Friday, August 06, 2021

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 10 pm MDT

Curiously Appropriate with a Minor Twist…
An interesting song, that with a minor twist, is curiously appropriate to our times... read more
The National Interest13 minutes ago
Speed, Not Silence: Russia’s Papa-Class Submarine Was Something Else
*Peter Suciu* *Submarines, Europe* While the Golden Fish was a one-off, its use of titanium and other technologies has been seen as a precursor to the Soviet Navy’s Alfa- and Sierra-class submarines. *Here's What You Need to Know*: During its sea trials it reportedly even reached speeds of more than 51 miles per hour—considerably impressive when compared to the U.S. Navy’s *Los Angeles*-class nuclear-powered attack submarines, which have a top speed of just 23 miles per hour when submerged. When one considers the main attributes of a submarine, speed is not generally top of the ... read more
The National Interest13 minutes ago
Missing Your Child Tax Credit? It Could Be Due to How You File Taxes
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit, Americas* “The IRS is aware some taxpayers who filed tax returns with ITIN numbers did not receive their child tax credit payment for July,” the spokesperson said. For most eligible American families, the disbursement of last month’s first payments from the expanded child tax credits appeared to go smoothly as roughly sixty million children were able to see direct monetary benefits. But as the Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department are now gearing up to release the next batch of checks for this month, some “mixed-status” fam... read more
The National Interest13 minutes ago
North Korea Is Starving, Kim Jong-un Admits
*Trevor Filseth* *North Korea, Asia* Kim’s indications of his country’s problems are a startling admission from North Korea’s leadership, which has historically downplayed or suppressed news of problems within the country. In his July 27 address commemorating the anniversary of the Korean War’s 1953 armistice, North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-un acknowledged that the coronavirus pandemic had created a “crisis of hardship” in the country. The supreme leader’s comments marked the third time since the beginning of the year that he has described a negative state of affairs within... read more
War News Updates18 minutes ago
The Chinese Government Is Cracking Down On Private Enterprise
A woman on her electric-powered scooter films a large video screen outside a shopping mall showing Chinese President Xi Jinping speaking during an event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of China's Communist Party at Tiananmen Square in Beijing, Thursday, July 1, 2021. *Laura He, CNN Business*:* China's biggest private companies are in chaos. It's all part of Beijing's plan* Hong Kong (CNN Business)China's crackdown on private enterprise has wiped out more than $1.2 trillion in market value for many powerful Chinese companies and stoked fears about the future of innovation i... read more
balance1027 minutes ago
What matters is this
I AM Zadkiel of the light, priest of sacred fire and of the Order of Melchizedek. I AM the sponsor of priests and priestesses of the seventh ray. I initiate the cycles of life, of freedom, and I come to accelerate that violet flame in the very presence of world tyranny and the tyrants themselves--into the very teeth I come with that blazing violet flame that does transmute death and the momentums of death which the fallen ones would put upon this planetary body. My beloved hearts, this is the seventh age. It is the age of the coming of the soul, the soul of light, the spir... read more
Scarce capital
What prolongs the life of a terminally ill fiat currency? The struggles of the debtors. And that struggle is getting a lot harder, especially if you live in a large metropolitan area. The housing affordability chasm in Metro Vancouver is measured in a new report by the National Bank of Canada, which found that an annual… Continue reading → read more
Avedon's Sideshow18 minutes ago
Give me some space so I can close my eyes
Milky Way rising over Tres Picos State Park, Brazil "The Eviction Crisis Is a Rental Assistance Crisis: *A law designed not to work has put millions at risk of losing their homes.* The day before the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) eviction moratorium expired and millions of renters were faced with the sobering possibility of being tossed out of their homes, President Joe Biden issued a statement that would be darkly comic if it weren't so tragic. 'I call on all state and local governments to take all possible steps to immediately disburse' rental assistance fund... read more
And for this Figment of Perp Imagination...my entire Family [and many other families] has been torn apart!!!??? I want someone in jail...soon!
*H/T FreakedOut* *COVID Not Isolated, Cannot Be Located, * *Does Not EXIST! * *FOIA Response Reveals Worldwide HOAX! (rumble.com)* Readers, please watch the above video--and think about how many friends and family members you've lost over the past year and a half...how much hurt and pain you've experienced when your children poisoned themselves! How many children have been permanently injured physically and psychologically. This is the crime of the century* and it is still going on...and is going to get much worse. I had a VAX gov. stalker show up at my door last night. She ha... read more
War News Updates35 minutes ago
Will The Delta Variant End The Chinese Communist Party?
China's Xi Jinping at BRICS Summit *Gordon G. Chang, 19FortyFive:* *The Delta Variant Could End the Chinese Communist Party* *COVID-19 is ravaging China.* The Delta variant is spreading across the country fast, and Beijing has no answer to the new strain other than draconian, totalitarian brute-force measures—and blaming foreigners. Millions of Chinese residents are now in various forms of lockdown. The recent infections constitute the most widespread coronavirus outbreak since the disease first hit China, sometime in late 2019. The new flare-up, which quickly slipped bey... read more
The Rio Times43 minutes ago
France allows unvaccinated Brazilian students and researchers to enter country
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The French Embassy in Brazil announced this Friday (6) that Brazilian students and researchers could obtain a long-term visa even if they are not vaccinated against Covid-19 with a European Union-approved vaccine. Those not fully vaccinated must follow a strict health protocol: RT-PCR testing upon departure from Brazil and upon […] The post France allows unvaccinated Brazilian students and researchers to enter country appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times46 minutes ago
Delta variant circulating in Panama in border area with Costa Rica
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Panamanian health authorities warned on Friday of the arrival in the country of the contagious delta variant of the coronavirus in a "community" case found in the western province of Chiriqui, on the border with Costa Rica. "We already have a community case" in Chriquí, "watch out, let's not be […] The post Delta variant circulating in Panama in border area with Costa Rica appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times47 minutes ago
Costa Rica eases restrictions but warns of “false security”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Government of Costa Rica announced this Friday a relaxation of restrictive measures against covid-19 but warned the population not to fall into a "false sense of security" due to the advancement of the vaccination process. "The epidemiological moment is still tense. We are like on a plateau. We have […] The post Costa Rica eases restrictions but warns of “false security” appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times49 minutes ago
Beer leads Mexico’s agricultural exports in first 5 months of the year
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With US$2.215 billion in the first five months of 2021, beer ranked first in Mexico's agricultural and agro-industrial exports, the Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader) reported this Friday. The figure represented a growth of 30.3% over the same period in 2020 when it totaled US$1.701 million. Read also: […] The post Beer leads Mexico’s agricultural exports in first 5 months of the year appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times50 minutes ago
Five magnesium-rich foods to strengthen bones and muscles
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As ABC explains, magnesium is essential for the proper functioning of the body. In addition to strengthening the immune system, it keeps heart rates steady and promotes bone strength. Therefore, it is important to know which foods are richest. Magnesium is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. […] The post Five magnesium-rich foods to strengthen bones and muscles appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 hour ago
Cuba receives a shipment of humanitarian aid from Nicaragua
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A ship with a cargo of humanitarian aid sent by the Nicaraguan government arrived Friday in Cuba to help the Caribbean country, which is suffering from a severe shortage of food, medicines, and other basic products in the midst of the worst outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic. The Nicaraguan merchant […] The post Cuba receives a shipment of humanitarian aid from Nicaragua appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 hour ago
Paraguayan police arrest man for faking kidnapping by guerrillas
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – According to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Paraguayan police arrested Juan Carlos Olmedo on Friday for having faked his kidnapping at the hands of a guerrilla group to request ransom money from his brother. The fake kidnapping took place at the end of July. After his release, without payment of ransom, […] The post Paraguayan police arrest man for faking kidnapping by guerrillas appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
'Delta Plus' Variant Detected In San Francisco
*CBS SF Bay Area:** New ‘Delta Plus’ COVID Variant Detected In San Francisco Bay Area: ‘It’s At Least As Bad’ As Original* MOUNTAIN VIEW (KPIX) — As the Delta variant of the coronavirus fuels an ongoing COVID wave, Bay Area health experts are keeping a close eye on yet another variant: Delta Plus. “We believe that it’s at least as bad as Delta,” said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, an infectious disease specialist at the University of California San Francisco. “We don’t know if it’s even worse than Delta yet. When I say worse we think about number one: is it more transmissible? Number ... read more
Can Wargames Teach NATO How to Defend the Baltics?
*David Axe* *Military History, Europe* RAND’s findings are consistent with other studies the Army’s recent experience. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *If the United States wants to deter war and grow its influence, it’s best for it to base armored vehicles near a potential war zone. Permanently. Heavy ground forces are best at deterring war and boosting a country’s overall influence in the aftermath of a crisis. But the heavy forces, which include armored vehicles such as tanks plus artillery and air-defense systems, merely should be near a conflict zone, not in it. That’s... read more
Could Russia Build Its Own Nuclear Aircraft Carriers?
*David Axe* *Russia, * The Admiral Kuznetsov is in need of replacement. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In the medium term, the Kremlin is focusing on buying two helicopter carriers. Each displacing just 15,000 tons of water, these smaller aviation ships could cost just a few billions dollars apiece and should be much easier to operate than a full-size flattop is. Russia could build a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier finally to replace its solitary, unreliable, and fire-damaged conventional flattop *Admiral Kuznetsov*. Russia could do so, but it probably won’t. In fact... read more
Egypt near the end of #Tokyo2020 : A new and a first bronze in Karate Kumite
It is truly Egypt’s Bronze age in Tokyo 2020 Olympics !! Egypt has scored its fourth medal in Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Friday and it is Bronze. Karate fighter Giana Farouk with her bronze medal in... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] read more
The Rio Times1 hour ago
Brazil records 42,159 new cases and 1,056 Covid deaths (August 6)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil on Friday reported 1,056 new deaths as a result of Covid-19, bringing the total number of fatalities from the disease in the country to 561,762, the Health Ministry said. There were also 42,159 new cases of coronavirus reported, bringing the total of confirmed infections in the country to 20,108,746. […] The post Brazil records 42,159 new cases and 1,056 Covid deaths (August 6) appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
balance102 hours ago
Monsanto Paid Google to Bury Unfavorable News, Investgation Reveals
stunning!!!!!! https://returntonow.net/2019/08/12/monsanto-paid-google-to-bury-unfavorable-news/ read more
The Two-State Compromise Normalises Israeli Colonialism
The Two-State Compromise Normalises Israeli Colonialism by Ramona Wadi, https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/ Following the signing of last year’s Abraham Accords brokered by the Trump administration, the international community woke up to the normalisation of Israel’s colonisation of Palestine; nobody seemed to be particularly averse to this. It is telling that while normalising relations between Israel and Arab … read more
"We Will Not Comply: A Campaign Against Medical Tyranny"
*"We Will Not Comply: * *A Campaign Against Medical Tyranny"* By Brandon Smith "I have been feverishly writing lately on covid mandates and vaccine passports issues, and I’m sure most readers understand why – We are currently at the cusp of a great conflict against the powers that be; people who are exploiting the (mostly manufactured) covid crisis for unprecedented political and economic control. And when I say “manufactured”, I mean that there is no crisis, no need for mandates, no need for lockdowns and no need for vaccine passports. We are dealing with a virus that around 99.7%... read more
"Are Vaccines Making the Pandemic Worse?"
*"Are Vaccines Making the Pandemic Worse?"* by Brian Maher "J.B. - a reader - gives us a good round piece of his mind: "95% of physicians have willingly been vaccinated; do you think you know more than all of them???????????????????? OK, you are smarter than all the scientists who are aware of the side effects; bravo! You made your point. Can you now join the national effort to encourage everyone to be vaccinated for the public good?" J.B. refers to yesterday’s reckoning. We maintained that vaccination risks - while minimal - are far from negligible. J.B. notes the 95% of vaccinate... read more
The Concorde Was a Supersonic Experiment Doomed From the Start
*Caleb Larson* *Supersonic Jets, * Flying at Mach 2 and above creates a number of engineering challenges that have yet to be surmounted. *Here's What You Need to Remember*: Though ambitious, Boeing’s wing design was ultimately proven to be workable by American workhorses like the Grumman F-14 Tomcat fighter aircraft, some of which still fly today. The problem with the design was scaling it from a two-seat fighter to a jet airliner with space for hundreds of passengers. The 1960s were a heady time for air transportation. Not only were jet airliners all the rage—so too were SSTs, ... read more
Did a 2015 Movie Predict the Purpose of the JAB? The Vaccine Is Much More Than It Appears To Be!
Did a 2015 Movie Predict the Purpose of the JAB? The Vaccine Is Much More Than It Appears To Be! by Dave Hodges, https://thecommonsenseshow.com/home In February of 2015, Deborah Tavares told me that I really should go see the move, The Kingsman, because there are so many elements present in this movie which show us … read more
The Purge Begins: CNN Fires Three Employees For Coming To Work Unvaccinated
The Purge Begins: CNN Fires Three Employees For Coming To Work Unvaccinated by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ CNN has fired three of its employees for coming to work unvaccinated. The news broke yesterday after it was reported that the employees “violated company policy by coming to work unvaccinated”, according to ABC. A memo was reportedly sent … read more
The Last Refuge2 hours ago
CDC Director Makes Case Vaccination Passports are Futile, Vaccines Do Not Prevent COVID Infection or Delta Variant Transmission
They are just making up narratives now and the media are not calling them out on it…. The Director of the CDC made an important admission during an interview today on CNN. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky stated the vaccine does not prevent COVID-19 infection, nor does it stop the vaccinated person from transmitting the infection […] The post CDC Director Makes Case Vaccination Passports are Futile, Vaccines Do Not Prevent COVID Infection or Delta Variant Transmission appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Big Government and Tyranny Mark the End Fiat Currency Regimes.
maneco64 #gold #silver #fiatcurrency #assignats #laissezfaire #keynes #markets #france #inflation #centralbanks – Today we will reference a book that has helped me navigate the precarious nature of our current fiat currency regime for almost two decades. Looking back at 1790s France and their experiment with fiat currency shows us that very little has changed and … read more
US Kicks Off Giant Combined US Pacific Naval Exercises; China Russia Undeterred
Alexander Mercouris US Kicks Off Giant Combined US Pacific Naval Exercises; China Russia Undeterred News Topic 243 US ‘large-scale’ military exercises cannot scare China, Russia: – Global Times editorial https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/20210… US incapable of simultaneously confronting China, Russia https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/20210… Russian troops to operate modern PLA equipment for 1st time in joint exercise, ‘shows mutual trust’ https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/20210… … read more
Alasdair Macleod: The Fed’s Fast Approaching Dilemma and Yours
Jay Taylor Media Alasdair Macleod believes we are on the eve of a massive currency destruction that mirrors the French Livre’s demise when the Mississippi Bubble collapsed in the 1700s. end read more
Rupert Murdoch’s Australian Flagship Smacked by YouTube
RT America When a Sky News Australia presenter questioned the dangers posed by the much-discussed delta variant of COVID-19 and the efficacy of vaccines designed to confront it, YouTube suspended the network for a week over what it deemed a violation of its service terms. Lionel of Lionel Media shares his take on what the … read more
One Step Away From 1970s-Style Stagflation | Todd “Bubba” Horwitz
Liberty and Finance With a stagnating economy and inflation on the uptick, it looks like we’re going to see a repeat of the 1970s. Even the Fed is acknowledging inflation is higher than what they expected. “We don’t have people working now,” notes seasoned trader Todd “Bubba” Horwitz, “and you’ve got this ridiculous stimulus out … read more
‘No Jab, No Job’: United Becomes First Airline To Mandate Vaccines For All Employees
‘No Jab, No Job’ – United Becomes First Airline To Mandate Vaccines For All Employees by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ The trend of major US companies requiring workers to get vaccinated continued Friday with United Airlines, which became the first major US carrier to require its staff to be vaccinated. – The decision isn’t exactly a … read more
Gold, CBDC’s & Bonds …Q&A With Lynette Zang
ITM TRADING, INC. To see Lynette’s slides, research links or questions from this video: https://www.itmtrading.com/blog/gold-… – Question 1: 2:16 The SBA (Small Business Administration) is pushing money again. No collateral and low interest for businesses impacted by the COVID pandemic. If the system is about to collapse – should we take more funds now? And … read more
World’s Largest Pension Fund Announces Its Selling Over 34% of Its US Treasury Holdings ASAP?
WallStForMainSt The world’s largest pension fund (in Japan) announced in the last 24 hours that it is selling over 34% of its US Treasuries. World’s biggest pension fund makes record cut to U.S. bond weighting https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/202… – Maybe this is why the Fed announced last week that it is setting up a permanent repo facility … read more
The Craziest Bubble in History – Dave Collum
Wall Street Silver Dave Collum says we are living in the craziest bubble in our history. All of the Fed craziness, the virus insanity, the crisis in authority, MMT theory craziness, plus a lot more. end read more
Komando.com4 hours ago
Hackers have a new target: Your Kindle – Here’s how they can take over
Have an Amazon Kindle? Hackers now have a way to take control of your device. read more
Cairns News4 hours ago
Data sheriff has Torrent drop of data to reveal Dominion’s dirty little secrets
By TONY MOBILIFONITIS A KEY player exposing US 2020 election fraud is releasing a mass Torrent drop of whistleblower data showing Dominion Voting Systems machines were connected to the internet, allowing electronic rigging of the US 2020 election. This comes as Arizona state senators call for the investigation and arrest of the crooked Maricopa County […] read more
balance104 hours ago
inside the military games at Wuhan, Oct. 2019
6-25-21 “This was a city of 15 million people that was in lockdown,” said a source who participated in the Games (at Wuhan, Oct. 16-27, 2019). “It was strange, but we were told this was to make it easy for the Games’ participants to get around.” A second Canadian military source who spoke to the *National Post* said, “One-quarter of us got sick, there and when we returned. Some were bedridden for weeks. This made us potential vectors for the virus. The military did nothing. I was sick and others were too with Wuhan symptoms.…I was eventually given a swab test which measur... read more
Pottersville Digest
("We don't need to have the federal government dictating to us not to hit icebergs.") ------------------------------ Serves the fat fuck right. Although, I feel sorry for his pallbearers. ------------------------------ "In the Republican Party, you don't have any battle at all about ideology. It's all about whether you are beholden to the Orange God King or not." -Mona Charen. ------------------------------ Oh no, doesn't look like the Reichsadler eagle of Nazi Germany at all. ------------------------------ Amerikkkan Express: Never leave the Fatherland without it... read more
The First Child Tax Payments Just Dropped, But Some Americans Missed Out
*Stephen Silver* *Child Tax Credit, United States* There are reports that a glitch prevented some families from receiving their payments. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The first payments from the expanded Child Tax Credit went out July 15, and they will follow every month for the rest of 2021. Due to August 15 following on a Sunday, the August payment will go out on August 13, which is a Friday. The rest will go out on the 15th of the month every month through December. The first payments going out as part of the expanded Child Tax Credit went out on July 15, but there are... read more
Russia's Tu-95MS Bombers Are Almost 70 But They Could Still Start a Nuclear War
*Peter Suciu* *Tu-95, * The Russian United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) announced that the modernized Tu-95MSM strategic missile-carrying bomber was capable of carrying eight missiles instead of four, while the aircraft also received new flight control, navigation, and communication systems. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *They made another appearance in the Sea of Japan not very long ago. The Cold War-era Russian Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic missile-carrying bombers of Russia's Aerospace Force (Air Force) continue to log the miles. Last week a pair of the upgraded bombers perfo... read more
Tokyo stabbing spree on a train near leafy Seijo area: Motive unknown
Tokyo stabbing spree on a train near leafy Seiji area: Motive unknown Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times A terrible stabbing by a male on the Odakyu Train Line resulted in ten people being stabbed. It is believed that one stabbing victim suffered more severe injuries than other people. The Odakyu Electric Railway […] The post Tokyo stabbing spree on a train near leafy Seijo area: Motive unknown first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Heaven: Musical Interlude: Peder B. Helland, "A Dream"
*Full screen recommended.* *Peder B. Helland, "A Dream"* "Beautiful Relaxing Music • Norwegian Nature & Violin, Flute, Piano & Harp Music" - https://pederbhelland.lnk.to/websiteYL read more
Hell: "California Fire Scary Video! Wildfires Force 16,000 Evacuations, Destroys Entire Town"
*Full screen recommended,* *"California Fire Scary Video! * *Wildfires Force 16,000 Evacuations, Destroys Entire Town"* by Epic Economist "Two massive wildfires in California have destroyed hundreds of homes and businesses and led authorities to issue a new mandatory evacuation order for thousands of people in the state's north overnight. The Dixie Fire and the River Fire have devastated several California towns and firefighters are still struggling to contain the spread of both of them. According to The Epoch Times, the Dixie Fire, California's biggest blaze, has been burning for o... read more
Going Through a Divorce? Hang On to Your Social Security Benefits
*Trevor Filseth* *Social Security, * When spousal payments were created, they were intended to cover expenses for stay-at-home wives, who were more likely to be put into difficult financial circumstances by the death of their husbands than vice-versa. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While a spouse can claim a higher rate of Social Security than they would earn on their own, up to fifty percent of their spouse’s payment, the extra benefits are not taken away from one person in the relationship and given to the other, but rather added at the government’s expense. Social Securi... read more
"A Look to the Heavens"
"Cosmic dust clouds cross a rich field of stars in this telescopic vista near the northern boundary of Corona Australis, the Southern Crown. Less than 500 light-years away the dust clouds effectively block light from more distant background stars in the Milky Way. Top to bottom the frame spans about 2 degrees or over 15 light-years at the clouds' estimated distance. At top right is a group of lovely reflection nebulae cataloged as NGC 6726, 6727, 6729, and IC 4812. A characteristic blue color is produced as light from hot stars is reflected by the cosmic dust. The dust also obscures... read more
African Union members oppose Israel’s presence as “observer”
When the African Union chairperson unilaterally granted observer status to Israel, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called the move "appalling," citing Israel's recent bombardment of Gaza and attacks in Jerusalem. Other AU members also objected. read more
Snopes.com4 hours ago
Capitol Rioters Enter 1st Guilty Pleas to Assaulting Police
A New Jersey gym owner and a Washington state man became the first people charged in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol to plead guilty to assaulting a law enforcement officer during the deadly siege. read more
Reiner Fuellmich Crimes Against Humanity: This Reiner Fuellmich YouTube Video was taken down within minutes yesterday
Reiner Fuellmich Crimes Against Humanity : # Reiner's YouTube Video was taken down within minutes yesterday | Facebook Remdesivir is a known poison [causes kidney failure] that was ordered by Dr Fauci to be the ONLY drug to be used in the US to treat Covid. The hospitals have been taking bribes for over a year to poison and kill patients. It is still going on and nothing is being done to bring the murderers to justice. Dr Mengele Fauci is still collecting his huge salary [more than the US president] to murder Americans. read more
The Rio Times4 hours ago
Technology company openings in Brazil up 210% in 10 years
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - It is no secret: technology companies are booming in Brazil and worldwide. But a new survey puts this trend into numbers over the past decade. According to Datahub, the number of openings of this type of company in Brazil rose 210% in 2020 over 2011. The survey indicates Brazil's southeast […] The post Technology company openings in Brazil up 210% in 10 years appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com4 hours ago
Joel Osteen’s Net Worth: Is It Really $40 to $60 Million?
The Houston pastor's wealth has been the subject of a lot of discussion over the years. read more
Snopes.com4 hours ago
Schools Reopen with Masks Optional in Many US Classrooms
Georgia, like most states, is leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require face coverings. read more
Snopes.com4 hours ago
Yes, Biden Said 350M Americans Have Been Vaccinated Against COVID-19
The White House later clarified he meant 350 million vaccine doses had been administered. read more
Health Canada Adds Bell's Palsy Warning to Pfizer Vaccine Still Claims Vaccine is "safe and effective"
* roflmao! * *Sorry, but, we've long tipped over into bizarro world regarding these dangerous leaky vaccines that were NEVER, EVER shown to be effective, nor tested to be effective, in having any sort of ability to impede or reduce transmission of any of the coronavirus variants!* *Yet another warning. Pfizer like Moderna can cause Bell's Palsy:* *Always reported on a Friday so the stupid people miss these vital to their health and well being reports: * - *Health Canada amends Pfizer vaccine label to list Bell's Palsy as possible side-effect* *OTTAWA - Health Canada has ... read more
Diverse5 hours ago
Community College Bachelor’s Degrees Help Achieve Access and Equity
At the turn of this century, workforce needs began to change. More employers sought to hire students who had attained their bachelor's degrees. Companies were looking for specific accreditations that didn't exist at many traditional four-year institutions, like cyber security or trade-skill management. There was an increased demand for teachers and nurses. Community colleges were listening. read more
Diverse5 hours ago
Trailblazing Dean Emeritus of University of Arkansas School of Law Keeps Giving Back
Cynthia Nance, dean emeritus at the University of Arkansas School of Law, has been named chair of the American Bar Foundation Fellows. read more
Medical Kidnap5 hours ago
Israel, Australia Report 95-99% Hospitalized are Fully Vaccinated
Reports coming out of Israel claim hospitals are being filled with vaccinated people, 95 percent of whom are suffering serious illness being fully vaccinated. “I understand that most of the patients are vaccinated, even ‘severe’ patients. Exactly. Naturally occurring. Old people, most of them are vaccinated,” Israeli Dr. Kobi Haviv told News Israel 13 Thursday. “Most of the population is vaccinated, and 90%… 85%-90% of the hospitalizations here are ‘Fully vaccinated’ people.” Dr. Haviv claims the infections mean the vaccines’ “effectiveness” is fading, possibly setting up a scena... read more
A Note on Post-War Pit Closures
Harold Wilson's record on mines and mining was an unexpected front in political struggle today. But then perhaps not given Boris Johnson's joke about Thatcher closing the mines. Amid the sound and the fury, a Tory was always going to pop up and say "Actually, Labour closed more mines than the Tories did in the 1980s." And indeed, one did. It happens to be true as well. King Coal began his decline *before* Wilson, and so it can be presented - and it suits the Tories - to rewrite the 1980s as a *coup de grace* for an industry that didn't have a future. As this comes up infrequently, ... read more
Pension Pulse2 hours ago
PSP Investments' CIO on the Relevance of the Canadian Model
PSP Investments' CIO, Eduard van Gelderen, shared a paper he co-authored with Gerard Bergsma in the July issue of the ISM Journal for International Business analyzing the Canadian model for African pensions plans, especially in Ghana: * Abstract* Among the different investment models around the world, the Canadian model is considered one of the most successful. Having its origin in the restructuring of the Ontario pension plan in the nineties, this model has performed strongly over the last few decades. *The Canadian model is a combination of single purpose, strong governance, an... read more
The Rio Times4 hours ago
Argentina expands to 1,700 the daily quota for nationals and residents to enter the country
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina announced this Friday that as of this Saturday it would increase to 1,700 the number of Argentine nationals and residents it will allow to enter the country per day, which represents an increase over the 1,000 people per day allowed to enter since the end of last July to […] The post Argentina expands to 1,700 the daily quota for nationals and residents to enter the country appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Escalating Lebanon-Israel aggressions provoking ‘very dangerous situation’
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon, UNIFIL, said on Friday that escalating hostilities over the past two days involving Lebanese and Israeli forces have created “a very dangerous situation” in the volatile border region. Read the full story, “Escalating Lebanon-Israel aggressions provoking ‘very dangerous situation’”, on globalissues.org → read more
Afghanistan at ‘dangerous turning point’, UN envoy warns Security Council
With the war in Afghanistan now in “a new, deadlier, and more destructive phase”, the top UN official in the country appealed on Friday for the Security Council to act to avert a catastrophe. Read the full story, “Afghanistan at ‘dangerous turning point’, UN envoy warns Security Council”, on globalissues.org → read more
Ceasefire in Tigray more urgent than ever: UN relief chief
A ceasefire in Tigray on humanitarian grounds is needed now more than ever if a massive aid operation across frontlines is to succeed, the UN’s emergency relief chief said on Friday. Read the full story, “Ceasefire in Tigray more urgent than ever: UN relief chief”, on globalissues.org → read more
Mali violence threatens country’s survival, warns UN human rights expert
Rapidly spreading violence in Mali is threatening the State’s very survival, the UN independent expert on the human rights situation in the country said on Friday. Read the full story, “Mali violence threatens country’s survival, warns UN human rights expert”, on globalissues.org → read more
The Rio Times4 hours ago
Brazil’s tech startup growth and innovation hailed by industry commentators
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Previously hailed by Forbes as one of the most entrepreneurial countries in the world, Brazil’s innovation and technological advances continue to gain more traction. As with many entities, the goal is often to expand and do business with other countries, such as the US. Conducting international trade, however, generally requires […] The post Brazil’s tech startup growth and innovation hailed by industry commentators appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times4 hours ago
Brazil’s EXAME-Loft index points to speculation trends with real estate in São Paulo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Good news for Brazilians looking to buy property in São Paulo in the last few months. The average difference between the owner's asking price and the value effectively established in the contract showed a stability or downward trend. This is shown in the latest edition of the EXAME-Loft Speculative Index, […] The post Brazil’s EXAME-Loft index points to speculation trends with real estate in São Paulo appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times4 hours ago
Colombia and Panama agree to control the flow of migrants on their border
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Panama, and Colombia agreed on Friday to implement a plan to control the flow of thousands of migrants in transit to the U.S. that are generating a humanitarian crisis on the common border, as well as to work to prosecute human traffickers who profit from this phenomenon. After a high-level […] The post Colombia and Panama agree to control the flow of migrants on their border appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Why Is Iran's Airforce So Outdated?
*David Axe* *Security, Middle East* Iran is still heavily reliant on the MiG-31. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Frustrated for decades in its attempts to buy new fighters, Iran might have no choice but to endlessly upgrade old planes. The Iranian air force on paper is one of the biggest air arms in the world. Its order of battle includes around 350 fighters, more than twice as many as the Royal Air Force possesses. But most of Iran’s fighters are old and outdated. The ones that aren’t old are just new copies of old designs. The air force’s squadrons fly American-made F-14... read more
The Boeing X-36 Flew Without a Pilot—Until It Was Scrapped
*Caleb Larson* *Aviation History, * The advanced fighter design was not pursued, despite the overwhelmingly positive test results. *Here's What You Need to Remember*: Since the planes were only small-scale models, they didn’t carry a pilot. They were remotely piloted by a ground-based controller who sat in a cockpit simulator. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, several experimental aircraft were built that were semi-tailless. Post-World War II jet engine designs had improved, allowing for greater and greater speeds past the speed of sound, or Mach 1. Airframes of the time were s... read more
The Rio Times4 hours ago
Mexican Stock Exchange drops 0.04 % but closes the week with a moderate gain of 0.48%
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV) lost 0.04 % in its main indicator this Friday to 51,113.85 points, but closed the week with a moderate gain of 0.48%. “The performance of the local market was determined throughout the week by the appetite for risk in the rest of the western markets […] The post Mexican Stock Exchange drops 0.04 % but closes the week with a moderate gain of 0.48% appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Virtual Mirage5 hours ago
Prepping for the Weekend
A back hole as far away as the Moon would ruin your weekend. Just saying… Photo-of-the-Day U.S. Navy Chief Boatswain’s Mate Christian Sherman, a tug master with the Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, port operations department, guides COMSUBPAC‘s Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22) as it arrived for a port visit this […] The post Prepping for the Weekend appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Panama requests from Guatemala extradition of Martinelli brothers in Blue Apple case
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Panamanian Justice requested the extradition of the brothers Ricardo Alberto and Luis Enrique Martinelli Linares, sons of the former president of Panama Ricardo Martinelli (2009-2014), imprisoned in the Guatemalan capital for an extradition process to the United States, said Friday a source of the case. The Third Court of […] The post Panama requests from Guatemala extradition of Martinelli brothers in Blue Apple case appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Cairns News5 hours ago
United Nations intent on shutting down Australia with a meat production tax
UN meat tax will close down Australia’s cattle industry and starve 80 million people, says Bob Katter As a major sponsor of the UN talkfest will the LNP Government support the proposed beef tax? Bob Katter MHR, says a carbon tax on meat, which has been proposed at a United Nations food summit, would shut […] read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Brazil’s Chamber president to submit printed vote bill to plenary
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chamber of Deputies President Arthur Lira (PP-AL) on Friday said he will submit the bill to implement the printed vote for electronic ballot boxes in elections to the plenary, despite the proposal having been rejected in a special committee on the issue the day before. Lira said the decision is […] The post Brazil’s Chamber president to submit printed vote bill to plenary appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Cairns News5 hours ago
Scamdemic a world-wide co-ordinated propaganda effort
Letter to the Editor Pandemic Control — A Global Propaganda Operation [Video]by This article was posted by TLB Staff Never before has the world witness such a coordinated propaganda effort, featuring near perfect streamlining of messaging and policy, as well as an Establishment launching attacks against any dissenters by deploying “fact-checkers” and using social media […] read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
The Olympic portfolio for the final days of the Tokyo Olympics
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian athletes have been presented since the event's first day who, had they been assets in the Stock Exchange, would have reached high prices and with a trend to increase even further. Or assets with excellent potential at a discounted price that, if successful, would yield a much higher return […] The post The Olympic portfolio for the final days of the Tokyo Olympics appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Science Matters8 hours ago
World of Hurt from Climate Policies-Part 3
This is a third post toward infographics exposing the damaging effects of Climate Policies upon the lives of ordinary people. (See World of Hurt Part 1 and Part 2) And all of the pain is for naught in fighting against global warming/climate change, as shown clearly in the image above. This post presents graphics to illustrate […] read more
The Unconventional Way America Flew the U-2 Spy Plane From Aircraft Carriers
*Alex Hollings* *U-2 Spy Plane, * As any “Dragon Lady” pilot will tell you, nothing about flying the U-2 is normal. Landing a U-2 on a conventional airstrip is often considered to be one of the most difficult jobs in aviation, so you’d *think* that landing a U-2 on the pitching deck of an aircraft carrier would be all but impossible. But you’d be wrong. As any “Dragon Lady” pilot will tell you, nothing about flying the U-2 is *normal*. Because of the high altitudes the plane flies at and an only partially pressurized cabin, pilots wear pressure suits not unlike those you’d find... read more
Missing Your Social Security Benefits? The Mail Could Be to Blame
*Stephen Silver* *Social Security, * During the pandemic, mail processing was a major problem, to the point where many recipients did not receive their benefits, their cards, or other important information in a timely fashion. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* “Some offices had backlogs of workloads that involved original documents. For example, one Program Service Center (PSC) had more than 9,000 unprocessed original documents it had received as early as November 2020. We found that some of these documents were necessary to establish individuals’ eligibility for benefit paymen... read more
Ripped to Shreds: Nothing Will Protect You from a M2 Machine Gun
*Caleb Larson* *M2 Heavy Machine Gun, Americas* The M2 has a proven track record in combat in a variety of roles—against armored and unarmored targets, and both mounted and dismounted infantry. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Millions of units have been produced, including in the United States and abroad, a testament to the effectiveness of Browning’s design. Very few changes have been incorporated into the design since its introduction, though the new standard variant is the M2A1. The venerable M2 Browning machine gun was first developed during World War I. The Great War had... read more
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
*~ NO TUXEDOS or MASK REQUIRED ~* Brought To You By *BluesJunky* - Middle Finger Symphony Chair of Music read more
Pfizer Whistleblower Confirms Bioweapon Global Extermination Plan - Karen Kingston being interviewed by Dr. Andrew Kaufman
*Dr. Andrew Kaufman and Karen Kingston* Pfizer Whistleblower Confirms Bioweapon Global Extermination Plan | The Truthseeker Readers: Here is another interview with* Karen Kingston *who is the whistleblower with insider information re* Pfizer* and other Big Pharma companies' corruption and criminal behaviour in rolling out the CovID-19 graphene oxide bioweapon. Towards the end of the interview Kaufman and Kingston address the question of possible monetary incentives to criminal behaviour in all the players. Karen notes that players are at risk of being drummed out of the industr... read more
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Alberta gas station mixed up diesel and gasoline for 3 days For three days, motorists pumping fuel at this particular Gas Plus location were served a mixture of both gasoline and diesel. “We can now confirm that there was a mix of fuel delivered on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. affecting only the… Continue reading → read more
The Poet: Maya Angelou, “Alone”
*“Alone”* “Lying, thinking Last night How to find my soul a home, Where water is not thirsty And bread loaf is not stone. I came up with one thing And I don’t believe I’m wrong, That nobody, But nobody Can make it out here alone. Alone, all alone, Nobody, but nobody Can make it out here alone. There are some millionaires With money they can’t use, Their wives run round like banshees, Their children sing the blues. They’ve got expensive doctors To cure their hearts of stone, But nobody, No, nobody Can make it out here alone. Alone, all alone, Nobody, but nobody Can make it out here alone.... read more
The Rio Times5 hours ago
Brazil’s São Paulo stock exchange ignores internal tensions and advances 0.83% for the week
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The São Paulo stock exchange rose 0.83% in the five sessions of a week marked by tensions in the political scenario, with the growing conflict between President Jair Bolsonaro and the Judiciary; and fiscal, due to the risk of an uncontrolled increase in public spending. According to preliminary results at […] The post Brazil’s São Paulo stock exchange ignores internal tensions and advances 0.83% for the week appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Israel, Australia Report 95-99% Hospitalized are Fully Vaccinated
Reports coming out of Israel claim hospitals are being filled with vaccinated people, 95 percent of whom are suffering serious illness being fully vaccinated. “I understand that most of the patients are vaccinated, even ‘severe’ patients. Exactly. Naturally occurring. Old people, most of them are vaccinated,” Israeli Dr. Kobi Haviv told News Israel 13 Thursday. “Most of the population is vaccinated, and 90%… 85%-90% of the hospitalizations here are ‘Fully vaccinated’ people.” Dr. Haviv claims the infections mean the vaccines’ “effectiveness” is fading, possibly setting up a scena... read more
Diverse5 hours ago
 An Open Letter to Trustees of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Although I have lost count of the number of HBCU presidential vacancies and recent appointments, suffice it to say I believe the number of vacancies is far too high in proportion to the number of HBCUs as a percent of the total number of colleges and universities. The situation is so dire that some presidents are not in office long enough to be officially inaugurated. This is unacceptable, and alumni and other institutional constituents become part of the problem when they refuse to speak out in a constructive manner. read more