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SECRET US CHEMICAL WARFARE CONTRACTS AT THE UK PORTON DOWN LAB – DEAD MONKEYS TELL THEIR TALES, BUT LIVE SKRIPALS CAN’T
by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with The ongoing release of secret information about nerve agent manufacture and testing at Porton Down, the British Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), indicates that monkeys were used as targets for several years before Sergei and Yulia Skripal suffered poisoning in Salisbury on March 4, 2018. The British kill dose and […]
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Well, well, well. It looks like Harvey Weinstein's Vinnie The Chin act failed to work on the jury at his trial. For those of you who've forgotten, Vinnie The Chin Gigante was an American mobster who used to wander the streets of New York mumbling to himself in his pajamas and/or bathrobe. It was all part of an act. Vinnie figured he'd be going to trial sooner or later so he thought he'd build up a fake insanity defense, something Rudy Giuliani also appears to be doing. Anyway, Harvey The Rapist Weinstein thought he'd make a play for sympathy by appearing in court with a... more »
Next time, pray for some class!
From Top of the Ticket at the Los Angeles Times: Political lesson of the day: Be careful what you ask people to pray for; you may find yourself embroiled in a public relations flap. The political arm of the socially conservative Focus on the Family religious group today yanked from its website a video that […]
And it’s 1, 2, 3 strikes, your drought!
Here we go again. Remember back in 2007 when then-Governor of Georgia, Sonny Rainman Perdue, when faced with the worst drought in 100 years, came up with a logical solution? That’s right, he held a public prayer vigil. How about when, also in 2007, then-Governor of Alabama, Bob Riley, actually issued a “Pray for Rain” […]
Toxic Agriculture and the Gates Foundation
Dissident Voice, OffGuardian, CounterPunch, Global Research, Countercurrents The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation was launched in 2000 and has $46.8 billion in assets (December 2018). It is the largest charitable foundation in the world and distributes more aid for global health than any government. One of the foundation’s stated goals is to globally enhance healthcare and reduce extreme poverty. The Gates Foundation is a major funder of the CGIAR system (formerly the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research) - a global partnership whose stated aim is to strive for... more »
The Watering ***hole
From Time Online: Faced with the worst drought in 100 years, a US governor called on the ultimate authority for help yesterday: he held a public prayer vigil and asked God for rain. Sonny Perdue, the Governor of Georgia, where the capital city, Atlanta, is less than four months from running dry, gathered on the […]
Be True To Your Humanity ‒ A Quotation by M.N. Hopkins
Be true to your humanity and express outward into the world what is best and greatest within your human nature. *© **2017 M. N. Hopkins * *To read more of my poems & quotations, please click on the link below:* *Poems & Quotations by M.N. Hopkins* *or visit:* *Pinterest*
When Christ Came To Earth ‒ A Quotation by Omraam Mikheal Aivanhov
*"When Christ came down to earth, his spirit was great, sublime, but his ‘body’ was small; that is to say, his followers, those who were close to him, were unable to let his spirit penetrate them deeply enough. It was due to the weakness of his followers, who were incapable of manifesting his greatness, his power and his immensity, that it was possible for Jesus to be crucified. Yes, the crowds greeted him with cries of Hosanna when he entered Jerusalem, but when he was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane, even his disciples deserted him. Jesus was small and weak in his disciples ... more »
Not even omnipresent seasonal Covid-19 is a rational justification to dramatically change our behavior
China has almost certainly tamed down the infection. The most recent 24 hours show 32 new Chinese fatalities plus 435 new cases. The latter number is almost matched by South Korea, the #2 country sporting the illness, which saw 334 new cases (and one fatality) in recent 24 hours. The remaining countries combined saw just 19 fatalities yesterday. Note that about 150,000 people die in the world every day. South Korea already has almost the same total percentage of population infected as China (1600 infections in Korea, 78,000 in China, the ratio is about 50 while the population ratio ... more »
Crime Against Humanity: China Has Never Forgotten Japan's Bloody Assault On Nanking
*Warfare History Network* *History, Asia* A combination of factors led to some of the worst atrocities in history. On August 15, 1937, the Japanese Imperial Army bombed Nanking, the capital of China. These raids were unrelenting until December 13, when Japanese troops entered the conquered city. For the next month Japanese soldiers killed, raped, looted, and burned. More than 300,000 Chinese died. Six months later random atrocities were still occurring. This is the event known to history as the Rape of Nanking. For the Chinese, this event is an immediate symbol of outrages commit... more »
A Company’s Good Deeds Reflect on Its Products—Sometimes Inaccurately
*Valerie Good* *economy, Americas* [image: Reuters] Consumers may think Boeing’s planes are safer because the company donated 250,000 masks to China. Companies like to highlight when they do good things for society, such as making charitable donations, becoming more environmentally friendly or improving the diversity of their workforce. Broadly, these behaviors come under the umbrella of corporate social responsibility. Companies do them to increase customer loyalty and, ultimately, earn more revenue. Past research has suggested that customers like to purchase more from companie... more »
Trump Down? Bernie Up? Poll Pushers Are Confusing Americans
*Michael Traugott* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] As the media focus more on these dynamics of the campaign, there has been a decline in coverage of the candidates’ issue positions and how the public is responding to them. Polls have become an essential part of the news, particularly in the run-up to an election. Reports on polls feed into what’s often called “horserace coverage” – who is ahead or behind, whether the candidates’ relative standing has changed since the last poll, and what their chances are of winning on election day. What the reporting on polls doesn’t rev... more »
Fruit Diet – Why It Is Good For You | The Best Time To Eat Fruits
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Tweets For Today
Pence named Trump's coronavirus czar amid health fears https://t.co/N3OqD1dpEq — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) February 27, 2020 NEW: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison: "Based on the expert medical advice we've received, there is every indication that the world will soon enter a pandemic phase of coronavirus" pic.twitter.com/p7R6IFLGdM — BNO Newsroom (@BNODesk) February 27, 2020 Tourists desert coronavirus-stricken Milan: Italian city's streets are empty as holiday-makers stay away https://t.co/pRHxCWBGO5 — Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) February 27, 2020 US commanders... more »
Picture Of The Day
U.S. President Donald Trump holds news conference on the coronavirus outbreak at the White House. REUTERS/Carlos Barria *WNU Editor*: The above picture came from this photo-gallery .... *Top Photos of the Day* (Reuters).
This Is Where The U.S. Navy's Battleships Finally Got Their Revenge For Pearl Harbor
*Warfare History Network* *Security, * Japan never stood a chance. *Key point: *The Japanese underestimated American power and resilience, as they had all through the war, and overestimated their own resolve. In the distance, they could see the jagged flashes of lightning, an incoming squall in the dark. Just before the rain arrived, so did St. Elmo’s Fire, and the gun barrels and radio antennas on the PT boats crackled with blue sparks and streamers of static electricity. Then there was another lightning flash, and suddenly Lieutenant (j.g.) Terry Chambers, the executive office... more »
Why Winston Churchill's Greatest World War II Fear Never Came True
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Germany never invaded Great Britain. *Key point:* Hitler’s mind was no longer on England, if it had ever really been firmly fixed in that direction. Rather, it was turned east toward Russia. Major Graf Von Kielmansegg, an officer in Germany’s 1st Armored Division based near Orleans, France, was dragged from a cinema on the night of August 28, 1940, and told to report to his chief of staff. “As I entered his office I was sure that we were finally going to be told that Sea Lion had been given the green light. I asked, ‘Are we on our way... more »
What? Winning an Internship Is Easier When You Have an Internship
*David A. Jaeger, Alan Seals, John M. Nunley* *Education, Americas* [image: Reuters] Race, region and grades all play a role. When summer approaches, many college students (and their parents) wonder how they can land the perfect internship. But what kind of résumé really impresses firms looking for interns? And how are the internships connected to the broader job market? We are researchers who specialize in issues of labor economics and employment, particularly for interns and recent college graduates. In a recent study we did on the demand for interns, we found that employers w... more »
Did Donald Trump Make a Major Mistake in India?
*Sumit Ganguly* *Security, Asia* [image: Reuters] About 100,000 Indians say ‘Namaste Trump’ even though the president ignores some key human-rights concerns. President Donald Trump kicked off his first official visit to India by addressing a rally of more than 100,000 people on Feb. 24 in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat. Trump promised the thousands of cheering Indians who greeted him “an incredible trade deal” and “the most feared military equipment on the planet.” Accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, he then toured Sabarmati ashram, where Mahat... more »
Face Masks: New Science Says They Might Not Work Against Air Pollution
*Ian Colbeck* *Public Health, World* Here's why. An estimated 28,000 to 36,000 deaths a year in the UK are attributed to long-term exposure to air pollution. Exposure to air pollution can cause a range of serious health complications, including lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. Pollution can come from a variety of sources, including wood burning fires and fossil fuels. But research shows that pollution from traffic might actually be worse for our health than pollution from any other source. While there’s a push to reduce levels of urban air pollution by encouraging people ... more »
Julian Assange Against The Imperium: Day Two Of Extradition Hearings
The second day of extradition hearings against Julian Assange and by virtue of that, WikiLeaks, saw Mark Summers QC deliver a formidable serve for the defence at Woolwich Crown Court. “It’s difficult to conceive of a clearer example of an extradition request that boldly and blatantly misstates the facts as […]
"Fighting the Cowardice of Cynicism"
*"Fighting the Cowardice of Cynicism"* by Maria Popova “There is nothing quite so tragic as a young cynic, because it means the person has gone from knowing nothing to believing nothing,” Maya Angelou wrote in contemplating courage in the face of evil. In the decades since, cynicism has become a cultural currency as deadly as blood diamonds, as vacant of integrity and long-term payoff as Enron. Over the years, I have written about, spoken about, and even given a commencement address about the perilous laziness of cynicism and the ever-swelling urgency of not only resisting it but a... more »
"Never Despair"
"Never Despair" by Sam Smith "Empires and cultures are not permanent and while thinking about the possibility that ours is collapsing may seem a dismal exercise it is far less so than enduring the frustrations, failures, damage and human casualties involved in constantly butting up against reality like a boozer who insists he is not drunk attempting to drive home. Peter Ustinov in 'Romanoff and Juliet' says at one point: "I'm an optimist: I know how bad the world is. You're a pessimist: you're always finding out." Or as GK Chesterton put it, "We must learn to love life without ever... more »
China Moves To Control The Coronavirus Media Message By Expelling Foreign Reporters And Arresting Chinese Journalists
Wall Street Journal Corporate Headquarters, 1155 Avenue of the Americas, New York City (Photo Credit - John Wisniewski via Flickr) *SCMP: **China expels three Wall Street Journal reporters over ‘racist’ commentary as media becomes latest battleground in rivalry with US* * Beijing kicks out journalists hours after US brands state media outlets ‘foreign mission’ but insists move was prompted by ‘sick man of Asia’ opinion piece * US newspaper says two Americans and an Australian, all of whom had covered Xinjiang, have been given five days to leave China The news media became the lates... more »
The Coronavirus Outbreak Is A Bigger Threat To The World Than It Is To China
*(Click on Image to Enlarge)* *David P. Goldman, PJ Media*: *Coronavirus is a bigger risk to the rest of the world than it is to China* New cases of coronavirus in China were running at 5,000 a day only a couple of weeks ago. The count of new cases is down to less than 100 a day, if you believe China's numbers. I don't, but the World Health Organization's declaration yesterday that the epidemic had peaked in China probably is accurate. Just look at the world's stock markets. China's equity indices barely fluttered during the past couple of days while the US and Europe lost 3%-4%.... more »
Brothel owner who used 'job interviews' to sexually assault workers jailed for 11 years
Bradley Lester Grey sexually assaulted seven women who worked at his Canberra brothel under the guise of "training" them to see whether they could cope with sex work.
Scientists contaminated crucial Claremont evidence with own DNA, serial killings trial told
Scientists at West Australia's state-run forensic laboratory contaminated crucial samples relating to the Claremont serial killing case on multiple occasions with their own DNA, the trial of the man charged with the three murders is told.
New limits on power bill discounts to protect late payers from excessive bill shock
New rules will force electricity and gas providers to reduce hefty late fees and stop offering large pay-on-time discounts, but it will only apply to contracts entered into from July 1.
Two killed when freight train hits car north of Adelaide
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Two people die in a crash between a train and a car at a level crossing that does not have a boom gate or stop sign.
ANZ compensates families evicted to make way for Cambodian sugar plantation
ANZ agrees to pay the profit it made from a controversial $40 million sugar refinery loan to Cambodians who were forcibly evicted from their land almost 10 years ago.
'I have to be watched 24-7': ex-AFL star Barnes heads planned concussion class action
Former AFL ruckman John Barnes says the league has its head in the sand over concussions and the ex-player — who has epilepsy and memory loss — is part of a planned class action seeking compensation.
Victorian Government's annual 'love-in' met with protesters in Gippsland
Victorian Government MPs meeting in Lakes Entrance for the Labor caucus are confronted by workers from the native timber industry, who are demanding answers from the Premier about his decision to end logging.
Morrison extends China travel ban as he enacts coronavirus emergency plan
The Federal Government extends its coronavirus travel ban for another week as it activates an emergency plan to deal with the outbreak of the coronavirus, amid expectations a global pandemic will soon be declared.
Mobile phone tracking of triple-0 callers to be game-changer for emergency services
Across Australia, the inability of emergency operators to pinpoint a mobile phone caller's location can cause delays in dispatching first responders, but that is about to change.
Fake Tahitian prince deported to New Zealand
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A man who claimed to be a Tahitian prince and defrauded the Queensland Government of more than $16 million is deported to New Zealand.
Nurse knocked unconscious and needed CPR after attack by patient, union says
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The nurses union says urgent action is needed to tackle "rising violence" in Adelaide hospitals after a nurse was knocked unconscious and had to be revived by a doctor following an assault by a patient.
NSW Government rejects major recommendations from its own inquiry into the drug ice
Pill testing, ceasing use of drug detection dogs, more supervised drug use rooms and a prison needle exchange program are among the recommendations of a major inquiry into the drug ice.
Water concerns, noisy air conditioning delay Royal Hobart Hospital redevelopment
The Tasmanian Government reveals the completion of the long-awaited K-Block building at the Royal Hobart Hospital has been delayed indefinitely, citing concerns over water quality and noisy air conditioning.
These native mice died from 'severe lung disease' after breathing bushfire smoke for just a few days
The bushfire smoke that enveloped the Canberra region over summer was so hazardous it killed a group of critically endangered native mice held in a breeding program more than 50 kilometres away from the fires.
Gunman kills five employees at Coors brewery
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Six people are dead, including the gunman, after a mass shooting at the Molson Coors brewery in the US city of Milwaukee.
4d’s — dismiss the message, distort the facts, distract the audience, and express dismay at the whole thing.
While the campaign “is not outright disinformation,” Brookie said in an email, it “does bear resemblance to a model we use called the 4d’s — dismiss the message, distort the facts, distract the audience, and express dismay at the whole thing.” From the Washington Post: By Desmond Butler and Juliet Eilperin Feb. 24, 2020 For climate sceptics, it’s hard to compete with the youthful appeal of global phenomenon Greta Thunberg. But one U.S. think tank hopes it’s found an answer: the anti-Greta. Naomi Seibt is a 19-year-old German who, like Greta, is blond, eloquent and European. But... more »
February 27th – 2020 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #1134
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Thursday February 27th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Senate Judiciary Calendar Empty as FISA Reauthorization Deadline Approaches…
Previously Chairman Lindsey Graham promised to hold public hearings on reforms needed to the FISA process prior to any reauthorization vote. However, with two weeks remaining until current FISA authorization expires the Senate Judiciary Committee has yet to hold a … Continue reading →
My Take On President Trump's Coronavirus Press Conference
*WNU Editor*: This news conference had to be above politics, and for the most part it was. The focus was on the professionals, and I found that they gave an informative update on where we are today with the coronavirus outbreak. Where President Trump did dive into politics was in regards to House Speaker Pelosi. Earlier in the day she was critical of President Trump, and everyone knew that he was going to respond. *Ann Althouse* sums it up perfectly .... *.... “Most of this press conference is above politics, and his answer to this question is, ultimately, that we need to work tog... more »
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Wednesday 26th February 2020
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Trump Campaign Sues New York Times For ‘False And Defamatory Statements’
By Curtis Houck ~ The Trump campaign decided to ruffle some feathers Wednesday with the horribly-biased New York Times, announcing that it was suing the paper for having “knowingly published false and defamatory statements of and concerning” President Trump and the campaign following “a systematic pattern of bias.” The topic? Russia, of course! While unrelated […]
Keeping Africa On The Brink Of Starvation
By Paul Driessen ~ Billions of desert locusts have descended again on East Africa. Crawling first, then sprouting wings and flying in hungry hoards of 40-150 million or more, they are devastating crops and threatening tens of millions of people with lost livelihoods and starvation. This latest locust plague, says the United Nations, is the […]
3 Big Takeaways From Trump’s Trip To India
By James Carafano ~ It may look as if President Donald Trump’s trip to India boiled down to little more than media optics and Taj Mahal photo shoots. But there is much more significance to it than that. Over 100,000 people packed a cricket stadium to hear Trump and India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, reprise the “Howdy, Modi” […]
The Greenhouse Effect Can Lead to Global Cooling
There is a new study out that actually is starting to understand cycles. Climate experts have discovered that there is a natural feedback loop that creates the basis of a cycle. It is like the words your mother told you, “Too much of anything is bad.” Many kids would love to just eat chocolate bars […]
Food safety systems governing Hungary’s meat products pass USDA audit
A foreign audit report for Hungary has been released to the public by USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The in-country inspection occurred from July 22 through Aug. 2, 2019, and earned approval for Hungary’s system. The audit’s purpose was to evaluate Hungary’s food safety systems governing meat products exported to the United States.... Continue Reading
Campylobacter chicken liver outbreak adds to evidence of risk
Researchers have called for increased awareness to reduce the risk of Campylobacter outbreaks linked to incorrectly cooked chicken liver dishes. Communication from food safety and public health authorities may be required. Any strategy should ensure the risk profile of poultry liver-containing dishes is raised and availability of evidence-based preventative strategies for food preparation promoted, according... Continue Reading
Jimmy John’s named in new E. coli outbreak; stops offering sprouts
Federal officials are warning the public about a new E. coli outbreak traced to clover sprouts on sandwiches from Jimmy John’s restaurants. More than a dozen people across five states have been confirmed as infected. “We are advising consumers who may have recently eaten sprouts at Jimmy John’s to monitor for symptoms of an E.... Continue Reading
Is Bloomberg using his charities illegally for his campaign?
The GAO, a non partisan accountability watchdog, has referred the Bloomberg campaign to the IRS for possible campaign violations, as reported by NOQReport. This is just another example of the democrats saying to the rest of us, “Do as I say, not as I do.” They think they are above the law. No one can touch them. I hesitate to say, it seems to be that no one will pay for this violation, if true. I personally, am becoming very upset that OUR government refuses to hold these people accountable. The day is fast approaching when We the People are … Continue reading →
Could Global Cooling Silently Become A Reality?
Originally posted on PA Pundits - International: By Ronald Stein ~ Trying to imply that cooling is right around the corner when we’re watching record-breaking warm ocean temperatures to me seems a big stretch, but current facts and the history around the five previous ice ages that came and melted before fossil fuels became recognizable…
Claims polar bear cannibalism on the rise in Russian Arctic not supported by facts
Originally posted on polarbearscience: The Guardian today expanded on a story published in the Moscow Times that quotes a Russian scientist claiming cannibalism among polar bears is on the rise in the Russian Arctic. However, the scientist offered no numbers to support this claim and there is no suggestion he had done a study on…
How Many Arizona Republicans Are Heroin Addicts?
Safford, Arizona, Graham County seat is northeast of Tucson and 81% white. In 2016, the county itself-- part of the sprawling first congressional district-- gave Trump a massive 67.2% to 27.6% win over Hillary and gave McCain a similarly lopsided win to John McCain over Ann Kirkpatrick. Two years later, Graham County gave the win to Martha McSally over Kyrsten Sinema (64.8% to 31.8%) in the Senate race and was Wendy Rogers (R) territory by a wide margin over Blue Dog Tom O'Halleran. It was the reddest county in the district-- by far. Until yesterday when Safford City Councilman Ch... more »
Efforts under way to get Reko Diq case penalty cancelled: AG Khalid Jawed Khan
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27-Feb-2020 Attorney General Khalid Jawed Khan has said that Pakistan's foremost effort in the Reko Diq mining case is to secure annulment of the $5.9 billion penalty.
NZ strongly encourages India to become participant of RCEP: Winston Peters
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27-Feb-2020 New Zealand strongly encourages India to become a full participant in RCEP as its absence is neither in the economic nor the strategic interest of the region, Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand Winston Peters said on Wednesday.
Pakistan seeks direct US market access
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27-Feb-2020 Pakistan said said US should convene meeting of Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) to move forward for result oriented progress.
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Basel III was recently designed following getting in thing to consider the loopholes and weaknesses that contributed to the financial disaster. Essentially, these regulations intend to defend the entire world financial system from the possible consequences of any long term economic disaster. In addition to that, they also intention to minimize the danger that would be imposed on govements to shell out cash while safeguarding banking companies and their lenders. Lender for Inteational Settlements (BIS): It is an inteational group of central financial institutions which aims to make b... more »
E-Verify: Will It Stop Illegal Immigration or Just Waste Everyone's Time?
*Alex Nowrasteh* *Politics, Americas* [image: FILE PHOTO: A U.S. Customs and Border Protection patch is seen on the arm of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Mission, Texas, U.S., July 1, 2019. REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo] The program was a misfire. Governor DeSantis has been pushing Florida’s legislature to enact an E‑Verify mandate for all new hires as a way to “turn the spigot off the incentive that drives illegal immigration,” as state Senator Joe Gruters said. So far, state legislators have resisted his efforts and watered down any potential bill that could pass—exempting s... more »
Could Nazi Germany Have Won World War II If Hitler Didn't Invade Russia?
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* With most of Western Europe under his control after the summer of 1940, and Eastern Europe either subdued or allied with Germany, Hitler had a choice by mid-1941. *Key point:* The Red Army in June of 1941 was caught terribly off-balance, still reeling and reorganizing from Stalin's purges. One of the most momentous decisions in history was Adolf Hitler's invasion of the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941. Operation Barbarossa transformed Nazi Germany's war from a one-front struggle, against a weakened Britain and a still-neutral United States, into ... more »
Could Russia's MiG-31 Shoot Down Satellites and Fight in the Stratosphere?
*Mark Episkopos* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2018%3Anewsml_RC139224B170&share=true] Very ambitious plans. *Key point: *Russia's MiG-31 is an impressive plane that looks set to only get better. But can Moscow create all the new technologies it wants? From mounting hypersonic Kinzhal missiles to deploying anti-satellite technology, the Russian Air Force has big plans for their MiG-31 fighter. Recently released exercise footage of MiG-31’s intercepting an “intruder” in the stratosphere sheds further light on the capabilitie... more »
Why the Su-47 Fighter Failed (But Still Helped Russia's Air Force)
*Mark Episkopos* *Technology, Europe* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2004%3Anewsml_RP5DRHZYDPAA&share=true] Learn from your mistakes. *Key Point:* If at first, you don't succeed, try, try again. That was the lesson Moscow took from its Su-47. At the Zhukovsky International Airport outside Moscow, Russia, MAKS 2019 air show attendees were treated to a rare piece of Russian military aviation history: the Su-47, a fascinating but flawed testbed for cutting-edge 1990’s fighter technology. Not seen since MAKS 2007, the Su-47 Berkut (“Golden Eagle”... more »
The Reason Why Democrats Can't Attack Bernie's Socialism
*James Pethokoukis* *Politics, Americas* [image: Democratic 2020 U.S. presidential candidates Senator Bernie Sanders and former Vice President Joe Biden talk at the tenth Democratic 2020 presidential debate at the Gaillard Center in Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. February 25, 2020] They're democratic socialists lite. At the South Carolina debate tonight, Democratic presidential contenders may finally slam Bernie Sanders on his ambitious policy agenda and lifelong support of “democratic socialism.” Yet based on past debates, these attacks will merely be a slightly more energetic... more »
Meet The Kirov-class Battlecruiser: The Backbone Of Russian Seapower
*Robert Farley* *Security, Europe* The largest and heaviest surface combatant warship still operating in the world. *Key point: *The Kirovs can threaten U.S. assets, while also providing an impressive, prestigious platform for the display of Russian maritime prowess. In the 1970s, the Soviet Union embarked on a project to do what no navy had done for decades—build a surface warfare vessel comparable in size to the battleships of World War I and World War II. The U.S. Navy—and every other navy in the world—had given up on ships of this size due to expense and vulnerability. Why ... more »
He's Gone
And it's a damned shame. They broke the mold after they made him.
Covid-19 Update: "Coronavirus Containment Has Failed"
Chris Martenson, *"Coronavirus Containment Has Failed"* - https://www.peakprosperity.com/
Four years of people’s war: an assessment of the New People’s Army from 2016-2019
The end of the NPA's insurgency isn't guaranteed despite what officials say. The post Four years of people’s war: an assessment of the New People’s Army from 2016-2019 appeared first on New Mandala.
"Scientists Discover HIV-Like "Mutation" Which Makes Coronavirus Extremely Infectious"
*"Scientists Discover HIV-Like "Mutation" Which* * Makes Coronavirus Extremely Infectious"* by Tyler Durden "While mainstream scientists continue to perform mental gymnastics to insist that the new coronavirus wasn't man-made, new research from scientists in China and Europe reveal that the disease happens to have an 'HIV-like mutation' which allows it to bind with human cells up to *1,000* times stronger than the Sars virus, according to SCMP. Recall that at the end of January, a team of Indian scientists wrote in a now-retracted, scandalous paper claiming that the coronavirus may ... more »
France Announces 2nd COVID-19 Death, Infections Spread to 6 Continents
ARIRANG NEWS 코로나 19 프랑스 첫 프랑스인 사망자 발생, 미국내 확진자 증가, 6대주 전체서 확진 France has reported its first citizen death due to the coronavirus. According to the health authorities on Wednesday, the 60-year-old French man died in a Paris hospital, …making him the second person to die from the virus in France. There …
CDC Confirms First US Coronavirus Case Of ‘Unknown Origin’ As South Korea Infections Soar
CDC Confirms First US Coronavirus Case Of ‘Unknown Origin’ As South Korea Infections Soar by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Summary: South Korea reports 334 new cases, bringing the total number in the country to 1,595 South Korea, US postpone joint drills due to coronavirus The US State Department has issued a level 3 travel advisory urging people to reconsider …
Coronavirus Fears Lead to Fight in Italian Supermarket
RT With the seventh coronavirus death in Italy’s Lombardy region confirmed earlier on Monday, residents of the area, driven by fear of the rapidly spreading COVID-19, rushed to stock up on essential goods. Stripped store shelves provided fertile ground for tensions to escalate into violence and brawls, as evidenced by this footage. end
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