Thursday, November 10, 2022

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A Revolutionary Lens On US Elections
While the public endured months of campaign jostling by the capitalist Republican and Democratic party candidates in this U.S. midterm election, there are some self-styled revolutionaries and Pan-Africanists who peddle the propaganda of the bourgeoisie. Their message is a call for Black people to turnout to “save U.S. democracy” or else face certain doom at the hands of the Republican Party led by the ominous orange menace, Donald Trump. The concept of “fascism” is often bandied around with no regard for it as a historically constant condition for African descendants and Indigenous... read more
Cop27: Limits To Growth — Inconvenient Truth Of Our Times
Ahead of the first United Nations environmental summit in Stockholm in 1972, a group of scientists prepared The Limits to Growth report for the Club of Rome. It showed planet Earth’s finite natural resources cannot support ever-growing human consumption. Limits used integrated computer modeling to investigate 12 planetary scenarios of economic growth and their long-term consequences for the environment and natural resources. Emphasizing material limits to growth, it triggered a major debate. Authored by Donella H. Meadows, Dennis L. Meadows, Jørgen Randers and William W. Behrens ... read more
Will Our War-For-Profit System Lead To Nuclear Annihilation?
A recent poll conducted by the Quincy Institute found that 57% of likely voters strongly or somewhat support the US pursuing diplomatic negotiations as soon as possible to end the war in Ukraine, even if it requires Ukraine making compromises with Russia. Despite relentless pro-war propaganda, a majority of Americans are not on board with their government’s strategy of pouring endless weapons into Ukraine’s war with its nuclear-armed neighbor and hoping for the best. They are concerned about the costs of this war – more than 60 billion taxpayer dollars have already been spent, wit... read more
The US Is Presenting A Bad, Distracting Plan At UN Climate Talks
Carbon offsets—a business this new U.S. plan seems poised to grow—have been especially controversial; numerous stories and studies over the past several years have suggested they may be worse than useless, plagued by accounting problems while essentially giving companies a green light to keep emitting. As climate talks kicked off in Egypt this week and U.S. Democrats braced for a possible shellacking in Tuesday’s elections, climate envoy John Kerry floated a new initiative for helping countries finance emissions reductions. Hauling out a favorite line, Kerry told The Wall Street ... read more
Slavery Was On The Ballot In The US Midterms
As children in the US learn in schools, slavery was abolished over 150 years ago during the nation’s Civil War in 1863. And yet, on the November 8 2022 midterm elections, five states, Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont, Louisiana, and Alabama, voted on ballot measures that would end slavery in those states. How is the US still be contending with slavery in 2022? The 13th Amendment to the US Constitution, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery. However, it contained a powerful exception—slavery would be legal as punishment for a crime. As a result, hundreds of thousands of prison workers are... read more
Haiti: ‘Intervention Is Actively Destabilizing The Situation’
I think when you look at the situation in Haiti today–and make no mistake, the situation on the ground is extremely dire, right? People are facing serious hardships, from food insecurity, from violence and insecurity, a lack of fuel and basic supplies. And I think there’s an approach that you see in the media, often, which treats this all as a recent development. The Washington Post editorial is a good example, saying that the assassination of the president last year is what has caused this situation, right? And so it’s looking at it in terms of a very short timeline. And I think... read more
Another Successful Round Of Elections In Nicaragua
Sunday, November 6, saw the latest municipal elections in Nicaragua, with mayors and councilors elected for every city hall in the country, from the smallest to the largest (the capital, Managua). In the last general election, a year ago, 66% of voters took part. This time, not surprisingly, the percentage was smaller (57%), but still very respectable in international terms. Neighboring Costa Rica’s last local elections brought only a 25% turnout. Across the U.S., only 15 to 27% of eligible voters cast a ballot in their last local election. In the UK, turnout is usually about 30%,... read more
Lessons On Workplace Activism From Winning Campaigns At Google
On Sept. 14, 2020, Google CEO Sundar Pichai posted a blog outlining the company’s “Third Decade of Climate Action,” with its escalated commitments to addressing the crisis. Among them were an elimination of Google’s entire carbon legacy, a commitment to run all of its campuses and data centers on carbon free electricity, and promises to invest in tools to promote energy efficiency. The announcement came on the heels of an escalating pressure campaign from Google workers for the tech giant to do better on climate change. Like many campaign victories, it was an imperfect one. Many o... read more
Activists Ground Private Jets At Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
Over 500 Extinction Rebellion and Greenpeace Netherlands activists have stopped private jets from taking off at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport this afternoon. Activists cycled around the area where private jets are parked and blocked the aircraft. The protesters are concerned about the climate crisis and local residents whose lives are affected by the noise from Schiphol Airport. “We are immensely proud of everyone who took part in this peaceful action today against Schiphol Airport’s immense pollution and unnecessary luxury flights by private aircraft. This protest shows that people ... read more
Sinking Nation Tuvalu Calls For Treaty Ending Fossil Fuel Use At COP27
In the late 1960s, when the nations of the world were concerned about the spread of a potentially civilization-ending technology, they came together and signed the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. Now, in the face of a civilization-threatening climate crisis, a vulnerable island nation wants to do the same thing for the fossil fuels responsible. The Pacific island of Tuvalu became the first country to call for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty at a UN climate conference on Tuesday. “We all know that the leading cause of climate crisis is fossil fuels,” Tuva... read more
PrairiePundit8 hours ago
Warnock's blue bump
Gateway Pundit: *EXCLUSIVE: Unexplained Ballot Drop in GA Senate Race Likely Prevented Herschel Walker from Winning Race Outright – ‘Drop and Roll’ Pushed Race to Runoff* This looks suspiciously like the late-night bumps that Biden got in 2020 to push him over the top. It should be investigated. Georgia was one of the states where he benefited. read more
PrairiePundit8 hours ago
The blue state demise
Joel Kotkin: *A tale of two Americas* Red states are growing, while blue states are mired in lawlessness and decline. ... Usually, the media assume these two Americas represent equally viable political economies. But this is increasingly not the case. In population terms at least, red America is now growing far more rapidly than blue America. And this makes it more important politically. Since 1990, Texas has gained eight congressional seats, Florida five and Arizona three. In contrast, New York has lost five, Pennsylvania four and Illinois three. California, which now suffers... read more
PrairiePundit8 hours ago
Mail-in voting leads to bad results
PJ Media: ... .... Tucker Carlson of Fox News offered his explanation for the Republican Party’s dismal midterm election results despite a favorable environment — and it makes perfect sense. “[T]he mechanics of an election. They matter. In fact, they matter sometimes more than any individual running in the election. The way people vote makes a big difference to the outcome,” he explained. Case in point: Pennsylvania. “Two and a half years ago, the last administration, its Republican allies in Congress, watched passively, seemingly in glassy-eyed sedation as the Democratic Part... read more
PrairiePundit8 hours ago
Biden investigates his political enemies
National Review: *‘You Heard the President’: National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan Confirms Administration Considering Musk Investigation* Trump has less money than Musk but a much larger house to search. This looks like another potential abuse of power going after someone who suggested voters support the GOP in 2022. It should not be too long before people start suggesting a special counsel to investigate the Biden DOJ. read more
11/11: Busy day in Sharm El-Sheikh's COP27
Worldwide 11/11 is officially associated with the famous Chinese Singles Day or Double 11, the unofficial holiday and shopping festival that celebrates singles and targets them. Originally a bunch of Egyptian websites, shops and restaurants were planning to jump into the commercialization wagon (you can’t blame them in a time of economic crisis) but now 11/11 has become another thing. It will be the day that the first US president visits Egypt since 2009 despite it will be a short visit. US President Joe Biden is heading to Sharm El-Sheikh to participate in the 27th session of t... read more
Michael West6 hours ago
Australians pause to remember war dead
More than a century after the end of World War I, the thousands of Australians killed in the Great War and later conflicts will be remembered across the country. People will on Friday pause to mark Remembrance Day and commemorate the 103,000 Australians who lost their lives in wars and peacekeeping operations. Veterans’ Affairs Minister Matt […] read more
The 'carpetbagger' label that Fetterman stuck on Oz may have been key in defeating him
In the hard-fought contest between John Fetterman and Mehmet Oz for the US Senate, Fetterman slammed Oz with charges he was a carpetbagger. That may have helped Fetterman win the race. read more
Vox - All7 hours ago
Wakanda Forever’s touching credits scene, explained 
It’s the titular role! (The Black Panther from *Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.*) | Marvel Studios The Black Panther sequel says goodbye to Chadwick Boseman. *Black Panther: Wakanda Forever* has a post-credits scene that looks and feels a little different from other recent Marvel teasers. [image: Image of a spoiler warning] Over its last few movies — *Eternals*, *Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness*, and *Thor: Love and Thunder* — Marvel has used its post-credits scenes to announce big new castings. Harry Styles, Charlize Theron, and Brett Goldstein all had cameos introdu... read more
Vox - All7 hours ago
Democrats still have a path to keep the House — but it’s tough
[image: An illustration of the houses of Congress floating in the air over a hand poised to catch them.] Christina Animashaun/Vox It all depends on remaining mail ballots in several key states. Control of the House of Representatives remains unclear as of Thursday afternoon, as Republicans appear to have an edge but a path to a Democratic majority remains. To win a majority, a party needs 218 seats. The totals for several close contests and races with many uncounted mail ballots remain in flux. But currently, Republican candidates lead in 222 districts and Democrats lead in 213. ... read more
Vox - All7 hours ago
Beware the post-midterm hot takes about Latino voters
[image: Three people in voting booths with flames coming out the top.] Christina Animashaun/Vox Democrats seem to have staved off the worst, but Republicans still made some inroads. Rep. Mayra Flores, the South Texan GOP darling, declared it plainly: “The red wave did not happen.” She was talking about the possibility of Republicans sweeping competitive House, Senate, and governor’s races around the country. But she might as well have been referring to the much-hyped Republican realignment of Latino voters during the 2022 midterm elections. We don’t have a full set of data and ... read more
Health Special: LIVE Q & A session with Clive de Carle
*ACR Radio* | Clive fields questions from listeners about their personal health issues, and also offers advice on diet, nutrition, natural foods, and how to stay healthy this winter. read more
The media as "influencer"
When President Trump would brag about actual, real accomplishments, the media would go insane with denials. When Joe Biden brags about a fictional win, the press swoons. If Trump had a hangnail the media would find 50 doctors to analyze his mental clarity; if Biden demonstrates confusion and fantasy, they smile and nod. Good old Joe. So I'd call the media/press the #1 reason there was no red wave on November 8, 2022. #2 would be the stupidity of Democrats who can't stop clinging to their party's lies about climate, sex and abortion hoping to get that old feeling of self-righteous... read more
Biden’s Veiled Threat to Elon Musk Following His Acquisition of Twitter
*21WIRE* | The Democrats have now painted a target on Musk after he vowed to restore free speech. read more
Mr. Cloud, I Don’t Like You Any More.
My nice Plaxo online address book disappeared when the host company was sold and the buyer discontinued the service. My contacts, up in smoke. Dropbox (cloud storage and data synch) and TunnelBear (VPN) both decided not to support my OS any more, as did Google Chrome. I face expensive upgrades. read more read more
Michael West8 hours ago
Wall St soars on new US inflation data
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq have jumped, racking up their biggest daily percentage gains in more than two years as a sign of slowing inflation in October sparked speculation the Federal Reserve might become less aggressive with interest rate hikes. Stocks in sectors across the board surged as the latest consumer price data cheered investors […] read more
Pennsylvania Democrats Elect a Dead Lawmaker to Their State Legislature
*21WIRE* | Just how bad can this state of affairs get? read more
War News Updates8 hours ago
When Asked If Elon Musk Is A Threat to National Security, President Biden Says It Is Worthy To Be Looked At
*CNBC: **President Biden says Elon Musk’s relationships with other countries are worth looking into* * When asked if Elon Musk was a potential threat to national security, Biden said the centi-billionaire’s “cooperation and/or technical relationships with other countries is worthy of being looked at.” * Musk has important international business ties through Twitter, SpaceX, and Tesla. Asked on Wednesday whether Tesla, SpaceX and Twitter CEO Elon Musk posed a threat to national security, President Joe Biden said that the centi-billionaire’s “relationships with other countrie... read more
Michael West8 hours ago
Gas price cap on the table: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese admits Australians need relief on soaring energy prices and says a price cap on gas is one option on the table as his government seeks solutions. Speaking on Friday morning, Mr Albanese dismissed speculation about a super profits tax on gas and thermal coal and doubled down on renewables as the […] read more
Former Israeli spies working in top jobs at Google, Facebook, and Microsoft
Hundreds of former agents of the notorious Israeli spying organization, Unit 8200, have attained positions of influence in many of the world’s biggest tech companies, including Google, Facebook, Microsoft and Amazon. Big tech, in short, is in bed with Israel's best-worst surveillance experts... read more
Komando.com9 hours ago
5 Apple Watch secrets only power users know
Are you using your Apple Watch to its fullest possible extent? Don’t worry—most people aren’t. That’s why we’re here to show you five of our favorite life hacks for your Apple Watch. How? read more
MJBizDaily9 hours ago
Legalization, cannabis industry win in Michigan, Rhode Island, Wisconsin
Retail cannabis bans failed in Michigan and Rhode Island, while local voters in Wisconsin voiced support for marijuana legalization. Legalization, cannabis industry win in Michigan, Rhode Island, Wisconsin is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Panel Explores Data Needs for Changing Student Pathways
Panel argues that data needs have changed along with definitions of student success. read more
Incarcerated Americans Left Out of Biden’s Loan Forgiveness
Borrowers in prison or jail have little access to the loan forgiveness application. read more
Komando.com20 hours ago
5 ways to get free shipping when you shop online
Here's how to get free shipping no matter where you shop. read more
balance104 hours ago
2 more Karen Kingston videos
https://rumble.com/v1pw1l5-cv19-ai-bioweapon-from-infection-to-injection-karen-kingston.html Karen Kingston on the electromagnetic vax scheme. ………….. https://rumble.com/v1q1tmw-live-karen-kingston-people-now-connected-to-the-demonic-realm-through-covid.html Kingston mentions James Giordano and the Brain Initiative pushed during Obama admin. Giordano video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N02SK9yd60s ……….. read more
D.C.’S Union Kitchen Slapped With 26 Counts Of Labor Law Violation
The National Labor Relations Board has determined that Union Kitchen violated several labor laws and engaged in union-busting tactics as workers sought to unionize earlier this year, and that management continued to do so throughout the bargaining process, after workers succeeded in formalizing their unit this summer. According to an NLRB complaint reviewed by DCist/WAMU, management at the food retailer wrongfully terminated several employees, interrogated workers about their union activity, hosted mandatory “captive audience” meetings where workers were encouraged to reject organ... read more
Just a Reminder...
...the audiobook version of THE RIVER NEVER SPEAKS is now available for sale on Audible. Sales have been pretty good, surprisingly good, in fact, but they can always be better. If you have an Audible account, consider getting a copy, listen to the free sample and, if you get it, please don’t forget to leave a review. This audiobook is also Whispersync-ready. Email me at crawman2@yahoo.com for promo codes and additional savings. read more
Terrorism intensifying across Africa, exploiting instability and conflict
The growth of terrorism is a major threat to international peace and security, currently felt most keenly in Africa, the deputy UN chief told the Security Council on Thursday. Read the full story, “Terrorism intensifying across Africa, exploiting instability and conflict”, on globalissues.org → read more
Lift ‘suffocating’ unilateral sanctions against Syrians, urges UN human rights expert
A UN-appointed independent human rights expert on Thursday, urged States to lift unilateral sanctions against Syria, warning that they are perpetuating and exacerbating the destruction and trauma suffered by ordinary citizens since the brutal war began there in 2011. Read the full story, “Lift ‘suffocating’ unilateral sanctions against Syrians, urges UN human rights expert”, on globalissues.org → read more
‘Our futures are being stolen!’ Youth activists tell COP27 negotiators it’s past time to tackle ‘loss and damage’
Armed with banners, picket signs, megaphones, and especially with heart-wrenching testimonies backed by scientific and economic facts, the youth took over the halls of COP27 on Thursday to demand that negotiators address the issue of loss and damage. Read the full story, “‘Our futures are being stolen!’ Youth activists tell COP27 negotiators it’s past time to tackle ‘loss and damage’”, on globalissues.org → read more
Vox - All8 hours ago
The spectacular implosion of crypto’s biggest star, explained
[image: An image of Sam Bankman-Fried’s face, blurry, behind the shards of a bitcoin] Dion Lee/Vox, Getty Images FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried just experienced a shocking downfall. Sam Bankman-Fried, one of the crypto industry’s biggest stars, has said a lot of things over the years, most recently that he’s “sorry” and he “fucked up.” Before that, he said he might spend as much as $1 billion on politics in 2024. He said he had a lot of ideas for policing the crypto industry and using his crypto-fueled fortune for good. He said he’d be fine bailing out some crypto companies in troubl... read more
Vox - All8 hours ago
Ask our experts: Midterm elections Q&A with Li Zhou and Christian Paz
[image: A graphic shows a collage of election-related images; a hand pointing, a waving flag, the Supreme Court builiding, an elephant, and an abortion rights sign saying “My body, my choice.”] Christina Animashaun/Vox Submit your questions through November 13. A lot was at stake in the US midterm elections. And a lot of questions remain. Vox politics and policy reporters Li Zhou and Christian Paz are here to answer your questions about the impacts of the midterm elections, and what’s coming next. You can ask questions such as: - What can we expect from Congress now? - Wh... read more
Vox - All8 hours ago
Silicon Valley layoffs are a reminder that your job won’t love you back
[image: A person taking a picture of the Meta sign at 1 Hacker Way.] Your relationship with your tech employer won’t last. | Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images After more than a decade of living their work, tech workers are being let go. In a call with workers at Meta on Wednesday, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg told employees, “You’ve really put your heart and soul into this place,” before laying off roughly 11,000 people. Meta is joined by a number of other tech companies doing massive layoffs this year, and the trend serves as a stark reminder that your company, no matter how ... read more
Vox - All8 hours ago
It’s not you — movies are getting darker
Blame technology for how often you can’t see anything. There’s a trend in movies and TV that you’ve probably noticed: Everything has gotten extremely dark, and for some audience members, too dark to even see. [image: A black screen with a faintly visible Batman in the center.] *The Batman* (2022), Warner Bros. If you look closely here, you can only just barely see Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader. [image: Fighters in medieval armor with swords and shields.] HBO An infamously dark episode of *Game of Thrones*. It comes down to aesthetics and technology. The first one’s pre... read more
Halifax Examiner8 hours ago
Critics ‘extremely concerned’ as St Barbara changes gold mine proposal at Fifteen Mile Stream from one open pit to four
[image: An aerial shot of the open pit of the St Barbara Ltd Touquoy gold mine in Moose River, the pit has dark green water in its base and trucks have been taking waste rock into the deep pit.] St Barbara Ltd has some significant changes planned for a proposed gold mine on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore. To access this post, you must purchase a membership plan or log into an existing membership. The post Critics ‘extremely concerned’ as St Barbara changes gold mine proposal at Fifteen Mile Stream from one open pit to four appeared first on Halifax Examiner. read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
German government supports Mozambique with €199 million
The Government of Germany announced today the support of €199 million for social and economic development sectors in Mozambique, within the scope of closer bilateral cooperation, according to a joint communiqué. The note from the German Embassy in Maputo and Mozambique's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation advances that funding will be channeled to the areas of vocational education, […] read more
The Rio Times9 hours ago
China’s oil purchases from Africa fall 22.6% between January and September
China's purchases of oil from African countries registered a year-on-year drop of 22.6%, between January and September, according to data from consultancy S&P Global, highlighting the accelerated Asian transition to suppliers in Russia and the Persian Gulf. This drop further reduced Africa's share of the Chinese oil market, from 13.2% last year to just over […] read more
The Word From the Trenches – November 10, 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 – November 10, 2022 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
start.me Blog14 hours ago
Product updates November 2022: what we’ve been up to!
[image: do more] We've worked hard at improving our service. This blog article is dedicated to the Product Updates November 2022. Read it and enjoy! The post Product updates November 2022: what we’ve been up to! appeared first on start.me Blog. read more
First Mexican-Born Woman in Space to Partnering with McDonald’s USA for HACER Education Tour
Katya Echazarreta, the first Mexican-born woman in space, will be partnering with McDonald’s USA to encourage Hispanic students... read more
National Black Food & Justice Alliance and Florida A&M University to Launch Center to Support Black Farmers
The National Black Food & Justice Alliance and Florida A&M University are launching a center to address the lack of and support... read more
Proposed Tenured Faculty Review Policy Prompts Concerns from Universities
Officials at several Florida universities are worried about a proposed regulation that would base faculty tenure decisions on... read more
MYRA BLANCO
Myra Blanco has been appointed senior faculty fellow for the Office of Research and Innovation. read more
The New Dark Age8 hours ago
Ukraine News Links 9-10 November 2022
Thursday, 10 November 2022 • 21:30 — The New Dark Age The Military-Industrial Complex Wins Again! https://strategic-culture.org/news/2022/11/10/the-military-industrial-complex-wins-again/ Sun Tzu Walks Into a Kherson Bar… https://strategic-culture.org/news/2022/11/10/sun-tzu-walks-into-a-kherson-bar/ The Pullout From Kherson https://www.moonofalabama.org/2022/11/the-pullout-from-kherson.html Ukraine Open Thread 2022-195 https://www.moonofalabama.org/2022/11/ukraine-open-thread-2022-195.html Russia Deployed Syrian Fighters to Protect Facilities in Luhansk and Donetsk https://syria... read more
Trump’s Done, and It’s Patently Obvious
The American electorate spoke loud and clear on Tuesday – they want to move on and will reward those who effectively govern. by Chris Saxman *Phone rings* “What’s up?”, I answered recognizing the caller ID’d number. “He’s done, right?” came … Continue reading → read more
Andain - Beautiful Things (Gabriel & Dresden Unplugged Mix)
No time for writing tonight, but there's always room for dancing. Enjoy this understated down tempo cut from 2003. read more
Not PC9 hours ago
"While hate speech is their immediate complaint, hate facts are their actual target."
*"Foucault’s grandchildren: The Enlightenment created a magnificent civilisation, yet three generations of postmodernism have bred a sub-culture of deniers—of facts, objectivity, truth, justice, and progress—and who combine that with vicious rhetoric and physical violence. Such activists’ enemy is reality, so they want and need to shut down anyone who persistently raises facts. Psychologically, such activists do feel—genuinely—under hateful attack when pressed with data and argument. They feel assaulted in their core. Shoot the messenger is a common response to unwanted news. S... read more
The Last Refuge9 hours ago
CPI Report – Inflation on Food, Fuel, Home Heating and Essentials Continues Growing – Overall Inflation Moderation Now Claimed as Calendar Cycles
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) provides the latest data on consumer prices (inflation) [DATA HERE]. We explained in 2021 how inflation would grow on a month-over-month and year-over-year basis until the calendar became more friendly and the government officials could claim “diminished inflation growth.” Well, we are now entering that phase of economic […] The post CPI Report – Inflation on Food, Fuel, Home Heating and Essentials Continues Growing – Overall Inflation Moderation Now Claimed as Calendar Cycles appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Lawfare9 hours ago
Even Newt Gingrich Has to Testify in Fulton County
Newt Gingrich by Gage Skidmore (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Newt_Gingrich_by_Gage_Skidmore_9.jpg) It is a chilly Wednesday morning, the day after the midterm elections that will shape the next two years of American politics, and I am waiting for an elevator at a courthouse in Fairfax, Virginia, making small talk with Newt Gingrich. Like the rest of the nation, I would prefer to spend the day after election night on my couch, doom-scrolling on Twitter as I nurse a hangover from too much whiskey and cable TV coverage of the election results. But instead, I am in Virgin... read more
The Rio Times10 hours ago
Proposed amnesty law could lead to the release of 10% of Angolan prisoners – PGR
The Attorney General of the Republic (PGR) of Angola admitted today that the amnesty law proposed by the Government could take around 2,000 prisoners, 10% of the prison population, out of jails and lead to the shelving of several cases. Helder Pitta Gróz was speaking in Luanda on the sidelines of the swearing-in ceremony of […] read more
Small Dead Animals10 hours ago
Safe and Effective®
UK Parliament vaccine debate read more
The New Dark Age10 hours ago
Doomsday Merchants
Yesterday a pivotal decision by the Russian High Command polarized opinion on the internet. This article published yesterday cover the ins and outs of why Shiogu and Surovikin made the move that they did, yet today’s post will concentrate on the reactions shown across cyberspace as bloggers and boneheads alike commented on the day’s news. Before we look at reactions, we have to examine the actions and realize how one has led to the other. read more
Medical Kidnap10 hours ago
The Petrodollar-Saudi Axis Is Why Washington Hates Iran
Why has Iran incurred such wrath from the American military-industrial complex establishment? The regime’s Sturm und Drang regarding Iran—and, for that matter, any state that even intimates that it will conduct trade in oil without the dollar, cf. Russia—is all about the petrodollar system. Just like the Federal Reserve system, the petrodollar cabal has to reign at or near the top of operative institutions that the vast majority of Americans have “kinda, sorta heard about” and yet possess no idea of the extent to which said things suppress American prosperity and prospects for the... read more
Food Safety News10 hours ago
Beef dumplings recalled in California over lack of federal inspection
Menu19 LLC, of Modesto, CA, is recalling about 5,00 pounds of frozen beef dumpling products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities in retail stores when it was determined that the Mantu... Continue Reading read more
Dr. Vernon Coleman: Climate Change Is a Malicious, Dangerous Myth
Dr. Vernon Coleman: Climate Change Is a Malicious, Dangerous Myth by Dr. Vernon Coleman November 8, 2022 The Chief Climate Loonies (all 20,000 of them if COP26 is anything to go by) are meeting in a lovely holiday resort town in Egypt for COP27. My guess is that around 19,900 of them will have The post Dr. Vernon Coleman: Climate Change Is a Malicious, Dangerous Myth appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more
Medical Kidnap11 hours ago
Ukraine’s Largest and Most Modern City has No Electricity or Running Water – Mission Accomplished?
The plight of people living in Ukraine has taken a backseat to the theatrics of the U.S. mid-term elections for the past week or so, so if you have not seen any of the news reports coming out of Ukraine, it appears that the war is effectively over, as the capital city of Kyiv, along with other major urban areas, have had their infrastructure destroyed, as people face cold weather with no electricity, and have to line up for hours just to get water. And while just a few weeks ago the corporate media was whipping everyone up into a frenzy about possible nuclear strikes by Russia, or... read more
PrairiePundit11 hours ago
Ukraine partisan operations against Russian troops
Strategy Page: As Russian manpower (too few and untrained) problems increased, so did Ukrainian Partisan activity in Russian occupied Ukraine, which now covers 110,000 square kilometers. This includes Crimea, which Russia took in 2014 and declared part of Russia. Not all inhabitants of Crimea, which comprises a quarter of the occupied territory, agree because there has been increasing partisan activity in Crimea for nearly six months. The Ukrainian government does not say anything specific about this because that could endanger the partisans and their operations. Some proof of go... read more
PrairiePundit11 hours ago
Explaining Florida's red wave
Thomas Lifson: As vote counts continue to be posted, it is clear that Republican hopes and dreams of a huge wave election have been dashed. Instead of a large House majority and solid control of the Senate, Republicans will be lucky to have small majorities in each chamber, and even that outcome is not secure at this moment. But in one state, Florida, Republicans have triumphed in tsunami-like proportions. With 98% of the vote counted, Marco Rubio has a 16.4% landslide lead over Senate challenger Val Demings, and Governor Ron DeSantis has a 19.4% lead, a gigantic increase over... read more
PrairiePundit12 hours ago
GOP House gains continue
Fox News: *Iowa House race: Republican Zach Nunn defeats Rep. Cindy Axne, flipping seat for GOP* Republicans saw Iowa's 3rd Congressional District as a key pickup opportunity See, also: * Republicans Wesley Hunt, Morgan Luttrell elected as Houston’s newest members of Congress* Hunt won Texas’ newly designed 38th Congressional district, drawn largely with him in mind, while Luttrell will succeed retiring U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady in Texas’ 8th Congressional District. Hunt is a former Army Captain and is one of the few black Republicans elected to the House. Morgan Luttrell is a f... read more
MJBizDaily13 hours ago
FDA needs to ‘do their job’ and clarify hemp rules, Kentucky ag commish says
Kentucky's agriculture commissioner is calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to clarify its stance on hemp-derived cannabinoids. FDA needs to ‘do their job’ and clarify hemp rules, Kentucky ag commish says is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Stipend Increase Announced for Graduate Students at the UNC Chapel Hill
A stipend increase is coming to the graduate student minimum stipend at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel... read more
Agreeing To Disagree
In several discussions I’ve been involved in lately, some people truly seem to think that e.g. merely claiming without explanation that my thoughts are “hyperbolic” is a valid argument. Over at “Digging in the Clay” Verity Jones has an excellent graphic summarizing the different levels of disagreement. The graphic deserves wider circulation. The types of […] read more
the daily howler10 hours ago
Hours later, Boebert rising!
*THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2022* *Tired of all the success: *Very frankly, we've begun to get tired of all the winning. This morning, we noted the fact that Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) was trailing, if by a narrow margin, in her bid for re-election. A few hours later, she's gone ahead, by 433 votes, with 98 percent counted. At Vanity Fair, it's being treated as perhaps a bit of a win that there may have to be a recount. However Boebert's race turns out, the GOP will have control of the House and possibly of the Senate. If this is our tribe's idea of a win, we don't want to be there... read more
The Duran10 hours ago
Why does the U.S. Government support nazis all around the world?
Eric Zuesse On November 7th, I headlined “U.S. and Allies Vote For Nazism at U.N.”, and opened: Annually, each year, since 2005, the U.S. Government has been one of only from 1 to 3 Governments to vote in the U.N. General Assembly against an annual statement by the General Assembly against racism and other forms […] read more
bilaterals.org10 hours ago
Estados Unidos y Ucrania acuerdan iniciar conversaciones para mejorar el acuerdo comercial de 2008
10-Nov-2022 Estados Unidos y Ucrania anunciaron el miércoles que iniciarán negociaciones para actualizar un acuerdo bilateral de comercio e inversión de 2008 con el fin de apoyar los esfuerzos de Ucrania para establecer un entorno empresarial más transparente y predecible. read more
bilaterals.org10 hours ago
Luciana Ghiotto: “Los tratados de libre comercio aseguran una matriz extractiva”
10-Nov-2022 La investigadora de la Universidad de San Martín advirtió sobre el impacto negativo de acuerdos como el NAFTA. Según alertó, esos procesos condicionan “la capacidad regulatoria de los Estados”, porque “consolidan una posición basada en la producción de materias primas”. read more
bilaterals.org10 hours ago
China y El Salvador anuncian negociaciones hacia acuerdo libre comercio
10-Nov-2022 El Salvador y China anunciaron sorpresivamente el miércoles el inicio de conversaciones con miras a concluir lo más pronto posible un acuerdo de libre comercio, en un mayor acercamiento entre ambos países para elevar el intercambio y la cooperación. read more
Small Dead Animals10 hours ago
Hey Look, We Saved Healthcare…
oh, wait… Maclean’s- State of Emergency: Inside Canada’s ER Crisis A few months ago, a middle-aged woman in seemingly fine health came to my ER, feeling under the weather. She had called her family doctor, but he was booked up and couldn’t see her for six weeks. I treated her instead, and when I pulled… Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times11 hours ago
Lula Da Silva: Petrobras will not be ‘sliced’ and Banco do Brasil will not be privatized
President-elect Lula Da Silva (PT) said this Thursday (10) that Petrobras will not be "sliced" and that Banco do Brasil will not be privatized in his future government. Lula Da Silva made the statement while speaking at a meeting with allies at the Banco do Brasil Cultural Center (CCBB) in Brasília, where the transition of […] read more
The Duran11 hours ago
Russia Withdraws from Kherson, Surovikin Steadies Nerves, Promises Offensive
Russia Withdraws from Kherson, Surovikin Steadies Nerves, Promises Offensive News Topic 668 read more
Health Impact News11 hours ago
The Petrodollar-Saudi Axis Is Why Washington Hates Iran
Why has Iran incurred such wrath from the American military-industrial complex establishment? The regime’s Sturm und Drang regarding Iran—and, for that matter, any state that even intimates that it will conduct trade in oil without the dollar, cf. Russia—is all about the petrodollar system. Just like the Federal Reserve system, the petrodollar cabal has to reign at or near the top of operative institutions that the vast majority of Americans have “kinda, sorta heard about” and yet possess no idea of the extent to which said things suppress American prosperity and prospects for the... read more
Health Impact News12 hours ago
Ukraine’s Largest and Most Modern City has No Electricity or Running Water – Mission Accomplished?
The plight of people living in Ukraine has taken a backseat to the theatrics of the U.S. mid-term elections for the past week or so, so if you have not seen any of the news reports coming out of Ukraine, it appears that the war is effectively over, as the capital city of Kyiv, along with other major urban areas, have had their infrastructure destroyed, as people face cold weather with no electricity, and have to line up for hours just to get water. And while just a few weeks ago the corporate media was whipping everyone up into a frenzy about possible nuclear strikes by Russia, or... read more
Econlib12 hours ago
The “anomalies” keep piling up
The Economist has a new article discussing how interest rate hikes have failed to slow inflation in many countries. The title made me smile: Even super-tight policy is not bringing down inflation They focus on Chile: It feels a little unfair. In July 2021, as rate-setters in America and Europe dismissed the risk of entrenched […] The post The “anomalies” keep piling up appeared first on Econlib. read more
White Wolf12 hours ago
Black bear cubs make adorable sound of contentment over apple pile
If you ever wondered how a group of happy bear cubs may sound like, then you definitely need to watch this adorable footage. Despite what people think, bears absolutely loves fruits, with forest fruits and apples in particular. So when this sanctuary decided to spoil their little residents with a pile of delicious apples, they captured the moment on video, and they had the sweetest surprise. The sound these rescued bear cubs make over their tasty meal is just heartwarming. They surprised even the caretakers, as black bears rarely vocalize. The adorable scene was caught on camera a... read more
Concern after DWP admits it has not signed benefit deaths legal agreement
The equality watchdog has been told to take “urgent” action over its failure to persuade the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to sign a legally-binding agreement that would force it to improve its treatment of disabled benefit claimants. The Equality and […] read more
Minister’s answers suggest disability benefits white paper has been delayed
The new secretary of state for work and pensions appears to have postponed plans to publish a crucial white paper on disability benefits. The decision to delay the white paper is likely to be a result of the chaos within the government […] read more
Climate change conference must stop excluding disabled people, says new UK coalition
Disabled activists have called on the UN’s COP27 conference to stop excluding them from discussions and solutions around climate change. They say it is vital that disabled people are included in COP27 – currently being held in Egypt – and future COP […] read more
Disabled-led arts organisations welcome funding, but Arts Council admits it must do more
Disabled-led arts organisations have welcomed millions of pounds in annual funding awarded by the Arts Council, although new figures suggest that progress in expanding investment may have stalled. Arts Council England (ACE) has awarded funding to 32 disabled-led organisations, with the total […] read more
Public health bosses ‘not aware’ of any government blackout plans
The government has again failed to show how it will protect disabled people who need electricity to run lifesaving medical equipment in their homes if there are power blackouts this winter, despite serious concerns being raised by public health experts. The Association […] read more
Police admission of failure on disability hate crime ‘is not enough’
Disabled campaigners have called for action to address systemic failings in the criminal justice system and serious failures of police leadership that have led to an “alarming” fall in the number of disability hate crime cases being prosecuted. Since 2016-17, the number […] read more
Tory MP breaks silence over why he failed to cooperate with DWP dirty tricks probe
Disabled campaigners have criticised a Tory MP’s failure to co-operate with an investigation into claims that government contractors were carrying out covert attempts to trick benefit claimants. Dr Ben Spencer, the Conservative MP for Runnymede and Weybridge, told a minister in July how staff […] read more
DWP to spend ‘shocking’ £3.4 million on jobs website in just one year
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has admitted that it will spend nearly £3.5 million this year on developing a new website that will offer basic advice to employers on supporting disabled employees. The department plans to spend £6.4 million on […] read more
READ 1978 REPORT OF NVESTIGATORS INTO 1ST EVER EBOLA OUTBREAK IN DRC, CLEARLY IDENTIFIES INJECTIONS AS THE CAUSE. NOT A CONSPIRACY THEORY BUT AN OFFICIAL FACT 50 YEARS AGO
*URSULA VON DER LEYEN S SPECIAL COVID ADVISOR PETER PIOT WAS AMONG THE TEAM IN THE DR CONGO IN 1976* *PIOT IS CREDITED WITH DISCOVERING EBOLA * *BUT OFFICIAL REPORT OF 1978 REPEATEDLY STATES INJECTIONS WERE CAUSE OF EBOLA OUTBREAK, POSTED ON MY SINCE SUSPENDED BIRDFLU666 WORDPRESS BLOG DURING WEST AFRICA EBOLA OUTBREAK* *IN 1978, THERE WAS FAR LESS CENSORSHIP* *IN 2022, THE AUTHORS WOULD BE CALLED "CRAZY AND EVIL" CONSPIRACY THEORISTS, A THREAT TO OTHER PEOPLE, BANNED, FIRED AND LOSE THEIR MEDICAL LICENSES AND LOTS MORE AS GREEK PROBE D 15 218 SHOWS* *ECP JUNCKER REFERENCES... read more
Linn County won’t enforce Measure 114 if passed, Sheriff says
KOIN PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As votes continue to be counted throughout Oregon, the Linn County Sheriff is already preparing for the possible passage of... The post Linn County won’t enforce Measure 114 if passed, Sheriff says appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Small Dead Animals11 hours ago
WTFTX?
WSJ: Crypto exchange FTX lent billions of dollars worth of client funds to fund risky bets at its affiliate trading firm Alameda Research, setting the stage for the exchange’s implosion, a person familiar with the matter said. FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried told an investor this week that Alameda owes FTX about $10 billion, the person… Continue reading → read more
Ghost Gunner Announces GG3-S for Optic Cuts on Pistols
AmmoLand – by John Crump AUSTIN, Tex -(Ammoland.com)- The Ghost Gunner 3 has gotten an upgrade allowing it to make optic cuts in pistol slides. The company... The post Ghost Gunner Announces GG3-S for Optic Cuts on Pistols appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Vox - All11 hours ago
How economists know whether inflation is getting better
Customers of a Las Vegas discount department store browse through racks of clothing on May 7, 2022. | Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images Inflation is starting to ease, but the United States is still a long way from the Federal Reserve’s goal. Although inflation is still running uncomfortably high and many Americans are struggling to keep up with rising prices, new data showed that price gains eased last month. In October, prices rose 7.7 percent from a year before, according to a Consumer Price Index report released on Thursday. That’s slightly down from the previous month, ... read more
IER11 hours ago
Biden’s Climate/Tax Bill Causing Rifts at COP27
President Joe Biden and other U.S. officials think they have a winning climate message to share with the world—passage of… The post Biden’s Climate/Tax Bill Causing Rifts at COP27 appeared first on IER. read more
War News Updates11 hours ago
US Will Not Transfer Advanced Armed Drones To Ukraine
MQ-1C Gray Eagle drone. © Jason Sweeney / US Army via AP *Euromaidan Press:* *US not to give Gray Eagle drones to Ukraine to avoid “escalation” with Russia – WSJ* The Biden administration won’t give Ukraine advanced drones despite pleas from Kyiv and a bipartisan group of members of Congress, WSJ reports. Citing unnamed officials familiar with the matter, WSJ says the Pentagon believes Gray Eagle MQ-1C drones could escalate the conflict and signal to Moscow that the US was providing weapons that could target positions inside Russia. Worries that Russia could gain access to US... read more
White House Slams Door On Advanced Drones For Ukraine
Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden These past few months have seen the ‘war of drones’ play a decisive role on the Ukrainian battlefield. For... The post White House Slams Door On Advanced Drones For Ukraine appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
MJBizDaily11 hours ago
Illinois offers forgivable loans to social equity marijuana businesses
Illinois is offering a total of $8.75 million in forgivable loans to conditionally approved social equity marijuana licensees "in order to provide immediate access to capital" after challenges with a previous loan program. Illinois offers forgivable loans to social equity marijuana businesses is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
A reminder: Lawdog still needs help with his legal costs
A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that our buddy Lawdog, whom most of you know, is having a fundraiser to cover legal expenses for what I regard as a trumped-up, malicious charge. You can read more about the case at Old NFO's place. Follow the links he provides to see what Lawdog's friends are offering as raffle prizes to those who contribute. The fundraiser has been pretty successful so far, raising over $40K. However, I know what lawsuits can cost in terms of legal fees, and $40K doesn't leave much margin for error at all - particularly when taxes have to be paid on funds ... read more
Pentagon exploits post 9/11 laws to wage ‘secret wars’ worldwide: Report
The Cradle A report released last week by the New York University School of Law’s Brennan Center for Justice details how the US Department of Defense... The post Pentagon exploits post 9/11 laws to wage ‘secret wars’ worldwide: Report appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The New Dark Age12 hours ago
UK: Manston and beyond – violence by design
The ‘hostile environment in asylum and immigration policy is an environment that fosters racism, everyday cruelty and violence by design’. So concluded the jury at the London Session of the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal on Violations of the Rights of Migrants and Refugees in June 2019. Fast-forward to 2022, and the ‘crisis’ at the Manston asylum holding centre in Kent surely underlines the accuracy of a verdict of ‘violence by design’. For this is not a crisis born of neglect, or a failure to prepare; this is not a crisis due to underfunding, insufficient staffing, or lack of suitable... read more
On that student loan bailout
CNBC: 73 percent of those receiving Biden's student loan forgiveness plan to spend more on dining out, travel pic.twitter.com/mfhtItVwIS — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) November 9,... The post On that student loan bailout appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Michael West12 hours ago
Twitter staff to return to offices: Musk
Elon Musk in his first email to Twitter employees has said remote work will no longer be allowed and that they will be expected in office for at least 40 hours per week, Bloomberg News reports. Musk, who completed his $US44 billion ($A67 billion) deal for the popular social media platform just two weeks ago, […] read more

The Canadian cannabis operations of U.S. produce company Village Farms International reported net income of 200,000 Canadian dollars ($148,000) and positive adjusted EBITDA of CA$6.7 million for its third quarter period ended Sept. 30. Village Farms’ Canadian cannabis unit ekes out quarterly profit of CA$200,000 is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more 

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