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Doctors, Scientists, and Ex-Industry Whistleblowers Support Petition to Boycott 5G Phones
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Activist Post – by BN Frank Cell phone safety is NOT tested on humans or animals. It’s tested on “SAM”, a plastic mannequin head. From... The post Doctors, Scientists, and Ex-Industry Whistleblowers Support Petition to Boycott 5G Phones appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
WHO’s Ministry of Truth caught rewriting medical facts on “herd immunity”
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
WHO’s Ministry of Truth caught rewriting medical facts on "herd immunity". from tucker_carlson The post WHO’s Ministry of Truth caught rewriting medical facts on “herd immunity” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Stimulus Payments Set Stage For The Revolution’s Sedation
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Planet Free Will – by Joseph Jankowski After the congressional passage of the 5,593 page COVID “stimulus” bill on Monday, President Trump shot the legislation... The post Stimulus Payments Set Stage For The Revolution’s Sedation appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Shutdown Looms As Democrat Bid For $2,000 Relief Checks Fails House, Here’s What Happens Next
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Zero Hedge – by Tyler Durden House Democrats on Thursday failed to replace the $600 direct checks in the latest pandemic relief bill with $2,000... The post Shutdown Looms As Democrat Bid For $2,000 Relief Checks Fails House, Here’s What Happens Next appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
‘Smart Toilets,’ Afghan Book Clubs, and Lizard Treadmills: Rand Paul’s Report Exposes $55 Billion in Government Waste
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
FEE – by Brad Polumbo Everybody celebrates the holiday season in their own way. Each year, Senator Rand Paul invokes the spirit of the fictional... The post ‘Smart Toilets,’ Afghan Book Clubs, and Lizard Treadmills: Rand Paul’s Report Exposes $55 Billion in Government Waste appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Musical Interlude: 2002, "Dreams Of Peace"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 11 hours ago
*2002, "Dreams Of Peace"* Full screen mode highly recommended.
COVID Conga Line: Video Showing Maskless Republicans Dancing at Christmas Party Sparks Investigation
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Sputnik Earlier, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York State Governor Cuomo agreed to end indoor dining in New York City in... The post COVID Conga Line: Video Showing Maskless Republicans Dancing at Christmas Party Sparks Investigation appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Musical Interlude: 2002, "Remember Now"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 11 hours ago
*2002, "Remember Now"*
$1.4 BILLION for Congress salaries and “expenses” including $8.2 MILLION to go directly to the “Office of the Speaker” WTF Nancy?
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Investment Watch Here is how Pelosi IS FUNDING HERSELF AND OTHERS W/ PORKULUS 8 Of The Craziest Items In The $900 Billion COVID Blue-State Bailout Bill... The post $1.4 BILLION for Congress salaries and “expenses” including $8.2 MILLION to go directly to the “Office of the Speaker” WTF Nancy? appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Ohio National Guard Will “Help” Administer The Vaccine To All Ohioans
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
SHTF Plan – by Mac Slavo Health and Human Services gave the Ohio National Guard a waiver allowing them to administer COVID-19 vaccines to the... The post Ohio National Guard Will “Help” Administer The Vaccine To All Ohioans appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
We Support Karl Marx Not Biden, Say Armed Michigan Protesters
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Breitbart – by Bob Price An armed group of protesters carrying Antifa and Black Lives Matter gear denied supporting President-Elect Joe Biden. Instead, the Lansing,... The post We Support Karl Marx Not Biden, Say Armed Michigan Protesters appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Joe Biden to Dismantle Trump’s Legal Wall, Inviting Central Americans to Southern Border
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Breitbart – by John Binder President-Elect Joe Biden is planning to dismantle the legal wall at the United States-Mexico border that President Trump has constructed... The post Joe Biden to Dismantle Trump’s Legal Wall, Inviting Central Americans to Southern Border appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Why Americans will be demanding proof of vaccination
Misty, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
Axios – by Felix Salmon You’ve received a coronavirus vaccination — but can you prove it? The answer to that question will help determine how... The post Why Americans will be demanding proof of vaccination appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
California: World Leading Climate Hypocrite Updated Dec. 23, 2020
Ron Clutz, Science Matters - 13 hours ago
Update following below Dec. 23, 2020 Has Progressive Californication Peaked? California’s Climate Extremism Joel Kotkin reports from the Golden State. Excerpts in italics with my bolds. The pursuit of environmental purity in the Golden State does nothing to reverse global warming—but it’s costing the poor and middle class dearly. Environmental extremism increasingly dominates California. The […]
2:00PM Water Cooler Christmas Eve 2020
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 10 hours ago
~ Today's Water Cooler ~
Did Allen Iverson Say He Spent $40K at TGI Friday’s, Not a Strip Club?
Dan Evon, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
An alleged quote from the NBA star has amused internet users for years.
Here's How North Korea Could Goad America and China Into War
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Security, Asia* [image: Wikimedia Commons] War between the United States and China in Korea is unthinkable, but not impossible. Therefore, we have to think about it. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The original Korean War - from 1950 to 1953 - was horrific, but it was a limited war that was confined to the Korean Peninsula and did not involve the use of nuclear weapons. A second Korean War has no such guarantees. War on the Korean Peninsula is almost too horrible to contemplate. Nuclear-armed adversaries, fighting in densely populated urban terrain, could ca...
Why Israel and Morocco Are Ushering in a New Era of Peace
Ahmed Charai, The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Ahmed Charai* *Politics, Middle East* Morocco is the only Arab country whose constitution formally recognizes Judaism as an identity referent, alongside Muslim and Christian. That constitution was adopted by referendum in 2011. This Christmas season, relations have never been better between Jews and Muslims, between Israel and the Arab nations. This is especially so in my country, Morocco, which hosted a visit with U.S. and Israeli officials this week—opening a new era of peace and shared prosperity between Morocco and Israel. Most importantly, a simple moment, between Israel’s...
America’s Old B-2 Stealth Bomber Can Still Bring a Nation to Their Knees
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* The B-2 was developed as a black program, with all of the pluses and minuses that entails. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Conventional or nuclear, the B-2 Spirit can handle almost any precision attack mission in any environment imaginable, located at practically any point on Earth. The new B-21 Raider bomber, set to enter service in the mid-2020s, appears very similar to the B-2. Meanwhile, the current B-2 fleet will likely fly for another twenty years or more. The B-2 Spirit is one of three strategic heavy bombers in U.S. Air Force ser...
Iran Has Top-Notch Submarines Now (Thanks, North Korea)
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 10 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Middle East* [image: Wikimedia Commons] The limited range of Iran’s diesel-electric submarines is irrelevant in the restrictive and shallow confines of the Gulf, while their near-undetectability mine-laying capability makes them ideal candidates for patrol and ambush operations against hostile surface vessels. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Rather than investing heavily in a few larger submarines whose effectiveness would be hampered by the conditions of the Persian Gulf, Iran has dozens of stealthy midget submarines with torpedoes and minelayin...
A Christmas wish – do our part to break down barriers
Keith, musingsofanoldfart - 10 hours ago
The following is an edited version of an earlier post that remains relevant today. In the spirit of the Christmas season, it is worth a revisit. Last night, my wife and I attended one of a series of “talks” around improving racial … Continue reading →
Was a 57,000-Year-Old Frozen Wolf Pup Discovered With Fur Still Preserved?
Madison Dapcevich, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
A gold miner was reportedly blasting a wall of frozen mud in Canada when he came upon the permafrost-entombed canine.
Is This the German Title of Bob Woodward’s ‘Rage’?
Alex Kasprak, Snopes.com - 10 hours ago
The book, published in September 2020, is the veteran journalist's second book about Trump's presidency.
Unipolar vs Multipolar: The Death of McKinley and the Loss of America’s Soul
Matthew Ehret, The Duran - 10 hours ago
Originally published on the Saker On December 17, 2020 A new US Maritime strategy was unveiled putting into practice the regressive concepts first outlined in the early National Defense Strategy 2020 doctrine which target China and Russia as the primary enemies of the USA and demanding that the USA be capable to “defeat our adversaries […]
Today in History (Dec 24)
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 10 hours ago
It’s easier to get into a war than it is to get out of one. On December 24, 1979, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, under the pretext of upholding the Soviet-Afghan Friendship Treaty of 1978. As midnight approached, the Soviets organized a massive military airlift into Kabul, involving an estimated 280 transport aircraft and three […] The post Today in History (Dec 24) appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Vintage Video Shows F-104 Using “Tossing” Technique To Drop A Nuclear Bomb And Escape The Blast Effects
David Cenciotti, The Aviationist - 11 hours ago
Footage shows the tactical nuclear weapon delivery technique used by the F-104 Starfighter (and many other aircraft). Although some of our readers may already have seen it, I still think the video of a tactical [...] The post Vintage Video Shows F-104 Using “Tossing” Technique To Drop A Nuclear Bomb And Escape The Blast Effects appeared first on The Aviationist.
Did a Dead Person End Up Voting in Pennsylvania?
Nur Ibrahim, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
Officials discovered a case of election fraud in the state, but it turned out to be a vote for Donald Trump.
NYT’S ‘Caliphate’ Podcast Withdrawn as Pulitzer Finalist
AP News, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
A high-profile podcast on terrorism from The New York Times that had been a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize was withdrawn as a contest entry in the wake of the newspaper saying the claims of a man central to “Caliphate" could not be verified.
“Suspicions Grow”
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 11 hours ago
What a surprise. Suspicions grow that nanoparticles in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trigger rare allergic reactions | Science | AAAS
Parents Convicted in 2009 ‘Balloon Boy’ Hoax Pardoned
AP News, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
Richard and Mayumi Heene reported their 6-year-old son had floated away in an homemade UFO-shaped silver helium balloon in 2009.
Christmas in Florida: Chilly Forecast, Falling Iguanas
AP News, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
With unexpectedly cold weather in the forecast and pandemic-related curfews in some places, Florida is about to have a Christmas unlike any other in recent memory, and it may involve falling iguanas.
I am outraged
Robert, Ice Age Now - 11 hours ago
I am outraged at the outright and blatant corruption in this election. _____________ I am outraged Robert Felix I am outraged at the outright and blatant corruption in this election. I am outraged at how the media has ignored and covered up that corruption. I am outraged at the attempts to steal this election, not ... Read more The post I am outraged appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Rare blizzard warning for Twin Cities – Video
Robert, Ice Age Now - 12 hours ago
Plus, record snowfall. Both Ramsey & Hennepin counties were included in yesterday’s blizzard warning. The last blizzard warning that included the Twin Cities canme just two years ago, on April 14th, 2018. The one before that was the famous Halloween blizzard back in 1991. The 8.7 inches of snow that fell on Wednesday easily beat ... Read more The post Rare blizzard warning for Twin Cities – Video appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Herd Immunity and How the World Health Organization is Altering the COVID-19 Narrative
A Political Junkie, Viable Opposition - 11 hours ago
With the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines taking place around the world in an effort to stem the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and provide vaccine-induced immunity, as the group taking the lead role in the response to the pandemic, the World Health Organization's responsible for driving the narrative. That said and given that it is a very important concept during the COVID-19 pandemic, let's look at how the World Health Organization described "herd immunity" on June 9, 2020 as shown on this screen capture sourced from the Wayback Machine: Here is the key phrase from the J...
Rhode Island gets 45 applications for medical cannabis dispensary licenses
Solomon Israel, Marijuana Business Daily - 11 hours ago
Rhode Island’s medical marijuana program received 45 applications for a lottery to operate six new dispensaries in the state, according to the state’s Office of Cannabis Regulation. The application period for new licenses to operate dispensaries, called compassion centers in Rhode Island, closed earlier this month. One new license is available in each of six […] Rhode Island gets 45 applications for medical cannabis dispensary licenses is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Midget Submarines: Japan’s World War II Secret Weapon?
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * Pearl Harbor was their target. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Unfortunately for officials in Tokyo, the Japanese Navy had struck a powerful blow, but not a crippling one. The bombardment failed to hit the repair facilities and fuel depots, which allowed the U.S. Pacific fleet to get back on its feet relatively quickly. On Dec. 7, 1941, the aircraft of the Imperial Japanese Navy rained devastation upon the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. But Japanese warplanes didn’t actually fire the first shots that brought America into a massive Pa...
Counter-Coercion: How to Use the Military to Avoid War with China
James Siebens, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*James Siebens* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2MPI918C1U&share=true] Washington must be crystal-clear about where its lines are, then communicate them, then stand by them, and show up when lines are crossed. Over the past decade, and especially since 2016, China has rapidly developed its military infrastructure, activities, and capabilities in the South China Sea. This became alarming enough that in 2018, Adm. Phillip Davidson (now Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command) told the Senate Armed Services ...
How to Stop World War III: Cut the Undersea Cables That Could Start It
Steve Weintz, The National Interest - 11 hours ago
*Steve Weintz* *Security, * If you wish to practice hybrid warfare—disruption and degradation with little overt engagement—then the ability to cut submarine cables at will and at depth gives you a very powerful weapon. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In the 1960s, America's advancing deep-sea capabilities alarmed the Soviets for good reason. If the Americans could locate sunken subs and retrieve satellites from the supposedly inviolable deeps, their underwater black ops directly threatened Soviet security. When a July 2015 undersea tremor triggered a rockslide between the is...
Old NFO advisory - his blog is down, but he's OK
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 11 hours ago
Some of you have noticed that Old NFO's blog is down. It's a server problem, and will take some time to sort out. However, he's fine, so you don't need to worry about him. In case his blog doesn't come up before tomorrow, he sends Christmas greetings and good wishes to everyone. Peter
"In A Word..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 11 hours ago
"In a word, there are many thorns, but the roses are there too. " - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
W.O.O.D. – Merry Christmas 24 December 2020
E.M.Smith, Musings from the Chiefio - 11 hours ago
W.O.O.D. for 24 December 2020 - Merry Christmas! Continue reading →
Did Gov. Cuomo Host a Maskless Birthday Party in the Hamptons?
Dan Evon, Snopes.com - 11 hours ago
A spokesperson for the governor had a few choice words about this rumor.
THEY'D DO ANYTHING FOR TRUMP (BUT THEY WON'T DO THAT)
Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog - 11 hours ago
We've established that congressional Republicans will do anything for Donald Trump. They'll defend him against impeachment charges. They'll agree that the 2020 election was stolen from him even though no one can find solid evidence. But now Trump says he wants Americans to receive larger pandemic relief checks than the ones Congress agreed on. So congressional Republicans have no choice, right? They have to agree! Don't they? Nope: House Republicans shot down a Democratic bid on Thursday to pass President Donald Trump’s longshot, end-of-session demand for $2,000 direct payments t...
Why EU’s effort to “go organic” could threaten public health, environment
Craig Rucker, CFACT - 11 hours ago
Are efforts to make our food more “sustainable,” namely by using less pesticides and GMO’s, going to lead to better health and environmental quality? The answer is “No.” The post Why EU’s effort to “go organic” could threaten public health, environment appeared first on CFACT.
"Economic Market Snapshot AM 12/24/20"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 12 hours ago
*"Market Fantasy Updates AM 12/24/20"* "Down the rabbit hole of psychopathic greed and insanity... Only the consequences are real - to you! ○ "The more I see of the monied classes, the better I understand the guillotine." - George Bernard Shaw ○ *"Economic Market Snapshot AM 12/24/20"* ○ *"The more I see of the moneyed classes, * *the more I understand the guillotine."* - George Bernard Shaw ○ ○ Gregory Mannarino, *AM* *12/24/20: * *"**Important Updates: Stocks, Stimulus, * *Bitcoin, Ripple, Debt, Dollar, MORE!**"* - https://traderschoice.net/ ○ *MarketWatch Market Summary, Live Updates* ...
MPX, iAnthus tangle in NJ court as adult-use marijuana launch draws near
Jeff Smith, Marijuana Business Daily - 12 hours ago
A judge issued a preliminary ruling in favor of a New Jersey medical marijuana company in its legal tangle with New York-based multistate operator iAnthus. MPX NJ, which received one of only 12 vertical MMJ licenses in the state, sued iAnthus last week, claiming iAnthus has tried to take control of its operations, including construction […] MPX, iAnthus tangle in NJ court as adult-use marijuana launch draws near is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The dreaded lurgi strikes By William Bowles
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 12 hours ago
24 December 2020 — Investigating Imperialism Stop the world I want to get off! – Anthony Newly Update 3: 24 December 2020 Officially Covid 24 December 2020 So I’m now officially Covid Positive. After my trauma of taking a shower on Monday, yesterday, I got transported to my local hospital’s A&E department to get checked … Continue reading The dreaded lurgi strikes By William Bowles
Trump pardons Jared Kushner’s father, Netanyahu friend & supporter
Alison Weir, Israel Palestine News - 12 hours ago
Charles Kushner, father of Trump Middle East advisor son-in-law Jared Kushner, has been close to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for many years... His family foundation gave money to Israeli settlements and a group supporting Israeli soldiers
Marijuana growers look back on a year that saw a pandemic, wildfires, extreme weather and more
Bart Schaneman, Marijuana Business Daily - 13 hours ago
Recreational cannabis growers in mature markets faced an onslaught of challenges in 2020. From wildfires to early freezes to a global pandemic, they had their work cut out for them. Marijuana growers look back on a year that saw a pandemic, wildfires, extreme weather and more is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
The Tsunami At Ancient Tel Dor
News Staff, Science 2.0 blogs - 13 hours ago
Along the coast of Tel Dor, a maritime city in northwest Israel occupied from the Middle Bronze II period, 2000 BC, through the Crusader period, there is a marine shell and sand layer from nearly 10,000 years ago, but it's in the middle of a large ancient wetland layer spanning as far back as 15,000 years ago. What happened to create such a dramatic anomaly? A new study using underwater excavation, borehole drilling, and modeling suggests a massive tsunami struck, depositing seashells and sand in the middle of what was at the time fresh to brackish wetland. And it must have travel...
"I Had COVID For 17 Days, Here’s What It Was Like" (Excerpt)
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 13 hours ago
*"I Had COVID For 17 Days, * *Here’s What It Was Like" (Excerpt)* by Daisy Luther "A lot of folks are out there saying that COVID is a myth, that viruses don’t exist (wth?), or that the whole pandemic has been a scam. While I strongly disagree with the lockdowns and restrictions on our ability to make a living, there truly is a pretty bad virus out there. And I know this from personal experience. I had Covid and I wouldn’t wish it on my worst enemy. It was brutal and I had what would be considered a “moderate” case. This article isn’t meant to be used as medical advice or politica...
Survey: Majority in Germany still opposes adult-use cannabis legalization
Alfredo Pascual, Marijuana Business Daily - 13 hours ago
A slim majority of eligible voters in Germany opposes legalizing recreational marijuana, according to a new poll. The results come from a survey conducted in December by Infratest dimap – one of the leading polling agencies and research institutes in Germany – for the advocacy group Hanfverband. The survey, along with a recent vote in […] Survey: Majority in Germany still opposes adult-use cannabis legalization is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Innovating to zero! | Bill Gates
A Reader, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
In 2016, he patented the pre weaponized coronavirus in the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s patent office, as WO 2016 012739 A1. ______________________ 2017 to 2018... The post Innovating to zero! | Bill Gates appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
DC Mayor Proclaims Thursday ‘Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day’
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 11 hours ago
NBC 4 Dr. Anthony Fauci got an early birthday present when D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser proclaimed Thursday, December 24, 2020, “Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day”... The post DC Mayor Proclaims Thursday ‘Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day’ appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Reflecting Back and Imagining Forward
Global Issues News Headlines - 12 hours ago
SYDNEY, Dec 24 (IPS) - What a challenging year 2020 has been! A year of living dangerously – “Tahun vivere pericoloso”- perhaps these words of late President Soekarno of Indonesia are the best description. Fortunately, I managed to remain sane, reading and writing op-eds (mostly about the pandemic, here, here). Read the full story, “Reflecting Back and Imagining Forward”, on globalissues.org →
Christmas Eve, way down under!
<b>bob somerby</b>, the daily howler - 12 hours ago
*THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2020* *Aussies combat the plague:* Are you kidding? Today being Christmas Eve, we're suspending our current reports, which are too negative for such a day. We plan to finish on Saturday. In their place, we offer a quick look at The Practices of Christmas Eve Present as being performed Down Under. Lindsay Knaak-Stuart is an American, but she married an Aussie. In an essay for the Washington Post, she describes the hoops she and her children had to jump through when they fled the plague by joining her husband Down There. According to Knaak-Stuart, the Aussi...
Why Japan's Attack on Pearl Harbor Failed (Study This Picture)
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *History, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2011%3Anewsml_GM1E7BA0JTI01&share=true] The loss of the aircraft carriers would have been a major blow. *Key point: *It was possible Imperial Japan could have sunk some of the carriers and altered America's immediate ability to fight back. However, Washington also had bigger shipbuilding capacity and so might have been able to replace those ships sooner than expected. What if the aircraft carriers of the United States Navy had been present at Pearl Harbor on the morning of December ...
By 2030, Russia’s Fifth-Generation Nuclear Submarine Will Set Sail
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Russia, Europe* It was first revealed toward the end of 2014 that Russian design bureau Malakhit is working on a new nuclear attack submarine, which was later identified as the Laika (Russian for “Husky”) class. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *With the Yasen-M project suffering from recurrent production delays and development setbacks, it is unclear when the fifth-generation Husky class will enter serial production or how many units can be expected. The lead boat in the Husky class is reportedly planned to be built by the end of 2030. With the Yasen-M class...
The U.S. Navy Does Not Want to Battle the Kilo-Class Submarine
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 12 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * A submarine meant nearly as an afterthought for Soviet allies became a legend in the eyes of NATO. *Here's What You Need to Remember:** The propulsion plant is isolated on a rubber base so it doesn’t touch the hull, preventing vibrations from turning into noise that can be heard outside the boat.* Unlike the United States Navy, which went all-in on nuclear power, Russia maintains fleets of both diesel and nuclear-powered submarines. A land power encompassing much of Eurasia, Russian submarines are based much closer to “the action” than American subma...
With A Less Than 1% Mortality Rate, Israel Will Plunge Its People Into Third National Lockdown As Christian Churches Limited To Gatherings Of 10
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 12 hours ago
I keep waiting for people in America, or in any other nation around the world, to rise up and reject this COVID theater being played out for us in real time, and demand their freedoms be restored. But you know as well as I do, COVID is never going to go away, and neither will … Continue reading With A Less Than 1% Mortality Rate, Israel Will Plunge Its People Into Third National Lockdown As Christian Churches Limited To Gatherings Of 10 →
Thursday Morning Links
Unknown, Accidental Deliberations - 12 hours ago
This and that for your Thursday reading. - John Klein points out how Doug Ford's combination of abject failure and laughable deflection in response to the avoidable spread of COVID-19 is par for the course among Canada's conservative premiers. And Graham Thomson discusses Jason Kenney's opportunistic use of the pandemic to try to impose an unpopular, hard-right agenda on Alberta - even as he's also failed miserably in responding to the virus itself. - Peter Zimonjic and Catherine Cullen note that the Libs are acknowledging that their new demands for CERB repayment are inconsisten...
Don’t über-blame the algorithms — lessons from Europe
Guest Blogger, Balkinization - 12 hours ago
From the Workshop on “News and Information Disorder in the 2020 US Presidential Election.” Amélie P. Heldt One can hardly talk about disinformation and Europe without mentioning Brexit and the Cambridge Analytica scandal. However, the last four years have shown that blaming only technology for the information disorder is illusory. After Brexit, Europe feared disinformation campaigns would affect the French and the German elections in 2017. Until today there’s no evidence of such, either from foreign actors (e.g., so-called troll armies) or as a result of content curation syste...
The Mechanics Of mRNA Vaccines
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 12 hours ago
A useful explainer. Here I describe a brief overview of how the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna mRNA vaccines work. Taking a vaccine is one’s personal choice, and I hope this video can help someone make that decision rooted in science. pic.twitter.com/ZjFH0DH5ca — Rob Swanda (@ScientistSwanda) December 7, 2020
Editor's Note
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 12 hours ago
Blogging will be light for the next three days. I will basically blog when I can. Doing some last minute shopping right now. And cooking this afternoon. This year's celebrations will primarily be celebrated by video. It sucks. But it is better than nothing. But I should not complain. A lot of people are hurting this year. And we should all be grateful with what we have. Until then. I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!
Republicans Block $2,000 Virus Checks Despite Trump Demand
AP News, Snopes.com - 13 hours ago
House Republicans shot down a Democratic bid to pass President Donald Trump's longshot, end-of-session demand for $2,000 direct payments to most Americans as he ponders whether to sign a long-overdue COVID-19 relief bill.
We Don’t Need No Flaming Sparky Cars
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 13 hours ago
I know! Let’s ban all the gas engines! “Japan would run out of electricity in the summer if all cars were running on electric power. The infrastructure needed to support a fleet consisting entirely of EVs would cost Japan between ¥14 trillion and ¥37 trillion, the equivalent of $135 billion to $358 billion, he said.… Continue reading →
An invaluable insight into how China's leadership thinks - and acts
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 13 hours ago
A speech given by John Garnaut to an Australian government seminar in 2017 has just come to my attention. In it, Mr. Garnaut puts into a nutshell how China's leaders see the world and their own country, and how they're working to ensure their ongoing - indeed, perpetual - control of both. Here's a lengthy excerpt from a much longer speech. I can't emphasize too strongly that you should click over there and read the whole thing. It explains China's internal and geopolitical policies better than almost any other short work I've read. *It also explains how - and why - China is ...
One Chart Shows How Useless Dr. Fauci’s ‘Advice’ Is
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 13 hours ago
Bonchie | Dec 23, 2020 Dr. Anthony Fauci is an expert. I’m assured of it on a near-daily basis by the media, who host the exalted doctor on their networks, hanging on his every word. Of course, it wasn’t always like that. In the early stages of the pandemic, Fauci got the cold shoulder because … Continue reading One Chart Shows How Useless Dr. Fauci’s ‘Advice’ Is →
Trump closes the book on Russiagate hoax, because DOJ failed to do so
The Duran, The Duran - 14 hours ago
Trump closes the book on Russiagate hoax, because DOJ failed to do so The Duran: Episode 836. Trump Pardons Paul Manafort, Roger Stone, Charles Kushner Trump Pardons Paul Manafort, Roger Stone, Charles Kushner Just 24 hours after Donald Trump issued some 15 pardons and commutations, including former campaign aide George Papadopoulos, former US congressmen Duncan […]
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Jenna Orkin, From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 14 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin Pollution killed nearly 1.7m people in India in 2019 – study 2020: The Year Things Started Going Badly Wrong Posted on December 23, 2020 by Gail Tverberg " Today’s citizens have never been told that many of the services we take for granted today, such as suppression of forest fires, are really services provided by fossil fuels." One in Four Diagnosed with Covid Is Infected in Hospital Who Is Brenda Mallory, Biden Pick For Council On ... - NPR Artificial intelligence solves Schrödinger's equation When the lockdown and domestic travel restrictions were announced in th...
Rush Gives What Could Be His Last End-of-Year Monologue Ever, And It’s Incredible
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 14 hours ago
Kipp JonesPublished December 24, 2020 Many conservatives braced for the worst after talk radio icon Rush Limbaugh seemed to signal on his end-of-the-year program Wednesday that the program might have been his last Christmas show ever. Some even speculated Wednesday’s show, which was incredible and moving, might have been the final time we heard from … Continue reading Rush Gives What Could Be His Last End-of-Year Monologue Ever, And It’s Incredible →
MN Senator/Physician Blows Whistle: The Bizarre, Non-COVID Types of Deaths Being Blamed on COVID
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 14 hours ago
Michael AustinPublished December 21, 2020 In a video released on Friday, two Minnesota lawmakers called for a full audit of all death certificates marked as COVID-19 deaths. In the video, state Rep. Mary Franson and Sen. Scott Jensen revealed their own findings after look over thousands of “death certificate data points” and found that the … Continue reading MN Senator/Physician Blows Whistle: The Bizarre, Non-COVID Types of Deaths Being Blamed on COVID →
Disinformation and the disingenuous discourse of victimhood
Guest Blogger, Balkinization - 13 hours ago
From the Workshop on “News and Information Disorder in the 2020 US Presidential Election.” Ari Ezra Waldman Donald Trump lies. He lies about many things. But most recently he has been lying about the 2020 election. He claims that if it weren’t for “fraud” associated with mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Arizona, he would have won the election. There is, of course, no evidence of systemic fraud. The only incidents of fraud identified in Pennsylvania were of a Trump voter trying to register another vote for Trump from his dead mother. And yet, su...
As Americans Face Starvation, Gov’t Spends $55 Billion on Smart Toilets, Lizards on Treadmills, and More
The Free Thought Project, The Free Thought Project - 13 hours ago
[image: waste]Sen. Rand Paul’s new report shows the feds wasted millions studying whether people will eat bugs, funding art classes in Kenya, fighting truancy in the Philippines, and more.
Brazil Suspends Flights From Britain due to new COVID-19 Variant
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 13 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil has temporarily suspended incoming flights from Britain and banned any individual who has been in Britain in the past 14 days from entering the country, due to the emergence of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus. In a note in the official gazette late on Wednesday, Brazil’s government […] The post Brazil Suspends Flights From Britain due to new COVID-19 Variant appeared first on The Rio Times.
BOOM! State Rules Citizens Have Religious Freedom to Use Psychedelic Mushrooms
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 13 hours ago
[image: mushrooms]New Hampshire supreme court just ruled in favor of citizens to be able to use psychedelic mushrooms in the practice of their religion.
Venezuela Rejects Ruling on Border Controversy with Guyana
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 13 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The recent judgment handed down by The Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ) concerning the border controversy between Guyana and Venezuela has been rejected by the Venezuelan Government. In the landmark ruling handed down last Friday, December 18th, the ICJ ruled that the decades-old border controversy will finally be settled […] The post Venezuela Rejects Ruling on Border Controversy with Guyana appeared first on The Rio Times.
Sandy, Oregon Mayor encourages coalition of businesses to defy COVID rules
Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 13 hours ago
KOIN PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The town of Sandy’s mayor announced his intentions to not only defy state-mandated COVID-19 restrictions, but is backing a coalition... The post Sandy, Oregon Mayor encourages coalition of businesses to defy COVID rules appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Honduras Restricts UK, South African Travelers due to new Coronavirus Strain
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 14 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Honduras on Wednesday, December 23rd, began to restrict entry of travelers from the United Kingdom and South Africa, where a new strain of the coronavirus has appeared, according to the National Risk Management System (Sinager). "For Hondurans and foreigners residing in the country who have stayed or transited in countries […] The post Honduras Restricts UK, South African Travelers due to new Coronavirus Strain appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Truth About China & Our Ruling Class
Hardnox, 'Nox & Friends - 14 hours ago
Was all the Russian disinformation talk meant to move our attention away from what’s really going on? Here’s The Simple Truth. The Swamp has been selling us out since the ’70s. Enough! ~ Hardnox
California Democrats and Race-Based Politics
Navy Crawfish, 'Nox & Friends - 14 hours ago
Tell me you’re not surprised. Kamala Harris replacement not black enough, ‘a real blow to the African-American community,’ mayor says December 23, 2020 | San Francisco Mayor London Breed is not pleased with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “unfortunate” decision to not choose a black woman to fill a U.S. Senate seat. The Democrat mayor revealed her disappointment on Tuesday after Newsom announced his pick of California Secretary of State Alex Padilla to replace Sen. Kamala Harris. Padilla, who has been called out by House Republicans over a “highly questionable” contract his office gav...
Another Flawed Data Model from Imperial College to Blame for Latest UK Lockdown
Mary, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
The Last American Vagabond – by Whitney Webb The source behind the claim that a new COVID-19 strain in the UK is 70% more transmissible,... The post Another Flawed Data Model from Imperial College to Blame for Latest UK Lockdown appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
BNSF train carrying crude oil derails, catches fire in Washington state near Canadian border
Admin, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
Yahoo News A train carrying crude oil derailed and caught fire on Tuesday in Washington state near the Canadian border, prompting a major emergency response... The post BNSF train carrying crude oil derails, catches fire in Washington state near Canadian border appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Oregon’s Tyranny Continues
Wardo Rants, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
Wardo Rants December 23rd, 2020. Oregon State Government, shows its true colors as they openly call we the people, SUBJECTS. Then use violence on... The post Oregon’s Tyranny Continues appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
The prosecution of Peter Paul: “the precise historical moment when the long process of dispossessing the Malecites became complete”
Tim Bousquet, Halifax Examiner - 14 hours ago
News 1. COVID-19 The Nova Scotia government announced four new cases of COVID-19 yesterday (Wednesday, Dec. 22) — but two of those cases involve people who aren’t in the province. A release from the Department of Health and Wellness says that two of the new cases are “in” Nova Scotia Health’s Central Zone — one is […]
Trump’s Pardons For The Festive Season
Binoy KAMPMARK, OrientalReview.org - 15 hours ago
A flurry of them has been expected, and just prior to Christmas, US President Donald Trump waved his wand of pardon with vigour. On December 22, the president issued fifteen pardons and five commutations. The choices so far have been, to put it mildly, problematic. The power to pardon can […]
Ethiopian forces launch heavy attack against Sudanese army
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
[image: Ethiopian forces launch heavy attack against Sudanese army] BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:00 P.M.) – Sudanese military sources said on Thursday that armed Ethiopian groups supported by the Ethiopian army launched an attack on the Sudanese army, after a few days of intense clashes along the border. The Al-Sharq news network quoted the sources as saying that the attack took place in the Abu Tayyour area in the Al Fasha Al Saghra region in the border area between the two countries, noting that the Ethiopian groups used heavy artillery in their attack. Continue reading Ethiopian forces la...
Syrian Army prepares for possible confrontation with Turkish forces in Raqqa
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago
[image: Syrian Army prepares for possible confrontation with Turkish forces in Raqqa] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 P.M.) – The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) has recently moved in reinforcements to the northwestern region of the Al-Raqqa Governorate, following a string of attacks by the Turkish military and their allied militants. According to a military source in the neighboring Aleppo Governorate, the Syrian Arab Army has moved in reinforcements for a possible confrontation with the Turkish military and their allied militants at the key town of ‘Ain ‘Issa. Continue reading Syrian Army prepares...
Trump warns Tehran over US embassy attack: ‘If one American is killed, I will hold Iran responsible’
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago
[image: Trump warns Tehran over US embassy attack: ‘If one American is killed, I will hold Iran responsible’] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is behind the bombing of the US embassy in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, earlier this week. Trump posted on Twitter, Wednesday: “Our embassy in Baghdad got hit Sunday by several rockets. Three rockets failed to launch. Guess where they were from: IRAN. Now we hear chatter of additional attacks against Americans in Iraq…” The president added, “…Some friendly health advice to Iran: If one American is kil...
Bahraini fighter jets penetrate Qatari airspace in newest Gulf escalation
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago
[image: Bahraini fighter jets penetrate Qatari airspace in newest Gulf escalation] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 P.M.) – On Thursday, December 24, Qatar announced that Bahraini fighter jets had penetrated its airspace, in a new escalation in the Persian Gulf region. The Qatar News Agency (QNA) published a statement saying that “the State of Qatar informed the UN Security Council and the Secretary-General of the United Nations about air violations by 4 Bahraini fighter planes.” They explained, “The fighters penetrated Qatari airspace on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.” Qatar said that Ambassa...
Heavily-armed Russian warship heads to Syria
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago
[image: Heavily-armed Russian warship heads to Syria] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:45 P.M.) – the Russian Navy has sent another heavily armed ship to the eastern Mediterranean this week, following the arrival of a tank-carrying vessel to the Syrian port of Tartous. The Russian Navy’s media service said on Thursday that the Admiral Grigorovich frigate left the Black Sea and is now crossing the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits. It will join the frigate of the Russian naval group that is permanently deployed in the Mediterranean waters off the coast of Syria. Continue reading Heavily-armed Ru...
Turkish Bayraktar vs Russian Pantsir: Has Turkey gained the advantage over Russian weaponry?
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago
[image: Turkish Bayraktar vs Russian Pantsir: Has Turkey gained the advantage over Russian weaponry?] It has become increasingly common for modern local conflicts to be defined by the involvement of global powers in the confrontation of the opposing sides. The Libyan conflict is no exception. Just as is the case with the other conflicts in the region, both the Government of National Accord (GNA) and the Libyan National Army (LNA) have reached out to influential foreign powers for military, economic and diplomatic support. With the situation on the front lines somewhat stabilized, th...
F-35 Elephant Walks: How the U.S. Air Force Prepares for Arctic Warfare
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, arctic* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2015%3Anewsml_TM3EB2818KH01&share=true] The Alaskan Air Force base exercise included a lot of powerful aircraft and their supporting tankers. Just in case Santa Clause and his Elves wind up needing military protection from an attempted hostile intrusion in the North Pole, the U.S. Air Force will be ready with F-35 and F-16 fighter jets poised for rapid attack. The service’s 354th Fighter Wing at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, is using the shortest days of the year to prepare for ...
Superpower Showdown: To Win Against America China Needs to Kill the Carriers
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Asia* China’s first aircraft carrier started out as the hulk of the unfinished Russian aircraft carrier Riga, which almost became a resort and casino. *Here's What You Need to Remember: **The Third Taiwan Crisis was a brutal lesson for a China.* More than twenty years ago, a military confrontation in East Asia pushed the United States and China uncomfortably close to conflict. Largely unknown in America, the event made a lasting impression on China, especially Chinese military planners. The Third Taiwan Crisis, as historians call it, was China’s intr...
South China Sea: Why America Is Concerned about China’s Maritime Claims
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2JSH9L0POY&share=true] Beijing keeps expanding the areas of the sea it claims as its own, despite those territories belonging to other countries. The U.S.-China tension related to the South China Sea has been going on for years, and there is no end in sight. China recently sent its second aircraft carrier, the Shandong, into the region and the Pentagon reports that a U.S. Navy destroyer recently conducted a Freedom of Navigation Operation wherein it sailed within the...
The U.S. Army Won't Let the Mighty M1 Abrams Tank Die
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Americas* The U.S. Army is adding more heavy armored firepower to its arsenal of combat vehicles to include a large volume of upgraded Abrams main battle tanks, including a recently refined M1A2 SEPv3 tank configuration intended to bring the classic platform into a new era of modern, major-power warfare The U.S. Army is adding more heavy armored firepower to its arsenal of combat vehicles to include a large volume of upgraded Abrams main battle tanks, including a recently refined M1A2 SEPv3 tank configuration intended to bring the classic platform into a ...
SR-72: The Secret Spy Plane That Could Be the Fastest Ever
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *SR-72, Americas* The SR-72 is the planned successor to the SR-71, the iconic Cold War-era reconnaissance plane that shattered world records for the fastest manned airbreathing jet engine aircraft. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Lockheed Martin maintains that an SR-72 concept demonstrator will take to the skies by the mid-2020s, possibly entering service as soon as 2030. However, unanswered questions—and serious design challenges—linger. Long a source of speculation throughout the defense commentary sphere, the SR-72 “Son of Blackbird” next-generation drone...
3 Million People Died in the U.S. in 2020 (Coronavirus Was a Big Factor)
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Health, Americas* Coronavirus has now become the third leading cause of death—behind only heart disease and cancer. For certain periods this year, coronavirus was considered to be the number one killer in the nation. The year 2020 has been one to forget, and the final death toll will make it even more so. The past year is set to become the deadliest in U.S. history with a total of three million-plus deaths—due in large part to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic—according to new data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Final mor...
China to Mass Produce the H-20 Stealth Bomber to Counter B-21
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* The communist country will also be moving quickly to build and commission its third and most advanced aircraft carrier as part of a broad modernization overhaul. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Mass producing the H-20 could be seen as a deliberate effort to match or even out-perform the planned numbers of U.S. B-21s. However, again, the impact would equally rely upon the effectiveness of the H-20’s stealth, avionics, sensing and weaponry. At the same time, a large bomber presence would, in a manner similar to a sizable J-20 global footprint, en...
How to Reinvent Democracy Promotion
Melinda Haring, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Melinda Haring* *Politics, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2020%3Anewsml_RC2BOK9FIIOK&share=true] The United States cannot credibly promote democracy abroad any longer, and the Biden administration must act swiftly to eliminate this obvious hypocrisy. IT’S MORNING in America again, even if it doesn’t look like it yet. Donald Trump may have balked at accepting the results of the election, and the transfer of power promises to be more than a little messy, but make no mistake—a new day is dawning. Joe Biden’s election represents an oppor...
Why Americans Are Turning Inwards
Nikolas K. Gvosdev, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Nikolas K. Gvosdev* *Politics, Americas* The new administration has an opportunity to define an affirmative vision for the 2020s that can both advance America’s geopolitical position on the world stage, but also be linked to concrete benefits that Americans will receive. THE BIGGEST mistake a prospective Biden administration could make would be to equate the voters’ rejection of Donald Trump as an affirmation of the direction of pre-2016 American foreign policy and to try and reset the clock. The 2020 election results do not change the fact that Americans are much less willing ...
This Picture Means You're Dead: Air Force F-35 and F-16 'Elephant Walk'
Alex Hollings, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Alex Hollings* *Security, * Elephant walks like last Friday’s are meant to demonstrate the Air Force’s ability to mount a series offensive or defensive in the event of such a conflict. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The primary reason behind these long-range flights for the Russian pilots, particularly for heavy payload bombers, is simply training. In order to be able to execute these long-range bombing missions in the event of *real war*, Russian pilots conduct training flights that closely resemble how actual combat operations would unfold. Last Friday, the U.S. Air For...
Taiwan is Working Hard to Make Any Chinese Invasion Would Fail
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* China will get far more than a bloody nose. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In the event that a Chinese amphibious force got close to shore, it would likely confront additional impediments, such as new Taiwanese submarines and Abrams tanks. The concept would be to stall, disrupt and destroy enough of any attacking amphibious force to in effect buy time until larger numbers of allied defenders can arrive. China is again threatening Taiwan with amphibious attack through a series of live-fire maritime warfare operations. Those military exercises u...
America Shouldn’t Panic Over China’s New H-20 Bomber
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 14 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *H-20, Asia* A British report calls the H-20 “truly intercontinental.” *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While the effectiveness of an H-20’s stealth characteristics may not be known, the U.S. history and experience with stealth could be one reason why U.S. Air Force senior weapons developers regularly say the B-21 does incorporate leap-ahead stealth technologies and can “hold any target at risk, anywhere in the world, anytime.” Just how big of a deal is China’s new H-20 stealth bomber, an emerging platform reported to operate at ranges longer than a U.S. B-2,...
WATCH: Innocent Dad Beaten, Arrested for Filming Cops Arrest His Son for ‘Wide Right Turn’
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 14 hours ago
[image: wide right turn]A power tripping cop decided to arrest a man for a "wide right turn" and then he and his fellow cop beat and arrested the man's dad for filming it.
Dose of Truth: Does the vaccine contain a microchip? (VIDEO)
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 14 hours ago
Amber Strong December 24, 2020 The idea of vaccines containing microchips has been around for a while. Doctors say there’s no evidence of it actually happening. There’s a lot of false information out there about the two leading COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. We wanted to provide the facts and answer some questions. I’m not a … Continue reading Dose of Truth: Does the vaccine contain a microchip? (VIDEO) →
Islamic State Holiday Season Song: ‘Coldly Kill [Unbelievers] With Hate And Rage’; ‘Plan Your Perfect Killing Spree’; ‘#MerryChristmas’
j, Wake Up To The Truth - 14 hours ago
Christmas Wishes from the Islamic State By Pamela Geller – on December 23, 2020 Biden’s defense pick allegedly sought intel painting ‘rosier picture’ of ISIS threat. Democrats are the enemy of the state party. ISIS Nasheed For Holiday Season: ‘Coldly Kill [Unbelievers] With Hate And Rage’; ‘Plan Your Perfect Killing Spree’; ‘#MerryChristmas’ On December 12, … Continue reading Islamic State Holiday Season Song: ‘Coldly Kill [Unbelievers] With Hate And Rage’; ‘Plan Your Perfect Killing Spree’; ‘#MerryChristmas’ →
Family Pulled Over, Beaten, 9-Month-old Baby Kidnapped Over Legal CBD Tea
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 14 hours ago
[image: baby]A family has been fighting for weeks to get back their baby after they were pulled over, beaten, and cops kidnapped their child.
Microsoft, Google join Whatsapp lawsuit vs. Israeli spyware developer
contact@ifamericansknew.org, Israel Palestine News - 14 hours ago
Israeli spyware developer NSO Group, already under fire for allegedly providing the software used to spy on Jamal Khashoggi before his murder, is now being pursued by multiple US tech giants for its sale of hacking tools to foreign governments. The software was allegedly used to hack the mobile phones of journalists, diplomats and human rights workers.
Praying COVID-19 patient, 82, is bludgeoned to death at Lancaster hospital
People for Life and Freedom, From the Trenches World Report - 14 hours ago
MSN A COVID-19 patient beat a fellow patient to death with an oxygen tank last week at Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, authorities said. The... The post Praying COVID-19 patient, 82, is bludgeoned to death at Lancaster hospital appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Just for Today Bookmark found in a book
Norma, Collecting My Thoughts - 15 hours ago
When I checked online there were several different versions of this “anonymous” card with challenging thoughts. I must have picked mine up over 30 years ago (it’s orange), and it has been lodged in various books, diaries and drawers since. So I took another look today. It’s called “working a program.” I’ve italicized (#4, #8) the ones I have no problem with—piece of cake to spend 30 minutes to an hour in the morning usually, with something inspirational (right now it’s Magnificat, but I’ve used other sources). And no problem strengthening my mind—I am not a mental loafer. I read, ...
Study Questions Both Dark Matter And Einstein’s Theory Of Relativity
zedie, SOMEONE SOMEWHERE - 16 hours ago
Study Questions Both Dark Matter And Einstein’s Theory Of Relativity https://www.forbes.com/sites/drdonlincoln/2020/12/20/study-questions-both-dark-matter-and-einsteins-theory-of-relativity/?sh=936fce2b7a7a
Plato’s Demiurge, Aristotle’s Prime Mover
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 2 hours ago
There is a difference in the way Plato and Aristotle philosophize about the divine principle which creates and maintains the universe. Plato says that the original creator of the universe is a world-architect, while Aristotle says that the original creator is a world-mover. In his dialogue *Timaeus*, Plato uses the word “Demiurge” to refer to the god who designs and builds the universe from the preexisting chaos. In *Physics *and *Metaphysics*, Aristotle argues that the prime mover is the first uncaused cause of the universe. Plato’s cosmology is grounded in architecture and craftsma...
Race, misinformation, and voter depression
Guest Blogger, Balkinization - 14 hours ago
From the Workshop on “News and Information Disorder in the 2020 US Presidential Election.” Guy-Uriel E. Charles and Mandy Boltax Since the 2016 election, scholars have focused a lot of attention on the intentional deployment of misinformation to influence electoral politics. The growing body of research on “information disorder” emphasizes our evolving social media landscape, which is an increasingly dominant environment for news that is driven by artificial intelligence, online behavior tracking, and data-analytics. Researchers have expressed concern about rising hyperpartisan...
Argentina Grants Russian COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Approval
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina's Ministry of Health on Wednesday, December 23rd, approved the use of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 "on an emergency basis." This vaccine "is presented as a safe and effective therapeutic tool ... to lower mortality, reduce morbidity and decrease the transmissibility of the disease," said a resolution signed […] The post Argentina Grants Russian COVID-19 Vaccine Emergency Approval appeared first on The Rio Times.
Anaphylactic Reaction To Covid-19 "Vaccine" in Alabama- Anaphylaxis Much Higher Then Was Expected.
Penny, Penny for your thoughts - 15 hours ago
*If anaphylactic reaction are much higher then expected... * *Is that not suggestive of very poorly done trials? You know it is. As well as I do!* * Severe allergic reaction reported following COVID-19 immunization in Alabama* *"The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) has been made aware that a person who received the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday experienced anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction) several minutes after taking the vaccine and while in required post-vaccine observation. The patient was immediately treated with anaphylaxis protocol at Decatur Mo...
Ecuador Applies Antigen Tests to Travelers from Britain, Australia, South Africa, EU
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Ecuador's Ministry of Public Health said Wednesday, December 23rd, more than 400 antigen tests to detect the COVID-19 pandemic have been applied to travelers from Britain, Australia, South Africa and the European Union. Since a new strain of the coronavirus was detected in Britain, Ecuador has required testing on travelers […] The post Ecuador Applies Antigen Tests to Travelers from Britain, Australia, South Africa, EU appeared first on The Rio Times.
Who is responsible for the New Cold War?
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 15 hours ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin was asked by BBC correspondent Steve Rosenberg whether Russia was “squeaky clean,” or responsible for the current bad state of Russia - West relations.
Cuban Doctors Arrive in Panama to Help With Coronavirus Fight
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) Panama’s health ministry said that 220 Cuban doctors arrived Thursday morning, December 24th, to reinforce the Central American nation’s healthcare system and help in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. “We call on all specialists and general practitioners in the country who are not in the system to submit […] The post Cuban Doctors Arrive in Panama to Help With Coronavirus Fight appeared first on The Rio Times.
Colombia’s Banana Sector Aspires to Achieve Exports of US$1 Billion in 2021
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - According to Emerson Aguirre Medina, the president of the Association of Banana Growers of Colombia (Augura), despite the challenges that the Colombian banana sector has faced this year, exports in 2020 are expected to range between 800 and 900 million dollars at the end of the year, a similar figure […] The post Colombia’s Banana Sector Aspires to Achieve Exports of US$1 Billion in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Christmas 2020
Owen Gray, Northern Reflections - 15 hours ago
It's been a dark year. And the weeks following Christmas will be filled with more death and -- for many -- desperation. A principal I worked with, who is a cancer survivor, says the disease has changed his perspective. He appreciates each new day and the potential it brings. He has learned what many of us are still learning. May we come to experience his wisdom. However you celebrate, happy holidays. Image: CBC.ca
Kushner Pardon Revives ‘Loathsome’ Tale of Tax Evasion, Sex
AP News, Snopes.com - 15 hours ago
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called it “one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes” he ever prosecuted as U.S. attorney.
Chinese Communist Party leaders seek global military and economic power – and global control of electricity generation
Robert, Ice Age Now - 15 hours ago
As of 2019, China had 2,363 active coal-fired power plants and was building another 1,171 in the Middle Kingdom – plus hundreds more in Africa, Asia and elsewhere. Meanwhile, the U.S. will soon have fewer than 200 still operating. ___________ “If Joe Biden puts the United States back in Paris climate treaty chains, US families and ... Read more The post Chinese Communist Party leaders seek global military and economic power – and global control of electricity generation appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Brazil to Remain the Major Global Sugar Supplier in 2021
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A high sugar price in Brazilian real equivalent and the fuel ethanol demand uncertainties in 2021 are expected to encourage producers to keep maximizing sugar production to supply a deficit global market. Brazil proved to be a consistent sugar supplier in 2020, able to increase its production by more than […] The post Brazil to Remain the Major Global Sugar Supplier in 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Coronavirus Dampens Christmas Joy in Bethlehem and Elsewhere
AP News, Snopes.com - 15 hours ago
A stream of marching bands joyously paraded through Bethlehem, but few people were there to greet them as the coronavirus pandemic and a strict lockdown dampened Christmas Eve celebrations in the traditional birthplace of Jesus.
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