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Friday, April 30, 2021

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TOLIMAN: Looking for Earth Mass Planets at Alpha Centauri
Paul Gilster, Centauri Dreams - 16 hours ago
Why the renewed focus on astrometry when it comes to Alpha Centauri (a theme we saw as well in the previous post on ALMA observations from the surface)? One problem we face with other detection methods is simply statistical: We can study planets, as via the Kepler mission, by their transits, but if we want […]
How To Recognize if You’re an Empath And How To Protect Yourself
Enlightened Consciousness, Enlightened Consciousness - 18 hours ago
An empath is a highly sensitive person when considering their emotions. Their feelings run deep and are extreme at times. Empaths are less likely to intellectualize feelings. They are very giving in nature, listening to others with a keen ear, and spiritually attuned. Empaths stick by your side through thick and thin. They are the […] The post How To Recognize if You’re an Empath And How To Protect Yourself appeared first on Enlightened Consciousness.
Contrary To What You Might Think, Your Ex Is Most Likely Not A Narcissist
Ashley Walker, Enlightened Consciousness - 18 hours ago
We usually perceive rude and toxic people as narcissists. But there might be instances in which this isn’t accurate. It is just that some people are unpleasant; that is in their nature. It has nothing to do with having a psychological disorder. Just because a person is selfish doesn’t mean that they’re suffering from a […] The post Contrary To What You Might Think, Your Ex Is Most Likely Not A Narcissist appeared first on Enlightened Consciousness.
World Naked Gardening Day is Here — 16th Year of Putting Humans Back in Touch with Nature
Matt Agorist, The Free Thought Project - 1 day ago
As a way of revisiting our earthly bonds, World Naked Gardening Day has surged in popularity and is now in its 16th year.
What If The Big Reveal Already Happened?
Caitlin Johnstone, Caitlin Johnstone - 15 hours ago
Listen to this article: Do you remember how there was global outrage after the Panama Papers exposed a massive international tax evasion scheme involving many high-profile wealthy elites, leading to mass incarcerations and sweeping overhauls to the world’s taxation and legal systems? No? How about […]
‘If the library is safe for transphobia, it’s not safe for trans people’
Philip Moscovitch, Halifax Examiner - 15 hours ago
“Shocked and hurt” is how Alicia Frederick says she felt when she learned about a new book purchased by Halifax Public Libraries. The library currently owns two copies of the book by Abigail Shrier, called Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters. As of this writing, 21 people have it on hold. The book’s […]
THE GOP TICKET FOR 2024?
Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog - 15 hours ago
In a sane world, this would be very bad news for Matt Gaetz: A confession letter written by Joel Greenberg in the final months of the Trump presidency claims that he and close associate Rep. Matt Gaetz paid for sex with multiple women—as well as a girl who was 17 at the time. “On more than one occasion, this individual was involved in sexual activities with several of the other girls, the congressman from Florida’s 1st Congressional District and myself,” Greenberg wrote in reference to the 17-year-old.... “My lawyers that I fired, know the whole story about MG’s involvement,” Gree...
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Jenna Orkin, From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog - 15 hours ago
From Jenna Orkin Deadly air pollutant ‘disproportionately and systematically’ harms Americans of color, study findsFake Covid-19 Certificates Hit Airlines, Which Now Have to Police Them John Kerry could face State Dept. probe over Iran bombshell if GOP lawmakers get their way Japan faces nuclear reckoning as retired reactors restartScientist: Extent of DDT dumping in Pacific is 'staggering'Original Anti-Vaxxer CampaignTrump is reportedly plotting to bring back MAGA rallies in May Up to 144,000 Genetically Engineered Mosquitoes are Being Released in the Florida KeysAnthony Alvarez a...
Dr. Bhakdi Warns on Mass Covid Vaccination
Penny, Penny for your thoughts - 15 hours ago
I've definitely seen better interviewers. Still, Dr Bhakdi explains the issue with the PCR test and it's usage in a very easily understandable way. That is if you didn't understand the cycle revolutions concept you will now. Plus he's always worth listening to. In my opinion that is :) If you still haven't viewed yesterday's video? What are you waiting for? Peter McCullough MD testifies to Texas Senate HHS Committee- Covid Treatments that Went Ignored
Bangladesh, Indonesia for early signing of PTA
bilaterals.org - 15 hours ago
30-Apr-2021 Bangladesh and Indonesia on Thursday stressed early signing of Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) within the ambit of which potential export items from both countries would be allowed to enter duty free, reports UNB.
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Thursday 29 April 2021
TonyfromOz, PA Pundits – International - 15 hours ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […]
Religious Festival Stampede in Israel Kills 45, Hurts Dozens
AP News, Snopes.com - 15 hours ago
It was one of the country's deadliest civilian disasters.
Phreatic explosion at Dieng volcano, Indonesia
A phreatic explosion occurred at Sileri crater of Dieng Volcanic Complex, Java, Indonesia at 11:25 UTC (18:25 LT) on April 29, 2021. The last notable eruption of this volcano took place on July 2, 2017, injuring 10 people. An examination of the crater at 01:03 UTC...... Read more »
What if Japan Became a Nuclear Weapons Powerhouse in the Cold War?
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Nuclear Weapons, Asia* Washington’s part to curtail Japanese nuclear ambitions played out well in the long run. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The biggest immediate impact of a Japanese nuclear weapon would have been raw panic in Beijing. During the Cold War, the United States supported selective nuclear proliferation as a means of deterring a Soviet invasion of Europe. The Russians might not believe that the United States would trade Berlin for New York, but they might find a British or French threat more credible. Washington did not pursue the same strategy i...
Stimulus Check Gone: How Debt Collectors Can Get Your Money
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Stimulus Check, Americas* [image: Reuters] There are legal restrictions on how and who can take your stimulus check, but if you owe money it could happen. *Key point: *The stimulus checks have different restrictions to ensure Americans can recieve their money. That being said, here is what you should know about the fine print. The $1,400 stimulus checks from the American Rescue Plan, which was signed by President Biden in early March, have been going out in recent weeks. However, there is something different about the checks that come with this plan than the CA...
Is Sweden Right to Doubt Russia’s S-400 Missile Defense?
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 15 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *S-400, Europe* Sweden suggests that analysts in media have overblown the threat the S-400 poses by taking claims about its range at face value. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Overall, the FOI paper presents good analysis by showing that the Russian A2/AD anti-air bubble is not as big as people might think. But they might be selling the S-400 system a little too short. In March 2019, the Swedish Defense Research Agency (FOI) published a report that alleges that Russia’s vaunted Anti-Access/Area-Denial (A2/AD) capabilities in the Baltic region are overrated. It...
My browser seems like a gossip column with the tribal BS – where is the news?
Keith, musingsofanoldfart - 15 hours ago
With all of the tribal BS going on, the folks who are supposed to report on the news seem to spend a lot of time correcting others. It has grown commonplace for very biased sources to make things up and … Continue reading →
Environment Minister Keith Irving approves re-routing of Highway 316 to make way for the Goldboro LNG plant, but no one is addressing the gigantic increase in greenhouse gas emissions the plant will produce
Jennifer Henderson, Halifax Examiner - 15 hours ago
Nova Scotia Environment Minister Keith Irving has issued an approval with conditions to Pieridae Energy that will permit the company to re-route a road as part of a proposed $13-billion Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility. Pieridae has been working for years on a proposal to pipe natural gas from Alberta to Goldboro, where it would […]
Russia puts together 10 “Unfriendly Countries” list
Alex Christoforou, The Duran - 16 hours ago
Russia puts together 10 “Unfriendly Countries” list ****News Topic 395***** Press review: Zelensky bent on meeting Putin and who’ll be on Russia’s ‘unfriendly’ list Press review: Zelensky bent on meeting Putin and who’ll be on Russia’s ‘unfriendly’ list Kommersant: Ukraine launches preparations for Putin-Zelensky meeting Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky is bent on meeting with his […]
Why it was necessary to expel the US Ambassador from Moscow [Video]
Seraphim Hanisch, The Duran - 16 hours ago
The following is a translation from the Moscow daily paper Moscovsky Komsomolets (Московский комсомолец), a tabloid newspaper with a fairly strong circulation in Moscow and, through its website, all of Russia. Covered here is the requested departure of US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan, which was just one small step shy from true expulsion. It should […]
Americans in Russia asked to leave the country by June 15th [Video]
Seraphim Hanisch, The Duran - 16 hours ago
The relations between the United States and the Russian Federation just slipped another notch, and for the first time, Americans living in Russia may have to deal with some hard issues. According to RIA Novosti and the US Embassy’s own website, the US Embassy in Russia announced a staff cut of 75 percent: Reduction of […]
Halifax’s transportation committee considers Herring Cove Road plan, restricting turns at intersections, taxi rules
Zane Woodford, Halifax Examiner - 16 hours ago
The plan for new bike and bus lanes on Herring Cove Road got the Transportation Standing Committee’s stamp of approval on Thursday. Transportation planning engineer Harrison McGrath presented the Herring Cove Road Functional Plan to the committee after it deferred a vote last month to give councillors and the public time to digest the 599-page […]
Peru: Castillo’s health status has put on hold the possibility that first debate with Fujimori will be held this Saturday
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 22 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The debate to which the Peruvian presidential candidates Pedro Castillo and Keiko Fujimori challenged each other for May 1, 2021, is in doubt after the leftist leader suffered respiratory problems that forced him to suspend his activities in Lima and undergo medical examinations. “Dear compatriots: I thank you for convening […] The post Peru: Castillo’s health status has put on hold the possibility that first debate with Fujimori will be held this Saturday appeared first on The Rio Times.
Discussion: Scientism, Nuclear Hoax, virus deceptions
TOTT News, News – TOTT News - 1 day ago
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Colombia surpasses 500 daily Covid-19 deaths for the first time
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 15 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Colombian health authorities on Thursday confirmed 505 deaths due to Covid-19, a record for the country which for several days has been registering figures never before seen in the pandemic and now total 73,230 deaths. In addition, 17,308 new infections were recorded on Thursday, bringing the total to 2,841,934, and […] The post Colombia surpasses 500 daily Covid-19 deaths for the first time appeared first on The Rio Times.
ECLAC raises Latin America’s growth outlook for 2021 to 4.1%
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) slightly improved the region's growth outlook for 2021 to 4.1%, an average higher than the 3.7% projected by the organization last December. This was expressed this Thursday by ECLAC's executive secretary, Alicia Bárcena, who, however, pointed out that the improvement […] The post ECLAC raises Latin America’s growth outlook for 2021 to 4.1% appeared first on The Rio Times.
Santiago opens its doors to the public after month-long quarantine due to Covid-19
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 16 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With a hangover from more than a month in total quarantine, Chileans in several capital neighborhoods returned to the streets Thursday looking to leave behind a harsh second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, which worsened in March, and with hopes pinned on the rapid vaccination process. Groups of people shopping, […] The post Santiago opens its doors to the public after month-long quarantine due to Covid-19 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Heavy rain triggers destructive lahars, landslides and flash floods, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is advising the public of flooding and landslides in several areas on mainland St. Vincent as a result of heavy rainfall. The area has seen powerful volcanic eruptions and...... Read more »
How China’s Air Force Got Its Start in Russia
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Chinese Air Force, Asia* Despite these advances, China continues to acquire Russian jets, though this is largely in order to acquire technologies in the latest versions of the Flanker, the Su-35. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *Given the significant Chinese modernization and upgrade programs for the MiG-21 (J-7 in Chinese service) that were necessitated by the long Sino-Soviet split, the Chinese industrial base has had significant experience modifying and improving Soviet designs. Chinese leadership probably felt that the Sukhoi’s superlative aerodynamic capab...
Stimulus Checks Lost? Why Some Americans Never Got Paid.
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *Stimulus Money, Americas* [image: U.S. Economy] Errors, incorrect bank account information, and outdated tax filer statuses have all caused their share of headaches. *Key point: *The stimulus plan has worked out well for the vast majority of Americans. However, getting the checks out has had a few snags. The $1,400 stimulus checks from the American Rescue Plan, which was signed by President Joe Biden in March, have been going out over the last few weeks. But there are reports that not everyone is getting the checks they’re supposed to get. A local news report ...
How U.S. Missiles Could Set Asia Aflame
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Taiwan, Asia* Under almost any conceivable scenario, deploying U.S. cruise missiles to Taiwan would be a terrible idea. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The strategic implications of sending missiles to Taiwan would be stark. In 1962, the United States and the Soviet Union nearly turned the Cold War hot because of the Soviet decision to deploy nuclear-armed ballistic missiles to Cuba. A few years before that, China and the United States came perilously close to war over a few Taiwanese-controlled islands off the coast of the mainland. In the next decade, as tens...
Links 4/30/2021
Lambert Strether, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Heh
Peter, Bayou Renaissance Man - 17 hours ago
Stephan Pastis does it again. He may have the most creative sense of humor in comic strips today. Click the image to be taken to a larger version at the Pearls Before Swine Web page. Who named it "urinal cake", anyway? What led them to that description? Sounds warped to me . . . Peter
The Destructive Human Health and Environmental Impacts of Glyphosate Based Herbicide
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
On 9 April 2021, retired physician and health and environmental campaigner Dr Rosemary Mason wrote to the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (DEPA). She wanted to draw the agency’s attention to the findings that indicate the glyphosate-based herbicide Roundup causes high levels of mortality following contact exposure in bumble bees (glyphosate-formulated herbicides are the most widely used weedicides in agriculture across the globe).
How Dodgy Government Accounting Fueled Rapid Rise of Federal Student Loans
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Why the student loan mess is even worse than you thought.
Covid Public Health Policies Are Killing the Elderly, Deliberately Pt. I
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 17 hours ago
The pandemic has exposed underlying, inhumane, Eugenics-driven public health policies. The shocking evidence is that those public health policies were implemented in the most developed, economically wealthy countries. Those with the highest standard of living denied medical treatment for elderly nursing home residents, essentially condemning them to death.
Hearts Ripped Too
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
Shower and hair brushing and one ripped shirt. This too is autism. The autism that was ignored this year exists every day. They autism no one talks about exists every day. The autism every President of the United States has...
Jiu Jitsu's Craig Jones Taps Out After Covid Jab
Age of Autism, AGE OF AUTISM - 17 hours ago
How many hundreds of thousands of productivity and work hours and dollars of income have been lost because of adverse reactions? Who is measuring this great loss to GDP around the world? Few athletes are tougher than martial artists. And...
Pros and cons of using a white-label service for marijuana products
Bart Schaneman, MJBizDaily - 17 hours ago
In every marijuana product’s journey to market, business owners will need to decide whether to build a manufacturing operation from scratch or seek support from a partner. Pros and cons of using a white-label service for marijuana products is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs
Before the M1 Abrams, America Built These 3 Weird Tanks
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Tanks, * Some of them used groundbreaking features that could have given them significant edges compared to their Soviet counterparts, others had features that were ahead of their time in some ways. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The M8 was supposed to have built on everything the M551 lacked to provide serious punch for the Army’s airborne divisions. Gone was the wacky 152mm gun-launcher, it was replaced by a 105mm rifled gun that could use the same ammunition as the M60 Patton. The United States fielded a pretty standard lineup of tanks during the Cold War....
What Would a War Between China and America Look Like in 2030?
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *China, Asia* Let's hope the world never actually finds out. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Planners in both countries must take seriously the threat of war. The People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the United States appear ready to plunge off the precipice of a trade war. This war could have far-ranging effects on the economies of both countries, as well as the future of the global economic order. But as of yet, it does not seem likely to involve the flight of actual bombs and missiles. While the U.S. and China have a variety of minor conflicts, none rise to th...
Capital gains nonsense, part 2
Scott Sumner, Econlib - 18 hours ago
Here’s Investor’s Business Daily: Biden proposes raising the capital gains tax rate to 39.6%, nearly double the current top rate of 20%, for millionaires and billionaires. . . . If enacted, the new higher cap-gains rate would impact just taxpayers with incomes over $1 million. Well, that’s good to know! People with incomes below $1 […] The post Capital gains nonsense, part 2 appeared first on Econlib.
The World is In the Hands of Children
Harry Dale Huffman, The Earth and Man: Setting the Stage - 18 hours ago
I wrote the following article back in 2009, on newsblaze.com, as part of my initial foray into seeking recognition on the internet (going to the people directly, not to "peer review", which was and is a farce, as all entrenched institutions are, when it is time for them to hand over the reins of power to new knowledge). It is time to bring it forward again, because it is worthy of your kind (or even not so kind) attention, especially when you consider it was written off-the-cuff, and at the very outset of the current world insanity outbreak: *The mind of man wants to soar, to be as ...
Glyphosate Herbicides Change Gene Function and Cause DNA Damage – New Study
Sustainable Pulse, Sustainable Pulse - 19 hours ago
Glyphosate-based herbicides such as Roundup activate mechanisms involved in cancer development, including DNA damage – and these effects occur at doses assumed by regulators to have no adverse effects, a new study shows. The DNA damage was caused by oxidative stress, a destructive imbalance in the body that can cause a long list of diseases, GMWatch […] The post Glyphosate Herbicides Change Gene Function and Cause DNA Damage – New Study appeared on Sustainable Pulse.
Want to Be a Better Defense Strategist? Read Fiction.
James Holmes, The National Interest - 17 hours ago
*James Holmes* *Military Strategy, World* Insight gained from reading books could be the antidote to myopia in military strategy. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *More realistic science fiction projects trends already evident today into the foreseeable future, forecasts the impact of those trends, and often recommends how to avoid a dark future and reach the sunny uplands that await if readers embrace the writer’s sage counsel. This is future history with a purpose. Sometimes academics say the darndest things. To wit: I recently got in an exchange with a colleague about the ...
A Lifetime “at War”
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 17 hours ago
Even for those comfortably ensconced in the US, war-making has been a constant backdrop for all but the oldest Americans.
Destructive hail and tornadoes slam southern U.S., causing billion dollars worth of damage
Severe hailstorms and tornadoes pounded the southern U.S. on Wednesday and Thursday, April 28 and 29, 2021, leaving a trail of destruction. As a result, more than 28 000 customers were without power in Texas alone, and damages across the region amounted to a billion...... Read more »
French ex-Generals warn Macron, coup and civil war looms
The Duran, The Duran - 17 hours ago
French ex-Generals warn Macron, coup and civil war looms The Duran: Episode 957 French ex-generals urge coup against Macron if he fails to stem Islamist ‘hordes from the suburbs’ French ex-generals urge coup against Macron if he fails to stem ‘Islamist hordes’ A group of 20 retired French generals have threatened to launch a coup […]
Odysee launches Hyperchats and China cracks down on Livestreaming
Alex Christoforou, The Duran - 17 hours ago
Odysee launches Hyperchats and China cracks down on Livestreaming ****News Topic 394***** China directs live stream platforms to collect social credit codes of users China directs live stream platforms to collect social credit codes of users China wants to enable “swift” enforcement. Odysee introduces hyperchats Odysee introduces hyperchats Unlike YouTube’s super chats, Odysee won’t take […]
Daisies Under Threat From Climate Change!
Paul Homewood, NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT - 18 hours ago
By Paul Homewood h/t Ian Magness Where do they dredge up these dolts? From the Telegraph: Perhaps somebody should tell Dr Dines the difference between “weather” and “climate”! Spring last year was a dry one, but there is nothing at all unusual in that, and there have been … … Continue reading →
Paper partly funded by controversial stem cell company retracted
Adam Marcus, Retraction Watch - 18 hours ago
The timestamps always get you in the end. A widely touted 2017 paper linked to a controversial company promoting regenerative medicine has been retracted after the journal came to doubt the validity of the data thanks to some strange anachronisms and a digital breadcrumb. “Intra-articular injection in the knee of adipose derived stromal cells (stromal … Continue reading Paper partly funded by controversial stem cell company retracted
IRR News 30 April 2021: Playing the Refugee Convention
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 18 hours ago
With the public consultation closing on 6 May, it is vital to respond and to call out the illegality, impracticality and immorality of the asylum proposals in the government’s ‘new plan for immigration’.
The Day UN Buried its Report Focusing on Apartheid in Israel
UNITED NATIONS, Apr 30 (IPS) - When the UN’s Beirut-based Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), released a landmark 2017 report on “apartheid” in Israel, the United Nations disassociated itself with the study and left it to die--- unceremoniously and unsung. Read the full story, “The Day UN Buried its Report Focusing on Apartheid in Israel”, on globalissues.org →
Feeling kind of blue? Holocaust survivor lifts lockdown spirits through jazz
An 89-year-old pianist who escaped the Holocaust in Nazi Germany almost eight decades ago, has been explaining how he started playing jazz in memory of his sister, and has kept going through the COVID-19 lockdown, playing from the window of his Brussels home “to give people courage.” Read the full story, “Feeling kind of blue? Holocaust survivor lifts lockdown spirits through jazz”, on globalissues.org →
Fishwrap Friday
Larry-Lambert, Virtual Mirage - 19 hours ago
Friday Fish Creation Some people prefer to eat fish on Friday. I know that there is a religious echo there but it doesn’t make much sense unless you’re going to eat cilantro lime shrimp tacos. Then any excuse is a good one. Fishwrap Friday was a staple of this blog for some time. I […] The post Fishwrap Friday appeared first on Virtual Mirage.
America Hasn’t Reckoned with the Coup That Blasted the Black Middle Class
Yves Smith, naked capitalism - 19 hours ago
The Wilmington coup is the only successful and lasting armed overthrow of a legitimate municipal government in American history on U.S soil.
Brazil’s decision to halt Sputnik V vaccine import gains support in scientific world
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - U.S. scientists have endorsed Brazil's health regulator's decision to stop the imports of Russian Sputnik V vaccine against Covid-19 after determining that the batches shipped carried a live version of a common virus that causes colds and even gastroenteritis. Renowned Canadian virologist Angela Rasmussen told several media outlets and posted […] The post Brazil’s decision to halt Sputnik V vaccine import gains support in scientific world appeared first on The Rio Times.
Stimulus Check All Gone? Need Another One? Wendy's Can Help.
Stephen Silver, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Stephen Silver* *U.S. Economy, Americas* Well, to be fair, not exactly. *Key point: *The stimulus has helped many folks but also possibly discouraged some from seeking employment. Here is how one local Wendy's found a hilarious way to advertise that it was hiring. With the third round of stimulus checks going out in recent weeks, there’s been a bit of a backlash by some business owners, who have argued that the arrival of checks are disincentivizing work, especially at the low-wage end. Economists and commentators have argued about that point, with some stating that one-time p...
European Parliament demands release of Jeanine Áñez in Bolivia
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 19 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - On Thursday, April 29th, the majority of the European Parliament condemned the detention of ex-interim president of Bolivia Jeanine Áñez and called on the Bolivian authorities to release her and 2 of her ministers and other imprisoned politicians, as well as to drop the politically motivated charges against them. The […] The post European Parliament demands release of Jeanine Áñez in Bolivia appeared first on The Rio Times.
How the political parties stole Australia
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 19 hours ago
Learning from the mistakes of the USSR
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 20 hours ago
Capitalism is the first, but not the last industrial society in history. This remarkable but cruel mode of production has its feet in the era of the horse drawn carriage and its head in satellites orbiting planets and even exiting our solar system. What took months now takes hours, what took the efforts of thousands is now accomplished by a handful and what took days to communicate now takes microseconds. In every way capitalism, this inescapable, inevitable and necessary step in our economic emergence, has laid the foundation for a future and more highly organised mode of production.
Central Russia Experiences Record Spring Snow, as Crimea Suffers Exceptionally Cold April
Cap Allon, Electroverse - 20 hours ago
'Global warming' continues to be demonized by the IPCC, the MSM, and those hokey pop-scientists, yet heat has only-ever proved beneficial for life on our planet -- it's the cold that gets us. The post Central Russia Experiences Record Spring Snow, as Crimea Suffers Exceptionally Cold April appeared first on Electroverse.
God is a fire!
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 20 hours ago
1) God is a fire! God is on fire within you! So the face of God, the face of the Holy Spirit--smiling the sweetest smile, the most tender gaze--is upon you and upon the little children. Children in the womb, behold the image of the Holy Spirit. Children everywhere, children of God, know that the Father-Mother Presence of life is nigh. [The Maha Chohan chants in a singing tone:] *O Spirit!* *O Spirit!* *O Spirit!* Life is flowing. Life is flowing, O hearts. Come ye into union. Come into the union of the hosts of light. I send forth fire on earth. I come in the fire. ...
Tamed Estate: cosy media club getting Coalition’s ‘drops’ expands to include Rupert’s tabloids
Michael Tanner, Michael West - 20 hours ago
[image: Tamed Estate] And in true Orwellian Doublespeak, Prime Minister Scott Morrison used the war footing to paint himself as the champion of peace. Michael Tanner reports.
How George H. W. Bush Struck the Golden Mean of Strength and Restraint in Foreign Policy
James Holmes, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*James Holmes* *Foreign Policy, * President Bush held office during a time of tectonic change, as four decades of cold war drew to an end. Here are some of the highlights from his foreign policy legacy. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Seeking the golden mean seemed to come natural to President Bush. Consider his handling of alliance politics during Operations Desert Shield, the buildup to war in the Persian Gulf in 1990, and Desert Storm, the campaign to evict Saddam Hussein’s army from conquered Kuwait. Let's canvass historians and philosophers of old to see what they migh...
What if President Nixon's Visit to China Never Happened?
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *China, Asia* U.S.-Chinese rapprochement was not inevitable, but strong forces on both sides benefitted from it. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The long run re-emergence of the People’s Republic onto the international stage was hard to stop. What if Nixon had never gone to China? China’s shift of weight towards the United States had major international implications. It heightened Soviet military vulnerability, while also providing what would become an engine of global economic growth. Within China, the pivot opened space for major domestic economic reform, altho...
If North and South Korea Battle, Russian Tanks Will Do the Fighting
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Tanks, South Korea, Asia* One of the great ironies of the military balance in the Koreas is the fact that South Korea operates more advanced Russian tanks than North Korea. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Koreans do report some advantages over the K1A1 and K2 domestic tanks. The T-80U’s engine has better acceleration performance and is lighter than the domestic tanks due to its turbine nature. Unfortunately, this also makes it consume more fuel. One of the great ironies of the military balance in the Koreas is the fact that South Korea operates more advanced Ru...
How the Russo-Japanese War Set the Stage for Asian Politics Today
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Russo-Japanese War, Asia* The conflict also served as an early taste of modern, industrial warfare. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The setback that the Japanese dealt to the Russians in 1904-05 helped shape the contours of Asian politics for a century. *(This article first appeared in 2014.)* The Russo-Japanese War commenced 110 years ago this February, lasting eighteen months before a US-brokered truce mercifully put it to rest. The war killed upwards of 125,000 people, and sharply limited Russian influence in Northeast Asia. Japan gained control of Korea, a...
Russia's Naval Aviation Is Hanging By a Thread
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 19 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *Navy, Eurasia* Historically a land power, the Soviet Union grappled with the idea of a large naval aviation arm for most of its history. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Russia needs to start solidifying its construction timelines soon. Historically a land power, the Soviet Union grappled with the idea of a large naval aviation arm for most of its history, eventually settling on a series of hybrid aircraft carriers. Big plans for additional ships died with the Soviet collapse, but Russia inherited one large aircraft carrier at the end of the Cold War—that remains...
Renewed activity, new lava flow at Pacaya volcano threatens nearby communities, Guatemala
The activity at Guatemalan Pacaya volcano switched from explosive to predominantly effusive on April 29, 2021, with two active lava flows -- one on the Southeast flank and the other on the Northwest. The new phase of increased activity comes less than a week after...... Read more »
Main agricultural and livestock products prices rise in Q1
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Soybeans, cotton, corn and fat cattle registered the highest increases. The 15 main Brazilian agricultural products rose in price in Q1 2021, compared with the same period last year. The analysis is part of a memo on Agricultural Markets and Prices, released yesterday, April 29th, by the Institute for Applied […] The post Main agricultural and livestock products prices rise in Q1 appeared first on The Rio Times.
West Africa is the Latest Testing Ground for US Military Artificial Intelligence
barovsky, The New Dark Age - 20 hours ago
One striking feature of US military involvement in West Africa is the absence of an observable strategic vision for a desired end state. Nominally, US presence in the region’s multilayered conflicts revolves around building “security cooperation” with state partners to improve counterterrorism capabilities, ostensibly providing protection to communities that states cannot. Concurrently, the US military is typically the prime diplomatic entity for high-level bilateral engagements. The result is that the US military is propping up the public authority of weak states, albeit in an ad h...
Brazil expected to post lowest growth among the 10 largest economies
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 20 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In 2021, the world's seven largest economies will outperform Brazil. Brazil will post the worst economic performance among the world's 10 largest economies, considering the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) criterion, which reflects the differences in cost of living among countries. This is shown in a study commissioned by the report […] The post Brazil expected to post lowest growth among the 10 largest economies appeared first on The Rio Times.
Escobar: Putin Rewrites The Law Of The Geopolitical Jungle
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
I find the maintenance of a faux opposition to russia by the 'West' to be absurd and increditably stupid unless you happen to be a sociopath wanting a ruinous war.. This has been true since 1990 and only more so for every passing year. Now the F**ks have attempted to launch a coup in Belarus. It has obviously been stopped hard. It compares to the obvious meddling in the Ukraine. Both these and the other surrounds calls for a international border Commision that works out a proper adjustment and particularly in regards to a better disposition with the Ukraine. It has been th...
Here’s the Secret to Staying Mentally Sharp, According to a Psychiatrist and a Neurologist
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
The first take home is that all we have been taught is questionable. Then it is a question of diet enhancement which you should be doing as a matter of course. i will not push a particualr diet, as by now that should be obvious. If you are not actively practising best food habits, then you are also not reading an item like this. The good news is to simply pay attention. That also helps. *Here’s the Secret to Staying Mentally Sharp, According to a Psychiatrist and a Neurologist* *Emily Laurence・April 24, 2021* *https://www.wellandgood.com/how-to-stay-mentally-sharp/* *It ...
Plasma Kinetics Light-Activated Hydrides
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
This will be huge because all battery systems store chemical energy. The best source of chemical energy has always been hydrogen. storage was the problem. Now we can store it with hydrides and then release it using light. Hydrides have been understood for a long time, but this is a practical system for using it. It also supplies a viable hydrogen supply for fuel cells as well. Again a long lasting problem. Finally tapping hydrides for hydrogen storage makes the whole power grid system wonderfully efficient. It would be amusing if the onsert of full EV economics creates a ...
New Malaria Vaccine Trial Reports 77 Percent Efficacy Rate
arclein, Terra Forming Terra - 21 hours ago
This is promising. With everything else we throw at it, it may well be enough to really drive it out. This has happened in plenty of places, but has always taken a major multi pronged assault. Just eliminating the potential human resovoir is only part of the solution. Real global eradication is a long way off but still underway thanks to modetrnity. after all that means largely living in sealed homes without the chance of nightime predation by mosquitos. I grew up eliminating mosquitoes every night and i am sure this is common. This type of vaccine is likely sufficient to block...
Azul founder creates airline that will fly exclusively on weekends
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 21 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - David Neeleman is Brazilian, but, son of North Americans, he left Brazil at the age of 5 and only returned after succeeding in aviation: he founded Morris Air and JetBlue in the U.S., as well as WestJet in Canada. And he repeated the endeavor here, in 2008, when he founded […] The post Azul founder creates airline that will fly exclusively on weekends appeared first on The Rio Times.
Dr. Harvey Risch: 60% of New Covid Patients Have Been Vaccinated
JayTe, The Duran - 21 hours ago
Dr. Harvey Risch: 60% of New Covid Patients Have Been Vaccinated Dr. Risch reveals a bombshell: 60 percent of new covid patients have been vaccinated. by Ethan Huff Dr. Harvey Risch, a professor of epidemiology at Yale University, has calculated that upwards of 60 percent of all new “cases” of the Wuhan coronavirus (Covid-19) are […]
WHO IS BILL GATES: How Bill Gates Monopolized Global Health
FreeSpeechFan, The Duran - 21 hours ago
Who Is Bill Gates? (Full Documentary, 2020) TRANSCRIPT AND DOWNLOAD: https://www.corbettreport.com/gates/ Just in time for #ExposeBillGates Global Day of Action, The Corbett Report is releasing the full Who Is Bill Gates? documentary in a single upload. Please help to spread the word about t… source The Corbett Report on Bill Gates – A wolf in […]
The Enemy Within: Weaponizing The Military Public Affairs Department Against The Public
FreeSpeechFan, The Duran - 21 hours ago
The Canadian Military Declares War on Canadians – #PropagandaWatch SHOW NOTES AND MP3: https://www.corbettreport.com/?p=38446 Dan Dicks of PressForTruth.ca joins us to delve deeper into the insane story of the Canadian military fake wolves psyop. We go beyond the ludicrous story of the government using fake wolves… source The Corbett Report – Propaganda Watch Are Canadian’s […]
The Fourth Turning: Why American ‘Crisis’ May Last Until 2030
FreeSpeechFan, The Duran - 21 hours ago
source It is comforting that the Fourth turning is part of a natural cycle but also very disturbing that it is a period of crisis. As we know from previous cycles, many people suffer and die during a fourth turning. However, I think we all know that a crisis is upon us as the corruption, […]
Why Interracial Relationships Are Pushed On White Women
Red Ice News - 22 hours ago
[image: Why Interracial Relationships Are Pushed On White Women] Originally published June 11, 2018 Lana tells the motive behind the promotion of interracial relationships to White people. Watch Lana's exclusive videos by getting a membership at redicemembers.comSign up at SubscribeStar: subscribestar.com/rediceHelp us by donating to us here: redice.tv/donate
We Don't Have To Agree on Everything To Have A Homogeneous Nation
Red Ice News - 22 hours ago
[image: We Don't Have To Agree on Everything To Have A Homogeneous Nation] Originally published May 24, 2018 Homogeneous European nations don't need to be perfect to exist. There will always be internal disputes among us. Watch Lana's exclusive videos by getting a membership at redicemembers.comSign up at SubscribeStar: subscribestar.com/rediceHelp us by donating to us here: redice.tv/donate