6 October - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 5

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The Aviationist11 hours ago

The F-35A Released B61-12 Joint Test Assemblies Completing Final Flight Test Of Nuclear Design Certification

[image: F-35 B61-12] The Lightning II gets one step closer to become the next Air Force aircraft, and first 5th Generation platform, to achieve compatibility with the refurbished B61-12 nuclear gravity bomb. The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) [...] The post The F-35A Released B61-12 Joint Test Assemblies Completing Final Flight Test Of Nuclear Design Certification appeared first on The Aviationist. read more

Komando.com12 hours ago

Clever iPhone tip: How to copy text from a photo

Need to copy text from a photo? Here's how to do it on your iPhone. read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE13 hours ago

Is social media killing intellectual humility?

Is social media killing intellectual humility? – Big Think https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/intellectual-humility/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1633440578 read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE13 hours ago

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021

Press release: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2021 – NobelPrize.org https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/2021/press-release/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=2021_chem_announcement read more

Balkinization8 hours ago

Debt Limit End Game

With the impasse over raising the debt limit continuing and the day of reckoning – October 18, according to Treasury Secretary Yellen – less than two weeks away, the media are full of speculation about what the final resolution might be. Anyone who claims to know is bluffing. Nonetheless, some accounts of the parties’ options are significantly incomplete. Accordingly, it seems worthwhile to lay out some possible paths. And I cannot resist ranking them in descending likelihood of occurring. The single most likely outcome is a bipartisan deal that will al... read more

balance108 hours ago

Taliban backed by 13% of Afghans

.................................................................... * Taliban Rule Is the Democratic Will of 13% of Afghans* 8-18-2021 Asia Foundation polling: This year, the proportion who say they have no sympathy with the Taliban has grown by almost 3 percentage points, from 82.4% in 2018 to 85.1% this year. The proportion of respondents who have a lot or a little sympathy for the Taliban is 13.4%, similar to 2018. But among respondents who express sympathy for the Taliban, the proportion who say they don’t know why they feel this sympathy has increased four-fold, from 6.2% in ... read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

Will Iran Attack the U.S. Al-Harir Air Base in Iraq?

*Mohammad Javad Mousavizadeh* *Iraq, Middle East* While President Joe Biden says that U.S forces will end their combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year, it remains to see whether Iran will attack the base to accelerate the U.S. withdrawal, upping the pressure on the United States and taking the fight directly to Iranian Kurdish opposition groups. After Iran’s missile attack on Iraq’s Ayn Al-Asad air base on January 8, 2020, new speculation suggests that Tehran is planning to target Al-Harir base, where U.S. forces are present, if Iranian Kurdish opposition groups do not va... read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

Walther P22 Q Review: Best 22 Pistol for Beginners?

*Richard Douglas* *Guns, Americas* The P22Q is an astoundingly accurate gun. I love a good Plinker-22. I have a few little rifles and pistols lying around in my gun safe that I like to break out for range day. I definitely have a bad habit of caving in and buying a little .22 LR pistol and justifying it by saying “it’s for work.” The Walther P22Q is the latest rimfire pistol I’ve bought on a whim. Walther has been one of those companies that you hear about even before you get into firearms. I even had a Walther-branded airsoft gun as a kid. The Walther P22Q has an extremely ... read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

Air Force General: China is Preparing for High-End Fight with United States

*Kris Osborn* *Air Force, Americas* Beijing has spent decades studying American force structure and tactics to exploit weaknesses. The Air Force is looking to turn the tables with next-generation aircraft. It is no secret that China’s presence as a peer competitor is driving the intensity of the U.S. Air Force’s move to embrace a future fighter roadmap. Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of the Air Force’s Air Combat Command, explained the importance of the future fighter roadmap for preparing for a conflict with China during the Air Force Association’s 2021 Air, Space & Cyber Conferenc... read more

Greencrow As The Crow Flies9 hours ago

We interrupt Our Regular Program to bring you an important message from our Sponsors - Truth and Sanity

*Canadian Doctor Dr. Patrick Phillips* Good morning sentients. *This Wednesday morning October 6, 2021, the Turd has just flung yet another handful of his own excrement at Canadians*. This, in the form of illegal and unconstitutional travel restrictions and employment restrictions--based on the status of injection into our sovereign bodies with a substance. This substance, by the PerpZ own admission, *neither prevents infection nor spread of the seasonal flu--that has been psy-oped and ginned up by calling it "Covid-19". * As an antidote to the above *fetid sewage overflow i... read more

SNIPPITS AND SNAPPITS9 hours ago

JP: WHY LIFE JACKETS SHOULD BE MANDATORY

After all the heavy stuff I have posted so far this morning, you all deserve a sorta smile. I offer it up to you with this insightful piece by JP regarding vaccine mandates. Bittersweet but funny at the same time; about the only way one can remain sane in this mad world. read more

War News Updates9 hours ago

Another Big Real Estate Default In China

China's housing ministry moves to stabilize property markets as home prices skyrocket in five cities, July 29, 2021. VCG *Zero Hedge:* *Default Of Second Chinese Developer Sparks China Junk Bond Meltdown As Contagion Explodes* *As we expected, Evergrande is only the first cockroach.* With the world waiting to find out the fate of a $260 million bond issued by Jumbo Fortune Enterprises which is guaranteed by Evergrande, and which has no grace period so an event of default could take place as soon as this week (the bond has five business days to make payment subject to adminis... read more

The Duran9 hours ago

Protests in France with Yellow Vests. Protests in Romania as government folds to EU pressure

Protests in France with Yellow Vests. Protests in Romania as government folds to EU pressure ****News Topic 582***** ‘Freedom without certificates!’ Thousands protest against passports & planned vaccine mandate in Romania ‘Freedom without certificates!’ Thousands protest against Covid passports & planned vaccine mandate in Romania (VIDEOS) Massive crowds have flooded the streets of Bucharest, protesting […] read more

MintPress News9 hours ago

Water as Weapon of War: Activists Say Israel is Drying Out the West Bank to Drive Out Palestinians

What was billed as a cooperative venture between Palestine and Israel is merely the occupation of water in disguise. The post Water as Weapon of War: Activists Say Israel is Drying Out the West Bank to Drive Out Palestinians appeared first on MintPress News. read more

The Duran9 hours ago

America, with 4.21% of World’s Population, Has 16% of Covid-19 Deaths. Why?

Eric Zuesse, originally posted at Strategic Culture The U.S. has 3.85 times as high a percentage of its population killed from the covid-19 virus as does the entire world. Whereas America has had 2,158 covid-19 deaths per million population, the world has had 617 covid-19 deaths per million population. Thus far, there have been 719,615 […] read more

Virtual Mirage10 hours ago

Turkey vs Greece

Turkish Naval Doctrine In a nutshell, the doctrine is “seize resources even if they don’t belong to you”. However, that doesn’t make for much of a blog post, no matter how true it is. From the point where Turkey became an Islamic sultanate, imperial expansion into Syria, Libya, Cyprus, and the Mediterranean, in general, […] The post Turkey vs Greece appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more

naked capitalism10 hours ago

2:00PM Water Cooler 10/6/2021

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The Watchers » Latest articles10 hours ago

Major explosion at Stromboli volcano, significant amount of pyroclastic material, Italy

A major explosion took place at Stromboli volcano, Italy at 14:17 UTC on October 6, 2021. ​The explosion ejected a significant amount of coarse pyroclastic material that surpassed the crater terrace, affecting the area of Pizzo Sopra la Fossa and Sciara del Fuoco,...... Read more » read more

Snopes.com10 hours ago

Police: Student Opens Fire at Texas High School; 4 Hurt

Two people were shot and two others had unspecified injuries. read more

Children's Health Defense10 hours ago

‘This Week’ With Mary + Polly: Pfizer Eyes $26 Billion in Revenues From Booster Shots + More

In “This Week” with Mary Holland, Children’s Health Defense president, and Polly Tommey, co-producer of “Vaxxed,” Mary and Polly discuss the latest COVID vaccine news. The post ‘This Week’ With Mary + Polly: Pfizer Eyes $26 Billion in Revenues From Booster Shots + More appeared first on Children's Health Defense. read more

WATCH: The New Financial Markets on Nature's Destruction Explained to my Grandmother - Frederic Hache - Wrong Kind of Green10 hours ago

WATCH: The New Financial Markets on Nature’s Destruction Explained to my Grandmother – Frederic Hache

"This [] illustrates why protection of nature based on a price mechanism is more unstable than protection based on law." -- Frederic Hache The post WATCH: The New Financial Markets on Nature’s Destruction Explained to my Grandmother – Frederic Hache appeared first on Wrong Kind of Green. read more

Israel Palestine News11 hours ago

WATCH: Israel Uses Military Tech Industry to Spy on Americans

U.S. funding to Israel is used to finance the very technology that the Israelis use to spy on American citizens, to steal from American industries, and to betray American politicians. In addition, this funding to Israel makes U.S. tax payers complicit in the human rights abuses that the Israelis either directly commit or support through their absurdly lucrative Weapons Export Industry... read more

Turcopolier11 hours ago

Would the US go to war with China over Taiwan?

“Every time dozens of mainland fighter jets and bombers fly into Taiwan’s air defence zone, Taipei scrambles its own aircraft. It is not hard to imagine a scenario whereby a misunderstood signal or action could lead to a deadly incident. … Continue reading → read more

Lawfare13 hours ago

A History, Taxonomy and Qualified Defense of the Presumption of Regularity

The U.S. Supreme Court Building. (Ben Schumin, https://flic.kr/p/2js5LRJ; CC BY-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/) Lawfare has been no stranger to discourse on the presumption of regularity during the Trump administration (see here, here, here, here, here and here). The presumption gained national significance during the Trump administration, but, with a few notable exceptions, the presumption of regularity has benefited from little scholarly engagement. In a forthcoming article, we trace, for the first time, the contemporary domain of the presumption and its... read more

Is the BBC biased?10 hours ago

Nick v Boris

Please check out the discussion on the Open Thread about the BBC's recent interviewing of Boris Johnson. I've posted already about the hostile Andrew Marr interview on *Sunday*. One bit I missed was taken up by others, including some newspapers - namely the bit where 'Andrew Marr called Boris Johnson a liar' over the question of rising wages. "You’ve said something that isn’t true, you’ve said something that isn’t true about wages," said Mr Marr. But I see that Full Fact - a 'fact-checking' organisation many of the Right are sceptical of - found Andrew Marr rather than Boris John... read more

MJBizDaily10 hours ago

Massachusetts permits hemp sales by marijuana retailers

Hemp growers in Massachusetts can now sell hemp extracts and smokable flower to the state's more than 200 licensed marijuana retailers, a move that should allow MJ stores to serve a wider selection of consumers. Massachusetts permits hemp sales by marijuana retailers is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

War News Updates10 hours ago

Is China Bluffing On Taiwan?

*Richard Fernandez, PJ Media:* *Is Beijing on Borrowed Time? Is the U.S.?* Will China Invade Taiwan? Despite the recent saber-rattling, probably not any time soon. It lacks the amphibious capacity to land the 30-plus brigades it will need to overcome the island’s defense. “China does not appear to be currently investing in the equipment likely required for a direct assault on Taiwan, such as large amphibious assault ships and medium landing craft necessary for a large beach assault.” Beijing’s current naval build implies that the prerequisite for taking Taipei is neutralizing... read more

Bayou Renaissance Man10 hours ago

That's one way to handle life's problems...

Click the image to be taken to a larger version at the Pearls Before Swine Web page. That may be the best solution when trying to fix problems (like our economy) that are outside one's control. At the very least, it can't make them worse! Peter read more

Small Dead Animals11 hours ago

Safe And Effective ®

Sweden suspends Moderna vaccine for those 30 and under. The reason for the pausing is “signals of an increased risk of side effects such as inflammation of the heart muscle or the pericardium” — the double-walled sac containing the heart and the roots of the main vessels, Sweden’s Public Health Agency said in a statement.… Continue reading → read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 211 hours ago

"This Is Such A Dangerous Time In Our History"

*"This Is Such A Dangerous Time In Our History"* by Michael Snyder "If you feel like global events are about to hit a dramatic turning point, you are definitely not alone. Lately, I have been hearing from so many people that are feeling such a sense of dread about the days that are ahead of us. It kinds of reminds me of the waning days of 2019. If you go back and review my articles and my interviews from that period, you will see that I repeatedly warned that I had such a bad feeling about 2020. At the time, that didn’t make a lot of sense to some people, because life was still rel... read more

PopularResistance.Org11 hours ago

Biden Seems To Invent ‘Taiwan Agreement’ With China In Comments

“China has…I’ve spoken with Xi about Taiwan. We agree, we will abide by the Taiwan agreement,” Biden said outside the White House on Tuesday evening, when asked about the recent flight of several dozen Chinese aircraft into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone. “That’s where we are and I made it clear that I don’t think he should be doing anything other than abiding by the agreement,” he added. It’s unclear to which agreement Biden is referring, as there is no such pact called the “Taiwan Agreement.” There are a few possibilities, however, although none of them make Biden’s st... read more

MJBizDaily11 hours ago

Cannabis financier AFC Gamma to raise $100 million in new notes offering

Cannabis real estate lender AFC Gamma announced plans to raise $100 million through an upcoming debt offering. According to a Wednesday news release, net proceeds from AFC Gamma’s offering of senior unsecured notes will be used: “To fund loans related to unfunded commitments to its existing borrowers.” To originate new loans and for working capital […] Cannabis financier AFC Gamma to raise $100 million in new notes offering is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

Snopes.com11 hours ago

Texas High School on Lockdown Amid Reports of Shooting

Timberview High School was on lockdown Wednesday morning. read more

Snopes.com11 hours ago

A Three-Child Limit? Bill Parodies Texas’ Strict Abortion Law

A bill proposing "forced vasectomies" and a "three-child limit" was created to parody abortion laws that restrict women's reproductive rights. read more

PopularResistance.Org12 hours ago

Left Labor Project, New York City Closing Statement

Left Labor Project was formed in 2008 by activists in New York City unions, with the goal of influencing the broad labor movement to the left. It brought together folks who had been deeply involved in labor, and other social movements as well. It was socialist, but inclusive of people from different groups and tendencies on the left. It was diverse, and included members of a variety of unions. No unions had official affiliation to LLP, however. There were several features of LLP that distinguished it on the left and in the labor movement. It was mostly older activists, at a time b... read more

Snopes.com12 hours ago

New HUD Rule Aimed at Preventing Public Housing Evictions

The Biden administration is trying to prevent evictions from public housing for nonpayment of rent, seeking to shore up protections following the end of the nationwide eviction moratorium. read more

PopularResistance.Org12 hours ago

Energy Lawsuits Pact Seen Threatening Paris Climate Deal

Brussels - Fear of multi-billion-euro lawsuits from fossil fuel investors is putting the Paris agreement on climate change at risk, one of the deal's architects has warned. Compensation claims from a pact that allows companies to sue countries over policies that affect their investments could amount to more than a trillion euros by 2050, according to one estimate. The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) was originally drawn up to protect energy firms as the Soviet Union crumbled, but new analysis suggests it could allow coal plants in 54 signatory states to keep belching carbon dioxide f... read more

The Duran12 hours ago

China’s Yang Jiechi and US Jake Sullivan set to meet in Zurich, Switzerland

China’s Yang Jiechi and US Jake Sullivan set to meet in Zurich, Switzerland News Topic 304 Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on Senior Administration Official Trip to Europe Statement by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne on Senior Administration Official Trip to Europe | The White House This week, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will travel […] read more

PopularResistance.Org12 hours ago

Ten Years Later: Lessons For Today From The Occupy Movement

To mark the tenth anniversary, I spoke with Bill Moyer of the Backbone Campaign (click here for that interview) and Chris Hedges, a noted author and host of On Contact (click here for that interview), about the political and economic environment in 2011 that gave rise to the Occupy Movement, the lessons learned and what is happening now. The Occupy Movement had a tremendous impact that is still being felt today but we continue to face many serious crises. This is a good time to reflect upon what Occupy/October2011 did right and how that could inform our current organizing. Here ar... read more

Small Dead Animals12 hours ago

Woke Catholics

The woke blob swallows the University of San Diego. Many conservative parents looking for moderately traditional college options for their children seek schools that are under the protective cover of a church. The University of San Diego (USD), a Catholic school with a law school not unfriendly to conservatives, may once have been such a… Continue reading → read more

Real Climate Science12 hours ago

1977 : Drought Blamed On Global Cooling And Expanding Arctic Ice

In 1977 California was having a “drought disaster” which was blamed on global cooling and expanding Arctic ice. Brown Warns of Drought Disaster; Says ‘Hard Choices’ Face California – The New York Times 09 Jun 1977, Page 1 – The … Continue reading → read more

Small Dead Animals13 hours ago

Less Ambulances = More Safety

Sounds like a win/win. Essex Windsor EMS has down-staffed ambulances today (out of service due to lack of staff), after 18 paramedics were placed on unpaid leave yesterday. read more

Retraction Watch13 hours ago

Here’s what happened when a publisher looked more closely at a paper milled paper

Although it’s never too late to say sorry, sometimes the apology turns out to be worse than keeping quiet. Consider the case of a group in China, who admitted that their 2020 paper on brain tumors was the work of a paper mill. The article, “LncRNA SNHG16 Promotes Proliferation, Migration, and Invasion of Glioma Cells … Continue reading Here’s what happened when a publisher looked more closely at a paper milled paper read more

Econlib14 hours ago

Social Desirability Bias vs. Punishment

I break unjust laws all the time. Though I’m proud of my law-breaking, I don’t claim to be especially courageous. News flash: I’d rather live on my knees than die on my feet. After all, I’ve got a lot to live for. Why then do I choose to be a righteous scofflaw? Because the expected […] The post Social Desirability Bias vs. Punishment appeared first on Econlib. read more

Balkinization11 hours ago

Money Bills and the Filibuster

To piggyback on Jack's post, a sensible distinction can be made between filibusters for general legislation and filibusters involving the debt ceiling. First, the reconciliation process itself recognizes the difference. Second, Section Four of the Fourteenth Amendment provides a basis for such a distinction. Here's a third (and slightly longer) point. In my article on the filibuster a decade ago, I drew an analogy between the Senate's power to delay the enactment of legislation and the British House of Lords' power to delay the enactment of legislation. In British parliamentary pr... read more

Politics + Society – The Conversation11 hours ago

Is social distancing unraveling the bonds that keep society together?

The relationships that people form with others outside of their homes can translate into crucial help in a disaster. But what happens if they can’t build those ties because of social distancing? read more

Politics + Society – The Conversation11 hours ago

As American independence rang, a sweeping lockdown and mass inoculations fought off a smallpox outbreak

In the summer of 1776, Boston offered smallpox inoculation to everyone and required those who declined to leave town or stay in their homes. read more

From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago

Texas high school shooting injures 4, suspect on the loose, police say

Fox News Texas police are responding to a high school shooting in Arlington that injured four people, including three students, Wednesday morning, and are now searching for the... The post Texas high school shooting injures 4, suspect on the loose, police say appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago

Vermont — 76% of September Covid deaths were Fully Vaccinated…

“We can’t be in a perpetual state of emergency,” Vermont Gov. Phil Scott said this week as COVID numbers go up in New England>> https://t.co/6MZIehthBc... The post Vermont — 76% of September Covid deaths were Fully Vaccinated… appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

War News Updates11 hours ago

Taiwan's Defense Minister Says China Will Be Capable Of Mounting A 'Full-Scale' Invasion By 2025

The Guardian: China could mount full scale invasion of Taiwan by 2025, island’s defence minister says *Comments come as Biden and Xi agree to stick to Taiwan agreements amid rising tension in the Indo-Pacific* China will be capable of mounting a full scale invasion of Taiwan by 2025, the island’s defence minister Chiu Kuo-cheng has said, describing current tensions as the worst in 40 years. Speaking to the China Times on Wednesday, Chiu said China was capable now, but would be completely prepared to launch an invasion in three years. “By 2025, China will bring the cost a... read more

The National Interest11 hours ago

These Deadly Warplanes Never Got a Chance to Fight

*WarIsBoring* *U.S. Air Force, World* What might have been? *Here's What You Need to Know*: Not every new design is successful. For every military aircraft that makes it into service, a thousand projects survive only in tattered blueprints in filing cabinets or as lonely prototypes in museums. Here, courtesy of War Is Boring’s David Axe and Hush-Kit’s Joe Coles, are 10 warplanes that might have been. *Northrop Fang:* Ed Schmued designed the North American P-51 Mustang fighter that helped the Allies win World War II. A decade later in 1952, now working for Northrop, Schmued outl... read more

The National Interest11 hours ago

Will the Afghanistan Withdrawal Lead to Middle East Peace?

*Khalid al-Jaber* *Baghdad Summit, Middle East* As the region’s states prepare for the post-U.S. era, they have realized that engaging with each other, even to a limited extent, is critical to promoting greater stability in the tumultuous Middle East. The recent Baghdad Summit in August 2021 highlighted Iraq’s determination to promote stability and peace in the Middle East by facilitating greater dialogue among the countries of western Asia. Disappointingly, though perhaps unsurprisingly, the summit itself was not a great success; Though it may have lowered the regional temperatu... read more

The National Interest11 hours ago

Why Biden’s Foreign Policy Looks so Similar to Trump’s

*Sumantra Maitra* *Nationalism, World* If America needs to maintain its preponderant position in the globe, it needs other powers and allies to share the burden, while rivals bleed. That requires retrenchment from regions that are corrosive, and conceding security of some regions to rival powers. Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haass recently wrote for *Foreign Affairs* that President Joe Biden is determined to carry on a Trumpian nationalism that rejects American internationalism at precisely the time when it is needed most. The dawn of a new consensus looms in Wa... read more

The National Interest11 hours ago

The Army Wants New Tactical Attack Options

*Kris Osborn* *Army, Americas* Military officials are seeking to use land weapons to attack ocean targets and vice-versa as Defense Department war planners aim to refine joint-attack possibilities and anticipate the complex combat environment that will likely characterize modern warfare. The Army is introducing a new, paradigm-changing targeting technology for its rapidly advancing Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), a first-of-its-kind five-hundred-kilometer long-range land weapon. This weapon will be designed to outrange U.S. adversaries and offer up new tactical attack options. ... read more

From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago

Biden Tells Japan’s New PM That the US Will Defend Senkaku Islands from China

Anti-War – by Dave DeCamp President Biden told Japan’s new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in a phone call on Monday that the US would defend the... The post Biden Tells Japan’s New PM That the US Will Defend Senkaku Islands from China appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report11 hours ago

It Begins: Woman in Renal Failure Denied Life-Saving Procedure Because She’s Unvaccinated

Free Thought Project – by Matt Agorist Primum non nocere or “First do no harm,” is part of the Hippocratic oath to which doctors across the... The post It Begins: Woman in Renal Failure Denied Life-Saving Procedure Because She’s Unvaccinated appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

ClimateRealism12 hours ago

NBC Sounds Sea Level Alarm at Navy Base – With No Sea Level Acceleration

NBC News local affiliate WAVY channel 10 in Virginia’s Portsmouth-Norfolk-Hampton viewing market published an article this past week blaming global warming for local sea-level rise that allegedly threatens naval facilities. In reality, objective tidal gauge records in the Norfolk region show no acceleration of sea level rise. The WAVY article is titled, “Preparing for Battle: […] The post NBC Sounds Sea Level Alarm at Navy Base – With No Sea Level Acceleration appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more

The National Interest12 hours ago

Out Front: How H.R. McMaster Clinched Victory at the Battle of 73 Easting

*Daniel L. Davis* *Gulf War, Middle East* What turned out to be an amazing and thrilling victory, could easily have been the biggest disaster of Desert Storm. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *“Leadership,” Macgregor bellowed. “Rommel—who was the commander of the entire German Army in Africa—led from the front. Gentlemen, our men deserve nothing less. There is no substitute for leading this way. I will be up front and I expect you to be there as well!” Days later we saw first-hand the chaos and unpredictability of war—and we witnessed Macgregor and McMaster both living out ever... read more

War News Updates12 hours ago

NATO Expels 8 'Undeclared' Russian Intelligence Officers

EXCLUSIVE: NATO has decided to halve the size of Russia’s mission to the alliance in response to suspected malign Russian activities, including killings & espionage. 8 diplomats, thought to be undeclared intelligence officers, will be asked to leave & 2 other positions scrapped — Deborah Haynes (@haynesdeborah) October 6, 2021 *RT:** NATO to expel 8 Russian diplomats over claims of ‘undisclosed espionage’ at military bloc’s headquarters, Sky News report* Officials from NATO have reportedly decided to slash the size of the permanent Russian delegation working to build ties with the... read more

The Rio Times12 hours ago

Chile and Paraguay intend to sign FTA this year

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Within the framework of his official visit, Chilean president Sebastián Piñera and his Paraguayan counterpart Mario Abdo Benítez signed a commitment to advance in a free trade agreement (FTA) to come into force before the end of the year. The presidents agreed to strengthen the projection of the binational agenda […] The post Chile and Paraguay intend to sign FTA this year appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Free Thought Project13 hours ago

Merck Charging US 40 Times What It Costs To Make Taxpayer-Financed COVID Pill

[image: merck]Merck used our money to create the drug and is now forcing us to buy it back at an exponential markup. That's not a free market. read more

From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago

New York City police union leader resigns after FBI raid on headquarters

Yahoo News – NBC News The FBI raided the Manhattan offices of a New York City police union Tuesday, and hours later, the union’s outspoken leader resigned.... The post New York City police union leader resigns after FBI raid on headquarters appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

Snopes.com13 hours ago

Ship’s Anchor May Have Caused Massive California Oil Spill

A ship’s anchor may have hooked, dragged and torn an underwater pipeline that spilled tens of thousands of gallons of crude oil into the ocean off Southern California. read more

From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago

Video Emerges Where Fauci and Others Planned for a “Universal mRNA Flu Vaccine” Which Became the “COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine” Because People were not Afraid Enough of the Flu Virus

Medical Kidnap Last night Alex Jones of Infowars.com did a special broadcast regarding an October, 2019 video that they had just become aware of that was a... The post Video Emerges Where Fauci and Others Planned for a “Universal mRNA Flu Vaccine” Which Became the “COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine” Because People were not Afraid Enough of the Flu Virus appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

Accidental Deliberations12 hours ago

Wednesday Morning Links

Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. - Smriti Mallapaty reports on new research suggesting that vaccines provide only partial protection against the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19. Sarath Peiris asks when Scott Moe and his minions will be held accountable for sacrificing hundreds of lives and thousands of people's health to science denial and wishful thinking. And the Maple examines the failure of both Moe and Jason Kenney to take steps to protect public health in the face of record case and hospitalization counts. - Jim Stanford writes about the importance ... read more

Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago

Stop Calling the Military Budget a Defense Budget

SAN FRANCISCO, USA, Oct 06 (IPS) - It’s bad enough that mainstream news outlets routinely call the Pentagon budget a “defense” budget. But the fact that progressives in Congress and even many antiwar activists also do the same is an indication of how deeply the mindsets of the nation’s warfare state are embedded in the political culture of the United States. Read the full story, “Stop Calling the Military Budget a Defense Budget”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago

Afghanistan: Humanitarians call for greater support as winter approaches

UN humanitarian agencies and their partners on Tuesday urged countries to honour their pledges to Afghanistan, as they rush to scale-up delivery of lifesaving aid ahead of the coming winter season there. Read the full story, “Afghanistan: Humanitarians call for greater support as winter approaches”, on globalissues.org → read more

Global Issues News Headlines12 hours ago

COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline

The number of COVID-19 cases and deaths has continued to decline globally, with 3.1 million new cases and just over 54,000 new deaths, reported over the last week, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Read the full story, “COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to decline”, on globalissues.org → read more

The Rio Times12 hours ago

Chilean startup Buk reaches US$417 million valuation; Softbank and Greenoaks become shareholders

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Buk, a Chilean startup focused on human resources management, closed a US$50 million Series A funding round, with the incorporation of shareholders such as U.S. Venture Capital fund Greenoaks, investment bank Softbank, and contributions from unicorn companies such as Rappi, Kavak, Konfio, GBM, Ualá and Brex. With the operation, the […] The post Chilean startup Buk reaches US$417 million valuation; Softbank and Greenoaks become shareholders appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times12 hours ago

Bolivian Congress postpones debate on controversial law against illegal profits

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The treatment of the questioned bill against the legitimization of illicit profits in the Bolivian Legislative Assembly was suspended “momentarily” to attend to the doubts and observations of the sectors that reject this norm, and that carry out protests. The president of the Chamber of Senators, the ruling party’s Andrónico […] The post Bolivian Congress postpones debate on controversial law against illegal profits appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The National Interest12 hours ago

Watch Out China: India and Japan Are Teaming Up for Joint Exercises

*Stephen Silver* *The Quad, * Plans have been in place for the exercises going back to 2018, but India and Japan are looking at China and saying now is the time. It was announced this week that India will be sending its Su-30 Flanker fighter jets to Japan for a series of joint exercises with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF.) The report came from Japan’s Sankei Shimbun newspaper, as relayed by the* Drive*, which added that the exercise was originally scheduled for 2020 but was pushed back more than once due to the coronavirus pandemic. Plans have been in place for the ex... read more

The National Interest12 hours ago

German Election: Social Democrats Score and Christian Democrats Lose

*Stan Veuger* *German Politics, Europe* A look at post-Merkel Germany. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The more fragmented resulting German political landscape, which has materialized in spite of a 5 percent electoral threshold that generally precludes the entry of small parties, is starting to resemble that of the Netherlands and Belgium. It should come as no surprise that the Christian democrats of the CDU/CSU alliance performed worse than ever in Sunday’s German election, losing a quarter of its support compared to 2017 and falling below 25 percent of the vote. The rapid ... read more

The National Interest12 hours ago

Social Security Administration Supervisor Gets Five Years for Fraud

*Stephen Silver* *Social Security, * The woman had been indicted in 2018 and was originally charged with ten counts of Wire Fraud, two counts of Aggravated Identity Theft, and one count of Theft of Government Property, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office’s announcement at the time. She originally faced up to twenty-four years in prison. It’s a very common occurrence for someone to be convicted of improperly claiming Social Security benefits or other crimes related to such benefits. This week, a woman who worked for the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been sentenced ... read more

The National Interest12 hours ago

Time for a Duel: Sig Sauer P320 vs. Glock 19

*Gun News Daily* *Sig Sauer, * Your choice between these two guns should really come down to one thing – caliber. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *They are both impressive pistols. The fact is that the Glock 19 only comes in 9mm. While this will not be a huge problem for 9mm enthusiasts, those of us who like to carry some .45 sometimes will be attracted to the range of chambers you get on the P320. One of the most common questions we get asked here at GND is whether you should buy a Glock 19 or a Sig P320. Both are great guns, of course, as proven by their loyal followings, ... read more

SNIPPITS AND SNAPPITS12 hours ago

Jesse Kelly’s Sky is Green theory

[image: Jesse Kelly’s Sky is Green theory] Dear Reader, This is simply a good read. Source: Patriot Report September 21, 2021 Yesterday, after USA today reported that the fully vaccinated comedian Chris Rock had COVID and told everyone to “Get vaccinated,” Jesse Kelly shared what he called his Sky is Green theory. Since Jesse’s tweets automatically delete after a time, I have dutifully transcribed his Sky is Green theory for your edification. Yes, I put it in green: The vaccinated people getting Covid and telling others to get vaccinated so they don’t get covid proves my “Sky i... read more

From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog12 hours ago

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From Jenna Orkin 10-year-old died of COVID after teacher made her ‘class nurse’: parents Twitter CFO says Trump's ban is permanent, even if he runs for office again Climate change killed 14% of the world’s coral reefs in a decade, study findsReport: Catholic clergy in France likely abused more than 200,000 minors British and American surveillance aircraft circle Kaliningrad Three Vatican Swiss Guards resign after COVID-19 vaccination request - report California Oil Spill May Have Been Caused by Anchor Hitting Pipeline 1. The Earth is less bright than it used to be because there ar... read more

The Rio Times12 hours ago

Brazil’s Anfavea reduces 2021 production estimates to 2.21 million vehicles

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The president of Anfavea, Luiz Carlos de Moraes, said during the presentation of the industry results in September that the entity had to revise downward the estimates for sales, production, and exports for this year due to the semiconductor crisis and logistical problems that automakers face in Brazil. According to […] The post Brazil’s Anfavea reduces 2021 production estimates to 2.21 million vehicles appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times13 hours ago

Chile household income and consumption soared in Q2 while debt declined

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to the National Accounts by Institutional Sector report, published by the Central Bank on October 6, household disposable resources increased by 21% year-on-year, while spending grew by 33.3%. This led to an increase of 14.7 percentage points (pp) in income over the first quarter and of 24.5 pp in […] The post Chile household income and consumption soared in Q2 while debt declined appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times13 hours ago

Brazil’s São Paulo now offers new building prepared for aging residents

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The so-called silver economy, formed by those aged 60 years or more, corresponds to 16% of the Brazilian population. They are about 34 million people who move R$1.6 trillion (around US$300 billion) per year, according to estimates, which represents 20% of the country's consumption power. However, it is not a […] The post Brazil’s São Paulo now offers new building prepared for aging residents appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Duran13 hours ago

The Great Chessboard: Will a Renewed U.S. ‘Operation Cyclone’ Threaten Afghanistan’s New Silk Road Future?

Originally published on the Strategic Culture Foundation With the recent pledge by China, Russia, Iran and Pakistan for renewed defense of Afghanistan’s sovereignty and right to develop, many have jumped the gun to celebrate a little prematurely. While watching a hegemonic wanna-be global overlord choke on humble pie is certainly satisfying, and while Afghanistan unquestionably has a […] read more

The Rio Times13 hours ago

The three biggest risks to Brazil’s economy – BTG Pactual’s André Esteves

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - After a long period of booming stock markets, increased volatility has turned investors' attention back to risks, and André Esteves, the senior partner of Brazilian BTG Pactual bank, points out three main threats. Surprisingly, the greatest dangers do not stem from the troubled domestic market, hit by the pandemic and […] The post The three biggest risks to Brazil’s economy – BTG Pactual’s André Esteves appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Duran13 hours ago

China moves into Bagram airfield? An important piece to the Eurasia puzzle

China moves into Bagram airfield? An important piece to the Eurasia puzzle The Duran: Episode 1105 US-abandoned Bagram base reportedly operational for first time in two months, as rumors swirl of Chinese military presence US-abandoned Bagram base reportedly operational for first time in two months, as rumors swirl of Chinese military presence Bagram Airfield, once […] read more

The Rio Times14 hours ago

Mayoral candidate of Paraguayan town escapes shooting attack unharmed

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Emiliano Nelson Cano Ozuna, candidate for mayor of the Paraguayan town of Hernandarias,in the department of Alto Paraná, escaped unharmed Wednesday (6) a shooting attack on his vehicle by unidentified persons. Cano’s son, Nelson Emiliano, was driving the vehicle and was also unharmed. The car, a pickup truck, received at […] The post Mayoral candidate of Paraguayan town escapes shooting attack unharmed appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

musingsofanoldfart15 hours ago

Really?

Just a few very puzzling things that require some response. While I am not a huge fan of Senator Lindsey Graham, I did call to thank him for being on the side of the Angels. I try to call to … Continue reading → read more

CENSORED NEWS11 hours ago

Buffy Sainte Marie Uncensored: New Feature Film Underway of Cree Singer Blacklisted by U.S. President

By Brenda NorrellCensored NewsToronto-based White Pine Pictures has begun production on the documentary feature film Buffy Sainte-Marie: Carry It On, reports Andrew Jeffrey at Real Screen.Buffy Sainte-Marie Carry It On will feature the Academy Award-winning musician and activist. In the film, Sainte-Marie talks about the power of creativity in the face of adversity and what people can do to read more

The Itihasa & The Darshana11 hours ago

Who Were the Real Savages? The Aztecs or the Conquistadors?

On November 8, 1519, Hernán Cortés and his six hundred conquistadors marched unopposed into Tenochtitlan, the city of palaces and temples that the Aztecs had built on an island. In an area known as Xoloco, they were welcomed by Moctezuma, the King of the Aztecs, who was convinced that the Spanish were Quetzalcoatl and other native Gods who were prophesied to return from the east in “one reed year,” which was 1519 in Aztec calendar. Cortés and his conquistadors entered Tenochtitlan not as invaders, not as human beings, but as the Gods who were returning home. They stayed in the bes... read more

War News Updates12 hours ago

US Senators Call On President Biden To Expel 300 Russian Diplomats Over Moscow Embassy Ban

The top Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Intelligence and Foreign Relations committees are urging Biden to expel 300 Russian diplomats if Moscow does not issue more visas to make up for its ban on the U.S. Embassy hiring local Russian staff. pic.twitter.com/vyjyMdrugo — Zach Basu (@zacharybasu) October 5, 2021 *Reuters: **US senators suggest expelling 300 Russian diplomats amid embassy staffing dispute* WASHINGTON (REUTERS) - US Democratic and Republican senators urged President Joe Biden on Tuesday (Oct 5) to expel 300 Russian diplomats from the United States if Moscow do... read more

the daily howler12 hours ago

INFIRMITIES AND DELUSIONS: Biden voters support secession!

*WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021* *Trump voters support it too: *Does that ancient Dylan lyric capture the state of the nation? As we noted yesterday, the lyric in question went exactly like this: Hey, hey, Woody Guthrie, I wrote you a song ’Bout a funny ol’ world that’s a-comin’ along *Seems sick an’ it’s hungry, it’s tired an’ it’s torn* *It looks like it’s a-dyin’ an’ it’s hardly been born.* The song was beautifully written, *very* beautifully sung; we'll suggest that you give it a listen. The year was 1961. The singer was 20 years old. That said, do the highlighted lyrics capture t... read more

SNIPPITS AND SNAPPITS12 hours ago

Video: Digital Tyranny and the Rockefeller-Gates WHO “Vaxx-Certificate Passport”: Towards a World War III Scenario

*Worldwide Resistance* *against the mRNA "Vaccine"* *and Covid Fraud* By Peter Koenig Global Research October 04, 2021 This article is a followup on the Global Research’s 20th Anniversary webinar (September 09, 2021), focusing on Agenda ID2020 and its implications being rolled out in front of our eyes. Yet, for most people the implications are not visible. For further details see the following articles by *Peter Koenig:* *The Coronavirus Vaccine: The Real Danger is “Agenda ID2020”. Vaccination as a Platform for “Digital Identity”* (28 June 2021) *Agenda ID2020 of the “One... read more

MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago

Hashd Al-Shaabi Will Not Be Able To Vote In Iraq’s Special Voting For The Security Forces

Iraq’s parliamentary elections are quickly approaching and the Election Commission just issued a major decision. It said that the Hashd al-Shaabi will not be able to participate in the early voting along with the other members of the security forces. The Election Commission said the Hashd had not turned in a list of their members to the Commission. The Hashd failed to turn over the names of their fighters for the 2018 election as well. The spokesman for Kataib Hezbollah and the leader of its new Huqooq Movement which is running for office this year Abu Ali al-Askari condemned ... read more

MUSINGS ON IRAQ13 hours ago

This Day In Iraqi History - Oct 6

1915 Sir Percy Lake new Chief of General Staff in India said UK must take Baghdad because it would be turning point in war in East (Musings On Iraq review *When God Made Hell, The British Invasion of Mesopotamia and the Creation of Iraq, 1914-1921*) 1920 UK military relief column headed towards Samawa that was under siege Attacked by rebels but drove them off during 1920 Revolt (Musings On Iraq review of *Reclaiming Iraq, The 1920 Revolution and the Founding of the Modern State*) (Musings On Iraq review *Enemy On The Euphrates, The Battle For Iraq 1914-1921*) 1958 Must... read more

Balkinization13 hours ago

The debt ceiling and the filibuster

We are at what appears to be yet another crucial moment in what sometimes seems like an endless sequence of crucial moments in the past five years. Majority leader McConnell wants Democrats to raise the debt ceiling through reconciliation. This means that they cannot simply suspend the debt ceiling, as Republicans did during the Trump years, but must name a specific amount that the Treasury is now authorized to borrow. Then Republicans will use that figure to run against Democrats as free-spending socialists in the 2022 campaign, even though the borrowing is partly to pay for the... read more

Food & Water Watch13 hours ago

We Just Scored A Big Win Against Factory Farm Water Pollution

EPA loopholes have shielded factory farm pollution from the public — until now. read more

Small Dead Animals13 hours ago

Restaurant for Sale

Tis but a pittance. Mark McEwan’s company files for creditor protection, owing $10 million after restaurant restrictions read more

Small Dead Animals13 hours ago

“Mutual combat”

Oh, okay carry on then. Prosecutors reject charges against 5 suspects in deadly gang-related gunfight in Austin: ‘It’s just like the Wild West’ read more

Food & Water Watch13 hours ago

We’re Following Biden Everywhere To Urge The End Of Fossil Fuels

From coast to coast, Food & Water Watch and our allies in the Build Back Fossil Free coalition are taking our message directly to President Biden and his top environmental officials: stop fossil fuels now and declare a climate emergency. read more

The Free Thought Project13 hours ago

It Begins: Woman in Renal Failure Denied Life-Saving Procedure Because She’s Unvaccinated

[image: denied medical care]A dying woman in stage 5 renal failure is being denied a kidney transplant from a donor she knows because she is religiously opposed to the covid vaccine. read more

Bayou Renaissance Man13 hours ago

"Gradually, then suddenly". It applies to nations as well as people

In his novel "The Sun Also Rises", Ernest Hemingway famously wrote this dialog: *“How did you go bankrupt?”* *“Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.”* I've been thinking about those words in the context of all the problems we're seeing in the world economy right now. They're more than just economic in origin, of course. Winston Churchill said several things about democracy that once ruled our expectations, but have increasingly been undermined. - "Democracy is a very bad form of government ... but all the others are so much worse." - "Democracy is an awful way to r... read more

21st Century Wire14 hours ago

The Big Lie: ‘How to Enslave the World’

*Academy of Ideas* | How enlightened citizens can drive out a pernicious political epidemic. read more

Halifax Examiner14 hours ago

Bullshit and bafflegab

News 1. Dawgfather vs. the man This item is written by Tim Bousquet. Does telling a sheriff’s deputy to “go fuck yourself” constitute causing a disturbance? Dawgfather PHD says it does not, and he wants $240,000 in compensation after doing exactly that and being arrested for it. Dawgfather, aka Jerry Reddick aka Jeremy Elms, is […] read more

Small Dead Animals14 hours ago

She Knows Nothing

But we agree with her! Facebook calls on legislators to create ‘standard rules’ for the web but hits out at whistleblower read more

OrientalReview.org14 hours ago

Without Admitting It, We Are Already Converted To Transhumanism

The world is changing very fast. During the Covid epidemic, money has been concentrated in a few hands. The new oligarchs are transhumanists. Without realising it, we have already accepted their ideology and are beginning to put it into practice. Western doctors have given up trying to cure this disease and it seems obvious to us to bet everything on messenger RNA. It does not matter that this strategy is fatal. Henceforth, this is how we think. read more

Halifax Examiner15 hours ago

COVID outbreak at Halifax Infirmary claimed 3 lives, infected 32

A total of 21 patients admitted to the 8.1 unit of the Halifax Infirmary in May of this year tested positive for COVID-19. Three patients died because of the virus. Three more patients died after being infected with the virus but other health factors were responsible for their deaths, according to an investigation led by […] read more

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education1 day ago

Is A Tuition-Free Community College Plan Enough?

Congress is debating the $3.5 trillion reconciliation package, which includes a tuition-free community college plan... read more

CURMUDGUCATION13 hours ago

A Handy Guide To SCOTUS, Schools, and the Wall between Church and State

When I first met Dallas Koehn, he was approaching the end of his rope with education in Oklahoma. Now he's in Indiana, but when he moved, he took with him a background in history, teaching, and consulting (imagine--hiring a consultant who actually works in a classroom). Koehn has been blogging for years at Blue Cereal Education, where he applies a nice combination of insight and sass. All of those qualities--the deep knowledge of history, the writing skill, and the sass--are on display in his new book *A Wall of Education: What the Supreme Court Really Says (And Really Doesn't) Abo... read more

From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago

Government Secretly Orders Google To Identify Anyone Who Searched A Sexual Assault Victim’s Name, Address And Telephone Number

Forbes – by Thomas Brewster In 2019, federal investigators in Wisconsin were hunting men they believed had participated in the trafficking and sexual abuse of... The post Government Secretly Orders Google To Identify Anyone Who Searched A Sexual Assault Victim’s Name, Address And Telephone Number appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago

Taiwan President Sends Dire Warning To China That Could Send The World Into War

Envolve Following China’s record-breaking military intrusions into Taiwan’s air defense zone in recent days, Taiwan’s president has warned China that Taiwan will do everything it... The post Taiwan President Sends Dire Warning To China That Could Send The World Into War appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago

The Fauci Ouchie

Various Artists – Topic Apr 16, 2021 The post The Fauci Ouchie appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report13 hours ago

Congressman Cawthorn Discusses Taking Up Arms Against Fellow Americans

Ogden on Politics Members of Congress Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz, Lauren Boebert, and Paul Gosar receive the most coverage for their nutty, anti-democratic comments,... The post Congressman Cawthorn Discusses Taking Up Arms Against Fellow Americans appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

No More Mister Nice Blog13 hours ago

MITCH McCONNELL: STILL NOT SEEN AS A SUPERVILLAIN

This story isn't as naive as the headline makes it appear to be: Jonathan Weisman of the *Times* acknowledges the obvious: that McConnell primarily (I'd say exclusively) wants to hurt Democrats. ... two weeks before a potentially catastrophic default, Mr. McConnell, now the minority leader, has yet to reveal what he wants, telling President Biden in a letter on Monday, “We have no list of demands.” Instead, he appears to want to sow political chaos for Democrats while insulating himself and other Republicans from an issue that has the potential to divide them. Mr. McConnell has s... read more

War News Updates14 hours ago

Tweets Of The Day

Virus update: • Los Angeles to enact strict vaccination mandate. • Russia’s deaths top 900 a day for first time. • Feds: Arizona can't use COVID money for anti-mask grants. • Zimbabwe's bars reopen, but only for the vaccinated. More @AP coverage: https://t.co/4oRABY0J0f — The Associated Press (@AP) October 6, 2021 #UPDATE European and UK #gasprices surged on Wednesday to record peaks, energised by fears of runaway demand in the upcoming northern hemisphere winter https://t.co/MDSnPDmjwG — AFP News Agency (@AFP) October 6, 2021 China-Taiwan military tensions 'worst in 40 years' https... read more

naked capitalism14 hours ago

Just Keeps Getting Worse: Services Trade Surplus, the American Dream-Not-Come-True, Worst in 10 Years. Imports Worst Ever. Trade Deficit Worst Ever

Repeat after me: trade deficits = exporting jobs. The latest results confirm how crappy US policies are. read more

Food & Water Watch14 hours ago

Climate Change Is Making Animals ‘Shapeshift’

We all see and feel the effects of climate change — heat waves, drought, flooding, more intense weather, wildfires — but we’re not the only ones being affected. Climate change is forcing nature to adapt or perish. read more

War News Updates14 hours ago

Picture Of The Day

The International Space Station (ISS) crew member Russian actor Yulia Peresild gestures after donning space suit shortly before the launch at the Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan October 5, 2021. Andrey Shelepin/GCTC/Roscosmos/Handout via REUTERS *WNU Editor:* The above picture is frmo this photo-gallery .... *Russian actor blasts off to attempt filming a movie in space *(Reuters). read more

Snopes.com14 hours ago

Nobel in Chemistry Honors ‘Greener’ Way to Build Molecules

The work of Benjamin List and David W.C. MacMillan has allowed scientists to produce molecules more cheaply, efficiently, safely — and with significantly less environmental impact. read more

The Free Thought Project14 hours ago

Dad in Need of Help Got Cops Instead, Who Handcuffed and Then Suffocated Him to Death

[image: police]A family is suing police after video showed their son get handcuffed by police and knelt down on until he died of asphyxiation. read more

The Rio Times14 hours ago

Inflation in Uruguay is 7.41%, remains outside government’s target range

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Inflation in Uruguay stood at 7.41% in September -a little below 7.59% in August-, which means that it remains outside the target range established by the Government led by the center-right Luis Lacalle Pou, which goes from 3 to 7%. This is shown in the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) […] The post Inflation in Uruguay is 7.41%, remains outside government’s target range appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The New Dark Age15 hours ago

UK: The Dirty Dozen

Concerned about pesticide residues in your food? As featured in the Guardian, The Independent and the Daily Express our list of the ‘dirtiest’ fruit and vegetables reveals the 2020 produce most likely to contain cocktails of multiple pesticides. read more

The Rio Times15 hours ago

Argentina and Uruguay reaffirm their cooperation in commerce and infrastructure

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero talked with his Uruguayan counterpart, Francisco Bustillo, with the intention of "strengthening the commercial exchange between both countries", according to official sources informed this Tuesday. Cafiero received Bustillo, and they agreed on two working meetings in November and December: the first one will be […] The post Argentina and Uruguay reaffirm their cooperation in commerce and infrastructure appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times15 hours ago

About 24% of Haitians trying to migrate by land to the U.S. departed from Brazil – UN

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - About 24% of Haitians arriving in the United States through the Mexican border departed from Brazil, according to data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), an arm of the United Nations (UN). The number of Haitians trying to cross the border between Mexico and the United States increased in […] The post About 24% of Haitians trying to migrate by land to the U.S. departed from Brazil – UN appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times15 hours ago

Adverse effects in Brazil of Chinese real estate crisis go beyond foreign trade

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The crisis of the Chinese real estate developer Evergrande will affect the economy of the Asian country but does not mean the risk of collapse of the local financial system. The conclusion is from specialists gathered yesterday in a panel organized by the Brazilian Center of International Relations (Cebri) and […] The post Adverse effects in Brazil of Chinese real estate crisis go beyond foreign trade appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Snopes.com16 hours ago

Yankees Knocked out Early by Rival Red Sox at Fenway

Not even an appearance by Boston heartbreaker Bucky Dent could help them advance in October. read more

Viable Opposition16 hours ago

Stepping Closer to Nuclear War

Lost in the overwhelming mainstream media coverage of all things COVID-19 was an interesting study that was released by the United Kingdom government entitled "*Global Britain in a competitive age - The Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy*" as shown here: Given the recent formation of the AUKUS (Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States) trilateral security pact to counter the influence of China in the Indo-Pacific region and the accompanying announcement that Australia will receive nuclear-powered submarines to replace its existing ... read more

The New Dark Age16 hours ago

Covid passports – illiberal, intrusive, and counterproductive

We consider that the ‘Plan B’ outline of Covid-status certification removes fundamental liberties, while having no justification in public health. read more

Gangsters Out Blog5 hours ago

Fatal shooting in Surrey

City News is reporting that "One person is dead after a shooting Tuesday night around 10 p.m. near the Surrey/Delta border. Surrey RCMP were called to the area of 122 A Street and 80 Avenue over reports of shots fired, officers then located a person suffering from gunshot wounds." The Surrey Now Leader is reporting that a burned out vehicle was found on 129A Street in Newton shortly after. There were over 20 evidence markers beside bullet casings. IHITit is still trying to determine if it was gang related. At least they figured out foul play was involved. read more

The National Interest14 hours ago

Most Americans Support Afghan Refugees, Poll Finds

*Trevor Filseth* *Immigration, * Despite the polarization associated with the broader immigration debate, however, most Americans across the political spectrum favor resettling Afghan refugees who assisted the U.S. mission there during that nation’s twenty-year war. America’s immigration policy has long been and continues to be a subject of intense partisan contention. Despite the polarization associated with the broader immigration debate, however, a poll released on Monday showed that most Americans across the political spectrum favor resettling Afghan refugees who assisted th... read more

Organizing Notes14 hours ago

Another dark side of Elon Musk

Autoworker Richard Ortiz tried to organize a union at Tesla. Elon Musk's company responded by "coercively interrogating" him 3 times, then illegally firing him, federal investigators found. Ortiz is sharing his full story on camera for the first time. read more

Northern Reflections14 hours ago

Johnson's Sour Paradise

Yesterday, I wrote that some Republicans are playing dumb because it gives them a perceived political advantage -- until it doesn't. Britain has its own version of feckless Republicans. Currently, there are not enough truck drivers -- many of whom come from the continent -- to drive the trucks which supply British filling stations. Rafael Behr writes: The prime minister’s education, upbringing and professional experience afforded him lavish exposure to European cultures and global institutions. He can speak French properly if he needs to. He is a true cosmopolitan in every respec... read more

MJBizDaily15 hours ago

Illinois recreational marijuana sales already nearing $1 billion for 2021

Recreational marijuana sales in Illinois have reached nearly $1 billion, and three months remain in the calendar year. According to monthly data released by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the state’s adult-use industry sales were at just over $997 million at the end of September. That total is leaps and bounds over […] Illinois recreational marijuana sales already nearing $1 billion for 2021 is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

Caitlin Johnstone15 hours ago

The Richer You Are The Creepier You Get: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix

So the Facebook “whistleblower” all the mass media are loudly amplifying today is pushing for regulations that Facebook just happens to fully support, likely because the trillion-dollar corporation knows it will impose costs that make the emergence of future competitors impossible? Cool. That’s not suspicious […] read more

The National Interest15 hours ago

Who is the Top AR-15 Manufacturer & How Did They Get There?

*Gun News Daily* *AR-15, * Stag Arms has cemented its reputation as one of the greatest and most innovative AR-15 manufacturers in the United States. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Stag Arms goest the extra mile. If you’re serious about your firearms then you’ve undoubtedly heard the name Stag Arms. This Connecticut-based company has risen to the top of the heap in terms of manufacturers offering quality AR-15s. At one point, they were even manufacturing the much in-demand https://gunnewsdaily.com/featureless-ar-15-parts/"> featureless AR-15. But what do we really know about... read more

EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL15 hours ago

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* Why Minority Academic Underachievement Persists* * This article does hit on some of the factors* In virtually every U.S. school system, the academic parity between African American students and other students is disturbing. As decisions are made on the state and local level about how and in what form we will educate the nation’s children, an age-old issue remains: The underlying cause of income inequality and the resulting civil unrest likely has less to do with media-inflamed coverage and much more to do with the problem that apparently no one wants to discuss and that is educ... read more

The Watchers » Latest articles15 hours ago

Italy sets new European 12-hour rainfall record

A severe storm stalled over NW Italy on October 4, 2021, dumping record-breaking rain and causing floods and landslides. In addition, the storm produced more than half a million lightning strikes within 48 hours. The day started with 496 mm (19.5 inches) of rain in...... Read more » read more

GREENIE WATCH15 hours ago

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* Natural gas shortages threaten governments' green goals. * Another crucial global market has gone from excess to great scarcity. Last September in Europe it cost 119 euros ($ 139) to buy enough gas to heat an average home for a year, and the continent's gas storage facilities were full. Today it costs 738 euros and stocks are scarce. America, which has an abundance of shale gas, has also seen prices more than double, albeit from a much lower level, and could see further increases if winter is cold. Deficiency has many causes. A cold European spring and a hot Asian summer have in... read more