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Thomas Paine

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Sunday, December 27, 2020

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How the Allies Crossed the Rhine River Into Germany
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* [image: Wikimedia Commons] At 5 pm on March 23, along the hazy western bank of the Rhine, British gunners opened up the biggest artillery barrage of the war, and Monty’s Operation Plunder—involving 1.25 million men of his 21st Army Group—was underway. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *As Hitler's Third Reich collapsed, its defending armies grew steadily more fanatical - and desparate to stop the Allies at whatever the cost. January 1945—with World War II in its sixth year—found the Allied armies going on the offensive after the Battl...
Everton Just Two Points Behind Leader Liverpool after Win over Sheffield
Gylfi Sigurdsson’s goal in the 80th minute was enough for Everton to beat host Sheffield United 1-0 on Saturday and climb to second place in the Premier League, just two points behind Merseyside rival Liverpool.
Millions to Lose Jobless Benefits If Trump Doesn’t Sign Relief Bill
As many as 14 million people receiving unemployment benefits will see those payments stop if outgoing US President Donald Trump doesn’t sign a bipartisan $900 billion pandemic relief bill by midnight Saturday.
Thousands of Trucks Make It Back to Continent after UK Backlog
Thousands of truckers who had been stuck in the south of England after France closed its borders with the United Kingdom amid concerns of a new variant of COVID-19 have made it back to the continent on Saturday, according to the British government.
UK Coronavirus Strain Detected in Europe Ahead of Vaccine Rollout
Deliveries of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine were distributed across the European Union on Saturday ahead of a unified rollout by member states just as Spain and France confirmed their first cases of the contagious British coronavirus variant.
Archaeologists Unearth Ancient Pompeii Snack Bar Complete with Food Residue
A snack bar replete with decorative paintings and traces of food residues has been unearthed in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which was buried under volcanic ash from Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79.
First Batch of Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Arrives in Spain as EU Begins Rollout
The first batch of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Spain on Saturday, a day before the country is set to begin the rollout of the jab.
A Month of Defiance by Indian Farmers against Agricultural Reforms
Protests by thousands of Indian farmers outside New Delhi against three laws liberalizing the agricultural sector completed a month on Saturday, presenting a challenge for the Indian government with no side willing to give in.
Tokyo Reports 949 New COVID-19 Cases
Authorities in Tokyo reported on Saturday a record 949 COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours a day after Japan’s health ministry confirmed the first cases of a United Kingdom-linked variant of the coronavirus in the country.
Beijing District Declares Emergency after New COVID-19 Outbreak
A district in northeastern Beijing has declared an emergency after five new COVID-19 cases were detected in the area, following two local infections on Christmas Day, health authorities said on Saturday.
Israel Attacks Hamas Positions in Gaza in Response to Rocket Launches
Israel attacked military targets of the Islamist movement Hamas in Gaza early Saturday in response to two rockets fired towards it a few hours before, according to official sources.
Police Say Possible Human Remains Found Near Nashville Explosion Site
Authorities have found what they believe to be human remains near the site of a Christmas morning blast in the entertainment district of Nashville in the United States, police Chief John Drake said on Friday.
Lila Talks: Sunday Pep Talk
Gelila Sebhatu, null - 16 hours ago
We continue to expand our circle and adding to the portfolio of talent who reside in our community. Today we are excited to add Gelila The post Lila Talks: Sunday Pep Talk appeared first on .
Analysis: If Covid-19 Vaccines Cause Side-effects, Who Pays? Producers or Governments?
Analysis, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - As the most ambitious inoculation initiative in history begins in an effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic, compensation for potential side-effects is a key issue as governments try to strike a balance between obtaining supplies of vaccines and protecting the public. The dismay vented by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro over […] The post Analysis: If Covid-19 Vaccines Cause Side-effects, Who Pays? Producers or Governments? appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mexico Registered 24 Reactions to Pfizer/BioNtech Vaccine Against Covid-19
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the first hours of immunization with the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine, Mexico registered 24 reactions typical of the drug, the Ministry of Health confirmed on Sunday, December 27th. The Undersecretary of Prevention and Health Promotion, Hugo López-Gatell, reported that the symptoms were vagal reflexes (decreased respiratory activity), hypoglycemia, dizziness, laryngeal […] The post Mexico Registered 24 Reactions to Pfizer/BioNtech Vaccine Against Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.
After four years of fraught negotiations and as the deal was about to be announced...
Craig, Is the BBC biased? - 17 hours ago
Tim Shipman's long *Sunday Times *piece today describes the big day at Downing Street, in which the BBC apparently had a truly surreal walk-on part: Johnson got a good night’s sleep and got up for a run with his dog Dilyn. But he began to lose patience. *A senior figure at the BBC spoke to No 10, urging it not to announce the deal during the broadcast of the corporation’s big Christmas Eve film, Kung Fu Panda. *About 12.30pm Johnson spoke again to von der Leyen and said: “We really need to get this over the line now. We’ve got to get Frosty and his team home for Christmas.” An ...
Argentina Creates Virtual Platform for Trading with Arab Markets
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (ANBA) The Argentine-Arab Chamber of Commerce has launched a digital permanent exhibition of Arab and Argentine products to encourage business between the two regions amid the pandemic. Argentine exporters can sell their goods to the Arab market through a virtual platform. The Permanent Exhibition Hall (PEH) platform was launched by […] The post Argentina Creates Virtual Platform for Trading with Arab Markets appeared first on The Rio Times.
Life Is A Great Treasure - The Wisdom Of Beinsa Douno
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 17 hours ago
*Life is a great treasure which needs to be protected. Guard your life with Wisdom. Let the true knowledge which originates from Wisdom be your defense. Keep your life flowing freely from the great spring of Love. Sanctify your life with Truth which gives your life freedom in all directions.* * Beinsa Douno * *Peter Deunov, also known as Beinsa Dоuno (11 July 1864 - 27 December 1944) was a spiritual master and founder of a School of Esoteric Christianity called "School of the Universal White Brotherhood" *
China And Iran Start Drilling In This Super Giant Gas Field
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood From OilPrice.Com: Drilling operations of the first well of the game-changing but highly-controversial Phase 11 of Iran’s supergiant South Pars non-associated natural gas field officially began last week. Significant gas recovery from the enormous resource will commence in the second half of the next Iranian calendar year that begins on […]
Under the Rug
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
By Cathy Jameson I shared this story several years ago with family and friends. I thought of it again as I vacuumed that highly-trafficked rug area last week. It’s due for a deep clean once more. I’d love to make...
Links 12/27/2020
Jerri-Lynn Scofield, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Analysis: Some Said the Vaccine Rollout Would Be a ‘Nightmare.’ They Were Right.
Jerri-Lynn Scofield, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been deficient and disorganized, suffering from flaws that plague the U.S. for-profit health care system.
ICYMI: Christmas Recovery Edition (12/27)
Peter Greene, CURMUDGUCATION - 17 hours ago
We're getting there, and by "there" I mean into whatever future we're about to build in the new year. In the meantime, here's this week's reading list. *The Attack on Dr. Jill Biden Is Cloaked Hatred of Teachers and Public Ed * While folks have been compiling lists if bad Wall Street Journal takes in 2020, the Epstein hit piece is often overlooked--but it was bad. Nancy Bailey pushes back. (Yes, this was only just last week) *SCOTUS Opened the Door for Religious Charter Schools* One more preview of the argument that charter operators will use to cash in now that SCOTUS has sig...
Why the AR-556 Is a Good AR Pistol
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, Americas* [image: https://ruger.com/productImages/8502/detail/5.jpg] This is a solid weapon that is easier than trying to assembly your own from separate parts. *Key Point:* There are many different AR pistols out there. Here is how this one makes its mark. The AR-15 rifle, or ArmaLite Rifle-15, was developed by Eugene Stoner as a potential military firearm. The AR-15, first adopted by the U.S. Air Force and later by the rest of the armed forces, is a gas operated, direct impingement firearm that siphons off gunpowder gasses to cycle the weapon. This a...
Argentina to Launch COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign on Tuesday
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina will begin vaccinating its citizens against coronavirus on Tuesday, December 29th, using the recently delivered Russian Sputnik V vaccine, the government said on Saturday, following its approval by health authorities for emergency use. Argentine president Alberto Fernández and provincial governors said health personnel would receive their vaccines in less […] The post Argentina to Launch COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign on Tuesday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Watters World rips curtain on congressional ‘crisis horsetrading’
Uriel, 'Nox & Friends - 18 hours ago
Watters’ World 12/26/20| FOX BREAKING TRUMP NEWS December 26, 2020 . We are getting screwed especially if we are forced to accept this 2021 Omnibus. –Uriel–
Protests in Manaus City Against Closure of Businesses due to Virus
Iolanda Fonseca, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Protests broke out on Saturday, Decembe 26th, in Manaus, capital of the state of Amazonas, against the closure of shops selling non-essential goods, as infection numbers increase in Brazil. Hundreds of people took to the streets to demonstrate, according to news portal G1. "Shop owners spend the whole year preparing […] The post Protests in Manaus City Against Closure of Businesses due to Virus appeared first on The Rio Times.
Here's How the Pandemic Could Play Out in 2021
Adam Kleczkowski, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Adam Kleczkowski* *Coronavirus, * Predicting exactly how things will play out is difficult, but there are some things we can forecast with a relative degree of confidence. Vaccines for COVID-19 are now being rolled out, but in some parts of the world, this good news has been tempered by the emergence of new, potentially more infectious strains of the virus. Exactly how the pandemic will evolve has become more uncertain. Certainly, the next three or so months will be challenging, and a virus-free life is probably some way off. Some things may not return to how they were before. ...
What Obama's New Book Can Tell Us About How Laws Are Made
David Webber, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*David Webber* *Politics, The Americas* Legislators respond to people and interests they see and hear. Usually that means other politicians, lobbyists and their staffs. Without an attentive public, the public interest loses out. Amid all the attention on former President Barack Obama’s new book, what may not have shown up in the reviews is mention of a two-page summary that, for legislative scholars like me, includes what may be the shortest and perhaps best description of how legislatures really work, even for political scientists. Based on his time as an Illinois state senator...
Indonesia’s clean energy program sparks deforestation worries
Craig Rucker, CFACT - 19 hours ago
Kermit the Frog once famously quipped “It’s not easy being green.” The nation of Indonesia is no doubt finding this is true -- especially as it attempts to transition away from fossil fuels toward so-called green energy. The post Indonesia’s clean energy program sparks deforestation worries appeared first on CFACT.
Massive fire engulfs Syrian refugee camp in targeted attack in northern Lebanon: video
[image: Massive fire engulfs Syrian refugee camp in targeted attack in northern Lebanon: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – A number of people burned tents belonging to Syrian refugees inside the town of MInya in northern Lebanon, due to a dispute that occurred between a Lebanese member of the Mir family and a number of Syrian workers in the area. The National News Agency of Lebanon reported that “a problem occurred between a person from the Al-Mir family and some Syrian workers working in Minya, which led to a clash of hands and the fall of 3 wounded.” The agency indicated that...
Armenian air defenses shot down Azerbaijani Su-25 during Karabakh conflict, pilot was killed: media
[image: Armenian air defenses shot down Azerbaijani Su-25 during Karabakh conflict, pilot was killed: media] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – Azerbaijan has allegedly admitted to the downing of one of its Su-25 fighter jets during the 40-day-long war inside the Karabakh region, the Russian publication Avia.Pro reported, citing the Azerbaijani military. According to Avia.Pro, the Armenian air defense forces shot down the Azerbaijani Su-25 while it was flying over the contested Karabakh region. “The Azerbaijani side has officially acknowledged the loss of its Su-25 attack aircraft in K...
The Fake News Industrial Complex
FreeSpeechFan, The Duran - 20 hours ago
ShadowGate 2.0: The Fake News Industrial Complex ‘ShadowGate 2.0: The Fake News Industrial Complex’ has finally been released! With the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2012 and the Countering Foreign Propaganda and Disinformation act of 2016, we have been subjected to a never-ending barrage of military-grade psychological operations and legalized propaganda that are now interfering in […]
Tales of American POWs in Vietnam
G2mil, The Duran - 20 hours ago
During the Vietnam War, 766 Americans were confirmed Prisoners Of War. Of them, 114 are known to have died in captivity , but the actual number is higher because many of those listed as missing in action probably died after capture. The status of American POWs was never clear. Vietnam never attacked the United States […]
How To Get Out of An Economic Crisis. Action Steps To Excel, Prosper, and Prepare!
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 20 hours ago
source / The Money GPS No Title No Description — The Money GPS: Commit. Don’t wait. Commit now. (Instagram Dec 23, 2020) Commitment is the most essential ingredient in terms of your future. Every day you commit to something, even if that is sitting on the couch. But you can commit to a […]
INFORMED CONSENT | INJECTING BALANCE INTO THE VACCINE DEBATE
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 20 hours ago
INFORMED CONSENT – ICKONIC ORIGINAL FILM (2020) INJECTING BALANCE INTO VACCINE DEBATE INFORMED CONSENT – ICKONIC ORIGINAL FILM (2020) INJECTING BALANCE INTO VACCINE DEBATE source The World is in turmoil, we live in unprecedented times where billions are locked up without an ending in sight, or is it? We’re told that a Vaccine is going […]
‘We will hit sensitive targets’: Yemen’s Houthi forces threaten to strike Tel Aviv after Israeli army comments
[image: ‘We will hit sensitive targets’: Yemen’s Houthi forces threaten to strike Tel Aviv after Israeli army comments] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – The Ansarallah Movement (Houthis) recently commented on statements by the Israeli army spokesman that his country expects an Iranian attack from Yemen or Iraq, and that Tehran is developing drones and smart missiles in both countries capable of reaching Tel Aviv. The deputy for security and defense affairs in the National Salvation Government formed by Ansarallah in Sanaa, Lieutenant General Jalal Al-Ruwaishan, said on Saturday, accord...
Turkish-backed forces launch another heavy attack on strategic town in northern Syria
[image: Turkish-backed forces launch another heavy attack on strategic town in northern Syria] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:00 A.M.) – The Turkish-backed militants continued where they left off on Friday, as their forces heavily targeted the strategic town of Ain Issa and its surroundings. According to a local source in the Syrian Arab Army (SAA), the Turkish-backed militants launched several artillery shells and rockets toward Ain Issa and its surrounding areas on Friday evening, with a primary focus on the positions of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). The Friday evening attack by the Tu...
One Pardon Donald Trump Should Not Have Issued
TheDarkMan, The Duran - 21 hours ago
On December 23, President Donald Trump granted full pardons to 26 people. Pardons are often controversial, and with the ongoing hate campaign against the President, almost any pardon he grants is likely to be criticised. Sometimes though, this criticism is justified, none more so than in the case of Stephanie Mohr. This pardon was probably […]
the people themselves cannot find their way out of the mess that has been made for them
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 8 hours ago
1) Precious ones of the light, you must understand that when a being such as I AM chooses to [speak] upon subjects which might seem somewhat foreign to a religious activity, I assure you that I am doing so only for the preservation of the eternal values which will keep the fires of freedom burning in America and will cause the children of God here in America to be able to retain and keep their precious freedom. America is the land of freedom! ...And if America goes down, I ask you, who shall hold the torch? ...I assure you that decrees are necessary, and now! -Elohim He...
A Social Conscience Is Nice, But Business Is Business!!
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood h/t Ian Magness Good news from Bloomberg: Norway’s top court dismissed an attempt by climate activists to halt Arctic oil exploration by Western Europe’s biggest petroleum-producing nation. The Nordic government beat back a lawsuit by environmental groups in the country’s Supreme Court, which ruled on Tuesday the […]
Bowing Down To The Science
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 19 hours ago
By Paul Homewood There’s a highly pertinent article in Canada’s Financial Post. It is inevitable about COVID in Canada, where the lockdowns seem to be just as draconian as here. But every word could have been written about climate change as well: In 2020, lockdown diktats from our chief medical officers reminded me […]
Iraqi Assyrian Town Receives Christmas Cards From Muslims Across Country
Baghdad, December 26: In a healing touch for dwellers of the town who were terrorised during the ISIS reign, handwritten Christmas cards were sent to them on the eve of Christmas Day from all parts of Iraq.
Another Day in Paradise
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 20 hours ago
Sermonette Corner It is Sunday, after all. I’m trying to make some effort here. HMS Tigress – Historical Note (above) Danish gunboats attacking H.M.S Tigress at Agersø, c. 1808 by Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg, 1783 – 1853 HMS Tigress launched 1801, was first the American merchantman Numa and then the French privateer Pierre Cézar […] The post Another Day in Paradise appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Sunday Music – Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey
TonyfromOz, PA Pundits – International - 20 hours ago
Today’s music video is Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey from Paul and Linda McCartney. Link to Video at You Tube This video was posted to You Tube by Angel Carmona Now, while this song was preceded by a couple of songs from Paul McCartney after he left The Beatles, this one song is perhaps one of the […]
Christmas And The Humility Of Yahweh
Fr. Lawrence FARLEY, OrientalReview.org - 20 hours ago
To really appreciate and understand the Old Testament, one needs to place it in the religious and cultural context of the Ancient Near East. Having done this, one can then see how much the Old Testament shares with that world and also how much it differs. Take, for example, the […]
Taurus G2S Pistol: Why Gun Owners Love This Firearm
Richard Douglas, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Richard Douglas* *Security, Americas* The Taurus G2S is a handgun that’s easy to carry and is a decent weapon for self-defense. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Part of what makes the G2S so user-friendly is its low recoil and great balance. In part, this is due to its small size and weight, but the overall design of the gun also helps. The finger-rest extension on the magazine allows for a better hold of the gun. When combined with the texturing and functional design of the grip, this results in enhanced recoil management. If you are a long-time gun owner, you probably had ...

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