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Gerald Celente, "The Biden Bounce, The Worst Is Yet To Come"

CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 16 hours ago

Gerald Celente, *"The Biden Bounce, The Worst Is Yet To Come"* "The Trends Journal is a weekly magazine analyzing global current events forming future trends. Our mission is to present Facts and Truth over hype and propaganda to help subscribers prepare for What’s Next in the increasingly turbulent times ahead." As only Gerald could do... lol

Most Brazilian Cities Have Syringes Needed for COVID-19 Vaccinations: Mayors

The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Most of Brazil's 5,570 municipalities have enough syringes to begin vaccinating residents against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the National Front of Mayors (known by its Portuguese acronym FNP) announced Thursday, January 14th. After meeting in Brasilia with Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello, FNP President Jonas Donizette said the The post Most Brazilian Cities Have Syringes Needed for COVID-19 Vaccinations: Mayors appeared first on The Rio Times.

Argentina Sees 36% Inflation in 2020

The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentina ended 2020 with a cumulative inflation rate of 36.1 percent year on year, after registering the biggest price increases of the year in December, the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC) reported Thursday, January 14th. The South American country, which has been in a recession since mid-2018, managed […] The post Argentina Sees 36% Inflation in 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.

Mexico Will Not Criminally Charge ex-Defense Minister Cienfuegos

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mexico will not pursue criminal charges against former defense minister Salvador Cienfuegos, the attorney general’s office said on Thursday, January 14th. The decision sparked criticism and comes despite U.S. prosecutors’ accusations he collaborated with drug lords. Cienfuegos, a member of former President Enrique Peña Nieto’s government, The post Mexico Will Not Criminally Charge ex-Defense Minister Cienfuegos appeared first on The Rio Times.

Is There A Climate Emergency?–Ross McKitrick

Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 17 hours ago

By Paul Homewood In another of the series of Climate Change information Briefs issued from the White House, Ross McKitrick questions the climate emergency:

"Is 2021 an Echo of 1641?"

CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 15 hours ago

*"Is 2021 an Echo of 1641?"* by Charles Hugh Smith "The reason why history rhymes is that humanity is still using Wetware 1.0 and so humans respond to scarcity, abundance and conflicts over them in the same manner. I am struck by similarities between the conflict-torn mid-1600s and the present: global climate change (The Little Ice Age in the 1600s), political upheavals and wars which intertwined civil and imperial conflicts. Global Crisis: War, Climate Change and Catastrophe in the 17th Century is a fascinating overview of this complex era which disrupted regimes and empires from ...

WHY POLLING ON TRUMP'S REMOVAL IS LESS IMPRESSIVE THAN IT SEEMS TO BE, IN TWO CHARTS

Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog - 16 hours ago

Poll after poll tells us that Americans believe President Trump should be removed from office. A new ABC/*Washington Post* poll says that a majority of Americans favor barring Trump from ever holding office again. Yet it should be noted that this ... ...looks an awful lot like this: Here are the numbers on impeachment and removal from FiveThirtyEight's polling average: Support: 52.4% Oppose: 42.3% And here was the final FiveThirtyEight polling average for the presidential election: Biden: 51.8% Trump: 43.4% Notice the resemblance? We know how the election turned out: The p...

Russian-made MiG-29 jets spotted near front-lines of Turkish-backed forces in Libya: video

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 16 hours ago

[image: Russian-made MiG-29 jets spotted near front-lines of Turkish-backed forces in Libya: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (2:20 P.M.) – A number of Russian-made warplanes were recently spotted over the front-lines of a key Libyan city that is located near the front-lines of the Libyan National Army (LNA) and Government of National Accord (GNA) forces. In a short video shared on social media, three Russian-made MiG-29 fighter jets can be seen flying over the Al-Jafra area of northern Libya, which was previously the target of the Government of National Accord forces and their allies from t...

These U.S. Navy Weapons Could Decimate Any Army

Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 16 hours ago

*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * It’s worth noting that the Navy is currently on the cusp of a technological revolution, with new ships, fighters, radars, lasers, railguns and unmanned systems on the horizon. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Named after the legendary World War II admiral, the Arleigh Burke class destroyers are some of the most balanced, capable ships fielded by any modern navy. The Burke class is the backbone of the fleet, with some 62 vessels comprising over a fifth of all the ships in the Navy. The United States Navy is the largest and most advanced navy in the...

Hitler Tried (and Failed) To Destroy London in 1940

Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 16 hours ago

*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* At the end of 1940, heavy German air raids led to the Great London Fire Blitz that nearly destroyed the city. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Everything, every street and every building to the north and northeast of St. Paul’s Cathedral, would burn in one vast fire. The bombers seemed to arrive overhead with much less warning than on any past air raid. Olive Bayliss, who lived with her family over at London Wall, in London’s City District, was certain that the Luftwaffe came in faster than usual tonight, catching everyone by surprise. ...

Throwing Myself Into Other Things Or...

JWMJR, Joe Martin's Ghost - 16 hours ago

More toys from the model shop.This first one is a model that Revell first produced in conjunction with release of the movie "Away All Boats" in the mid '50s. The model of USS Montrose APA212 was part of Revell's "flat bottom fleet" that raised questions whether they were intended for display or for father's to build and kids to play with until all the small parts broke off.The latter was

Democrat Politicians: Incompetence or Depravity?

Robert, Small Dead Animals - 17 hours ago

For 6+ months, anyone with integrity and a brain has been asking why politicians, such as those in most “blue” states, have kept businesses shut down based on no data & science. Suddenly as President Asterisk is about to take power, there’s a magical reversal: First, Governor “Emmy Award” Cuomo And now, Mayor Hairdo Lightfoot… Continue reading →

Iran directs message of readiness to enemies with massive military exercise: video

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago

[image: Iran directs message of readiness to enemies with massive military exercise: video] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:40 P.M.) – The Iranian Revolutionary Guards announced on Friday that it simultaneously tested a large number of surface-to-surface ballistic missiles in the Kavir Desert in central Iran. The Revolutionary Guards said that the test was part of the “Great Messenger 15” maneuvers, and included modular operations that included launching ballistic missiles and attack drones. The Revolutionary Guards revealed that the first phase of the training included an attack with missiles ...

Indian army chief sends stern warning to China in new message

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago

[image: Indian army chief sends stern warning to China in new message] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:30 P.M.) – On Friday, the Indian army chief, General Manoj Naravane, warned against testing his country’s patience, in a message to opponents, led by China. ” We do not advise anyone to test our patience , ” Naravane said in a speech before the army in the capital, New Delhi, on the occasion of Army Day, adding that the morale of his forces in Ladakh opposite their Chinese counterpart “is higher than the mountain peaks that they defend.” The Ladakh region is a border area that witnessed tension...

Azerbaijani President raises country’s flag over strategic city in Karabakh

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago

[image: Azerbaijani President raises country’s flag over strategic city in Karabakh] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:20 P.M.) – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in the city of Shushi on Friday for the first time since his country’s forces captured this imperative area in the Karbaakh region. Aliyev reportedly arrived on Friday morning in Shushi, accompanied by his wife and first deputy, Mehriban Aliyev, and their daughter Laila, and raised the flag of his country over the city, which is one of the most important cities of Karabakh in terms of strategy and symbolism. Continue reading A...

Iranian commander threatens ‘overwhelming response’ to enemy forces if attacked

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 17 hours ago

[image: Iranian commander threatens ‘overwhelming response’ to enemy forces if attacked] BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:10 P.M.) – The commander of the Iranian Air Force, Brigadier General Aziz Nasser, said on Thursday, that any aggression that would affect his country will be met with an “overwhelming response”. Nasser said during a speech at a ceremony honoring and introducing the commander of the 6th Airbase in Bushehr, Iran, that the Iranian Air Force has reached the height of its strength and ability through relying on internal resources and capabilities. Continue reading Iranian commande...

Bombshell: Trump Declassifies All FBI Documents in Russia Probe

NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 17 hours ago

*21WIRE* | Revelations found in remaining FBI documents reveal how the Clinton camp invented the 'Russian collusion' hoax to deflect from her own crippling scandals.

THE ATTACK ON THIS WEBSITE HAS FAILED, BUT THE STOOL PIGEON LEFT BEHIND HIS NAME

Editor, Dances With Bears - 17 hours ago

by John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with “Wherefore, by their fruits”, according to the Gospel writer’s version of the well-known warning, “ye shall know them”. In the attack on the website which occurred over last evening, it is wherefore by their pigeon fruit that we have worked out who the birds were, and what they intended.

Watch: Turkish troops exit area surrounded by Syrian Army in Aleppo

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 18 hours ago

[image: Watch: Turkish troops exit area surrounded by Syrian Army in Aleppo] BEIRUT, LEBANON (12:00 P.M.) – The Turkish military was observed this week, withdrawing the last of its forces from a post that is surrounded by the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) in the Aleppo countryside. According to Ruptly, the Turkish military withdrew the last of its equipment that was still present at their Tal Touqan observation post in the Aleppo Governorate. In a video released by Ruptly and shared by RT Arabic, the Turkish Armed Forces can be seen leaving the Tal Touqan area, while being escorted by the...

Pompeo gives US credit for defeat of ISIS in Syria and Iraq: photo

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago

[image: Pompeo gives US credit for defeat of ISIS in Syria and Iraq: photo] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:10 A.M.) – Earlier this week, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo released side-by-side maps that showed the Islamic State’s (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) previous occupation of parts of Syria and Iraq. In the maps posted by the Secretary of State, the Islamic State’s once large presence in Iraq and Syria can be seen stretched across both countries, especially in the regions along the Euphrates River Valley. However, what is missing in these maps (below) is any mention of Iran and the forces that ...

First footage of Russian laser-guided missiles attacking jihadists in Syria

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago

[image: First footage of Russian laser-guided missiles attacking jihadists in Syria] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:45 A.M.) – A new video has surfaced of the Russian Armed Forces using one of their missile systems against the militants in Syria. The Avia.Pro News Agency said on Thursday that they acquired footage of the Russian Armed Forces using their “illuminator” missile system against the jihadist rebels in an undisclosed part of Syria. “The Avia.pro news agency has acquired unique footage of the use of the Russian Orion system in Syria against jihadists. Continue reading First footage ...

Iran vows ‘strong’ response against Israel for eastern Syria attack

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago

[image: Iran vows ‘strong’ response against Israel for eastern Syria attack] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – The political assistant to the commander of the Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guard in Iran, Ahad Karim Khani, said that the Israeli raids Wednesday on military sites in eastern Syria did not cause any casualties. The official Fars News Agency reported that Karim Khani said that the information from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights about the death of 57 soldiers and fighters on Wednesday were “lies and media propaganda, and this attack did not result in any casualties...

First foreign aircraft arrives at Aleppo Airport since coronavirus outbreak

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago

[image: First foreign aircraft arrives at Aleppo Airport since coronavirus outbreak] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:10 A.M.) – On Friday, the Syrian media reported that the first Syrian Airlines plane arrived from Beirut International Airport, after the restoration of air traffic, which had been stopped for several months due to the coronavirus. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) stated that the aircraft arrived at Aleppo International Airport today, coming from Beirut International Airport, with a number of passengers on board, in the first flight after the flights were stopped at the airpor...

Trump divulges opinion on wars in Middle East and Afghanistan

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago

[image: Trump divulges opinion on wars in Middle East and Afghanistan] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The White House released a statement in which outgoing President Donald Trump spoke about his country’s position on the wars in the Middle East and Afghanistan, and the participation of US forces in them. Trump said, “US forces in Afghanistan are at their lowest level in 19 years. Likewise, our forces in Iraq and Syria are at their lowest point for many years.” He continued, “I will always be committed to stopping the never-ending wars,” pointing out that, “I have had a great honor...

Iran’s Quds Force reveals new details about Israeli attack on eastern Syria

News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 21 hours ago

[image: Iran’s Quds Force reveals new details about Israeli attack on eastern Syria] BEIRUT, LEBANON (9:30 A.M.) – A high-ranking source in the Iranian Quds Force revealed the nature of the materials that were in the warehouses that Israel bombed in Syria after allegations of the presence of materials used in the Iranian nuclear program inside the Syrian territories. The source told Kuwait’s Al-Jarida about the materials that were inside the warehouses that Israel targeted, as he indicated that these stored parts and engines for missiles in addition to drones that were being assemb...

Links 1/15/2021

Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

Brexit: Wheels Coming Off

Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago

Brexit pains are becoming more and more evident.

Why China Doubts the Russian Su-57’s Stealthiness

Michael Peck, The National Interest - 17 hours ago

*Michael Peck* *Security, Asia* China is not that impressed by Russia's Su-57. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Presumably China means that its recently unveiled J-20 stealth fighter is so advanced that Beijing can snort at poor Russia’s Su-57. If so, that is a remarkable assertion given that the three J-20s that flew in a November 2018 airshow in Zhuhai were powered by Russian AL-31 engines, because the J-20’s Chinese-designed WS-15 engines are too unreliable. China should learn from Russia’s Su-57 stealth fighter, according to Chinese media. The article in Chinamil.com, th...

The Army is Excited to Deploy These 5 Next-Generation Weapons

Michael Peck, The National Interest - 17 hours ago

*Michael Peck* *Security, Americas* The U.S. Army already fields an impressive array of weapons. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Whatever the exact range will be, it's likely the Army will be deploying artillery that can reach hundreds of miles, which vastly extends the lethal zone in which enemy troops must operate. The U.S. Army already fields an impressive array of weapons. But as the U.S. Army prepares itself for potential conflicts against high-tech Russian and Chinese armies, the Army is working on a slew of new systems ranging from tanks to missiles. The result will ...

A marijuana pioneer changes course: Q&A with Harborside co-founder Steve DeAngelo

John Schroyer, Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago

Steve DeAngelo is one of the marijuana industry’s most high-profile pioneers. But earlier this month, DeAngelo and the Oakland, California-based company he co-founded in 2006, Harborside, formally parted ways. Moreover, the role of chair emeritus, which DeAngelo held starting in 2018, was eliminated. “I wish Harborside the very best as it continues to promote wellness […] A marijuana pioneer changes course: Q&A with Harborside co-founder Steve DeAngelo is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

International COVID-19 Vaccine Poll Shows Higher Mistrust of Russia, China Shots

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) People across the world are generally likely to say yes to getting a COVID-19 vaccine, but would be more distrustful of shots made in China or Russia than those developed in Germany or the United States, an international poll showed on Friday, January 15th. The survey, conducted by the […] The post International COVID-19 Vaccine Poll Shows Higher Mistrust of Russia, China Shots appeared first on The Rio Times.

Colombia Says ex-FARC Reintegration Must Continue, Despite Setbacks

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Colombian government said on Thursday, Thursday 14th, that it was pressing ahead with the reintegration into society of demobilized FARC guerrillas, and that they should not be dissuaded from continuing in the process by attacks on former rebels. The Andean country signed a peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed […] The post Colombia Says ex-FARC Reintegration Must Continue, Despite Setbacks appeared first on The Rio Times.

New York State Bans Glyphosate Use on Public Property

Sustainable Pulse, Sustainable Pulse - 17 hours ago

New York State is set to prohibit on December 31, 2021 the use of glyphosate on all state property after Governor Andrew Cuomo signed bill S6502A/A732b late last year. The state legislature passed the legislation in July, 2020. The move is an important recognition by the nation’s fourth most populous state that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is not adequately protecting […] The post New York State Bans Glyphosate Use on Public Property appeared on Sustainable Pulse.

Chile Keeps Faith in Sinovac Covid-19 Vaccine as Brazil Data Generate Jitters Elsewhere

Latin America News, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chilean authorities said on Thursday, January 14th, they remained confident in a vaccine developed by China’s Sinovac despite jitters elsewhere after researchers in Brazil acknowledged that its efficacy was lower than initially suggested. Rodrigo Yáñez, the Chilean trade undersecretary tasked with procuring COVID vaccines for the country, said Chile’s health […] The post Chile Keeps Faith in Sinovac Covid-19 Vaccine as Brazil Data Generate Jitters Elsewhere appeared first on The Rio Times.

"Animals"

CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 17 hours ago

*"Animals"* "I think I could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self contain’d; I stand and look at them long and long, They do not sweat and whine about their condition; They do not lie awake in the dark and weep for their sins; They do not make me sick discussing their duty to God; Not one is dissatisfied - not one is demented with the mania of owning things; Not one kneels to another, nor to his kind that lived thousands of years ago; Not one is respectable or industrious over the whole earth." - Walt Whitman

"Life, eh?"

CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 18 hours ago

"We said together, wistfully, 'Life, eh?' It says everything without having to say anything: that we all experience moments of joyful or painful reflection, sometimes alone, sometimes sharing laughs and tears with others; that we all know and appreciate that however wonderful and precious life is, it can equally be a terribly confusing and mysterious beast. 'Life, eh?" - Miranda Hart

“There can be no justification for such studies”: Paper on artificial eyes for dogs earns expression of concern

Adam Marcus, Retraction Watch - 18 hours ago

A journal has issued an expression of concern for a 2020 paper by researchers in Korea who have used 3-D printing to create artificial eyes for dogs. The study triggered a slew of critical comments from readers, who were outraged by the ethics of the research and what they saw as inadequate protections for the … Continue reading “There can be no justification for such studies”: Paper on artificial eyes for dogs earns expression of concern

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jonjayray, EDUCATION WATCH INTERNATIONAL - 18 hours ago

* Ignore the Teachers Unions and Open the Schools* Is your child's school open now? Probably not—because teachers unions say that reopening would "put their health and safety at risk." They keep schools closed by lobbying and protesting. "If I die from catching COVID-19 from being forced back into Pinellas County Schools, you can drop my dead body right here!" shouts one demonstrator in my new video. But schools rarely spread COVID-19. Studies on tens of thousands of people found "no consistent relationship between in-person K-12 schooling and the spread of the coronavirus." Eve...

Climate 94, Eat worms and bugs to save the planet

Bienvenido Oplas Jr, Government and Taxes - 18 hours ago

This week, the EU has officially cleared and approved worms for human consumption. "Eat the Bugs: EU Approves Mealworms For Human Consumption to Save the Environment", Jan. 13, 2021, https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/01/13/eat-the-bugs-eu-approves-mealworms-for-human-consumption/ "EU Gives Go-ahead For Eating WORMS", Jan. 14, 2021, https://www.newswars.com/eu-gives-go-ahead-for-eating-worms/ "some people might eventually be forced to eat bugs against their will, if other sources of protein are priced out of their reach by carbon taxes." https://wattsupwiththat.com/2021/01/14/eu...

New York To Purchase Batteries to Back-Up Offshore Wind

IER, IER - 19 hours ago

New York will purchase a 100-megawatt battery system to back up its offshore wind fleet, which is expected to total… The post New York To Purchase Batteries to Back-Up Offshore Wind appeared first on IER.