Thursday, June 30, 2022

30 June - Blogs I'm Following - 3 of 4

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PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Investments in US markets losing money
* NY Times:* *After Stock Market’s Worst Start in 50 Years, Some See More Pain Ahead* The stock market is on track for its worst first six months of the year since at least 1970. Bonds, which are seen as more stable, are in bad shape, too. The Biden economy sucks at this point of his administration. It is another negative for an administration that is unpopular on several fronts. Inflation which many believe was caused by the Democrats' big spending packages father the new administration came in is likely a factor in these results. Bonds in particular are adjusted to reflect t... read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Supreme Court limits reach of EPA
*NY Times:* Deals Blow to White House Efforts to Address Climate Change - The decision appeared to rule out approaches to regulation like a cap-and-trade system at a time when experts are issuing dire warnings on climate change. - The ruling further signals that the court’s conservative majority is deeply skeptical of the power of administrative agencies to address major issues. Follow updates. I think the court is saying that some decisions must be made by Congress. That is where the Constitution requires it. This ruling will likely apply to other federal ag... read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
The rage of the abortion crowd
John Kass: Do you recognize the image at the top of this column? Of course, you do. It is not a mass of cells. It is not an “it.” It is a baby, a human life in a mother’s womb, a life that began at conception. And it is waiting to be born. But idea of that baby allowed to be born and millions of other such babies, has triggered intense rage among the Democratic Socialists for the past several days, since the U.S. Supreme Court voted 6-3 to reverse Roe V. Wade. I’ve wanted to be charitable to the other side. We have different views on a most contentious issue. And I am a Greek O... read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
The Dem's agenda gets more radical
*PJ Media:* *Wow, They Really Want to Do This? Delusional Democrats Advance 'Transgender Bill of Rights'* The Democrats are pandering to one of the smaller demographics in this country which is less than one percent of the population, although, the Dems are trying to grow it by pushing the agenda in public schools. There are numerous stories of people who regret their transition to the opposite sex later in life. read more
CFACT13 hours ago
Supreme Court reins in EPA on Clean Power Plan!
EPA exceeded its authority under the Clean Air Act in creating its emissions scheme. Read West Virginia vs. EPA full decision. The post Supreme Court reins in EPA on Clean Power Plan! appeared first on CFACT. read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Is NATO really buying into Biden's investment in Europe?
Tom Rogan: The United States will send a significant number and type of additional military forces to Europe. Two of the moves, announced by the White House on Wednesday, are positive. One is the permanent deployment of an Army V Corps command post to Poland. This represents an overdue shift of forces from Germany to Poland. Unlike Berlin, Warsaw is a highly reliable U.S. ally. Also praiseworthy is the deployment of an additional Army brigade to Eastern Europe. Unfortunately, President Joe Biden's other pledges are seriously misguided. These include an increase in the number of ... read more
PrairiePundit14 hours ago
Cassidy Hutchison's disputed claims about Trump's response to Jan. 6
Washington Examiner: The Secret Service said it will provide more information about allegations regarding former President Donald Trump on Jan. 6, 2021. Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows who testified before the House committee investigating the attack on Tuesday, said she heard that Trump tried to grab the steering wheel of his vehicle and lunged at the head of his security detail when he was informed he could not join his supporters at the Capitol on Jan. 6. FORMER WHITE HOUSE LAWYER CLAIMS CASSIDY HUTCHINSON DID NOT WRITE NOTE TO TRUMP ON... read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE15 hours ago
WHO’s BIG warning: ‘Covid-19 cases rising in 110 countries, driven by 2 Omicron sub-variants’
https://zeenews-india-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/zeenews.india.com/world/whos-big-warning-covid-19-cases-rising-in-110-countries-driven-by-2-omicron-sub-variants-2479594.html/amp?amp_gsa=1&amp_js_v=a9&usqp=mq331AQIKAGwASCAAgM%3D#amp_tf=From%20%251%24s&aoh=16565911984615&csi=0&referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com&ampshare=https%3A%2F%2Fzeenews.india.com%2Fworld%2Fwhos-big-warning-covid-19-cases-rising-in-110-countries-driven-by-2-omicron-sub-variants-2479594.html read more
The Rio Times12 hours ago
Chile extends state of emergency in four provinces
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Chilean Parliament extended this Wednesday the state of emergency that governs four southern provinces among claims for a greater military deployment in the area, epicenter of the so-called "Mapuche conflict", which confronts indigenous radicals, large foresters and the State. By 31 votes in favor, 1 against and 2 abstentions, […] The post Chile extends state of emergency in four provinces first appeared on The Rio Times. read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Another U.S. Hypersonic Missile Test Failure
FILE PHOTO. A common hypersonic glide body (C-HGB) test in March 19, 2020. ©Oscar Sosa, US Navy *Bloomberg:* *US Hypersonic Missile Fails in Test in Fresh Setback for Program* (Bloomberg) -- A flight test of a hypersonic missile system in Hawaii ended in failure due to a problem that took place after ignition, the Department of Defense said, delivering a fresh blow to a program that has suffered stumbles. It didn’t provide further details of what took place in the Wednesday test, but said in a statement sent by email “the Department remains confident that it is on track to fi... read more
balance1012 hours ago
_"vaccine"_ update video
Governments simply trusting the big pharma "vaccine" killers==long video interview https://www.naturalnews.com/2022-06-29-covid-vaccine-experiment-on-human-race.html read more
Vox - All12 hours ago
Just about everyone in America is finally eligible for a Covid-19 vaccine. Now what?
[image: A doctor wearing a mask holding a baby outside a house.] A doctor calms her 7-month-old son before going into an appointment for his Covid-19 vaccine on June 21 in Washington, DC. | Bill O’Leary/Washington Post via Getty Images The youngest children may prove to be the hardest to vaccinate. More than 18 million of the youngest children in the United States can finally get Covid-19 vaccines, closing one of the largest remaining gaps in eligibility. “The United States is now the first country in the world to offer safe and effective Covid-19 vaccines for children as young... read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Retired U.S. General Blasts Canada For Not Meeting Its Defence Spending Commitments
*WNU Editor*: Retired U.S. lieutenant-general Ben Hodges also said at the beginning of the Russia - Ukraine war that Ukraine will be victorious in its war against Russia. It should be noted that Ret. General Ben Hodges has some skin in the game when it comes to defense spending. He is part of the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA), a think tank that in 2021 counted defense firms BAE Systems, General Dynamics, General Atomics, and Lockheed among its list of contributors (*link here*). read more
Vox - All12 hours ago
Flying will be the worst part of your summer vacation
[image: Travelers wait to board their flight at a Southwest gate in an Austin, Texas, airport.] Airlines are on average flying fewer daily flights than they were in 2019, even though travel has returned to pre-pandemic levels. | Getty Images With abnormally bad rates of flight delays and cancellations, air travel won’t stop sucking anytime soon. Air travel sucks right now, and it’s only going to get worse — for at least the summer and probably for the rest of the year. The travel industry, particularly airlines, has been short-staffed since last year and struggled to accommodate... read more
Vox - All12 hours ago
The Supreme Court’s EPA ruling isn’t the only legal attack on the environment
[image: The Supreme Court building is pictured through a gap in the leaves of nearby trees] The Supreme Court in June. On Thursday, the Court ruled that the EPA does not have the power to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. | Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images West Virginia v. EPA is part of a bigger legal crusade to destroy environmental protections. The Supreme Court on Thursday handed down a decision that says the Environmental Protection Agency does not have the power to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from power plants without authorization from Congress, dr... read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Britain's National Grid Says It Could Cut Off Supplying Gas To Europe If Hit By Extreme Shortages In The Coming Months
*The Guardian:* *Britain may stop supplying gas to mainland Europe if hit by shortages* *National Grid could cut off pipelines to Netherlands and Belgium amid Russia-Ukraine war pressures* Britain may stop supplying gas to mainland Europe if the country is hit by extreme shortages in the coming months, it has emerged. National Grid could cut off gas pipelines to the Netherlands and Belgium under emergency measures as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine puts pressure on global energy supplies. Shutting off the pipelines – known as interconnectors – would be part of a four-step plan... read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Supreme Court: Biden Properly Ended Trump-Era Asylum Policy
The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Biden administration properly ended a Trump-era policy forcing some U.S. asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico. read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Supreme Court Limits EPA in Curbing Power Plant Emissions
In a blow to the fight against climate change, the Supreme Court limited how the nation’s main anti-air pollution law can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. read more
Snopes.com13 hours ago
Marcos Takes Helm in Philippines, Silent on Father’s Abuses
Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the namesake son of an ousted dictator, praised his father's legacy and glossed over its violent past as he was sworn in as Philippine president. read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
Our “Models” Didn’t Predict This
Transportation Chaos National Post- Air Canada to slash about 150 flights daily from schedule as airports face lengthy delays, cancellations True North- Transport minister Omar Alghabra says the government didn’t foresee the surge of travel after Covid. Viva and Ezra Meanwhile over in Germany… eugyppius- “Normal civic life has become an emergency” read more
Bacon's Rebellion14 hours ago
Virginia Law, Abortion, Expectant Mothers and Medical Professionals
by James C. Sherlock To clarify for those who misunderstand or knowingly misrepresent the statements of Republican leaders in the General Assembly concerning a new law on abortion, a woman aborting her unborn child is not proposed to be the subject of … Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals14 hours ago
Postcard from Holland
Over 30,000 Dutch farmers went to Stroe to protest against the 30% reduction in the number of animals raised to lower the nitrogen load on land and the exponential increase in the cost of living. People are hungry and angry everywhere, corrupt politicians being the only culprits. pic.twitter.com/Ja0MWX5TMO — RadioGenova (@RadioGenova) June 22, 2022 read more
Bacon's Rebellion15 hours ago
Can Dominion Be Made To Stand Behind Promises?
by Steve Haner First published this morning by the Thomas Jefferson Institute for Public Policy. Second of two articles. In promoting its proposed Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project, Dominion Energy Virginia has made many specific projections about its costs … Continue reading → read more
Small Dead Animals15 hours ago
The “W” Word
Under Canadian multiculturalism, all cultures are equal except your own. read more
Komando.com16 hours ago
Grow your small business: 4 free ways to learn digital marketing
Not sure how to market your small business on social media? Set yourself up for success with these free ways to learn digital marketing. read more
Mexico Makes Risky Bet on Liquefied Gas in New Global Scenario
MEXICO CITY, Jun 30 (IPS) - Liquefied gas does not occupy a prominent position in Mexico's energy mix, but the government wants to change that scenario, to take advantage of the crisis unleashed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the need for new sources of the fuel due to the sanctions against Russia. Read the full story, “Mexico Makes Risky Bet on Liquefied Gas in New Global Scenario”, on globalissues.org → read more
A Voice for African Wildlife: A Conversation with Kaddu Sebunya
St Davids, Wales, Jun 30 (IPS) - The CEO of the Nairobi-based African Wildlife Foundation, Kaddu Sebunya – in London to mark AWF’s 60th anniversary while fundraising and lobbying – shares his thoughts with IPS on the climate and food crises, how Africans have their voice, why western countries need a ‘reset’ with Africa, what Prince Charles should say to the Commonwealth, how China is eating western ‘cake’, and what worries him more than anything else. Read the full story, “A Voice for African Wildlife: A Conversation with Kaddu Sebunya”, on globalissues.org → read more
Ukraine: Four months after Russian invasion, humanitarian needs intensify
Across Ukraine, the scale of needs caused by Russia's invasion is still massive and human rights concerns persist, UN humanitarians said in an update on Thursday, as they repeated calls for access to the country's Black Sea ports to export vitally needed cereals. Read the full story, “Ukraine: Four months after Russian invasion, humanitarian needs intensify”, on globalissues.org → read more
Scientific knowledge essential for sustainable oceans, UN Ocean Conference hears
Increasing scientific knowledge, developing research capacity and making the most of new marine technology, are essential to sustainable ocean management, the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, heard on Thursday. Read the full story, “Scientific knowledge essential for sustainable oceans, UN Ocean Conference hears”, on globalissues.org → read more
War News Updates12 hours ago
Is The Evolving Multipolar World Order Irreversible?
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosts the 14th BRICS Summit via video link on June 23, 2022, Beijing, China. © Global Look Press / Xinhua / Rao Aimin *TASS:* *Multipolar world order evolving globally, process irreversible — Putin* *"The position of Russia and many other countries is that this democratic, more just world order should be built on the basis of mutual respect and trust, and, of course, on the generally accepted principles of international law and the UN Charter," the President emphasized * MOSCOW, June 30. /TASS/. A multipolar world order is evolving globally now, Rus... read more
Seventeen years ago, and things haven't changed much
17 years ago a fellow library blogger. Walt, referred to me as a "right wing librarian." I responded at my blog (somewhat in shock): "Because I remember those days when I was a liberal humanist, I know why and how this designation happened. When you are a liberal or a Democrat, you see yourself as just “us.” When you are a liberal, the antonym of “liberal” isn’t “conservative,” but right-wing. Everyone to the right of you is wrong headed, a threat to your personal space and freedoms, and “them.” When you are a liberal you can’t see the bias of the major news media outlets because t... read more
Vox - All13 hours ago
A new Supreme Court case is the biggest threat to US democracy since January 6
[image: A man with his face painted red, white, and blue wearing a fur hat with horns.] The so-called “QAnon Shaman” on the day of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. | Robert Nickelsberg/Getty Images Moore v. Harper is a grave threat to US democracy, and the fate of that democracy probably comes down to Amy Coney Barrett. The Supreme Court’s announcement on Thursday that it will hear *Moore v. Harper*, a case that could concentrate an unprecedented amount of power in gerrymandered state legislatures, should alarm anyone who cares about democracy. The case is perhaps ... read more
War News Updates13 hours ago
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg Admits That The Alliance Has Been Preparing For Conflict With Russia Since 2014
*Republic World: **NATO's Stoltenberg Admits Alliance Has Been Preparing For Conflict With Russia Since 2014* *NATO has been preparing for a war with Russia since 2014, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday following the NATO summit. * The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has been preparing for a conflict with Russia since 2014, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday. Addressing media reporters following the NATO summit in Madrid, he revealed that ever since Russian troops overhauled power in the Crimean Peninsula, the military alliance... read more
Food & Water Watch13 hours ago
Supreme Court’s Failure in WV v. EPA Decision Means Congress Must Act Now to Save the Planet
“While this ruling intends to hamstring the federal government’s ability to regulate dangerous emissions, it does not signal the end of climate action." The post Supreme Court’s Failure in WV v. EPA Decision Means Congress Must Act Now to Save the Planet appeared first on Food & Water Watch. read more
Withdrawing "too much" of your own cash???
I received an e-mail yesterday from a Canadian reader calling himself "Algyploreable". He's preparing for hard times, just as many of us are, and recounts this incident. [We have] a "larder" in our spare room that we resupply as we use and we have finally taken the plunge and had a safe installed so that we can have a ready supply of cash/silver on hand. We cashed out a chunk of our investments, the monetary value of which was deposited with our bank here in Canada. Yesterday I went to our local branch to ask how much notice I needed to give to withdraw $XX thousand in cash,... read more
Test 2
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WP posts using VRBPAC category
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The Rio Times14 hours ago
Unemployment in Brazil drops to 9.8%, the lowest in six years
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The unemployment rate fell to 9.8% in the quarter of March, April, and May this year. It is the lowest percentage since the quarter ended in January 2016. The IBGE (Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics) released the . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe […] The post Unemployment in Brazil drops to 9.8%, the lowest in six years first appeared on The Rio Times. read more
Ecuador: Indigenous Groups Lead National Rebellion Over Inflation
An alliance of Indigenous organizations in Ecuador have held daily demonstrations after sharp increases in the costs for fuel and food. The Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE) began their general strike actions on June 13 after huge price hikes crippled the capacity of rural and urban communities to access transportation and food for their households. In response to the demonstrations and an assortment of other forms of resistance, President Guillermo Lasso has declared a state of emergency in several provinces of the South American state. The order reads... read more
An Atrophied And Warlike Kingdom
As reported recently across the U.K., General Sir Patrick Sanders, the British Army’s new Chief of the General Staff, overall controller of the British Army, has stated that today’s generation of British soldiers must prepare "to fight in Europe once again" as the conflict in Ukraine continues. The Sun newspaper banner headline on 18th June had it thus: “UK army must get ready to fight the Russians and win in potential WW3, says Britain’s top general”. The newspaper added that “He vowed to forge an Army that can beat Russia in battle.” “There is now a burning imperative to forge ... read more
Lawfare16 hours ago
Water Wars: 'We’ve Seen This Movie Before': U.S. Suspicious of Beijing’s Motives in Solomon Islands
Arleigh Burke-Class guided missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) launches an SM-6 missile as part of the coordinated multi-domain, multi-axis, long-range maritime strikes against EX-USS Vandegrift during Valiant Shield 2022. Source: U.S. Navy 7th Fleet U.S. Focus on the Indo-Pacific Drives Resurgence of UNCLOS Ratification Effort Earlier this year, a group of Democratic congressmen introduced an amendment to the America COMPETES Act, a bill aimed at boosting U.S. manufacturing and technology capabilities in order to compete with China. The amendment consisted of a “sense of Cong... read more
Mining Awareness +17 hours ago
BRICS Want Everyone Else to Nuclear Disarm: Russia Makes Nuclear Threats-Nuclear Exercises; India Tries to Obtain Long Distance Nuclear Weapons Delivery Systems; Russia Attacks Housing & Shopping Malls with Nuclear Capable Missile Systems
BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) claim to “reaffirm” their clearly non-existent commitment to having a nuclear weapons free … Continue reading → read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Portugal, the most vaccinated country in Europe, now has the worst Covid results
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Virtually every single adult in Portugal has taken at least two doses of Covid vaccines, with the vast majority “boosted” as well. Yet this month, the most vaxxed country in Europe has consistently reported its worst outcomes. Europe was once thought to be best equipped to deal with future coronavirus […] The post Portugal, the most vaccinated country in Europe, now has the worst Covid results first appeared on The Rio Times. read more
Mining Awareness +17 hours ago
Russia Used Nuclear Capable Bomber to Strike Shopping Mall in Center of Ukraine with Cruise Missile; Details of Russia’s Missile Attack on Kremenchuk Mall
The fact that Russia is doing what is effectively live munition “target practice” with nuclear capable weapons systems-bombers to destroy … Continue reading → read more
Mining Awareness +18 hours ago
Death Toll in Russia’s 6 am Missile Strike on Homes in Mykolaiv (Ukraine) Rises to Six
This is how Russia likes to wake people up in the mornings – missile strikes. Russia is using nuclear capable … Continue reading → read more
"Stock Up At Kroger! More Price Increases, But Some Great Deals This Week!"
*Full screen recommended.* Adventures with Danno, 6/30/22: *"Stock Up At Kroger! More Price Increases, * *But Some Great Deals This Week!"* "In today's vlog we are at Kroger, and are noticing a ridiculous amount of price increases! This is not good as we are seeing skyrocketing prices everywhere, and a lot of empty shelves! It's getting rough out here as stores seem to be struggling with getting products!" *Comments here:* - https://www.youtube.com/ read more
Great Lakes Expert Forecasts
During January, the “Great Lakes News Collaborative” predicted record low Great Lakes ice cover. “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 Leader; who … Continue reading → read more
Schools Matter13 hours ago
On School Prayer: What Would an 18th Century Protestant Zealot Do?
Andy Spears has an interesting response to SCOTUS's lying majority decision this week to back the lying football coach: Here’s the super short version: The Supreme Court basically ruled that public school employees may lead or participate in prayer with students, presuming of course said prayer is of a Christian variety. Peter Greene explains more, including noting this particular clause of the decision in the Kennedy case: *In place of Lemon and the endorsement test, this Court has instructed that the Establishment Clause must be interpreted by “‘reference to historical practic... read more
‘This is Freddie Gray on Video’: Man Paralyzed As Cops Slam Brakes in Police Van, Sending Him Flying
[image: cox]Randy Cox was handcuffed and not wearing a seat belt when his head crashed against the wall, leaving him paralyzed. read more
Gregory Mannarino, "Stocks Set To Drop- Panic Sell Off"
Gregory Mannarino, AM 6/30/22: *"Stocks Set To Drop- Panic Sell Off"* - https://traderschoice.net/ *Comments here:* - https://www.youtube.com/ read more
Hungary busts massive Israeli-led fraud and money laundering ring
Times of Israel Hungarian police busted an international money-laundering ring based in Hungary earlier this month that was led by an Israeli man that cheated... The post Hungary busts massive Israeli-led fraud and money laundering ring appeared first on From the Trenches World Report. read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Is The U.S. Air Force Regularly Firing At UFOs In War Zones?
FLIR (thermal) images show the object flying over the USS OmahaCredit: Jeremy Corbell *The SUN:* *Air Force regularly fires at UFOs in war zones, service member reveals after military’s 11 ‘near misses’ bombshell* THE US Air Force has fired at UFOs in active war zones, an active duty service member exclusively told The Sun. This contradicts what military officials told Congress during May's historic, public hearing about UAPs - unidentified aerial phenomena - and the impacts on national defense. "The Air Force routinely observes, and at times, even kinetically engages UAP i... read more
ClimateRealism14 hours ago
CNN Can’t Resist Mixing Climate Fiction with Truth Concerning Hurricane Research
It seems CNN just can’t play it straight with climate research when it goes against the narrative climate change is making extreme weather worse. Case in point is a story published by CNN which details a peer reviewed study showing climate change is likely contributing to a decline in hurricanes globally. The CNN story, titled […] The post CNN Can’t Resist Mixing Climate Fiction with Truth Concerning Hurricane Research appeared first on ClimateRealism. read more
California Attorney General Just Doxed All of the Legal Gun Owners in the State
[image: gun]Anti-gun activists and criminals now have a running list of who's armed and who's not. read more
Snopes.com14 hours ago
Putin: Western Leaders Would Look ‘Disgusting’ Topless
Russian President Vladimir Putin shot back at Western leaders who mocked his athletic exploits, saying they would look “disgusting” if they tried to emulate his bare-torso appearances. read more
Halifax Examiner14 hours ago
What’s the “one small habit” that keeps a man organized? A wife
News 1. Sable Island fog Paul Withers at CBC recently visited Sable Island where scientists are there for an international study on how to predict fog, which poses a lot of challenges for meteorology. Project leader Joe Fernando of Notre Dame University told Withers they chose Sable Island because it’s one of the foggiest places […] read more
Electroverse17 hours ago
Summer Frosts In The Highlands Of Portugal & Spain, As Record Heat Sweeps Italy: Low Solar Activity & A ‘Meridional’ Jet Stream, Explained
The AGW hypothesis can confidently explain Central Europe's heatwave; but it fails when it comes to Western Europe's simultaneous summer freeze. A new theory is needed: 'low solar activity'. The post Summer Frosts In The Highlands Of Portugal & Spain, As Record Heat Sweeps Italy: Low Solar Activity & A ‘Meridional’ Jet Stream, Explained appeared first on Electroverse. read more
On Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s Movement for Kashmir
Is it a valid argument that Syama Prasad Mookerjee was as culpable for the crisis in Kashmir as Nehru and Sheikh Abdullah? This is Ramachandra Guha’s argument in his book *India after Gandhi: The History of the World's Largest Democracy*. In Chapter 12, “Securing Kashmir,” of his book, Guha writes: “Behind the troubles of the 1950s were the ambitions of Sheikh Abdullah and S. P. Mookerjee. Neither was willing to play within the rules of constitutional democracy. Both raised the political stakes and both, tragically, paid for it.” But Guha does not clarify: what rules of the constitu... read more
Police vehicle 'riddled with bullet holes' after drive-by shooting in Penticton
The Kelona Now is reporting that "An RCMP vehicle has been “riddled with bullet holes” after officers were shot at in Penticton during the early hours." GMAFB. This is starting to get ridiculous. How low can Justin Trudeau go? If I was a police officer, I'd be concerned about Justin Trudeau's obsession about reducing the minimum sentence for gun crime. If he was against gun violence he wouldn't be reducing the minimum sentences when people comit a crime with a firearm. Shooting a police officer is very serious. So is shooting up a police car. When Justin Trudeau reduces the minim... read more
PrairiePundit13 hours ago
Midterms still look good for GOP
*Washington Examiner:* *These 30 House races will decide if Democrats or Republicans win the majority* ... The once-in-a-decade redistricting process will likely help House Republicans net a couple of seats in the 435-member chamber since state GOP lawmakers controlled the bulk of the map redrawing processes. That by itself will help the GOP effort to overturn the slim House majority Democrats have held in the 117th Congress. ... Moreover, recent wave election years when the House changed party control — Republicans in 1994 and 2010 and Democrats in 2006 and 2018 — show that ... read more
War News Updates14 hours ago
Will Thousands Of US Army National Guard Troops Be Fired Today Because They Refused To Be Vaccinated Against Covid?
Members of the National Guard gather at the US Capitol. [Erin Scott/Reuters] *Redstate*: *14,000 Army Guard Troops Could Be Axed Thursday for Refusing COVID Vax* With crime exploding, border crossings at an all-time high, and the nation’s travel system in chaos, what else could you do to make Americans less safe? Well, if you’re Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, you could force out up to 14,000 Army National Guard troops who refuse to get the COVID vaccine. That very well could happen Thursday, as the deadline for troops to get vaxed hits. The number could go even higher, as ... read more
Vox - All14 hours ago
Why this show about queer teens appeals to all ages — even if it stings
Nick Nelson (Kit Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) play in the snow. | Netflix The healing powers of Netflix’s Heartstopper*. * As the leader of an LGBTQ+ youth support group, Gary Kopycinski always tells his students: “Live for the best, prepare for the worst.” Enter *Heartstopper*, a Netflix show about British teenagers grappling with queer love, identity, friendship, and mental health. “It sends the message that the best is possible,” Gary says. Though *Heartstopper* centers high schoolers, people of all ages are reveling in the hopeful LGBTQ+ stories. For Gary, 59, the s... read more
Prince Charles took more than 20 private flights within the UK ‘to avoid being stuck in traffic’
By Paul Homewood h/t Ian Magness NO COMMENT!!!! The Prince of Wales took more than 20 private flights, including several helicopters, within the UK last year in order to avoid being stuck in traffic, it has emerged. The heir to the throne is said to be “allergic” to travelling by helicopter, one of the most […] read more
British Army Chief Calls for Permanent Mobilization of British Army for War — European Nuclear WW3 !!
Nuclear WW3 is here! See also: – British army to mobilize to ‘prevent war’ in Europe, army chief says UK military chiefs urge army ‘mobilization’ over Russia threat – British Army Chief Calls for Permanent Mobilization of British Army for War by https://larouchepub.com/ June 29, 2022 (EIRNS)—General Sir Patrick Sanders, Chief of the British Army’s … read more
An Inflection Point
Marjorie LeBreton writes that it's make or break for the Conservative Party of Canada: I have been a Conservative all of my adult life, witnessing firsthand the party’s evolutions and iterations over 60 years. Throughout that time – as I went from being a secretary at party headquarters and in John Diefenbaker’s office through years as a war horse in battles that all seemed momentous at the time to my grateful service in the Senate of Canada — there was always a common bond that held Conservatives together as we worked in the best interests of the party and of the country. And... read more
Kremlin tightens control over Russians' online lives – threatening domestic freedoms and the global internet
For more than a decade, the Russian government has been putting teeth into its doctrine of ‘digital sovereignty’ by steadily increasing censorship of content and control over internet access. read more
More states will now limit abortion, but they have long used laws to govern – and sometimes jail – pregnant women
Tennessee and Wisconsin are among the states that can jail pregnant women because of illegal substance use, despite major medical groups saying that this practice isn’t effective. read more
The Supreme Court has overturned precedent dozens of times, including striking down legal segregation and reversing Roe
The justices who decided to overturn the abortion rights precedent of Roe v. Wade explained their reasoning, and signaled other precedents could be reversed as well. read more
Racial wealth gaps are yet another thing the US and UK have in common
The legacy of racism in both the United States and the United Kingdom has impacted the ability of Blacks and other ethnic groups to accumulate wealth. read more
Jan. 6 hearings highlight problems with certification of presidential elections and potential ways to fix them
The attempt by Donald Trump’s supporters to reverse the 2020 presidential election results shows the need to update the nation’s landmark law for counting presidential votes. read more
OrientalReview.org14 hours ago
The Scuttling Of Peace In Europe
While the Anglo-Saxons have already succeeded in excluding Russia from the Council of Europe and are preparing to prevent it from participating in OSCE meetings, they are working to sink the European Union by creating a competing structure in Central Europe: the Three Seas Initiative. In doing so, they are taking up an old Polish project aimed at developing this region while preserving it from any German or Russian influence. read more
PrairiePundit15 hours ago
The left's war on transportation
Faye Higbee: DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) is the additive that must be placed in all newer diesel vehicles in order to reduce the air pollution created by the engine. The problem is that it is becoming harder and harder to find. Big rigs, BMWs, Mercedes, RV owners, all sorts of vehicles run on diesel. If you think store shelves are empty now? Wait until there are fewer trucks to bring in the groceries. The greenies who eat grass and bugs will love it, but the rest of us not so much. The DEF shortage: the importance of diesel Russia and China are the primary exporters of one of the ... read more
Econlib15 hours ago
My Review of Steven Koonin’s Unsettled
His [Steven Koonin’s] book is full of important, factual information and insights. One of his main messages is that there is much more uncertainty about where the climate is headed than many climate scientists and even a higher percentage of people in the media are willing to admit. And the good news is that the […] The post My Review of Steven Koonin’s Unsettled appeared first on Econlib. read more
Did Florida Make It Illegal To Refuse To Hire White Nationalists, and Yet Make Affirmative Action And CRT Legal? The Utter Stupidity of the Stop WOKE Act.
The Florida legislature, in its infinite wisdom, has decided to modify Florida's anti-discrimination statute with the Stop WOKE Act. /1 There's a lot stupid about this, but let's unpack some of the most idiotic parts. *The Whole Thing Is Opposite What They Meant* As has been the Florida Legislature's practice this session, the whole thing says the opposite of what they probably meant. Because the way it reads looks like the entire list (I put the whole list in a footnote below) is something the legislature believes is *not *discrimination, and should not be taught as such. But ... read more
musingsofanoldfart16 hours ago
Cassidy Hutchinson – testimony exudes courage and honor
It was a privilege to see a public servant like Cassidy Hutchinson show political courage and honor her oath to the constitution. Her difficult testimony to the House select committee needs to be both commended and heeded. As former Chief … Continue reading → read more
MJBizDaily17 hours ago
Will a looming recession sink the cannabis industry, or will it stay afloat?
As analysts offer a wide range of predictions about the possibility of a prolonged downturn in the United States economy, cannabis industry executives are hoping it will remain relatively recession-proof. Will a looming recession sink the cannabis industry, or will it stay afloat? is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Econlib17 hours ago
The Peculiar Logic of Collectivist-Speak
The governor of Maine’s letter accompanying the $850 “relief checks” sent to taxpayers contains interesting statements: “This money comes from the record surplus that State government recorded this year. My Administration and Democrats, Republicans, and Independents in the Legislature agreed that, in the face of [the rising costs of everyday goods] it would be best […] The post The Peculiar Logic of Collectivist-Speak appeared first on Econlib. read more
The New Dark Age12 hours ago
Ukraine News Links 29-30 June 2022
Thursday, 30 June 2022 • 17:00 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back. If it gets updated, I usually insert the time on the line above. A lot of cross-posting usually indicates that the article is popular and … Continue reading Ukraine News Links 29-30 June 2022 read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Brazil’s President Bolsonaro: “We intend to recreate Industry and Trade”
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Wednesday, June 29, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro (Liberal Party - PL) said he intends to recreate the Ministry of Industry and Trade if re-elected. According to him, the appointment of the minister responsible for the portfolio will be from the business people. "We have already separated [from the Ministry […] The post Brazil’s President Bolsonaro: “We intend to recreate Industry and Trade” first appeared on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
Toll Now at 53 in San Antonio As Families Wait for Answers
In the chaotic minutes after dozens of migrants were found dead inside a tractor-trailer sweltering under the Texas sun, the driver tried to slip away by pretending to be one of the survivors. read more
BIDEN: I ALONE CAN FIX IT
I understood why Joe Biden talked this way before the 2020 election, but now? Really? At fundraisers and on the sidelines of events in recent weeks, Joe Biden has been selling Democrats — on Joe Biden for 2024. It’s an unusual sales pitch reflecting an unusual political moment: the nation’s oldest sitting president, with a weakened political standing, grappling with questions in his own party about whether he will, or even should, run for another term, shaped by the prospect of a rematch against Donald Trump. People who have spoken with the president described to NBC News what’s b... read more
New Mandala15 hours ago
Kita perlu bicara! Seni, pelanggaran, dan politik di Documenta 15
Kolektif-kolektif berorientasi hak asasi manusia dari Indonesia telah dituduh anti-Semitis di salah satu pameran terbesar di Eropa, Dokumenta di Kassel, German. The post Kita perlu bicara! Seni, pelanggaran, dan politik di Documenta 15 appeared first on New Mandala. read more
Organizing Notes15 hours ago
Caitlin Johnstone: Ukraine Crawling with CIA & Co
*The previously unthinkable idea that the U.S. is at war with Russia has been gradually normalized, with the heat turned up so slowly that the frog doesn’t notice it’s being boiled alive.* By Caitlin Johnstone The New York Times reports that Ukraine is crawling with special forces and spies from the U.S. and its allies, which would seem to contradict earlier reports that the U.S. intelligence cartel is having trouble getting intel about what’s happening on the ground in Ukraine. This would also, obviously, put the final nail in the coffin of the claim that this is not... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Brazil: Risk of inflation breaching target limit goes to 100% in 2022 and rises to 2023
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The probability of inflation exceeding the limits of the target tolerance range this year rose from 88% in the March estimate to 100%, according to the Quarterly Inflation Report released Thursday by the Brazilian Central Bank (BC), which also increased the estimate of the chance of . . . To […] The post Brazil: Risk of inflation breaching target limit goes to 100% in 2022 and rises to 2023 first appeared on The Rio Times. read more
The New Dark Age15 hours ago
Right-wing intelligence cabal seeks UK Home Secretary Priti Patel’s help to ‘neutralize’ environmentalist enemies
Leaked emails expose Tory intelligence cabal scheming for Priti Patel’s authorization of MI6-style “counter-intelligence” operation against UK environmentalists. The cabal has turned on Boris Johnson and believes Patel is set to replace him. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Signs of rapprochement between Brazil and Venezuela
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - More than 20,000 Brazilians living in Venezuela can now count on commercial flights between the two countries. This news was announced by the government of Nicolás Maduro, along with a series of flexibilities implemented by a mission of the Brazil-Venezuela parliamentary group led by Senator Chico Rodrigues, president of the […] The post Signs of rapprochement between Brazil and Venezuela first appeared on The Rio Times. read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
US Officially Makes Israel the New Middle Eastern Hegemon
Two years ago, when the Abraham Accords were signed and Donald Trump hailed them as a truly historic moment, there were very few who believed anything substantial could come out of them. Even a US intelligence report of the Department of Homeland Security warned that these pacts could lead to an increase in terrorism. But this has been far from the case. As it stands today, the Biden administration has revamped enthusiasm for a sort of Abraham Accords 2.0., which would extend the Arab-Israel normalisation to Saudi Arabia, the most powerful state in the Arab world. read more
Small Dead Animals16 hours ago
Coulda Had A Pipeline
Reuters; U.S. crude inventory in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) fell by 6.9 million barrels in the week to June 24, according to data from the Department of Energy. Stockpiles in the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) fell to 497.9 million barrels, the lowest since April 1986, according to the data. About 1 million barrels of… Continue reading → read more
Viable Opposition16 hours ago
Retail Central Bank Digital Currencies - The Race for the Future of Money
In a recent Payments System Research Briefing, the braintrust at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas looks at the case of retail central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Let's open by looking at the two types of CBDCs: *1.) Retail (or general purpose) CBDCs* - these CBDCs will take on the attributes of physical cash and will be used by consumers and businesses. This can be thought of most easily as a "cashless" system. *2.) Wholesale CBDCs* - these CBDCs will be used by financial institutions and are intended for the settlement of interbank transfers and could reduce co... read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
Behind the Tin Curtain: BRICS+ vs NATO/G7
The west is nostalgically caught up with outdated 'containment' policies, this time against Global South integration. Unfortunately for them, the rest of the world is moving on, together. read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
Russia is Left with Few Options Other than to Defend Itself, “As Always!”
One prince rides out from the West, the other from the East, destined to do battle until Judgment Day decrees there must come a time of peace. Ancient legends have always fascinated me, and it has always seemed that this is always with us: the past, the present and the future all knotted together in a repetitive loop. read more
The New Dark Age16 hours ago
Yellow Vest Win: Proving that Western Liberal Democracy is the same old autocracy
If we say that the Yellow Vests are not socialist revolutionaries even latently, then what are they protesting about? To put it the most simply: they are protesting the end of European Social Democracy, with the limited protections it provided. read more
Bacon's Rebellion17 hours ago
Continuity in the State Finance Agencies
by Dick Hall-Sizemore The lead story in Tuesday’s Richmond Times-Dispatch was a curious one. Its headline promised great drama, which was not delivered, and it missed the real story. The headline, “Retirements Transform State Finance Agencies,” promises great drama. The … Continue reading → read more
The New Dark Age17 hours ago
The Plan Emerges: America’s Leadership Will “Dismantle Russia” for Good
The Russian Federation just came out with a new imperative entitled “Destroying America: A Moral Imperative.” Okay, not really. But the United States has come out with exactly this strategy for “dealing with” Russia. Only the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (CSCE) version is titled “Decolonizing Russia.” Apparently, the plan is not to utterly destroy the world’s biggest country, it’s just a strategy to break it up into manageable pieces. read more
The New Dark Age17 hours ago
The July 2022 issue of ColdType is now online
Thursday, 30 June 2022 — Coldtype SUMMER READS Trevor Grundy dissects a new book by Tariq Ali that takes a highly critical look at Winston Churchill, Britain’s war-time PM, voted the best loved leader in the country’s history. The book, says Grundy, will shock a country trying to find a place in the post-imperial world. In … Continue reading The July 2022 issue of ColdType is now online read more
The New Dark Age17 hours ago
Neutralising Star Link
“What happens if the Russians and the Chinese target satellites? Will this be a threat to Starlink?” - such a question was asked by journalists to Elon Musk in connection with the conduct of a Russian special operation in Ukraine. read more
The Rio Times20 hours ago
Europe could “go down completely” – Putin ally warns of attack on port of Rotterdam
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – A member of the Russian duma defense committee and a former regional military commander, has suggested that Europe would be “in a bad spot” if Russia attacked Europe’s largest oil center in the Netherlands. Andrei Gurulyov, a State Duma deputy, said on state television that Europe would “perish” if Russia […] The post Europe could “go down completely” – Putin ally warns of attack on port of Rotterdam first appeared on The Rio Times. read more
Interview with Patrick Whitehurst
“*Not every hero lives in a mansion or works from a smoky, hard-boiled office. Enter Barker, a mysterious man with no memory of his past. Ferociously handsome and acutely observant, Barker makes his home under the soggy planks of Old Fisherman's Wharf along California's foggy Central Coast. His closest friends are an assortment of stray dogs, ranging from a large Rottweiler to a tiny Shih-Tzu, who live with him. Adventure and intrigue have an uncanny knack for crossing Barker's path.*” –Synopsis for *Monterey Noir*. This month, we profile western fiction and non-fiction author, Pa... read more
Vox - All15 hours ago
NFTs and the monetization of hope
[image: A crowd in Times Square with NFT images above them on billboards.] Billboards display NFT art in Times Square during the 4th annual NFT NYC conference in June 2022. | Noam Galai/Getty Images Everything feels broken. Who can blame people for wanting NFTs to be a fix? On a rainy Tuesday in June, I found myself in a packed and buzzing Times Square theater, having skipped a line that wrapped seemingly endlessly around the city block thanks to a very handy press pass. The occasion: an event hosted by Doodles, a collection of 10,000 brightly colored NFTs. To say I didn’t get the... read more
Untitled
From Jenna Orkin Tens of thousands of monkeypox vaccines rushed to clinicsYou scheduled an abortion. Planned Parenthood’s website could tell Facebook.North Carolina’s seven largest hospital systems recorded $7.1 billion growth in cash and financial investments from 2019 to 2021. Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC, OTC:LYSDY) (Lynas) is pleased to announce that wholly owned subsidiary, Lynas USA LLC, has signed a follow-on contract for approximately US$120 million with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to establish a first of its kind commercial Heavy Rare Earths (HRE) separation fa... read more
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Wednesday 29 June 2022
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […] read more
the daily howler16 hours ago
HOW WE GOT HERE: We've been called away from our desk!
*THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2022* *Will post this afternoon: *Rather thoroughly, Tuesday's "new arrival on the front" has replaced the overthrow of Roe v. Wade as the "topic of general conversation." (We're quoting Chekhov on the subject.) We plan to complete our series on the overthrow of Roe—more specifically, on the question of how we got to this place. That said, we've been called away from our desk this morning on a mission of national import. We expect to post this afternoon on the more current topic of conversation. As you may have noticed, novelization is everywhere, along with s... read more
Vox - All16 hours ago
“She hardly goes out”: Racism is keeping many Asian Americans from going to the doctor
People speak to volunteers at a counseling booth at the Association of Chinese American Physicians’ annual health fair on May 29 at Kissena Corridor Park in Queens, New York. | Jeenah Moon for Vox Pandemic-related hate crimes against Asian Americans have left many feeling unsafe in public. The consequences of missed health care will have lasting effects. *This story is part of **The Aftermath**, a Vox series about the collateral health effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in communities around the US. This series is supported in part by the **NIHCM Foundation**.* Jenny H. loved going... read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazil elections 2022: Roberto Jefferson will run for Rio de Janeiro government
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The announcement was made on Wednesday, the 29th, in a publication on the social networks by Cristiane Brasil, daughter of the former president of the Brazilian Labour Party PTB. Roberto Jefferson, who is under house arrest by order of the Supreme Court (STF), is considered a candidate for the government […] The post Brazil elections 2022: Roberto Jefferson will run for Rio de Janeiro government first appeared on The Rio Times. read more
The Duran16 hours ago
NATO raison d’être, Russia-China. Svalbard blockade. Boris, if Putin was a woman. Update 1
NATO raison d’être, Russia-China. Svalbard blockade. Boris, if Putin was a woman. Update 1 Topic 603 read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazil in advanced talks with Argentina to receive gas from Vaca Muerta, says Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President Jair Bolsonaro said Wednesday that Brazil is in advanced talks with Argentina to bring gas from the Vaca Muerta shale reserves. "We are quite advanced in bringing gas from Vaca Muerta here," the Brazilian president said at an event with industry leaders. With information . . . To read […] The post Brazil in advanced talks with Argentina to receive gas from Vaca Muerta, says Bolsonaro first appeared on The Rio Times. read more
Vox - All16 hours ago
Brands want to be more than your friend. They want community.
[image: An animation of cellphones with speech bubbles coming out of them.] Brands want consumers to be fans and follow them on social media, tag them in posts, contribute to private chat channels, and attend in-person events. | Getty Images Brands and creators want customers to be active, engaged fans — and to spend more money. I can’t pinpoint when I first realized that “community” was morphing into a marketing buzzword. The phrase “building community,” it seemed, was being deployed more frequently by startup founders and their respective brands, rather than by actual members ... read more
Any Takers?
A meme says a thousand thoughts. I suggest 4:00am - 4:00am in my house. You? Related Stories - Turns Out It's a Summer of Severe Illness and Death - British Drug Regulator (MHRA) Develops, Manufactures and Sells Its Own Biological Products Including Vaccines - FDA Adds Moderna to the Forced March of Covid Vaccination for Children read more
The Rio Times16 hours ago
Brazil could be first South American country to force Apple to sell iPhones with USB-C
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The discussion around a universal charging port continues to cross borders. Following the agreement announced in the European Union, which will make USB-C the charging standard for rechargeable devices, U.S. senators urged to make a similar decision. Now Brazil would be the next country to join the trend. Through Anatel, […] The post Brazil could be first South American country to force Apple to sell iPhones with USB-C first appeared on The Rio Times. read more
Small Dead Animals16 hours ago
Justin Cares
We must all sacrifice to make Dear Leader look good on the world stage. Carbon taxes to increase. Cabinet approves taxpayer funded booklet that states the Red Ensign is a hate symbol, and Conservatives are racist. read more
Moloch Defined
Moloch's Wars, Part III read more
Making Use of All the Information
Appreciating Mathematical Beauty Volume 4 read more
The Rio Times17 hours ago
Brazilian Navy deploys its new ScanEagle drone for the first time
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian Navy (MB) has announced the first deployment of its new ScanEagle UAVs via a posting on social media. This information was officially published by the institution yesterday, June 28. The video presented by the Brazilian Navy shows the preparation of the ScanEagle drones before launch, as well as […] The post Brazilian Navy deploys its new ScanEagle drone for the first time first appeared on The Rio Times. read more
Modern Tokyo Times18 hours ago
Nationalist Kishida and NATO: Japan ignores NATO’s devastation of West and South Asia
Nationalist Kishida and NATO: Japan ignores NATO’s devastation of West and South Asia Kanako Mita, Sawako Utsumi, and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan… The post Nationalist Kishida and NATO: Japan ignores NATO’s devastation of West and South Asia first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times. read more
Small Dead Animals18 hours ago
Leftists Are Cry Babies
Victor Davis Hanson on the cry baby leftist mind. read more
Komando.com19 hours ago
Feeling pain at the pump? Check out these top 5 bestselling electric vehicles
Gasping at gas prices? You're not alone. Drivers across the country are feeling the pinch. Could these bestselling EVs be the solution? read more
Komando.com20 hours ago
Delete this Google app from your phone before it loses all support
Google Hangouts has reached the end of its lifecycle, and Chat will be the tech giant's default messaging app. Here's how to make the switch. read more
Vox - All17 hours ago
Why Silicon Valley is fertile ground for obscure religious beliefs
Google put Blake Lemoine, an engineer at the company, on leave after he claimed the company’s AI had become sentient. | Martin Klimek/Washington Post via Getty Images How do ideas about faith and God influence conversations about artificial intelligence? It wasn’t science that convinced Google engineer Blake Lemoine that one of the company’s AIs is sentient. Lemoine, who is also an ordained Christian mystic priest, says it was the AI’s comments about religion, as well as his “personal, spiritual beliefs,” that helped persuade him the technology had thoughts, feelings, and a soul.... read more
How a severe drought in Africa caused whitethroat population to drop
By Paul Homewood h/t Paul Weldon Even by the Guardian’s lowly standards, this is down there with the worst: More than 50 years ago, in the spring of 1969, Britain’s birders noticed that something was amiss. Whitethroats – which until then had been one of the commonest migrant visitors to the country […] read more
Far too much smoke for there not to be a fire
I'm sure most of my readers have noted the enormous increase in fires and other accidents that have disabled food production facilities throughout the USA, and in other parts of the world. The true extent of the problem has been masked by the scant attention paid to it in the mainstream media. However, when the number of incidents is tallied and mapped, an ominous picture emerges. That's a screenshot of an interactive map providing details of such events over the past couple of years. It's sobering, isn't it? Gateway Pundit published a link to that map, plus a detailed lis... read more