Wednesday, February 02, 2022

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New Mandala6 minutes ago
The inequities in Indonesia’s vaccine rollout
Health authorities should focus their attention on remedying the notion that vaccine side effects are more dangerous than COVID-19 itself The post The inequities in Indonesia’s vaccine rollout appeared first on New Mandala. read more
War News Updates8 minutes ago
Somaliland Offers U.S. Military Access To Port, Airfield In Exchange For Steps Toward Recognizing The Region As A Sovereign Country
*Horseed Media/WSJ*:* Somaliland Offers U.S. Military Access to Port, Airfield as It Pushes for Nationhood* *Region is seeking to break from Somalia and sees Washington as potentially powerful ally.* Somaliland, a peaceful corner of violent Somalia, is offering the U.S. military use of a seaport and airfield overlooking strategic maritime routes in exchange for steps toward recognizing the region as a sovereign country. Hoping to capitalize on growing U.S. concern over Chinese expansionism in Africa, Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi is planning a March visit to Washingto... read more
War News Updates36 minutes ago
U.S. Army Has Begun Discharging COVID Vaccine-Refusing Soldiers
1st Lt. Kitty Terry, a nurse from the Hawaii Army National Guard, displays a prepared syringe filled with Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Oct. 1, 2021, at the Hawaii Army Readiness Center, Kalaeloa, Hawaii. (1st Lt. Anyah Peatross/Army) *Military Times:* *Army begins discharges for COVID vaccine-refusing soldiers* The Army is “immediately” beginning involuntary discharges for active duty troops who have refused to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the service announced Wednesday. In a release announcing the move, the service noted that the order also applies to cadets, Guard and Rese... read more
Cairns News54 minutes ago
They keep rolling in to Canberra truck rally – 10,000 good men and women needed – true and strong
Ready for Parliamentary sittings of both Houses on February 8, 9, 10. Many people in attendance have been sacked from their jobs because they refuse to take an experimental vaccine. HOLD THE LINE! read more
The Last Refuge59 minutes ago
Alberta Blockade Becoming a Matter of Government Officials Positioning to Save Face as Trucker Pressure Has Winning Leverage
The border crossing between Coutts, Alberta (CA) and Sweet Grass, Montana (USA) continues to be closed despite truckers opening a lane in either direction as a show of good faith. The dynamics in this regional part of the larger Freedom Convoy protests are very interesting. The Alberta protests are in support of the larger trucker […] The post Alberta Blockade Becoming a Matter of Government Officials Positioning to Save Face as Trucker Pressure Has Winning Leverage appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
Wakayama requests quasi Covid-19 status: Tokyo new high
Wakayama requests quasi Covid-19 status: Tokyo new high Sawako Utsumi and Sawako Uchida Modern Tokyo Times Since the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis emerged in Japan in early 2020, the prefecture of Wakayama rarely witnessed a major problem. However, the highly infectious nature of the Omicron variant means that Wakayama is requesting to be put under the […] The post Wakayama requests quasi Covid-19 status: Tokyo new high first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Russian President Putin Says The U.S. Is Trying To Lure Russia Into A War
*Reuters*: *Putin accuses U.S. of trying to lure Russia into war* * U.S. says Russia must pull back troops * 'Are we supposed to go to war with NATO?' asks Putin * Moscow wants West to respect 1999 security charter KYIV/MOSCOW, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West on Tuesday of deliberately creating a scenario designed to lure it into war and ignoring Russia's security concerns over Ukraine. In his first direct public comments on the crisis for nearly six weeks, a defiant Putin showed no sign of backing down from security demands that the Wes... read more
Vietnam Regurgitated
Vietnam Regurgitated by Michael G. Merhige, The Libertarian Institute February 2, 2022 During my first years as a young CIA officer in Vietnam from 1965-67, I went to school (so to speak) and received the real education of my life. I learned about my government, its politicians, and military leaders. I learned The post Vietnam Regurgitated appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more
Cairns News1 hour ago
Many more trucks and people on their way to Canberra – remove flags and posters from vehicles
A great message from former Qantas pilot Graham Hood who has been present at the Canberra rally. He warns protestors to keep your vehicles anonymous and you should get through any road blocks along the way. He offers sound advice and warns against bad language and violent behavior. Remember MSM is present and if they […] read more
Ukraine invasion no longer ‘imminent’ – White House
RT The US government is no longer using the word ‘imminent’ in its narrative around the alleged Russian ‘invasion’ of Ukraine, White House spokeswoman Jen... The post Ukraine invasion no longer ‘imminent’ – White House appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Justice Dept has released this video court exhibit from Jan 6, 2021 … showing the breach of Capitol doors
Justice Dept has released this video court exhibit from Jan 6, 2021 … showing the breach of Capitol doors =====> pic.twitter.com/sqPArKvJ4H — Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews)... The post Justice Dept has released this video court exhibit from Jan 6, 2021 … showing the breach of Capitol doors appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
The Global Elite’s ‘Kill and Control’ Agenda: Destroying Our Food Security
Global Research – by Robert J Burrowes Governments around the world continue to impose an expanding sequence of measures to curtail rights and freedoms ostensibly... The post The Global Elite’s ‘Kill and Control’ Agenda: Destroying Our Food Security appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Facebook Stock Plunges After Closing — Far Left Tech Giant Loses One Million US and Canadian Users in One Quarter!
Gateway Pundit – by Jim Hoft WOW! Facebook’s stock crashed 21% after hours after the far left social media platform lost one millions US and... The post Facebook Stock Plunges After Closing — Far Left Tech Giant Loses One Million US and Canadian Users in One Quarter! appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
TK Mashup: The Lab Leak “Conspiracy Theory”
TK Mashup: The Lab Leak “Conspiracy Theory” by Matt Taibbi & Matt Orfalea, https://taibbi.substack.com/ “NOT MAN MADE OR GENETICALLY MODIFIED,” they cried in unison, until they didn’t, as Matt Orfalea’s latest trip back in time shows – After Covid-19 hit America’s shores, a question naturally arose: how did this happen? Most of us assumed the … read more
Study Suggests Our Universe Should be Teeming With Alien Life.
Study Suggests Our Universe Should be Teeming With Alien Life — Curiosmos https://curiosmos.com/study-suggests-our-universe-should-be-teeming-with-alien-life/ read more
5G Powered Graphene Based Nano-Tech in the Pfizer Vaccine — Mark of The Beast Technology
5G Powered Graphene Based Nano-Tech in the Pfizer Vaccine by Greg Reese | www.Infowars.com Evidence presented by the Fifth Column shows forced Trans-humanization of society is happening now  read more
Covid-19: How many people have been infected more than once?
Covid-19: How many people have been infected more than once? – BBC News https://www.bbc.com/news/health-60174478 read more
Can Congress Bring Back the Child Tax Credit?
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Child Tax Credit, * It may be all up to Senator Joe Manchin. For the first time in six months, tens of millions of cash-strapped American families will no longer be able to count on the enhanced child tax credit. Many view the tax credit as an unofficial fourth stimulus check to help them make ends meet amid the nearly two-year-long pandemic. Between July and December 2021, these popular tax credits provided eligible parents with as much as $3,600 for a child under the age of six and up to $3,000 for children between the ages six and seventeen. Broken down, t... read more
Distrust in Government Threatens Democracy
*Jason Epstein* *American Democracy, * To help stave off the extremism that is increasingly taking hold within America’s power centers, more lawmakers must prioritize pushing back against state encroachments on economic and civil liberties. The annual Edelman Trust Barometer was released in January, and the results highlight alarming concerns for citizens in democratic societies, including the United States. For more than twenty years, the Edelman Barometer has sought to provide real-world insights based on the concerns of some 36,000 respondents in two dozen or more countries a... read more
This Was the Most Expensive Crash in U.S. Air Force History
*Peter Suciu* *B-2 Bomber, United States* In February 2008, a B-2 bomber crashed after takeoff in Guam, costing the Air Force more than a billion dollars. On February 23, 2008, the United States Air Force suffered its most costly accident in its history when one of its most expensive planes ever crashed. The *Spirit of Kansas* (tail number 89-127), a Northrop B-2 Spirit bomber, crashed on the runway shortly after takeoff from Andersen Air Force Base (AFB) in Guam. The aircraft had been operated by the 393rd Bomb Squadron of the 509th Bomb Wing out of Whiteman Air Force Base in M... read more
White House Walks Back Warnings Of An "Imminent" Russian Invasion Of Ukraine
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki reversed her previous comment that a Russian invasion of Ukraine is “imminent” after United Nations ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield told NPR she wouldn’t use the word to describe the current situation. pic.twitter.com/0R0RtE6BFS — Newsweek (@Newsweek) February 2, 2022 *Zero Hedge*: *White House Awkwardly Walks Back Warning Of "Imminent" Ukraine Invasion* On Wednesday the White House walked back its prior consistent assertions that a Russian invasion of Ukraine was "imminent". Spokeswoman Jen Psaki and other admin had in the last week or mo... read more
Biden sending more troops to Eastern Europe - 3 key issues behind the decision
President Joe Biden is deploying 3,000 troops to support NATO in Eastern Europe. By doing so, Biden enters both a regional conflict and tangled legal territory. read more
12th Annual Lindsay Buziak Walk
The Saanich News is reporting that "Holding signs that read 'we miss you Lindsay, and 'who murdered Lindsay Buziak, why no arrests Saanich police?' attendees began their walk from Saanich city hall to the B.C. legislature Wednesday morning. The 12th annual Lindsay Buziak Memorial Walk for Justice, led and organized by the murdered real estate agent’s father, Jeff Buziak, once again brought awareness to the still unsolved case." read more
Retraction Watch2 hours ago
Vice chancellor in Pakistan sues researcher whose work he plagiarized – and says he was the victim
In response to allegations of plagiarism, the vice chancellor of a university in Pakistan has brought a 500 million rupee (~$2,800,000USD) defamation suit against his accuser. As we reported last July, Farukh Iqbal, of the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at RMIT University, in Melbourne, Australia, had discovered that a paper in the journal … Continue reading Vice chancellor in Pakistan sues researcher whose work he plagiarized – and says he was the victim read more
Situation Update, Feb 2nd, 2022: Illinois Democrat Demands Concentration Camps for Anti-Vaxxers
 Nelson Walters Digital ID will be a ball and chain. It is a diabolical plan to control your soul created by global billionaires and groups like the World Economic Forum. A plan to give control over your everyday like to men like Bill Gates. What are the steps in the process, and at what … read more
SUNY Professor: “It’s a Mistake” to Think Pedophilia is Wrong
SUNY Professor: “It’s a Mistake” to Think Pedophilia is Wrong by Paul Joseph Watson, https://summit.news/ Claims there are “evolutionary advantages to child/adult sex.” A SUNY professor is under investigation after video clips emerged of him asserting that “it’s a mistake” to think pedophilia is wrong and that there are “evolutionary advantages to child/adult sex.”Yes, really. … read more
Vaccine Failure Skyrockets To Over 6 Million!
Vaccine Failure Skyrockets To Over 6 Million! by Dr. Henry Ealy, https://www.greenmedinfo.com/ In This Edition Experimental COVID Inoculations have failed to protect over 6 million ‘fully vaccinated’ Americans from infection, an increase of more than 3.5 million confirmed failures in only 1 month and with only 28 state health departments reporting. More than 138,000 ‘fully vaccinated’ … read more
Fed Enters Danger Zone With No Way Out, Warns Author Nomi Prins | Stansberry Research
Stansberry Research The Federal Reserve has a problem articulating how to, “step-back a plan,” after kicking it into overdrive, says Nomi Prins, best-selling author and investigative journalist. With markets overacting to the Fed being late to, “doing their job,” Prins tells our Daniela Cambone that the institution is creating abstract fear and uncertainty nationally, on … read more
US Troops Deploy to Eastern NATO States But Not Ukraine; Russia Plus Allies Prepare (Full Show)
RT America NATO troops are on the move. The US, ordering 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe. American soldiers will head to Poland, Germany and Romania. RT America’s Paxton Boyd has the story. (1:04) Former UK MP George Galloway weighs in. (4:28) – German regulators have upheld a satellite ban on RT’s German language channel RT … read more
Not PC2 hours ago
'The Third Law of Politics'
*"The simplest way to explain the behaviour of any bureaucratic organisation is to assume that it is controlled by a cabal of its enemies."* ~ historian Robert Conquest's 'Third Law of Politics' Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution. read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
Gallup Poll: Just 33% Are Satisfied With The U.S. Economy
*Daily Mail: **The gloomy state of the nation under Biden: Just 33% are satisfied with the economy and confidence in the military DROPS 10% in another dire poll that shows mood is worsening across most aspects of life* * Americans' overall dissatisification with the state of America is on a downward trend, Gallup's annual Mood of Nation survey found * Dire numbers come as Biden enters second year in office with low numbers * American satisfaction with economy, energy policy and military all down * Americans' satisfaction with the economy dropped 10 points over the last year an... read more
War News Updates2 hours ago
U.S. Intelligence Panel Says Havana Syndrome Could Be Caused By Pulsed Energy Devices
The US embassy in Paris, where a number of American diplomats reportedly fell sick in January *VOA:* *Energy Weapon Only 'Plausible' Explanation for Some Cases of Havana Syndrome * Washington — U.S. intelligence agencies may have ruled out the idea that a rash of mysterious illnesses plaguing American diplomats and other officials is part of a sustained campaign by one of Washington's adversaries, but they now say that in a small number of cases the only likely explanation is the use of some sort of weapon. A report released Wednesday by a panel of experts assembled by U.S. ... read more
MADDOW SENT HOME BECAUSE . . . HAHAHA
MEME THE LEFT Feb 2, 2022 The post MADDOW SENT HOME BECAUSE . . . HAHAHA appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
Psaki on Joe Rogan, Spotify: ‘We Want Every Platform to Continue Doing More’
Grabien EXCERPT: PSAKI: “Sure. Well, last July, as you probably know, but the surgeon general also took the unprecedented step to issue an adviser on... The post Psaki on Joe Rogan, Spotify: ‘We Want Every Platform to Continue Doing More’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
SUNY Professor advocates for sex between children and adults…
Why is Professor Stephen Kershnar still on @FredoniaU payroll? pic.twitter.com/XjYbd35VGW — Mythinformed MKE (@MythinformedMKE) February 2, 2022 Citizen Free Press Stephen Kershnar is a professor... The post SUNY Professor advocates for sex between children and adults… appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
"Banks Close And Keep Your Money; Golden Corral Brawl Bellwether; Small Business Is Dead; Job Loss"
Jeremiah Babe, PM 2/2/22: *"Banks Close And Keep Your Money; Golden Corral * *Brawl Bellwether; Small Business Is Dead; Job Loss"* read more
Creating Large Fires Via Fire Suppression
“some ponderosa pine stands now have well over 2000 stems/acre, in contrast to 120 years ago when only about 50 stems/acres were present.” Where Have All the Grasslands Gone?” (part 4 of 5) “Fire suppression during this century has promoted … Continue reading → read more
Workers of the World Unite … Unless You’re a Canadian Trucker
Isn’t it beyond bizarre that the Left isn’t in full support of the Truckers’ Protest? After all, haven’t they been screaming for over a century that workers should unite? Earlier today a YouTuber and photographer named Kevin Graves did a livestream walkabout: He had many profound things to say but one in particular especially stuck… Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times3 hours ago
Covid-19: German professor uncovers alarming pattern in mortality data – is there a link between vaccination and excess mortality?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Regensberg University professor Christof Kuhbandner has uncovered what he calls an extremely alarming situation in which thousands of deaths may be miscategorized in statistics. Read also: Check out our coverage on curated alternative narratives According to a report from Austrian Servus.tv, Professor Kuhbandner came across a recent preliminary study on ResearchGate, […] The post Covid-19: German professor uncovers alarming pattern in mortality data – is there a link between vaccination and excess mortality? appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
November 1929 – Drought, Fires From Mexico To Alaska
29 Nov 1929 – DROUGHT CONDITIONS – Trove read more
Medical Kidnap3 hours ago
Occupy Ottawa Day 5: Canadian Government Feeling the Pressure as Trucker Convoy Gains Momentum
The Trucker Freedom Convoy in Canada entered its 5th day today, as there appeared to be pressure mounting on politicians to take action as Truckers remained steadfast in their demands. The big news in Ottawa was that Erin O’Toole, the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, resigned after 73 of 118 MPs voted to replace him. In Alberta where the border between the US and Canada has been blocked for the past few days, MLAs announced that they were going to meet with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney to end the mandates, in return for the Truckers opening up the border. The Truckers... read more
Did you realize you could garden without soil? 10 tips to straw bale gardening most don’t know
From diyeverywhere.com Poor soil? No soil? Do you have a hard time bending down or over to garden? If any of these affect you, then straw bale gardening is a fantastic gardening alternative! Straw bale gardening uses decomposing straw bales instead of soil to grow vegetables. It’s similar in concept to raised bed gardening, but … Continue reading Did you realize you could garden without soil? 10 tips to straw bale gardening most don’t know → read more
The NZ Govt declines an OI request, says “can’t explain” why they are adopting a CV-19 treatment that international studies have indicated cause kidney failure
“The MinHealth OIA response just received about Remdesivir. I asked why they chose a treatment of choice that has a concerning risk profile and how they are monitoring this. It turns out they can’t explain.” … Sue Grey (NZ Lawyer) READ AT THE LINK https://truthwatchnz.is/cv-injection-nz/the-nz-govt-declines-an-oi-request-says-can-t-explain-why-they-are-adopting-a-cv-19-treatment-that-international-studies-have-indicated-cause-kidney-failure-other-problems read more
Other news
Miscarriages, Birth Defects, and Infertility data for 2021 When those mandates end, what next? See what is in the NZ jab What is being hidden from you regarding that medical treatment Over a million casualties reported in VAERS Ardern and Trudeau self isolate as protests rise world wide What embalmers are finding in the veins … Continue reading Other news → read more
Medical Kidnap4 hours ago
Speech Therapist: 364% Surge in Baby and Toddler Referrals Thanks to Mask Wearing
A speech therapist says that mask wearing during the pandemic has caused a 364% increase in patient referrals of babies and toddlers. Jaclyn Theek told WPBF News that before the pandemic, only 5 per cent of patients were babies and toddlers, but this has soared to 20 per cent. Parents are describing their children’s speech problems as “COVID delayed,” with face coverings the primary cause of their speaking skills being seriously impaired. As young as 8 months old, babies start learning how to speak by reading lips, a thankless task if parents and carers smother themselves with mas... read more
Top Misinformers Call For More Censorship
The White House is one of the leading sources of social media misinformation, and they call for more censorship of misinformation on social media. White House urges Spotify to take further action on Joe Rogan: ‘More can be done’ | … Continue reading → read more
1953 Floods
This week in 1953, a storm surge in the North Sea killed thousands of people in the UK and the Netherlands. North Sea flood | storm surge, North Sea [1953] | Britannica Later that year, most of Louisiana was flooded … Continue reading → read more
Boris On The Road To Damascus
Carbon Brief says Boris was convinced about climate change by eleven slides given to him in 2019. Revealed: The 11 slides that finally convinced Boris Johnson about global warming – Carbon Brief No mention of the fact that his wife … Continue reading → read more
O’Toole Ousted as Conservative Leader: Oh Happy Day
The Guardian is reporting that "Erin O-Toole, who only became leader in 2020, lost a secret ballot of MPS 73-45 amid accusations of ‘flip-flopping’ on Tory issues." There are a lot of ridiculous things being said by O'Toole and the media but before I address them I just want to say that I am very happy about this news. O'Toole was an a*shole. He wasn't a moderate he was a globalist and we all have had enough of globalists. I love the expression on his face. Before I address the ridiculous statements let me recount some facts. Wasn't it a day or two ago when he boldly declared he's ... read more
Poland to Provide Ukraine With Military and Humanitarian Aid
*Peter Suciu* *Russia-Ukraine Crisis, Europe* The aid will include armed drones, air-defense systems, and ammunition. Relations between Poland and Ukraine can be traced back to the sixteenth century, but it wasn't until Ukraine gained its independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union that the two states began modern diplomatic relations. Controversies from their shared history remain, and their shared 328 mile border has not been without issue in recent years. However, Poland has shown strong support for Ukraine in recent years. While Warsaw and Kiev may never be best frie... read more
A Catholic Archbishop Calls for Nuclear Disarmament
*Deseri Tsepetis* *Nuclear Weapons, * Archbishop Wester highlights Pope Francis' stance that the "possession of atomic weapons is immoral." Last month, John C. Wester, the Archbishop of Santa Fe, California, issued a pastoral letter calling for nuclear abolition and supporting the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. Archbishop Wester argued that serious conversations about universal verifiable nuclear disarmament need to be had in New Mexico and across the world. Archbishop Wester sat down with co-host Tom Collina in this week’s episode of Ploughshares Fund’s *Pres... read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
Ottawa Police Say They May Call In The Military To End The Downtown Trucker Occupation Protests
Demonstrations continue on Wellington Street in Ottawa for a sixth day on Wednesday with no end in sight. (Alexander Behne/CBC) *CBC:* *Ottawa police might need military aid to end downtown occupation, chief says* *Police aware of significant funding and participation in protest from U.S.* Ottawa's police chief says policing alone might not solve the ongoing, volatile occupation of the city's downtown core that has lasted for nearly a week, and military aid might be necessary. "This is a national issue, not an Ottawa issue," Ottawa police Chief Peter Sloly said in a briefi... read more
Pottersville Digest: Extra edition
------------------------------ My ass this asshole's a Democrat. ------------------------------ The latest from my friend, Sarah Okeson. ------------------------------ I don't care how they do it but we've got to flush all 84 of those turds down the tubes of our penal system before the 2022 elections. ------------------------------ This is cancel culture we can do without. ------------------------------ Shorter Trump: "How dare you limit my corruption?!" ------------------------------ Child molester says what? ------------------------------ John Kenned... read more
War News Updates3 hours ago
Biden Officials Believe They Are Close To Reviving A Nuclear Deal With Iran
Restoring the deal from 2015 would mean all limits on the production of nuclear material would still expire in 2030, at which point Iran would be free to resume the kind of fuel production it has underway now.Credit...Majid Asgaripour/Associated Press *New York Times:* *U.S. and Allies Close to Reviving Nuclear Deal With Iran, Officials Say* *A return to a 2015 accord is on the table, but the next decisions are up to the new government in Tehran, the Biden administration says.* WASHINGTON — The United States and its European allies appear on the cusp of restoring the deal that... read more
Global Elite’s ‘Kill and Control’ Agenda: Destroying Our Food Security
The Global Elite’s coup d’état against humanity gathers pace. Governments around the world continue to impose an expanding sequence of measures to curtail rights and freedoms ostensibly to tackle a ‘virus’. In response, public demonstrations against these government measures are also ongoing and expanding with truck convoys the latest manifestation of this form of protest. … Continue reading Global Elite’s ‘Kill and Control’ Agenda: Destroying Our Food Security → read more
Occupy Ottawa Day 5: Canadian Government Feeling the Pressure as Trucker Convoy Gains Momentum
The Trucker Freedom Convoy in Canada entered its 5th day today, as there appeared to be pressure mounting on politicians to take action as Truckers remained steadfast in their demands. The big news in Ottawa was that Erin O’Toole, the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, resigned after 73 of 118 MPs voted to replace him. In Alberta where the border between the US and Canada has been blocked for the past few days, MLAs announced that they were going to meet with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney to end the mandates, in return for the Truckers opening up the border. The Truckers... read more
War News Updates4 hours ago
Israel Holds Drills Simulating A ‘Massive Attack’ On Iran’s Nuclear Facilities
Israeli jets fly alongside AFCENT jets in the 'Desert Falcon' drill, on January 16, 2022. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S UNIT) *Times of Israel:* *Israel Air Force drilled ‘massive attack on Iran’ in presence of US officer – report* Classified military exercise involved dozens of warplanes over the Mediterranean, TV report says A US official attended a classified Israel Air Force drill simulating a “massive attack” on Iran’s nuclear program that was held two weeks ago, according to a Tuesday report. A US Air Force officer participated in the drill as an observer, Israel’s ... read more
Snopes.com4 hours ago
Did Video Show Gosar Wave from US Capitol Window on Jan. 6?
Other versions of the same rumor claimed that the video instead showed Republican Rep. Andy Biggs or Randy Weber. read more
US Stock Market Looking “Toppy” To Me
My view of the economy and stock markets right now. Rolling over at a top. Continue reading → read more
Argentina Seeks a Way Out (Again) of its Economic and Social Labyrinth
BUENOS AIRES, Feb 02 (IPS) - Accustomed for decades to recurring economic crises, and hit hard in recent years by a steady loss of purchasing power, Argentines were informed on Friday Jan. 28 of a last-minute agreement with the IMF which, in the words of center-left President Alberto Fernández, takes "the noose off their necks". Read the full story, “Argentina Seeks a Way Out (Again) of its Economic and Social Labyrinth”, on globalissues.org → read more
Americas: Pace of Omicron slows amid rising COVID infections
COVID infections and deaths in North America continue to rise, as hospitalizations increase throughout the whole continent, the head of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Regional Office said on Wednesday. Read the full story, “Americas: Pace of Omicron slows amid rising COVID infections”, on globalissues.org → read more
DR Congo: At least 50 dead following militia attack on camp
At least 50 people, including women and children, were killed in an attack on Tuesday night at a site for internally displaced people in Savo, Ituri Province, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN said on Wednesday. Read the full story, “DR Congo: At least 50 dead following militia attack on camp”, on globalissues.org → read more
Philippines: More support needed for thousands still reeling from Typhoon Rai
Humanitarians are scaling up assistance in the Philippines to assist hundreds of thousands still impacted by Typhoon Rai which struck the islands seven weeks ago, the UN said on Wednesday, launching a $169 million revised appeal to meet the urgent and growing needs. Read the full story, “Philippines: More support needed for thousands still reeling from Typhoon Rai”, on globalissues.org → read more
UN in Iraq calls for dialogue following attack; civilian casualties reported
Following reports on Wednesday of civilian casualties during airstrikes on the Iraqi city of Ninewa, the UN Assistance Mission (UNAMI) reiterated that Iraqi sovereignty and territorial integrity “must be respected at all times”. Read the full story, “UN in Iraq calls for dialogue following attack; civilian casualties reported”, on globalissues.org → read more
Island States must bolster resilience to existential climate threats
The massive volcanic eruption and tsunami in Tonga followed by another earthquake and aftershocks just days afterwards, has highlighted once again the vulnerability of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), a meeting this week convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has heard. Read the full story, “Island States must bolster resilience to existential climate threats”, on globalissues.org → read more
UN partnership aims to combat microplastics in cigarettes
A new UN partnership announced on Wednesday aims to raise awareness about the environmental and health impacts of microplastics in cigarette butts, the most discarded waste item worldwide. Read the full story, “UN partnership aims to combat microplastics in cigarettes”, on globalissues.org → read more
Speech Therapist: 364% Surge in Baby and Toddler Referrals Thanks to Mask Wearing
A speech therapist says that mask wearing during the pandemic has caused a 364% increase in patient referrals of babies and toddlers. Jaclyn Theek told WPBF News that before the pandemic, only 5 per cent of patients were babies and toddlers, but this has soared to 20 per cent. Parents are describing their children’s speech problems as “COVID delayed,” with face coverings the primary cause of their speaking skills being seriously impaired. As young as 8 months old, babies start learning how to speak by reading lips, a thankless task if parents and carers smother themselves with mas... read more
MJBizDaily4 hours ago
Mississippi governor signs medical cannabis legalization bill into law
Mississippi on Wednesday became the 39th state in the country and third in the Deep South to legalize medical marijuana after Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed an MMJ bill into law. Mississippi governor signs medical cannabis legalization bill into law is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
"He Cannot Help Doubting Himself..."
“A person who has not been completely alienated, who has remained sensitive and able to feel, who has not lost the sense of dignity, who is not yet ‘for sale’, who can still suffer over the suffering of others, who has not acquired fully the having mode of existence – briefly, a person who has remained a person and not become a thing – cannot help feeling lonely, powerless, isolated in present-day society. He cannot help doubting himself and his own convictions, if not his sanity.” - Erich Fromm read more
"Unbelievable"
*"Unbelievable"* by Brian Maher "We encourage professional economists to embrace a more scientific forecasting regimen. For instance: the formulaic reading of tea leaves, tarot cards, bird entrails and the zodiac signs. That is because their present instrumentalities of economic divination are botched beyond hopeThe occult sciences could only enhance their prognostications. They certainly would not injure them. Today furnishes additional evidence of economic malpractice… A Bloomberg survey of economists had forecast that the United States economy would add some 180,000 private payr... read more
Pension Pulse4 hours ago
CDPQ and its Partners Back BKR Capital in Quebec
Jean Dondo of Wealth Professional reports BKR Capital opens Montreal office: BKR Capital, a Canadian venture capital fund previously known as Black Innovation Capital, has announced the opening of its Québec office. *The first VC fund in Canada dedicated to black-led firms said it has received a $4.5-million capital commitment from Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), through Teralys Capital, and Fondaction. Investors such as EDC, Westbridge, Vancity, and the Laidlaw Foundation, among others, joined current institutional investors BDC Capital, RBC, Globalive, and Telus Ve... read more
War News Updates4 hours ago
Who Shot Down The Houthi Ballistic Missile That Was Targeted At Dubai?
One possibility is this Spyder air defense missile system produced in Israel. Photo: WikiCommons *Asia Times: **Secret air defense system downs Houthi ballistic missile* *Missile shot at Dubai on January 30 was more likely taken out by Israel’s Barak ER or Spyder than a US Patriot * During Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on January 30, Houthi rebel forces in Yemen provocatively launched a ballistic missile at Dubai. US armed forces fired Patriot missiles at the incoming missile but apparently did not hit it. Pentagon press secretary ... read more
REPUBLICANS: WE HATE LYING DEMOCRATS FOR THAT THING TRUMP SAID
I saw this on Twitter today: 2 weeks to slow the spread of Communism. Trust us!!! pic.twitter.com/nWj3EMr9Vf — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) February 1, 2022 And also this: Here’s to hoping ABC’s fifteen days to slow the spread of Whoopi Goldberg lasts as long as COVID’s has. — Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) February 2, 2022 "Two weeks to slow the spread" and "fifteen days to slow the spread" are now right-wing shibboleths. For a while they've been used contemptuously in reference to the pandemic, the message being: *Look at how Dr. Fauci and the liberal fascists lied to us... read more
The Last Refuge4 hours ago
Ottawa Police Chief Opens Possibility of Using Canadian Military to Remove Freedom Convoy Protest Group
Several days ago, CTH presented the following meme/metaphor because history has a tendency to rhyme: Those who recognize and appreciate history will note that whenever hardline leftism is confronted anywhere in history, there always comes an inflection point when the ruling state police have to make a decision. When the Chinese communists decided it was […] The post Ottawa Police Chief Opens Possibility of Using Canadian Military to Remove Freedom Convoy Protest Group appeared first on The Last Refuge. read more
US troops head to Eastern Europe: 4 essential reads on the Ukraine crisis
What’s the significance of the US beefing up its military presence in Europe? The Conversation provides a roundup of articles addressing the crisis in Ukraine. read more
"Planned Shortage Of Everything! Supply Shortages And Global Food Crisis 2022 Accelerates"
*Full screen recommended.* *"Planned Shortage Of Everything! * *Supply Shortages And Global Food Crisis 2022 Accelerates"* by Epic Economist "We should all start to watch closely the global events that are rapidly escalating because what we’re about to experience is something we have never been through since the beginning of modern times. We’re on the verge of a devastating global food crisis, but we aren’t hearing much noise about it. The U.S. mainstream media is largely ignoring that story. They’ll probably wait until things have gotten out of control to start reporting what indu... read more
"A Look to the Heavens"
“From Sagittarius to Carina, the Milky Way Galaxy shines in this dark night sky above planet Earth’s lush island paradise of Mangaia. Familiar to denizens of the southern hemisphere, the gorgeous skyscape includes the bulging galactic center at the upper left and bright stars Alpha and Beta Centauri just right of center. About 10 kilometers wide, volcanic Mangaia is the southernmost of the Cook Islands. Geologists estimate that at 18 million years old it is the oldest island in the Pacific Ocean. Of course, the Milky Way is somewhat older, with the galaxy’s oldest stars estimated to... read more
CONTRARY BRIN5 hours ago
Ukraine is the iceberg tip and deeper struggles. The politics of divisiveness... and talk of civil war.
Two topics this time. *First,* my FB followers already saw this, but there are reasons to suspect that a *lot* more is going on, in the current *Ukraine Imbroglio* than readily meets the eye. *Then *I'll dive into the fractious political situation in the U.S., offering some insights you'll not see elsewhere. Perhaps... because I'm a nut and every other 'pundit' knows better? (I suppose that's possible!) Or else I'm trained to step back... like a Tex Avery character... and see things from a place some distance off the cliff. *== Are we in a "Cool War" that might turn hot... ou... read more
The Polish Immigrants Have Arrived!
Reminiscent of the Polish Solidarity Movement, something amazing happened this afternoon in Ottawa. Looks like the truckers are going to be here for a long time! It’s amazing. Men and women trucking food across the country to feed Canada‘s heroes. pic.twitter.com/6O3j6lJTcc — Laura Lynn Tyler Thompson (@LauraLynnTT) February 2, 2022 “We came from communism. We… Continue reading → read more
War News Updates5 hours ago
U.S. Sending Warship And Fighter Jets To Assist UAE From Missile And Drone Attacks By Yemen's Iran-Backed Houthi Rebels
*Reuters:** U.S. to send fighter jets to assist UAE after Houthi attacks* DUBAI (Reuters) - The United States said it is sending fighter jets to assist the United Arab Emirates following missile attacks on the Gulf state launched by Yemen's Houthi movement, including a foiled attack aimed at a base hosting U.S. forces. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also told Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in a telephone call on Tuesday that Washington would send the guided missile destroyer the USS Cole to partner with the UAE navy ahead of a port call in Abu Dhabi. "T... read more
Yemen – The Tyranny of ‘Experts’ and the Preservation of Hidden History
Yemen – The Tyranny of ‘Experts’ and the Preservation of Hidden History by Vanessa Beeley, The Wall Will Fall February 2, 2022  Today I am speaking with Isa Blumi, historian, academic and Yemen expert. We will be covering a lot of hidden ground in the Yemen conflict – effectively a genocidal war waged The post Yemen – The Tyranny of ‘Experts’ and the Preservation of Hidden History appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more
Ocean eddies could explain Antarctic sea-ice paradox, say climate modellers
Originally posted on Tallbloke's Talkshop: Opposite sea ice trends? [Credits: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Joy Ng] Climate modellers need yet more and bigger computers to stand a chance of eradicating faulty sea ice projections in the polar regions, apparently. Meanwhile, they believe there must be some ‘delay’ in their long-predicted but not (yet?) happening… read more
Unconditional Self Love: On Guarding Your Greatest Treasure.
Unconditional Self Love: On Guarding Your Greatest Treasure – Purpose Fairy https://www.purposefairy.com/88526/unconditional-love/ read more
The Canadian Truckers Can’t Be Stopped!
The Canadian Truckers Can’t Be Stopped! by JP Sears, AwakenWithJP February 2, 2022  The Canadian truckers can’t be stopped! A freedom convoy of over 50,000 truckers are protesting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s mandates. The truckers are crusading for their Nation’s freedom. Will they succeed? Here is everything you need to know. Connect The post The Canadian Truckers Can’t Be Stopped! appeared first on Truth Comes to Light. read more
Information wars: are we getting a fair view of China’s treatment of Uyghurs?
[image: Vicky Xu, Jaq James] Genocide or puffery and clickbait? Independent journalism is the touchstone of MWM. So when a widespread narrative about China is challenged, who better than former China correspondent for The Australian, Michael Sainsbury, to sort of the wheat from the propaganda chaff? read more
Big Bang didn’t start our universe, there was another universe before it: Nobel laureate Roger Penrose.
Big Bang didn’t start our universe, there was another universe before it: Nobel laureate Roger Penrose – SCIENCE News https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.indiatoday.in/amp/science/story/big-bang-didn-t-start-our-universe-there-was-another-universe-before-it-nobel-laureate-roger-penrose-1730064-2020-10-09 read more
Report: How A Credit Transfer Project at CUNY Helps Students
A new report examines how a credit transfer project works to get more students across the degree finish line... read more
balance1054 minutes ago
Ukraine update 2-2-22
Konrad Muzyka, a defense analyst focusing on Russia and Belarus at Rochan Consulting, an aerospace and defense consultancy, said he believes there are now between 74 and 76 Russian battalion tactical groups (BTGs) ranged around Ukraine. Battalion tactical groups typically comprise of about 1,000 soldiers, along with support units. Muzyka says that since the first week of January, Russia has been moving its forces from the Eastern Military District -- thousands of miles away in Siberia -- to Western Russia and Belarus. "The size of this deployment is significant, perhaps as man... read more
Gregory Mannarino, "Understanding The "Grand Finale Meltdown." A MASSIVE Movement Of Cash From One Place To Another"
Gregory Mannarino, PM 2/2/22: *"Understanding The "Grand Finale Meltdown." * *A MASSIVE Movement Of Cash From One Place To Another"* - https://traderschoice.net/ read more
Celente and the Judge, "Bring Back Freedom, No Taxation Without Representation"
Celente and the Judge, *"Bring Back Freedom, No Taxation Without Representation"* "The Trends Journal is a weekly magazine analyzing global current events forming future trends. Our mission is to present Facts and Truth over fear and propaganda to help subscribers prepare for What’s Next in these increasingly turbulent times." - https://trendsresearch.com/ read more
"Doug Casey on the Likelihood of a Military Conflict Over Ukraine"
*"Doug Casey on the Likelihood* *of a Military Conflict Over Ukraine"* by International Man *"International Man:* Recently, the Biden administration threatened Russia over Ukraine. What's really going on? Is the US government toying with the prospect of war with Russia over Ukraine? *Doug Casey: *Over thousands of years of history, governments have always threatened each other with war. It's a good part of what they do to justify their existence, and it's been said, correctly, that war is the health of the state. Nothing has changed in that regard. The main reason that the US gover... read more
War News Updates5 hours ago
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- February 2, 2022
*Haley Britzky, Task & Purpose*: *These are the US troops rapidly deploying to Europe to counter Russia* *"They're going to ensure the robust defense of our NATO allies." * The Pentagon has announced 3,000 U.S. troops are being deployed or repositioned in Europe in an effort to reassure allies in the face of aggression from Russia. “I want to be very clear about something,” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday during a Pentagon press conference. “These are not permanent moves. They are moves designed to respond to the current security environment. Moreover, these f... read more
Pentagon Says That Russia Could Invade Ukraine 'At Any Time'
*Kris Osborn* *Russia-Ukraine Crisis, Europe* Pentagon spokesman John Kirby reiterated that Russia will not get a veto over NATO's decisions. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby took a moment to explain how the United States views Russia’s actions along the Ukrainian border. “We would not characterize what we are seeing as de-escalatory,” Kirby said when asked about the Russian military buildup. Kirby explained this in clear terms, saying that the Pentagon stands by its assessment that Russia currently has as many as 100,000 troops stationed near its border with Ukraine. He added tha... read more
Which Asia Pacific Nation Purchased a Secret Batch of Kalashnikovs?
*Peter Suciu* *Kalashnikov Concern, * While there's no way to know, North Korea is a likely contender. An undisclosed nation in the "Asia Pacific Region" has reportedly placed a large order with the Russian-based Kalashnikov Concern, the AK-series small arms manufacturer. According to a report from TASS, a Russian state-run news outlet, the Russian arms maker has fulfilled a large order of automatic rifles for a foreign client. However, the company didn’t disclose which nation would receive the shipment. "A large batch for automatic rifles was produced on an expedited basis at ... read more
New Mexico Permanent Drought
Web camera video hosting by Brownrice Internet This is New Mexico’s other brilliant senator talking about climate. read more