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All That Is Solid ...6 hours ago

The Class Politics of Levelling Up Failure

On *BBC Breakfast* this Wednesday morning, Michael Gove was asked if his long-awaited White Paper on "levelling up", i.e. state-led economic regeneration outside of London and the South East, contained any new money. He said yes. Analyses put together by *The Mirror* and the BBC say otherwise. Even worse, the announcements not only had no new money behind them, and it turns out Gove's big wheeze is a cut and paste job of the scrapped industrial strategy. Conservatism's about conserving, after all. I don't intend repeating Gove's vague "missions", which have been summarised elsewher... read more

The Last Refuge6 hours ago

Canadian Truckers Remove One Massive Political Roadblock – Erin O’Toole Removed as the Conservative Voice, Meanwhile St Crispen’s Day Approaches

The Canadian “Freedom Convoy” of truckers representing the voices of the forgotten working-class men and women of Canada have achieved a resounding victory today on behalf of middle Canada. The conservative opposition in Canada has removed Erin O’Toole as opposition leader, this is a great first step in Canadian politics for the working class. Erin […] The post Canadian Truckers Remove One Massive Political Roadblock – Erin O’Toole Removed as the Conservative Voice, Meanwhile St Crispen’s Day Approaches appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

War News Updates6 hours ago

World News Briefs -- February 2, 2022

*Daily Mail:* *Biden insists he has ALWAYS told Putin will deploy troops to Eastern Europe and claims he's being 'aggressive': Moscow tears into Joe's 'destructive step' of sending in 3,000 soldiers as Ukraine crisis escalates* * Joe Biden his decision to deploy troops to Eastern Europe amidst rising tensions is 'totally consistent' with what he has communicated to Russian President Vladimir Putin * 'As long as he's acting aggressively, we are going to make sure we reassure our NATO allies in Eastern Europe that we're there and Article 5 is a sacred obligation,' he told repo... read more

Halifax Examiner6 hours ago

Should Halifax list its ‘climate action tax’ separately? Councillors aren’t sure

Halifax councillors want staff to detail the pros and cons of listing a proposed new climate action tax separately on property owners’ tax bills. Municipal staff have recommended council approve a 3% increase to the average property tax bill to pay for climate action outlined in HalifACT 2050. It’s part of an overall proposed increase […] read more

Joe Martin's Ghost6 hours ago

Following Up On my Dreams Of A Trucker's Strike. SOLIDARITY!

I've been thinking that there has been something missing in all the various protests taking place both here and across what used to be referred to as "the free world."Something is needed, some singularity, to demonstrate that they all have a common goal in pushing back against the inhumanity of the Covid-1984 tyranny that is destroying families and lives and all semblance of social cohesion read more

PrairiePundit6 hours ago

17 % satisfied with Biden regime

*Jeff Charles:* *At Least President Biden Still Has Some Support* A majority is very dissatisfied and only 30 % of Democrats are satisfied. read more

Halifax Examiner6 hours ago

Nova Scotia Power to withdraw its proposed “System Access Charge” on ratepayers with solar panels

Yesterday, Nova Scotia Power said it was delaying the start date of its proposed “System Access Charge” on ratepayers with solar panels by a year, from Feb. 1, 2022 to Feb. 1, 2023. But facing strong condemnation from the Houston government, the company is today reversing course, saying it will withdraw its application to the Utility and […] read more

Real Climate Science7 hours ago

Great Lakes Ice Cover Seventh Highest On Record

20220131180000_CVCHDCTGL_0011954752.gif (1100×850) Two weeks ago “The Great Lakes News Collaborative” predicted record low Great Lakes ice. “The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; and Michigan Radio, Michigan’s NPR News … Continue reading → read more

MJBizDaily7 hours ago

MedMen fights to keep NY marijuana permit, meet $114 million debt deadline

MedMen fights to keep NY marijuana permit, meet $114 million debt deadline is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

MJBizDaily8 hours ago

California credit union to reward cannabis clients with dividend

A California credit union made a splash with its cannabis clients by saying it will be splitting a $250,000 dividend among its customers, including those in the marijuana industry. California credit union to reward cannabis clients with dividend is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education18 hours ago

2022 Emerging Scholar: Dr. Greses Pérez

Dr. Greses Pérez combines her professional experience as an engineer and expertise as a learning scientist and science educator... read more

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education18 hours ago

Leading with Heart: Dr. Shea Kidd Brown

From a weary teenager on a university campus to starting as the Vice President of Campus Life at Wake Forest University this January... read more

PrairiePundit6 hours ago

Illegal votes

*Epoch Times:* *North Carolina Agrees to Release Records Showing Foreigners Voted* The case was brought by a public interest law firm that is also suing in Pennsylvania for failure to stop foreign aliens from voting. read more

balance106 hours ago

continued vigilance and diligence in your dynamic decrees there can be sustained the necessary spiritual and physical protection

-Ukrainian Of course human relations are the most serious problem men face today….no human relationship was intended to be a yoke which would interfere with one’s own relationship with their very own God Presence I AM! The implication is clear that no matter how precious these relationships may be, they are at best only transitory by comparison with one’s closeness to their own individualized God Presence…. It is always a mistake to let anyone or anything interfere with on... read more

PrairiePundit7 hours ago

Jobs prediction way off

*PJ Media:* *UNEXPECTEDLY: U.S. Lost 301,000 Jobs in January vs. Predicted 200,000 Gained* ... Despite White House boasts that 2021 produced more jobs than any other year, we’re still more than 3.5 million jobs shy of where the economy was in February 2020, before the demonstrably useless COVID shutdowns. ... Being off by over half a million ought to be some kind of record for bad predictions. read more

PrairiePundit7 hours ago

Biden filibusters black woman appointee of George W. Bush

Washington Examiner: ... During former President George W. Bush's administration, then-Sen. Joe Biden twice opposed and filibustered the nomination of Janice Rogers Brown to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in 2003 and 2005 despite her confirmation that year. Recalling the president's previous move, Republican Sen. Josh Hawley tweeted Monday Biden should "make amends" and nominate 72-year-old Brown, who retired from the D.C. Circuit in August 2017. ... Sen. Obama also opposed Brown. It shows you what hypocrites Democrats are when it comes to judicial appointment... read more

Snopes.com7 hours ago

LinkedIn Email Scam Claims ‘People Are Looking at Your Profile’

People might be looking at your LinkedIn profile, but the company won't be notifying you of the news from a .ru (Russian) email address. read more

Snopes.com7 hours ago

Did Neil Young Blame Gay People for AIDS?

An old quote resurfaced after the musician withdrew his work from Spotify over COVID-19 misinformation. read more

The Rio Times7 hours ago

Brazil: Ports of Southern Paraná state have the best January in their history with 4.1 million tons

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The year has already started with a record in terms of handling in the ports of Paraná, as January closed with 4.15 million tons of cargo, between exports and imports. The volume handled in the first month is 15% higher than the almost 3.6 million tons recorded in the same […] The post Brazil: Ports of Southern Paraná state have the best January in their history with 4.1 million tons appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

Snopes.com7 hours ago

CNN President Resigns After Relationship with Co-Worker

CNN President Jeff Zucker abruptly resigned after acknowledging a consensual relationship with another network executive. read more

Truth Comes to Light7 hours ago

Freedom Convoy 2022 – Update

Freedom Convoy 2022 – Update by Stand Up Canada sourced from Stand Up Canada newsletter February 2, 2022 What an emotional and proud time it is to be Canadian! This is the third time in our history that Canadians have been united for a single cause. The first was in 1980 when the young The post Freedom Convoy 2022 – Update appeared first on Truth Comes to Light . read more

The Last Refuge7 hours ago

Here It Comes, ADP Reporting a Massive Loss in January Jobs of 301,000

The business and financial wires are melting down today as ADP Payrolls, the nation’s largest private sector payroll providing service, releases data from January showing a drop of 301,000 jobs. [ADP Raw Data Here] The financial, economic and business pundits are completely caught off guard and using the words “shocked”, “unexpected” and “surprised,” within their […] The post Here It Comes, ADP Reporting a Massive Loss in January Jobs of 301,000 appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

PopularResistance.Org7 hours ago

Feb. 3 Webinar: Camila Saab, Wife Of Diplomat/US Political Prisoner

Alex Saab is a Venezuelan diplomat the US government has illegally seized and imprisoned for what the US considers “violation” of the illegal US economic warfare on Venezuela. He was in fact assisting Venezuela in legally working around the US blockade on his country by finding the means to import food, medicine, and materials for the Venezuelan oil industry. The US is seeking to coerce Alex Saab into disclosing the methods Venezuela uses to circumvent the US-Canadian-European sanctions with the goal of further tightening the economic blockade and suffering on the Venezuelan peopl... read more

From the Trenches World Report8 hours ago

Army To Begin Involuntary Separations for 3,300 Soldiers Who Refused COVID Vaccine

Defense One – by Elizabeth Howe As service leaders promised last year, the Army has begun to eject soldiers who have refused a COVID-19 vaccine... The post Army To Begin Involuntary Separations for 3,300 Soldiers Who Refused COVID Vaccine appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

Halifax Examiner8 hours ago

6 COVID deaths, 92 hospitalizations, and 395 new cases are reported in Nova Scotia on Feb. 2

Jump to sections in this article: Overview Vaccination Testing Six woman have died from COVID-19 in Nova Scotia. The deceased are • a woman in her 60s who lived in the Central Zone • 2 women in their 70s who lived in the Central Zone • 2 women in their 80s who lived in the […] read more

Snopes.com8 hours ago

Driver Plows into Illinois Wendy’s, Flipping Car Upside Down

A picture and video were posted to Reddit that showed emergency crews looking at the wreckage at a Wendy's in East Dundee, Illinois. read more

PopularResistance.Org8 hours ago

Shutting Down Israel’s Death Machine In Britain

On January 13, campaigners announced that, after years of popular pressure and direct action, Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems had decided to bite the bullet and sell its factory located in Oldham in the northwest of England. A week later, there was another victory for the anti-war activists, as a British judge dismissed the case against three members of the group Palestine Action who were on trial for occupying Elbit’s factory in Shenstone, 60 miles to Oldham’s south. Today, The Watchdog speaks to three key members of the campaign to force Great Britain to divest itself f... read more

PopularResistance.Org8 hours ago

Julian Assange Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize

Journalist and Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, as the movement calling for his unconditional release and against his extradition to the United States grows louder. Assange was nominated by several individuals, including members of parliament and former peace prize winners, responding to calls from Assange’s partner Stella Moris. On January 29, a nomination was filed by German politicians Martin Sonneborn, a member of the European Parliament (MEP), and Sevim Dağdelen, a member of the German Bundestag. In their letter to the Nobel Co... read more

PopularResistance.Org8 hours ago

In A Single Year, $1.78 Trillion Was Taken From The Working Class

The fate of the Build Back Better Act is currently unknown. The bill would be the largest social spending achievement in decades and provide needed services and support to millions of families — with more than half of the proposed $1.75 trillion in spending going to child care, preschool, affordable housing, higher education and healthcare. But this proposed spending, over 10 years, is barely noticeable compared with the wages workers have lost over the past 40 years. In terms of productivity, wages should be significantly higher than they are, and the average worker continues to ... read more

PopularResistance.Org8 hours ago

After Failed Talks, Russia Will Likely Target Persian Gulf

For some reason, in the aftermath of this month’s failed talks among the Russian, American and NATO representatives in Geneva, everybody is talking as though they believe Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is imminent. From the officials of the U.S. State Department, Pentagon and NATO to the intelligence agencies and the media, nearly everyone is talking as though they have not the slightest doubt that Russia intends to invade. However, in a Friday meeting with president Biden, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Biden not to provoke panic, saying that he did not see a greater ... read more

From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago

The Word From the Trenches – February 2, 2022

Join in on the conversation. Call (667)770-1530 then enter 220029#, press *6 to mute and unmute. VoIP Dialer – New Link: https://www.freeconferencecallhd.com/dialer You can listen... The post The Word From the Trenches – February 2, 2022 appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

Snopes.com9 hours ago

Did Trudeau Tell Canadians to Stop Talking to Unvaccinated Relatives?

This doctored message was widely spread by supporters of the "freedom convoy." read more

PrairiePundit7 hours ago

Durham investigation expanding

Rowan Scarborough: “Russiagate” special counsel John H. Durham is signaling he’s not at the end of investigating the Democratic Party scandal of promoting fake allegations to ruin candidate and former President Donald Trump. Mr. Durham’s court update on Jan. 25 says he has gained access to voluminous FBI internal affairs case files. The Inspection Division is investigating agents for misconduct in Crossfire Hurricane, as the Trump probe was dubbed. Crossfire relied on the Democratic Party’s Christopher Steele dossier, which proved to be a bundle of falsehoods. The U.S. District ... read more

Collecting My Thoughts7 hours ago

A squirrley tail--noticed on Facebook

The Presbyterian church called a meeting to decide what to do about their squirrel infestation. After much prayer and consideration, they concluded that the squirrels were predestined to be there, and they should not interfere with God’s divine will. At the Baptist church, the squirrels had taken an interest in the baptistry. The deacons met and decided to put a water-slide on the baptistry and let the squirrels drown themselves. The squirrels liked the slide and, unfortunately, knew instinctively how to swim, so twice as many squirrels showed up the following week. The Lutheran c... read more

Big Dan's Big Blog7 hours ago

Untitled

*Of Abortion, and Women as the Ultimate Source of Evil * *Of Abortion, and Women as the Ultimate Source of Evil* read more

The National Interest7 hours ago

Russian Defense Contractors Are Getting Serious About Drones

*Mark Episkopos* *Armed Drones, Eurasia* Moscow is making a major investment in armed drone technology. Russia’s defense industry is forging ahead with the construction of a massive new drone production facility. "Works will continue on the site of the new serial-production facility and several more buildings will be upgraded on the premises of the nearby Dubna machine-building plant (part of Kronshtadt), which will jointly create a center for the production of drones. The serial-production facility will get into top gear in 2024," the press office for Russian industrial manufa... read more

The National Interest7 hours ago

Expert: I’m Not Counting on Social Security Benefits for My Retirement

*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Social Security, * To be on the safe side and guarantee some financial cushion in their later years, some are planning their retirements without Social Security benefits in mind. For tens of millions of American seniors, when it comes to a comfortable and relaxing retirement that could stretch on for decades, every single dollar is considered precious. That’s why, according to financial experts, it is very important to make the right decisions at the right time regarding one’s Social Security benefits—as any mistake could end up costing tens of thousands of d... read more

null7 hours ago

White House To Spotify: Kneecap Rogan!

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said yesterday that the Administration approved of Spotify's initial steps of adding warning labels to programs like Joe Rogan's, but she insisted that Spotify and other platforms must "do more" to fight "misinformation." A US Administration at war with the First Amendment? Also today: Justin Trudeau again steps in poo, Illinois state senator wants to send millions to a gulag, and a new Johns Hopkins study devastates the pro-lockdown narrative once and for all. Watch today's Liberty Report: read more

Politics + Society – The Conversation7 hours ago

Order, order! A guide to 'partygate' and the UK's rambunctious Parliament

Why will calling someone a liar get you thrown out of the UK parliamentary debates, but using defamatory language might not? read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE8 hours ago

Previous infection provides protection against COVID-19 for several months

People previously infected with SARS-CoV-2 are substantially protected against COVID-19 for several months, even in the absence of vaccination, a study found. Beyond that, however, their natural immunity wanes but may be boosted with vaccination, researchers reported in findings from a … Continue reading → read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE8 hours ago

Deaths Due to Omicron Higher Than From Delta

With the Omicron variant accounting for 99.9% of all COVID-19 cases in the United States, it’s proving even deadlier than the Delta variant. This week the nation recorded a seven-day average of 2,200 daily coronavirus-related deaths, higher than the daily death count recorded two … Continue reading → read more

The Duran8 hours ago

US Gives Ground, Agrees to Further Talks with Russia on Security Guarantees, as Sanction Threat Fades

US Gives Ground, Agrees to Further Talks with Russia on Security Guarantees, as Sanction Threat Fades News Topic 406 Пресс-конференция по итогам российско-венгерских переговоров Пресс-конференция по итогам российско-венгерских переговоров В.Путин: Уважаемый господин Премьер-министр! Дамы и господа! Мы очень рады приветствовать в Москве и принимать Премьер-министра Венгрии господина Орбана. Наши переговоры с Премьер-министром прошли в традиционной […] read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE8 hours ago

The Future of Technology: Quantum Computing and Digital Transformation

What does the term ‘quantum computing’ conjure up in your mind? For many, it creates images of The Matrix-esque floating numbers and simulations from the distant future. But in reality, quantum computing has been hailed by industry experts as the future … Continue reading → read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE8 hours ago

Geographic tongue

A 37-year-old woman presented to the outpatient ear, nose and throat department with a 1-year history of intermittent burning and changes in appearance of her tongue. The patient had no history of bleeding, pain or concurrent skin or genital lesions, … Continue reading → read more

Small Dead Animals8 hours ago

Dear Leader Is Very Popular………in Pakistan

Yes in the country that has the murder of Christians as it’s national hobby, their PM praises Justin for his fight against Islamophobia. read more

The Duran9 hours ago

Trudeau and MSNBC read from the same script

Trudeau and MSNBC read from the same script ***News Topic 721*** read more

Small Dead Animals9 hours ago

Phil vs. Justin

A groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his burrow this morning. That’s more than Justin Trudeau can say. Poll Question: Who would do less damage to Canadians? Justin Trudeau Phil the Groundhog read more

Israel Palestine News9 hours ago

Israeli diplomat’s show-and-tell: a Palestinian “terror rock”

In Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan’s hand, a brick is so much more than a brick - but not in the way he thinks. read more

Small Dead Animals9 hours ago

Is There A Way To Piss Off Truckers and RCMP at the Same Time?

Jason Kenny- Hold my beer. read more

Snopes.com9 hours ago

Pandemic Year 3: Infectious Disease Experts Weigh In

We contacted Johns Hopkins to get a general sense of what people can expect regarding vaccinations and variants going forward. read more

Snopes.com10 hours ago

How Old Is Punxsutawney Phil?

According to legend, the world's most famous groundhog has been predicting the weather since 1886. read more

Snopes.com10 hours ago

A Snapshot of State Laws Governing COVID-19 Vaccines, Masks

The full impact of state-issued mask or vaccination policies on infection rates remains unknown. read more

Inexplicata-The Journal of Hispanic Ufology8 hours ago

Argentina: Salta Resident Records Video Over Cerro San Bernardo

*Source: El TribunoDate: February 1, 2022* *Argentina: Salta Resident Records Video Over Cerro San Bernardo* The object twinkled and moved in different directions before vanishing into the mountains. On Sunday, between 23:00 and 24:00 hours, Matías Beltrán was talking on his cellphone on the slopes of Cerro San Bernardo when a twinkling green light on high caught his attention, flying in a suggestive trajectory. He ended the call, focused his device on the light, and was able to see a strange object through the camera lens. "It came and went, changed trajectory, and within a ... read more

All News Pipeline Feeds8 hours ago

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SOMEONE SOMEWHERE8 hours ago

How to decide whether to take antidepressants

They’re controversial yet they help countless people. To see if pills are right for you, these are the questions to ask. Need to know If you have been feeling sad for a prolonged period of time and you cannot shake … Continue reading → read more

Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 28 hours ago

The Daily "Near You?"

Bucklin, Missouri, USA. Thanks for stopping by! read more

Musings from the Chiefio8 hours ago

More Freedom Convoy News

Continuing the thread of The Freedom Convoy. Continue reading → read more

the daily howler8 hours ago

How could Democrats win more elections?

*WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2022* *Commenter of the year:* Earlier today, we read a very good answer to a very important if somewhat imperfect question. The question came from Kevin Drum. Near the end of a longer discussion, the question went like this: DRUM (1/31/22): *So if Trump is as bad as we think—and he is—liberals should be aghast that a fair number of centrists hate us even more than they hate Trump*. How can this be? It's unsurprising that Trump has a base, since both parties have a base that hates the other side with a passion. But in that middle ground, *what is it about ... read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE8 hours ago

Staphylococcus aureus pyomyositis and septic lung emboli

A 14-year-old boy of low socioeconomic status presented to our emergency department with a 3–4-day history of high-grade fever, left thigh pain and difficulty breathing. He had been previously well, had no history of trauma and did not use illicit … Continue reading → read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE8 hours ago

Cancer, Chemotherapy and Hair Loss

Beauty experts, fashion consultants, and hair loss experts discuss how to cope with this side effect of cancer treatment You can prepare yourself for the chance that you might lose your hair during chemotherapy. Start by asking your doctor how … Continue reading → read more

Food Safety News8 hours ago

Onion outbreak is over but FDA continues investigation; more than 1,000 sickened

Federal officials are continuing to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections traced to whole, fresh onions from Mexico, but the outbreak has been declared over with more than 1,000 people sickened. In an update today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that, as of Jan. 20, a total of 1,040 people from... Continue Reading read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE8 hours ago

Mediterranean Diet May Lower Cancer Risk.

Mediterranean Diet appears to lower risk of breast, prostate, pancreatic and other cancers. The Mediterranean diet consistently has been linked to a lower risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and mortality. A traditional Mediterranean diet is rich in fish, olive oil, … Continue reading → read more

PopularResistance.Org8 hours ago

NU Dissenters: Northwestern Is Complicit In US Militarism

We are Northwestern Dissenters. We are a revived campaign in which previous students laid the foundation for the fight against militarism on campus. Dissenters is a national anti-militarist, anti-imperialist and abolitionist organization leading a generation of young people to take back what has been robbed of us from the war industry, reinvest in life-giving institutions and mend our relationships with the earth. Dissenters is building chapters of young people on college campuses all across Turtle Island that stigmatize militarism and force powerful elites and elected officials ... read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE9 hours ago

FDA clears credit card-sized personal ECG device

AliveCor announced the FDA has cleared its credit card-sized personal ECG device capable of delivering medical-grade, single-lead ECGs in 30 seconds. According to a company press release, the new device (KardiaMobile Card) pairs with a smartphone using Bluetooth to detect … Continue reading → read more

SOMEONE SOMEWHERE9 hours ago

Some antihypertensives may reduce risk for cognitive decline

Certain antihypertensive medications may help prevent cognitive decline, according to results of a cohort study published in JAMA Network Open. “Although use of antihypertensive medications that stimulate (angiotensin II receptor type 1 blockers, dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers and thiazide diuretics) vs. … Continue reading → read more

PopularResistance.Org9 hours ago

Investing In Infrastructure And Rebalancing Trade Can Create Good Jobs For All

This chartbook shows that the loss of manufacturing jobs has been particularly devastating for Black and Hispanic workers and other workers of color, who represent a disproportionate share of those without a college degree, and for whom discrimination has limited access to better-paying jobs. It calls for creating millions of good jobs for workers at every level of education by investing in infrastructure and rebalancing trade. When implemented with clearly defined racial and gender equity goals, these investments can help raise living standards for men and women workers of color ... read more

Musings from the Chiefio9 hours ago

M47 Medusa Multi-Caliber Revolver

The M47 Medusa Revolver that fires dozens of 9mm and .357 / .38 Caliber rounds. Continue reading → read more

Lawfare10 hours ago

Water Wars: Japan Focused on Defense Expansion, while U.S. Makes a Soft-Power Push

Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold conducts underway operations in the South China Sea. Source: U.S. Navy. The South China Sea’s Continued Militarization China’s continued militarization of the South China Sea has put both neighboring and Western countries on high alert. In December 2021, China deployed both of its aircraft carriers—Liaoning and Shandong—to conduct live-fire drills in the South China Sea. The exercises, held near Hainan Island and in the Gulf of Tonkin, included main gun firing, mine hunting and rescue missions. Although the aircraft carrier... read more

Mining Awareness +11 hours ago

Nuclear “Green Deal” Must Be Fought Says Austria’s FPÖ; Europe Threatened with Nuclear Disaster

Remarkably, Austria’s Freedom Party (FPÖ) is the only one doing anything to save democracy, save the environment, and save the … Continue reading → read more

Lawfare11 hours ago

The Flawed Claims About Bias in Facial Recognition

A computer uses facial recognition software. (Mirko Tobias Schäfer, https://flic.kr/p/pPpiQS; CC BY 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) If you’ve been paying attention to press and academic studies in recent years, you know one thing about face recognition algorithms. They’re biased against women and racial minorities. Actually, you’ve probably heard they’re racist. So says everyone from the MIT Technology Review and Motherboard to the ACLU and congressional Democrats. There’s just one problem with this consensus. It’s wrong. And wrong in a way that has dangerous c... read more

Charles Frith11 hours ago

Reclaim The Streets - 25th September 2021/Southampton

As Outlined in Jerk Jam at Palmerston park, Southampton's Reclaim The Streets day was for all the family. I noticed that some of those street paving art ideas couldn't resist little 'it's not woke,... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced read more

Mining Awareness +11 hours ago

Austria: Compulsory Vaccination Law Violates Fundamental Values ​​of the European Union

Wednesday February 02, 2022 | FPÖ, European Union, human rights Compulsory vaccination law violates fundamental values ​​of the European Union … Continue reading → read more

Big Dan's Big Blog7 hours ago

More Jan 6 Select Committee Findings

*Conspiracy charges possible for filing bogus Trump election slates, experts say* *Trump meddles in Georgia race to get candidate to back his 2020 falsehoods* read more

The High-fat Hep C Diet8 hours ago

Vegetarianism and the Occult - A Warning from History

*This post first appeared early last year as a paywalled post on my Patreon blog. If you want to support my esoteric dietary researches, become a subscriber!* The following is an excerpt from a book by Dion Fortune - Moon Magic, most likely. Fortune was an influential UK occultist who codified the esoteric practice of her time for the mass public. Although she died, of leukaemia, in 1948 her books later became widely-read at a time of heightened interest due to the counter-culture and modernist disruption of traditional religious and scientific belief systems. Her observations a... read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

The U.S. Needs to Go Hypersonic in Developing Hypersonic Weapons

*Peter Suciu* *Hypersonic Weapons, * China’s recent hypersonic test was perceived as a sign that it could soon surpass America’s military capability. The United States has fallen behind in the development of hypersonic weapons, and it is a race it cannot afford to lose. China, Russia, and even North Korea have each conducted—or at least claimed to have conducted—hypersonic missile tests. The U.S. military suffered two catastrophic test failures last year, but Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has committed to pushing the nation's top defense contractors to speed up their developm... read more

PopularResistance.Org9 hours ago

Cubans Begin Collective Discussion Of New Family Code

On Tuesday, almost 7 million Cubans will start attending around 78,000 meeting points to discuss the Family Code approved by the Cuban Parliament (ANPP) in December. They will carry out the discussions in 12,513 constituency electoral commissions, where the citizens will debate the contents of code's articles. These debates will be recorded in physical and electronic records that will be sent to the electoral authorities so that they can aggregate and count citizen opinions according to specific issues. Then the compilation made by the electoral authorities will be sent to Congre... read more

From the Trenches World Report9 hours ago

From Hiding, Trudeau Condemns Truckers’ “Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Anti-Black Racism, Homophobia, And Transphobia”

Information Liberation – by Chris Menahan How could anyone fall for this crap? Today in the House, Members of Parliament unanimously condemned the antisemitism, Islamophobia,... The post From Hiding, Trudeau Condemns Truckers’ “Antisemitism, Islamophobia, Anti-Black Racism, Homophobia, And Transphobia” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

PopularResistance.Org9 hours ago

Biden Moves To Block Student Debt Victory

Despite increasing pressure to fulfill a campaign promise to forgive student debt, President Joe Biden is now going in the opposite direction: His administration has taken an initial step to try to overturn a key legal victory for borrowers, according to court filings reviewed by The Daily Poster. If the administration wins an appeal, it could bolster a legal precedent against millions of debtors being crushed by bankruptcy laws that Biden infamously helped his finance industry donors sculpt during his four decades in Washington. The post Biden Moves To Block Student Debt Victory... read more

MJBizDaily9 hours ago

Montana recreational marijuana sales exceed $12.8 million in first month

Sales in Montana's new adult-use marijuana market reached nearly $12.9 million in January, the first month of the program's existence. Montana recreational marijuana sales exceed $12.8 million in first month is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

Shadowproof9 hours ago

Protest Song Of The Week: ‘The Overload’ By Yard Act

We all feel the malaise of what has become normal, whether it is life under a global pandemic and/or the expansion of austerity measures that impact everyone. “The Overload,” Yard Act’s single from their debut album, is an anthem for those struggling to keep their head above water. Yard Act The post Protest Song Of The Week: ‘The Overload’ By Yard Act appeared first on Shadowproof. read more

PopularResistance.Org9 hours ago

Workers At Two Philly Starbucks Stores Want To Unionize

Starbucks workers at two Philadelphia stores took a key step in forming a union last Friday, accelerating a budding labor movement at the coffee giant that has seen employees at dozens of the chain’s locations nationwide try to organize. Baristas at the 1945 Callowhill St. and 600 South Ninth St. stores filed petitions to hold elections on union representation with the National Labor Relations Board, a first step in the process. The unionizing effort took root in December when two Starbucks stores in Buffalo, N.Y., voted to join Workers United, an affiliate of the Service Employee... read more

PopularResistance.Org9 hours ago

Philly To Pilot A Guaranteed Income Experiment

Cash is king. That’s the takeaway as Philadelphia is set to soon join other U.S. cities in attempting an experimental economic mobility pilot that will give recipients cash payments, no strings attached. As early as March, Philadelphia will start giving up to 60 people $500 a month, for at least 12 months. Recipients will be selected from a pool of 1,100 people who have received federal support through TANF, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, for five years. A total of $322,000 will cover the costs, drawing from existing TANF funds. The post Philly To Pilot A Guaranteed I... read more

The New Dark Age9 hours ago

Analyzing President Putin’s Response To The Undeclared US-Provoked Missile Crisis

For the time being at least, diplomacy is still ongoing, which speaks to the suggestion that Russia isn’t yet ready to resort to kinetic means for ensuring its national security red lines. This also hints that they haven’t yet been fully crossed either otherwise Moscow would likely have already acted. read more

The New Dark Age9 hours ago

The British Medical Journal Story That Exposed Politicized “Fact-Checking”

The fact-checkers who flagged Paul Thacker's British Medical Journal article about a Pfizer subcontractor for Facebook admitted they police narrative, not fact read more

The Last Refuge10 hours ago

CNN President Jeff Zucker Resigns After Being Caught Lying About Long-Term Intimate Relationship with CNN Executive Allison Gollust

Jeff Zucker abruptly resigned from CNN releasing a statement: “As part of the investigation into Chris Cuomo’s tenure at CNN, I was asked about a consensual relationship with my closest colleague, someone I have worked with for more than 20 years,” Mr. Zucker wrote. “I acknowledged the relationship evolved in recent years. I was required […] The post CNN President Jeff Zucker Resigns After Being Caught Lying About Long-Term Intimate Relationship with CNN Executive Allison Gollust appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more

From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago

Firefighters Brace For North Carolina Fertilizer Plant Explosion, 6,500 People Evacuated

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden An uncontrolled fire burns at a North Carolina fertilizer plant early Wednesday as there is still a risk of... The post Firefighters Brace For North Carolina Fertilizer Plant Explosion, 6,500 People Evacuated appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago

Critical German Oil Network Hit With Cyberattack Amid Rising US-Russian Tensions

Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden The energy crisis surrounding Europe worsened as Germany’s fuel-supply network was hit with a cyberattack on Jan. 29. The... The post Critical German Oil Network Hit With Cyberattack Amid Rising US-Russian Tensions appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago

NYC’s Blueprint to End Gun Violence, Will Violate 2nd, 4th, & 5th Amendment Rights

Ammoland – by Alan M Rice New York – -(Ammoland.com)- President Biden has announced that he will travel to New York City (embedded below) to meet with newly sworn-in Mayor... The post NYC’s Blueprint to End Gun Violence, Will Violate 2nd, 4th, & 5th Amendment Rights appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago

Facebook Bans American Trucker ‘Convoy to DC 2022’ Page With 139,000 Followers

Information Liberation – by Chris Menahan Facebook shut down the rapidly-growing Facebook page “Convoy to DC 2022” on Tuesday night after the group amassed 139,000 followers.... The post Facebook Bans American Trucker ‘Convoy to DC 2022’ Page With 139,000 Followers appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago

Canadian Farmers Break Through Police Blockade

Dennis Hendrickson Feb 1, 2022 • Canadian farmers break through police barricades to support Truckers who blocked the US CANADA highway. As Trudeau now uses... The post Canadian Farmers Break Through Police Blockade appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago

Over 12k voice opposition to Conroy bill to quarantine non-vaxxers

Illinois Review Jan 31 Headline: Democrat rep calls for quarantine to observe those refusing vaccines UPDATE: As of Wednesday morning, over 12,000 signed witness slips... The post Over 12k voice opposition to Conroy bill to quarantine non-vaxxers appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

From the Trenches World Report10 hours ago

RCMP begins removing protesters, vehicles at Coutts border crossing | secondary blockades set up

CTV News Feb 2, 2022 • RCMP began removing a massive blockade of vehicles — many of them semi trucks and trailers — near the... The post RCMP begins removing protesters, vehicles at Coutts border crossing | secondary blockades set up appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more

bilaterals.org9 hours ago

Perú fue el país más demandado ante el Ciadi durante el 2021

02-Feb-2022 El Perú tiene 22 arbitrajes pendientes en el Ciadi por supuestos incumplimientos de los contratos que firma con empresas internacionales. read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

The Child Tax Credit is Making Tax Season Even More Complicated

*Stephen Silver* *Child Tax Credit, * The IRS has been plagued by a number of problems since the pandemic started. There are signs that we’re headed for a very messy tax season. The IRS has essentially admitted as much, with the agency telling CBS News this week that it is significantly understaffed heading into its busiest time of year. There’s also the controversy over the verification software ID.me, which the IRS has admitted it is reconsidering. On top of that, it’s going to be a tax season unlike any other, with many taxpayers confused about how the huge amount of benefit... read more

The National Interest9 hours ago

Lockheed Martin's LMXT 'Bridge Tanker' Won't Just Refuel Aircraft

*Kris Osborn* *LMXT Bridge Tanker, * The multi-dimensional attributes of the LMXT might lead to it taking on an expanded operational scope. In light of the announcement that Lockheed Martin and Airbus will build the LMXT “Bridge Tanker” in Georgia and Alabama, there are some interesting questions about just how expansive the tanker’s mission scope may become. The aircraft was designed to quickly and efficiently utilize several unprecedented tanking technologies, including the world’s first “automatic boom/air-to-air refueling system.” The LMXT, which will operate with a “fly-by-... read more

MJBizDaily10 hours ago

Minnesota medical cannabis dispensaries to begin selling flower

Minnesota medical cannabis stores will be able to sell dried marijuana flower starting March 1. Minnesota medical cannabis dispensaries to begin selling flower is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

Truth Comes to Light10 hours ago

Breaking: Justin Trudeau, Marauder

Breaking: Justin Trudeau, Marauder by Jon Rappoport, No More Fake News February 2, 2022 I must interrupt my lineup of articles in order to cover this breaking development— From Ultra Submarine Torpedo News: “Justin Trudeau has been contacted by the group, The Maggot Army, which is offering him a position of high rank in The post Breaking: Justin Trudeau, Marauder appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more

The Rio Times10 hours ago

Consumer confidence in Chile improves in January after Boric’s election as president

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Positive airs brought the beginning of the new year. The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) measured each month by Ipsos increased by 1.3 points in January compared to the close of 2021, climbing to 44.9 units. With this increase, Chile rose to 17th place among the 28 economies the international consulting […] The post Consumer confidence in Chile improves in January after Boric’s election as president appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times10 hours ago

Brazil: former Chamber president says Bolsonaro will defeat Lula in presidential election by wide margin among evangelicals

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In an article published on the website Poder360, former president of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil, Eduardo Cunha, analyzes the electoral scenario of what he calls the "evangelical vote." According to Cunha, "it is very unlikely that Lula will be able to catch up with Bolsonaro in this segment." […] The post Brazil: former Chamber president says Bolsonaro will defeat Lula in presidential election by wide margin among evangelicals appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times10 hours ago

JPMorgan now sees a higher inflation peak for Colombia

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As part of a new economic analysis, JPMorgan released its latest outlook for inflation behavior in Colombia. The new forecasts released by the firm were informed after the technical team of the Central Bank (Banco de la República) announced that its inflation forecast for 2022 . . . To read […] The post JPMorgan now sees a higher inflation peak for Colombia appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

MJBizDaily10 hours ago

Arkansas suit accuses medical marijuana regulators of racist licensing practices

A Black-owned company in Arkansas filed suit against state medical marijuana regulators and other officials, alleging that it was discriminated against during the dispensary licensing process because of its owner's race. Arkansas suit accuses medical marijuana regulators of racist licensing practices is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more

The Rio Times10 hours ago

Merger of Chilean, Peruvian, and Colombian stock exchanges would generate 23% additional value

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The integration of the Chilean, Peruvian, and Colombian stock exchanges took a new step last week, with the merger's The post Merger of Chilean, Peruvian, and Colombian stock exchanges would generate 23% additional value appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times10 hours ago

Six international mafias have ties to Ecuador

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The death of a foreigner in Guayaquil caught the attention of the International Police (Interpol). Information from this agency warned that the man of Albanian origin was one of the most important leaders of drug trafficking to Europe and part of Asia. His criminal record was so hidden that there […] The post Six international mafias have ties to Ecuador appeared first on The Rio Times. read more

The Rio Times10 hours ago

Chile: Trade unions lash out at copper nationalization advance in Constitutional Convention

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A new uproar was provoked in the mining industry by the definitions being taken by the Constitutional Convention. One week after the Environmental Commission of the Convention approved the annulment of the concessions located on indigenous lands (see related), yesterday, the green light was given to a constitutional norm initiative […] The post Chile: Trade unions lash out at copper nationalization advance in Constitutional Convention appeared first on The Rio Times. read more