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Socio-Economics History Blog17 hours ago
Singapore: From Jan. 2022, Employers Can Fire Unvaxxed Employees as a Last Resort
See also: – No vax, no hire; employers can also terminate unvaccinated workers as last resort – MOM: From Jan. 2022, Employers Can Fire Unvaxxed Employees as a Last Resort by Joshua Lee | October 25, 2021, 05:22 PM, https://mothership.sg/ “A fully vaccinated workforce will be able to operate more safely and at much lower risk … read more
Komando.com18 hours ago
Best gigs for seniors to make extra cash without a 9 to 5 jobThinking about finding a job to add to your nest egg? We can help. Here's a list of work from home jobs that are perfect for seniors. read more
Organizing Notes3 hours ago
History lesson: What do you know about Palau?*The Making of a Nuclear Free Palau* produced by The Ecological Options Network. In 1984 during my first trip to Japan for the August 6-9 Hiroshima & Nagasaki commemoration events I saw this film one evening during a film showing that was part of the peace conference I attended. The story is basically about the US government forcing the residents of the small Pacific island of Palau to allow US nukes there even though Palau had declared itself a 'Nuclear Free Zone'. One scene that has stayed with me over the years is then President Ronald Reagan beaming into the humble island... read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Construction sector confidence in Brazil index drops to 96.1 points after 5 months of highs, says FGVRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Construction Confidence Index (ICST) of the Brazilian Institute of Economics of the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV Ibre) fell 0.3 points 96.1 points, after five consecutive months of highs. In quarterly moving averages, the index was stable by varying 0.1 points. "A more pessimistic assessment of the business in the […] The post Construction sector confidence in Brazil index drops to 96.1 points after 5 months of highs, says FGV appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Halifax Examiner15 hours ago
After a chance encounter at a park, Liberal leader Iain Rankin called the RCMP on Nicole GnazdowskyLiberal leader Iain Rankin called the RCMP after a chance encounter with a constituent on Sunday. Nicole Gnazdowsky ran into Rankin at a park in the former premier’s Timberlea-Prospect riding on Sunday afternoon. Both Gnazdowsky and Rankin brought their dogs to the park to play fetch, but when Gnazdowsky spotted her MLA, she approached him […] read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Governor of Brazil’s Federal District wants to disoblige mask use in open environmentsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The governor of the Federal District, Ibaneis Rocha (MDB), provides that the use of masks against Covid-19 is no longer mandatory in open environments from November 15. Ibaneis said on Monday, 25, however, that there is no date to relax the protection in closed places. The use of masks has […] The post Governor of Brazil’s Federal District wants to disoblige mask use in open environments appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Snopes.com15 hours ago
Japan’s Princess Mako Marries Commoner, Loses Royal StatusThe marriage to Kei Komuro cost Mako her royal status. read more
The Rio Times15 hours ago
Brazil’s OLX’s Zap+ starts renting out properties without guarantors or insuranceRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The country's largest real estate market ecosystem, the Zap+ platform for selling and renting properties, is about to become even more relevant. The brand was created after OLX Brazil acquired Zap Group and is responsible for the ZAP, Viva Real, and OLX Imóveis websites. Now the company has launched Zapway+, […] The post Brazil’s OLX’s Zap+ starts renting out properties without guarantors or insurance appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest16 hours ago
Seven Petitions Calling for More Stimulus Checks Eclipse 4.5 Million Signatures*Ethen Kim Lieser* *economy, Americas* The petitions have garnered more than 4.5 million signatures. Even though Americans, in just a few short months, will have had to endure the ongoing coronavirus pandemic for two long years, it appears that President Joe Biden and Congress are still hearing from all sides that more direct stimulus checks to cash-strapped Americans are desperately needed. In recent months, the expanded child tax credits—which allow eligible parents to collect $250 or $300 for each child every month through the end of the year—are undoubtedly grabbing most ... read more
American Empire Exposed16 hours ago
Part 2: The Elite’s Engineered “Dirty Dozen” Crises Designed to All Implode at the Same TimeStarting with the global health crisis caused by harmful deadly Covid-19 vaccines, Part 2 of this article delineates the elite’s dirty dozen, precalculated offshoot crises resulting from the Gates-Fauci kill shots. *Crisis #1: The Covid-19 global health debacle as mother of all global crises spawning 11 other ones* After the crazed, frenzied world was driven into full-blown paranoid panic over a never isolated, never before proven phantom viruswith near 100%survivability rate that includes nonstop enforced house arrest lockdowns for months at a time, strict social distancing a... read more
Small Dead Animals17 hours ago
Safe And Effective ®I have a question. It’s about the upcoming approval (which is both inevitable and predetermined) of Covid-19 vaccines for children under 12. My question is specifically addressed to our governing MLA’s, Cabinet, and health officials, along with the yapping jackals in opposition. Should it come to pass – say in a five years time –… Continue reading → read more
The Duran17 hours ago
Poland vs. The European Union (Live)
Poland vs. The European Union (Live) read more
naked capitalism17 hours ago
Links 10/26/2021naked capitalism17 hours ago
Italy’s Latest Rescue of Perennially Troubled Monte Dei Paschi Hits the RocksEven former ECB Chairman Mario Draghi can't convince other Italian banks to take on the world's oldest lender read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT17 hours ago
Crop Failures & The “Climate Disaster”
By Paul Homewood We looked at this phony Guardian report the other day: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2021/oct/14/climate-change-happening-now-stats-graphs-maps-cop26 One section deals with what it calls crop failure: It claims that once-a-decade droughts are becoming more frequent, in comparison with 1850-1900! This apparently comes from the IPCC, but who was counting droughts in the 19thC? As […] read more
MJBizDaily17 hours ago
Time for the cannabis industry to build a sustainable modelAs just one example of the ongoing threats cannabis growers experience in our changing climate, wildfires raged through Northern California in 2017. Time for the cannabis industry to build a sustainable model is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
GREENIE WATCH17 hours ago
Untitled* UK: New trade deals ‘are unfair on farmers and won’t help emissions’ says John Gummer* * Impugning the health standards of New Zealand produce is really rich. NZ produce is famous for being clean and green.And it is particularly rich from a man who encouraged the consumption of meat potentially infected with mad cow disease* The chairman of the government’s climate change advisory board has condemned trade deals with Australia and New Zealand as “totally offensive” as he warned they would undermine attempts to tackle emissions. Lord Deben [John Gummer], the former Tory cabine... read more
bilaterals.org17 hours ago
Atelier de travail sur les perspectives et les défis de l'action syndicale dans le cadre de l'accord sur la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine26-Oct-2021 L'union générale tunisienne du travail organise un atelier de travail sur “les perspectives et les défis de l'action syndicale dans le cadre de l'accord sur la Zone de libre-échange continentale africaine. read more
bilaterals.org17 hours ago
S. Korea, Philippines strike free trade deal26-Oct-2021 South Korea has concluded a free trade agreement with the Philippines in a move expected to bolster ties with the Southeast Asian nation and help diversify South Korea's trade portfolio. read more
bilaterals.org17 hours ago
China moves to ease rules on government procurement for CPTPP26-Oct-2021 China has taken a step toward easing rules that all but bar foreign companies from lucrative government procurement deals as the world's second-largest economy seeks to join a Pacific Rim trade deal. read more
Retraction Watch18 hours ago
Four years after anesthesiology society’s request, four articles remain unretractedThree years ago, we wrote that the Japanese Society of Anesthesiologists had in 2017 asked several journals to retract a total of nine papers by Yuhji Saitoh, formerly of Yachiyo Medical Center and Tokyo Women’s Medical University. According to the society, Saitoh had committed ethics violations in 10 articles, three of which had already been … Continue reading Four years after anesthesiology society’s request, four articles remain unretracted read more
Planetary Protection in an Interstellar Mode
[image: Story 497117992] Back in 2013, Heath Rezabek began developing a series in these pages on a proposal he called Vessel, which he had first presented at the 100 Year Starship Symposium in September of 2012. A librarian and futurist, Rezabek saw the concept as a strategy to preserve both humanity’s cultural as well as biological heritage, with strong echoes of Greg Benford’s Library of Life, which proposed freezing species in threatened environments to save them. In Heath’s case, a productive partnership with frequent *Centauri Dreams* contributor Nick Nielsen led to articles b... read more
bilaterals.org17 hours ago
Korea, Cambodia ink free trade deal for deeper economic ties26-Oct-2021 South Korea and Cambodia officially signed a free trade agreement (FTA) in a move to deepen their economic ties, Seoul's industry ministry said. read more
bilaterals.org17 hours ago
S. Korea, Chile to hold 6th round of talks on amending FTA26-Oct-2021 South Korea and Chile will hold their sixth round of negotiations this week on updating their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) that went into effect in 2004. read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
The Kalashnikov USD KR-103 is Ready for the Range*Peter Suciu* *Guns, * The KR-103 is truly “East meets West.” There is absolutely no denying that the American-designed AR platform, developed by the late great Eugene Stoner, remains one of the best small arms of all time. While gun control advocates may hate it, shooters love it. At the same, it is easy to appreciate the simplicity and ruggedness of the AK-47. Unfortunately, the Biden administration has made it difficult for American shooters to obtain a true Russian-made civilian version of the AK. In August, pursuant to the Chemical and Biological Weapons Control and Warfare... read more
The National Interest17 hours ago
Hunters Grumble as Ammo Shortage Continues in Minnesota*Stephen Silver* *Ammo Shortage, * The ammo shortage has continued into its second year, and it’s especially being felt in parts of the country where hunting is a big part of the culture. The ammo shortage has continued into its second year, and it’s especially being felt in parts of the country where hunting is a big part of the culture. One of those places is northern Minnesota, which made the news again this week, this time in reporting published by *Pine Journal* and *Duluth News Tribune*. The piece noted that the ammo shortage has now continued into a second hunting seaso... read more
Age of Autism The Rebel Alliance!17 hours ago
The Pandemic of Special Education
Note: One of the lessons of Covid is that the planet - the entire planet - can and will react and make radical changes if scared into, told to, preached at, warned of something that seems dire. Why is it... Related Stories - The Cost of Educating the Disabled in Britain - The Explosion of Special Education - Crisis. Rock Bottom. UK Faces Unprecendented Demand for Special Education Services. read more
Sustainable Pulse18 hours ago
Women Farmers and Farmworkers Have Higher Risk of Blood and Skin CancerA study published in Environment International finds higher rates of various cancers among agricultural workers, with multiple myeloma (blood cancer) and melanoma (skin cancer) disproportionately impacting female farmers. Although research studies link cancer risk to genetic and external factors (e.g., cigarette smoke), there is increasing evidence that pesticide exposure augments the risk of developing common cancers like melanoma […] The post Women Farmers and Farmworkers Have Higher Risk of Blood and Skin Cancer appeared on Sustainable Pulse. read more
naked capitalism18 hours ago
Net Zero, Insulation, Boilers, and English Dampness, or Symbol Manipulators Versus Existing ConditionsThe English gas boiler as a microcosm of Anglosphere elites' inability to come up with realistic carbon reduction schemes. read more
Sustainable Pulse18 hours ago
Judge Advances Bayer Shareholder Class Action over Monsanto MergerBayer investors can sue the German pharma giant for misleading them about the quality of its due diligence leading up to a multibillion-dollar deal to acquire the beleaguered agrochemical company Monsanto, a federal judge ruled last week, Courthouse News Service reported. Source: Courthouse News Service The $63 billion deal was struck in 2016 and closed in […] The post Judge Advances Bayer Shareholder Class Action over Monsanto Merger appeared on Sustainable Pulse. read more
Sustainable Pulse18 hours ago
Public Outrage at Planned Massive GMO Mosquito Release in CaliforniaThe Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering a proposal by Oxitec, a UK-based corporation, to introduce billions of genetically engineered (GE) mosquitoes across 12 undisclosed counties in California. Thousands of comments, including comments from Center for Food Safety (CFS), opposing this release were submitted in early October on the last day of EPA’s public comment period […] The post Public Outrage at Planned Massive GMO Mosquito Release in California appeared on Sustainable Pulse. read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT18 hours ago
The Climate Crisis in The 1640sBy Paul Homewood I mentioned the fact the other day that 500,000 died during the winter of 1642/3 in Japan, due to a winter of unusual severity. This is an astonishing figure by any measure: But the climate crisis in that period was not confined to Japan only. The following paragraph from Global […] read more
The National Interest18 hours ago
Mavericks Owner Offers to Subsidize DirecTV Stream Subscriptions for Cord-Cutters*Stephen Silver* *Technology, Americas* Mark Cuban, who is “still working on details,” is planning to first make the offer available to season ticket holders, and ultimately offer it to ten thousand fans in total. There have been a lot of reports in recent weeks that the regional sports network (RSN) business model is beginning to collapse. The company that owns many of them, Sinclair-owned Diamond, is said to be not doing well financially, while the sports leagues are making noises about launching their own streaming product. Also, frequent carriage disputes have affected acces... read more
Bayou Renaissance Man19 hours ago
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Scott Adams captures the singularity dilemma perfectly. Click the image to see a larger view at the Dilbert Web page. We can take comfort in the fact that it can't be more destructive to our way of life, or do it any faster, than the Biden administration! Peter read more
Komando.com19 hours ago
Stop running out of juice. Power your phone with this high-speed portable charger. (It’s $5 off!)Don't wait until your phone is dead before buying a portable charger. Get this powerful power bank ahead of time so you're never out of battery. It's on sale! read more
NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT19 hours ago
There Is No Climate Crisis–David Craig
By Paul Homewood https://www.amazon.co.uk/THERE-CLIMATE-CRISIS-David-Craig/dp/1872188176/ref=sr_1_1 David Craig’s book, “There is no climate crisis”, was published earlier this year. It is well worth taking a look at. He hired an ad van to promote it in Manchester during the Conservative Conference there last month: Unfortunately when he tried to hire the van again in […] read more
Komando.com19 hours ago
Update your iPhone! iOS 15.1 brings 3 new features worth usingIt's time to update your Apple gadgets. New OS updates were just released and included tons of great new features. read more
Electroverse19 hours ago
Sierra Mountains Log Up To 6 Feet Of October Snow, Record Lows Sweep Scandinavia, + “Remarkable” Cold Spell Hits Hong Kong
The COLD TIMES are returning, the mid-latitudes are REFREEZING, in line with historically low solar activity, cloud-nucleating Cosmic Rays, and a meridional jet stream flow... The post Sierra Mountains Log Up To 6 Feet Of October Snow, Record Lows Sweep Scandinavia, + “Remarkable” Cold Spell Hits Hong Kong appeared first on Electroverse. read more
Komando.com20 hours ago
Think Big Tech knows a lot? Your ISP is just as badAn FTC report shows that the biggest ISPs invade your privacy just as much as Google and Facebook. Here's how to stop them. read more
Jennifer Marohasy20 hours ago
Subscribe Against Net Zero with Aynsley KellowFor those of you who want a blow-by-blow, day-by-day, account of what transpires at Glasgow the Institute of Public Affairs will be providing commentary via my dear friend and colleague Professor Aynsley Kellow. An email just went out today to members explaining: To keep you updated on the events of Glasgow and how they impact [...] The post Subscribe Against Net Zero with Aynsley Kellow appeared first on Jennifer Marohasy. read more
Socio-Economics History Blog22 hours ago
Nate Fisher: Gold – The Center of the Financial UniversePalisades Gold Radio Please, welcome back Nate Fisher. Nate is an Investor, Writer, and IT Systems Analyst. To subscribe to our newsletter and get notified of new shows, please visit http://palisadesradio.ca – Nate discusses a regular monthly pattern he sees with silver that is indicative of manipulation. Recently, we’ve broken up out of a channel. … read more
Socio-Economics History Blog22 hours ago
Thousands Of New York City Workers Protest Against New World Order COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Demanding An End To Vaccination Fascism
Thousands Of New York City Workers Protest Against New World Order COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates Demanding An End To Vaccination Fascism by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ Days after the mayor announced that all government employees except for jail staff will need to receive a vaccine shot by Friday or be placed on unpaid leave, about 5,000 incensed demonstrators … read more
Diogenes' Middle Finger17 hours ago
White Supremacy Will Die to Death with this Powerful Song and Dance
In what may be a hobbled-together attempt to jump on board the George Soros gravy train, the radical leftist group *'Undoing White Supremacy Austin'*, known for their “unlearning circles” and cult like alarmism about institutional racism in every nook-and-cranny of American life, released a “Disco-riff” instructional video for those planning on dancing in Austin's upcoming citywide flash mobs. Undoing White Supremacy Austin claims to be a bulwark against “a group of people of European descent, whose varying ethnic histories have been forged into one common ‘white’ identity to per... read more
Virtual Mirage19 hours ago
Tuesday SpecialI now officially like some rap music — weird huh? Let’s Go Brandon! China’s Third Leap more here… “The third leap includes biotechnology and related sciences that develop and grow on the basis of information technology (including advanced computer and communication), nano-science and other convergence technologies, where biotechnology and biomedical science (including […] The post Tuesday Special appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL19 hours ago
Untitled* A Liberal School Is Cancelling ALL HOLIDAYS For An Absolutely Insane Reason!* East Lansing Public Schools will prohibit future Halloween and Valentine’s Day celebrations. Meanwhile, the district has already canceled Christmas and winter celebrations. The district says the cancellations are the product of equity and inclusion issues. It is just odd because the holidays have nothing to do with any religious or ethnic background but the social and economic disparities of class welfare. East Lansing Public Schools elementary principals sent a joint letter to parents and students n... read more
The Rio Times19 hours ago
Marijuana’s billion-dollar potential attracts startups despite no cultivation in BrazilRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The projection is the result of a survey conducted by Kaya Mind, a Brazilian cannabis data intelligence consultancy. For a better illustration, this billionaire amount is equivalent to the entire turnover of the cell phone market in Brazil in 2019. Or, to the value of pesticide production and the sale […] The post Marijuana’s billion-dollar potential attracts startups despite no cultivation in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
Britain’s Nuclear-armed Submarines Are Ready To Take On Any Threat*Kyle Mizokami* *Ballistic Missile Submarines, Europe* The United Kingdom maintains a fleet of four ballistic missile submarines with the ability to devastate even the largest of countries. *Here's What You Need to Know*: At any one time, at least sixty-four of the UK’s nuclear weapons are somewhere at sea. The United Kingdom maintains a fleet of four ballistic missile submarines with the ability to devastate even the largest of countries. This fleet came into being after its ally, the United States, canceled a key weapon system that would have been the cornerstone of London’s nu... read more
The National Interest20 hours ago
What if the Martin B-10 Bomber Saw Action in World War II?*Peter Suciu* *B-10, World* The B-10 was awarded 1932's Collier Trophy for outstanding achievement in American aviation. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *The Army immediately ordered 14 of the aircraft, but eventually, a total of 121 B-10s were ordered from 1933 to 1936, the largest procurement of bomber aircraft by any nation since the First World War. The plane began as a private venture in early 1932 at the Glenn L. Martin Company as the Model 123. It was not bound to any military specification and that gave the engineers at Martin free rein in the aircraft's development,... read more
Global Issues News Headlines20 hours ago
Bleak Prospects for Least Developed CountriesSYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (IPS) - “The outlook for LDCs is grim”. The latest United Nations (UN) assessment of prospects for the least developed countries (LDCs) notes recent setbacks without finding any silver lining on the horizon. Read the full story, “Bleak Prospects for Least Developed Countries”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines20 hours ago
First Person: Earthquake brings out “heartwarming resilience” of HaitiansHaitians who were affected by the devastating earthquake which struck the south-west of the country in August have demonstrated their “heartwarming resilience” according to a staff member of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), who has been supporting recovery efforts. Read the full story, “First Person: Earthquake brings out “heartwarming resilience” of Haitians”, on globalissues.org → read more
null20 hours ago
BREAKING! President Dead: Joe Biden Drowned in the Great Regret Pool, Unleashing a Tsunami of Tears in DCIn a day that shall forever live in infamy, President Joseph Robinette Biden Jr passed away politically in our nation’s capital after drowning in the The post BREAKING! President Dead: Joe Biden Drowned in the Great Regret Pool, Unleashing a Tsunami of Tears in DC appeared first on . read more
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