Thursday, July 01, 2021

1 July - Blogs I'm Following - 5 of 5

 10 pm MDT

Could Biden and Congress Send a Fourth Stimulus Check?
*Trevor Filseth* *New Stimulus Check, * So far, three stimulus payments have been sent out since the onset of the pandemic. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *A fourth stimulus measure is unlikely to pass Congress, which has already induced Biden to restrain some of his other spending proposals. Moreover, the lockdowns which incentivized business closures and the initial stimulus measures have been lifted across the United States, drawing the need for a fourth one into question. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the government has engaged in massive spending programs to kee... read more
Steve St. Angelo: Americans Have Never Been More Stock Market Exposed
Palisades Gold Radio Tom welcomes back Steve St. Angelo of the SRSrocco Report. Steve explains the Fed’s Treasury purchase isn’t money creation; instead, they destroy it. Therefore, QE is not inflationary as many believe. This process is supposed to lower rates and thus increase public borrowing. However, QE is destroying money velocity and gradually ruining … read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Social project in Rio favela complex succeeds in reducing Covid deaths by 61% in a year
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Conexão Saúde is considered a successful model of how the pandemic could have been controlled. Through mass testing, teleconsultation, food for those who need to remain in isolation, hygiene kits, and communications to fight fake news, a social project managed to reduce deaths from Covid-19 by 61% in Maré, a […] The post Social project in Rio favela complex succeeds in reducing Covid deaths by 61% in a year appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
JP Cortez: Say No to Sales or Capital Gains Taxes on Gold and Silver
Silver Bullion TV JP Cortez – Say No to Sales or Capital Gains Taxes on Gold and Silver SBTV’s latest guest is JP Cortez, Policy Director of the Sound Money Defense League. We discuss JP Cortez’s untiring efforts to return gold and silver as sound money at the state and federal levels. His work is … read more
Silver Price Will 15x Once This Happens No Matter What – Egon Von Greyerz | Silver Price Forecast
Finance Alley Silver Price Will 15x Once This happens No Matter What – Egon Von Greyerz | Silver Price Forecast In this video Egon von Greyerz discuss that the real interest rates are negative in the U.S. across all maturities, which is in favor of gold. While debt is exploding and depreciating, the ratio of … read more
Small Dead Animals22 hours ago
Fat Finger Of Fraud
Test Run: ABC’s Good Morning America on Wednesday offered ZERO coverage to New York City’s mayoral race descending into chaos as over a hundred thousand test ballots accidentally were included in the voting totals. read more
The Rio Times23 hours ago
Racism and transphobia cases in eSports mark Brazil’s June
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The month of June was marked by several cases of streamers and players banned for racism and transphobia. Hernan "hastad", Pedro "Buxexa", Welington "Racha" and Corinthians' Danilo Avelar were punished by organizations, streaming platforms and sponsors, due to offensive comments in live streams and online games. It should be noted […] The post Racism and transphobia cases in eSports mark Brazil’s June appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Wednesday 30 June 2021
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […] read more
The Rio Times23 hours ago
Brazilian Navy receives 11th UH-15 ‘Super Cougar’ helicopter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On June 29, the Brazilian Navy received the 11th H-225M aircraft from Helibrás as part of the H-XBR Project. Through the Navy's Directorate of Aeronautics, the Material Sector delivered the aircraft to the Operational Sector of the 2nd General Employment Helicopter Squadron (HU-2), in São Pedro da Aldeia/RJ. The aircraft […] The post Brazilian Navy receives 11th UH-15 ‘Super Cougar’ helicopter appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Trump Roasts Big Tech For Going ‘Crazy’ When He Mentioned Wuhan Lab
By Alexander Hall ~ Liberals jumped the gun on COVID censorship, and former President Donald Trump let them know it in his appearance on The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Trump wasn’t shy about taking a victory lap responding to liberals who initially scorned his theory that COVID-19 emerged from a lab in Wuhan: “Now, […] read more
China, Universities And Climate Change
From the team at CFACT ~ By Mark Mathis of The Clear Energy Alliance ~ Who loves climate hysteria? China does! And so do American universities. Why, you ask? Because China is pumping billions of dollars into America’s elite academic institutions. A sizable portion of that cash goes to “research” into the “climate crisis” narrative. […] read more
What Iran’s Failed Satellite Launch Likely Signals
By Peter Brookes and Walker Venable ~ Most people probably didn’t notice the news that Iran recently attempted—but failed—to launch yet another satellite into orbit from its Imam Khomeini Spaceport. That it went unnoticed was understandable: It was unsuccessful, after all. Then again, a failed satellite launch is much less threatening than Iran’s ongoing violations […] read more
NZDOS speaking out: interview with Peter Williams on Magic Talk Radio – MUST HEAR!
30th June 2021 Some info on the censorship by the NZ government and disclosure of the adverse events… from an MD! Deaths, strokes and more. And an alarm sounded about jabbing the children. Listen at the link 2hrs 41 secs in: https://www.magic.co.nz/home/shows/talk/magic-mornings.html?fbclid=IwAR2zugVSKoKGNAKkr-iCNL9J54rGxM1DMlj6K061z54rxB7YM0lT-2Sb7M8 read more
Two more CV VX injuries : stop trusting your governments people
A young Dental Hygienist and a 14 year old girl, both lives changed dramatically since taking the ‘safe & effective’ experimental injection. The Hygienist can no longer work, has multiple physical side effects including seizures; the 14 year old is confined to a wheel cheer and a feeding tube… what one can sense listening to … Continue reading Two more CV VX injuries : stop trusting your governments people → read more
Heart Inflammation Linked to COVID Vaccines in Study of U.S. Military, Department of Defense Confirms — The Most Revolutionary Act
Originally posted on FREEDOM MINDS FOR THE AMERICAN REPUBLICS: By Megan Redshaw In a study published June 29 in JAMA Cardiology, researchers described 23 cases of myocarditis in healthy military members who developed the condition within four days of receiving the Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccines. A new study of U.S. service members found higher… read more
The Plot Thickens — Armstrong Economics
Originally posted on FREEDOM MINDS FOR THE AMERICAN REPUBLICS: COMMENT: Dear Sir, thanks for the messages at your blog. Today I heard from my daughter that during the European soccer championship a Danish player got a heart attack. That was broadcasted but not that two days before he got a corona vaccin. My grandson of… read more
“Panic Porn Dressed Up As Science” – Exposing The Truth About The Delta Variant, by Tyler Durden
Originally posted on STRAIGHT LINE LOGIC: The statistics certainly don’t support the overhyped panic about the Delta Variant of Covid-19. From Tyler Durden at zerohedge.com: Equity futures are in the red Wednesday morning as Dr. Anthony Fauci’s warnings about the supposedly “dire threat” posed by the Delta variant continue to be dramatically amplified by the… read more
Canada’s government is seeking to silence Canadian journalists at home and abroad with a draconian censorship bill
Originally posted on UPROOTED PALESTINIANS: SALAM ALQUDS ALAYKUM: June 30, 2021 Eva Bartlett RT.com As a Canadian journalist, I could be subject to a censorship bill which, if passed in Senate, means the government in Canada can effectively shadow-ban and censor my voice into oblivion, along with other dissenting voices. After seeing his?tweet?on the issue… read more
$3 Gasoline: Drivers to Feel Pain at Gas Pumps All Summer Long
*Stephen Silver* *Gasoline, * “With oil’s continued push higher, fueled by continued strong demand globally and production only slowly answering, gasoline prices have had no choice but following oil’s rise last week setting a new 2021 high,” Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, said in a blog post this week. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The reason the gas prices were so low in mid-2020, of course, was the pandemic caused demand to crash, and brought prices to below the $2 mark. Meanwhile, the United States did not, contra Trump, become “energy-indepen... read more
Hell on Okinawa: The Last Stop Before the Invasion of Japan
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Asia* The American military wanted Okinawa for three reasons: its seizure would sever the remaining southwest supply line to resource-starved Japan; American medium-range bombers could reach the Japanese mainland from the four airfields on the island; and Okinawa’s harbors, anchorages, and airfields could serve as a final staging area for the planned late-1945 invasion of the Japanese mainland itself. *Key Point: *"Men struggled and fought and bled in an environment so degrading I believed we had been flung into hell’s own cesspool.” On Easte... read more
IRS Online Tool For Child Tax Credit: ‘Inaccessible’
*Rachel Bucchino* *economy, Americas* This tool can only be used on a desktop computer or laptop since the text stretches and is difficult to navigate on a mobile phone. The IRS is expected to send out the first advance child tax credit payment to millions of American families in roughly two weeks as part of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill. The enhanced child tax credit not only boosted the payment amount, but also widened the credit’s eligibility, allowing those who do not make enough income to file a tax return to qualify for the credit. Officials fr... read more
Incredible: How Canadian Snipers Killed an ISIS Fighter Over 2 Miles Away
*Kyle Mizokami* *Snipers, Middle East* The fatal shot took place at the extreme edge of viability, given the current levels of sniper technology. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The average man-sized target is just twenty-four inches wide, leaving zero room for error in a two mile shot. In mid-2017, the sniping community was rocked by incredible news: a Canadian sniper team operating in the Middle East had made a successful kill at a distance of more than two miles. The team, deployed to fight the Islamic State, killed an ISIS fighter at a distance of 3,871 yards. The shot was a... read more
The Duran21 hours ago
A Canada Day Surprise: How a ‘Synthetic Nationalism’ Was Created to Break the US-Russia Alliance
As a Canadian author associated with a Canadian geopolitical magazine and a book series rooted in the thesis that Canada is still under the dominance of the British Empire to this very day, the July 1st holiday known as “Canada Day” is a bit of a strange thing to celebrate. As I have recently written in my articles The Missed Chance […] read more
Must Watch! "You Could Be Jobless And Homeless Tomorrow; Living Paycheck To Paycheck; Economic Endgame"
*Full screen recommended.* Jeremiah Babe, PM 6/30/21: *"You Could Be Jobless And Homeless Tomorrow; * *Living Paycheck To Paycheck; Economic Endgame"* read more
War News Updates22 hours ago
Switzerland Chooses F-35 Fighter Jets And Patriot Missiles For Defence Needs
FILE PHOTO. An F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter takes off on a training sortie at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, USA © Reuters / U.S. Air Force photo *Defense News: **Lockheed’s F-35 topples competition in Swiss fighter contest* WASHINGTON — Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has emerged victorious in Switzerland’s $6.5 billion fighter competition, beating out entrants from Eurofighter, Dassault and Boeing. Over the course of the program, Switzerland plans to spend up to 6 billion Swiss francs (U.S. $6.5 billion) to buy 36 F-35A conventional-takeoff-and-landi... read more
Covert Geopolitics23 hours ago
Even if We Had Sunk HMS Defender, it Wouldn’t Start WW3 | Putin
MOSCOW, June 30. /TASS/. The incident with the British guided missile destroyer Defender off Crimea was a clear provocation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during his annual Q&A session on Wednesday. “This is, of course, a provocation, which is absolutely clear. What did these provocateurs want to show and what goals did they seek to … Continue reading Even if We Had Sunk HMS Defender, it Wouldn’t Start WW3 | Putin → read more
War News Updates23 hours ago
Tweets Of The Day
China's ruling Communist Party is marking the 100th anniversary of its founding with speeches and grand displays intended to showcase economic progress and social stability to justify its iron grip on political power. https://t.co/oivYtBsNTe — The Associated Press (@AP) July 1, 2021 100 years of the Chinese Communist Party.#AFPgraphics timeline of major events during 100 years of China's communist party pic.twitter.com/62c9fuNuYb — AFP News Agency (@AFP) July 1, 2021 US military "days away" from completing pull-out from Afghanistan https://t.co/eLegn55fbP — BBC News (World) (@BBCW... read more
Covert Geopolitics23 hours ago
NATO-philes Demand Obedience to International Treaties While Running Roughshod Over Natural Law
Modern international law is enshrined in certain legal principles outlined in the UN Charter which itself is premised on the right of all nations to full sovereignty and non-interference. These principles were given even more weight with the addition of the Nuremburg codes which outlined any war of aggression from one state over another to … Continue reading NATO-philes Demand Obedience to International Treaties While Running Roughshod Over Natural Law → read more
Covert Geopolitics23 hours ago
How the CIA Turned Afghanistan into a Failed Narco-State
AFGHANISTAN — The COVID-19 pandemic has been a death knell to so many industries in Afghanistan. Charities and aid agencies have even warned that the economic dislocation could spark widespread famine. But one sector is still booming: the illicit opium trade. Last year saw Afghan opium poppy cultivation grow by over a third while counter-narcotics … Continue reading How the CIA Turned Afghanistan into a Failed Narco-State → read more
Dostoevsky on Constantinople
In his *Diary of a Writer*, Fyodor Dostoyevsky asserts that Constantinople is the lifeblood of the Russian culture and history, and it must belong to the Russians. He writes: “Constantinople must be ours, conquered by us, Russians, from the Turks, and remain ours forever. She must belong to us alone, and possessing her we may, of course, admit into her all Slavs and, in addition, anyone whom we please, on the broadest basis. But this would not be federal possession of the city along with the Slavs. “One has merely to consider the fact that a whole century would be required before a... read more
The Rio Times23 hours ago
In the past two weeks, 10 women have been murdered in Michoacán, Mexico
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to data from the state Public Security Secretariat, so far a total of 140 women have died violent deaths in the state this year: only 11 cases have been classified as femicides. The Mexican state of Michoacán has recorded the murders of 10 women in the past two weeks. […] The post In the past two weeks, 10 women have been murdered in Michoacán, Mexico appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times23 hours ago
German CureVac vaccine only 48% effective against Covid-19, final result shows
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The German laboratory CureVac vaccine is only 48% effective against Covid-19, a level much lower than other messenger RNA immunizers approved, according to the full results of a large-scale clinical trial, the lab announced Wednesday, June 30. In trial participants, "the prototype CVnCoV vaccine demonstrated an overall efficacy of 48% […] The post German CureVac vaccine only 48% effective against Covid-19, final result shows appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times23 hours ago
Explosion at São Paulo highway gas station leaves 9 injured
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - An explosion was registered in a gas station on the side of the Washington Luís highway, in Rio Claro, a city 178 km from São Paulo. According to the company that runs the gas station, the establishment had 28 employees, divided into 3 shifts. According to a statement released by […] The post Explosion at São Paulo highway gas station leaves 9 injured appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times23 hours ago
Brazil’s Fleury resumes main client services after hacker attack
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Fleury (FLRY3) medical diagnostics group said Wednesday it has resumed its main client services after notifying the market a week ago that it had suffered a hacker attack against its computer systems. The company said Wednesday it had restored online test results, "completing the set of key services used by […] The post Brazil’s Fleury resumes main client services after hacker attack appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Last Refuge23 hours ago
President Trump Says He Has Made Up His Mind About Running in 2024
Appearing with Sean Hannity for a town-hall event in Texas, President Trump was asked if he has made up his mind about running again in 2024. President Trump says “yes”. Segment two below: . Posted in Big Government, Donald Trump, Patriotism, President Trump, Uncategorized The post President Trump Says He Has Made Up His Mind About Running in 2024 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Rio Times23 hours ago
Brazil’s Chamber president says impeachment is not done with speeches
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL -When leaving the Plenary on Wednesday night, Chamber of Deputies president Arthur Lira (PP-AL) commented on the "super motion" for impeachment filed yesterday afternoon by members of several parties and social organizations. "Impeachment as a political move is not done with speeches, it is done with material facts, which for the […] The post Brazil’s Chamber president says impeachment is not done with speeches appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Food Safety News23 hours ago
If farmer doesn’t quickly pay $250,000 contempt fine, jail could become option
Amos Miller and Miller’s Organic Farm — found in contempt on June 16 of a federal court’s 2019 injunction order and 2020 consent decree — are learning civil contempt sanctions can be costly. They may even include incarceration in federal prison. The court wants Miller to pay a $250,000 fine for contempt and reimburse USDA’s... Continue Reading read more
Snopes.com23 hours ago
AP Sources: Trump Company, Executive Indicted in Tax Probe
Donald Trump’s company and his longtime finance chief have been indicted on charges stemming from a New York investigation into the former president’s business dealings, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. read more
War News Updates23 hours ago
Picture Of The Day
Afghan Commando forces armoured convoy leaves toward the front line, at the Ghorband District, Parwan Province Afghanistan. REUTERS/Omar Sobhani *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Top Photos of the Day* (Reuters). read more
The Last Refuge23 hours ago
July 1st – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 163
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post July 1st – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 163 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Last Refuge23 hours ago
Thursday July 1st – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Thursday July 1st – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
The Last Refuge23 hours ago
Tucker Carlson Pushing Back Against NSA Surveillance, However The Intelligence Branch of Government is Much Larger Than Most Consider
Tucker Carlson used his TV broadcast on Wednesday night to continue pushing-back against NSA operational data collection that appears to have caught him in their surveillance dragnet. However, what Carlson (and many others) have yet to reconcile is the totality of control held by the newest branch of government, the Intelligence Branch. CTH has been […] The post Tucker Carlson Pushing Back Against NSA Surveillance, However The Intelligence Branch of Government is Much Larger Than Most Consider appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Food Safety News23 hours ago
Hundreds, mainly children, sick in large Salmonella outbreak
Almost 450 people have fallen ill in Finland with salad from Sweden suspected to be the source of infection. Officials in the city of Jyväskylä are investigating Salmonella cases and absence of children and staff at preschools and private day care centers who reported symptoms of infection, with the help of the National Institute for... Continue Reading read more
Food Safety News23 hours ago
WHO appoints American scientist to its foodborne disease epidemiology group
The World Health Organization (WHO) has appointed an American scientist, Felicia Wu, to its Foodborne Disease Epidemiology Reference Group (FERG). Wu, Ph.D, is a John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor in the Michigan State University (MSU) departments of Food Science and Human Nutrition and Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics FERG is a selective group of food... Continue Reading read more
Impact of COVID-19 and Brexit on public analysts and food safety testing discussed
Public analyst laboratories are facing a number of challenges but there are also opportunities, according to the president of the Association of Public Analysts (APA) in the United Kingdom. APA members are appointed public analysts who specialize in analysis to support enforcement by trading standards, environmental health in local authorities and regulators. Jane White said... Continue Reading read more
Three outbreak investigations continue as FDA searches for answers
The table below shows outbreak investigations being managed by FDA’s CORE Response Teams. The investigations are in a variety of stages. Some outbreaks have limited information with investigations ongoing, others may be near completion. The Food and Drug Administration will issue public health advisories for outbreak investigations that have resulted in specific, actionable steps for consumers... Continue Reading read more
BREAKING NEWS: The British Columbian Government has quietly cancelled the Plandemic. Now they've moved on to the "Climate Crisis" [TM]
Red circle *BREAKING:* It appears Mike Farnsworth quietly signed M275, which means *as of 11:59Pm, June 30th, COVID-19 IS NOT A PANDEMIC IN BC & the state of emergency which gave Puplic Health Officers sweeping powers, will be cancelled.* Ministerial Order 275/2021 (gov.bc.ca) FROM TWITTER https://bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/mo/mo/m0275_2021?fbclid=IwAR309l-HdQCrEdBaF6q2dUMwr5CbevxjJ94CweOLK-VUSBx7bE-weX725KE **************** *Greencrow comments.* What is the Bullshitter saying about this? Inquiring minds want to know. Fortuitously, while the Provincial perp*Z* are he... read more
IRS Releases Easy Tool to Help You Get the Child Tax Credit
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit, * Available exclusively on IRS.gov, the Child Tax Credit Eligibility Assistant allows parents to answer a series of questions about themselves and their family members that will determine whether they indeed qualify for the credits. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *For those who are looking for more options regarding their credits, make sure to check out the Child Tax Credit Update Portal, which, according to the IRS, will allow them to “choose to, unenroll, or opt out from receiving the monthly payments so they can receive a lump sum whe... read more
July 1, 2021: Reader Tips
Happy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇦 Day, everyone! Hoping this finds you and your loved ones in as good a state as possible under the circumstances. Here are some memories of happier times. Do share any tips you might have. read more
Chinese President Xi Hails 'New World' As China Marks Communist Party Centenary
*CNBC*:* Xi at Communist Party anniversary: China won’t accept ‘sanctimonious preaching’ from others* * Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke Thursday about China’s firm resolve to stand up to foreign pressure while laying out national aspirations at the celebration of the 100th anniversary of China’s ruling Communist Party. * He said Beijing would never allow any foreign force to bully it, and anyone attempting to do so would “find themselves on a collision with a great wall of steel forged by over 1.4 billion people.” BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke Thursday abo... read more
Submarines Are Key to North Korea's War Strategy
*Kyle Mizokami* *Submarines, Asia* The only viable way for Pyongyang’s navy to survive against the U.S. and South Korea is to go underwater. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Although old and obsolete, North Korea’s submarines have the advantage of numbers and, in peacetime, surprise. North Korea should by all rights be a naval power. A country sitting on a peninsula, Korea has a long naval tradition, despite being a “shrimp” between the two “whales” of China and Japan. However, the partitioning of Korea into two countries in 1945 and the stated goal of unification —by force if ne... read more
How the Worst Aircraft Carrier Ever Built Fell Victim to the U.S. Navy
*Kyle Mizokami* *World War II, Asia* Shinano was a somber lesson to future naval powers: there is no middle ground in carrier construction *Here's What You Need to Know*: Built as a compromise ship by an indecisive navy, Shinano was perhaps the worst designed carrier ever built. Over the last hundred years, the navies of the world have constructed, operated, and taken to war hundreds of aircraft carriers. Some carriers have been truly outstanding designs, while many more were simply adequate and lost to history. One ship that achieved fame not out of greatness but sheer incompet... read more
Five Weapons India Would Use to Battle China and Pakistan
*Kyle Mizokami* *India, Asia* India has worked hard to modernize its forces, but can it really compete with Beijing? *Here's What You Need to Know*: New Delhi has two dangerous neighbors to keep an eye on. India occupies one of the most strategically important locations in the world. A short distance from the Persian Gulf, Central Asia and Southeast Asia, India has been an important hub for ideas, trade and religion for thousands of years. That geographic positioning has its disadvantages. India is faced on two sides by powerful, nuclear-armed countries it has fought wars with—... read more
Trustees' handling of Nikole Hannah-Jones' tenure application shows how university boards often fail the accountability test
University trustees are among the least-studied groups in higher education. Increasingly, they're making news – as the focus of a crisis. That raises the question: To whom are they accountable? read more
China Facing Its Worst Power Shortage In A Decade
In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, water is released from the dam of Baihetan hydropower station in Ningnan county, in southwestern China's Sichuan province on June 27, 2021. The Chinese government says it has turned on the first two generating units of the world's second-biggest hydroelectric dam. (Jiang Wenyao/Xinhua) *CNN:* *China is facing its worst power shortage in a decade. That's a problem for the whole world* Hong Kong (CNN Business) - China is in the middle of a huge power crunch as extreme weather, surging demand for energy and strict limits on coal usage ... read more
Broaden the base, he said…
The federal Tories are finding out what happens when you treat your base as if it were expendable. Bricker says the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to made it difficult for opposition leaders like O’Toole and Singh to campaign in traditional ways and make themselves known to Canadians — particularly O’Toole, who Bricker says is still… Continue reading → read more
Every Marine a Rifleman...and Some a World War II Ace
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* During the course of the war, Marine aviators were credited with shooting down 2,355 Japanese aircraft while losing 573 of their own in combat, producing 120 aces, and earning 11 Medals of Honor. F4Us would claim 2,140 of the shootdowns at the loss of only 189 Corsairs. *Key point:* These accounts tell what it was like to fight in World War II. “As a returning flight of Marine SBDs, dive bombers, were setting down on the airstrip, one of the planes lost a bomb which had failed to release during the mission. The bomb skidded down the r... read more
Hannity Calls Suggestion That GOP Defunded Police an ‘Outright Lie’
Fox News ‘Hannity’ host slams the Biden administration for suggesting Republicans were responsible for defunding law enforcement. #FoxNews #Hannity #FoxNewsVoices end read more
Climate News - July 2021
*Alan Moran* 1 July 2021 A review and commentary on topical matters concerning the science, economics, and governance associated with climate change developments. Political issues Boris Johnson is advocating a form of Marshall Plan to support large-scale renewable energy projects across Africa and parts of Asia. Such a misdirection of funding would hamper growth. Johnson’s slogan, largely accepted by the G7 meeting in Cornwall was, “building back greener, and building back fairer, and building back more equally. Maybe in a more gender-neutral, a more feminine, way”. This... read more
Komando.com1 day ago
Check your phone now to see all the apps collecting your heart rate and other health stats
Check these app permissions to see which ones are collecting unnecessary health data. read more
Former President Trump Calls For Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley To Resign For Caving To The 'Woke Mob'
Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley (right) to resign so he can be replaced by 'someone actually willing to defend our military' *Daily Mail:* *Trump calls for Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley RESIGN and be replaced by someone who is 'actually willing to defend our military' and doesn't fear 'upsetting the woke mob'* * Trump ramped up his criticism of Milley in a statement on Wednesday * He said the top US general should resign for caving to the 'woke mob' * The former president mocked Milley for being a 'fool' during BLM protests * Claime... read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Brazil registers 2,081 new deaths from Covid-19 and total reaches 518,066 (June 30)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil on Wednesday reported 2,801 new deaths from Covid-19, bringing the total number of fatalities from the disease in the country to 518,066, the Health Ministry said. There were also 43,836 new cases of coronavirus, with the total number of infections in the country advancing to 18,557,141, the folder added. […] The post Brazil registers 2,081 new deaths from Covid-19 and total reaches 518,066 (June 30) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
If a Person Can Be Trans-Gender, Why Not Trans-Race?
* On June 28, Not the Bee shared this article about Oli London. London is a white British person who announced coming out as gender non-binary (using the pronoun: “they”) and also as “trans-Korean.” * London made this announcement after undergoing 18 plastic surgeries to physically alter their face to look Korean. The physical appearance, with the aid of modern medicine, had been altered to reflect their true underlying identity. * The reckoning has arrived: For years we’ve been saying that if you feel like you were “born in the wrong body” then there are medical and surgical soluti... read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
ANDE and Tabacalera de Cartes, largest contributors to the Paraguayan treasury in 2020
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The list of the 500 largest taxpayers in Paraguay was presented this Wednesday by the Ministry of Finance and the State Undersecretariat of Taxation (SET). State-owned Administración Nacional de Electricidad (ANDE) was the largest contributor to the Paraguayan treasury in 2020, while Tabacalera del Este (Tabesa), from the business group […] The post ANDE and Tabacalera de Cartes, largest contributors to the Paraguayan treasury in 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
US Airstrikes in Syria & Iraq: Is It A Violation of International Law?
RT America The US says it has carried out air strikes against Iran-backed militias near the Iraq-Syria border in response to drone attacks on its forces in Iraq. A Pentagon spokesman said the strikes targeted “operational and weapons storage facilities” at three locations. Two days after the sentencing of Derek Chauvin for the murder of … read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Brazil’s Petrobras receives US$2.2 billion for the sale of the remaining 37.5% of its distribution company
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian oil company Petrobras will receive about R$11.356 billion (US$2.2 billion) for 37.5% of its remaining shares in BR Distribuidora, a former subsidiary whose control it sold in 2019 as part of its ambitious divestment plan. The price of the papers of Brazil's largest distributor put up for sale by […] The post Brazil’s Petrobras receives US$2.2 billion for the sale of the remaining 37.5% of its distribution company appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
GOP Medical Witnesses: COVID-19 ‘Exactly What You’d Expect If You’d Gone Through Gain-Of-Function’
Forbes Breaking News At today’s GOP House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Select Coronavirus Crisis hearing, GOP-called witnesses Dr. Steven Quay and Dr. Richard Muller said that within the COVID-19 virus were indications that it was created through gain-of-function research. end read more
“Panic Porn Dressed Up As Science” – Exposing The Truth About The Delta Variant
“Panic Porn Dressed Up As Science” – Exposing The Truth About The Delta Variant by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Equity futures are in the red Wednesday morning as Dr. Anthony Fauci’s warnings about the supposedly “dire threat” posed by the Delta variant continue to be dramatically amplified by the American media. – Yesterday, we delved into … read more
Russian General Exposes Rear Admiral John Kirby Denials: UK “Defender” Is Just A Fat Target For Us
Russia Insight The spokesman of the Russian Ministry of Defence exposes the statement of the Pentagon press secretary John Kirby on British HMS Defender entering Russian territorial waters in Black Sea. end read more
The Gold Market is Realigning Under a New Digital Currency System
GoldSilver Pros The world is ganging up on the #LBMA. The key question is, who is replacing them? The foundations of the world’s digital #CBDC system are being put into place. This will end the fiat era of money and give monetary control to supranational agencies. end read more
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ESG risks in Latin America are negative but lower than in other emerging markets -Moody’s
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Rating agency Moody's said Wednesday in a report that credit exposure to environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) risks in Latin America and the Caribbean is negative but lower than in other emerging market regions. In a report, Moody's said that although the "overall impact" of ESG in Latin America […] The post ESG risks in Latin America are negative but lower than in other emerging markets -Moody’s appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Few cosmic vistas excite the imagination like the Orion Nebula. Also known as M42, the nebula's glowing gas surrounds hot young stars at the edge of an immense interstellar molecular cloud only 1,500 light-years away. The Orion Nebula offers one of the best opportunities to study how stars are born partly because it is the nearest large star-forming region, but also because the nebula's energetic stars have blown away obscuring gas and dust clouds that would otherwise block our view - providing an intimate look at a range of ongoing stages of starbirth and evolution. The featured i... read more
How To Profit From Inflation With Gold, Silver and Mining Stocks, expert explains
I LOVE PROSPERITY How to profit from inflation is a question we should all be asking. Inflation is a trend that is likely to stay with us for quite sometime. If you don’t know how to profit from inflation, you very likely will lose purchasing power, and the standard of your lifestyle will decrease, as … read more
NATO, Russian Militaries Come Within Shooting Range
RT America Russian President Vladimir Putin’s live Q&A session covered an array of issues including the COVID vaccine and growing tensions with NATO. To expand on Russia’s international relations and the latest Black Sea incident, author and professor of Nuclear Studies at American University Peter Kuznick and former Navy Intelligence officer John Jordan join In … read more
Craig Hemke: Have The Banks Run Out of Silver
Arcadia Economics The Basel III date of June 28th has come and gone, with little movement in gold or silver prices. But what’s really going on behind the scenes? Will Basel III have any impact? And perhaps more importantly, is it a reflection that behind the scenes, the banks have, or are close to finally … read more
Inbound ‘Mega Comet’ or Minor Planet Approaching on Eccentric Orbit
Skywatch Media News June 28, 2021: A massive comet or minor planet is encroaching on our planetary system from the region of the Oort Cloud. The inbound object will enter just outside of the orbit of Saturn in 2031. #MegaComet #DwarfPlanet #Supermoon end read more
FedRes Overnight Repo Hits $991.939B [30 June 2021] – WooHoo!!
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Uruguayan Government’s Accountability bill arrives at Parliament for debate
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The bill of Accountability of the Executive of Luis Lacalle Pou (center-right) arrived this Wednesday to the Uruguayan Parliament for its analysis and subsequent approval with possible changes to the Budget approved in 2020 for the five years of mandate. The bill, where the government coalition will have to account […] The post Uruguayan Government’s Accountability bill arrives at Parliament for debate appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
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Deputies of the Dominican Republic approve Penal Code allowing abortion in one case
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic approved on Tuesday, in the second reading, the new Penal Code, which decriminalizes abortion in a single exception when the life of the mother is at risk. The text was approved, with 128 votes in favor and 13 against, without modifications in […] The post Deputies of the Dominican Republic approve Penal Code allowing abortion in one case appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
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Colombia closes its worst month of pandemic with 17,000 deaths in June
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With more than 17,000 deaths reported in June alone, Colombia ends the most devastating month of the pandemic and in which only the advances in vaccination open a halo of hope in the face of the virulence of covid-19 that led the country to surpass all its records of deaths, […] The post Colombia closes its worst month of pandemic with 17,000 deaths in June appeared first on The Rio Times. read more