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COVID-19 Vaccines - How Big Pharma is Using Our Children as Guinea Pigs
A Political Junkie, Viable Opposition - 16 hours ago
We all know that vaccines must/should be thoroughly tested before they are unleashed on the public, using a large sample with varying age profiles and health conditions, however, recent developments in the COVID-19 vaccine race are concerning. Here is the Sponsor Briefing Document that was released by Janssen Biotech Inc, a subsidiary of the Johnson & Johnson Company in support of its COVID-19 vaccine, Ad26.COV2.S for its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) meeting with the FDA on February 26, 2021: Janssen Biotech was seeking Emergency Use...
As Blinken Visits Europe, China Retaliates Against U.S., EU Xinjiang Sanctions
alemert, Lawfare - 16 hours ago
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with China's top diplomat Yan Jiechi in Anchorage, Alaska on March 18, 2021. (State Department photo by Ron Przysucha) As Blinken Visits Europe, China Retaliates Against U.S., EU Xinjiang Sanctions On March 22, the United States, along with the European Union, the United Kingdom and Canada imposed coordinated sanctions on Chinese officials accused of human rights abuses in Xinjiang. The sanctions freeze all of the targeted officials’ assets under the control of the sanctioning nations and ban the Chinese officials from traveling in or throug...
It’s Spring, 2021 — Grow your Own already — Grand Solar Minimum
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 17 hours ago
I'm working on a new 'preparedness' website -- it will be free to access & should give people a comprehensive understanding of off-grid living & 100% self-sufficiency -- prepare for the Grand Solar Minimum. The post It’s Spring, 2021 — Grow your Own already — Grand Solar Minimum appeared first on Electroverse.
Red Cross president calls on Western, Arab nations to lift sanctions against Syria
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 19 hours ago
[image: Red Cross president calls on Western, Arab nations to lift sanctions against Syria] BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:15 A.M.) – The president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Peter Marrero, confirmed that the committee would call on Western countries to lift the siege on Syria, along with the Arab countries, to take back ISIS militants and transfer them to their countries. During his meeting with the Governor of Hasakah and Syrian government officials, Marrero stressed, in a statement reported by Sputnik, that “the committee will demand the lifting of the unjust Western a...
Russia May Not Have Enough Planes for Its Paratroopers
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *Paratroopers, Eurasia* Moscow's crack paratroopers need more military transports if they are to do their job. *Here's What You Need to Know*: You can't jump out of a plane if it doesn't exist. Russia has the largest paratrooper force in the world. Well-trained and equipped with air-droppable armored vehicles for mobility and firepower on the ground, the Vozdushno-Desantnye Voyska (“airborne forces,” or VDV) are the Kremlin’s expeditionary assault troops, leading the invasions of Afghanistan in 1979 and Crimea in 2014. But are there too many Russian paratroopers ...
Does Size Matter? Why Tiny Submarines are Making a Big Splash
David Axe, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * The Navy should look into some cost-cutting measures. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *If the Navy could conceptualize strategies and tactics that take advantage of smaller, conventional submarines, it could chart a path through its declining undersea force structure. It could buy a diesel-electric submarine for a fraction of the cost of a nuke, allowing it quickly to build up a bigger undersea fleet. The U.S. Navy already is beginning to plan for its next class of attack submarine, a high-tech -- and potentially very expensive -- new vessel to succee...
Nuclear Asia: Could Australia Be the Next Nation to Get Nukes?
Christine M. Leah, Crispin Rovere, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Christine M. Leah, Crispin Rovere* *Security, Asia* China is driving fierce security competition in Asia and beyond. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *A nuclear-armed Australia makes drawing the country into a broader collective defense architecture much more feasible. Having a reliable U.S. ally in the Asia-Pacific with an independent nuclear deterrent strengthens nuclear deterrence in the Asia-Pacific overall. And it achieves these objectives without fatally weakening nuclear non-proliferation efforts more broadly. Over the past century, Australia has been America’s most dep...
America Needs More Warships. Can Britain Offer an Aircraft Carrier?
Michael Peck, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Michael Peck* *U.S. Navy, Europe* To offset a shrinking defense budget, the British military is reportedly considering whether to lease a carrier to the U.S. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Royal Navy is pushing hard to integrate its carriers with their U.S. counterparts. To offset a shrinking defense budget, the British military is considering whether to lease a carrier to the Americans, according to British media. The instigator of the scheme? The British Army, which considers carriers to be expensive floating targets. So if the budget demands sacrifices, let it fall on t...
The Future of Naval Warfare Could Be This Picture
Robert Beckhusen, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Robert Beckhusen* *Security, * Drone technology and advances in material science could finally make these fantastical weapons feasible. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Combining submarine and reconnaissance aircraft technologies has long been a struggle for militaries across the world. But new technological advancements might make this possible. If submarines possessed the high vision and quick speed of aircraft, they could dramatically extend their reach. If aircraft took off and landed from underwater platforms, their staging and strikes would be stealthier and more secur...
Butantan announces first home-grown Brazilian vaccine and will start testing it in humans
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Butantan Institute announced on Friday, March 26th, its first domestically manufactured vaccine, Butanvac, developed by the São Paulo state-owned entity, which is awaiting authorization from regulatory bodies to begin immediate testing in humans, according to the governor of São Paulo, João Doria. "This is a historic announcement for the […] The post Butantan announces first home-grown Brazilian vaccine and will start testing it in humans appeared first on The Rio Times.
In both volume and speed, Brazil is leader among 50 countries receiving Chinese vaccines – ambassador
Oliver Mason, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chinese ambassador in Brasilia, Yang Wanming, said in an interview to GLOBO newspaper, that Brazilians are priority partners of China and will continue to be sp, despite the great imbalance between supply and demand for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and immunizers in the world. "In this context, China's internal demand […] The post In both volume and speed, Brazil is leader among 50 countries receiving Chinese vaccines – ambassador appeared first on The Rio Times.
Sea Trials Successfully Completed: Italian Navy Aircraft Carrier Achieves F-35B Airworthiness Certification
David Cenciotti, The Aviationist - 16 hours ago
The Italian aircraft carrier ITS Cavour has completed the “Sea Trials” with the two specially instrumented U.S. F-35B Lighting II aircraft of VX-23. Italy’s aircraft carrier ITS Cavour, the flagship of the Marina Militare (Italian [...] The post Sea Trials Successfully Completed: Italian Navy Aircraft Carrier Achieves F-35B Airworthiness Certification appeared first on The Aviationist .
Chile Comptroller to review Piñera blind trusts over possible conflict of interest
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chile’s Comptroller’s Office on Thursday requested information from the local financial market regulator and private brokerages regarding the blind trusts of President Sebastian Piñera, as part of a probe into a possible conflict of interest. The request was made after a congressional committee found that two entities that manage some […] The post Chile Comptroller to review Piñera blind trusts over possible conflict of interest appeared first on The Rio Times.
Gun bans: preparing for the inevitable?
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 17 hours ago
Following my article yesterday about gun control, I've had a number of queries from people who believe that a gun ban - partial or full - is inevitable, thanks to demographics and political trends. They believe that relying on constitutional protections is illogical and irrelevant, because the powers that be will simply ignore those protections. Sadly, they may be right. For those wishing to prepare for such an eventuality, I recommend a series of three articles published on SurvivalBlog a few years ago. *I hasten to point out that the steps outlined in those articles are leg...
Argentina says it will suspend flights from Brazil, Chile, and Mexico as of Saturday
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 17 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Starting this coming Saturday, March 27th, no passenger flights will be allowed into Argentina from Brazil, Chile and Mexico, in a move to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, particularly the Amazon or P1 strain and the British variant which is also causing havoc in the country's health system. […] The post Argentina says it will suspend flights from Brazil, Chile, and Mexico as of Saturday appeared first on The Rio Times.
How to cut costs and make your cannabis extraction operation more efficient
Bart Schaneman, Marijuana Business Daily - 17 hours ago
For cannabis extraction companies, becoming more efficient and more productive goes hand in hand with expansion and scaling up. How to cut costs and make your cannabis extraction operation more efficient is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
US ‘warns’ Mexico of hidden agenda behind Russia and China’s generosity with vaccines
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Juan González Román, director of Hemispheric Affairs at the U.S. National Security Council (NSC), warned that Mexico should be cautious with vaccines coming from China and Russia, as both nations could do so at the cost of certain "conditions" and "political interests." "There is a big difference here. One is […] The post US ‘warns’ Mexico of hidden agenda behind Russia and China’s generosity with vaccines appeared first on The Rio Times.
Venezuela will begin to apply Cuban vaccine Abdala, without customary trials or regulatory approval
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro said this Thursday that his regime intends to be able to start in July the immunization of the Venezuelan population with doses of Abdala, the Cuban vaccine against Covid-19 that has not been evaluated or authorized by international regulators and is still in the trial phase. […] The post Venezuela will begin to apply Cuban vaccine Abdala, without customary trials or regulatory approval appeared first on The Rio Times.
6 Signs You Should Cut Certain People Out Of Your Life
Ashley Walker, Enlightened Consciousness - 18 hours ago
No matter how hard we try, sometimes it is difficult for us humans to live in harmony with others. From time to time, we have disagreements and issues. But you learn a lot and develop through facing this sort of situation. You have to realize that there are times when people are not worthy of […] The post 6 Signs You Should Cut Certain People Out Of Your Life appeared first on Enlightened Consciousness.
UN concerned about increase in cannabis users in Uruguay
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB), composed of 13 experts, "recognizes the efforts" of the Uruguayan government to monitor the production, distribution and use of that drug, it expresses its "concern" about the increase in consumers. In the document, made public in Vienna, the INCB reminds the South American […] The post UN concerned about increase in cannabis users in Uruguay appeared first on The Rio Times.
Prosecutor accuses Colombia of wanting to use Venezuela for drug “shipments”
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – “They intend to use our territory as a transit for the shipment of that drug and obviously to affect, to damage the Venezuelan society”, said Saab in declarations to the public television VTV, after describing the operations as a “hard blow” to drug traffickers who, according to him, are supported […] The post Prosecutor accuses Colombia of wanting to use Venezuela for drug “shipments” appeared first on The Rio Times.
Mexico reports dizzying increase of migrants
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The National Institute of Migration (INM) announced that between January 1st and March 21st, the entry of 31,492 foreigners without documentation to prove their stay in Mexico was identified, information that is released one day after the meeting held between U.S. and Mexican authorities to address the complex situation faced […] The post Mexico reports dizzying increase of migrants appeared first on The Rio Times.
Covid: Oxygen production capacity by companies in Brazil has increased by up to 200%
Dorah Feliciano, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The National Health Regulatory Agency (ANVISA) published, this Thursday (25), a survey showing that, thanks to the relaxation of procedures and rules by the agency, companies were able to expand the production and packaging of the gas by up to 200%. Also on Thursday, a new company received permission to […] The post Covid: Oxygen production capacity by companies in Brazil has increased by up to 200% appeared first on The Rio Times.
"Get Your Stuff Together..."
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 18 hours ago
“We all got problems. But there’s a great book out called “Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart.” Did you see that? That book says the statute of limitations has expired on all childhood traumas. Get your stuff together and get on with your life, man. Stop whinin’ about what’s wrong, because everybody’s had a rough time, in one way or another.” - Quincy Jones
Why America’s Battleships Bore the Brunt of Japan’s Pearl Harbor Attack
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *Security, Americas* Among the battleships lined up alongside Ford Island was the USS West Virginia, a twenty-year-old warship with a crew of over a thousand. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In the aftermath of the attack frantic efforts were made to save survivors trapped below decks on the sunken and damaged ships. Hulls were cut open and divers darted beneath the waves in desperate attempts to save them. During the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 the primary target was Battleship Row. These capital ships had to suffice since th...
Ships, Chips, and IPs: The High Costs of Tight Coupling
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Tight coupling explains how innocent bystanders wind up suffering under neoliberal regimes: unwillingness to incur costs to increase safety.
Why Won’t Doctors Take Cash?
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Are my weird run-ins with doctors over "self pay" just anomalies or are they symptoms of other changes in business practices?
Why Russia Is Doubling Down On Its Very Own A-10 Warthog
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, Russia* The Air Force wants to retire the A-10, but the Su-25 Frogfoot is going strong. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Aircraft capable of delivering punishing attacks on ground targets while retaining a good chance of surviving hits taken in return are going to remain in high demand worldwide. The *Su-25 Frogfoot*, known as the Grach or “Rook” by Russian pilots, is one of those aircraft that may not be at the cutting edge of technology, but still has seen widespread service around the world because it offers an effective and useful solution to...
Why the World Will Forever Fear the Scud Missile’s Legacy
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * The Scud missile is a direct product of captured wartime German missile technology. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The Scud missile, while never firing a shot in anger in the Cold War it was designed for, ironically went on to become a major military threat of the post–Cold War era. The missile has since spawned more dangerous missiles—and even worse, missile research programs—in the hands of rogue states. One of the most infamous missiles of the modern era, the Scud short-range ballistic missile was developed as a nuclear asset for Soviet comma...
Ayers Rock Waterfalls
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 17 hours ago
By Paul Homewood h/t Ian Magness Waterfalls on the famous Ayers Rock in Australia have been making ripples this week: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-australia-56506799 Apparently we have to call Ayers Uluru now, as the Aborigines found it first. (Perhaps we ought to call our capital Londonium!) The video says that 46mm […]
Lupron Maim to Miracle
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Remember Lupron? It was in the news a decade or more ago. It's a drug that slows or reverses puberty. When used as a treatment to help manage some of the worst symptoms of autism, it was seen as draconian...
Blanket Dismissal of Assisted Autistic Communication Unwarranted.
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
This video below from about one year ago, based on a study Eye-tracking reveals agency in assisted autistic communication Vikram K Jaswal 1 , Allison Wayne 2 , Hudson Golino 2. As JB Handley and his son Jamison's book debuts...
Journal of the paranormal has its first retraction
Adam Marcus, Retraction Watch - 18 hours ago
We should have seen this one coming. Or, maybe, they should have. A journal dedicated to the study of psychics, the paranormal and related fringe research has its first retraction, according to the editor. The Journal of Scientific Exploration says it detected plagiarism in a 2017 paper by Alejandro Parra, a well-known figure in the … Continue reading Journal of the paranormal has its first retraction
Why Certain People Never Admit They Were Wrong
Ashley Walker, Enlightened Consciousness - 18 hours ago
It is common for all us humans to make mistakes. After all, none of us are perfect. A mistake can be a small or even a large-scale one. No matter its scale, a mistake is still a mistake. It is human nature to hate being wrong. We all know that it feels awful whenever you […] The post Why Certain People Never Admit They Were Wrong appeared first on Enlightened Consciousness.
Leaked EU files show Brussels cover-up and collusion on Putin’s Gazprom abuses
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood The shambolic EU continues to lurch from one disaster to another: Vladimir Putin’s abusive stranglehold over European gas supplies has been laid bare by explosive EU documents, exposing deliberate violations of EU law and a pattern of political bullying over almost a decade. The longest investigation […]
Ecosocialist Bookshelf March 2021, Part Two
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
25 March, 2021 — Origin: Climate & Capitalism Marx on stealing wood, Human development in the Anthropocene, Solar energy, Nature dialogs, and two on food Climate & Capitalism can’t review every book we receive, but this monthly column briefly describes some that seem relevant to our mission. Any of these books may be reviewed at … Continue reading Ecosocialist Bookshelf March 2021, Part Two
Notions and Maps
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 19 hours ago
TRUMP There are a lot of people who underestimate Donald J. Trump. I am not one of those people. So it is with interest that I await the unveiling of the new Trump Social Media website. Donald Trump will return to social media in the next few months with a platform of his […] The post Notions and Maps appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
Myanmar crisis continues unabated: 270 deaths since the military crackdown
Lee Jay, Modern Tokyo Times - 19 hours ago
Myanmar crisis continues unabated: 270 deaths since the military crackdown Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Since the military coup in Myanmar against State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, the daily deaths of protesters and bystanders by the state apparatus have become the norm. Thus, the death toll since the coup took […] The post Myanmar crisis continues unabated: 270 deaths since the military crackdown first appeared on Modern Tokyo Times.
Eastenders Anti-Vax Shaming Propaganda Extravaganza
James Allard, OYE Alternative News - 20 hours ago
The post Eastenders Anti-Vax Shaming Propaganda Extravaganza appeared first on OYE Alternative News.
Medicine 2.0 – Successful Repair of Aging Damage
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
A fundamental truth not understood at all is that we need to bring our death rate down to almost zero and to do that, we have to end death by natural causes. The reason for this is that modernity has dropped our birth rate below replacement. This is taking place everywhere and is catching on everywhere. If we can end death and crank back our biolgical age to allow operational effectiveness, we can stabalize around ten billion. This is still only ten percent of what we likely need. Yet a pause could be also welcome to allow general maturation. Best practise takes time to shak...
How To Survive COVID-19 When Your RNA Vaccine Fails Or Backfires
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
Understand something. This all started in China. Today, it is essentially over in China and they use a simple pin prick blood test to establish if you are clear. So just what are we being sold? Read this to have a good grasp of the underlying science. This is the science been ignored by our vaxxine promoters. It must not be any of your business. If you are sick, there is no good reason to take the vaxxine. Equally it is insane to give this to clearly vulnerable people such as the elderly likely deficient in vitimin C and D. If you are healthy, the risk level is so low th...
Scientific Progress to Radical Antiaging, Aubrey Sees 50+% of Longevity Escape Velocity by 2035
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
This update is welcome. THe hard problem that no one is ready to address yet is human adjustment. A lot of folks alive today have accepted old age as their inevitable expectation and have set up for it, often by simply letting go. For that many will not be easily recoverable. The take home is that age reversal will be available for those over eighty initially or on short time. These can be brought back to a biolgical age of around fifty and possibly in the best health ever experienced for many This quickly ends the dies off. Once done, we work our way down the years until a...
Bike Tires That Need No Air Are Made From NASA Rover Tech –But Soon Will Be Available to Any Cyclist
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
This is long overdue but here we go. Better yet, this technology will surely revolutionize road traffic as well. At least there we are not sucking up mud and sand. Yet there is little wrong with our current tech for most applications while the problem with bicycle tires has always been punctures. Just too thin. It is amazing how much innovation keeps pouring into bicyles of all things *Bike Tires That Need No Air Are Made From NASA Rover Tech –But Soon Will Be Available to Any Cyclist* *Originally invented by NASA for use on lunar and Mars rover missions, there’s a new k...
U.S. Joins “Rules-Based World” on Afghanistan
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 18 hours ago
Why the US appears to be retreating from the idea it can remake the world to its own liking, at least in Afghanistan.
Mexico down one place in the ranking of car producers in the world
Juan Martinez, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Mexico dropped one position as world producer of light vehicles during 2020, moving to seventh place and where South Korea jumped our country and India, derived from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic that forced to close plants for about three months, revealed the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers […] The post Mexico down one place in the ranking of car producers in the world appeared first on The Rio Times.
Brazilian Judge authorizes vaccine import without donation to Unified Health System
Adele Cardin, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Judge Rolando Valcir Spanholo, from the 21st Federal Court in Brasilia, authorized three entities to import vaccines against covid-19. The decision is not definitive and can still be appealed. The injunction was motivated by actions filed by the Union of Police Delegates of the State of São Paulo, the Brasiliense […] The post Brazilian Judge authorizes vaccine import without donation to Unified Health System appeared first on The Rio Times.
With the worsening of the pandemic, seven automakers suspend production in Brazil
Richard Mann, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With the worsening of the pandemic and the shortage of parts in Brazil, seven car manufacturers have decided to suspend production in the coming days: Toyota, Nissan, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Volvo and Scania. Most of the companies will give collective vacation to the employees who work inside the factories and […] The post With the worsening of the pandemic, seven automakers suspend production in Brazil appeared first on The Rio Times.
"The Hour Is Late"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 18 hours ago
*"The Hour Is Late"* by Michael Snyder "We are running out of time, but most people are still dead asleep. I have to admit that I am really struggling with how to say what I need to share in this article. I have been up against some real challenges in recent days, but the vast majority of my readers didn’t know that anything was different because I have just continued to pump out content on the websites. Of course we all face challenges in life, and there are many that are facing far greater challenges than I have been facing. The phrase “remember Job” has been repeatedly coming to...
With high fuel and exchange rate, Brazil’s Central Bank estimates inflation of 5% in the year
Iolanda Fonseca, The Rio Times - 18 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Concern with rising prices was the main reason for COPOM to raise the Selic rate higher than expected, reaching 2.75% per year and indicating that it may make further adjustments. The role of the Central Bank is to guarantee the stability of the currency, and one of the paths is […] The post With high fuel and exchange rate, Brazil’s Central Bank estimates inflation of 5% in the year appeared first on The Rio Times.
Take Cover! The U.S. Government Had a Plan to Survive Armageddon?
Steve Weintz, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Steve Weintz* *Security, * It was definitely crazy, and wouldn’t have been cheap. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *So are there deep bunkers carved into the American soil still hiding in the dark? Vast sums have been spent since 9/11 and much is unaccounted for. But the same concerns that kept super bunkers from being built - cost, capacity and effectiveness—mitigate against any grand caverns of doom. With the arrival of the Bomb and its immense destructive power, the efforts to protect elites and commoners alike from swift destruction assumed novel and at times grotesque fo...
Goodbye, Germany: Allied Air Power Completely Leveled the Third Reich
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Few airmen cringed at the indiscriminate use of air power. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Dave Nagel, an engineer and gunner with the 305th Bomb Group, said, “If you saw London like I saw it, you wouldn’t have any remorse. I don’t know anyone who was remorseful. We didn’t know whether an area was populated or not. We were supposed to be over a target, normally a factory, when we let the bombs go, but we assumed it was surrounded by civilians.” Behind the strategy that governed the American air war in Europe during World War II lay...
Gone, Not Lost: Why the Air Force Will Never Forget the B-29 Bomber
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *History, Americas* While the B-29 was responsible for the three deadliest bombing raids in history, its successor the B-50 never dropped a bomb in anger. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *A half-century later, the C-135 family of planes based on the 707 airliner continue to perform the numerous support roles the B-50 had pioneered—especially the air-to-air refueling technology which continues to undergird U.S. airpower into the twenty-first century. Quiz time! Which secret American military project during World War II proved even more expensive than the $2 ...
Bad News: The Air Force’s Best Bombers are Badly Overstretched
David Axe, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*David Axe* *Security, * And U.S. adversaries are taking notice. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The defunct bomber-rotation was “a tremendous success,” they wrote. “It clearly communicated U.S. readiness to act decisively when U.S. and allied interests were challenged.” In mid-April 2020 the Air Force abruptly ended its 16-year-old rotation of B-1, B-2, and B-52 bombers at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. At least one expert believes the abrupt end to the Continuous Bomber Rotation effort signals a further decline in the Air Force’s ability to project long-range firepower. ...
Stealth vs. Cost: Can the F-15EX Defend America Better Than the F-35?
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, World* should the Air Force devote a share of its funding to procuring a new version of its oldest fighter, the F-15 Eagle, or devote every available dollar to its newest, the F-35 Lightning? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *At short range—where most air-to-air kills have been scored historically—the F-15 would retain an energy advantage compared to the F-35, which would also be more susceptible to detection by infrared and radar. Compared to the highly agile F-22 Raptor stealth fighter, the F-35 is less optimized for WVR combat though it can rep...
These 5 Handguns Brought Smith & Wesson to Greatness
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 18 hours ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Security, * But which is the best of the best? *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Smith & Wesson’s successful “wonder nine” pistol, the M&P followed in the footsteps of the Glock to produce a highly effective, high capacity polymer frame pistol. Smith & Wesson is one of the oldest, and most storied names in American firearms. Founded in the 1800s, the company specialized in revolvers and guns such as the No.3 and Schofield became synonymous with the Old West. Although Smith & Wesson is best known for its handguns,the company now makes guns of all stripes, from ...
Greg Hunter, "Weekly News Wrap-Up 3/26/2021"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 18 hours ago
*"Weekly News Wrap-Up 3/26/2021"* by Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com "Just about everything we have been told about Covid is a lie or lies by omission. We are told the Vaccine is the only way to beat Covid. We are also told there are no other treatments available. Those are lies. We are not told that the so-called vaccine is “experimental” and that all these so-called vaccines were only approved on an emergency basis. We are not told that these vaccines permanently alter your DNA with genetic engineering and that vaccine manufacturers have zero liability if you are permanently injur...
States proposing new trash taxes
Peter Murphy, CFACT - 19 hours ago
At least seven states have proposed legislation to impose “extended producer responsibility” (EPR) laws to force disposal and recycling responsibilities and costs on those that produce products. The post States proposing new trash taxes appeared first on CFACT.
Tic-Tacs, Quantum Drives, USAF vs Navy, EM vs Inertia
E.M.Smith, Musings from the Chiefio - 20 hours ago
A discussion of some potential use of Quantum Mechanics in eliminating inertia and making propulsion without propellant. Continue reading →
The Home Of Liberals And Race-Hustlers
TheDarkMan, The Duran - 20 hours ago
The Guardian newspaper has a long history. Founded in 1821, it was originally called The Manchester Guardian. In 1872, it was bought by C.P. Scott who became the paper’s editor as well as its publisher. Scott died in 1932, and four years later its ownership was transferred to the Scott Trust. In 1959, the paper […]
Suez Canal Blocked: A “Worst Case Scenario for Global Trade”
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 20 hours ago
source Suez Canal Blocked: A “Worst Case Scenario for Global Trade” The Suez Canal’s blockage by a ship run aground is emblematic of the cascading failures in the global economy: a controlled demolition of all human activity is leading us into The Great Reset. — FULL SHOW NOTES — Watch on BitChute / LBRY / Odysee / YouTube […]
Let Chris Watts Rot In Darkness
TheDarkMan, The Duran - 20 hours ago
If the American dream still exists, Chris Watts was living it. In July 2018, he had two beautiful young daughters and an adoring wife who was heavily pregnant with what was to be his first son. He was a big earner, so was Shannan, and they lived in a massive house, with a four poster […]
Ep34 Live from The Vault: Global Physical Silver Demand Dislocates from The COMEX. Feat. Craig Hemke
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 21 hours ago
Kinesis Money This week, Andrew Maguire is joined by none other than Craig Hemke, founder of the TFMetalsReport, a precious metals blog respected throughout the industry for exposing gold and silver price manipulation. The two old friends discuss the unprecedented delivery pressure mounting on the COMEX, as well as the quantifiable impact of the WallStreetSilver …
Friends Of Australia Friday Onion Lamburger, Yellow Tail Cab.
E.M.Smith, Musings from the Chiefio - 21 hours ago
It's Friday in Australia and dinner was a lamb burger steak with salad, french fries, and Yellow Tail Cabernet. Continue reading →
Extensive damage after deadly tornadoes rip through Alabama, U.S.
The Watchers » Latest articles - 20 hours ago
At least 23 tornadoes touched down in Alabama and Georgia on March 25, 2021, leaving extensive damage, at least 5 people dead outside of Birmingham, Alabama, and multiple injuries. This is the second tornado outbreak in the region since March 17. Severe storms...... Read more »
Houthi forces release video of alleged missile hitting US-made MQ-9 reaper drone
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
[image: Houthi forces release video of alleged missile hitting US-made MQ-9 reaper drone] The Houthi movement in Yemen has released footage that appears to depict an MQ-9 Reaper drone being struck by an anti-air missile a day after announcing the feat. On Tuesday, Houthi military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yahya Sare’e announced that the Air Defenses had struck an “American MQ9 drone” with a missile of undisclosed make and model, the Houthi official news outlet Al-Masirah reported. According to Sare’e, the drone was operating over Mar’ib Governorate and had attacked Houthi forces in ...
The body of a child was found dead in “Al-Hol” camp in the countryside of Al-Hasakah.
khalediskef, The Duran - 20 hours ago
Sources reported that the residents of Al-Hol camp found a body of a child from Al-Shaitat, who was killed in the camp under the control of the SDF in the countryside of Al-Hasakah. The sources pointed out that the body of the killed child is the 5th that was found during the current week, and […]
The Syrian state announces the opening of 2 humanitarian crossings in Idlib and Aleppo countryside.
khalediskef, The Duran - 20 hours ago
On Thursday, the Syrian state announced the opening of 2 humanitarian crossings between its areas and the areas controlled by the Turkish factions in the countryside of Aleppo and Idlib. Sources reported that the 2 crossings that were opened to enable the people to leave the regions of the Syrian state and return to their […]
Roman Catholic Priest FINALLY confronts Joe Biden [Video]
Seraphim Hanisch, The Duran - 20 hours ago
One of the ways both the Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches acknowledge as “participating in someone else’s sin” is “By silence.” According to this idea, if I know about someone doing something that is sinful and I do not say anything about it to him or to his priest, or if the person is a […]
Latvian government turned population into prisoners
Viktors Domburs, The Duran - 20 hours ago
Baltic States’ authorities decided not to “reinvent the wheel” and just found “hot” topics to divert attention from situation at home. They continue to discuss neighbour countries’ problems deflecting popular attention away from problems with COVID-19 vaccination delay, poorly performing economy and growing unpopularity. They try to focus citizens’ attention on the situation in other […]
Fed Can Fight Inflation But Will Collapse the Economy. $3 Trillion Stimulus the Trigger Event?
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 20 hours ago
source / The Money GPS Here we are, standing in the middle of an unbelievable point in time. There has been more stimulus from governments around the world than ever in history. The money supply has increased at a rate so rapid, there’s no way it won’t cause havoc. The dilution of the currency will […]
French aircraft carrier group enters Persian Gulf
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
[image: French aircraft carrier group enters Persian Gulf] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:30 A.M.) – The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle arrived in the Gulf waters as part of a mission to combat the Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL/IS/Daesh) terrorist group and to promote “freedom of navigation” in maritime areas that witnessed increased tension. The carrier left the port of Toulon, southeastern France, last month on a new mission to the eastern Mediterranean and from there to the Indian Ocean later as part of the “North” operation, referring to the French contribution to the international c...
Houthi forces detail large-scale attack on Saudi oil sites
News Desk, AMN – Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - 20 hours ago
[image: Houthi forces detail large-scale attack on Saudi oil sites] BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:00 A.M.) – The spokesperson for the Ansrallah Movement, Yahya Sare’e, announced an operation in which 18 drones and ballistic missiles were used to target the Saudi Aramco sites in Ras Tanura, Yanbu, Rabigh, Jizan, and a military base in Dammam. In a statement posted on Twitter, Saree said that six drones targeted military sites in Najran and Asir, stressing that “the operation has successfully achieved its objectives.” The statement warned the Arab coalition “of the consequences of continuing i...
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