emergency Service received a call alerting about a man with a gunshot wound on General Enrique Castro and Burgueño streets […] read more
Who Can Afford Electric Cars?
By Paul Homewood Electric cars still remain hopelessly unaffordable for most car buyers: The Vauxhall Mokka, for instance will knock you back £32685 for the basic model: . The petrol equivalent costs £22865: . And if you want one, you will have to wait till next February for it: The Mokka […] read more
California Had the Most Active Shooter Incidents in 2021: FBI
Epoch Times – by Jason Blair In a report issued by the FBI, California ranked first for the most active shooter incidents in 2021. The state... The post California Had the Most Active Shooter Incidents in 2021: FBI appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The fix may be in, but we can always throw sand in the gears
Divemedic notes the cascade of negative feedback from the American public for the Democratic Party's current actions and obsessions, then asks: So with all of that going on, why are the Democrats continuing down what is obviously a self destructive path? Why do they continue making decisions that are obviously unpopular with the voters? I can only come up with one logical answer: The polls don’t matter. Their popularity doesn’t matter. They know that they can’t lose. The fix is in. There is no other explanation that fits the facts. There's more at the link. I can't help but... read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Cultural events in 200 locations in the city of São Paulo for Brazil’s independence celebration
Around 200 points in the capital of São Paulo will be the stage for cultural actions in honor of the Bicentennial of the Independence of Brazil. The program of the "Voices of Independence" project, organized by the City of São Paulo, will include music, cinema, theater and other arts from August 25th. On the 7th, […] read more
Bacon's Rebellion12 hours ago
Equal Time: American Federation of Teachers on Teacher Retention and Discipline in Schools
by James C. Sherlock To balance my reporting on discipline in schools and teacher retention, it is only fair to go to the best progressive source of ideas. To give them equal time. It is a close call, but the … Continue reading → read more
How China Dominates The World’s Solar PV Supply
By Paul Homewood .A new report from the IEA shows just how much China dominates the Solar PV industry: Let’s look at some of the charts. The first set show how far China’s dominance has increased since 2010, particularly on wafers and polysilicon, the early stages of the manufacturing stage: And frighteningly that dominance is […] read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
At least 30 inmates escape from a Paraguayan prison
Authorities reported that at least 30 inmates escaped from a prison in southern Paraguay on Sunday, of which 12 have already been recaptured. Initial reports indicate that among the escapees are members of the Brazilian criminal group First Capital Command (PCC). "What we have is a . . . To read the full NEWS and […] read more

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