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Thomas Paine

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Friday, April 16, 2021

16 April - Blogs I'm Following - 1 of 5

 10 pm MDT

Biden, Japan’s PM Vow to Strengthen Bilateral Relationship
“We affirmed our ironclad support for the US-Japanese alliance and for our shared security,” President Joe Biden said on Friday following talks at the White House with Japan’s Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.
Kane, Sigurdsson Score Doubles as Spurs, Everton Draw 2-2
Harry Kane matched Gylfi Sigurdsson goal for goal in Tottenham’s 2-2 away draw against Everton on Friday night in late-season Premier League action, although the England national team captain limped off the field with an injury in second-half stoppage time.
Man Who Killed 8 at FedEx Facility in US Was Former Employee
The man who killed eight people and wounded five others at a FedEx facility in the midwestern US city of Indianapolis before taking his own life has been identified as a 19-year-old former employee of the global shipping giant, police said on Friday.
Nadal Bounced Out of Monte Carlo Masters by Inspired Rublev
Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal ran into a buzz saw on Friday in the quarterfinals of the Monte Carlo Masters, falling 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 to in-form Russian Andrey Rublev.
Guatemalans Battle Traffickers, Superstition to Protect Endangered Lizard
Conservations trying to preserve an endangered species of lizard in the dry forest of Guatemala’s Motagua Valley must contend with traffickers engaged in the illegal pet trade and area residents ready to kill the creatures based on myths about the dangers they pose.
People Under 40 Bearing Brunt of Terrifying 2nd Wave of Pandemic in Brazil
People under 40 now make up the majority of coronavirus patients in intensive care units in Brazil, where an average of 3,000 people are dying per day as a more virulent and lethal second wave of the pandemic sweeps the country.
Mercedes Dominates Practice for Emilia Romagna GP
The Mercedes Formula One team claimed the top two spots on Friday in both practice sessions for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Indian Vaccine Manufacturer Urges US to Lift Raw Material Embargo
The CEO of Serum Institute of India, the largest vaccine manufacturer in the world in terms of volume, urged the US on Friday to lift an embargo on raw material required to produce new doses of anti-COVID vaccines.
Salvadoran NGO Providing Support, Guidance to Returning Migrants
Badly in need of support in a Central American nation with high levels of poverty and violent crime, Daniel de Jesus Mejia and Mabel Lopez turned to a non-governmental organization that provides psychosocial, small business and other support to returning migrants.
Afghan Government Says US Withdrawal Leaves Country in Uncharted Territory
Afghanistan’s National Security Advisor Hamdullah Mohib said on Friday that the country was in “uncharted territory” after the United States announced earlier this week that it would withdraw its troops from the country by Sept. 11.
France, Germany Call on Russia to De-escalate Following Zelensky Meeting
The leaders of France, Germany and Ukraine called for Russia on Friday to withdraw its build-up of troops along Ukraine’s borders to de-escalate rising tensions between Moscow and Kiev.
The Hong Kong Tale of School Bullying Vying for an Oscar
Director Derek Tsang’s “Better Days” is a powerful cinematic study on the impact of high school bullying on adolescents and the role adults play in failing to stop it.
Dudamel Arrives at Paris Opera with Hopes of Making Art Accessible
Venezuelan musician Gustavo Dudamel became on Friday the new musical director of the Paris Opera for the next six seasons, an adventure that he says he assumes with honor and desire to contribute with a vision of transformation and inclusion.
Xi Warns against Using Climate Change as ‘Excuse for Confrontation’
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned on Friday against using climate change as an excuse for geopolitical confrontations.
Indian Coronavirus Variant on WHO’s Radar
The World Health Organization confirmed on Friday it had received data earlier in the week about a variant of coronavirus detected in India.
The Funeral Prince Philip Designed for Himself
The British royal family is preparing for the funeral of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who will be laid to rest in the Gothic St. George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle on Saturday.
US Delegation Leaves Taiwan after Three-Day Unofficial Visit
The United States delegation led by former senator Chris Dodd concluded on Friday a controversial three-day unofficial visit to Taiwan, reaffirming Washington’s support to Taiwan in defense, official media reported.
Myanmar’s Parallel Civilian Government Announces Interim Cabinet
Myanmar’s self-proclaimed “legitimate government,” made up of elected parliamentarians, reinforced on Friday its position as an alternative to the military junta with its own interim cabinet, as street protests against uniformed people continued.
Merkel Calls for Stricter COVID Rules to Tackle Germany’s 3rd Wave
German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended proposals on Friday to grant federal authorities more power to enforce strict health and safety controls, including a curfew, in order to break a third wave of COVID-19 in the country.
Hong Kong Media Mogul Jimmy Lai Gets One Year in Jail
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai was given on Friday a year in prison for organizing an unauthorized march during a wave of anti-government protests in the city two years ago.
Pakistan Temporarily Blocks Social Media Fearing Islamist Unrest
Pakistan blocked social networks and messaging apps on Friday fearing further unrest by Islamists after the weekly Friday prayers, following a week of violent protests against France for backing controversial cartoons of Prophet Muhammad.
Watchdog Urges US to Protect Rights after Afghan Troop Pullout
Human Rights Watch urged the United States on Friday to continue expanding support for human rights in Afghanistan since the planned withdrawal of American troops has fueled fears that it may erode gains that allowed Afghan girls to enjoy greater freedoms.
The Power Struggle in the Lucrative Sports Drink Market
Sports drinks are competing to gain a larger share of the market, as several companies wage an underground war to unseat the current top brand, PepsiCo’s Gatorade.
Boxing and Free Legal Advice – Empowerment Tools in a Kenyan Slum
The shuffling of feet on a concrete floor and the sharp hiss of air punches intertwine with conversations about laws and rights in the Mathare slum in eastern Nairobi, where boxing and free legal advice are empowering the local community.
At Least 8 Killed in Mass Shooting in FedEx Facilities in US
A man opened fire Thursday night at a FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis, in the United States, leaving at least eight people dead, the authorities reported.
India Reports Record Daily Rise of over 217,000 COVID-19 Infections
India reported a record daily spike of more than 217,000 coronavirus infections on Friday, continuing with its rapidly increasing trend that has added nearly 1.5 million cases in the last 10 days.
South Korea’s Moon Jae-in Remodels Government after Tough Local Elections Defeat
South Korean President Moon Jae-in announced on Friday a cabinet reshuffle that could seek to improve his popularity, currently at a minimum, after a hard local elections defeat suffered by his party for the Seoul and Busan mayorships.
Japan’s Deputy PM Says Fukushima Dump Will Be Safe
Japanese Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso said on Friday that the dump from the Fukushima nuclear power plant approved by Japanese authorities will be within the safe limits of drinking water, in response to criticism from China.
Google Misled Users about Data Collection, Australian Court Says
Australia’s Federal Court ruled on Friday that American technology company Google misled users about personal location data collected through their Android mobile devices between January 2017 and December 2018.
China’s GDP Grows 18.3% Year-on-Year in First Quarter
China’s Gross Domestic Product grew 18.3 percent year-on-year during the first quarter of 2021, the National Statistics Office reported on Friday.
Australia Bans Sensual Dances at Navy Events Following Twerking Incident
Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton said on Friday that sensual dances will not occur again in official events, after videos went viral in which women appear “twerking” during a navy ceremony.
Kim Jong-un Visits Mausoleum on Important North Korean Anniversary
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the mausoleum where the bodies of his grandfather and father rest on the occasion of the country’s most important national holiday, state media reported on Friday.
A wonderful new novel and author... and Hugo nominees! And science fiction momentum!
David Brin, CONTRARY BRIN - 17 minutes ago
Amid a recent flurry of book announcements, none makes me prouder than this one by a new author, with possibly the best opening line I ever read! The Melody of Memory is a deeply moving SF coming-of-age novel about growing up amid strangeness and trauma... and ultimately prevailing... even over forces of oppression and obstinate history. Read the first chapter and see if you get hooked. I bet you will. Published by Ring of Fire Press, and accompanied by a book club discussion guide! *== Hugo Nominees Announced ==* The Hugo Award nominees for 2021 have been announced, and w...
Buried Lead – Washington Post Outlines AG Barr As Key Figure Who Blocked Declassification of Spygate Documents
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 55 minutes ago
The Washington Post has a lengthy hit-piece against Kash Patel where they infer unsourced claims the DOJ is investigating the former Nunes aide and Trump administration official for releasing classified information. Keep in mind that President Trump granted full declassification authority to AG Bill Barr on May 23, 2019. I would draw your attention to […] The post Buried Lead – Washington Post Outlines AG Barr As Key Figure Who Blocked Declassification of Spygate Documents appeared first on The Last Refuge.
Australian Navy Ship Twerking Video Causes An Uproar
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 1 hour ago
* ABC News (Australia):* *Dance troupe 101 Doll Squadron defends performance at HMAS Supply launch in Sydney* A Sydney dance troupe whose performance at the launch of a new $2 billion navy ship was panned as inappropriate have blamed coverage by the ABC and other media for making them feel "threatened" and "unsafe", after footage of the routine went viral. The group, known as 101 Doll Squadron, singled out the ABC for what they called "deceptive editing". In a widely circulated ABC video, the troupe are seen performing — and at times, "twerking" — in front of stony-faced dig...
"David Einhorn Warns Of A Stock Market Crash: The Market Is Fractured And Will Break Completely"
CoyotePrime, Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 2 - 1 hour ago
*Full screen recommended.* *"David Einhorn Warns Of A Stock Market Crash: * *The Market Is Fractured And Will Break Completely"* by Epic Economist "The new massive stimulus package has just pumped trillions into the economy, and now we're passing through a moment of relative calm as the flood of printed money is functioning as a Band-Aid laid over our deep economic wounds. The stock market rally continues to push valuations even higher, but a number of investors, traders, and hedge-funds do not believe this crazy frenzy will be sustainable for much longer. Warnings of a stock bubble...
Does Iran's New Fateh-Class Submarine: A Real Killer?
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Caleb Larson* *Submarines, * This Persian Gulf prowler can take advantage of Iran’s unique geography. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The indigenously-designed and built Fateh-class submarine is one of Iran’s largest. The Iranian Navy has several types of submarines in service—mostly small-sized hulls based on North Korean designs. Tehran’s military machine is heavily dependent on other country’s weapon designs, be they Soviet tanks or American planes, although the Iranian navy’s newest submarine is the product of an indigenous design. Meet the Fateh-class submarine. Irania...
Putin's A-10: Why Russia Is Doubling Down on Its Su-25 Frogfoot
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 1 hour ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *Su-25, Europe* Not only has Russia had a lot of experience flying Su-25s in combat—it has shot several down as well. *Here's What You Need to Remember:* The significant losses suffered by Su-25s demonstrate that without effective air-defense suppression and electronic counter-measures, low-and-slow ground support planes are poised to take heavy losses against Russian-made surface-to-air missiles deployed in sufficient numbers. 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...
Tonight’s White Pill
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 2 hours ago
There is still hope.
You come then to be initiated.
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 3 hours ago
Preparing for the secret-ray action and the test of the ten, America admitted the two states Alaska and Hawaii, making a total of fifty--the power of the five secret rays times the test of the ten. Hence you are not alone in facing that test, but all citizens of the United States face that test of the going within to the heart-chakra, to the center of being, and there becoming totally self*less*, aware only of the great God-Self. For how can you be aware of aught else when you dwell in the secret place of the Most High God? Prior to the admittance of these two states, Ameri...
The F-35: Too Expensive To Use. Too Expensive To Lose
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 2 hours ago
U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw *Julian Macfarlane*: *Too Expensive To Use; Too Expensive To Lose* The F35 is the greatest boondoggle in American history, as one writer says, “too expensive to use, too expensive to lose”. Over its lifespan, it will cost the American taxpayer $1.7 trillion. An f35B costs $138 million dollars and over $36,000 an hour to operate. Intended to replace the F16, the F35 is slow, maneuvers sluggishly and cannot fire its new lightweight Gatling without destroying the housing and the airplane. It suffers from 13 “class one” defects that endange...
Colombia Gives Nearly 1 Million Venezuelan Migrants Legal Status and Right to Work
Apr 16 (IPS) - Colombia will grant legal status to all Venezuelan migrants who fled there since 2016 to escape their country’s economic collapse and political crisis. Read the full story, “Colombia Gives Nearly 1 Million Venezuelan Migrants Legal Status and Right to Work”, on globalissues.org →
Soaring food prices, conflicts driving hunger, rise across West and Central Africa: WFP
More than 31 million people across West and Central Africa may not have enough to eat in the coming months as hunger rises due to an “explosive mix” of skyrocketing food prices, conflict and fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday. Read the full story, “Soaring food prices, conflicts driving hunger, rise across West and Central Africa: WFP”, on globalissues.org →
Libya: Security Council backs ceasefire mechanism, calls for withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries
The UN Security Council has unanimously passed a resolution which calls for all foreign forces and mercenaries to leave Libya and gives the green light for a UN team to monitor last October’s historic ceasefire agreement. Read the full story, “Libya: Security Council backs ceasefire mechanism, calls for withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries”, on globalissues.org →
Vaccine equity the ‘challenge of our time’, WHO chief declares, as governments call for solidarity, sharing
With the number of new COVID-19 cases nearly doubling over the past two months, approaching the highest infection rate the world has seen during the pandemic, the unequal distribution of vaccines is not only a moral outrage, but economically and epidemiologically self-defeating, the head of the UN health agency told a special ministerial meeting of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) on Friday. Read the full story, “Vaccine equity the ‘challenge of our time’, WHO chief declares, as governments call for solidarity, sharing”, on globalissues.org →
Guterres urges cities to embrace ‘generational opportunity’ for climate action, sustainable development
The United Nations Secretary-General, on Friday, called for a “revolution” in urban planning and urban transport to beat back impacts of climate change and build a green and sustainable future for all. Read the full story, “Guterres urges cities to embrace ‘generational opportunity’ for climate action, sustainable development”, on globalissues.org →
COVID-19 infections approaching highest rates ever, WHO warns
COVID-19 infections are approaching their highest rates since the pandemic began just over a year ago, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday. Read the full story, “COVID-19 infections approaching highest rates ever, WHO warns”, on globalissues.org →
Philosophy and Religion
Unknown, The Conservative Socrates - 2 hours ago
Philosophy without religion leads to utopianism, atheism, and nihilism. Religion without philosophy leads to tribalism, cultism, and religious fundamentalism. History tells us that the most effective philosophies and religions are those in which philosophical thought and religious speculation have marched shoulder to shoulder.
USS Midway: The Best U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier?
Sebastien Roblin, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Sebastien Roblin* *U.S. Navy, Asia* Named USS Midway after the decisive World War II carrier battle, she would be commissioned September 8 just a few weeks after the Japanese surrender. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *This ship had a record any ship designer would envy. On March 20, 1945, the shipyard in Newport News, Virginia launched what would remain for a decade the largest warship on the planet. Named *USS Midway *after the decisive World War II carrier battle, she would be commissioned September 8 just a few weeks after the Japanese surrender. Few of the over four-tho...
Why the F-22 Raptor Is Still the World’s Best Dogfighter
Peter Suciu, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Peter Suciu* *F-22 Raptor, * The U.S. Air Force F-22 is widely regarded as the most dominant fighter in the world. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *The F-22 Raptor is especially respected for its dogfighting ability and air-to-air maneuverability attributes which many contend separately it into a superior category compared with any other potential rival. Video footage of the F-22 in action aren't hard to come by on social media platforms, but this 2:36 video—titled “INSANE F-22 Raptor Hype Video”— is unique in that it was produced by the actual F-22 Raptor Demonstration Tea...
Nuclear Weapons on Tanks? Russia Was Down...Eventually Passed
Charlie Gao, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Charlie Gao* *History, Europe* The Taran project was to create a missile tank that could launch large tactical nukes, then follow up in the attack by firing Anti-Tank Guided Missiles. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The Taran was designed to use its nuclear shells to begin the attack, and then later use ATGMs to punch through armor. The initial nuclear projectiles would be fired to disrupt enemy electronics and kill soft targets, not directly at enemy tanks in an attempt to penetrate them. In the 1950s and 1960s when tactical nuclear weapons were expected to rule the battl...
Dead Hand: Russia's Plan to Nuke America (Even if America Hit First)
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *Nuclear War, Eurasia* Even if the Soviet Union’s leadership and capital were smoldering piles of ash, the Soviet Union could guarantee retaliation. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Dead Hand was mutually-assured-destruction on steroids. The 1970s were some of the lowest years of Cold War for the United States. In that decade, the Vietnam War divided the American public who, dazed and confused from the long, grinding war cried for peace at any price. The Soviet Union was leading the nuclear arms race and appeared strong. But then the Reagan Administration entered ...
Why Israel Can't Purchase America's F-22 Raptor Stealth Fighter
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 2 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *military, * It's not a money thing, just that not all American technologies are shared with U.S. allies. *Here's What You Need to Remember*: The F-22’s export was sunk due to the so-called “Obey Amendment.” Israel gets a large amount of defense aid from the United States in the form of both cash, weapons, and weapons platforms — but why doesn’t Israel have the F-22 stealth fighter? *American Weapons in Israeli Hands* Perhaps the most prominent example of American-Israeli cooperation is the Israeli version of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, which Israel — ...
CPP Investments CEO John Graham's Letter to Canadians
Leo Kolivakis, Pension Pulse - 2 hours ago
CPP Investments' new President and CEO, John Graham, wrote a letter to Canadians explaining how the organization is driven by purpose: In February 2021, I was honoured to become the fourth CEO of CPP Investments after more than a decade with our organization. As I take on the responsibility of helping to protect the foundation of retirement savings of my fellow contributors and lead CPP Investments in its next chapter as a globally significant investor, I’d like to share with you some of my core beliefs and perspectives on leading this enduring institution. *Who I am and why I’m h...
A wise man once said….
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 2 hours ago
Barber shop blues
Editor, cairnsnews, Cairns News - 2 hours ago
Blessed are those that can give without remembering and take without forgetting. One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber replied, ‘I cannot accept money from you, I’m doing community service this week’ The florist was pleased and left the shop. […]
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Is Similar In Size To The U.S. Navy's Super Carriers
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 2 hours ago
This commercial satellite image shows the massive hull of the Type-003 aircraft carrier. Based on the dimensions of the hull near the waterline, the overall carrier appears nearly as large as the US Navy's Ford Class ships. *Naval News:* *China’s New Aircraft Carrier Is In Same League as US Navy’s Ford Class* The Chinese Navy is radically modernizing its capabilities. Chief among these are a fleet of aircraft carriers. A new satellite image clearly shows the Type-003 aircraft carrier taking shape in Shanghai, and it is the largest so far. A new aircraft carrier being built i...
America, in intensive care due to new wave from Brazil to Colombia or Ecuador
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 3 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the midst of the intense vaccination campaigns imposed by the different governments in the American countries, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Paraguay end this Friday a week with peaks and emergency measures to get out of the intensive care to which the latest data on infections and deaths due to […] The post America, in intensive care due to new wave from Brazil to Colombia or Ecuador appeared first on The Rio Times.
New Anglo-Saxon Caucus Has Some Education Thoughts. They Are As Bad As The Rest Of This Damn Fool Platform.
Peter Greene, CURMUDGUCATION - 3 hours ago
So, led by a team-up of House of Representative winners from Georgia and Arizona, there is now a White Racist Nativist America First Caucus that swears to "follow in President Trump's footsteps and potentially step on toes and sacrifice sacred cows for the good of the American nation" as well as calling for "common respect for the uniquely Anglo-Saxon political traditions." It's as awful as it is dumb. There are seven full pages of a "platform" which could be considered a racist nativist dog whistle if you are thinking of a dog so deaf that he has to be called by yelling his name ...
35-Year-Old Nurse and Mother of 2 DEAD Following Pfizer Experimental COVID Injections in UK
Brian-Admin, Health Impact News - 4 hours ago
The UK Press is reporting that a 35-Year-Old nurse who was "fit and healthy" has died, alone, after receiving both Pfizer experimental COVID shots. She leaves behind her husband and two young boys. The post 35-Year-Old Nurse and Mother of 2 DEAD Following Pfizer Experimental COVID Injections in UK first appeared on Health Impact News.
De-Occulting The Rulers Of The Darkness — Marty Leeds
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
SGT Report Researcher, lecturer and author Marty Leeds returns to SGT Report to expose the evil and the rulers of the darkness with TRUTH. end
Bank Of America Now Heavily Involved In Silver Derivatives, Short 300 Million Oz of Silver?
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
WallStForMainSt According to Ted Butler, Bank of America’s OTC derivatives position on silver derivatives has gone from only $175 million at the end of March 31, 2020 to now over $8.3 billion. Butler’s new free article is here: A New Piece of the Puzzle https://silverseek.com/article/new-pi…​ – This is a big increase very quickly. According to …
Ex-MI6 Agent on Iran-China $400 Billion Deal, Israel vs Iran, Failed Regime Change in Syria
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
Going Underground on RT On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to former MI6 agent Alastair Crooke. He discusses the alleged Israeli Mossad attack on the Natanz nuclear facility, the division among Israel’s politicians about whether to continue pursuing Netanyahu’s maximum containment policy, the landmark strategic deal signed between Iran and China and how …
Inflation, Currency & Millennials …Q&A WITH Lynette Zang
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 2 hours ago
ITM TRADING, INC. These are client questions from the consultants, if you have questions please either submit them through YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, or email to questions@itmtrading.com. If you enjoyed the Q&A with Lynette Zang, please like, subscribe, and share in order to help Lynette fight the fiat money disease! – Question 1: 0:36​I believe you anticipate hyperinflation …
MSM: Pay No Attention To The Digital Yuan, Taiwan, & Ukraine — I Don’t Think So
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
McAlvany Financial Timing is everything – Russia builds troop forces towards Ukraine. Asia heats up with military sabrers rattling at sea. Presidential personal interests play no role in pipeline politics – right… Thank you for listening to the McAlvany Weekly Commentary. The objective of McAlvany Weekly Commentary is to provide investors with valuable monetary, economic, …
Is China Preparing A Gold-Backed Yuan: Beijing Greenlights Purchases Of Billions In Bullion
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Is China Preparing A Gold-Backed Yuan: Beijing Greenlights Purchases Of Billions In Bullion by Tyler Durden, https://www.zerohedge.com/ In 2018, the Chinese launched a gold-backed, yuan-denominated oil futures contract. These contracts were priced in yuan, but convertible to gold, raising the prospect that “the rise of the petroyuan could be the death blow for the dollar.” – Two weeks …
Governments Won’t Allow Bitcoin to Compete With State-Issued Currencies – Jim Rogers
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Kitco NEWS Money will become more and more digitized, according to Jim Rogers, investor, best-selling author, and co-founder of the Quantum Fund, but the question is whether or not non-government issued digital currencies will prevail. “If cryptocurrencies become successful, most governments will outlaw it, because they don’t want to lose their monopoly, every government in …
Gigantic Meteor Blast Above Florida Sparks Widespread Fear
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
Skywatch Media News April 15, 2021: A powerful meteor entered the earth’s atmosphere above Florida’s Atlantic coastline on April 12, exploding into a bright ball of fire. The blast was so immense that it led to a state of panic among Florida’s gold coast residents. #FloridaFireball​#Asteroid2021GW4 end
No Choice But to Retaliate | Moscow Responds to New US Sanctions
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
RT The White House says it is expelling Russian diplomatic staff and imposing a wave of new sanctions. Moscow says it has no choice but to retaliate. MORE: https://on.rt.com/b64c end
LBMA Admits London Came Close to Running Out of Silver.
mosesman, Socio-Economics History Blog - 3 hours ago
maneco64 #silversqueeze​ #LMBA​ #SLV​ #bullionbanks​ #gold​ #silver​#inflation​ #centralbanks​ #economy​ #markets​ – Today we will reference Ronan Manly’s great summary of the LBMA’s “Silver Investment 2021: Report”. In this summary, Mr Manly notes how the LBMA admits the London silver bullion market was close to running out of physical silver with the surge in demand …
New Conservative Group Would Save ‘Anglo-Saxon’ Traditions
AP News, Snopes.com - 3 hours ago
Hard-right House Republicans were discussing forming an America First Caucus, which one document described as championing “Anglo-Saxon political traditions” and warning that mass immigration was putting the “unique identity” of the U.S. at risk.
North Texas – Lows near or slightly below freezing thru middle of next week
Robert, Ice Age Now - 3 hours ago
Could damage or kill any sensitive vegetation if proper precautions are not taken. Lows near or slightly below freezing expected across the southwest Texas Panhandle and the northwestern South Plains National Weather Service Lubbock TX Apr 16 2021 …Near Freezing Temperatures Possible Late Tonight into Early Saturday… Temperatures will drop into the 30s across most ... Read more The post North Texas – Lows near or slightly below freezing thru middle of next week appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Don’t Let Them Bamboozle and Confuse
Barbara Boyd, LaRouchePAC.com - All Posts - 3 hours ago
The mass media news headlines hitting you every day are, by design, inflammatory and kinetic, aimed at what they call in the information warfare game, “cognitive overload.” “Dems Move to Pack Supreme Court,” “Corporations Join Hands Against Ballot Security, Cancel Those Supporting It,” “City Manager Fired for Saying There Should Be Due Process,” “People, Drugs, and COVID Pouring Over Biden’s Open Border,” “Riots in Minneapolis and Portland Continue,” “Multiple Mass Shooting Incidents in Several Cities at Once.” All of this thrown rapidly into motion within extremely short time per...
Argentines rebel against new pandemic restrictions even as ICUs fill
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 3 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Argentines around capital Buenos Aires are rebelling against tightened pandemic restrictions, brought back in this week as daily COVID-19 cases surged to record highs. The country's daily per capita cases here have risen even above hard-hit neighbor Brazil. The new measures kicked in on Friday. Set to run to the […] The post Argentines rebel against new pandemic restrictions even as ICUs fill appeared first on The Rio Times.
Tonight's Movie Is 'The Highest Honor; (1982)
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 4 hours ago
*WNU Editor:* The true story of a daring raid on Japanese-occupied Singapore Harbor by Australian and British commandos during WWII.
The veil of the temple divided the Holy of Holies of the high priest from the next level of the ordinary priest
Bob Dinn, balance10 - 4 hours ago
1) For example the gnomes, although scarce recognized by the average Westerner--yet made known to the Irish as the little people or as mischievous fairies called leprechauns--do exist and impart to the mineral kingdom a wonderful quality of spiritual radiance which passes through the consciousness of the elemental’s own being directly from the Sun-parents of this system--Helios and Vesta. The gnomes are charged with the responsibility of administering the divine pattern for each rock, precious stone and element of mineral life. -Kuthum...
Did Pat Robertson Sharply Criticize Police Use of Force?
Bethania Palma, Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
The 91-year-old evangelist surprised some with his scathing criticism of police in recent, high-profile incidents.
Ontario Goes Full South Park
Francisco, Small Dead Animals - 4 hours ago
You should never go full South Park Global: “The Ontario government has unveiled several new COVID-19 restrictions aimed at curbing record-high cases in the province, including increased police powers, provincial border checkpoints and restricting outdoor gatherings.” More
What is Corporatist Fascism? The Churchill-Mosley Case
Judy Hodgkiss, LaRouchePAC.com - All Posts - 6 hours ago
Many Americans are shocked to see how the most radical elements of the Democratic Party are joining together with America's largest corporate and financial institutions in a tight collaboration to fight against the various election integrity laws promoted in numerous state legislatures. But, as we will see, historically, this type of alliance—"leftists" aligned with large corporate interests on behalf of the establishment of a dictatorial regime—is really nothing new. In fact, it is the very essence of what were popular movements in Europe in the 1930's that went by names such as ...
35-Year-Old Nurse and Mother of 2 DEAD Following Pfizer Experimental COVID Injections in UK
AdminM, Medical Kidnap - 4 hours ago
The UK Press is reporting that a 35-Year-Old nurse who was "fit and healthy" has died, alone, after receiving both Pfizer experimental COVID shots. She leaves behind her husband and two young boys. The post 35-Year-Old Nurse and Mother of 2 DEAD Following Pfizer Experimental COVID Injections in UK first appeared on Medical Kidnap.
Visualizing America's Longest Foreign Wars
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 4 hours ago
*Zero Hedge*:* Visualizing America's Longest Foreign Wars* President Biden has announced that 2,500 U.S. troops and another 7,000 from NATO will start returning home from Afghanistan in May, with the full withdrawal set to be completed in time for the 20th anniversary of 9/11. In a White House speech, he said: * "I am now the fourth American president to preside over an American troop presence in Afghanistan. Two Republicans. Two Democrats. I will not pass this responsibility on to a fifth."* Statista's Niall McCarthy details that over the course of nearly two decades, America'...
How Russia's MiG-25 Lost Its Job Before It Started Flying
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *MiG-25, * The appearance of the MiG-25 helped drive decisions in the U.S. tactical fighter program, eventually leading to the F-15 Eagle *Here's What You Need To Remember: *The MiG-25s capabilities were, and are, eye-popping. It can make Mach 2.83 in sustained flight, and can go over Mach 3 in bursts if no one cares about the destruction of the engines. In interceptor and air-superiority mode, it carries four R-40 air-to-air missiles, with an outer range limit of fifty miles. It can reach an altitude of over sixty-five thousand feet. *More From The National Inte...
Russia’s TOS-1 Heavy Flamethrowers Should Be Illegal
Robert Beckhusen, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Robert Beckhusen* *Russian Artillery, * A full salvo will devastate an area of 200 x 400 meters, killing by overpressure, burns, and suffocation. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *A $3 billion arms deal with the Saudi regime included “TOS-1A systems” along with S-400 anti-aircraft missiles, AGS-30 grenade launchers, Korney-EM anti-tank missiles and AK-130s, an export version of the AK-47 rifle. This comes as Saudi Arabia, which is heavily dependent on the United States and Western Europe, seeks a wider array of sources for weapons. Lumbering with oversized, boxy turrets, TOS-...
Israel's Loves its Old F-15s And It's Not Letting Them Go
Caleb Larson, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Caleb Larson* *F-15, Middle East* Israel operates what is likely the world’s largest fleet F-16s. They also have many F-15s, which serve as compact, long-range bombers. *Here's What You Need To Remember: *In the mid-2000s, Israel ordered fifty F-16Is from Lockheed Martin, bringing their total F-16 fleet up to more than 300, “including 102 new ones ordered since 1999 and 50 earlier model F-16s that were acquired from the U.S. inventory in the mid-1990s,” according to a Lockheed Martin press release. Israel operates what may be the world’s largest fleet F-16s. They also have ma...
The U.S. Economy Will Decide the Midterm Elections
Desmond Lachman, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Desmond Lachman* *U.S. Economy, Americas* Voters will not be guided by the state of their economic well-being in 2021. Rather, they will be guided by how they perceive their economic state at the time they cast their votes. Bill Clinton was fond of saying that when it came to elections it was the economy, stupid. Judging by his unusually large budget stimulus package so early in his Administration, it would seem that Joe Biden does not subscribe to Clinton’s view. While to be sure Biden’s budget stimulus promises to deliver this year the U.S. economy’s best growth performance i...
Deter Russia in Ukraine and Avoid a Sino-Russian Dual Alliance
Jakub Grygiel, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Jakub Grygiel* *Security, Eurasia* But for this effort to succeed, the long-term stability of Europe has to start coming from European sources. Russia’s military buildup in Crimea and on Ukraine’s borders is again raising questions about the immediate intentions of Moscow and of its modern tsar, Vladimir Putin. It may be that the Russian dictator sees in the coronavirus-induced disarray in Europe an opportunity to push his influence westward, or he may seek to distract Russians from their economic problems with another imperial project, or, perhaps, he is merely irritated at th...
Russia Won World War II Thanks to Its Snipers—This Is What They Used
Robert Beckhusen, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Robert Beckhusen* *History, * There were simply more Soviet snipers, with more scoped rifles, than Germany could match early on. *Here's What You Need To Remember: T*he Soviet Union certainly embraced the sniper, perhaps more than any other combatant during World War II, fielding them in larger numbers and on a wider scale earlier in the conflict than Nazi Germany. The Soviet government often exaggerated tales of its front-line snipers for propaganda purposes. The sniper duel between famed Soviet sniper Vasily Zaitsev and “Major Konig” was probably myth, although Zaitsev was u...
The Hunting Game: Why U.S. Spy Planes are Looking for Chinese Submarines
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Security, Asia* The Poseidon, alongside intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissanc- enabled nuclear-powered attack submarines, seems well-positioned to help hunt down Chinese nuclear ballistic missile submarines. *Here’s What You Need to Remember: *A Chinese-government-backed newspaper is reporting that several U.S. spy planes have been seen in the South China Sea and the Yellow Sea, at times traveling near sensitive border areas. The Chinese Global Times says U.S. Navy P-8A and U.S. Army RC-12X signals intelligence aircraft began new surveillance missions imme...
In 1969 a Russia-China Border War Almost Destroyed Asia
Robert Farley, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Robert Farley* *History, * What if the brief 1969 conflict between China and the Soviet Union had escalated? *Here's What You Need to Remember:* Americans tend to remember the Cuban Missile Crisis as the most dangerous moment in Cold War brinksmanship. Despite some tense moments, Washington and Moscow resolved that crisis with only the death of U.S. Air Force pilot Maj. Rudolph Anderson Jr. Seven years later, in March 1969, a contingent of People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers raided a Soviet border outpost on Zhenbao Island, killing dozens and injuring scores. The incident ...
Few and Lethal: Why the Navy SEALs Will Be Vital In Any Future War
Kris Osborn, The National Interest - 4 hours ago
*Kris Osborn* *Navy SEALs, Americas* [image: Navy SEALs] Special forces of all kinds will be important to scout, attack, and pack a suprise punch during any future great power war. *Key point: *Great power competition with China and Russia is back. That means Special Forces are training and planning for the next big war. Navy SEALs are swimming in dangerous rough seas, Marines are being dropped ashore for amphibious attack or Navy small boat crews suddenly come under dangerous enemy fire--all scenarios requiring immediate “insertion or extraction” missions by Air Force helicopter...
U.S. President Joe Biden And Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga Meet At The White House
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 4 hours ago
*VOA: **Biden, Japan's Suga Commit to Work Together to Meet China Challenge * U.S. President Joe Biden says he and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga are committed to working together to counter challenges from China and North Korea, following Biden's first White House summit since taking office. Biden told reporters after meeting with Suga during the one-day summit Friday that they affirmed their "ironclad support for the U.S.-Japanese alliance" and said they would work together to "take on the challenges from China and on issues like the East China Sea, the South China...
Middle Finger Symphony Theater
Diogenes Sarcastica™, Diogenes' Middle Finger - 4 hours ago
*~* NO TUXEDOS REQUIRED* ~* Brought To You By *BLUESJUNKY: *- Middle Finger Symphony Chair of Music
When the crisis starts ...
Peter Cresswell, Not PC - 4 hours ago
*"The unphilosophical majority among men are the ones most helplessly dependent on their era’s dominant ideas. In times of crisis, these men need the guidance of some kind of theory; but, being unfamiliar with the field of ideas, they do not know that alternatives to the popular theories are possible. They know only what they have always been taught."* ~ Leonard Peikoff, from his book *Ominous Parallels* Content is copyright PC.BlogSpot.Com © Permission to republish is granted, with link and attribution.
Rewriting And Hiding History At The New York Times
tonyheller, Real Climate Science - 4 hours ago
Five years ago I called out the New York Times for claiming that 10.1 million acres burned in the US was a record. New York Times Climate Fraud – Called Out By The New York Times | Real Climate Science … Continue reading →
IT'S CONCEIVABLE THAT A BLACK EX-DEMOCRAT COULD BEAT BRIAN KEMP, BUT MAYBE NOT THIS ONE
Steve M., No More Mister Nice Blog - 5 hours ago
*New York* magazine's Ed Kilgore notes that Brian Kemp's polling among Georgia Republicans looks a lot better since he signed the vote suppression law, after a period when he seemed like a dead man walking because he refused to help Donald Trump steal his state's presidential electors: Kemp has eagerly been making the rounds of conservative media outlets to defend the new law, struggling, no doubt, to hide his glee at the liberal criticism it has attracted. The furor is helping him back home where it matters as well, as the Atlanta *Journal-Constitution*’s Greg Bluestein observes: ...
The End Of The Kali Yuga In 2025: Unravelling The Mysteries Of The Yuga Cycle
WTStaff, Waking Times - 5 hours ago
*Bibhu Dev Misra* - We need to be aware of these greater cycles of time that govern human civilisation, and the changes that are looming in the horizon.
Zen In The Trenches
WTStaff, Waking Times - 5 hours ago
*Gary ‘Z’ McGee* - Zen is ultimately undefinable. It’s paradoxical. It’s a bridge between the unanswerable question and the unknowable answer.
Pottersville Digest
jurassicpork, Welcome Back to Pottersville - 6 hours ago
(That's why they call themselves "sons of the soil", because they can't climb steps.) ------------------------------ The dubious benefits of hiring a childish conspiracy theorist to do an adult's job. ------------------------------ I plan on getting this new Richard Wright novel when it comes out. ------------------------------ The Luddite caucus strikes again. ------------------------------ Your Karen o' the day. ------------------------------ This really heightens my sense of security. ------------------------------ Take this as an article of faith: W...
Friday Afternoon Links
Unknown, Accidental Deliberations - 7 hours ago
Assorted content to end your week. - Alex Hemingway writes about the massive concentration of wealth among the richest few Canadians while most people have struggled through the pandemic. And Derrick O'Keefe follows up by pointing out how that accumulation highlights the need for a wealth tax, while Linda McQuaig and Neil Brooks comment on the strong public support for ensuring the wealthy pay their fair share. - Mark Rendell wonders whether the federal government will take up a long-awaited opportunity to develop real industrial policy. And David Macdonald notes that instead ...
Are These Dildos Really 28,000 Years Old?
Alex Kasprak, Snopes.com - 4 hours ago
The Hohle Fels phallus is popularly considered to be the oldest known dildo.
Renowned Scholars Discuss the Role of the Black Intellectual in the 21st Century
cmaadmin, Diverse - 4 hours ago
Some of the nation's most prominent Black scholars were among those who gathered virtually at this year's National Action Network's (NAN) annual convention, a civil rights organization founded by the Reverend Al Sharpton.
Coast to Coast - Pentagon Video and Other Sightings
KRandle, A Different Perspective - 5 hours ago
On Wednesday, John Greenewald and I were talking about some official information, photographs and video that had just leaked. John mentioned that some of that wasn’t all that interesting but he was intrigued by the video which shows pyramid-shaped objects near the USS Russell in July 2019. At one point the objects about 700 feet above the ship. In one video, the UFO is reported to have shadowed a destroyer for 90 minutes, maneuvering near it. That was one of three incidents when UFOs were seen near various Navy ships. John Greenewald John wanted more information about this and...
White House Admits That Intel On Russian ‘Bounties’ On U.S. Troops In Afghanistan Is 'Shaky'
War News Updates Editor, War News Updates - 5 hours ago
A US army captain stands near a burning armored vehicle destroyed by an improvised explosive device (IED) in the Arghandab Valley north of Kandahar, Afghanistan, in 2010. Photograph: Bob Strong/Reuters *BBC: **Afghanistan war: US spies doubt reports of Russian 'bounties' for troops* The White House has acknowledged there was little evidence that Russia had offered Taliban militants bounties to kill US soldiers in Afghanistan. A spokeswoman for President Joe Biden said the claim had "low to moderate confidence" from US spy chiefs. Russia has denied paying the bounties. In las...
Jeffree Star Hospitalized After Car Accident in Wyoming
AP News, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
YouTube personality, businessman and musician Jeffree Star was hospitalized after a car crash in Wyoming.
Uruguay registered record Covid-19 deaths in a day; Lacalle Pou extended restrictions until April 30th
Iolanda Fonseca, The Rio Times - 5 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Uruguay broke the record of coronavirus deaths on Thursday with 79 fatalities registered, while the total number of deaths reached 1,726, according to the latest balance of the National Emergency System (Sinae). This is the highest number of deaths, after the country reached 71 deaths in one day last Monday. […] The post Uruguay registered record Covid-19 deaths in a day; Lacalle Pou extended restrictions until April 30th appeared first on The Rio Times.
Is the ‘Bobcat Attacks Man’s Wife’ Video Real?
Jordan Liles, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Security footage of a bobcat attacking two people as they were getting in their car appeared to coincide with sheriff's reports of a rabid bobcat in the area.
Retired Ohio Sheriff and Tiny K-9 Partner Die the Same Day
AP News, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Midge, a drug-sniffing Chihuahua-rat terrier mix, was certified by Guinness World Records in 2006 as the smallest police dog on the globe.
Biden Administration Conduct Hot Mess of Diplomatic Blunders During Japanese Prime Minister Visit
Sundance, The Last Refuge - 5 hours ago
President Obama was well known for his diplomatic blunders, stumbles and curt demeanor with many foreign dignitaries including Queen Elizabeth II. Unsurprisingly it appears the JoeBama administration is picking up right where Obama left off. Japanese Prime Minister Joshihide Suga was the first world leader to visit the White House since Biden’s installation, and the […] The post Biden Administration Conduct Hot Mess of Diplomatic Blunders During Japanese Prime Minister Visit appeared first on The Last Refuge.
São Paulo office market has worst occupancy in 13 years in Q1 2021
Xiu Ying, The Rio Times - 5 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - With more companies being forced to postpone the return of work to corporate spaces, due to social isolation measures imposed by the worsening of the pandemic, the office market continues to show an increase in property returns and, consequently, in the vacancy rate. According to data from consultancy SiiLA, the […] The post São Paulo office market has worst occupancy in 13 years in Q1 2021 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Portugal lifts travel ban to and from Brazil for business and studies
Iolanda Fonseca, The Rio Times - 5 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Portugal has lifted a ban on flights to and from the UK and Brazil for business and study trips, but not for tourism, the Portuguese government said Friday, while restrictions on land and sea travel to Spain will remain in place for another 15 days. The country suspended all flights […] The post Portugal lifts travel ban to and from Brazil for business and studies appeared first on The Rio Times.
Chicago Police Critics Call for Charges in Shooting of Adam Toledo
AP News, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
Newly released video that shows a Chicago police officer fatally shoot a 13-year-old will be key evidence when prosecutors consider a case against the officer.
Brazil registers 3,305 Covid-19 deaths on Friday (April 16)
Latin America News, The Rio Times - 5 hours ago
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil registered 3,305 new COVID-19 deaths on Friday and 85,774 additional cases, according to data published by the nation’s Health Ministry. The South American country has now registered 368,749 total coronavirus deaths and 13,832,455 total confirmed cases . . . To read the full NEWS and much more, Subscribe to […] The post Brazil registers 3,305 Covid-19 deaths on Friday (April 16) appeared first on The Rio Times.
FBI Says It Interviewed FedEx Mass Shooter Last Year
AP News, Snopes.com - 5 hours ago
FBI agents last year interviewed the gunman who fatally shot eight people at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, the bureau said.
Berlin Rent Control Unconstitutional
David Henderson, Econlib - 5 hours ago
Berlin rent controllers: tear down those rent controls! Karlsruhe, Germany (dpa) – A controversial rent cap to control soaring rents in the German capital Berlin has been scrapped by the country’s Constitutional Court. The legislation had been welcomed by tenants, but panned by developers and landlords since it came into force in February 2020. Since […] The post Berlin Rent Control Unconstitutional appeared first on Econlib.

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