October 23rd, 2022 • 3h 14m
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Dear guys,
I reached out to a guy who worked with me about 20 years in power. He left our group and went to combustion testing then rejoined our group and about a year ago went to renewables. He has a wife with a medical condition that he needed to be home more and not in the road.
In asking how bad it was I also asked about another colleague that left our group 3 years ago that also went to renewables. That's why the name Ashley comes up in his text to me.
Here is his text
"Pretty much every group got hit 50%. Some of the places like Mexico got shut down 100%. Ashley was saved like me. European people haven't been told yet because of the government crap. People in India were told earlier this week."
This was brutal. The news article doesn't tell the whole story.
Thanks,
Bill
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German move to electric cars threatened
With electricity getting ever more expensive, charging an e-vehicle is sometimes pricier than filling up a petrol or diesel vehicle, the newspaper writes. The combustion engine is more than €30 cheaper per month on average with a mileage of 15,000 kilometers, the publications writes. By the end of next year, an e-car should “clearly be at a disadvantage,” Der Spiegel quotes Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer from the Center for Automotive Research as saying.
The state bonuses for buying electric vehicles were also reduced by 25%.
With an almost a year-long wait for an ordered electric car to arrive, the buyer will get a smaller bonus than they were expecting, the outlet writes, adding that there’s no longer any state subsidy for hybrid cars.
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British Airways passenger poops on plane floor, delays flight
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:11
Flight delays are getting crappier!
An unhinged British Airways passenger took travel chaos to new heights when he defecated on the floor of the plane and smeared it into the seats '-- sickening travelers, according to a report.
The unnamed passenger inexplicably flipped out in protest moments before flying from London's Heathrow Airport to Lagos, Nigeria, on Oct. 7, according to the Sun.
He peeled off his pants and let loose on the aircraft's main floor before rubbing the feces into the carpet, curtain and seats '-- prompting emergency services officials to rush in, according to a witness cited by the outlet.
''During boarding a passenger stripped from the waist down and defecated on the galley floor. He sat in it and rubbed it onto the galley floor and aisle carpets,'' the witnesses' report states.
''He walked in it and started running up the aisle as far as Door 4. He smeared his arms to elbow in fecal matter, and door seats as he went.''
Officials considered the incident ''hygienic biohazard,'' according to the report.
A British Airways passenger reportedly defecated on the floor of a plane and smeared it on the carpet and seats at London's Heathrow Airport on October 7, 2022. REUTERS''The curtains and carpets were severely contaminated. Very important that a hygienic biohazard and deep clean is carried out and properly supervised and signed off,'' it states.
The flight, BA075, was delayed for three hours while the Boeing 777-336 jet was taken out of service and cleaned.
''We apologized to our customers for the delay to their flight and arranged for an alternative aircraft to allow them to continue their journey,'' British Airways told the Sun.
It's unclear whether the defecator was charged.
Elizabeth Warren's Controversial Financial Agency Unconstitutional, Court Rules
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:08
DemocratsDemocrats insulated CFPB from requiring congressional appropriations
Getty Images Reuters ' October 20, 2022 11:45 amBy Nate Raymond
(Reuters)'--A federal appeals court ruled on Wednesday that the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding apparatus is unconstitutional, faulting a system Democrats designed to insulate the agency from requiring congressional appropriations.
The New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the CFPB's independent funding through the Federal Reserve rather than budgets passed by Congress violated the separation of powers principles in the U.S. Constitution.
That ruling, by a panel of three judges appointed by then-President Donald Trump, a Republican, in the process vacated a 2017 regulation the agency adopted aimed at combating "unfair and abusive" practices in the payday lending industry.
The Community Financial Services Association of America sued in 2018 to challenge the rule, which barred lenders from making a new attempt to withdraw funds from an account where two consecutive attempts had failed unless consumers consented.
"Even among self-funded agencies, the Bureau is unique," U.S. Circuit Judge Cory Wilson wrote. "The Bureau's perpetual self-directed, double-insulated funding structure goes a significant step further than that enjoyed by the other agencies on offer."
A CFPB spokesperson said there was "nothing novel or unusual about Congress's decision to fund the CFPB outside of annual spending bills."
The bureau could ask the full 5th Circuit to reconsider the case or take it to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Multiple other courts have deemed the CFPB's funding constitutional, a point the 5th Circuit acknowledged but disagreed with.
The ruling marked the latest in a series of legal challenges to the CFPB, which Congress created in 2010 through the passage of the Dodd-Frank Act during Democrat Barack Obama's presidency, in response to the 2008 financial crisis.
Republicans have long opposed the agency. The Supreme Court in 2020 ruled in another case that the protection Congress originally afforded the CFPB director, who could only be fired for cause, was unconstitutional.
"Extreme right-wing judges are throwing into question every rule the CFPB enforces to protect consumers and businesses alike," U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, the Massachusetts Democrat who proposed the CFPB's creation, wrote on Twitter.
(Reporting by Nate Raymond in Boston; Editing by Stephen Coates and William Mallard)
Threat of rail strike has supply chain ramping up contingency plans
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:07
An aerial view of shipping containers and freight railway trains ahead of a possible strike if there is no deal with the rail worker unions, at the BNSF Los Angeles Intermodal Facility rail yard in Los Angeles, California, September 15, 2022.
Bing Guan | Reuters
Logistics managers are dusting off their plans for a possible railroad strike in November that could wreak havoc on the supply chain and cost the U.S. economy up to $2 billion a day.
The National Carriers' Conference Committee (NCCC), representing the nation's freight railroads in the national collective bargaining, notified the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (BMWED) on Wednesday that the union's latest proposal will not be accepted. A deal between the rails and several large unions to avert a strike, with recommendations from the Biden administration, was moving closer to completion before being voted down by the BMWED last week.
"Now is not the time to introduce new demands that rekindle the prospect of a railroad strike," the NCCC said in a statement.
Tom Nightingale, CEO of AFS Logistics, tells CNBC that logistics managers are fielding calls from customers in anticipation of a possible strike.
"Prudent shippers already had a plan in place a month ago, and most who did not have now ramped up their contingency planning after the wakeup call last month," Nightingale said. "Proactivity is the key to supply chain success."
For many intermodal shipments '-- shipments that use multiple modes of transport such as ocean, trucking and freight rail '-- there can be a week between when cargo is picked up and when it makes it onto the rail lines, according to Nightingale.
"That lag time will exacerbate the effects of delays and service interruptions, so effectively managing the risk of intermodal disruption means you must plan early and often," he said.
In anticipation of a strike in September, Norfolk Southern, Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary BNSF, CSX , and Union Pacific all began ramping down freight approximately five days ahead of the strike date in an effort to move critical hazmat materials, such as chlorine and ethanol. That freight took priority over common freight.
"Shippers had a lot of sensitivity to the potential rail strike," Nightingale said. "No shipper wants to lose their job or risk losing a customer when they have had this much advance notice to a looming disruption."
As a result, AFS saw a significant uptick in customers looking to shift loads away from intermodal to other modes like truckload and even less-than-truckload shipping (LTL).
"Shippers don't want cargo with a limited shelf life sitting at a rail yard, particularly commodities like chemicals and refrigerated food and beverage," he said.
Under the Railway Labor Act, Congress has the ability to impose the resolution from Biden's Presidential Emergency Board, or order the trains to operate as usual with an extension of negotiations. Nov. 19 is the earliest that rail unions can strike.
"While it is premature to make predictions about what could happen in negotiations, railroads will take every necessary and prudent step to ensure the safety and security of the network and the communities we serve," a spokesperson for the Association of American Railroads said in an email to CNBC. "The rail network does not turn on and off like a light switch and advanced planning and positioning of assets takes time. Should uncertainty remain ahead of the status quo expiring with BMWED, past action is a good indicator of how those operational plans are executed, and specific decisions on timing will be made as events necessitate."
"If you are in logistics and you are not already scenario planning for a potential work stoppage you may be behind the curve right now," said Brian Bourke, chief growth officer of SEKO Logistics. "Everyone is waiting for after the election for any additional movement or news, but the time to start planning is now."
Anger among union workersOn October 18, the BMWED posted on its website a letter members could use to send to their congressional representatives covering the quality of life and benefits issues, which have been a major sticking point in negotiations over a new contract. One of the key points of contention is the BMWED looking for more paid time off, especially for sickness.
"The push for paid sick time off could potentially lead to Congressional action," the letter said. "While we hope the carriers will acknowledge the concerns of their employees and negotiate with us, it is important that we are prepared for their unwillingness to address quality of life concerns."
"The railroads consistently underestimate the frustration and anger of the workers. Workers can't take it anymore," Richard Edelman, counsel for BMWED and chief spokesperson in the collective bargaining, told CNBC. "The Presidential Emergency Board (PEB) ruling is just a recommendation. It is not a lid. Carriers have made the determination of not doing more than the net equivalent of the PEB."
Union Pacific CEO Lance Fritz told CNBC during an interview on "Squawk on the Street" Thursday morning, "We've got some negotiating to do with that union and we've agreed to status quo, we're in status quo while we're doing that. I am confident we will find a way to craft an agreement that can be taken back out for ratification. That doesn't mean a strike is not possible, it just means in my opinion I don't think it's probable. We've got plenty of runway to figure it out."
On Sept. 15, before the previous national strike deadline, an agreement was announced by Labor Secretary Marty Walsh between the two largest unions, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET) and the Sheet Metal Workers' Transportation Division (SMART-TD) and the National Carriers' Conference Committee. The BMWED is the third-largest union with 23,900 members.
"The railroads have made billions off of their workers," Edelman said. "These are incredibly skilled jobs where sophisticated pieces of equipment are used. The workers do not feel valued."
One of the worries among logistics experts is workers quitting, but the AAR spokesperson told CNBC that train and engine service headcount was up 7.4% in September compared with January. Fritz told CNBC that UP's attrition rate is near its historical norm this year and it's hiring plan has been right on target, with no indication of any "Great Resignation" at the rail carrier.
"Those new hires came on board for the same reason most railroaders stay for life '' railroading is a career that allows you to both support a family and take deep pride in your work," the AAR spokesperson said.
"Workers need to be able to take off when they are sick. Under the present policy workers are penalized. Railroad executives are so deep into their own bubbles they think all of this is okay," Edelman said.
The AAR told CNBC it updated the leave policy explainer last week.
Australian Bank Begins Linking Customer Transactions to Carbon Footprint '' Summit News
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:07
In another foretaste of potential future 'carbon allowance' limits, a major bank in Australia has introduced a new feature that links purchases to a customer's carbon footprint and warns them when they are going over the average.
Australia's Commonwealth Bank (CBA) has partnered with Cogo, a ''carbon management solutions'' company, to launch the new feature, which is part of CBA's online banking platform.
The bank gives the customer the option to ''pay a fee'' to offset their carbon footprint, with the average listed as 1,280 kilograms, a long way from the 'sustainable' figure of 200 kilograms.
A person's carbon footprint is calculated and then an 'equivalent' metric is show to make the customer feel guilty about it, such as ''8 trees being cut''.
''By combining our rich customer data and CoGo's industry-leading capability in measuring carbon outputs, we will be able to provide greater transparency for customers so that they can take actionable steps to reduce their environmental footprint,'' CommBank Group executive Angus Sullivan said in a statement.
The bank has promised to refine the calculation down to showing how much CO2 individual purchases are responsible for.
While initially presented as a handy way for someone to track their consumption habits and the supposed impact they have on the environment, some fear that such schemes could one day become mandatory and place limits on purchases of customers who exceed their 'carbon allowance.'
As we previously highlighted, allied with climate lockdowns, technocrats want to exploit hysteria over climate change to increase financial control over individuals.
Such a proposal was presented in the science journal Nature by four environmental ''experts'' as a means of reducing global carbon emissions.
Everyone would be issued with a 'carbon allowance card' ''that would entail all adults receiving an equal tradable carbon allowance that reduces over time in line with national [carbon] targets.''
The authors make it clear that the program would be a ''national mandatory policy.''
Carbon units would be ''deducted from the personal budget with every payment of transport fuel, home-heating fuels and electricity bills,'' and anyone going over the limit would be forced to purchase additional units in the personal carbon market from those with excess to sell.''
Of course, the wealthy would be easily able to afford the offsets, and many of them are directly invested in the trading mechanisms that the scheme would be based on.
The proposal makes clear that the means of measuring a person's uptake of carbon units for travel would function ''on the basis of the tracking the user's movement history.''
The authors note that mass compliance with COVID-19 lockdown regulations has greased the skids for further intrusive tyranny and that, ''people may be more prepared to accept the tracking and limitations related to PCAs to achieve a safer climate'' as a result.
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'Real possibility': Boris Johnson urged to stand in Tory leadership race | Boris Johnson | The Guardian
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:07
The prospect of Boris Johnson returning to Downing Street is dominating debate at the start of the second Conservative party leadership contest of the year amid fevered speculation the former premier is plotting a comeback.
Only six weeks after he left No 10, forced out by his own MPs after a slew of scandals, supporters are calling on Johnson to return from holiday in the Dominican Republic and run again for a second shot at leading the country.
Various news outlets are keeping tallies of Johnson's backers, with ''unnamed'' supporters suggesting he has as many as 50 MPs behind him, with others putting the number closer to 38.
The founder of the ConservativeHome website, Tim Montgomerie, told BBC Radio 4's Today programme on Friday that Johnson could receive as many as 140 nominations to run for the leadership '' surpassing the 100 threshold set by the party's 1922 Committee.
''Boris Johnson is very popular amongst grassroots members and Rishi Sunak, the other leading contender for the crown, is much less popular,'' Montgomerie told Today.
''I wouldn't want to make any cast-iron prediction in this crazy world of politics at the moment but I think Boris Johnson returning is a very real possibility.''
Jacob Rees-Mogg on Friday became the first Cabinet minister to publicly back Johnson. The business secretary, a staunch loyalist of the former prime minister, tweeted a graphic that said ''I'm Backing Boris'' alongside the hashtag ''BORISorBUST''.
But as many supporters of Johnson called for his return, his critics have also made their feelings known.
The Tory MP Crispin Blunt said Johnson was not the person to restore the reputation of the Conservative party as he called for the former chancellor Sunak to take over as leader.
''I don't think we can go back there for the next two years,'' the former minister told Sky News. ''Boris Johnson has the most astonishing set of skills but there are one or two weaknesses kicking around in that personality and they were fairly brutally exposed.
''He is probably not the character to restore our reputation for the next two years because of that controversy.''
Blunt said a Johnson comeback would mean the party would be ''probably straight back in the pickle we were in when he left office''.
Sir David Lidington, who served as a Cabinet Office minister when Theresa May was prime minister, said Johnson's time in office ended with 60 ministers and parliamentary private secretaries saying ''they did not feel they could remain in his government and that he was not fit to lead an effective administration''.
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''He is not really interested in the detail of governing and nor when he was prime minister did he appoint a couple of ministers with delegated authority on his behalf to get things done; instead we had bunches of aides in No 10 busy briefing the media and shouting at each other most of the time.''
Several Tories have come out in support of Sunak as the successor to Liz Truss, who resigned on Thursday after only 45 days in office, making her the UK's shortest-serving prime minister.
Electing the next Tory leader - three possible scenariosThe ministers Robert Jenrick and Claire Coutinho and backbenchers Guy Opperman, Siobhan Baillie, Angela Richardson and Robin Walker have all said they believe Sunak is the right man for the job, after he finished runner-up in the summer's leadership contest.
Rachel Reeves, the shadow chancellor, accused the Conservative party of playing a ''game of pass the parcel'' with the country's most important political positions. Any new Tory leader would have ''no mandate'' to rule, she told Sky News.
She said: ''The longer the Conservatives are in power, the less fit they are to govern. They can't just pass around being prime minister and being chancellor like it is some sort of game of pass the parcel.
''They have done huge damage now to our economy, to our global standing in the world and it is time for a general election to choose a government who can provide the stability and the leadership that the country desperately needs.''
Er ligt geheim scenario klaar voor als euro instort: dan komt de gulden weer terug '' Wel.nl
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:06
Het ministerie van Financin heeft een scenario klaarliggen voor als het misgaat met de euro. Omdat de economische situatie in de eurozone momenteel zo onzeker is, heeft de Tweede Kamer gevraagd om deze plannen in te zien.
Minister van Financin, Sigrid Kaag, heeft toegezegd dat de Kamer inzage krijgt in deze noodscenario's, die al zijn opgesteld tijdens de vorige economische crisis in 2014. Zonder euro zijn we in principe nergens: de hele handel valt stil, je kunt niets meer kopen in de winkels, banken vallen om. De gulden zou dan moeten terugkeren, maar dat klinkt een stuk makkelijker dan het is.
Er liggen plannen klaar, maar die bleven tot nu toe geheim. Kaag zegt daarover: "Wij spreken daar nooit publiekelijk over, want het is niet wenselijk om je crisisscenario in de openbaarheid te brengen, niet alleen omdat het zeer speculatief is, maar ook omdat het raakt aan de buitenlandse betrekkingen en het invloed kan hebben op de kapitaalmarkt."
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Inside Lara Logan's downfall from 60 Minutes correspondent to Newsmax ban after bizarre on-air rant | The US Sun
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:04
JOURNALIST Lara Logan has been banned from Newsmax after peddling a series of baseless conspiracy theories.
It's not the first time the former CBS reporter, 51, has caused outrage after bizarrely ranting about Satan and espousing false QAnon tropes.
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Lara Logan has been banned from Newsmax after peddling conspiracy theories Credit: Alamy 2
It's not the first time the journalist has caused outrage Credit: NewsmaxLogan, originally from Durban, South Africa, became a recognizable name in the media as she reported on the American invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 and produced reports for 60 Minutes II.
The foreign affairs journalist reported on the Arab Spring revolutions in 2011 before leaving CBS in 2018 when her contract expired.
Since her departure from the network, Logan has been in the limelight for peddling a series of baseless conspiracy theories.
The journalist appeared on Newsmax on October 19 to discuss the state of migration in New York City.
Logan bizarrely claimed that America's ''open border'' is being controlled by Satan, suggesting it is the devil's way of "taking control of the world".
She also accused the US of ''importing'' migrants to create a crisis that she dubbed a ''Reichstag fire''.
The blaze which destroyed by the German parliament building in 1933 helped, in part, to propel the Nazi regime to power.
In another bizarre claim, Logan said she had spoken to a man who had apparently ''infiltrated the global cabal at the U.N. level''.
She also accused economic officials of "dining on the blood of children".
The QAnon-inspired tropes are baseless and there is no evidence at all to support the wild claims.
QAnon has spread from fringe internet message boards into the American political narrative in recent years.
Their beliefs are centered on the bizarre idea that a cabal of Satan-worshipping pedophiles control the so-called ''deep state of government''.
Newsmax strongly condemned the journalist's remarks following her appearance on the network.
A spokesperson said: ''Newsmax condemns in the strongest terms the reprehensible statements made by Lara Logan and her views do not reflect our network.''
Execs added that they have ''no plans'' for her to appear on the channel again.
BASELESS THEORIESLogan has not yet publicly commented on her ban from the network.
It's not the first time that she has caused outrage after peddling unsubstantiated theories.
Last year, she compared Joe Biden's chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci to the Nazi ''Angel of Death'' Josef Mengele.
Mengele was the mastermind behind the warped experiments on Jews in concentration camps during World War II.
Fauci strongly criticized Logan as he slammed the comparison which he described as ''absolutely preposterous and disgusting".
He told MSNBC: ''It's an insult to all of the people who suffered and died under the Nazi regime in concentration camps.
''It's unconscionable what she said.''
The Auschwitz Memorial said: ''Exploiting the tragedy of people who became victims of criminal pseudo-medical experiments in Auschwitz in a debate about vaccines, pandemic, and people who fight for saving human lives is shameful.''
The organization branded the comparison ''disrespectful to victims''.
She has also peddled conspiracy theories that contained anti-Semitic tropes following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ari Emanuel Calls on Kanye West's Business Partners to Stop Working With Him '' The Hollywood Reporter
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:03
Ari Emanuel is encouraging businesses that work with Kanye ''Ye'' West to end their involvement with him following the rapper's antisemitic remarks.
In an op-ed for the Financial Times published online Wednesday, the Endeavor CEO wrote that West's business partners, including companies that profit off his music '-- such as Apple, Spotify, Adidas and his touring partners '-- should stop working with the star. Emanuel also said that the parent company of Parler, which on Monday announced West's planned acquisition of the right-wing social media platform, should refuse to sell it to him.
''West is not just any person '-- he is a pop culture icon with millions of fans around the world,'' Emanuel wrote. ''And among them are young people whose views are still being formed. This is why it is necessary for all of us to speak out. Hatred and anti-Semitism should have no place in our society, no matter how much money is at stake.''
Emanuel's essay referenced a 2006 piece he wrote for HuffPost in which he said entertainment companies should stop working with Mel Gibson after the antisemitic remarks he made that year during an arrest for drunk driving. In his new op-ed, Emanuel explained that he has since recommended Gibson for roles following the actor's public apology and ''commitment to understanding the consequences of his actions,'' and that he would be open to helping West do the same.
''We are all capable of learning and evolving, and if West would like to be educated about the history and consequences of anti-Semitism and the conspiracy theories he's parroting, if he wants to reach out to religious leaders '-- including rabbis, Muslim leaders, Christian leaders '-- I'd be happy to help,'' the mogul wrote.
Until that happens, Emanuel encouraged business leaders to speak up, and he praised his clients, LeBron James and Maverick Carter, for not running an interview with West that was recorded for talk series The Shop. Carter stated last week that the interview would be scrapped due to West's use of hate speech.
''Those who continue to do business with West are giving his misguided hate an audience,'' Emanuel added. ''There should be no tolerance anywhere for West's anti-Semitism. This is a moment in history where the stakes are high and being open about our values, and living them, is essential. Silence and inaction are not an option.''
BREAKING: Court Grants Request to Depose Fauci, Psaki & Other Top-Ranking Biden Officials
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:02
Missouri Attorney General and Republican nominee for U.S. Senate Eric Schmitt announced that the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana granted Missouri and Louisiana's request for depositions from top-ranking officials in the federal government.
''The court has granted our request to depose Dr. Anthony Fauci, former White House Press Secretary Jennifer Psaki, FBI Supervisory Special Agent Elvis Chan, and other Biden Administration officials relating to collusion with social media to suppress free speech,'' Eric Schmitt tweeted.
ð¨BREAKING: The court has granted our request to depose Dr. Anthony Fauci, former White House Press Secretary Jennifer Psaki, FBI SupervisorySpecial Agent Elvis Chan, and other Biden Administration officials relating to collusion with social media to suppress free speech.ð¨
'-- Attorney General Eric Schmitt (@AGEricSchmitt) October 21, 2022
This is movement in his lawsuit against top-ranking Biden Administration officials for allegedly colluding to suppress free speech.
The list of granted depositions includes Anthony Fauci, former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Director of White House Digital Strategy Rob Flaherty, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, CISA Director Jen Easterly, and FBI Supervisory Special Agent Elvis Chan.
The original lawsuit was filed by Eric Schmitt and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry on May 5, 2022.
Missouri and Louisiana filed a Motion for Expedited Preliminary Injunction-Related Discovery on June 17, 2022, allowing both states to gather discovery and documents from Biden Administration officials and social media companies.
''After finding documentation of a collusive relationship between the Biden Administration and social media companies to censor free speech, we immediately filed a motion to get these officials under oath,'' said Schmitt.
''It is high time we shine a light on this censorship enterprise and force these officials to come clean to the American people, and this ruling will allow us to do just that. We'll keep pressing for the truth.''
Read the full press release here: https://t.co/U7IIdINx6W
'-- Attorney General Eric Schmitt (@AGEricSchmitt) October 21, 2022
Via a press release from Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt:
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today that the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana granted Missouri and Louisiana's request for depositions from top-ranking officials in the federal government. This is movement in his lawsuit against top-ranking Biden Administration officials for allegedly colluding to suppress freedom of speech. The list of granted depositions includes Dr. Anthony Fauci, former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, Director of White House Digital Strategy Rob Flaherty, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, CISA Director Jen Easterly, and FBI Supervisory Special Agent Elvis Chan.
''After finding documentation of a collusive relationship between the Biden Administration and social media companies to censor free speech, we immediately filed a motion to get these officials under oath,''
said Attorney General Schmitt. ''It is high time we shine a light on this censorship enterprise and force these officials to come clean to the American people, and this ruling will allow us to do just that. We'll keep pressing for the truth.''
The original lawsuit was filed by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry on May 5, 2022. Missouri and Louisiana filed a Motion for Expedited Preliminary Injunction-Related Discovery on June 17, 2022, and that motion was granted on July 12, 2022, clearing the way for Missouri and Louisiana to gather discovery and documents from Biden Administration officials and social media companies.
The request for depositions was filed on October 10, 2022, and that motion was granted on October 21, 2022, allowing Missouri and Louisiana to depose top-ranking officials in the federal government under oath.
The order can be found
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Microsoft just dropped the latest Pride flag design, and yes, IT'S REAL 𤣠| Not the Bee
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:02
I feel like I need to give like an epilepsy warning before revealing to you the wokest and most inclusive Pride flag of all time.
This comes courtesy of Microsoft and their work in the metaverse to include as many gender and sexual minorities as possible and include them on a singular flag.
I present: Pridezilla!I have no words.
This flag combines 40 different flags from LGBTQIA+ communities around the world, including: Abrosexual, Aceflux, Agender, Ambiamorous, Androgynous, Aroace, Aroflux, Aromantic, Asexual, Bigender, Bisexual, Demifluid, Demigender, Demigirl, Demiromantic, Demisexual, Gay/MLM/Vinician, Genderfluid, Genderflux, Genderqueer, Gender questioning, Graysexual, Intersex, Lesbian, Maverique, Neutrois, Nonbinary, Omnisexual, Pangender, Pansexual, Polyamorous, Polysexual, Transgender, Trigender, Two Spirit, Progress Pride, Queer, Unlabeled.
The woke cultists just keep on going to new levels of madness!
Just what we need, a virtual reality-based ever-expanding sex and gender symbol with no discernible end in sight.
(UPDATE: One of our users did a color analysis and found that white was the most common color, with brown being the least common. Draw your own conclusions.)
As always, we're going to remind you that Jordan Peterson called this over 5 years ago.
Here's a lecture where he said that the endgame of woke tribalism is the fracturing of things like the Pride flag into millions of "oppression groups" until we get down to the rights of the individual:
Hunter Biden's Laptop Documents At Least 459 Legal Violations, Watchdog Group Says | The Daily Wire
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:01
A year-long exploration of Hunter Biden's laptop has yielded a 630-page report that its authors say document 459 violations of state and federal laws and regulations by President Joe Biden's son and his business partners.
Marco Polo, a nonprofit formed by a one-time aide to former President Trump to enable a team of cyber gumshoes to take a deep dive into the laptop that the crack-addled Biden left at a Delaware repair store, claims the report is a road map for local, state, or federal prosecutors to pursue charges. The group also sent its report to each member of Congress.
The timing of the report's release, coming two weeks before the midterm elections, has a certain symmetry to the laptop's initial introduction to the public. In 2020, days before the election, the New York Post published news of the laptop's existence, as well as bombshells from it, but social media suppressed the story after the FBI had warned companies of so-called misinformation.
This time around, the timing is similar, but other factors are reversed. Legacy outlets have acknowledged that the laptop's files are authentic, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey admitted that censoring the laptop was a mistake, and the social media platform is being sold to free-speech advocate Elon Musk.
The team put together by Garrett Ziegler, Marco Polo's 26-year-old founder, has mined the laptop with digital savvy, and produced a thorough report that is anything but vague or superficial, weighing in at 1 gigabyte because of the number of screenshots from the laptop.
''I've been focusing on this for 13 months,'' Ziegler told The Daily Wire. ''It was really a thing of necessity. I recognized how rich the material was. It requires utter focus. It is so hard to write something comprehensive about it and do anything else on the side.''
''There's been some phenomenal writing so far on the sex and degeneracy,'' he added, but ''The focus of the report is on crimes '... I had a compulsion to log every crime, even the state-level statutes. The mission is simple: Hold Republicans' feet to the fire. We don't want to hear that Republicans need another year to do an investigation. I've done that here.''
The report, which reviewed the laptop's emails, videos, calendar items, photographs, phone records, financial documents and more, but also provided context and explanation, serves as a ''Rosetta Stone of white- and blue-collar crime under the patina of 'the Delaware Way,''' the report says. ''We were able to illuminate previously convoluted network webs of the people leading the charge for global governance,'' cutting through shell companies and middlemen.''
Crimes Hunter Biden allegedly committed include serving as an agent for foreign entities without disclosing it, tax fraud, and falsifying business documents. The alleged crimes also include prostitution, non-consensual pornography, and distribution of narcotics.
A portion of a multi-page chart of alleged crimes by Hunter Biden. / Marco Polo
''This Report would not have been necessary if law enforcement had done its job,'' the report's introduction said.
Marco Polo '-- which previously put 128,000 emails from Hunter's laptop online in searchable format for anyone to peruse '-- also unlocked new data located inside in iPhone backup file on the hard drive.
A U.S. Attorney in Delaware is considering charging Hunter Biden with crimes, and if he is not charged, the report could lay bare to what extent evidence was not acted upon.
GE begins restructuring its onshore wind unit to adjust for 'market realities' | Utility Dive
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:01
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Dive Brief:GE Renewable Energy confirmed that it has begun restructuring its onshore wind operations amid media reports that the company was laying of ''hundreds'' of workers.The company notified workers on Wednesday of layoffs in the Americas, the Middle-East and Africa, according to anonymous employee media reports.GE has not confirmed the size or timing of the cuts, but analysts anticipate more details may be released during the company's third quarter earnings call later this month.Dive Insight:GE may be looking to shed 20% of its onshore wind workforce '-- potentially representing hundreds of workers in the Americas, Africa, Europe and Asia, according to media reports that emerged last week.
News outlets such as Reuters and CNBC say they have heard from GE employees who were notified of the cuts on Wednesday. A note sent to employees indicated GE plans to lay off 20% of its U.S. onshore wind workforce, according to CNBC. Cuts were also announced in Latin America, the Middle-East, and Africa, and may be planned in Europe and Asia as well, according to Reuters.
GE has not confirmed the specifics of these reports but indicated it was restructuring its onshore wind operations.
''We are taking steps to streamline and size our onshore wind business for market realities to position us for future success,'' a company spokesperson said in a statement to Utility Dive. ''These are difficult decisions, which do not reflect on our employees' dedication and hard work but are needed to ensure the business can compete and improve profitability over time.''
The company did not elaborate on which ''market realities'' triggered the cuts, leading to speculation online and in news media.
GE announced plans last year to split into three independent, publicly traded companies focused on aviation, healthcare and energy. During the company's second quarter earnings call on July 26, company leaders indicated that supply chain constraints had impacted their renewable energy-related orders and were putting pressure on the company's working capital. Onshore wind orders in particular were down 3% during the second quarter of this year, according to the company's earnings announcement, and total revenue from the unit fell 23%.
''GE no longer expects to see a step-up in profit in Renewable Energy in the second half [of 2022] due to additional U.S. Onshore demand pressure, inflation, and fleet durability actions,'' the company's earnings announcement read.
Biden Laptop Emails
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:00
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Boris Johnson, ousted by scandal, eyes comeback as UK leader | AP News
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:00
LONDON (AP) '-- Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson -- ousted by ethics scandals just three months ago -- jockeyed to make a comeback Friday as one of several contenders seeking to replace Liz Truss, whose rapid downfall threw the country's leadership into disarray at a time of severe economic challenges.
The governing Conservative Party has ordered a lightning-fast race that aims to finalize nominations Monday and install a new prime minister, its third this year, within a week.
Johnson has not publicly declared he is running, but a political ally who spoke with him told Sky News he is ''up for it'' and bookmakers have made him one of the favorites to win the contest.
A return by Johnson would be an astonishing recovery for a polarizing figure forced out by a welter of ethics scandals. Opponents say giving him another chance would only lead to more controversy and disappointment.
The leadership uncertainty comes at a time of weak economic growth and as millions struggle with higher borrowing costs and rising prices for groceries, fuel and other basics. A growing wave of strikes by train and postal workers, lawyers and others has revealed mounting discontent as a recession looms.
Truss quit Thursday after a turbulent 45 days, conceding that she could not deliver on her tax-cutting economic package, which she was forced to abandon after it caused turmoil in financial markets.
House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt was the first candidate to publicly declare she is running to replace Truss, saying in a tweet Friday that she represented ''a fresh start.''
Mordaunt, a straight-talking 49-year-old Royal Navy reservist who briefly served as U.K. defense secretary in 2019, is bookies' third favorite. Outside of Conservative circles she is perhaps best known for appearing on the 2014 reality TV diving show ''Splash!''
Leading the pack in lawmakers' support, though yet to publicly declare, is former Treasury chief Rishi Sunak, who was previously runner-up to Truss.
Sunak, 42, had repeatedly warned Conservatives that Truss' tax-cutting plans would be disastrous '-- as proved to be the case. The former hedge-fund manager's supporters consider him a steady hand for an ailing economy.
Popular Defense Secretary Ben Wallace, who was touted as a possible contender, ruled himself out on Friday.
The wild card is Johnson, who was forced from office in July and still faces an inquiry into whether he lied to Parliament while in office that could lead to his suspension as a lawmaker.
His allies in Parliament are working to gather support for an ''I'm Backing Boris'' campaign. One of them, lawmaker James Duddridge, told Sky News that the former prime minister would fly back from a Caribbean vacation to run in the leadership race and was ''up for it.''
Johnson, 58, is still adored by some Conservatives as a vote winner with a rare common touch who led the party to a big election victory in 2019. He is more popular with the party's grassroots than with lawmakers '-- and he is reviled by some for the chaos and scandal that marred his term in office.
''Having a winner in place is what the party needs to survive,'' Johnson ally Nadine Dorries told Sky News.
Johnson was able to shrug off lapses that would have sunk many politicians. He survived even after he was fined by police for attending one of a series of illegal parties in government buildings while the U.K. was under lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic.
He finally resigned after one scandal too many. That incident involved his appointment of a politician who had been accused of sexual misconduct, sparking an exodus of dozens of members of his government.
Former Conservative leader Michael Howard implored the party not to return to the ''psychodrama'' of the Johnson era.
''He's had his chance, and it didn't work,'' Howard said. Some Conservative legislators have even threatened to leave the party if Johnson returns as leader.
Rob Ford, professor of political science at the University of Manchester, said Conservatives who thought Johnson could solve their problems ''don't live in a reality-based community.''
He warned that the electorate at large has not forgotten Johnson's many scandals '-- and he no longer has the appeal he once did.
''We know the public don't like him, he can't govern, he definitely can't unify his party. It will be a disaster. It will fail,'' Ford said.
In order to be considered, candidates will need the signatures of at least 100 of the 357 Conservative lawmakers, meaning a maximum field of three. If three meet that threshold, lawmakers will vote to knock out one and then hold an indicative vote on the final two. The party's 172,000 members will then get to decide between the two finalists in an online vote. The new leader is due to be selected by Oct. 28.
By Friday evening Johnson had about half of the 100 supporters needed to run, according to several unofficial tallies from British media organizations. More than half of Conservative lawmakers have not publicly backed a candidate yet.
Truss quit after her brief, disastrous experiment in libertarian economics. Her proposal for aggressive tax cuts that would be paid for through government borrowing pummeled the value of the pound. Investors showed little tolerance for her plan at a time when the British economy is still grappling with its exit from the European Union, the coronavirus pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
Her package of unfunded tax cuts drove up the cost of government borrowing and home mortgages, and forced emergency Bank of England intervention. Truss executed a series of U-turns and replaced her Treasury chief but faced rebellion from lawmakers in her party that obliterated her authority.
Truss admitted Thursday that ''I cannot deliver the mandate on which I was elected by the Conservative Party.''
The Conservative Party turmoil is fueling demands for a national election. Under Britain's parliamentary system, there does not need to be one until the end of 2024, though the government has the power to call one sooner.
Currently that looks unlikely. Opinion polls say an election would spell disaster for the Conservatives, with the left-of-center Labour Party winning a large majority.
Still, opposition politicians say the recent tumult '-- and the decision by Truss to rip up many of the policies on which Johnson was elected '-- means the government lacks democratic legitimacy.
Labour leader Keir Starmer accused the Conservatives of presiding over a ''revolving door of chaos.''
''This is doing huge damage to our economy and the reputation of our country,'' he said. ''We must have a chance at a fresh start. We need a general election '-- now.''
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"Voice biomarker" tech analyzes your voice for signs of depression
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 17:00
Illustration: Natalie Peeples/Axios
Software that analyzes snippets of your speech to identify mental health problems is rapidly making its way into call centers, medical clinics and telehealth platforms.
The idea is to detect illnesses that might otherwise go untreated.Why it matters: Proponents of "voice biomarker" technology say the underlying artificial intelligence is good enough to recognize depression, anxiety and a host of other maladies.
But its growing ubiquity raises privacy concerns similar to those brought about by facial recognition.Driving the news: Hospitals and insurance companies are installing voice biomarker software for inbound and outbound calls, so that '-- with patients' explicit permission '-- they can identify in real time if someone they're chatting with may be anxious or depressed, and refer them for help.
The technology is also making inroads in doctors' offices, clinical trials and senior centers '-- to identify problems on the spot and monitor patients remotely.Employers are looking to use voice biomarkers on their employee help lines. Companies that sell the technology '-- such as Kintsugi, Winterlight Labs, Ellipsis Health and Sonde Health '-- are raising money, racking up clients and pointing to growing clinical evidence of its efficacy.Apps designed for personal use, such as Sonde Mental Fitness, encourage people to keep a daily voice journal so AI can detect stress and other changes.Where it stands: A scant but growing number of scientific studies support claims that voice biomarkers can help screen for everything from depression to cardiovascular problems to respiratory ailments such as COVID-19, asthma and COPD.
Depressed patients "take more pauses" and "stop more often," Maria Espinola, a psychologist and assistant professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, told the New York Times."Their speech is generally more monotone, flatter and softer," she said. "They also have a reduced pitch range and lower volume."How it works: Unlike Siri and Alexa, vocal biomarker systems analyze how you talk '-- prosody, intonation, pitch, etc. '-- but not what you say.
Your voice sample is run through a machine-learning model that uses a capacious database of anonymized voices for comparison.What they're saying: "From as little as 20 seconds of free-form speech, we're able to detect with 80% accuracy if somebody is struggling with depression or anxiety," Kintsugi CEO Grace Chang tells Axios.
That figure comes from comparing the results of Kintsugi's tech to a mental health professional's clinical assessment."When we're integrated into a call center where there is a nurse on the line, the nurse can ask additional questions" when there's a positive match, Chang said. Before it's activated, patients are asked if they consent to having their voice analyzed for health screening purposes. About 80% agree, says Chang.Where it stands: Kinsugi is seeking Food and Drug Administration clearance for its product to become a recognized diagnostic tool.
Sonde Health positions its system differently. "We are an early warning system '-- we are not a diagnostic device," Sonde CEO David Liu tells Axios.Sonde's technology '-- which screens for depression, anxiety and respiratory problems '-- is being integrated into hearing aids and tested by the Cognitive Behavior Institute. "From a few seconds of 'ahhh...' we're pretty able to tell if you have symptoms of respiratory disease," Liu tells Axios.Yes, but: Skepticism and ethical questions surround voice biomarker tech, which observers describe as promising but not foolproof '-- and ripe for potential misuse.
"There is still a long way to go before AI-powered vocal biomarkers can be endorsed by the clinical community," reads an editorial published by medical journal The Lancet. "Better ethical and technical standards are required for this research to fully realize the potential for vocal biomarkers in the early detection of disease."One risk is that the systems "may increase systemic biases towards people from specific regions, backgrounds, or with a specific accent," per a review in the journal Digital Biomarkers.''My research suggests that the ability of AI to identify vocal biomarkers is often oversold, or else glosses over the highly subjective processes involved in building these systems," writes Beth Semel, an assistant professor of anthropology at Princeton who has studied vocal biomarkers since 2015. For example: Amazon's Halo wearable has drawn heat for its vocal tone tracking feature, which uses a form of voice biomarker technology.
"People of color and women are traditionally more discriminated against by AI systems, and Amazon's own AI research has struggled with this very problem in the past," per tech news site Protocol. The bottom line: The zeal of Big Pharma, insurance and health care companies will likely propel voice biomarker tech forward, and its early detection powers could prove helpful in diagnosing myriad conditions '-- if the related efficacy and privacy concerns are kept in check.
How Cancer Deaths From the COVID Jabs Are Being Hidden
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:59
The fact that tumor sizes have become dramatically larger since 2021, patients are younger, and recurrence and metastasis are increasing should be front-page news, but you're hearing nothing about it. Why is that? This former intelligence officer and strategist believes he knows why.
In a series of Twitter posts, The Ethical Skeptic '-- self-described as a former intelligence officer and strategist '-- has laid out a series of charts illustrating how cancer deaths are being mislabeled as COVID deaths.
The suspicion is that this is an effort to hide the fact that the COVID shots have resulted in soaring cancer rates. The Ethical Skeptic also takes a deep dive into the data in ''Houston, We Have a Problem, Part 1,'' on TheEthicalSkeptic.com.1
As noted in his article, seven out of the 11 International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes tracked by the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics '-- including cancer '-- saw sharp upticks starting in the first week of April 2021.
''This date of inception is no coincidence, in that it also happens to coincide with a key inflection point regarding a specific body-system intervention in most of the U.S. population,'' The Ethical Skeptic notes.2 In other words, April 2021 was when large swaths of the American population were getting their first COVID jabs.
Cancer Diagnoses on the RiseThe following graph, highlighted on Dr. Jennifer Brown's Substack,3 illustrates the cyclical wave pattern of cancer diagnoses, from January 2015 and October 1, 2022. As noted in the top-right text box:
''We should be at or near a seasonal nadir. Instead we are at an all-time CA [cancer] excess, and heading up. Keep in mind there is substantial lag to CA reporting, so this likely under-represents true excess.''
At no point during the past seven years have we seen this rate of new cancer diagnoses. Are the COVID shots to blame? Probably, unless we can identify another widespread environmental factor or exposure that was introduced to the population, en masse, in early 2021, that didn't exist before.
CDC Fudging Death Records to Eliminate Cancer SignalAccording to The Ethical Skeptic's analysis of U.S. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) data, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been filtering and redesignating cancer deaths as COVID deaths since Week 14 of 2021 to eliminate the cancer signal.4
The following two charts, posted on Twitter October 1 and 2, 2022, illustrates how cancer mortality is being artificially suppressed. As explained by The Ethical Skeptic:5 ,6
''The set dynamics are complex, but the principle is straightforward. When a death cert lists Cancer as the UCoD [underlying cause of death] and COVID as MCoD [main cause of death] '-- the UCoD & MCoD are being swapped, and COVID is being listed as the UCoD 100% (425/wk).
''This results in 20% of all COVID deaths each week, also happening to be persons dying of Cancer '-- which is egregiously higher than it should be. This is clear over-attribution = equates to exactly the difference between the Cancer and All Other ICD-10 code lag curves.''
The problem facing the CDC, is '... What does one do when COVID Mortality is no longer substantial enough to conceal the excess Cancer Mortality?''
So, to rephrase, what The Ethical Skeptic is saying is that 20% of the weekly so-called COVID deaths are actually cancer deaths, which is rather astounding. But swapping the underlying and main causes of death, listing COVID as the main cause, hides (to some degree) the fact that cancer deaths are going through the roof.
According to his analysis, the COVID shot is killing 7,300 Americans per week. COVID, meanwhile, is killing 1,740 people.7 So, what will the CDC blame when COVID disappears and they can no longer swap the underlying and main cause of death designations?
Department of Defense Data Showed Massive Cancer RiseUncontrollable turbo-charged cancers the medical establishment had never seen before only started to occur after the rollout of the COVID jabs.8 Data from the Defense Medical Epidemiology Database (DMED), exposed by attorney Tom Renz and Sen. Ron Johnson (above), showed cancer rates among military personnel and their families basically tripled after the rollout of the shots.9
As you may recall, within days of the DMED data being revealed, the database was taken offline, allegedly to ''identify and correct'' a supposed data corruption problem, and when it came back, the data had been altered to hide these glaringly obvious safety signals.10
'Turbo-Cancers' Emerged After COVID Jab RolloutIn the video above, Swedish pathologist, researcher and senior physician at Lund's University, Dr. Ute Kruger, describes the changes she has personally observed in the wake of the COVID shots. For example, she's noticed:11 ,12
Cancer patients are getting younger '-- The largest increase is among 30- to 50-year-oldsTumor sizes are dramatically larger '-- Historically, 3-centimeter tumors were commonly found at the time of cancer diagnosis. Now, the tumors they're finding are regularly 4 to 12 centimeters, which suggests they're growing at a much faster rate than normalMultiple tumors in multiple organs are becoming more commonRecurrence and metastasis are increasing '-- Kruger points out that many of the cancer patients she's seeing have been in remission for years, only to suddenly be beset with uncontrollable cancer growth and metastasis shortly after their COVID jabThese ''turbo-cancers,'' as Kruger calls them, cannot be explained by delayed cancer screenings due to lockdowns and other COVID restrictions, as those days are long gone. Patients, despite having access to medical screenings as in years past, are showing up with grossly exacerbated tumor growths, and she believes this is because the cancers are being ''turbo-charged'' by the mRNA jabs.
Dr. Ryan Cole has also discussed the explosion of cancer (see video below). He believes the shots are primarily accelerating already existing cancers, by way of immune dysregulation.13 He noticed that cancers that could normally be controlled and kept in check, giving the patient several years of quality life, once they got the COVID jab, the cancer would suddenly grow out of control and rapidly lead to death.
Data Are so Corrupted, Will We Ever Get to the Truth?The sad reality is that most data sources have at this point been so corrupted, it's unlikely we'll ever be able to get the whole truth. The CDC started manipulating the data in 2020 and hasn't stopped. DMED, which has historically been one of the best and most pristine, has now been modified. Other data sources have suffered the same fate.
It's beyond egregious, and data modelers like The Ethical Skeptic show just how bad the situation is. The idea that the CDC is massaging statistics to hide clear danger signals is appalling and unethical in the extreme, yet that's what we're seeing. The question is, why do they go to such lengths to protect such a lethal product? Your guess is as good as mine.
Originally published October 14, 2022 on Mercola.com
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Peak power: hydrogen to be injected into UK station for first time | Energy industry | The Guardian
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:59
Hydrogen will be injected into an emergency gas-fired power station for the first time in a pilot backed by the owner of British Gas.
Centrica has invested in an industry joint venture which will trial using hydrogen at an existing ''peaking plant'' at its Brigg station in Lincolnshire, the Guardian can reveal.
The pilot, which will launch in the second half of next year, is aimed at examining the role that hydrogen can play in producing power.
Peaking power stations generally run only when there is a high, or peak, demand for electricity. The 49MW gas-fired station at Brigg is designed to meet demand during peak times or when generation from renewables is low, typically operating for less than three hours a day.
The pilot is one of 20 projects part-funded by an £8m programme from the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC), which receives funding from the UK and Scottish governments.
Centrica has also increased its stake in HiiROC, the start-up behind the project, from 2% to 5%, a small investment for the £4bn energy giant. In November 2021, HiiROC raised £26m from a collection of investors including Centrica, industrial buyout firm Melrose, investment fund HydrogenOne and carmakers Hyundai and Kia.
The project is designed to test to the practicalities of mixing hydrogen in with natural gas at a power plant, with the aim of reducing the overall carbon intensity of the site. In its early stages, just 3% of the gas mix is expected to be hydrogen, rising incrementally to 20%. Partners in the initiative hope ultimately to power the plant using just hydrogen and set a precedent to decarbonise other gas-fired peaking plants.
Hydrogen is produced by splitting water using electricity, with minimal emissions. It is seen as key to decarbonising energy-intensive industries although there is fierce debate over its use and the motivations of the army of lobbyists pushing its cause in Westminster.
HiiROC, founded in Hull in 2019, has developed an electrolysis process using technology which can create hydrogen at lower costs or with higher emissions than other methods.
Its process converts biomethane, flare gas or natural gas into hydrogen and carbon black, a byproduct that can be used in tyres, rubbers and printing inks.
Greg McKenna, managing director of Centrica Business Solutions, said: ''Gas still plays a huge role in maintaining a secure, stable supply of power in the UK, with around 40 per cent of our power coming from natural gas. So, it's vital that we find ways to reduce the carbon intensity of gas plants like that at Brigg.
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Centrica has notched up bumper profits and reinstated its dividend this year as the price of wholesale gas has soared following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Centrica is already converting part of the site at Brigg into a battery storage facility designed to store power generated by nearby onshore windfarms.
Grindr Public Listing Can't Keep It Casual - WSJ
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 15:59
Gay-dating platform will probably get slow fade from investors in this market
Oct. 22, 2022 10:00 am ETInvestors will soon be able to hook up with the world's most-popular gay-dating platform. A merger with the special-purpose acquisition company Tiga Acquisition, announced in May, values Grindr at $2.1 billion and is expected to close by the end of the year. As with any SPAC merger, historical details on the business are slim. In online dating, though, a snapshot often says all you need to know.
Grindr's popularity relative to its total market size is impressive. A study commissioned by Grindr estimates the size of the LGBTQ+...
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Investors will soon be able to hook up with the world's most-popular gay-dating platform. A merger with the special-purpose acquisition company Tiga Acquisition, announced in May, values Grindr at $2.1 billion and is expected to close by the end of the year. As with any SPAC merger, historical details on the business are slim. In online dating, though, a snapshot often says all you need to know.
Grindr's popularity relative to its total market size is impressive. A study commissioned by Grindr estimates the size of the LGBTQ+ population as of 2021 was just about 7% of the global tally. Meanwhile, Grindr had amassed 601,000 paying users as of last year, according to its registration filing, about 40% of the number of paying users of Bumble , the No. 2 dating app after Tinder.
Granted, Grindr is no spring chicken, having been founded when the iPhone was in its infancy. Attitudes toward a Pinterest-like grid of mostly shirtless men, organized by satellite location data, might have been less enlightened at the time. The world has evolved, even as Grindr hasn't changed much'--for better or worse. The company says it still has no proprietary matching algorithm, and there is no Tinder-like swiping. The app is still a very ''visual experience,'' as creator Joel Simkhai described it to the New York Times in 2014. It is used to find instant community'--romantic or otherwise'--wherever users go.
LGBTQ+ daters have the potential to be a valuable bunch. Pew Research Center data shows dating-app use varies significantly by sexual orientation. While just 28% of straight adults had tried a dating app or site as of a 2019 survey of U.S. adults, 55% of lesbian, gay or bisexual adults had tried one. Perhaps because of its first-mover advantage, Grindr says it has an 85% brand awareness among gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and is the best-known gay-dating app among the general population.
It hasn't paid much for this. Grindr's registration statement shows sales and marketing expenses amounted to less than 1% of its overall revenue last year. Match Group and Bumble spent nearly 19% and 28% of their revenue, respectively, on selling and marketing expenses over the same period.
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Chalk some of that difference up to size. While on pace potentially to expand its top line faster than its competitors this year, Grindr's run rate as of June 30 implies the company will put up about $180 million in revenue this year. Wall Street is forecasting that Match Group will generate about $3.2 billion. Most dating-app companies have several brands under their umbrellas. Match, for example, has more than a dozen, but Grindr has remained something of a lone wolf in the dating space.
Which raises the question: If Grindr's brand was so valuable, wouldn't a bigger company have bought it by now?
The concern could be a matter of the company's past missteps, including periods of third-party data sharing of sensitive information such as users' HIV status and the selling of other user information including location'--problems the company says it has long since remedied. Or it could be the more delicate nature of Grindr's mission. Lingering stigma on being ''out'' on a dating app persists to varying degrees by location and culture, which could crimp expansion potential. It is worth noting that predominantly straight dating apps such as Match's Tinder enjoy many LGBTQ+ users.
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Perhaps the biggest unknown is how quickly Grindr can increase monetization. Well over a decade into its existence, Grindr had nearly 11 million monthly active users as of last year across 190 countries, but its paid penetration was still under 6%. By contrast, Bumble had about 9% paid penetration as of September 2020 in less than half the time.
Grindr will tell you it has only recently started pushing its monetization efforts with the introduction of a few a la carte paid features this year. But the app's simplicity could be working against it financially. While you have to pay to message suitors on Tinder before matching, Grindr is a bit like a digital bar, where users can approach and message whomever they see at no cost. While you can pay to see more (and avoid ads), freemium users can see 100 local singles on Grindr. That seems plenty to work with, given that Grindr's users already spend an average of over an hour a day on the app.
The public market might not welcome Grindr with open arms. Stock-market investors since 2015 have lost an average of 37% of their investment on SPACs a year after the merger through the end of September, The Wall Street Journal reported this month. Meanwhile, Match and Bumble have shed an average of 68% of their market values over the past year as tech stocks have taken a beating and economic pressures have called into question near-term growth of nonessential spending.
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Grindr's latest valuation implies it is worth 17% of the dating giant Match, despite having fewer than 4% of Match's paid users as of the end of last year.
That mismatch could break some hearts on Wall Street.
Write to Laura Forman at laura.forman@wsj.com
A 'Tripledemic'? Flu and Other Infections Return as Covid Cases Rise - The New York Times
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 15:58
Flu cases are higher than usual for this time of year and are expected to soar in the coming weeks. A third virus, R.S.V., is straining pediatric hospitals in some states.
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For more than two years, shuttered schools and offices, social distancing and masks granted Americans a reprieve from flu and most other respiratory infections. This winter is likely to be different.
With few to no restrictions in place and travel and socializing back in full swing, an expected winter rise in Covid cases appears poised to collide with a resurgent influenza season, causing a ''twindemic'' '-- or even a ''tripledemic,'' with a third pathogen, respiratory syncytial virus, or R.S.V., in the mix.
Cases of flu have begun to tick up earlier than usual, and are expected to soar over the coming weeks. Children infected with R.S.V. (which has similar symptoms to flu and Covid), rhinoviruses and enteroviruses are already straining pediatric hospitals in several states.
''We're seeing everything come back with a vengeance,'' said Dr. Alpana Waghmare, an infectious diseases expert at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and a physician at Seattle Children's Hospital.
Most cases of Covid, flu and R.S.V. are likely to be mild, but together they may sicken millions of Americans and swamp hospitals, public health experts warned.
''You've got this waning Covid immunity, coinciding with the impact of the flu coming along here, and R.S.V.,'' said Andrew Read, an evolutionary microbiologist at Penn State University. ''We're in uncharted territory here.''
The vaccines for Covid and flu, while they may not prevent infection, still offer the best protection against severe illness and death, experts said. They urged everyone, and especially those at high risk, to get their shots as soon as possible.
Older adults, immunocompromised people and pregnant women are most at risk, and young children are highly susceptible to influenza and R.S.V. Many infected children are becoming severely ill because they have little immunity, either because it has waned or because they were not exposed to these viruses before the pandemic.
Image BioMaxima S.A. introduced a new proprietary genetic test that allows the identification of several pathogens, including SARS-CoV-2, influenza viruses and R.S.V. A and B, in one P.C.R. tube. Credit... Wojtek Jargio/EPA, via Shutterstock R.S.V. causes about 14,000 deaths among adults 65 and older and up to 300 deaths among children under 5 each year. No vaccine is available, but at least two candidates are in late-stage clinical trials and appear to be highly effective in older adults. Pfizer is also developing an antiviral drug.
''As of today, we are seeing equal numbers of Covid, flu and R.S.V. and that's really concerning because we are very early for flu and R.S.V. activity,'' said Dr. Diego Hijano, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
''It's going to be a rough winter,'' he said.
Another Covid wave?Coronavirus cases are low, but are beginning to rise in some parts of the country. Several European countries, including France, Germany and Britain, are experiencing an uptick in hospitalizations and deaths, prompting experts to worry that the United States will follow suit, as it has with previous waves.
Some of the coronavirus variants that are picking up momentum are adept at dodging immunity and drugs such as Evusheld and Bebtelovimab, which are especially important for protecting immunocompromised people.
People with weakened immune systems ''remain at risk even despite getting all of the recommended or even additional doses of vaccine,'' Dr. Waghmare said.
Public health experts are particularly concerned about a constellation of Omicron variants that seem to dodge immunity from the vaccines and even from recent infection better than previous variants did.
The latest booster vaccines made by Pfizer and Moderna were designed for the variants that dominated this summer but not for these newer variants. Still, they raise antibody levels overall, and should help stave off severe symptoms and abridge the duration of illness, said Aubree Gordon, an epidemiologist at the University of Michigan.
The BA.5 variant was the most immune evasive variant until recently, but it is rapidly being replaced by others, including two that show an even greater ability to sidestep immunity.
One of them, known as BQ.1.1, is the leading candidate for causing a winter wave, and it has already sent cases soaring in Europe. Although it and a closely related variant called BQ.1 together account for only about 11 percent of cases in the United States, their share has grown rapidly from just 3 percent two weeks ago.
Image Jose Atencio-Rodriguez after receiving the new covid bivalent booster for the Omicron strain at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan in September. Credit... Andrew Seng for The New York Times A combination of two Omicron subvariants called XBB has been fueling a wave of cases in Singapore, among the most highly vaccinated nations in the world. Its subvariant XBB.1 has just arrived in the United States. Another variant, called BA.2.75.2, is also highly immune evasive and causes more severe disease, but is so far responsible for less than 2 percent of cases nationwide.
Most of the other variants don't appear to cause more severe symptoms than earlier versions of the virus, but the trend toward immune evasiveness is likely to continue, experts said.
''Now things have shifted with the massive degree of immunity that people have against previous variants,'' said Cornelius Roemer, a computational biologist in Richard Neher's group at the University of Basel.
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized boosters designed for BA.5 for all Americans 5 and older, but so far, only a small fraction of people who qualify for a shot have received one. Fewer than one in three children ages 5 to 11 has completed even the primary series of Covid vaccines.
That may change as people see a rapid rise in cases, Dr. Gordon said.
Signs of a bad flu seasonBefore the coronavirus walloped the world, flu viruses sickened millions each winter, and killed tens of thousands of Americans. In the 2018-2019 season, the flu was responsible for 13 million medical visits, 380,000 hospitalizations and 28,000 deaths.
Flu season in the southern hemisphere, typically between May and October, is highly predictive of winters in the northern hemisphere. This year, flu began weeks earlier than usual in Australia and New Zealand, and the number of cases and hospitalizations were markedly higher.
Dr. Gordon tracks influenza rates among children in Nicaragua, which has one flu season in June and July, and a larger one in the late fall. More than 90 percent of the population was considered fully vaccinated against Covid by January 2022, and many people had also gained immunity from one or more infections.
Still, the country saw high rates of both Covid and influenza in the first half of this year. Influenza rates among children were higher than in the 2009 flu pandemic, and the children were sicker on average than in previous years. ''We saw a lot of hospitalizations,'' Dr. Gordon said.
Image Bins storing Covid vaccines and the flu shot at a vaccine site in Ted Watkins Memorial Park in Los Angeles, California, in March. Credit... Alisha Jucevic for The New York Times Image A registered nurse preparing the Covid booster at a vaccine and booster event at the Quinn Center in Maywood, Ill., in September. Credit... Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times In the United States, flu typically begins to pick up in October and runs through March, peaking sometime between December and February. But in some states, this year's season is already underway.
About 3 percent of tests nationwide were turning up positive for flu as of Oct. 8, according to the C.D.C., but the rates are higher than 10 percent in some Southeastern states and higher than 5 percent in the South Central region. In Texas, the proportion of tests positive for flu jumped to 5.3 percent in early October from 3.7 percent the week before.
Some southern states are also reporting a rise in the use of ventilators. In New York, health officials declared early this month that flu was already widespread in the state.
Public health experts urged Americans, especially those at high risk, to get a flu shot before cases rise much higher. Like the Covid vaccines, the flu vaccine may not be a perfect match for the circulating variant, but even so, it roughly halves the risk of hospitalization in both children and adults.
Antibodies kick in roughly two weeks after a shot, so a vaccine now may in fact extend protection through the winter wave better than one received in September.
Last year, flu vaccination rates decreased slightly in all age groups compared with the previous year, according to an analysis by the C.D.C. The vaccination rate for children 6 months to 4 years of age, who are at high risk, showed the biggest drop '-- to 67 percent from 75 percent before the arrival of the coronavirus.
The lower rate may be because mistrust of Covid vaccines has spilled over to those for the flu, or simply because parents have forgotten the danger flu poses to young children. It is too soon to tell whether the numbers will improve this year.
Older adults and immunocompromised people should get both Covid and flu shots, public health experts said. Healthy young adults may also want to opt for both vaccines if they don't want to get sick or cannot afford to miss work, or to protect others around them who are at higher risk.
Some communities are at increased risk of severe illness and hospitalization for flu. During flu seasons from 2009 to 2022, rates of hospitalization were 80 percent higher among Black adults, 30 percent higher among American Indian/Alaska Native adults and 20 percent higher among Hispanic adults compared with white adults, according to a C.D.C. report released this week.
Yet flu vaccination rates were much lower in these groups. Vaccine coverage also declined by about 9 percentage points from the previous year in pregnant women across all racial and ethnic groups.
In February 2020, Dr. Gordon was preparing to talk to her 7-year-old daughter's class about the coronavirus when a boy in the class died of an infection with influenza B virus.
''Most of the time it doesn't make you very sick, but sometimes it can,'' Dr. Gordon said of the flu. ''We do have an effective vaccine against influenza, so I'd encourage people to go get vaccinated.''
Teva stonewalling Senate opioid probe, top Democrat on Homeland panel charges | S&P Global Market Intelligence
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:15
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has been hampering a Senate investigation into the role that drugmakers and distributors have played in driving the opioid epidemic plaguing the U.S., Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., charged.
McCaskill, ranking member on the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee, said Teva refused to turn over information related to the probe, which "suggests they have something to hide."
"I'd hope that everyone involved or associated with the company takes note that they're dealing with an entity that's stonewalling a Senate investigation examining a national public health crisis," McCaskill said.
The Missouri lawmaker's accusation came on the same day that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that visits to U.S. hospital emergency rooms for suspected opioid overdoses have shot up 30% across the nation.
McCaskill launched her investigation last year, seeking information from several drugmakers, including Purdue Pharma LP, Johnson & Johnson, Mylan NV, Insys Therapeutics Inc., Depomed Inc., Endo International PLC and Allergan PLC, about their sales and marketing materials, internal addiction studies, details on compliance with government settlements and donations to third-party advocacy groups.
She also requested information from distributors McKesson Corp., AmerisourceBergen Corp. and Cardinal Health Inc.
But McCaskill said: "Teva has been an outlier throughout our investigation, and they can rest assured that I'll continue to pursue every possible avenue to get them to comply for as long as it takes."
Teva responds
Teva spokeswoman Kaelan Hollon told S&P Global Market Intelligence that the company shared McCaskill's concern about opioid abuse and noted that the drugmaker has held "multiple meetings" with the senator's senior staff "in an effort to provide information that would assist in identifying collaborative solutions to this national crisis."
Teva's lawyer, James Matthews of Foley and Lardner LLP, also said that the company had engaged in several communications with the senator or her staff, including a 90-minute discussion in July 2017 when the company went "into depth about channels of distribution and practices and methods for identifying, investigating and reporting potentially suspicious orders."
In an Oct. 5, 2017, letter to the senator, Matthews had said that Teva's lengthy discussions had "fully and fairly covered virtually all" of the topics at "an appropriate level of detail" on the matters for which McCaskill was seeking information.
He acknowledged, however, that the company had declined to produce the documents the senator had specifically requested.
"We do not believe that these specific documents will advance your stated goal: 'to understand the role of manufacturers and distributors in overseeing opioid shipments and preventing diversion,'" Matthews wrote.
"It seems likely that publicly disclosing specific and sensitive proprietary information about Teva's customers will chill the willingness of such customers to share information with your committee and participate in our collective efforts to address opioid abuse," he said.
Matthews argued that McCaskill had access to much of the information she was seeking through the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, or DEA, which was in the "best position to make decisions about the appropriateness of disclosing such sensitive information publicly."
The records McCaskill had requested could, if publicly released, be potentially misused in pending litigation brought by states and municipalities against drugmakers '-- lawsuits that were "without merit," Matthews said.
"These suits stand as an obstacle to constructive dialogue and collaborative efforts aimed at addressing opioid addiction, wasting time and money on litigation that could be better spent working together to find effective solutions," he said. "In such an environment, Teva has a responsibility to be judicious in determining what documents and information to release publicly."
Power to act
As the ranking member of the Senate Homeland panel, McCaskill lacks the power to compel Teva to cooperate with her demands, and the chairman of the committee, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., refuses to subpoena the Israeli company.
So for now, it is unclear what more McCaskill can do to get Teva to turn over the documents she is seeking.
President Donald Trump, however, last week insisted that pharmaceutical companies that helped fuel the opioid epidemic should face federal litigation.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions revealed Feb. 27 that the U.S. Department of Justice planned to file a so-called statement of interest in a lawsuit against a number of drug manufacturers and distributors accused of using false, deceptive and unfair marketing practices.
In its March 1 request, the Justice Department asked Judge Dan Polster of the U.S. District of the Northern District of Ohio in Cleveland, who is overseeing more than 350 lawsuits brought by various municipalities, to give the federal government 30 days to decide whether to participate in the litigation.
Meanwhile, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., introduced legislation aimed at restoring certain authorities to the DEA so it can better rein in drugmakers and distributors selling large numbers of opioid pills to rogue pharmacies and doctors '-- powers that were weakened under a 2016 law.
That law was co-authored by Rep. Tom Marino, R-Pa., who Trump initially picked to lead the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, or ONDCP '-- the nation's drug czar.
Marino withdrew from the nomination in October 2017 after a public outcry when a news investigation revealed his law had impeded the DEA's ability to stop opioids from flooding several communities.
The ONDCP is now being run by James Carroll, who is overseeing the office in an acting capacity while awaiting Senate confirmation.
In a March 5 statement, Manchin said his bill would amend the "substantial likelihood" standard to a "probable cause" standard and would strike the provisions that added the option of a "corrective action plan," which the lawmaker said has slowed down the DEA's ability to suspend suspicious opioid orders.
Teva-Fentanyl - Pharmasave - Pharmasave
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:13
Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.
Abdominal conditions: Fentanyl may make the diagnosis of abdominal conditions more difficult or it may worsen these conditions. If you have abdominal conditions such as inflammatory or obstructive bowel disease, acute cholecystitis, or pancreatitis, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Accidental exposure: Accidental exposure to this medication may lead to serious complications or death. Accidental exposure can occur when a patch is transferred to someone else through hugging or moving them in bed. Children are especially at risk. If this happens, immediately remove the patch from the person, wash the area with water, and seek immediate medical attention. If you are applying the patch for someone, wash your hands with water only immediately after applying or removing the patch.
After use, the patch still contains enough medication to serious harm someone who is not using fentanyl. When you remove the patch, fold it in half, so the sticky side sticks to itself. Return the used patches to your pharmacy for safe disposal. Do not discard the used patch in the household garbage.
Dependence and withdrawal: As with other opioid medications (narcotics), fentanyl may become habit-forming if taken for long periods of time. If you have a history of past or current substance use problems you may be at greater risk of developing abuse or addiction while taking this medication. Drug abuse is not a problem for people who require this medication for pain relief. Physical dependence (a need to take regular doses to prevent physical symptoms) has been associated with some narcotic analgesics.
Withdrawal symptoms may be experienced if the dose is significantly reduced or suddenly discontinued. Reducing the dose gradually under medical supervision can help prevent or decrease these withdrawal symptoms when this medication is no longer required for pain control.
Difficulty breathing: Fentanyl can cause serious and life-threatening breathing problems. If you experience slowed breathing or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention. If you have lung problems and are taking other medications that can slow breathing, you are more at risk of experiencing these symptoms.
Make sure you follow the instructions on how to properly use this medication. If you have any questions, contact your doctor or pharmacist. If you have a chronic lung condition, such as bronchitis, emphysema, or asthma, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Drowsiness/reduced alertness: This medication may impair the mental or physical abilities required for certain tasks, such as driving a car or operating machinery. Do not drive or operate dangerous machinery while using this medication until you have determined how this medication affects you.
Fever or heat exposure: If you develop a fever you may get higher doses than expected from the patch because the release of medication depends on heat. Tell your doctor if you develop a fever, and have a plan in place in the event that your body temperature rises.
Avoid exposing the application site to direct external heat sources, such as heating pads, electric blankets, heated water beds, heat lamps, hot water bottles, saunas, hot whirlpool spa baths, or intensive sunbathing. This exposure to heat can cause the patch to release too much medication.
Head injury: If you have head injuries or increased pressure in the head you may have a higher risk of experiencing side effects (breathing problems) or worsening of your condition while taking this medication. Discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Kidney function: The kidneys are partially responsible for removing fentanyl from the body. If you have reduced kidney function you may experience increased side effects of fentanyl as a result of it not being removed as quickly as expected.
If you have kidney disease or reduced kidney function, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Liver function: Fentanyl is broken down by the liver so it can be removed from the body through the kidneys. Liver disease or reduced liver function may cause a build-up of fentanyl in the body and cause side effects. If you have liver disease or decreased liver function, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
If you experience symptoms of liver problems (e.g., abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, feeling unwell, fever, itching, yellowing of the skin and eyes, dark urine), contact your doctor immediately.
Slowed heart rate: This medication can cause a serious and life-threatening reduced heart rate. If this occurs, seek immediate medical attention. If you have an irregular heartbeat and are taking other medications that can slow heart rate, you are more at risk of experiencing these symptoms.
If you have a slowed heart rate or heart rhythm problems, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Stopping medication: Do not stop using fentanyl abruptly, since withdrawal symptoms may occur if fentanyl is stopped suddenly. These symptoms include seizures, irritability, sleep problems, agitation, tremors, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, vomiting, headache, muscle cramps, extreme anxiety, tension, restlessness, sweating, and confusion. Your doctor will advise you on how to safely stop taking fentanyl if you no longer require it for pain control.
Tolerance: Fentanyl transdermal patches may lead to tolerance when used for a long period of time. Tolerance means that your body gets used to the medication so that more medication may be needed to produce the same pain relief. Your doctor will recommend the dose of fentanyl patch that is most appropriate for you. Do not change your dose or the way you are using the medication on your own. Speak to your doctor if you have any questions.
Pregnancy: Fentanyl crosses the placental barrier and may cause harm to an unborn baby. Withdrawal symptoms have been noted in newborns of mothers who used fentanyl during pregnancy. This medication should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking this medication, contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: Fentanyl passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are using fentanyl, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using this medication have not been established for children less than 18 years of age.
Seniors: Seniors may be more sensitive to the effects of this medication and may require lower doses.
Adderall Shortage: Is It Real and What You Can Do
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:11
Share on Pinterest Experts say people with ADHD should discuss Adderall dosages with their doctor. Maskot/Getty ImagesFederal regulators have officially stated that there is a shortage of the medication Adderall.For the past month, many consumers and pharmacies have reported a shortage of Adderall, the medication used to help treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Experts say an increase in ADHD diagnoses as well as supply disruptions are factors in the shortage.They say a person with ADHD who can't find Adderall should discuss their situation with their doctor to see if there are alternatives.The United States is facing a surge of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) diagnoses just as there is a shortage of a key medication used to treat it.
Officials at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) placed Adderall on their official drug shortage list this week.
''The FDA is in frequent communication with all manufacturers of amphetamine mixed salts, and one of those companies, Teva, is experiencing ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays. Other manufacturers continue to produce amphetamine mixed salts, but there is not sufficient supply to continue to meet U.S. market demand through those producers,'' the agency said in its October 12 announcement.
Last month, experts reported that production delays, regulations, overprescription, and increased demand were all playing a role in making Adderall, the popular ADHD drug and central nervous system stimulant, hard to come by.
''Last week, I needed my ADHD prescription refilled, but no pharmacy in my area had any,'' Laura, a writer living in downtown Los Angeles, told Healthline in early September. ''Not the big chains, not the independents. I'm in Los Angeles, not some small town.''
Among small pharmacies, more than 6 in 10 reported having difficulty obtaining the drug, according to a National Community Pharmacists Association survey of around 8,000 pharmacy owners and managers.
Teva Pharmaceuticals, the biggest seller of branded and generic Adderall, reported supply disruptions that could last into the fall.
But it's not just production troubles among a single manufacturer that is responsible for shortages of the medication.
''In 2021, Adderall prescriptions went up to 41 million from 37 million the year before. The rise in demand has been linked to the ongoing pandemic as more people are struggling with anxiety,'' Dr. Harold Hong, a psychiatrist at New Waters Recovery in North Carolina, told Healthline.
''People who take high doses of Adderall without a prescription can develop a tolerance for the drug, leading them to seek out more medication,'' Hong added. ''This amplifies the demand for Adderall and creates a greater strain on the supply.''
If you find yourself short on medication, you might experience an Adderall ''crash,'' a condition that includes symptoms such as trouble sleeping, panic attacks, depression, suicidal ideation, and sluggishness.
''It will take about 50 hours for Adderall to be entirely excreted from the body, so the average person has two days of grace,'' Benjamin Gibson, PharmD, an adjunct pharmacy professor at the University of Austin in Texas, told Healthline.
''Some effects are typically more severe in those who [use] Adderall at high doses,'' Hong noted. ''If you cannot secure a supply of the medication, you must speak with a doctor about other treatment options and how to manage your withdrawal symptoms.''
Adderall and other ADHD treatments are scheduled substances that can be habit-forming, so the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) sets quotas on how much of these drugs can be produced.
The quotas the DEA sets are a projection based on current usage and sometimes aren't agile enough to meet a sudden surge in demand.
Previous shortages have even seen manufacturers blaming the DEA directly, such as Shire Pharmaceuticals did during a shortage in 2011.
The DEA, for its part, says it has good reason to regulate these medications the way it does.
''While DEA has observed a significant increase in demand among domestic manufacturers to bring generic ADHD-products to a relatively stable domestic market, it has also grown increasingly concerned over how these market forces may impact the misuse of prescription stimulants among young adults,'' the agency wrote in a statement accompanying its 2022 quota recommendations. ''It is notable that major increases in diagnosis and treatment of ADHD coincide with FDA approval of various stimulants.''
Underlining this, in April 2022, the agency warned two websites accused of illegally selling Adderall online without a prescription to cease their operations.
And more legitimate telehealth companies have also fallen under scrutiny, with one company, Cerebral, facing simultaneous DEA and Department of Justice investigations involving prescriptions of the drug.
That makes figuring out just how much Adderall is being overprescribed hard to establish.
''The greater availability of Adderall tablets online amid the unlawful sale of drugs over the internet makes it difficult to decipher how much of the drug is being overprescribed,'' Hong said.
Whatever the cause, many people who use Adderall say the shortage is real.
''I called CVS and Walgreens and Rite Aid near me. They all told me they did not have it and neither did any of their other pharmacies in the area,'' Laura said in early September. ''I also called several other independent pharmacies and they didn't have it either. I asked about my dosage and other dosages.''
''Then I gave up and prepared to go through withdrawal,'' she said.
What manufacturer currently makes the best generic Adderall?
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:09
Q & AQuestions What manufacturer currently... Question posted by mdemory on 7 Nov 2021
Last updated on 6 December 2021 by Jay-in-LA
I have been taking Adderall (generic) for a couple months now and am doing pretty well on it. But, I am having some bad GI effects, I am reading that Teva is the best manufacturer for the generic version, but I am not seeing that they are currently making it anymore. The generic I am taking is from Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals and I am reading on hear that they are the worst. I need the IR version and not the XR version of Adderall. So, who is now making the best? Please help.
Completely agree Aurobindo tablets are awful, core-pharma had the best ones they were pink circles cross scored on the back into 4 sections. Orange oval shaped Tevas are ideal tabs , or orange circle ones E 404 on front, and cross scored into 4 equal sections on back manufactured by Sandoz , these are the best 2 generics available now, in my opinion. I know Teva discontinued a lot of their lower dosages are 7.5s, 12.5s , but not 20s or 30s, i fill th 30mg tabs, I got them from wallgreens,not at cvs if that's where you're going they tend to dispense the Aurobindo tabs all the time. Try wallgreens, or Costco they had been stocking the Sandoz version( they don't require a costco membership to use their pharmacy) they have multiple manufacturers available to them as well. If you go to small privately owned pharmacies you can request they order from your chosen manufacturer. And yeah stay away from Aurobindo... hope I helped
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ADHD Medications: Strattera, Antidepressants & More
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 14:03
There are many drugs other than psychostimulants that can be used to treat ADHD.
Nonstimulant therapyStrattera® (atomoxetine) is the first nonstimulant medication approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Strattera and all the other nonstimulants are generally considered to be less effective than psychostimulants in treating ADHD. The nonstimulants are usually considered second- and third-line medications.
Strattera works on the neurotransmitter (chemical in the brain that transmits nerve impulses) called norepinephrine. Like the stimulant drugs, Strattera is effective in treating and controlling ADHD symptoms. Unlike stimulant drugs, Strattera is not a controlled substance. Therefore, people are less likely to abuse or become dependent on it.
In addition, Strattera doesn't cause many of the potential side effects linked to psychostimulants, such as sleeplessness. Strattera can cause very significant abdominal pain, nausea and drowsiness, especially when starting the medication. Strattera tends to offset the effect of the stimulant starting to work and then wearing off. At times, it still should be taken more than once a day.
How does Strattera work?This medication works by increasing the amount of norepinephrine, an important chemical in the brain. Doing this appears to help ADHD by increasing attention span and reducing impulsive behavior and hyperactivity.
Who should not take Strattera?There are certain situations in which you shouldn't take Strattera. If you or your child has any of the following conditions, you should inform your healthcare provider before taking Strattera:
Allergy to Strattera or any of its components.Narrow angle glaucoma (a condition that causes increased pressure in the eyes and can lead to blindness).Treatment with a type of medication called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), such as Nardil® (phenelzine), Parnate® (tranylcypromine), Marplan® (isocarboxazid) or Emsam® (selegeline transdermal system) within 14 days of starting Strattera.An adrenal problem called pheochromocytoma or a history of this condition.Severe heart disease.What are the side effects of Strattera?The most common side effects in children and adolescents are:
Upset stomach (e.g., nausea, vomiting).Decreased appetite, which may cause weight loss.Nausea.Dizziness.Headache.Mood swings.Insomnia.Drowsiness.Abdominal pain.The most common side effects in adults are:
Constipation.Dry mouth.Insomnia.Erectile dysfunction.Urinary tract abnormalities (e.g., trouble passing urine, pain with urination).Painful menstruation.Hot flashes.These side effects can be significant and may require stopping the medication.
However in most cases, these side effects are generally not severe. Only a very small percentage of patients needed to stop Strattera due to side effects experienced during clinical trials.
Allergic reactions to Strattera are rare but do occur, usually as swelling or hives. Tell your provider right away if you or your family member taking Strattera develops a skin rash, swelling, hives or other allergic symptoms.
There have been reports of slightly decreased growth in children and teens taking Strattera. It's recommended that children and adolescents be observed, measured and weighed periodically while on Strattera.
Strattera should be stopped if you have signs of jaundice '-- yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes. Jaundice is a sign of liver damage. Itching, right upper belly pain, dark urine and unexplained flu-like symptoms may also be signs of liver injury. If blood tests show evidence of liver damage, stop taking Strattera.
Strattera can increase suicidal thinking in teens who take the drug. Patients should be monitored for suicidal thoughts and actions while taking Strattera®.
Strattera can cause serious heart-related complications (e.g., heart attack, stroke), high blood pressure and increased heart rate especially if you have a history of heart and/or vessel disease and/or irregular heart rate. Therefore, patients should be evaluated for heart disease prior to starting Strattera and be monitored for changes in blood pressure and heart rate during therapy.
Strattera should be discontinued if symptoms of psychosis (such as hearing voices, believing things that are not true, being suspicious) or mania occur.
Aggressive or hostile behavior may occur. Therefore, monitoring for this type of behavior during Strattera therapy is recommended.
This is not a complete list of all side effects. If you have questions about side effects, please contact your healthcare provider.
Are there tips and precautions related to Strattera?Be sure to tell your healthcare provider:
If you are nursing, pregnant or plan to become pregnant.If you are taking or plan to take any prescription drugs (especially antidepressants or other psychiatric medicines, blood pressure medicines, linezolid or methylene blue), dietary supplements, herbal medicines or nonprescription medications (especially cough and cold medicines that contain decongestants or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines like ibuprofen or naproxen).If you have any past or present medical problems, including high blood pressure, seizures, heart disease, glaucoma or liver or kidney disease.If you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse or dependency or if you have had mental health problems, including depression, manic depression or psychosis.If you have had any liver problems or jaundice in the past.If you become agitated or irritable or if you develop ideas of hurting yourself.Take Strattera exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. It's usually taken once or twice a day and may be taken with or without food. Your physician may adjust the dose until it's correct for you or your child. No specific laboratory testing is required while taking Strattera. It may be used for extended or long-term treatment as long as there are periodic evaluations with your healthcare provider.
Is antidepressant therapy used to treat ADHD?Several types of antidepressant drugs can be used to treat ADHD. Antidepressant therapy for ADHD is sometimes used as the treatment of choice for children or adults who have ADHD and depression.
Antidepressants, however, are generally not as effective as stimulants or Strattera at improving attention span and concentration.
Antidepressants used for treating ADHD include the following:
Tricyclic antidepressants, such as Pamelor' (nortriptyline), Tofranil® (imipramine) and Norpramin® (desipramine) have been shown to be helpful in children and adults with ADHD, but they can cause some unpleasant side effects, such as dry mouth, constipation or urinary problems. They are also relatively inexpensive.Wellbutrin® (bupropion), a different type of antidepressant, has been found to be effective in treating ADHD in adults and children. It's generally well-tolerated, but it also has some side effects that may be a problem for some people who have anxiety, headaches or seizures.Effexor® (venlafaxine) and Effexor XR® (venlafaxine extended-release) are newer antidepressants that increase the levels of norepinephrine and serotonin in the brain. The drugs are effective at improving mood and concentration in adults as well as children and teens. They are occasionally used to treat ADHD.Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) are a group of antidepressants that can treat ADHD with some benefit, but are rarely used because they have significant and sometimes serious side effects and can dangerously interact with certain foods and other medications. They may be of benefit in situations when other medications have failed. Examples include Nardil (phenelzine), Parnate (tranylcypromine), Marplan (isocarboxazid) or Emsam (selegeline transdermal system). Monoamine oxidase inhibitors are generally not prescribed for children or teens.Note: The FDA has determined that antidepressant medications increase the risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children and adolescents with depression and other psychiatric disorders. If you have questions or concerns, please discuss them with your healthcare provider.
How do antidepressants work?Since most antidepressants work by increasing the levels of brain messenger chemicals (neurotransmitters), such as norepinephrine, serotonin and dopamine, it makes sense that they might have effects similar to other ADHD stimulant and nonstimulant treatments that appear to work by similar mechanisms.
Antidepressant treatment can have a small effect on attention span as well as impulse control, hyperactivity and aggressiveness. Children and adolescents treated with antidepressants are often more willing to take direction and may be less disruptive.
Antidepressants have the advantage of a low potential for abuse and there is no evidence that they suppress growth or contribute to significant weight loss.
Who should not take antidepressants?Antidepressants should not be used in the following situations:
If you have a history or tendency toward manic behavior or manic depression (bipolar disorder).Wellbutrin (bupropion) should not be taken if you have any history of seizures or epilepsy.Treatment with antidepressants should not be initiated if you have taken a MAO inhibitor antidepressant, such as Nardil, Parnate. Marplan or Emsam within the last 14 days.Each type of antidepressant has its own contraindications and usage warnings; you should discuss these with your healthcare provider.
Are there any tips and precautions related to tricyclic antidepressants for ADHD?The most common side effects experienced with tricyclic antidepressants include:
Stomach upset.Constipation.Dry mouth.Blurred vision.Drowsiness.Dizziness.Low blood pressure.Weight gain.Tremor.Sweating.Difficulty urinating.Some tricyclic antidepressants are more likely to cause particular side effects than others.
Tricyclic antidepressants are potentially lethal in the event of an overdose of medication.
Tricyclic antidepressants also have the potential to cause serious heart conduction defects. Periodic electrocardiogram (EKG) monitoring is recommended during tricyclic antidepressant therapy to look for these heart problems.
Wellbutrin sometimes causes stomach upset, anxiety, headaches and rashes.
Effexor and Effexor XR can cause nausea, anxiety, sleep problems, tremor, dry mouth and sexual problems in adults.
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors can cause a wide variety of side effects, including dangerously increased blood pressure when combined with certain foods or medications. Prior to starting MAOI therapy, please consult a healthcare professional concerning potential food and drug interactions.
This is not a complete list of all side effects for antidepressants. If you have questions about side effects, please contact your healthcare provider.
Are there any tips and precautions related to antidepressants for ADHD?When taking antidepressants for ADHD, be sure to tell your healthcare provider:
If you are nursing, pregnant or plan to become pregnant.If you are taking or plan to take any prescription drugs, dietary supplements, herbal medicines or nonprescription medications.If you have any past or present medical problems, including high blood pressure, seizures, heart disease and urinary problems.If you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse or dependency or if you have had mental health problems, including depression, manic depression or psychosis.If you develop any depressive symptoms or feelings that you might harm yourself.If you develop irregular heartbeats (heart palpitations) or fainting spells.The following are useful guidelines to keep in mind when taking antidepressants or giving them to your child for ADHD:
Always give the medication exactly as prescribed. If there are any problems or questions, call your healthcare provider.Consult your physician prior to discontinuing antidepressant therapy.Antidepressants usually take 2-4 weeks before the full effects are apparent. Be patient and don't give up before giving them a chance to work.Your provider will probably want to start your medication at a low dose and increase gradually until symptoms are controlled.It's better not to miss doses of antidepressants. Most are given once or twice a day. If you miss a day or two of Effexor, it can cause an unpleasant withdrawal syndrome.Taking bulk laxatives (fiber) and drinking lots of water is a good idea with tricyclic antidepressants, as they tend to cause constipation and hard stools.Tell your provider if you notice any new or unusual side effects.What other nonstimulant therapies are used to treat ADHD?Two drugs, Kapvay® (extended-release clonidine) and Intuniv® (extended-release guanfacine), have been approved by the FDA for use alone or with stimulant drugs for the treatment of ADHD. These drugs can improve mental functioning as well as behavior in people with ADHD. However, they are usually reserved for those who respond poorly to and cannot tolerate stimulants or Strattera.
Clonidine is also available as a short-acting tablet and as a transdermal patch. Guanfacine is also available as a short-acting tablet. These dosage forms have also been used to treat ADHD, however they are not specifically approved by the FDA for this indication.
How do these drugs treat ADHD?How these drugs work in treating ADHD is not yet known, but it is clear that they have a calming effect on certain areas of the brain.
Who should not take these drugs?Kapvay should not be used in patients who are allergic to clonidine (e.g., Catapres®). Intuniv should not be used in patients who are allergic to guanfacine (e.g., Tenex®).
What are the side effects of these drugs?The most common side effects include:
For Kapvay:
Drowsiness.Headache.Irritability.Insomnia.Nightmares.Change in mood.Dry mouth.For Intuniv:
Drowsiness.Headache.Nausea.Weakness.Stomach pain.Dizziness.These drugs can rarely cause irregular heartbeats. They can lower blood pressure and slow heart rate.
Careful screening for heart rhythm irregularities and regular monitoring of blood pressure and EKGs is recommended.
Both drugs can cause significant drowsiness; use caution when operating dangerous equipment or driving until you know how these drugs affect you.
This is not a complete list of side effects. If you experience a potential side effect while taking these drugs, please consult a healthcare professional.
Are there tips and precautions for nonstimulant medications in ADHD treatment?When taking one of these drugs for ADHD, be sure to tell your healthcare provider:
If you are nursing, pregnant or plan to become pregnant.Consult your provider before discontinuing therapy; Kapvay and Intuniv should not be abruptly discontinued.If you are taking or plan to take any prescription drugs, dietary supplements, herbal medicines or nonprescription medications.If you have any past or present medical problems, including low blood pressure, seizures, heart rhythm disturbances and urinary problems.If you develop irregular heartbeats (heart palpitations) or fainting spells.The following are useful guidelines to keep in mind when taking clonidine or guanfacine or giving them to your child for ADHD:
Always take or give the medication exactly as prescribed. If there are any problems or questions, call your provider. It is best not to miss doses as this may cause the blood pressure to rise quickly, which may cause headaches and other symptoms.Your health care provider will probably want to start the medication at a low dose and increase gradually until symptoms are controlled.For very young children, clonidine short-acting tablets can be formulated into a liquid by a compounding pharmacy to make it easier to give the medication. Short-acting clonidine tablets can be crushed and mixed with food if necessary. However, Kapvay which is a long-acting clonidine tablet should not be chewed, crushed or broken.Intuniv, which is a long-acting guanfacine, should not be chewed, crushed or broken.Do not stop clonidine therapy, including Kapvay or guanfacine, including Intuniv, suddenly since this can cause a rebound increase in blood pressure. These medications must be tapered.
GPS interference caused the FAA to reroute Texas air traffic. Experts stumped | Ars Technica
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 13:57
DALLAS, WE HAVE A PROBLEM '-- Episode lasting almost 2 days prompted the closure of a runway at Dallas airport. Dan Goodin - Oct 19, 2022 11:30 pm UTC
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The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause of mysterious GPS interference that, over the past few days, has closed one runway at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and prompted some aircraft in the region to be rerouted to areas where signals were working properly.
The interference first came to light on Monday afternoon when the FAA issued an advisory over ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service). It warned flight personnel and air traffic controllers of GPS interference over a 40-mile swath of airspace near the Dallas-Fort Worth airport. The advisory read in part: ''ATTN ALL AIRCRAFT. GPS REPORTED UNRELIABLE WITHIN 40 NM OF DFW.''
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A dramatic impactAn advisory issued around the same time by the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, meanwhile, reported the region was "experiencing GPS anomalies that are dramatically impacting" flights in and out of Dallas-Fort Worth and neighboring airports. It went on to say that some of the airports were relying on the use of navigation systems that predated GPS.
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GPSjam.org, a website that monitors GPS interference in real time, published this map that showed the specific areas where aircraft were reporting unreliable GPS.
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John Wiseman, the operator of GPSjam.org, said on Twitter that the interference appeared to begin around 1 pm local time and ramped up over the next several hours. He provided a time-lapse video that illustrates what he was talking about.
Advertisement GPS interference around DFW seems to have started around 1900Z - 2000Z/12 PM - 1 PM local time. The ATCSCC advisory was signed t 2151Z/2:51 PM local time if I did my math right. The interference is still going. pic.twitter.com/fjVcZS8iEF
'-- John Wiseman (@lemonodor) October 18, 2022A day later, Wiseman reported that not only was the interference continuing, but that aircraft on the ground in the affected region were also unable to receive reliable GPS readings. What's more, fine-grained tracking of the interference suggested that military operations'--the most common source of unintentional interference'--weren't playing a role. Several hours later, the unexplained problems not only continued but had spread to areas near Waco.
High resolution map of GPS interference around Dallas Fort Worth/DFW with sectional chart, including data from 2022-10-18 0000Z through 1600Z. It can be tricky to interpret a higher res map because you might start to see effects of individual aircraft, flight routes and altitudes pic.twitter.com/iSVE7nNlu5
'-- John Wiseman (@lemonodor) October 18, 2022As mysteriously as it began, it stopsThen, around 11 pm Dallas time, the interference ended. As mysteriously as the interference began, it had stopped. In an online interview, Wiseman wrote:
This GPS interference stood out because it was significant, covered a relatively large area, and didn't look like the typical interference I see in the United States which is almost always clearly associated with military testing or training in a military operating area. My understanding is that lack of GPS isn't an emergency for aircraft, but it can definitely be annoying and lead to delays and even canceled flights. I don't know what caused this interference or whether it was intentional, but it almost certainly came from a piece of electronic equipment and not a natural phenomenon. GPS is kind of a weird piece of the world's infrastructure in that it's so important, but also very easy to break through intentional or accidental jamming. I hope it continues to stay usable!
Civilian GPS relies on low-power satellite signals broadcast in the L band, a radio frequency range that's also used by civilian terrestrial radio sources, including 5G mobile devices. That makes GPS susceptible to unintentional interference from the rollout of this next-generation technology. Equipment used on military bases is also a frequent cause.
Typically, however, when unintentional interference occurs, authorities can pinpoint the cause within a few hours. On Wednesday, FAA officials said in a statement: ''The FAA is looking into reports of issues with GPS-guided approaches for one of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport runways. The agency has found no evidence of intentional interference and is working to identify the cause. Aircraft are able to land safely on other runways.''
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''We don't know if there are malicious actors behind this incident, or if it's a result of interference,'' Josh Lospinoso, co-founder and CEO of aircraft and transportation security company Shift5 and a former US Cyber Command official, said in an interview. ''Interference is a timely issue for airports and airlines right now. There was a big push by wireless carriers to roll out 5G in airports a few months ago that was a terrible idea from the perspective of how many legacy devices in aircraft rely on the wireless bands that are impeded by 5G.''
Lospinoso also noted the susceptibility of civilian GPS to intentional spoofing and jamming. North Korea used GPS jamming in 2012. Three years ago, the Center for Advanced Defense Studies reported that Russia had performed extensive spoofing of signals used by GPS and other Global Navigation Satellite Systems in Syria and other combat zones.
Other forms of aircraft navigation are similarly vulnerable. In 2012, for instance, researcher Brad Haines reported that he was able to
spoof the ADS-B signals surveillance technology aircraft rely on to determine their position via satellite navigation. The researcher demonstrated how attackers could use these spoofed signals to create ''ghost planes'' that would appear on air traffic controllers' screens. Researchers have also devised a low-cost hack that
spoofs the instrument landing systems that planes rely on to safely land.
This week's event appears similar to one that, according to GPSWorld, played out in Denver last January. In the January episode, aircraft in a 50-nautical-mile swath of airspace around the airport reported unreliable GPS for more than 33 hours.
Readers should know that GPS interference isn't life-threatening. But as noted, episodes like these do cause cancellations, delays, and other inconveniences. More importantly, they underscore the frailty of a system that the world is growing increasingly reliant on. More concerning than the interference itself is the mystery as to what caused it.
Vegan extremists trash Harrods, Fortnum & Mason and Waitrose by dumping milk in protest [VIDEO] | Daily Mail Online
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 13:48
Vegan extremists have struck again, this time targeting upmarket stores across the country as their activists grab milk from shelves and dump it over the floors and counters.
Animal Rebellion have dubbed their protests against animal products as 'Milk Pours', and they posted videos of themselves at Harrods in west London, Fortnum & Mason in Piccadilly, and a Waitrose in Edinburgh.
The young and well-dressed eco-hipsters made sure to spout out their shrill demands for the government to ensure farmers transition to a 'plant-based future' at midday on Saturday.
The group co-ordinated the actions across multiple stores such as Waitrose, Whole Foods and Marks and Spencer throughout the country, including in London, Norwich, Manchester and Edinburgh, as horrified Saturday shoppers watched on.
In a video of a 'milk pour' at a Marks and Spencers in Manchester, a man is heard telling the protesters: 'Plant-based future? Take your shoes off then, they're not plant-based.'
A sharply-dressed eco-warrior grimly pours a bottle of milk all over the floor of Fortnum & Mason in Piccadilly as they protest dairy products
Supporters of Animal Rebellion dump litres of milk onto a Marks and Spencers floor as they demand a 'plant-based future' from the government
The meat counter at Harrods was targeted by the zealots, who object to animal-based products such as meat and milk
The eco-mob hit a Waitrose in Edinburgh, targeting upmarket stores as they call for a transition to a plant-based future
Eco-protesters in Manchester poured milk all over the floor beside the meat aisle in Marks and Spencers
Protesters strike at Harrods as bemused and nonplussed Saturday shoppers watch or try to get on with their shopping
The meat counter at Harrods was targeted by the eco mob, while in Fortnum & Mason - two of London's poshest shops - the cheese counter was vandalised.
Animal Rebellion said it is calling for a plant-based future and highlighting the need to support farmers in transitioning to a sustainable plant-based food system.
Skylar Sharples, an international development University of Sussex graduate, from Bristol and one of the protesters at Harrods, said: 'Supporters of Animal Rebellion are back acting because (Prime Minister) Liz Truss and Ranil Jayawardena (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) are again deciding to ignore calls to start building a better future.
'A plant-based future would see a beautiful world for us all, thriving with nature and life.
'The steps to properly support farmers in this transition need to begin now.'
Skylar Sharples (pictured), an international development graduate from Bristol and one of the protesters at Harrods, said: 'Supporters of Animal Rebellion are back acting because (Prime Minister) Liz Truss and Ranil Jayawardena (Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) are again deciding to ignore calls to start building a better future
Milk pours happened in Marks and Spencers in Manchester on Market Street, beside the steak section
A pair of protesters march up to the milk aisle in a Waitrose in Edinbrugh and proceed to systematically pour out gallons of milk onto the floor
One bystander approaches an eco-zealot to remonstrate with her while she was in the midst of a rant against the dairy industry
Shoppers looked over as protesters poured out cartons of milk onto the floor of Marks and Spencers in Manchester
Animal Rebellion said it is calling for a plant-based future and highlighting the need to support farmers in transitioning to a sustainable plant-based food system
The meat counter at Harrods was targeted by the eco mob, while in Fortnum & Mason - two of London's poshest shops - the cheese counter was vandalised
Lou Hadden, a charity worker from Herefordshire who joined the action at Fortnum and Mason, said: 'This is not how I imagined spending my weekend.
'Unfortunately, this disruption is necessary to get those in power to listen to the academics at Oxford, Harvard and the IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change).
'The world's best climate and land scientists are calling for the transition to a plant-based food system.
'We need bold and decisive politics at this time, not the horror show we currently see.'
'Milk Pours are currently happening across the UK. All are concerned individuals calling on the government to give us a livable future, a #PlantBasedFuture,' Animal Rebellion tweeted this afternoon.
A shopper looks frustrated as protesters empty gallons of milk onto the floor of a Marks and Spencers
Protesters raid the cheese section of upmarket Fortnum & Mason's in Piccadilly, grabbing milk and pouring it out onto the shop floor
Protesters with baskets of milk moments before it was poured all over the floor
'Animal Rebellion supporters have just poured out milk across the floor and over other dairy products at Fortnum & Mason, Piccadilly,' came another tweet.
'We are calling on the government to support farmers in a transition to a plant-based food system.'
'The dairy companies are responsible for the majority of methane emissions,' one protester shouted out as she busily poured milk onto the floor in the Waitrose milk aisle.
She was interrupted by a bystander coming up to remonstrate with her.
'We're all about peaceful protests and non-violence, we're just calling out the injustice of the industry,' she says to the man, before continuing her rant.
The same group struck Fortnum & Masons just two weeks ago when activists from the group sparked fury by pouring milk over two high-end London department stores in a protest against dairy products.
Just Stop Oil protesters clash with public after blocking road in London as 26 arrested | UK News | Sky News
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 13:47
Just Stop Oil climate activists have clashed with a motorist who said he was trying to take his partner to hospital as they blocked a road in east London.
The Metropolitan Police said officers were on the scene quickly and 26 arrests were made for wilful obstruction of the highway.
Around 30 protesters gathered on Shoreditch High Street at the junction of Great Eastern Street at around 12.15pm on Saturday where they set up a roadblock to disrupt traffic.
Image: Protesters block a road on Shoreditch High Street just after noon on Saturday. Pic: Just Stop Oil/Twitter Image: The motorist was telling protesters to 'move out of the way' so he could drive his partner to hospital. Pic: Just Stop Oil/TwitterSeveral individuals "locked on" and glued themselves to the road surface, with police saying specialist officers were required to attend to carry out de-bonding.
Footage posted on Just Stop Oil's official Twitter account showed pedestrians and drivers growing angry at the demonstrators as they urged them to move.
In a clip, a driver tells the group sitting on the road to "move out the way" as another man appears and drags one of the protesters to the pavement.
After stopping his vehicle, the driver was heard telling the protesters: "My missus is not well, mate. She needs to get to the hospital. Get out of the f******* way, mate.
He added: "Have some respect for other people, not just yourselves, yeah. There's other people that need to get places."
Saturday marks the 15th day of demonstrations linked to the group - which wants the government to stop issuing all new oil and gas licences.
Image: Pedestrians and motorists are seen getting angry at protesters calling them to move. Pic: Just Stop Oil/Twitter Image: Several demonstrators glued themselves onto the road surface Image: Police were on the scene quickly after demonstrations broke out in ShoreditchElsewhere in the city, Animal Rebellion supporters have poured milk on to shop floors, displays and products across the country, including Harrods.
The group co-ordinated the action in shops including luxury store Fortnum and Mason in Piccadilly, Waitrose, Whole Foods and Marks and Spencer in London, Manchester, Norwich and Edinburgh just before 12pm on Saturday.
Video footage shows several protesters pouring milk, taken from the shelves, onto display cabinets in Harrods' food hall in Knightsbridge.
While another group was filmed emptying milk bottles on to the floor and across a table laden with cheeses in Fortnum and Mason in front of shocked shoppers and staff - as the group calls on the government to support farmers in a transition to a plant-based food system.
Image: An Animal Rebellion supporter pours milk over the floors at Fortnum & Mason. Pic: Animal Rebellion/Twitter Image: Animal Rebellion demonstrators pour milk in a Waitrose in EdinburghEarlier this week, two Just Stop Oil activists threw tomato soup over Van Gogh's masterpiece Sunflowers at the National Gallery.
The women walked into the gallery in London's Trafalgar Square and threw the contents of two tins of Heinz tomato soup over the famous 1888 painting, which has an estimated value of £72.5m.
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0:57 Soup thrown over Van Gogh paintingActivists appear in court
Anna Holland, of Westgate Road in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and Phoebe Plummer, 21, of Elms Road in Clapham, south London, are both charged with criminal damage to the frame of the painting.
They both denied the offence during a hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday morning.
Prosecutor Ola Oyedepo said the pair threw the "orange substance" knowing there was a protective case over the painting.
It is unclear what the value of the damage is - but it is believed to be "significantly below the £5,000 cost threshold", Ms Oyedepo added.
Defending, Katie McFadden told the court: "The prosecution needs to prove that damage has been caused."
Both defendants have been released on bail on the condition they do not enter galleries or museums and do not have paint or adhesive substances in public.
They are due to face trial at City of London Magistrates' Court on 13 December.
Meanwhile, Lora Johnson, 38, of Keens Lane, Reydon, Southwold in Suffolk, also appeared at Westminster Magistrates' court on Saturday to deny charges of criminal damage after the main sign outside New Scotland Yard was covered with yellow paint on Friday.
Image: A Just Stop Oil protester stands next to a sign she spray painted outside New Scotland Yard Ms Oyedepo told the court £4,750 was spent trying to remove the paint from the sign and the ground beneath it.
Johnson was also granted bail on the condition she does not have paint or adhesives in public and is scheduled to be tried at City of London Magistrates' Court on 23 November.
District judge, Tan Irkan, told Johnson: "The court will not prevent you from lawfully protesting."
Almost 30 arrested after protests on Friday
The force added that 28 arrests were made in total in relation to protests in central London on Friday.
Demonstrators also blocked the road in front of the Metropolitan Police's headquarters during Just Stop Oil's action.
Police said 25 other people have been bailed pending further inquiries.
Liberals gloat that 7% black California has lower murder rate than 39% black Mississippi
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 13:41
I wouldn't mention it, but this moronic argument has taken the left by storm: Yeah, crime is going up, but guess what, Republicans! It's going up in states that VOTED FOR TRUMP!
Can anyone really be this stupid? Why yes, yes they can! You hear it everywhere these days - The Washington Post , the Wall Street-funded think tank '' Third Way '' ( As long as you don't talk AT ALL about raising taxes, we're down with BLM, transgenders, Defund the Police, reparations, etc .) Democrats and MSNBC . And, of course, it's ALL OVER Twitter.
Here's Dan Ciruli on Twitter (''VP Product at D2IQ (via Google, Zuora, EMC) working on an awesome devops platform. All opinions mine, not theirs! Oaktown, CA. he/him. #BLM . #Ally .'')
Dan, who lives in 7% black California, wants to inform you that Mississippi (39% black), Louisiana (33% black) and Alabama (27% black) have gob-smacking murder rates.
This is like the killer argument liberals had, years ago, about AIDS having NOTHING to do with gays: Then explain why lesbians have lowest rate of AIDS? Did we really have to say ''anal-receptive gay men.''?
And do we really have to point out what other demographic characteristic the high-murder states have in common?
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A Vermont Town's Water Official Resigns Amid Fluoridation Confusion - The New York Times
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 13:08
U.S. | A Vermont Town's Water Official Resigns Amid Fluoridation Confusion https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/21/us/vermont-water-fluoride-resignation.htmlKendall Chamberlin, the town's water superintendent for over 30 years, said he had been lowering fluoride levels well below state guidelines for more than a decade.
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Kendall Chamberlin at a Water and Sewer Commission meeting in Richmond, Vt., on Oct. 3. Mr. Chamberlin resigned as the water superintendent after admitting to lowering the fluoride levels in the town's water. Credit... Richmond Water and Sewer Commission Oct. 21, 2022
The water superintendent for Richmond, Vt., resigned this week after admitting that he had been lowering the fluoride levels in the town's water below state guidelines for more than a decade.
In a five-page resignation letter dated Oct. 17, the superintendent, Kendall Chamberlin, said he had lowered the fluoride level to 0.3 parts per million. The state recommends a level of 0.7 parts per million to protect residents' dental health.
Josh Arneson, the town manager, said in an email that he was first made aware of the fluoridation issue when the state's health department reached out to him in June. The department informed him that the town's water supply, which services 1,000 people, had not reached optimal fluoridation in more than three years. Mr. Arneson then followed up with the agency in September. Mr. Chamberlin '-- who was the water superintendent for over 30 years '-- later confessed in his resignation letter that the town's water had not met the state's recommended fluoride level since 2011, by his design.
At a Richmond Water and Sewer Commission meeting on Sept. 19, Mr. Chamberlin said that he had spoken with some Richmond residents who supported lower fluoride levels. But others were shocked to learn about his actions, which were first reported by the local news outlet Seven Days.
''That's a long-term adjustment that he decided to make without notifying anyone, and you just don't do that,'' Kendra Ramsey, who has lived in Richmond since 2014, told The New York Times.
''Virtually all water, including ground, surface and seawater has fluoride,'' according to the Vermont Department of Health's fluoridation guide, ''but the level is usually less than the optimal amount to help prevent tooth decay.''
Water fluoridation and fluoride dental products such as toothpaste and mouthwash were first introduced in the 1940s, the department's fluoridation guide says. Despite unsubstantiated conspiracy theories that fluoridation causes health problems, the use of toothpaste and fluoridation are both credited with the decline of tooth decay in the United States, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Howard Novak, a dentist in Richmond, said he was ''flummoxed'' when he heard the news about the town's water, and expressed concerns that some of his patients might experience tooth decay as a result.
''It's indicative of what one person can do in the proper position,'' Dr. Novak said. ''One person who pulls the strings can have a significant impact.''
While Mr. Chamberlin maintained that he always reported accurate fluoride levels, the health department listed Richmond's fluoridation at 0.7 parts per million in its most recent fluoridation guide, published in 2021. Mr. Chamberlin said that had been the department's error.
Richmond's Water and Sewer Commission voted on Oct. 3 to raise the town's fluoridation levels to 0.7 parts per million, in accordance with recommendations from the state and from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
In his resignation letter, Mr. Chamberlin said he was resigning because he believed that decision ''poses unacceptable risks to 'public health.''' Both in his letter and in meetings, Mr. Chamberlin expressed uneasiness about following the state guidelines.
''My biggest concern is that right now, the only fluoride you can get is from China and you have no control over the quality control that happens there,'' Mr. Chamberlin said at the Sept. 19 meeting.
Tracy Boehmer, a fluoridation engineer at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said in an email that while sodium fluoride and sodium fluorosilicate are supplied from overseas manufacturers in China and elsewhere in East Asia, all additives used to treat water are subject to testing.
Forty-eight states, including Vermont, have laws or regulations that only allow the use of certified fluoride products that have been tested, Ms. Boehmer said.
Dr. Novak said he thought that Mr. Chamberlin was a nice guy who was trying to do good in the town, but that he was misguided.
''It goes to show the influence that things on the internet can have on the thought processes of people,'' he said.
At the Water and Sewer Commission meeting on Oct. 3, Mr. Chamberlin apologized and appeared to recognize that he might have acted on bad information.
''Words cannot express how sorry I am for causing this controversy,'' Mr. Chamberlin said. ''Believe me when I say, I have always only had good intentions based on a misunderstanding.''
'Only Two F*cking Genders': Ocasio-Cortez Townhall Goes Completely Haywire As Protesters Shout Her Down | The Daily Caller
Fri, 21 Oct 2022 12:24
Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's town hall went downhill Wednesday night after protesters shouted her down.
Ocasio-Cortez was hosting a Listening Forum Event in Astoria, Queens, when a large group of protesters began chanting ''AOC has got to go.'' Several of the protesters held up signs, with some reading, ''Fuck Joe Biden,'' ''Wake up New York'' and ''Agenda 2030 U.N. Is Dirty.''
Shouting Protesters Temporarily disrupt AOC Listening Forum Event in Astoria Queens, held on Wednesday evening.
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'-- Oliya Scootercaster (@ScooterCasterNY) October 20, 2022
As Protesters chant ''AOC has got to go'' AOC starts dancing as she drank water, as more people shouted she said ''very classy, thank you Sir'' pic.twitter.com/rCVr9Y5OTa
'-- Oliya Scootercaster (@ScooterCasterNY) October 20, 2022
As Ocasio-Cortez spoke about LGBTQ centers, one protester asked, ''So if I don't have butt sex, I can't have a place to live?''
''Sir, your sexual orientation has nothing to do with it,'' Ocasio-Cortez responded. The man then said the centers were ''racist against straight people.'' (RELATED: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says She Wasn't Sure She Wanted To Marry Her Boyfriend Because He's White)
Another man then stood up, and though his speech was inaudible, the rest of the crowd broke out into a ''let her speak'' chant.
Eventually Ocasio-Cortez, addressing a woman in the crowd, said, ''Ma'am, you are saying you ask us why, you've been talking for twenty minutes, we know why, we know why you're mad, let's talk about it.''
''I am not mad. There are only two fucking genders,'' the woman shouted back in response.
This wasn't the first time Ocasio-Cortez's town hall was interrupted by protesters. The congresswoman was shouted down by a pair of protesters one week prior at a town hall in the Bronx. One protester slammed Ocasio-Cortez for voting to send weaponry to Ukraine, with one protester saying she should really focus her efforts on calling for peace.
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A day after announcing that she was a 'fighter, not a quitter', Prime Minister Liz Truss quits. A disastrous 24 hours for the Conservative government culminated in the PM's ousting at lunchtime today. She's the shortest serving Prime Minister in British political history.
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VIDEO - Newsmax cuts ties with Lara Logan after she said world leaders 'dine on the blood of children'
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:33
The Newsmax cable news outlet has severed ties with Lara Logan after the former ''60 Minutes'' correspondent went on a bizarre rant alleging that world leaders ''dine on the blood of children.''
Logan, an award-winning former war correspondent, was interviewed Wednesday by Newsmax host Eric Bolling, who anchors a show called ''The Balance.''
Bolling invited Logan to his program to discuss global elites and their favoritism toward leftist policies. He then asked Logan about the situation along the southern border, where undocumented migrants have crossed into the United States in droves.
''God believes in sovereignty, and national identity, and the sanctity of family, and all the things that we've lived with from the beginning of time,'' Logan responded. Her comments were transcribed by the news site Mediaite.
Logan repeated a ''blood libel'' in which she accused world leaders of ''dining on the blood of children.'' Newsmax''And he knows that the open border is Satan's way of taking control of the world through all of these people who are his stooges and his servants.''
Logan then added: ''And they may think that they're going to become gods. That's what they tell us. You've all known [historian Yuval Noah] Harari and all the rest of them at the World Economic Forum.
''You know, the ones who want us eating insects, cockroaches, and that while they dine on the blood of children?''
Logan added: ''Those are the people, right? They're not gonna win. They're not going to win.''
''Newsmax condemns in the strongest terms the reprehensible statements made by Lara Logan and her views do not reflect our network,'' Newsmax said in a statement to the Daily Beast. ''We have no plans to interview her again.''
Before appearing on Newsmax, Logan made frequent contributions to the Fox Nation streaming service run by Fox News '-- which is owned by the Fox Corporation, the sister company to The Post's corporate parent, News Corp.
Logan's career was once promising. More than a decade ago, she was CBS News' chief foreign affairs correspondent. Getty ImagesBut she was dropped by Fox Nation as well as her talent agency after she appeared on ''Fox News Primetime'' last November and compared Dr. Anthony Fauci to the notorious Nazi ''Angel of Death,'' Dr. Josef Mengele.
''This is what people say to me, is that he doesn't represent science to them '-- he represents Josef Mengele, the Nazi doctor who did experiments on Jews during the Second World War and in the concentration camps,'' Logan, 50, said on the show.
The South African-born Logan began hosting ''Lara Logan Has No Agenda'' on Fox Nation after parting ways with CBS News in 2019.
Last November, Logan was dropped by her talent agency after she compared Dr. Anthony Fauci to Josef Mengele. Vivien KillileaLogan rose to become chief foreign affairs correspondent at the Tiffany Network. But her stint was marred by trauma after she was sexually assaulted by a violent mob while covering the 2011 political upheaval in Egypt.
CBS asked Logan to take a leave of absence in 2013 after she aired a debunked ''60 Minutes'' piece that was found to have contained errors about the Benghazi incident.
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VIDEO - Joe Biden To Meet With Male TikToker Who Thinks He's A Girl To Discuss Trans Issues, 'Womenhood' - Big League Politics
Sun, 23 Oct 2022 16:12
The White House has just invited trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney to speak with Joe Biden.
The two are expected to talk about trans issues and what ''womanhood'' means. Which is rich considering Mulvaney is a biological man who merely portrays a female on TikTok.
Mulvaney, who is internet famous for documenting his transition into a woman, has been routinely slammed by critics for representing females in a seemingly mocking fashion.
For example, people are calling for boycotts of the makeup supply chain Ulta Beauty after a recent company podcast episode where Mulvaney and another biologically male co-host discussed ''girlhood'' and motherhood.
Calling the whole spectacle #womanface, a coined phrase similar to ''black face,'' people on the internet are accusing Mulvaney, Lopez, and Ulta Beauty of appropriating womanhood because both hosts are biological men.
''I can find love, I know I can still be a performer, I know I can have a family '-- I wanna be a mom one day, and I absolutely can,'' Mulvaney asserted in the episode promoted by Ulta.
''And that's why the narrative still has a long way to go, because, when I was grieving 'Boy Dylan,' I didn't even know those things were accessible to me,'' he added. ''There's much shame, so much stigma. I had this idea of trans-people and it was weird because I knew I was trans yet had transphobia of myself.''
Now it appears the White House is siding with the big corporations with this upcoming meeting. Confirming to Americans that this administration sides with transgenderism and women appropriation.
Hey @POTUS '' if you're actually planning on meeting w/ Dylan Mulvaney, who is a sicko misogynist, actual women who voted for you will picket @WhiteHouse until we ensure @TheDemocrats have to deny you the 2024 nomination. You were elected by women & can be unelected by women too.
'-- JulesWonkette91ðºð...ðºð²( ЮÐ>>ÑÑ) (@JulieFaulk18) October 21, 2022
''I cant believe this creepy 25 year old man who self identifies as a girl and plays out every dumb bimbo, idiotic, neurotic & negative stereotype of females has been invited to the whitehouse to meet Biden,'' one user wrote on Twitter .
''At least he was repping trans and not women tho,'' she added.
I cant believe this creepy 25 year old man who self identifies as a girl and plays out every dumb bimbo, idiotic, neurotic & negative stereotype of females has been invited to the whitehouse to meet Biden. At least he was repping trans and not women tho https://t.co/0E111ZEUbV
'-- Amy Holden BSc (hons) Psych. MBPS. (@amyworldalive) October 21, 2022
This whole charade is another example of how the traditional definition of women we've all held since the beginning of mankind is being erased. All in the name of woke progressivism.
Tolerance and kindness has gone too far, as we are now living in an America where men with delusional female fantasies are being touted out in the limelight as some sort of symbol of empowerment.
On another note, Stephen L. Miller highlighted the possible national security issues surrounding this meeting with Mulvaney and President Biden.
''Content of the video aside, Forbes just revealed TikTok and Bytedance's ability to surveil and track specific users and here's one uploading while inside the white house and meeting with the President,'' he said.
This progressive agenda has gone too far. How much longer until the mainstream media props up Mulvaney as woman of the year?
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send an emailWhen she was campaigning to be the new premier, Danielle Smith had promised to do so. Today, Selene asked her when she'd actually do so.And Premier Smith's reply was amazing.
''I can apologize right now. I'm deeply sorry,'' she said. She proceeded to give a heartfelt apology ''for anyone who was inappropriately subjected to discrimination as a result of their vaccine status, I'm deeply sorry. For any government employee that was fired from their job, because of their vaccine status, and I welcome the back if they want to come back.''
Even more amazing than the heartfelt apology, Premier Smith said she was seriously considering granting a legal amnesty to any Albertans charged with lockdown offences '-- as in, dropping all the charges! This is very exciting. Alberta is now the first jurisdiction in Canada '-- perhaps even in the world '-- to apologize to its unvaccinated citizens for discriminating against them.
ð¨ð¨ð¨The new premier of Alberta, Canada, is the first government in the world to formally apologize for violating the civil rights of unvaccinated people.She offers them their jobs back & says she's considering dropping all lockdown prosecutions.
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Let's show Premier Danielle Smith that her apology is well-received and that her idea of lockdown amnesty is a great one '-- please sign our petition at www.LockdownAmnesty.com, and we'll personally deliver it to her office. We have 16,000 signatures already '-- let's aim for 20,000!
