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Thomas Paine

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

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Picture Of The Day
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 34 minutes ago
Michigan National Guard member Sgt. Hannah Boulder sings while playing guitar in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda in Washington. REUTERS/Erin Scott *WNU Editor:* The above picture is from this photo-gallery .... *Top Photos of the Day *(Reuters).
Bulletproof Vests Can Be Bested: 5 Ways a Bullet Can Win
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 37 minutes ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Guns, Americas* Vests are far from foolproof. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Although armor may stop shrapnel, most armor protection lacks coverage for the face, arms, legs and below the waist. The concussive force of explosions can also damage unprotected limbs, create traumatic brain injuries and cause internal injuries—even behind body armors. For decades, protection lagged far behind lethality on the battlefield. The only practical protection from bullets and dangerous flying objects was steel, but weight forced a tradeoff between protection and mobilit...
March 12th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day #52
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 43 minutes ago
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the JoeBama Administration and Presidency. “This is no small thing, to restore a republic after it has fallen into corruption. […] The post March 12th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day #52 appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Failed COVID Strategy Leaves Sweden Deeply Divided
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 48 minutes ago
Sweden became a symbol for anti-lockdown and no-mask movements across the world. But it's no longer a source of consensus at home.
Friday March 12th – Open Thread
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 49 minutes ago
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Friday March 12th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Norovirus in Sweden linked to shrimp from Estonia
Joe Whitworth, Food Safety News - 1 hour ago
Outbreaks of norovirus in Sweden linked to shrimp from Estonia may have affected about 100 people. Reports from local authorities have not been fully compiled yet but based on preliminary information officials believe more than 100 people have fallen sick. It is mostly local outbreaks at workplaces where people have eaten shrimp sandwiches or a... Continue Reading
New produce safety website provides information for pre-inspection reviews
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 hour ago
A new website has been launched by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture to provide essential information for producers about the inspections that are required by federal law. The site provides information and frequently asked questions concerning the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the Produce Safety Rule and Compliance and Enforcement, Grower Training and Third-Party... Continue Reading
Royal Navy Warships Lead An International Fleet In A Show Of Force Against Russia
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 hour ago
The Royal Navy frigate HMS Westminster (Image: Chris Ison/PA Wire) *Gov.UK:* *The Royal Navy leads an international task group of warships on a security patrol of the Baltic * Royal Navy frigates led vessels from all three Baltic states in the first operation of the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force. Frigates HMS Lancaster and Westminster, tanker RFA Tiderace and vessels from all three Baltic states – Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia – have joined forces for a concerted demonstration of Britain’s commitment to the security and stability of the region. It is the first operation of t...
Tokyo tourism: Buddhism in ultra-modern Tokyo
Lee Jay, Modern Tokyo Times - 1 hour ago
Tokyo tourism: Buddhism in ultra-modern Tokyo Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The faiths of Buddhism and Shintoism dot the Japanese landscape. Meanwhile, the impact of Confucianism and Taoism can be felt – and other ideas that have guided this nation throughout its history. Therefore, when visiting Tokyo, the spiritual dimension is […] The post Tokyo tourism: Buddhism in ultra-modern Tokyo first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times.
Video You Will Watch: These Navy Sailors Love Aircraft Carrier Duty
Task and Purpose, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Task and Purpose* *U.S. Navy, * You can see various catapult officers dancing around while waving a finger around in the air, instructing the pilot to spin up the engine, or they're returning a salute to the pilot — telling him he understands the pilot is ready to launch. Then, of course, there is the launch signal, in which the catapult officer turns in the direction of where the aircraft will go, touches the deck, then brings his hand to horizontal *Here's What You Need to Remember:* While it may seem like these guys are just doing random dance moves that don't make sense, the...
The Battle at Leyte Gulf: The Biggest Naval Battle Ever Broke Japan
James Holmes, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*James Holmes* *Leyte Gulf, Asia* Wresting the islands of Leyte and Luzon from Japan capped MacArthur’s island-hopping campaign. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Leyte was “the last great naval battle” of World War II. It broke the back of Japanese sea power, finishing what the Philippine Sea started. It forced the IJN into desperate—and increasingly futile—expedients in its bid to forestall defeat. No longer could Japanese mariners compete for mastery with any genuine hope of success. The Battle of Leyte Gulf was a tough slog, where U.S. maritime forces reclaimed a beachhea...
Kentucky Senate Votes to Make It a Crime to Taunt Police
AP News, Snopes.com - 1 hour ago
It could become a crime to taunt a police officer in Kentucky, under a bill that passed the state Senate.
Flu vaccines cause higher Covid fatalities? Ask Health Minister Greg Hunt
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 1 hour ago
by Steve Cook Flu vaccines associated with higher Covid fatalities! Anonymous Higher COVID deaths are associated with higher influenza vaccine uptake. See the graph. This is fascinating. Evidently, the higher the percentage of people vaccinated against flu, the higher the death rate from Cov19. So GB and Belgium who vaccinate the most against flu, also […]
"At A Certain Point, Even the Gestapo Had To Stop Cancelling People"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 1 hour ago
*"At A Certain Point,* * Even the Gestapo Had To Stop Cancelling People"* by Simon Black "On April 26, 1933, the interior minister for the German state of Prussia issued a decree creating a new secret state police, or Geheime Staats Polizei, abbreviated: Gestapo. The Gestapo was tasked with stamping out all opposition to Germany’s new Chancellor and the party he brought to power one year earlier. It operated by collecting tips from ordinary citizens, including even school children. And this network of Gestapo informants changed Germans’ behavior almost overnight. Even a joke about ...
Viral Video, Hundreds of Illegal Migrants Line Up As Smugglers Help Them Cross Rio Grande
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 2 hours ago
Massive lines of illegal immigrants can be seen in this video from yesterday awaiting smugglers to help them cross the Rio Grande river into the United States. According to The Federalist [Article Here] the video was shot by “a law enforcement official whose agency and identity are hidden to protect from repercussions.” FTA […] “The […] The post Viral Video, Hundreds of Illegal Migrants Line Up As Smugglers Help Them Cross Rio Grande appeared first on The Last Refuge.
World-wide anti-vaccine rallies to be held on March 20
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 2 hours ago
There will be Freedom rallies held all around the world on the 20th of March. A long list of Australian cities and towns will be participating. We will send a detailed newsletter with locations and times next week. Mark the date on your calendar now! As usual there is a lot happening at the moment. […]
How Dare You!
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 2 hours ago
During the 19th century, Greta Thunberg’s ancestor said burning coal would boil earth and extinct the human race. 23 Oct 1902, Page 1 – The News-Herald at Newspapers.com Steven Hawking picked up on that idea four years ago. Stephen Hawking: … Continue reading →
Must Watch! “People Feel Rich Today; Wall St. Casino; Paper Millionaires; Jobless Claims; Housing Crisis”
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 3 hours ago
Jeremiah Babe, *“People Feel Rich Today; Wall St. Casino; * *Paper Millionaires; Jobless Claims; Housing Crisis”*
Thursday Evening Links
Unknown, Accidental Deliberations - 3 hours ago
This and that for your Thursday reading. - Christo Aivalis rightly points out that the NDP needs to be a party of labour and fight to ensure workers' needs are central to Canada's political discussion, rather than amplifying the rhetoric of the exploitative corporate lobby even when it's in the guise of "small business". - Pete Hudson makes the case for a public vaccine manufacturer in Canada. And the latest Dispatches from the Left includes a reminder of the harm privatization does to the public interest: Now is the time to put efforts into organizing around taking back our Cro...
Afghanistan: How Should the Biden Administration Manage the Graveyard of Empires?
George Beebe, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*George Beebe* *Afghanistan, Asia* Some twenty years after arriving in Afghanistan, the United States faces difficult choices. Some twenty years after arriving in Afghanistan, the United States faces difficult choices. Should Washington proceed with a military withdrawal, as it pledged to do by May 1 in an accord struck with Afghanistan’s opposition leaders last year? How can the United States ensure that a withdrawal would not prompt Afghanistan once again to become a base for terrorism or plunge the wider region into conflict? Panelists Milt Bearden, Cheryl Benard, and Paul Pi...
Alternative to the F-35?: Meet Boeing's X-32 Fighter
TNI Staff, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*TNI Staff* *X-32 Fighter, * The air force passed it up. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* It probably didn’t help Boeing’s case that it had to redesign the X-32 to meet the modified JSF requirements. An operational F-32 had a very different configuration from the X-32. On October 26, 2001, the U.S. Department of Defense announced that Lockheed Martin’s X-35 had won the Joint Strike Fighter contest over Boeing’s X-32. *(This first appeared in late 2015.)* The win secured Lockheed’s future as the manufacturer for all of America’s fifth-generation fighter platforms. But Lockhee...
Imagine a World With No Abrams Tank, Apache Helicopter or Patriot Missile
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Robert Farley* *Military Technology, * Where would the army be without them? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While it is difficult to imagine the Army not acquiring the Black Hawk in large numbers, each of the other four programs could easily have resulted in a much different system. In the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. Army embarked on a series of procurement programs designed to revitalize the force, and to counter the overwhelming numerical advantage of the Warsaw Pact. The “Big Five” represented a collection of procurement programs designed to re-establish the technological...
Russia's Aircraft Carrier Is a Smoky Mess (It Leaves Trails of It Everywhere)
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Charlie Gao* *Russian Navy, * For most sailors who served on the Admiral Kuznetzov, Mazut is the stuff of legends. The ultra thick, tarry black substance that powers the ship is known for being rather toxic, sticky, and not easy to get out of clothes. But why did the Soviet navy keep powering its ships with Mazut? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the fuel? Why exactly is the Kuznetsov so smoky? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *However, some Russian military experts have attempted to downplay the problem entirely. Admiral Ivan Vasiliyev said on the show “Tsargrad”...
Sweden’s Bandkanon Can Drop More 'Lead' Than You Can Imagine
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Charlie Gao* *History, Europe* It possessed the ability to empty its entire magazine of fifteen shells within forty-five seconds, a world record. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Despite these advantages, the Swedish army only procured twenty-six Bandkanons in the 1960s. In the 1970s, the modern FH77 field howitzer became the primary artillery system of the Swedish military. While it too had the capability to rapidly fire, it was not as fast nor as protected as the Bandkanon with its novel ammunition layout. During the twentieth century, Sweden developed many weapons at the ...
Why the Navy Secretly Gave the USSR 150 Warships to Invade Japan
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *World War II History, * A little-known bit of history. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *By early 1945, the U.S. military had ample evidence that an amphibious invasion of the Japanese home islands would prove exceptionally bloody and destructive. On April 10, 1945 a Soviet freighter slipped up to a quay at a frozen military base on a remote tip of Alaska aptly named Cold Bay. Inside her were over 500 sailors of the Soviet Navy. The Soviets had arrived to train on the first of 149 vessels the U.S. Navy was transferring to the Soviet Union. That fleet’s secr...
Machiavelli and Trump: The Unarmed Prophets
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 1 hour ago
Donald Trump is an “unarmed prophet.” He is very popular, it seems, but he does not have the backing of the American elite class, who know how to develop a winning political strategy, and the bureaucratic and revolutionary forces, who know how to fight street level political battles. Therefore, Trump cannot be an effective politician. The term “unarmed prophet” comes from Machiavelli’s *The Prince*. Machiavelli brands Savonarola as the “unarmed prophet,” whose political mission must end in disaster because he does not enjoy the backing of an army of armed followers. The irony is tha...
Washington Post AND The New York Times Credit Former President Trump Credit For Getting Covid-19 Vaccine Production Going
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 2 hours ago
President Joe Biden listens Wednesday as leaders from Johnson & Johnson and Merck spoke during an event at the White House.Washington Post photo by Jabin Botsford *Washington Post/SFGate*: *Biden vaccine victories build on Trump team's work* WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden beckoned leaders of two of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies to the White House on Wednesday and credited his administration for the "nearly unprecedented collaboration" between the longtime rivals, Merck and Johnson & Johnson, now jointly producing acoronavirus vaccine. But the breakthrough tout...
Argentina Commits to Working for Bolivia’s Full Entry into Mercosur
Argentina and Bolivia relaunched on Thursday their bilateral relationship with an emphasis on trade, investment and political ties, within the framework of the official visit to La Paz of Argentine Foreign Minister Felipe Sola, who said that achieving this emphasis requires that Mercosur approve the entry of La Paz as a full member of the trade bloc at its next summit.
Experts: Minors, Migrants More Vulnerable to Human Trafficking amid Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has made minors and immigrants increasingly vulnerable to human trafficking, experts warned on Thursday in an online panel discussion organized by the Inter-American Development Bank.
Sotheby’s to Auction 3 Small, but Enormously Valuable, Collectibles
“Never.” That was the curt response given by the Sotheby’s expert to questions about how often an auction like the upcoming one had occurred.
Biden Signs 3rd Pandemic Fiscal Rescue Package
President Joe Biden signed on Thursday the $1.9 trillion fiscal rescue plan bill approved by Congress, the third one implemented to counteract the severe crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Reggaeton Star Yandel Shows Romantic Side with ‘Meditar’ (VIDEO)
Puerto Rican recording artist Yandel has made a 180-degree turn with “Meditar,” a love song that steers clear of pop music and instead takes the slowest and most romantic elements of the urban sub-genres and combines them with sounds reminiscent of meditation chimes.
‘Body Worlds’ Arrives in Moscow
Moscow is set to open the anatomical exhibition “Body Worlds,” where dozens of plastinated human bodies will be on display.
On 10th Anniversary, Japan Vows to Not to Forget ‘Lessons’ of 2011 Disaster
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga called on citizens on Thursday to remember “the invaluable lessons” left by the earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011, and the subsequent nuclear crisis, in a commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the catastrophe.
OPEC: Venezuela’s Oil Output Reaches 521,000 bpd in February
After having remained mum for five months, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said on Thursday that Venezuela’s local crude oil production rose by 33,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 521,000 bpd in February very much despite not having any oil rigs currently in operation.
Ex-Police Officer Accused of Killing George Floyd Faces New Charge
The former Minneapolis police officer accused of killing African-American George Floyd after kneeling on his neck for nearly nine minutes in May 2020, an incident that triggered violent racial protests throughout the United States last summer, now faces a third-degree murder charge in addition to two other counts.
Mainstream Journalism Doesn’t Exist: Notes From The Edge Of The Narrative Matrix
Caitlin Johnstone, Caitlin Johnstone - 2 hours ago
Journalists should be exposing inconvenient truths about powerful people in their own nation and its allies. Instead the people we call “journalists” criticize enemy nations, smear political dissidents, demand increasing amounts of censorship, and advance narratives that are convenient for the powerful. ❖ The “war […]
Now It’s Really Time to Disrupt Education
Jane Menton, Manhattan Contrarian - 3 hours ago
* In a recent Manhattan Contrarian article, my dad pointed out that, by their own admission, the worst racists in our country are academics in our elite colleges and universities. * Even as they make more and more efforts to improve their “diversity and inclusion” with committees, trainings, seminars, course curriculums, and town halls — just to name a few — by their own assessment, this has only resulted in more “systemic racism,” “oppression,” and “white supremacy.” * Since that’s the case, it is time to question whether the model of elite-institutions-practicing-diversity-and-inc...
Cuba – a Year into Pandemic – Having Huge Case Spike but Believes in Vaccine
A year after detecting its first coronavirus cases, Cuba is experiencing the worst wave yet of coronavirus infections even as it continues to push forward to be the first Latin American country to develop a vaccine to immunize its entire population against COVID-19.
Caligula’s Lost Mosaic Returned to Roman Lake Where It First Disappeared
In the sixties, Italy lost one of the mosaics that embellished the great ships of the emperor Caligula in the sacred lake of Nemi, near Rome. The piece was found decades later in New York, being used as a tea table, and has now been recovered thanks to a series of fortunate coincidences.
Left Out of Dominican Vaccine Plan, Haitians Face New Form of Discrimination
Born in the Dominican Republic to Haitian parents, Anairis is on the verge of giving birth to her third daughter. But under the terms of the Dominican government’s immunization plan, neither she nor her children will receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to a lack identity documents.
Vinyl Fever Shows No Signs of Waning Despite Pandemic Downturn
“Vinyl fever” in the US, a phenomenon that began just over a decade ago with the popular revival of wax records, has not waned despite the pandemic, and the small number of record stores in Miami have used a mix of ingenuity and a tempting catalog to reach their loyal and nostalgic clientele, as well as a younger generation of melomaniacs.
At Least 20 Dead in Egypt Garment Factory Fire
At least 20 people have died after fire engulfed a textile factory north of the Egyptian capital Cairo on Thursday, authorities said.
Several Countries Suspend AstraZeneca Rollout after Danish Blood Clot Reports
Denmark has temporarily halted the use of the COVID-19 vaccine produced by AstraZeneca to probe whether it could be linked to several cases of blood clots reported among vaccinated people.
EU Approves Johnson & Johnson’s Single Dose COVID-19 Vaccine
The European Commission authorized on Thursday the use of the single-shot COVID-19 vaccine from Janssen, the European affiliate of American company Johnson & Johnson.
Vaccine Brings Hope to One of the First COVID Patients Outside China
Thongsuk Thongrat, a Thai taxi driver who may have been the first person to contract COVID-19 outside China in January 2020, is eagerly awaiting the arrival of a vaccine to overcome the fear of the virus and return to normalcy.
BP Changes Plans for Kazakh Projects due to New Renewables Strategy
British oil company BP has changed its plans for Kazakh projects in the Caspian Sea in the wake of its new renewable energy strategy, KazMunayGas confirmed on Thursday.
India’s Vaccine Outreach: 58 Million Doses to 70 Countries in 50 Days
India sent more than 58 million doses of COVID-19 jabs to nearly 70 countries as part of its vaccine diplomacy initiative launched 50 days ago to extend its global influence and keep the flock of its allies together.
Hard Days for Tourism in Lisbon, but There Are Some Silver Linings
Tram 28, one of the main historical tourist attractions that rides through the streets of Lisbon, now sits empty in a country that has imposed a nationwide lockdown to fight the spread of the coronavirus.
Prince William Insists Royal Family ‘Very Much Not Racist’
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, denied on Thursday that the British royal family is racist after his brother Harry and Harry’s wife, former US actress Megan Markle, made the allegations in an interview on US television.
Pakistan to Ban Tiktok Again for ‘Obscenity’ on Court Order
The high court in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar ordered the government on Thursday to block the Chinese social media app TikTok in the country for alleged obscene content.
WHO: Ignored Warnings Facilitated Spread of COVID-19
It is a year since the World Health Organization first formally described the COVID-19 health emergency as a pandemic, but it had already sounded the highest level of alarm weeks earlier, on Jan. 30.
The Fearless Surfers of Fukushima
Neither the gigantic tsunami of 2011, nor the radioactive leakage from the Fukushima nuclear power plant have been able to stop the local surfers, who have returned to ride the waves on their beaches leaving behind collective trauma.
Afghan Rights Body Criticizes Government’s Ban on Singing for Schoolgirls
The Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission vehemently opposed on Thursday the government decree that bars schoolgirls from singing at public events.
Caught in Legal Vacuum, Myanmar Refugees in India Fear Repatriation
The dismantling of a Rohingya camp in the Indian capital on Thursday and the arrest of another group that fled after the coup in Myanmar have stoked refugee repatriation fears amid a legal vacuum in India.
China Approves Hong Kong Election Reforms That Restrict Opposition Strength
China’s National People’s Congress approved on Thursday a controversial electoral reform proposal for Hong Kong that seeks to boost Beijing’s presence in the semi-autonomous city and restrict the strength of the pro-democracy opposition.
Myanmar Junta Accuses Suu Kyi of Taking Bribes as 10 Killed in Protests
Myanmar’s military junta has accused Aung San Suu Kyi of taking illegal bribes in cash and gold in what was the latest charges leveled against the democratically-elected leader since she was overthrown on Feb. 1.
China Confirms ‘High-Level Strategic Dialog’ with US
The foreign ministry in Beijing confirmed on Thursday that China will hold “a high-level strategic dialog” with the United States in Alaska on March 18-19.
Nadal Turns Down Dubai Championships Wild Card Offer
Rafael Nadal declined on Thursday an offer from the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships to make a wild card appearance in next week’s tournament, saying he is not ready to compete.
Conspiracy Theories Fuel COVID-19 Vaccine Mistrust in Pakistan
A month after the COVID-19 vaccination drive began in Pakistan, only half of the targeted health workers have received the jab so far, partly due to mistrust fueled by conspiracy theories.
Rise of Gukesh, Second Youngest Chess Grand Master in History
Before going to bed ahead of his class the next day, India’s Gukesh D. made his 74th move with which he won an online game of the Asturias Championship (Spain), marking yet another victory for the 14-year-old, who only two years ago became the second youngest Grand Master in chess history.
Japan Calls for Lifting of Import Restrictions on Fukushima Products
On the 10th anniversary of the earthquake and tsunami that triggered the Fukushima nuclear accident, Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi called on Thursday for the lifting of import restrictions on products from the region.
South Korea Approves Oxford/AstraZeneca Vaccine for Over-65s
South Korea announced on Thursday the approval of the Oxford University/AstraZeneca vaccine for people over 65 years of age.
Myanmar Troops on ‘Killing Sprees’ against Protesters, Amnesty Says
“Systematic and premeditated killings” of anti-coup protesters are being carried out by Myanmar’s security forces who are employing battlefield weaponry, Amnesty International said in a report on its analysis of 55 videos.
Citizens Search Near Mexico Border Town for Body of Missing US Soldier
A group of civilians searched the outskirts of the Mexican border town of Ciudad Juarez on Wednesday for the body of United States soldier Richard Halliday after an anonymous tip reported he was buried in the area illegally.
Biden Government to Allow Some Central American Minors to Enter US
United States President Joe Biden’s administration will reinstate a program that will allow some Central American children to reunite with their families in the US.
Is The Stimulus Really “Showering Money On Americans & Sharply Cutting Poverty” Or…
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
Silver Report Uncut The media has lost it with their reporting on the economy and this $1.9 trillion spending bill. The stimulus package includes $360 billion in relief for state, local, and territorial governments. That is almost 20% of the entire allocation of capital in this measure. While $360 billion may sound small, the total …
Michael Pento: Spiking Bond Yields Could Crash Credit Markets
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
Palisades Gold Radio Tom welcomes Michael Pento of Pento Portfolio Strategies back to the program. He explains his twenty-point model based on growth and deflation indicators to determine where the market is heading. The premise is that you want to ride key asset bubbles higher while being cautious of potential volatility. The global economy is …
U.S. Aircraft Carrier Deploys In Mediterranean As Damascus Prepares To Push ON THE Northwest
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
 U.S. Aircraft Carrier Deploys In Mediterranean As Damascus Prepares To Push ON THE Northwest by https://southfront.org/ The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier and its Carrier Strike Group have entered the Mediterranean Sea. This makes it, currently, the closest aircraft carrier to the Middle East. It has been quite a while since the US …
Stuart Englert: Buy Physical Silver & Gold! Take Back the Monetary Power
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
Silver Bullion TV SBTV’s latest guest is Stuart Englert, veteran investigative journalist and author of ‘Rigged: Exposing the Largest Financial Fraud in History’. Having poured over GATA’s archives, Stuart sees the rigging of the precious metals market as a mechanism to defend an otherwise flailing dollar. Buy physical gold and silver to take the monetary …
California’s Proposed “Ethnic Studies” Curriculum Urges Students to Chant to Aztec Deity of Human Sacrifice and Cannibalism – Calls For “Counter-Genocide” Against White Christians
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 4 hours ago
California’s Proposed “Ethnic Studies” Curriculum Urges Students to Chant to Aztec Deity of Human Sacrifice and Cannibalism – Calls For “Counter-Genocide” Against White Christians by Cristina Laila, https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/ Christian prayer in public school is prohibited, but now the Marxists in California are trying to force millions of students to chant to the Aztec gods of …
In March Of 2020, Biotech Scientists At The Bill Gates Funded Moderna Therapeutics Bragged About Using mRNA To ‘Hack The Kingdom Of Life’
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 5 hours ago
In March Of 2020, Biotech Scientists At The Bill Gates Funded Moderna Therapeutics Bragged About Using mRNA To ‘Hack The Kingdom Of Life’ by Geoffrey Grider, https://www.nowtheendbegins.com/ The vision of an mRNA drug has beguiled scientists for decades. “It’s a huge idea,” says Michael Heartlein, who heads mRNA research at a competing biotech called RaNA Therapeutics …
Brute Force Will Now Be Used by Governments??
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 5 hours ago
Brute Force Will Now Be Used by Governments?? by StevieRay Hansen, https://hnewswire.com/ Around the World to Vaccinate and Eventually Microchip Every Individual on the Face of the Earth, Those That Oppose Will Be Dealt With Harshly… – UK, The government should bring forward emergency legislation to “stamp out” dangerous anti-vax misinformation ahead of the roll-out …
7 European Nations Halt AstraZeneca Jabs On Reports Of “Serious” Blood Clots
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 5 hours ago
7 European Nations Halt AstraZeneca Jabs On Reports Of “Serious” Blood Clots by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ Update (0954ET): Iceland has become the latest European nation to suspend the AstraZeneca jab. – * ICELAND HAS ALSO SUSPENDED USE OF THE OXFORD/ASTRAZENECA COVID VACCINE – The tiny island nation has confirmed roughly 6K COVID cases since the start …
Joe Biden Appears Unable to Handle a Press Conference
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 5 hours ago
Sky News Australia Joe Biden’s team hurried the press away as they shouted questions at an unresponsive president on Tuesday in Washington as the event marked his 48th day in office without holding a solo press conference. end
Silver Thoughts with the Silver Guru — What’s Happening in the Silver Market
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 5 hours ago
BMG Group Inc. David Morgan sat down with Nick Barisheff to discuss what is happening in the silver market. As David Morgan states, “It appears to him that the silver market is broken’. end
No jab, no date: why not being vaccinated could become the new dating deal-breaker
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 2 hours ago
The Telegraph There are a number of well-worn phrases that singletons consider to be dating deal-breakers: ‘I don’t want kids’; ‘I know I said I didn’t smoke... The post No jab, no date: why not being vaccinated could become the new dating deal-breaker appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
UK: Call for curfew for men
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 2 hours ago
Just in case you thought I was exaggerating when I call the left deranged… This Green Party politician wants a curfew for men after 6pm... The post UK: Call for curfew for men appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
pResident Marbles Says: “You might be able to celebrate Fourth of July”
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 3 hours ago
This is too funny…. Does pResident Marbles, the guy who occupies a bedroom in the White House, actually believe people didn’t celebrate the July Fourth holiday last year? Does he really think people are not gathering together right now for parties, celebrations and events? What nonsense is pResident Marbles talking about? Good grief, if the […] The post pResident Marbles Says: “You might be able to celebrate Fourth of July” appeared first on The Last Refuge.
U.S. Intelligence Says Israel Is Targeting Iranian Oil Tankers With Water Mines
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 3 hours ago
The Iran National Oil Company released this 2019 image showing one of its oil tankers that was purportedly damaged by an explosion in the Red Sea. Photo: National Iranian Oil Tanker Company *Wall Street Journal: **Israeli Strikes Target Iranian Oil Bound for Syria * *Campaign against ships, using mines, shows an expansion of hostilities in the Mideast* WASHINGTON—Israel has targeted at least a dozen vessels bound for Syria and mostly carrying Iranian oil out of concern that petroleum profits are funding extremism in the Middle East, U.S. and regional officials say, in a new fron...
History Tells Us Nuclear Submarines Don't Really Kill Anything
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Nuclear Submarines, * Moreover, the sinking of the General Belgrano helped deter the Argentine Navy from further action, greatly facilitating the British war effort. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The sinking of the *General Belgrano* remains controversial, mostly in Argentina and on the British left. The Argentine Navy and the captain of the *Belgrano*, however, have maintained that the sinking was legal. Only one ship has ever been sunk in anger by a nuclear submarine. Designed to fight the Japanese, USS *Phoenix* survived Pearl Harbor and fought in battl...
Russia's Insane T-95 Tank: The Weapon Moscow Passed on (Thank God)
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Security, * Some Russian defense commentators proclaim to this day that the T-95 was the better tank. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The T-95 appears to be a far more powerful tank than the T-14. The T-14 has a less powerful primary and coaxial armament, has fewer sighting systems, and has similar armor. The history of Russian and Soviet armor is littered with prototypes of “super tanks” that promised armor and lethality far beyond any of their contemporaries. But at the end of the Cold War, the Soviet Union developed an actual prototype “super-tank” that if ...
You're Sunk: These 5 Russian Submarines are True Killers
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, Europe* Large swathes of the vast Soviet submarine force have fallen into disrepair in the decades following the Soviet collapse. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Yasen-M class is expected to offer similar performance to the U.S. Virginia-class submarines, though at a significantly lower projected per-model cost of $1.6 billion. Submarines have always occupied a uniquely important position within the Soviet navy, comprising a potent leg of Moscow’s nuclear triad and spearheading Soviet plans to counter the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO...
Feast Your Eyes on the Worst Tank Of All Time: Germany’s A7V
Robert Beckhusen, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * German tank designers had better plans that, while neglected at the time, were an improvement over the clunky A7V. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *While it’s impossible to know how well the LK IIs might have performed, they would have likely been a better use of resources than Germany’s failed U-boat campaign, which sucked up scarce steel and fuel and — disastrously for Berlin— triggered an American intervention. When the German army’s first domestically-built tanks rolled into combat in March 1918 at St. Quentin Canal, the armored beasts look...
Pictures: This Is What A Dead U.S. Stealth Fighter Looks Like
Joseph Trevithick, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Joseph Trevithick* *F-117, * Here's what to expect if a secretive military aircraft comes down in your backyard. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Out on Highway 525, Massy’s son spotted a Sheriff’s Office vehicle and ended up handing over Mills to Deputy House. Had the project still been a major secret, the evidence would have literally been scattered around a trailer park in plain view. Thankfully for the Pentagon, the crash didn’t appear to let any remaining undisclosed information slip out. Sitting in her trailer home fewer than 20 miles from Holloman Air Force Base in N...
The War That Made China's Military Into a Superpower
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *PLA, Asia* In one Chinese general’s words, the border conflict “allowed him to achieve his dream of waging modern war by modern methods.” *Here's What You Need to Know*: Great loss often leads to much-needed reforms. When the Sino-Vietnamese war ended on March 16, 1979, it was hardly a definite resolution of the conflict. Both sides claimed victory, and Vietnam continued to pressure China’s allies in Cambodia and Thailand. As a result, the PLA continued to apply pressure to Vietnam by launching attacks across the Vietnamese border throughout the 1980s. While casua...
Video taken in SE Texas
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 3 hours ago
Video taken in SE Texas this morning. Huge line of people waiting for smugglers to ferry them across the Rio Grande into the US. Video... The post Video taken in SE Texas appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
The Plandemic is a Cover Story We Are at War
Mark Schumacher, From the Trenches World Report - 3 hours ago
thecrowhouse 10 Mar 2021 “The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society.... The post The Plandemic is a Cover Story We Are at War appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers
Norm, From the Trenches World Report - 3 hours ago
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers The post Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet for Recipients and Caregivers appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
At what cost: The impact of Indonesia’s Omnibus law on underwater cultural heritage
Natali Pearson, New Mandala - 3 hours ago
Why, after such a long hiatus, is underwater cultural heritage is once again being considered as an economic, not an archaeological or historical, resource? The post At what cost: The impact of Indonesia’s Omnibus law on underwater cultural heritage appeared first on New Mandala.
Let Them Eat Taser
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 4 hours ago
Click for the complete thread.
Does Basel 3 Explain the Gold Price Fall?
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 5 hours ago
Miles Harris This video considers the implications of the Basel 3 Accord and Net Stable Funding Ratio which requires a provable 1:1 ratio of physical gold. The date for its introduction is the 28th June, does this go some way towards explaining the dramatic gold price fall we have seen recently? end
Sprott Physical Silver (PSLV) Almost To 130 Million Ounces At Fast Pace, Gold Premiums In US Soar?
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 5 hours ago
WallStForMainSt More physical silver keeps coming into the SPrott Physical Silver Trust (PSLV) as total physical silver in PSLV is now over 125 million ounces and on pace in a week or less to go over 130 million ounces! In late December 2020- early January 2021, there was only around 94 million ounces in PSLV. …
Western Gun-Boats Hit The South China Sea
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 5 hours ago
RT The western powers are piling battleships into the South China Sea to intimidate Beijing, like the last couple of centuries didn’t happen. end
Frank Holmes: Very Bullish on Gold, Here’s What’s Holding it Back
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 5 hours ago
nvesting News This interview was filmed on February 25, 2021. It’s no secret that the gold price has been on the decline so far in 2021. But better times lie ahead, according to Frank Holmes of US Global Investors. He explained that the yellow metal is closely correlated to the US 10 year Treasury — …
Market Failure: Gold Will Rise Again | Lobo Tiggre
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 5 hours ago
Miles Franklin Lobo Tiggre of http://IndependentSpeculator.com​ says the markets are currently making a mistake about gold. He is bullish on gold and sees the market correcting to the upside in gold and silver later this year. – 0:00​ Intro 0:51​ Gold will reverse higher this year 4:06​Inflation this year 6:06​ More bullish on silver …
Why a Return to Net Neutrality Would Harm the Race to Adopt 5G
Ryan Nabil, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Ryan Nabil* *Technology, Americas* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2021%3Anewsml_RC2ZSL9MXYZ2&share=true] America thrives and competes with best when it puts its free market up against top-down economies like China’s. As President Joe Biden seeks to recalibrate U.S. foreign policy toward China and reestablish U.S. leadership, America needs to catch up with China in fifth-generation (5G) networks and 5G-dependent technology. To do so successfully, the Biden administration must not repeal the current U.S. policies towards neutrality of the intern...
When it Comes to Dogfighting the F-22 Raptor Can Outpace Anyone
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *F-22 Raptor, * The real 'Top Gun' *Here's What You Need to Remember: *First operational in 2005, the F-22 is a multi-role fighter designed with stealth technology to evade enemy radar detection and speeds able to reach Mach 2 with what is called "super-cruise" capability. Supercruise is the ability to cruise at supersonic airspeeds such as 1.5 Mach without needing afterburner, a capability attributed to the engine thrust and aerodynamic configuration of the F-22. The Air Force F-22 has been refining it dog-fighting skills, assessing technical upgrades and testing...
This U.S. Navy Feared This Russian Aircraft Carrier Could Sink
Robert Beckhusen, The National Interest - 3 hours ago
*Robert Beckhusen* *Russian Navy, * Admiral Kuznetsov has a problematic history. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Not to mention the carrier is barely capable of doing what carriers are *supposed* to do: launch fighters. When she does, she uses a bow ramp instead of steam catapults, which forces reductions in the planes’ takeoff weight and patrol time. In December 2011, the Russian navy’s aging, poorly-maintained aircraft carrier *Admiral Kuznetsov* departed from its northern base on the troubled vessel’s fourth deployment to the Mediterranean Sea. True, the full-size carrier...
Commentaries, Analysis, And Editorials -- March 11, 2021
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 4 hours ago
"Choosing a 'Quadrilateral Security Dialogue' meeting for his first summit highlights [Biden's] plan to reinvigorate the Quad as part of his China strategy." https://t.co/30cCNwMoHM — Milan Vaishnav (@MilanV) March 8, 2021 *Prakash Nanda, EurAsian Times:* *Watch Out China! Will The First-Ever QUAD Summit Go Ballistic Against Beijing? * *That the first-ever Quad summit would take place so soon after the advent of the Biden Presidency was not indicated when the third ‘Quadrilateral Security Dialogue’ meeting of the foreign ministers of India, Australia, Japan, and the US took place ...
Musical Interlude: Mecano, "Hijo de la Luna"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 4 hours ago
*Mecano, "Hijo de la Luna"*
"A Look to the Heavens"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 4 hours ago
“First came the trees. In the town of Salamanca, Spain, the photographer noticed how distinctive a grove of oak trees looked after being pruned. Next came the galaxy. The photographer stayed up until 2 am, waiting until the Milky Way Galaxy rose above the level of a majestic looking oak. From this carefully chosen perspective, dust lanes in the galaxy appear to be natural continuations to branches of the tree. Last came the light. A flashlight was used on the far side of the tree to project a silhouette. By coincidence, other trees also appeared as similar silhouettes across the re...
The Poet: Arthur O’Shaughnessy, "Music and Moonlight"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 4 hours ago
*"Music and Moonlight"* "We are the music makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams, Wandering by lone seabreakers, And sitting by desolate streams; World-losers and world-forsakers, On whom the pale moon gleams: Yet we are the movers and shakers Of the world forever, it seems… We, in the ages lying In the buried past of the earth, Built Ninevah with our sighing, And Babel itself in our mirth; And o’erthrew them with prophesying To the old of the new world’s worth; For each age is a dream that is dying, Or one that is coming to birth." - Arthur O’Shaughnessy
BCI Sets Climate-Related Targets for Public Markets
Leo Kolivakis, Pension Pulse - 4 hours ago
Last month, the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) put out a press release setting climate related targets: Today, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) announces a commitment to five-year climate-related targets for its public markets program. The near-term targets represent a significant step by the leading provider of investment management services to British Columbia’s public sector to further benefit from the opportunities and address the risks associated with climate change. *BCI will target a cumulative $5 billion investment in sust...
Was a Man ‘Beaten to Death’ Outside Rep. Lauren Boebert’s Restaurant?
Dan MacGuill, Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
The controversial Republican congresswoman has repeatedly cited a fatal assault as the catalyst for her decision to carry a handgun at all times. What actually happened?
UPDATE… “We believe, as well as her primary care doctor, that these symptoms are directly related to the Moderna COVID vaccine” (NURSE KRISTI SIMMONDS: NO IMPROVEMENT, NO HELP)
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
Heartbreaking. Kristi, you are in my prayers & thank you for sharing this stark warning … EWR B – 2020 🍀 B 1789 subscribers Via Pzelda: https://bitchute.com/channel/PZELDA/ : “Kristi Simmonds Experience Continues With Her Effects From The Covid Vaccine (Moderna) After Going Public. “Kristi Simmonds is an RN who loves her job, loves her friends … Continue reading UPDATE… “We believe, as well as her primary care doctor, that these symptoms are directly related to the Moderna COVID vaccine” (NURSE KRISTI SIMMONDS: NO IMPROVEMENT, NO HELP) →
Another list of deaths & injuries from the COVID injection (Dr V Coleman)
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA No one knows how many people the experimental covid vaccines are killing – or how many they will kill. But although I haven’t seen the mainstream media mention most of these deaths, people have already died or been injured after being given the jab: 1) SHOCKING – The latest … Continue reading Another list of deaths & injuries from the COVID injection (Dr V Coleman) →
“Turning a relatively harmless virus into a bioweapon of mass destruction” – a vaccine and virology world expert is asking humanity to “STOP BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE”
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
“A pre-eminent vaccine and virology world expert, Dr Geert Vanden Bossche, imploring the world to STOP mass vaccination. What we are doing is forcing the virus into more virulent and deadly forms. It’s called VIRAL IMMUNE ESCAPE and one of the wisest experts in the world is asking humanity to STOP BEFORE ITS TOO LATE.”C-o-v-1-9 … Continue reading “Turning a relatively harmless virus into a bioweapon of mass destruction” – a vaccine and virology world expert is asking humanity to “STOP BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE” →
Last October 2020, NZ doctors signed a statement against ‘Covid fear’ & lock downs
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
From nzdoctor.co.nz A group of New Zealand health practitioners have joined a growing international movement that says COVID-19 is not a sufficient threat to warrant the elimination strategy and lockdowns. The founding signatories felt obliged by their professional ethics to express support by signing a statement of principles that assert the low risk posed by … Continue reading Last October 2020, NZ doctors signed a statement against ‘Covid fear’ & lock downs →
Examining the Risks and Benefits of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines (Dr R.M. Fleming)
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
Watch the video at the link below. It is unavailable to play except at YT. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-JKu4eYxok Richard M Fleming, PhD, MD, JD 1.05K subscribers In this video we will look at the research that has been published on SARS-CoV-2, the spike protein, and Vaccine Enhanced Disease. We will look at three specific areas including (1) … Continue reading Examining the Risks and Benefits of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines (Dr R.M. Fleming) →
Australian Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt Hospitalized After Receiving Experimental COVID Vaccine
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
https://healthimpactnews.com/2021/australian-federal-health-minister-greg-hunt-hospitalized-after-receiving-experimental-covid-vaccine/ Photo: pixabay.com
South Korean government investigates 7 deaths that followed Covid-19 vaccination with AstraZeneca’s jab
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
https://healthimpactnews.com/2021/first-week-of-covid-experimental-vaccines-in-south-korea-7-dead-and-more-than-2800-injured/ Photo: pixabay.com
Urgent Open Letter from Doctors and Scientists to the European Medicines Agency regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Concerns
Pam Vernon, Rangitikei Environmental Health Watch - 4 hours ago
Originally posted on Counter Information: By Doctors for COVID Ethics Global Research, March 11, 2021Doctors for COVID Ethics 10 March 2021 Emer Cooke, Executive Director, European Medicines Agency, Amsterdam, The Netherlands 28 February 2021 Dear Sirs/Mesdames, FOR THE URGENT PERSONAL ATTENTION OF: EMER COOKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE EUROPEAN MEDICINES AGENCY As physicians and scientists, we are…
Public poll – Covid is a scam
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 4 hours ago
http://www.renegadetribune.com/people-know-covid-is-a-scam/ Nearly every person who walks past this polling table agrees with the banner. At least the people of northern NSW have woken up. None said they would have a Covid vax and the very slow uptake around the nation must be worrying Scott Morrisson’s keepers. Health Minister Greg Hunt believed his own false […]
Great Cowen Interview of John Cochrane
David Henderson, Econlib - 6 hours ago
Yesterday, Tyler Cowen published his interview with Hoover Institution economist John Cochrane. It’s a lot of fun and full of insights. I recommend the whole thing. Some fun highlights follow. If You’re So Smart, Why Aren’t You Rich(er)? COWEN: Brazil has very high real interest rates for decades, right? Arbitrage doesn’t seem to work. COCHRANE: […] The post Great Cowen Interview of John Cochrane appeared first on Econlib.
"So This Is How The U.S. Dollar Dies…"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 4 hours ago
*Full screen recommended.* *"So This Is How The U.S. Dollar Dies…"* by Epic Economist "The U.S. dollar collapse is being triggered by our government's reckless spending, and soon enough the world's reserve currency may literally become worthless paper. The House and the Senate have both just passed a new 1.9 trillion dollar relief bill that it's on its way to the president's desk for his signature. But as we repeatedly stressed in several videos, America does not have 1.9 trillion dollars lying around to be spent in whatever way our leaders decide to do. In fact, we will have to bor...
The news for yesterday
Graeme Decarie, The Decarie Report - 5 hours ago
Confession time. I have felt for some time that site requires more of the pictures and text from papers that have colour pictures from around the world - and have print that goes beyond mine. But, for us old folks, that's not easy to do. And I guess that's why us ancients have have children (despite their view that us old folks are just backwards an living in the past. So I plan to humble myself despite the smartassness of children. I have a daughter who knows all about getting colour stories onto a colour page. I plan to beg at her feet - as us old folks must do -to make my pa...
Apricot kernels with excessive levels of toxin recalled; cyanide risk cited
News Desk, Food Safety News - 5 hours ago
Advantage Health Matters Inc. is recalling Organic Traditions brand dried bitter apricot kernels from retailers nationwide in Canada because of excessive levels of a natural toxin that can cause cyanide poisoning. Some of the apricot pits do not expire until December this year, according to a recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.... Continue Reading
Brazil’s real set for biggest weekly rise in 2021 as central bank steps up intervention
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 5 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil’s real on Thursday, March 11th, rallied 2% against the dollar, boosted by another round of central bank intervention in the swaps market and inflation data that analysts said sets the seal on an interest rate increase next week. February’s 5.2% annual inflation rate was higher than expected and well […] The post Brazil’s real set for biggest weekly rise in 2021 as central bank steps up intervention appeared first on The Rio Times.
Resident Occupier Addresses the Nation On One Year Anniversary of COVID Shutdown, 8:00pm Livestream
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 5 hours ago
Resident Mumbles is scheduled to address the nation on the one year anniversary of the COVID shutdown. According to media: “addresses the nation on the anniversary of the COVID-19 shutdown. The Resident said he will talk about what we’ve been through as a nation this past year, and what comes next.” The national address begins […] The post Resident Occupier Addresses the Nation On One Year Anniversary of COVID Shutdown, 8:00pm Livestream appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Photographing Fukushima for the Future
From Greenpeace International: “Photographing Fukushima for the future Mitsuhisa Kawase 22 February 2021 Images of temporary housing where many must … Continue reading →
Brazil has more than 2,000 COVID-19 dead in 24 hours for second day (March 11th)
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 5 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIROO, BRAZIL - Brazil reported 2,233 COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, the second consecutive day that fatalities have exceeded 2,000, the health ministry said on Thursday, and 75,412 new cases of the novel coronavirus infection. The South American country has now registered 11,277,717 cases since the pandemic began, while the official […] The post Brazil has more than 2,000 COVID-19 dead in 24 hours for second day (March 11th) appeared first on The Rio Times.
Only Small Percentage of COVID-19 Recovery Allocated to Green Initiatives
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 11 (IPS) - Last year, only $368 billion of a $14.6tn budget geared towards COVID-19 recovery measures across the world’s largest 50 countries took into account green recovery initiatives, according to a report launched yesterday, Mar. 10. Read the full story, “Only Small Percentage of COVID-19 Recovery Allocated to Green Initiatives”, on globalissues.org →
The BrahMos Missile Is the Military Monster Coming to China's Doorstep
Mark Episkopos, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Mark Episkopos* *BrahMos Missile, Asia* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_S1AETIUPJSAA&share=true] As tensions between India and China rise, New Delhi is looking to sell its super-fast cruise missile to other countries that have problems with Beijing. The Philippine military has announced its intention to acquire BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. “The BrahMos Missile and Launching System is the most promising alternative for the Shore-Based Anti-Ship Missile System as assessed by the PN Technical Working Group,” Vice Adm. Giovann...
This Tank Might be Hitler's Biggest Military Mistake
Robert Beckhusen, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, Europe* Truly a waste. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *By 1944, the concept of a super-heavy tank for offensive breakthroughs was senseless, as medium tanks which balanced firepower with flexibility emerged to set the standard for fighting vehicles to the present. By the time the super-heavy Maus tank rolled out for its first tests in January 1944, the Nazis had — six months after Kursk — effectively lost the war. It was just a matter of time before the Allied armies would slog their way into the heart of Germany and finish them off. Yet the Na...
There's No Way the Army Lose a War to Russia or China, Right?
Daniel L. Davis, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Daniel L. Davis* *Great Power Conflict, * A great power war would not easy to wage for anyone, even Washington. *The new Russian battalions “are characterized as highly integrated, extremely powerful, and exceptionally mobile,” the authors explained, noting they were composed of “of a tank company, three mechanized infantry companies, an anti-tank company, two to three batteries of artillery (self-propelled guns and multiple launch rocket), and two air defense batteries.” Chinese ground forces, likewise, have reformed their formations and upgraded their warfighting doctrine.* ...
OH, LOOK! GOOD REPUBLICANS (NONE OF WHOM ARE IN OFFICE)!
Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog - 5 hours ago
Republicans want to put restrictions on Democratic voters wherever they can possibly get away with it, but Jon Ward of Yahoo News has decided to write a "yes, there are good Republicans" story, informing us that some party members are apprehensive about vote suppression. *As GOP lawmakers look to pass new voting restrictions, some conservatives are pushing back* There is rising unease among some conservatives about the increasing aggressiveness of Republicans in state legislatures to tighten election laws and erect obstacles to voting. There is? Okay, let's see which Republicans a...
Doctors and Scientists Challenge European Medicines Agency on COVID-19 Vaccine Danger
NEWS WIRE, 21st Century Wire - 6 hours ago
*Doctors for COVID Ethics* | A group of eminent international doctors and medical professions has issued a letter questioning the safety, ethics and legality of the current vaccine push.
World News Briefs -- March 11, 2021 (Evening Edition)
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 6 hours ago
*Europe appears to be facing a lethal third wave * *The SUN:* *Europe waits for Covid vaccines ‘like pioneers in a Western’ as third wave sees cases rocket 50% amid EU jab shambles * EU countries are waiting for vaccines like "pioneers in a Western movie" as new Covid cases surge by 50 per cent, Italian media says. The rocketing number of infections across the continent is feared to be the start of a third wave as pitiful numbers of people have been vaccinated because of chronic shortages. *Read more *.... *MIDDLE EAST * Netanyahu *may meet Saudi crown prince in Abu Dhabi: Re...
EXCLUSIVE: CRTC Responded to my complaint re: Global BC TV's news report about February 20, 2021 Vancouver Freedom Rally
greencrow, Greencrow As The Crow Flies - 6 hours ago
Folks, I frankly didn't expect to hear back from the *Canadian Broadcast Standards Council* after I submitted *a formal complaint to them*. The complaint concerned the treatment that I and other demonstrators received at the hands of the *Global TV "journalists" in their TV coverage of our **February 20, 2021 "freedom rally"** that took place at the downtown Vancouver Art Gallery*. But, here's the e-mail I received just this afternoon. Please read and I will have more comments to follow: **************** *"Dear [greencrow], The Canadian Broadcast Standards Coun...
Coast to Coast - Phoenix Lights, Triangular UFO Version
KRandle, A Different Perspective - 6 hours ago
With the coming of the anniversary of the Phoenix Lights, I thought it time to revisit those sightings. However, I think the discussion of the lights seen over Phoenix actually masks the other, more significant sightings of a V-shaped or triangular-shaped craft that was seen over much of Arizona that night. In this discussion, I have eliminated the information about the lights to focus on that craft. I have written about it at other times. Some of the information here is based on my discussion of that craft with Mike Rogers, he of Travis Walton abduction fame. You can listen to tha...
What Are Noeggerathiales? Read This And Find Out
News Staff, Science 2.0 blogs - 7 hours ago
In Mongolia, plants preserved in a volcanic ash fall deposit as part of a so-called "vegetational Pompeii," may have resolved the mystery of the Noeggerathiales. What are Noeggerathiales? Paleontologists have wanted to really know since they first learned of them. Scientists know they were peat-forming plants that lived approximately 325-251 million years ago but their relationships with other plant groups was unknown. Were they an evolutionary dead end? Now it has been established that Noeggerathiales had the spore propagation mode of ferns and the vascular tissue of seed plants. ...
The Sound Of Settled Science
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 7 hours ago
USask News; A pioneering study led by University of Saskatchewan (USask) veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Marina Leis (DVM, DACVO) shows that bacterial communities vary on different parts of the eye surface—a finding that significantly alters understanding of the mechanisms of eye disease and can lead to developing new treatments. “We are excited to share our… Continue reading →
Sulfate Aerosols Implicated In Climate Change
Hank Campbell, Science 2.0 blogs - 8 hours ago
It's become increasingly hypocritical for wealthy countries to declare a hard stop on CO2 emissions before poor countries even have centralized energy for cooking and water, but a new simulation finds that Draconian caps on quality of life in developing nations may not be needed. read more
How Israel Tried to Get Its Hands on Russia's MiG-29 Fulcrum
Ethen Kim Lieser, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Ethen Kim Lieser* *Cold War History, Middle East* [image: https://www.reutersconnect.com/all?id=tag%3Areuters.com%2C2016%3Anewsml_D1BETTHVRJAB&share=true] Israel used any means at its disposal (including cash) to try and get a physical MiG-29 fully intact. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) always has been highly intrigued by the MiG-29 Fulcrum, and for the country’s military to get its hands on one, it indeed had to jump over plenty of hurdles. According to one report, “Israel obtained a nearly complete, crated, MiG-29 via a covert deal with a Polish general. The aircraft was at Gdan...
China's Worst Nightmare: This U.S. Navy Stealth Sub Is One of a Kind
Ben Ho Wan Beng, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Ben Ho Wan Beng* *Stealth Submarines, * The Ohio-Class SSGN's are unrivalled in terms of land attack. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Getting this immense firepower of the Ohio SSGN to bear on the enemy’s access-denial barrier is then greatly facilitated by the submarine’s stealth. For one, it goes without saying that the submarine is much harder to detect compared to the various U.S. Navy Tomahawk-armed surface combatants, and this eases considerably its penetration into an enemy’s inner sanctum. How best could the United States metaphorically “kick down” the anti-access/a...
Is the Age of the Nuclear Submarine About to End?
James Holmes, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*James Holmes* *Submarines, Asia* The competition between hiders and finders could swing decisively in favor of super-empowered sub finders after six decades of supremacy for the hiders. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Submariners will no longer be as exceptional as before. They’ll have to learn new habits. They’ll be more like surface officers, forced to train for active defense and counterattack for survival rather than trusting to invisibility. S’pose Bryan Clark has it right. The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) analyst and retired U.S. Navy commande...
Why No Nation Would Want to Go Up Against China's Snipers
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 5 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Snipers, Asia* They have some serious rifles, for one. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *While the Type 88 and Type 85 are the most common rifles in use, there also are a myriad of other rifles for precision shooting and special purposes. While the U.S. Army is concerned about next-generation Russian precision rifles and tactics, China has also been making significant advances in the field. In the 1980s, the Chinese used practically the same equipment as the Soviet Union. Nowadays, they use fairly different sets of equipment, including some rifles chambered in ...

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