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Investors Seek Highly Risky Bets To Offset Super Low Interest Rates
Dewey Fernfield, The Duran - 21 hours ago
source / The Money GPS $GPS Credit Suisse Ignored Warnings Before Archegos and Greensill Imploded – WSJ Credit Suisse Ignored Warnings Before Archegos and Greensill Imploded Credit Suisse Group AG’s double-barreled financial crisis shares a common theme: a bank that looked the other way when warning signs argued for pulling back on lucrative corners […]
Biden Threatens War With Russia While Collapsing U.S. Border FULL SHOW 4-11-21
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 21 hours ago
South Korea Unveils Its New KF-21 ‘Boramae’ Stealth Fighter
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 21 hours ago
*Asia Times:* *South Korea soars into elite group with KF-21 fighter* *President Moon hails homegrown next-gen prototype as a 'new era of independent defence' * Hailed by President Moon Jae-in as “a historic milestone in the development of the (South Korean) aviation industry,” the nation unveiled its homegrown supersonic jet fighter on Friday, joining an exclusive club of military aviation giants, CNN reported. Once operational, the KF-21 — which looks very much like the American F-35 — is expected to be armed with a range of air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles, and poss...
Media concentration by Murdoch, Nine and Stokes, and ABC cuts, a danger to democracy – report
Elizabeth Minter, Michael West - 21 hours ago
[image: Rupert Murdoch media mogul] The heavy concentration of media ownership in Australia corrodes democracy. The antidote is a thriving public broadcaster, but by 2023, Coalition cuts to the ABC will add up to $1 billion. Elizabeth Minter reports.
A War That Wasn't: Why America And France Almost Fought Over Mexico
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Americas* Ulysses S. Grant was none to pleased with French presence in Mexico. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The withdrawal of French forces soon led to the fall of Maximilian’s cardboard government. In June 1867, Juarez and the nationalists captured the Austrian pretender and, despite a last second appeal for mercy from the American government, executed Maximilian before a peasant firing squad. The continued presence of a handpicked French puppet emperor in Mexico, which had so worried the Lincoln administration during the Civil War, r...
Blinken Warns Of “Consequences” If Russia Acts “Aggressively” In Ukraine
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 21 hours ago
WATCH: Sec. State Blinken has "real concerns about Russia's actions on the borders of Ukraine."@SecBlinken: "The question is, 'Is Russia going to continue to act aggressively and recklessly?' If it does, the president's been clear, there'll be costs, there'll be consequences." pic.twitter.com/Qy0aiBkSK6 — Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) April 11, 2021 Blinken Warns Of “Consequences” If …
When Prince Philip Became A Monument
Binoy KAMPMARK, OrientalReview.org - 22 hours ago
The student from Ghana was insistent. “I want to meet him.” The stubborn, well-attired fool, groomed and keen to make a good impression, was attending the Senate House ceremony in Cambridge for honorary awardees. He was not the only one. In attendance on this warm June day in 2006 were […]
Demand Is “Off The Charts” | Andy Schectman
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
Miles Franklin With #gold and #silver demand globally “off the charts,” what’s truly driving the price? Andy Schectman believes prices would be much higher if it weren’t for price suppression. Are precious metal markets manipulated? We’ve compiled a playlist to give you all perspectives on the highly debated topic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRyM9… – 0:00 Intro 0:48 Rally …
Gold Deliveries Pop in April as Energy Prices Signal Inflation
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 22 hours ago
GoldSilver Pros We cover the pop in gold deliveries on COMEX while energy prices surge, signaling oncoming inflation. This is our second warning on inflation for a reason. We also cover the gold and silver charts and whether we could be setting up for a breakout, or continued sideways price action. end
China Launches Hotline To Report Online Comments That Defame The Ruling Communist Party And Its History
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 22 hours ago
The Chinese national flag is seen in Beijing, April 29, 2020. A tip line in China allows people to report fellow netizens who "distort" the Party's history, and attack its leadership and policies among others. Thomas Peter, Reuters/file *Reuters:* *China launches hotline for netizens to report 'illegal' history comments* BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s cyber regulator has launched a hotline to report online comments that defame the ruling Communist Party and its history, vowing to crack down on “historical nihilists” ahead of the Party’s 100th anniversary in July. The tip line al...
Now, We Have Come To A Time - A Discourse by M.N. Hopkins
Stranger in a Strange Land, Stranger in a Strange Land - 22 hours ago
*Now, we have come to a time in the history of Mankind when Love seeks a way to enter your realm of Man. We have encouraged and helped for countless centuries, but now it is time for Man to once again be responsible for his or her own fate and that of your human communities.* *Your minds and your wills have been clouded by fear, but now is it time to lift the veil and come into your true natures as co-creators and co-operators in the building of human community. You have been led astray for far too long, convinced that you are weak and of little worth by those who i...
The Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle: An Emerging Weapon Of War
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Infantry Fighting Vehicles, World* IFVs are mounting bigger and bigger guns and packing on more and more armor. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The tactical mobility and speed advantages that originally characterized the IFV no longer apply to these new vehicles. Designing an armored vehicle always involves a three way compromise called the Iron Triangle between protection, mobility and firepower. Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) have traditionally been focused on mobility and firepower, with less emphasis on protection. But recent trends in conflicts have started...
This Confederate Warship Became Japan’s First Ironclad Naval Ram
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 21 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *U.S. Civil War, United States* While the warship in question didn't see much in the way of notable action, it certainly served under a number of naval ensigns. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The warship spent the next two years in the Washington Navy Yard, until it was seen by a Japanese purchasing agent that had been sent by the Japanese Tokugawa shogunate to America. While a sale of the ironclad was concluded, the United States government initially stopped the transfer and claimed neutrality in the Boshin War between the shogun and the pro-Imperial forces. ...
as a flower opens its petals according to its preordained pattern; I Ching
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 22 hours ago
When Confucius reembodied in China five hundred years later he edited the six Chinese classics, including the *I Ching* which had been written by King Wen. Confucius said “If I could add fifty more years to my life, I would spend them studying the *I Ching*. Then I would not have any major faults.” Since then the *I Ching* has been seriously misinterpreted and even today is used primarily as a fortune-telling text. But that was not its original purpose. Its original purpose was to convey an understanding of etheric patterns for God-government as well as for individual spirit...
He Admires Their Basic Dictatorship
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 22 hours ago
Trudeau government threatens Halifax Security Forum over proposed Taiwan award The organizers of one of the world’s most prestigious defense gatherings are in the midst of an uncomfortable international standoff between the Canadian government and China over a major award they had planned to give to the president of Taiwan. The standstill, which is… Continue reading →
‘Nomadland’ Sweeps BAFTAs, Setting Stage for Oscars
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
“Nomadland” was crowned the winner of the night at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Film Awards on Sunday, securing it as a favorite ahead of the Oscars.
Matsuyama Becomes 1st Japanese to Win Augusta Masters
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
Hideki Matsuyama, ranked No. 25 in the world, fulfilled on Sunday his lifelong dream of becoming the first Japanese to win the Augusta Masters tourney, his first big title as a professional golfer.
Cavani Leads Man United over Tottenham; Arsenal Drubs Sheffield United
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
Manchester United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 on Sunday, seemingly getting on the board first after a lackluster first half hour on a shot by Edinson Cavani right through Hugo Lloris’ legs only to have the tally disallowed due to Scott McTominay’s hitting Son Heung-min in the face with his arm, the latter of whom just a few minutes later actually scored the first goal after a pass by Lucas Moura.
Atletico Madrid Grabs LaLiga Lead Again in 1-1 Draw with Betis
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
Atletico Madrid added one point to its standings total at Benito Villamarin stadium on Sunday in a lackluster 1-1 draw against Real Betis, a result that enabled the capital squad to retain its No. 1 spot in LaLiga with just eight weeks to go in the season but during which its rivals caused significant problems.
Mossad Behind Blackout of Iran’s Nuclear Facility, Press Reports Say
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
Israel’s Mossad intelligence service was behind the blackout at Iran’s huge Natanz nuclear installation, Israeli media reported on Sunday.
Trump Rails against Election ‘Fraud,’ McConnell
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
Former President Donald Trump once again attacked Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell at a private fundraising event on the weekend in Florida, an occasion on which he also reiterated his unfounded claim that massive election fraud denied him re-election last November, US media outlets reported.
Jordan’s King, Prince Hamzah Make 1st Public Appearance since Crisis
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
Jordan’s King Abdullah II and his half-brother, Prince Hamzah bin Hussein, made on Sunday their first joint public appearance since the former crown prince was accused of conspiring against the kingdom’s stability.
Jesse Lingard Helps West Ham Defeat Leicester City 3-2
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
A first-half brace from an in-form Jesse Lingard led West Ham to a 3-2 victory over Leicester City on Sunday, a result that boosts the London side’s hopes of a Champions League spot next year.
Kyrgyzstan Backs Constitutional Reforms Expanding President’s Powers
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
Kyrgyz voters overwhelmingly backed on Sunday constitutional amendments that will see the former Soviet republic move away from a parliamentary system to a presidential regime.
Voting Underway as Ecuador Chooses Next President
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
Ecuadorians set out on Sunday to choose their next president in a runoff election.
Lucas Vazquez Out Rest of Season; Valverde Doubtful for Liverpool Clash
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
Real Madrid’s Lucas Vazquez will be sidelined for the rest of the season with a left knee ligament strain, while Fede Valverde is doubtful for the Liverpool clash following a strong blow to the sole of the foot, the club said on Sunday.
Vaccines but no ‘compassionate release’ for Parnell brothers prior to May hearings
Dan Flynn, Food Safety News - 23 hours ago
Ahead of their back-to-back habeas corpus hearings set for the final week of May in Albany, GA, brothers Stewart and Michael Parnell remain in federal custody. Stewart, 66, and Michael, 62, were unsuccessful with their requests for “compassionate release” under the First Step Act, the federal prison reform act that became law ahead of the... Continue Reading
Herbal medicine linked to Danish Salmonella outbreak
Joe Whitworth, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
A Salmonella outbreak in Denmark affecting 25 people has been traced to a brand of herbal supplement, according to food safety officials. The majority fell sick in March and Orkla Care A/S, the seller of the implicated products, has issued a recall of several batches. The Statens Serum Institut (SSI), Danish Medicines Agency, the Danish... Continue Reading
April 12, 2021: Reader Tips
Kate, Small Dead Animals - 1 day ago
Parenting tips: Millennial Dad Vs Baby Boomer Dad Your thread is open.
FDA warns Bronx food firm about import violations
News Desk, Food Safety News - 1 day ago
As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. Business owners have 15 days to respond to FDA warning letters. Warning letters often are not issued until a company... Continue Reading
Economic Prostitution – How “independent experts” lie for cash
Michael West, Michael West - 1 day ago
Red Tourism as China’s Ruling Party Celebrates Centenary
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
In 1927, Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong unleashed the Cultural Revolution from the southeastern province of Jiangxi, where people traveled on Sunday to commemorate the centennial founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC).
UK Pubs Poised for Reopening
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
Three months after closing under a fresh lockdown, non-essential businesses in England are set to reopen on Monday, with pubs and restaurants permitted to serve food and beverages in outdoor spaces.
Gagarin, the Peasant Who Opened the Window to the Cosmos
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
It has been 60 years since Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human to journey into space, something his niece recalls in an interview.
Chad’s Presidential Election Sees Low Turnout amid Strong Police Deployment
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
Chadians were voting on Sunday to elect a president for a six-year term amid low turnout and a strong police and military deployment.
Bangladesh Opposition Leader Tests COVID-19 Positive
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
Former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia has tested positive for COVID-19, a health ministry spokesperson said on Sunday.
India’s ‘Vaccine Festival’ Begins as Clamor against Shortage Grows Louder
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
India began on Sunday the so-called vaccine festival to speed up the inoculation drive amid a growing number of daily COVID-19 cases and vaccine shortage in some of its worst-hit states.
Several Killed in Civilian Assault on a Military Convoy in Myanmar
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
Several people have died in an attack on a military convoy by a group of civilians in Myanmar’s northwestern Sagaing region, according to local media and a rebel group.
South Korea to Resume AstraZeneca Shots for People over 30
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
South Korea will resume the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for people above 30 after health authorities temporarily suspended the use of the British pharma jab over safety concerns, authorities said on Sunday.
South Korea PM Departs for Iran amid Tension over Seized Tehran Funds
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
South Korean Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun left for Iran on Sunday amid tension over the freezing of Tehran’s assets in the East Asian nation under American sanctions.
Myanmar Military Killed 82 Anti-Coup Protesters in Bago, Non-Profit Says
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
Myanmar security forces have killed at least 82 anti-coup protesters in a daylong violent crackdown in Bago city near Yangon, a monitoring group said on Sunday.
NASA Delays Flight of Ingenuity Mars Helicopter until Next Week
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
NASA has rescheduled the first flight of its Mars helicopter Ingenuity “to no earlier than April 14.”
Colombia Goes Under Lockdown amid Third COVID-19 Wave
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
The major cities of Colombia began on Saturday the first weekend of strict lockdowns in a bid to reduce the spread of the third wave of the coronavirus following several days of more than 10,000 daily infections.
Cuba Publishes Animal-Welfare Law, Allows Cockfights, Religious Sacrifices
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
Cuba has published a new law that lays down fines for animal abuse but allows cockfights and animal sacrifices for religious purposes.
Brazil COVID-19 Death Toll Crosses 350,000 Mark
Latin American Herald Tribune - 22 hours ago
Brazil registered 2,616 new COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, taking the overall pandemic toll to 351,334 as the nation battles collapse of its health services with hospitals running run out of capacity.
Armed with New Cruise Missiles, this Russian Navy Frigate Is Ready for War
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *Russian Navy, Asia* The Marshal Shaposhnikov has already proven to be a capable warship. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The *Marshal Shaposhnikov *first entered service with the Russian Navy as a large anti-submarine warfare ship. Its upgrade included installing standardized shipborne launchers for Kalibr-NK and Oniks missiles, which boosted its combat capabilities and allowed it to be now qualified as a frigate. The Russian Navy’s Pacific Fleet announced this week that the Cold War-era frigate *Marshal Shaposhnikov* (BPK 543) was deployed to the Sea of Japa...
Could Moscow's Bunkers Really Survive a Nuclear War?
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *Nuclear Weapons, Europe* Recent advances in fuzing technology for nuclear weapons are threatening to make the minimum civil defense standard obsolete. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Modern nuclear weapons would pose a real threat to Russia's old fallout shelters. According to Russia’s Ministry of Emergency Situations, in the event of a nuclear attack on Moscow, there is space in underground facilities for all of the population. While this is a very bold claim, Moscow is famous for the massive amount of bunkers it has available for Civil Defense (гражданской оборо...
“Daredevils": American Heroes of The Battle of The Bulge
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Tank Commander Cecil Taylor said it best: “I don’t know if it’s because we were scared or just didn’t have any better sense, but we got the job done.” *Here's What You Need to Remember: *Retaking Stoumont was a costly fight; in its first battle the 740th Tank Battalion lost five tanks and six men wounded. Miraculously, no Daredevils were killed. “Peiper must be stopped!” Lieutenant General Courtney M. Hodges, commanding the U.S. First Army, looked up from his maps and saw chaos everywhere. All across the Ardennes Forest, American force...
Surviving The Siege: Stories from Leningrad
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 22 hours ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Try as they might, Germany could never bring Leningrad to submission. Here are stories from some of those who survived the siege. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *For nearly three years, Leningrad was under attack night and day, and almost half its population, including 700,000 women and children, perished. Georgina’s mother sat next to me at her dining room table. She and her husband were veterans of the Great Patriotic War, and back in 1996 we all sat about the table on Victory Day and talked about the siege. The old woman grasped...
Tweets Of The Day
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Iran's atomic agency says incident at its underground Natanz site was "nuclear terrorism" https://t.co/gN3YgSabfE — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) April 11, 2021 Millions of people in Britain will get their first chance in months for haircuts, casual shopping and restaurant meals on Monday, as the government takes the next step on its lockdown-lifting road map. https://t.co/3bjQO1H89T — AP Europe (@AP_Europe) April 11, 2021 Brazil sees 1,803 COVID-19 deaths; Chinese vaccine found 50.7% effective against variant https://t.co/4ERJDDeZYl pic.twitter.com/Oj929LFri8 — Reuters (@Reuters) A...
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Sunday 11 April 2021 – Plus Weekly Update
TonyfromOz, PA Pundits – International - 23 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 […]
Picture Of The Day
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 23 hours ago
Capsule Crew Air Force pararescue jumpers and combat rescue officers practice retrieving astronauts from a SpaceX capsule mockup during the Rescue Force Qualification Course at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., Feb. 23, 2021. The course, hosted by the Department of Defense Human Space Flight Support Office, provides quarterly training for DOD rescue personnel, partner agencies and other rescue organizations with real-world instructions for astronaut recovery. *WNU Editor: *The above picture comes from the US Department of Defense Website (*link here*).
Must Watch! “Warning - Economic Warfare Happening Now; Cargo Ships Flood West Coast”
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 23 hours ago
*Full screen highly recommended.* Jeremiah Babe, *“Warning - Economic Warfare Happening Now;* *Cargo Ships Flood West Coast”*
April 12th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 83
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 23 hours 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 April 12th – 2021 Presidential Politics – Resistance Day 83 appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Monday April 12th – Open Thread
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 23 hours 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 Monday April 12th – Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge.
"Shortage Of Everything Is Here! Americans Are Panicking As Prices Soaring At Grocery Stores"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 23 hours ago
*Full screen recommended.* *"Shortage Of Everything Is Here! Americans Are * *Panicking As Prices Soaring At Grocery Stores"* by Epic Economist "Catastrophic supply chain disruptions continue to cause devastating shortages all over America, halting the production of multiple goods - ranging from cars to computers, appliances, and furniture; and even more alarmingly, it is triggering worrying food shortages across several parts of the nation. Numerous staples are already disappearing from grocery shelves, just as seen in the early days of the health crisis, and consumers are being le...
‘I Am Not a Role Model’
Grumpy Old Man, PA Pundits – International - 23 hours ago
Willie Richardson ~ Charles Barkley’s thoughts on politics should make everyone stop and think. In the early 1990s, Nike still held a chokehold in the shoe industry with teenage males, but it had seen its numbers drop as Reebok was making a lot of noise. Nike was feeling the pressure and wanted to shake things […]
India Ignores Media Preaching On “Net Zero Carbon”
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By Duggan Flanakin ~ India is just one ”developing” nation that has recognized that the mad rush toward a “net zero carbon” economy does not serve the interests of its ordinary citizens. With that realization, they are also waking up to the fact that serving the public interest necessitates major increases in affordable, reliable energy to […]
Biden ‘Environmental Justice’ Appointees Equate Energy Production, Fossil Fuels With Racism
PA Pundits - International, PA Pundits – International - 1 day ago
By Fred Lucas ~ In February, Beverly Wright linked the legacy of slavery and the Jim Crow era with energy development. In March, President Joe Biden appointed Wright to his White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. Wright, the founder of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, is joined on the council by Jade Begay […]
Should The World Health Organization And Related Orgs. Be Sued For Misleading The World About COVID?
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
*The LID: **Team Of Lawyers Suing WHO And Related Orgs. For Misleading World About COVID* The WHO made pronouncements that protected China and blocked the world from the truth, leading to catastrophic consequences. Now they are being called on to pay the piper. A group of lawyers has gotten together and is taking a run at the World Health Organization’s leadership for the various ways they helped screw the world over. Along with WHO Director Tedros Adhanom, included as defendants in the suit are Dr. Christan Drosten, the head of virology at Berlin’s Charité Hospital, and Dr....
This Blood Condition is Rare, But It Might Be Linked to the AstraZeneca Vaccine
Anthony Zulli, Maja Husaric, Maximillian de Courten, Vasso Apostolopoulous, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Anthony Zulli, Maja Husaric, Maximillian de Courten, Vasso Apostolopoulous* *Coronavirus Vaccine, * The condition has a genetic component, but can also arise from more than 300 common medicines. The federal government has asked Australia’s medical and vaccine regulators to urgently consider the European Medicines Agency’s finding of a possible link between the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID vaccine and rare blood clots. This follows reports over recent weeks of blood clots in a small number of people around the world who had received the AstraZeneca vaccine, including one man who was ...
Member Of Communist Group M19CO That Bombed US Capitol In 1983 Was BLM Fiscal Sponsor 2016- July 2020 (Vice Chair Board Thousand Currents); Pardoned By Clinton
miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 1 day ago
“November 7, 1983: The Senate had planned to work late into the evening of Monday, November 7, 1983. Deliberations proceeded … Continue reading →
Lessons In Woke "Science": Covid-19 And Climate
Francis Menton, Manhattan Contrarian - 1 day ago
* Over time, I have had many posts on the scientific method, most recently in January 2021 here. You posit a falsifiable hypothesis. Then you collect and examine the evidence. If the evidence contradicts your hypothesis you must abandon it and move on. Really, that’s the whole thing. * Then there is woke “science,” most visible these days in the arenas of response to the Covid-19 virus and of climate change. Here the principles are a little different. * In woke “science” there is no falsifiable hypothesis. In place of that, we have the official orthodox consensus view. The official ...
Absolute Interference Trailer (New US Election Fraud Documentary)
miningawareness, Mining Awareness + - 1 day ago
The documentary is available on April 20, 2021. “HERE IS THE TRAILER FOR MIKE LINDELL’S NEW DOCUMENTARY, ABSOLUTE INTERFERENCE! Link: … Continue reading →
We won the battle, lost the war – let’s win the war
Richard Treadgold, CCG - 1 day ago
It’s true that science offers no support to the warmsters, and their narrative has been a dismal failure in the … Continue Reading →
Why Did Britain Try to Appease Germany before World War II?
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* The gullibility of the appeasement camp led to disastrous consequences and torpedoed the legacy of British PM Neville Chamberlain. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *It is clear that during the appeasement decade British politicians wanted to see Germany once more an equal partner in Europe, perhaps, to be a sentinel against the spread of Bolshevism. For those Britons who desired an Anglo-German accord, the Nazi program of internal violence against Jews, Socialists, intellectuals, clergy, union leaders, and others could be justified. ...
Why the Smith & Wesson 500 Is a Novelty Gun, Not a Home Defense Gun
Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Kyle Mizokami* *Firearms, World* [image: Firearms] A good side arm is one that is reliable, easy to use, quick, and suited for the job. *Key point: *This gun is excellent for close-range hunting game and it packs a mighty punch. But it is overkill and is too heavy for use defending your home and loved ones. In the world of firearms, there are plenty of boutique guns and calibers out there. Many are very powerful, but may have a very small market audience. Among the unique class of very, very big handguns, the Smith & Wesson 500 packs both popularity and power in a ridiculously ...
Skip the Rice: Here's How to Really Rescue Your Waterlogged iPhone
Ritesh Chugh, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Ritesh Chugh* *Technology, * While new phones are advertised as “water resistant”, this doesn’t mean they are waterproof, or totally immune to water. Water resistance just implies the device can handle some exposure to water before substantial damage occurs. If you’ve ever gotten your phone wet in the rain, dropped it in water or spilt liquid over it, you’re not alone. One study suggests 25% of smartphone users have damaged their smartphone with water or some other kind of liquid. Liquid penetrating a smartphone can affect the device in several ways. It could lead to: -...
The Sad Story of Winston Churchill, FDR, And The Cossacks
Warfare History Network, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Warfare History Network* *History, Europe* Said one observer: "The Cossacks in German field gray who disappeared into the NKVD labor camps in 1945 took with them the remnants of a unique way of life. It will never again be resurrected." *Here is What You Need to Remember: *Most Cossack senior officers were tried, convicted, sentenced to death, and executed. The remainder were imprisoned for long terms. An estimated four million Red Army soldiers were captured by the Germans during the six months after the launching of Operation Barbarossa, the Nazi invasion of the Soviet Union...
NATO's Anti-soviet Submarine Magnet Bombs: Floppy Flops That Flopped
Steve Weintz, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Steve Weintz* *History, Atlantic Ocean* They technically worked, but other assorted problems ultimately made them unviable. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The floppy-magnets worked exactly as intended, but they were simply too messy to train with to be practical on a large scale. At the height of the Cold War, the Soviet Union had so many hundreds of deadly submarines at sea that Western war planners willing to try almost any possible countermeasure, however goofy sounding. Some seemingly crazy ideas proved actually worthwhile, such as the underwater Sound Surveillance System...
India’s Third Aircraft Carrier Is Most Likely a Waste of Money
Robert Beckhusen, The National Interest - 1 day ago
*Robert Beckhusen* *Aircraft Carriers, Asia* 'Vishal' makes more sense as a jobs program. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Indian carriers would be relatively vulnerable in any future conflict.The Indian Navy has put out a proposal for its third aircraft carrier, tentatively titled the Vishal due to enter service in the latter 2020s. The 65,000-ton Vishal will be significantly larger than India’s sole current carrier, the Vikramaditya known formerly as the ex-Soviet Admiral Gorshkov, and the incoming second one, the domestically-built Vikrantwhich is expected to enter service late...
Covid-19 Curfew Protest Spirals Into A Riot In Old Montreal
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 day ago
*CTV:* *Rioters set fires, smash windows in Old Montreal curfew protest* MONTREAL -- Rioters smashed windows and set fires in Old Montreal during a large protest that took place in violation of Quebec's curfew on Sunday evening. A crowd had initially gathered in Place Jacques Cartier, chanting slogans such as "Freedom for the Young." However, some present began setting fires in garbage cans and smashing windows of nearby storefronts. Riot police soon moved in, firing tear gas. By 9:45, the crowd had been mostly dispersed, leaving widespread damage in their wake. As of 10:1...
Mozambique: It Began With Twelve, How Will It End?
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 1 day ago
White faces in fatigues – I’m sure that’s just what most Mozambicans were hoping to see upon their shores. After all, it certainly isn’t the first time. Ever since the Portuguese started planting trading posts and forts on what was known as the Swahili Coast around the year 1500, an arrival of armed whites has never really ended well for the locals. Now, if half a millennium late to the party, America recently shipped an army special forces detachment to the country. The post Mozambique: It Began With Twelve, How Will It End? appeared first on PopularResistance.Org.
Amazon Bullied and Bribed Their Way to Anti-Union Votes
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 1 day ago
At the end of the first day of counting, votes against unionizing at Amazon in Bessemer, Alabama lead the yes votes by a nearly 2-1 margin. With almost half the votes counted, that lead will be almost impossible to overcome. Vote counting resumes tomorrow morning. From the outset, the organizing drive was a David-versus-Goliath story — and the Amazon Goliath used every legal mechanism in its arsenal, along with plenty of illegal ones that the union is contesting, to keep workers from voting for the union. Roughly 55 percent of the warehouse workers voted, with 3,215 ballots cast. ...
On Contact: American Economic Illusion
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 1 day ago
On the show this week, Chris Hedges discusses with the economist Richard Wolff the nearly $5 trillion being allocated by the Biden administration for Covid-19 relief and infrastructure projects. The post On Contact: American Economic Illusion appeared first on PopularResistance.Org.
MWP & LIA In The Ross Sea
HiFast, Climate Collections - 1 day ago
Originally posted on NOT A LOT OF PEOPLE KNOW THAT: By Paul Homewood We saw yesterday how 19th explorers discovered that the Ross Ice Shelf receded by 30 miles in the 19thC. To add to that picture, this study found that elephant seals migrated to the Victoria Land Coast in the Ross Sea about…
Guillermo Lasso defeates Andres Arauz and is elected president of Ecuador
The Rio Times Staff, The Rio Times - 1 day ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With more than 97% of the votes officially counted, conservative Creo candidate Guillermo Lasso obtained 52.5% of the votes against 47.4% of Correa's candidate, left-wing Andres Arauz, and was elected President of Ecuador. "Together, we are doing it! Thank you, Ecuador, for showing your support at the polls. We will […] The post Guillermo Lasso defeates Andres Arauz and is elected president of Ecuador appeared first on The Rio Times.
The Right To Protest Wasn’t Given – It Was Won
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 1 day ago
United Kingdom - Over the last few weeks, the brutal policing of protests in Bristol has been profoundly disturbing. The right to peaceful assembly and protest are fundamental principles of any democracy, and the rich history of dissent in this country show us that they literally can change the course of history. Nobody knows this better than the people of Bristol, a city whose radicalism has seen it on the frontlines of change. The Bristol Bus Boycott of 1963 drew national attention to racism in public life, playing a key role in securing the enactment of subsequent race relation...
Farmers Block Expressway In Indian State Of Haryana To Protest Against Farm Laws
Terrace, PopularResistance.Org - 1 day ago
Hundreds of farmers from across India have been camping out Delhi's borders for the past four months to protest against newly introduced agricultural laws by the federal government. While the farmers are demanding the laws, passed last September be repealed, the government has agreed to only making amendments and refused to repeal them. Intensifying their protests against newly introduced agriculture laws, farmers blocked the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal expressway at several places in state of Haryana on Saturday. Several farm leaders were detained by the Haryana Police even as farmers...
Amazon’s livestreaming service Twitch will police users’ behavior outside of its platform
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 1 day ago
Washington Post Amazon’s livestreaming service Twitch announced Wednesday that it will enforce its conduct policy on extreme behavior that happens outside of its platform. That... The post Amazon’s livestreaming service Twitch will police users’ behavior outside of its platform appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
Small Business Closures Soar Back Near Pandemic Peak As “Financial Hopelessness” Builds
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 1 day ago
Zero Hedge Despite trillions in Fed “stimulus” and endless government handouts, John Stanford, co-executive director of the Small Business Roundtable, told CNBC this week that... The post Small Business Closures Soar Back Near Pandemic Peak As “Financial Hopelessness” Builds appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
“No one is safe”
Galen, From the Trenches World Report - 1 day ago
Jacinda Ardern – Until all of us (whole world) are part of widespread vaccine programs no one is safe pic.twitter.com/2Fdf9LGwCS — conspiracyguy (@conspiracyguy78) April 11,... The post “No one is safe” appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
MUST WATCH! |Corona virus | David E. martin PHD | missing link
Mary, From the Trenches World Report - 1 day ago
Zilyx Aug 18, 2020 The post MUST WATCH! |Corona virus | David E. martin PHD | missing link appeared first on From the Trenches World Report.
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