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Russian Arms Manufacturer Rostec Reveals 4th Generation Combat Gear For 2035
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 16 hours ago
Glas.ru *Zero Hedge:* *"Soldiers Of The Future" - Russia Reveals 4th Generation Combat Gear For 2035 * The Russian military's future appears to be dominated by advanced hypersonic missile technology, stealth fighter jets, and perhaps in the next 15 years, combat suits for infantrymen that resemble the military gear worn by "Master Chief" in the Halo video games. State-owned defense giant Rostec State Corporation released a press release describing how it has begun work on a new combat suit for the "soldiers of the future." The effort will result in the new suit being deployed on...
Supermarine Spitfire: This Iconic Plane Beat Back Hitler in the Battle of Britain
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* The Spitfire earned its rightful place in military aviation history. *Here's What You Need to Know*: One of the legendary warplane of World War II, the Supermarine Spitfire tipped the balance in favor of the RAF during the Battle of Britain. In the annals of World War II, one of the most famous airplanes is the British-developed Supermarine Spitfire, an agile, elliptical-wing fighter that has become synonymous with the Royal Air Force victory in the Battle of Britain. Thanks in large measure to news reports coming out of that battle, t...
Soviet Dunkirk: How Red Army Soldiers Escaped Hitler at Tallinn
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 16 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Stalin’s Baltic Fleet attempted to escape from Tallinn during the bleak days of summer 1941. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Events at Tallinn were comparable to the Allied evacuation of Dunkirk over a year earlier. Early in World War II, a bitter joke circulated within the Soviet military. It ran, “What is the first thing Russia does when war is declared? It scuttles the fleet!” The joke referred to sad events in Russian naval history. In 1855, after the Crimean War, Russia lost the right to maintain a fleet in the Black Sea, and in 1...
Brazil Target of Protests in India for Opposing Vaccine Patent Waiver
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Over 200 organizations and individuals representing patients, doctors, scientists and social groups from India and South Africa are protesting against Brazil, due to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' positioning in the debate on the future of vaccines against Covid-19. Criticism was also directed at the U.S., European and Japanese governments. […] The post Brazil Target of Protests in India for Opposing Vaccine Patent Waiver appeared first on The Rio Times.
Free Online Seminar Discusses Safety and Effectiveness of Covid Biologics
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
REGISTER HERE World renowned experts (physicians, scientists, lawyers, activists etc.) discuss the many unanswered questions regarding the safety and effectiveness of the COVID vaccine. Topics Are they safe and effective? Can you be forced to take one? Who’s liable if...
Autism and Increase Risk of Suicide
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 16 hours ago
Note: Safeminds reported a frightening study from Denmark on autism and suicide on their site yesterday. As Mom to three adult women with autism, the statistic is paralyzing. My daughters appear to be healthy and happy young adults. Appear. For...
Space issues webinar that got hacked
Bruce K. Gagnon, Organizing Notes - 16 hours ago
Last Sunday I did this webinar on space issues with a Marxist group in northern California. Three quarters of the way thru it was hacked by a racist who posted various disgusting words on my Powerpoint slides. So the talk had to be stopped and we continued without people seeing the last 1/4 of my slides. This is one slide that didn't get seen by those on the Zoom meeting. Add NATO nations spending to the US figure and you'll see the global total well over 50%. How can Russia and China (even combined) be such a military threat to US-NATO? And it should be remembered that Ru...
Analysis: Latin America Swinging Toward EU Position on Venezuela
Analysis, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
By Patricia Garip, Argus RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chile's foreign minister Andres Allamand cited the need for "convergence" of international groups in the face of Venezuela's "grave humanitarian, political and institutional crisis" and urged all parties to advance a political transition and convene internationally monitored presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible. Chile […] The post Analysis: Latin America Swinging Toward EU Position on Venezuela appeared first on The Rio Times.
You might be a conspiracy parrot
Keith, musingsofanoldfart - 17 hours ago
Comedian Jeff Foxworthy is famous for his “you might be a redneck” bit making fun of himself and people he has observed. Using the pacing of his bit, please consider the following regarding conspiracy parrots. -If you believe Jewish space … Continue reading →
Why Heat Pumps Will Raise Your Energy Bills
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 17 hours ago
By Paul Homewood Following on my post on Northern Powerhomes, it is time to nail the lie that heat pumps are cheaper to run than gas boilers. A typical detached house with gas central heating would use about 11,000 KWh for heat, and a further 4000 KWh for hot water, according […]
Europeans Want Environmental Rules for Imports From Brazil and Emerging Countries
Arkady Petrov, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The European Union has cautioned that agricultural expansion is the greatest threat to forests and made it clear that it will insist on a commitment to prevent commodity production and supply chains from promoting environmental damage, including in the Amazon. The message came on Tuesday from European Commissioner for Environment Virginijus […] The post Europeans Want Environmental Rules for Imports From Brazil and Emerging Countries appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Maker of Sputnik V Vaccine Foresees Approval of Tests by Next Week
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian pharmaceutical company that will make Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 expects regulatory approval for Phase III tests by this week or early next week at the latest, Chief Executive Officer Fernando Marques said on Tuesday, February 2nd. Marques said the strong efficacy results from late stage trials […] The post Brazilian Maker of Sputnik V Vaccine Foresees Approval of Tests by Next Week appeared first on The Rio Times.
Venezuela to Send Brazil More Oxygen for COVID-19 Treatment, Maduro says
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Venezuela will send further shipments of oxygen to help neighboring Brazil treat COVID-19 patients, President Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday, after sending a convoy of oxygen-filled trucks to the Amazonian city of Manaus last month. Maduro, a socialist, has a tense relationship with Brazilian right-wing President Bolsonaro, who said in […] The post Venezuela to Send Brazil More Oxygen for COVID-19 Treatment, Maduro says appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Rocket's Red Glare: The True Story of Fort McHenry
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* With the president and his cabinet in full flight, the British Army halted outside Baltimore as the vaunted Royal Navy began pounding Fort McHenry. *Here's What You Need to Know*: When Key saw the giant new flag flying above the fort, he was moved to begin a poem, “The Defense of Fort McHenry,” on the back of an envelope. It began: “Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light …” By the late summer of 1814, the invading British Army had routed the entire American Army—both federal and state troops—on the Eastern Seaboard of the Un...
The U.S. Military Alone is Not Enough to Save Taiwan
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Asia* Congress and the president have a role to play. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The United States remains legally committed to the defense of Taiwan, even though it no longer recognizes it as the government of China. Despite a recent spike in tensions, China-Taiwan relations are still massively improved, exchanging university students and business investments rather than artillery shells and aerial bombs. However, the capabilities of the PLA have drastically increased in the interval as well. In 1955, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army e...
More on the GameStop Short Squeeze: GME Myths Busted
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Explaining why some of the nefarious theories about the evil GME short sellers are all wet.
GSK, CureVac Team up to Develop Vaccine Targeting COVID-19 Variants
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Britain’s GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and German biotech firm CureVac have teamed up in a 150 million euro deal to develop a COVID-19 vaccine next year that could target several variants with one shot. New, more contagious mutations of COVID-19 have emerged in Britain, South Africa and Brazil and while existing vaccines […] The post GSK, CureVac Team up to Develop Vaccine Targeting COVID-19 Variants appeared first on The Rio Times.
Investors Not Reassured by Apollo Trying to ‘Splain Leon Black’s $188 Million in Payments to Serial Child Rapist Jeffrey Epstein
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Apollo is not having much success with its claim that a $188 million paid by Leon Black to Jeffrey Epstein in fees and loans was bona fide.
Gud är inte ute efter - En insikt genom att M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 17 hours ago
*Gud är inte ute efter att dyrkas eller prisas eller vördnad eller rädsla. Det är egot eller människans verk. Egot är en falsk idol eller gud och begär detta av oss men det gör inte vår Skapare. Varför skulle du frukta någon som medfört dig in i denna värld med kärlek och som älskar dig trots alla dina brister. Är du rädd för din Mor när hon håller dig i hennes kärleksfulla famn och ler av synen av sitt kära barn. Det handlar mer om kärlek, omtanke, och respekt. Vi är skapta i Hans avbild. När du ser dig i spegeln, förväntar du dig att bli bemött av din spegelbild med lovord, döm...
How interstate commerce could upend the marijuana industry
Bart Schaneman, Marijuana Business Daily - 18 hours ago
Also known as interstate commerce, each state’s laws limits the movement of cannabis to within the state. How interstate commerce could upend the marijuana industry is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Covid Road to Hell Paved with Good Intentions
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
Rich countries are subverting a program to assure that poor nations can afford Covid vaccines. Is a WTO mechanism a way out?
Hitchens: ‘It’s Not Possible to Stop a Second Scottish Referendum’
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 18 hours ago
*TalkRadio* | The irony of Brexit is that it may have triggered the end of the United Kingdom.
Cuba Sees Repeated Spike in Daily COVID-19 Infections
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Cuba on Tuesday reported over 1,000 new daily cases of novel coronavirus infection for the second time in less than a week, after tests detected 1,044 new cases. According to the latest report from the Ministry of Public Health, a total of 28,636 people have tested positive for COVID-19, 22,921 have […] The post Cuba Sees Repeated Spike in Daily COVID-19 Infections appeared first on The Rio Times.
Europe braces for significant continent-wide cold outbreak
The Watchers » Latest articles - 18 hours ago
After the Sudden Stratospheric Warming (SSW) event at the beginning of January 2021 and the Polar Vortex collapse, weather patterns across the northern hemisphere became very dynamic and progressive. This has set the stage for a potentially quite significant cold...... Read more »
Northern Powerhomes Want £143bn of Your Money!
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood h/t Patsy Lacey The left wing IPPR published its Northern Powerhomes report last November, which unwittingly exposed the crippling cost of decarbonising homes: There is huge potential for economic stimulus provided by a programme of housing decarbonisation in the north of England. Not only are warmer, healthier […]
Oil Production in Brazil up 5.5% in 2020 over 2019
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Oil production in Brazil increased 5.5% in 2020, according to the Monthly Oil and Gas Production Report, released February 2nd by the National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANP). Accumulated growth has reached 17.1% since 2016. The release also reports that natural gas production increased 4.1% over 2019, and […] The post Oil Production in Brazil up 5.5% in 2020 over 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mathematician ranked as Clarivate “highly cited researcher” has third paper retracted
Niko McCarty, Retraction Watch - 18 hours ago
A math professor named as a “highly cited researcher” by Clarivate Analytics has had his third paper retracted after issues with it were flagged last year. The mathematician, Abdon Atangana, is a professor at The University of the Free State, in Bloemfontein, South Africa, and China Medical University, Taiwan. Atangana’s article, “Derivative with two fractional … Continue reading Mathematician ranked as Clarivate “highly cited researcher” has third paper retracted
Mexican Economy Minister Eyes Tax Incentives for Investment
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mexican Economy Minister Tatiana Clouthier said on Tuesday, February 2nd, that she favored offering tax incentives to industry to spur investment as the government seeks to boost the economy after the ravages of the coronavirus pandemic. While underscoring that she still needed to agree on measures with President Andres Manuel […] The post Mexican Economy Minister Eyes Tax Incentives for Investment appeared first on The Rio Times.
Saudi Arabia and Spain Ban Entry to Travelers Coming From Brazil and Other Nations
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday, February 2nd, Saudi Arabia banned travelers from 20 countries, including the United States, Brazil and Argentina, from entering its territory in an attempt to contain the surge in Covid-19 infections. The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced that the temporary suspension would come into force on Wednesday at 6 […] The post Saudi Arabia and Spain Ban Entry to Travelers Coming From Brazil and Other Nations appeared first on The Rio Times.
Breaking Down the Door To Europe: The Bloody Fight at Aachen in World War II
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* To enter Germany, the U.S. Army would first need to capture the city of Aachen in one of the toughest urban battles of World War II. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The capture of Aachen was a significant event, kicking in the door that allowed the Allied drive toward the Ruhr and the Rhine to continue. By the autumn of 1944, German resistance in the West was quickly crumbling as the British and Americans approached the German border 233 days ahead of schedule. Two army groups, the 21st, commanded by Field Marshal Sir Bernard Law Montg...
When it Comes to Vaccine Rollout Not All States Were Created Equal
Steven W. Chen, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Steven W. Chen* *Coronavirus, The Americas* Some states are doing better than others, and they can offer lessons for the rest. And another Biden administration proposal could also soon connect more people with the vaccine and improve communication: activating more pharmacies to help. For many people, trying to get the COVID-19 vaccine has been a lesson in frustration. The vaccine supply is limited in many areas, creating confusion over who can get a first and sometimes second dose of vaccine. Even when given the green light because of their age or occupation, many Americans hav...
Cabanatuan Raid: The Largest Rescue in American Military History
Stavros Atlamazoglou, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Stavros Atlamazoglou* *History, Asia* The hostage rescue force comprised approximately 120 Rangers and Alamo Scouts, a special operations unit, and about 200 Filipino guerillas. Pacific theater, late 1944. Allied forces have been gradually uprooting the Japanese forces and pushing them back to Japan. As its foothold in the Pacific shrinks by the day, the Imperial Japanese Army is getting desperate. Already the Japanese have shown a willingness to fight to the last man, an echo of the country’s ancient martial tradition. However interesting to the outsider the Japanese warfightin...
Government Fail: ‘We’ve Turned Teens into Lockdown Lab Rats’
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 18 hours ago
*21WIRE + UnHerd* | The psychological impact is no longer a potential harm, it's now manifest.
Iran working on upgrading its fighters’ technology
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
[image: Iran working on upgrading its fighters’ technology] Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said “Thanks to the efforts of aviation industry experts, we have achieved domestically grown products such as Kosar light fighter and Yassin training fighter, all kinds of helicopters and UAVs, and we are looking to upgrade the technology in this sector.” “Aero India illustrates that India has embarked on a serious and technological move in the field of the aviation industry and is using its capabilities and those of its private sector to make significant progress,”...
Tsunami Not Expected After 6.6 Magnitude Quake Southeast of Easter Island, Chile
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A tsunami was not expected after a 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck in the ocean southeast of Easter Island, Chile, the U.S. Tsunami Warning Center said. The quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 miles)with its epicenter about 1,483 km southeast of Hanga Roa, Easter Island, according to the […] The post Tsunami Not Expected After 6.6 Magnitude Quake Southeast of Easter Island, Chile appeared first on The Rio Times.
EU-UK deal impacts UK's sovereignty over Northern Ireland and island of Britain
bilaterals.org - 19 hours ago
03-Feb-2021 John Bruton, the former Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland (1994-97) and the former European Union's Ambassador to the United States (2004-09), writes about how the recently signed EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) impacts the sovereignty of the UK over the island of Britain and Northern Ireland, and also opines that such a deal was perhaps better than a "no-deal" scenario.
Jeff Bezos to resign as Amazon CEO
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
[image: Jeff Bezos to resign as Amazon CEO] The Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced recently that he will step down as company CEO in the third quarter of the year. Bezos, who will remain executive chair, will hand the reins to Andy Jassy, chief executive of Amazon Web Services, the company’s fast-growing cloud computing business. The surprising news came was noted when Amazon released its last financial results. Amazon has grown substantially during the coronavirus pandemic, and in the last quarter recorded sales of more than $100 billion for the first time. Continue reading Jeff...
Wall Street Raider Explains The Truth About GameStop
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 19 hours ago
*JP Sears* | Why you should feel the upmost sympathy for those poor Wall Street hedge fund raiders.
Truth in advertising: when the medium doesn't match the message
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 19 hours ago
It seems truth in advertising trumps (you should pardon the expression) ideological purity. Some brand calling itself the "Gender Co" is offering this T-shirt on Amazon. Sounds perfectly politically correct . . . until one notes that it's available in "fit types" for *men* and *women*. Just *two* genders. (And don't try to tell me that gender is not the same as sex. Medical science doesn't agree. The chromosomes have it.) Needless to say, Amazon's customers are having fun. From product reviews: - "I tried to order this shirt but it only comes in men's and women's. ...
China’s economy, technology, and military is racing past the West: Jeff J. Brown explains
Steven Sahiounie, The Duran - 20 hours ago
Steven Sahiounie, journalist and political commentator The administration of former US President Donald Trump, escalated tensions with Beijing to the highest level in recent history in all aspects: economy, technology and military. Global security depends on a stable relationship between the two superpowers. Steven Sahiounie of MidEastDiscourse reached out to China expert, Jeff J. Brown for some […]
Maxine Waters Won’t End Wall Street’s Chronic Corruption
steve_brown, The Duran - 20 hours ago
Steve Brown Rumor abounds that the Wallstreetbets ‘silversqueeze’ posts (removed now) were from Citadel in an ironic ‘get even’ gambit to implicitly accessorize Roczynski’s reddit crowd in the pump-and-dump of SLV, an exchange traded fund run by JP Morgan bank and BlackRock. When Wallstreetbets (eventually) discovered the silver posts the moderator removed them, but the […]
Biggest Bubble In History in Stocks Right Now as Options Activity Surges! Dot Com 2.0
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 20 hours ago
source / The Money GPS With the retail trading frenzy taking place, everyone is wondering which stock is next to pop, but also, what will eventually come of this? Historically, over the last 100 years, every single event ended with retail buyers in last, and the fallout occurred. Now this time there’s massive coordination on […]
The Turkish Defense Ministry accuses the Kurdish factions of carrying out / 3 / bombings in the northern countryside of Aleppo
khalediskef, The Duran - 20 hours ago
The Turkish Ministry of Defense blamed the Kurdish factions, blaming them for standing behind the recent bombings that struck the northern countryside of Aleppo. An official statement issued by the Turkish ministry said that Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG) members associated with the PKK carried out two bombings in Azaz and Al-Bab in northern Syria, […]
Paradoxes of the Lithuanian society
Adomas, The Duran - 20 hours ago
Lithuanian authorities do their possible to attract young men to serve in the armed forces. Another thing is that what they do does not always bring the desired results. Due to the unique security situation Lithuania faces, it was decided to reinstate conscription in 2015, though, frankly, in a democratic society conscription seems very anachronistic. […]
IZVESTIA: The crisis in the United States is not even close to over [Video]
Seraphim Hanisch, The Duran - 20 hours ago
The problem with the 2020 election is not that a huge number of Americans did not win the choice they wanted. It was that there are such significant signs of voter fraud and election tampering that the outcome is not seen as trustworthy by the losing side. This goes far beyond the usual contesting we […]
Off-grid container-based home is tiny in size and cost
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
We have been tracking various takes on the mini home concept. This one takes full advantage of a small shipping container. Way better they are able to go completely off grid. at least in theory. It suddenly becomes possible to live at the end of a bicycle trail handily enough although we still need vehicular access for bringing it all in. Except every farm is able to do exactly this. Thus any woodlot can be easily prepped for multiple dwellings with a bicyle access to the fence line and the available roadway. The tini home can be delivered on a trailer over field as needed fr...
"Living fossil" genome sequence reveals clues to evolution of life on land
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
Just why as we go back in time do we find larger genomes at all. It really looks like material is edited out as we progress toward some form of ideal. All this is in complete opposition to evolutionary expectations. Perhaps such progress is made by combining components. How odd unless this is planned forward as we do suspect. The useful material is added to the gene reducing excess apparent complexity. We do have one less chromosome than our immediate primate cousins. *"Living fossil" genome sequence reveals clues to evolution of life on land* *By Michael Irving* *...
The Democratization / Demonization Of Speculation
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
The market rigging game has suddenly been turned on its head. The victims are happily doing the rigging. Better yet they have discoved the true achilles heal of the money crowd who used to play against them. That vulnerability is that the pros all sell short with or without borrowed stock. They stopped pretending about twenty years ago. With the pros always short, they are a combine quite able to wreak markets to extract thier profits. What none of them ever imagined is a massive herd of sheep known as day traders jamming in on the party and turning a massive short into ...
Mystery Dyatlov Pass deaths may be explained by new scientific theory
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
They were obviously hit by an avalanche and they survived the first such event. They cut themselves out of the tent and then scampered away in a panic. Downhill was a poor idea. It is also possible that the injuries were incurred in the tent, but the evidence supports a second flow catching the other four and throwing them into the ravine after they all reached the tree line. The survivors had a fire going and finally they tried to return to the tent to get their gear. The cold killed them quickly. The temperature was likely around 50 below zero. You have minutes in those c...
According to the Satellites, Earth has Cooled Rapidly during the past 2 Months
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 19 hours ago
Our planet is colder TODAY than it was during much of the 2010s, the 2000s, large portions of the 1990s, as well as late-1987--and cooling! The post According to the Satellites, Earth has Cooled Rapidly during the past 2 Months appeared first on Electroverse.
World’s Fourth Largest Logistics Operator Lands in Brazil
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Another logistics warehouse giant has just landed on the Brazilian market, in the wake of the e-commerce boom and the growing demand for storage centers and freight distribution. It is U.S. Exeter Property Group, a Philadelphia-based company listed as the fourth largest logistics company worldwide, behind only GLP, Blackstone and […] The post World’s Fourth Largest Logistics Operator Lands in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
Federal Police Investigating Use of Brazilian Air Force Aircraft for Drug Trafficking
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Tuesday, February 2nd, the Federal Police (PF) triggered Operação Quinta Coluna (Operation Fifth Column), with the goal of advancing investigations into a "criminal association that used Brazilian Air Force (FAB) aircraft to carry drugs to Spain". According to the Federal Police, investigations also cover "money laundering" involved with through […] The post Federal Police Investigating Use of Brazilian Air Force Aircraft for Drug Trafficking appeared first on The Rio Times.
Major bushfire destroys at least 71 homes in Perth Hills, threatening 2 more suburbs, Australia
The Watchers » Latest articles - 20 hours ago
A fast-moving wildfire destroyed at least 71 homes on the outskirts of the city of Perth, Western Australia, on February 2 and 3, 2021, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes as hot and windy conditions continue hindering efforts to contain it. The fire is...... Read more »
Prepare for energy shortages, cost hikes and rationing
Larry Bell, CFACT - 20 hours ago
When inevitable power shortages occur, rationing is most certain to follow. The post Prepare for energy shortages, cost hikes and rationing appeared first on CFACT.
Why Germany May Not Give the Oxford-AstraZeneca Vaccine to Over-65s
Paul Hunter, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Paul Hunter* *Coronavirus, Europe* As we grow older, we tend to respond less well to vaccines and natural infections, in a process known as immunosenescence. But this is not a sudden drop in immunity once you get past a certain age. The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has been receiving a lot of attention recently. The EU has been dissatisfied with production hold-ups, while the German health ministry has raised questions over its efficacy in older age groups. As a result, Stiko – the German Standing Committee on Vaccination – has suggested in a draft recommendation that the vaccine ...
Should People Who Have Had COVID Go To the Back of the Vaccine Line?
Matt Webster, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Matt Webster* *Coronavirus, Europe* Certainly, the government is not afraid of hacking the process to increase short-term vaccine coverage. The recent example of lengthening the wait for a second dose proves that. But how feasible and effective would it be to not vaccinate people who have had the virus? A recent report from Public Health England showed that 83% of people who had had COVID were protected from reinfection five months later. Given that 3.7 million people in the UK have had COVID, should those with antibodies be at the back of the vaccine queue? With the current hi...
Tensions Run High in Europe Over the Oxford-AstraZeneca Vaccine
Rob Reddick, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Rob Reddick* *Coronavirus, Europe* The EU and AstraZeneca have publicly fallen out over delays to the EU’s order of COVID vaccines, which the manufacturer expects to be 60% lower than expected this spring. It’s been a rollercoaster week for the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine, which has been authorised for use in the EU while simultaneously being at the heart two high-profile European disputes. The EU and AstraZeneca have publicly fallen out over delays to the EU’s order of COVID vaccines, which the manufacturer expects to be 60% lower than expected this spring. As Aditya Goenka, Pr...
Combatting Ocean Pollution is the Secret to Improved Economies and Health
Philip Landrigan, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Philip Landrigan* *Environment, * Ocean pollution is at an all-time high, but sucesses in curbing it have boosted economies, increased tourism, restored fisheries, and improved health. Ocean pollution is widespread, worsening, and poses a clear and present danger to human health and wellbeing. But the extent of this danger has not been widely comprehended – until now. Our recent study provides the first comprehensive assessment of the impacts of ocean pollution on human health. Ocean pollution is a complex mixture of toxic metals, plastics, manufactured chemicals, petroleum, ur...
Internet Shutdown in India Highlights Modi's Record of Stifling Dissent
Subir Sinha, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Subir Sinha* *Technlogy, South Asia* India’s control over the internet is comparable to some of the world’s most authoritarian countries. The storming of the Red Fort in Delhi on January 26 marked an escalation of tensions between the Indian government – led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi – and farmers who have been protesting against agricultural reforms since August 2020. With footage of the farmers clashing with police going viral, the Red Fort incident also marked a spike in interest in the farmers’ movement around the world, much to Modi’s embarrassment. The authorities’...
Hollywood’s 'Dream Factory' During World War II
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 20 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* Hollywood stars directly and indirectly helped sell billions of dollars in war bonds and more. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Along with the brave men and women overseas, the motion picture industry served admirably in their own way during World War II. World War II came to the Hollywood motion picture studios, the “Dream Factories” as they were sometimes called, the day after Pearl Harbor. “Hollywood became a military camp. Within a day … studio trucks and drivers were transporting army troops and equipment, studio arsenals were st...
Opinion: Scandalous Mishandling of Vaccinations in Portugal
Iolanda Fonseca, The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Opinion) Mayors, nursing homes managers, social security and National Institute of Medical Emergencies (INEM) officials are involved in several reported cases of undue vaccination in various parts of the country, some of which are under investigation by the Public Prosecutor's Office. The most controversial case occurred in the Setúbal District […] The post Opinion: Scandalous Mishandling of Vaccinations in Portugal appeared first on The Rio Times.
Road to Hell Paved with Good Intentions
Global Issues News Headlines - 20 hours ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb 03 (IPS) - Access to COVID-19 vaccines for many developing countries and most of their people will have to wait as the powerful and better off secure earlier access regardless of need or urgency. More profits, by manufacturing scarcity, will surely cause even more loss of both lives and livelihoods. Read the full story, “Road to Hell Paved with Good Intentions”, on globalissues.org →
When Bedlamites Fret
David, Small Dead Animals - 20 hours ago
Readers unmoved by wokeness may be inclined to point out that a way to overcome “alienation” – here, it seems, a euphemism for ignorance – is via students learning things, perhaps even words. In the clown-shoe world of San Francisco public schools, honking ensues.
Brazil’s Industrial Production Shrinks 4.5% in 2020
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - It was the second consecutive year of losses after recording a 1.1% downturn in 2019, as a result of the measures to contain the virus. Moreover, it was the sharpest annual downturn since 2016, when it fell 6.4%, according to data released today, February 2nd, by the Brazilian Institute of […] The post Brazil’s Industrial Production Shrinks 4.5% in 2020 appeared first on The Rio Times.
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Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 20 hours ago
The Neighbors Calzones Yes, I realize that it’s just sort of pizza folded over, but they don’t taste like that, do they? I add ricotta to a calzone to make them a little creamier, and sweet Italian sausage. Don’t judge me. Get that Eagle out of the Snow! Creative June 1945, […] The post Pictures appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Dieu Ne Cherche Pas Notre Adoration, Notre Louange, Notre Révérence ou Notre Peur - Un Aperçu par M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 20 hours ago
*Dieu ne cherche pas notre adoration, notre louange, notre révérence ou notre peur. C'est le fonctionnement de l'ego ou de l'homme. L'ego est une fausse idole ou un faux dieu et l'exige de nous, mais pas de notre Créateur. Pourquoi craindriez-vous Celui qui vous a mis au monde dans l'amour et qui vous aime malgré tous vos défauts ? Craignez-vous votre mère lorsqu'elle vous tient dans ses bras aimants et sourit à la vue de son cher enfant ? Il s'agit plutôt d'amour, de sollicitude et de respect. Nous avons été créés à Son image. Lorsque vous vous regardez dans le miroir, vo...
Dio Non Cerca la Nostra Adorazione o Lode o Riverenza o Timore - Un'intuizione di M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 20 hours ago
*Dio non cerca la nostra adorazione o lode o riverenza o timore. Questo è l'operato dell'ego o dell'uomo. L'ego è un falso idolo o dio e richiede questo da noi, ma non il nostro Creatore. Perché dovreste temere Uno che vi ha messo al mondo nell'amore e che vi ama nonostante tutti i vostri difetti? Temete vostra madre quando vi tiene tra le sue braccia amorevoli e sorride alla vista del suo caro bambino? Si tratta piuttosto di amore, cura e rispetto. Siamo stati creati a Sua immagine e somiglianza. Quando ti guardi allo specchio ti aspetti che il tuo riflesso lodi, giudichi ...
You do not even perceive that your absence of a manifest leadership is a point of indecisiveness
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 21 hours ago
1) The divine nature never has and never can be subject in any way to human control through discordant energies. -Kuthumi: *Pearls of Wisdom* 4:51 ……………………………….................................................................... 2) You must realize that those that are on the position of the circle in the rightist camp are other Nephilim gods, self-styled gods; and they are in competition with one another. By rivalries and competition of the fallen ones we find them at the point of the extreme Right and the extreme Left--merely as a point of thei...
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Tuesday 02 February 2021
TonyfromOz, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Brazil´s Acre State Decrees Red Emergency Level Fearing Healthcare Collapse
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With 98% of the total public healthcare network beds allocated to the treatment of people infected with the novel coronavirus occupied, the government of Acre has decreed a state of emergency throughout the state. The change in the emergency level to red is established in Decree No. 7,849, published on […] The post Brazil´s Acre State Decrees Red Emergency Level Fearing Healthcare Collapse appeared first on The Rio Times.
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