Wednesday, April 27, 2022

Hypocritical Disney makes money in countries that ban homosexuality

Hypocritical Disney makes money in countries that ban homosexuality link
  • Disney lied about Florida’s recently enacted Parental Rights in Education law. Disney called HB 1557 “the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill,” even though the measure does not say “gay.” ...Disney and its allies evidently cannot wait that long. Instead, they are desperate to discuss sexuality with kindergartners through third graders — ages 5 through 8.
Disney’s hypocrisy is more towering than Space Mountain. 
  • While it fights this new law as an alleged cornerstone of homophobia, Disney is delighted to conduct business in lethally homophobic countries. Disney Cruise Lines’ ships sail into Dominica and Antigua, where glamorous onshore activities await. These Caribbean islands punish gay sex with maximum 10- and 15-year prison terms, respectively..."

# 1 This day 1965-----Herman's Hermits - Mrs. Brown (You've Got A Lovely Daughter)

THE BIG LIE: The Most Obvious Reason the 2020 Election Was Stolen - Democrats Attack, Block and Threaten to Sue All Efforts to Uncover Election Fraud

THE BIG LIE: The Most Obvious Reason the 2020 Election Was Stolen - Democrats Attack, Block and Threaten to Sue All Efforts to Uncover Election Fraud link
"The 2020 Election was the largest election steal in US history. 
It was a mess. 
But with all the theft, not one single complaint came from one party – the Democrats. 
In fact, all the Democrats have done is block and attack anyone who brings up election fraud and then play the victim when they get caught.
...This along with their other actions indicates obvious guilt.
We’ve seen Democrats attack any legitimate efforts to uncover 2020 Election fraud. 
They’ve blocked doors to counting rooms and forcefully prevented independent observers to see what was going on.
They’ve threatened lawsuits against anyone who looks into the corrupted 2020 Election.

They’ve fought in court every effort to look into voting machines and systems...
They’ve blocked any mention of Trump winning or election fraud on their far-left Big Media and Big Tech mouthpieces...
  • There is only one reason why they have done this. Anyone with any common sense knows why!

Onion-world!


 

John Durham has issued trial subpoenas to members of the Clinton campaign and DNC - TheBlaze

John Durham has issued trial subpoenas to members of the Clinton campaign and DNC - TheBlaze
Special counsel John Durham has issued trial subpoenas for members of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and the Democratic National Committee as he continued to push his theory of a “joint venture” in the case he built against Democratic cybersecurity lawyer Michael Sussmann, who represented Clinton’s campaign.

Nearly $170M in contracts and gifts flowed to U.S. universities from China in 2021 | The College Fix

Nearly $170M in contracts and gifts flowed to U.S. universities from China in 2021 | The College Fix link
  • Interests based in China contributed over $168 million to 46 American colleges and universities during a six-month period in 2021, according to data compiled by The College Fix.
  • The Department of Education Foreign Gift Reporting database lists over 200 donations from China to U.S. institutions of higher education between January 1 to July 1. The donations were made in the form of contracts, gifts and “restricted gifts.”
“...Is it worth it to invite the Dalai Lama or a Taiwanese diplomat to speak if it could harm the relationship? Universities might very well conclude it’s not.”
In 2020, the Education Department found $6.5 billion in previously unreported foreign money that flowed to U.S. colleges and universities..."

AM Fruitcake


 

History for April 27

History for April 27 - On-This-Day.com
Edward Gibbon 1737 - Historian, author
  • 1521 - Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was killed by natives in the Philippines.
  • 1861 - West Virginia seceded from Virginia after Virginia seceded from the Union during the American Civil War.
  • 1880 - Francis Clarke and M.G. Foster patented the electrical hearing aid.
  • 1965 - "Pampers" were patented by R.C. Duncan.
  • 1978 - Pro-Soviet Marxists seized control of Afghanistan.
  • 1982 - The trial of John W. Hinckley Jr. began in Washington. Hinckley was later acquitted by reason of insanity for the shooting of U.S. President Reagan and three others.
  • 1989 - Student protestors took over Tiananmen Square in Beijing.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Elon Musk Releases Statement After Taking Over Twitter | The Daily Wire

Elon Musk Releases Statement After Taking Over Twitter | The Daily Wire

Elon Musk released a statement on Monday afternoon after Twitter’s board of directors unanimously approved of his offer to buy the company for $44 billion.

Musk has hinted at and in some cases plainly stated changes that will be coming to Twitter if he takes over the company, including, loosening up the platform’s content moderators, making the platform’s algorithms open-sourced, eliminating bots, and authenticating real humans on the platform.

The way we were------The 1788 Great Fire of New Orleans

BLM has blood on their hands: Kira Davis

The jackals circle-----New York Times, FX Team Up for Elon Musk Exposé

New York Times, FX Team Up for Elon Musk Exposé link
"There’s an Elon Musk exposé on a possible coverup of Tesla deaths coming to FX next month as part of the network’s The New York Times Presents series.
According to Variety, “Elon Musk’s Crash Course” will take a critical look at Musk’s Tesla automaker and its efforts to create fully self-driving cars...
Maybe for the same reason that Presidentish Joe Biden frequently “forgets” to mention Tesla when touting American electric car production: unions. 
  • Or in Tesla’s case, a lack of unions.
Tesla, whatever its other faults might be, remains a non-union workshop, and that’s made the EV carmaker a frequent target of the Left.
Saving unions, you see, is apparently more important than saving the Earth..."

Huh??-----After COVID-19, mRNA vaccines could treat flu, HIV and even cancer - mlive.com

After COVID-19, mRNA vaccines could treat flu, HIV and even cancer - mlive.com link
"Vaccines to protect against severe illness and death from COVID-19 started as the key to a return to normal, but they could wind up unlocking much more for the future of health care.
The mRNA vaccine technology used by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna for their respective coronavirus vaccines has been heavily touted by doctors and public health officials as a modern miracle of science and a means to revolutionize vaccine development.
...Beyond its uses for COVID-19, numerous mRNA vaccine candidates are being researched and undergoing clinical trials for the treatment of cancer, including pancreatic cancer, colorectal cancer and melanoma, as well as HIV, influenza, Ebola, Zika, and rabies..."

Twitter says ads not allowed if they conflict with 'scientific consensus' about climate change - TheBlaze

Twitter says ads not allowed if they conflict with 'scientific consensus' about climate change - TheBlaze

The company has faced criticism for engaging in censorship and failing to provide a platform where people can engage in free speech. The social media giant has penalized accounts that dare to deviate from the dogmas of radical leftist gender ideology.

Mike Rowe slams Dem's call for $30 minimum wage: 'Why not $50?'

YOU will do as WE ORDER!!-----Google unveils 'woke' writing feature for 'inclusive language'

Google unveils 'woke' writing feature for 'inclusive language'  link
  • Google has rolled out a new “inclusive language” function that is intended to steer its users away from what it deems to be politically incorrect words, like “landlord” and “mankind.”
  • Google Docs introduced the “woke” feature this month that shows pop-up warnings to people typing in words or phrases considered to be non-inclusive, such as “policeman,” “fireman” or “housewife.”
The online word processor’s algorithm will alert them that their chosen terms “may not be inclusive to all readers” and then goes a step further by suggesting alternative, more inclusive words to use.
...The new AI-powered language feature, called “assistive writing,” has been widely panned by critics, who have accused the search engine of being both intrusive and preachy..."

Lunch video-Biden's America-----Fed up with LA crime, neighbors take action into their own hands

Noon-toon


 

Hunter Biden business partner met with Joe Biden in the White House - TheBlaze

Hunter Biden business partner met with Joe Biden in the White House - TheBlaze

Rosemont Seneca was founded in 2009 by Hunter Biden, Christopher Heinz – stepson of former Secretary of State John Kerry, and Devon Archer – an American businessman who was classmates with Heinz at Yale University. Rosemont Seneca has conducted extensive business in China.

The New York Post reported, "Eric Schwerin met with Vice President Biden on November 17, 2010, in the West Wing, when he was the president of the since-dissolved investment fund Rosemont Seneca Partners."


Hmmm....


 

EVs, windmills and solar are NOT the answer!-----Study quantifies metal supplies needed to reach EU’s climate neutrality goal 21 seconds ago Charles Rotter No Comments Independent KU Leuven university study, commissioned by EU industry, echoes IEA warning of severe global competition for several metals needed in Europe’s energy transition away from fossil fuelsReports and Proceedings KU LEUVEN / EUROMETAUX Cover of the KU Leuven report: Metals for Clean Energy: Pathways to solving Europe’s raw materials challenge IMAGE: MEETING THE EUROPEAN UNION’S GREEN DEAL GOAL OF CLIMATE NEUTRALITY BY 2050 WILL REQUIRE 35 TIMES MORE LITHIUM AND 7 TO 26 TIMES THE AMOUNT OF INCREASINGLY SCARCE RARE EARTH METALS COMPARED TO EUROPE’S LIMITED USE TODAY, ACCORDING TO THIS STUDY FROM BELGIAN UNIVERSITY KU LEUVEN. view more CREDIT: KU LEUVEN Meeting the European Union’s Green Deal goal of climate neutrality by 2050 will require 35 times more lithium and 7 to 26 times the amount of increasingly scarce rare earth metals compared to Europe’s limited use today, according to a study from Belgian university KU Leuven. The energy transition will also require far greater annual supplies of aluminium (equivalent to 30% of what Europe already uses today), copper (35%), silicon (45%), nickel (100%), and cobalt (330%), all essential to Europe’s plans for producing the electric vehicles and batteries, renewable wind, solar and hydrogen energy technologies, and the grid infrastructure needed to achieve climate neutrality. The good news: By 2050, 40 to 75% of Europe’s clean energy metal needs could be met through local recycling if Europe invests heavily now and fixes bottlenecks, says KU Leuven’s “Metals for Clean Energy” study, commissioned by Eurometaux, Europe’s association of metal producers. But Europe faces critical shortfalls in the next 15 years without more mined and refined metals supplying the start of its clean energy system. Progressive steps will be needed to develop a long-term Circular Economy, which avoids a repeat of Europe’s current fossil fuel dependency. On March 8, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for European independence from Russian oil, coal and gas, saying “we simply cannot rely on a supplier who explicitly threatens us. We need to act now to… accelerate the clean energy transition. The quicker we switch to renewables and hydrogen, combined with more energy efficiency, the quicker we will be truly independent and master our energy system.” The independent KU Leuven study is the first to offer EU-specific numbers related to the International Energy Agency’s warning in 2021 of looming supply challenges for the enabling metals needed to help end fossil fuels. The study says that by 2050, Europe’s plans for producing clean energy technologies will require annually: 4.5 million tonnes of aluminium (an increase of 33% compared to today’s use) 1.5 million tonnes of copper (35%) 800,000 tonnes of lithium (3,500%) 400,000 tonnes of nickel (100%) 300,000 tonnes of zinc (10-15%) 200,000 tonnes of silicon (45%) 60,000 tonnes of cobalt (330%) and 3,000 tonnes of the rare earths metals neodymium, dysprosium and praseodymium (700-2,600%) “Although the EU has committed to accelerate its energy transition and produce a great deal of its clean energy technologies domestically, it remains import dependent for much of the metal needed” the study says. “And there is growing concern about the security of supply.” Supply risks According to the study, Europe could face problems around 2030 from global supply shortages for five metals especially: lithium, cobalt, nickel, rare earths, and copper. EU primary metals demand will peak around 2040; thereafter, increased recycling will help the bloc towards greater self-sufficiency, assuming major investments are made in recycling infrastructure and legislative bottlenecks are addressed. Liesbet Gregoir, lead author at KU Leuven, commented: “Europe needs to decide urgently how it will bridge its looming supply gap for primary metals. Without a decisive strategy, it risks new dependencies on unsustainable suppliers”. Coal-powered Chinese and Indonesian metal production will dominate global refining capacity growth for battery metals and rare earths. Europe also relies on Russia for its current supply of aluminium, nickel and copper. The study recommends that Europe link with proven responsible suppliers managing their environmental and social risks, questioning why the bloc has not yet followed other global powers like China in investing into external mines to drive ESG standards directly. Local challenge “A paradigm shift is needed if Europe wants to develop new local supply sources with high environmental and social protections. Today we don’t see the community buy-in or the business conditions for the continent to build its own strong supply chains. The window is narrowing; projects really need to be taken forward in the next two years to be ready by 2030”. The study says there is theoretical potential for new domestic mines to cover between 5% and 55% of Europe’s 2030 needs, with largest project pipelines for lithium and rare earths. But most announced projects have an uncertain future despite Europe’s comparatively high environmental standards, struggling with local community opposition and permit challenges, or relying on untested processes. Europe would also need to open new refineries to transform mined ores and secondary raw materials into metals or chemicals. Europe’s energy crisis makes new refining investment challenging and skyrocketing power prices have already caused the temporary closure of nearly half the continent’s existing refining capacity for aluminium and zinc, while production has increased in other parts of the world. Global concerns Coal-powered Chinese and Indonesian metal production is projected to dominate global refining capacity growth for battery metals and rare earths in the next decade. In the spotlight after the Ukraine invasion, Europe also relies on Russia for much of its imported supply of aluminium, nickel and copper. The study recommends that Europe links with proven responsible suppliers managing their environmental and social risks, also questioning whether the bloc should support investments into external mines to drive ESG standards directly. The metals in scope today contribute around 3% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Metals and mining operations must manage their local biodiversity impacts, waste, and local pollution potential, while securing human rights. Recycling The study finds that by 2050, locally recycled metals could produce three quarters of Europe-made battery cathodes, all its plans for permanent magnets production, and significant volumes of aluminium and copper. “Recycling is Europe’s best chance to improve its long-term self-sufficiency. It’s a step-up that our clean energy system will be based on permanent metals which can be recycled indefinitely, compared with today’s constant burning of fossil fuels”. The bloc, however, “must act strongly now to raise recycling rates, invest in the necessary infrastructure, and overcome key economic bottlenecks.” The study notes that metals recycling, on average, saves between 35% and 95% of the CO2 compared with primary metals production. Recycling “will not provide a viable EU supply source to Europe’s electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy technologies until after 2040, however,” the study clarifies. “These applications and their metals are only just being put on the market and will not be available for recycling for the next 10-15 years.”. Technology developments and behavioural changes will also have an important influence on metals demand after 2030, but could not be assessed in the study due to a lack of scenarios. * * * * * About KU Leuven The Katholieke Universiteit Leuven is a research university in Leuven, Belgium. It conducts teaching, research, and services in computer science, engineering, natural sciences, theology, humanities, medicine, law, canon law, business, and social sciences. Eurometaux, the European Association of Metal Producers Based in Brussels, Eurometaux represents Europe’s non-ferrous metals producers and recyclers, promoting sustainable production, use and recycling of non-ferrous metals and a supportive business environment.

Study quantifies metal supplies needed to reach EU’s climate neutrality goal 21 seconds ago   link
  • Independent KU Leuven university study, commissioned by EU industry, echoes IEA warning of severe global competition for several metals needed in Europe’s energy transition away from fossil fuels
"Meeting the European Union’s Green Deal goal of climate neutrality by 2050 will require 
  • 35 times more lithium and 
  • 7 to 26 times the amount of increasingly scarce rare earth metals compared to Europe’s limited use today, according to a study from Belgian university KU Leuven..."

The goal!


 

Don Surber: What the press got wrong on DeSantis and Disney: Everything

Don Surber: What the press got wrong on DeSantis and Disney: Everything  link
"NPR reported, "DeSantis wanted to punish Disney. Repealing its tax status may hurt taxpayers instead." The story said, "The bill will undercut Disney's autonomy, but it could impose a steep cost on Orange and Osceola counties, where the theme park is located. The two counties would inherit the Disney district's debts, which officials say would result in higher taxes."
  • That's not true. The only entity to see a tax hike will be Disney because its tax break will disappear.
  • As for the debts, Disney borrowed the money. Disney is on the hook, not Florida.
  • And NPR's attribution to "officials" was wrong. Only one official did: Scott Randolph, a Democrat who is the Orange County tax collector...

The biggest thing the media got wrong was this was only spiteful retaliation...but the push began before that. 
The tax break was used to help Disney turn a swamp into a theme park. 
After 55 years, the break is well past the time for revocation.
  • DeSantis wanted to end the privilege before Disney's misguided foray into sex education for pre-pubescent children..."

#1 This day 1961-----Del Shannon - Runaway (HQ STUDIO/1961)

Sri Lanka’s Failed Experiment with Modern Monetary Theory

Sri Lanka’s Failed Experiment with Modern Monetary Theory link
So if they decide that they politically benefit by spending lots of other people’s money, they have to figure out how to finance that spending.
One option is to use the central bank. In other words, finance big government with the figurative printing press.
This is what’s know as Modern Monetary Theory.
From a theoretical perspective, it’s crazy. 
And if Sri Lanka is any indication, it’s also crazy based on real-world evidence.
In an article for The Print, based in India, Mihir Sharma looks at that government’s foolish monetary policy..."

And the media covered it all up!


 

Joe Rogan, Kristi Noem and axed CNN worker rip canceled streaming service - TheBlaze

Joe Rogan, Kristi Noem and axed CNN worker rip canceled streaming service - TheBlaze

Warner Bros. Discovery shuttered CNN+ last week – only three weeks after the failed streaming service launched. There were reports that CNN+ was only attracting 10,000 daily viewers despite the network having spent an estimated $300 million to launch the service and another $100 to $200 million to promote the doomed venture. Many reactions to the demise of CNN+ lampooned the network's disastrous streaming service.

No "candlelight vigils"? Not worth a riot for political gaing?------Spike among LA homeless deaths was not driven by COVID: Data | Fox News

Spike among LA homeless deaths was not driven by COVID: Data | Fox News
"There was a 56% spike in deaths among Los Angeles County homeless people during the first year of the pandemic, which was mostly driven by drug overdoses, not COVID-19, according to county data.
"The findings in this report reflect a true state of emergency," said First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis said in a statement. 
"In a civil society, it is unacceptable for any of us to not be profoundly disturbed by the shocking needs documented in this year’s homeless mortality report."..."

AM Fruitcake

 

History for April 26

History for April 26 - On-This-Day.com
Anita Loos 1893 - Screenwriter, playwright, author
  • 1607 - The British established an American colony at Cape Henry, Virginia. It was the first permanent English establishment in the Western Hemisphere.
  • 1865 - John Wilkes Booth was killed by the U.S. Federal Cavalry.
  • 1937 - German planes attacked Guernica, Spain, during the Spanish Civil War for the Spanish nationalist government. This raid is considered one of the first to be attacks on a civilian population by a modern air force.
  • 1941 - An organ was played at a baseball stadium for the first time in Chicago, IL.
  • 1954 - Grace Kelly was on the cover of "LIFE" magazine.
  • 1968 - Students seized the administration building at Ohio State University.
  • 1982 - The British announced that Argentina had surrendered on South Georgia.
  • 1986 - The world’s worst nuclear disaster to date occurred at Chernobyl, in Kiev. Thirty-one people died in the incident and thousands more were exposed to radioactive material.